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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

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

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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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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Erté, Alcazar de Paris, Original Signed and Numbered Lithograph 12/120, 1970
Erté, Alcazar de Paris, Original Signed and Numbered Lithograph 12/120, 1970

Erté, Alcazar de Paris, Original Signed and Numbered Lithograph 12/120, 1970

$2,200

Erté, Alcazar de Paris, Original Signed and Numbered Lithograph 12/120, 1970

By Erté

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

Rare and Original 1970 lithograph by Erté, the professional name of Romain de Tirtoff (1892–1990), created for the celebrated Alcazar de Paris cabaret. The composition is highly cha...

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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Glass, Wood

Italian 925 Silver and 24-Karat Gold-Plated High-Relief Landscape by Guerrini
Italian 925 Silver and 24-Karat Gold-Plated High-Relief Landscape by Guerrini

Italian 925 Silver and 24-Karat Gold-Plated High-Relief Landscape by Guerrini

$1,832

Italian 925 Silver and 24-Karat Gold-Plated High-Relief Landscape by Guerrini

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Exquisite Italian decorative wall artwork by Argenteria d’Arte Guerrini, featuring a finely sculpted high-relief landscape crafted from metal with a 925 silver-plated finish and sele...

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1990s Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Japanese Soroban Abacus, Handmade Wood, Mid-Century Modern
Vintage Japanese Soroban Abacus, Handmade Wood, Mid-Century Modern

Vintage Japanese Soroban Abacus, Handmade Wood, Mid-Century Modern

$366Sale Price|20% Off

Vintage Japanese Soroban Abacus, Handmade Wood, Mid-Century Modern

Located in Barcelona, ES

This exquisite handmade Japanese abacus, crafted circa 1940, is a stunning representation of traditional craftsmanship from the early 20th century. Known as a "soroban" in Japan, thi...

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1940s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Carved Wood Wall Art Sculpture Panels, Pair
Mid-Century Modern Carved Wood Wall Art Sculpture Panels, Pair

Mid-Century Modern Carved Wood Wall Art Sculpture Panels, Pair

$2,900

Mid-Century Modern Carved Wood Wall Art Sculpture Panels, Pair

By Various Makers

Located in Atlanta, GA

Superbly handcrafted pair of Mid-Century-Modern wooden wall art sculpture panels. The artworks feature dimensional female and male faces or mask wood relief with stylized shapes and ...

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Mid-Century Majolica Red Oyster Plate Vallauris
Mid-Century Majolica Red Oyster Plate Vallauris

Mid-Century Majolica Red Oyster Plate Vallauris

$280

Mid-Century Majolica Red Oyster Plate Vallauris

By Vallauris

Located in Austin, TX

Mid-Century Ceramic Red Oyster Plate Vallauris circa 1950. 9 colors available. pink,navy blue,yellow,orange,green,purple,black,aqua,red.

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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Ceramic

9 Artist Plates Collection Limited Edition by Rosenthal, Morandini, Pucci, Knef
9 Artist Plates Collection Limited Edition by Rosenthal, Morandini, Pucci, Knef

9 Artist Plates Collection Limited Edition by Rosenthal, Morandini, Pucci, Knef

$2,588 / set

9 Artist Plates Collection Limited Edition by Rosenthal, Morandini, Pucci, Knef

By Victor Vasarely, Emilio Pucci, Jean Cocteau, Bjorn Wiinblad, Marcello Morandini

Located in Andernach, DE

Extraordinary collection of 9 Artists-Plates by Rosenthal, Germany. Ranging from 1971 to the mid 1980s, this series from their artists ''Studio-Line'' features designs from artists s...

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

Materials

Porcelain

Large Warrier Rubbing on rice Paper - Cambodian Angkor Wat Temple, Asia
Large Warrier Rubbing on rice Paper - Cambodian Angkor Wat Temple, Asia

Large Warrier Rubbing on rice Paper - Cambodian Angkor Wat Temple, Asia

$973

Large Warrier Rubbing on rice Paper - Cambodian Angkor Wat Temple, Asia

Located in Meulebeke, BE

This piece is a striking graphite rubbing on rice paper depicting a royal procession from Angkor Wat, Cambodia’s 12th‑century temple complex. The composition captures the grandeur of...

