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Mid Century Modern Litho - Bartholomeos Papadantonakis - 1978
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful original mid century modern lithograph, a work of art by the Greek artist Bartholomeos
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Vintage 1970s Greek Mid-Century Modern Prints
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Glass, Paper
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H 18.51 in W 12.6 in D 1.19 in
Mid-19th Century Litho of Dogs by Eugène Verboeckhoven
By Eugène Joseph Verboeckhoven
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Lovely antique Litho Print with dogs, from the Belgian artist Eugène Verboeckhoven.
The print is
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Antique Mid-19th Century Belgian Louis Philippe Prints
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Wood, Paper
Mid Century Modern Impressionist Litho Night Scene Pencil Titled & Signed
Located in Big Flats, NY
A Mid Century Modern Impressionist Litho Night Scene with Moonlit Pond & Ducks Titled and Signed by
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Mid-20th Century Prints
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Paper
H 19.75 in W 12.5 in D 1.5 in
Mid Century Modern Abstract Litho of The Crucifixion, Pencil Signed Lebrun c1958
Located in Big Flats, NY
Mid Century Modern Abstract Lithograph of The Crucifixion of Jesus Christ, Pencil Signed by Lebrun
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Mid-20th Century Prints
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Paper
H 37 in W 24.5 in D 1 in
Mid Century Tin Litho Friction Police Highway Patrol Helicopter, C1960, Japan
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous friction helicopter from Japan C 1960. Toy works great, push copter and the blades start spinning. Does not fly, nor was it intended to. Great graphics in excellent condition.
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Toys
Materials
Tin
H 4.75 in W 13 in D 8 in
Mid Century Tin Litho Windup Toy Skier Girl by Chein C1945
By J. Chein & Co.
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous working tin Litho toy skier by the Chein toy co. C1945. In excellent vintage condition
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Vintage 1940s American Industrial Toys
Materials
Tin
Mid Century Japanese Tin Litho Toy Car Ford Falcon Friction C1960
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous Ford Falcon Japanese Tin Litho Friction Toy Car C1960. In excellent vintage condition
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Industrial Toys
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Metal
Mid Century C1960 Japanese Tin Litho Friction Toy Car Chevrolet Corvair
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic tin litho friction Chevy Corvair c1960 in very good condition, near mint. Ralph Nadar of
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Industrial Toys
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Japanese Tin Litho Friction Toy Car Chevrolet Station Wagon C1956
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic Japanese tin litho toy car from the mid to late fifties. A Chevrolet Station Wagon in
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Folk Art Toys
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Metal
H 3 in W 9.75 in D 3.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Theo Tobiasse Steadfast Soldier Litho 224/350 H.C Anderson
By Théo Tobiasse
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a lovely, unframed lithograph titled The Steadfast Soldier, by print master Pierre Chave in Venue, France. The lithograph is signed in pencil and numbered 2...
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Prints
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Paint
H 22 in W 30.5 in D 0.5 in
Mid Century Japanese Tin Litho Friction Toy Car Chevrolet El Camino C1956
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Camino in red & black with a drop down tailgate. Japanese from the mid fifties. Believe this to be an
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Industrial Toys
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Metal
Mid Century Modern Ltd Ed Charcoal Litho #3/10 “Joy In Eden” for Ghandi, Signed
Located in Big Flats, NY
Mid Century Modern Limited Edition Charcoal Lithograph #3 of 10 “Joy In Eden” Pencil Signed by
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Mid-20th Century Prints
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Paper
H 32 in W 22.5 in D 1.25 in
Mid Century Tin Litho Windup Toy by Louis Marx "Jumpin Jeep" C 1950
By Louis Marx and Company
Located in Port Jervis, NY
prolific during the mid century era producing a full array of tin windups. In excellent vintage condition
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Vintage 1950s American Industrial Toys and Dolls
Materials
Tin
"My Fair Lady" Broadway Musical Tony Awards Mid 20th Century Julie Andrews Litho
By Albert Al Hirschfeld
Located in New York, NY
"My Fair Lady" Broadway Musical Tony Awards Mid 20th Julie Andrews Century Litho.
Al Hirschfeld
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1950s Performance Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph, Paper
Mid Century Japanese Tin Litho Toy Car Replicas Fords 1908 & 1925 Touring Cars
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Japanese tin toy touring cars from the late 50s. In excellent antique condition, these toys were never played with. Friction cars, Near mint condition. Sat in boxes wrapped properly ...
