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
Mid Century Modern 1960s Glazed Ceramic Pottery Meditating Elder Woman Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid Century Modern 1960s Glazed Ceramic Pottery Meditating Elder Woman Sculpture. Circa Mid 20th Century . Measurements: 15.5" H x 13.5" W x 9.5" D.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Tommaso Barbi Brass and Lucite Vide-Poche, Centerpiece or Ashtray, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing Mod-Century round vide-poche in smoked lucite and brass. This wonderful piece is attributed to Tommaso Barbi and was made in Italy in the 1970s
This incredibly charming and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Absratct Fertility Ceramic Women Sculptures 1960s
Located in Pasadena, CA
Pair of Abstract Ceramic Women Sculptures 1960s. Measure approx - Lager 33h x 8.5 x 5.5 smaller 29h x 8.25 x 5
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Baccarat Large Crystal Center Bowl Centerpiece, 1950s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Large molded crystal centerpiece by Baccarat, France, 1950s. Diameter : 20"(51cm), Height : 3.3"(8.5cm). Baccarat label (see photo). Excellent condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Mid-century ceramic vase by Fratelli Fanciullacci, Italy 1960s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Mid-century ceramic vase by Fratelli Fanciullacci mase in Italy in the 1960s.
Fratelli Fanciullacci Ceramics was founded in Capraia Fiorentina in 1862. The best examples of its work ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Biomorphic Art Pottery Vase by Aksel Sigvald Nielsen, Denmark, 1950s
By Aksini
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Beautiful black and white ceramic vase by Aksini (Aksel Sigvald Nielsen) for Knabstrup, Denmark, circa 1950. Measurements: H 12.5 inches (approx. 32 cm).
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Large Design Annealed Vase, Czechoslovakia, 1970's.
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Art Glass
Re-polished
Height 84cm
Hand Made
Good Original Condition
Category
1970s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Bay Keramik Large Mid-Century Sumerian Vase
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Large mid-century stoneware vase with a handle by Bay Keramik, Germany. Magnificent revolving decor showing Sumerian characters and scenes of life. Measures: Height: 17.9"(45.5cm), W...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Fohr lava ceramics: a set of 3 mid-century West-Germany modern vases
By Fohr
Located in Zemst, BE
A set of 3 Fohr Lava ceramic vases.
Concepted and created by Fohr Keramika in West-Germany in the 1960's.
Typical lava "vulcanic"-structure
2 jugs with handles and one vase.
All...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
60s Italian Ceramic Vase by Caruso Politi Recanati - Black and Turquoise Design
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Explore the timeless and discreet beauty of this 60s ceramic vase by the esteemed Italian ceramist Caruso. Crafted by Politi in Recanati, Italy, this vintage piece captures the essence of mid-century modern design with its striking black base and intricate turquoise decor...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Natural Malachite Dish Bowl or Ashtray, Italy 1970s
Located in Naples, IT
Unique massive malachite from the copper mines of the old Congo. Natural stone. Perfect as a decorative object or for cigars and cigarettes. It is a mix of brutalist and polished par...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Malachite
1970s Alvino Bagni for Raymor Sgraffito Pottery Vase
By Alvino Bagni, Raymor
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Alvino Bagni for raymor sgraffito pottery vase, crafted in the 1970s, this sizable mid-century modern vase features a striking matte black glaze a...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Murano Decorative Glass in Sommerso Merlot and Yellow Glass, F. Poli Italy, 1960
By Flavio Poli
Located in Roma, IT
Magnificent decorative Murano glass in a Merlot red and yellow "Sommerso" and cut Murano glass, This stunning piece was produced in Italy during the 1970s by Flavio Poli.
This wonde...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass
Verdigris Brass Cranes - Set of 2
Located in Vallejo, CA
A pair of vintage brass crane sculptures in varying sizes. Beautiful green verdigris patina contrasting with polished brass accents at the...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Woven Rattan Frog Basket with Marble Eyes After Mario Lopez Torres
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful rattan basket in the style of Mario Lopez Torres. The frog figure is well made with no condition issues and has huge marble eyes.
A compliment to any space as a magazi...
