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1950s Aldo Londi for Bitossi Raymor Tall Ceramic Vase, Signed
By Bitossi, Raymor, Aldo Londi
Located in New York, NY
Tall ceramic vase designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi and imported by Raymor. The elongated form is
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi Aldo Londi Blue Ceramic Large Bottle Vase with Circles
Rhombus Motif
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Barcelona, ES
making art pottery in the mid-19th century. In the 1930s, Londi came aboard, bringing with him a mindset
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi Vetrata Pattern Covered Box by Aldo Londi, Italy, circa 1965
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Pymble, NSW
An Aldo Londi designed 'Vetrata' pattern covered box in orange, yellow and brown. Lovely bright condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
Bitossi Raymor Vase, Ceramic, Metallic Platinum, Silver, Chrome, Signed
By Bitossi, Raymor, Ettore Sottsass
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi Raymor vase, ceramic, metallic platinum, silver, chrome, signed. Small scale platinum
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Italian Ceramic Tray by Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Italian Ceramic Tray by Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter, 1960s, in Very Good conditions
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Ceramic
Rimini Blue Pair Bitossi Ceramic Lamps With Shades, Italy, Mid Century
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century Italian pair of Bitossi ceramic lamps.
In Rimini blue color.
Shades included and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Aldo Londi Italian Ceramiche Bird / Duck Sculpture by Bitossi Raymor
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi, Raymor
Located in San Diego, CA
any mid-century collection. This is a vintage piece, not a limited edition reproduction from the Londi
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
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 Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery
Bitossi by Aldo Londi Rimini Blu Glazed Ceramic Ashtray Vide-Poche, Italy 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Valencia, VC
distinctive designs and craftsmanship, making them sought after by collectors of mid-century Italian pottery
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Ceramic
$408 Sale Price
28% Off
Large Vintage Aldo Londi for Bitossi Hand Painted Colorful Mosaic Table Lamp
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Troy, MI
Massive and rare hand painted ceramic lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
circa 1960s
Colorful mosaic
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Late 1950’s - early 1960’s Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Water Jug for Bitossi, Italy
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Bern, CH
Late 1950’s - early 1960’s Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Water Jug for Bitossi, Italy. Label on base
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Mustard Brown Stoneware Vase with Celadon Green Birds by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Grythyttan, SE
element. It is stamped "ITALY" and marked with the numbers "4330/630."
A beautiful example of mid-century
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Chicken Shaped Snack Pottery Bowl Vide Poche Mid Century Modern Italian Vintage
By Bitossi, ICS
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Charming mid-century modern Italian ceramic bowl in the shape of a stylized chicken, hand-painted
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Mid Century Modern Table Lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mid Century Modern table lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy.
Height 26.7" - 68 cm.
Diameter
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Vase, Ceramic, Fused Glass, Red, White, Brown, Signed
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in New York, NY
Aldo Londi for Bitossi vase, ceramic and fused glass, signed. From Londi's Fritte series - large
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
$2,000 Sale Price
55% Off
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Imprinted Cream
Off White Glazed Pottery Table Lamp
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Aldo Londi Bitossi for Bitossi handcrafted Art Pottery ceramic table lamp, 1950's. Featuring a
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Lovely 1960s Bitossi Ceramic Lamp by Aldo Londi in Famous "Rimini Blue"
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in London, GB
A lovely 1960s Bitossi ceramic lamp by Aldo Londi in his famous "Rimini Blue" colour. Re wired with
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
1960s DeSimone Style Italian Mid-Century Decorative Plate with Egyptian Figures
By DeSimone, Bitossi
Located in Miami, FL
1960s Italian Egyptian themed, hand painted decorative plate. Reminiscent of Desimone painted designs, marked on the back in the clay Italy. The profile of two Egyptian heads facing ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Clay
$150 Sale Price
33% Off
Bitossi Italy Ceramic and Glass Mosaic Centerpiece Bowl Catchall, circa 1960
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi, Raymor
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rare Aldo Londi Bitossi Ceramic Centerpiece – Mid-Century Italian Masterpiece
This exceptional
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware, Faience, Glass
Large "Rimini Blu" Ceramic Horse by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi, Raymor
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful classic Rimini blue ceramic horse sculpture by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1960s.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Whimsical "Rimini Blu" Ceramic Elephant by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1980s
By Bitossi, Raymor, Aldo Londi
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful classic Rimini blue ceramic Whimsical elephant sculpture by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Beautiful 1960s Rimini Blue ceramic table lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italy
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in München, DE
design is by the renowned Italian artist and painter Aldo Londi.