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Industrial Toys and Dolls
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Metal
H 4 in W 10.5 in D 4 in
Marc Chagall “The Dance” 1950 Litho
By (after) Marc Chagall
Located in Doylestown, PA
An original lithograph by Marc Chagall, titled “The Dance” circa 1950, signed in the plate.
The size of the image is 10” w x 13.5” h
In a period frame, matted, behind glass.
Note o...
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Mid-20th Century French Expressionist Prints
Materials
Paper
Litho Poster with farmer and pig, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
1950s vintage litho poster with farmer and pig.
Mid- Century lithographic advertising poster
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Posters
Materials
Paper
Joe Ardourel Cottonwoods Litho 248/ 260
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Joe Ardourel Signed and Numbered Lithograph "Cottonwoods" 248/ 260. Colorado Artist, very nice condition and great subject!
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Prints
Materials
Paper
Charles Levier (Fr., 1920 - 2003) Signed & Numbered Litho Titled "Night Life"
By Charles Levier
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Lithograph depicting figures in formal attire in an evening out setting, bottle on table in the lower left.
Presented in a gold-tone textured and smooth nickel frame, matted and glaz...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Prints
Materials
Metal
H 28.75 in W 22.75 in D 1 in
Sam Maitlin Member of the Mob #2 Litho
By Sam Maitin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Sam Maitlin Member of the Mob #2 Signed and numbered Lithograph. In nice original condition. Series that you don't see as often.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Prints
Materials
Paper
Litho Circus Poster, Clown and Circus Scenes, Willsons Leicester
Located in Antwerp, BE
Litho circus poster with clown and lots of circus scenes.
A colorful Art Deco lithographic circus
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Posters
Materials
Paper
Litho Printed Storage Box in the Style of Fornasetti
By Fornasetti
Located in London, London
Storage or cigar box
Printed aluminium sleeve
Wooden inner
Possibly by Fornasetti
Italy, 1950s
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Materials
Metal
Chaim Gross 'Austrian, Am., 1904-1991' Limited Edition Litho "Children's Game"
By Chaim Gross
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Limited edition lithograph depicting children and female figures within five spheres.
Presented in a leaf, vine and rose embossed design, superimposed on mat, glazed.
Pencil number...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
H 20.5 in W 26.5 in D 0.75 in
"Nuestra Imagen Actual" by David Alfaro Siqueiros Original Litho Edition Limited
By David Alfaro Siqueiros
Located in San Diego, CA
A classic signed litho limited edition by David Alfaro Siqueiros circa 1945, original condition
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20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Prints
Materials
Paper
H 14.5 in W 12 in D 0.001 in
Pablo Picasso – Frederick Joliot- Curie’ – Litho Frienden Der Welt 1959 – Verlag
By (after) Pablo Picasso
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
for every collector of nice litho's.
VEB saw the publishing of high-quality art books, art books and
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Prints
Materials
Paper
H 24.02 in W 20.08 in D 0.79 in
Miro Signed "Maravillas Con Variaciones Acrosticas En El Jardin De Miro" Litho
By Joan Miró
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This signed and numbered lithograph was done by the renowned Joan Miro of Spain, and dates to 1975 and done in his Abstract Modernist style. This large lithograph is titled "Maravill...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Prints
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Stainless Steel
H 28 in W 37.25 in D 1.5 in
"Two Bottles & Bowl, " Original Black & White Litho. signed by Joan Gardy Artigas
By Joan Gardy Artigas
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Two Bottles & Bowl" is an original lithograph by Joan Gardy Artigas. It depicts a still life in black and white. The artist signed the piece lower right and wrote the edition number...
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Expressionist Still-life Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Vintage Signed A.F.Mettel Litho Print England Street Scene Ye Olde Hostel.
Located in Seattle, WA
Reproduction of A.F. Mettel’s Original Watercolor. Back of the Artwork has Information about the History of the Piece. Framed, Matted and Signed. Beautiful Petina and Aging to the pa...
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Prints
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Paper
Vintage Signed a.f Mettel Litho Print England Street Scene Ye Olde Hostel.
Located in Seattle, WA
Reproduction of A.F. Mettel’s Original Watercolor. Back of the Artwork has Information about the History of the Piece. Framed, Matted and Signed. Beautiful Petina and Aging to the pa...
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Paint, Paper
Mid century italian bar cabinet, 1960s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Mid century dry bar attributed to italian designer Cesare Lacca.
