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Mid-Century Modern Japan Bronze, 19th Century
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Japan Bronze, 19th Century
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Antique 19th Century Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Bronze
Finn Juhl Danish Mid-Century Modern Japan Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Daverkosen
By Finn Juhl, France & Daverkosen
Located in Stamford, CT
Finn Juhl Danish Mid-Century Modern Japan Lounge Chair and Ottoman, France & Daverkosen, Black
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak
H 27.5 in W 26.75 in D 28.5 in
1960, Mid-Century Modern Japanese Life Size Brass Panther
Located in Staten Island, NY
1960 Mid-Century Modern life size brass panther, made in Japan.
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Sophisticated Mid-Century Modern Japanese Abstract Painting by Yoshio Minomura
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Sophisticated and fascinating original painting by Japanese artist Yoshio Minomura having abstract
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
H 16.5 in W 21.5 in D 1.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Japanese Ceramic Ikebana Square Bowl or Planter
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful black glossy glaze, design, and shape on this ceramic, square shape Ikebana bowl or planter. Stamped in the bottom no chips or cracks.
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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Japanese Ceramic Ikebana footed Bowl Stamped Compote
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful white matte color glaze, design, and shape on this ceramic, shape Ikebana bowl or planter. stamped on the bottom small fleabite on the corner as shown and some irregulariti...
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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...
Materials
Ceramic
Tashiko Tazaezu Signed Mid-Century Modern Japanese Hawaiian Studio Pottery Bowl
By Toshiko Takaezu
Located in Studio City, CA
Mid-Century Modern/Hawaiian art potters or an eye-catching stand-alone work in about any setting
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain, Pottery
H 3.25 in W 8.5 in D 8.6 in
Mid-Century Modern Ice Bucket with Textured Ice Glass, Japan, circa 1960s
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Mid-Century Modern Japanese personal size ice bucket comprised of thick chunky glass with polished
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 5.25 in W 4.75 in D 4.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Asian Motif Porcelain Table Lamp
Located in Toledo, OH
Mid-Century Modern Japanese motif porcelain table lamp, circa 1940s. Turquoise and Green Japanese
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Japanese Opaline White Glass Vase Hand Painted with Geishas
Located in North Hollywood, CA
reading.
Unique elegant Mid-Century Modern Japanese hand painted glass opaline vase on unique shape
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
“Heron” Chair by Mitsumasa Sugasawa
By Tendo Mokko
Located in North Hollywood, CA
century modern Japanese furniture.
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Sterling Silver Salt Shakers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
are uber-modern and sleek. A very unusual pair that are quintessential Mid-Century Modern. Japan is
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Japanese Hand Painted Porcelain Lamps in White, Grey, and Pink, C. 1970s
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Japanese porcelain lamps with white crackle glaze finish. Lamps have
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Gold
Vintage Hoya Glacier Ice Bucket With Textured Ice Glass, Japan, Circa 1960s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Hoya Glacier Ice Bucket With Textured Ice Glass, Japan, Circa 1960s
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Barware
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Art Glass
H 5 in W 4.75 in D 5.5 in
Japanese Mid-Century Modern Metal Ikebana Vase
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Mid-Century Modern ribbed metal ikebana vase with green patina.
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Metalwork
Materials
Metal
Japanese Mid-Century Modern Studio Pottery Vase
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Mid-Century Modern art studio pottery vase with luster glaze on diminutive tripod legs.
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
Japanese Bench
By AFM
Located in Highland, IN
Quality Furniture in Japan it has a hand-hewn quality and the understated design reminds us of the elegant
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Benches
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Jute, Wood
Japanese Mid Century Modern Ceramic Vase
Located in Miami, FL
Mid Century Japanese Ceramic Vase with a lovely modern design on a traditional form. The
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vases
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Ceramic, Pottery
Japanese Mid-Century Modern Woodblock Print by Tomizaburo Hasegawa
Located in Weesp, NL
1960's Japanese woodblock print titled " In front of the garden" by Japanese asian and modern
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Prints
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Paper
Japanese Mid-Century Modern Woodblock Print by Tasuku Yoshida
Located in Weesp, NL
1960's Japanese woodblock print untitled by Japanese asian and modern & contemporary artist Tasuku
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Prints
Materials
Paper
Japanese Mid-Century Modern Woodblock Print by S. Nozaki
Located in Weesp, NL
1960's Japanese woodblock print titled "the Garden" by Japanese asian and modern & contemporary
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Prints
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Paint, Paper
'4' Four Hakone Japanese Bisque Figurines, Circa 1950
By Hakone Manufacturer Japan
Located in Incline Village, NV
Ningyu. These style "dolls" were first introduced in 17th century Japan as offerings to Buddhist temples
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Japanese Old Modern Chair Mid-Century 1940s-1960s
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old modern chair made in Japan.
