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Venini Mid-Century Italian Art Glass Bottle a Fasce Orizzontali by Bianconi
Venini Mid-Century Italian Art Glass Bottle a Fasce Orizzontali by Bianconi

Venini Mid-Century Italian Art Glass Bottle a Fasce Orizzontali by Bianconi

By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine Mid-Century Italian art glass bottle. A so-called 'a fasce orizzontali' bottle with a broad

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bottles

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Altuglas

Mid-Century Italian Art Glass Vase by Cristalleria Toscana, 1960s
Mid-Century Italian Art Glass Vase by Cristalleria Toscana, 1960s

Mid-Century Italian Art Glass Vase by Cristalleria Toscana, 1960s

By Empoli

Located in Glasgow, GB

Tuscany’s mid-century glassworks. This vintage Italian glass vase measures approximately 31 cm in height

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Mid Century Italian Art Glass Ruffle Dish Bowl After Murano
Mid Century Italian Art Glass Ruffle Dish Bowl After Murano

Mid Century Italian Art Glass Ruffle Dish Bowl After Murano

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This stunning vintage art glass bowl is a beautiful example of Italian craftsmanship in the style

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Mid-Century Italian Art Deco Style Writing Table with Glass Top
Mid-Century Italian Art Deco Style Writing Table with Glass Top

Mid-Century Italian Art Deco Style Writing Table with Glass Top

Located in Dallas, TX

This handsome walnut Italian writing table exudes mid-century charm with its Art Deco style. The

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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Desks

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Alvino Bagni Raymor Attributed Unusual Mid-Century Italian Art Pottery Vase
Alvino Bagni Raymor Attributed Unusual Mid-Century Italian Art Pottery Vase

Alvino Bagni Raymor Attributed Unusual Mid-Century Italian Art Pottery Vase

By Alvino Bagni

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A very unusual and stylish vintage Italian art pottery vase attributed to Alvino Bagni and probably

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Seguso Murano Label Sommerso Flower Vase, Blue Pink Midcentury Italian Art Glass
Seguso Murano Label Sommerso Flower Vase, Blue Pink Midcentury Italian Art Glass

Seguso Murano Label Sommerso Flower Vase, Blue Pink Midcentury Italian Art Glass

By Archimede Seguso

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso blue and pink Italian art glass flower vase. The piece

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Uranium Glass

Art Glass STAR Sconce Wall Lamp, Murano Italy 1970's
Art Glass STAR Sconce Wall Lamp, Murano Italy 1970's

Art Glass STAR Sconce Wall Lamp, Murano Italy 1970's

Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN

Vintage Midcentury Italian Art Glass "STAR" Sconce Wall Lamp. Made in Murano, Italy, 1970's period

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Italian Fratelli Fanciullacci Attributed Mid Century Art Pottery Sgraffito Vase
Italian Fratelli Fanciullacci Attributed Mid Century Art Pottery Sgraffito Vase

Italian Fratelli Fanciullacci Attributed Mid Century Art Pottery Sgraffito Vase

By Fratelli Fanciullacci

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A stylish mid-century Italian art pottery twin handled vase with sgraffito floral designs in the

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery

Mid-Century Modern Murano Green Glass Bowl or Vase by Flavio Poli, Italy, 1960
Mid-Century Modern Murano Green Glass Bowl or Vase by Flavio Poli, Italy, 1960

Mid-Century Modern Murano Green Glass Bowl or Vase by Flavio Poli, Italy, 1960

By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli

Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern

mesmerizing piece of Mid-Century Italian art glass. Just click visit our 1stdibs store and browse through our

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Mancioli Italian Mid-Century Hand Painted Art Pottery Vase
Mancioli Italian Mid-Century Hand Painted Art Pottery Vase

Mancioli Italian Mid-Century Hand Painted Art Pottery Vase

By Mancioli Pottery

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A typically stylish mid-century Italian art pottery ceramic vase by the Mancioli Pottery and dating

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Swirl Art Glass Bowl c. 1960
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Swirl Art Glass Bowl c. 1960

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Swirl Art Glass Bowl c. 1960

Located in Atlanta, GA

This striking hand-blown bowl is a beautiful example of Mid-Century Italian Art Glass from Murano

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Midcentury 1960 Rosenthal Netter Striped Ceramic Vase for Bitossi, Italy
Midcentury 1960 Rosenthal Netter Striped Ceramic Vase for Bitossi, Italy

Midcentury 1960 Rosenthal Netter Striped Ceramic Vase for Bitossi, Italy

By Rosenthal Netter, Bitossi

Located in San Diego, CA

. Midcentury Italian art pottery vase by Rosenthal Netter for Bitossi. Undeniably midcentury classic piece

