Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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

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.

Style: Mid-Century Modern

Monumental 1960s Robert Maxwell 'Sunburst' Wall Sculpture

By Robert Maxwell

Located in Glendale, CA

Monumental Robert Maxwell 'Sunburst' Wall Sculpture. This large wall sculpture is created with the original ‘Sunburst’ pattern from the early 1960s, a recurring motif that Maxwell w...

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Stoneware, Plywood

Monumental 1960s Robert Maxwell 'Sunburst' Wall Sculpture

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Francesco Scavullo, Andy Warhol's Flesh: Joe Dallesandro with Child I, 1968.

By Francesco Scavullo, Andy Warhol

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Francesco Scavullo, Andy Warhol's Flesh: Joe Dallesandro with Child II, 19.25 x 13.25 in. Rare photo from Scavullo’s New York studio. 1968. Large scale photo mounted on board. Exceed...

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Paper

Francesco Scavullo, Andy Warhol's Flesh: Joe Dallesandro with Child I, 1968.

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Poul Cadovius Royal System Danish Modern Birch wood Wall Unit Shelving, 1960

By Poul Cadovius, Cado

Located in The Hague, NL

Danish modern teak wall unit designed by Poul Cadovius, Denmark, circa 1960s. This piece is contains of 4 shelves and one cabinet with sliding doors. This piece is completely adju...

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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Brass

Poul Cadovius Royal System Danish Modern Birch wood Wall Unit Shelving, 1960

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Californian Modern "Raindrop" Chrome Sculpture by Curtis Jere

By Artisan House, Curtis Jeré

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Californian Modern "Raindrop" Chrome Sculpture by Curtis Jere

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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Metal

Californian Modern "Raindrop" Chrome Sculpture by Curtis Jere

Set of 15 François Gilot Framed Lithographies, 1951

By Françoise Gilot

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Presenting a remarkable set of fifteen original lithographs by renowned French painter François Gilot, sourced from the poetry book "Pages d'Amour" written by André Verdet and publis...

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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Paper

Set of 15 François Gilot Framed Lithographies, 1951

Franco Albini Rattan and Bamboo Italian Wall Shelf, Italy 1960s

By Franco Albini

Located in Roma, IT

Gorgeous midcentury rectangular wall shelf in curved rattan, bamboo and hand-woven wicker. This charming French Riviera style shelf was designed by Franco Albini and produced in Ita...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Bamboo, Rattan, Wicker

Franco Albini Rattan and Bamboo Italian Wall Shelf, Italy 1960s

Margo Farrin O'Connor Fiber Art Wall Hanging CIrca 1970s

By Margo Farrin O'Connor

Located in Peabody, MA

Fiber art wall hanging by California textile artist Margo Farrin O'Connor, circa 1970s. Margo and her husband William founded their jewelry making, meta...

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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Textile

Margo Farrin O'Connor Fiber Art Wall Hanging CIrca 1970s

Framed Helmut Newton Black and White Photography - "Two Playmates" (1986)

By Helmut Newton

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Own a piece of photographic history with this framed Helmut Newton black and white photograph, titled "Two Playmates." This iconic image, one of Newton's classic and most famous fema...

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1980s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Paper

Framed Helmut Newton Black and White Photography - "Two Playmates" (1986)

Marc Chagall Color Cliché Editions du Chêne 1947 Framed

By Marc Chagall

Located in Barcelona, ES

Marc Chagall Color Cliché Editions du Chêne 1947 Framed Enter the enchanting world of Marc Chagall with this beautifully crafted color cliché, published by Editions du Chêne in ...

