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Aldo Londi for Bitossi Majolica Bud Vase with 5 Stepped Cylinders, Italy 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
glossy monochrome surfaces.
The vase was created by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramiche and is signed in
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery
Mid-Century Italian Earthenware Flower Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in London, GB
Mid-Century Italian earthenware flower vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi (circa 1950s). An early and
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Earthenware
$983 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Bitossi by Aldo Londi Rimini Blu Ceramic Vase, Italy, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Valencia, VC
Aldo Londi for Bitossi ceramic vase in the iconic brick form, finished in the distinctive Rimini
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware, Clay
Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic Rectangular Ashtray Bowl Videpoche
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
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 Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Pottery, Terracotta, Ceramic
Mid-Century Bitossi Rimini Blu Candle Holder by Aldo Londi, Italy
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This striking Mid-Century Modern candle holder was designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramiche as
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Bergboms Bitossi by Aldo Londi Ceramic Table Lamp, Signed, Italy, 1970s
By Aldo Londi, Bergboms, Bitossi
Located in Valencia, VC
Bitossi by Aldo Londi for Bergboms – Ceramic Table Lamp, Italy, c. 1970s
An elegant ceramic table
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware, Clay
Italian Blu Rimini Pottery Table Lamp by Aldo Londi, Bitossi, Mid-Century Modern
By Bitossi
Located in Pemberton, NJ
A big pottery lamp from the 1960s Blu Rimini collection of Bitossi by Aldo Londi, Italy.
Category
1960s Italian Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Ceramic
$1,000 Sale Price
20% Off
1950s Pair Huge Aldo Londi Bitossi Raymor Mid Century Modern Table Lamp Italy
By Aldo Londi, Raymor
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
1950s Pair Huge Aldo Londi Bitossi Raymor Mid Century Modern Table Lamp Italy
1950s Rare Pair
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Metal
Midcentury "Blue Rimini" Ceramic Ashtray by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Roma, IT
designed by Aldo Londi and produced by Bitossi in Italy during the 1960s.
In amazing condition, with no
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Table Lamp Made of Ceramic Design by Aldo Londi by Bergboms, 1960s
By Aldo Londi
Located in Oirlo, LI
XL Bitossi lamp by Aldo Londi for Bergboms in ceramic.
Very nice condition.
Functionally works
Category
1960s Unknown Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Ceramic
$639 Sale Price
20% Off
Aldo Londi Terracotta Ceramic Rimini Blue Vase for Bitossi, Italy, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Argelato, BO
This vase is an iconic example from the "Rimini Blu" series, designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Majolica Cachepot Planter Bud Vase, Italy 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
.
The cachepot was created by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramiche and is signed in Londi's own hand with
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Aldo Londi Bitossi Art studio Pottery Table Lamp With "Birch Tree" Design
By Guido Gambone, Aldo Londi, Fantoni, Bitossi, Raymor
Located in Miami, FL
by Aldo Londi himself in 1960.
This particular lamp was completely disassembled, thoroughly cleaned
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Gold Leaf
Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy. Large ceramic vase with azure blue glaze.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Aldo Londi (1911-2003) for Bitossi, Italy.
Large ceramic vase with azure blue glaze.
Approximately
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi Ceramic Table Lamp by Aldo Londi in creame
gold. 1970s.
By Aldo Londi, Bergboms, Bitossi
Located in Bromma, SE
Bitossi by Aldo Londi for the Swedish Lighting Company Bergboms – Ceramic Table Lamp, Italy, 1970s
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blu Glazed Ceramic Footed Centerpiece Bowl, 1950s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Barcelona, ES
-1960s.
Designed by Aldo Londi and manufactured by Bitossi. Handcrafted in Italy with hand carved
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Pottery, Terracotta, Ceramic
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Majolica Broken Gold Bowl or Ashtray, Italy
By Aldo Londi, Alvino Bagni, Bitossi
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
created by Aldo Londi, including the pieces with Oro Rotto glaze; however, we saw a very similar bowl or
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Gold
Mid-Century Bitossi by Aldo Londi Set of Ceramics, Handmade in Italy, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Valencia, VC
Vintage Italian Bitossi by Aldo Londi Mid-Century set of ceramic vase and pitcher. Featuring a
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy. Ceramic vase with green and blue glaze.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Aldo Londi (1911–2003) for Bitossi, Italy.
Ceramic vase with green and blue glaze in a geometric
Category
1970s Italian Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Box by Aldo Londi Bitossi, Italy, C 1960, Orange with Gold Decoration
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Decorative ceramic box by Aldo Londi Bitossi, Italy, circa 1960. Signed at the bottom, 79/11, Italy
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, ceramic vase in azure blue glaze. 1960s/70s.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy. Ceramic vase in azure blue glaze.
