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Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic Large Square Ashtray
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Barcelona, ES
Signed Large Rimini blue Mid-Century Modern ashtray. It has 3 cigar or cigarette holders and it is
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Pottery, Terracotta, Ceramic
1970s Aldo Londi for Bitossi Rosenthal Netter Ceramic Box, Signed
By Bitossi, Rosenthal Netter
Located in New York, NY
Small-scale lidded ceramic box from Bitossi’s Pietra series, produced in the 1970s and imported by
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi Ceramic Postmodern Vase by Berkeley House Signed Italy, 1980s
By Berkeley House, Bitossi
Located in San Diego, CA
Franscisco retailer.
Mid-Century, Hollywood Regency, Eclectic, Coastal, Modern, Boho
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italian Midcentury Ceramic Pottery Vase, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italian Midcentury Ceramic Pottery Vase, 1960s
Beautiful and quite rare
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Vintage Aldo Londi for Bitossi Glazed Textural Ceramic Sculpture Italian Green
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in North Miami, FL
This unusual and rare vintage Italian Aldo Londi for Bitossi ceramic is of a woman. We have called
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Pottery Ashtray by Aldo Londi Ceramic for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Vienna, AT
Bitossi in the 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Ceramic
Rare Yellow Glazed Dish by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Karis, Nyland
Italian ceramics in the postwar era.
This dish embodies the optimistic spirit of mid-century Italian
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware
Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blu Horse, Italy, circa 1968
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Pymble, NSW
A deep 'Rimini Blu' glazed horse by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Brilliant glaze with streaks of green
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Pottery
Aldo Londi Koala Bear Savings Box for Bitossi, Italy 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Aldo Londi Koala Bear Savings Box for Bitossi, Italy 1960s
A beautiful Aldo Londi designed Koala
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blu Ceramic Vase, Italy, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Barcelona, ES
the family began making art pottery in the mid-19th century. In the 1930s, Londi came aboard, bringing
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Bitossi Majolica Large Urn Table Lamps, Flower Decor
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
wide range of interiors, from Traditional to Mid Century Modern, Eclectic, Transitional, Hollywood
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
1960
s Aldo Londi Bitossi for Raymor Italy Abstract Ceramic Pottery Bird Vase
By Raymor, Bitossi
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful vintage Aldo Londi Bitossi ceramic/pottery red ashtray, circa 1960s. Made in Italy and is
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Ashtrays
Materials
Ceramic
$340 Sale Price
20% Off
Midcentury Aldo Londi Blue Ceramic Italian Centerpiece for Bitossi, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Roma, IT
Italy during the 1960s for Bitossi.
This fantastic item is magnificent because the brilliant blue
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Bitossi Kwan Yin, Ceramic, Blue Buddha Bust
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in New York, NY
Aldo Londi Bitossi Kwan Yin, Ceramic, Buddha Bust, Blue. Beautiful and calming female Buddha glazed
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Busts
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi Seta Vase, Ceramic, Gold, White, Turquoise, Sgraffito, Signed
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi Seta Vase, Ceramic, Gold, White, Turquoise, Sgraffito, Signed. Cylindrical vase with
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Bitossi Table Lamp, Ceramic, Multi-Color, Piume, Signed
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in New York, NY
Aldo Bitossi Table Lamp, Ceramic, Piume, Multi-Color, Signed. Large scale tapered stoneware lamp
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stoneware
$4,675 Sale Price
44% Off
Aldo Londi Bitossi Safety Pin Bowl, Ceramic, Blue, Gold, Signed
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in New York, NY
Aldo Londi Bitossi Safety Pin Bowl, Ceramic, Blue, Gold, Signed. Medium scale hand thrown footed
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Bitossi Aldo Londi Very Rare Lamp Base, Italy, 1965
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
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
Rare Aldo Londi for Bitossi "Tucano" Ceramic Sculpture, 1970s, Italy
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Brescia, Brescia
level of artistry synonymous with Italian mid-century design, and this particular piece is a testament
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi by Aldo Londi Rimini Blu Ceramic Dove Sculpture, Italy, circa 1950s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Londi for Bitossi in Italy during the mid-20th century. This sculptural figure exemplifies the bold
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware
Bitossi, Londi Designed Lion Series
Pietra
, circa 1964, Italy
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Pymble, NSW
catalogue illustration from the Bitossi Londi exhibition for a variation in the glazes produced. In pristine
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Pottery
Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic XL Jug Vase
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Barcelona, ES
Unusual Mid-Century Modern blue glazed ceramic (Rimini Blu) large jug/ ball shaped pitcher, Italy
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Pottery, Terracotta, Ceramic
