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
Vintage Fenton footed pink and white candy dish Roselene Water Lily
Located in Frederick, MD
This rare collectible Fenton footed candy dish with fitted lid is from the Roselene Water Lily collection. This one-owner piece was purchased from th...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
1970s Italian Murano Sommerso Red Turquoise & Clear Art Glass Bowl Dish Ashtray
Located in London, GB
1970s Italian Murano summerso glass bowl, dish or ashtray. The bowl has three indentations creating a shape similar to a Shamrock where the cigarettes used to be placed when it's fu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Enzo Mari for F.lli Mannelli Pair of Travertine Marble Swans, Italy 1970s
Located in Naples, IT
Stunning pair of 1970s swan-shaped sculptures in travertine and made in Italy, designed by Enzo Mari for F.lli Mannelli.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Crystal soliflore by John Orwar Lake for Ekenas Glasbruk, Sweden, 1960s
By Ekenäs
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
Little vase/soliflore in art glass by John Orwar Lake for Ekenas Glasbruk, Sweden
splendid color gradient !
signed below
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Vibrant Motion: Kinetic Sculpture - Iron, Paint, Movement
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vibrant Motion: Kinetic Sculpture - Iron, Paint, Movement
Manufactured in France by unknown artist, circa 1990.
In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, pre...
Category
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Crystal 1960 Champain Bucket or Vase Grey Brown Color France
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Crystal 1960 Champain Bucket or Vase Grey Brown Color France
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Large Stig Lindberg Faience Vase
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful large floral faience, glazed pottery, vase by renowned Swedish artist Stig Lindberg, delicate colors and pattern
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Signed, Millefiori Infused Glass Fish Sculpture by Josef Marcolin
Located in Warrenton, OR
Signed, Millefiori Infused Glass Fish Sculpture by Josef Marcolin
A very handsome, handblown glass sculpture by the Italian Murano glass blower Josef Marcolin.
Josef Marcolin (1933-2...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Antique Fall Front Deed Box, English, Steel, Keepsake Case, Storage, Circa 1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique fall front deed box. An English, steel keepsake case, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920.
Fascinating fall-front example with personalised detail
Displays a desirable aged patina throughout
Steel plate presents a lightly time worn black paint finish
Cream colour interior provides appealing contrast
Inset lock to the fall front — in working order, key present
Fitted interior arranged as two compartments over one
Features the title of Sir H. Ross Skinner, a mining specialist knighted in 1917
Of portable weight at 7.9kg (17.41 lb) with carry handles to sides for ease of carriage
This is an appealing antique deed...
Category
Early 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel
OTTAVIANI 1960 Modernist Cedar Box With Enameled Designs .925 Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
Modernist box designed by Giovanni Ottaviani.
Fabulous modernist rectangular box decorated with "smalto". It was designed by Giovanni Ottaviani during the post-war period in the cit...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Plateau de service en lucite, cannage, laiton style de Christian Dior & G Crespi
Located in PONT-AUDEMER, FR
Plateau de service fait de lucite et de canne incrustée, rehaussée par un pourtour en laiton. Dans le style des créations de Christian Dior pour sa "Dior Home Collection". Créatio...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Wooden Totem Art Unseen Force No34 Produced by NONO
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Contemporary Wooden Totem Art Unseen Force No34 Produced by NONO
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This monolithic sculpture, designed by the talented Artist Joel Escalona, is a towerin...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Hardwood
Corbeille a papier en lucite, cannage, laiton style de Christian Dior & G Crespi
Located in PONT-AUDEMER, FR
Corbeille a papier faite de lucite et de canne incrustée, rehaussée par un pourtour en laiton. Dans le style des créations de Christian Dior pour sa "Dior Home Collection". Créati...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Bamboo and Rattan Decorative Vase, by Vivai del Sud, Italy, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous midcentury bamboo and rattan decorative vase. This beautiful piece was produced by Vivai del Sud in Italy during 1970s.
