Venini Midcentury "Tessuto" White and Crystal Murano Glass Chandelier, 1970s
By Carlo Scarpa, Venini
Located in Roma, IT
However, Scarpa refused to take the pro forma professional exam administered by the Italian government after World War II.
Brass
Venini Midcentury "Tessuto" White and Crystal Murano Glass Chandelier, 1970s
By Venini
Located in Roma, IT
However, Scarpa refused to take the pro forma professional exam administered by the Italian government after World War II.
Chrome
Jar Murano, 1930, Italian. Attributed to Carlo Scarpa
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
However, Scarpa refused to sit the pro forma professional exam administered by the Italian Government after World War II.
Murano Glass
Midcentury Murano Glass Vase by Carlo Scarpa for Venini , Italy, 1960s
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Valencia, VC
However, Scarpa refused to sit the pro forma professional exam administrated by the Italian Government after World War II.
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Sold
H 0.99 in W 21.46 in D 12.21 in
Carlo Scarpa Midcentury Aluminum Italian Serving Tray with Mirror Top, 1960s
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Roma, IT
However, Scarpa refused to sit the pro forma professional exam administrated by the Italian Government after World War II.
Aluminum
Sold
H 0.99 in W 21.46 in D 12.21 in
Carlo Scarpa Midcentury Aluminum Italian Serving Tray with Mirror Top, 1960s
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Roma, IT
However, Scarpa refused to sit the pro forma professional exam administrated by the Italian Government after World War II.
Aluminum
Pair of Venini Art Deco "Reticello" Murano Glass Italian Sconces, 1930s
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Roma, IT
However, Scarpa refused to sit the pro forma professional exam administrated by the Italian Government after World War II.
Brass
Sold
H 0.99 in W 21.46 in D 12.21 in
Carlo Scarpa Midcentury Aluminum Italian Serving Tray with Mirror Top, 1960s
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Roma, IT
However, Scarpa refused to sit the pro forma professional exam administrated by the Italian Government after World War II.
Aluminum
Sold
H 0.99 in W 21.46 in D 12.21 in
Carlo Scarpa Midcentury Gilt Aluminum Italian Serving Tray with Mirror Top 1960s
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Roma, IT
However, Scarpa refused to sit the pro forma professional exam administrated by the Italian Government after World War II.
Aluminum
Sold
H 12.21 in Dm 7.49 in
Midcentury Carlo Scarpa Light Beige Murano Glass Italian Vase for Venini, 1960s
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Roma, IT
However, Scarpa refused to sit the pro forma professional exam administrated by the Italian Government after World War II.
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Sold
H 9.85 in Dm 7.09 in
Midcentury Carlo Scarpa Light Blue Murano Glass Italian Vase for Venini, 1960s
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Roma, IT
However, Scarpa refused to sit the pro forma professional exam administrated by the Italian Government after World War II.
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Murano Chandelier by Venini, Italy, 50ties
Located in Sint Annaland, NL
However, Scarpa refused to sit the pro forma professional exam administrated by the Italian Government after World War II.
Iron
"Soffiati" Vittorio Zecchin by MVM 1920s Murano Glass Vase
By Vittorio Zecchin
Located in Brescia, IT
"Soffiati" Vittorio Zecchin MVM, 1920-1930 Green blown glass Two slight sign (look the picture).
Murano Glass
Barovier e Toso Vase Murano Glass, 1950, Italy
By Barovier Seguso & Ferro
Located in Milano, IT
Barovier e Toso.
Murano Glass
$1,490
H 11.82 in Dm 11.82 in
Venini Style, 'Tessuto' Chandelier or Lantern in Murano Glass, circa 1970s
By Venini
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Beautiful pendant light in sphere shape, in clear and white striped hand blown Murano glass, style of Venini, circa 1970's. Please look at the photos to really appreciate the beauti...
Blown Glass
$3,204
H 30.71 in W 29.53 in D 14.97 in
Elegant Murano Poliedri Chandelier - Carlo Scarpa - 84 white alabaster glasses
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Elegant Italian chandelier made from 84 beautiful Murano white alabaster glasses "poliedri". Structure in gold and brass colored metal. The alabaster poliedri are a rare glass, a rar...