1960s/70s.
Marked.
In perfect
Category
1960s Italian Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic sculpture "Pavoncella" design Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960 Rimini blue
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in taranto, IT
Scultura in ceramica "Pavoncella", della serie RIMINI BLUE, realizzato da Aldo Londi per Bitossi
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Ceramic Italian Vase Attributed to Aldo Londi for Bitossi (circa 1960s)
By Aldo Londi
Located in London, GB
Vintage ceramic vase attributed to Aldo Londi for Bitossi (circa 1960s). This is a rare shape and
Category
1960s Italian Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Ceramic
$655 Sale Price
20% Off
Ceramic Vase by Aldo Londi Bitossi, Orange with Gold Decoration, C 1960, Italy
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Ceramic vase by Aldo Londi Bitossi, Italy, circa 1960. Cylinder vase with orange glaze and organic
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Ceramic Vase on Sterling Silver Base, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Barcelona, ES
'Rimini blu' glazed ceramic vase on sterling silver pedestal. Designed by Aldo Londi for by Bitossi
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Sterling Silver
Aldo Londi Bitossi Italy Mid Century Modern Ceramic Square Vase Table Lamp Pair
By Aldo Londi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italian Mid Century Modern Ceramic Square Vase (Yellow, Orange
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Ceramic
1963 MCM Italian Pottery Table Lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi in Rimini Ambra
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi, Raymor
Located in Topeka, KS
Aldo Londi for Bitossi & Raymor with new off-white faux silk drum shade. This piece has been confirmed
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Brass
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Rimini Blu Leaf Shaped Glazed Ceramic Bowl / Ashtray
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Barcelona, ES
, 1950-1960s.
Designed by Aldo Londi and manufactured by Bitossi. Handcrafted in Italy with hand carved
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Pottery, Terracotta, Ceramic
1960s Seta Ceramic Stoppered Bottle Decanter by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italy
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Here is a very decorative and striking stopped bottle from the Seta series designed by Aldo Londi
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Ceramic
$540 Sale Price
20% Off
Bitossi by Aldo Londi Gold/ Cream Ceramic Table Lamp, Signed, Italy, 1970s
By Bitossi, Bergboms, Aldo Londi
Located in Valencia, VC
Bitossi by Aldo Londi for Bergboms – Ceramic Table Lamp, Italy, c. 1970s
An elegant ceramic table
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware, Clay
Aldo Londi yellow horns ceramic lamp.
By Aldo Londi
Located in Lisboa, PT
Ceramic yellow table lamp with geometric pattern and two horns on the sides.
Category
1970s European Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Rimini Blu Vase and Lidded Jar with Floral Decoration
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This ceramic vase and lidded jar were designed by Aldo Londi, art director for Bitossi ceramiche in
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Aldo Londi Blue Glazed "Rimini" Ceramic Ashtray, Bitossi Italy, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Roma, IT
piece was designed by Aldo Londi and produced by Bitossi in Italy during 1960s.
This item is unique
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Pottery, Ceramic
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Gilt Birds Glazed Pottery Handled Blue Pitcher
By Fratelli Fanciullacci, Elbee
Located in Bainbridge, NY
. Italian Mid Century Modern. Hand signed by Aldo Londi. Elbee 30/146 Italy
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Pottery
Small Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Montelupo pottery, 70s.
By Aldo Londi
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Small Ceramic planter by Aldo Londi for Ceramiche Bitossi Montelupo, 70s.
Glazed ceramic, hand
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
$685 Sale Price / item
35% Off
Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy. Large "Ikano" ceramic vase in retro style.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy.
Large "Ikano" ceramic vase in retro style. Gray glaze with circle
Category
1970s Italian Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy. Large "Ikano" ceramic vase with a circle pattern
Located in København, Copenhagen
Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy.
Large "Ikano" ceramic vase.
Gray glaze. Designed with circles
Category
1970s Italian Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Vase by Aldo Londi Bitossi, Orange/Gold Trim, Italy, Mid-Century, C 1960
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Ceramic vase by Aldo Londi Bitossi, Italy, C 1960, signed. Cylinder vase glazed in orange with gold
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Ceramic
Huge Aldo Londi for Bitossi Table Lamp Blue and Brown Italian Ceramic, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Huge vintage Bitossi ceramic table lamp designed by Aldo Londi.
The lamp foot has a geometric
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi Sahara Aldo Londi Cer Paoli Glazed Ceramic Vases, Italy, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bruno Paoli, Bitossi
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of two Bitossi Aldo Londi for Cer Paoli Sahara range ceramic vases. Italy, 1960s.
