Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
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
Vintage Georg Jensen Silver Ring No. 91 by Nanna Ditzel
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A Nanna Ditzel for Georg Jensen sterling silver ring. Designed as a curved undulating sculptural form. It sits beautifully on the finger, catching light from different angles. The ri...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver
1970s Finnish Aarikka Jewelry Wooden Bead Pin Brooch
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Classic Finnish 1970s jewelry by acclaimed Finnish designer Kaija Aarikka (1929-2014). Lacquered wooden beads set in two circles with additional hanging ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Brass, Metal
Brooch by Line Vautrin, Beige Talosel Encrusted with Violetts Mirrors
By Line Vautrin
Located in Brussels, BE
This brooch by Line Vautrin is distinguished by its elegance and refinement, thanks to the inlay of rectangular purple mirrors arranged vertically. This arrangement creates a singula...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Mirror, Talosel
Bracelet by Line Vautrin – Beige Talosel Encrusted with Violetts Mirrors
By Line Vautrin
Located in Brussels, BE
This beige Talosel bracelet has been meticulously hand-sculpted by scarification to create an organic shape reminiscent of the emblematic creations of Line Vautrin.
Each link, there are seven in total, is adorned with purple mirrors subtly embedded in the Talosel to create a very shimmering and luminous effect that perfectly captures Line Vautrin’s poetic aesthetic. The small, irregularly shaped...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Mirror, Talosel
Bengt Hallberg Silver Ring with Rock Crystal, Midcentury, Sweden, 1969
Located in Bochum, NRW
Bengt Hallberg Silver Ring with Rock Crystal, Mid-Century, Sweden, 1969.
A big Mid-Century Modern silver and rock crystal ring, by Bengt Hallberg, Sweden, 1969.
Marks: Bengt Hallberg makers mark, town mark from Köping, the Three Crowns of the Swedish coat of arms...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Rock Crystal, Silver
2 Midcentury Gold Tone Opal & Sapphire Floral Cluster Brooch Pendant Pins 2"
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of pins / brooches / pendants circa mid-20th century, featuring opals and sapphires in the shape of a flower bouquet.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Metal
Christopher Ross Hummingbird Belt Buckle, 1976
By Christopher Ross
Located in New York, NY
Enchanting vintage 1976 Christopher Ross hummingbird sipping a flower belt buckle, currently fashioned as a fabulous conversation piece necklace. Easily reverts to belt if desired.
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Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Gold Plate, Silver Plate
Vintage Large Kenneth Jay Lane Bee and Rose Cream Enamel Earrings, 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Rare design, glamorous estate KJL rich cream enamel gold plated ear clips with bees and roses motif.
Lovely Spring/Summer accessory for garden aficionados, wedding celebrations, int...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Enamel
Vintage MCM 1960s Kenneth Jay Lane Nautical Rope Twist Cuff Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Bold, large vintage KJL nautical knot rope twist cuff bracelet.
Spring opening
Signed KJL
From the collection of an East Hampton socialite, daughter o...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Metal
Niels Erik From Modernist Small Silver Pendant with Amber, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Small rare and early 1970s pendant by the Danish silversmith N. E. From. This florally inspired pendant has a polished insert of Danish 'red' amber. Hallmark: From, 925s. Measurement...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver
Niels Erik From Modernist Silver Pendant Necklace & Earrings, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A late 1960s or early 1970s pendant necklace with matching earrings/ear-clips by Danish silversmith N. E. From. The set exhibits a delicate texture/polish to its abstract shapes. The pendant comes with its original 40 cm integrated Bismarck necklace...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Sterling Silver
Brooch by Line Vautrin, Light Brown Talosel Encrusted with Gold Mirrors
By Line Vautrin
Located in Brussels, BE
This light brown Talosel brooch by Line Vautrin is a unique and elegant piece, adorned with golden star-shaped mirrors and a small convex round mirror in the center. The points of the star are formed by Talosel which has been carefully scarified by hand to create interesting reliefs on which small golden mirrors of a more rectangular shape are inset. This combination of Talosel and gilded mirrors gives the brooch a precious and refined appearance that perfectly embodies the characteristic aesthetic of Line Vautrin’s work.
The star shape of the brooch adds a touch of sophistication to its design, while the small round convex mirror...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Mirror, Talosel
Niels Erik From Modernist Silver Pendant Necklace with Agate
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A late 1960s or early 1970s pendant necklace by Danish silversmith N. E. From. The ovale pendant has a polished insert of red/rose agate. Its comes with its original 50 cm box neckla...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Sterling Silver
1950s, Miriam Haskell Mineral Jewel Parure Set Vintage Designer Costume Jewlery
Located in Hyattsville, MD
All pieces are signed Miriam Haskell. No broken or cracked pieces. Some patina noticed on the brass hardware.
