Mid-Century Modern Red Wing Pottery Ceramic Bowl, Turquoise Glaze
By Red Wing Pottery 1
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern Red Wing Pottery Sculpted Turquoise Glazed Ceramic Bowl, Signed A sculptural Mid-Century Modern ceramic bowl by Red Wing Pottery, featuring an organic, biomorphic...
Ceramic
Vintage Red Wing Pottery Brown Glazed Floral Relief Vase
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Red Wing Pottery vase featuring a deeply sculpted floral relief pattern in a warm brown glaze.
Ceramic
Red Wing Pottery Ruffled Square Bowl
By Red Wing Pottery 1
Located in Fairfield, CA
A vintage ceramic bowl by Red Wing Potteries Inc. of Minnesota, USA. Square shape with a unique ruffled edge on 2 sides. Finished in a two toned glaze with a terra cotta exterior and...
Ceramic
$140Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Red Wing Pottery Carafe Pitcher
By Red Wing Pottery 1
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful midcentury pottery piece decorated with Quail figure. The glaze on this piece is uniform and reminescent of nostalgia. From the Bob White line, this piece will be a great a...
Ceramic
Vintage "Prismatique" Orange and Green Vase by Belle Kogan for Red Wing Pottery
By Belle Kogan
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Petite architectural ceramic vase by Belle Kogan, arguably America's first female industrial designer, for Red Wing Pottery from the "Prismatique" line produced between 1962-67 (Koga...
Ceramic
Mid Century Red Wing Pink Atomic Pitcher
By Red Wing Pottery 1
Located in Red Lion, PA
Founded in 1877 in Red Wing, Minnesota, Red Wing Pottery became renowned for its high-quality stoneware, dinnerware, and art pottery.
Ceramic
Art Deco Ivory Pottery Vase by Red Wing
By Red Wing Pottery 1
Located in New York, NY
Signed and numbered on bottom, Red Wing USA .
Pottery
Set of Two Vintage Eva Zeisel Ceramic "Town and Country" Pitchers for Red Wing
By Eva Zeisel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Specifically, Red Wing Pottery was seeking something bohemian that would attract a younger, urban consumer in post-World War II America.
Ceramic
Red Wing Charles Murphy-Designed Pair Pottery Vases -- Ivory Crackle & Gunmetal
By Charles Murphy
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Here is an elegant and sculptural pair of mid-century modern ceramic vases designed by Charles Murphy for Red Wing Pottery in the 1950s. These refined forms exemplify the clean, arch...
Ceramic
Set of American Ceramic Urn and Low Bowl, 1950s
By Red Wing Pottery 1
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of two American Ceramic urn and low bowl in different shades of Adam's blue. Urn stamped Red Wing USA 87 i. Both made in United States, circa 1950. DIMENSIONS URN Height 7 IN / 1...
Ceramic
Unavailable
H 1.25 in W 13.75 in D 8.75 in
1950s Red Wing Pottery "Bob White" Set of Three Servings Pieces
By Red Wing Pottery 1
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1950s red wing pottery "Bob White" set of three servings pieces.
Pottery
Unavailable
H 6 in W 14.5 in D 10 in
1950's Pair of Red Wing Pottery "Bob White" Tureens by Charles Murphy
By Red Wing Pottery 1, Charles Murphy
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1950's Red Wing Pottery pair of "Bob White" lidded tureens.
Ceramic
Unavailable
H 7 in W 8 in D 4 in
Mid Century Modern Biomorphic Belle Kogan Patented Nesting Vases for Red Wing
By Red Wing Pottery 1, Belle Kogan
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid Century Modern Biomorphic Organic Belle Kogan Patented Nesting Vases for Red Wing Selling as three original matched pairs of two pieces each. Six pieces total. These are the onl...
Ceramic, Pottery
Sold
H 3 in W 2.5 in D 7.5 in
Vintage Red Wing Pottery 1342 Dachshund Planter Jardiniere Flower Pot Celadon
By Red Wing Pottery 1
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage red wing pottery, model 1342, light celadon green dachshund shaped miniature planter.
