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Pray For Modern

Plaster Praying Virgin Traditional Figure, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Traditional religious plaster figure of a praying woman. Made in traditional Catalan atelier in
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Vintage 1950s Spanish Modern Religious Items

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Plaster

Plaster Praying Virgin Traditional Figure, circa 1950
Plaster Praying Virgin Traditional Figure, circa 1950
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H 6.3 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
Large Rispal 'Praying Mantis' Sculptural Floor Lamp in Mahogany
By Rispal
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Rispal 'Praying Mantis' Sculptural Floor Lamp in Mahogany. The iconic model #14.950 was
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Brass

Limited Edition Rispal 'Praying Mantis Zébrant' Floor Lamp in Zebra Wood
By Rispal
Located in Glendale, CA
Limited edition Rispal 'Praying Mantis Zébrant' floor lamp in zebra wood. The iconic model #14.950
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Brass

Church Interior with Praying Woman Signed by Belgian Emile Vloors 1894 Bruges
Located in Milan, IT
Church Interior with Praying Woman signed by Belgian Emile Vloors 1894 Bruges, an oil painting on
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Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Paintings

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Canvas, Oak

Vintage Modern Sculpture Mother & Child by Willow Woosav for Austin Productions
By Austin Productions
Located in Topeka, KS
Lovely vintage modern sculpture of mother and child comprised of durastone and signed by Willow
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Late 20th Century American Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Composition

Contemporary, modern powder coated Aluminium, Solid Oak Dining Chair
By Sebastian Blakeley
Located in Loddiswell, Devon
Introducing the Mantíde, the epitome of modern dining luxury – the meticulously crafted Oak and
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Chairs

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Aluminum

Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce Extendable Height Floor Lamp in Brass, Red Lacquer
By Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii
Located in New York, NY
and a graceful, long-bodied praying mantis. As with Lelii's most sensitive work, the design is at once
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Erwin Olaf - Fashion Victims - 1998 Diesel (DSL) Dirty Denim - Billboard poster
By Walker Evans, Diesel, Erwin Olaf, Garry Winogrand, Arthur Tress
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
praying young nuns in Diesel jeans/denim. Measurements 70 x 100 cm At the time controversial campaign for
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1990s Dutch Modern Posters

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Paper

Contemporary Walnut and Aluminium Dining Chair
By Sebastian Blakeley
Located in Loddiswell, Devon
This made to order light weight modern dining chair with its hand sculptured seat, back slats and
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Chairs

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Aluminum

Contemporary Walnut and Aluminium Dining Chair
Contemporary Walnut and Aluminium Dining Chair
H 38.59 in W 17.33 in D 22.05 in
Religious Stained Glass Window from Scotland
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Christian scene in bold and vibrant colours in a modern depiction of Jesus praying in the Gardens of
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Mid-20th Century Scottish Mid-Century Modern Windows

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Lead

Religious Stained Glass Window from Scotland
Religious Stained Glass Window from Scotland
H 117.52 in W 45.28 in D 0.4 in
Ceramic Figurative Sculpture by Akio Takamori Published
By Akio Takamori
Located in Atlanta, GA
in praying position. His berobed lower body, interestingly, morphed into a highly sculptural form
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Early 2000s American Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

‘The Thinker’ Carved Kneeling Statue by a Student of Hugh Casson
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
praying, sorrowful or in thought. Once part of a private collection, this carving is one of several that
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Stone, Limestone

Boomerang Chandelier by Rispal
By Jean Rispal
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
day very rare to find. Perhaps the most iconic model of the house, is the Praying Mantis, a model that
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass, Wood

Boomerang Chandelier by Rispal
Boomerang Chandelier by Rispal
H 31.5 in W 19.69 in D 29.53 in
Azucena Monachella Floor Lamp by Luigi Caccia Dominioni
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
Located in Novedrate, IT
personified. In keeping with the Benedictine order’s motto “pray and work”, the Monachella operates dutifully
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Floor Lamps

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Brass, Chrome

Mantis Chair in Carved, Solid Wood by Craig Bassam
By BassamFellows
Located in Ridgefield, CT
Inspired by the noble praying mantis, the signature stance and powerful limbs of this chair offers
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2010s Italian Modern Chairs

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Wood

Mantis Chair in Solid Walnut with Leather Cushion Designed by Craig Bassam
By BassamFellows
Located in Ridgefield, CT
Inspired by the noble praying mantis, the signature stance and powerful limbs of this chair offers
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2010s Italian Modern Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Fratina, metal oxide tables by Raoul Gilioli
By Raoul Gilioli
Located in Torino, IT
was used by the monks of monasteries for dinner and also to pray. In monasteries and in general in
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2010s Italian Industrial Tables