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

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Paper

1960s Jan Snoeck Ceramic Tile Art, Primary Colors, Gold Frame
1960s Jan Snoeck Ceramic Tile Art, Primary Colors, Gold Frame

1960s Jan Snoeck Ceramic Tile Art, Primary Colors, Gold Frame

$2,750

1960s Jan Snoeck Ceramic Tile Art, Primary Colors, Gold Frame

By Jan Snoeck

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Dutch artist Jan Snoeck created this striking ceramic tile composition that exemplifies his signature approach to form and color. After training in sculpture at the Royal Academy of ...

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

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century German Studio Pottery Wall Plaque with Fish Design, 1960s
Mid-Century German Studio Pottery Wall Plaque with Fish Design, 1960s

Mid-Century German Studio Pottery Wall Plaque with Fish Design, 1960s

$587

Mid-Century German Studio Pottery Wall Plaque with Fish Design, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century German Studio Pottery Wall Plaque with Fish Design, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969. Additional information: Materials: Ceramic Color: Brown Styles...

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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Ceramic

Small Italian Pietra Dura Inlaid Marble Mosaic Plaque Artwork by G. Ugolini
Small Italian Pietra Dura Inlaid Marble Mosaic Plaque Artwork by G. Ugolini

Small Italian Pietra Dura Inlaid Marble Mosaic Plaque Artwork by G. Ugolini

$375

Small Italian Pietra Dura Inlaid Marble Mosaic Plaque Artwork by G. Ugolini

By G. Ugolini

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Small rectangular Pietra Dura inlaid marble painted artwork featuring a coastal town scene. We see this mosaic piece resting on an easel on a shelf or side t...

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

Materials

Marble, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx

Wool Tapestry of a nude Seated Womanin style of Don Freedman, 1960s
Wool Tapestry of a nude Seated Womanin style of Don Freedman, 1960s

Wool Tapestry of a nude Seated Womanin style of Don Freedman, 1960s

$430Sale Price|30% Off

Wool Tapestry of a nude Seated Womanin style of Don Freedman, 1960s

By Don Freedman

Located in Hannover, DE

This beautiful, high-quality tapestry from the 1960s was made by hand from wool. The quality of the wool is excellent and the many decades have not affected its quality. The motif of...

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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Wool

French Faience Peonies Fish Platter Gien Circa 1950
French Faience Peonies Fish Platter Gien Circa 1950

French Faience Peonies Fish Platter Gien Circa 1950

$950

French Faience Peonies Fish Platter Gien Circa 1950

By Gien

Located in Austin, TX

French Faience Peonies Fish Platter Gien Circa 1950. 26.2 inches by 10.3 inches.

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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Majolica Palissy Fish Sealife Platter Vallauris
Mid-Century Majolica Palissy Fish Sealife Platter Vallauris

Mid-Century Majolica Palissy Fish Sealife Platter Vallauris

$1,500

Mid-Century Majolica Palissy Fish Sealife Platter Vallauris

By Vallauris

Located in Austin, TX

Mid-Century Majolica fish platter Vallauris. Large fish in the center, seaweeds, shells. Nautical style. 14' W , 9.8' H  

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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Mid-Century Majolica Black Oyster Plate Vallauris
Mid-Century Majolica Black Oyster Plate Vallauris

Mid-Century Majolica Black Oyster Plate Vallauris

$280

Mid-Century Majolica Black Oyster Plate Vallauris

By Vallauris

Located in Austin, TX

Mid-Century Ceramic Black Mat Oyster Plate Vallauris circa 1950. 9 colors available. pink,navy blue,yellow,orange,green,purple,black,aqua,red.

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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Ceramic

Original Decorative Painting by Alejandro Rangel Hidalgo – Birds and Botanicals
Original Decorative Painting by Alejandro Rangel Hidalgo – Birds and Botanicals

Original Decorative Painting by Alejandro Rangel Hidalgo – Birds and Botanicals

$1,500

Original Decorative Painting by Alejandro Rangel Hidalgo – Birds and Botanicals

By Alejandro Rangel Hidalgo

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Circa 1970 · Acrylic on wood · Colima, México Some paintings decorate. Those by Rangel Hidalgo do something harder: they create a world of their own with its own rules, and make it ...

