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Ceramic vase, Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy 1970s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in FERROL, ES
Ceramic vase, Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy 1970s
Good condition.
Measurements: 26x11 cm.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Monumental ceramic ashtray by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in View Park, CA
A monumental mid century modern ceramic ashtray by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy circa 1960s. Tones
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Modern Ceramic Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1960's
By Aldo Londi
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Beautiful Mid Century Modern colorful textured ceramic vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy. Large ceramic table lamp. Ca 1970
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy. Large ceramic table lamp.
Cream coloured with turquoise decoration
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, ceramic vase in azure blue glaze. 1960s/70s.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy. Ceramic vase in azure blue glaze.
1960s/70s.
Marked.
In perfect
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy. Large "Ikano" ceramic vase in retro style.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy.
Large "Ikano" ceramic vase in retro style. Gray glaze with circle
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, ceramic vase in azure blue glaze. 1960s/70s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, ceramic vase in azure blue glaze.
From the 1960s/70s.
Marked.
In
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Owl by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1960's
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Barcelona, ES
Ceramic owl by Aldo Londi as part of the Blue Rimini collection for Bitossi, Italy, 1960's. Blue
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Large Ceramic Lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1970s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
shade. Italian design like Ettore Sottsass, Venini, Vistosi, La Murrina, Aldo Nason, Stilnovo, Joe
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italian Midcentury Blue Sculpture Ceramic Horse 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Aldo Londi and produced by Bitossi Fiorentino, Italy 1960s
Please note that the ceramic is original of
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
H 16.54 in W 16.93 in D 6.7 in
Handmade Ceramic Table Lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Rare model of table lamp by Aldo Londi for Italian manufacturer Bitossi. The lamp is in very good
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy Pair of Table Lamps, circa 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Peabody, MA
Pair of table lamps in unglazed terracotta with wraparound corded details by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Terracotta, Cord
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italian Modern Ceramic White, Blue Lamp, 1950s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Copenhagen, DK
. Designed by Aldo Londi for the collection "Rimini Blu" in 1959 and manufactured by Bitossi Ceramiche. Warm
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Postmodern Beige Earthenware Pitcher / Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1970s.
It was designed by Aldo Londi and produced by Bitossi.
Bitossi was founded
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Vases
Materials
Earthenware
H 7.88 in W 6.7 in D 5.91 in
Postmodern Green Lacquered Ceramic Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1970s.
It was designed by Aldo Londi and produced for Bitossi.
Bitossi was founded
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
H 11.82 in W 6.3 in D 6.3 in
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italy Mondrian Design Ceramic Table Lamp, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi, Raymor
Located in Atlanta, GA
This striking 1960s Aldo Londi for Bitossi geometric ceramic table lamp was imported and
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Faience, Ceramic
Rimini Blu Ceramic Horse Sculpture by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Milan, IT
Ceramic standing horse sculpture by Aldo Londi for Bitossi.
Blue crystalline glaze enhancing the
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
H 6.7 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italian Mid-Century Modern Cylindrical Pottery Vase 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Miami, FL
REDUCED FROM $350...Mid century Italian modern tall cylindrical vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
A "Blue Rimini" Glazed Ceramic Vase Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1960
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
'Rimini blu' glazed ceramic vase designed by Aldo Londi for by Bitossi. Italy, 1960s. This eye
Category
Vintage 1960s Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Engraved Ceramic Table Lamp "Siviglia" by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1963.
This is a rare and stunning table lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi of the series
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Fabric
H 41.74 in Dm 17.72 in
Stoneware Candleholders by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy 1960s, Set of 2
By Aldo Londi
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of Italian stoneware candlesticks with yellow and black glaze. This pattern from Aldo Londi
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Stoneware
Ceramic FISH VASE Rimini Blue Design by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
was produced in the 1960s in Italy. It was designed by Aldo Londi and produced by Bitossi, Italy. It
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
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H 8.67 in Dm 4.34 in
Large Round "Rimini Blu" Wall Plate by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1970s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Milan, IT
Scarce decorative wall plate by Aldo Londi for Bitossi.
The large piece features typical engraved
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Large Ceramic Pair Rimini Blue Table Lamps by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Fantastic and large pair of Italian lamps by the famed ceramicist Aldo Londi. Beautiful dark Rimini
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
A limited edition vase No. 037/149 by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramiche hand-turned with incisions on red clay. This highly
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Table Lamp Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1960
By Bergboms
Located in Paris, FR
A pair of Bergboms Bitossi table lamps later part of the 20th century.
Height 46 cm.
Good
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Rare Trumpet Vase w Sunset Glaze by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy 1960's
By Aldo Londi
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Art Ceramics Rare Trumpet Vase in Sunset Glaze by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Made in Italy
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
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Ceramic
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H 10.04 in W 4.14 in D 4.14 in
Midcentury Bitossi Vase by Aldo Londi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Midcentury pattern Vetrata vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italy. Black and blue on a brushed
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Bitossi Vase by Aldo Londi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Midcentury pattern Vetrata vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italy. Black, blue, orange, brown, grey
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Bitossi Vase by Aldo Londi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Midcentury pattern Vetrata vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italy. Black, blue, orange, brown, grey
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy. Large ceramic vase with azure blue glaze.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Aldo Londi (1911-2003) for Bitossi, Italy.
Large ceramic vase with azure blue glaze.