Ceramic
1940s Ceramic Red Wing Pottery Cobalt Blue Water Coffee Carafe Pitcher
By Red Wing Pottery 1
Located in San Diego, CA
Classic Red Wing carafe , in excellent original condition, circa 1940's good handle with copper fittings no chips or cracks , beautiful cobalt blue glaze.
Copper
Sold
H 1.5 in W 15.5 in D 11.5 in
American Mid-Century Modern Large Platter by Red Wing Designed by Aldo Londi
By Red Wing Pottery 1, Aldo Londi
Located in San Diego, CA
A beautiful large oval centerpiece plater with handles designed by Aldo Londi for Red Wing Pottery. Classic midcentury design.
Pottery
Red Wing Green Ceramic Vase
By Red Wing Pottery 1
Located in Chicago, IL
Green "teco" green matte ceramic vase by Red Wing Potteries of Minnesota.
Ceramic
Pair of Midcentury Ceramic Serving Bowls by Red Wing
By Red Wing Pottery 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Off-white with beige speckling, a low-profile foot, and a beautifully tapered lip, this pair of Red Wing ceramic serving, salad, or display bowls are perfect for any mid-century mode...
Ceramic
Red Wing Desert Sun China Set of 37 Pieces Mid Century Modern w/ Original Box
By Red Wing Pottery 1
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Charming and stylish, this Red Wing Desert Sun China Set features 37 exquisite pieces, perfect for any mid-century modern enthusiast. The set includes plates, bowls, and mugs, all ad...
Ceramic
A Red Wing Art Pottery Black Mirror Glaze Vase
Located in Bellport, NY
An attractive and simple piece of American Art Pottery by Red Wing,stamped on bottom and in mint condition.
Red Wing Pottery Mid-Century Modern Vase
By Red Wing Pottery 1
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Literature: Ray Reiss, Red Wing Art Pottery: Classic American Pottery from the 30s, 40s, 50s, and 60s Including Pottery made for Rum Rill (Chicago: Property, 1996).
Pottery, Stoneware
Eva Zeisel Town and Country Pottery Pitcher
By Eva Zeisel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A true piece of art by artist Eva Zeisel (Eva Zeisel (American, Budapest 1906–2011 New City, New York) - made in 1947, the 'TOWN AND COUNTRY' pitcher was manufactured by the Red Wing...
Pottery
Mid-Century Modern Redwing Porcelain Vase
By Red Wing Pottery 1
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Uniquely shaped Mid-Century Modern Redwing Porcelain Vase – Grey with Striped Design, Pink Inside.
Porcelain
RED WING Mid 20th Century Capistrano Creamer
By Red Wing Pottery 1
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Mid 20th Century creamer by Red Wing, in their Capistrano pattern. Slender oval shape with pour spout & handle, smooth cream color interior and sage green color textured basket wea...
Ceramic
RED WING Mid 20th Century Capistrano Coffee Pot with Lid
By Red Wing Pottery 1
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Mid 20th Century coffee pot with lid by red wing, in their Capistrano pattern. Pot has a tall cylindrical shape, smooth cream color interior and sage green color basket weave exter...
Ceramic
RED WING Mid 20th Century Capistrano Serving Bowl with Lid
By Red Wing Pottery 1
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Mid 20th Century serving bowl with lid by Red Wing, in their Capistrano pattern. Bowl has a round shape, smooth cream color interior and sage green color basket weave exterior. Lid...
Ceramic
RED WING Mid 20th Century Capistrano Tea Pot with Lid
By Red Wing Pottery 1
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Mid 20th Century tea pot with lid by Red Wing, in their Capistrano pattern. Pot has a round shape, smooth cream color interior and sage green color basket weave exterior, pour spou...
Ceramic
Sold
H 8.5 in Dm 10 in
Mid-20th Century Ceramic "Bob White" Serving Piece Set of 4 by Red Wing Pottery
By Red Wing Pottery 1
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid-20th century ceramic glaze "Bob White" serving piece set of 4 by, red wing pottery. This four piece set includes, one large shaker, one lidded jar, one salt shaker and one pepper...
