Mid-century Modern Decorative Plate
Located in Pasadena, CA
expressive spirit of mid-century European decorative arts.
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Ceramic
Mid-century Modern Decorative Plate
Located in Pasadena, CA
expressive spirit of mid-century European decorative arts.
Ceramic
Green Ceramic Mid-Century Modern Decorative Plate by P. Melandri with Still Life
By Pietro Melandri
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Rare decorative ceramic plate with still life decoration by Pietro Melandri. Period of production
Ceramic
$665Sale Price|20% Off
Large Blue Gray Crackle Glazed Square Plate, 1960s
By Arabia, Royal Copenhagen, Marianne Starck, Michael Andersen & Son, Bing & Grøndahl
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Handmade Danish midcentury modern decorative plate. Decorated by hand with blue lines and floral
Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery
Two 1960s Mid-Century Modern Musical Instruments Plates by Piero Fornasetti
By Piero Fornasetti, Fornasetti
Located in Aci Castello, IT
These two 1960s Mid-Century Modern decorative plates by Piero Fornasetti typically exemplify his
Porcelain
Modernist Hand-Painted Ceramic Plate or Wall Art in the Manner of N. Gachupin
Located in Miami, FL
, Southwest Ceramic Art, Wall Art Plate, Mid-Century Modern Decorative Plate, Hand-Painted Ceramic, Modern
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern French Ceramic Plate by Jean Lurçat Blue Red Green Yellow
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Mid-Century Modern ceramic plate by designer Jean Lurçat featuring a multicolour transfer print of
Ceramic
French Mid-Century Hand-Painted Fish Plate Set with Platter, Signed Vallauris
By Vallauris
Located in New York, NY
A delightful French mid-century hand-painted set comprising six fish plates and one platter, signed
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Silver Plate Stylized Grape Leaf Decorative Dish
Located in New York, NY
This refined Mid-Century Modern silver plate decorative dish was realized in the United States
Silver Plate
Set of Seven Decorative Plates, Cerenne, Vallauris c. 1950
By Atelier Cerenne of Vallauris
Located in St Ouen, FR
from its creator, has created high-quality utilitarian and decorative ceramics for several decades
Ceramic
Large Decorative Scandinavian Wood Plate Old Patina Circa 1960
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Large Decorative wood Plate in a brown color. Old and beautiful Patina. Circa 1960
Rattan, Wood
Mid-Century Belgian Porcelain Oyster Plates by La Porcelaine de Baudour 1950s
Located in Herentals, BE
porcelain manufactory active throughout the 20th century. The plates are made of high-quality white
Ceramic
"Rosenthal meets Versace" Set of Six Decorative Porcelain Plates 90s Germany
By Versace, Rosenthal
Located in Palermo, IT
A set of six decorative porcelain plates from the "Rosenthal meets Versace" collection, crafted
Gold
$542 / set
Two ceramic plates, 20th century, France
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Set of two decorative ceramic plates, France, 20th century. This pair comprises: a richly decorated
Faience
Mid-Century Modern Silver Plated Accessory Box
Located in New York, NY
This handsome early Mid-Century Modern accessory box was realized in the United States circa 1940
Silver Plate
Decorative French Wood Plates Old Patina Circa 1960 Set of 5
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Decorative French Wood Plates Old Patina Circa 1960 Set of 5
Wood, Olive
$300Sale Price|33% Off
Early-mid 19th Century Pair of Qing Dynasty Fitzhugh Dinner Plates
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Early-mid 19th century pair of Qing Dynasty Fitzhugh dinner plates. Chinese export for the Western
Porcelain
Photo frame Decorative Object Silver Plated Brass Mid-Century Modern Italy 1960
Located in Palermo, IT
Rectangular photo frame made with a silver-plated brass frame and embossed decorations. Made in
Brass
Mid-Century French Ceramic Wall Plaque or Decorative Plate, 1960s
By Le Cyclope
Located in London, GB
Highly decorative mid-century pottery wall plaque or plate by le Cyclope art pottery, in the style
Ceramic
Vintage Decorative Relief Plaque, English, Bronze Plate, Mid Century, Circa 1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage decorative relief plaque. An English, bronze plate with figural interest, dating
Bronze
Vintage Christofle Silver Plated Decorative Box
By Christofle
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Signed Vintage Christofle Silver Plated Decorative Box. Nicely cast with beautiful design. This
Silver Plate
Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Bronze and Ceramic Sculpture Plate
Located in Miami, FL
Handmade Sculptural Mid-Century Modern Platter of Bronze and Ceramic, a One of a Kind Piece, Signed
Bronze
Mid-Century Porphyry Red Marble Italian Round Decorative Plate, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Magnificent solid dark red Porphyry marble plate made in Italy during the 1950s. The simplicity of
Marble
Mid-Century Decorative Plate by Mette Doller, 1950s
By Mette Doller, Andersson & Johansson
Located in Örebro, SE
Decorative plate by Mette Doller for Andersson & Johansson Höganäs 1950s. Signed with maker's mark.
