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Mexican Mid-Century Modern Steel Screen
Located in Mexico City, MX
Interesting 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern steel screen. The organic design can be used as the
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Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Windows
Materials
Steel
Pair of Mexican Mid-Century Modern Woven Armchairs
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Pair of Mexican Mid-Century Modern woven Armchairs made in the 1950s in Primavera wood and palm
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Wood
Pair of Mexican Mid-Century Modern Woven Rockingchairs
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Pair of Mexican Mid-Century Modern woven Rockingchairs made in the 1950s in Primavera wood and palm
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Wood
Mexican Mid-Century Modern Embossed Copper Jewel Box
Located in Mexico City, MX
A nice Mexican Mid-Century Modern copper sheet jewel box in shape of a chest. The embossed designs
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Copper
Arturo Pani Mexican Mid-Century Modern Pair of Iron Obelisks
By Arturo Pani
Located in Mexico City, MX
Pair of Mexican Mid-Century Modern iron obelisks. The obelisks show green patina.
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Obelisks
Materials
Iron
Mexican Mid-Century Modern Woven Lounge Chair
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Mexican Mid-Century Modern woven lounge chair made in solid mahogany in the 1950s by Muebles
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Wood
Pair of Mexican Mid-Century Modern Woven Lounge Chairs
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Pair of Mexican Mid-Century Modern woven lounge chairs made in the 1950s. Featuring simple but
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Wood
Pair of Mexican Mid-Century Modern Woven Lounge Chairs
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Pair of Mexican Mid-Century Modern woven lounge chairs made in the 1950s by Muebles Tropicales and
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Wood
Rare Cocobolo Don Shoemaker Fountain, Organic Mexican Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in San Diego, CA
-Century Modern, Art Deco, contemporary, bohemian, transitional, Arts & Crafts, organic, Classic.
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Fountains
Materials
Cocobolo
H 25 in W 22 in D 22 in
Vintage Sergio Bustamante Brass Snail Sculpture Mexico Mid Century Modern 1970s
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in Troy, MI
Sergio Bustamante rare snail sculpture Mexico 1970s
Hollow form brass welded construction with
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Vintage 1970s Mexican Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
H 10 in W 19 in D 9 in
Vintage Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver Scalloped Bowl by C. Zurita
By C. Zurita
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage Mexican sterling silver bowl by the maker C. Zurita. With a nod to the eponymous design
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 3 in W 8.5 in D 8.5 in
Vintage Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver Footed Bowl or Dish by Zurita
By C. Zurita
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage, Mid-Century Modern Mexican Sterling Silver three footed dish or bowl by the maker, C
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 2.5 in W 8.5 in D 5 in
Mexican Mid-Century Modern Victoria De Taxco Copper and Silver Plate Coffee Set
By Victoria of Taxco
Located in Mexico City, MX
An early 1950's Taxco, Mexico copper and silver plate coffee set by Ana María Núñez de Brilanti
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Silver, Silver Plate, Copper
H 9.45 in W 19.69 in D 11.62 in
Arturo Pani for Muller of Mexico Modern Onyx and Resin Top Cocktail
By Arturo Pani
Located in New York, NY
Mexican Mid-Century Modern (circa 1950) rectangular coffee table with an onyx stone and resin top
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20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Metal, Brass
Mexican Modernist Hand Wrought 950 Silver Letter Opener with Onyx Handle
Located in New York, NY
Mexican mid century modern hand wrought 950 silver letter opener with hand carved Aztec motif green
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Letter Openers
Materials
Onyx, Sterling Silver
Mexican MCM Brass Brutalist Necklace in the Style of Pal Kepenyes
By Pal Kepenyes
Located in Mexico City, MX
Mexican Mid-Century Modern Brutalist necklace in the style of Pal Kepenyes. The geometric central
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Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Brass
Arturo Pani Mexican MCM Pair of Mahogany Side Tables with Silver Leaf Top
By Arturo Pani
Located in Mexico City, MX
A pair of elegant Mexican Mid-Century Modern black lacquered mahogany side tables with silver leaf
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
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Silver Leaf
H 17.33 in W 33.47 in D 23.23 in
Pal Kepenyes Brutalist Bronze Necklace with Kinetic Pendant
By Pal Kepenyes
Located in Mexico City, MX
Marvelous Mexican Mid-Century Modern bronze necklace with Kinetic pendant by Hungarian-born
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Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Bronze
60s Mexican Mid-Century Abalone Shell Grasshopper Tray with Lid, Mixed Metals
By Los Castillo, Taxco
Located in Miami, FL
is a Mexican Mid-Century Modern mixed metals (brass, copper, metal, and abalone shell) covered
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal, Brass, Copper
H 4.75 in W 16 in D 4.5 in
1950s Abstract Art Oil Painting on Canvas Miguel Alvarez Acosta INBA Mexico
By Pedro Coronel
Located in Chula Vista, CA
INBA National Museum of Art in Mexico.
