Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
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
Paolo Crepax vaso ad incalmo in vetro di Murano
By Fornace Mian
Located in Santa Margherita Ligure, IT
Grande vaso in vetro giallo e blu, realizzato con tecnica ad incalmo
Creato e firmato alla punta da Paolo Crepax, prodotto dalla fornace Mian a Murano, Venezia
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Abstract Carrara marble sculpture by Willy Anthoons, France 1951
By Willy Anthoons
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Abstract Carrara marble sculpture by Willy Anthoons (Belgium 1911 - Paris 1982), France 1951. Beautiful stylized flowing shapes, resulting in a calm and peaceful sculpture. The sculp...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Carrara Marble
Stunning Vintage Bassano Ceramic Bust Of A Rhinoceros * Free Delivery
Located in Portlaoise, IE
Stunning vintage Italian ceramic bust of a rhino. This charming and delightful sculpture is a real work of art and is extremely realistic. Made in Bassano Italy it boasts fabulous de...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 3 Wooden Vases by De Coene, 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
Set of 3 Wooden Vases by De Coene, 1950
Category
1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Vintage Mid-Century purple glass valet tray
Located in Milano, IT
Mid-Century modern collectible glass - purple glass valet tray
A timeless and attractive valet tray / bowl in glass. Shade of purple fading towards clear, looks like a "Sommerso" pi...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Rare Dick Talbett Centerpiece Plate Bowl, Mid Century Modern Art Glass
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Rare centerpiece glass plate or bowl was handmade by Dick Talbett for his studio Ancient Glass in 1950s as a part of Radiant Temple series. The bowl features abstract graphic patter...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Zoomorphic Garden Vase, Jean-Claude Malarmey, Vallauris c. 1960
Located in St Ouen, FR
Garden vase in the shape of a fish in red earth from Vallauris, glazes in muted tones and patterns evoking oriental decorative ceramics.
Graduated of the Ecole des Beaux Arts in Rei...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Vallauris Ceramic Vase by Jacques Fonck & Jean Mateo
Located in ROUEN, FR
Vallauris Ceramic Vase by Jacques Fonck & Jean Mateo, Circa 1970.
Authentic clay vase handmade by the famous french duo. Superb design and shapes with graphic handpainted patterns a...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Sandstone
1960s Brazilian Rosewood Pipe Holder Sculpture by Jean Gillon
By Jean Gillon
Located in Victoria, BC
Step into the realm of refined indulgence with the Jean Gillon pipe holder, meticulously crafted to cradle three of your prized pipes. Fashioned from exquisite rosewood, this piece e...
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Rosewood
Zoomorphic Vase, Jean-Claude Malarmey, Vallauris c. 1960
Located in St Ouen, FR
Vase in the shape of a bird in red earth from Vallauris, enamels in muted tones and patterns evoking oriental decorative ceramics.
Graduated of the Ecole des Beaux Arts in Reims, Je...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
A Beethoven Sculpture Mask, 1950s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Investing in this Beethoven Sculpture Mask, reminiscent of the style of Franz von Stuck and dating back to the 1950s, offers a unique opportunity to own a piece of timeless artistic ...
Category
1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Plaster
Vase by Vivi Calissendorff, Sweden, 1970s, Apricot, Terra Cotta, Stonware, Tan
Located in Stockholm, SE
Vase by Vivi Calissendorff, Sweden, 1970s
Stamped.
H: 13 cm
Diameter: 9 cm
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Vase by Vivi Calissendorff, Sweden, 1970s, Stoneware, Apricot, Terra Cotta, Tan
Located in Stockholm, SE
Vase by Vivi Calissendorff, Sweden, 1970s
Stamped.
H: 11 cm / 4 1/4''
Diameter: 4 cm / 1 1/2''
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Pewter Vase by Estrid Ericson for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1928 with poem, brass
Located in Stockholm, SE
Vase designed by Estrid Ericson for Svenskt Tenn,
Sweden, 1928.
Pewter vase and brass bands engraved with a poem by Verner von Heidenstam.
Stamped.