This large amphora vase...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Rush
Bay Keramik Mid-Century West German Floral Design Art Pottery Vase
By Bay Keramik
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish mid-century West German art pottery vase with relief molded floral designs by Bay Keramik. The vase stands on a narrow rounded unglaz...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Murano Sommerso Flower-Shaped Vase by Fratelli Toso, Italy 1950s
Located in Hellouw, NL
This Murano glass vase, crafted by the renowned Fratelli Toso, epitomizes the exquisite artistry and craftsmanship for which Murano glass is celebrated. The vase features a fluid, or...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Set of Six Silver Plated Seashells, Priced Individually
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout mid century set of six organic shells, consisting of various exotic species, all highlighted with silver plate to enhance the sculptural elements. Priced individually.
From...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver Plate
Gorgeous Murano Italian Art Glass Giant Octopus Paperweight, Italy, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown aquarium Italian art glass paper weight. Showing a giant octopus, on a glass stone. Colors are a red, white, black and clear. A beautiful nice addition to...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
A Super Decorative Vintage Glazed Stem Vase From Germany *FREE DELIVERY
Located in Portlaoise, IE
A wonderful vintage glazed ceramic stem vase in beautiful yellow and black colours. A gorgeous decorative piece perfect for styling your home or interiors project. Presented in very...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Murano Millefiori Flower Basket Italian Art Glass Paperweight Night Light
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, large vintage Murano handblown white filigrana basket with flower murrines Italian art glass paperweight on lighted base. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company. It has d...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murrine, Wood, Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Joel Escalona Unseen Force No42 Contemporary Dark Wood Sculpture
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Joel Escalona Unseen Force No42 Contemporary Dark Wood Sculpture
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This monolithic sculpture, designed by the talented Artist Joel Escalona, is ...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Hardwood
1970s Set of Two Mid-Century Modern Polychrome Ceramic Vases by Bertoncello
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Two ceramic Italian vases in perfect condition, designed by Roberto Rigon and manufactured by Bertoncello. They are a vibrant and striking example of the fusion between artistic expr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Murano Cobalt Glass Bowl Attributed to Flavio Poli for Seguso
By Flavio Poli
Located in Verviers, BE
Attributed to Flavio Poli for Seguso d'Arte, this Murano glass bowl is handcrafted with red highlights fading through bringing warmth into your color scheme.
Still in lovely conditi...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Galena 1970 Modernist Unique Medallion Desk Set In Solid .925 Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
Desk set designed by Galena.
This is a very unusual and beautiful desk set, comprising by a letter opener and a standing envelopes box. This modernist set has been crafted by Galena artist in solid .925/.999 sterling silver with high polished finish. The box for envelopes has been designed as a folded paper envelope and the letter opener with traditional shapes. Both pieces are decorated with ancient Greek medallions...
Category
1970s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage Art Glass Dachshund Dog Sculpture by Archimede Seguso for Murano Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
A wonderful vintage whimsical art glass dachshund dog sculpture by Archimede Seguso for Murano Glass, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures 11.5"W x 3...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Mid Century Ceramic Majolica Parrot Vase - Japan
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A small mid-century modern ceramic bird motif vase. This petite vessel features a bird perched upon a tree. He has red, blue and green feathers. The tree he sits upon is in green wit...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Malachite Ashtray Vide Poche Desk Accessory Green Color Africa 20th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Great and unique shape carved malachite stone ashtray or vide poche. Imposing item, stunning color and pattern which makes it unique. Natural malachite sculpture. Some are called vide poche or ashtray dresser caddy...
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20th Century Congolese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Malachite
Set of 3 Midcentury Batman Ceramic Floor Vases, Germany Late 1960s Possibly Lamp
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Set of 3 midcentury vintage ceramic floor vases, Germany, late 1960s. A batman pattern very sought after. Some can be mounted as a lamp as it was sometimes the case in this period (s...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Glass Vase by Pavel Pánek for Sklo Union Libochovice, 1970's.
