Ochre Midcentury Glass Genie Decanter with Stopper by Empoli
By Empoli
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Sleek midcentury ochre glass decanter with stopper. The design by Empoli is called Genie.
Glass
Yellow Midcentury Glass Genie Decanter with Stopper by Empoli
By Empoli
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Sleek midcentury yellow glass decanter with stopper. The design by Empoli is called Genie.
Glass
Vintage Italian Multi-Colored Geometric Design Empoli Decanter Bottle w/Stoppers
By Empoli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian Multi-Colored Geometric Design Empoli Glass Genie Bottle Decanter with Stoppers, Green Color Bottles with Hobnails and Amber Color Bottles with Hobnails Dimensions: T...
Glass
$675Sale Price|25% Off
Italian Art Glass Empoli Decanter Ewer Cruet Vase Bottle w Stopper Ruby Red
By Empoli
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A monumental Italian art glass decanter, ewer, cruet, vase or bottle with stopper in a rich ruby red color attributed to Empoli.
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage Amber Wavy Empoli Italian Glass MCM Decanter Round Ball Stopper
By Vetrerie di Empoli
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Vintage Amber Wavy Empoli Italian Glass MCM Decanter Round Ball Stopper Murano Glass - Bar - Vintage Measures : 9x9cm H:31cm Material : Murano Art Glass MCM
Art Glass
$95Sale Price|19% Off
Blue Empoli Bottle, Italy 1960
By Empoli
Located in Herentals, BE
Blue Empoli bottle with stopper. Measures: Height: 43 cm Diameter bottom: 7 cm The bottle is labeled and in good condition.
Cut Glass
$204Sale Price / item|20% Off
Huge Green Glass Carafe Genie Bottle Empoli Italy 63cm
By Empoli
Located in Poperinge, BE
Huge green glass decanter with vertical pattern along the middle and drop-shaped stopper, made by Empoli Italy in the 60s. This XL size decanter is also called a ‘Genie Bottle’, bec...
Glass
Vintage Empoli Cadmium Blue Glass Bottle & Stopper
Located in Torquay, GB
Vintage Empoli glass decanter with stopper. In cadmium blue colour and with textured ribbed surface.
Glass
Vintage Italian Empoli Sage Green Wave Decorative Bottle with Stopper Decanter
Located in High Peak, GB
K0 Very decorative Italian mid century art glass bottle, having stunning wave pattern throughout and original stopper. Handmade in Empoli, this glossy green glass bottle features a u...
Art Glass
Original Mid-Century Empoli Glass Genie Decanter with Stopper
By Empoli
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Vintage aqua blue glass decanter, called Genie bottle. From Empoli, Italy, Mid-Century. Beautiful colour and original form, with fruit on the belly, and teardrop stopper Big for...
Glass
Orange and Blue Empoli Art Glass Decanter with Ball Stopper
By Empoli
Located in Waverveen, Utrecht
Orange and blue Empoli art glass decanter with ball stopper. Italian vintage design art glass.
Art Glass
Vintage Empoli Green Glass Decanter With Stopper Made In Italy
By Empoli
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautiful Italian glass decanter with stopper. Made In Italy. Stamped underneath. 13" tall. Small round chip in stopper. Barely noticeable. Please see photos. Last photo to show size...
Glass
Unavailable
H 11.82 in Dm 4.34 in
Pair of Modernist White Empoli Decanters with Red and Green Stoppers
By Vetrerie di Empoli
Located in Halstead, GB
Pair of modernist white Empoli decanters with red and green stoppers. Space Age, Pop Art design.
Art Glass
Empoli Italian Art Glass Decanter
By Empoli
Located in Fulton, CA
Mid-Century Modern cased glass decanter with original stopper by Empoli Glass, Italy, circa 1960s. When most people think of Italian glass, they think of the many manufacturers b...
Glass
Unavailable
H 13.59 in Dm 4.34 in
Mid Century Modern Carafe Blue embossed Glass Empoli Decanter Lady 1960's Italy
By Empoli
Located in Antwerpen, BE
This striking mid-century modern carafe from the 1960s is crafted from blue embossed glass in Empoli, Italy. Topped with a stopper shaped like a smirking lady, the piece exudes playf...
