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Murano Art Glass Dark Orange Amber Red Clear Blown Glass Catchall Bowl Italy 70s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern Murano art glass bowl in dark orange, red, amber and transparent blown glass
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Large Pink Murano Bubble Glass Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
xl Murano glass bowl, ashtray element
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Decade:
1970s
This
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
Rare Murano Glass "Light Blue" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass bowl, ashtray element
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Decade:
1970s
This
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage Murano Sommerso Orb Blue Art Glass Ashtray
By Andromeda Murano
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Gorgeous vintage Murano Venetian handblown art glass bowl or ashtray.
Italian Murano Sommerso
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Blown Glass
Murano blue
clear sommerso glass centerpiece/bowl by Seguso
By Seguso Vetri d
Arte, Flavio Poli
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Large blue and transparent Murano glass pocket emptier bowl made with the "soomerso" technique
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Green Murano Bubble Glass Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass bowl, ashtray element
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Decade:
1970s
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Glass "Pink" Bowl Element Shell Flavio Poli attrib., Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass bowl element
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Design:
Flavio Poli attrib
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
Rare Murano Glass "Light Blue" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass bowl, ashtray element
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Decade:
1970s
This
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Glass "Pink Gold Dust" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass bowl, ashtray element
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Decade:
1970s
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Sommerso Red Faceted Glass Bowl by Flavio Poli 1960´s
By Flavio Poli, Seguso
Located in Lucenec, SK
1960s gorgeous green ashtray or catch-all By Flavio Poli for Seguso in Murano Sommerso Glass. Made
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
$351 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Pink Murano Bubble Glass Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass bowl, ashtray element
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Decade:
1970s
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Murano Glass "Pink Gold" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass bowl, ashtray element
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Decade:
1970s
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Murano Glass "Gold Dust" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass bowl, ashtray element
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Decade:
1970s
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Pink Murano Bubble Glass Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass bowl, ashtray element
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Decade:
1970s
This
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Red Murano Bubble Glass Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass bowl, ashtray element
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Decade:
1970s
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Murano Glass "Multi-Color" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass bowl, ashtray element
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Decade:
1970s
This
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
1, 9kg Murano Glass "Centerpiece" 50cm Bowl Shell Element Murano, Italy, 1970
By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
xxl Murano glass bowl element "CENTERPIECE"
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Decade
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
Rare Murano Glass "Light Blue" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass bowl, ashtray element
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Decade:
1970s
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
Italian Red Murano Glass Bowl, Italy, 1950s
By AIREDELSUR
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
DM for details and worldwide shipping!
What is Murano Glass? Is it glass made in a special place
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Barware
Materials
Glass
Heavy 2, 3kg Murano Glass "Centerpiece" Bowl Shell Element Murano, Italy, 1970
By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass bowl, ashtray element
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Decade:
1970s
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Murano Glass "Pink" Floral Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass bowl, ashtray element
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Decade:
1970s
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Glass Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano Barovier and Toso, Italy, 1970s
By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Barovier&Toso, Flavio Poli
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass bowl, ashtray element by Barovier and Toso
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Pink Murano Bubble Glass Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass bowl, ashtray element
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Decade:
1970s
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Glass "Gold Dust Flakes" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass bowl, ashtray element
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Decade:
1970s
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
Heavy 1.3kg Murano Glass "Blue" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass bowl, ashtray element
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Decade:
1970s
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
Heavy xxl Murano Glass "LUCID" Bowl Shell Element Shell Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass bowl, ashtray element
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Decade:
1970s
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
$1,376 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Murano Glass "Gold Dust" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass bowl, ashtray element
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Decade:
1970s
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Murano Glass "Multi-Color" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass bowl, ashtray element
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Decade:
1970s
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Murano Glass "RED" 1Kg Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass bowl, ashtray element
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Decade:
1970s
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Murano Glass "Gold Dust" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass bowl, ashtray element
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Decade:
1970s
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
Archimede Seguso Murano Pink Fuchsia Sommerso Art Glass Bowl / Ashtray
By Archimede Seguso, Seguso Vetri d
Arte
Located in Barcelona, ES
// Mid-century Italian Murano Glass Bowl // Art Glass Sommerso Bowl
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Mid Century Vintage Pink Decorative Murano Plate Bowl, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful decorative pink and transparent glass plate/bowl from Italy.
Plate is in very good
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
1950 Flavio Poli Seguso "Submerged" Murano Glass Design Pink Violet Bowl
By Seguso, Flavio Poli
Located in Brescia, IT
Flavio Poli
Vetreria Seguso
Venice, 1950
Murano Glass "Sommerso" Pink Violet
Perfect Condiction
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
1960s Studio Murano Bowl Smoke Glass Speckled Gold Italy
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Masterful Murano smoke glass bowl with speckled gold Italy
Unmarked. Attribution Murano
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
Red/ Amber Colored Murano Glass Basket/ Bowl With Handles, Italy ca. 1960
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Elaborately handcrafted mid-century Murano glass basket/ bowl from the workshops of Murano Sommerso
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
Barovier Toso Italian Vintage Art Glass Rostrato Murano Vase / Bowl, circa 1938
By Ercole Barovier, Ferro Toso Barovier
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Barovier Toso Italian vintage art glass Rostrato Murano vase / bowl, circa 1938
An exquisite mid
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
$1,760 Sale Price
20% Off
1950 Barovier e Toso "Zanfirico" Glass and Silver Italian Murano Bowl
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Brescia, IT
White "Zanfiro" glass
Silver stand
"Barovier & Toso" signed
Perfect condition.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage Rusty Orange Sommerso Murano Glass Bowl / Centerpiece, Italy
By Flavio Poli
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
sommerso Murano glass that has been hand-modeled.
