Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE
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.
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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Lou Gartner Needlepoint Blanks, Belts/Straps
By Lou Gartner
Located in Riverdale, NY
Hand painted Lou Gartner Needlepoint Blanks, Belts/Straps from the 1960s-70s from his estate. The longer ones are likely belts or pulls and the shorter one...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Textile
Mid Century Modern Dee Bee Co Green Ceramic Vase
Located in Cordova, SC
A green Japanese-made ceramic vase with an abstract design circling the top half. The piece is in great shape with no chips or cracks or discoloration. You may notice what looks like...
Category
1950s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
1960s Solid Teak Bar Cabinet Dresser by Peter Hvidt for Søborg Møbelfabrik
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Victoria, BC
Exquisite and uncommon solid teak bar cabinet, a masterpiece of design by Peter Hvidt for Søborg Møbelfabrik in the 1960s. This remarkable piece boasts a cleverly concealed drop-down...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Teak
1960s Danish Solid Teak Credenza by Peter Hvidt
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Victoria, BC
This exceptional Danish teak credenza, a masterpiece by Peter Hvidt for Søborg Møbelfabrik, epitomizes the timeless elegance of Danish modern design. Meticulously crafted from old-gr...
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Teak
Nguyễn Thanh Le
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Nguyễn Thanh Le (1919-2006) was a Vietnamese painter and sculptor. This bust of a young Vietnamese woman is black patinated. It stands on its original ...
Category
1950s Vietnamese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
"The Pedestrian" Limited Edition Bronze Brutalist Figural Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary hand-forged bronze Brutalist-inspired figural sculpture depicting a female walking figure finished in an ebonized patina. (PRICED EACH) ("THE PEDESTRIAN" - Limited Editi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Brazilian Modern Kinetic Sculpture of a Cat in Resin by Abraham Palatinik, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
This Brazilian modern kinetic sculpture of a cat in resin was designed by Abraham Palatinik in the 1960s. This is part of the Artemis collection that features hundreds of different a...
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1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Resin, Polyester
1960s Solid Teak Corner Coffee Side End Table by Peter Hvidt
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Victoria, BC
A delightful complement to contemporary interiors, this exquisite corner table, designed by Peter Hvidt for France & Son during the 1960s, boasts a beautifully figured solid teak top...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Teak
Pair of 1960s Danish Teak Wall Mounted Shelves
Located in Victoria, BC
Charming duo of 1960s Danish teak wall-mounted shelves, crafted with
solid teak wood. These elegant shelves are perfect for showcasing your collectibles, photographs, and more.
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Teak
French Mid-Century Modern Cerused Wood and Mother of Pearl Four Panel Screen
Located in New York, NY
French Mid-Century Modern 4-panel folding screen with a frame constructed from cerused wood in a grid pattern centering square mother of pearl panels.
Separation in frame, cracks...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Gio Ponti Large Green Vase in Ceramic by Richard Ginori 1930s Italy
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Large vase in green ceramic designed by the Italian designer Gio Ponti and manufactured by Richard Ginori between the 1930s and the 1940s.
In this piece, the ceramic was modeled with an elegant and raffinate, flared shape that makes it a perfect decorative vase.
The manufacturer's brand is stamped under the base.
The history of the Ginori Manufactory began in Doccia, just a stone's throw away from Florence, when in 1735 Marquis Carlo Andrea Ginori started a porcelain factory which was destined to become a worldwide icon of style.
The eighteenth-century is a key century for the development of porcelain in Europe, in this period the first manufactures are born, fed by new styles and international trends.
In stately homes, palaces and courtyards, the precious porcelain of the Doccia Manufactory is synonymous with elegance and refinement.
The passage from the nineteenth, the century of reason to that of feeling marks a new chapter in the development of artistic taste and the manufacture of porcelain. Florence becomes the scene of a controversy between the academic supporters of the Beautiful ideal and the naturalists promulgators of the beautiful natural Since 1806 the direction of the Manifattura passed to Leopoldo Carlo Ginori Lisci who initiates a process of profound renewal.
In 1986 The Manifattura expanded and the Richard Ginori Ceramic Company is born. The tradition of master craftsmen meets new technologies and the creations are perfected thanks to the use of new patents
From 1923 to 1933 the artistic direction of the Manifattura was entrusted to Gio Ponti. The master is responsible for introducing highly innovative elements with sensitivity and respect for the taste for the ancient, and for the oriental culture. In 1925 at the Universal Exposition in Paris, the Manifattura and its artistic director were awarded the assignment to both of a Grand Prix.
