Frank Lloyd Wright Centerpieces

American, 1867-1959

Without question the greatest architect the United States has ever produced, Frank Lloyd Wright and his philosophy of “organic architecture” — of buildings that exist in harmony with their natural surroundings — had a profound influence on the shape of modern life.

Wright gave us some of the most elegant and iconic buildings in America: residences such as Fallingwater, in rural Pennsylvania, the Robie House in Chicago, and Taliesin, Wright’s own home; and masterful institutional structures that include the Unity Temple in Oak Park, Illinois, the Johnson Wax headquarters in Racine, Wisconsin, and the Guggenheim Museum in New York. Whenever possible, Wright designed the furniture for his projects, to ensure an affinity between a building’s exterior and interior.

Wright’s wooden chairs and tables for his “Prairie Houses” of the early 1900s have sleek, attenuated forms, influenced by both the simplicity of traditional Japanese design and the work of Gustav Stickley and other designers of the Arts and Crafts movement.

For Taliesin and several residential projects, Wright designed severely geometric chairs that are marvels of reductivist design. He revisited many of these forms in the 1950s in furniture licensed to the North Carolina firm Henredon, adding a decorative frieze-like element to the edges of tables and stools. Owing to a cross-licensing agreement between Henredon and Heritage at the time, Wright's lines of the era are usually labeled Heritage-Henredon.

The works on 1stDibs also show how happily Wright embraced new forms and materials. His desks and chairs for Johnson Wax have a streamlined look and use tubular steel to the same effect as designer Warren McArthur, who collaborated with Wright in the interiors of the Arizona Biltmore Hotel. For the Price Tower (1956) in Oklahoma, Wright designed angular wooden desks as well as upholstered pedestal chairs made of chromed steel — audacious furniture for his tallest completed building project.

The beauty of Frank Lloyd Wright’s furniture designs is that while many of us wish we could live in one of his houses, his vintage sofas, storage cabinets and armchairs connect us directly to his architecture, and to the history he made.

Creator: Frank Lloyd Wright

Tiffany Sterling Silver Centerpiece Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright

$22,200

Tiffany Sterling Silver Centerpiece Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright

By Pampaloni, Tiffany & Co., Frank Lloyd Wright

Located in New York, NY

Spare and Modern sterling silver geometric centerpiece after design by Frank Lloyd Wright. Retailed by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Large and detachable shallow cone set in small shall...

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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Frank Lloyd Wright Centerpieces

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Sterling Silver

XXI Century Italian Sterling Silver Centerpiece

$3,744

H 2.76 in Dm 13 in

XXI Century Italian Sterling Silver Centerpiece

By Ferrari silversmith

Located in VALENZA, IT

Round pierced centerpiece on feet made entirely by hand. The outline of the centerpiece was hand-pierced with a scroll pattern and finished with a border made with the casting techni...

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2010s Italian Baroque Frank Lloyd Wright Centerpieces

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Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Gilded Sterling Bamboo Pattern Centerpiece

$6,800

H 4.5 in Dm 9 in

Tiffany & Co. Gilded Sterling Bamboo Pattern Centerpiece

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1960s, Sterling, by Tiffany & Co., American. This Tiffany & Co. gilded sterling centerpiece will perfectly complement contemporary or traditional interiors. Its bamboo motif offers elegant visuals, and the generous size and useful form allows duality of function. It can join your silver service at the table or decorate a fashionable moment in your living space. Finely made in sterling silver, larger hollowware in Bamboo pattern...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Frank Lloyd Wright Centerpieces

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Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Company, George Paulding Farnham, A Rare, Lavish Silver Centerpiece

$976,800

H 15 in W 39 in D 34 in

Tiffany & Company, George Paulding Farnham, A Rare, Lavish Silver Centerpiece

By Paulding Farnham., Tiffany & Co.

