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Murano Barbini Amethyst Gold Italian Art Glass Vanity Perfume Powder Box Set
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
if you want. Mid-century era. Bottles measure: 9" tall. Powder box / lidded jar measures 7" tall
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bottles
Materials
Gold Leaf
Barovier Toso Murano Yellow Spots Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Flower Form Bowl
By Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier
Located in Kissimmee, FL
ashtray. You will be able to showcase it as a decorative piece in any room. Mid-century era. Measures 7 1
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Gold Leaf
Murano Franco Moretti Silver Flecks Blue Pull Feather Italian Art Glass Decanter
By Franco Moretti
Located in Kissimmee, FL
side table. You will be able to showcase it as a decorative piece in any room. Late Mid-century era
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bottles
Materials
Silver Leaf
Barovier Toso Murano Jade Green Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Spike Bowl Ashtray
By Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
. Use it as a catchall, candy dish or ashtray. Mid-century era. Measures 6" on each side, 8 1/2" across
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Gold Leaf
Barovier Toso Murano Jade Green Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Double Candlestick
By Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier
Located in Kissimmee, FL
piece in any room. Mid-century era. Measures 8 3/4“ tall x 8 1/2" long across the top x 4 3/4” wide at
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Candelabras
Materials
Gold Leaf
Murano Glass Shell Dish in Red, Attributed to Archimede Seguso, 1950s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Glasgow, GB
sheet of gold leaf—a signature technique in mid-century Murano glass design—this combination results in
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-P...
Materials
Gold Leaf
$198 Sale Price
55% Off
Barovier Toso Murano Purple Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Ribbed Seashell Bowl
By Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
ashtray. You will be able to showcase it as a decorative piece in any room. Mid-century era. Measures 7 1
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Gold Leaf
Barovier Toso Murano Orange Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Flower Star Bowl
By Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier
Located in Kissimmee, FL
vanity. Use it as a catchall, or candy dish. Mid-century era. Collectors item! Measures: 8 1/2" across x
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Gold Leaf
Murano Vintage Silver Flecks Purple Pulled Feather Italian Art Glass Decanter
By Franco Moretti
Located in Kissimmee, FL
stopper. You will be able to showcase it as a decorative piece in any room. Mid-century era. Measures: 8 3
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bottles
Materials
Silver Leaf
Barbini Murano Lavender Purple Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Perfume Decanter
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
vases without the stoppers. Mid-century era. Measurements: 13" tall x 4 1/2" wide.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bottles
Materials
Gold Leaf
$796 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Barbini Murano Blue Gold Flecks Bubbles Italian Art Glass 1950s Rocket Decanter
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
a decorative piece, or take off the stopper and use it as a flower vase. Mid-century era. Measures
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bottles
Materials
Gold Leaf
$1,280 Sale Price
20% Off
Murano Red White Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Fan Seashell Dish Ring Bowl
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
dish. You will be able to showcase it as a decorative piece in any room. Mid-century era. Measures: 5 1
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-P...
Materials
Gold Leaf
Murano Barbini White Black Spots Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Centerpiece Bowl
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
item. Mid-century era. Measures: 9” long x 8 3/4” wide x 2 1/2” high.
Literature:
Hand Blown
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Gold Leaf
Barovier Toso Murano White Optic Swirl Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Flower Vase
By Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
a decorative piece in any room. Mid-century era.
Measures: 7 7/8” tall x 6 1/2” across the rim x 4 3
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Gold Leaf
AVeM Murano Red Millefiori Flower Silver Flecks Ribbon Italian Art Glass Bowl
By Arte Vetraria Muranese (AVEM), Giulio Radi
Located in Kissimmee, FL
cigar or cigarette. You will be able to showcase it as a decorative piece in any room. Mid-century era
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Silver Leaf
Spanish Wine Cooler Ice bucket in Hand Forged Gilt Iron, Gothic Inspired, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
addition for your dining table or drinks corner.
