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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
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Kwan Yin Buddha Rimini Blu, Italy, 1970s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Kwan Yin Buddha Rimini Blu, Italy, 1970s
Gorgeous female Buddha made of
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Busts
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Vintage Large Rimini Blue Ceramic Bowl by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Londi’s distinctive glazing technique, offers a powerful statement piece that brings both mid-century
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
Rimini Blue Color Bitossi Geometric Design Vase. Italy, Mid Century
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century Italian Bitossi vase.
Classic design.
Rimini blue color.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Ceramic XL Round Centerpiece Bowl Ashtray
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Barcelona, ES
pottery in the mid-19th century. In the 1930s, Londi came aboard, bringing with him a mindset that
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Pottery, Terracotta, Ceramic
Bitossi Aldo Londi Cylinder Vase Purple Motifs, Italy, circa 1970
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Pymble, NSW
resist circular motifs. Designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
Aldo Londi Bitossi Ashtray, Ceramic, Safety Pin, Blue, Gold, Signed
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in New York, NY
Aldo Londi Bitossi Ashtray, Ceramic, Safety Pin, Blue, Gold, Signed. Small to medium scale deep
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Ceramic
$900 Sale Price
40% Off
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Majolica Bowls Set of 2, Italy 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
.
Sculptural Mid Century Modern bowls with Organic Modern style influence, distinguished with elegant form
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Ceramics
Materials
Gold
Italian Midcentury Rimini Blu Ceramic Lion by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Vienna, AT
for Bitossi Italy in the 1960s.
The Italian Ceramic Artist Aldo Londi from Montelupo became Art
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Rimini Blu Ceramic Owl by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramics, Italy, c. 1960
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in London, GB
A very cute mid century ‘Rimini Blu’ ceramic owl by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramics, made in Italy
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage X Large Rimini Blue Ceramic Bowl by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Dublin 8, IE
An impressive example of mid-century Italian studio ceramics, this extra-large planter by Bitossi
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
Bitossi Ball Vase, Ceramic, Stripes, Yellow, Orange, Red, Black, Signed
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi Ball Vase, Ceramic, Stripes, Yellow, Orange, Red, Black, Signed. Chunky ball vase with
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
$3,360 Sale Price
30% Off
Bitossi Rosenthal Netter Box, Ceramic, Stripes, Orange, Black, Yellow, Signed
By Rosenthal Netter, Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi for Rosenthal netter box, ceramic, stripes, orange, black and yellow, signed. Small scale
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
$695 Sale Price
61% Off
Bitossi Aldo Londi Female Figure Bowl, Italy, circa 1960
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Pymble, NSW
A large deep bowl decorated in matt glazes of yellows and ochres with three clothed female figures, in excellent condition. A rare early piece with a Danish shop's label to the base.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter Ceramic Box, Ashtray and Votive Candle Holder
By Bitossi, Rosenthal Netter
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bitossi for Rosenthal Nette ceramic box, ahstray and votive candle holder. All three in deep blue
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Etruscan Ram Sculpture in the Style of Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful ceramic Etruscan ram sculpture in the style of Aldo Londi for Bitossi, circa 1970s. The
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Large Italian Mustard Ceramic Lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bitossi hand thrown barrel form lamp decorated with an impressed key pattern and Bitossi's "Etruscan
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
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 Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Majolica Plate Tray Flower Decor, Italy 1950s-1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
created for either Raymor or Rosenthal Netter.