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Empoli Italian Art Glass Decanter with Stopper
By Empoli
Located in Fulton, CA
Mid-Century Modern cased glass decanter with original stopper by Empoli Glass, Italy, circa 1960s. Paper label intact.
Art Glass
Sold
H 22.45 in Dm 5.91 in L 22.45 in
Set of 6 Sleek Midcentury Glass Genie Decanters with Stoppers by Empoli
By Empoli
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Beautiful set of six elegant Italian 'Genie' decanters made in Murano. Every single decanter is different from the other in terms of shape and/or color, but they all have more or les...
Glass
Italian Green Empoli Swirl Glass Decanter and Stopper
By Vetrerie di Empoli
Located in Milan, IT
Italian green Empoli swirl glass decanter and stopper.
Glass
Large Unusual Empoli Fluted Cased Glass Floor Decanter with Stopper
By Archimede Seguso, Empoli
Located in Buffalo, NY
Large unusual Empoli fluted cased glass floor decanter with stopper,7.5 inch exaggerated stopper, amazing color and rare form.
Art Glass
Empoli Italian Glass Apple Green Decanter with Stopper
By Empoli
Located in Chicago, IL
Empoli Italian glass apple green decanter with stopper.
Art Glass
Huge Empoli Cased Glass Floor Decanter with Stopper
By Empoli
Located in Stockholm, SE
Italian art glass floor decanter in red with original stopper. Attributed to the Empoli company, and measures 66 cm tall.
Art Glass
Large Empoli Italian Glass Rose Pink Decanter with Stopper
By Empoli
Located in Chicago, IL
Empoli Italian glass rose pink decanter with stopper.
Art Glass
Green Midcentury Glass Genie Decanter with Stopper by Empoli
By Empoli
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Sleek midcentury green glass decanter with stopper. The design by Empoli is called genie.
Glass
Green Midcentury Glass Genie Decanter with Stopper by Empoli
By Empoli
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Sleek midcentury green glass decanter with stopper. The design by Empoli is called Genie.
Glass
Yellow and Green Empoli Cased Glass Floor Decanter with Stopper
By Empoli
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage floor decanter in cased glass, produced circa 1960s by Empoli, with round green stopper, above a long-necked baluster form body in yellow.
Blown Glass
Empoli 'Florence, Italy' Large Vase whit Stopper in Opaline, 1960s
By Empoli
Located in Verviers, BE
Empoli 'Florence, Italy' large vase in opaline, 1960s Typical decors from the glass factories of Florence, Italy, collectively known as Empoli. All these vases have an inner layer o...
Opaline Glass
Set of two Sleek Midcentury Glass Genie Decanters with Stoppers by Empoli
By Empoli
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Set of two Sleek Midcentury Purple Glass Genie Decanters with Stoppers by Empoli
Glass
Huge Empoli Cased Glass Floor Decanter with Stopper - 80 cm
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mid-Century Empoli carafe with stopper. Height:80 cm Diameter:16 cm
Glass, Murano Glass
Sold
H 18.51 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in
Mid-Century Green Empoli Glass Decanter Bottle with Stopper, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A stunning green glass decanter with geometric design, made by one of the many glass manufacturers based in the region of Empoli, Italy. Would make a great addition to any collection...
Glass
Sold
H 23.63 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
Mid-Century Honey Yellow Empoli Glass Decanter with Stopper, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A stunning yellow glass decanter with geometric design, made by one of the many glass manufacturers based in the region of Empoli, Italy. Has "Made in Italy" embossed on the base. Wo...
Glass
Sold
H 22.45 in W 6.3 in D 7.49 in
One Bright Red MCM 1960s Italian Empoli Art Glass Decanter with Stopper
Located in Haarlem, NL
Very pretty decanter in a very special colour bright red. 1960s Italian Empoli glass decanter with clear turned hand blown stopper Measurements: Large blown glass carafe with clear ...
Glass, Blown Glass
Sold
H 20.87 in W 5.12 in D 5.12 in
Mid-Century Rare Green Empoli Glass Decanter Bottle with Stopper, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A stunning green glass decanter with geometric design, made by one of the many glass manufacturers based in the region of Empoli, Italy. Would make a great addition to any collection...
