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Lg. Mid-Century Modern Oil Canvas Painting Titled "Progression" Larry Donaldson
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Lg. Mid-Century Modern oil canvas painting titled "Progression" by Larry Donaldson, 1977
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Canvas

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Oil Painting Golden Tones Abstract Primitive Framed
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern oil painting golden tones abstract Primitive framed Dimensions
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Paintings

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Paint

Philip Coblentz 'Peruvian, 20th Century' a Mid-Century Modern Oil on Board
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Philip Coblentz (Peruvian, 20th century) A Mid-Century Modern oil on artist board artillery
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Vintage 1970s Paintings

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Paint

Large Picasso Style Mid-Century Modern Oil on Board of Women
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Redding, CT
Large Picasso Style Mid-Century Modern oil on board of two women. Colorful, impasto composition of
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Paintings

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Wood, Masonite, Paint

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

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Canvas, Linen, Wood, Paint

"Mutual Admiration" Flower Mid-Century Modern Oil Painting Monterey Artist
Located in Soquel, CA
"Mutual Admiration" Flower Mid-Century Modern Oil Painting Monterey Artist Mid-Century Modern
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1960s American Modern Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Illustration Board

1950's Mid Century modern oil portrait of a nude woman reading, seated
Located in Woodbury, CT
1950's Mid Century modern oil portrait of a nude woman seated reading in an interior. The artist
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1950s Abstract Impressionist Nude Paintings

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Panel, Oil

1950's Mid Century modern oil portrait of a nude woman laying on a bed
Located in Woodbury, CT
1950's Mid Century modern oil portrait of a nude woman laying on a bed The artist was a portrait
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1950s Abstract Impressionist Nude Paintings

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Panel, Oil

Mid-Century Modern Oil Painting
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bright and colorful vintage modern oil painting on canvas. Please confirm item location (NY or
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Mid-Century Modern Oil Painting
Mid-Century Modern Oil Painting
H 29.5 in W 41.5 in D 1 in
Mid Century Modern Oil Painting Canvas 48 x 71" Vibrant Colorful
By Irena Orlov
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Mid Century Modern Oil Painting Canvas 48 x 71" Teal Pink SPECIFICATIONS: - Fine art canvas
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2010s Modern Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

1950's Mid Century modern oil portrait of a nude black woman seated on a chair
Located in Woodbury, CT
1950's Mid Century modern oil portrait of a nude black woman seated on a chair The artist was a
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1950s Abstract Impressionist Nude Paintings

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Panel, Oil

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Oil Painting
Located in Seattle, WA
Dimensions. 37 1/4 W ; 32 1/2 H ; 2 D.
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Paintings

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Oil on Canvas Abstract Painting
Located in Wallkill, NY
storefront for many more decorating ideas, from primitives, Machine age, Mid-Century Modern and many pieces
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

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Acrylic

Pensive With Nosegay Mid Century Modern Oil Painting
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Pensive with nosegay - Painted in Berkeley CA. painting size 10x8 with frame 16x14x1 Jon (Corka) Cornin 1905-1992 Born in New York City on March 24, 1905, Jon Cornin studied in Ne...
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1950s American Modern Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Masonite

Mid-Century Modern Oil Painting of a Still Life
Located in Water Mill, NY
Mid-Century Modern still life decorative oil painting.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Mid-Century Modern Oil on Board by Sidney Siegal
By Sidney Siegal
Located in London, GB
Unusual abstract oil on board by Sidney Siegal (1913-1978), entitled 'Gift Box.' This stunning
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Paint

Mid Century Modern Oil Painting Titled "Song of Serbia"
By Toma Yovanovich
Located in Buffalo, NY
An original mid-century modern abstract expressionist painting by American artist Toma Yovanovich
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1960s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Mid-Century Modern Oil Painting by Hilde Goldschmidt, 1960s, Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage oil painting by Hilde Goldschmidt 1960s. Oil on fibreboard Hilde
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Paintings

