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Pair of Rebajes Copper Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
By Francisco Rebajes
Located in North Miami, FL
These lovely pair of signed Mid-Century Modern Rebajes midcentury candlesticks have blackened
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
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Copper
Italian Copper Mid-Century Modern Round Wall Mirror by M.Furgeri
By Marco Furgeri
Located in Weesp, NL
Stylish Mid-Century Modern Italian round copper wall mirror designed by MarCo Furgeri in the 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
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Copper
Large Mid-Century Modern Copper Plate
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This large decorative copper plate can be dated in the 1950s. The abstracted mermaid is engraved in
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
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Copper
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Planter in Copper
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern scandinavian planter in copper.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tables
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Copper
Mexican Mid-Century Modern Embossed Copper Jewel Box
Located in Mexico City, MX
A nice Mexican Mid-Century Modern copper sheet jewel box in shape of a chest. The embossed designs
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
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Copper
Mid-Century Modern Hand-Forged Artist Copper Nude, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Mid-Century Modern Hand-Forged Artist Copper Nude, 1950s
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Copper
Mid-Century Modern Copper Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This organic modern vintage cocktail table is hand-crafted out of hammered zinc and glass and is in
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Vintage 1980s American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Copper, Zinc
Mid-Century Modern Copper Table Lamp, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
A pair of Mid-Century Modern copper table lamps. The elegant lamps features a glamorous round shape
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
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Copper
Round Mid-Century Copper Side Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An unusual round side table that is sure to accent any room or space with its unique mid-century
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
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Copper
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Brass & Copper Cattails Curtis Jere Style Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage Mid-Century Modern mixed metals sculpture.
In the style of Curtis Jere.
In
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
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Brass, Copper
H 19.88 in W 12 in D 8 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Blue Porcelain Enamel Copper Oval Trinket Dish
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern blue porcelain enamel copper 10" oval trinket dish. Item features
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
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Copper, Enamel
1960 Denmark Mid-Century Modern Copper Pendant Lamp
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant Danish mid century modern copper pendant lamp on an aluminium frame. Manufactured in
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Copper
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Brass Copper Watering Can, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous vintage Mid-Century Modern brass and copper watering can with a long spout. Great lines
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
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Brass, Copper
1950s Mid-Century Modern Oak and Copper French Ice Bucket
Located in Aci Castello, IT
bucket exhibits characteristics of Mid-century Modern Style popular during that era. This wine cooler has
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
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Copper
1970's Mid-Century Modern Copper Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unveiling a timeless piece from the 1970s, our mid-century modern table lamp, crafted from a
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
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Brass, Copper
Mid Century Danish Modern Copper and Teak Cocktail Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
copper top which is embossed with stylized Egyptian motifs and characters.
Note: The piece has been
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Copper
Stunning XXL Mid-Century Modern Brass and Copper Statue
By Karl Hagenauer
Located in Weesp, NL
-Century Modern human size beauty. Made after the African neck stretching tribe known as "Long Neck tribe
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
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Brass, Copper
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Blue Porcelain Enamel Copper 8" Triangle Trinket Dish
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Blue Porcelain Enamel Copper 8" triangle trinket dish. Item features
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
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Copper, Enamel
H 0.5 in W 8 in D 4.75 in
Mid-Century Sculptural Mahogany & Copper Step Table
By Johannes Andersen, John Van Koert
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique Mid-Century Modern two-tier step table with cantilever floating top design, features copper
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Copper
Mid-Century Modern Copper and Pewter Bookends Signed Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
themselves are pewter, and the bookends are copper. Artist signed on both bookends.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
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Copper, Pewter
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Copper Watering Can Brutalist Style, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous vintage Mid-Century Modern copper watering can in the Brutalist design of a Duck. Great
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Vintage 1960s Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
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Copper
Danish Mid-Century Modern Copper colored Pendant light
Located in Berlin, DE
Danish Mid-Century Modern Copper colored Pendant light
This pendant light consists of two-cone
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Aluminum
Copper Plant Pots, Italy Mid-20th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of copper plant pots with relief walls and wavy rim. One pot shows stylised warriors, the
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Copper
Mid-Century Modern Heavy Black Copper High Table Model Candlestick
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Heavy black copper candlestick for one thick candle.