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of Glass
Re-polished
Good Original Condition
Category
1970s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Large Mid-Century Signed California Studio Pottery Blue Vase
Located in San Diego, CA
Large mid-Century signed California studio pottery vase, circa 1970s. The vase is in very good vintage with no chips or cracks and measures 9"D x 8.5"H. The piece is signed on the un...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Abstract oak sculpture signed LM France 1960
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Beautiful shaped abstract modern scultpture made in France, 1960s. This sculpture is made from solid oak wood showing its beautiful grain and texture. Shaped like a figure, it has im...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Oak
Bronze Limited Edition "Gerenuk and Tree" Sculpture by Loet Vanderveen
Located in San Diego, CA
Unique bronze limited edition "Gerenuk and Tree" sculpture by Loet Vanderveen, circa 2000s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with a wonderful patina and measures a substan...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Original Murano glass vase by Carlo Moretti Italy 1970s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Beautiful murano glass vase by Carlo Moretti made in Italy in the 1970s. Carlo Moretti is a “factory of originals” founded in 1958 by Carlo and Giovanni Moretti, combining innovation...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Mid-Century French Stoneware Vase Signed by Jean Austruy (1910-2012)
Located in COLMAR, FR
This is a large, signature piece by the renowned French ceramic designer/maker, Jean Austruy (1910-2012), see signature on the base. Jean Austruy was born in Castres in southern Fran...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Modern Art Burn Wood Unseen Force No43 Abstract by NONO
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Modern Art Burn Wood Unseen Force No43 Abstract by NONO
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This monolithic sculpture, designed by the talented Artist Joel Escalona, is a towering example of beauty in craftsmanship...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Hardwood
Heavy Bronze Vase with Copper Details
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Handmade vase in bronze.
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Brutalist Solid Patinated Bronze Menorah Figures Judaica
Located in San Diego, CA
Elegant beautiful solid patinated bronze menorah elegant and classic circa 1970's.
Category
20th Century Israeli Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Unseen Force No44 Abstract Solid Wood Sculpture Crafted by NONO
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Unseen Force No44 Abstract Solid Wood Sculpture Crafted by NONO
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This monolithic sculpture, designed by the talented Artist Joel Esca...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Hardwood
Jeff Trag Handcrafted Sculptural Wood Jewelry / Stash Box, 1988
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Jeff Trag Handcrafted Sculptural Wood Jewelry / Stash Box, 1988. This piece is signed and dated to the back of the drawer.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Modern Abstract Sculpture in Solid Alabaster by Mark Leblanc, USA
Located in Deland, FL
Hand-sculpted in pure, solid alabaster this fascinating sculpture is absolutely arresting from every angel. Sculpted by Mark Leblanc, an accomplished designer and craftsmen renowned for his Organic Modern pieces audaciously carved from all-natural materials, this extraordinary piece is ideal for collectors and designers alike. Reminiscent of a water droplet, with an intricate carved dimple hidden within the piece, this sculpture features exquisite patterns of cream mixed with rose-colored swirls and veins left behind by iron deposits within the ancient alabaster during it's formation millions of years ago. This sculpture is the very definition of one of a kind so when it's gone, it's gone forever. Make it yours today.
Mark Leblanc (currently on display in the ABT Modern...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone, Alabaster
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Tissue Box Cover
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice MCM walnut tissue box cover, circa 1980s. The box is in very good vintage condition and measures: 10.25"W x 5.5"D x 3.5"H. The box appears...
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Walnut
Paolo Soleri Sculpted Bronze Wind Chime Bell for Arcosanti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paolo Soleri Sculpted Bronze Wind Chime Bell for Arcosanti
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Candle holder by richard rohac ( signed )
Located in Wien, AT
Candle holder by richard rohac ( signed )
Original condition
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Hand Painted Sign Sillhouette of Marilyn Monroe
Located in Pasadena, CA
Hand Painted Sign Silhouette of Marilyn Monroe. Measures approx - 33w x 40h x 2d
Signed in back - Signature unknown '71
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Murano glass aquarium bloc by Alfredo Barbini for Cenedese, 1950s
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
Splendid Murano glass aquarium by Alfredo Barbini for Cenedese.