Stoneware
Mid-Century Modern Italian Elephant Sculpture Silver Plated and Marble, 1960s
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Sculpture of elephant silver plated and marble base, also can be used as holder for things like
Marble, Silver Plate
Mid-Century Modern Silver Plate & Lucite Vanity Set Perfume Bottle & Powder Box
By Apollo Studios
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant Mid-Century Modern vanity set comprising a silver-plated perfume bottle and a glass bowl
Silver Plate
$187Sale Price|25% Off
Mid-Century Modern Elegant Silver Plate Vintage Picture Frame Rectangular
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a mid-century modern elegant silver plate vintage picture frame Rectangular
Silver Plate
Mid-Century Modern Decorative Glass Plate with Iron Base by Argentine A. Churba
By Alberto Churba
Located in North Miami, FL
Late 20th century Mid-Century Modern large decorative glass plate with iron base by argentine
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
Jean Luce Porcelain Small Plates, French Modernism, Set of 4
By Jean Luce, Arzberg
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco designer Jean Luce and produced by Arzberg in Germany, circa mid‑20th century (1950s–1960s
Porcelain
Italian Mid-Century Modern ceramic Plate
By Fratelli Fanciullacci
Located in Charleston, SC
A fantastic ceramic atomic style plate with black and gray and pink boomerangs. The square plate
Ceramic
Two 1970s Willy Rizzo Style Mid-century Modern Silver Plated Picture Frames
By Willy Rizzo, Romeo Rega
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Chic Pair of 1970s Willy Rizzo Style Mid-Century Modern Silver-Plated Picture Frames Capture your
Silver Plate, Brass
Sandro Couple Sculpture, Ceramic Plate, Mid-Century Modern, 2017
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Sandro couple sculpture, 2017 Taxidermy, Ceramic Plate. Made in Berlin in 2017.
Ceramic, Organic Material
French Jean Luce Porcelain Dinner Plates, Midcentury Modernism, Set of 10
By Arzbeg Porcelain, Jean Luce
Located in New York, NY
century (1950s–1960s), Germany. Dinner plates are beautifully balanced and understated, showcasing Luce’s
Porcelain
Mid-Century Modern Silver-Plated Four-Light Candelabra, Denmark
By Carl Frederik Christiansen, Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Elegant mid-century modern silver-plated candelabra in the style of Carl F. Christiansen or Wilhelm
Silver Plate
Danish Mid-Century Modern Silver Plate Leaf Candle Holders Denmark
By Dansk
Located in Chula Vista, CA
plated. Stamped Prima HGr made Denmark. It will take candles .25" diameter Dimensions: 3.25" Diameter
Silver Plate
Mid-Century Silver Plate Trophy
Located in Queens, NY
American Art Moderne silver plate trophy with 2 handles on round bakelite base (20th Cent.)
