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Applique in Transparent Murano Glass, Mid 20th century
Located in Roma, IT
Large fan-shaped applique in transparent Murano glass, mid-20th century.
Murano, H cm 25x37x17
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Long Vintage Chintz Embroidered Blue Floral Appliqué Tablecloth Runner
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A stunning long appliqué tablecloth with a floral motif. This vintage tablecloth gives us a grand
Category
Mid-20th Century Barware
Materials
Fabric
H 0.01 in W 39.25 in D 14.5 in
Wicker Gold Cane Tumbler Cocktail Rocks' Glasses, Set of 6
Located in New York, NY
A set of six (6) gold wicker 'cane' round tumbler rocks' cocktail glasses, circa 1960s, mid-20th
Category
Mid-20th Century American Barware
Materials
Glass
AVEM Murano glass blue circa 1950 ashtray 'Bizantino'.
By Arte Vetraria Muranese (AVEM)
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible multicolor and blue AVeM ashtray in Murano glass circa 1950.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
Gold Cocktail Mixer Decanter & Cocktail Rocks Glasses by Culver Ltd, 1960s
By Culver Ltd.
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful set of seven (7) cocktail decanter and cocktail rocks glasses, Mid-Century Modern
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Foil, Gold
1960s Gold Printed Presidential Coins Highball Glasses Barware Set of 6
By Bob Wallack, Culver Ltd., Cera
Located in North Hollywood, CA
" in black and 22-karat gold Mid-Century Modern barware glasses by Cera.
This collectible barware is so
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Mid-20th Century, Hexagonal, Baluster Vase, Chinese Ceramic Urn
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a midcentury hexagonal baluster vase, a 20th century, Chinese ceramic urn.
Attractive
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Hand Embroidered Linen Table Napkins with Pink Flowers, Set of 7
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
of seven napkins. Each is square and features an applique ombre pink, peach, and yellow flower
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Fabric
H 0.01 in W 15 in D 15 in
1960s Culver Ltd Highball Glasses and Ice Bucket 22 k Gold Valencia Design
By Culver Ltd.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Design.
Elegant vintage mid-century Culver Ltd barware with Valencia pattern in a gold leaf finish.
Set
Category
Mid-20th Century American Moorish Barware
Materials
Glass
Mexican Mid-Century Modern Victoria De Taxco Copper and Silver Plate Coffee Set
By Victoria of Taxco
Located in Mexico City, MX
An early 1950's Taxco, Mexico copper and silver plate coffee set by Ana María Núñez de Brilanti, "Victoria de Taxco" The set is composed by a coffee kettle, a creamer, a sugar bowl a...
Category
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Silver, Silver Plate, Copper
H 9.45 in W 19.69 in D 11.62 in
Set of 6 Vintage Culver Ltd Highball Glasses with 22-Karat Gold Antigua 1950s
By Culver Ltd.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
-century set to add to your barware clection.This highball drinking glasses Antigua by Cver Ltd is very
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Barware
Materials
Art Glass
1950 Set of 8 Vintage Culver Ltd Highball Glasses with 22-Karat Gold Antigua
By Culver Ltd.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
-century set to add to your barware clection.This highball drinking glasses Antigua by Cver Ltd is very
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Barware
Materials
Art Glass
1950 Set of 8 Vintage Culver Ltd Antigua Highball Glasses 22 K Gold in Cart
By Culver Ltd.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
-century set to add to your barware clection.This highball drinking glasses Antigua by Cver Ltd is very
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Barware
Materials
Art Glass
Robert Picault Mid Century French Hand Painted Double Handled Dish Vallauris
By Robert Picault
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large, double handled mid century hand painted ceramic dish by French artist Robert Picault. This
Category
Mid-20th Century French Rustic Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Paint
No Reserve
H 3.5 in W 11.5 in D 10.25 in
Vintage Wall Applique in Brass and Glass, Italian Mid-Century Modern
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
Located in Milano, IT
Whether you're strolling around the center of Milano, or browsing through the pages of Taschen's monumental "Entryways of Milan", chances are you'll spot quite a few of these lamps: ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 45.28 in W 11.82 in D 13.78 in