The chair was manufactured between 1940s and 1960s.
The
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Showa Chairs
Materials
Iron
Ashtray with Dog , Japan , Mid-20th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage ashtray with dog from the Mid-20th Century.
A green porcelain ashtray with a puppy dog on
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
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Porcelain
Japanese Mid-Century Glazed Ceramic Lotus Vase
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Mid-Century Modern glazed ceramic vase in lotus shape, stamped with mark on the bottom
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Pottery
Mid 20th Century Modern Vintage Wood Wine Bottle Opener Japan
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Mid 20th Century Vintage Old Wine Bottle Opener Japan
Wood and Metal
6.5 w x 1.25 x .75 d
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Japanese Folding "NyChair" by Takeshi Nii
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bring home classic vintage Japanese furniture with the iconic "Nychair" by legendary mid-century
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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Metal, Chrome
Mid Century Modernist Japanese Fireplace Tools
Located in San Mateo, CA
Set of Japanese iron modernist fireplace tools. This set consists of a poker, broom and shovel on a
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney...
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Modern Set of Japanese Women Awa Odori Dancers
Located in San Diego, CA
addition to your eclectic or mid century decor.
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Iron, Gold Leaf
Japanese Mid-Century Modern, Nude Boy, Patinated Bronze Sculpture, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Original dark-brown patina, signed illegibly in Japanese hieroglyphs.
Dimensions: Height 10 inches
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
NOS - Mid-Century Modern Carl Auböck Style Brass Initial "R" Paperweight, Japan
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in St. Louis, MO
NOS in box Mid-Century Modern Brass letter or initial "R" paperweight in the style of Carl Auböck
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
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Brass
H 3.63 in W 4.25 in D 0.25 in
NOS - Mid-Century Modern Carl Auböck Style Brass Initial "J" Paperweight, Japan
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in St. Louis, MO
NOS in box Mid-Century Modern Brass letter or initial "J" paperweight in the style of Carl Auböck
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
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Brass
H 3.63 in W 4.25 in D 0.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Transparent Faceted Art Glass Chrome Gas Lighter Japan 1970
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern transparent art Glass lighter with Chrome hardware from the 1970s, made in Japan
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Late 20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories
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Chrome
Japanese Mid Century Screw Head Nut Cracker, Japan, 1960's
By Kay Bojesen, Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Japanese Mid Century Screw Head Nut Cracker, Japan, 1960's. Very good original condition. We have
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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Barware
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Wood
Isamu Kenmochi for Akita Mokko Japan Mid-Century Modern Stacking Stool
By Isamu Kenmochi
Located in St. Louis, MO
scuffs. Label, circa 1950s
Kenmochi was one of the most significant designers in midcentury Japan. He
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Beech
Mid-20th Century Floral Japanese Handwoven Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th Century Floral Beige, Blue, Green, Yellow Japanese Handwoven Wool Rug
Size: 3'1" × 5'10
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs
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Wool
Large Mashiko Cup Japanese Mid-Century Studio Pottery
Located in Norton, MA
A Japanese Mashiko Cup studio pottery with stylized designs in the brown glazed body in the manner
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Pair of Japanese Mid-Century Studio Pottery Bowls-Signed
Located in Norton, MA
Pair of Japanese mid-century studio pottery bowls-signed
In good original new condition and just
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Pair of Mid Century Japanese Blanc de Chine Gourd Vases
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A chic pair of Japanese white porcelain gourd form vases, mid 20th century, 17 inches tall.
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Mid-Century Japanese Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pair of vintage, rosewood carved foo dogs from Japan. Excellent condition and patina
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Rosewood
Japanese Mid-Century Design "Kabuto" Dining Chair
By Isamu Kenmochi
Located in Meguro-ku, JP
This is designed by the most talented Japanese mid-century producer Mr. Isamu Kenmochi.
"Kabuto
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Early 2000s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Noritake Japan Coffee / Tea Set for 4 Snowville Porcelain
By Lagardo Tackett, Noritake
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and rare set of coffee tea for 4 great condition circa 1963 in white porcelain great condition like new, no chips or cracks, 4 snack plates - 8.5" x 7"
4 tea cups - 4" W x...
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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain, Rattan
Toyo Japan Black Sculptural Ceramic Vase, Vessel Asian Mid-Century Modern
By Toyo
Located in Miami, FL
Asian Mid-Century Modern stunning sculptural vase in glazed black ceramic.