Large Aldo Londi Glazed Ceramic Ram Sculpture for Bitossi Studio
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
1 of the 3 Bitossi Table Lamps, with Custom Made Silk Shades by Rene Houben
By Bergboms, Bitossi
Located in Rijssen, NL
Exceptional set Bitossi lamps with a ceramic base with shiny metallic gold glaze. Bitossi for
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
1960
s Aldo Londi Bitossi for Raymor Italy Abstract Ceramic Pottery Rimini Vase
By Raymor, Bitossi
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful vintage Aldo Londi Bitossi ceramic/pottery Rimini blue vase, circa 1960s. Made in Italy
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Vases
Materials
Ceramic
$340 Sale Price
20% Off
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Remini Blue Ceramic Ashtray Handcrafted in Italy
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Rimini blue Mid-Century Modern round ash receiver.
It has 1 cigar or cigarette holder and it is made in
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Stoneware
Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter Vase, Ceramic, Blue, Brown, Ribbed
By Bitossi, Rosenthal Netter
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter vase, ceramic, blue and brown, ribbed. Small scale vase from Bitossi
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
$500 Sale Price
80% Off
Ceramic Owl by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1960
s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
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
Terracotta Figure Sculpture ‘Onorevoli’ Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Rome, IT
Bitossi.
Made in Italy in the 1960s.
Natural terracotta, unglazed and incised with abstract linear
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
c.1960s RARE Bitossi Candle Holder by Aldo Londi (1911-2003), Italy
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Skien, NO
RARE Italian Mid-Century Modern Design Studio Ceramic candle / tealight holder / candlestick from
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Urns
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
$960 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic Centerpiece Bowl, 1950s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Barcelona, ES
.
Unusual large scale 14,17 in diameter Mid-Century Modern blue glazed ceramic (Rimini Blu) round footed
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Pottery, Terracotta, Ceramic
Bitossi
Spagnoli
Pattern Mirror Frame, Aldo Londi, Italy, circa 1965
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Pymble, NSW
A rare circular mirror frame designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi in the mid-1960s. 'Spagnoli
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
Bitossi Vase, Ceramic Moorish Stripes, Chartreuse, Orange, Brown Signed
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi vase, ceramic Moorish stripes, Signed. Small to medium scale rounded and tapered vase, from
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
$1,925 Sale Price
44% Off
Set Bitossi Londi Pottery Goodfriend Imports Rooster Raymor Italian Soup Bowls
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Wilton, CT
Set vintage Aldo Londi Bitossi pottery for Goodfriend Imports colorful rooster server and chic
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter Vase, Ceramic, Brown, White, Signed
By Rosenthal Netter, Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter vase, ceramic, brown and white, signed. Tall chunky cylindrical vase
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
$1,540 Sale Price
44% Off
1930s Art Deco Ceramic Italian Fisherman Vase by Bitossi
By Bitossi, Ceramiche di Albisola
Located in Aci Castello, IT
An Art Deco vase designed and manufacured in Italy in the Thirties by Bitossi, signs of use and age
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Terracotta Ceramic Rimini Blue Vase for Bitossi, Italy, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Roma, IT
distributors of modern decorative arts during the mid-20th century.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Terracotta
Rare Aldo Londi for Bitossi Floor Vase, Italian Ceramic
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
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
Monumental Turquoise Glazed Ceramic Lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in San Diego, CA
Monumental turquoise glazed ceramic lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, circa 1960s. The lamp is in
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
$960 Sale Price
20% Off
Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Large Centerpiece Bowl, Rimini Blue Series, 1970s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Brescia, Brescia
A striking and uncommon centerpiece bowl designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi in the 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi Milano Moderna Vase, 1960s, Green
Brown Geometric, Signed
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi Milano Moderna Vase, Ceramic, Earth Tones, Incised, Geometric, Signed. Tall vase with
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
$1,400 Sale Price
60% Off
Bitossi Aldo Londi Midcentury Vintage Italian Large Ceramic Vase/Pitcher, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Valencia, VC
Rare Bitossi for Ceramiche Paoli Large Vase – Mid-Century Neolithic-Inspired Design
A striking
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware, Majolica, Stoneware
Large Ceramic Vase by Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter, Made in Italy
By Rosenthal Netter, Bitossi
Located in Delray Beach, FL
A large scale hand thrown vase. Made by Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter. A beautiful rotation of
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Rimini Petrol Blue Ceramic Horse by Bitossi Italy
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Utrecht, NL
Aldo Londi, Bitossi petroleum blue and green pottery horse.