This unusual bar has a landscape
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Hoo-Wan-Ne-Ka, A Winnebago Chief: Original Hand-colored McKenney & Hall Litho
By McKenney & Hall
Located in Alamo, CA
This is an original 19th century 1st octavo edition hand-colored McKenney and Hall lithograph of a
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Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Portrait Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Mid Century Ru Van Rossem Signed Lithograph 1962 Netherlands
By Kikuo Saito 1
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A Mid Century lithograph by well listed Dutch artist Ru Van Rossem ( 1924-2007 ) titled " Destroyed
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Paper
Silkscreen Day Glo Fluorescent Japanese Gyu-chan Neo Dada Print Plum Tree Litho
By Ushio Shinohara
Located in Surfside, FL
Alexandra Munroe's first project at the museum after having studied Japanese art through the mid-19th
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1960s Pop Art Abstract Prints
Materials
Screen
Silkscreen Day Glo Fluorescent Japanese Gyu-chan Neo Dada Art Print Birdie Litho
By Ushio Shinohara
Located in Surfside, FL
Alexandra Munroe's first project at the museum after having studied Japanese art through the mid-19th
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1960s Pop Art Abstract Prints
Materials
Screen
'The Orange Point' — Mid-Century Modernism
By Thomas A. Robertson
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
by drawing with a litho crayon on a textured surface. The lightest areas of the image are printed to
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1940s American Modern Abstract Prints
Materials
Screen
Rabier, Original Food Poster, Egg Laying Hen, Rooster, Kitchen, Animal Snow 1928
By Benjamin Rabier
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
: La Pondeuse
Date: 1928
Size (w x h): 23.9 x 31.3 in / 60.6 x 79.6 cm
Printer: Litho. Marci Bruxelles
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Posters
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Paper
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H 31.34 in W 23.86 in D 0.04 in
Klein, Original TWA Poster, India, Sacred Elephant, Plane, Tourism Aviation 1960
By David Klein
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
(1918-2005)
Title: India – Fly TWA Jets
Date: circa 1960
Printer: Litho in USA
Size (w x h): 24.8 x 40
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Posters
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Paper
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H 39.97 in W 24.81 in D 0.4 in
Illegible Signed Black and White Lithograph
Located in Pasadena, CA
versatile, fascinating frontier, just waiting to be explored. Each viewer who looks at this litho is plunged
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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Prints
Materials
Paper
“les fleurs et les voiles” 1969 / flowers and veils
By René Genis
Located in Berlin, MD
right, titled on verso. Also on back, note: “Lithos four (sic) Findlay — New York.” David Findlay
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Vintage Tobacco Advertising Sign, Belgium, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
1950s Advertising Sign for the Belgian Tobacco Brand VDC - Deinze.
This Litho Cardboard Sign has
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Signs
Materials
Paper
Original Vintage Airline Poster, Brussels by Clipper, Pan American PanAm, 1951
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
paper
Size: 24.8 x 40.1 in / 62.9 x 101.9 cm
Printer: Litho in U.S.A. - Clipper, Trade Mark
Linen
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Posters
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Paper
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H 40.16 in W 24.81 in D 0.04 in
Framed: Six Lithographs "White Lines Squares" After Josef Albers
By Josef Albers
Located in Houston, TX
Framed: six lithographs "White Lines Squares," 1966, after Josef Albers, by Blair Litho (Lithograph
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Prints
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
"Ready. Join U.S. Marines" Vintage WWII Recruitment Poster by Haddon Sundblom
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
poster was illustrated by Haddon Sundblom and printed in Camden, New Jersey by Alpha Litho.
In World
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Posters
Materials
Paper
H 42 in W 30 in D 0.75 in
Bouquet of white lilacs and pink peonies
Located in Genève, GE
– had settled in Germany at the beginning of the 19th century, before settling in Yverdon in 1831, where
Category
Mid-20th Century Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Art Deco Port Advertising Sign, 1930s
Located in Antwerp, BE
the drinks.
This beautiful litho advertising sign - store display is made of thin cardboard
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Art Deco Signs
Materials
Paper
Norman Barr, Coney Island (New York City)
By Norman Barr
Located in New York, NY
in the Army.
It is ink and litho-crayon. Barr liked that medium because it didn't smear. It is signed
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Mid-20th Century Ashcan School Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Mixed Media
"Bull" in sommerso murano glass by Antonio Da Ros for Cenedese, Italy 1960s.
