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Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

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
Murano Pink Opalescent Gold Flecks Diamond Quilted Italian Art Glass Basket Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and large, vintage Murano hand blown opalescent pink and gold flecks with diamond quilted surface Italian art glass basket, flower vase. The piece is rather large, and has ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Gold Leaf

Mid-Century Round Rattan and Brass Basket or Planter, Italy, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Mid-century round basket or planter in rattan and brass. Handcrafted in Italy, 1970s. Can be used as planter, storage basket or paper bin.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Brass, Metal

Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Basket, 1960s
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Basket, 1960s. Vintage Danish foldable fruit basket in solid Palisander. Made in Denmark in the 1960s. This flexible Rosewood bowl can be used as ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Rosewood

Rare Eiffel Tower Trash Can, circa 1960
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Rare bin from the square in front of the Eiffel Tower. This real eye-catcher made of high-quality materials such as metal and brass top with the Eiffel tower logo. This bin is one of the few that come from the square around the Eiffel tower. This conversation piece can still be used perfectly as a rubbish bin...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Metal, Brass

Wooden Fruit Basket, Brown Color, Original Form, France Around the 1960s
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Wooden fruit basket, made of an assembly of balls and wooden bars. Which gives it the very original form of an assemblage sculpture. The wood is brown in ...
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1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Wood

Large Stoneware Brown and Black Ceramic Dish or Vide Poche by Norbert Pierlot
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Norbert Pierlot Large 20th century stoneware ceramic cup or vide poche Black and brown ceramic glazes colors Original perfect condition Signed under the base Measures:...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Ceramic

Large Rattan Bamboo Round Planter with Brass Rim, Italy, 1970s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern decorative rattan and brass planter or basket. Handcrafted in Italy, 1970s. Round shape with gilded brass rim. Handcrafted ...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Brass

Thick Lucite Italian Magazine Rack Trash Can, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Thick Lucite Waste basket, trash can or magazine rack, Italy Circa 1960's.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Lucite

Wastepaper Basket or Wicker Planter
Located in München, DE
Very nice paper basket or planter from the 1950s. Loving workmanship and contemporary design. An enrichment for every home. Very flexible to use. Condition: Very good vintag...
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Metal

Mathieu Matégot Mid-Century Modern, Enameled Metal Basket, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Enameled metal basket designed by Mathieu Matégot. Manufactured by Ateliers Matégot (France,) circa 1950. Lacquered perforated metal, it has some traces of rust. In original...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Metal

Vintage Wicker Log Basket
Located in Tarleton, GB
Log basket  A lovely tactile piece of vintage room decor.  Hand woven wicker log basket or holder. Dated circa early 1970's it had remained in the same family from new. Frame is willow moulded into the distinctive shape. The willow is then covered in hand woven wicker and willow strips.  Carry and store your logs for the fire or log burner...
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1970s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Wicker

Aldo Tura Bowl Italian Made 1950s
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Aldo Tura hand crafted bowl.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Wood

Metal Basket, circa 1970
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Metal basket made by welded wire completed by a solid ring. With wood handles. Covered internally with a checkered fabric. Unknown manufacturer, France, Circa 1970...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Metal

Don Shoemaker
Located in Mexico City, MX
All original Don Shoemaker paper basket. Almost perfect condition. Wood and leather.  
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1980s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Leather, Hardwood

Wicker Vintage Picnic Basket, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Vintage traditional woven wicker picnic basket in a classic pattern. Made by an unknown manufacturer, in France, circa 1940 Materials: Wicker. In original condition, with m...
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Wicker

Metal Vintage Metal Picnic Style Basket, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antique decorative picnic style metal basket. Made by nknown manufacturer, France, circa 1940. Materials: Metal In original condition, with minor wear consistent of age and...
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Brass Wire and Wicker Basket with Handle, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-Century Modern brass wire basket, circa 1970's. This nifty basket is perfect on the table holding bread or as an egg basket in the kitchen. The w...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Brass, Wire

Traditional Rustic Rattan Basket, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Traditional rustic rattan basket, circa 1960 By unknown Manufacturer. France In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.  
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Rattan

Magazine Rack in Lucite, Rattan and Chrome Christian Dior style, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury Magazine rack or basket with handle in rattan and lucite with chrome borders in the style of Christian Dior Home. Made in Italy in the 1970s.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Metal, Chrome

Vintage Czech Art Glass Basket by Frantisek Zemek, 1950's
Located in Budapest, HU
This is a stunning mid-century art glass basket/bowl, designed by Frantisek Zemek and produced by Mstisov Glassworks in Czechoslovakia during the 1950s. The basket is part of the Rha...
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1950s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Art Glass