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1970s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Wood

1950s Design Mid-Century Modern Solid Teakwood Coat Rack with Hat Rack
1950s Design Mid-Century Modern Solid Teakwood Coat Rack with Hat Rack

1950s Design Mid-Century Modern Solid Teakwood Coat Rack with Hat Rack

$967

1950s Design Mid-Century Modern Solid Teakwood Coat Rack with Hat Rack

Located in Lisse, NL

Great quality and condition midcentury wall coat rack. This beautifully designed, perfectly executed and highly practical midcentury coat rack could be the ideal piece to come home...

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

Materials

Teak

Michael Kessler Teleology Mid Century Mixed Media on Canvas
Michael Kessler Teleology Mid Century Mixed Media on Canvas

Michael Kessler Teleology Mid Century Mixed Media on Canvas

$5,195

Michael Kessler Teleology Mid Century Mixed Media on Canvas

By Michael Kessler

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Michael Kessler Teleology Mid Century Mixed Media on Canvas This artwork measures: 36 wide x 1.25 deep x 48 inches high Excellent Vintage Condition. We take our photos in a contro...

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

Materials

Canvas

XXL Palshus Large Low Dish with Deep Blue Glaze by Per Linnemann-Schmidt 1963
XXL Palshus Large Low Dish with Deep Blue Glaze by Per Linnemann-Schmidt 1963

XXL Palshus Large Low Dish with Deep Blue Glaze by Per Linnemann-Schmidt 1963

$2,290

XXL Palshus Large Low Dish with Deep Blue Glaze by Per Linnemann-Schmidt 1963

By Per Linnemann-Schmidt, Palshus

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Rare collector´s item. XXL size low rimmed stoneware dish by Annelise and Per Linnemann-Schmidt for Palshus in Denmark. It's made of chamotte clay which gives a rough and vivid surfa...

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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Ceramic

Majolica Sealife Oysters Platter Vallauris, circa 1950
Majolica Sealife Oysters Platter Vallauris, circa 1950

Majolica Sealife Oysters Platter Vallauris, circa 1950

$450

Majolica Sealife Oysters Platter Vallauris, circa 1950

By Vallauris

Located in Austin, TX

Majolica sealife platter Vallauris, circa 1950. High relief of starfish, seaweeds, oyster, shell. Nautical style.     

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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Mid Century modern maritime wall art with embroidered fish Sweden 1970s
Mid Century modern maritime wall art with embroidered fish Sweden 1970s

Mid Century modern maritime wall art with embroidered fish Sweden 1970s

$893

Mid Century modern maritime wall art with embroidered fish Sweden 1970s

Located in Nienstädt, DE

Mid Century modern maritime wall art with an embroidered underwater world Embroidery on Jute / coarse linen cloth Sweden 1970s Signet with AO 1971 and a dedication in Swedish on t...

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1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Fabric, Jute, Cotton

Vintage Mid Century "Gallant Horse" Mosaic by Evelyn Ackerman
Vintage Mid Century "Gallant Horse" Mosaic by Evelyn Ackerman

Vintage Mid Century "Gallant Horse" Mosaic by Evelyn Ackerman

$6,499

Vintage Mid Century "Gallant Horse" Mosaic by Evelyn Ackerman

By Era Industries, Evelyn Ackerman

Located in Oxnard, CA

Here is a fantastic "Gallant Horse" glass tile mosaic by Evelyn Ackerman, ERA Industries, circa 1950s. It is in excellent original condition with only minor wear to the walnut frame...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Åke Holm Swedish Höganäs Brutalist Abstract Ceramic Wall Plaque
Åke Holm Swedish Höganäs Brutalist Abstract Ceramic Wall Plaque

Åke Holm Swedish Höganäs Brutalist Abstract Ceramic Wall Plaque

$1,291

Åke Holm Swedish Höganäs Brutalist Abstract Ceramic Wall Plaque

By Ake Holm

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Åke Holm (Swedish, 1900-80) was one of Sweden’s leading ceramic artists in the 20th century. He worked at the Höganäs factory in his early years before opening his own studio in the ...