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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Paper

Marc Chagall Color Cliché Editions du Chêne 1947 Framed

Unique sculpture Maternity in Martellato glass with engraved signature dated 1969

By Fontana Arte

Located in Palermo, IT

This hammered and etched glass art sculpture captures the essence of motherhood with delicate artistry. The jagged surface of the hammered glass creates a dynamic play of light and s...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Nickel

Unique sculpture Maternity in Martellato glass with engraved signature dated 1969

Franco Albini Midcentury Wall Shelf in Curved Rattan and Bamboo, Italy 1960s

By Franco Albini

Located in Roma, IT

Gorgeous Mid-Century wall shelf in curved rattan and bamboo. This stylish organic shelf was designed by Franco Albini in Italy during the 1960s. In amazing conditions and with a cha...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Bamboo, Cane, Rattan

Franco Albini Midcentury Wall Shelf in Curved Rattan and Bamboo, Italy 1960s

1980s Original Gorgeous Patrick Nagel "The Book" Art Poster.

By Patrick Nagel

Located in Milano, IT

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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Paper

1980s Original Gorgeous Patrick Nagel "The Book" Art Poster.

Pablo Picasso Signed Mid-Century Etching Print Pour Roby (L’Age de Soleil), 1968

By Pablo Picasso

Located in Studio City, CA

A fantastic original etching by famed Spanish artist Pablo Picasso titled "Pour Roby" (from L’Age de Soleil). This minimalistic portrait by Picasso features thin lines that outline a...

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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Paper

Pablo Picasso Signed Mid-Century Etching Print Pour Roby (L’Age de Soleil), 1968

20th century abstract red and white wall tapestry by Jean-René Sautour Gaillard

By Jean-René Sautour-Gaillard

Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR

Jean-René Sautour-Gaillard Unique handmade white and red abstract wall tapestry by Jean-René Sautour-Gaillard Name : DUO Numeroted : 1/1 Realised circa 1970 Original perfect cond...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Tapestry

20th century abstract red and white wall tapestry by Jean-René Sautour Gaillard

Surrealist Drawing in Black Charcoal by Jordi Samsó – Signed & Framed

Located in Barcelona, ES

A captivating surrealist still life drawing by artist Jordi Samsó, executed in rich black charcoal on paper. Created circa 1990, this piece showcases a dreamlike composition where or...

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1990s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Paper

Surrealist Drawing in Black Charcoal by Jordi Samsó – Signed & Framed

Mid-Century Modern Italian Adjustable Wall Unit with Shelves and Cabinets

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Adjustable wall unit, teak, coated steel, brass, Italy, 1950s Behold this exquisite multifunctional design from Italy, a testament to the mid-century modern design ethos of the 1950...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Brass, Steel

Mid-Century Modern Italian Adjustable Wall Unit with Shelves and Cabinets

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Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Rare "Chin Ying" Wall Plaque

By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne

Located in New York, NY

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne rare and exquisite rectangular "Chin Ying" wall plaque in patinated and acid-etched pewter and bronze with vibrant hand-p...

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Bronze, Enamel, Pewter

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Rare "Chin Ying" Wall Plaque

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"The Gymnasts, " Important Mid-Century Painting of Soviet Athletes by Talberg

By Boris Alexandrovich Talberg

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This beautifully executed mixed-media painting by Boris Talberg (or Thalberg) was clearly executed in preparation for one of the artist's most famous works -- "The Gymnasts...

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1950s Russian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Paint

"The Gymnasts, " Important Mid-Century Painting of Soviet Athletes by Talberg

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Vincent van Gogh Framed Color Cliché, Editions du Chêne, 1947

By Vincent van Gogh

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Vincent van Gogh Framed Color Cliché, Editions du Chêne, 1947 Medium: Color cliché Publisher: Editions du Chêne, Paris, France Date: 1947 Frame: Solid wood (example shown, final fra...

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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Paper

Vincent van Gogh Framed Color Cliché, Editions du Chêne, 1947

Framed Henri Matisse Cut Out Blue Lithograph Nu Bleu, 1970

By Henri Matisse

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Framed Henri Matisse Cut Out Blue Lithograph Nu Bleu, 1970 Color lithograph after the work by Henri Matisse, circa 1970. Signed in the stone. ...