Midcentury Modern Mexican Art 1950s
Untitled #2
28.38 x 22.5 x
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Paintings
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Canvas, Wood
H 28.38 in W 22.5 in D 1 in
Los Castillo Mexican Mid-Century Silverplate Dove Serving Dish
By Los Castillos
Located in Miami, FL
Los Castillo Mexican Mid-Century Silverplate Dove serving dish
Offered for sale is a Mexican
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Stone, Silver Plate
Arturo Pani Silver Wood and Mirrors Credenza
By Arturo Pani
Located in Mexico City, MX
A rare Mexican Mid-Century Modern silver wood credenza by Mexican designer Arturo Pani. The
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
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Mirror, Wood
Frederick Davis Silver Bracelet with Pre-Hispanic Style Links
By Fred Davis
Located in Mexico City, MX
A 1940s Mexican Mid-Century Modern silver bracelet by American designer Frederick "Fred" Davis
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Vintage 1940s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Silver
Don Shoemaker Sloucher Rosewood & Leather Sling Chairs for Señal, S.A., 1960s
By Don S. Shoemaker, Senal
Located in Cedar Falls, IA
rosewood and black leather. Iconic example of Organic, Mexican Mid-Century Modern design.
Organic, bone
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood, Cocobolo
H 27 in W 23.5 in D 28 in
Mid-Century Marble Racetrack Dining Table by Muller's Onix of Mexico
By Muller of Mexico, Muller's Onyx
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This large Mexican marble dining or conference pedestal table is a 1970's modern piece that makes a
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Marble, Stone, Onyx
Mid-Century Mexican Modern Folding Magazine Rack
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this folding magazine rack in mahogany wood and brass details, circa 1950.
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Mexican Bar Car by Eugenio Escudero
By Eugenio Escudero
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1950. We offer this Mexican modernist serving cart, made of mahogany wood black lacquered
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Mahogany
Mid-Century Modern Mexican Sterling Silver Geometric Linked Choker Necklace
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Mid-Century Modern style. The thick sterling silver links are geometrically shaped in a stylized Aztec
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
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Sterling Silver
H 15 in W 0.5 in D 0.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver Mexican Geometric Linked Chunky Bracelet
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This sterling silver ladies bracelet was made in Mexico in approximately 1969 in the period Mid
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
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Sterling Silver
H 8.5 in W 0.5 in D 0.25 in
Large Mid-Century Modern Mexican Sterling Silver Aztec Calendar Wall Charger
Located in Portland, OR
A good, large, Mid-Century Modern Mexican Sterling silver (probably Taxco) Aztec calendar wall
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Mid-Century Modern Mexican Los Castillo Silver, Lapis, Malachite Pitcher
By Los Castillo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern pitcher/ jug, made by Los Castillo of Mexico, circa 1960. We love the beautiful
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Mid-Century Modern Mexican Pitcher in the Style of Los Castillo
By Los Castillo
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960. We offer this Mid-Century Modern Mexican pitcher sporting an amazing handle in a bird
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp by Muebles Toluxsena, Mexico 1960
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
, walnut, mahogany and brass, an exquisite design and ready to set the mood for a Mid-Century Modern space
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Mexican Silver Plated Cup
By Los Castillo
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960. We offer this Mid-Century Mexican Silver Plated Cup in the style of Los Castilllo in
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Abalone
Pair of Mid-Century Mexican Club Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Unique pair of Mid-Century Modern Mexican club chairs with a beautifully textured fabric and
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Late 20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
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Fabric, Wood
Folk Art Mid-Century Modern Blown Red Art Glass Face Masks, México
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern Folk Art blown red glass face masks made in México.