Production of the 1950s.
Excellent conditions. Intact in all parts.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage Jaguar Pot in the Style of Zoomorphic Pot from Tabasco
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Drawing inspiration from ancient traditions, this hand-carved wooden lidded vessel epitomizes exquisite craftsmanship. With intricate detailing reminiscent of bygone eras, it pays ho...
Category
Mid-20th Century African Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Vase Model 3627 In Topazio Oro, Induto By Flavio Poli, Italy 1937
By Flavio Poli
Located in Hellouw, NL
Vase model 3627 in topazio oro,induto. By Flavio Poli for Seguso vetri d'arte.This Murano glass Vase named model 3627 in topazio oro, designed by Flavio Poli for Seguso vetri d'arte,...
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1930s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
1960s Astonishing Jack in the Pulpit "Calla Lily" vase in Murano glass.
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Astonishing yellow and blue Jack in the Pulpit "Calla Lily" vase in Murano glass. Made in Italy. The item is in excellent condition.
Dimension:
diameter 3,54 x 11,81 H inches
d...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Abstract Figural Rhoda Hepner Terracotta Pottery Sculpture, 1989.
By Rhoda Hepner
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large abstract figural Rhoda Hepner terracotta pottery sculpture, Signed and dated 1989. Natural organic hues of white terracotta, light terracotta and gray from firing. Intentional ...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay, Pottery, Terracotta
Big Vintage 1970s Blenko Art Glass Modernist Owl Design Vase
By Blenko Glass
Located in Charleston, SC
For sale here is a BIG vintage 1960s 70s handmade hand-blown Blenko art glass modernist design OWL vase with applied op-art black thread 'eyes' and applied white decoration over the ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Sculpture in Patinated Bronze after Fernando Botero, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture in patinated bronze after Fernando Botero, 20th century.
Sculpture after Fernando Botero in patinated bronze, marble base, 20th centur...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Mid Century Ceramic Soholm Bird by Gerd Hiort Petersen
Located in San Diego, CA
Blue and white Soholm bird designed by Gerd Hiort Petersen, circa 1960-1970. This beautiful ceramic sculpture is captivating and whimsical. The mesmerizin...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
1960s Sculptural - Stackable Candle Holders Stoffi & Nagel for BMF Nagel Germany
Located in St. Louis, MO
Iconic set of 19 playful stackable or modular designed candlesticks by César Stoffi & Fritz Nagel for BMF Nagel - Germany. Very 1960s mid-century modern in design, little sculptures,...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Mid-Century Modernist Ikebana Vase Planter Freeform Centerpiece Japan 1950s
Located in San Diego, CA
Modernist Ikebana vase in flat black glaze in a beautiful freeform shape. stamped Japan, 1950s. excellent condition no chips or cracks nice floating 3 feet.
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1950s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Aoso Wood Basin with Handles
Located in Dallas, TX
The Brendan Bass Estate Collection pays homage to the beauty of vintage and antique
pieces, each artfully concealing endless stories collected through the generations in which they ...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Artimeta Woven Seagrass Standing Shallow Catch-All Basket with Black Metal Legs
By Artimeta
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Woven seagrass catch-all, standing magazine basket, manufactured by Artimeta. Minimalistic design with a thin black metal frame. In good original condition, visible some visible wear...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Gerd Bogelund for Royal Copenhagen Signed Danish Denmark Art Pottery Leaf Vase
Located in Studio City, CA
A gorgeous, wonderfully designed, and glazed Mid-Century Modern Danish/Scandinavian art vase by Gerd Bogelund for Royal Copenhagen featuring leaf decoration and a semi-gloss pale bro...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
Figurative Totem Solid Wood Unseen Force No33 Crafted by NONO
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Figurative Totem Solid Wood Unseen Force No33 Crafted by NONO
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This monolithic sculpture, designed by the talented Artist Joel Escalona, is a towering example of beauty in craf...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Hardwood
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