The Manufactory was renewed by relying on the experience of the greatest Italian designers of the time: Franco Albini, Franca Helg, Antonio Piva, Sergio Asti, Achille Castiglioni, Gabriele Devecchi, Candido Fior...
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1930s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
1950s Ceramic Table Lamp by Marianna Von Allesch
Located in Victoria, BC
Discover a rare and stunning free-form ceramic table lamp from the artistic hands of Marianna Von Allesch, dating back to the 1950s. Its captivating asymmetric design features an inc...
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1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Balinese Carved Wooden Portrait of a Girl in Headdress
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A well carved wooden portrait bust of a young girl wearing an elaborate headdress carved by a Balinese artist around the mid 20th century. The bust is carved from a single piece if w...
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Mid-20th Century Balinese Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
1950s French Floor Lamp by Mathieu Matégot
Located in Victoria, BC
A truly exceptional find, this floor lamp, designed by Mathieu Matégot in 1953, is a rarity in the market. Its distinctive attributes include a tubular steel body and an original per...
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1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Steel
Japanese Gold Gilt Cast Iron Abstract Bird Incense Burner
Located in San Diego, CA
Japanese gold gilt cast iron abstract bird incense burner, circa 1950s. The piece is in good vintage condition with a nice patina and measures 2.75"W x 7"D x 9.25"H. Cool piece tha...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Iron
Mid century modern french wood bench
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid Century Modern Rationalist Wood Bench.
Manufactured in France, circa 1960.
In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
Mate...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Original Midcentury Auböck Comb Made from Horn
Located in Vienna, AT
For sale is a midcentury comb made from real Horn. The design is by renowned Austrian Bauhaus-influenced designer Carl Auböck who had all his products...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Horn
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Wood and Rattan French Stools, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Pair of Mid-Century Modern wood and Rattan French stools, circa 1960, by unknown designer.
Manufactured in France, circa 1960.
In original condition with minor wear consistent ...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood, Rattan
Vintage Marble Fruit in Silver Metal Platter
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Amazing vintage marble fruit in platter. We’ve got a watermelon, banana, pear, mango and more!
Fruits range in size from 3” to 6”W
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Marble, Metal
Balinese Carved Wooden Portrait of an Elderly Man
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A well carved wooden portrait bust of an elderly man carved by a Balinese artist around the mid 20th century. The bust is carved from a single piece if wood and is well carved with g...
Category
Mid-20th Century Balinese Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Modern Russell Woodard Spun Fiberglass Plant Stands - a Pair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Excellent pair of mid century modern Russell Woodard spun fiber glass plant stands. Displays a tantalizing hourglass shape with a minty green finish.
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Fiberglass
2 American Mid-Century Brass Model Of Ship By Curtis Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in New York, NY
2 American Mid-Century sculptures of a brass model of a large sailboat standing on a 2 T post stands (by CURTIS JERE) (PRICED EACH)
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Mid-Century Modern Mosaic Bistrot French Coffee Table, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
This Mid-Century Modern Mosaic Bistrot French Coffee Table is a stunning piece of furniture, exuding elegance and sophistication. Manufactured in France circa 1960, this table boasts...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Metal
Fine Pair of Mirrored Gilt Cloisonne Enamel Butterfly Vases China
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
The fine pair of mirrored gilt cloisonné enamel butterfly vases from the mid 20th-century are exquisite examples of Chinese artistry and craftsmanship. These vases combine several in...
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1960s Chinese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Enamel
1960s Danish Solid Teak Nesting Side End Tables
Located in Victoria, BC
A timeless set of three solid teak nesting tables originating from the 1960s. These tables elegantly tuck into one another, offering a space-saving solution, while also functioning i...
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Teak
Le Van Mau Bronze of A Young Vietnamese Woman
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Le Van Mau (1917-2003) was a Vietnamese sculptor. This is a black patinated bronze on its original wooden cube base. It is signed on the back of the neck in Chinese characters. It is...
Category
1930s Vietnamese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
"The Seer" Limited Edition Bronze Brutalist Figural Sculpture by Newel Modern
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary hand-forged bronze Brutalist-inspired figural sculpture depicting a wise person gazing into the future finished in an ebonized patina. (PRICED EACH) ("THE SEER" - Limite...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Mid Century Modern Fabric Art
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional mid century modern hand made shag. It’s can be displayed as is or flipped over.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Mid Century Modern Light Brown Pottery Vase
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Embrace the timeless elegance of this exceptional vintage mid-century modern pottery vase. Handmade with care, this vase showcases a beautiful light brown hue and a graceful tulip sh...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Vintage Burmese Negora Lacquer Japanese Inspired Design Waterfall Coffee Table
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Burmese red lacquered waterfall coffee table from the Mid-20th century with Negora lacquered top, Japanese inspired design a...