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Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Masks
Materials
Blown Glass
1960s Magnificent Bronze and Onyx Coffee Table Muller of Mexico Restored
By Muller of Mexico
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
1960s Muller of Mexico Glamorous Modern Round Onyx Stone Coffee Table Sculptural
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Onyx, Brass
Mid-20th Century Angel Bracelet by Cony, Taxco, Mexico
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Mid-20th century silver *Angel* bracelet, Taxco, Mexico
Plateria Cony was a store opened in 1958
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Vintage 1980s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Tribal Art
Materials
Silver
Mid-Century Modern Mexican Room Divider with Shelves in Mahogany and Brass
By Eugenio Escudero
Located in Mexico, DF
Amazing Mid-Century Modern Mexican room divider formed with two structures in mahogany and polished
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Mexican Copper Platter with Sterling Figures, circa 1950s
Located in San Francisco, CA
Midcentury copper platter with sterling, circa 1950s
Fantastic copper platter surrounded with sterling donkey, bull fighter, farm worker, and various figures.
The platter is st...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver, Copper
Mexican Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 6 (36 Pieces) Mid-Century Modern Style
By Taxco
Located in New York, NY
Mexican, sterling silver flatware set, similar to Los Castillo or William Spratling in design and
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20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Marble Oval Tulip Dining or Conference Table Muller's of Mexico with Brass Inlay
By Muller of Mexico
Located in Kumhausen, DE
Stunning one of a kind artisan handcrafted 1970s Muller's of Mexico
green and ebony colour marble
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Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
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Marble, Brass
H 28.35 in W 94.49 in D 47.25 in
Mid-20th Century Black Dance Mask, Guerrero, Mexico
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Mid-20th century black dance mask, Guerrero, Mexico
A nice old mask from Guererro, Mexico, used in
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Vintage 1940s Mexican Tribal Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Mexican Silver Plated Cups Set
By Los Castillo
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960. We offer this mid-century Mexican silver plated cups set in the style of Los Castilllo
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Precious Stone
Handwrought Mid-Century Modern Mexican Mosaic and Brass Box by Salvador Teran
By Salvador Teran
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Turquoise/ blue colored mosaic glass tesserae and brass lidded box handmade in Mexico by noted
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
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Brass
H 4.5 in W 2.5 in D 2 in
A Pair of Vintage Mid Century Mexican Modern Iron Leather Lounge Chairs 1950s
By Arturo Pani
Located in Troy, MI
A pair of modernist Mexican lounge chairs circa 1950s
Enameled iron frames / leather strap sling
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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Steel, Iron
H 31 in W 31 in D 31 in
Signed Federico Mexico Leather Parrot Perched on Brass Swing Mid-Century Modern
Located in Miami, FL
Signed 'FEDERICO in Mexico' leather parrot on a brass swing hand-crafted.