Manufactured by Bitossi. Made in Italy
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi for Raymor Box, Ceramic, White, Black, and Brown, Signed
By Bitossi, Raymor, Aldo Londi
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi for Raymor box, ceramic white, black, and brown, signed. Small lidded box glazed in
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
$1,125 Sale Price
55% Off
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
Substantial Aldo Londi for Bitossi Cocoa
White Polka Dots Pottery Table Lamp
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Large Aldo for Bitossi textured Deep Brown & White Dots Ceramic Table Lamp, 1950's. Featuring a
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Walnut, Ceramic
Ashtray or Vide-Poche in Rimini Blue Ceramic, Bitossi by Aldo Londi, Italy 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Roma, IT
elegant and unique object, in amazing conditions, perfect to complement a Mid-Century style project
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Pottery, Ceramic
Tall Aldo Londi for Bitossi Incised Cream Pottery Table Lamp with Orange
Black
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Bainbridge, NY
). 23 H to top of socket. Ceramic 18 H. Italian Mid Century Modern. Imported. Signed to underside- 1769
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Italian Bitossi Ceramic Table Lamp Turquoise Blue Stripes with Lamp Shade, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Midcentury Italian ceramic table lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Made circa 1960s.
Bright stripe
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Fabric
Bitossi Italy Tall Slim Floor Vase Turquoise and Brown by Aldo Londi, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
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 Ceramic Table Lamp by Aldo Londi in creame
blue. 1970s.
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi, Bergboms
Located in Bromma, SE
Mid-century Modern Ceramic Table Lamp by Italian Bitossi for Swedish Bergboms. Hand thrown
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Vintage Mid Century 1960
s Italian Italy Abstract Ceramic Pottery Bowl Dish
By Raymor, Bitossi
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful vintage Italian ceramic/pottery dish/low bowl, circa 1960s. Made in Italy and is signed on the bottom. Great abstract form and design. Wonderful hand painted colors and des...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Ceramic
Tall Art Pottery Vase by Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi, Rosenthal Netter
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tall, art pottery vase by Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter, attributed to Aldo Londi features an
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi Ceramic Table Lamp by Aldo Londi in creame
gold. 1970s.
By Bergboms, Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Bromma, SE
Bitossi by Aldo Londi for the Swedish Lighting Company Bergboms – Ceramic Table Lamp, Italy, 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Rimini Blu Catchall Ashtray by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Made in Italy
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi, Raymor
Located in Miami, FL
Xs on the dish produce a Brutalist mid-century modern aesthetic. The whole is finished in a gorgeous
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Ceramic
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
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Fabric
Vintage Ceramiche / Pottery Lion Sculpture by Aldo Londo for Bitossi Raymor
By Bitossi, Raymor, Aldo Londi
Located in San Diego, CA
any mid-century Italian ceramics collection. The piece measures 8"W x 13"D x 13"H. Super rare and
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$2,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Bergboms Bitossi by Aldo Londi 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
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware, Clay
Whimsical "Rimini Blu" Ceramic Ram Sculpture by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1980s
By Bitossi, Raymor, Aldo Londi
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful classic Rimini blue ceramic Whimsical petite elephant sculpture by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Whimsical Petite "Rimini Blu" Ceramic Elephant by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1980s
By Aldo Londi, Raymor, Bitossi
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful classic Rimini blue ceramic Whimsical petite elephant sculpture by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Yellow and Green Stoneware Vases by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, Set of 3
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Grythyttan, SE
These stoneware vases, crafted by Aldo Londi and produced by Bitossi in Italy during the 1960s, are
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Vintage Aldo Londi Italian Ceramiche Bird / Duck Sculpture by Bitossi Raymor
By Aldo Londi, Raymor, Bitossi
Located in San Diego, CA
any mid-century collection. This is a vintage piece, not a limited edition reproduction from the Londi
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$2,000 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Ceramic Ashtray Gold Leaf Design Signed Italy
By Jonathan Adler, Bitossi
Located in San Diego, CA
elegant and whimsical.