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Natural Fiber

American Signed Abstract Expressionist Framed Mid Century Modern Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Nicely painted mid century abstract oil painting. Great color and composition. Framed. Signed.
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1960s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Mid Century Modern Oil Painting Flower Still Life signed Timmermans
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
oil on board and dates from circa 1960. The painting is framed in a simple wooden frame, from the same
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Paintings

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Paint

Mid-Century Modern Oil on Canvas Lady with Red Flower, 1967
Located in Toledo, OH
Mid-Century Modern impressionistic oil on canvas of a lady holding a red flower. Illegible
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Paintings

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Canvas

Magnus Engstrom Signed Swedish California Artist Mid-Century Modern Oil Painting
By Magnus Engstrom 1
Located in Studio City, CA
Engstrom. Would be a great addition to any Mid-Century Modern or California art painting collection or
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

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Canvas, Wood, Paint

Mid Century Modern Oil Painting Abstract Expressionist Forms Purple Green purple
By Toma Yovanovich
Located in Buffalo, NY
An original mid-century modern abstract expressionist painting by American artist Toma Yovanovich
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1960s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Mid Century Modern Oil Painting Abstract Expressionist Forms Purple Green purple
By Toma Yovanovich
Located in Buffalo, NY
An original mid-century modern abstract expressionist painting by American artist Toma Yovanovich
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1960s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Notre Dame Cathedral Paris Mid-Century Modern Oil on Canvas Painting Sebastion
Located in Montreal, QC
This work is signed Sebastion, verso of the canvas: framed size 37” x 27” x 2” Depth; canvas size: 30” x 20”. This painting depicts the iconic Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris France in w...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Paintings

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Acrylic

Mid Century Modern Oil Painting Flower Still-Life Signed J.C. Pierre
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful and colorful mid century modern painting of a flower still life. The painting dates from
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Antique 1860s French Mid-Century Modern Paintings

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Paint

Large Scale Mid-Century Modern Oil Painting Blue Lady in Chair Portier
By Alain Portier
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Very unique and large scale oil painting on board -Blue lady in chair signed Portier. I love the
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

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Canvas, Wood

Mid Century Modern Oil On Canvas “Venitian Night” By D. Hoyt Mid 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
A Mid Century Modern abstract painting by D. Hoyt titled “Venitian Night” offers oil on canvas
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paintings

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Canvas

Mid-Century Modern Oil on Canvas of the Rhone & Vatican by Rocco
By Franco Rocco
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Impressionist oil on canvas of the river Rhone with a canal boat and the Vatican in the background
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Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Paintings

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Canvas, Paint

Large Lee Reynolds Mid-Century Modern Oil on Canvas Oranges Still Life Painting
By Lee Reynolds
Located in Philadelphia, PA
: Mid to Late 20th century Overall Condition: It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

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Canvas, Paint

Mid-Century Modern Oil Painting, Portrait of Boy by Robert Rukavina, circa 1948
By Robert Rukavina
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Vintage portrait of a young boy wearing a striped red shirt with blue argyle sweater. Oil on canvas
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

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Canvas, Reclaimed Wood, Paint

1950's Mid Century modern oil portrait of a nude woman a bed
Located in Woodbury, CT
Well painted 1950's mid-century modern English portrait of a nude woman laying on a bed. The
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1950s Abstract Impressionist Nude Paintings

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Panel, Oil

"Lush Landscape with Greens and Blues" Mid Century Modern Oil Painting on Canvas
By Nanno de Groot
Located in New York, NY
This piece is a wonderful Mid Century pertinent example of Nannot de Groot's works from the prime
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1950s Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Lush Landscape in the Fall" Mid Century Modern Oil Painting on Canvas Framed
By Nanno de Groot
Located in New York, NY
This piece is a wonderful Mid Century pertinent example of Nannot de Groot's works from the prime
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1950s Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

1950's Mid Century modern oil portrait of a nude woman laying on a bed
Located in Woodbury, CT
Well painted 1950's mid-century modern English portrait of a nude woman laying on a bed. The
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1950s Abstract Impressionist Nude Paintings