Blown Glass
Murano, 1930, Italian. Attributed to Carlo Scarpa
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Murano Sommerso technique Ingles The sommerso technique was originally developed in the 1930s by Carlo Scarpa at Venini & Co. Sommerso (Italian for "submerged") is the Murano g...
Murano Glass
$790Sale Price|50% Off
H 11.82 in Dm 11.82 in
Venini, 'Tessuto' Chandelier, in Murano Glass, circa 1970
By Venini
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Beautiful pendant sphere in white, black and clear handblown Murano glass, attributed to Venini, circa 1970. Measures: Diameter is 30 cm.
Blown Glass
Large Vetro Soffiato Glass Vase by Vittorio Zecchin attr. Murano 1924
By MVM Cappelin, Venini, Vittorio Zecchin
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Vetro Soffiato Glass Vase by Vittorio Zecchin attr. Murano 1924 A large art glass vase in mouth blown 'Vetro Soffiato' glass, designed by Vittorio Zecchin. Manufactured most p...
Art Glass
Murano Glass Chandelier by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1970s
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Brussels, BE
Murano Glass Chandelier by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1970s
Metal
$2,390
H 33.47 in Dm 15.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Venini, ´Tessuto´Chandelier, circa 1970 in Murano Glass
By Venini
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Large Mid-Century Modern pendant light in white and clear hand blown Murano Glass in the "Tessuto" technique, attributed to Venini, The hardware is in brass, the small blemishes...
Blown Glass
Vetro Soffiato Glass Jug Tiziano, Venini Murano ca. 1930s
By Venini
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vetro Soffiato Glass Jug Tiziano, Venini Murano ca. 1930s A large 'Vetro Soffiato' (blown glass) art glass jug in smoke-hued transparent glass. Manufactured by Venini Murano Venice ...
Art Glass
Murano Pulegoso Glass Chandelier, 1960s
By Venini
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Impressive chandelier with 76 Murano glass elements from the 1960s. The ingenious structure consists of cascading pieces of hand-blown Murano glass hanging from subtle metal chain...
Metal
Antique Vetro Soffiato Glass Vase, Murano 1920s
By Cirillo Maschio, Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Vetro Soffiato Glass Vase, Murano 1920s Beautiful 'Vetro Soffiato' vase with bell-shaped bowl and conical foot made of very thin, light blue, transparent glass. Made by Ciri...
Art Glass
$8,700
H 33 in Dm 16.5 in
Murano Glass Ceiling Pendant in Zanfirico Glass by Venini, Italy circa 1960s
By Paolo Venini
Located in Long Island City, NY
Murano ceiling pendant with zanfirico glass by Venini. Italy, 1960s. Rare and absolutely exquisite glass making technique with unusually large size. Height adjustable. Rewired for US...
Brass
$3,731
H 19.69 in W 18.9 in D 18.9 in
Italian Murano White Opaline Glass Disc Chandelier Attributed to Carlo Nason
By Carlo Nason
Located in Antwerp, BE
This striking Italian Murano glass chandelier is attributed to Carlo Nason for AV Mazzega and was produced during the late 1960s or early 1970s. Its sculptural composition consists o...
Metal
Venini Murano Glass Brass Pendant by Carlo Scarpa, Italy, 1950s
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A Venini hand blown Murano glass "Filigrana" sphere pendant, Italy, 1950s, atributed to designer Carlo Scarpa. Brass mounted in conical shape showing its elegant and clean lines desi...
Brass
Venini, 'Tessuto' Chandelier, circa 1970 in Murano Glass
By Venini
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Beautiful and large Mid-century Modern pendant light in white and clear hand blown Murano glass, attributed to Venini, circa 1970.
Blown Glass
$2,800 / set
H 17.5 in W 10.5 in D 6.5 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Smoked Glass Wall Sconces, Italy Contemporary
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano smoked glass wall lights, contemporary Smoked / fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finial and brass accents Art Deco inspired de...
Brass
$2,450 / set
H 56.5 in W 24 in D 1.5 in
Pair Of Elegant Three Quarter Length Mirrors in Hollywood Regency Style
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Both of handsome form with rectangular frames with decorative tops with scrolled and stepped motifs. Silver/champagne tone finished frames. Dimensions: 56 1/2" H x 24" W x 1 1/2" D...