Aldo Tura Bowls and Thermos Bottle Italian Made for Cusano
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Aldo Tura bowl and thermos bottle Bowl dimensions: 16 H cm 20 D cm Bottle dimension : 32 H cm 16 D cm.
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1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Aluminum

Decorative Italian Murano Glass Bowl, Basket
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Decorative handmade Italian Murano Glass bowl-basket beautiful as centrepiece.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Murano Glass

Handmade Natural Fiber and Leaf Basket Wrapped in Fish Net, 1970s
Located in Miami, FL
Woven natural fiber and leaf basket around a metal frame and wrapped in fishnet circa 1970s and made in the Philippines.
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Late 20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Natural Fiber

HORIZON - Mid Century Studio Pottery Basket / Bowl / Vase - Italy - Circa 1960's
Located in Chatham, ON
HORIZON - Mid Century studio pottery basket / bowl / vase with white glazed handle and interior - hand made - featuring incised and white glazed leaves to the exterior of the bowl - ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Terracotta, Ceramic

Metal Basket, circa 1970
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Metal paper bin made by welded wire completed by a solid ring. Unknown manufacturer, France, circa 1940 Materials: Metal In original condition, with minor wear consistent o...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Metal

20th Century Antique Italian Plastic Paper Bin
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
20th Century antique paper bin. By unknown manufacturer, Italy. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Materials: ...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Plastic

Vintage Czech Art Glass Basket by Josef Hospodka, 1960's
Located in Budapest, HU
Presenting a Czech Art Glass Candle basket/bowl, crafted by Josef Michael Hospodka for the prestigious Chribska glass firm in 1960. The holder boasts of a compactly designed two-tone...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Art Glass, Blown Glass

Iron and Rattan Mid-Century Modern French Magazine Holder, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Magazine holder manufactured in black lacquered iron and rattan. By unknown designer. Manufactured in France, circa 1960. In original condition with minor wear consistent of age...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Iron

1970s Iconic Modernist Silver Plated Italian Basket Design by Lino Sabattini
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A stylish silver plated spiral bowl made in Italy in the Seventies by Sabattini argenteria. this piece it's in original patina, it can be easily cleaned. It's an iconic modernist pie...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Silver Plate

1960s Gorgeous Blue and Pink Catchall by Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
Gorgeous blue and pink catchall by Flavio Poli in Murano sommerso glass. Made in italy The item is in excellent condition. Dimensions: Diameter 6,29" x 2,75" height inches Diamet...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Murano Glass

Metal Basket, circa 1970
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Metal paper bin made by welded wire completed by a solid ring. Unknown manufacturer, France, circa 1940 Materials: Metal In original condition, with minor wear consistent o...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Metal

Set 1950s Metal Mesh Wire Planter Baskets French Mathieu Matégot Style
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Hard to find, wonderful American made french inspired planter baskets, set of three included.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Steel

Large Mathieu Matégot Black Metal Wastepaper Basket, First Edition, 1950s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Large Mathieu Matégot black metal waste paper basket, original first edition by Artimeta, the Netherlands, 1950s. In very good original vintage condition.
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Metal

Crystal Basket, Poland, 1960s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Decorative bowl in the shape of a basket, produced in Poland in the 1960s. Very good condition Measures: Height 18.5 cm, width 20.5 cm, depth 14 cm.
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1960s Polish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Glass

Jean Austruy Grey and Colored Decorative Ceramic Cup Dish or Plate 1950 Design
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Jean Austruy Large abstract ceramic dish or vide poche. Grey and colored abstract ceramic colors. Signed Circa 1950 Original perfect condition. Measures: height 10 ...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Ceramic

Mid-Century Wicker Basket Centerpiece Fruit Cup, France
Located in Labrit, Landes
Wicker basket centerpiece from France, mid-century, circa 1950. Hand made. Fruit cup Good condition.   Shipping: L33 P33 H39 0,4 kg.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Wicker

Pink Art Glass Basket, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
Located in Chorzów, PL
A glass basket, Czechoslovakia, 1960s Very good condition. Measures: H 21 cm, W 16 cm, D 10 cm.
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1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Art Glass

Italian Glass Bowl by Vetri Di Empoli
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Italian green glass bowl by Vetri Di Empoli 1960s.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Art Glass

Dirk Van Sliedregt Style Baby or Pet Bassinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful, oversized, hand-woven rattan and bamboo baby basket. Comes with new, removable foam cushion and wood support inside. In good original condition ...
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1980s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Bamboo, Rattan