Category
1920s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Pewter
1970s Oversize Highly Decorative Urn/planter by Tommaso Barbi, Italian
Located in London, GB
Tommaso Barbi's signature style, characterized by a harmonious fusion of traditional craftsmanship and contemporary aesthetics, is palpable in every curve and contour of this excepti...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Abstract black ceramic cubist sculpture, 1970s
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Abstract cubistic ceramic sculpture, The Netherlands 1970s. The sculpture is made out of heavy chamotte clay with a beautiful black glazed finish. Interesting composition out of seve...
Category
1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Woman with Cannon in Bronze By Spero Anargyros
By Spero Anargyros
Located in San Francisco, CA
Classic female form beautifully rendered in Bronze atop a marble base signed and dated 1970
What's a fearless muse without a trusty cannon? This one gleams like old gold as it rests...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Bronze
bottle vase with long neck by Roger Capron
By Roger Capron
Located in PAU, FR
Roger Capron Vallauris, Bottle vase with long neck, circa 1950
Stanniferous earthenware
White enamel background
Signed and numbered below “Capron Vallauris S52”
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Roger Capron - Whisky bottle
By Roger Capron
Located in PAU, FR
Roger Capron Vallauris, bottle Whisky, circa 1950
Stanniferous earthenware
White enamel background
Signed and numbered below “Capron Vallauris D20"
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Midcentury Murano Glass Ashtray in Frosted Glass with Blue Accents
Located in Milano, IT
Many are the different types of glass created by master makers on the Venetian island of Murano. From air-thin vases to expressive sculptures, also massive objects with deep and vivi...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass, Art Glass
Ebonised wood sculpture by Johnny Mattsson, Sweden, 1950s, signed
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ebonised wood sculpture by Johnny Mattsson,
Sweden, 1950s.
Signed.
Ebonised wood.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Silver Plated Vase by Luc Lanel for Christofle
By Luc Lanel, Christofle
Located in Long Island City, NY
Silver Plated Vase by Luc Lanel for Christofle with a wooden base. Marked on the underside.
About Luc Lanel:
The designer and ceramist had received his training at the École des a...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver
Postmodern white marble sculpture by Jean-Claude Reussner, France 1980s
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Post modern white Thasos marble sculpture by Jean-Claude Reussner (1928-2016), France 1988. The work of Jean-Claude Reussner is the story of a synthesis between the two facets of the...
Category
1980s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Vase Mod. Indian Summer Designed By Gaetano Pesce, Italy
Located in Madrid, ES
Contemporary vase designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 and edited by Fish design. Made in fumé blue and matt turquoise resin. Unique piece. Italy
Measurements: Diameter 22cm x H 36cm
...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Resin
A.set of three jars designed by Paolo Venini for Venini, 1959.
By Paolo Venini
Located in Brussel, BE
Paolo Venini's 18th century enspired apothecary jars, Compotes. Model 4740 (red): 46 cm high with acid stamp signature and original papèr label. Model 4742 (grey): 46 cm high. Model...
Category
1950s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Salviati Murano vase pair of vases circa 1950 with applied dolphins in gold.
By Salviati
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible SALVIATI Murano glass pair of vases with dolphins applied in gold circa 1950.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
1980s Gorgeous Cartier Romane Alarm Clock Pendulette. Made in Swiss
By Cartier
Located in Milano, IT
1980s Gorgeous Cartier Romane alarm clock pendulette. Made in Swiss. It's in gold plated 18K. White enamel dial. Clock case numbered 00523. With case, lined with red leather and with...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Plate
Pair of rabbit sculptures designed by Hanna W, Sweden, 1983
Located in Stockholm, SE
Hanna W
Pair of sculptures designed by Hanna W, Sweden, 1983
Signed.
Carved Stone.
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
Large Archimede Seguso Murano glass "Costolato oro" blue vase circa 1950.