Approximately
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Bitossi Vase by Aldo Londi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Mid-century pattern Vetrata vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italy. Black, blue, orange and yellow on
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Green & Yellow Ashtray
By Aldo Londi
Located in Bradenton, FL
A 1950’s Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italian ceramic ashtray in yellow and olive green. Decorated with
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Atomic Floral Ashtray
By Aldo Londi
Located in Bradenton, FL
A 1950’s Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italian ceramic ashtray. Decorated with atomic style flowers in
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi Italy Tall Slim Floor Vase Turquoise and Brown by Aldo Londi, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Tall cylindrical floor vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy.
The vase is made of chamotte clay
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi Aldo Londi Very Rare Lamp Base, Italy, 1965
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Pymble, NSW
A very large and extremely rare lamp base by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, circa 1964. The pattern
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
Mid century ceramic lighter by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in View Park, CA
A mid century modern ceramic lighter by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy 1960s. Tones of espresso
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Metal
Italian Midcentury Rimini Blu Ceramic Ashtray by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Vienna, AT
for Bitossi Italy in beutiful original condition.
The Italian Ceramic Artist Aldo Londi from
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
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Ceramic
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H 1.19 in W 4.34 in D 4.34 in
Italian Midcentury square Rimini Blu Ceramic Ashtray by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Vienna, AT
iconic Italian modern ceramic ashtray from the Rimini Blu series designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
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Ceramic
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H 1.38 in W 5.52 in D 5.52 in
Mid-century pattern Vetrata 16 items / by Aldo Londi / Bitossi
By Aldo Londi
Located in WEERT, NL
Mid-century pattern Vetrata 13 x vases and 3 x bowls / set 16 peaces by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Other Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Mid Century Bitossi Lamps for Bergboms
By Aldo Londi, Bergboms, Bitossi
Located in Tystberga, SE
Pair of gilt table lamps designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy and manufactured by Bergboms
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic Rectangular Ashtray Bowl Videpoche
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Barcelona, ES
designs in cobalt blue and turquoise colors. The 'Rimini blu' collection was designed by Aldo Londi for
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Pottery, Terracotta, Ceramic
H 1.97 in W 7.45 in D 5.32 in
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Large Vase
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Stunning large vase designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, features a seta design in rare "Lobster
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Italian Ceramic Penguin Bird Sculpture for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Aldo Londi Italian Ceramic Penguin Bird Sculpture for Bitossi
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Italian Ceramic Bird Sculptures for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dimensions:
Large - 17in H x 3in W x 4in D
Medium - 15in H x 3in W x 4in D
Small - 12in H x 3in W x 4in D
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Vase / Urn
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in San Francisco, CA
brown glazes with a white glazed interior - textured finish - signed on the base - Italy - circa 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Urns
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi, Bitossi Italian Ceramic Lamps
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian hand decorated ceramic lamps feauring a light brown background and exhuberant
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Ashtray for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
"Italy" on bottom.
Artist: Aldo Londi
Manufacturer: Bitossi
Origin: Italy
Year: 1960s
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-P...
Materials
Ceramic
Rare Aldo Londi for Bitossi Floor Vase, Italian Ceramic
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Exceptional and large floor vase designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Rare and largest size of this
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Tall Aldo Londi for Bitossi Patchwork Vase
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Garnerville, NY
signed on bottom, B 105, Italy (Italy). Aldo Londi for Bitossi, circa 1950-1960. Good condition. No
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Lot of Italian Ceramics/ Pottery
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Remarkable set of four pieces designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Four pieces in total to include
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Early Aldo Londi Stoneware Vase for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Atlanta, GA
A hand-thrown stoneware vase by master ceramicist Aldo Londi for Bitossi, circa 1950. Subtle in
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Glazed Purple Ceramic Vase, Italy 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Naples, IT
Cylindrical vase from Aldo Londi's series for Bitossi with alternating horizontal stripes of
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Italian Table Lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Italian ceramic table lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s
Italian mid-century modern
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Aldo Londi Blue Ceramic Italian Centerpiece for Bitossi, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Roma, IT
Midcentury round blue and brown ceramic centrepiece. Aldo Londi designed this fantastic piece in
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Ceramic
1960s Aldo Londi for Bitossi Red Vase Made in Italy
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in San Carlos, CA
Beautiful 1960s red vase with the design and creation attributed to Aldo Londi and Bitossi. The
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Large Ashtray or Catchall, Italian Ceramic
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Lovely and large ashtray or catchall designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Stunning colors and
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Large Italian Mustard Ceramic Lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large stunning mustard ceramic lamps with rows of etched patterning manufactured by Aldo Londi for
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Italian Ceramic Table Lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in London, GB
A stunning vintage Italian ceramic table lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. It was made in Italy and
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Bitossi Ashtray for Rosenthal Netter: Marocco
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
: Pottery
Condition:
This Aldo Londi Bitossi Ashtray for Rosenthal Netter Marroco line is in very good
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Pottery
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the aldo londi for bitossi Italy you’re looking for. Frequently made of ceramic, pottery and metal, every aldo londi for bitossi Italy was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer aldo londi for bitossi Italy, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A aldo londi for bitossi Italy, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Hollywood Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made aldo londi for bitossi Italy over the years, but those crafted by Aldo Londi, Bitossi and Raymor are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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A Close Look at mid-century-modern Furniture
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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