Sculptural Mid Century Modern plate with Organic Modern
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica, Porcelain, Pottery
Aldo Londi Bitossi Table Lamp, Ceramic, Multi-Color, Piume, Signed
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in New York, NY
Aldo Londi Bitossi table lamp, ceramic, multi-color, piume, signed. Medium scale tapered stoneware
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
$4,500 Sale Price
40% Off
Rare “Rimini Blu” Ceramic Fish by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1970s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Brescia, Brescia
that define Italian mid-century ceramics.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter Vase, Ceramic, Blue, Gold, Cinese, Signed
By Rosenthal Netter, Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi vase, ceramic blue gold. Small scale vase with perfect proportions, glazed in a textured
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
$1,687 Sale Price
25% Off
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Majolica Cylinder Vase Blue Prezzemolo Decor
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
perfect addition to a wide range of interiors, from Traditional to Mid Century Modern, Eclectic
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery
Pair of Aldo Londi Rimini Blu Ceramic Vases, Bitossi, Italy, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Valencia, VC
, each vase is a masterwork of mid-century Italian design. The taller vase stands approximately 10.2
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Earthenware, Clay, Ceramic
$1,079 Sale Price / set
35% Off
Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blu Glazed Ceramic Footed Centerpiece Bowl, 1950s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern blue glazed ceramic (Rimini Blu) round footed bowl or centerpiece, Italy, 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Pottery, Terracotta, Ceramic
Bitossi Aldo Londi white carved ceramic table light, Italy, 1970s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Zevenaar, NL
Beautiful white ceramic large Bitossi table lamp from Aldo Londi. Italy, 1970s
Imported by Pier1
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
$1,462 Sale Price
28% Off
Italian Midcentury Rimini Blu Ceramic Jar by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Vienna, AT
Londi for Bitossi Italy in the 1960s.
The Italian Ceramic Artist Aldo Londi from Montelupo became Art
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Ceramic
Large Vintage Modern Pottery Lamp Manner of Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Chicago, IL
Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Lamp in unmarked. Uncertain of origin whether it is American or possibly
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Bitossi Table Lamp, Ceramic, Blue, Gold, Cinese, Signed
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in New York, NY
Aldo Londi Bitossi Table Lamp, Ceramic, Blue, Gold, Cinese, Signed. Tall lamp with blue textured
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
$4,480 Sale Price
20% Off
Aldo Londi Bitossi Kwan Yin Buddha, Ceramic, Caramel Brown, Paisley
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in New York, NY
Aldo Londi Bitossi Kwan Yin Buddha, Ceramic, Caramel Brown, Paisley. Beautiful and soothing Kwan
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Busts
Materials
Ceramic
$4,200 Sale Price
25% Off
Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Midcentury Candle Holder Bowl, 1950s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Vienna, AT
. Designed by Aldo Londi, manufactured by Bitossi Ceramiche / Italy in the 1950s. Handcrafted with hand
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Signed Montelupo for Bitossi Sausage Dog in Blue "Rimini" Ceramic, Italy 1960s
By Bitossi, Flavia Montelupo
Located in Roma, IT
conditions, with no chips.
A delightful collectible object, perfect to enhance a Mid-Century Modern style
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter Vase, Ceramic, Blue, Red, White, Onion
By Bitossi, Rosenthal Netter
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi for Rosenthal netter vase, ceramic, blue, red, and white, onion. Medium scale chunky
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
$1,125 Sale Price
50% Off
1960s Seta Ceramic Stoppered Bottle Decanter by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italy
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Minneapolis, MN
for Bitossi of Italy. The bottle features an incised design in shades of brown and gold metallic
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bottles
Materials
Ceramic
$540 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian Midcentury Rimini Blu Ceramic Cat by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Vienna, AT
by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italy.
The Italian Ceramic Artist Aldo Londi from Montelupo became Art
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury "Blue Rimini" Ceramic Ashtray by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous and very rare large Mid-Century ashtray in Rimini Blu ceramic. This stylish piece was
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Bitossi Londi Pottery Italian Vintage Seta Deep Bowl Raymor Blue Turquoise Gold
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Wilton, CT
Vintage Bitossi Italian pottery Seta line deep bowl on four block feet. Gilt highlights over a
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Pottery
Londi Bitossi Lidded Vase, Ceramic, Moorish Stripes, Chartreuse, Orange, Signed
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi lidded vase, ceramic, Moorish Stripes, chartreuse, orange and brown, signed. Tall lidded
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
$1,575 Sale Price
65% Off
Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic Rectangular Ashtray Bowl Videpoche
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
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Pottery, Terracotta, Ceramic
Bitossi for Berkeley House Vase, Brushed Metallic Silver Chrome, Signed
By Bitossi, Berkeley House
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi for Berkeley House vase, brushed metallic silver chrome, signed. Small scale striated
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
$2,240 Sale Price
20% Off
Mario Bellini for Bitossi / Raymor Rimini Blue Floral Jardiniere
By Raymor, Mario Bellini, Bitossi
Located in Skokie, IL
Mario Bellini for Bitossi / Raymor Rimini Blue Floral Jardiniere
This beautiful mid-century modern
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jar...