Mirror, Wood
$3,888Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 30.5 in W 22 in D 22 in
Pair of Large Ralph Lauren Cannes Pendant/Chandeliers - Polished Nickel
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Listing for matching pair but willing to sell individually for $2,500 each. Art Deco style Ralph Lauren Cannes Pendant Lights. Refined focal point in any kitchen, living room, e...
Nickel
Cabinet in Oak and Brass by Oscar Nilsson, 1940's
By Oscar Nilsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Cabinet in Oak and Brass by Oscar Nilsson, 1940's Additional Information: Material: Oak and brass Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Produced by Svensk möbelindustri in Sweden Dimensi...
Brass
$2,861
H 11.82 in Dm 19.69 in
Ballarò, Italian Pink Murano Glass Leaves Ceiling Light or Flush Mount, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Splendid Murano pink glass ceiling lamp. Period: circa 1970. The light mounts 6 standard European e14 lamp holders, possible to switch for Usa standards Height measures 30 centime...
Murano Glass
$5,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 30 in W 90 in D 34.5 in
Fantastic Milo Baughman style Rosewood Case Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fantastic Milo Baughman style rosewood case sofa. We just love the original textured gold velvet in usable condition-some minor wear to double sided seat cushions. This wonderful v...
Upholstery, Rosewood
Japanese Satsuma Vase
By Satsuma
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous hand-painted Japanese Satsuma vase, Meigi, circa 20th century, Japan. Beautiful hand-painted detail of colorful flowers and spider mum flowers around finished with gold de...
Earthenware
$4,690
H 35.5 in W 98 in D 41 in
Slip Covered Olivier Cushion Sofa in Cafe Noir Brown Linen with Down Cushion
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Bloom Home Inc. Sofa Collection Color: Cafe Noir 98″w x 41″d x 35.5″h (see additional sizes below) Introducing our slip-covered sofa in natural, 100% Linen, with stone-washed for a r...
Linen, Down
Bloom Bay Banquette
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
84"L x 26"W x 33"H The Bloom Bay Banquette features clean lines and a soft linen cover for a relaxed, tailored look. Designed for everyday comfort, it offers cushioned seating that ...
Linen
$3,490 / item
H 35 in W 86 in D 40 in
Modern English Sofa in Chestnut Brown in Faux Velvet Mohair with Down Cushion
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing Our Modern English Sofa in beautiful rich Chestnut color. This piece is designed to be the centerpiece of your living space, combining contemporary elegance with classic ...
Cotton, Velvet, Wood, Oak, Down
Vintage Danish Brutalist Oak Dining Table, 1960s.
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Brutalist Oak Dining Table, 1960s. Scandinavian Mid-Century modern rectangular dining room table in Nordic oak. Very likely designed by Henning Kjærnulf, Denmark (born...
Oak
Murano Glass Lantern, Hand Blown, Venetian, Brass Structure
Located in Austin, TX
Lantern chandelier made of hand-blown Murano glass. The body of the lantern features panels of molded glass around a brass structure. The rod is also covered in hand-blown glass. Thi...
Brass
Brass Photo Frame, Jaipur Repoussé, Viya by Vikram Goyal
By Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Brass Photo Frame, Jaipur Repoussé, Viya by Vikram Goyal Photo frame in brass. Handmade in India. Repoussé involves hammering low-relief designs into malleable metal sheets from th...
Brass
$3,432Sale Price|20% Off
H 32 in W 37 in D 39 in
Custom Swivel Chair Slip Covered in a Heavy Flax Stone Washed Linen
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Custom slip covered linen swivel lounge chair. Fabric: 20 oz heavy stone washed linen flax. Origin: Ireland Price is as shown in our GRADE 4 Fabric Prewashed linen before slip co...
Linen, Foam, Wood
$1,711 / set
H 7.29 in Dm 1.19 in
Flavio Poli for Seguso Murano Sommerso Glass Vases, Set of 3, Italy, 1950s
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli
Located in Stockholm, SE
A striking and sculptural set of three Murano glass vases designed by Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d’Arte, Italy, circa 1950. Exemplifying the mastery of the Sommerso (“submerged”) t...
Murano Glass
Fine French Art Deco Mahogany Armchair by Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jules Leleu: A fine French Art Deco mahogany bridge armchair with bronze sabots.
Fabric, Mahogany
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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Designer Susan Yeley turned to 1stDibs to outfit an Indiana home with standout pieces that complement its modernist style.