Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE
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
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
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 legendary 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.
As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Poul Volther for Frem Røjle dining chairs
By Frem Røjle
Located in Victoria, BC
Enhance your dining area with the exquisite allure of these four Poul Volther for Frem Røjle dining chairs, each a masterpiece of mid-century Danish design. Crafted with meticulous a...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Teak
1960s Danish Teak and Steel Desk by Børge Mogensen
Located in Victoria, BC
Embrace timeless elegance with this rare teak desk by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik. Model '203' showcases Mogensen's innovative use of steel, adding a modern touch to its cl...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Teak
Vintage Needle Point Canvas Pillow Designs by Lou Gartner
Located in Riverdale, NY
Charming vintage needle point canvas designs by Louis J. Gartner Jr. He was well known in the design world as a Sothebys consultant, artist and de...
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1970s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Canvas
Oil Painting by Genevieve Dael, Couple IV
Located in London, GB
A beautiful original oil painting by well known artist Genevieve Dael (French, born 1947).
This is extremely well executed, it depicts a couple in a mysterious and atmospheric scene.
This was created in 1993 and was originally in the Francis Kyle...
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1990s French Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Canvas
Hand-woven mid-century "orange sun" wall carpet
Located in Budapest, HU
Handmade, hand-waved mid-century style wall carpet in orange-red-black color combination. We've forgotten about these wonderful pieces for a while, but now we're bringing back the at...
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1970s Hungarian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Textile, Wool
1960s Brazilian Rosewood Eleh Bench by Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Victoria, BC
We are excited to introduce the newest addition to our esteemed vintage Brazilian furniture collection: the highly sought-after "Eleh" coffee table/bench designed by Sergio Rodrigues...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Jacaranda
1960's Brazilian Rosewood Desk by Jorge Zalszupin for L'atelier
Located in Victoria, BC
Fresh from restoration, we are thrilled to present the newest edition to our esteemed Brazilian furniture collection. Designed by Jorge Zalszupin for L'atelier in the 1960's, this ea...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Jacaranda
Hand-woven mid-century fish wall carpet
Located in Budapest, HU
Handmade, hand-waved mid-century style wall carpet in orange-black-blue color combination. We've forgotten about these wonderful pieces for a while, but now we're bringing back the a...
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1970s Hungarian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Textile, Wool
Vintage Italian Lounge Chair by Vico Magistretti
Located in Victoria, BC
Fresh to our showroom is a distinctive lounge chair designed by Vico Magistretti. This unique piece showcases a robust beech frame, an intricately crafted rattan backrest, and a pris...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Beech
Japan 1950s Museum Bronze Over Life-Size "Male Reborn” Koga Tadao, 84"
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan an important 84" Tall life-size sculpture of "Male Reborn" by midcentury master sculptor Koga Tadao (Meiji 36 (1903) to Showa 54 (1979). For further...
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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Japan Important 1961 Over Life-Size Bronze Man Child "Coming Generation", Tadao
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan an important life-size plus 94 Inch high sculpture of a man with child by Mid-Century Modern master sculptor Koga Tadao, (Meiji 36 (1903) to Showa 54 ...
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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Japan Important 1939 Bronze Life-Size "Seaman with Cape" Museum Work, Koga Tadao
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan an important life-size , early period sculpture of a muscular working man dated to 1939 and entitled "Seaman with a Cape", by mid century master sculptor Koga Tadao...
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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Vintage on Point Waterfall Clover Credenza
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Made in house by Vintage On Point this large sideboard is made of solid and veneered white rift oak. This item features nice grain throughout, curved ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
MC Gondola Club/ Lounge Chair, Attrib. Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates 1960
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible gondola club/lounge chair, attributed to the renowned designer Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates. Made in the USA during the 1960s, this chair exudes 1960s mod elegance...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
1960’s Mahogany Dresser
Located in Victoria, BC
We are thrilled to present this elegant mahogany dresser, featuring a rich grain and inviting tone. The uniquely curved handles add uniqueness while the dovetail joinery showcases a ...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
1960's Danish Teak Record Cabinet
Located in Victoria, BC
We are thrilled to introduce this 1960s Danish teak record cabinet, an exquisite blend of style and functionality. This piece features vinyl storage slots, making your collection eas...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Teak
Lamp by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen
Located in Victoria, BC
This rare 1960's Danish floor lamp, designed by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, is a true collectors item. Its unique combination of materials and meticulous craftsmanship make it a stound...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Medellin Lounge Chair in the Style of Adrian Pearsall
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and incredibly sculptural lounge chair in the style of Adrian Pearsall. This incredibly unique piece is evocative of Mid Century style. The exquisite frame combines alder...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1980s Vintage Pair of Copper Spheres Sculptures by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Spectacular pair of spheres made of Copper and designed by Robert Kuo in the 1980s. They are in vintage condition. One of them is hit on one side, ( not a big deal), and the other ha...