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Italian Art Deco Wall Mirror with Brass Frame (circa 1960s)
Vintage Italian Art Deco Wall Mirror with Brass Frame (circa 1960s)

Vintage Italian Art Deco Wall Mirror with Brass Frame (circa 1960s)

Located in London, GB

Mid-century Italian Art Deco wall mirror with brass frame (circa 1960s). The mirror is square with

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Vintage 1960s Italian Art Deco Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Franco Bucci Italian Midcentury Art Pottery Bowl for Laboratorio Pesaro
Franco Bucci Italian Midcentury Art Pottery Bowl for Laboratorio Pesaro

Franco Bucci Italian Midcentury Art Pottery Bowl for Laboratorio Pesaro

By Franco Bucci

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A stylish Modernist midcentury Italian art pottery bowl designed by Franco Bucci for Labortorio

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Vintage Italian Art Glass Penguin
Vintage Italian Art Glass Penguin

Vintage Italian Art Glass Penguin

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This striking figurative sculpture is a superb example of Mid-Century Italian art glass, strongly

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Large Green Murano Glass Dish Flavio Poli for Seguso Attributed c. 1960
Large Green Murano Glass Dish Flavio Poli for Seguso Attributed c. 1960

Large Green Murano Glass Dish Flavio Poli for Seguso Attributed c. 1960

By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte

Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern

'Sommerso' glass, resulting is a simply mesmerizing piece of Mid-Century Italian art glass with a wonderful

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Tall Green Empoli Glass Vase by Vetreria Artistica Toscana, 1970s Italy
Tall Green Empoli Glass Vase by Vetreria Artistica Toscana, 1970s Italy

Tall Green Empoli Glass Vase by Vetreria Artistica Toscana, 1970s Italy

By Empoli

Located in Glasgow, GB

1970s. This mid-century Italian art glass piece is blown in cased glass—a technique where an inner layer

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Green Murano Glass Bowl Attributed to Flavio Poli for Seguso d'Arte, circa 1960
Green Murano Glass Bowl Attributed to Flavio Poli for Seguso d'Arte, circa 1960

Green Murano Glass Bowl Attributed to Flavio Poli for Seguso d'Arte, circa 1960

By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte

Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern

piece of Mid-Century Italian art glass. Just click visit our 1stdibs store and browse through our very

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

1950s Neoclassical White Crackled Ceramic Italian Bust of Antinoo
1950s Neoclassical White Crackled Ceramic Italian Bust of Antinoo

1950s Neoclassical White Crackled Ceramic Italian Bust of Antinoo

Located in Catania, Sicilia

sense of vintage charm, enhancing its classical look while retaining a distinctly mid-century Italian

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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Busts

Materials

Ceramic

Murano Glass Bowl in Lattimo and Aventurine, Italian Art Glass, 1960s
Murano Glass Bowl in Lattimo and Aventurine, Italian Art Glass, 1960s

Murano Glass Bowl in Lattimo and Aventurine, Italian Art Glass, 1960s

By A.VE.M, Fratelli Toso

Located in Glasgow, GB

example of mid-century Italian art glass. Formed in opaque white lattimo—Murano’s traditional milk glass

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Copper

Scarce Sommerso Green, Yellow & Clear Block Glass Vase by Flavio Poli, 1960s
Scarce Sommerso Green, Yellow & Clear Block Glass Vase by Flavio Poli, 1960s

Scarce Sommerso Green, Yellow & Clear Block Glass Vase by Flavio Poli, 1960s

By Flavio Poli, Seguso

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

quintessential example of mid-century Italian art glass. A highly collectible statement piece and an excellent

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Sommerso

Murano Glass Bowl by Alfredo Barbini, Ruby-Red Sommerso, Italy, 1960s
Murano Glass Bowl by Alfredo Barbini, Ruby-Red Sommerso, Italy, 1960s

Murano Glass Bowl by Alfredo Barbini, Ruby-Red Sommerso, Italy, 1960s

By Alfredo Barbini

Located in Glasgow, GB

polished base. An eye-catching example of mid-century Italian art glass, combining traditional Venetian

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Murano Glass, Sommerso, Opaline Glass

Murano Glass Large Bottle by Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri D´Arte, Italy, 1960s
Murano Glass Large Bottle by Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri D´Arte, Italy, 1960s

Murano Glass Large Bottle by Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri D´Arte, Italy, 1960s

