Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
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
Set of 7 Black Stoneware Vases by Carl-Harry Stalhane, Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Malmö, SE
Set of 7 beautiful stoneware vases with amazing black-brown glaze.
Designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
Excellent condition. Signed 'CHS' and makers mark 'R'...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Manfred Frey for AK Kaiser White Art Deco Bisque Porcelain Vase, 1960s
Located in Søgne, NO
Modern Op Art Vase in Matte Bisque Porcelain
Discover this high-quality, tall modern Op Art vase crafted from matte bisque porcelain. The design has an Op Art feel to it, compliment...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Abstract Free-Form Sculpture of Olive Wood from France
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome Mid-Century Modern art sculpture or centerpiece artwork of carved and polished olive wood from France, featuring an elegant free-form abstract design in the round.
H 18.5...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Olive
Red Fat Lava Horses Vase by Scheurich, Western Germany, 1960s
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Crafted by Scheurich in western Germany, its bold red hue complements the striking dark brown and black equine motifs. Adorned with relief detailing, this vintage masterpiece boasts ...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
1960s Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Blue Rimini Collection
By Aldo Londi
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Stunning vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, part of "Blue Rimini" collection. It's in excellent condition. Handmade. Made in Italy
Dimension:
3,34 x 2,16 x 7,08 H inches
cm 8,5 x ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Hermes Paris desk set in black leather and silver metal
By Hermès
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Hermes Paris desk set in black leather and silver metal
Desk set consisting of a stationery holder, a double-flap desk folder and a pen holder with blotter. It is a game that detonat...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Minimalist Magazine Rack Holder in Glass and Chrome 1960s by Weber, Germany
By Weber
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage 1980s large magazine rack by Andreas Weber. Stainless steel and glass construction. Large and sculptural design object. The base construction of the magazine holder consists ...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stainless Steel
Alvino Bagni for Raymor Italy Sea Garden Vase Vessel Ceramic 1960s
By Raymor, Alvino Bagni
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vase or vessel was made by Alvino Bagni for Raymor as a part of his Sea Garden series. Sea Garden series includes vases, ashtrays, lamps, and other decor items done in complex turqu...
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
1970s Alvino Bagni for Raymor Sgraffito Pottery Vase
By Alvino Bagni, Raymor
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Alvino Bagni for raymor sgraffito pottery vase, crafted in the 1970s, this sizable mid-century modern vase features a striking matte black glaze a...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Pyramid Jewel Box with 4 Compartments, Italy 1970s
Located in Naples, IT
Jewelry box made of amber-colored ceramic. Consists of sections forming 4 compartments, pyramid-shaped, usable for small jewelry, jewelry, coins.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Gio Ponti Hand Sculpture by Sabattini
Located in Chicago, IL
Gio Ponti Hand Sculpture by Sabattini Silver-Plated Metal made in Italy 1978
Dimensions:
13½ h × 3¾ w × 3¼ d in
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Ceramic Sea Urchin Vase, Organic Free Form, 1970s
Located in ROUEN, FR
Ceramic Sea Urchin Vase, 1970s.
This very rare and original piece of ceramic is originally a tiny vase, but can also be used as a plant pot, a bowl or a vide poche.
Made of ceramic...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel
A Sculpture of a Gazelle Bust in Patinated and Gilded Bronze, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
An animal sculpture of a gazelle bust in patinated and gilded bronze, 20th century.
Contemporary sculpture of a gazelle bust in patinated and gilded bronze, 20th century animal scul...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Zaccagnini Tray, Ceramic, Gold Crackle Glaze, Signed
Located in New York, NY
Zaccagnini Tray, Ceramic, Gold Crackle Glaze, Signed. Small scale footed tray with organic scoop form and glazed in gold over a dark blood red underglaze. Signed on the underside wit...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
ACCOLAY French Mid-century Vase, 1950s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Mid-century vase by ACCOLAY, France, 1950s. Concentric lines. Superb green, black and yellow cover. Height : 27cm (10.6"), Diameter : 17cm (6.7"). Marked "Accolay" under the base
Category
1920s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Salviati Murano Sommerso Blue Over Cobalt Italian Art Glass Giraffe Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, and large, vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso light blue over cobalt blue Italian art glass giraffe figure sculpture. The piece is documented to the Salviati company, circ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Vase Model 3627 In Topazio Oro, Induto By Flavio Poli, Italy 1937
By Flavio Poli
Located in Hellouw, NL
Vase model 3627 in topazio oro,induto. By Flavio Poli for Seguso vetri d'arte.This Murano glass Vase named model 3627 in topazio oro, designed by Flavio Poli for Seguso vetri d'arte,...
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1930s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Christian Dior for Dior Hone Silver Plate Decorative Box Pumpkin Design, 1970s
Located in Naples, IT
Elegant decorative box in the shape of a pumpkin designed by Christian Dior for his 1970s Home collection. This beautiful decorative box with lid...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Italian design hand painted ceramic dog
Located in Breda, NB
Vintage Italian design hand painted ceramic dog.
Height: 85 cm
See photos for condition.