Category
20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Cane, Rattan, Art Glass
Sterling Silver Equestrian Letter Opener by Hermes Paris
By Hermès
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Sterling Silver Equestrian Letter Opener by Hermes Paris
Beautiful letter opener with a horse head handle and decorated with vertical lines towards the tip, signed on the bottom.
Mea...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
Daniel Kafri (Israeli, 1945- ) Patinated Bronze Sculpture of a Kiss
Located in New York, NY
Our bronze statue by the Israeli artist, Daniel Kafri (1945- ) depicting kissing lovers has a verdigris patina and measures 40 by 19 by 11 inches. Signed and marked A/P.
Category
Late 20th Century Israeli Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Carstens Tönnieshof West German Midcentury Abstract Trailed Design Bowl
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish midcentury West German Ceramic bowl applied with an abstract trailed design on a matted grey glazed ground by Carstens, Tönnieshof. The b...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Handcrafted Solid Malachite Hexagonal Lidded Box
Located in Chicago, IL
Gemstone quality lidded Malachite box. Hand carved and hand crafted with removable lid in a hexagonal shape. Beautiful patterns to the lid and box sides. Five inches wide and over fi...
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1960s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Malachite
Crystal and Brass Candle Holder with Four Arms by Cristallerie Schneider 1970s
Located in Milano, MI
Crystal and brass candle holder with 4 arms, made by Cristallerie Schneider in the 1950s
Ø cm 16 h cm 36
Cristallerie Schneider is a French company known for its artistic glass and...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Studio Art Glass Vase C.1960
By Mdina, Michael Harris
Located in London, GB
Studio glass vase C. 1960.
In very good vintage condition.
Category
1960s Maltese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Unseen Force No41 Solid Wood Modern Art Sculpture by Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Unseen Force No41 Solid Wood Modern Art Sculpture by Joel Escalona
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This monolithic sculpture, designed by the talented Artist Joel Escalona, is a towering example of beauty in cr...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Hardwood
Italian Murano Twist Glass Picture Frame by Venini
By Venini
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Modern Murano twist glass and brass picture frame, transparent with golden glitter.
Suits for 5x7" picture.
A thick Murano glass picture frame with transparent glass and go...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Dino Martens Murano White Red Aventurine Ribbons Italian Art Glass Center Bowl
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown white, red and copper aventurine Italian art glass centerpiece footed bowl. Documented to designer Dino Martens for Aureliano Toso, circa 1950s. S...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Ribbon, Murano Glass, Blown Glass
Joel Escalona Designs Unseen Force No45 Figurative Wooden Art
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Joel Escalona Designs Unseen Force No45 Figurative Wooden Art
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This monolithic sculpture, designed by the talented Artist Joel Escalona, is a towering example of beauty in craft...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Hardwood
Mexican Sculpture in Blown Murano Glass by Archimede Seguso, 1970s
Located in Milano, MI
Mexican sculpture in hand-blown purple Murano glass, created by Archimede Seguso in the 1970s
Ø cm 11 h cm 17
Archimede Seguso was a renowned Italian entrepreneur and master glassm...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Modern Art Solid Wood Sculpture Unseen Force No37 by Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Modern Art Solid Wood Sculpture Unseen Force No37 by Joel Escalona
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This monolithic sculpture, designed by the talented Artist Joel Escalona, is a towering example of beauty in ...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Hardwood
Modern Art Burn Wood Abstract Unseen Force No35 by Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Modern Art Burn Wood Abstract Unseen Force No35 by Joel Escalona
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This monolithic sculpture, designed by the talented Artist Joel Escalona, is a towering example of beauty in cr...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Hardwood
Dark Wood Sculpture Contemporary Art Unseen Force No31 by Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Dark Wood Sculpture Contemporary Art Unseen Force No31 by Joel Escalona
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This monolithic sculpture, designed by the talented Artist Joel Escalo...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Hardwood
Abstract Dark Wood Art Modern Decoration Unseen Force No32 by Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Abstract Dark Wood Art Modern Decoration Unseen Force No32 by Joel Escalona