Silver
Mid-Century Modern Enamel Abstract on Copper Signed Plate
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-century modern enamel abstract on copper signed plate, circa 1960s. The piece is in very good
Copper, Enamel
Danish Modern 3 Swoop Decorative Plate
By Holmegaard
Located in Minneapolis, MN
the faintest sky blue tint. A quality piece of decorative midcentury glass that would look great
Glass
Mid-century modern silver-plated bowl / vide poche, PM Italy 1970s
By PM Italy
Located in Firenze, IT
Mid-century modern silver-plated centerpiece / bowl / vide poche PM Italy 1970s engraved mark
Silver Plate
Fernand Leger (1881-1955) Mid Century Modern Plate, Museum Seal
By (after) Fernand Léger
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Fernand Leger (1881-1955 French) "Mother with Child” ceramic plate hand stenciled & stamped
Enamel
Vintage 1960s Italian Glazed Ceramic Tomato Plates - Set of 8
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This charming set of eight vintage Italian majolica plates is a delightful celebration of mid
Ceramic
Italian Mid Century Modern Jatoba and Silver Plated Cigarette Box
By Ottaviani
Located in Weesp, NL
Introducing the epitome of sophistication: the Italian Mid Century Modern Jatoba Wood and Floral
Silver Plate
Saint-Clement Mid-century Art Ceramic Oyster Set, 1960s
By Saint-Clément
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Mid-Century Modern Stoneware Oyster Plate Set by Saint-Clément, 1960s. Elegant and rare mid
Ceramic, Stoneware
Vintage Fornasetti Surrealist Porcelain Themes & Variation Plate, #319
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Downingtown, PA
The Illogical Menu: Fornasetti's Gorgonzola Muse Object: Decorative Plate / Surreal Art Object
Porcelain
$675 / set
Wedgwood Black Basalt Plates, Set of 6
By Wedgwood
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful set of six (6) English black basalt plates by Wedgwood, circa early to mid-20th century
Pottery, Stoneware
Photo frame Decorative Steel Aluminum Brass Mid-Century Modern Italy 70s
Located in Palermo, IT
Large rectangular photo frame, nickel-plated steel/aluminum. Clear glass. Retains all its original
Aluminum, Steel
German Wall Plate or Bowl with Peacock Motif from Sgrafo Modern, 1960s
By Sgrafo Modern
Located in Hamburg, DE
: Mid-Century Modern Country of Origin: Germany Color: Beige Item Type: Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
Ceramic
Laura de Santillana, Italy, Numeri Murrine Plate
By Laura de Santillana, Venini
Located in Uccle, BE
Hand welded and ground Murano glass plate with an arrangement of polychrome murrines depicting
Art Glass
Mid-Century Modern Danish Silver-Plated Double Candelabras by Berg Denmark
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This elegant pair of Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian double candelabras is crafted in silver-plated
Metal, Silver Plate
Mid-Century Wall Plaque Plate, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Wall Plaque Plate, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969. Additional
Ceramic
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Handmade Carrara Marble Bowl Plate Centerpiece
By Massimo and Lella Vignelli
Located in Miami, FL
20th century Mid-Century Modern handmade veined white Carrara marble bowl, plate, centerpiece made
Carrara Marble, Soapstone
Mid-Century Modern Oval Vallauris Majolica Wall Plate With Sea Creatures
By Vallauris
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Black ceramic majolica oval shaped wall plate with fishes and other sea creatures by Vallauris
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern 24-Karat Gold Plated Ceramic Cubist Sculpture by Jaru
By Jaru
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern form and lustrous metallic skein, this piece promises to add a luxurious and
Gold
Mid-Century Modern Italian Studio Pottery Wall Plate from Antonio Milani, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Italian Studio Pottery Wall Plate from Antonio Milani, 1960s, in Very Good
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Wall Plate with Flower Design from Mit Stoneware, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Wall Plate with Flower Design from Mit Stoneware, 1960s
Earthenware
Piero Fornasetti Set of Fifteen Plates Decorated with Musical Instruments
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Downingtown, PA
reassemble it into a compelling modern pattern. The extensive nature of the set (sixteen plates) emphasizes
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern German Studio Pottery Wall Plate by Wilhelm Kagel, 1960s
By Wilhelm Kagel
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern German Studio Pottery Wall Plate by Wilhelm Kagel, 1960s, in Very Good
Ceramic
A Sea of Imagination: Piero Fornasetti’s Iconic Pesci Plates
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Downingtown, PA
A Sea of Imagination: Fornasetti’s Iconic Pesci Plates Piero Fornasetti (Italian, 1913–1988) A Set
Ceramic, Pottery
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
Mid-century home decor is characterized by clean lines, geometric shapes and materials like wood and tweed.
With its grid-like doors and wavy trim, the 1940s design feels as fresh as ever.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Prehistoric motifs give the mid-century Italian fireplace an elemental feel.
Their charming solid-oak pieces offer homes utility and comfort.
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You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
Designer Susan Yeley turned to 1stDibs to outfit an Indiana home with standout pieces that complement its modernist style.
Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.