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Italian Abstract Work on Paper Color Field Non-Objective European Mid-Century
By Piero Dorazio
Located in New York, NY
Italian Modern Abstract Work on Paper Color Field Non-Objective European Mid-Century - "Gonage
Category
1940s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Gouache, Board
Mid-20th Century Tribal Moroccan Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th century handmade Moroccan rug with Tribal design
Size: 6'1" x 9'8" (185 x 295 cm)
This
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
19 Th Century Italian Bronze Flora Bust, Marble, Neoclassical
By Italian Sculptor 19 th Century
Located in Valladolid, ES
Italy and Greece from the mid-eighteenth century, in addition to the collections that had been formed
Category
Antique 1860s Italian Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
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H 12.6 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Red, Blue, Green abstract mid century
By Carl Holty
Located in Greenwich, CT
abstract work, all revolving around theories in Color Field. Holty, as we see here, would work through
Category
1950s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Abstract Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Wall Cross, Red & White, Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
This vibrant mid-century modern ceramic cross is a striking example of the period's avant-garde
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Interlinear K50 — Mid-Century Geometric Abstraction
By Josef Albers
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
, Albers investigated color theory, composition, and mathematical proportions as a means of achieving
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1960s Abstract Geometric Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Dorothy Finley Mid 20th Century Abstract Diptych Paintings c.1970
By Dorothy Finley 1
Located in San Francisco, CA
at Yale and the great Josef Albers for Color Theory. In California she worked and studied with such
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Oscar Reutersvärd, Impossible Figures, Color Lithograph, Framed
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
theory at Lund University in 1964. In total, Reutersvärd produced over 2,500 different drawings. He
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
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H 20.08 in W 16.15 in D 0.79 in
Angelo Mangiarotti Mid-Century Modern Serie Eros Marble Italian Side Table
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Madrid, ES
Mangiarotti’s design activity, whose theoric fundamentals are expressed in the book "In nome dell’architettura
Category
Antique 1670s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Marble
H 15.36 in W 21.66 in D 17.33 in
Abstract Figurative Primary Color Circus Acrobat Clown Painting
By Forrest Bess
Located in Houston, TX
represented major artists involved with Abstract Expressionist and Color Field painters. Additional
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 34.5 in W 27.5 in D 2 in
Vintage Italian Armchair Upholstered and Covered in Velvet Ottanio Color
Located in Prato, Tuscany
modern. In the world of color theory, teal represents communication and clarity of thought, a philosophy
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 34.26 in W 28.75 in D 26.78 in
Rare Op Art Mid Century Modern Geometric Abstraction 1960s Pop Art Signed 6/9
By John Grillo
Located in New York, NY
John Grillo
Untitled Op Art Mid Century Modern, 1969
Color silkscreen on art paper with deckled
Category
Mid-20th Century Pop Art Abstract Prints
Materials
Screen, Pencil
H 27.75 in W 22.5 in D 0.1 in
Composition in Blue (mid century modern Abstract Expressionist signed/N, Unique
By Hans Hofmann
Located in New York, NY
included
Dazzling mid century modern (1952) mixed media silkscreen and gouache by Hans Hofmann - one of the
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1950s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints
Materials
Ink, Gouache, Screen
H 24.5 in W 21.25 in D 0.3 in
'Still Life of Poppies', Mid-century, American School Expressionist Floral Oil
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Modernist color theory. Unsigned and painted circa 1950.
Category
1940s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Plywood, Laid Paper, Oil
H 22.5 in W 19.5 in D 1 in
'Interim' from the series 'Graphic Tectonics' —Mid-Century Geometric Abstraction
By Josef Albers
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
." In his own work, Albers investigated color theory, composition, and mathematical proportions as a
Category
1940s Abstract Geometric Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
John Little "Wallpaper Studies" Eagles, Flowers, Bunting, Color Code Bar
By John Little
Located in Detroit, MI
wallpaper with its's color code on the lower left. The painting is of a Nationalistic decorative theme with
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Paintings
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Spirit (mid century modern abstract painting by artist daughter of MOMA founder)
Located in New York, NY
classes in art history from Leo Steinberg and in color theory from Si Sillman, who was Josef Albers
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1970s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Oil Crayon, Graphite
H 23 in W 29.5 in D 0.5 in
Near and Far Acuity, Mid Century Modern Op Art painting from historic exhibition
By Richard Anuszkiewicz
Located in New York, NY
Artist, his paintings also call fourth other associations; mainly the rigorous color theory of his mentor