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
1950s German Newspaper Advertising Tin Clips Midcentury Graphic Design Set
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Small collection of light duty metal clips, from German newspapers. Silkscreen on thin metal. All working.
Kölnische Zeitung (Cologne Gazette)
Frankfurter Rundschau
Rheinische P...
Category
1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Tin
Vintage Italian design hand painted ceramic dog
Located in Breda, NB
Vintage Italian design hand painted ceramic dog.
Height: 75 cm
See photos for condition.
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Tommi Parzinger Polished Nickel Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Classic candlesticks in polished nickel designed by Tommi Parzinger.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Nickel
Blue-colored Transparent Small Murano Glass Bowl, Italy 1950's
Located in Hellouw, NL
This elegant blue Murano bowl radiates refinement and craftsmanship. The delicate ribs and air bubbles, made with the bullicante technique, provide an intriguing play of light and te...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Huge mid- century ceramic vase attributed to Salvatore Meli, 1950
Located in Vittoria, IT
Splendido vaso o porta ombrelli in ceramica smaltata, fatto a mano, pezzo unico, attribuibile al celebre ceramista Italiano Salvatore Meli
Category
1950s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Pink Glass Shell Vases
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of Pink Glass vases in the form of a shell. The vases are of good size and weight and would look stunning flanking a fireplace mantle or as centerpieces.
A great shade of pi...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Maitland-Smith Mid Century Silver Plate and Faux Tortoise Turtle
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Charming vintage turtle sculpture or object of art handcrafted in silver plate over bronze with a faux tortoise shell. Signed Maitland -Smith on the bottom.
Category
Mid-20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
Montagnani Firenze, Marquetry Walnut Wood and Brass Decorative Box, 1970s
By Montagnani
Located in Atlanta, GA
Montagnani Firenze, Italy, designed this sophisticated decorative box in the 1970s. Its Mid-Century modernist design boasts an elongated rectangular flat shape, with burl-wood geomet...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Brass
21st Century European Pair of Iridescent Smoke Vases
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of mouth blown crystal glass vases with a contemporary large irregular bubble décor. The heavy rounded crystal glass object has an artistic inclusion of an iridescent smoke co...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Pink and White Vintage Centerpiece in Blown Murano Glass and 24kt Gold, 1950s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Pink and white Vintage centerpiece in blown Murano glass and 24kt gold, 1950s.
This unique centerpiece stands out for its harmonious shape and it...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold
Kirsch Hamilton, American Mid-Century Modern Prisma Aluminum Aurora Clock, 1970s
Located in Stamford, CT
American Mid-Century Modern Prisma aluminum aurora clock, Kirsch Hamilton, 1970s.
A vintage 1970s Aurora clock. These stunning clocks are in the collection of the Museum of Modern A...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage West German Fat Lava Decor Pair of Ceramic Jugs by Marei, 1960s
Located in Valencia, VC
Step into a world of timeless elegance and bold artistic expression with this stunning pair of vintage Mid-Century Fat Lava ceramic jugs by Marei Keramiks. Handmade in West Germany c...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage metal Brutalist sculpture Bird by Salvino Marsura, Italy 1970s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Rare mid-century modern metal Brutalist sculpture "Bird" by Salvino Marsura, made in Italy in the 1970s. Salvino Marsura is an Italian artist born in Treviso in 1938. His career bega...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Multicolor Ceramic Vase with Face, Italy 1970s
Located in Naples, IT
Rare ceramic vase made by Ascoli Piceno's Fama ceramic and majolica factory
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Tony Rosenthal Monumental "Mandala" Variation
Located in Chicago, IL
Tony Rosenthal Monumental "Mandala" Variation 1994. Painted wood half circles bolted together with metal base.
Signed on metal base Tony Rosenthal
Born August 9, 1914, in Highland Pa...
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Ovoid White & Gold Glazed Ceramic Vase in the style of Wilhelm Kåge
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A stylish ovoid ceramic vase decorated with gold foliage on a white glazed main body. Un-identified Scandinavian/German design/maker in the style of Wilhelm Kåge, Rosenthal and Arthu...
Category
1970s Scandinavian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Monumental Gabriella Crespi Style Pencil Reed Basket
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Monumental Gabriella Crespi style pencil reed basket with brass accents. Rare form. Additional photos available upon request.
Would work well in a variety of interiors such as moder...
Category
1970s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Gabriella Crespi Italy Silver Plate Egg-Shaped Box, 1970s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Italian designer Gabriella Crespi (1922 - 2017) created this exquisite silver plate sewing box in the 1970s. The streamlined egg-shaped opens in two with an almost complete interior ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
21st Century European Pair of Half Black Dew Vases
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of mouth blown crystal glass vases with a contemporary large irregular bubble décor. The heavy rounded crystal glass object has an artistic inclusion of dark purple black irid...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Ceramic Vase Flower Meadow by Anna-Lisa Thomson, Upsala Ekeby, 1940s, Sweden
Located in Bochum, NRW
A lovely decorative ceramic vase designed by Anna-Lisa Thomson in the 1940s for Ekeby, Sweden. Model 'Flora', realized between 1948-1950. Glazed ceramic, hand painted, form number 24...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Large Antique Style Medici Vases in Grey Marble, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of large antique style Medici vases in grey marble, 20th century.
