Mid-Century Modern Art Glass Owl, Scandinavian Design, 1960s Vintage
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Scandinavian Art Glass Owl, 1960s, in Very Good conditions.
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Mid Century Owl 1960s
Mid-Century Danish Ceramic Owl Sculpture From Søholm, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Danish Ceramic Owl Sculpture From Søholm, 1960s, in Very Good conditions.
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20th Century Danish Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Owl Figurine, Germany, 1960s, Beige Color
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Ceramic Owl Figurine, 1960s, in Very Good conditions.
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Owl by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1960's
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Barcelona, ES
Ceramic owl by Aldo Londi as part of the Blue Rimini collection for Bitossi, Italy, 1960's. Blue and turquoise glazed ceramic with carved geometric design.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
1960s Vintage Stoneware Owl Totem Vase Vintage Mid-Century Modern
$316Sale Price|20% Off
1960s Vintage Stoneware Owl Totem Vase Vintage Mid-Century Modern
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Cool, abstracted Owl, bird motif vase. 6 inches high.
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Silver Plated Owl Ashtray, Norway, c. 1960s
Located in Skien, NO
Norwegian Modern 60 Gram Silver Plate Owl Ashtray by Plettvarefabrikken, Bergen 1960s A sculptural Mid-Century Modern ashtray in silver plate by Norwegian maker Plettvarefabrikken (...
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Silver Plate
Meike Falck Nicolaisen, Large Mid-Century German Ceramic Owl Sculpture, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Meike Falck Nicolaisen, Large Mid-Century German Owl Sculpture, 1960s, Ceramic, in Very Good conditions.
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century 1960s Italian Majolica Terracotta Large Snow Owl Statue - Sculpture
By Guido Cacciapuoti
Located in St. Louis, MO
Large 1960s Italian Mid-Century majolica or maiolica glazed hand painted terracotta snow owl state or sculpture.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Set of 5 Mid-Century German Owl Style Metal Shot Glasses, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century German Owl Style Metal Shot Glasses, 1960s, Set of 5, in Very Good conditions.
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Metal
Handcrafted Mid-Century Owl Shape Wall Mirror in Rattan, France 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
A cool French Riviera owl shaped bamboo and rattan mirror handcrafted in France at the 1950s. This mirror is lovely to place it alone at a kids room but it will be a nice addition a...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan, Mirror
Mid-Century French Glazed Ceramic Owl Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century French Ceramic Owl Lamp, circa 1960s, crafted in glazed earthenware with a rich amber-brown finish.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Earthenware
Mid-Century Italian Pottery Owl Sculpture by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s
By Aldo Londi
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Italian Pottery Owl Sculpture by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s, in Very Good conditions.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Modern Handstitched Owl Embroidered Textile Artwork 1960s
Located in Dallas, TX
Classic crewel embroidered Owl textile in original frame.
Category
1960s American Modern Mixed Media
Materials
Fabric
1960's Modernist Abstract Italian Carved Alabaster Owl Bookends Sculpture Italy
$680Sale Price / set|20% Off
1960's Modernist Abstract Italian Carved Alabaster Owl Bookends Sculpture Italy
Located in San Diego, CA
We are offering a wonderful pair of matching Modernist abstract Italian hand carved alabaster Owl figural bookends sculptures. These date from the 1960's. Made of solid alabaster. Th...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Alabaster
Mid-Century German Studio Pottery Jug with Owl Design from Heinz Dietz, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century German Studio Pottery Jug with Owl Design from Heinz Theo Dietz, 1960s, in Very Good conditions.
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Georges Briard 22k Gold Owl Rocks Glasses - Set of 6, c. 1960s
By Georges Briard
Located in St. Louis, MO
This delightful complete set of six mid-century modern double old-fashioned rocks glasses showcases the highly sought-after "Owl" pattern by iconic designer Georges Briard, circa 196...
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Mid‑Century 24% Lead Crystal Pair of Owl Candlestick, USSR Era 1960s
Located in Bochum, NRW
An exceptional pair of vintage crystal owl candlesticks from the 1960s-70s USSR era, handcrafted at the historic Gus‑Khrustalny factory - one of Russia’s oldest and most celebrated c...