Split Reed Rattan Bamboo Gabriella Crespi Style Planter, 1970s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Rattan split Reed planter. Handcrafted in Italy, 1970s. Beautiful Mid-Century Modern rattan bamboo planter. Measurements: 28 cm x 32 cm W x 31,5 cm D Interior Height: 24 cm    
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Bamboo, Rattan, Reed

20th Century French Black Vintage Metal Bin
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Black vintage metal bin. By unknown manufacturer from France, circa 20th century. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Metal

A pair of iron and leather waste baskets, contemporary.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An elegant pair of iron and leather waste baskets, in the manner of Jean-Michel Frank. Contemporary
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2010s Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Iron

Crystal Decorative Basket, Poland, 1950s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Big clear crystal decorative basket - a bowl For sweets or fruits. Very good condition, very heavy. No damage.
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1950s Polish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Crystal

Italian Murano Glass Bowl by Archimede Saguso
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano glass bowl by Archimede Saguso.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Murano Glass

Aldo Tura for Macabo Cusano Carved Bowl
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Aldo Tura for Macabo walnut basket centrepiece hand carved wood and brass, Italy, 1950s.   
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Wood

Giant Magazine Rack by Arthur Umanoff in Walnut
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This handsome magazine rack by Arthur Umanoff is the "Big Boy" at just under 31". The oily, deep-redish-brown cinnamon color patina of the walnut is exactly why we love mid-century m...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Walnut

Teak Wastebasket by Einar Barnes for P.S. Heggen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wastebasket by Einar Barnes for P.S. Heggen, c.1960s, Norway. This bin features a thin teak plywood body and solid teak handles. Dimensions: 15” width x 9” depth x 17.5" height. ...
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1960s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Teak

Storage Basket by Dirk van Sliedregt (attr.) for Rohé, Netherlands 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This rattan and steel basket is attributed to Dutch designer, Dirk van Sliedregt, and was manufactured by Rohé Noordwolde in the 1960s. The Rohé basket ha...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Steel

Italian Rattan & Rush Midcentury Basket or Magazine Rack
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Rush and rattan basket with pivotable handle. Ideal as a magazine rack or fruit basket. Light oxidation and patina. height: cm 18- 42.5.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Rattan, Rush

Set of 2 Art Glass Bowls by Josef Hospodka for Chribska Glassworks, 1960's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia. Made of art glass. Good original condition. Dimensions of the second bowl - height 11 cm, length 36 cm, depth 35 cm.
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1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Art Glass

Crystal Decorative Basket, Poland, 1950s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Big clear crystal decorative basket - a bowl For sweets or fruits. Very good condition, very heavy. No damage.
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1950s Polish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Crystal

Rattan and Brass Basket Centerpiece Bowl, Italy, 1970s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern brass and bamboo / rattan large bowl, centerpiece or basket. It has a brass trim covering the top. Handcrafted in Italy, 1970s. This piece has a design inspire...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Brass

Crystal Decorative Basket, Poland, 1950s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Big clear crystal decorative basket - a bowl. For sweets or fruits. Very good condition, very heavy. No damage.
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1950s Polish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Crystal

Mid-Century Modern Curved Wire Black Magazine Rack Holder
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage atomic magazine rack basket holder circa 1960's. This piece is the perfect home accessory to organize and display magazines, newspapers, or boo...
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1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Metal

Wicker Vintage Case, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Vintage traditional woven wicker case in a classic pattern. Made by an unknown manufacturer, in France, circa 1940 Materials: Wicker. In original condition, with minor wear...
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Wicker

Mid-Century Chrome Magazine Rack in the style of Willi Glaeser for TMP
Located in San Diego, CA
Minimal and linear chrome magazine rack in the style of Willi Glaeser. This piece is chic and minimalist, ideal for your office or chic work space. This piece will hold your newspape...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Chrome

Mid-Century Rope & Wood Basket Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet
Located in Austin, TX
Mid-century rope & wood basket Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet.
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Wood, Rope

Vintage French Industrial Cardboard Container, circa 1920
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Vintage industrial cardboard bin from a textile factory in France, circa 1920. By unknown manufacturer from France. Materials: Cardboard.
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1920s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Paper

Mid-century Modern decorative baskets for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern decorative baskets 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 decorative baskets created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, more furniture and collectibles, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, natural fiber and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern decorative baskets made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original decorative baskets, popular names associated with this style include Mathieu Matégot, Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Vallauris, and Aldo Tura. 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 decorative baskets differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $73 and tops out at $17,521 while the average work can sell for $750.

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