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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Paper

Framed Henri Matisse Cut Out Blue Lithograph Nu Bleu, 1970

Mid-Century Modern Vastano Signed Oil Painting Boy With His Dog In Dark City

Located in Studio City, CA

A beautiful, somewhat odd and a little sinister Mid-Century Modern oil on canvas painting featuring a innocent blue eyed boy holding a puppy with a mysterious, almost ominous shadowy...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Canvas, Wood, Paint

Mid-Century Modern Vastano Signed Oil Painting Boy With His Dog In Dark City

1970s Original Gorgeous Rare Patrick Nagel "Swimmers" Lithograph.

By Patrick Nagel

Located in Milano, IT

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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Paper

1970s Original Gorgeous Rare Patrick Nagel "Swimmers" Lithograph.

Rare Konrad Galaaen Colorful Mid-Century Ceramic Tile Abstract Wall Sculpture

By Konrad Galaaen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed and made by Konrad Galaaen, this series of sculptures was made in Norway. Made of many squares of varying sizes, they form an abstract shape with no definable pattern. Like ...

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1950s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Ceramic, Wood

Rare Konrad Galaaen Colorful Mid-Century Ceramic Tile Abstract Wall Sculpture

4x Wall Hooks 'Bakelite and Brass', Vienna, circa 1950s

Located in Wien, AT

4x Wall Hooks 'Bakelite and Brass', Vienna, circa 1950s Original condition

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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Brass

4x Wall Hooks 'Bakelite and Brass', Vienna, circa 1950s

Framed Henri Matisse Cut Out Blue Lithograph Nu Bleu, 1970

By Henri Matisse

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Framed Henri Matisse Cut Out Blue Lithograph Nu Bleu I, 1970 Color lithograph after the work by Henri Matisse, circa 1970. Signed in the stone...

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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Paper

Framed Henri Matisse Cut Out Blue Lithograph Nu Bleu, 1970

Villemot, Original Vintage Poster, Bally Shoes, Globe, Fashion, Woman Dress 1989

By Bernard Villemot

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Poster to promote Bally shoes created by Bernard Villemot in 1989. Artist: Bernard Villemot Title: Bally Date: 1989 Size: 46.9 x 68.9 in / 119 x 175 cm Printer: Imp. A. Karcher Mate...

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Paper

Villemot, Original Vintage Poster, Bally Shoes, Globe, Fashion, Woman Dress 1989

Eduardo Chillida Framed Lithograph, 1975

By Eduardo Chillida

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

This extraordinary small lithograph by Eduardo Chillida, created in 1975, was originally produced as an invitation for one of the artist’s exhibitions. The piece is part of a rare Ep...

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1990s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Paper

Eduardo Chillida Framed Lithograph, 1975

Set of 3 Baobabs from Madagascar in Raffia, circa 2000

Located in Barcelona, ES

Set of 3 Baobabs from Madagascar in Raffia (2000) This stunning set of 3 Baobabs made from raffia hails from Madagascar and was crafted in the year 2000. These sculptural pieces evo...

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Early 2000s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Raffia

Set of 3 Baobabs from Madagascar in Raffia, circa 2000

Mid Century Modern Lexington Public Library Geometric Steel Art Wall Panel 36"

Located in Dayton, OH

Mid century modern geometric industrial steel artwork panel purchased from the Lexington Public Library auction a few decades ago. Dimensions: 34" x 2" x 36" h

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Steel

Mid Century Modern Lexington Public Library Geometric Steel Art Wall Panel 36"

1960's. Salvador Dalí, "Cerberus Inferno #6" Woodblock Print Framed Under Glass

By (after) Salvador Dali

Located in Morristown, NJ

1960's Salvador Dalí's Cerberus Inferno 6, is part of Dalí’s larger series of illustrations for Dante Alighieri’s Divine Comedy. This series was commissioned to mark the 700th annive...