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Metal

Fratina, metal oxide tables by Raoul Gilioli
Fratina, metal oxide tables by Raoul Gilioli
H 29.53 in W 74.81 in D 23.63 in
Andrianna Shamaris Hand Made Antique Clay Statue
Located in New York, NY
Local woman praying. This very sweet statue from the island of Bali was hand made in the spirit of
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Vintage 1950s Primitive Statues

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Clay

Large Samarkand Style Geometric Handmade Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
, Bohemian energy. They were woven, inter alia, for Buddhist monks to pray and meditate on, hence the really
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

Martyrdom of St. Sebastian, French Renaissance Carved Wood Sculpture, c. 1550
Located in New York, NY
modern. Dimension: Height: 25.25 inches (63.12cm) Length: 7.75 inches (22.35cm) Depth: 8.94 inches
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Antique 16th Century French Renaissance Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Outlaw Frank James Original 1883 Handwritten Letter on Paper
Located in Jersey, GB
see all my fondest hopes realised. Long years ago I hoped and prayed that god would give me a true
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Antique Late 18th Century American Historical Memorabilia

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Paper

Outlaw Frank James Original 1883 Handwritten Letter on Paper
Outlaw Frank James Original 1883 Handwritten Letter on Paper
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H 7.3 in W 4.9 in D 0.01 in

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Tate Pray. The functional piece works well as end table, bedside stand or standing along as a card
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'Ulysses' Original Vintage Movie Poster by Wiktor Gorka, Polish, 1957
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Located in Devon, GB
loyal queen and son pray for his safe return. Kirk Douglas starred as the titular Greek hero, alongside
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Located in London, GB
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By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus of Sweden
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At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal pray for modern for your home. Each pray for modern for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, animal skin and leather. If you’re shopping for a pray for modern, we have 8 options in-stock, while there are 7 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a pray for modern — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A pray for modern is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in modern and mid-century modern styles are sought with frequency. BassamFellows, Angelo Lelii and Arredoluce each produced at least one beautiful pray for modern that is worth considering.

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Prices for a pray for modern start at $206 and top out at $67,750 with the average selling for $2,430.
Questions About Pray For Modern
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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.
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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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    In art and design, the term contemporary is applied to works by 21st-century artists, while modern refers to works created from the 1880s and through the 1960s.

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    Shag rugs and shag carpeting were very popular in American households in the 1960s and 1970s, but they’ve been around much longer than that. This style of long nap rug can be traced back to Ancient Greece and has also been used for a long time in the Middle East and Central Asia. On 1stDibs, find a collection of shag rugs from some of the world’s top sellers.
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    Paul Cézanne is often cited as the father of modern art.

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    Danish modern furniture is the term for a style of furniture that emerged during the 1930s through the innovation of designers from Denmark. It is a subset of Scandinavian modern furniture, the warmest and most organic iteration of modernist design. The work of the designers associated with vintage Scandinavian modern furniture was founded on centuries-old beliefs in both quality craftsmanship and the ideal that beauty should enhance even the humblest accessories of daily life. Some notable Danish modern designers include Hans J. Wegner, Kaare Klint, Arne Jacobsen, Finn Juhl, Arne Vodder and Verner Panton. Shop a range of Danish modern furniture on 1stDibs.
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    Modern art is characterized by a rejection of realism and narrative and a trend toward abstraction.

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    Modern style furniture has smooth shiny surfaces, straight lines, simple shapes. The general objective is a simple uncluttered look.
  • 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Modern art encompasses Postimpressionism, Fauvism, Cubism, futurism, expressionism, Dada, Surrealism, Abstract Expressionism and Pop art.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Modern day sculptures are typically made with bronze, which is an alloy of copper and tin. Sculptures can also be crafted with gold, silver, aluminum, lead and iron. Find a collection of sculptures from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 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 5, 2022
    Modern coffee tables tend to be low because they’re most commonly placed in front of couches and chairs. Historically, coffee tables were placed behind the couch which necessitated a taller table. Over time, as styles changed and coffee tables came to be positioned in front of couches, their heights were lowered to accommodate the modern arrangement. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and contemporary coffee tables from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    No, Picasso was not a founder of modern art, but he is one of its most famous practitioners.

  • 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 ExpertMay 3, 2024
    The father of modern Indian art is generally thought to be Raja Ravi Varma. Active during the late 18th and early 19th centuries, he was the first Indian artist widely known for producing paintings that depicted Indian subjects using the techniques of the European masters. Some of his most famous works include Bhishma on a Bed of Arrows, Bharat Mata, Jatayu Vadham and Lady in the Moonlight. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Indian art.
  • 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.