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

Tiffany & Company and George Paulding Farnham, A rare, lavish and monumental sterling silver centerpiece with original mirrored-glass sterling silver plateau, circa 1900. Museum quality. In the George III style, designed by Paulding Farnham for Tiffany and Co, New York. Of palatial and monumental size. Centerpiece: 15" high x 30" wide x 27" deep Plateau: 3" high x 39" wide x 34" deep In excellent condition, ready to place. Of oval form, the everted rims formed of openwork scrolling classical foliage and bellflower swags, the tops applied with standing scrolling foliage with four silver caryatid female figures, the bases overlaid with acanthus and palmettes. The original, silver mirrored plateau...

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Early 20th Century American American Classical Frank Lloyd Wright Centerpieces

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Sterling Silver

Frank Lloyd Wright Imperial Hotel Dinnerware, Tokyo — Designed c. 1922

$14,000 / set

H 1 in Dm 10.5 in

Frank Lloyd Wright Imperial Hotel Dinnerware, Tokyo — Designed c. 1922

By Noritake, Frank Lloyd Wright

Located in Chicago, IL

Frank Lloyd Wright Imperial Hotel Dinnerware, Tokyo — Designed c. 1922 Porcelain Set of 64 Noritake for the Frank Lloyd Wright Coll...

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1920s Japanese Art Nouveau Vintage Frank Lloyd Wright Centerpieces

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Porcelain

Tiffany & Co. Modernist Fifties Sterling Centerpiece

$4,800

H 3.25 in Dm 11.75 in

Tiffany & Co. Modernist Fifties Sterling Centerpiece

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1950s, Sterling, by Tiffany & Co., American. Elegantly modern, this sleek centerpiece by Tiffany & Co. is the perfect accessory for 20th-century décor. Brilliantly desi...

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1950s American Vintage Frank Lloyd Wright Centerpieces

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Sterling Silver

Antique 19th Century Tiffany And Co. Union Square Figural Silver Centerpiece

$15,000

H 10 in Dm 10.5 in

Antique 19th Century Tiffany And Co. Union Square Figural Silver Centerpiece

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Long Island City, NY

An exceptional quality antique Tiffany and Co. sterling silver centerpiece constructed of numerous castings assembled together. The wide round bowl is flanked by two figural handles ...

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19th Century Unknown Antique Frank Lloyd Wright Centerpieces

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Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Footed Centerpiece Bowl

$4,200

H 7.5 in Dm 10 in

Sterling Silver Footed Centerpiece Bowl

Located in Tarry Town, NY

19th Century Sterling Silver tableware serving footed bowl with Exterior floral design details resting on a proportions round footed base. The serving bowl is in great antique condit...

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1850s American Antique Frank Lloyd Wright Centerpieces

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Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Tiffany Centerpiece

$4,900

H 3 in W 16 in D 12 in

Sterling Silver Tiffany Centerpiece

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Brooklyn, NY

We are honored to offer you this sterling silver Tiffany centerpiece from the late nineteenth century. Just an exquisite piece of sterling silver hollowware...

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1890s American Antique Frank Lloyd Wright Centerpieces

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Sterling Silver

Newport Sterling Silver and Glass Compote Centerpiece

$240

H 5.5 in Dm 5.75 in

Newport Sterling Silver and Glass Compote Centerpiece

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Versatile and elegant best describe this Mid-Century compote with weighted sterling silver base. We see being used as a centerpiece on a table as well as a jewelry holder on a vanity...

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Mid-20th Century European Frank Lloyd Wright Centerpieces

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Sterling Silver

Pair of Large Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Cabbage Centerpiece Serving Bowls

$15,000 / set

H 6 in Dm 10.75 in

Pair of Large Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Cabbage Centerpiece Serving Bowls

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine assembled pair of silver centerpiece bowls. By Fratelli Cacchione for Tiffany & Co. In sterling silver. The hand made bowls in the form of a cabbage with 7 leaves with high...

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20th Century Italian Modern Frank Lloyd Wright Centerpieces

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Sterling Silver

Edwardian English Sterling Silver Epergne or Centerpiece

$4,963

H 17.5 in Dm 7.7 in

Edwardian English Sterling Silver Epergne or Centerpiece

By Sibray, Hall & Co.