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Vintage 1970s Russian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Crystal
Set of 2 Mid-Century German Ceramic Vases with Owl and Horse Design, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century German Ceramic Vases with Owl and Horse Design from Wächtersbach, 1960s, Set of 2, in Very Good conditions.
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramic Mid-Century Silver Owl Sculpture, Italy, 1960s.
By Raymor, Bitossi, Aldo Londi, Guido Gambone
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful incised Mid-Century ceramic sculpture of an owl with amazing silver glaze.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Wall Plaque of Owls on a Branch by EGO, Sweden, 1960s
By Ego Stengods
Located in Barcelona, ES
Charming glazed ceramic wall plaque depicting three owls sitting on a branch. Fabricated by EGO Stengods, Sweden, 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
René Kern Owl Citrine 18K Yellow Gold Animal Brooch Germany Mid-Century 1960s
By René Kern
Located in Lisbon, PT
René Kern Owl Brooch in 18K Yellow Gold, Germany, Mid-Century 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s German Modern Brooches
Materials
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Italian Alabaster Owl Sculpture Paperweight 1950s-1960s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Mid Century Modern sculptural alabaster baby owl features hand carved, abstract shaped body with charming large applique eyes. Soft off-white tones of solid alabaster with beautiful...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Alabaster
Katsuzo Entsuba “King of the Forest” Japanese Bronze Owl Sculpture, 1960s
Located in Nottingham, GB
An accomplished example of mid-20th-century Japanese bronze sculpture by one of Japan’s distinguished modern sculptors.
Category
Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Bitossi Rimini Blue Ceramic Owl Sculpture by Aldo Londi, Italy, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Bitossi Ceramic Sculpture by Aldo Londi, Rimini Blu, Italy, 1960s An exceptional Mid-Century Italian ceramic sculpture by Bitossi, designed by Aldo Londi in the 1960s. This rare piec...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic owl treasure chest by Ditmar Urbach, 1960s.
By Ditmar Urbach
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of glazed ceramic Original condition
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Large Studio Ceramic Owl Sculpture by Helmut Schäffenacker, Germany 1960s
By Helmut Friedrich Schäffenacker
Located in Steinheim am Albuch, BW
Large, rare art pottery / studio ceramic sculpture in the shape of an owl by Helmut Schaeffenacker from the 1960s. This impressive brutalist object captivates with its beautiful diff...
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Ceramic
1960s Hand Crafted Enamel OWL Plate by Annemarie Davidson Sierra Madre, Calif
By Annemarie Davidson
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Hand Crafted Enamel OWL Plate by Annemarie Davidson Sierra Madre CA Southern Californian modernist copper enamel design Signed art, maker label present. By Artist designer A...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Copper, Enamel
2 carved owl motive Lime wood bookends vienna around 1960s
Located in Wien, Au
2 carved owl motive Lime wood bookends vienna around 1960s Original condition The books are not for sale they are only for the photoshooting.
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Wood
Owl ceramic sculpture by Albert Thiry, Vallauris, 1960s, era Blin Capron
By Albert Thiry
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Owl ceramic sculpture by Albert Thiry, Vallauris, 1960s, era Blin Capron Rare owl sculpture by French ceramist Albert Thiry, produced in the 1960s.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Enamel
Set of 2 Black Metal 'Night Owl' Wall Lamps for RAAK, the Netherlands, 1960s
By RAAK
Located in Steenwijk, NL
The idea was that a small but fundamental problem was solved with this smart 'Nachtuil' or 'Nightowl' by RAAK. This is the perfect lamp for couples that do not fall asleep at the sam...
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
RARE Parliament of Owls Painting with Custom-Made Walnut Frame, Sukhya, c. 1960s
Located in Deland, FL
Discover this captivating vintage Thai folk art painting by the artist Sukhya, a 1960s gem from the mid-century era. This original piece masterfully fuses traditional Thai cultural m...
Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Walnut
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Mid-Century Green Ceramic Owl Sculpture Bird Figure 1960s
Located in Budapest, HU
Vintage ceramic small owl handmade in the 60s and judged by the Hungarian Society of Arts. A special small decorative figure with a yellowish-green rough glaze. This Bohemian small r...