Beautiful animal
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
H 25 in W 14 in D 7 in
Mid-20th Century Antoñio Pineda Silver and Moonstone Brooch, Taxco, Mexico
By Antoñio Pineda
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Mid-20th Century Antoñio Pineda (1919-2009) Silver and Moonstone Brooch, Taxco, Mexico
This
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Modern Tribal Art
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Silver
H 1 in W 3.75 in D 0.88 in
Reyes Mexican Mexico Sterling Silver Tea Set 7pc Mid-Century Modern (#4736)
Located in Big Bend, WI
Amazing Mexican sterling silver massive 7-piece tea set attributed to J. Lopez Reyes (marks vary
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20th Century American Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mid Century Modern End Table by Edmond J. Spence for Industria Mueblera, c1950s
By Industria Mueblera Mexico, Edmond J. Spence
Located in Chino Hills, CA
of interior styles. Pair it effortlessly with a classic mid-century modern decor, where it will sit
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Mahogany
H 23 in W 22.75 in D 30.25 in
1950s Mid Century Mexican Tin Mirror
Located in Victoria, BC
We're excited to introduce this incredibly rare and unique Mexican mirror from the 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Antiquities
Materials
Tin
Avanti by Celsa Mexico Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service Mid-Century Modern
By Celsa
Located in Big Bend, WI
Rare unique Mid-Century Modern circa 1955 "Avanti" by Celsa, of Mexico, sterling silver Flatware
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20th Century Mexican Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Spanish Revival Octagon Side or Drum Table Artes De Mexico Internationales SA
By Artes De Mexico Internacionales, SA
Located in Topeka, KS
piece will blend with so many design styles from Rustic and Spanish Revival to Mid-Century Modern or
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Rustic Side Tables
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Wood, Giltwood, Paint
H 18.5 in W 21.75 in D 21.75 in
Mid-Century Mexican Modern Don Shoemaker Senal SA Sling Swinger Chairs Set of 4
By Don S. Shoemaker, Senal
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent set of four rare original Mid-Century Modern Mexican bocote wood and black leather
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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Leather, Wood
H 32.5 in W 30.5 in D 30 in
Mexican Mid-Century Modernist Feders Pendant Light
By Felipe Delfinger
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1970, we offer these original pendant light designed by Felipe Delfinger. Made of iron and multicolored blown glass.
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Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Mexican Mid-Century Modernist Feders Pendant Light
By Felipe Delfinger
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1970, we offer these original pendant light, these are one of the most stunning samples of Brutalist art designed by Felipe Delfinger. Made of iron and multicolored blown glass.
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Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Mexican Mid-Century Modernist Feders Pendant Light
By Felipe Delfinger
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1970, we offer these original pendant light, these are one of the most stunning samples of Brutalist art designed by Felipe Delfinger. Made of brass and multicolored blown glass.
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Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Disc Cabinet
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960, we offer this Mid-Century Modern disc cabinet, made in mahogany wood and brass details
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Set of 3 Sarreid LTD Mexico Tin Metal Sports Player Team Mid-Century Modern
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in Miami, FL
Sarreid Ltd. Mexico handcrafted Mid-Century Modern tin metal sports player figurine, set of 3
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Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Tin
Don Shoemaker Mexican Modern Bookends
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in San Diego, CA
Hand carved bookends in Cocobolo by Mexican Modernist Don Shoemaker. Retains original labels from
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Bookends
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Cocobolo
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Mexican Mid Century Modern For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Mexican mid century modern for your home. Frequently made of metal, wood and brass, every Mexican mid century modern was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a Mexican mid century modern, we have 2195 options in-stock, while there are 103 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the Mexican mid century modern you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A Mexican mid century modern, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made Mexican mid century modern has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Don S. Shoemaker, Pepe Mendoza and Sergio Bustamante are consistently popular.
How Much is a Mexican Mid Century Modern?
Prices for a Mexican mid century modern start at $1 and top out at $48,000 with the average selling for $2,233.