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1980s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Copper
New Handmade Traditional Kilim Cushion Cover Bold Wool Scatter Pillow
Located in Hampshire, GB
This new traditional kilim cushion cover is a handwoven piece constructed in the early 21st century. The design has been delicately woven by hand and features a symmetrical geometric...
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Early 2000s Afghan Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Taj Inspired Handmade End Table Black
Located in New York, NY
The Taj Bone Inlay End Table is a stunning piece of handmade furniture that brings a touch of elegance and cultural charm to any room. Each piece of bone is intricately placed to for...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bone, Wood
Coil Mother of Pearl Inlay Nesting Tables
Located in New York, NY
Add a touch of timeless elegance to your home with our handcrafted Mother of Pearl Nesting Table in black. The stunning Mother of Pearl inlay is paired with sleek metal legs, creatin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood, Mother-of-Pearl
Jharokha Green Bone Inlay End Table
Located in New York, NY
Step into the majestic world of ancient Indian palaces with our exquisite Jharokha Green Bone Inlay End Table. Inspired by the intricate and ornate jharokhas, or balcony windows, thi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bone, Wood
1960’s Brazilian Wood and Icelandic Sheepskin MP185 Chair by Percival Lafer
Located in Victoria, BC
We are thrilled to introduce our latest vintage Brazilian creation: a Model MP185 chair, designed by Percival Lafer in the 1960s. This piece has undergone a complete transformation, ...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Sheepskin
Dining Table ‘Utö’ by Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Berlin, BE
Produced by AB Nordiska Kompaniet, this table belongs to Hjorth's line of modernist cabin furniture from the 1930s.
Architect and industrial designer Axel Einar Hjorth (1888 - 19...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Pine
1940’s Frits Henningsen Mahogany Pedestal Table
Located in Victoria, BC
We are excited to offer this 1940s pedestal table, skillfully crafted by Frits Henningsen. Originating from Denmark circa 1945, this table showcases a rich mahogany construction, rad...
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1940s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Bench ‘Utö’ by Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Berlin, BE
Produced by AB Nordiska Kompaniet, this bench belongs to Hjorth's line of modernist cabin furniture from the 1930s.
Architect and industrial designer Axel Einar Hjorth (1888 - 19...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Pine
1960's Danish Teak Axel Christensen Credenza for ACO Møbler
Located in Victoria, BC
Step into the realm of mid-century modern sophistication with this iconic sideboard from the 1960s, designed by Axel Christensen for ACO Møbler. Crafted from high-quality teak, this ...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Teak
1960's Danish Teak Scissor Wall Lamp by Ib Fabiensen for Fog and Morup
Located in Victoria, BC
Elevate your living space with the timeless elegance of this 1960's Ib Fabiensen for Fog and Morup Teak Scissor Wall Lamp, a quintessential piece of mid-century modern design. Featur...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Teak
Marcello Fantoni Ceramic Plaque
Located in Victoria, BC
Step into the enigmatic world of Marcello Fantoni's ceramic mastery with this captivating plaque, depicting a cave family in primal embrace. imeless story of humanity's ancient past....
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1940s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
1960’s Ceramic Hand Painted Table Lamp by Lotte & Gunnar Bostland
Located in Victoria, BC
We are thrilled to offer this exquisite 1960s Handpainted Ceramic Table Lamp by Lotte and Gunnar Bostland. Adorned with an original fiberglass shade meticulously hand painted by the ...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
1950s Danish Teak and Oak Lounge Chair and Ottoman Stool
Located in Victoria, BC
Introducing this 1950s Danish teak and oak lounge chair accompanied by an ottoman/stool, a true embodiment of mid-century modern design. Boasting a manual recline mechanism and uniqu...
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1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Teak
Pair of Kipp Stewart Walnut Bachelor Chests by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Toledo, OH
Pair of lovely Kipp Stewart Declaration by Drexel 3-drawer walnut bachelor chests from the 1960's. Drawers feature round white porcelain pulls and dovetail construction. Sits on a ba...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Walnut
1950s Mid Century Mexican Tin Mirror
Located in Victoria, BC
We're excited to introduce this incredibly rare and unique Mexican mirror from the 1950s, showcasing vintage charm and brutalist character. With its weathered patina and oxidized tin...
