$1,485Sale Price|44% Off
Harry Holl For Scargo Pottery Large Ceramic Lamp From His Personal Collection
By Harry Holl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Incredible, fantastically glazed ceramic lamp by respected ceramicist Harry Holl. This lamp was in his personal collection. Impressive in size this piece was made as a lamp, hence th...
Ceramic
Sold
H 3.75 in Dm 16.5 in
Harry Holl Studio Pottery Centerpiece Wall Hanging Bowl for Scargo, circa 1950s
By Harry Holl
Located in Peabody, MA
A fine and rare centerpiece bowl, circa 1950s, by the noted New England studio potter Harry Holl of Scargo pottery. Wheel thrown stoneware ornamented with a carved and slip painted s...
Stoneware
Studio Pottery Modernist Torchiere Candlestick by Harry Holl
By Harry Holl
Located in Rochester, NY
A tall American Studio Pottery tabletop torchiere style candlestick with a beautiful ancient looking deep bronze verdigris glazed textural surface and great architectural sculptural ...
Pottery
Georges Pelletier Decorative Ceramic Table Lamp
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Table lamp by the French artist Georges Pelletier, featuring a striking, sculptural design blending earthy craftsmanship with modern texture. The base is ceramic with a rounded, bott...
Ceramic
Large Ceramic Table Lamp with Custom Made Lampshade by René Houben
Located in Rijssen, NL
A rare large ceramic table lamp from late-20th century Germany. Sculptural piece, made of handmade ceramic elements in brown and orange tones. With a special custom made lamp shade b...
Metal, Brass
$1,037Sale Price|24% Off
H 15.75 in Dm 8.27 in
Mid-Century Ceramic Table Lamp by Marcel Giraud (circa 1970s)
By Marcel Giraud
Located in London, GB
Mid-century ceramic glazed table lamp (circa 1970s) by Marcel Giraud, Vallauris, France. A piece with a graceful, elongated bottle shape with wide centre in a muted chalk-coloured ba...
Ceramic
Gordon & Jane Martz Ceramic Lamp
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in San Francisco, CA
Gordon $ Jane Martz design ceramic table lamp for Marshall Studios, U.S.A Rare form Martz lamp incorporating a turned walnut neck on a etched pattern body, signed on the back. Works ...
Ceramic
Very beautiful 1960s ceramic table lamp with original fabric shade
Located in München, DE
Beautiful 1960s German ceramic table lamp with an original fabric shade. Heavy, ornate ceramic base in dark brown, with a partly rough, partly smooth finish. The original shade is ma...
Ceramic, Fabric
Extra Large MCM Studio Pottery Stoneware Table Lamp by Larry & Terry Brown
Located in San Diego, CA
Extra large MCM studio pottery stoneware table lamp by Larry & Terry Brown, circa 1970s. The lamp is in very good working condition and measures 14"D x 21"H (to the top of light...
Stoneware
Haico Neitchze, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Denmark, 1960s
By Haico Nitzsche, Soholm Pottery
Located in High Point, NC
A grey and brown-glazed stoneware table lamp designed by Haico Neitchze and produced by Søholm, Denmark, 1960s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 10.85 H x 6.5" Diameter Dimensions of Sh...
Stoneware
Mid Century Art Pottery Lamp
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in New York, NY
Well done matt glaze with sgraffito decoration. Matt finish abstract design, mounted on solid walnut base. Great, original, working condition, shade not included. Height to top of s...
Pottery
Mid century modern Gambone style ceramic lamp, Italy circa 1960
By Guido Gambone
Located in View Park, CA
A large vintage Italian Gambone style mid century modern lamp, circa 1960. Featuring a cave drawing motif and tones of sage, licorice, coffee, and marigold. Wood veneer base and felt...
Ceramic, Felt, Linen
Noomi Backhausen Ceramic Table Lamp by Soholm, Mid-Century Modern
By Soholm Pottery, Noomi Backhausen
Located in Berlin, DE
Ceramic Table Lamp by Noomi Backhausen for Soholm Denmark. The measurements given apply to the lampstand. It’s sold without a lampshade, giving you the option to select one that matc...
Ceramic
David Cressey Large Scale Ceramic Lamp, circa 1970
By David Cressey
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
David Cressey large scale ceramic lamp, circa 1970. This piece has been professionally rewired. Measures: 25" To the top of the socket. 19.75" To the top of the ceramic. 10....
Brass
Art Pottery Ceramic Table Lamp
By Gordon Martz
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice Mid-Century Modern art pottery table lamp. Rust brown and green colors.
Ceramic, Pottery
Mid Century Modern Art Pottery Table Lamp By Tye Of California
By TYE of California
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century modern, studio art pottery table lamp by Tye Of California features a faceted body with yellow, orange and gray crescent shapes against a cream background. The height of ...
Brass
Ceramic Table lamp by Alexandre Kostanda
By Alexandre Kostanda
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Ceramic table lamp by Alexandre Kostanda signed "A. Kostanda Vallauris". Sculptural glazed table lamp by Kostanda with a surprising channel system for the wire. Alexandre Kostanda ...
