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1950s Metal Trash Basket

1950s Atomic Wire Mesh Trash Can Wastebasket Vintage Mid-Century Architect Era
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Finely expanded metal sheet rolled wastebasket with reinforced lip and bottom tray. This type
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Metal

Vintage Fornasetti Oggetti Con Nastro Wastebasket / Trash Can
By Fornasetti
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A wonderful example of this form. This example was deaccessioned from the Fornasetti Archives. Original surface is very nice.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Decorative Baskets

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Metal

Mid Century Mathieu Mategot styled Metal Trash Basket
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A satin black perforated metal trash basket that's very well crafted in the manner of French
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Metal

Mid Century Mathieu Mategot styled Metal Trash Basket
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A satin black perforated metal trash basket with three legs having rubber capped ends to protect
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Metal

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By Blueprint Lighting, Mathieu Matégot, Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Textile

Sofa Mp-61 in Rosewood by Brazilian Designer Percival Lafer, 1973
By Percival Lafer
Located in New York, NY
In his designs, Percival Lafer sought ergonomy and comfort. The MP-61 sofa and armchair, from 1973, was the first two pieces designed by Percival Lafer that used a visible fiberglass...
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Rosewood, Leather, Fiberglass

Decorative Ceramic Cat Bitossi Fiorato, Gold Flowers on Turquoise
By Fornasetti
Located in MILANO, IT
A coveted collector’s item as early as the 1950s, Fornasetti cats surprise with the sophisticated decorations that colour their surroundings with sheer exuberance.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Piero Fornasetti Mani Con Farfalle Vase
By Fornasetti
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Piero Fornasetti collaborated with Studio Ars Labor,Industrie Riunite (S.A.L.I.R.) on a series of cold -painted enamel vases in 1935. Originally debuted at the VI Triennial of Veni...
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Vintage 1940s Italian Vases

Fornasetti Bookends Strumenti Musicali Gold on Red Metal
By Fornasetti
Located in MILANO, IT
There can be wit and unpredictability in the order: this was Fornasetti idea when he designed his first bookends. The mix of images with their functional design make these accessorie...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookends

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Metal

The Velvet Underground & Nico, Unripened (LP), 2007
By (after) Andy Warhol
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Velvet Underground & Nico The Velvet Underground & Nico Produced by Andy Warhol, Unripened, 2007 Vinyl, LP Label: Not On Label (The Velvet Underground) Country: Sweden Cover art ...
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Early 2000s American Decorative Art

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Paper

'Pompeiana' Corner Cabinet by Piero Fornasetti, Italy, 2 of 2 in 1988, Signed
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 'much larger than it looks' collectors item is the 'Pompeiana' corner cabinet by Piero Fornasetti, completed in 1988, signed, dated and numbered 2 of 2. Fornasetti cabinets, es...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Corner Cupboards

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Brass

Mid-Century Set of High Back Dining Chairs
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish set of four matching dining chairs offer a shapely vinyl covered seat, with comfortable high backs. Hardwood walnut frames with tapered legs and clean modern lines add t...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Wood

Mid-Century Set of High Back Dining Chairs
Mid-Century Set of High Back Dining Chairs
H 38.5 in W 23 in D 21.25 in
Sven Palmqvist Kraka Glass Bowl for Orrefors
By Sven Palmquist
Located in Kastrup, DK
Sven Palmqvist, 1906-1984 A vintage art glass bowl of the Kraka (fishnet) series designed by Sven Palmquist for Orrefors Sweden in 1950's. Clear crystal, blue and amber glass with ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Modern Decorative Bowls

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Art Glass

Studio BBPR for Olivetti ‘Spazio’ Cabinet
By Olivetti, Studio BBPR
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' side table cabinet, metal, plastic, fabric, Italy, design 1959/60, production 1960s In 1954, Olivetti, the Italian office equipment manufacturer,...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Steel

Studio BBPR for Olivetti ‘Spazio’ Cabinet
Studio BBPR for Olivetti ‘Spazio’ Cabinet
H 23.04 in W 29.34 in D 20.87 in
Fornasetti waste basket
By Fornasetti, Piero Fornasetti
Located in London, GB
Fornasetti waste bin. Baroque pattern lithographic transfer, and lacquered metal. Green on black ground. With brass trim and brass feet. Stamped on underside 'Fornasetti'
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Metal, Brass

