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70.71 Carat Edwardian Pink Sapphire Statement Bracelet Handcrafted in 14k Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
that it will be cherished for years to come, becoming a cherished symbol of family history and
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold

Vintage Cast Solid Brass Owl Bookends Mid-Century Modern 1950s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Cast solid Brass Owl Figurine Sculpture Bookends Mid-Century Modern 1950s. Detailed Pair
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Brass

Vintage Mid Century Modern Illuminated Globe on Mahogany Stand By Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Illuminated World Globe on Mahogany Stand By Edward Wormley for Dunbar
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Globes

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Vintage Cast Brass Owl Figurine Sculpture Bookends Mid-Century Modern 1950s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
two history books. Vintage Mid-Century Modern gold color cast brass owl figurine sculpture bookends
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Bookends

Materials

Brass

Modern Screen Room Divider Marble Base and Leather Nobe Italia
By Dario Cipelletti
Located in piacenza, IT
essential geometries that deliberately create rich echoes of the history of design. The two sails
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Brass

Brazilian Modern Room Divider in Hardwood & Leather by Sergio Rodrigues, 1960s
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this spectacular Mid-Century Modern room divider in hardwood and leather painted
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Mid Century Brass Bookends Dolphins with ball, France 1950s
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
beautiful set for any home or office decor and would look great on table top or bookshelf. They are in
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Brass

Brass Globe Cigarette Holder and Ashtray/Coin Dish, circa 1960-FREE SHIPPING
Located in San Francisco, CA
. DIMENSIONS: H 6.5 in. W 4.5 in. D 6.75 in. HISTORY Unknown.
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Globes

Materials

Metal, Brass

MCM Brass Globe Cigarette Holder Mounted on Marble c.1960 (FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
consistent with age and use. Chip on one corner of marble. DIMENSIONS H 5.5 in. W 5 in. D 4 in. HISTORY
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Globes

Materials

Metal, Brass

Brass Globe Cigarette Holder and Ashtray/Coin Dish, circa 1960 (FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
, D 6.75 in. HISTORY Unknown.
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Globes

Materials

Metal, Brass

Impressive Pair of Raw Petrified Wood Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
An impressive pair of petrified wood bookends, circa pre-history. The bookends were formed by
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Unknown Organic Modern Bookends

Materials

Petrified Wood

Impressive Pair of Banded Agate Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
An impressive pair of banded agate bookends, circa pre-history. Brightly colored tan, brown and
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Unknown Organic Modern Bookends

Materials

Agate

Large Library Step Ladder Attributed to London Film School by Stephens & Carter
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
a wonderful piece of modern history. Closed size H 241cm x W 78cm (bottom) x D 14cm / H 95? x W 30
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Mid-Century Modern Ladders

Materials

Wood

Pair of Large Fossil / Stone Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
An impressive pair of large fossil bookends in a black and grey stone, circa pre-history. The pair
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Unknown Organic Modern Bookends

Materials

Petrified Wood

Pair of Large Fossil / Stone Bookends
Pair of Large Fossil / Stone Bookends
H 6.75 in W 7 in D 3.75 in
Mid-Century Ram Bookends C.1950
Located in San Francisco, CA
3.5 in. HISTORY Unknown.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Mid-Century Ram Bookends C.1950
Mid-Century Ram Bookends C.1950
H 5.5 in W 6 in D 3.5 in
Impressive Pair of Large Petrified Wood Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
An impressive pair of large petrified wood bookends, circa pre-history from Arizona. Brightly
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Unknown Organic Modern Bookends

Materials

Petrified Wood

Impressive Pair of Petrified Wood Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
An impressive pair of petrified wood bookends, circa pre-history. Brightly colored tan and brown
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Unknown Organic Modern Bookends

Materials

Petrified Wood

Rare Vintage Mid Century Lucite Bookends with Embedded Sea Shells
Located in San Diego, CA
of nature’s organic forms on an architectural shape and format in lucite. Unique pieces with history
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Lucite

1952 Brass Eagle Bookends by Virginia Metalcrafters
Located in San Diego, CA
throughout our nation's history, most notably as part of our Great Seal. The founders of the United States
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Brass

Authentic Antique Brass Ship’s Ladder from the Late 19th Century
Located in Hamburg, DE
beauty. Today, this versatile piece finds its place in modern homes and spaces. Whether utilized as a
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Belle Époque Ladders

Materials

Brass

Ionic Bookend no:2 Set Made with Compressed Marble Powder
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
examples of Ionic columns still exist in modern-day Turkey: the Temple of Hera at Samos and the Temple of
Category

2010s Turkish Classical Greek Bookends

Materials

Statuary Marble

Ionic Bookend no:2 Set Made with Compressed Marble Powder
Ionic Bookend no:2 Set Made with Compressed Marble Powder
No Reserve
H 7.88 in W 8.67 in D 1.78 in
Ionic Bookend Set Made with Compressed Marble Powder
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
examples of Ionic columns still exist in modern-day Turkey: the Temple of Hera at Samos and the Temple of
Category