Italian Mid-Century Glass and Brass Applique attribuite to Carlo Mollino, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century glass and brass applique, attributed to Carlo Mollino, possibly made by Colli
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 21.26 in Dm 4.73 in
Italian mid-century modern Murano white glass and brass Reggiani appliques 1960s
By Reggiani
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern Murano white glass and brass Reggiani appliques 1960s
Pair of wall
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 20.87 in W 6.5 in D 9.45 in
Sweden Mid-Century Modern Brass Glass Applique Jakobsson for Ab Markaryd, 1970s
By Svegards Markaryd, Henry Jakobsen
Located in MIlano, IT
Sweden Mid-Century Modern brass and glass applique by Jakobsson for Ab Markaryd Sweden, 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 10.24 in W 5.91 in D 8.67 in
Swiss Mid-Century Metal and Glass Fun Appliques Verner Panton for Luber, 1960s
By Verner Panton, Lüber Swiss
Located in MIlano, IT
Swiss mid-Century Modern set of three metal and glass fun wall lamps by Verner Panton for Luber
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
H 20.87 in W 18.51 in D 6.7 in
Italian Mid-Century Brass and Glass Applique Zero Quattro of Fontana Arte, 1950s
By Fontana Arte, Zero Quattro
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern brass and glass leaves applique by Zero Quattro section of Fontana Arte
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 13.78 in W 5.91 in D 12.6 in
Mid Century Industrial Iron & Aluminum Conical Pendant Rust Appliqué VEB GDR
By VEB Leuchten
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
A mid century industrial rusty iron & aluminum ceiling pendant with glass cover by VEB of Germany
Category
Vintage 1970s German Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron, Aluminum, Steel
Mid-Century Modernist Reverse Etched Venetian Mirror W/ Murano Appliqués
Located in New York, NY
This highly adorned and well crafted Mid-Century Modernist Venetian Mirror with Reverse Etched
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Mirror
Jar Schneider, France, 1922, With application, Design Marbrines MEDIDA
By Charles Schneider
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
century to the mid-20th century.
In 1970, the brand Rigolleau Argentina made pieces authorised by Lalique
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Vase Schneider (Design Radio), Sign: France, 1928
By Charles Schneider
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
century to the mid-20th century.
In 1970, the brand Rigolleau Argentina made pieces authorised by Lalique
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Unusual Vase Schneider With application, 1929, France, (Bourrelet Design)
By Charles Schneider
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
century to the mid-20th century.
In 1970, the brand Rigolleau Argentina made pieces authorised by Lalique
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Unusual Vase Schneider With application worked to stone, 1923, Style: Art Deco
By Charles Schneider
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
century to the mid-20th century.
In 1970, the brand Rigolleau Argentina made pieces authorised by Lalique
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Vase Schneider ( Coupe à pied noir ) (jade) With application, France, 1920
By Charles Schneider
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
century to the mid-20th century.
In 1970, the brand Rigolleau Argentina made pieces authorised by Lalique
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Unusual Vase Design: ( Coupe bijou) Schneider, France, With application, 1922
By Charles Schneider
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
century to the mid-20th century.
In 1970, the brand Rigolleau Argentina made pieces authorised by Lalique
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Vase Schneider Design ( Coupe bijou ), France, 1920, With application, Art Deco
By Charles Schneider
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
century to the mid-20th century.
In 1970, the brand Rigolleau Argentina made pieces authorised by Lalique
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Unusual Vase Schneider With applications, France, Marbré decoration, 1922
By Charles Schneider
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
large amount of furniture, from the end of the 19th century to the mid-20th century.