Glass
Sold
H 22.05 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in
Mid-Century Blue Empoli Glass Decanter Flowers Bottle with Stopper, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A stunning blue decanter with flower design, made by one of the many glass manufacturers based in the region of Empoli, Italy. Would make a great addition to any collection! Excellen...
Glass
Sold
H 22.05 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
Mid-Century Blue Empoli Glass Genie Decanter Bottle with Stopper, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A stunning blue decanter with geometric design, made by one of the many glass manufacturers based in the region of Empoli, Italy. Would make a great addition to any collection! Excel...
Glass
Sold
H 23.63 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
Set of Three Mid Century Empoli Glass Decanter with Stopper, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A set of 3 stunning glass decanters with geometric design, made by one of the many glass manufacturers based in the region of Empoli, Italy. Has "Made in Italy" embossed on the base....
Glass
Sold
H 15.75 in W 8.67 in D 3.55 in
1960s Italian Blue Pressed Leaf MCM Empoli Art Glass Decanter with Ball Stopper
Located in Haarlem, NL
1960s Italian bright blue pressed Midcentury Modern Empoli Art-Glass carafe with leaf print and ball stopper.
Glass
Mid-century Amber Genie Bottle Decanter, Italian Art Glass Style
By Blenko Glass, Empoli
Located in Chicago, IL
Unmarked but in the style of Italian glass makers Empoli and Blenko. Original stopper sits snugly. There is a vertical "waterfall" striated pattern on the interior as well as the bal...
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Italian Signed Blue Blown Glass Decanters
Located in Hanover, MA
The forms are stylized amphora footed bottle vessels with stoppers. Possibly Empoli. One is 13 inches tall including stopper by 4-1/2 inches diameter.
Blown Glass
Sold
H 15.75 in Dm 10.63 in
Extra Large Opaque Black Empoli Glass Ball-Stoppered Decanter, Italy, 1960s
By Vetrerie di Empoli
Located in Melbourne, AU
An exceptionally rare, extra large Empoli glass decanter in opaque black glass. With a spherical stopper, this decanter is an outstanding example of the decorative qualities of Empol...
Art Glass
Vintage Tall Italian Empoli Bubble Art Glass Emerald Decanter
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid-Century Italian blown Art Glass bubble Empoli decanter with stopper. This emerald green textured and raised decanter has a pointy "Genie" style stopper.
Art Glass
Mid-century Glass decanter / genie bottle with stopper, Empoli, Italy
By Empoli
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Empoli bottle or decanter, called Genie bottle, with stopper.
Glass
Grey Cased Glass Bottle in the Empoli Style, Poss 1980s
By Vetrerie di Empoli
Located in Melbourne, AU
A cased glass ball-stoppered bottle in Empoli* glass. The light Grey glass graduates in thickness which give a very pleasing Ombre colour effect.
Art Glass
1960'S Italian Blown Glass Empoli "Genie" Liquor Decanter
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid-20th Century Italian blown art glass Empoli "Bubble" liquor decanter with stopper. This emerald green textured and raised decanter has a pointy "Genie" style stopper.
Art Glass
$1,800
H 27.5 in Dm 10 in
Extra Large Italian Handblown Amber Art Glass Vase or Decanter Empoli or Blenko
By Blenko Glass, Empoli
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A massive and impressive glass decanter attributed to Empoli in Italy. Very much in the style of Blenko Glass. It consists of sculptural handblown amber glass with large stopper.
Art Glass
Mid Century Vintage Artistic Glass Yellow Light Vase, Europe, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Light Vase Author: Decorative Glassworks "Makora", Krosno Year of creation: 2nd half 20th century Information: laminated glass, hand-formed, mass decoration with a crack motif. he...
Glass
Mid century vintage large Blenko Handblown ruby red jar with stopper
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a mid century vintage Handblown deep ruby red Blenko jar with stopper. This is an early Blenko piece circa 1960.
Glass
$1,200
H 29 in Dm 8.5 in
Tall Mid-Century Modern Amber Hand Made Blown Art Glass Vessel, Vase by Blenko
By Blenko Glass
Located in Miami, FL
1988 tall Mid-Century Modern handmade art glass vessel, vase, decanter by Blenko. The amber color glass body has a round glass ball stopper. A-867-335
Art Glass
Italian vase in red glass Murano 60s
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Very nice vase in blown glass of Murano from the 60s. Excellent craftsmanship with a beautiful shade of red light that enhances the simple and clean design of the vase drop. Very nic...