A Close Look at Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
Questions About Mexican Mid Century Modern
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024The difference between mid-century and mid-century modern comes down to specificity. When it comes to furniture and architecture, for example, mid-century refers to works that emerged during the middle of the 20th century, usually between 1950 and 1970. The more specific descriptor, mid-century modern, is used to refer to a particular style of design that emphasizes simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Mid-century modern furniture designers generally drew on the architectural work of Frank Lloyd Wright, Bauhaus design, Scandinavian modernism and more. Any piece of furniture produced during the 1950s and ’60s can be referred to as mid-century, but only those with specific characteristics are mid-century modern. That said, when enthusiasts of furniture and architecture use the shorter of the two phrases, they may indeed be referring to modernist works created during that period in history. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern period correlates specifically to the years following World War II. The mid-century modern period in America saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs now.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern refers to the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen. - Is Eames mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Yes, Eames is mid-century modern. In many ways, Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and they have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century. Some of the couple's most famous mid-century modern designs include the Eames Lounge chair and ottoman, the Eames Molded Plywood chair and the Eames Fiberglass chair. Shop a wide range of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
- Is Mondrian mid century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Mondrian’s art is believed to be one of the great inspirations for the mid-century modern approach to minimalism. His artworks were not just a departure from figurative works, but a new look at abstract art as well. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Most experts agree that mid-century modern correlates specifically to the years following World War II. It has grown in popularity in the decades since, particularly due to the media and cultural institutions that have promoted the truly innovative era of design. Not only did the MoMA promote modern furniture, but pieces are prominently visible on the set of very popular television shows such as Mad Men. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- Is mid-century modern timeless?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, mid-century modern is timeless, in the opinion of many experts. Many characteristics of furniture and decorative accents produced in this style remain popular today. Among them are silhouettes marked by organic forms and clean lines, the promotion of functionality and the use of natural materials like teak, rosewood and oak and synthetic materials such as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of mid-century modern furniture.
- Is rattan mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024Yes, some rattan is mid-century modern. Designers of the mid-century modern movement often preferred to use natural materials, including rattan, in their designs. However, not all rattan furniture was made during this period. Rattan was also a popular material for furniture produced during the Victorian era and continues to be used to produce furniture today. Shop a wide range of rattan furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, the tulip table is considered a mid-century modern design. This table shape has become an iconic statement of the era with a simple sculptural attitude and a practical nature. The first tulip table was created by Eero Saarinen, a noted Finnish designer who was a leader in mid-century modern home decor. Shop a collection of Saarinen furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Is Art Deco mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Art Deco is not mid-century modern. Art Deco began just before World War I and was inspired by cubism. Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century modern furniture combines sleek lines with organic shapes.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Wassily chairs are indeed considered mid-century modern. Although the chair was initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925, it was re-released in the 1960s. Shop a collection of mid-century modern goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024There is no single color wood that is mid-century modern. Designers working in the style employed a variety of finishes, though purplish reds, mid-yellows, light browns and medium dark browns were among the most commonly used. Teak wood was an especially popular material, not only due to its warm medium hue but also due to its strength and the beauty of its natural grain. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Mid-century modern furniture is so popular largely because its characteristics align well with the trends and tastes that are dominant today. Many people love its simple look defined by clean lines, and the use of natural materials also adds to its popularity. In addition, designers created mid-century modern furniture to be as functional as it is visually appealing, making pieces executed in the style simple, convenient and comfortable to use. Find a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024There is not a single year that is mid-century modern. The style emerged during the 1940s and 1950s and remained dominant through the 1960s and into the early 1970s. Some notable designers who contributed to the development of the mid-century modern style include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century home decor is characterized by clean lines, geometric shapes and materials like wood and tweed.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Some iconic chairs from the mid-century modern era include the Egg chair by Arne Jacobson, the La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames and the Womb chair by Eero Saarinen. With their clean lines, organic shapes and simple details, these chairs reflect some of the key features of the style. Shop a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Some of the most famous mid-century modern furniture designers were Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames, Paul Evans, Poul Kjærholm, Florence Knoll, George Nakashima, Giò Ponti, Hans Wegner, Charlotte Perriand, Sergio Rodrigues and Eero Saarinen.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019The defining characteristics of mid-century modern furniture design include simplicity, an emphasis on organic forms, clean lines and a mix of both natural and man-made materials. The mid-century modern style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is used to describe the work of furniture designers who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Both neutral tones and bold Pop art colors can typically be found in mid-century modern interiors, which usually include light-filled spaces. An integration of floor-to-ceiling windows and abundant access to the outdoors renders prominent a connection with nature, which owes in part to the ideas of celebrated architect Frank Lloyd Wright, an inspiration for mid-century furniture designers. Popular mid-century modern designers include Ray and Charles Eames, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and others. Find vintage mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
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