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Mid 18th Century Micromosaic Plaque
Located in London, GB
A fine quality mid 19th century oval Micro-mosaic Plaque depicting St Peter’s Square Rome, enclosed
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Grand Tour More Desk Accessories

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Marble

Mid 18th Century Micromosaic Plaque
Mid 18th Century Micromosaic Plaque
H 1.5 in W 12 in D 5.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Tiled Wall Plaque
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Mid-Century Modern tiled wall plaque in rosewood.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Mid-Century Modern Tiled Wall Plaque
Mid-Century Modern Tiled Wall Plaque
H 76 in W 17.25 in D 1.25 in
Mid Century Studio Pottery Wall Plaque
Located in Tilburg, NL
Mid Century Studio Pottery Wall Plaque. Very interesting and refined studio pottery wall plaque
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Mid-20th Century Other Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Pottery

Mid Century Studio Pottery Wall Plaque
Mid Century Studio Pottery Wall Plaque
H 36.23 in W 7.29 in D 0.79 in
American Mid-Century Gold World Map Plaque
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century oval shaped metal wall plaque map of the world with gold continents in relief
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Metal, Gold

French Mid-Century Equestrian Glass Wall Plaque
Located in New York, NY
French 1940s etched & painted glass wall plaque of stylized equestrian with floral background in
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Glass

Meissen Mid-Century Porcelain Wall Plaque with Angel Fish
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning German mid-century porcelain wall plaque or tile decorated with Angel fish by world
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

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Porcelain

Meissen Mid-Century Porcelain Wall Plaque with Angel Fish
Meissen Mid-Century Porcelain Wall Plaque with Angel Fish
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H 11.03 in W 6.3 in D 0.4 in
Set Of Mid Century Glazed Ceramic Wall Plaques
Located in Houston, TX
Set Of Mid Century Glazed Ceramic Wall Plaques. This unique set of three hand made and decorated
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20th Century American Classical Greek Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Ceramic

Mid-Century Ceramic Wall Plaque Flowers Picard Vallauris
By Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Mid-Century Wall Plaque Flowers Picard Vallauris.
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Ceramic

Mid-Century Ceramic Wall Plaque Flowers Picard Vallauris
By Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Large Mid-Century Wall Plaque Flowers Picard Vallauris.
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Ceramic

Three Mid-Century Modern Teak and Terracotta Wall Plaques
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Three beautiful Mid-Century Modern handmade teak and terracotta wall plaques. The writing on the
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Terracotta, Teak

Large Mid-Century Ceramic Wall Plaque Flowers Picard Vallauris
By Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Large Mid-Century Wall Plaque Flowers Picard Vallauris.
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Ceramic

Mid-Century Art Wall Plaque Crane Birds German Drosselbach
Located in Mimizan, FR
Mid-Century German Drosselbach wall art plaque, circa 1950-1960 very stylish Two crane birds
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Enamel

American Mid-Century Modern Solid Walnut Tiki Wall Plaque
Located in San Diego, CA
Interesting solid walnut wall plaque circa 1970s, not signed.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Wood Mounted Bronze Plaque of a Rotund Woman signed Fane
By Lawrence Fane
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Mid-Century Modern sculpture. Depicting the outlines of a rotund female nude in a
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Bronze

Mid Century Helmut Schaffenacker, Germany Pottery Wall Plaque Horses, c1960s
By Helmut Friedrich Schäffenacker
Located in Chino Hills, CA
clock. The plaque is not only a perfect match for other mid-century decor but also blends seamlessly
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Danish Decorative Bronze Plaque Of King And Queen or Jewelry Tray
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid-Century Danish Decorative Bronze Plaque Of King And Queen or Jewelry Tray . Versatile use
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Bronze

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
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Ceramic

Maurice Chalvignac Mid-Century Modern Art Pottery Decorative Wall Plaque
By Maurice Chalvignac
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
and dates to approximately 1965 and done in his signature Mid-Century Modern style. The sculpture is
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Pottery, Teak, Pine

Ceramica D'Amore Vietri Mid-Century Italian Painted Pottery Plaque
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish Italian small rounded wall plaque hand decorated with a geometrical pattern by Ceramica
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Pottery

Vintage Elephant Relief Plaque, English, Bronze Outdoor Plate, Mid Century, 1960
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage elephant relief plaque. An English, bronze outdoor plate, dating to the mid 20th
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Bronze

Vintage Decorative Relief Plaque, English, Bronze Plate, Mid Century, Circa 1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
to the mid 20th century, circa 1950. Wonderfully cheerful relief with a nicely weathered appearance
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Bronze

Mid-Century Virgin to the Child Enamelled Plaque, French, circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
Virgin Mary and Baby Jesus enameled wall plaque. French, mid-century. Reproduction from a stained
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Religious Items