Beautiful color and glaze.
Circa late
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Bitossi Box, Ceramic, Mondrian, Abstract, Red, Yellow, Signed
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Aldo Londi Bitossi Box, Ceramic, Mondrian, Abstract, Red, Yellow, Signed. Small scale Mondrian box
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
$2,620 Sale Price
27% Off
Aldo Londi Bitossi Lacrima Vase, Ceramic, Blue Turquoise, Textured, Signed
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi vase, ceramic, blue turquoise, impressed, textured, signed. Medium scale chunky vase from
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
$2,625 Sale Price
25% Off
Londi Bitossi Vase, Ceramic, Moorish Stripes, Brown, Chartreuse, Orange, Signed
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in New York, NY
Londi Bitossi vase, ceramic, Moorish stripes, brown, chartreuse and orange, signed. Small low vase
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
$1,575 Sale Price
55% Off
Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Fish Sculpture Figurine, Italy, 1950s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Vienna, AT
, manufactured by Bitossi Ceramiche / Italy in the 1950s. Handcrafted with hand carved geometric design in a
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Terracotta
Bitossi Vase, Ceramic, Geometric, Stripes, White, Yellow, Black, Red, Signed
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi vase, ceramic, geometric, stripes, signed. Medium scale gourd form vase decorated with
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
$1,375 Sale Price
44% Off
Aldo Londi for Bitossi 3 set Rimini pieces, Italy 1970s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The Aldo Londi for Bitossi Rimini Blue 3-Piece Set from the 1970s is a stunning example of Italian
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
BITOSSI - Piastrelle Bicolore Series Lidded Ceramic Box - Italy - Circa 1960
s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Chatham, ON
BITOSSI (Manufacturer) - ALDO LONDI (Designer) - PIASTRELLE BICOLORE (Series) - Rare Mid Century
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Terracotta Ceramic Rimini Blue Vase for Bitossi, Italy, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Argelato, BO
ethnic and primitive influences, filtered through a mid-century aesthetic.
Technique: Hand-glazed ceramic
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Rimini Blu Ceramic Plant Centaur Sculpture, Italy, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Morazzone, Varese
and very large Mid-Century Italian design ceramic sculpture, made by Aldo Londi for Bitossi in the
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Vintage Italian Table Lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Italian ceramic table lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s
Italian mid-century modern
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic Boar Sculpture for Bitossi Italy 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Troy, MI
Aldo Londi for Bitossi
Italy circa 1960's
Large abstract boar sculpture in Rimini Blue glaze and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi Rosenthal Netter Pietra Vase, Ceramic, Blue, White, Ribbed, Signed
By Bitossi, Rosenthal Netter
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter Pietra Vase, Ceramic, Blue, White, Ribbed, Signed. Large scale bottle
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
$1,440 Sale Price
60% Off
Aldo Londi for Bitossi – Rimini Blue “Prezzemolo” Ceramic Dove, Italy, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Valencia, VC
for mid-century or contemporary interiors.
We specialized in antique and 20th century ceramics, glass
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware
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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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