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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Abstract Brutalist Metal Wall Sculpture, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Abstract Brutalist Metal Wall Sculpture, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Abstract Brutalist Metal Wall Sculpture, 1960s

$2,700

Mid-Century Modern Abstract Brutalist Metal Wall Sculpture, 1960s

By Marc Weinstein

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A vintage Mid-Century modern American wall sculpture made of hand crafted metal designed and produced by Marc Weinstein, in good condition. The abstract Brutalist décor piece is comp...

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Metal

French Majolica Fruits Platter, circa 1950
French Majolica Fruits Platter, circa 1950

French Majolica Fruits Platter, circa 1950

$450

French Majolica Fruits Platter, circa 1950

Located in Austin, TX

French Majolica fruits platter, circa 1950.

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1950s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Faience

Four Flying Swallows Birds wood Mid Century Wall Decoration Vintage, 1960s
Four Flying Swallows Birds wood Mid Century Wall Decoration Vintage, 1960s

Four Flying Swallows Birds wood Mid Century Wall Decoration Vintage, 1960s

$380 / set

Four Flying Swallows Birds wood Mid Century Wall Decoration Vintage, 1960s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Set of four beautiful vintage wooden flying swallows wall decorations. Each would make a beautiful ornament on a wall. They are with some patina and are an excellent craftsmanship. M...

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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Nutwood

Barometer Weather Station around, 1960s
Barometer Weather Station around, 1960s

Barometer Weather Station around, 1960s

$252

Barometer Weather Station around, 1960s

Located in Wien, Au

Barometer Weather Station around, 1960s Original condition

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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Metal, Brass

Decorative Mid-Century Chinese Fan in Paper Decorated Painted Wooden Structure.
Decorative Mid-Century Chinese Fan in Paper Decorated Painted Wooden Structure.

Decorative Mid-Century Chinese Fan in Paper Decorated Painted Wooden Structure.

$824Sale Price|20% Off

Decorative Mid-Century Chinese Fan in Paper Decorated Painted Wooden Structure.

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Decorative Mid-century Chinese Fan in Paper Decorated Painted Wooden Structure. Decoration on gold leaf, plants. very stylish.

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1940s Chinese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Gold Leaf

Lisa Larson tile - UNIK / Solros - Gustavsberg - Late 20th Century
Lisa Larson tile - UNIK / Solros - Gustavsberg - Late 20th Century

Lisa Larson tile - UNIK / Solros - Gustavsberg - Late 20th Century

$481

Lisa Larson tile - UNIK / Solros - Gustavsberg - Late 20th Century

By Gustavsberg

Located in MAASTRICHT, LI

Product Description: The unik series designed by Lisa Larson in the Gustavsberg factory is composed of 9 kinds of tiles with different motif-designs. Besides different motifs there ...

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Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Earthenware, Ceramic, Pottery

Glass and Stone Mosaic Abstract Wall Art Sculpture, by Han van Hattem 1964
Glass and Stone Mosaic Abstract Wall Art Sculpture, by Han van Hattem 1964

Glass and Stone Mosaic Abstract Wall Art Sculpture, by Han van Hattem 1964

$1,890

Glass and Stone Mosaic Abstract Wall Art Sculpture, by Han van Hattem 1964

Located in Den Haag, NL

Glass and Stone Mosaic abstract wall art sculpture, The Netherlands 1964, The Hague, By Han van Hattem Dated and Signed 1964.

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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Stone

Vintage Anatomical Human Internal Organs Structure Chart, 1951, Germany
Vintage Anatomical Human Internal Organs Structure Chart, 1951, Germany

Vintage Anatomical Human Internal Organs Structure Chart, 1951, Germany

$801Sale Price|30% Off

Vintage Anatomical Human Internal Organs Structure Chart, 1951, Germany

Located in Biebergemund, Hessen

Vintage pull-down anatomical human chart, print of a painting for Dr. Neues & Co Kempen, Germany. The chart is part of the series: Biologisch-hygienisches Unterichtswerk des Deutsche...