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Enamel

Mid-Century Modern Stoneware Wall Plaque by Roland Zobel France
By Roland Zobel
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Sublime ceramic image on wooden wall plaque 1960s relief with beautiful colors. Roland Zobel (died
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Ceramic, Hardwood

Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Relief Tile Plaque "Sailing" by Helmut Schaffenacker
By Helmut Friedrich Schäffenacker
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Relief Tile Plaque "Sailing" by Helmut Schaffenacker The plaque is
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Jie Gantofta Sweden Floral Wall Plaque Tile
By JIE Gantofta
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mid-Century Swedish ceramic floral wall plaque by Jie Gantofta Sweden. Created by designer Aimo
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Large Ceramic Relief Tile Plaque by Helmut Schaffenacker
By Helmut Friedrich Schäffenacker
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern large relief tile handmade fat lava Helmut Schaffenacker ceramic wall plaque
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Hans Michael Kissel Designed Mid-Century Brutalist Honorary Brass Cast Plaque
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Michael Kissel designed plaque to be given out as an honorary award by the prime minister of
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Slate, Brass

1950s Mid-Century Wall Plaque Adam Dworski Wye Pottery Woman
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A Ceramic Wall Plaque made by Croatian Ceramicist Adam Dworski who set up Wye Pottery Studio in
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Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Stoneware

Mid-Century Rococo Style Carved Giltwood Spanish Valances or Wall Plaques
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of mid-century Rococo style carved giltwood Spanish valances or wall plaques. They
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Rococo Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Giltwood

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Copper Enameled Wall Plaques, circa 1965
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of Mid-Century Modern Sculptural wall plaques. Modern day couple in three sections
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Enamel, Copper

Scandinavian Mid-Century Stoneware Wall Plaque with Fish by Tilgmans Pottery
By Tilgmans Keramik
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Nice stoneware wall plaque relief of a fish and a snail in bright colors by Tilgmans Pottery Sweden
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Ceramic

Mid 20th Century German Antlers on Iron Plate Deer Antler Wall Plaques
Located in Cookeville, TN
Mid 20th Century German Antlers on Iron Plate Deer Antler Wall Plaques Gorgeous and Unusual German
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Mid-20th Century Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Brass

4 Mid-20th Century Asian Cast Bronze Figures on Black Wood Plaques Signed Gansu
Located in Topeka, KS
. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Mid-20th Century. If you are a lover of arts and
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Art

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Bronze

Mid-Century Royal Trust Company Framed Wall Plaque with Indigenous Chief
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This wall plaque is unsigned with respect to the maker, but it is presumed to have been made in
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Mid-20th Century Canadian American Classical Decorative Art

Materials

Spelter

Helmut Friedrich Schéffenacker Mid Centry Wall Plaque
By Helmut Friedrich Schäffenacker
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Rare midcentury handmade wall plaque made by Helmut Friedrich Schäffenacker. He was born
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Armchair Set in Hardwood & Brown Leather, 1960, Brazil Plaque
Located in New York, NY
Available immediately, these Mid-Century Modern Armchairs in Hardwood & Faux Leather, are stunning
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Faux Leather, Hardwood

Ego Stengods Mid Century Ceramic Wall Plaque of Blue Fish Sweden
By Ego Stengods
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
Blue fish embossed ceramic plate from the 1960s from the Ego Stengods workshops in Sweden. Very good condition.  
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Plaque by Harris and Ros Barron Boston Artists
By Harris Barron
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mid-century ceramic plaque, hand made by Boston Massachusetts artists Harris and Ros Barron
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Ceramic, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Tiled Wall Panels Plaques of Bacchus by Bertoni
Located in Antwerp, BE
A terrific ceramic wall piece of Bacchus by the Italian ceramic artist H Bertoni. This piece features a roman male figure with an harp resting on a stump. Measures: Height 105 cm. W...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Decorative Art

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Wood, Ceramic

Mid-century modern pottery wall plaque with an abstract pattern, from Tilgmans
By Tilgmans Keramik
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A unique and rather large ceramic wall plaque with an abstract pattern of a star and amazing colors
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Ceramic

18th Century Delft ‘Last Supper’ Plaque
By Delft
Located in Maidstone, GB
18th Century Delft Blue and White Plaque, probably English, with a hand painted scene of the ‘Last
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Earthenware

Large 19th Century Porcelain Plaque
By Dresden Porcelain
Located in London, GB
A beautiful mid-19th century porcelain plaque of a semi-nude woman in a blue toga, reclining by a
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Antique Late 19th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Large 19th Century Porcelain Plaque
Large 19th Century Porcelain Plaque
H 15.75 in W 11.82 in D 0.79 in
Two 19th Century Chinese Terracotta Plaques
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Two 19th century Chinese terracotta plaques. A pair of 19th century, Chinese Terracotta bricks
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Antique Mid-19th Century Mounted Objects

