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Moby Dick 4 original mid century illustrations for Herman Melville's masterpiece
By Rockwell Kent
Located in Norwich, GB
A stunning ensemble of fiour original mid century illustrations for Herman Melville's "Moby Dick
Category

1940s Modern Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Charcoal, Paper

Japan Issue Fortune Magazine Cover Proposal Japanese Mid-Century Illustration
By Antonio Petruccelli
Located in New York, NY
Japan Issue Fortune Magazine Cover Proposal Japanese Mid-Century Illustration Antonio Petruccelli
Category

1930s American Modern Still-life Paintings

Materials

Board, Gouache

Harbor Scene - Golden Gate Bridge, Mid-Century Illustration, Female Illustrator
Located in Miami, FL
Original mid-century illustration for the children's book "Good Work" by John G. McCullough, Young
Category

1940s Contemporary Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Pencil

Glamorous Redhead Iconic Mid-Century Illustration
By Al Parker
Located in Miami, FL
- The 1950s. Al Parker is a giant in the history of American Illustration. He possesses all of the
Category

1950s Modern Portrait Paintings

Materials

Gouache

Heavy Hauler - Mid-Century Illustration - Children's Books
By Art Seiden
Located in Miami, FL
illustration field he did corporate and advertising work for some of the largest companies in America: Phillip
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1950s American Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Pencil

Cute Cow Milks into Bottle. Mid Century Illustration
By George Giusti
Located in Miami, FL
designer and sculptor who's simplified style is emblematic of mid-century design. Signed lower right
Category

1950s Modern Animal Paintings

Materials

Gouache

Framed Still Life Illustration of Blue and Yellow Irises
Located in New York, NY
Mid-century illustration / watercolor of a bouquet of blue and yellow irises in a burgundy and
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Framed Still Life Illustration of Blue and Yellow Irises
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century illustration / watercolor of a bouquet of blue and yellow irises in a burgundy and
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Wood, Glass, Paper

Framed Still Life Illustration of Yellow Flowers Purple Wisteria Vines
Located in New York, NY
Mid-century illustration / watercolor of a bouquet of yellow flowers and leaves and purple wisteria
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Framed Illustration of a Budding Flower Branch
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century illustration / watercolor painting of a flowering tree branch with pink flowers and
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Framed Illustration of a Budding Flower Branch
Located in New York, NY
Mid-century illustration / watercolor painting of a flowering tree branch with pink flowers and
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Original Vintage Travel Poster Koln Cologne Cathedral Germany Mid-Century Modern
Located in London, GB
Original vintage travel poster for Koln / Cologne featuring a stunning mid-century illustration by
Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Posters

Materials

Paper

How Sure Can You Be? McCall's Magazine Illustration of Loving Couple
By Alex Ross
Located in Miami, FL
rendered narrative portraits that drive this mid-century illustration masterpiece. The disposition of the
Category

1940s Modern Portrait Paintings

Materials

Gouache

Original Vintage Poster Das Volk Socialist Press Festival News Midcentury Modern
Located in London, GB
Erfurt Germany featuring a colourful and fun mid-century illustration of a smiling family with a mother
Category

Vintage 1950s German Posters

Materials

Paper

Woman Baking, Redbook Illustration, Mid - Century
By Lorraine Fox
Located in Miami, FL
Signed lower right, unframed - Interior Illustration for Redbook Magazine
Category

1950s American Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Gouache

American Scene Industrial Modern Lamp Magazine Illustration Mid-Century c. 1930s
By Antonio Petruccelli
Located in New York, NY
American Scene Industrial Modern Lamp Magazine Illustration Mid-Century Antonio Petruccelli (1907
Category

1930s American Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Board, Gouache

Mid- Century Fashion Illustration - Neiman Marcus ?
By Marjorie Ullberg
Located in Miami, FL
1950's elegant fashion models pose depicted for a designer clothing line for a major San Francisco department store - Perhaps Neiman Marcus. Estate Signature Stamp lower right. Unf...
Category

1950s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Pencil

Magazine Cover Illustration Mid 20th Century Modern Theatre Broadway Realism WPA
By Ernest Hamlin Baker
Located in New York, NY
Magazine Cover Illustration Mid 20th Century Modern Theatre Broadway Realism WPA Ernest Hamlin
Category

1930s American Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Gouache, Paper, Watercolor, Ink

Mid-Century Wooden Illustration of Prague, 1950's
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Czechoslovakia - made of veneer - picture is made of plywood and veneer - good, original condition.
Category

Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Wood, Plywood

Sir Norman Hartnell, Mid-20th Century Fashion Illustration
Located in London, GB
A mid-1960s fashion illustration: Sir Norman Hartnell (1901-1979), H.M. Queen Elizabeth's Couturier
Category

Mid-20th Century English Drawings

Sir Norman Hartnellm Mid-20th Century Fashion Illustration
Located in London, GB
A mid-1960s fashion illustration: Sir Norman Hartnell (1901-1979), H.M. Queen Elizabeth's Couturier
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Mid-20th Century English Drawings