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Vintage 1960s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
1960s Beautiful Signed Crown Trifari Jeweled Owl Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A high fashion Trifari signed figural owl brooch-beautiful cobalt blue enamel breast and head, green enamel feather pattern wing with sparkly ruby color stone eyes outlined in rhines...
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Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate, Enamel
1960s Original Ceramic Owl by Canadian Artist Thomas Kakinuma
By Thomas Kakinuma
Located in Victoria, British Columbia
this Ceramic beauty was potted by renowned Japanese/Canadian Artist Thomas Kakinuma, Known for his bird sculptures.. this owl is in excellent condition.. there is a small hole(by art...
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Vintage 1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Pottery
Vintage 1960s Clay and Wood Owl Wall Art by Verner
Located in santa monica, CA
Vintage 1960s clay and wood owl wall art in great condition. Measures: 12.5 W, 18 H.
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Ceramic Owl Sculpture in Silver Glaze by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s Italy
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H 6.3 in Dm 6.3 in
Ceramic Owl Sculpture in Silver Glaze by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s Italy
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Noorderwijk, BE
A handmade ceramic owl designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi in the 1960s. This characterful owl figurine is made from red terracotta clay with lines engraved by hand and finished with ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
1960s Coffee Set Made in Norfolk - Holkham Owl Design Scandinavian Aesthetic
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H 8.67 in Dm 5.52 in
1960s Coffee Set Made in Norfolk - Holkham Owl Design Scandinavian Aesthetic
Located in Halstead, GB
Holkham Studio Pottery was set up at Holkham Hall, Holkham, Norfolk in 1951. The company, which produced earthenwares, became Holkham Pottery Ltd in 1961. The mark is an ostrich i...
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Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Materials
Ceramic
Black metal 'Night Owl' wall lamp for Raak, the Netherlands in the 1960s
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H 7.49 in W 8.27 in D 7.09 in
Black metal 'Night Owl' wall lamp for Raak, the Netherlands in the 1960s
By RAAK
Located in Breda, NB
Black metal 'Night Owl' wall lamp for Raak, the Netherlands in the 1960s. A unique and beautiful lamp by Raak. This lamp can be dimmed separately on 2 sides. Dimensions: Height: 19....
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Large Limestone Owl Table Lamp by Albert Tormos, France, 1960's
By Albert Tormos
Located in Barcelona, ES
Owl table lamp produced in 1960's by Albert Tormos, France. Hand carved limestone with an interior bulb. Large model. Interesting work from the South of France.
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Limestone
Whimsical set of 3 Patinated Brass Owls from short to tall 1960's
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical set of 3 patinated brass Owls, circa 1960's Hippies era nice condition very collectible good luck-wise charm.3.5" .3" and 2.5" tall.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Whimsical set of 3 Patinated Brass Owls from short to tall 1960's
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical set of 3 patinated brass Owls, circa 1960's Hippies era nice condition very collectible good luck-wise charm.3" .2.5" and 2" tall.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Vintage Gilded Owl Decor Sculptures in 24k Gold Leaf Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
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H 5 in W 4 in D 5 in
Vintage Gilded Owl Decor Sculptures in 24k Gold Leaf Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
By Jaru
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage set of two gold in great condition. Larger owl measures 5" high x 5" x 4 and smaller owl measures about 4" x 4" x 5". 1960's Chalkware California pottery gold leaf owl figuri...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Wood
1960-1970’s MCM Boho Chic Macrame Owl Wall Hanging Towel Rings a Pair
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous pair of mid-century modern or Boho Chic macrame owl wall hangings or towel rings.