Original mark at the
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Late 20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Pair of Japanese Cloisonné Vases
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-20th century pair of cloisonné vases, Japanese. Ginbari pigeon blood red with silver wires
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Vases
Materials
Metal, Silver
Pair of Japanese Mid Century Modern Akita Mokko Fan Barrel Back Lounge Chairs
By Akita Mokko, Edmond J. Spence
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Japanese Mid Century Modern Akita Mokko fan barrel back lounge chairs.
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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Windsor Chairs
Materials
Birch
Mid-Century Modern Molded Teak 9 Bottle Wine Rack 1950s Japan
By Alvar Aalto
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage teak wine rack that embodies the minimal scandinavian cool of Mid Century. This piece
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20th Century Japanese Scandinavian Modern Wine Coolers
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modernist Japanese Iron Candle Holder
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in San Diego, CA
A wonderful mid-century modernist Japanese iron candle holder, circa 1950s. The piece is in good
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Modernist Japanese Iron Candle Holder
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in San Diego, CA
A wonderful mid-century modernist Japanese iron candle holder, circa 1950s. The piece is in good
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Iron
Pair of Japanese Mid-Century Studio Pottery Tea Cups
Located in Norton, MA
In good original new condition and just found in the warehouse, never used before.
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Pair of Mid-Century Japanese Geisha Figurines
Located in San Diego, CA
gris finish and are quite heavy; they would make a great Mid-Century Modern accent in any space! #2119.
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Japanese Mid-Century Design "Kabuto" Lounge Chair
By Isamu Kenmochi
Located in Meguro-ku, JP
This is designed by the most talented Japanese mid-century producer Mr. Isamu Kenmochi.
"Kabuto
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Round White Porcelain Pendant Light by Rubens Lighting, Japan
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Amazing Mid-Century Modern round white porcelain pendant light by Rubens Lighting Co, Japan.
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Porcelain
Mid-Century Modernist Japanese Iron Candle Holders
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in San Diego, CA
A pair of wonderful iron candle holders from Japan. Triangular form supported by a tripod base
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Modernist Ikebana Vase, Japan 1950s
Located in San Diego, CA
. Japan, 1950s.
Mid-Century, Hollywood Regency, Art Deco, Eclectic, Coastal, Modern, Boho, Organic
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Clay
Finn Juhl Mid Century Japanese Lounge Chair
By Finn Juhl
Located in Countryside, IL
Finn Juhlmid century japan lounge chair
This chair measures: 26.5 wide x 33.5 deep x 28 inches
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Molded Teak Japanese 9 Bottle Capacity Wine Rack
By Alvar Aalto
Located in San Diego, CA
Japan label.
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20th Century Japanese Scandinavian Modern Wine Coolers
Materials
Teak
Vintage Japanese 3 Tea Cups from Mid-Century Studio Pottery
Located in Norton, MA
Vintage Japanese 3 tea cups from mid-century studio pottery.
In good original new condition and
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wardrobe, Modular, Japanese Style, Walnut and Black
Located in Milano, IT
Very nice, vintage Mid-Century Modern modular wardrobe in walnut with elegant and refined black
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood, Walnut
H 63 in W 33.86 in D 23.63 in
Mid-Century Black Modernist Ikebana Vase, Japan
Located in San Diego, CA
Modernist Ikebana vase with a textured surface. Retains the original Japanese label. Japan, 1960s.
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Clay
Mid Century Japanese Acrylic Floral Painting Signed, “Osamu”
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A Mid Century Acrylic/ Oil Painting still life of a tall jug filled with flowers against a blue
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paint
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Mid Century Modern Japan For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic mid century modern Japan available at 1stDibs. A mid century modern Japan — often made from metal, wood and paper — can elevate any home. There are 1254 variations of the antique or vintage mid century modern Japan you’re looking for, while we also have 23 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect mid century modern Japan — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A mid century modern Japan, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Hollywood Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made mid century modern Japan has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Isamu Noguchi, Cees Braakman and UMS Pastoe are consistently popular.
How Much is a Mid Century Modern Japan?
The average selling price for a mid century modern Japan at 1stDibs is $1,411, while they’re typically $44 on the low end and $375,000 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 Mid Century Modern Japan
- 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 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.
- Is mid-century modern timeless?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, mid-century modern is timeless, in the opinion of many experts. Many characteristics of furniture and decorative accents produced in this style remain popular today. Among them are silhouettes marked by organic forms and clean lines, the promotion of functionality and the use of natural materials like teak, rosewood and oak and synthetic materials such as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of mid-century modern furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern refers to the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen. - 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 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. - 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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