Necklace L: 16.5 in.
Nine strands of orange, pink, russet & lime dia...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Art Glass
Brooch by Line Vautrin, Black Talosel Encrusted with Red Mirrors
By Line Vautrin
Located in Brussels, BE
This Brooch in black Talosel encrusted with red mirrors in the shape of flower petals represents a very characteristic aesthetic of the work of Line Vautrin.
This organic shape is d...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Mirror, Talosel
Gilt Bronze Brooch Chateau en Espagne by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small gilt bronze brooch named "Chateau en Espagne" by French Parisian art jewelry and sculpture Line Vautrin (1913-1997) circa 1950s. It depicts ...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Elco Sterling 925 & 800 Silver Double Link 9 Charm Bracelet 37g
By Elco
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage charm bracelet featuring an Elco sterling double link chain and open box clasp. Charms include a plastic globe with sterling stand, 800 silver bell with enamel Luzern shield, unmarked bidet, 800 silver Pallazzo Vecchio tower marked Firenze (Florence), HCU 800 silver and enamel shield with painted cityscape, unmarked Hillsdale College silver and enamel crest, unmarked skier, mini signet ring with eagles marked 18+, and a sterling by Jewel Art capitol building...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
1970s Modernist Style of Pal Kepenyes Abstract Silver and Stone Ring Mexico
By Pal Kepenyes
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Modernist Style of sculptor Pal Kepenyes, Abstract Silver and Stone Ring from Mexico
1.25 tall x 1 w x 1.5 d
Brown polished stoned mount...
Category
1970s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Stone, Silver, Chrome
1960s Modernist Silver Green Stone Brooch Pin or Pendant Mayan Revival Mexico
By Los Castillo
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Modernist silver green stone pin brooch or pendant Mayan Revival Mexico
Measures: .25 d x 1.75 w x 1.5 h
Vintage silver pin or pendant. Made...
Category
1960s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Stone, Silver
Carl Aubock Polished Brass "Hand" Keychain #5732
Located in Chalk Hill, PA
Carl Aubock polished brass "Hand" Keychain #5732. Produced by Carl Auböck IV in the original Auböck workshop in Vienna, Austria using the same standards, high-quality materials, orig...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Brass
Original Midcentury Carl Auböck Comb Made from Horn
Located in Vienna, AT
For sale is a beautiful half-moon shaped comb. The item was hand-crafted from horn and designed by the renowned workshops of Carl Auböck in Austria. It's a remarkable example of the ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Horn
Bdg, Vintage 10k Gold Frameless Child's Eyeglasses, United States, circa 1948
Located in Chatham, ON
BDG - vintage 10k yellow gold child's eyeglasses - featuring rimless prescription lenses - Fine quality frames with Edwardian details - signed 10K BDG (unknown / unidentified maker -...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Gold
Brooch by Line Vautrin, Beige Talosel Encrusted with Amber Mirrors
By Line Vautrin
Located in Brussels, BE
This beige Talosel brooch is a unique piece of jewelry that perfectly captures the aesthetic characteristic of Line Vautrin’s work. It is adorned with small amber colored mirrors, which are intricately embedded in the beige Talosel to create a luminous and textured effect that catches the eye.
The circular shape of the brooch recalls the organic and natural themes very present in the creations of Line Vautrin, the small square mirrors artistically arranged recall the meticulous attention to detail that Line Vautrin had for her many works. The Talosel has been carefully sculpted by scarification to create perfect harmony with the amber mirrors...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Mirror, Talosel
Fendi Umbrella with Gold Logo
By Fendi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful black and gold umbrella by Fendi - signed Fendi Perfumes. In wonderful condition, design works well unisex - full sized with case - sleek han...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Fabric, Resin, Wood
Midcentury Clear Aurora Borealis Prong Set Rhinestone Wedding or Pageant Crown
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This vintage crown is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from the United States and date to approximately 1955 and done in the period Mid-Century Modern style. The frame of the crown is done in a silver paste with hundreds of small and cut clear aurora borealis rhinestones of various sizes and shapes. The crown comes to four points from the top and has a six inch circular diameter with mounting loops around the inside of the base. The crown measures eight and a half...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Paste, Art Glass
Vintage Tegrov Swiss Made Watch Mechanical 17 Jewels Stainless Steel
By Piaget
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Tegrov Swiss made vintage Mechanical watch
17 jewels
Stainless steel
Measures: 9 long x 1.38 w x .38 thick
Preowned original unre...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Stainless Steel
Articulated Gilt Bronze Brooch Le Travail Dominant Le Mond by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A three-part articulated gilt bronze brooch named "Le Travail Dominant le Mond" by French Parisian art jewelry and sculpture Line Vautrin (1913-1997...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Bronze
1970s Modernist Mexican Sterling Silver and Malachite Link Bracelet Taxco Mexico
By Taxco
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Modernist Mexican sterling silver malachite bracelet from Mexico.
