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1960s Mid-Century Modern Bird Bath
Located in New York, NY
1960s Mid-Century Modern bird bath designed by a Virginia artist this one is one of only of 10 made
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Cement
C. Jere Mid-Century Modern Bird in Flight on Stone, circa 1960s
By Curtis Jeré
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid- Century Modern Curtis Jere' metal bird in flight with applied patina, circa 1960s on stone
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Metal
Lovely Mid-Century Modern Bird Cage Wall Light with Butterfly Birds and Flowers
Located in Antwerp, BE
1950s Italian ceramic bird cage wall light with butterfly birds and flowers.
Dimensions;
Height
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic
H 15.75 in W 7.88 in D 14.97 in
Mid-Century Modern Brass Bird Wall-Mounted Figures, Set of Five
Located in Barntrup, DE
A beautiful Mid-Century Modern bird wall decoration - seagull figures made of brass, set of five
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Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
1970's Livio Seguso Glass Bird Sculpture
By Livio Seguso
Located in New York, NY
1970's mid-century modern birds glass sculpture designed by Livio Seguso, in vintage original
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Ceramic Birds with Beautiful Glaze Signed KW 9723
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Very tasty duo of mid-century modern birds in a stylized shape and wonderful glaze pattern.
The
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
H 5.91 in W 3.55 in D 6.7 in
Mid-Century Modern Brass Marble Birds in Flight Sculpture Style of C. Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Topeka, KS
Mid-Century Modern three birds in flight brass sculpture on a round black marble base in the style
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Brass
French Midcentury Brass Circular Birdcage with Decorative Bird
Located in Atlanta, GA
sensibilities of the mid-20th century.
The cage is made from brass, giving it a warm, golden hue that glows
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Bird Cages
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Frederick Weinberg designed Floor Birdcage Lamp
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Outstanding full size sculptural metal and wood birdcage by designer Frederick Weinberg.
Clean with new enamel paint. Bulb socket in top with black bamboo shade sides.
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Bird Cages
Materials
Metal
Unique Metal Bird Cage on Stand, Italy, 1950
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A beautiful metal bird cage on a highly decorative stand, manufactured in France, circa 1950
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bird Cages
Materials
Metal
Bird Cage Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, Year: 1900, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
century to the mid-20th century.
In 1970, the brand Rigolleau Argentina made pieces authorised by Lalique
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Bird Cages
Materials
Iron
20th Century Victorian Style Wood and Iron "Balloon" Birdcage
Located in Germantown, MD
20th Century Victorian style wood and iron "Balloon" bird cage & feeder. This ornamental piece
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bird Cages
Materials
Iron
Art Deco Style Vintage Pagoda Brass Metal Green Gold Birdhouse, 1980s, Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
amazing addition to your Contemporary or Antique, Mid Century Modern or Art Deco as well as Rustic or
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Late 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Bird Cages
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 18.9 in W 13.39 in D 11.03 in
Mid-Century Modern Green Glazed Bird Figurines, a Pair
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A pair of mcm or regency style ceramic glazed pheasant birds in a beautiful deep green. Each bird
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Midcentury Wall Decoration Sgrafo Modern, Birds, Teak and Porcelain, 1960s
By Sgrafo Modern
Located in Praha, CZ
- rare
- nice and style decoration
- animal motive
- storks or herons
- marked
- representative.
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Porcelain, Teak
H 11.03 in W 17.72 in D 1.58 in
Mid-Century Modern Solid Onyx Abstract Bird Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful solid onyx bird sculpture circa 1970's, excellent condition and beautiful grain on the
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Onyx
Mid-Century Modern Hattakitkosol Somchai Bronze Bird Sculpture
By Hattakitkosol Somchai
Located in New York, NY
Stunning large bronze bird sculpture with wood base by Hattakitkosol Somchai.
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Vintage 1980s Thai Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century Modern Metal and Wood Ibis Bird Sculptures
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mid-Century Modern wood and metal long-legged ibis bird sculptures.
Measures: Height 21 inch, 54
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern, Glass Art Bird figurines 1960's
By Alessandro Pianon, Vistosi
Located in Den Haag, NL
Mid-Century Modern, Glass Art Bird figurines 1960's
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Midcentury Wall Decoration Sgrafo Modern, Heron, Bird, Teak and Porcelain, 1960s
By Sgrafo Modern
Located in Praha, CZ
- around 1960s
- nice wall decoration
- marked
rj.
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain, Teak
H 16.15 in W 6.3 in D 1.58 in
Mid Century Danish Modern Stylized Teak Bird Sculpture
By Jacob Herman
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid Century Danish modern stylized teak bird sculpture. Solid teak body with brass feet. 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Wall Decoration Sgrafo Modern, Heron, Bird, Teak and Porcelain, 1960s
By Sgrafo Modern
Located in Praha, CZ
- rare
- nice and style decoration
- animal motive
- marked
- representative.