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1950s Op Art Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor, Gouache, Mixed Media
Modernist Untitled Color Field Oil Painting in Earth Tones by Herbert MacDonald
Located in New York, NY
painterly application, common in color field painting and a highly explored type of abstraction in Mid
Category
1960s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
19th Century Original Scottish Loch Painting in the style of Alexander Nasmyth
Located in Soquel, CA
Mid 19th Century Original Oil Painting of Fishing on Scottish Loch in the Style of Alexander
Category
1860s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars
Peacock Butterfly & Moth: A 1st Ed. Hand-colored 18th C. Engraving by M. Harris
By Moses Harris
Located in Alamo, CA
, known for his significant contributions to the field of entomology and color theory. He left a lasting
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Mid-18th Century Landscape Prints
Materials
Engraving
Butterflies & Moths: A 1st Ed. Hand-colored 18th C. Engraving by M. Harris
By Moses Harris
Located in Alamo, CA
entomology and color theory. He left a lasting impact on the fields of entomology and color theory through
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Mid-18th Century Landscape Prints
Materials
Engraving
Max Hermann Mahlmann silk screen printing: "Composition Trilogy Red", limited
By Max Herrmann Mahlmann
Located in Hamburg, DE
composition and color theory. This artwork serves as a testament to Mahlmann's enduring influence on modern
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Prints
Materials
Paper
H 21 in W 38 in D 0.01 in
Max Hermann Mahlmann silk screen printing: "Composition Trilogy Blue", limited
By Max Herrmann Mahlmann
Located in Hamburg, DE
mastery of composition and color theory. This artwork serves as a testament to Mahlmann's enduring
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Prints
Materials
Paper
H 21 in W 38 in D 0.01 in
Large Painting on Board in Style of Frank Stella's Award Winning MOMA Logo
By Frank Stella
Located in Dallas, TX
over in certain areas. All areas not in black are identical in color to the Centennial M. In addition
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Plywood, Paint
Natural History of Moths and a Beetle: A Hand-colored Engraving by Moses Harris
By Moses Harris
Located in Alamo, CA
, known for his significant contributions to the field of entomology and color theory. He left a lasting
Category
Mid-19th Century Realist Landscape Prints
Materials
Engraving
Tortoise-shell Butterfly, Hawk Moth: Antique Hand-colored Engraving by M. Harris
By Moses Harris
Located in Alamo, CA
significant contributions to the field of entomology and color theory. He left a lasting impact on the fields
Category
Mid-19th Century Realist Landscape Prints
Materials
Engraving
Admirable Butterflies, Magpie Moths: A Hand-colored Engraving by Moses Harris
By Moses Harris
Located in Alamo, CA
and engraver, known for his significant contributions to the field of entomology and color theory. He
Category
Mid-19th Century Realist Landscape Prints
Materials
Engraving
The Natural History of Moths: An Antique Hand-colored Engraving by Moses Harris
By Moses Harris
Located in Alamo, CA
, known for his significant contributions to the field of entomology and color theory. He left a lasting
Category
Mid-19th Century Realist Landscape Prints
Materials
Engraving
Butterflies & Moths: An Antique Hand-colored Engraving by Moses Harris
By Moses Harris
Located in Alamo, CA
contributions to the field of entomology and color theory. He left a lasting impact on the fields of entomology
Category
Mid-19th Century Realist Landscape Prints
Materials
Engraving
1950s Josef Albers record cover art: set of 7 works (Albers album art)
By Josef Albers
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Mountain College, Yale, and Harvard; he taught courses in design and color theory, and counted among his
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Prints and Multiples
Materials
Offset, Lithograph
'La Cote Pres de St.Tropez' The Coast Near St. Tropez. A pointillist painting
By Lucien Neuquelman
Located in St. Albans, GB
aux fauves” exhibition of 1905. He became his pupil and learned both the colour theories of the fauves
Category
Mid-20th Century Pointillist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
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H 30 in W 26 in D 3 in
Early two sided figurative painting with separate portraits by renowned painter
By Alfred Jensen
Located in New York, NY
color theory and pattern. Jensen's intricately organized diagrams reflect his distinctive conceptual
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Mid-20th Century Modern Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Gouache
H 29 in W 23.3 in D 0.3 in
Exceptional Giovan Battista Mitri Ceramic Cat, Incredible Patina, 1950s
Located in Brescia , Brescia
Capture the essence of mid-century Italian craftsmanship with this extraordinary ceramic cat
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
H 10.63 in W 4.73 in D 7.88 in
Two Chairs by Dom Hans van der Laan, The Netherlands 1960s
By Dom Hans van der Laan
Located in Utrecht, NL
specific colour was carefully selected by Whim van Hoof to resemble the original shade as closely as
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Josef Albers record art set of 4 works (Albers album art)
By Josef Albers
Located in NEW YORK, NY
; he taught courses in design and color theory, and counted among his students such iconic artists as
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph, Offset
Alexander Calder Roses lithograph (1960s Calder)
By Alexander Calder
Located in NEW YORK, NY
the Tate Gallery in London.
