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Mid-Century Modern Cityscape on Board
Located in Redding, CT
Mid-Century Modern cityscape on board. Deep rainbow of colors abstract of a cityscape. Framed and
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Signed Mid-Century Modern Cityscape Oil on Canvas
Located in Redding, CT
Signed Mid-Century Modern cityscape oil on canvas.
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Mid Century Modern Cityscape Oil Painting On Canvas
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid-Century Modern cityscape oil painting on canvas This piece measures: 33.75 wide x 1.75 deep
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

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Canvas, Paint

Rectangle Mid Century Modern Cityscape Brutalist Style Frame Wall Mirror MINT!
By Paul Evans
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Rectangle Mid Century Modern Cityscape Brutalist Style Frame Wall Mirror MINT!
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Composition

Large Lee Reynolds Style Mid-Century Modern Cityscape Skyline Painting
By Lee Reynolds
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Extraordinary Mid-Century Modern cityscape painting with brown and green skyline. The large scale
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

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Canvas, Paint

Paul Evans, Mid-Century Modern, Cityscape Sideboard, Brass, Chrome, 1970s
By Paul Evans
Located in Stamford, CT
Paul Evans, Mid-Century Modern, Cityscape Sideboard, Brass, Chrome, 1970s Original Paul Evans
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Brass, Steel

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cityscape Painting "Skyline v" by M. Baker Signed
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cityscape Oil Painting "Skyline V" by M. Baker Signed and Dated 1978
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

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Wood, Paint

Large Mid-Century Modern Cityscape Modern Bridge Sunset Dusk Painting Framed
Located in Wayne, NJ
1960's City Scape Bridge Landscape Sunset Dusk Dawn. Unsigned, but it was not removed from frame. Measure: 49".
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Paint

Rare Mid-Century Modern Cityscape Paul Evans "L" Shaped Coffee Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stunning "L" shaped cityscape design signed by Paul Evans. This elegant vintage modern coffee
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Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Chrome

Mid Century Modern Cityscape Fabric Desk Arm Side Chair with Castors Paul Evans
By Paul Evans
Located in Wayne, NJ
Chrome cityscape fabric desk arm side chair with castors by Paul Evans Inc. Has a metallic stripe
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Cityscape Aluminum Base Large Rectangle Glass Top Dining Conference Paul Mayen
By Paul Evans, Paul Mayen
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern "cityscape" style aluminum square profile base dining table.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Stucco Apartments, Oil Painting
By Mitchell Freifeld
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments"These little apartment houses are a facet of the mid-century modern
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Interior Paintings

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Oil

Cityscape - Original Etching - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Cityscape is an original etching and drypoint realized in the mid-20th Century by an anonymous
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching

Mid Century Abstracted Industrial Cityscape
By Erle Loran
Located in Soquel, CA
Bold mid century abstracted landscape by Erle Loran (American, 1905-1999). Unsigned, but was
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Geometric Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Pastel

Mid Century Modern Skyline Cityscape Abstract Expressionism Oil Painting
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
An energetic midcentury modern oil painting on canvas depicting a skyline or cityscape in an
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Cityscape - Pencil Drawing - Mid 20th Century
By Albert Decaris
Located in Roma, IT
Surreal Scene is a drawing in Pencil realized by he french painter Albert Decaris in the mid-20th
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pencil

Mid Century Modern Abstracted Cityscape Oil Painting, American Modern, Red Black
Located in Denver, CO
Mid 20th century oil and spackle painting featuring an abstracted cityscape with a bridge and
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Abstract Paintings

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Oil, Board, Putty

Excellent Paul Evans Chrome Cityscape Credenza Mid-Century Modern
By Paul Evans
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Excellent Paul Evans chrome Cityscape credenza. This piece is in remarkable condition because it
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Chrome

1950s Cubist Cityscape Mid Century Modern Painting Oil on Board
Located in Miami, FL
Mid Century Modern exceptional oil on board Cubist Cityscape painting from the 1950s. Color palette
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

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Wood

Large mid century modern abstracted cityscape painting southern landscape
By Claude Dechezelle
Located in Norwich, GB
A major, mid century modern work by French artist Claude Dechezelle (1928-2003). Having studied
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Mid-20th Century French School Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Mid Century Impasto Cityscape by Coletta
Located in Redding, CT
Mid Century Impasto Cityscape by Coletta. Nice heavy brushstokes made up this amazing cityscape
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Paintings