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Mid-20th Century Burmese Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Vintage Hand Painted Brass Floral Bowl/Catchall
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Stunning vintage brass bowl/catchall. Features a painted interior.
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brass
"The Pillar" Limited Edition Bronze Brutalist Figural Sculpture by Newel Modern
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary hand-forged bronze Brutalist-inspired figural sculpture depicting an obscure human figure in a supportive pose finished in an ebonized patina. (PRICED EACH) ("THE PILLAR...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Chinese Yongzheng Mark Large Famille Noir Rouleau Porcelain Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A large and impressive Chinese famille noir porcelain vase hand painted with decorative panels with birds, animals and scholars objects dating from the early to mid-20th century. The...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Mid Century Modern Green and Gold Glass Vase
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Wonderful vintage mid century modern glass vase. Features a painted green and gold finish.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Glass
Mid Century Modern Gold and Copper Wall Art by Greg Copeland
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional mid century modern wall art by artist Greg Copeland. Features a fantastic display of squares and rectangles of gold, copper and...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Modern Brown Spherical Danish Pottery Vase
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Incredible mid Century Modern danish pottery vase. Features a brown and gold coated finish.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Pottery
"Mallard" Limited Edition Bronze Brutalist Abstract Sculpture by Newel Modern
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary hand-forged bronze claw-like abstract sculptur finished in an ebonized patina. (PRICED EACH) ("MALLARD" - Limited Edition of 10 by NEWEL MODERN)
Each piece in this c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Metal, Bronze
"Grendel" Limited Edition Bronze Brutalist Figural Sculpture by Newel Modern
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary hand-forged bronze Brutalist-inspired figural sculpture finished in an ebonized patina depicting a human head carved into a large animal\'s tooth. (PRICED EACH) ("GRENDE...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Metal, Bronze
"The Preacher" Limited Edition Bronze Brutalist Figural Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary hand-forged bronze Brutalist-inspired figural sculpture depicting a preacher finished in an ebonized patina. (PRICED EACH) ("THE PREACHER" - Limited Edition of 10)
E...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Metal, Bronze
"The Wait" Limited Edition Bronze Brutalist Figural Sculpture by Newel Modern
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary hand-forged bronze Brutalist-inspired figural sculpture in an idle standing pose finished in an ebonized patina. (PRICED EACH) ("THE WAIT" - Limited Edition of 10)
E...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Metal, Bronze
"Luna" Limited Edition Bronze Brutalist Figural Sculpture by Newel Modern
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary hand-forged bronze Brutalist-inspired figural sculpture depicting a female carved into a crescent moon shape finished in an ebonized patina. (PRICED EACH) ("LUNA" - Limi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Metal, Bronze
GE-259 Adjustible Daybed / Sofa by Hans Wegner for Getama
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in London, ON
Introducing the Teak GE-259 Adjustable Daybed/Sofa by Hans Wegner for GETAMA, a stunning Mid-Century Modern piece of furniture that combines style and versatility.
Crafted from th...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Rare K. Laxma Goud Batik. Indian Fine Art. Padma Shri. Early Mid Century Modern
Located in Peoria, AZ
Super Rare Goud Work,
K. LAXMA GOUD BATIK
THREE GODDESSES
EPIC & RARE EARLY "COMMERCIAL MID CENTURY" STYLE!
CIRCA 1967 ! LARGE! Approx . 33" By 20"
Here is a superb batik fro...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Pennsylvania House Candlelight Mahogany King Size Headboard
Located in Germantown, MD
Pennsylvania house candlelight mahogany king size headboard. In very good condition. Measures 79"W x 35"H x 3"D.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Pebble Stool Type 01, Natural Dark Acacia Wood
By Moonler
Located in Chiangmai, TH
A three-legged wooden stool that looks like the arrangement of rock to form a structure. This work was born from the skill and instinct of a master craftsman where designers give the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pebble Stool Type 01, Charcoal Black Wood Finishing
By Moonler
Located in Chiangmai, TH
A three-legged wooden stool that looks like the arrangement of rock to form a structure. This work was born from the skill and instinct of a master craftsman where designers give the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pebble Stool Type 02, Natural Dark Acacia Wood
By Moonler
Located in Chiangmai, TH
A three-legged wooden stool that looks like the arrangement of rock to form a structure. This work was born from the skill and instinct of a master craftsman where designers give the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of Hand Carved Soapstone Bookends with Asian Chinese Dragon Motif, Ca 1950
Located in New York, NY
A pair of finely hand-carved soap stone bookends featuring high relief landscape scenes with dragon heads. Perfect to use on a desk as a paper weight or decorative object around the house or office. Highly decorative and fitting for any interior style. Fantastic openwork carving of a dragon amidst floating clouds...