By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli

Located in Valencia, VC

object—refined and visually balanced. An excellent example of mid-century Italian art glass, and a fine

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bottles

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Set of Four Totem Sculptures by Aldo Guarnieri, Italy 1960s
Set of Four Totem Sculptures by Aldo Guarnieri, Italy 1960s

Set of Four Totem Sculptures by Aldo Guarnieri, Italy 1960s

Located in Brescia, Brescia

Discover the enigmatic beauty of mid-century Italian art with this set of four totem sculptures by

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Clay, Wood

Murano Glass Bowl, Gino Cenedese, Orange Bullicante, Italy, 1960s
Murano Glass Bowl, Gino Cenedese, Orange Bullicante, Italy, 1960s

Murano Glass Bowl, Gino Cenedese, Orange Bullicante, Italy, 1960s

By Gino Cenedese

Located in Glasgow, GB

coffee table, or as part of a curated collection of mid-century Italian art glass. The bowl is in very

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Murano Glass

Flavio Poli 'A Bollicine Oro' Vase for Seguso Vetri d'Arte, 1941
Flavio Poli 'A Bollicine Oro' Vase for Seguso Vetri d'Arte, 1941

Flavio Poli 'A Bollicine Oro' Vase for Seguso Vetri d'Arte, 1941

By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte

Located in Bochum, NRW

mid-century Italian art glass, this 'A Bollicine Oro' vase by Flavio Poli (Model No. 7132) was

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Red Wall Panel Handmade in Italy with Steel Frame Mid-century Modern available
Red Wall Panel Handmade in Italy with Steel Frame Mid-century Modern available

Red Wall Panel Handmade in Italy with Steel Frame Mid-century Modern available

By Cupioli made in Italy

Located in Rimini, IT

Mid-century modern red Wall panel handmade in Italy with steel frame available Pannello murale

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Stainless Steel

Still Life Italian Bronze Art Framed Mid Century Modern
Still Life Italian Bronze Art Framed Mid Century Modern

Still Life Italian Bronze Art Framed Mid Century Modern

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a beautiful bronze art (framed) of a "Still Life". Made in Italy. Mid

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Bronze

Mid-Century marquetry inlay panel art, hand-made in Italy
Mid-Century marquetry inlay panel art, hand-made in Italy

Mid-Century marquetry inlay panel art, hand-made in Italy

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Mid-Century style marquetry panel depicting a seaside-costal scene inlaid from small pieces of

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20th Century Italian Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Vintage Mid Century Italian Clay Mask
Vintage Mid Century Italian Clay Mask

Vintage Mid Century Italian Clay Mask

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Beautiful and simple sculptural clay mask made in Italy. Hand made in a rich earth tone base

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Masks

Materials

Clay, Rope

Mid-Century Italian Space Age Laundry Basket Hamper, 1960s
Mid-Century Italian Space Age Laundry Basket Hamper, 1960s

Mid-Century Italian Space Age Laundry Basket Hamper, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Italian Space Age Laundry Basket Hamper, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern More Asian Art, Objects and Furn...

Materials

Plastic

Mid Century Italian Giltwood Sunburst Mirror
Mid Century Italian Giltwood Sunburst Mirror

Mid Century Italian Giltwood Sunburst Mirror

Located in Ross, CA

Gilt wood sunburst mirror made in Italy during the middle of the 20th century. Layers of rays

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Giltwood

Vintage Marble Mortar and Pestle, Mid Century Design Italy, 1980s
Vintage Marble Mortar and Pestle, Mid Century Design Italy, 1980s

Vintage Marble Mortar and Pestle, Mid Century Design Italy, 1980s

Located in Montecalvoli, IT

timeless kitchen accessory from Italy, dating back to the 1980s. Its elegant retro style and practical use

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern More Asian Art, Objects and Furn...

Materials

Marble

Wall Mirror Cristal Art Mirrored Glass Round Blue Brass Mid-Century Italy 1950
Wall Mirror Cristal Art Mirrored Glass Round Blue Brass Mid-Century Italy 1950

Wall Mirror Cristal Art Mirrored Glass Round Blue Brass Mid-Century Italy 1950

By Cristal Art Torino

Located in Palermo, IT

Circular wall mirror in blue glass and brass, produced by the Italian company Cristal Art of Turin

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Walnut Desk by Paolo Buffa, Mid-Century Modern, Italy, 1950s
Walnut Desk by Paolo Buffa, Mid-Century Modern, Italy, 1950s

Walnut Desk by Paolo Buffa, Mid-Century Modern, Italy, 1950s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Berlin, BE

home offices, studios or collectors of mid-century Italian design. Its generous dimensions (Height 80