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Linen, Masonite, Paint

Mid-Century Modern Oil on Canvas Cityscape by M. Dick
By M. Dick
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This excellent Mid-Century Modern oil painting artwork depicts Hong Kong and is signed "M. Dick" in
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Vintage 1950s Hong Kong Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Canvas, Linen, Wood, Paint

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swedish Cityscape Oil Painting - Skyline
Located in Bristol, GB
SKYLINE Size: 29 x 37 cm (including frame) Oil on board A small and vibrant modernist oil composition, featuring a city skyline where rows of tall buildings are set against a striki...
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1950s Modern Landscape Paintings

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Board, Oil

Cityscape with Statue - Original Drawing - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Cityscape with Statue is an original artwork, mixed media on cardboard. Is not signed and dated
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Mixed Media

"Industrial Cityscape, Chicago" WPA Modernism Mid-Century Cityscape 20th Century
By Aaron Bohrod
Located in New York, NY
the WPA of the 20th Century. Aaron Bohrod (American 1907 – 1992), Industrial Cityscape, 20 x 16 inch
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1930s American Modern Landscape Paintings

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Oil, Board

Mid 20th Century Modern Abstract Cityscape Painting Signed by Artist W. Heintz
By (after) Piet Mondrian
Located in Miami, FL
Mid 20th Century Modern acrylic cityscape painting signed by artist, W. Heintz in the lower right
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paintings

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Wood, Masonite, Paint

Mid Century Abstracted Urban Cityscape
Located in Soquel, CA
Wonderful mid century modern abstracted figurative cityscape watercolor by Karen Miller (American
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1960s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

Cityscape Painting Pencil on Board Framed France Mid-Century Modern 70s
Located in Miami, FL
Framed French Cityscape Pencil painting on board made in circa 1970s. Depicting a French City
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Paintings

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Wood, Boxwood

Handsome Paul Evans Cityscape Mirror and Console Chrome Mid-Century Modern
By Paul Evans
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Paul Evans Cityscape Series chrome console and mirror. This piece measures 46"t x 36"w x 8.5"d.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

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Chrome

Mid Century Vallejo Cityscape Original Oil Painting
Located in Vallejo, CA
A mid century original oil painting on canvas. Features the image of victorian houses in a colorful
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Cane, Wood

Kansas City Cityscape, Mid Century Modern Primary Colors Urban Landscape
By Eleanor Perry
Located in Soquel, CA
Kansas City Cityscape, Mid Century Modern Primary Colors Urban Landscape Mid-century modern urban
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1960s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Masonite

Large Mid-century Modern Paul Evans Cityscape Brass Chrome and glass Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Large Mid Century Paul Evans Cityscape Brass Patchwork dining Table. Having a large 3/4" thick
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Cityscape - Vintage Photograph by Emile Deschler - Mid-20th Century
By Emile Deschler
Located in Roma, IT
Cityscape is an Original Photograph realized by Emile Deschler (1910-1991). The b/w photo is in
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Mid-20th Century Modern Photography

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Photographic Paper

Paul Evans Cityscape Cubist Dining Chairs Mid-Century Modern Boucle Fabric 1970s
By Paul Evans, Barbara Barry
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Set of 4 Iconic Paul Evans PE240 Directional Cityscape Cubist Mid-Century Modern dining chairs
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Cityscape Painting Acrylic on Board Black & White Framed Mid-Century Modern 70s
Located in Miami, FL
Signed and Framed Cityscape Acrylic Painting on Board made in America circa 1970s. Depicting a Man
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Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Paintings

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Boxwood, Acrylic, Wood

The Cityscape - Original Drawing by Norbert Meyre - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
The Cityscape is an original Drawing on paper realized by French painter Norbert Meyre in the mid
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Pencil, Pen

NYC Cityscape American Scene WPA Modern Realism Mid 20th Century Architectural
By Ernest Fiene
Located in New York, NY
NYC Cityscape American Scene WPA Modern Realism Mid 20th Century Architectural Ernest Fiene (1894
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1930s American Modern Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Paul Evans Style Mid-Century Modern Gold Cityscape Triangular End Side Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Graphic Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans style end or side table, circa 1970's. This sculptural
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Metal

Stylish Pair Paul Evans Style Cityscape Chrome Brass Lamps Mid-Century Modern
By Paul Evans
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stylish pair of Paul Evan style Cityscape chrome and brass lamps. Each lamp measures 27.5" T
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass, Chrome