Fornasetti waste basket
Fornasetti waste basket
H 11.42 in Dm 10.24 in
George Switzer Art Deco Machine Age Aluminum Inlaid Micarta Bar Tray
By George Switzer
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Interesting aluminum and micarta tray designed by George Switzer. Wonderful patina and colors. Can be used as a bar tray, atop a large ottoman, or hung on the wall.
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Vintage 1930s American Machine Age Barware

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Aluminum

Dining Set Designed by Alvar Aalto for Finmar Ltd., Finland, 1929
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Dining set designed by Alvar Aalto for Finmar Ltd., Finland, 1929. Birch. Stamped. This rare dining set by the Finish design icon Alvar Aalto is characterised by the combination of...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

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Birch

Piero Fornasetti Tema e Variazioni Porcelain Black and White Large Dish Charger
By Fornasetti
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
The Italian artist and illustrator Piero Fornasetti was one of the wittiest, most imaginative design talents of the 20th Century. He crafted an inimitable decorative style from a per...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

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Porcelain

Piero Fornasetti N 8 Coaster Ceramic 1950
By Fornasetti
Located in Milano, IT
Fornasetti.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Other Ceramics

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Ceramic

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Felice Galbiati, Waste Basket, Mid-1900s
By Felice Galbiati
Located in Stockholm, SE
Waste basket /trash bin by Felice Galbiati, mid-1900s.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

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Metal

Trash Bin by Mathieu Matégot, Manufactured by Ateliers Matégot in France, 1950
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A rare trash bin / paper basket designed by Mathieu Matégot, manufactured by Ateliers Matégot in
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Metal

Fornasetti 1950s Waste Basket/ Trash Can
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rare Fornasetti waste basket Marked Fornasetti Milano, Italy.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Decorative Baskets

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Metal

Fornasetti "Farfalle" Waste Basket/Trash Can
By Fornasetti
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The most sought after Waste Can design from Piero Fornasetti. A vintage 1950s version in a
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Vintage 1950s Italian Decorative Baskets

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Metal

Raveneare Mid Century Brass Hairpin Waste Basket Trash Can
By Richard Galef, Ravenware
Located in San Diego, CA
Richard Galef for Ravenware Mid Century waste basket. Brass colored frame with removable metal
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Metal

Metal Japanese Net Waste Paper Basket
Located in San Diego, CA
Minimalist collapsible metal net wastebasket or trash can from Japan, 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Metal

1950s Expanded Metal Blueprint Basket Paper Wastebasket Style of George Nelson
By George Nelson
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful little Atomic Age expanded metal trash can with a new sewn in cork bottom. Unknown
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Steel

Midcentury Iron and Expanded Metal Waste Basket
Located in San Diego, CA
1950s iron and expanded metal waste basket. Would make a great office trash can. This same can was
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Iron

Vintage "Bullet" Trash Can with Liner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Metal trash can with dome top and "push" embossed on the lid. Comes with galvanized liner
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Vintage 1950s Industrial Decorative Baskets

Piero Fornasetti "Libri" Cat and Mouse Trash Can, Italy 1955
By Fornasetti
Located in Den Haag, NL
Piero Fornasetti "Libri" cat and mouse trash can, Italy 1955 About Piero Fornasetti (Artist
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Metal

Iron Reed and Cane Waste Paper Basket
Located in San Diego, CA
Iron reed and cane wastebasket, trash can or catch-all, 1960s.
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Waste Basket by Stow & Davis
By Stow Davis
Located in San Diego, CA
A beautiful Mid-Century Modern waste paper basket by furniture company Stow & Davis. The trash can
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Walnut

Rare Fornasetti "Civette" Waste Basket / Trash Can
By Fornasetti
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A rare monochromatic optic design by Piero Fornasetti.    
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Vintage 1950s Italian Urns

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Metal

Midcentury Richard Galef Perforated Metal Waste Paper Basket
By Richard Galef
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid Century Richard Galef for Ravenware perforated metal trash can. Modernist three leg design
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

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Metal

1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Gilded Waste Paper Basket by Li Puma Firenze
By Li Puma 1
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Stunning gold / gilt / gilded Hollywood Regency style trash can / bin / wastebasket made in
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Home Accents

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Metal

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