Mid-Century, Hollywood Regency, Eclectic, Coastal, Modern, Boho
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Aldo Londi Bitossi Ceramic Ashtray, Lighter and Cigarette Holder Italy
By Rosenthal, Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful trio set by Bitossi. This ceramic set is glamorous, chic and so mid-century. The trio
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Ceramic
$620 Sale Price / set
20% Off
1960s Aldo Londi for Bitossi Rosenthal Netter Ceramic Horse, Signed
By Bitossi, Rosenthal Netter, Aldo Londi
Located in New York, NY
Large twelve-inch ceramic horse sculpture designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi and imported by
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Bitossi Ceramic Table Lamps with Green Glazed Spheres, Bergboms, 1960
By Aldo Londi, Bergboms, Bitossi
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare pair of table lamps was produced by Bitossi in Italy in the 1960s. The Swedish lighting
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Fabric
Vintage Bitossi Rimini Blue Table Lamp Mid Century Modern Pottery Raymor
Located in Lake Worth, FL
corded electric, making it easy to use and move around. Its mid-century modern style and brass finish
Category
Mid-20th Century Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Italian Pottery Owl Sculpture by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s
By Aldo Londi
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Italian Pottery Owl Sculpture by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s, in Very Good conditions
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Modern Large Sculptural Rimini Blue Table Lamp, 1950s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
perfect addition to a wide range of interiors, from Traditional to Mid Century Modern, Eclectic
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery
Vaso attribuito ad Aldo Londi / Bitossi per Raymor
By Raymor, Bitossi, Aldo Londi, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Lugo, IT
Vaso in terracotta attribuito ad Aldo Londi/Bitossi per Raymor.
Buone condizioni
Grazie
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Mounted Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Mid-Century Italian Pottery Carafe Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s
By Aldo Londi
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Italian Pottery Carafe Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s, in Very Good conditions
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Italian Red Pottery Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s
By Aldo Londi
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Italian Red Pottery Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s, in Very Good conditions
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Italian Rimini Blu Pottery Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Italian Rimini Blu Pottery Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, in Very Good conditions
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
60s Italian Modern Aldo Londi Ashtray
Cigarette Holder by Bitossi Raymor
By Bitossi, Raymor, Aldo Londi
Located in Miami, FL
Wonderful combo of Ashtray and Cigarette Holder designed by Aldo Londi and produced by Bitossi for
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
$304 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Mid-Century Rimini Red Pottery Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s
By Aldo Londi
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Italian Rimini Red Pottery Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s, in Very Good
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi by Aldo Londi Gold/ Cream 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
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware, Clay
Bitossi for Raymor Cambogia Vase, Ceramic, Blue, Purple, White, Stripes, Signed
By Bitossi, Raymor, Aldo Londi
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi for Raymor Cambogia (Cambodia) vase, ceramic, blue, purple, white, stripes, signed. Tall
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
$1,980 Sale Price
44% Off
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Mid Century Bitossi For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic mid century bitossi available at 1stDibs. Each mid century bitossi for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, pottery and metal. There are 1164 variations of the antique or vintage mid century bitossi you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect mid century bitossi — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A mid century bitossi, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one mid century bitossi that is appealing in its simplicity, but Bitossi, Aldo Londi and Raymor produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Mid Century Bitossi?
Prices for a mid century bitossi can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $100 and can go as high as $31,016, while the average can fetch as much as $1,352.
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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