Ceramiche
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Terracotta
Mid-Century Italian Ceramic Trifoglio Range Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1964
By Aldo Londi
Located in London, GB
Mid-Century Italian ceramic vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi (1964). Part of the 'Trifoglio' range
Category
1960s Italian Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Ceramic
$983 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Aldo Londi Bitossi "Milano Moderna" Art Pottery Table Lamps, C. 1959
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi, Raymor
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Two Milano Moderna Aldo Londi by Bitossi for Raymor Geometric Art Pottery Table Lamps. Small
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Burnt Umber
Multicolor Blue Ceramic Bowl by Aldo Londi for Vistosi
By Aldo Londi, Vistosi
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural Dots Motif by Aldo Londi for Vistosi originates from Italy, Circa 1960. This piece features a
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Bitossi Striped Mid-Century Ceramic Ball Vase, Italy, 1960s
By Bitossi
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful spherical striped terracotta vase, designed by Aldo Londi, handcrafted from ceramic by
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Terracotta
Mid-Century Italian Ashtray or Catchall Dish by Aldo Londi for Bitossi c.1950
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in San Francisco, CA
design, especially after World War II when Aldo Londi became creative director in 1946, ushering in the
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Bitossi Vase Ear Vase Jug Rimini Blue Earthenware Italy Sixties
By Bitossi
Located in Poperinge, BE
and cobalt blue colours.
The Italian ceramicist Aldo Londi from Montelupo became the art director of
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
$260 Sale Price
44% Off
Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Ceramic Set of Vase, Ashtray and Candleholder
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Barcelona, ES
A beautiful handmade Rimini blue glazed ceramic set of three pieces. Designed by Aldo Londi and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Terracotta
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramic Mid-Century Silver Owl Sculpture, Italy, 1960s.
By Raymor, Aldo Londi, Guido Gambone, Bitossi
Located in Malmö, SE
Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1960s.
Great original condition. No chips, cracks or crazing.
Bitossi
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
Aldo Londi Table Lamp by Bitossi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Highland, IN
A beautiful example of Bitossi ceramics, this table lamp has a base covered in bands of Londi
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Ceramic
Sic Rimini Blu Glazed Ceramic Large Lidded Vessel / Box Bitossi Aldo Londi Style
By Aldo Londi, SIC Ceramiche Artistiche, Bitossi
Located in Barcelona, ES
Ceramiche Italy, 1950-1960s.
It has reminiscences in those Rimini blue designs from Aldo Londi and Bitossi
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Terracotta
Aldo Londi Ceramic Candlestick Blue Glazed Bitossi Mid 20th Century Rimini Blu
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
ceramics, particularly from the iconic Rimini Blu collection designed by Aldo Londi. Crafted from high
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Large Mid-Century Aldo Londi Style Itailian Turqoise Glazed Pottery Ashtray
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-century handmade Italian pottery ashtray is reminiscent of Aldo Londi's iconic designs. The
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Pottery, Terracotta
Aldo Londi, Bitossi Italian Ceramic Lamps
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian hand decorated ceramic lamps feauring a light brown background and exhuberant stylized fauna and flowers in light blue, lilac, and celadon. Rewired for use in the USA...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Ceramic
$7,800 / set
Postmodern Beige Earthenware Pitcher / Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1970s.
It was designed by Aldo Londi and produced by Bitossi.
Bitossi was founded
Category
1970s Italian Post-Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Earthenware
Bitossi Aldo Londi Cavalero Italy c1968
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Pymble, NSW
A brilliant depiction of a lance wielding Middle Ages knight on horseback with round shield. A naive, rustic style in muted ochre and green glazes. In wonderful condition it still re...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Pottery
Vintage Large Rimini Blue Ceramic Bowl by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Dublin 8, IE
A striking example from Aldo Londi’s iconic Rimini Blue collection for Bitossi Ceramiche, this
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
Large Aldo Londi for Bitossi Table Lamp Blue Green Stripes Italian Ceramic 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Tall vintage Bitossi ceramic table lamp designed by Aldo Londi.
It's made of ceramic with stripes
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Ceramic, Fabric
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Aldo Londi Vintage For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the aldo londi vintage you’re looking for. A aldo londi vintage — often made from ceramic, pottery and clay — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect aldo londi vintage — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A aldo londi vintage made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Hollywood Regency — is very popular. A well-made aldo londi vintage has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Aldo Londi, Bitossi and Raymor are consistently popular.
How Much is a Aldo Londi Vintage?
A aldo londi vintage can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $960, while the lowest priced sells for $250 and the highest can go for as much as $3,315.
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 celebrated 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.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. 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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