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Terracotta

Two 19th Century Chinese Terracotta Plaques
Two 19th Century Chinese Terracotta Plaques
H 11.03 in W 10.44 in D 6.3 in
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp with Agate Mineral Plaque Attr. to Willy Daro
By Willy Daro
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A Mid-Century Modern Table lamp, in the manner of Willy Daro. The base is made of chrome plated
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Agate, Brass

Mid-Century Italian Pietra Dura Plaques in Carved Gilt Frames, Set of Four
Located in Dallas, TX
Italy circa 1950, each stone plaque is set in a ornate and carve gilt wood frame. Each mosaic panel
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Mid-20th Century Italian Paintings

Materials

Marble

Dutch Landscape Plaque
Located in New York, NY
A 19th century Dutch porcelain wall plaque with landscape. Measurements: Height: 23" Width
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Antique Mid-19th Century Dutch Decorative Art

Materials

Porcelain

Dutch Landscape Plaque
Dutch Landscape Plaque
H 23 in W 18.5 in D 3 in
19th Century Nephrite Jade Carved Plaque on Stand
Located in Hudson, NY
This carved Nephrite Jade plaque of a mythical best has the attributes of a dragon and a fish
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures

Materials

Jade

3 Carved Wood Plaques Outsider Modern Mid 20th Century Latin Gay LGBT Beefcake
Located in New York, NY
3 Carved Wood Plaques Outsider Modern Mid 20th Century Latin Gay Male LGBT Beefcake Each plaque is
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20th Century Outsider Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Two 19th Century Limoges Enamel Portrait Plaques
Located in London, GB
there was a decline in production. In the mid-19th Century, however, items like this pair began to be
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Antique 19th Century French Rococo Paintings

Materials

Enamel

Carved Wood Plaque Depicting Animals
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Carved wood plaque depicting animals. Having exotic animals including birds, lions and gazelles.
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Mid-20th Century Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Plaques Aimo Nietosvuori for Jie Verkstad, 1970s
By JIE Gantofta
Located in Miami, FL
Whimsical trio of ceramic wall plaques designed by Aimo Nietosvuori (b. 1933-Finland) for the
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art

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Ceramic, Pottery

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
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century, Carved Marble Relief Portrait Plaque
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Well executed carved marble portrait tablet of a Gentleman. Deep bold carving. Good patination, excellent condition. England Circa 1840.
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Statues

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Carrara Marble

Signed Mid-Century Asian Modern Brass Sculpture Wall Plaque After Kelvin Laverne
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A brass wall sculpture circa 1960's most likely from Cambodia. Comes signed and with framed. Free continental USA shipping available.
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Vintage 1960s Cambodian Chinoiserie Metalwork

Materials

Brass

Stig Lindberg Plaque
By Stig Lindberg
Located in Chicago, IL
Decorative wall plaque Ceramic Incised carved and painted with glossy glaze. Signed
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Stig Lindberg Plaque
Stig Lindberg Plaque
H 11 in W 10.5 in D 1 in
Mid-Century Gold and Pavé Diamond Ring of Inverted Double Plaque Design
Located in New York, NY
A Retro pavé diamond ring designed as an inverted wedge with open scrollwork on the gallery, in 18k gold. France. Atw. 3.00 ct. diamonds. The architectural quality of this ring make...
Category

Vintage 1950s Retro Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

Chinese Plaque of Goddess on Demons
Located in New York, NY
Relief wall plaque of composite material, depicting the Indian goddess Shiva dancing on the dwarves
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Resin

Abstract Cast Bronze Decorative Plaque Sculpture
By Edgar Britton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Abstract case bronze decorative plaque in the style of Edgar Britton. This weighty sculptural piece
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Hand-Carved French Neoclassical Address Plaque
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century hand-carved French neoclassical address plaque can easily be "renumbered" for use as
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Wall-mounted Sculpt...

Materials

Pine

Abstract Architectural Plaque
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A large scaled and masterfully rendered earth toned sculptural horizontal plaque made of a ceramic
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Abstract Architectural Plaque
Abstract Architectural Plaque
H 17.5 in W 88 in D 1.5 in
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Mid Century Plaque For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the mid century plaque you’re looking for. A mid century plaque — often made from ceramic, wood and metal — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer mid century plaque, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right mid century plaque, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Folk Art styles are of considerable interest. A well-made mid century plaque has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Marcello Fantoni, Emaus and Philip and Kelvin LaVerne are consistently popular.

How Much is a Mid Century Plaque?