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This monolithic sculpture, designed by the talented Artist Joel Escalona, is a towering example of b...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Hardwood
Spanish Scrollwork Iron Galleon / Sailing Ship Sculpture
Located in Barcelona, ES
Wrought iron Spanish caravel boat / galleon sculpture. Spain, 1940s-1950s
This sailing ship sculpture was handcrafted in Spain at the mid-20th century period. The ship has a richly detailed scrollwork...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf, Iron
Vintage Italian Silver Gilt Box Awarded to U.S. Navy Admiral James Russell 1965
Located in New York, NY
Our magnificent Italian-made silver box with 18K gold inlay was presented in 1965 to the United States Navy Admiral James S. Russel by the Italian navy in honor of his service as Com...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold, Silver
Designed by Joel Escalona Unseen Force No40 Abstract Wooden Totem
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Designed by Joel Escalona Unseen Force No40 Abstract Wooden Totem——
This monolithic sculpture, designed by the talented Artist Joel Escalona, is a towering example of beauty in craf...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Hardwood
Decoration Modern Art Abstract Solid Wood Unseen Force No39 by NONO
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Decoration Modern Art Abstract Solid Wood Unseen Force No39 by NONO
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This monolithic sculpture, designed by the talented Artist Joel Escalona, is a towering example of beauty in c...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Hardwood
Dark Wood Totem Figurative Unseen Force No38 by Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Dark Wood Totem Figurative Unseen Force No38 by Joel Escalona
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This monolithic sculpture, designed by the talented Artist Joel Escalona, is a towering example of beauty in crafts...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Hardwood
A Pair of Turned Walnut Candlesticks by Rude Osolnik 1970's
By Rude Osolnik
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of turned walnut candlesticks by Rude Osolnik, ca' 1970's.
"Osolnik was widely admired as one of the finest wood turners in America and his workshops and seminars were in dema...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Walnut
Rometti Umbertide Ceramic Candle Holder, Circa 1930
Located in Rome, IT
This captivating ceramic candle holder by Rometti Umbertide is a fine example of Italian craftsmanship from the renowned ceramics studio, dating back to 1927. A part of a limited ser...
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1930s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Eclectic Boy on Rocking Horse Painted Metal Sculpture by Manuel Felguerez
Located in San Diego, CA
Eclectic boy on rocking horse painted metal sculpture by listed Mexican artist Manuel Felguerez, circa 1970s The piece is in very nice original condition...
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Late 20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Dark Wood Abstract Sculpture Contemporary Unseen Force No36 by NONO
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Dark Wood Abstract Sculpture Contemporary Unseen Force No36 by NONO
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This monolithic sculpture, designed by the talented Artist Joel Escalona, is a towering example of beauty in ...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Hardwood
Saqqarah Vase by Nanae Umeda Egizia Production by Sottsass Associati 1995
Located in Milano, MI
Blown glass vase with hand-silkscreen decoration with shiny enamels and 24 kt gold, Saqqarah model from the Handle With Care series by Sottsass Associati, created and designed by Nanae Umeda...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Vintage White Porcelain Ashtray with Gold Rim and Blue Design 1960s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage White Porcelain Ashtray with Gold Rim and Blue Design 1960s.
Great condition.
No Hallmark.
Circa 1960s.
Dimensions: 4.5" D x 1.25" H.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Fruit Basket in Resin and Leather by NativoCampana for Corsi Design 2015
Located in Milano, MI
Fruit basket in resin and leather, "Flora Fruit Bowl" model designed by Fernando and Humberto Campana for the NativoCampana Collection for Corsi Design in 2015.
Ø cm 48 Ø cm 23 h cm...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather, Resin
Mexican Sculpture in Blown Murano Glass by Archimede Seguso, 1970s
Located in Milano, MI
Mexican sculpture in hand-blown purple Murano glass, created by Archimede Seguso in the 1970s
Ø cm 11 h cm 25
Archimede Seguso was a renowned Italian entrepreneur and master glassm...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage straw donkey , 1950s decor
Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR
Vintage straw donkey, decoration 1950
Decorated with multicoloured wool and with 2 pockets on each side.