2010s Turkish Classical Greek Bookends

Materials

Statuary Marble

Ionic Bookend Set Made with Compressed Marble Powder
Ionic Bookend Set Made with Compressed Marble Powder
No Reserve
H 5.91 in W 5.32 in D 2.76 in
Ionic Bookend no:2 Set Made with Compressed Marble Powder
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
examples of Ionic columns still exist in modern-day Turkey: the Temple of Hera at Samos and the Temple of
Category

2010s Turkish Classical Greek Bookends

Materials

Statuary Marble

Ionic Bookend Set Made with Compressed Marble Powder
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
examples of Ionic columns still exist in modern-day Turkey: the Temple of Hera at Samos and the Temple of
Category

2010s Turkish Classical Greek Bookends

Materials

Statuary Marble

Mid 19th Century French Globe on Carved Walnut Base Signed Ch. Perigot, Paris
Located in Dallas, TX
Lycee Saint Louis", and drawing by Mouraux. The paper globe with physics, politics and history, rotates
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Globes

Materials

Brass

Mid-19th Century French Terrestrial Globe with Brass Frame Signed Ch. Perigot
Located in Dallas, TX
Mouraux. The paper globe with physics, politics and history, rotates on a calibrated brass basket frame
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Globes

Materials

Brass

1964 Mr. Zip Leather Postal Sling Bag
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Behold, the vintage 1964 Leather Mr. Zip Postal Mail Bag, a timeless relic of postal history
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Collection of Vintage Luggage, a Set of Four English Travel Cases
Located in London, GB
travel cases date to the early part of the twentieth century, and testify to the history of British
Category

20th Century English Modern Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Leather

Vintage English luggage Maps & Guide case and Hat box
Located in London, GB
twentieth century England, standing the test of time and testifying to a rich English travel history. The
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20th Century English Modern Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Leather

Vintage Travel Case and Top Hat by Tress & Co., London
Located in London, GB
of the twentieth century, are curious mementos of English style and travel history. Comprising a
Category

20th Century English Modern Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Silk

Pair of Large Vintage English Travel Cases Made by Frenchs
Located in London, GB
with an appreciation for pre-war England and travel history.
Category

20th Century English Modern Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Leather, Wood

English Victorian 19th Century Leather Travel Trunk with Brass Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
practical purpose in the home, marrying the aesthetic of the Victorian period with modern living needs.
Category

Antique 19th Century English Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Set of Three British 1920s Metal Traveling Trunks for Export with Brass Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
the past and now bring an industrial and exploratory spirit into modern home decor. The centerpiece
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Early 20th Century Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal, Brass

20th Century Louis Vuitton Suitcase In Monogram Canvas, France c.1970
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
captivating piece of design history. Whether utilised for contemporary needs or proudly displayed as a
Category

Vintage 1970s French Other Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Leather, Canvas

Antique Leather Trunk from England with captivating Patina
Located in Hamburg, DE
. Internally, the trunk is remarkably well-preserved, offering not only a glimpse into history but also
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Antique 20th Century Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk In Monogram Canvas, Paris c.1900
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
conversation piece that would make a welcome addition to any home, both modern or traditional. A brief history
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Other Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

20th Century Louis Vuitton Cabin Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France c.1930
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
interior, both modern or traditional. A brief history about Louis Vuitton trunks: Louis Vuitton was born
Category

Vintage 1930s French Other Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Antique 20th Century Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France c.1910
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
interior, both modern or traditional. A brief history about Louis Vuitton trunks: Louis Vuitton was born
Category

Vintage 1910s French Other Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Rare 20th Century Louis Vuitton "Low Wardrobe" Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
interior, both modern or traditional. A brief history about Louis Vuitton trunks: Louis Vuitton was born
Category

Vintage 1920s French Other Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

20th Century Louis Vuitton Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France c.1910
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
, seamlessly integrating into any interior, whether modern or traditional. An extraordinary piece that not only
Category

20th Century French Other Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

20th Century Louis Vuitton Trunk, France c.1930
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
, seamlessly integrating into any interior, whether modern or traditional. An extraordinary piece that not only
Category

20th Century French Other Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

20th Century Louis Vuitton Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France c.1930
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
, seamlessly integrating into any interior, whether modern or traditional. An extraordinary piece that not only
Category

20th Century French Other Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

20th Century Louis Vuitton Trunk, France c.1910
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
, seamlessly integrating into any interior, whether modern or traditional. An extraordinary piece that not only
Category

20th Century French Other Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

20th Century Louis Vuitton Shoe Trunk, France c.1930
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
, perfectly suited as a sizeable coffee table or side table for any interior setting, be it modern or
Category