In 1970, the brand
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Vase Schneider (Coupe à pied noir) , France, With application and iron, 1920
By Charles Schneider
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
century to the mid-20th century.
In 1970, the brand Rigolleau Argentina made pieces authorised by Lalique
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Glass
Materials
Iron
Vase Schneider ( Coupe à pied noir ), France, With iron foot and applications
By Charles Schneider
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
century to the mid-20th century.
In 1970, the brand Rigolleau Argentina made pieces authorised by Lalique
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Glass
Materials
Iron
Vase sign: Schneider With iron foot and application (Coupe à pied noir) France
By Charles Schneider
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
large amount of furniture, from the end of the 19th century to the mid-20th century.
In 1970, the brand
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Glass
Materials
Iron
Vase Schneider With iron foot and applications, France, 1920
By Charles Schneider
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
century to the mid-20th century.
In 1970, the brand Rigolleau Argentina made pieces authorised by Lalique
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Glass
Materials
Iron
Seguso 1930, Appliques Acidified Glass
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Milano, IT
Exceptional Pair of Appliques Seguso 1930 acidified glass, wood and brass.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Jars in murano and gold, Italian, 1920, Style: Art Deco
By Charles Schneider
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
century to the mid-20th century.
In 1970, the brand Rigolleau Argentina made pieces authorised by Lalique
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Glass
Materials
Gold
Yellow & 22-Karat Gold Ice Bucket By Culver Ltd., circa 1960s, Brooklyn NY
By Culver Ltd.
Located in New York, NY
vintage glasses are highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts of mid-century glassware. Admired
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Barware
Materials
Gold, Foil
Carl Aubock Rare Barware Decanter
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Chicago, IL
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Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Austria, c. 1950
glass, embossed leather with gilding, cork, mahogany
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass, Mahogany, Cork
Very Large English Sheffield Footed Silver Plate High border Serving Tray
By Sheffield Silver Co.
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Experience the grandeur of a bygone era with this exquisite Very Large English Sheffield Footed Silver Plate High Border Serving Tray, featuring a captivating Faux Tortoise Shell Inl...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
H 5.25 in W 23.5 in D 37.75 in
Mid-century Venini Murano patchwork wall appliques 'Cheerio'-8x pieces available
By Venini
Located in SON EN BREUGEL, NL
! Beautifully textured glass in various colors.
Mounted on a white lacquered metal frame.
Place of origin
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
H 11.82 in W 11.82 in D 5.52 in
Archimede Seguso Murano Appliqué Glass Vase Blue and Green Swirl
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Torquay, GB
Delightful Murano glass vase by Archimede Seguso for Seguso.
Small round chunky blown glass with
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
1968. Georges Candilis Bauhaus set
By Georges Candilis
Located in Perpignan, FR
Rare ensemble vaisselle 24 pièces
design par Georges Candilis pour le village vacances les carrats .
6 petites assiettes
6 grandes assiettes
6 tasses
6 grandes tasses
réalisé en...
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Murano Glass Abstract Wall Applique by Salviati
Located in New York, NY
Nickel framed Murano glass interior lit wall applique with abstract design by Salviati.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Nickel
1960s Culver Ltd Barware Cocktail Martini Pitcher Valencia Pattern 22 K. Gold
By Culver Ltd.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
. Their designs often draw inspiration from different eras and themes, ranging from mid-century modern to
Category
Mid-20th Century American Moorish Barware
Materials
Gold Leaf
Venini Eclectic Glass and Iron Applique
By Paolo Venini, Venini
Located in Milano, IT
main structure made of glass stems.
The sconce consists of two lights.