Murano Glass
$1,701 / set
H 9.06 in W 3.55 in D 3.55 in
Colorful Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Glass Decanters by Empoli
By Empoli
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Very colorful and decorative set of six Italian glass decanters. There is one white decanter, one red, two brown and two blue ones. All carafes have a stopper. Dimensions in cms:...
Glass
Gio Ponti for Venini Italian Morandine Art Glass Decanter & Stopper
By Gio Ponti
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning Italian Venini mid-century blue and green Morandine art glass decanter by the father figure of Italian design Gio Ponti (Italian, 1891-1979) and designed in 1949. Gio Po...
Blown Glass
$1,316Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 18.9 in Dm 5.12 in
Empoli Amber Glass Decanter Set, Wayne Husted, Italy, 1950s
By Empoli, Stelvia, Wayne Husted
Located in Valencia, VC
A collection of five Empoli amber glass pieces produced by the Stelvia Glass Workshop in Italy during the 1950s–1960s. Three of the decanters are attributed to designs by American gl...
Glass
Large glass decanter/ carafe, Empoli, Italy, 60’s
By Empoli
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
Large vintage carafe certainly from Empoli in Italy in the 60’s Nice amber color and vegetal decor Elegant with its conical shape and drop-shaped cap
Glass
"Vintage Hand-Blown Decanter Bottles by Pilgrim, Blanko, Glass, 1960s"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Hand-Blown Pilgrim Glass Decanter Bottles with Stoppers, Crackle Glass Olive Green and Dark Green Decanter Bottles are Pilgrim Glass, and Amethyst Color Bottle is Blanko Glas...
Crystal
$1,240 / set
H 9.5 in W 4.75 in D 4.75 in
Fratelli Toso Murano Glass Decanter With Gold Aventurine &Murrines, 1950's Italy
By Fratelli Toso
Located in North Miami, FL
This stunning vintage Italian Murano Mid-Century Modern glass decanter or perfume bottle by Fratelli Toso is so rich looking and has the most luscious colors of murrhine canes. The g...
Murano Glass
$147
H 12.6 in W 3.15 in D 3.15 in
Mid Century Artistic Glass Yellow Vase, Tarnowiec, Sulczan, Europe, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Vase made in the Tarnowiec Glassworks located in Poland, designed by J. Słuczan-Orkusz. Soda glass, mass-colored, hand-formed. Vintage product from 1970s Dimensions: height 32 cm...
Glass, Murano Glass
Midcentury Vintage Yellow Small Vase, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Vintage glass in very good condition. The vase looks like it has just been taken out of the box. No jags, defects etc. Only one unique piece.
Glass
$276Sale Price|30% Off
H 11 in Dm 5.5 in
Vintage Italian Empoli Amber Optic Glass Apothecary Candy Jar with Lid
Located in Toronto, CA
A beautiful vintage Italian Empoli art glass apothecary jar, expertly hand-blown in a warm amber hue with a striking optic diamond pattern that beautifully catches and reflects the l...
Blown Glass
Mid Century Vintage Small Yellow Crystal Vase, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Vintage glass in very good condition. The vase looks like it has just been taken out of the box. Absolutely beautiful and rare yellow crystal. Made in Poland. Only one unique piece. ...
Crystal
Mid 20th Century Murano Glass Decanter
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Murano glass decanter composed of a purple hued body, accented with a gold speckled glass bass, figural lion head to the center. Great as a vase or just as an unique piece to your li...
Murano Glass
$3,621 / item
H 30.71 in W 20.87 in D 24.02 in
Dining Chair Hello Artistry Edition by Noom in Patience & Gough recycled velvet
By Denis Sokolov, NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
NOOM x Patience & Gough Present a Bold Collaboration Bridging HELLO chair, Textile, and NFT Art In a bold cross-disciplinary collaboration with British design studio Patience &a...
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Sheepskin, Cotton, Linen, Velvet, Faux Fur
LUdown Cylinder Flush Mount
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Inglewood, CA
The LUdown cylinder flush mount fixture by Lumfardo Luminaires is part of our contemporary collection. Available In patinated unlacquerd brass or aged silver and steel with (1) E26 m...