The drinks table shown at the images is not included, it
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wine Coolers
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
Murano Purple Iridescent Silver Flecks Italian Art Glass Vintage Seashell Bowl
By Giulio Radi, Arte Vetraria Muranese (AVEM)
Located in Kissimmee, FL
(see close up photo). Mid-century era. Measurements: 4 3/4” long x 4 1/8” wide x 1 3/4” high.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Silver Leaf
Murano Vintage Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Ribbed Surface Pattern Flower Vase
By Archimede Seguso, Seguso Vetri d
Arte
Located in Kissimmee, FL
decorative piece in any room. Mid-century era. Measures: 9 3/8" tall x 5 1/2" wide.
Literature:
Seguso Vetri
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Gold Leaf
Murano Barovier Toso Gold Flecks Vintage Italian Art Glass Heart Shape Bowl Dish
By Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
showcase it as a decorative piece in any room. Mid-century era. Measures: 6 1/2" long x 6 1/2" wide x 3
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Gold Leaf
Murano Barbini Vintage 50s Blue Bubbles Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Heart Bowl
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
, vanity or coffee table. Use it as a catchall, candy dish or ashtray. Mid-century era. Measures: 6 1/4
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Gold Leaf
Murano Barovier Toso Gray Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Squared Ashtray Bowl
By Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
. You will be able to showcase it as a decorative piece in any room. Mid-century era. Made with thick
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Gold Leaf
Murano Barovier Toso Gray Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Decorative Flower Bowl
By Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier
Located in Kissimmee, FL
in any room. Mid-century era.
Made with thick glass, a heavy piece. Measures 7 3/4” x 7 1/4” x 3 1/4
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Gold Leaf
Seguso Murano White Deep Pink Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Folded Rim Bowl Dish
By Archimede Seguso, Seguso Vetri d
Arte
Located in Kissimmee, FL
catchall, or candy dish. Mid-century era. Measures: 4 1/4" wide x 2" high.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Gold Leaf
Barbini Murano Aqua Blue Gold Fleck Handle Italian Art Glass Pitcher Flower Vase
By Alfredo Barbini, Weil Ceramics and Glass
Located in Kissimmee, FL
display piece on any desk, vanity or coffee table. Mid-century era. Measures 5 1/2" tall x 4" long at
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
Materials
Gold Leaf
$400 Sale Price
20% Off
Murano Seguso 1950s Coral Red Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Flower Basket Vase
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
showcase it as a decorative piece in any room. Mid-century era. A beautiful piece and a collector’s item
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Gold Leaf
Murano AVeM Red Millefiori Flowers Silver Flecks Italian Art Glass Flower Vase
By Arte Vetraria Muranese (AVEM), Giulio Radi
Located in Kissimmee, FL
to showcase it as a decorative piece in any room. Mid-century era. Measures: 8 1/4” tall x 5 1/4
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Silver Leaf
Murano Barovier Toso Gold Flecks Gray White Spots Italian Art Glass Bowl Ashtray
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
. Mid-century era. Measures: 7 3/4” long x 6 1/8” wide x 3 1/8 high.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Gold Leaf
Murano AVeM White Millefiori Flower Silver Copper Flecks Italian Art Glass Bowl
By Giulio Radi, Arte Vetraria Muranese (AVEM)
Located in Kissimmee, FL
piece in any room. Mid-century era. Measures: 6 1/2” long x 6 1/2” wide x 2 3/4” on tallest side.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Silver Leaf
A.Ve.M. Murano Green Millefiori Flower Silver Flecks Italian Art Glass Bowl
By Giulio Radi, Arte Vetraria Muranese (AVEM)
Located in Kissimmee, FL
in any room. Mid-century era. Measures: 7 1/4” long x 7 1/4” wide x 2 3/4” on tallest side.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Silver Leaf
Murano Barbini Opalescent Honey Yellow Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Flower Bowl
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
room. Mid-century era. Last photo shows the 2 bowls available. Measurements: 6 1/4" across.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Gold Leaf
Murano Barovier Toso Iridescent Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Scissor Cut Bowl
By Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier
Located in Kissimmee, FL
will be able to showcase it as a decorative piece in any room. Mid-century era. Measures 7 1/4" across
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Gold Leaf
Murano Red Silver Flecks Iridescent Italian Art Glass Scallop Rim Flower Vase
By Barovier&Toso, Arte Vetraria Muranese (AVEM)
Located in Kissimmee, FL
. Fill it with flowers or just display it as an art piece in any room. Mid-century era. Measures 11 1/4
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Silver Leaf
Murano Seguso Vetri d
Arte Red Gold Flecks Pulegoso Italian Glass Bowl Ashtray
By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d
Arte
Located in Kissimmee, FL
vanity. Use it as a catchall, candy or jewelry dish. Art Deco, Mid-century era. Measures: 5" across x 2
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-P...