Prices for a mid century plaque start at $110 and top out at $150,000 with the average selling for $1,150.
Questions About Mid Century Plaque
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    The difference between mid-century and mid-century modern comes down to specificity. When it comes to furniture and architecture, for example, mid-century refers to works that emerged during the middle of the 20th century, usually between 1950 and 1970. The more specific descriptor, mid-century modern, is used to refer to a particular style of design that emphasizes simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Mid-century modern furniture designers generally drew on the architectural work of Frank Lloyd Wright, Bauhaus design, Scandinavian modernism and more. Any piece of furniture produced during the 1950s and ’60s can be referred to as mid-century, but only those with specific characteristics are mid-century modern. That said, when enthusiasts of furniture and architecture use the shorter of the two phrases, they may indeed be referring to modernist works created during that period in history. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid-century furniture is furniture created within the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would argue that the style began to emerge in the postwar years. This style of furniture is known for its sleek lines and organic shapes. The creators most frequently associated with mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living. Mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mid-century jewelry is a style of jewelry that rose in popularity along with the mid-century modern design movement. Pieces from this era typically feature bold, geometric designs. Shop a variety of mid-century jewelry and accessories from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The mid-century modern style emerged primarily in the years following World War II. This style of decor is characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Creators of mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living, and mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A mid-century chair is a piece of seating furniture that was designed at any point during the middle of the 20th century. Mid-century modern furniture 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. The mid-century period provided an excellent opportunity to experiment with both functional and decorative forms. Mid-century modern chairs were made with a variety of natural and synthetic materials, combining leather, wood, and cane with chrome, steel, and plastic. Shop a range of vintage mid-century chairs on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A mid-century sofa is any sofa created during the mid-20th century. Mid-century modern sofas are pieces of seating furniture that embody the venturesome attributes that we associate with mid-century modern furniture — while not all sofas designed in the mid-century modern style are the same, they frequently have a low profile and are characterized by gentle curves, clean lines and an organic shape. Mid-century furniture is a timeless classic due to its elegant simplicity. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary mid-century sofas from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    No, the 1970s are generally not considered to fall within the era identified as mid-century. With respect to mid-century modern design, while there is some debate between collectors and design experts about the specific time period that saw the emergence of the style, most furniture enthusiasts agree that by the late 1960s, interest in MCM had largely declined. Writer Cara Greenberg, who coined the term “mid-century modernism,” suggests that “the period from the end of World War II to 1960 – from V-J Day to JFK – was the heyday of innovative furniture design in America.” Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by clean lines and inviting, organic shapes. Furniture makers of the era believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Find a variety of vintage mid-century modern furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mid-century artwork is any piece of art produced during the middle of the 20th century. It includes paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures, collages, pottery and other media. You'll find a large selection of mid-century artwork from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid-century modern decor was popularized during the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would suggest that the style emerged during the years that followed World War II. This style of decor is typically characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Find the finest mid-century modern furnishings and more on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To tell if a chair is mid-century, look for labels and markings that indicate its maker. Then, use trusted online resources to determine when the company was active. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can be of assistance when dating chairs. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. Find a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To tell if furniture is mid-century modern, examine the piece, looking for labels and markings that indicate who produced it. Then, consult trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active and what styles of furniture they made. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. A knowledgeable dealer or certified appraiser can help you determine if a particular piece is genuine mid-century modern or a reproduction. Shop a range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    Yes, some rattan is mid-century modern. Designers of the mid-century modern movement often preferred to use natural materials, including rattan, in their designs. However, not all rattan furniture was made during this period. Rattan was also a popular material for furniture produced during the Victorian era and continues to be used to produce furniture today. Shop a wide range of rattan furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, 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 13, 2023
    To identify mid-century lamps, look for a manufacturer's label or stamp on the base or the shade. You can use trusted online resources to determine when the company or artisan was active. Some lamps may also have a date stamp that you can use for identification purposes. Pieces dating from the late 1950s through the early 1970s are mid-century in terms of their age. A mid-century modern lamp will show off hallmarks of the design style, such as curvy hourglass or globe forms. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer may also be able to help with the identification. Find a range of mid-century lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mid-century is considered the middle of the century, however as it pertains to furniture and design, mid-century is an American design movement known for its modern style, construction and the Modernist movement. It is typically simple and clean lines without embellishments. Shop a range of mid-century modern designs on 1stDIbs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Most 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    A dresser is a mid-century dresser if it was made during the middle of the 20th century. The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern period correlates specifically to the years following World War II. Mid-century modern dressers will likely have specific characteristics. There was a use of natural and man-made materials that included alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak as well as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. An authentic mid-century modern dresser will also be characterized by simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Shop an assortment of vintage mid-century dressers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Yes, 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, 2021
    Mid 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, 2021
    Mid 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.