By Antonio da Ros, Cenedese
Located in BARCELONA, ES
scratches, bottom may show lithos scratches. Overall Excellent condition
Dimensions; W 11.5in/ H 9 in /D 4
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass, Sommerso
H 8.27 in W 9.85 in D 3.94 in
Art Deco Tin Cranes and Flowers, 1930s, The Netherlands
Located in Antwerp, BE
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Antique tin - Litho tin box - Antique Dutch Tins - Decorative Tins - Collectible Tins
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
Marchal Ferrari 375 Plus Accessory Counter Advertising Sign, ca 1950’s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Marchal Ferrari accessory counter advertising sign, ca 1950’s, color litho celluloid over card
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Posters
Materials
Other
H 12.29 in W 10.24 in D 0.4 in
La Thièle, Yverdon
Located in Genève, GE
Germany at the beginning of the 19th century, before settling in Yverdon in 1831, where Yan-Georg
Category
Mid-20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Shalom Moskovitz New York Lithograph Print, Signed and Numbered 50/100
By Shalom Moskovitz
Located in Miami, FL
and numbered 50/100 and dated 1960. The litho is signed and titled on the bottom right in Hebrew and
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Mid-20th Century American Primitive Prints
Materials
Brass
Original Twa Poster-Swanson-Philadelphia Liberty Bell Lockheed Constellation, c.
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
): 25 x 39.4 in / 63.5 x 100 cm
Printer: Litho in the USA
Linen backing: Yes
Condition: A (Designates a
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20th Century Art Deco Posters
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Paper
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H 39.38 in W 25.2 in D 0.4 in
Josef Albers White Line Squares (set of 6)
By (after) Josef Albers
Located in NEW YORK, NY
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1960s Contemporary Prints and Multiples
Materials
Screen, Lithograph
Homage to Kenneth Koch with Hearts, Bread Sky - Pop Art print showing food, love
By Jim Dine
Located in New York, NY
edition is only 31) mid-1960s Jim Dine lithograph is a poem-letter to New York School poet Kenneth Koch
Category
1960s Pop Art Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph, Pencil
Getting Ready for the Revolution - Learning How to Ride in the Subway
By Adolf Arthur Dehn
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Getting Ready for the Revolution - Learning How to Ride in the Subway
Litho crayons on
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1930s American Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Oil Crayon
1946 Coca Cola Cardboard Poster Litho Display Cheerleader Sign Framed
By Edwards & Deutsch Litho Co.
Located in Orange, CA
This is another style of coca cola advertising made of cardboard. Nicely framed and preserved over the year. Its vibrant colors and great visual of the Classic pinup era.
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Prints
Materials
Paper
Old Tin Advertising Sign 'Litho, ' N India, circa 1980s
Located in By Appointment Only, CA
The graphic art of India is truly a fascinating thing, diverse, seemingly spontaneous with no codified aesthetic or "mold" confining the artists.
It used to be that sign painters...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Signs
Materials
Tin
Old Tin Advertising Sign 'Litho, ' North India, circa 1960s
Located in By Appointment Only, CA
The graphic art of India is truly a fascinating thing, diverse, seemingly spontaneous with no codified aesthetic or "mold" confining the artists.
It used to be that sign painters...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Art
Materials
Tin
Signed Robert Waterman "Moon Fields" 4/100 Art. College and Litho Abstract
Located in Westport, CT
Signed Robert Waterman "Moon Fields" 4/100 Art. College and Litho Combined. Robert Waterman
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Late 20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
"Reclining Nude" Expressionist Mid Century Charcoal
By Ethel Weiner Guttman
Located in San Francisco, CA
Entitled "Reclining Nude" this Mid Century charcoal and litho crayon nude figure on paper is by New
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Mid-20th Century Expressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Charcoal, Paper, Crayon
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the mid century litho you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each mid century litho for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using paper, metal and wood. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect mid century litho — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A mid century litho is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, industrial and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. Karel Appel, Marc Chagall and Robert Israel each produced at least one beautiful mid century litho that is worth considering.
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- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024The difference between mid-century and mid-century modern comes down to specificity. When it comes to furniture and architecture, for example, mid-century refers to works that emerged during the middle of the 20th century, usually between 1950 and 1970. The more specific descriptor, mid-century modern, is used to refer to a particular style of design that emphasizes simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Mid-century modern furniture designers generally drew on the architectural work of Frank Lloyd Wright, Bauhaus design, Scandinavian modernism and more. Any piece of furniture produced during the 1950s and ’60s can be referred to as mid-century, but only those with specific characteristics are mid-century modern. That said, when enthusiasts of furniture and architecture use the shorter of the two phrases, they may indeed be referring to modernist works created during that period in history. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture.