Magnificent Paul Evans Chrome Cityscape Kingsize Bed Mid-CCentury Modern
By Paul Evans
Located in Pemberton, NJ
A Magnificent Paul Evans Cityscape four-poster canopy king-size bed in polished chrome patchwork
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Chrome

Paul Evans Signed Mid Century Chrome Cityscape Dining Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul Evans Signed mid century chrome Cityscape dining table This table measures: 48 wide x 48
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Glass

Abstract Cityscape Mid 20th Century Modern Cubist Work on Paper Drawing Ariel
By Clarence Holbrook Carter
Located in New York, NY
Abstract Cityscape Mid 20th Century Modern Cubist Work on Paper Drawing Ariel 11 x 4 1/2 inches
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1950s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Gouache

Mid century abstract impressionist cityscape oil on canvas signed garland
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a mid century abstract Impressionist oil on canvas cityscape. This oil painting is
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Mid Century D'Lanor Abstract Cityscape Oil on Canvas Painting
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid century D'Lanor abstract cityscape oil on canvas painting This piece measures: 34.5 wide x 3
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Paul Evans Cityscape Mid Century Burl Wood Floating Display Cabinet
By Paul Evans
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul Evans cityscape Mid Century burl wood floating display cabinet Measures: 24.5 wide x 13.75
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Burl

Paul Evans Cityscape Style Mid Century Brass and Chrome Mirror
By Paul Evans
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul Evans Cityscape Style Mid Century Brass and Chrome Mirror This mirror measures: 45.75 wide x
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors

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Brass, Chrome

Vintage Mid-Century Framed Cityscape Oil Painting - City Views
Located in Bristol, GB
CITY VIEWS Size: 42 x 49.5 cm (including frame) Oil on board A mid century Swedish cityscape
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1950s Modern Landscape Paintings

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Oil, Board

Wonderful Paul Evans Cityscape Mid-Century Chrome Sideboard Buffet Credenza
By Paul Evans
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Scrumptious signed Paul Evans cityscape credenza. This piece is quite unique with the puzzle door
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Chrome

Paul Evans for Directional Cityscape Style Mid Century Patchwork Burlwood Table
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul Evans for Directional Cityscape style mid century patchwork burlwood table The table
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Burl

Table Lamp by Paul Evans, Directional Cityscape, Mid-Century, Chrome & Brass
By Paul Evans
Located in New York, NY
Tall, Mid-Century Modern table lamp by Paul Evans for the Directional Cityscape, circa 1970. A
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Original Mid Century Cityscape Oil Painting on Board. 1950s Heller MCM Decor
By Heller
Located in Peoria, AZ
S U P E R B ! MID CENTURY MODERN C I T Y S C A P E P A I N T I N G
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

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Canvas, Wood

Magnificent Signed Paul Evans Burl Chrome Cityscape Dining Table Mid-Century
By Paul Evans
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Magnificent signed Paul Evans burl and chrome Cityscape Dining table. This piece is in very nice
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Chrome

Vintage Mid-Century Swedish Cityscape Oil Painting, Fabian Lundqvist - Moonlight
Located in Bristol, GB
blue and brown shades. This oil on canvas is housed in its original mid century frame. The painting is
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1950s Modern Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

'View of Brussels from a Window', Modernist mid-century Cityscape
By Pieter Van Mol
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
A muted, mid-century oil on canvas view of a street scene in Brussels with vintage cars parked and
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1950s Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Times Square" Mid 20th Century 1937 Modernism Broadway Drawing NYC Cityscape
Located in New York, NY
"Times Square" Mid 20th Century 1937 Modernism Broadway Drawing NYC Cityscape Philip Goodwin (20th
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1930s American Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

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Gouache, Paper

Cityscape
By Jean Carzou
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork "Cityscape" 1964 is a original colors lithograph on Arches paper by noted French
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Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Prints

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Lithograph

Cityscape
Cityscape
H 22.5 in W 30.35 in D 0.01 in
Mid Century Paul Evans Cityscape Floating Shelf or Console Table Glass & Chrome
By Paul Evans
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An incredible design, a cityscape wall shelf designed by Paul Evans in the 1970's. The set features
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Chrome

London, Big Ben Cityscape Mid Century Architectural Modernist Gold Leaf
By Josef Marc Plotast
Located in Surfside, FL
Plotast, Josef Marc (Joseph Mark) Was born in Southbridge, Massachusetts, on August 8, 1917, studied architecture and art at various universities and art schools in France, Italy, Po...
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1950s Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Mid Century Paul Evans Cityscape Floating Shelf or Console Table Chrome & Brass
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An incredible design, a cityscape wall shelf designed by Paul Evans in the 1970's. The set features
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Chrome