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain, Teak
H 16.15 in W 6.3 in D 1.58 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cut Square Nail Curtis Jere Style Birds Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Mid-Century Modern metal sculpture.
Depicting 8 birds in flight.
Constructed of cut square
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Cut Steel
H 2.6 in W 2.09 in D 1.23 in
Mid-Century Modern/Decorative Art Chandelier Birds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A alabaster and Bronze cast flying Crane's Chandelier . Made in the manner of Albert Cheuret. Has a unique green patina finish and looks amazing when lit up . Has been in private col...
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1990s American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century Modern Sunburst with Birds in Flight Metal Art
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Asheville, NC
Mid-Century Modern one of a kind Metal Art. The sunburst design incorporates birds in flight with
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Brass, Copper
Mid-Century Brass Bird Sculpture
Located in Vilnius, LT
Mid-century heavy and solid brass bird sculpture.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Bird Vase Mid Century Zoomorphic
Located in Mimizan, FR
underneath
French
Stunning Modern Mid Century design of a bird.
Good vintage condition with only minor signs
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Abstract Mid-Century Modern Patinated Brass Bird on Bronze Base
Located in Miami, FL
Abstract Mid-Century Modern patinated brass bird on bronze base.
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Mid-Century Modern Joaquin Taller Sterling Silver Figural Bird Sculpture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Joaquin Taller in the period and style of Mid-Century Modernism. This sculpture has inlaid agate eyes and
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Mid-20th Century Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Agate, Sterling Silver
Mid-Century Modern Studio Pottery Ceramic Dish, Dodo Bird, Signed
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Nice metallic glazed midcentury ceramic dish depicting a Dodo bird, signed by the artist, wired for
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Murano Art Glass Black Bird Mid-Century Modern, 1960's
By Barovier
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful mid-century modern Murano glass black bird in wonderful vintage condition.
Mid-Century
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Mid Century Modern Bronze Sculpture Brutalist Welded Abstract Bird circa 1960s
Located in Troy, MI
Vintage Mid Century Modern Bronze Sculpture Brutalist Welded Abstract Bird
Very unique Brutalist
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 15.5 in W 12 in D 4 in
1970s Barovier Style Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Bird Italian Sculpture
By Barovier
Located in Aci Castello, IT
of Mid-Century Modern design. The bird's body is crafted from vibrant purple Murano glass, a type of
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
H 13 in W 13.39 in D 3.55 in
Mid-Century Modern Solid Mixed Woods Hand Carved Bird Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Fabulous MCM hand carved bird sculpture in mixed woods on a rosewood pedestal signed RYO?, circa
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Mid-20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Teak, Ash, Rosewood
Mid-Century Wall Mounted Birds Sculpture
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Mid-Century large stylish bird wall plaque. Black with a green glaze. Probably made in Scandinavia.
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Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Composition
Mid-Century Modern Crystal Paperweight / Figurine of a Quail Bird, Lalique
By Lalique
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful crystal figurine or paperweight of a quail bird, made of frosted crystal. Marked on the
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Crystal
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H 3.15 in W 6.3 in D 3.15 in
Murano Mid-Century Ruby Glass Bird Mounted Twin Candlestick
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual and stunning Italian Venetian mid-century ruby glass bird mounted twin candlestick made
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
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H 5.62 in W 7.58 in D 4.14 in
Mid-Century Modern James Mont Style Birds Eye Maple Desk / Table / Vanity
By Johnson Furniture Co.
Located in Kennesaw, GA
Extra handling time for this piece!
This is a mid-century modern James Mont style style desk or
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Walter Bosse Swallow Bird Wall Decoration Figure Mid-Century Modern, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A cute Bosse Era style wall decoration figure, made in the 1950s. It is made of Brass or Bronze. Wear of use, lovely patina, some use-lanes but this is old-age. Found at an Estate Sa...
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal, Bronze
H 1.5 in W 4.63 in D 1.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp - Giulia Mangani - Sèvres Style Porcelain Bird
By Giulia Mangani
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Magnificent luxurious table lamp of a tropical bird with a large gilded bush.
Created by the
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Copper
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H 25.6 in W 15.75 in D 11.82 in
Mid-Century Modern Hand-Thrown Studio Pottery Bird Bowl by Randy Webb
Located in Big Flats, NY
Mid-Century Modern hand-thrown studio art pottery bowl by Randy Webb features incised stylized and
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Mid-20th Century American Arts and Crafts Pottery
Materials
Pottery
Mid-Century Modern Brass Standing Crane / Ibis / Heron Birds After Housman -S/2
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of mid-century modern standing brass cranes or herons in the style of Jack Housman
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
H 36 in W 23 in D 7.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Bird in the Manner of Licio Zanetti
By Licio Zanetti
Located in London, GB
Elegant simple glass bird using the Murano Filigrana technique. The back of the bird has black
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Modern Goose Bird Fighting Reflection in Mirror by Curtis Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern bronze goose bird fighting reflection in mirror on quartz by Curtis Jere
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Albert Leon Wilson Signed Mid-Century Modern Abstract Owl Bird Buckle Sculpture
By Albert Leon Wilson
Located in Studio City, CA
A fantastic, quite whimsical, engaging Mid-century Modern abstract owl/bird sculpture/belt buckle
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Iron
H 4.5 in W 3.25 in D 2 in
Signed Van Teal Three Stylized Birds Lucite Table Sculpture Mid-Century Modern
By Hivo Van Teal
Located in Miami, FL
Modern Hivo G. van Teal Lucite Table Sculpture modeled as three stylized birds.