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1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Glass, Wood, Paper

1960's. Salvador Dalí, "Cerberus Inferno #6" Woodblock Print Framed Under Glass

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Large Czechoslovakian Modernist Oak and Walnut Freestanding Wall Unit by Jitona

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Versatile freestanding wall-unit/bookcase in oak, walnut, and pine with aluminum, steel, and brass accents by Jitona (1968, Lomnice nad Lužnicí, Czechoslovakia). Five bays can be assembled in total if all pieces are utilized together - seven pine rails, three long shelves, three long cabinets (including one that is half drawers/half open storage), three long glass fronted cabinets, two shorter cabinets, three shorter glass fronted cabinets, and one drop-down cabinet/bar with glass shelves. All cabinet shelves are removable, though not adjustable. Feet for the cabinets and rails are all adjustable, and the disks on the rails offer stability and protection to both floors and ceilings when adjustments are made. The longer pieces displayed as the three bay unit are all 35.25" long, while the shorter pieces displayed as the two bay unit are all 29.5" L. The configuration options for this highly functional unit are limitless. The bar cabinet, five-drawer walnut chest, glass-fronted cabinets, door-fronted cabinets, and two shelves can be custom-assembled based on requirements/aesthetic preference; the shorter pieces just need to be arranged within the same two bays. The legs for all cabinets can be removed, though, depending on the heft of the items displayed/stored, wall-mounting might be required if the weight is too great for the rails alone to adequately support. The 29.38" high cabinets with legs (if using the legs) must be arranged at the bottom, leaving 64.75" of usable rail height for mounting the other pieces. There are some fleabites to the glass (mostly to the edges concealed by the wooden frame when closed) along with light wear the wood consistent with age/use. Conservatively restored and in very fine, vintage condition. Assembled as a 5-bay unit as shown in the fifth image: Measures: H: 105.38" x L: 171" x D: 16". Assembled as a 3-bay unit with the longer pieces: H: 105.38" x L: 109.63" x D: 16" Assembled as a 2-bay until with the shorter pieces: H: 105.38" x L: 62" x D: 15.63" Each piece of the 3-bay system's measurements - * Two cabinets with doors: Exterior - H: 29.38" (with legs) / 18.5" (without) x L: 35.25" x D: 15.75" / 16.75" (with pls) Interior - Height above the shelf: 7.25" / below 8.25" x L: 34" x D: (shelf) 13.25" / lower surface 14.25" * Drawers: Exterior - H: 29.38" (with legs) / 18.5" (without) x L: 17.5" x D: 15.75" / 16.75" (with drawer pls) Interior (each drawer) - H: 2" x L: 15.38" x D: 13.25" * Small cabinet: Exterior - H: 29.38" (with legs) / 18.5" (without) x L: 17.5" x D: 15.75" / 16.75" (with pls) Interior - Height above the shelf: 8.25" / below 8.25" x L: 16" x D: 14.38" * Glass-fronted cabinets: Exterior - H: 24.5" x L: 35.25" x D: 9.75" Interior - Height above the shelf: 11" / below 11.5" x L: 34" x D: (shelf) 8" / lower surface 9" * Three shelves - H: 0.63" x L: 35.25" x D: 9.75" Each piece of the 2-bay system's interior measurements - * Two cabinets with doors: Exterior - H: 29.75" (with legs) / 18.63" (without) x L: 29.5" x D: 15.63" / 16.63" (with drawer pls) Interior - Height above the shelf: 8" / below 8.5" x L: 28" x D: (shelf) 13.13" / lower surface 14.38" * Glass-fronted cabinets: Exterior - H: 24.25" x L: 29.5" x D: 10" Interior - Height above the shelf: 11.13" / below 11.25" x L: 28" x D: (shelf) 7.75" / lower surface 8.13" * Bar cabinet: Exterior - H: 18.25" x L: 29.5" x D: 10" / 25.88" (when open) Interior - Height (excluding shelves): 16.88" x L: (left side) 9" / (right side) 18.5" x D: 7.75" (shelf) Rails alone: H: 105.38" (the height can be adjusted via a rail extender to, which will be included, and can be increased to 108") x L: 0.88" x D: 5" Cabinet legs...

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1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Large Czechoslovakian Modernist Oak and Walnut Freestanding Wall Unit by Jitona

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Alexander Girard & George Nelson Inc. Wall Mounted Vanity, Model 1030

By George Nelson, Alexander Girard

Located in Seattle, WA

An unusual and rare wall mounted vanity from the 1964 Herman Miller accessory line to the CSS storage system. A collaborative design by Alexander Girard...