Maker stamped. 925 Mexico.
Measures: 7.38 long x .63 wide x .13 thick
Preowned origi...
Category
1970s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Malachite, Sterling Silver
Gabriella Crespi Silver Plate Sewing Egg Box, 1970s
Located in Naples, IT
Egg-shaped silverplate sewing box, signed Gabriella Crespi. Sewing kit with scissors, thimble and Silk Silk threads in assorted colors. Signature engraved inside.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Silver Plate
Chinese Mid-Century 14 Karat Yellow Gold & Cut and Polished Agate Necklace
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This necklace may be signed by an unknown maker, but did originate from China and date to approximately 1970 and done in the period Mid Century Modern style. The necklace is composed of 14 karat yellow gold which accents the semi--circular cut and polished agate stones in varying colors. The clasp is done with pierced Chinese...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Gold
Frech Gilt and Silvered Necklace "Le Bélier" by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A cast bronze necklace titled " "Le Bélier" (the Ram) by French Parisin art jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997). The ram necklace and its variations were con...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Bronze
Carl Auböck Nickel Plated U-Shaped Brass Key Ring Chain Holder Knopferl
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming modernist U-shaped keyring / keyholder / keychain "Knopferl", model #4617-2, designed by Carl Auböck in the 1950s. Handmade of solid polished brass by Werkstätte Auböck in Austria. Identical to the brass key ring...
Category
20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Brass, Nickel
1970s Taxco Aztec Brooch Pin in Sterling Silver Mixed Metals Mexico
By Taxco
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Taxco Aztec brooch pin in sterling silver mixed metals Mexico
Sterling silver 925
Maker stamped
Measures: 2.88 tall x 1.75 wide x .75 deep
Preow...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver, Copper
1970s Gary Edwards Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Stone Bracelet Cuff
By Navajo
Located in Chula Vista, CA
By Gary Edwards Native American Decorative Navajo Sterling Storyteller Bracelet Cuff with Turquoise Stone
2.13 tall x 3.13 w x 1.75 d
Engraved sta...
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Stone, Sterling Silver
Flèche et Carquois by Line Vautrin, Pair of Gilt Bronze Earrings
By Line Vautrin
Located in Brussels, BE
About Flèche et Carquois (Arrow and Quiver) by Line Vautrin
Rare pair of gilt bronze earrings.
One of the earrings represents an arrow which is placed on the side of the ear and gi...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Bronze
Cartier Paris 18 Ct Gold 'Golf' Tie Clip, Circa 1940s
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Cartier, Paris
An 18 carat gold tie clip in the form of a stylized 'Wedge' golf club, with twisted rope-style grip. Hand engraved 'Cartier Paris' to the reverse and twice struck w...
Category
1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Gold
Georg Jensen Sterling Heart Ring #89, Henning Koppel, Denmark
Located in Toledo, OH
Sterling heart ring by Georg Jensen and Henning Koppel, size 5, style #89. 10.6 grams, 1 1/4" long x 5/8" wide.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver
1940s Vintage Modern Ambriz Floral Link Bracelet Sterling Silver Taxco Mexico
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1940s vintage Modern Floral link bracelet sterling silver made in Taxco, Mexico
maker stamped Mexico
Sterling silver large link bracelet a...
Category
1940s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
1950s Native Aztec Sterling Silver Brooch Pendant Pin Mexico
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Vintage Native sterling silver brooch pendant Aztec Pin Made in Mexico
Maker Stamped from Mexico
2 w x 2.5 tall x .13 thickness
Preowned original vintage condition
See imag...