It is signed on
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
H 29.13 in W 13.5 in D 12.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Italian Murano Hand Blown Art Glass Birds C1965
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous set of three hand blown art glass birds. Chickens, are amazing in the various color
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
H 10 in W 3 in D 6.75 in
Bird Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Sculpture in Metal in 1970 Italian design
Located in Palermo, Sicily
unrepeatable, lacquered iron, is a large bird.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron
H 43.31 in W 47.25 in D 33.47 in
Mid-Century Red Majolica Bird Salt Cellars Vallauris
By Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Mid-Century Red Majolica Bird Salt Cellar Vallauris.
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Diaz Costa Mid Century Modern Ceramic Hand Painted Artwork of Birds, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ceramic hand painted artwork of bird by Catalan artist Diaz Costa, circa 1960.
Framed. Signed.
In
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
H 9.06 in W 9.06 in D 0.4 in
Diaz Costa Mid Century Modern Ceramic Hand Painted Artwork of Birds, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ceramic hand painted large artwork of birds by Catalan artist Diaz Costa, circa 1960.
Framed
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
H 11.82 in W 23.63 in D 0.4 in
Diaz Costa Mid Century Modern Ceramic Hand Painted Artwork of Birds, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ceramic hand painted artwork of several birds by Catalan artist Diaz Costa, circa 1960.
Framed
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
H 13.39 in W 13.39 in D 0.79 in
Diaz Costa Mid Century Modern Ceramic Hand Painted Artwork of Birds, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ceramic hand painted artwork of several birds by Catalan artist Diaz Costa, circa 1960.
Framed
Category
Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
H 20.08 in W 14.18 in D 0.79 in
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Cabinet in Gloss Bird Eye, Details in Polished Brass
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
Moa Cabinet is a mid-century modern storage furniture piece distinguished by a clean silhouette
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
H 66.93 in W 31.5 in D 21.66 in
Mid Century Ceramic Bird Owl Sculpture 1960s
By Dora De Larios
Located in San Diego, CA
A nicely crafted ceramic sculpture of a stylized bird, perhaps an owl. Beautiful surface design
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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-century Bird, Wall Ceramic, 1950's.
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of Ceramic
Good original condition
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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century French Kulang Bronze Macaw Parrot Bird Sculptures Statues 27"
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century pair of French bronze Macaw Parrots / birds perched on stands with nice patina, signed
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Mid Century Brass and Seashell Bird Sculpture
By Binazzi
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Italian Heron or Stork sculpture crafted in brass and featuring a nautilus shell body in the style of Binazzi.
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
1953 Francis Jennings Mid Century Modern Painting "Fat Cat and Bird" Oil/ Board
Located in Miami, FL
board in 1953 while residing in NYC. In vivid colors, Jennings depicted a large cat with a large bird in
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Paint
H 42 in W 36 in D 3 in
Mid Century Modern Teak Wood Animal Bird Sculpture Shoe Brush on Stone
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage Danish modern abstract animal bird shoe brush in teak, circa 1960's. This piece has been
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Travertine
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Mid Century Modern Bird For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic mid century modern bird available at 1stDibs. Each mid century modern bird for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, glass and ceramic. If you’re shopping for a mid century modern bird, we have 1643 options in-stock, while there are 7 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect mid century modern bird — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A mid century modern bird, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made mid century modern bird has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Curtis Jere, Harry Bertoia and Alessandro Pianon are consistently popular.
How Much is a Mid Century Modern Bird?
A mid century modern bird can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,357, while the lowest priced sells for $23 and the highest can go for as much as $75,000.
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 Mid Century Modern Bird
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 25, 2024The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern era correlates specifically to the years following World War II. These years in America saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history. Vintage mid-century modern furniture — including tables, chairs, desks and case pieces — are often organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple.
Postwar architects and designers in the United States were animated by new ideas and new technology during the era of mid-century modernism. Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century furniture designs manufactured by the likes of Knoll and Herman Miller.
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.
Knoll became 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 soon became desirable for the home. Similarly, Michigan’s Herman Miller is best known for its iconic mid-century modern furniture, and while the company focused on the office, people loved its designs for their homes, too.
Find vintage mid-century modern furniture for sale 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 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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