Ceramic
Large Mid-Century Dinnerware Set, Tampico by Red Wing
By Red Wing Pottery 1
Located in Crockett, CA
Large 89 piece set of dinnerware manufactured by Red Wing Pottery of Minnesota in the Tampico pattern, a fun watermelon theme.
Pottery
RED WING Mid 20th Century Capistrano Divided Vegetable Bowl & Platter
By Red Wing Pottery 1
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Mid 20th Century divided vegetable bowl and platter by Red Wing, in their Capistrano pattern. Both pieces have a unique curved shape and are hand painted depicting the swallows ret...
Ceramic
Bisque Planter with Wooden Base
By Architectural Pottery, Red Wing Pottery 1
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Beautiful bisque planter with original wooden base in the manner of Architectural Pottery and Paul McCobb. Excellent condition, other than small discoloration on rim but otherwise b...
Ceramic
Large MCM German Woven Circular Tray
Located in Fairfield, CA
A large circular mid century tray. Features a woven rim and handles made of beige and red plastic. The center is made of composite wood type material with a slight texture. Marked on...
Composition
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
$47 / item
H 0.4 in W 5.91 in D 2.76 in
Handcrafted Brass Gecko Decorative Paperweight in Bronze Patina
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, London
Beautiful hand cast bronze patinated gecko paperweight. The polished details in the gecko's feet highlight the characteristic rose gold colour of bronze. Each of these geckos are ha...
Bronze
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
German Op Art Bisque Porcelain Vase by Lorenz Hutschenreuther
Located in Fairfield, CA
A mid century bisque porcelain vase, made in Germany by Lorenz Hutschenreuther. Cylindrical shape with an intricate op art relief design to the surface. Matte white glaze to the exte...
Porcelain
Capiz Shell Table Lamp, Model Cornelia
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cornelia Table Lamp is a lamp that is made from capiz shells which gives the material an irregular structure. This makes each lamp unique, something that adds to its character and pe...
Brass
Burlwood Tealight Candle Holders - Set of 2
Located in Fairfield, CA
A set of 2 vintage burlwood tealight candle holders. Simple disk shapes with a beautiful unique grain to the wood. Each measures 3.75"Dia x 1"H Interiors are 1.5"Dia
Wood
"Magma" Series Porcino Lamp by Cenedese Vetri D'Arte 1970s
By Cenedese
Located in Villaverla, IT
An Exquisite "Magma" Series Porcino Lamp by Cenedese Vetri D'Arte Overview A superlative example of 1970s Murano glassmaking, this "Porcino" table lamp represents the pinnacle of th...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Vladimir Kagan "Zoe" Sofa, 2000s
By Vladimir Kagan, American Leather
Located in Coronado, CA
A stunning and sophisticated serpentine sofa by Vladimir Kagan for American Leather circa 2000s. This piece has been masterfully reupholstered: the front back and the bottom band fea...
Fabric
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
$40 / item
H 9.5 in W 6.75 in D 0.82 in
I love it. What is it? The power of instinct in design and branding
Located in New York, NY
The internationally renowned design agency Turner Duckworth presents stories and advice gathered from working with the world’s biggest brands No other design company has worked with...
Paper
Murano Multicolored Handblown Flower
By Murano 5
Located in Pasadena, TX
This flower is handblown. It was crafted in Murano, Italy. It is multicolored with 3 petals. Makes for a great gift.
Art Glass
Colorful Italian Room Divider in Plexiglass and Beech
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Room divider, plexiglass, beech, Italy, 1970s Elevate the vibrancy of your interior with this whimsical room divider crafted from wood and adorned with colored plexiglass panels in...
Plexiglass, Beech
Orlo Decorative Bowl by Rytsola in Italian Marble, Size Large
By Rytsola Collections
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Orlo is a minimalist Italian-marble catchall by Rytsola — functional first, sculptural second. Its low profile, soft radius, and gently recessed surface bring order without noise, tu...
Marble
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.