Good condition
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Mid-20th Century Maghreb Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Rattan
Mid Century Modern Amberina Glass Bud Vase
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Striking vintage cylindrical bud vase was hand blown in bright Amberina colorway, featuring shift from vibrant ruby colored glass on the bottom to amber color on the top. The vase ha...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Murano Glass Cobalt Bowl Attributed to Flavio Poli for Somerso
By Flavio Poli
Located in Verviers, BE
Attributed to Flavio Poli for Seguso d'Arte, this biomorphic Murano glass bowl is handcrafted with red highlights fading through bringing warmth into your color scheme.
Still in love...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage Mortar Shaped Murano Glass Ashtray, Clear Glass, Seguso Style, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Decorative Murano Bowl - Vintage Glass Ashtray - Collectible Curiosity
Vintage 1950s Murano glass ashtray/bowl in the shape of a mortar. This peculiar style was not meant as an actual mortar, but rather as an ashtray: the pestle was used to crush cigarettes.
Luckily, though, the bowl has never been used as an actual ashtray - and has therefore survived in perfect conditions up to these days. The clear glass has a wonderful surface finish, opalescent, ranging from purple to golden under the right light.
For more rare Murano glass and vintage decorative pieces...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Mid Century Modern Murano Bowl, Clear Glass, Seguso Style, 1950s Collectible
Located in Milano, IT
Decorative Murano Bowl - Vintage Glass Ashtray - Collectible Curiosity
Vintage 1950s Murano glass ashtray/bowl in the shape of a mortar. This peculiar style was not meant as an actual mortar, but rather as an ashtray: the pestle was used to crush cigarettes.
Luckily, though, the bowl has never been used as an actual ashtray - and has therefore survived in perfect conditions up to these days. The clear glass has a wonderful surface finish, opalescent, ranging from purple to golden under the right light.
For more rare Murano glass and vintage decorative pieces...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
ACCOLAY Vase, 1950s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Beautiful French Mid-century vase by ACCOLAY, France, 1950s. Concentric lines. Green, brown and purple. Anthracite speckled.. Height : 20cm (7.9"), Diameter : 18cm (7.1").
After the...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Decorative Crystal Sphere on Brass Base
Located in San Diego, CA
Decorative crystal sphere on brass base, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good condition with no chips or cracks; it has a nice polished finish with four sup...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Bronze
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
Midcentury Brown and Black Leather Italian Decorative Basket, Wastepaper, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Incredibly elegant Italian wastepaper or decorative basket fully made in a gorgeous brown and black curved leather. It was produced in Italy in the 70s, its charm comes from the perf...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather
Danny Garcia (1929 - 2012) Bronze California Cypress Tree Sculpture
By Danny Garcia
Located in West Palm Beach, US
Stunning bronze lifelike sculpture of a California Cypress tree by world renowned artist Danny Garcia. Signed on lower part or the sculpture “D Gar...
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Axel Salto for Royal Copenhagen, Large Ceramic Bowl, no. 20729, Sung Glaze, 1965
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Axel Salto, Large Ceramic Bowl, model 20729, for Royal Copenhagen, 1965
Axel Salto (1889-1961) worked for Royal Copenhagen throughout the 1930s-50s, designing ceramics with relief p...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
A Sculpture of a Gazelle Bust in Patinated and Gilded Bronze, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
An animal sculpture of a gazelle bust in patinated and gilded bronze, 20th century.
Contemporary sculpture of a gazelle bust in patinated and gilded bronze, 20th century animal scul...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Transparent Murano Glass Vase by Barovier and Toso, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1930s - 1940s.
This vase is made in hand-blown Murano glass.
It is a vintage item, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be considered as in excell...
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1930s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Charlotte Perriand Vase À Fleurs Échancré by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Charlotte Perriand Vase À Fleurs Échancré
Manufactured by Cassina
ASIAN TRANSPARENCIES
A blown glass vase designed by Charlotte Perriand in the 1940s.
Made of mould-blown glass, t...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
American Modern Ceramic Wall Clock by Russel Wright for General Electric
Located in San Diego, CA
Stylish and functional American modern ceramic electric wall clock by Russel Wright for General Electric, circa 1940s. The piece is in very good vintage with no chips or cracks and m...
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-century Modern decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.
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Cobalt Box
Desk Top Clock
Japanese Imari Jar Lid
Medaille Bronze
Neoclassical Mantel Clock
Paris Porcelain Ormolu