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Italian mid- century modern board game Autobrige, 1930s
Italian mid- century modern board game Autobrige, 1930s

Italian mid- century modern board game Autobrige, 1930s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian mid- century modern board game Autobrige, 1930s Autobrige board game made of paper and

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Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Game Boards

Materials

Metal

XXL Vintage Metal Spiral Dachshund Mid Century Design, Italy, 1980s
XXL Vintage Metal Spiral Dachshund Mid Century Design, Italy, 1980s

XXL Vintage Metal Spiral Dachshund Mid Century Design, Italy, 1980s

Located in Montecalvoli, IT

- Mid Century Design Italy 1980s Unique vintage spiral dachshund made of metal that is versatile and an

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20th Century Italian More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Metal

Italian Mid-Century Murano Art Glass Pitcher
Italian Mid-Century Murano Art Glass Pitcher

Italian Mid-Century Murano Art Glass Pitcher

By Cenedese

Located in Atlanta, GA

handle. Likely Murano, mid-20th century. Polished pontil; light wear consistent with age.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Blown Glass

Mid-Century Italian Oversized Ceramic Door Handle, 1950s
Mid-Century Italian Oversized Ceramic Door Handle, 1950s

Mid-Century Italian Oversized Ceramic Door Handle, 1950s

Located in London, GB

A striking Mid-Century Italian oversized ceramic door handle, dating from the 1950s. The sculptural

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Brass

Italian Mid-Century Mirror with Brass Frame and Decorations by Crystal Art 1950s
Italian Mid-Century Mirror with Brass Frame and Decorations by Crystal Art 1950s

Italian Mid-Century Mirror with Brass Frame and Decorations by Crystal Art 1950s

By Ultima Crystal Art

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian mid-century mirror with brass frame and decorations by Crystal Art 1950s Mirror on

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Italian Mid-Century Terracotta Hand Decorated Street Scene & Fountain Tile
Italian Mid-Century Terracotta Hand Decorated Street Scene & Fountain Tile

Italian Mid-Century Terracotta Hand Decorated Street Scene & Fountain Tile

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

An Italian mid-century hand crafted signed terracotta tile decorated with a street scene with a

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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Terracotta

Italian Copper And Brass brazier Mid-Century, 1950s
Italian Copper And Brass brazier Mid-Century, 1950s

Italian Copper And Brass brazier Mid-Century, 1950s

Located in Palermo, IT

Italian copper and brass brazier Mid-Century, 1950s Found in a country villa in the Sicilian

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Vintage 1950s Italian Decoys

Materials

Brass, Copper

Still Life Print, Signed Hippert, Mid-Century Modern, Italy, Framed
Still Life Print, Signed Hippert, Mid-Century Modern, Italy, Framed

Still Life Print, Signed Hippert, Mid-Century Modern, Italy, Framed

Located in Miami, FL

Italian School, Still Life art signed Hippert. Professionally framed. Framed dimensions: 46" Wide

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Wood, Canvas

Italian Mid-Century Green Art Glass Bud Vase
Italian Mid-Century Green Art Glass Bud Vase

Italian Mid-Century Green Art Glass Bud Vase

Located in Queens, NY

Mid-Century Italian bulbous-shaped art glass bud vase with a tapered neck, a light blue rim and a

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Mid-Century Murano Hand-Blown Art Glass Candleholder with Gold Aventurine Flecks
Mid-Century Murano Hand-Blown Art Glass Candleholder with Gold Aventurine Flecks

Mid-Century Murano Hand-Blown Art Glass Candleholder with Gold Aventurine Flecks

By Midcentury Italian school

Located in Miami, FL

Candleholder, Hand-Blown Italian Glass with Gold Aventurine, Mid-Century, Murano Gold Aventurine Art Glass

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass

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Mid Century Italian Art For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of mid century Italian art on 1stDibs. A piece of mid century Italian art — often made from glass, art glass and murano glass — can elevate any home. There are 9288 variations of the antique or vintage item from our selection of mid century Italian art you’re looking for, while we also have 127 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the choice in our collection of mid century Italian art you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. An object in our assortment of mid century Italian art is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Hollywood Regency styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made option in this array of mid century Italian art over the years, but those crafted by Venini, Barovier&Toso and Alfredo Barbini are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Mid Century Italian Art?

The average selling price for a piece of mid century Italian art at 1stDibs is $1,458, while they’re typically $10 on the low end and $192,950 for the highest priced.

A Close Look at Mid-century Modern Furniture

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

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 celebrated 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.

Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. 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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