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Cord, Plastic, Wood
1960s Modernist Cast Bronze Owl
Located in New Windsor, NY
Finely cast bronze wise old owl sculpture. Big eyes with a beautiful coat of defined plumage. Chocolatey brown mellow patina. Nice crisp casting. Circa 1960. Good overall condition. ...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
California Studio Pottery Ceramic Owl Windbell Sculpture 1960s
Located in San Diego, CA
A finely crafted and adorable ceramic owl wind chime or bell. Incised surface design. It has a copper wind catcher. Signed, 1960s The ceramic owl measures: 4.5" x 4.5" x 7" high
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Unusual Italian 1960s 'Owl' Ice Bucket My Mauro Manetti
By Mauro Manetti
Located in London, GB
Tall silvered and polished ice bucket in the form of an owl- stamped 'M/M Italy' underneath.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Metal
1960s BLENKO Clear Glass OWL Bookends Joel Myers West Virginia
By Joel Myers, Blenko Glass
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Bookends Modern Handblown Glass OWL Bookends by BLENKO WV Thick clear solid Glass bookends designed by Joel Myers for Blenko. No label present. Measures: 6.75 + .13 x 5.5 W x 1.75 D ...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Blown Glass
Albert Tormos, Lamp “Owl” in Natural Stone, 1960s
By Albert Tormos
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Albert Tormos, attributed to. Natural stone lamp, representing an owl. French work realized in the 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Table Lamps
Materials
Stone
Pair of Brutalist Bronze Owl Sculptures by Don Budy, Circa 1960s
Located in Peabody, MA
A rare pair of modernist bronze owls in the brutalist style by the American sculptor Don Budy of Michigan, IL and Carmel, CA. Both feature acrylic ball eyes and brazed elements. The ...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
1960s Blenko Blue Glass Owl Bookends by Joel Myers Milton WV
By Joel Myers, Blenko Glass
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Bookends Pair of Cobalt BLUE Handblown handcrafted Glass OWL Bookends by BLENKO of USA Designed by Joel Myers for Blenko Milton WV Unmarked. 6.75 + .13 x 5.5 W x 1.75 D Original Preo...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Glass
Stunning salt pepper set owls sterling silver 925 guilloche enamel, 1960s Norway
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H 2.17 in Dm 0.91 in
Stunning salt pepper set owls sterling silver 925 guilloche enamel, 1960s Norway
By David Andersen
Located in Wien, AT
A charming set of salt and pepper shakers by David Anderson, Norway, from the 1960s. These two shakers are exceptionally crafted in the shape of owls. The masterful work is made of...
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Brass Pair of Owl Table Lamps from Loevsky & Loevsky, 1960s
By Loevsky & Loevsky 1
Located in Verviers, BE
Charming sculptural brass owl lamp made by Loevsky & Loevsky and sold by Deknudt lighting company. Loevsky & Loevsky produced these table lamps from the 1960s until the 1970s. These ...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
1960s Vintage Ruby Sapphire Emerald and Diamond Yellow Gold Owl Brooch
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H 0.06 in W 0.13 in L 1.65 in
1960s Vintage Ruby Sapphire Emerald and Diamond Yellow Gold Owl Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 0.34 carat ruby and 0.15 carat sapphire, 0.16 carat emerald and 0.14 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow and white gold 'owl' brooch; part of our diverse vintage jew...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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 with an incised pattern on the front and glazed markings around the eyes. Reminiscent ...
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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Mid-Century Italian Owl Pottery Lamps, 1960s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Mid-Century Italian Owl Pottery Lamps, 1960s 21" high (to finial) · 15" to socket · 10.5" owl height · 6" diameter bases Complete with harps and finials.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Pottery
Vintage Carved Wood Owl Sculpture Mid century Modern 1960s
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage colorful handmade wood owl sculpture Mid century Modern 1960s Vintage Mid century Modern large heavy owl figure hand-carved out of wood and meticulously hand painted with vib...
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Mid-20th Century German Folk Art Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
1960s Blenko Glass Owl Bookends
By Blenko Glass
Located in New York, NY
1960s Blenko glass owl bookends.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
1960s Ceramic Owl Sculpture Lantern
Located in San Diego, CA
1960s owl sculpture or lantern. Carved stoneware. Signed illegibly on the interior.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Clay
1960s Brutalist Brass Owl Sculpture
Located in Hastings, GB
Brutalist brass owl sculpture France, 1960s Large resin eyes The metal is burnished during the process of sculpture giving a beautiful patination on the metal Measures: 33 cm h...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
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Mid Century Owl 1960s For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of mid century owl 1960s available for sale. Each of these unique mid century owl 1960s was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, ceramic and brass. There are all kinds of mid century owl 1960s available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Mid century owl 1960s bearing Mid-Century Modern hallmark is very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made mid century owl 1960s over the years, but those made by Curtis Jere, Aldo Londi and Bitossi are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Mid Century Owl 1960s?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $788, while they’re typically $145 on the low end and $5,500 highest priced.
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 celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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