'Simply Fabulous Transformation', Illustration Art, Canada, Mid-20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
'Simply Fabulous Transformation' - exceptional mid-century cartoon style illustration art - gouache
Category

Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Paint, Paper

Sir Norman Hartnell, A Mid-20th Century Fashion Illustration
Located in London, GB
A mid-1960s fashion illustration: Sir Norman Hartnell (1901-1979), H.M. Queen Elizabeth's Couturier
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Mid-20th Century English Drawings

Mission Impossible Original TV Guide Drawing Illustration Caricature Mid Century
By Albert Al Hirschfeld
Located in New York, NY
"Mission Impossible" Original TV Guide Drawing Illustration Caricature Mid Century NYC with Greg
Category

1960s American Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Board

Mid-Century Modern X2 #1
By John Ferry
Located in Kansas City, MO
John Ferry Mid-Century Modern X2 #1 Medium: Oil on Panel Year: 2020 Size: 4.75x15.25 in Signed
Category

2010s Modern Paintings

Materials

Panel, Oil

Mid-Century Modern X2 #2
By John Ferry
Located in Kansas City, MO
John Ferry Mid-Century Modern X2 #2 Medium: Oil on Panel Year: 2020 Size: 5x16.5 in Signed, dated
Category

2010s Post-Modern Paintings

Materials

Panel, Oil

Mid-Century Modern Abstract Expressionist Still Life Oil Painting
By Toma Yovanovich
Located in Buffalo, NY
An original mid century modern abstract expressionist painting by American artist Toma Yovanovich
Category

1960s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Illustration Board, Oil

"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
Category

1960s American Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Illustration Board

"Untitled" mid century modern MCM
By Margaret Putnam
Located in San Antonio, TX
Margaret Putnam MCM Mid Century Modern (1913-1987) San Antonio Artist Image Size: 7 x 9 Frame
Category

1960s Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Gouache

Modernist Vase Sculpture Peter Müller for Sgrafo Modern, Germany, 1970
By Sgrafo Modern
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
or in combination with Mid-Century Modern interior. Dimensions: Height 25cm Diameter
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 3 Modernist 1970s Vase Sculptures Peter Müller for Sgrafo Modern, Germany
By Sgrafo Modern
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
addition to every modern home or in combination with Mid-Century Modern interior. Dimensions: Left
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 2 Modernist 1970s Vase Sculptures Peter Müller for Sgrafo Modern, Germany
By Sgrafo Modern
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
addition to every modern home or in combination with Mid-Century Modern interior. Dimensions: Left
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Brazilian Modern Checkered Coffee Table in Metal & Tile w. Illustration, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Available in NYC today with domestic free shipping included, this Brazilian Modern Checkered Coffee
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Figural Abstract Mid Century Modern Lithograph Portraits, Judaica, Jewish Print
By Rita Gombinski
Located in Surfside, FL
official critique after sending an article and illustration from the high school paper to famed New Yorker
Category

Mid-20th Century Cubist Figurative Prints

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Mid Century Modern Portrait of Woman in Green Dress Original Oil Painting
By Genevieve Rogers
Located in Soquel, CA
Mid Century Modern Portrait of Woman in Green Dress Original Oil Painting Evocative mid century
Category

1960s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Illustration Board

Freddy Wittop “Kelly” Costume Illustration
By Freddy Wittop
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Additional Information: Freddy Wittop’s drawing depicts costumes he designed for the 1965 Broadhurst Theatre production. Costume designer Freddy Wittop won a Tony Award for his work ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paint, Mixed Media

1970s Mid-Century Modern Piero Fornasetti for Winston White Ceramic Ashtray
By Piero Fornasetti, Fornasetti
Located in Aci Castello, IT
work in the mid-century modern style is highly regarded by collectors and enthusiasts. The ceramic
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Ceramic

Illustration Painting Attributed to Al Corn
By Al Corn
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Illustration painting attributed to Al Corn, unsigned, drawn for Mans World Magazine.
Category

Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Drawings

Materials

Paper

Alberto Giacometti Mid Century Modern The Search Collectors Guild Etching 20"
By Alberto Giacometti
Located in Dayton, OH
sculpture using his family for models. By age ten he had progressed from a simple illustration of Snow
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Prints

Materials

Paper

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Bentwood Magazine Rack by Martin California
By Martin California
Located in Port Jervis, NY
decoupage like illustration of magazines of the day. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear. Can
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Bentwood, Paint

Vintage Mid Century Modern Italian Old World Zodiac Globe Cocktail Bar Cart
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Italian Old World Zodiac Globe Cocktail Bar Cart on Turned Wood Leg
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Wood, Paint

Mid-Century Modern Danish Cabinetmaker Lounge Chair, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
lightly splayed in the back in a characteristic Mid-Century Modern manner, while their warm colour
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Indian Dancer - Vintage Illustration in Ink and Watercolor
By Irene Pattinson
Located in Soquel, CA
Indian Dancer - Vintage Illustration in Ink and Watercolor A stoic, dark-haired woman in elaborate
Category