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver epergne or centerpiece; part of our ornamental silverware collection. ...

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Early 1900s Great Britain (UK) Edwardian Antique Frank Lloyd Wright Centerpieces

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Frank Lloyd Wright by TIFFANY Crystal Tumbler Highball Glasses Barware Set of 8

$2,250 / set

H 5.75 in W 3 in D 3.25 in

Frank Lloyd Wright by TIFFANY Crystal Tumbler Highball Glasses Barware Set of 8

By Tiffany & Co., (after) Frank Lloyd Wright

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Very rare to find Tiffany & Co. set of eight exquisite crystal highball drinking glasses inspired by the architectural brilliance of Frank Lloyd Wright (American, 1867 - 1959). Created circa 1986, each glass in this collection bears the signature etching on the underside base, marked "TIFFANY & CO. ©FL WRIGHT...

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Late 20th Century American Art Deco Frank Lloyd Wright Centerpieces

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Crystal

Frank Lloyd Wright centerpieces for sale on 1stDibs.

Frank Lloyd Wright centerpieces are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of sterling silver and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Frank Lloyd Wright centerpieces, although silver editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original centerpieces by Frank Lloyd Wright were created in the Art Deco style in italy during the late 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider centerpieces by and Ercole Barovier. Prices for Frank Lloyd Wright centerpieces can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $14,800 and can go as high as $14,800, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $14,800.