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1950s Chinese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Soapstone
Pebble Stool Type 02, Rough Black Acacia Wood
By Moonler
Located in Chiangmai, TH
A three-legged wooden stool that looks like the arrangement of rock to form a structure. This work was born from the skill and instinct of a master craftsman where designers give the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Balinese Painting on Silk with Bamboo and Woven Rattan Frame, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular large Balinese Painting on Silk with an outstanding bamboo and woven rattan frame. This marvellous painting was realized in Bali around the 1960s and is signed on the bot...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Silk, Glass, Paint
1965 Face 'Black', Woodblock Print by Tomio Kinoshita, Japan
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Tomio Kinoshita (1923 – 2014)
Face (Black), 1965
Woodblock print
Image size: 25 high by 18 inches wide (63.5 by 45.7 cm)
Paper size: 26.25 high by 19 inches wide (66.7 by 48.2 cm)
Unsigned
Condition: some wrinkling in the margins
This print is from a woodblock that was carved in 1965; Kinoshita would often experiment with colors and sometimes not sign the test prints. A green and black version of this image can be found in volume one of the two-volume 44 Modern Japanese Print Artists by Gaston Petit...
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1960s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Paper
1960 Big Boys, Woodblock Print by Tomio Kinoshita, Japan
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Tomio Kinoshita (1923 – 2014)
Big Boys, 1960
Woodblock print
Image size: 32.75 high by 22 inches wide (83 by 56 cm)
Paper size: 35.5 high by 23.75 inches wide (90 by 60.3 cm)
Signed: in pencil lower right, Tomio Kinoshita
Titled: in pencil at lower left
Edition: 30/50
Condition: Very good
The woodblock for this large print was carved in 1958, just three years after Kinoshita’s began creating woodblocks. This print was signed and dated in 1960, but not numbered; prints were also pulled from this block in the 1970s, so it must have been one of more popular images.
One of his students has written, “As time progressed further, the postwar era saw improvements in nutrition, and children became taller and heavier than in the past, but their lack of physical exercise and severely inferior physical abilities became a social problem; this is ironically depicted in Big Boys.” In 1963, Kinoshita told him that he had just finished pulling a print of this image in response to a request from Unichi Hiratsuka...
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1960s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Paper
Luggage Bench ‘Hotel Baglioni’
Located in Berlin, BE
From the 'Hotel Baglioni' in Bologna, Italy.
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Marble
Chinese Graduated Pair Turquoise Glazed Porcelain Mounted Foo Dogs
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine and attractive pair of graduated Chinese turquoise glazed dogs of foo figures dating from the first half of the 20th century. The hollow biscui...
Category
20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
1970 Thomasville Walnut Panels Queen Size Full Size Headboard
By Thomasville
Located in Germantown, MD
For your consideration is this 1970 Thomasville Walnut Panels Queen Size Full Size Headboard. The headboard is in great condition. Showing little si...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Chinese Vintage Wood and Bamboo Cabinet with Double Doors and Openwork Apron
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage wood and bamboo cabinet from the mid 20th century, with double doors and openwork apron. Created in China during the midcentury pe...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Wood
Alvar Aalto Style Mid-Century Modern Wood Stool, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Alvar Aalto Style Mid-Century Modern wood stool.
In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
...
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1960s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pebble Stool Type 01, Natural Light Acacia Wood
By Moonler
Located in Chiangmai, TH
A three-legged wooden stool that looks like the arrangement of rock to form a structure. This work was born from the skill and instinct of a master craftsman where designers give the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Mid-century Modern asian art and furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern asian art and furniture for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage asian art and furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include asian art and furniture, seating, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, hardwood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern asian art and furniture made in a specific country, there are Europe, Denmark, and Scandinavia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original asian art and furniture, popular names associated with this style include Peter Hvidt, Finn Juhl, Tomio Kinoshita, and Marcel Breuer. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for asian art and furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $68 and tops out at $20,000 while the average work can sell for $1,650.
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