Steel, Brass, Gold, Silver
Diamond Rock Crystal Lamps by Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
A pair of carved diamond rock crystal lamps with polish brass decoration. Created by Phoenix Gallery, NYC. Custom size and quantity upon request. To the rock crystal: 19.25 in/H. ...
Rock Crystal
Large Green Vaseline Uranium Glass Vase, Glows in UV
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Large Art Deco style vase was made of light green glass, often referred to as "vaseline glass" with sculptural, wavy rim and base and ovoid-shaped elongated body. The vaseline gla...
Glass, Uranium Glass, Art Glass
$3,850
H 1.25 in W 53.5 in D 33 in
Massive Mid-Century Moroccan Brass Tray, Handcrafted, Oval, Circa 1950
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large Massive Mid-Century Brass Moroccan Oval Brass Tray. Hand tooled etched very large Moroccan polished brass tray. This oval brass tray is the largest we've ever seen, measuring 5...
Brass
$1,760Sale Price|20% Off
H 8.25 in W 13 in D 3.5 in
Mark Eckstrand Fish Sculpture Art Glass Aquarium Ocean Beach Nautical Decor
By Mark Eckstrand
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This striking Mark Eckstrand Glass Fish Sculpture from 2000 is a very large example of the artist's work. This art glass fish captures the essence of aquatic life in a stunning and c...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
The 'Matisse' Etagere
Located in London, GB
The 'Matisse' wrought iron side table. A hand made and patinated wrought iron etagere with whimsical Matisse style cut-out decoration. Made to order based on a 1960s original. Avail...
Wrought Iron
Office Chair, International Style Leather Office Chair
By kontra
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Darwin added wheels to the office chair in 19th century. In the 1970s ergonomics was added to design criteria. Today, it is the key element for whom spends long hours in the office...
Leather
French Tole Hot Air Balloon Chandelier, circa 1950s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A wonderful hand - painted hot air balloon chandelier, France, circa 1950s. Socket: 6 x e14 (Edison) for standard screw bulbs. The condition is excellent.
Metal
George Smith Mohair Velvet Ottoman Sofa Banquette
By George Smith
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental bespoke mohair velvet tufted sectional banquette sofa custom designed by George Smith, London UK. The grand "ottoman sofa" was commissioned by Samantha Todhunter Design fo...
Mohair, Hardwood
Narrow Vintage Chinoiserie Cabinet, Hand-Painted Wood, USA, 1970s
Located in Miami, FL
Narrow vintage Chinoiserie cabinet, USA 1970's Elegant and refined vintage narrow Chinoiserie circa 1970's featuring an exceptional and vibrant hand-painted Chinoiserie scene across ...
Wood
Pair of Italian Chandelier Quadriedri Gold Metal Frame, Murano
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
A magnificent pair of Murano glass chandeliers, spiral shape, very elegant, 114 quadriedri on gold metal frame. This large midcentury Italian chandelier is truly a timeless Classic. ...
Metal
Ford Aircraft Model Trimotor in Aluminium
Located in Paris, FR
Trimotor aircraft model Ford handcrafted in aluminum. Manufactured between 1926 and 1933 by Ford's own factory. Wingspan: 102cm.
Aluminum
$3,200
H 16.14 in W 43.31 in D 13.78 in
Umran Double Vanity Sink in Natural Stone – Modern Sculptural Bathroom Statement
Located in Brooklyn, NY
EV-EL embodies a sculptural, material-driven design philosophy that bridges ancient craftsmanship with modern restraint. Each piece—whether a sink, mirror, or console—is rooted in fu...
Marble
Ceramic greyhound sculpture, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Gorgeous and naturally sculpted sculpture of a sitting greyhoudn made from cracklé ceramic and made in italy. Beautiful and elegant posture sitting on a cushion. Good condition 19...
Ceramic
$3,000
H 31.75 in W 72 in D 18 in
Vintage Tansu Style Chinoiserie Lowboy Credenza Buffet Dresser Sideboard Cabinet
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th Century Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Sideboard. Features Korean Tansu inspired styling with applied brass detail. The case is finished in black lacquer with colorful orienta...
Brass
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
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
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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