Questions About Frank Lloyd Wright Centerpieces

What is Frank Lloyd Wright style?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Frank Lloyd Wright broke away from Victorian-era architecture and created “Prairie-Style” out of the belief that there should be fewer, larger rooms that flowed easily. He was also a key player in the Art Deco movement. Shop a collection of expertly vetted Frank Lloyd Wright pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
What style is Frank Lloyd Wright?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
The style of Frank Lloyd Wright’s work is Prairie style. The architect pioneered the style, which draws inspiration from the natural beauty of the landscapes of the Midwest region of the U.S. Wright's design philosophy emphasized organic architecture, with buildings existing in harmony with their natural surroundings. His approach to architectural design had a profound influence on the shape of modern life, both while he was actively designing buildings and during the decades that followed. Shop a diverse assortment of Frank Lloyd Wright furniture on 1stDibs.
Did Frank Lloyd Wright make furniture?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Yes, Frank Lloyd Wright designed furniture. He believed that the interior of a home should complement its exterior. As a result, he created unique pieces for many of the buildings he designed. Some of his most notable pieces include the Taliesin Group cabinet and the Allen table. Find a range of Frank Lloyd Wright furniture on 1stDibs.
Does Frank Lloyd Wright make lamps?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Yes, Frank Lloyd Wright made lamps. A stained-glass lamp he designed in the early 1900s was found at an antique shop in Chicago, abandoned during World War II. The lamp went on to break records at Christie’s auction, selling for over $700,000 in 1998. Shop a collection of expertly vetted Frank Lloyd Wright pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
What materials did Frank Lloyd Wright use?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
Frank Lloyd Wright used a variety of materials. For his homes and commercial buildings, the American architect favored natural materials and obtained them from local sources whenever possible. Some materials commonly featured in Wright's buildings include concrete, zinc, glass bricks, stone and wood. Wright’s wooden chairs and tables for his “Prairie Houses” of the early 1900s have sleek, attenuated forms, influenced by both the simplicity of traditional Japanese design and the work of Gustav Stickley and other designers of the Arts and Crafts movement. His desks and chairs for Johnson Wax have a streamlined look and feature tubular steel. Shop a variety of Frank Lloyd Wright furniture on 1stDibs.
Where is Frank Lloyd Wright's most famous house?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
Frank Lloyd Wright's most famous house is arguably in Mill Run, a small community located in the Laurel Highlands region of southwestern Pennsylvania. Wright designed the home, called Fallingwater, in 1935 for the Kaufman family, who founded and owned a department store chain. Located around 70 miles southeast of Pittsburgh, the home is now open for daily tours. Just 7 miles away from Fallingwater is a second Frank Lloyd Wright home, Kentuck Knob. Designed in 1954, it was formerly the home of the Hagan family, who were friends with the Kaufmans. Explore a range of Frank Lloyd Wright furniture on 1stDibs.
How many homes did Frank Lloyd Wright design?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
Frank Lloyd Wright designed more than 1,000 homes and other structures over the course of his life. However, only about 400 of those designs were ever built. Some of his most famous homes include Fallingwater, the Frederick C. Robie House, the Hollyhock House, the Darwin D. Martin House and Taliesin. Explore a diverse assortment of Frank Lloyd Wright furniture on 1stDibs.
How many Frank Lloyd Wright buildings are left?
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1stDibs ExpertJune 6, 2024
Around 430 Frank Lloyd Wright buildings are left. The American architect designed thousands of buildings throughout his career, but only 511 of his works were ever built. Some of these were lost to natural disasters, while others were demolished by their owners. On 1stDibs, explore an assortment of Frank Lloyd Wright furniture.
What is the difference between Le Corbusier and Frank Lloyd Wright?
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1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
The main difference between Frank Lloyd Wright and Le Corbusier is the architects’ philosophy. Frank Lloyd Wright helped pioneer organic architecture—buildings that coexist harmoniously with their natural surroundings. As a result, he often preferred to use natural and even local materials in his buildings and furniture. Le Corbusier was more progress-minded and sought to impose rational order on the world's chaos through design. He focused on designs for living in modern urban settings. In his furniture, he tended to blend natural and human-made materials, such as tubular chrome and genuine leather. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Frank Lloyd Wright and Le Corbusier furniture.
What is Frank Lloyd Wright's style of architecture called?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Frank Lloyd Wright's architecture style was known as the Prairie Style; his principles led to a better life for all. From low-pitched roofs to overhanging eaves against closed-in Victorian era designs, prevalent in their confined spaces, among other things. Find vintage and modern Frank Lloyd Wright's pieces from top sellers on 1stDibs.
What style of furniture did Frank Lloyd Wright use?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
The style of furniture that Frank Lloyd Wright used varied. Wright's wooden chairs and tables for his “Prairie Houses” of the early 1900s have sleek, attenuated forms, influenced by both the simplicity of traditional Japanese design and the work of Gustav Stickley and other designers of the Arts and Crafts movement. For several residential projects, Wright designed severely geometric chairs that are marvels of reductivist design. For the Price Tower in Oklahoma, Wright designed angular wooden desks as well as upholstered pedestal chairs made of chromed steel that are more in line with the mid-century modern style. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Frank Lloyd Wright furniture.
How many Frank Lloyd Wright houses are in Pennsylvania?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
There are four Frank Lloyd Wright houses in Pennsylvania. They include Fallingwater in Stewart Township, Kentuck Knob in Ohiopyle, Suntop Homes in Ardmore and the Don Duncan House in Acme. In addition, Wright designed the Francis Little House Library in Allentown and the Beth Sholom Synagogue in Elkins Park. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of Frank Lloyd Wright furniture.
Why is the Robie House by Frank Lloyd Wright called Prairie-style architecture?
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1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024
The Robie House by Frank Lloyd Wright is called Prairie-style architecture because of its characteristics. Wright pioneered Prairie-style architecture by designing homes in the Midwest using inspiration from the prairie landscapes found in the region. The earthy colors and organic textures of the Robie House’s brick, stucco and wood materials bring to mind the color of the prairies, and its low-pitched roof, strong horizontal lines and elongated rectangular windows reflect the flatness of the terrain. Inside, the home features wide-open spaces that provide extended sight lines similar to how you can see far into the distance when gazing out across a flat prairie. Shop a collection of Frank Lloyd Wright furniture on 1stDibs.