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1960s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Aluminum

Alexander Girard & George Nelson Inc. Wall Mounted Vanity, Model 1030

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Cassandre, Original Art Deco Poster, Dubo Dubon Dubonnet, Quinine Liquor, 1932

By Adolphe Mouron Cassandre

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Art Deco advertising poster for the Dubonnet liqueur brand created in 1932 by Cassandre. Artist: Adolphe Mouron - Cassandre (1901-1968) Title: Dubo – Dubon - Dubonnet Date: 1932 Size: 17.7 x 45.7 in. / 45 x 116 cm. Printer: Alliance Graphique, 54 rue Marc Seguin...

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1930s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Paper

Cassandre, Original Art Deco Poster, Dubo Dubon Dubonnet, Quinine Liquor, 1932

Wall Tapestry – Geometric Composition from the 70s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Wall Tapestry – Geometric Composition from the 70s This wall tapestry, crafted in France around 1970 by an unknown artist, is an impressive textile work of art that stands out for i...

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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Textile

Wall Tapestry – Geometric Composition from the 70s

Barometer Weather Station Vienna Around, 1970s

Located in Wien, AT

Barometer Weather Station Vienna Around, 1970s Original condition

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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Brass

Barometer Weather Station Vienna Around, 1970s

Cindy Sherman fashion advertisement 1983 (advertisement)

By Cindy Sherman

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Cindy Sherman Issey Miyake 1983: A RARE 1980s fashion campaign advertisement, featuring photography by Cindy Sherman in conjunction with famed Japanese fashion designer, Issey Miyake...

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1980s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Paper

Cindy Sherman fashion advertisement 1983 (advertisement)

Marc Chagall Color Cliché Editions du Chêne 1947 Framed

By Marc Chagall

Located in Barcelona, ES

Marc Chagall Color Cliché Editions du Chêne 1947 Framed Enter the enchanting world of Marc Chagall with this beautifully crafted color cliché, published by Editions du Chêne in ...

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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Paper

Marc Chagall Color Cliché Editions du Chêne 1947 Framed

Kennedy Bahia Brazilian Modern Wall Tapestry, 1980s

By Kennedy Bahia

Located in Miami, FL

Woven wall tapestry by Brazilian textile artist Kennedy Bahia circa 1980. Fish with sea plants. “Known nationally and internationally, Kennedy ...

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Late 20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Textile

Kennedy Bahia Brazilian Modern Wall Tapestry, 1980s

1980s Original Gorgeous Patrick Nagel "The Book" Lithograph.

Located in Milano, IT

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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Paper

1980s Original Gorgeous Patrick Nagel "The Book" Lithograph.

Marc Chagall (1887-1985), Les Fleurs Saccagees (The Trampled Flowers)

By Marc Chagall

Located in CA, CA

Les Fleurs Saccagees (The Trampled Flowers), from Daphnis and Chloé, 1961 Year: 1961 Publisher: Tériade, Paris Sheet Size: H 42cm x 32cm Signature: Unsigned, from the edition of 250...

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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Paper

Marc Chagall (1887-1985), Les Fleurs Saccagees (The Trampled Flowers)

Large French Mid-Century Majolica Blue Flower Plate Charolles

By Charolles

Located in Austin, TX

Large French Mid-Century Blue Flower Plate signed Charolles. 9 inches diameter.

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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Ceramic, Faience

Large French Mid-Century Majolica Blue Flower Plate Charolles

Large ceramic wall sculpture with sun design, Circa 1970s Era Capron

By Roland Zobel

Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR

Large ceramic wall sculpture with sun design, Circa 1970s Superb ceramic sculpture attributed to Roland Zobel. The large sculpture, with ...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Enamel

Large ceramic wall sculpture with sun design, Circa 1970s Era Capron

Original David Hockney Nichols Canyon Exhibition Poster Denmark

By David Hockney

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

Original oversized Hockney Lithograph Exhibition Poster of Nichols Canyon, in California Louisiana Museum of Art, Humlebæk, Denmark The lithograph was printed in Denmark, on high-...