This wonderful mid-century modern item has an
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
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Copper
Mid-Century Modern Heavy Black Copper Low Table Model Candlestick
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Heavy black copper candlestick for one medium thick candle.
This wonderful Mid-Century Modern
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
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Copper
Mid Century Modern Gold and Copper Wall Art by Greg Copeland
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional mid century modern wall art by artist Greg Copeland. Features a fantastic display of
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Scholar's Objects
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Metal
Mid-Century Copper Pendant
Located in Vienna, AT
Copper cover with pressed glass shade made in the 1970s by Kamenicky Senov in Czechoslovakia.
On
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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Copper
Large Handwrought Mid Century Modern Copper Footed Boomerang Catchall
By Karl Hagenauer, Ronald Hayes Pearson
Located in Garnerville, NY
Beautiful hand hammered copper boomerang shaped catchall. Die stamped monogram on the underside, MM
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
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Copper
H 3.25 in W 26.75 in D 14.25 in
Large Spanish Round Mid Century Modern Copper Plated Sunburst Mirror
Located in Buchanan, NY
This large Spanish round copper plated mirror from the 1950s boasts a wonderfully proportioned mid
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Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Mirrors
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Copper
Mid Century Modern Enameled Copper and Oak Jewelry Keepsake Container
Located in San Jose, CA
belongings.
Offered by Mid Century Maddist
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Copper
Large Mid-Century Modern Chandelier with White Glass, Black and Copper Shades
Located in London, GB
Very large and impressive Mid-Century Modern chandelier, European, circa 1960s. A striking
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal, Copper, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern handmade artist's wooden plate with copper signature, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
With a very decorative branding pattern.
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
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Copper
Exceptional & Elegant Mid Century Modern Copper Pendant Lamp Finland 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
Rare, lovely and elegant Mid-Century Modern copper pendant lamp or hanging light. Designed
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Copper
Mid 20th Century Bulbous Modern Table Lamp Diamond Textured Copper
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Mid 20th Century Bulbous design Modern textured diamond Copper Table Lamp
15.25 tall x 13 diameter
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
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Copper
Mid-Century Modern C. Jere Style Copper and Brass Wall Art
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Brooklyn, NY
dimensional designs. Versatile piece of art can be hung vertical or horizontal. Elegant mid-century decoration
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
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Metal, Brass, Copper
Studio Handwrought Bronze, Brass and Copper Candlesticks Mid-Century Modern
Located in North Miami, FL
These substantial and very heavy one of a kind handwrought Mid-Century Modern machine parts studio
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders
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Brass, Bronze, Copper
Italian Mid-Century Modern Copper & Grey Lacquer Sideboard by Pallucco
By Paolo Pallucco
Located in New York, NY
lacquer, and contrasting veneered wood with the use of handcrafted copper to outline the base and the
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
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Copper
H 42.6 in W 57.5 in D 15.75 in
Mid-Century Modern, Brutalist, Studio Made Copper and Brass Coffee Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
great center piece to any room or a great accent in any Mid Century Modern, natural, or postmodern
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Brass, Copper
Mid Century Scaphe Copper Garden Sundial
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A striking mid-century scaphe form copper garden sundial, mounted on an angular Scottish granite
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Sundials
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Stone, Granite, Metal, Copper
William Conrad Severson Mid-Century Modern Patinated Copper Vine Sculpture
By William Conrad Severson
Located in St. Louis, MO
This piece is an early example of artist William Conrad Severson work on copper. This large
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
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Copper
Pair Mid-Century Modern French Table Lamps Copper Patina Original
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern lamps from France, circa 1950. Fashioned out of wood, with copper
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
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Copper
Mid-Century Copper Pendant Lights
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Copper and black metal pendant lights with unlacquered brass 4" canopy. 77" overall height
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal, Copper
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Copper Carl Auböck Standing Ashtray Vienna 1950
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage brass and copper standing ashtray, which was designed by Carl Auböck and
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories
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Brass, Copper
H 26.19 in W 12.01 in D 12.6 in
Los Castillo Sterling Silver and Copper Square Tray Mid-Century Modern
By Los Castillo
Located in North Miami, FL
All the markings on this lovely hallmarked Los Castillo Mid-Century Modern polished copper and
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Barware
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Sterling Silver, Copper
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Copper Enameled Wall Plaques, circa 1965
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of Mid-Century Modern Sculptural wall plaques. Modern day couple in three sections
