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
Large Poly Resin Sculpture by Louis Von Koelnau 1981 4 of 24
Located in New York, NY
Extra large Poly Resin sculpture by Louis Von Koelnau signed and dated 1981
4 / 24 in the series.
The beautiful abstract form is in a warm Amber / Orange tone.
Great vintage conditio...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Resin, Polyester
Small Bowl in Green Sommerso Glass, Carlo Scarpa for Venini Murano 1930s
By Carlo Scarpa, Venini
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Small Bowl in Green Sommerso Glass, Carlo Scarpa for Venini Murano 1930s
An art glass bowl in green sommerso glass, designed by Carlo Scarpa and manufactured by Venini Murano Venice...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
1960s Ceramic Bowl by Carl Harry Stålhane
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Blue shaded bowl by Carl Harry Stålhane. Marked with CHS signature at the bottom. Second assortment with small nags to inside of the bowl, otherwise in good vintage conditi...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Murano Vase Masterpiece, Blooming Field with Poppies and Lavender, Signed
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
The vase made with the same technique of the tumblers in another listing.
After the success of the tumbler group, I asked the maestro to make a vase that would keep the design and t...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Italian Midcentury Rimini Blu Dachshund by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Vienna, AT
Charming iconic Italian modern ceramic Dachshund from the Rimini Blu series designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italy.
The Italian Ceramic Artist Aldo Londi from Montelupo became Art ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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
Black Marble Ashtray by Angelo MANGIAROTTI, Italy, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Black Marble Ashtray by Angelo MANGIAROTTI, Italy
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Blue Fruit Bowl "Model 1419" by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, 1960s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Brussels, BE
Blue Fruit Bowl "Model 1419" by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, 1960s
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Box by Fontana Arte, Wood and Glass, 1940s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Brussels, BE
Box by Fontana Arte, Wood and Glass, 1940s
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Wood
Carl Auböck #4995 Patinated Brass Hook
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck #4995 patinated brass hook. Designed in the 1950s, this versatile and Minimalist Viennese hook is executed in polished and patinated brass by We...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Large Vase with Lid in Italian Midollino 1950s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Large Vase with Lid in Italian Midollino 1950s
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bamboo
Large Tall Cenedese Italian Square Black & Clear Murano Glass Vase New Old Stock
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Antonio da Ros for Cenedese large, heavy and elegant vintage Mid-Century modern Italian Murano tall, large and square glass vase, circa 1965-1975. This rare, large and heavy piece of...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
1960s Ceramic Bowl by Carl Harry Stålhane
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ceramic Bowl by Carl Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand from the 1960's. Blue background with white relief stripe pattern. In very good condition with the markers signature.
Each: L 6.7 i...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Carl Auböck Model #1928 'Hands' Brass Bookends
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Carl Auböck model #1928 'Hands' brass bookends. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural pair of bookends are executed in patinated and polished brass.
P...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Large Rubik's Cube Shop Display Models
Located in Faversham, GB
A fun pair of Rubik’s cube shop display models from a children’s toy shop.
The pair of cubes were commissioned by a toy shop for the promotion of the famous invention by Erno Rubik.
The set designed models...
Category
20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Acrylic, Pine
Winding Alarm Clock RHYTM, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
Good original condition.
Made by 1960s.
Fully functional winding clock, repolished.
Category
1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Winding Alarm Clock by PRIM, Czechoslovakia, "Space Age" 1960s
By PRIM Clocks
Located in Praha, CZ
Good original condition.
Made by 1960s, in the Space Age.
Fully functional, repolished.
Category
1980s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Plastic
Mid-Century Modern Murrina Millefiori Set of 6 Murano Drinking Glasses Tumbler
By Murano 5
Located in Murano, Venezia
Exclusive series of six handmade Murano drinking glasses with murrina Millefiori.
This set is called "GOTI DE FORNASA".
Tradition wants that the Murano glass master with his employees did these Murano glasses to drink during work breaks.
Glass processing for this service is performed by Murano artisans with great care and precision, placing one by one the pieces of glass (Murrina) in a hot plate and then are fused together with crystal to form a charming mosaic.
Project by Livio Campanella...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Carl Auböck #4330/1 Polished Brass Hook
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck #4330/1 polished brass hook. Designed in the 1950s, this versatile and Minimalist Viennese hook is executed in polished brass by Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Austria.