"NYC Subway" American Modernism Scene WPA Mid-Century Realism Cityscape Transit
By Max Arthur Cohn
Located in New York, NY
"NYC Subway" American Modernism Scene WPA Mid-Century Realism Cityscape Transit. 26 x 28 inches
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1940s American Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

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Find many varieties of an authentic mid century modern cityscape available at 1stDibs. Each mid century modern cityscape for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, chrome and wood. Find 410 options for an antique or vintage mid century modern cityscape now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a mid century modern cityscape — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each mid century modern cityscape bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Hollywood Regency hallmarks is very popular. A well-made mid century modern cityscape has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Paul Evans, Directional and Paul Mayen are consistently popular.

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Questions About Mid Century Modern Cityscape
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    The 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    Yes, 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, 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 22, 2021
    Most 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 ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Yes, 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, 2021
    Mid 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, 2021
    Mid 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 25, 2024
    The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern era correlates specifically to the years following World War II. These years in America saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history. Vintage mid-century modern furniture — including tables, chairs, desks and case pieces — are often organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple. 

    Postwar architects and designers in the United States were animated by new ideas and new technology during the era of mid-century modernism. Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century furniture designs manufactured by the likes of Knoll and Herman Miller

    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. 

    Knoll became 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 soon became desirable for the home. Similarly, Michigan’s Herman Miller is best known for its iconic mid-century modern furniture, and while the company focused on the office, people loved its designs for their homes, too.

    Find vintage mid-century modern furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Yes, Eames is mid-century modern. In many ways, Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and they have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century. Some of the couple's most famous mid-century modern designs include the Eames Lounge chair and ottoman, the Eames Molded Plywood chair and the Eames Fiberglass chair. Shop a wide range of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Mid-century modern furniture is so popular largely because its characteristics align well with the trends and tastes that are dominant today. Many people love its simple look defined by clean lines, and the use of natural materials also adds to its popularity. In addition, designers created mid-century modern furniture to be as functional as it is visually appealing, making pieces executed in the style simple, convenient and comfortable to use. Find a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    There is not a single year that is mid-century modern. The style emerged during the 1940s and 1950s and remained dominant through the 1960s and into the early 1970s. Some notable designers who contributed to the development of the mid-century modern style include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, the tulip table is considered a mid-century modern design. This table shape has become an iconic statement of the era with a simple sculptural attitude and a practical nature. The first tulip table was created by Eero Saarinen, a noted Finnish designer who was a leader in mid-century modern home decor. Shop a collection of Saarinen furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    Art Deco is not mid-century modern. Art Deco began just before World War I and was inspired by cubism. Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Mid-century modern furniture combines sleek lines with organic shapes.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Wassily chairs are indeed considered mid-century modern. Although the chair was initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925, it was re-released in the 1960s. Shop a collection of mid-century modern goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    There is no single color wood that is mid-century modern. Designers working in the style employed a variety of finishes, though purplish reds, mid-yellows, light browns and medium dark browns were among the most commonly used. Teak wood was an especially popular material, not only due to its warm medium hue but also due to its strength and the beauty of its natural grain. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
    The defining characteristics of mid-century modern furniture design include simplicity, an emphasis on organic forms, clean lines and a mix of both natural and man-made materials. The mid-century modern style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is used to describe the work of furniture designers who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Both neutral tones and bold Pop art colors can typically be found in mid-century modern interiors, which usually include light-filled spaces. An integration of floor-to-ceiling windows and abundant access to the outdoors renders prominent a connection with nature, which owes in part to the ideas of celebrated architect Frank Lloyd Wright, an inspiration for mid-century furniture designers. Popular mid-century modern designers include Ray and Charles Eames, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and others. Find vintage mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    There are many colors available for painting a mid-century modern home and it is a matter of preference. You can choose from a range of colors that are closely associated with mid-century modernism — popular pairings include orange and brown or chartreuse and gray, for example. Find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture, decorative pieces, serveware and lighting on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Mid-century home decor is characterized by clean lines, geometric shapes and materials like wood and tweed.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Some iconic chairs from the mid-century modern era include the Egg chair by Arne Jacobson, the La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames and the Womb chair by Eero Saarinen. With their clean lines, organic shapes and simple details, these chairs reflect some of the key features of the style. Shop a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.