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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Linen, Paper

Mid-century Brass Set of 3 Bird Family for Wall Decoration, 1960s, Germany
Mid-century Brass Set of 3 Bird Family for Wall Decoration, 1960s, Germany

Mid-century Brass Set of 3 Bird Family for Wall Decoration, 1960s, Germany

$572

Mid-century Brass Set of 3 Bird Family for Wall Decoration, 1960s, Germany

Located in Hagenbach, DE

Mid-century Brass Set of 3 Bird Family for Wall Decoration, 1960s, Germany Measurements : Big bird: 28 cm x 11 cm x 2 cm Medium bird: 25 cm x 11 cm x 2 cm Small bird: 21 cm X 11 ...

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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Brass

Italian Ulisse Pagliari Midcentury Ceramic Panel Wall Tray 1964
Italian Ulisse Pagliari Midcentury Ceramic Panel Wall Tray 1964

Italian Ulisse Pagliari Midcentury Ceramic Panel Wall Tray 1964

$1,646Sale Price|19% Off

Italian Ulisse Pagliari Midcentury Ceramic Panel Wall Tray 1964

By Ulisse Pagliari

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Italian midcentury modern design very large decorative ceramic wall tray designed by the Italian artist Ulisse Pagliari, background with rough workmanship de...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Enamel Artwork by Judith Daner
Mid-Century Modern Enamel Artwork by Judith Daner

Mid-Century Modern Enamel Artwork by Judith Daner

$1,045Sale Price|58% Off

Mid-Century Modern Enamel Artwork by Judith Daner

Located in Redding, CT

Mid-Century Modern Enamel Artwork by Judith Danner. Amazing piece of work by a very talented artist. Signed JD (Judith Daner). Copper enamel plaque mount...

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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Copper, Enamel

70’s Stoneware Wall Plaque Flower
70’s Stoneware Wall Plaque Flower

70’s Stoneware Wall Plaque Flower

$452

70’s Stoneware Wall Plaque Flower

Located in Waddinxveen, ZH

Stunning but heavy wall plaque in vibrant colors. On the back there is no signature of a maker or a label.

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

Materials

Stoneware

Casa Devall Sunburst Wall Sculpture
Casa Devall Sunburst Wall Sculpture

Casa Devall Sunburst Wall Sculpture

$2,200

Casa Devall Sunburst Wall Sculpture

By Casa Devall

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Sunburst wall sculpture with a hammered brass center and two layers of painted rods creating a sunburst effect. The artist hand signed the sculpture on the verso.

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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Brass

Large Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Ceramic Abstract Cityscape Wall Sculpture
Large Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Ceramic Abstract Cityscape Wall Sculpture

Large Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Ceramic Abstract Cityscape Wall Sculpture

$1,400

Large Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Ceramic Abstract Cityscape Wall Sculpture

Located in Troy, MI

Handcrafted architectural wall sculpture USA circa 1970 Large-scale architectural assemblage in walnut with layered geometric forms creating an abstract cityscape composition Accent...

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1970s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Ceramic, Canvas, Walnut

"Sand Cranes in Blue and Gray", Enamel Panel by Judith Daner, Master Enamelist
"Sand Cranes in Blue and Gray", Enamel Panel by Judith Daner, Master Enamelist

"Sand Cranes in Blue and Gray", Enamel Panel by Judith Daner, Master Enamelist

$1,200

"Sand Cranes in Blue and Gray", Enamel Panel by Judith Daner, Master Enamelist

By Judith Daner

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This very fine example of Mid Century enamel work depicts a flock of seven cranes gathered in the water, near a setting sun, all expressed in saturated tones of blue, gray and gold. ...

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Enamel

Spanish Hand Knotted Wool Tapestry, Mid-Century Modern, Circa 1960
Spanish Hand Knotted Wool Tapestry, Mid-Century Modern, Circa 1960

Spanish Hand Knotted Wool Tapestry, Mid-Century Modern, Circa 1960

$916Sale Price|20% Off

Spanish Hand Knotted Wool Tapestry, Mid-Century Modern, Circa 1960

Located in Barcelona, ES

Hand knotted wool tapestry by unknwon artist. Traditionally manufactured in Spain. In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful patina....