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Panel, Oil

1950's Mid Century modern oil portrait of a Black nude woman seated on a chair
Located in Woodbury, CT
Well painted 1950's mid-century modern English portrait of a black nude woman seated on a chair
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1950s Abstract Impressionist Nude Paintings

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Panel, Oil

Mid Century Modern Vintage Multicolored Mid-Century Oil Painting, 1963
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern oil on carton painting with a multicolored motif "Many intelligent heads". The
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Paintings

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Paper

Mid-Century Egg Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern "Oil Spot" glass lamp. Blown glass with frosted spots set on a lucite base
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Glass

Mid-Century Egg Lamp
Mid-Century Egg Lamp
H 16 in Dm 10 in
Pascal Cucaro Oil Canvas Mid-Century Painting
By Pascal Cucaro, 1915-2003
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic Mid-Century Modern oil on canvas painting by Pascal Cucaro titled "Festival". The
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

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Silver Leaf

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

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Canvas

Oil Painting "Brooklyn" 1940's
Located in Rochester, NY
Mid-Century Modern oil painting, 1940s cityscape, "Bedford at Lafayette, Brooklyn". Oil on masonite
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

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Paint

Oil Painting "Brooklyn" 1940's
Oil Painting "Brooklyn" 1940's
H 25.5 in W 33.5 in D 2 in
Vintage Modern Painting by Wegener
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern oil painting of trees signed by artist Wegener. Please confirm the item
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Mid Century Modernist Portrait of the Artist Joan Brown
Located in Soquel, CA
Wonderful mid century modern oil painting of nude oil painting of an artist, possibly Joan Brown
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1950s Modern Nude Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Mid Century Modern Crystal Signed Abstract Landscape Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A bright yet serene mid century modern oil painting on canvas titled “Crystal.” Signed bottom right
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Mid-20th Century Paintings

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Canvas

Oil Painting "Brooklyn" 1940's
Located in Rochester, NY
Mid-Century Modern oil painting, 1940s cityscape, "Bedford at Lafayette, Brooklyn". Oil on masonite
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

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Oil, Masonite

Oil Painting "Brooklyn" 1940's
Oil Painting "Brooklyn" 1940's
H 25.5 in W 33.5 in D 2 in
1960s Signed George Barrel Original Oil Painting on Canvas of Ballerina Posing
By George Barrel
Located in West Chester, PA
Mid-Century Modern oil on canvas by listed artist George Barrel depicting a ballerina in several
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

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Canvas, Wood, Paint

Illegibly Signed European Street Scene Oil Painting
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern oil painting on canvas depicting a bustling street scene on the continent
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paintings

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Canvas, Wood, Paint

Mid Century Modern Wheat & Fruit Still-Life
Located in Soquel, CA
Wonderful mid-century modern oil painting of wheat and fruit by Wanda Faust (American, 20th century
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1950s Modern Still-life Paintings

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Oil, Canvas, Cardboard

1970s Art Abstract Oil Painting manner Leonardo Nierman
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Mid Century Modern Oil on Board painting Abstract Art signed lower-left corner Ilarenton, but
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Paintings

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Other

Midcentury Painting of an Asian Artist in His Studio
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Interesting mid-century modern oil on canvas painting depicting an Asian artist seated in front of
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

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Canvas, Giltwood

Pascal Cucaro, 1915-2003 Boy Wearing Hat Painting
By Pascal Cucaro, 1915-2003
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Mid-Century Modern oil on board painting portrait of a boy wearing a hat by artist Pascal Cucaro
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

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Linen, Giltwood, Masonite

Ocean Wave, Mid Century Modern Abstracted Seascape
By Jon Blanchette
Located in Soquel, CA
Ocean Wave, Mid Century Modern Abstracted Seascape Beautiful abstracted seascape, a mid century
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Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

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Masonite, Oil

Robert Quigley Signed Modern Cityscape Abstract Oil Painting on Board Framed
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A bright and expressive mid-century modern oil painting on board by Robert Quigley. Signed bottom
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Vintage 1960s American Modern Paintings