Pair of large antique-style Medici vases in grey marble, 20th century.
H: 34cm, D: 28cm
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Sculpture Spinning Top In Wood, circa 1990
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sculpture Spinning Top In Wood, circa 1990
By unknown artist,
manufactured in Spain
In original condition, with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful patina
Category
1990s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Pair of Murano Vases with Gold Inclusion and Aqua Wings
By Costantini
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of exquisite Murano blown glass vases with gold inclusion and aqua glass wings applied with hot application.Signed Costantini, Murano. Purshased in Italy and imported to the ...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Art Deco Sculpture Women Bust by Fidel Aguilar, circa 1930
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Art Deco Sculpture Women Bust by Fidel Aguilar, circa 1930
Terracota bronce patinated
Manufactured in Spain
In original condition, with minor wear consistent of age and use, preser...
Category
1930s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Vibrant Motion: Kinetic Sculpture - Iron, Paint, Movement
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vibrant Motion: Kinetic Sculpture - Iron, Paint, Movement
Manufactured in France by unknown artist, circa 1990.
In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, pre...
Category
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Large Studio Pottery vase Vessel Signed
Located in West Palm Beach, US
Larger mid century studio pottery vessel hand thrown in hues of mustard, brown and green, the colors darkening as they graduate to the top of the vase. This pieces is signed on the u...
Category
1960s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Small Contemporary Pot Pourri Dish, English, Art Glass, Decorative Fruit Bowl
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small contemporary Pot Pourri dish. An English, straw silk glass decorative fruit bowl by Margaret Johnson.
Superb colour with a charming mix of texture and finishes
Disp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
1950's Murano Barbini Gold Copper Aventurine Art Glass Bowl Lot
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Gorgeous set of 3 Murano Italy art glass bowls, circa 1950's.
Gold and Copper Aventurine in stunning magenta, lavender and gold of colored glass.
All 3 bowls are free of chips or dam...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Alfredo Barbini Murano Glass Bowl with Bullicante & Gold Polveri
Located in Warrenton, OR
Alfredo Barbini Murano Glass Bowl with Bullicante & Gold Polveri
May function as an ashtray, bowl, trinket dish, or similar vessel, or as a unique art piece for display.
Colors: blue...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
Sculpture, Stone Stele Representing an Ancient Divinity, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture, stone stele representing an ancient divinity, 20th century.
Sculpture of an ancient divinity, stone stele on a metal base, 20th century.
H: 69.5cm, W: 32cm, D: 15cm
Category
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone, Metal
Pair of Large Antique Style Grey Marble Bowls, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of large antique style grey marble bowls, 20th century.
A pair of large antique-style bowls in grey marble, 20th century.
H: 23cm, D: 36cm
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Carl Auböck Pen Holder, Austria, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck pen holder, Austria, 1960s.
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Horn
MidCentury Fine Carved Gilded Wooden Bamboo Style Wall Mirror w. Beveled Glass
Located in Lisse, NL
Striking Italian faux bamboo hand carved frame with a thick beveled mirror.
Via one of our foreign contacts we recently purchased this practical and handcrafted wall mirror from the...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Murano Glass Cobalt Bowl Attributed to Flavio Poli for Somerso
By Flavio Poli
Located in Verviers, BE
Attributed to Flavio Poli for Seguso d'Arte, this biomorphic Murano glass bowl is handcrafted with red highlights fading through bringing warmth into your color scheme.
Still in love...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Midcentury Italian Murano Art Glass Fazzoletto Vase
Located in Barcelona, ES
Handblown Fazzoleto shape Murano glass vase with murrina applied glass drops. Italy, 1950s.
This beautiful Murano glass vase features a recreation of the octopus skin. It has control...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass
Vintage Italian Glazed Terracotta Dog
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Striking Mid Century Italian life size dog sculpture crafted in terracotta with a white glaze and mesmerizing gold eyes. Marked Italy on the bottom.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Crystal Candlesticks by Schneider France
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of mid-century modern candlesticks by Schneider, France. These modern candlesticks or candle holders are absolutely beautiful and in very good condition. They embody a unique a...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Carl-Harry Stålhane, Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Ceramic Stoneware, Vase, 1970s
Located in Stamford, CT
Carl-Harry Stålhane, Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Ceramic Stoneware, Vase, 1970s
Swedish modern vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane (1920–1990) and produced in Sweden in the later h...
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Alfredo Barbini Murano Blue White Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Decorative Bowl
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Price Per Item (2 available). Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown white, blue stripes and gold flecks Italian art glass bowl. Documented to designer Alfredo Barbini, circa 1950-1960....
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
Mid-century Modern decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern decorative objects 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 decorative objects created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern decorative objects made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original decorative objects, popular names associated with this style include Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Scheurich Keramik, Bitossi, and Rörstrand. 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 decorative objects differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $22 and tops out at $295,000 while the average work can sell for $847.
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