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1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Large Modernist Brass Wall Object Decoration Sculpture HERON, Germany, 1960s
Large Modernist Brass Wall Object Decoration Sculpture HERON, Germany, 1960s

Large Modernist Brass Wall Object Decoration Sculpture HERON, Germany, 1960s

$744

Large Modernist Brass Wall Object Decoration Sculpture HERON, Germany, 1960s

By Gilde Handwerk

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Modernist 60s HERON BIRD wall sculpture made in Germany. Vintage 60s brass metal wall sculpture. This wall hanging is very elegant and filigran with its BIRD theme. High quality Ge...

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

Materials

Brass

Mexican Modern Miguel Pineda Enamel Wall Plaque
Mexican Modern Miguel Pineda Enamel Wall Plaque

Mexican Modern Miguel Pineda Enamel Wall Plaque

$360Sale Price|20% Off

Mexican Modern Miguel Pineda Enamel Wall Plaque

By Miguel Pineda

Located in San Diego, CA

Enamel plaque by Mexican artist Miguel Pineda. This abstract still life is signed on the front and it retains an original gallery tag on the back. Hailing from Mexico City, Pineda studied under artist Maggie Howe...

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1960s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Pair of Authentic California Fruit Crate Labels Featuring Apples. Circa 1940's
Pair of Authentic California Fruit Crate Labels Featuring Apples. Circa 1940's

Pair of Authentic California Fruit Crate Labels Featuring Apples. Circa 1940's

$145

Pair of Authentic California Fruit Crate Labels Featuring Apples. Circa 1940's

Located in Incline Village, NV

Offered is a pair of original "Apple" fruit crate labels, circa 1940's, unused and professionally mounted in oak frames with white colored beveled matte. The labels would have been...

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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Paper

Fish Wall Plaque Panel Relief Master Work Helmut Schaffenacker Ceramic Pottery
Fish Wall Plaque Panel Relief Master Work Helmut Schaffenacker Ceramic Pottery

Fish Wall Plaque Panel Relief Master Work Helmut Schaffenacker Ceramic Pottery

$1,099Sale Price|20% Off

Fish Wall Plaque Panel Relief Master Work Helmut Schaffenacker Ceramic Pottery

By Helmut Friedrich Schäffenacker

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

A polychrome glazed pottery wall plaque decorated with several fish, created by Helmut Schaffenacker of Ulm in the 1950s. Helmut Schaffenacker was a renowned German ceramist known fo...

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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Italian Pietra Dura Mosaic Bird Dove Plaque Buccioni
Italian Pietra Dura Mosaic Bird Dove Plaque Buccioni

Italian Pietra Dura Mosaic Bird Dove Plaque Buccioni

$1,100

Italian Pietra Dura Mosaic Bird Dove Plaque Buccioni

Located in Sarasota, FL

Lovely pietra dura panel by Alfredo Buccioni Scene of two doves connected by a pearl and malachite bow. Housed in a gold frame.

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

Materials

Marble

Roger Capron - Panel with 3 Ceramic Glazed Tiles - SUN - 1970's
Roger Capron - Panel with 3 Ceramic Glazed Tiles - SUN - 1970's

Roger Capron - Panel with 3 Ceramic Glazed Tiles - SUN - 1970's

$790 / item

Roger Capron - Panel with 3 Ceramic Glazed Tiles - SUN - 1970's

By Roger Capron

Located in Stratford, CT

Playful and whimsical, Capron’s art panels are the most sought after, as editions were small, and in some cases not more than a few, or by special commission. Some are rough and mat...

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Ceramic

Belgium Handcrafted Ceramic Wall Art, 1970s
Belgium Handcrafted Ceramic Wall Art, 1970s

Belgium Handcrafted Ceramic Wall Art, 1970s

$733

Belgium Handcrafted Ceramic Wall Art, 1970s

Located in Antwerp, BE

Vintage ceramic wall art. Brown earthenware with hand painted accents. Design of 8 figures in ceramic and glazed in the tones blue, gold, whit...