Materials
Ceramic
$520 Sale Price
20% Off
Blue Ceramic Ashtray by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Handcrafted in Italy
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Blue Ceramic Ashtray by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Handcrafted in Italy
"Rimini Blu" enameled
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Stoneware
Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic XL Vase, Italy 1960
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Barcelona, ES
decorative piece from the Mid-Century Modernist period.
Excellent vintage condition.
This vase will be a
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Pottery, Terracotta, Ceramic
Aldo Londi XL Vase in Rimini Blue Decor for Bitossi, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Aldo Londi XL Vase in Rimini Blue Decor for Bitossi, 1960s
Gorgeous tall ceramic hand-crafted vase
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Vintage Mid Century Modern Red Ceramic 2 Tier Table Lamp attr. Bitossi Italy
Located in Philadelphia, PA
attributed to Bitossi, Italy (Very rare model). Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 38" H (to finial) x 26
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Ashtray by Montelupo in Blue "Rimini" Ceramic, Bitossi Italy, 1960s
By Bitossi, Flavia Montelupo
Located in Roma, IT
Original and signed Mid-Century ashtray in a fantastic vibrant blue glazed ceramic (Rimini Blu
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Aldo Londi Bitossi Mirror in Beige Ceramic with Leaves Pattern
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Barcelona, ES
.
Italian Mid-Century Modernist handcrafted beige-taupe terracotta glazed ceramic circular mirror with leaf
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Pottery, Terracotta, Mirror, Ceramic
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Large Ashtray or Catchall, Italian Ceramic
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Lovely and large ashtray or catchall designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Stunning colors and
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury 1960 Rosenthal Netter Striped Ceramic Vase for Bitossi, Italy
By Bitossi, Rosenthal Netter
Located in San Diego, CA
Created by Bitossi’s creative director, Aldo Londi and distributed worldwide by Rosenthal Netter
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
$796 Sale Price
33% Off
Bitossi Vase, Ceramic, Geometric, Stripes, White, Yellow, Black, Red, Signed
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
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
$1,200 Sale Price
60% Off
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Epic! Blue Vintage MCM Italian Pottery Lamp Bitossi 1950s Aldo Londi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Peoria, AZ
most beautiful lamps in the world! Period. The Rimini blue color is the most coveted of the Bitossi
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Pottery, Wood
Large Midcentury Italian Ceramic Lamp Attributed to Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Chicago, IL
Large midcentury Italian ceramic Lamp attributed to Aldo Londi for Bitossi.
As shown, lamp will
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Rimini Blue Imprint Pottery Table Lamp, 1950
s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Italian Mid Century Aldo Londi for Bitossi Incised Blue Glazed Table Lamp. Featuring a handcrafted
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italian Midcentury Blue Sculpture Ceramic Horse 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Aldo Londi and produced by Bitossi Fiorentino, Italy 1960s
Please note that the ceramic is original of
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$2,325 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Bitossi ‘Etruscan’ Decor Floor Vase / Umbrella Stand by Aldo Londi 1950
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Chicago, IL
iconic ‘Etruscan’ décor. Numbered 45 of 51.
Designed in Italy in the mid-20th century, this piece
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
$2,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Bitossi Midcentury Ceramic Lamps Copper and Gold Glaze, Gold and Silver
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Bronx, NY
Bitossi midcentury large pair ceramic lamps made in Italy 1970, ceramic copper and gold glaze and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
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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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