Category
1950s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver
French Line Vautrin Bronze Poem Box with Sonnet by Felix Arvers
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A wonderful jewelry box in gilt cast bronze by Parisian art jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997). From a small special series, the designer created circa 1945-55. on which some French poems were cast in relief on the cover. This box features a well-known love poem "Sonnet" by Félix Arvers (1806 – 1850), widely considered as one of the most romantic French poems written about unrequited love and longing. Three out of four passages are shown on the lid except the third one. The box is lined with cork. There is a line on the back from casting, commonly seen in the boxes of the series.
Mon âme a son secret, ma vie a son mystère,
Un amour éternel en un moment conçu
Le mal est sans espoir, aussi j'ai dû le taire,
Et celle qui l'a fait n'en a jamais rien su.
Hélas ! j'aurai passé près d'elle inaperçu,
Toujours à ses côtés, et pourtant solitaire.
Et j'aurai jusqu'au bout fait mon temps sur la terre,
N'osant rien demander et n'ayant rien reçu.
Pour elle, quoique Dieu l'ait faite douce et tendre,
Elle suit son chemin, distraite et sans entendre
Ce murmure d'amour élevé sur ses pas.
À l'austère devoir, pieusement fidèle,
Elle dira, lisant ces vers tout remplis d'elle
" Quelle est donc cette femme ? " et ne comprendra pas.
A secret fills my soul, and a mystery fills my life,
An eternal love conceived in an instant.
As the scourge was hopeless, it remained wordless,
And the one responsible was unaware of it.
Alas! I lived close to her but without notice,
Always by her side yet so lonely.
And I shall have lived my days on this Earth,
Not daring to ask for anything, obtaining nothing.
Even though God made her gentle and tender,
She goes her way, careless and oblivious
To the sough of love rising...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Bronze
1970s Navajo Southwestern Silver and Stone Decorative Cuff Bracelet Watch Band
By Navajo
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Navajo Silver and Stone Decorative Cuff Bracelet Watch Band
Measures: 2.38 tall x 3.38 width 1.75 depth
Preowned used vintage condition.
See all images.
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Stone, Silver
Cartier Draperie De Décolleté Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Bead Multi Link Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cartier gold and diamond bracelet from the Collection Draperie de Décolleté. This stunning design is inspired by the 1930s and was ma...
Category
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Gold
1950s Hargo Creations (HAR) Cobra Snake Parure Necklace Earrings Bracelet Brooch
Located in Hyattsville, MD
1959 Hargo Creations (HAR) Cobra Snake Parure completed with necklace, earrings, bracelet and brooch. This coveted gilt green enamel jeweled cobra snake design is from the HAR Fantasy Collection of 1959. The bracelet, earrings and brooch are each signed HAR, the necklaces from this collection are not signed. This set is intricate, elaborate, and highly crafted. The color is light teal green enamel is accented with glass and aurora borealis rhinestones.
Necklace 16" long and the cobra centerpiece is 4-1/4" wide 2-1/2" at its longest point. The cobra necklace has the gold tone braided chain connecting both sides of the cobra in the front with a slide in clasp that closes securely and tight.
Earrings 1-1/2" x 1-1/4". Clips are strong and tight, very sturdy.
Bracelet has a spring back at its tail. It measures 1-1/2" high at the head and will fit a wrist of 6-1/2-7-1/2.
Brooch is 2-3/4" long and has a turning clasp that is secure.
HAR Jewelry History (1955 - 1967)
Known for excellent enameling and fantastic figural jewelry, including beautifully detailed Oriental figures with imitation ivory faces, exotic genies, cobras, dragons, and blackamoors. Some of the designs include large misshapen crystal cluster stones with an iridescent glow for which HAR is known. Selected pieces of HAR jewelry were featured in the famous 1990’s “Jewels of Fantasy...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Metal
Large Gilt Bronze Feuille Box by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large cast bronze powder box (poudrier) by French Parisian art jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997) circa 1945-1950. The box called "Feuille" (Leaf) features an irregular leaf form wit...
Category
1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Bronze
Carl Auböck Model #5655 'Seahorse' Brass Figurine Keyring
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck model #5655 'Seahorse' brass figurine keyring. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural object is hand fabricated in polished brass.
Price is per i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Brass
Georg Jensen Disk Pendant Necklace Sterling Silver 337a Designer Nanna Ditzel
Located in Toledo, OH
Georg Jensen modern designed disk pendant necklace. Sterling Silver, # 337A designed by Nanna Ditzel. 2 3/8" diameter with a 29" chain. 33.5 grams. Excellent condition, newly buffed.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver
Circa 1960s 18k Gold Carl F. Bucherer Mechanical Watch and Band
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A c.1960s Carl F. Bucherer designed mechanical watch and band, Swiss. 18k gold watch and band, fully marked 18k on case and 750/CB on band. Runs perfectly. 39 grams. Face marked Buch...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Gold
Late 20th Century Tiffany Sterling Silver God Loves You Lapel Tie Pin
Located in Seguin, TX
Vintage late 20th century Tiffany sterling silver "God Loves You" lapel or tie pin. Marked on back, 1/2" sq. good condition.