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1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Tin
1970’s Danish solid teak dining table by Glostrup Møbelfabrik
Located in Victoria, BC
We are pleased to offer this 1970’s Glostrup Møbelfabrik Danish dining table entirely constructed of solid teak, and meticulously crafted with mortise and tenon leg assembly for last...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Danish Teak Mirror
Located in Victoria, BC
We are excited to offer this Danish teak mirror featuring a beautiful, uniquely shaped frame. Marvel at the curved edges that exude timeless elegance. With its impeccable craftsmansh...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Teak
1970’s Brazilian MP81 Wood and Leather Sofa by Percival Lafer
Located in Victoria, BC
Introducing the iconic 1970's MP81 sofa by Percival Lafer, now rejuvenated in luxurious top grain leather. Crafted with a fiberglass base supported by sturdy Jatoba wood legs, this s...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Leather
Two Post War Kabuki Paddles (Hagoita), Japan, Circa 1960
Located in Incline Village, NV
Offered are a pair of post war Japanese Kabuki paddles circa 1960, featuring a male and female Kabuki character actors in full traditional Japanese r...
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1960s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1960s Brazilian Rosewood Sideboard Credenza Made in Denmark
Located in Victoria, BC
We're excited to introduce our newest addition: a stunning vintage Danish case piece, meticulously restored in our workshop. Crafted in the 1960s from exquisite Brazilian rosewood, i...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
1970s Danish Teak AP29 “Papa Bear” Ottoman Stool by Hans Wegner for AP Stolen
Located in Victoria, BC
We are excited to offer a highly sought after stool for the iconic Papa Bear Chair designed by Hans Wegner in the 1950's. This authentic example features teak handles, teak legs, and...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Teak
Pair of Brazillian Rosewood side tables by Sven Ivar Dysthe for Dokka Møbler
Located in Victoria, BC
We are pleased to offer these exquisite Brazilian Rosewood side tables by Sven Ivar Dysthe for Dokka Møbler. Crafted with precision, these tables epitomize the epitome of mid-century...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
1968 Teak Peter Løvig Nielsen Danish Credenza
Located in Victoria, BC
We are excited to offer this Peter Løvig Nielsen 1968 Teak Credenza. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this mid-century piece embodies the epitome of Danish design excelle...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Teak
1960s Authentic Teak AP29 Papa Bear Ottoman Stool for AP Stolen
Located in Victoria, BC
We are excited to offer a highly sought after stool for the iconic Papa Bear Chair designed by Hans Wegner in the 1950's. This authentic example features teak handles, teak legs, and...
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Teak
1960s Danish Teak and Steel Side Chairs by Borge Mogensen
Located in Victoria, BC
We are excited to offer these two timeless vintage steel base chairs by Børge Mogensen. Crafted in the 1950s these chairs blend functionalism with woodworking expertise, marking an e...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Teak
Vintage Japanese Hip Flask Glazed Canteen Pottery Vessel
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Japanese Sake Flask Hip Flask Glazed Canteen Pitcher Pottery Vessel
Folk Art Pottery
6.75 h x 7.5 w x 3.75 d
Preowned original vintage condition
Refer to images.
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
1960s Danish Teak and Glass End Tables by Henning Norgaard
Located in Victoria, BC
Introducing a sleekly architectural pair of Scandinavian Modern Danish side tables crafted in solid teak with a glass top by Henning Norgaard for Komfort. The minimalist geometric te...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Teak
Gaboku Ogawa 'Abstract Japanese Calligraphy' MOMA 1953
Located in Sharon, CT
A very important work, both historically and aesthetically-"Getting madly drunk out of an earthenware goblet", by Gaboku Ogawa c.1953,
exhibited in the Museum of Modern Art show "Abstract Japanese...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Paper
1960s Mid Century Teak Side End Tables
Located in Victoria, BC
Introducing another stunning addition to our showroom: this captivating pair of end tables crafted from teak and Afromosia wood in the 1960s. With their sleek sled leg construction a...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Teak
1960s Mid Century Teak Coffee Table
Located in Victoria, BC
Newly arrived in our showroom is a captivating teak coffee table crafted from teak and Afromosia wood in the 1960s. Boasting a sleek sled leg construction and elegantly sculpted lips...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dresser Credenza by American of Martinsville
Located in Toledo, OH
Walnut mid-century modern dresser credenza by American of Martinsville. 6 drawers, 2 center doors with 3 drawers inside. Part of a 4-piece set. Great condition. 74" long x 18 1/2" de...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Li Yuan-Chia Cosmic Point Multiple Mix Media Painting
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Li Yuan-chia
Cosmic 'Point' Multiple
1929–1994
This Original piece from Lisson Gallery London 1968 Exhibition features a painted white lacquered steel panel with 4 magnetic points pl...