Materials
Gold Leaf
Murano Seguso Signed Red Swirl Bands Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Flower Vase
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
able to showcase it as a decorative piece in any room. Mid-century style. Measures 12" tall x 6" wide.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Gold Leaf
Murano Barbini Vintage Orange Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Centerpiece Bowl
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
table. Can be used as a fruit bowl or catchall in any room. Mid-century era. Measures: 9 3/4" long x 7
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Gold Leaf
$760 Sale Price
20% Off
Murano Barbini Gold Flecks White Bubbles Italian Art Glass Martini Compote Bowl
By Salviati, Alfredo Barbini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
credenza. Use it as a catchall, or candy dish. Showcase it as a decorative piece in any room. Mid-century
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Gold Leaf
$487 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Seguso Vetri d
Arte Murano Diamond Quilted Gold Italian Art Glass Flower Vase
By Seguso Vetri d
Arte, Flavio Poli
Located in Kissimmee, FL
item. Art Deco, Mid-century era. Measures: 10" tall x 9 1/2" long.
Literature:
Seguso Vetri D’Arte
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Gold Leaf
Seguso Murano Blue Opalescent Gold Flecks Base Italian Art Glass Flower Vase
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
a sculptural piece. Mid-century era. Measures 11 1/2" tall x 6" wide.
Literature:
Archimede Seguso
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Gold Leaf
$1,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Murano Vintage Gold Flecks Green Swirl Paint Stroke Italian Art Glass Bowl Dish
By Fratelli Toso, Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier
Located in Kissimmee, FL
vanity. Use it as a catchall, jewelry or candy dish. Mid-century era. Measures: 8 1/4" long x 6 1/2
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Gold Leaf
$680 Sale Price
20% Off
Murano Sommerso Blue Gold Flecks Butterfly Italian Art Glass Decorative Bowl
By Seguso Vetri d
Arte, Alfredo Barbini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
any room around the house. Mid century era. Measures: 8 1/4" long x 6" wide x 3 1/2" high.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Gold Leaf
Barbini Murano White Gold Flecks Aventurine Stripes Italian Art Glass Bowl
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
great display piece on any table. Use it as a catchall, candy dish or cigar ashtray. Mid-century era
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Gold Leaf
$520 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Green Pink Opalescent Chalcedony Flower Italian Art Glass Centerpiece Vase
By Cenedese, Aldo Nason
Located in Kissimmee, FL
" technique applied over it. The technique uses chemical oxides, silver and gold leaf to create the textures
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Silver Leaf, Gold Leaf
$1,480 Sale Price
20% Off
Dino Martens Murano Red White Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Bottle Decanter
By Dino Martens, Aureliano Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
stopper. Mid-century era. Measures 12" tall x 4 3/4" wide.