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20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Paper

Original David Hockney Nichols Canyon Exhibition Poster Denmark

Set of Twelve Blue Vintage Michelin Man Ceramic Tiles, circa 1960

Located in Barcelona, ES

Dive into a nostalgic journey with this rare and unique large set of twelve Michelin Man tiles, crafted by an unknown manufacturer in Spain circa 1960. In their original condition,...

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1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Ceramic

Set of Twelve Blue Vintage Michelin Man Ceramic Tiles, circa 1960

Elegant Nostalgia: Vintage 20th Century Cross-Stitch Sampler - Red on White

Located in Barcelona, ES

Transport yourself to a bygone era with our vintage cross-stitch sampler from the early 20th century. This timeless piece features a classic red-on-white design adorned with meticulo...

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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Fabric

Elegant Nostalgia: Vintage 20th Century Cross-Stitch Sampler - Red on White

Color Lithograph by Henri Matisse – A Master of Color

By Henri Matisse

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Color Lithograph by Henri Matisse – A Master of Color This captivating color lithograph, created after the work of Henri Matisse, beautifully showcases the artist's exceptional mast...

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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Paper

Color Lithograph by Henri Matisse – A Master of Color

Italian Mosaic Pietra Dura Picture of Florence View with Cathedral

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

A mid-20th century Italian pietra dura inlaid plaque, a Florentine commesso depicting a view of Florence with the Cathedral.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Marble

Italian Mosaic Pietra Dura Picture of Florence View with Cathedral

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Bing & Grondahl Modernist Green Tile Wall Art Piece, 1960s

By Royal Copenhagen, Bing & Grøndahl

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Exceptional Danish Mid-Century Modern piece of ceramic artistry. Handmade wall plaque made of six glazed tiles (each 15x15 cm) in white, dark pine and forest green colors, all handpa...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Ceramic, Pottery, Wood, Oak

Bing & Grondahl Modernist Green Tile Wall Art Piece, 1960s

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Double Ceiling Element (MODEL 'METROPOLE') by Jean Prouvé for the Metrople House

By Jean Prouvé

Located in Long Island City, NY

Double ceiling element (Model 'Metropole') by Jean Prouve for The Metropole House. Jean Prouve built two of these houses, one in Vantoux in Moselle and the other in Bouqueval, near P...

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Aluminum

Double Ceiling Element (MODEL 'METROPOLE') by Jean Prouvé for the Metrople House

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Danish Vintage Wall tapestry - Pyramus and Thisbe, Design Kåre Lindelof Jensen

Located in Bochum, NRW

Wall tapestry made after a deign by Kaare Lindelof Jensen, Høsterkøb: 'Pyramus and Thisbe', The legend of the lovers Pyramus and Thisbe has been cross-stitched with dark red wool on...

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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Wrought Iron

Danish Vintage Wall tapestry - Pyramus and Thisbe, Design Kåre Lindelof Jensen

One of... Italian Vintage Sculptural Brass Sconce Wall Light, 1950s

By Angelo Lelii

Located in Berlin, DE

ONE of... wonderful solid brass wall light. Italy, 1940s - 1950s Measure: Height without bulbs: 8.9" Lamp sockets: 2x E27 (US E26) Shipping...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Brass

One of... Italian Vintage Sculptural Brass Sconce Wall Light, 1950s

Diaz Costa Set of Three Ceramic Hand Painted Artwork, circa 1960

Located in Barcelona, ES

Ceramic hand painted artwork of a bird by Catalan artist Diaz Costa, circa 1960. Signed. In original condition, with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiul p...

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1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Ceramic

Diaz Costa Set of Three Ceramic Hand Painted Artwork, circa 1960

Piet Mondrian: "Composition C n°III in Red, Blue, and Yellow" Lithography

By Piet Mondrian

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Piet Mondrian: "Composition C n°III in Red, Blue, and Yellow" – Signed Lithograph Enhance your collection with this exceptional signed lithograph by Piet Mondrian, one of the foremo...