The wall sconce is extremely
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
20th Century Italian Pair of Double Arm Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Appliques
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian pair of double arm wall sconces made of hand blown smoked
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass, Smoked Glass
No Reserve
H 22.5 in W 9.5 in D 7 in
Mid-Century Venetian Mirror Reversed Etched w/ Floral Appliques & Beveled Detail
Located in New York, NY
This sleek and gleaming Mid-Century Modernist Venetian Mirror Reversed Etched W/Floral Appliques
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
H 38.5 in W 31.5 in D 1.5 in
20th Century Barovier & Toso Pair of Appliques in Iridescent Murano Glass
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Turin, Turin
Very peculiar pair of Appliques by Barovier & Toso designed around '40s. Each applique is composed
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 3.94 in W 19.69 in D 5.12 in
Swedish mid-century modern ceramic appliques 6010 Gunnar Nylund for Ifö, 1960s
By Ifö Electric, Gunnar Nylund
Located in MIlano, IT
Swedish mid-century modern ceramic appliques 6010 Gunnar Nylund for Ifö, 1960s
Set of three wall
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
H 8.27 in W 7.88 in D 8.67 in
Sweden Mid Century Appliques by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for AB Markaryd, 1950s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, AB Markaryd
Located in MIlano, IT
Sweden mid century modern set of metal and opaline glass appliques by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Ab
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 7.09 in W 5.91 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Los Castillo Signed Mexican Sterling Cream and Sugar with Lapis Birds
By Los Castillo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning and rare pair of sterling silver Los Castillo cream and sugar. The Mexican Silver is made in Taxco Mexico by the iconic Los Castillo. Hand made with a hammered quality. ...
Category
20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver, Brass
H 5 in W 3 in D 3.75 in
20th Century Italian Pair of Murano Glass Sommerso, Brass Leaf Wall Appliques
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A smoked gold, vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian pair of wall appliques made of hand blown Murano
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
No Reserve
H 15 in W 14.5 in D 8.5 in
Venini Applique Brass Murano Glass 1930 Italy
By Venini
Located in Milano, IT
VENINI Applique.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
20th Century Gold-Brown Italian Pair of Smoked Murano Glass Discs Wall Appliques
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A gold-brown, vintage Mid-Century modern Italian pair of wall appliques made of hand blown smoked
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 17.75 in W 14.5 in D 4.5 in
Applique in Brass and Opaline Glass : Italian Midcentury
Located in Rome, IT
Vintage Italian applique from the 1950s. This elegant wall lamp exude timeless charm, crafted with
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pink Chinoiserie Floral Motif Fabric Placemats, Set of 4
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
in a crisp white, with a ballet pink border. Each piece is decorated with an embroidered applique of
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Tableware
Materials
Fabric
Carl Aubock Steel and Copper Egg Pans, Set of Four
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Chicago, IL
Carl Aubock Steel and Copper Egg Pans, Set of Four, Model 4301
Cast brass handles stamped 'Auböck MADE IN AUSTRIA'
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dinner Plates
Materials
Copper, Steel
Murano Zanfirico Filigrana Glass Vase with Gold Inclusion Appliqué
By Fulvio Bianconi
Located in Torquay, GB
Midcentury Murano zanfirico filigrana glass vase with Appliqué cane.
Attributed to Fulvio Bianconi
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Aureliano Toso Pink and Blue Murano Glass Wall Applique
By Aureliano Toso
Located in Madrid, ES
Aureliano Toso Murano glass wall applique with light red, blue and transparent colors. The glass
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Large Brutalist Glass Applique Made in the 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Echt, NL
Large Brutalist glass sconce in very good condition.
Tableau of clear cut-glass chips which
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
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Mid Century Glass Appliques For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of mid century glass appliques available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of glass, metal and brass, all mid century glass appliques available were constructed with great care. Find 131 antique and vintage mid century glass appliques at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 4 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Mid century glass appliques have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid century glass appliques are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency and Scandinavian Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Mid century glass appliques have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Toni Zuccheri, Culver Ltd. and Venini are consistently popular.
How Much are Mid Century Glass Appliques?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,720, while they’re typically $95 on the low end and $21,801 highest priced.
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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