Ceramic
Gordon and Jane Martz Marshall Studios Ceramic Lamp
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Round Rock, TX
Beautiful ceramic table lamp designed by Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios, c. 1960s. This examples shows off a lovely flat white glaze with incised swirls and dots. Walnut ...
Ceramic, Walnut
Mid Century Martz Stoneware Ceramic Pottery Lamp for Marshall Studios
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage stoneware ceramic pottery lamp designed by Gordon and Jane Martz for Marshall Studios Inc., Veedersburg, Indiana. This piece features a matte tan and dark brown brushed glaze...
Ceramic, Walnut
Paavo Tynell 'Model 5321' Brass and Rattan Table Lamp
By Gubi, Paavo Tynell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paavo Tynell 'Model 5321' Brass and Rattan Table Lamp Originally designed by Paavo Tynell in 1938, this authorized GUBI re-edition is executed in brass and rattan. The 5321 table la...
Brass, Metal
$2,531 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 21.66 in
Mustard Mohair Velvet Round Ottoman with Oak Feet, Modern UK Design
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustar...
Oak, Mohair, Velvet
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
$17,054
H 33.08 in W 27.56 in D 33.08 in
Brazilian Lounge Chair Martin Eisler & Carlo Hauner - "Costela" Forma, 1950s
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Forma
Located in Rosendahl, DE
This rare Costela Lounge Chair by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, produced by Forma in the 1950s, features solid wood ribs paired with a vintage leopard-patterned teddy fabric. A tru...
Steel
$5,391Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 27.56 in W 37.41 in D 31.5 in
Postmodern Galatea Armchair, Kirkby Fabric, Handmade in Portugal by Malabar
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Galatea armchair is part of the new Malabar's collection - Future Classics. Know for his surrealist paintings, Salvador Dalí was one of the most controversial and paradoxical artist...
Marble
Beautiful Modern Ottoman in the Style of Josef Frank
By Josef Frank
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful Modern Ottoman in the style of Josef Frank, ottoman has four solid wood bun feet, fabric is by Robert Allen. Ready for a new home, excellent condition.One ottoman ready to ...
Cotton, Wood
$6,900
H 38.98 in W 79.14 in D 16.54 in
19th Century Large Catalan Spanish Baroque Carved Oak Tuscan Credenza or Buffet
Located in Miami, FL
From Northern Spain, constructed of solid oak, the rectangular top with molded edge atop a conforming case housing three drawers over three doors, the doors paneled with solid walnut...
Iron
Guillerme & Chambron Cabinet, France 1960's
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in New York, NY
Guillerme & Chambon two door cabinet Solid oak construction on a plinth with two doors, interesting wood lock sliding mechanism and heavy bronze hinges.
Bronze
$20,603
H 40.16 in W 92.92 in D 18.9 in
Guillerme et Chambron, Sideboard, in Oak and Ceramic, "Edition Votre Maison"
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron sideboard, in oak and ceramic, Edition Votre Maison circa 1960/1970. ceramic by Boleslaw Danikowski. Top stained. Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset...
Ceramic, Oak
$11,331
H 66.93 in W 47.25 in D 18.9 in
Oak Bureau with Ceramic Handles by Guillerme & Chambron, France, 1960s
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Guillerme et Chambron, 1960 secertary cabinet with ceramic handles by Boleslaw Danikowski. Votre Maison Edition. We can organize fast shipping for competitive prices. Please contact...
Ceramic, Oak
Organic swedish modern stained beech bookcase
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Sweden Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1950s Materials: Beech Measurements: 39.5″ wide x 12.5″ deep x 59.5″ tall Condition: In excellent original condition with...
Beech
$3,990 / item
H 33 in W 89 in D 39 in
Rudin Belgian Linen Sofa with Down Wrapped Seat Cushion in Cafe Noir Linen
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Bloom Home Inc Rudin Sofa in Cafe Noir Stone Washed Linen A heavy 18 oz weighted linen, in a rich warm brown tone. Our linen is stone washed to give a soft hand and relaxed look. Th...
Linen, Wood, Down
Konekt A. Cepa Wall Mirror 40"D in Polished Bronze
By Konekt
Located in New York, NY
The sculptural A.Cepa mirror is cast in bronze at a fine art foundry in Pennsylvania, and skillfully finished by hand. This listing is for the 40"D mirror in polished bronze. Please...
Bronze
Mid-Century Sculptural Mahogany & Copper Step Table
By Johannes Andersen, John Van Koert
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique Mid-Century Modern two-tier step table with cantilever floating top design, features copper tray inserts on both shelves which are useful as a planter, ashtray, dish, and more...
Copper
Design Technics Incised Ceramic Table Lamp Lee Rosen Mid Century
By Design Technics
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This Design Technics lamp has the Classic Design Technics artful glaze and uniquely incised design on this entire lamp. The lamp is in perfect shape; it is a rare large size.
Ceramic
$2,199 / item
H 30.8 in W 25.3 in D 34.1 in
'Copacabana' Indoor Outdoor Lounge Chair by Matégot in Leslie Fabric for GUBI
By Gubi, Mathieu Matégot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Copacabana' Indoor Outdoor Lounge Chair by Matégot in Leslie Fabric for GUBI Few designs express the talent of Mathieu Matégot so beautifully as the ‘Copacabana,’ a sculpturally cu...
Steel
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.