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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Paper

Piet Mondrian: "Composition C n°III in Red, Blue, and Yellow" Lithography

Modern Oil Painting, Seaside Landscape, Brittany - France 1960s

By Nicolas de Staël

Located in ROUEN, FR

Modern Oil Painting, Seaside Landscape, Brittany - France 1960s Picturesque scene of a Brittany landscape (France) with its typical seaside view, small houses and nature. Abstracted...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Canvas, Wood, Ash, Paint

Modern Oil Painting, Seaside Landscape, Brittany - France 1960s

Midcentury Rattan and Bamboo Wall Shelf, Franco Albini, Italy, 1960s

By Franco Albini

Located in Roma, IT

Extraordinary Mid-Century wall shelf in curved rattan, bamboo and wicker. This marvellous object was made in Italy in the 1960s and is attributed to the mastery of Franco Albini. Th...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan

Midcentury Rattan and Bamboo Wall Shelf, Franco Albini, Italy, 1960s

Vintage Framed Tapestry of "The Bedroom" after Vincent van Gogh

By Vincent van Gogh

Located in Barcelona, ES

This framed tapestry, made in France by an unknown artist, beautifully represents Vincent van Gogh's iconic painting "The Bedroom." It is in original condition, with minor wear consi...

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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Textile

Vintage Framed Tapestry of "The Bedroom" after Vincent van Gogh

1970s Lee Reynolds Landscape Painting with Boats, Buildings, and Trees

By Lee Reynolds

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This original 1970s painting by Lee Reynolds captures a serene landscape with boats, buildings, and trees. The combination of vibrant colors and masterful brushstrokes creates a capt...

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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Paint

1970s Lee Reynolds Landscape Painting with Boats, Buildings, and Trees

Ramon Casas 'Anis del Mono' Print Fragment Framed, circa 1930

Located in Barcelona, ES

Ramon Casas 'Anis del Mono' Print Fragment Framed, circa 1930 In original condition, with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful patina

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1930s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Paper

Ramon Casas 'Anis del Mono' Print Fragment Framed, circa 1930

Marc Chagall Framed Color Cliché, Editions du Chêne, 1947

By Marc Chagall

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Marc Chagall Framed Color Cliché, Editions du Chêne, 1947 Medium: Color cliché Publisher: Editions du Chêne, Paris, France Date: 1947 Frame: Solid...

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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Paper

Marc Chagall Framed Color Cliché, Editions du Chêne, 1947

'Batman' Original Vintage Movie Poster, Japanese, 1966

Located in Devon, GB

Fabulously kitsch and colourful, this rare Japanese B2 poster advertised the first full length feature film of the DC Comics character Batman. Released by 20th century Fox in 1966 as...

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1960s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Linen, Paper

'Batman' Original Vintage Movie Poster, Japanese, 1966

Original Oversized 1971 Piatti Muhammad Ali Frazier Boxing Exhibition Poster

By Celestino Piatti

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

This original, oversized, offset lithograph exhibition poster, called "The Fight" was created by award winning, Swiss graphic artist, Celestino Piatti in 1971 Iconic, Rare, Origin...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Paper

Original Oversized 1971 Piatti Muhammad Ali Frazier Boxing Exhibition Poster

Helen Van Buren Texas Female Artist Abstract Framed

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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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Canvas, Wood

Helen Van Buren Texas Female Artist Abstract Framed

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George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Walnut Omni Wall Unit - 4 Bay

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Countryside, IL

George Nelson for Herman Miller mid-century walnut omni wall unit - 4 bay This wall unit measures: 129.5 wide x 18 deep x 95 inches high. All piec...

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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Metal

George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Walnut Omni Wall Unit - 4 Bay

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Charlotte Perriand 1950s hanging bookcase

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino

Charlotte Perriand 1950s hanging bookcase. French manufacture in wood and red and green and yellow painted wood. In very good condition, slight wear from time and use.