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver
Anton Michelsen Danish Sterling & Enamel Stylized Daisy Bracelet & Earring Set
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This bracelet and earring set was made by the well known Anton Michelsen of Denmark in approximately 1960 and done in the period Mid-Century Modern style. The bracelet and earrings a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Gilt Bronze Fleur Box by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large cast bronze powder box (poudrier) by French Parisian art jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997) circa 1945-1950. The box called "Fleur" (Flower) features a round form with stylized...
Category
1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Bronze
Charles Walker Moonstone Vintage Cufflinks with Sterling Silver for Petit Musee
Located in Lomita, CA
This set of cufflinks will turn heads for the moonstone hue that changes with the light. The stone is encircled with a rope of sterling silver that continues around the cufflink. The...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver
Baume Mercier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ladies Wristwatch with Original Leather Band
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This ladies wristwatch was made by the well known Baume et Mercier of Switzerland in approximately 1970 in their period Mid-Century style. The watch and lugs are composed of eighteen...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Gold
Fred Davis Mexican Taxco Sterling Silver and Green Jasper Choker
By Fred Davis
Located in Mexico City, MX
A 1950's Sterling silver choker with prehispanic design by American designer Frederick "Fred" Davis. Manufactured in Taxco, Guerrero. The choker's links show a prehispanic Mayan glyp...
Category
1950s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver
Retired Vintage James Avery Bronze Retro Belt Buckle
Located in Seguin, TX
Bronze retired James Avery modern sculptural belt buckle. Extremely rare and hard to find pattern, fits belt width of 1.75". Minor scuffing.
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Bronze
Vacheron Constantin 18k Square Gold Ladies Watch
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original mid-century 1950 Vacheron Constantin Square in solid 18K 0.750 gold watch with 18k gold wrist band.
SIGNED "VACHERON CONSTANTIN SWISS"
SIGNED: "VACHERON CONSTANTIN GENE...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Gold
Rare Vintage 1960's Omega De Ville Swiss Made 18k Gold Plated Ladies Watch
By Omega
Located in London, GB
1969 Omega De Ville mechanical watch, with deep blue sea dial, 18K gold plated watch case, original strap and applied hour markers at the cardinal positions 3,6,9 & 12.
The watch ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Gold Plate
Large Vintage Cartier Jewelry Elephant Silk Scarf with Irish Linen Pillow
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Katie Larmour Studio is the original vintage scarf pillow maker. Gaining notability for her unique idea and creations back in 2013 - featured in the likes of the Financial Times, and first selling here on 1stdibs in 2016 - our creations are of the absolute top most quality, craftsmanship and finesse. Thank-you for looking.
Title:
Large Vintage Cartier Jewelry Elephant Silk Scarf with Irish Linen Cushion Pillow
Description:
Large custom made one-of-a-kind luxury cushion (pillow) created from an exquisite rare vintage pure silk Cartier fashion scarf in a striking print named ‘La Route des Indes’, translating to English as ‘The India Road’. It illustrates exotic elephants in procession adorned with fabulous opulent jewels. They spiral around the square frame one behind the other whimsically ascending in scale. The most magnificent of all leading at the front in a statuesque pose and elaborate decoration. Their eyes are pave set with previous stones of emerald and amethyst and the gold elephants continue along the boarder as well.
Cartier is a luxury Parisian empire which originated in 1847 with Louis-François Cartier and is recognised all around the world for their high end creations. The lavishly bejewelled exotic oriental creatures appear to be a reference to the brand’s signature necklaces, bracelets and earrings; ‘Tanjore’, and ‘Djigar’ necklaces, “Rajastan’ bracelet and ‘Gupta’ brooch. This particular peachy coral pink with jade green accents and a glorious subtle sheen is one of the most spectacular examples we have come across.
The fabric was personally hand-picked by Katie at antiques market ‘Marche aux Puces Saint-Ouen’ on the outskirts of Paris.
On a sumptuous silk soft to the touch.
Backed in new 100% pure Irish linen, the aristocrat of textiles and certified by the Irish Linen Guild, lined in a layer of natural bamboo cloth...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Textile, Linen, Silk
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