Produc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
1960s Vintage Danish Cobalt Blue & Clear Art Glass Decorative Bowl or Dish
Located in London, GB
1960s Danish vintage art glass sculptured decorative centre-piece handblown glass bowl. The triangular-shaped bowl is smooth and glossy with a cobalt blue centre and clear glass aro...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Pair of Swedish Solid Brass Candle Sticks Made in Sweden
By Ystad-Metall
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Swedish Solid Brass Candle Sticks Made in Sweden
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Tapio Wirkkala “Paper Bag" Vase For Rosenthal, Germany c.1970s
Located in London, GB
For sale is an iconic Mid-Century porcelain “Paper Bag" Vase designed by Finnish designer Tapio Wirkkala, circa 1977, for Rosenthal’s Studio Line "DO NOT LITTER" range.
This example...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Cenedese Pair of Midcentury 1970s Italian Round Black & Clear Murano Glass Vases
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Antonio da Ros for Cenedese pair of large and heavy vintage Mid-Century modern Italian Murano round, circular glass vases or oversized tealight / candle holders, circa 1965-1975. Lar...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Carl Auböck Model #3603L Large Brass and Leather Bell
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck model #3603L large brass and leather bell. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural bell is executed in polished brass a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Large Robert Maxwell & David Cressey Sunburst Planter for Earthgender
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Robert Maxwell & David Cressey Sunburst Planter for Earthgender.
Studio executed in hand etched, glazed and textured earthenware. A very clean ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Vintage Alvar Aalto Savoy Vase for Iittala
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Round Rock, TX
The iconic “Savoy” vase was designed by Alvar Aalto for Iittala of Finland. Considered one of the most revered designers of the 20th century, Aalto created this vase as part of a 10-...
Category
1980s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Livio Campanella Mid-Century Modern Murrina Millefiori Murano Glass Vase, 1988s
Located in Murano, Venezia
Exclusive working of Murano glass to produce this fantastic venetian blown glass vase with murrine Millefiori and covered with gold leaf 24 c...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Glass Table Clock by Barovier & Toso
Located in Milano, IT
Discover the pinnacle of Italian craftsmanship with this stunning table clock from Barovier & Toso, designed by the celebrated Ercole Barovier. This exceptional piece showcases the a...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Rectangular Mid-Century Chrome Thick Lucite Box by Albrizzi
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Thick Lucite and Chromed Jewelry Box by Alessandro Albrizzi, MCM
A vintage lucite lidded box, the top being clear, the bottom being chromed. The box was designed by Alessandro Albriz...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Chrome
Wonderful Large Mid Century Modern Brushed Nickel Silver Planter Pedestal
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Large Mid Century Modern Brushed Nickel / Silver Tone Planter That May Also Be Used As A Pedestal If A Top Were To Be Put On It.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Nickel
Stunning 1970s vase from Tilgmans, Sweden.
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
An extraordinary, bold and very rare vintage art ceramic vase from Tilgmans, Sweden. This vase is out of the ordinary the shape is voluptuous and globe like still simple, this in com...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Murano Vase Masterpiece, Doppio Ritorto Amazing Technique, Signed
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This vase is a true work of art. It features a bold color palette and creates a beautiful interplay with the light. During its creation, the glass is heated again before blowing to a...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Kirsch Hamilton, American Mid-Century Modern Prisma Aluminum Aurora Clock, 1970s
Located in Stamford, CT
American Mid-Century Modern Prisma aluminum aurora clock, Kirsch Hamilton, 1970s.
A vintage 1970s Aurora clock. These stunning clocks are in the collection of the Museum of Modern A...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-century modern Murano glass bowl in cobolt blue from 1960s.
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
An extraordinary and handmade vintage glass bowl or centerpiece dish from Murano, Italy made during the 60s. This piece has a fantastic cobalt blue color, with a warm amber or deep ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Scandinavian Art glass vase, "Seaside" by Göran Wärff for Kosta, Sweden
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
Vintage beautiful and rare sommerso art glass vase known as "Seaside", made and signed by the talented Göran Wärff for Kosta Boda, Sweden. This vase has a fantastic yet simple slight...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Serge Roche Pair of Large Plaster Sconces, 2 Pairs Available
By Serge Roche
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of plaster sconces by Serge Roche.
1 light, 60 watts Max bulb.
US rewired and in working condition.
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Plaster
Carl Auböck Model #4224 'Hand' Brass Bottle Opener
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck Model #4224 'Hand' brass bottle opener. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural bottle opener is executed in polished brass.
Price is per item. Th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Carl Auböck Model #4056 Patinated Brass Hook
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck brass #4056 patinated brass hook. Designed in the 1950s, this versatile and Minimalist Viennese hook is executed in patinated and polished brass by Werkstätte Carl Auböck...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
CINETICO Murano Glass Brass Mobile Chandelier Red and Yellow Glass Elements
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This exquisite Murano glass chandelier boasts delicate glass elements that shimmer and radiate a cozy, welcoming ambiance, making it the perfect centerpiece for any living space. Man...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Brass
Bay Ceramic Statue of Woman by Bodo Mans, West Germany
By Bay Keramik
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A rare vintage abstract statue made by Bodo Mans for Bay ceramic from former West Germany. A woman in an abstract cubist position with fantastic glazing, in various shades of blue, g...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Midcentury ceramic vase by Gio Ponti for Richard Ginori, Italy 1947
Located in Piacenza, Italy
San Cristoforo ceramic green vase by Gio Ponti and Giovanni Gariboldi
manufactured by Richard Ginori.