Related Categories
Calder prints. Calder Mid Century Modern. 1970s
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Mid-20th Century Pop Art Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
“Loló” Soldevilla, Oil on Wood, Untitled, Signed and Dated 1959
By Loló Soldevilla
Located in Miami, FL
ensuing years, Soldevilla developed her groundbreaking Color Luz theory that opened pathways to her
Category
Mid-20th Century Cuban Paintings
Materials
Wood
Sans Titre
By Roberto Matta
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Sans Titre" 1968, is an original color lithograph on Arches paper by renown
Category
Mid-20th Century Surrealist Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Hecatombe de Toros
By Roberto Matta
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Hecatombe de Toros" 1971, is an original color lithograph on Arches paper by
Category
Mid-20th Century Surrealist Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Hecatombe de Toros
By Roberto Matta
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Hecatombe de Toros" 1971, is an original color lithograph on Arches paper by
Category
Mid-20th Century Surrealist Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Hecatombe de Toros
By Roberto Matta
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Hecatombe de Toros" 1971, is an original color lithograph on Arches paper by
Category
Mid-20th Century Surrealist Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Original Exhibition Poster Klee & Kandinsky, Galerie Berggruen by Jacomet, Paris
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
fascinated by color theory, abstract forms and shapes, music and poetry. His early works depicted portraits
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Posters
Materials
Paper
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H 24.41 in W 14.18 in D 0.4 in
Carrie Chapman's "Woman Suffrage Party" Pennant, New York City, ca 1912-1920
Located in York County, PA
primary color of the New York State Flag.
There are many types of Suffragette pennants, all of which are
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Mid-20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
H 21 in W 43 in D 2.5 in
"Centre Noeuds" planche #3
By Roberto Matta
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Centre Noeuds" plate #3 1974, is an original color etching with aquatint on
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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Abstract Prints
Materials
Aquatint
"Centre Noeuds" planche #6
By Roberto Matta
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Centre Noeuds" plate #6 1974, is an original color etching with aquatint on
Category
Mid-20th Century Surrealist Abstract Prints
Materials
Aquatint
"Centre Noeuds" planche #8
By Roberto Matta
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Centre Noeuds" plate #8 1974, is an original color etching with aquatint on
Category
Mid-20th Century Surrealist Abstract Prints
Materials
Aquatint
"Centre Noeuds" planche #1
By Roberto Matta
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Centre Noeuds" plate #1, 1974, is an original color etching with aquatint on
Category
Mid-20th Century Surrealist Abstract Prints
Materials
Aquatint
"Centre Noeuds" planche #5
By Roberto Matta
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Centre Noeuds" plate #5, 1974, is an original color etching with aquatint on
Category
Mid-20th Century Surrealist Abstract Prints
Materials
Aquatint
"Centre Noeuds" planche #9
By Roberto Matta
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Centre Noeuds" plate #9, 1974, is an original color etching with aquatint on
Category
Mid-20th Century Surrealist Abstract Prints
Materials
Aquatint
"Centre Noeuds" planche #7
By Roberto Matta
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Centre Noeuds" plate #7, 1974, is an original color etching with aquatint on
Category
Mid-20th Century Surrealist Abstract Prints
Materials
Aquatint
"Centre Noeuds" planche #10
By Roberto Matta
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Centre Noeuds" plate #10, 1974, is an original color etching with aquatint on
Category
Mid-20th Century Surrealist Abstract Prints
Materials
Aquatint
"Centre Noeuds" planche #2
By Roberto Matta
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Centre Noeuds" plate #2, 1974, is an original color etching with aquatint on
Category
Mid-20th Century Surrealist Abstract Prints
Materials
Aquatint
"Centre Noeuds" planche #4
By Roberto Matta
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Centre Noeuds" plate #4, 1974, is an original color etching with aquatint on
Category
Mid-20th Century Surrealist Abstract Prints
Materials
Aquatint
Josef Albers vinyl record art
By Josef Albers
Located in NEW YORK, NY
with posts at Black Mountain College, Yale, and Harvard; he taught courses in design and color theory
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Prints and Multiples
Materials
Offset
Josef Albers vinyl record art (1950s Albers)
By Josef Albers
Located in NEW YORK, NY
courses in design and color theory, and counted among his students such iconic artists as Eva Hesse
Category
Mid-20th Century Minimalist More Art
Materials
Offset
Josef Albers record art set of 4 works (Albers album art)
By Josef Albers
Located in NEW YORK, NY
; he taught courses in design and color theory, and counted among his students such iconic artists as
Category
Mid-20th Century Pop Art Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph, Offset
Alexander Calder lithograph Derrière le miroir (Calder prints)
By Alexander Calder
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Institute of Chicago, and the Tate Gallery in London.
Related Categories
Calder prints. Mid Century Modern
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Nude Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Blue II, 2004 Acrylic Painting on Canvas by José Manuel Broto, Art Work
Located in Ibiza, Spain
aesthetic theories, presented in 1976 by Antoni Tápies, which was an accolade for such young creators
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
H 98.82 in W 118.12 in D 1.97 in
Peintures Chez Iris Clert, 1957, certified & stamped by Yves Klein Archives, IKB
By Yves Klein
Located in New York, NY
is hand numbered from the limited edition of 200, is in the IKB (International Klein Blue) color, and
Category
Mid-20th Century Surrealist Abstract Prints
Materials
Mixed Media, Lithograph, Pencil
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- 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 ExpertOctober 12, 2021There are many colors available for painting a mid-century modern home and it is a matter of preference. You can choose from a range of colors that are closely associated with mid-century modernism — popular pairings include orange and brown or chartreuse and gray, for example. Find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture, decorative pieces, serveware and lighting on 1stDibs today.
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