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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Wood

Charlotte Perriand 1950s hanging bookcase

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French Sunburst Flower Mirror Wall Decoration, Gilt Iron

Located in Barcelona, ES

One of a kind gilt iron sunflower wall mirror / wall sculpture, France, 1950s. This spectacular wall mirror has an eye-catching flower shaped design with Handcrafted in gilt iron. ...

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Metal, Iron

French Sunburst Flower Mirror Wall Decoration, Gilt Iron

Monumental 1960s Robert Maxwell 'Sunburst' Wall Sculpture

By Robert Maxwell

Located in Glendale, CA

Monumental Robert Maxwell 'Sunburst' Wall Sculpture. This large wall sculpture is created with the original ‘Sunburst’ pattern from the early 1960s, a recurring motif that Maxwell w...

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Stoneware, Plywood

Monumental 1960s Robert Maxwell 'Sunburst' Wall Sculpture

1980s Original Gorgeous Patrick Nagel "Silver Foiled Sunglasses" Art Poster.

By Patrick Nagel

Located in Milano, IT

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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Paper

1980s Original Gorgeous Patrick Nagel "Silver Foiled Sunglasses" Art Poster.

László Moholy-Nagy Photography – "Nachlass László Moholy-Nagy"

By László Moholy-Nagy

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

László Moholy-Nagy Photography – "Nachlass László Moholy-Nagy" (Estate Edition, 1994) in Frame This striking photograph by László Moholy-Nagy, one of the most influential artists of...

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1990s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Paper

László Moholy-Nagy Photography – "Nachlass László Moholy-Nagy"

Marc Chagall (1887-1985) Plate 3 From Four Tales of the Arabian Nights, 1948

By Marc Chagall

Located in CA, CA

Marc Chagall (1887-1985) Plate 3 from the series “Four Tales of the Arabian Nights”, 1948, also titled “Then He Spent The Night With Her Embracing” Published: Pantheon Books, New York Medium: Lithograph Sheet Size: H 43cm x W 23cm Year: 1948 Edition: 90, this example 59/90 Signature: Hand signed in pencil, Marc Chagall Literature: M. 38; see C. books 18) A very rare example of Chagall’s first major and most important lithography series “Arabian Nights” Vichy France...

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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Paper

Marc Chagall (1887-1985) Plate 3 From Four Tales of the Arabian Nights, 1948

Original 1979 Exhibition Poster by María Simón

Located in Barcelona, ES

Original 1979 Exhibition Poster by María Simón – Sala Gaspar, Barcelona Artist: María Simón Exhibition: Sala Gaspar, Barcelona Year: 1979 Dimensions: 66 x 44.5 cm Condition: Goo...

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1970s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Paper

Original 1979 Exhibition Poster by María Simón

Original David Hockney Exhibition Lithograph Poster Beverly Hills Housewife 2001

By David Hockney

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

Rare Original Vintage David Hockney Pop Art Lithograph Exhibition Museum Poster Beverly Hills Housewife 2001. Denmark Very rare, Large Format, Original, Out-of-Print, David Hockney,...

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Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Paper

Original David Hockney Exhibition Lithograph Poster Beverly Hills Housewife 2001

Framed Abstract Color Serigraphy After Alexander Calder

By Alexander Calder

Located in Barcelona, ES

Framed Abstract Color Serigraphy After Alexander Calder Elevate your collection with this vibrant framed color serigraphy, created after the iconic work of Alexander Calder. Edited ...

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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Paper

Framed Abstract Color Serigraphy After Alexander Calder

David Hockney Park Hotel Munich Original Exhibition Lithograph Poster Denmark

By David Hockney

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

David Hockney Park Hotel Munich Original Exhibition Lithograph Poster Denmark 1972 David Hockney Original Exhibition Lithograph Poster entitled Park Hotel Munich published by the Louisiana Museum of Art. Denmark. Beautiful, calming, minimalist, David Hockney lithograph...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Paper

David Hockney Park Hotel Munich Original Exhibition Lithograph Poster Denmark

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