Literature:
Vetreria Aureliano Toso, Murano
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bottles
Materials
Gold Leaf
$1,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Murano Barovier Toso Red Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Ribbed Pitcher Vase
By Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
ribbed body design, like an onion shape with leafs coming out. It is profusely covered in gold leaf
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Gold Leaf
Barovier Toso Murano Light Green Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Bowl Ashtray
By Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier
Located in Kissimmee, FL
. Showcase it as a decorative piece in any room. Mid-century era. Measures: 7 1/4" across x 2 3/4" high
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Gold Leaf
Barovier Toso Murano Red Pink Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Flower Form Bowls
By Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier
Located in Kissimmee, FL
on any desk, coffee table or vanity. Use it as a catchall, candy dish, or ashtray. Mid-century era
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Gold Leaf
Murano Pink Silver Flecks Dark Purple Spots Italian Art Glass Bowl Ashtray
By Archimede Seguso, Seguso Vetri d
Arte, Barovier&Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Seguso, and by the Barovier
Toso company. Mid-century era. Measures: 7” long x 6 3/4" wide x 2 1/4
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Silver Leaf
$600 Sale Price
20% Off
Murano Abstract Painterly Oriente Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Flower Vase
By Arte Vetraria Muranese (AVEM), Dino Martens, Aureliano Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
sculptural piece is. Mid-century era. Measures 8 1/2" tall x. 5 1/2" long x 4 3/4" wide.
Literature
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Gold Leaf
Alfredo Barbini Murano Blue Bubbles Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Cookie Jar
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
or dresser. Mid-century era. Measures: 7 3/4" tall x 7 1/2" across the body.
Literature:
Alfredo
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Gold Leaf
$1,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Murano Amethyst Purple Blue Gold Flecks Bubbles Italian Art Glass Footed Bowl
By Alfredo Barbini, Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
each of the bubbles. It is profusely covered in gold leaf on the inside. Would make a great display
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Gold Leaf
Murano Vintage Gold Flecks Daisy Pattern Italian Art Glass Rope Handle Basket
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
catchall, or candy dish, even filled with fresh cut flowers. Mid-century era. Lovely piece! Measures 7
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets
Materials
Gold Leaf
$700 Sale Price
20% Off
Murano Green Spatter Swirl Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Flower Shape Bowls
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
coffee table. Use it as a catchall, or candy dish. Mid-century era. If you have a preference in the
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Gold Leaf
$520 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Murano Teal Green and Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Footed Centerpiece Bowl
By Arte Vetraria Muranese (AVEM)
Located in Kissimmee, FL
with flowers. Mid-century era. Please note - The orange lighter is not included, and only there for a
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Gold Leaf
Barovier Toso Murano Bright Orange Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Scalloped Bowl
By Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier
Located in Kissimmee, FL
credenza. Use it as a catchall, or use it as a fruit bowl. Mid-century era. Measures: 9 1/4" across x
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Gold Leaf
Murano White Rainbow Spots Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Scroll Shell Bowls
By Salviati, Alfredo Barbini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
coffee table, credenza or vanity. Use it as a catchall, candy dish or jewelry dish. Mid-century era.
Bowl
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Gold Leaf
$600 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Murano Purple Gold Fleck Calla Lily Italian Art Glass Decorative Vide Poche Bowl
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
desk, vanity or coffee table. Use it as a catchall, candy dish or jewelry dish. Mid-century era
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Gold Leaf
AVeM Murano White Millefiori Flower Silver Flecks Vintage Italian Art Glass Bowl
By Giulio Radi, Arte Vetraria Muranese (AVEM)
Located in Kissimmee, FL
coffee table. Use it as a catchall, or candy dish. You will be able to showcase it as a decorative piece
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Silver Leaf
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Midcentury Modern Dining Table With Leaf For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal midcentury modern dining table with leaf for your home. A midcentury modern dining table with leaf — often made from wood, metal and hardwood — can elevate any home. Find 3844 options for an antique or vintage midcentury modern dining table with leaf now, or shop our selection of 61 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer midcentury modern dining table with leaf, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A midcentury modern dining table with leaf, designed in the mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern or modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made midcentury modern dining table with leaf has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Milo Baughman, Paul McCobb and Barovier&Toso are consistently popular.
How Much is a Midcentury Modern Dining Table With Leaf?
A midcentury modern dining table with leaf can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,125, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $165,000.
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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