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible Archimede Seguso Murano glass "costolato oro opalino" blue vase circa 1950.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Archimede Seguso vide-poche green in Murano glass with gold circa 1950
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible Archimede Seguso green vide poche in Murano glass with gold circa 1950.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Jens H. Quistgaard Brass Candlesticks for Dansk Designs, Denmark, 1960s
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Jens H. Quistgaard Brass Candlesticks for Dansk Designs, Denmark, 1960s. Nice original patina. Each signed with makers mark to the bottom.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
French Ceramic Majolica Sculpture of Monkey Playing Tambourine
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Whimsical French ceramic majolica hand-painted pottery sculpture of a money playing the tambourine. The large sculpture is beautifully detailed with bright, vivid colors depicted in ...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Don Shoemaker Cocobolo Pencil Holder for Señal, Mexico, 1980s
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Don Shoemaker Cocobolo Pencil Holder for Señal, Mexico, 1980s. Makers label to the bottom.
Category
20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Cocobolo
XXL Black stained wooden Sculpture, 1970s
Located in Rotterdam, NL
XXL abstract wooden sculpture, 1970s. The sculpture has a very strong presence and is showing interesting overflowing organic lines. All is carved by hand with great conviction and e...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Chestnut
Origin of God Sculptural White Ceramic Table Lamp, Tribute to Lucio Fontana
Located in Rome, IT
"THE ORIGIN OF GOD", white egg light holes
sculptural white ceramic table lamp by Lorenzo Ciompi limited edition 2023
a tribute to Lucio Fontana, inspired ...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Aluminum
Ivar Åhlenius Björk, Lily / Liljan Candlesticks, Ystad Metall, Brass, Sweden
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare Ivar Åhlenius Björk, Lily / Liljan Candlestickscandle holders made by Ystad Metal in Sweden. Please note these are the much rarer smaller versions. Price is for a pair. Sold in ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Roger Capron 1 of 21 Blue Ceramic Vases, France - 1950s, Labeled
By Roger Capron
Located in Berlin, DE
Roger Capron 1 of 21 blue ceramic vases, France - 1950s, Labeled. Please get in touch regarding the exact measurements of each vase
Roger Capron (1922-2006) was a French ceramic ar...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Roger Desserprit '1923-1985' Wooden and plaster Sculpture, circa 1960
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Roger Desserprit (1923-1985) woodenand plaster sculpture,
provenance, " vente d' Atelier"
many accidents and losses
Roger Desserprit
France (1925-1985)
Aged 25, Roger Desserprit exhibited for the first time at the Galerie Colette Allendy before taking part, in 1949, in the Salon des Réalités nouvelles alongside Arden Quin, Bresciani, Eielson, and Vardanega. Encouraged by the poet André Frénaud, he met Bazaine, Ubac and Vieira da Silva, whose workshops he frequented. Close to the Madi movement initiated by South American artists...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Plaster, Wood
Pair of 22k Gold Flecked Murano Glass Vases
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Pair of elegant Murano glass vases with 22k gold flecks. Glass leaves surround the top.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold
Rare Medium Black Panther Ceramic Sculpture, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Italian ceramic, perfect condition, produced in 1960s. We have also another big cats for sale, check our products. Only one unique piece available.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Vase Designed by Erich and Ingrid Triller for Tobo, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Vase designed by Erich and Ingrid Triller for Tobo,
Sweden, 1950s.
Stoneware.
Signed.
H: 6.5 cm / 2 1/2''
D: 9.5 cm / 3 3/4''.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Urn Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1936
Located in Stockholm, SE
Urn designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand,
Sweden, 1936.
Stoneware.
Signed.
Dimensions:
H: 78.5 cm / 2' 7''
D: 53 cm / 21''
Exhibitions: In Paris 1937 at the World's Fair, Gunn...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Sculptural Vase by Salvatore Meli, Italy, 1950s
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Sculptural vase by Salvatore Meli (Comiso 1929 - Rome 2011), Italy 1950s. Meli studied at the Academia di Belle Arte in Florence and became a significant figure in the Italian post war art movement. Meli's work stands in-between the poles of painting and sculpture. This particular vase stands out in its unusual organic sculpted shape, painting and texture...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Plaster
Editioned bronze tabletop sculpture based on forms made by folding pleated paper
Located in London, GB
'Heliosphere' by British sculptor Thomas Joynes follows a range of works that the artist developed from exploring paper folding and pleating. After coming across the paper works of British artist, Richard Sweeney, Joynes fell in love with the fluid nature and organic forms that could be achieved by cutting, folding and pleating pieces of paper. Heliosphere was conceived from drawing a series of concentric circles on paper and then folding along the lines...