Materials

Paint

'Chinese Modernist Scene of Two Male Figures, ' by H. Xumo, Oil Painting
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
In this mid-century modern oil painting, two Chinese male figures in yellow and red clothing are
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Mid-20th Century Cubist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Original 20th Century Figurative Painting by French Artist Roudneff, Dated 1963
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning Mid-Century Modern oil on canvas, abstract composition by French artist, Roudneff, dated
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Paintings

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Canvas, Paint

Original 20th Century Abstract Painting by Christian Lagarde Demianoff
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning Mid-Century Modern oil on board, abstract composition by listed French artist, Christian
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Paintings

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Paint

1950's Mid Century French Modernist Oil Painting Still Life Interior Scene
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: French School, mid 20th century Title: Interior scene French Modernist interior
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Mid-20th Century Modern Interior Paintings

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Oil

Original 20th Century Abstract Painting by Rene Ravaute
By Rene Revaute
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning Mid-Century Modern oil on fibre board, abstract composition by listed French artist, Rene
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Paintings

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Paint, Canvas

Provencal Hilltop Village in Landscape Mid 20th Century French Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Provencal Landscape French School, mid 20th century oil on board, unframed board: 15 x 18
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Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings

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Oil

Untitled Mid Century Modern abstraction (original signed oil painting on board)
Located in New York, NY
Remo Farruggio Untitled Mid Century Modern abstraction (original oil painting), ca. 1947 Oil
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Mid-20th Century Modern Abstract Paintings

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Oil, Board

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Mid Century Modern Oil For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the mid century modern oil you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A mid century modern oil — often made from fabric, canvas and paint — can elevate any home. There are 2167 variations of the antique or vintage mid century modern oil you’re looking for, while we also have 48 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer mid century modern oil, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A mid century modern oil made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made mid century modern oil over the years, but those crafted by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Charles Levier and Ilse D. Ammonsen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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Prices for a mid century modern oil can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $21 and can go as high as $985,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,902.
Questions About Mid Century Modern Oil
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    The difference between mid-century and mid-century modern comes down to specificity. When it comes to furniture and architecture, for example, mid-century refers to works that emerged during the middle of the 20th century, usually between 1950 and 1970. The more specific descriptor, mid-century modern, is used to refer to a particular style of design that emphasizes simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Mid-century modern furniture designers generally drew on the architectural work of Frank Lloyd Wright, Bauhaus design, Scandinavian modernism and more. Any piece of furniture produced during the 1950s and ’60s can be referred to as mid-century, but only those with specific characteristics are mid-century modern. That said, when enthusiasts of furniture and architecture use the shorter of the two phrases, they may indeed be referring to modernist works created during that period in history. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    Yes, some rattan is mid-century modern. Designers of the mid-century modern movement often preferred to use natural materials, including rattan, in their designs. However, not all rattan furniture was made during this period. Rattan was also a popular material for furniture produced during the Victorian era and continues to be used to produce furniture today. Shop a wide range of rattan furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Mondrian’s art is believed to be one of the great inspirations for the mid-century modern approach to minimalism. His artworks were not just a departure from figurative works, but a new look at abstract art as well. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Most experts agree that mid-century modern correlates specifically to the years following World War II. It has grown in popularity in the decades since, particularly due to the media and cultural institutions that have promoted the truly innovative era of design. Not only did the MoMA promote modern furniture, but pieces are prominently visible on the set of very popular television shows such as Mad Men. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Yes, mid-century modern is timeless, in the opinion of many experts. Many characteristics of furniture and decorative accents produced in this style remain popular today. Among them are silhouettes marked by organic forms and clean lines, the promotion of functionality and the use of natural materials like teak, rosewood and oak and synthetic materials such as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of mid-century modern furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid century modern refers to the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.

    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 25, 2024
    The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern era correlates specifically to the years following World War II. These years in America saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history. Vintage mid-century modern furniture — including tables, chairs, desks and case pieces — are often organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple. 

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

    Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

    Knoll became a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces soon became desirable for the home. Similarly, Michigan’s Herman Miller is best known for its iconic mid-century modern furniture, and while the company focused on the office, people loved its designs for their homes, too.

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

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

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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

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

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

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