Rare color and manufacturing.
Signed Richard Ginori on the bottom.
Perfect vin...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Carl Auböck Model #4273 'Foot' Brass Paperweight
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck model #4273 'Foot' brass paperweight. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly clean and refined Viennese paperweight is hand fabricated in polished brass by Werkstätte Car...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
1950s Black and Brass Wrought Iron Wastebasket Trash Receptacle
Located in Ferndale, MI
1950s black and brass wastebasket/trash receptacle. The wrought iron mesh outer sleeve has brass atomic style wave design near top and bottom edge, and four-footed bottom. The alumi...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Wrought Iron
German Fat Lava Volcanic Glazed Vase
Located in Miami Beach, FL
German Fat Lava Vase with volcanic glaze finish in blue and black. 1960s.
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Vintage Italian Bitossi By Aldo Londi Rare Red Glaze Ceramic Rooster, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Valencia, VC
Introducing a stunning and exceptionally rare Mid-Century piece: a red glaze ceramic rooster designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramiche. Hand-produced in Italy during the 1960s, th...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
French Blue Craquelure Flask Shaped Vase
Located in Miami Beach, FL
French Blue Craquelure Egyptian Blue Flask-shaped Vase.
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
German Fat Lava Vase in Seafoam Glaze
Located in Miami Beach, FL
German Fat Lava Vase with dramatic seafoam glaze in dark blue, white and aqua. The bottom is stamped "Made in Germany"
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Mid 20th Century Transitional Solid Brass Footed Decorative Bowl
Located in Westfield, NJ
Vintage mid 20th century transitional solid brass footed bowl. Large and heavy concave brass bowl with sculptural set of four elevated feet. Perfect addition to bookshelf, table etc and can be filled with matchbook collection...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
German Fat Lava Seafood Blue Vase, 1960s
Located in Miami Beach, FL
German Seaform Fat Lava Vase in aqua, dark blue and white. 1960s. Unmarked on bottom.
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Aldo Londi Mid-Century Bitossi Rimini Blue Pottery Vase for Raymor
By Aldo Londi
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Aldo Londi Mid-Century Bitossi Rimini Blue Pottery Vase for Raymor
Paper label on bottom. Painted on bottom "1578 Italy"
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
1960s French Gauloise Blue Pottery Vase by Accolay
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Stunning French handcrafted art pottery vase signed Accolay. Subtle gradations of Gauloise Blue in a spiral design with glazed matte finish. Circa 1960 in Accolay, France.
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Carl Auböck Model #3600 'Crown' Bowl in Patinated Brass
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck model #3600 'Crown' bowl in patinated brass. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural Viennese bowl is executed in patinated brass. Originally concei...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Decorative Vase in Crystal Murano Glass, Italy, Scarpa, 1970s
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic decorative vase or flower vase in crystal Murano glass. This stylish vase was produced in Italy during the 1970s.
In amazing conditions with no chips or scratches, this ch...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Brutalist Mid Century Modern Iron Candelabra, Germany, 1950s
Located in Valencia, VC
A pair of exquisite Brutalist Mid Century Modern iron candelabra, handcrafted in Germany circa the 1950s. These stunning pieces embody the bold,...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Carl Auböck Model #4056 Nickel-Plated Hook
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck brass #4056 brass hook. Designed in the 1950s, this versatile and minimalist Viennese candleholder is executed in nickel-plated brass by Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Austria.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Pair of Mid-Century Danish Teak Carved Stork Sculptures
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Mid-Century Danish teak carved storks. The larger one measures 2.75" x 1.5" x 14.75" the smaller one is 2.5" x 1.625" x 10". In good original condition with some wear consist...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
Porcelain Sculpture, Czechoslovakia, 1970's.
Located in Praha, CZ
Made of Porcelain
Re-polished
Good Original Condition
Category
1970s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
A repoussé stainless steel vase France 1970
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A magnificent repoussé stainless steel vase, a unique piece from the 1970s that combines the elegance of vintage design with the durability of stainless steel. This freeform vase is ...
Category
1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mid-century Modern decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern decorative objects 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 objects created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern decorative objects made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original decorative objects, popular names associated with this style include Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Scheurich Keramik, Bitossi, and Rörstrand. 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 objects differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $22 and tops out at $295,000 while the average work can sell for $847.
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