Category

1970s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Ceramic

Francois Lembo Gilded Ceramic and Enamel Virgin & Child Icon, 1960's
Francois Lembo Gilded Ceramic and Enamel Virgin & Child Icon, 1960's

Francois Lembo Gilded Ceramic and Enamel Virgin & Child Icon, 1960's

$1,950

Francois Lembo Gilded Ceramic and Enamel Virgin & Child Icon, 1960's

By François Lembo

Located in New York, NY

Francois Lembo Gilded Ceramic and Enamel Virgin & Child Icon, 1960's. In great vintage condition with age appropriate wear. One small edge nick that looks to have been painted over...

Category

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

Materials

Ceramic

Framed Ceramic Tile Hand Painted Composition, circa 1950
Framed Ceramic Tile Hand Painted Composition, circa 1950

Framed Ceramic Tile Hand Painted Composition, circa 1950

$485Sale Price|20% Off

Framed Ceramic Tile Hand Painted Composition, circa 1950

Located in Barcelona, ES

Framed Ceramic Tile Hand Painted Composition, circa 1950 Manufactured Spain, circa 1950. Materials: Wood, ceramic. Dimensions: D 3 x W 29,5 cm x H 29,5 cm The artwork is in its o...

Category

1950s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Scandinavian Mid-Century Stoneware Wall Plaque by Tilgmans Pottery
Scandinavian Mid-Century Stoneware Wall Plaque by Tilgmans Pottery

Scandinavian Mid-Century Stoneware Wall Plaque by Tilgmans Pottery

$429

Scandinavian Mid-Century Stoneware Wall Plaque by Tilgmans Pottery

By Tilgmans Keramik

Located in Waddinxveen, ZH

Nice stoneware wall plaque relief in blue, brown and green by Tilgmans Pottery Sweden. At the front there are the initials of the maker el which stands for Eivor Larsson and on the ...

Category

1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Ceramic

Curtis Jeré Brass Mid Century Modern Sculptural Signed Sailing Boat
Curtis Jeré Brass Mid Century Modern Sculptural Signed Sailing Boat

Curtis Jeré Brass Mid Century Modern Sculptural Signed Sailing Boat

$1,890

Curtis Jeré Brass Mid Century Modern Sculptural Signed Sailing Boat

By Curtis Jeré

Located in Weesp, NL

A Rare Mid-Century Modern Masterpiece – Curtis Jeré’s 1976 Brass Sailboat Sculpture. Elevate your collection with this exceptional 1976 mid-century modern brass wire sculpture by C...

Category

1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Brass, Iron

Mid‑Century Ceramic Wall Panel with Stylized Birds by Amphora, Belgium, ca. 1960
Mid‑Century Ceramic Wall Panel with Stylized Birds by Amphora, Belgium, ca. 1960

Mid‑Century Ceramic Wall Panel with Stylized Birds by Amphora, Belgium, ca. 1960

$859

Mid‑Century Ceramic Wall Panel with Stylized Birds by Amphora, Belgium, ca. 1960

By Rogier Vandeweghe

Located in Meulebeke, BE

A charming mid‑century ceramic wall panel featuring four stylized birds in relief, designed and produced by Amphora, Belgium, around 1960. Each bird is rendered with geometric plumag...

Category

1960s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Ceramic

Metal Wall Plaques of Stylized Wine Bottles By Sexton
Metal Wall Plaques of Stylized Wine Bottles By Sexton

Metal Wall Plaques of Stylized Wine Bottles By Sexton

$2,100 / set

Metal Wall Plaques of Stylized Wine Bottles By Sexton

By Sexton

Located in Hanover, MA

1950's wall plaques made of colorfully enameled cast metal in form of stylized wine bottles. Various configurations possible as some are singles while others are doubles and triples...

Category

1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Metal

Mid-century Modern decorative art for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern decorative art for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage decorative art created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include wall decorations, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, ceramic and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern decorative art made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original decorative art, popular names associated with this style include Robert Picault, Curtis Jeré, Vallauris, and Daniel Clesse. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for decorative art differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $50 and tops out at $406,322 while the average work can sell for $1,323.

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