Category
2010s British Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Granite, Bronze
Vintage French National Bank Gold Bar Boxes, circa 1950
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage bank gold bar boxes, circa 1950 from French National Bank, very strong boiled cardboard and rivets, original cognac brown color, waxed finish. Go...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Vase by Erich & Ingrid Triller, Sweden, 1950’s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Vase by Erich & Ingrid Triller,
Sweden, 1950s.
Signed.
Stoneware.
Dimensions:
H: 17.5 cm / 7”
Diameter: 14 cm / 5 1/2"
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Crystal glass paper weight made and signed by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta Sweden
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A fantastic rather large handmade vintage glass sculpture or paperweight made and signed by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta, Sweden. This piece is showcasing his enormous talent as a glas...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Cut Glass
Pair Large Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Glass Striated Multi-Colored Vases
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Large Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Glass Striated Blown, Yellow, and Clear Vases. Each is beautifully blow, and hand-cut into these marvelous vases which are superb i...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Cut Glass
Monkey Sculpture by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s, Glazed Stoneware
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stoneware.
Signed.
H: 15.5 cm / 6''
W: 19 cm / 7 1/2''
D: 13.5 cm / 5 1/4''
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Pair of Carl Auböck Model #3653 Brass Bookends
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Carl Auböck model #3653 brass bookends. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural pair of bookends are executed in patinated and polished brass.
Produced...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Pair of Distressed Clay Sculptures Vintage, 1960s
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and unusual pair of clay sculptures, these date from circa 1960s-1970s. They are unsigned but have a most interesting look and are a great size. They are very well made a...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay
Large Fish in Glazed Ceramic, 1960s Italian Production
Located in Parma, IT
Large glazed ceramic fish Italian production 1960s.
Hand-decorated ceramic with airbrush decoration.
In excellent condition.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Carl Auböck Patinated Brass Candle Holders
Located in Utrecht, NL
Pair of patinated candle holders designed by Carl Aubock in 1948. This signature piece from the Auböck collection is hand made manufactured in Vienna Austria workshop ever since 1948...
Category
1940s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Postmodern "Memphis" Vase produced by Formia, 1985
Located in Brussels, BE
Postmodern "Memphis" Vase produced by Formia, 1985
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Planter, Design Anonymous, in the Shape of Alvar Aalto's Savoy Vase
Located in Stockholm, SE
Finland, 1960's.
Fibre glass.
Measures: H: 31 cm / 12 ¼’’
L: 228 cm / 7' 9"
W: 172 cm / 5' 7".
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Fiberglass
Carl Auböck Handcrafted Midcentury Foot Brass Figurine Key Ring Chain Holder
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming modernist foot keyring / keyholder / keychain, designed by Carl Auböck in the 1950s. Handmade of solid polished brass by Werkstätte Auböck in Austria. Fully stamped and ma...
Category
20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Set of Six Green Gold Murano Drinking Glasses with Jug, 1990
Located in Murano, Venezia
Set of 6 "Balloton" glasses and jug in blown Murano glass in green color with 24-karat gold leaf decoration
This set is called "Goti De Fornasa". Trad...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Handmade Luxury Leather Bowl in Teal and White
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This handmade leather bowl in aqua and white is the perfect addition to complete your dining room table or any room in your home. Rustic charm meets contemporary handcrafted design sensibility in this exquisite bowl. Featuring a unique asymmetrical design, this bowl is perfect for stacking with our other bowls.
Size: 9" D x 1.75" H
About the artist:
Jose Luis Bazan has been creating unique high-end leather products for 50 years in his studio in the village of Ubrique, hidden in the mountains of Southern Spain.
He’s learned from the top leather masters...
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather
Mid-century Modern decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.
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