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1960s Asian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Steel, Magnets
Small 'Serpentine' Coffee Table with Carrara Marble Top
By Jean Royère
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Contemporary hand-forged 'Serpentine' coffee table by Matthew Sidow.
Black wrought iron base with undulating legs and Carrara Marble Top. Each piece is ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble, Wrought Iron
'Serpentine' Cocktail Table with Black Glass Top
By Jean Royère
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Contemporary hand-forged 'Serpentine' Cocktail Table by Matthew Sidow.
Black wrought iron base with undulating legs and black glass top. Each piece is h...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Chest by American of Martinsville
Located in Toledo, OH
Walnut mid-century modern 6-drawer chest of drawers with diamond pattern inlaid drawer fronts and sculpted legs. Great condition. Part of a 4-piece set. 44" tall x 37" wide x 18 1/2"...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Walnut
1970s Brazilian Leather MP97 Sofa by Percival Lafer
Located in Victoria, BC
We are delighted to unveil the newest addition to our esteemed vintage Brazilian collection: an exceptionally rare high-back variation of Percival Lafer's iconic MP97 sofa for Móveis...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Leather
1960s Rattan Screen Panels Room Divider, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, rattan panels divider set you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful set is sta...
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1960s Philippine Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Rattan
Pair of Midcentury Japanese Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pair of vintage, red lacquered wood carved foo dogs from Japan. Excellent condition and patina; make a fun decor item in any room!
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Keiko Minami Signed Large Limited Edition Japanese Etching Print Birds and Reeds
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful and rather whimsical etching by famed Japanese artist Keiko Minami who was known for her pictograph-like aquatints/etchings with a playful, childlike aesthetic. This work features a pair of birds - perhaps herons - sitting serenely in a natural landscape reed-filled body of water as a gentle breeze blows by.
The etching is on thick wove paper and is hand-signed and numbered (23/50) in pencil by Keiko along the lower margin.
A rather rare image and size. Would make for a great addition to collectors of Minami's work or Japanese / Asian art or make for an eye-catching stand-alone accent artwork in about any setting.
Minami had many solo shows including:
1960 Minami Keiko Exhibition, Nichido Gallery
1990 Minami Keiko Exhibition: The World of Fairy Tales in Copperplate Prints, Takaoka Art Museum
2005 Birds, Trees and Girls: The World of Copperplate Poetry: A Memorial Exhibition for Minami Keiko
2011-12 100th Anniversary of Keiko Minami Exhibition — Touring Kyoto, Takaoka, Kichijoji, Sakura, Tatebayashi
2016 Keiko Minami Exhibition: Along with the Work of Ichi Ogawa in the Wind, Musée Hamaguchi Yozo/Yamasa Collection
2017 Keiko Minami Copperplate Exhibition: Holding a Flower Basket, Musée Hamaguchi Yozo/Yamasa Collection
2019 Keiko Minami Exhibition: Koto, Koto. Kotori, Musée Hamaguchi Yozo/Yamasa Collection
2020 Where you can meet delicate colors beyond that tree: Keiko Minami Exhibition, Musée Hamaguchi Yozo/Yamasa Collection
2021 The Fairytale of Lines: Keiko Minami and Copperplate Painters, The Museum of Modern Art, Gunma
2021 Traces of Butterflies: Exhibition Commemorating the 110th Anniversary of Keiko Minami's Birth, Musée Hamaguchi Yozo/Yamasa Collection.
Her work can be found in numerous collections and museums including:
Albright-Knox Art Gallery, Buffalo
Harvard Art Museums, Cambridge
The Krannert Art Museum...
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1960s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Paper
Mid-century Modern asian art and furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern asian art and furniture for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage asian art and furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include asian art and furniture, seating, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, hardwood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern asian art and furniture made in a specific country, there are Europe, Denmark, and Scandinavia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original asian art and furniture, popular names associated with this style include Peter Hvidt, Finn Juhl, Tomio Kinoshita, and Marcel Breuer. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for asian art and furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $68 and tops out at $20,000 while the average work can sell for $1,650.
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