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
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Enamel, Copper
Copper Mid century sailing ship - MCM
Located in Budapest, HU
Vintage Mid-Century Solid Copper Sailing Ship - Nautical Elegance from the 1970s
Description
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
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Copper
Exceptional & Large Mid-Century Modern Copper Pendant Lamp Scandinavia, 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare, lovely and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern three-armed cascading pendant lamp
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Copper
Brazilian Wood and Copper Desk with Drawers, Mid Century Brazilian Modern
By Atelier BAM
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Marajoara desk with drawer is a study upon Mid Century Modern utilitarian furniture, with Brazilian
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2010s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Copper
H 29.53 in W 79.14 in D 27.56 in
Mid-Century Danish Modern Copper Cone Pendant Ceiling Lamp, 1950s
Located in Miami, FL
Midcentury Danish / Scandinavian Modern copper pendant lamp with nice patina for age, circa 1950s.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Copper
Mid Century Cubist Copper Artwork ( Wall Art )
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
This exceptional Cubist chased copper artwork was created during the 1960s-1970s. It combines the
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
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Copper
Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Enamel on Copper Plates
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous set of four Mid-Century Modern enamel on copper plates, circa 1960s. The plates are in
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
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Copper, Enamel
Mid Century Copper Chandelier, 1950s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Elegant copper spider or sputnik chandelier with cut glass details.
The light shades have a
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
Mid century Coffee table with Copper Top
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
Mid Century circular teak coffee table on tripod base with embossed copper inset top, Scandinavian
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Copper
Mid-Century Modern Wall-Filling Copper Art Work by Huibert De Ru
Located in Doornspijk, NL
This beautifully crafted copper art work was made by Huibert de Ru (1902-1980) , a well known Dutch
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20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Copper
French Mid-Century Modern Copper and steel Patina Floor lamp 1950's
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Den Haag, NL
French Mid-Century Modern Copper and steel Patina Floor lamp 1950's
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Copper
Mid-Century Modern Mexican Copper Platter with Sterling Figures, circa 1950s
Located in San Francisco, CA
Midcentury copper platter with sterling, circa 1950s
Fantastic copper platter surrounded with
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver, Copper
Mid-Century Modern/Egyptian Revival Copper Inlaid Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful unique vintage modern coffee table. This wood coffee table features a copper finished
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Modern Yasha Heifetz Sculptural Abstract Copper HAND Table Lamp
By Heifetz
Located in Buffalo, NY
Mid Century Modern Yasha Heifetz Sculptural Abstract Copper HAND Table Lamp,, Retains original lamp
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Copper
Mid-Century Modern Spotted Blue Art Glass Vase with Copper Flecks
Located in Barcelona, ES
Lovely hand blown art glass vase with copper aventurine Flecks. Italy, 1960s
Crepusculo design in
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Glass
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Copper
Mid-Century Modern "Clair Obscure" Copper Sconces by RAAK Amsterdam 1960
By RAAK
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Introducing the Timeless Elegance of Mid-Century Modern "Clair Obscure" Copper & Metal Sconces by
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Copper
H 7.88 in W 10.63 in D 6.11 in
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Copper Mid Century Modern For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic copper mid century modern available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, copper and brass, every copper mid century modern was constructed with great care. Find 3660 options for an antique or vintage copper mid century modern now, or shop our selection of 137 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the copper mid century modern you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right copper mid century modern, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one copper mid century modern that is appealing in its simplicity, but Curtis Jere, Jo Hammerborg and Fog & Mørup produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Copper Mid Century Modern?
The average selling price for a copper mid century modern at 1stDibs is $1,626, while they’re typically $16 on the low end and $295,000 for the highest priced.
A Close Look at Mid-Century Modern Furniture
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.
Questions About Copper Mid Century Modern
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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 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. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 25, 2024The 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. - Is Eames mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Yes, 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, 2024Mid-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, 2024There 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, 2022Yes, 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.
- Is Art Deco mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs 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, 2022Yes, 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, 2024There 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, 2019The 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, 2021There 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, 2023Some 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.
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