20th Century French Other Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

20th Century Louis Vuitton Trunk, France c.1930
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
, seamlessly integrating into any interior, whether modern or traditional. An extraordinary piece that not only
Category

20th Century French Other Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

20th Century Louis Vuitton Trunk, France c.1930
20th Century Louis Vuitton Trunk, France c.1930
H 13.78 in W 43.71 in D 22.05 in
English Leather Shell Box on Rectangular Mahogany Custom Stand, circa 1880
Located in Atlanta, GA
repurposed, this piece, which holds great history, has a rich patina that will compliment any living room or
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Leather, Mahogany, Wood

Restored Rattan Seven-Tier Tic-Tac-Toe Display Shelf Wall Etagere Unit
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Schwartz to guarantee you the finest product available for years to come for your home or office. We get
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Rattan

"Roomie" a Room Divider by eliaselias in Vintage Fabric, Danish Design, 2023
Located in Odense, DK
room division in modern living spaces. The "Roomie" stands as a testament to eliaselias's commitment
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Brass

Orientalist Room Divider in Wrought Iron, France, 1900s
Located in Antwerp, BE
enduring wrought iron - the very "iron" that shaped Western history. This unique set, dating back to the
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Antique Early 1900s French Organic Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wrought Iron

Charlotte Perriand Paravent Ambassade Screen by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
designed a screen for the home of the Japanese ambassador to France. This allowed her to put her passion
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Porcelain

Hand Painted Screen, Jan Garncarek and Ewelina Makosa
By Jan Garncarek
Located in Geneve, CH
the History of Polish Jews, interior design project of the Polish Cultural Institute in Tel Aviv
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2010s Polish Post-Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Brass

Hand Painted Screen, Jan Garncarek and Ewelina Makosa
By Jan Garncarek
Located in Geneve, CH
Society. He took part in projects such as: design of visual information for the Museum of the History of
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2010s Polish Post-Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Brass

Blue Hand Painted Screen, Jan Garncarek
By Jan Garncarek
Located in Geneve, CH
Society. He took part in projects such as: design of visual information for the Museum of the History of
Category

2010s Polish Post-Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Brass

Blue Hand Painted Screen, Jan Garncarek
Blue Hand Painted Screen, Jan Garncarek
H 70.87 in W 74.81 in D 0.99 in
Penca Room Divider Short by Francisco Torres
Located in Geneve, CH
history, the other began almost 100 years ago with the architect and designer Marcel Breuer, from whom our
Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Steel

Penca Room Divider Short by Francisco Torres
Penca Room Divider Short by Francisco Torres
H 47.25 in W 11.82 in D 53.15 in
Penca Room Divider Tall by Francisco Torres
Located in Geneve, CH
history, the other began almost 100 years ago with the architect and designer Marcel Breuer, from whom our
Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Steel

Penca Room Divider Tall by Francisco Torres
Penca Room Divider Tall by Francisco Torres
H 47.25 in W 11.82 in D 41.34 in
Ostentation Folding Screen by Memoir Essence
Located in Geneve, CH
material nobility is made in Portugal, bringing handwork techniques that are part of Portuguese history
Category

2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Marble, Gold Leaf

Ostentation Folding Screen by Memoir Essence
Ostentation Folding Screen by Memoir Essence
H 78.75 in W 78.75 in D 1.58 in
Aceleración Screen by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Geneve, CH
history, the other began almost 100 years ago with the architect and designer Marcel Breuer, from whom our
Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Oak

Aceleración Screen by Joel Escalona
Aceleración Screen by Joel Escalona
H 73.63 in W 15.75 in D 90.56 in
Infinity Square Marquetry 4-Panel Screen in 1, 200 Year-Old Bog Oak
By Thomas Newman, Vladimir Krasnogorov
Located in Hoboken, NJ
. Designs can be adapted to other forms- leave it to your imagination- We welcome commissions More history
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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Screens and Room D...

Materials

Bog Wood

Welcome Biombo Room Divider by Sofia Alvarado
Located in Geneve, CH
gives life, nature, the accuracy of imperfection, history, architecture, dreams, time and everything
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2010s Panamanian Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Metal

Welcome Biombo Room Divider by Sofia Alvarado
Welcome Biombo Room Divider by Sofia Alvarado
H 72.84 in W 118.12 in D 1.97 in
Biombo Triptych by Acoocooro
Located in Geneve, CH
, processes and artisanal work. These elements fill every one of them with history, stories and memories
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2010s Mexican Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Brass

Biombo Triptych by Acoocooro
Biombo Triptych by Acoocooro
H 56.7 in W 86.23 in D 1.58 in
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    A modern home is a style of residential building that was constructed during the modernist design movement of the mid-20th century. Modernist architecture is defined by clean lines, simple rectangular shapes and a lack of ornamentation.
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    Mid-century home decor is characterized by clean lines, geometric shapes and materials like wood and tweed.

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    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.