It is quite rare considering its measures.
This is a
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Murano Glass, Sommerso
Alfredo Barbini Murano Pink Sommerso Ribbed Glass Centerpiece Bowl, 1950s
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Barcelona, ES
Beautiful large Murano hand blown pink Sommerso art glass ribbed centerpiece bowl with wavy edge
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Glass
Blue and Silver Murano Glass Ashtray or Catch-all Bowl
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage light blue, silver and gold Murano glass decorative bowl, vide-poche or cigar ashtray by
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Archimede Seguo attr large Murano centerpiece/bowl in Sommerso /uranium glass.
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing and heavy blue bowl in sommerso , uranium glass attr to Seguso in leaf shape .
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Huge Seguso Black Scavo Murano Glass Bowl Centrepiece 1980s
By Karl Springer, Seguso Vetri d
Arte
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Seguso Vetri d'Arte black 'a Scavo' centrepiece bowl circa 1980s/1990s in the style of Karl
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Murano Glass
Decorative Object Bowl Murano Glass Midcentury Italia Design 1960/70s
Located in Palermo, IT
Bowl in faceted, two-tone, transparent and honeyed Murano glass. The vibrant color makes this items
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Sommerso Orb Blue Art Glass Vintage Ashtray Italy
By Andromeda Murano
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Gorgeous vintage Murano Venetian handblown art glass bowl or ashtray.
Italian Murano Sommerso orb
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Blown Glass
Seguso Vintage Springer Style Square Black Murano Glass Bowl Dish Ashtray 1980s
By Karl Springer, Seguso Vetri d
Arte
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Petite Karl Springer style black colored / coloured square vintage mid-century modern Murano glass
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Midcentury Cenedese Aquamarine and Amber Murano "Sommerso" Glass Bowl, 1960s
By Flavio Poli, Cenedese
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning midcentury aquamarine and amber Murano Glass Bowl. This fantastic piece was designed in
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
unique Large Murano Glass multicolor Bowl Element Shell Italy, 1970
By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass bowl element ashtray
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Decade:
1970s
This
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Murano Glass
Alfredo Barbini Murano Sommerso Pink Art Glass Centerpiece Decorative Bowl
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Barcelona, ES
Murano glass shell form ribbed bowl / centerpiece. Attributed to Alfredo Barbini, Italy, 1950-1960.
This
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Centerpieces
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Italian 1950s Salviati Murano Footed Glass Bowl with Rainbow Colored Decor
By Salvati, Antonio Salviati
Located in Örebro, SE
This is the Italian rainbow colored Venetian footed bowl in glass from Salviati, Murano.
It comes
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
Murano Italian Midcentury Art Glass Bowl with Red and Green Trailed Designs
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
dating from the mid-20th century. The bowl is heavily moulded in clear glass has a flower shaped base
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
1, 6 kg Murano Glass Faceted Sommerso Bowl Element Ashtray, Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass bowl, ashtray element
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Decade:
1970s
This
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage Sommerso Murano Bowl/Paperweight in Purple and Yellow Glass, Flavio Poli
By Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
Universally regarded as one of the most prolific and capable designers of Murano glass vases and
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
$341 Sale Price
20% Off
MidCentury Turquoise and yellow Sommerso Murano Glass Bowl by Flavio Poli 1950
By Flavio Poli
Located in Madrid, ES
Mid-century Modern Glass vase. Attributed to Flavio Poli for Seguso. Italy, 50s.
In sommerso glass
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Blue and Black Sommerso Murano Glass Vase by Flavio Poli 1950
By Flavio Poli
Located in Madrid, ES
Mid-century Modern Glass Bowl. Attributed to Flavio Poli for Seguso. Italy, 50s.
In sommerso glass
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Large 1, 2kg Murano Bubble Glass Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass bowl, ashtray element
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Decade:
1970s
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Murano Glass 1, 4Kg "Floral" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy 1970s
By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass bowl, ashtray element
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Decade:
1970s
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
Large 1, 4kg Murano Bubble Glass Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass bowl, ashtray element
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Decade:
1970s
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
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Murano Glass Bowl Mid Century For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the murano glass bowl mid century you’re looking for. Frequently made of glass, murano glass and art glass, every murano glass bowl mid century was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a murano glass bowl mid century, we have 1798 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect murano glass bowl mid century — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right murano glass bowl mid century, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made murano glass bowl mid century over the years, but those crafted by Alfredo Barbini, Barovier&Toso and Cenedese are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Murano Glass Bowl Mid Century?
A murano glass bowl mid century can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $659, while the lowest priced sells for $90 and the highest can go for as much as $18,400.
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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