1950s American Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

India Ink, Paper, Watercolor, Pen

Chef Pasta - Vintage Illustration in Ink and Watercolor
By Irene Pattinson
Located in Soquel, CA
Chef Pasta - Vintage Illustration in Ink and Watercolor A charming illustration, by Irene
Category

1950s American Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, India Ink, Watercolor, Pen

Chef Lobster - Vintage Illustration in Ink and Watercolor
By Irene Pattinson
Located in Soquel, CA
Chef Lobster - Vintage Illustration in Ink and Watercolor A charming illustration, by Irene
Category

1950s American Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Paper, India Ink, Pen

African Mama - Vintage Illustration in Ink and Watercolor
By Irene Pattinson
Located in Soquel, CA
African Mama - Vintage Illustration in Ink and Watercolor A charming illustration, by Irene
Category

1950s American Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, India Ink, Watercolor, Pen

Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Decorative Tray in Pastel Turquoise & Gilt Detailing
Located in New York, NY
would be a winning addition to any style of interior from Classic Mid-Century Modern to contemporary. It
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Ceramic

Nude - Original Drawing - Mid 20th Century
By Jean Delpech
Located in Roma, IT
success in Italy. He also produced postage stamps, illustrations for books and magazines, theater sets
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Nude Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Mixed Media

Vintage Black Moroccan Round Table With Primitive Illustrations.
Located in Seattle, WA
Table with Unique Illustrations of Human and Animals. Notches on the Legs. Splitting and Vintage
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

Materials

Wood

French Mid-Century Modern Matte Stainless Steel Coffee Table, Maria Pergay, 1971
By Maria Pergay
Located in New York, NY
, Paris, 1971. Maria Pergay was one of the leading lights of French Modern Design of the Mid-Century
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Lounge Chair Nap - Vintage Illustration in Ink and Watercolor
By Irene Pattinson
Located in Soquel, CA
Lounge Chair Nap - Vintage Illustration in Ink and Watercolor A man lazes in a lounge chair, book
Category

1950s American Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

India Ink, Pen, Paper

"Backstage, Ambassador" Broadway Theatre NYC Mid-century Modern Modernist Cubist
By Sam Norkin
Located in New York, NY
"Backstage, Ambassador" Broadway Theatre NYC Mid-century Modern Modernist CubistSigned lower left
Category

1940s American Modern Interior Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Rare K. Laxma Goud Batik. Indian Fine Art. Padma Shri. Early Mid Century Modern
Located in Peoria, AZ
to gaze upon! This style is pure mid century modern and was used heavily in expressionist
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Textiles

Materials

Fabric

Mid-century Modern Piero Fornasetti Ceramic Appetizer Fish Kebab Dishes and Tray
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Downingtown, PA
, Barnaba Fornasetti, Page 594-5, #101, for illustration of shape and tray. It is mentioned that the
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dinner Plates

Materials

Aluminum

1950’s Swedish Cabinet With Nordens Flora Illustrations
By Josef Frank
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1950’s Swedish Cabinet papered with illustrations by C.A. Lindman, book Nordens Flora. Cabinet
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Beech, Paper

Nude - Watercolor by Jean Delpech - Mid 20th century
By Jean Delpech
Located in Roma, IT
Nude is an original drawing in watercolor, realized in the Mid-20th Century by Jean Delpech
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Swedish Rug by Josef Frank (Flora) with Illustrations from the Book Svenskteam
Located in New York, NY
Swedish Rug by Josef Frank (Flora) Decorated with Illustrations from the Book Svenskteam Size
Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavia...

Materials

Wool

Set of 2 Modernist 1970s ceramic objects Peter Müller for Sgrafo Modern, Germany
By Sgrafo Modern, Peter Müller
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
wonderful addition to every modern home or in combination with Mid-Century Modern interior. Dimensions
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Nude - Watercolor by Jean Delpech - Mid 20th century
By Jean Delpech
Located in Roma, IT
Nude is an original drawing in watercolor, realized in the Mid-20th Century by Jean Delpech (1916
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Nude - Watercolor by Jean Delpech - Mid 20th century
By Jean Delpech
Located in Roma, IT
Nude is an original drawing in watercolor, realized in the Mid-20th Century by Jean Delpech
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the midcentury modern illustration you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A midcentury modern illustration — often made from paper, wood and glass — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the midcentury modern illustration you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A midcentury modern illustration is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made midcentury modern illustration has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Carl Axel Lindman, Cardwell Higgins and Antoon Mortier are consistently popular.

How Much is a Midcentury Modern Illustration?

Prices for a midcentury modern illustration start at $84 and top out at $16,000 with the average selling for $1,046.
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    Organic shapes, clean lines and elegant simplicity describe mid-century modern American furniture well. The style, which emerged primarily in the post-World War II era, is characterized by furniture that was crafted by creators who believed that good design was key to good living.Today, mid-century modern is by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.