- What is mid century furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid-century furniture is furniture created within the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would argue that the style began to emerge in the postwar years. This style of furniture is known for its sleek lines and organic shapes. The creators most frequently associated with mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living. Mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
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- What does mid century mean?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The mid-century modern style emerged primarily in the years following World War II. This style of decor is characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Creators of mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living, and mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
- What is a mid-century chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A mid-century chair is a piece of seating furniture that was designed at any point during the middle of the 20th century. Mid-century modern furniture 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. The mid-century period provided an excellent opportunity to experiment with both functional and decorative forms. Mid-century modern chairs were made with a variety of natural and synthetic materials, combining leather, wood, and cane with chrome, steel, and plastic. Shop a range of vintage mid-century chairs on 1stDibs today.
- What is a mid-century sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A mid-century sofa is any sofa created during the mid-20th century. Mid-century modern sofas are pieces of seating furniture that embody the venturesome attributes that we associate with mid-century modern furniture — while not all sofas designed in the mid-century modern style are the same, they frequently have a low profile and are characterized by gentle curves, clean lines and an organic shape. Mid-century furniture is a timeless classic due to its elegant simplicity. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary mid-century sofas from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- Are the 1970s mid-century?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023No, the 1970s are generally not considered to fall within the era identified as mid-century. With respect to mid-century modern design, while there is some debate between collectors and design experts about the specific time period that saw the emergence of the style, most furniture enthusiasts agree that by the late 1960s, interest in MCM had largely declined. Writer Cara Greenberg, who coined the term “mid-century modernism,” suggests that “the period from the end of World War II to 1960 – from V-J Day to JFK – was the heyday of innovative furniture design in America.” Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by clean lines and inviting, organic shapes. Furniture makers of the era believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Find a variety of vintage mid-century modern furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
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- What is mid century decor?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid-century modern decor was popularized during the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would suggest that the style emerged during the years that followed World War II. This style of decor is typically characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Find the finest mid-century modern furnishings and more on 1stDibs.
- Is rattan mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024Yes, some rattan is mid-century modern. Designers of the mid-century modern movement often preferred to use natural materials, including rattan, in their designs. However, not all rattan furniture was made during this period. Rattan was also a popular material for furniture produced during the Victorian era and continues to be used to produce furniture today. Shop a wide range of rattan furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To tell if a chair is mid-century, look for labels and markings that indicate its maker. Then, use trusted online resources to determine when the company was active. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can be of assistance when dating chairs. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. Find a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To tell if furniture is mid-century modern, examine the piece, looking for labels and markings that indicate who produced it. Then, consult trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active and what styles of furniture they made. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. A knowledgeable dealer or certified appraiser can help you determine if a particular piece is genuine mid-century modern or a reproduction. Shop a range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- Is Mondrian mid century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Mondrian’s art is believed to be one of the great inspirations for the mid-century modern approach to minimalism. His artworks were not just a departure from figurative works, but a new look at abstract art as well. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023To identify mid-century lamps, look for a manufacturer's label or stamp on the base or the shade. You can use trusted online resources to determine when the company or artisan was active. Some lamps may also have a date stamp that you can use for identification purposes. Pieces dating from the late 1950s through the early 1970s are mid-century in terms of their age. A mid-century modern lamp will show off hallmarks of the design style, such as curvy hourglass or globe forms. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer may also be able to help with the identification. Find a range of mid-century lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mid-century is considered the middle of the century, however as it pertains to furniture and design, mid-century is an American design movement known for its modern style, construction and the Modernist movement. It is typically simple and clean lines without embellishments. Shop a range of mid-century modern designs on 1stDIbs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Most experts agree that mid-century modern correlates specifically to the years following World War II. It has grown in popularity in the decades since, particularly due to the media and cultural institutions that have promoted the truly innovative era of design. Not only did the MoMA promote modern furniture, but pieces are prominently visible on the set of very popular television shows such as Mad Men. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023A dresser is a mid-century dresser if it was made during the middle of the 20th century. The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern period correlates specifically to the years following World War II. Mid-century modern dressers will likely have specific characteristics. There was a use of natural and man-made materials that included alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak as well as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. An authentic mid-century modern dresser will also be characterized by simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Shop an assortment of vintage mid-century dressers on 1stDibs.
- Is mid-century modern timeless?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, mid-century modern is timeless, in the opinion of many experts. Many characteristics of furniture and decorative accents produced in this style remain popular today. Among them are silhouettes marked by organic forms and clean lines, the promotion of functionality and the use of natural materials like teak, rosewood and oak and synthetic materials such as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of mid-century modern furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern refers to the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
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