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Zanetti Italian Mid-Century Modern Art Glass Snail
By Licio Zanetti
Located in New York, NY
A Mid-Century Modern Italian art glass sculpture in shape of a snake, made by Licio Zanetti in
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Art Glass

Snail - Original Lithograph by Jean Lurçat - Mid 20th Century
By Jean Lurçat
Located in Roma, IT
.-Paul-de-Vence) Lithograph print, mid-20th century. Very good conditions. Not signed. Jean Lurçat
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Mid-20th Century Modern Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Mid Century Cenedese Snail Sculpture Paperweight Sommerso Murano Clear Glass
By Cenedese
Located in Sacile, PN
Mid Century CENEDESE Snail sculpture paperweight Sommerso Murano clear Glass, Italy '70s. A
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Mid Century Hand Blown Two-Tone Murano Art Glass Snail
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-century hand-blown Murano glass snail in made with green and red. Circa 1960, Italy.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Charming Mid-Century Wicker Magazine Stand in the Shape of a Snail
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Charming mid century wicker or reed magazine stand in shape of a snail. The storage section is a
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Wicker

Mid-Century Modern Snail Shell Silver Floor Lamp with Marble Base
Located in West Hartford, CT
Unusual tall Mid-Century Modern snail shell silver floor lamp with one bulb. Wired for USA and in
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Silver Plate, Stainless Steel

Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern White Small Snail Ceiling Wall Lamp
By Editions Serge Mouille, Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ceiling wall lamp model 'small snail ceiling wall lamp' designed by Serge Mouille in 1955
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2010s French Mid-Century Modern More Lighting

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Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern White Large Snail Ceiling Wall Lamp
By Editions Serge Mouille, Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ceiling wall lamp model 'Large Snail Ceiling Wall Lamp' designed by Serge Mouille in 1955
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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern White Large Snail Ceiling Wall Lamp
By Editions Serge Mouille, Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ceiling wall lamp model 'large snail ceiling wall lamp' designed by Serge Mouille in 1955
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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern Black Large Snail Ceiling Wall Lamp
By Editions Serge Mouille, Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ceiling wall lamp model 'large snail ceiling wall lamp' designed by Serge Mouille in 1955
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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern Black Small Snail Ceiling Wall Lamp
By Editions Serge Mouille, Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ceiling wall lamp model 'Small Snail Ceiling Wall Lamp' designed by Serge Mouille in 1955
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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Mid-Century Modern Murano Amber Glass Art Snail Sculpture by Licio Zanetti
By Licio Zanetti
Located in New York, NY
esteemed 20th Century artist Licio Zanetti. Here, the snail has been reduced to its essential form- an
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern Black Large Snail Ceiling Wall Lamp
By Editions Serge Mouille, Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ceiling wall lamp model 'Large Snail Ceiling Wall Lamp' designed by Serge Mouille in 1955
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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Set of Fornasetti Coasters, Snails
Located in South Salem, NY
Set of seven black and white Fornasetti coasters featuring a snail, piggy bank, dog, hen, turtle
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Mid-20th Century Italian Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

  • Set of Fornasetti Coasters, Snails
  • Set of Fornasetti Coasters, Snails
  • Set of Fornasetti Coasters, Snails
  • Set of Fornasetti Coasters, Snails
H 0.500 in. Dm 4.00 in.
Rosemary Ellis Snail watercolour Modern British Art Wildlife Mid Century Modern
By Rosemary Ellis
Located in London, GB
From a series of paintings by Clifford and Rosemary Ellis (including companion snail). To see them
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1950s Realist Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Watercolor, Laid Paper

Snail Coffee Table
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual snail shaped coffee table, in the style of Selig, circa 1960s. Walnut with original
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

  • Snail Coffee Table
  • Snail Coffee Table
  • Snail Coffee Table
  • Snail Coffee Table
H 14.75 in. W 42 in. D 37 in.
Rosemary Ellis Snail X Watercolour Modern British Art Wildlife Mid Century
By Rosemary Ellis
Located in London, GB
us a message if you cannot find the artist you want. Rosemary Ellis (1910-1988) Snail X 5x7cm Pen
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1950s Modern Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Watercolor, Pen

Rosemary Ellis Surreal Snail Linocut Modern British Art Wildlife Mid Century
By Rosemary Ellis
Located in London, GB
us a message if you cannot find the artist you want. Rosemary Ellis (1910-1988) Surreal Snail
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1950s Realist Animal Prints

Materials

Linocut

Rosemary Ellis Snail XI Watercolour Modern British Art Wildlife Mid Century
By Rosemary Ellis
Located in London, GB
us a message if you cannot find the artist you want. Rosemary Ellis (1910-1988) Snail XI 5x8cm Pen
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1950s Modern Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Watercolor, Pen

Rosemary Ellis Snail XII Watercolour Modern British Art Wildlife Mid Century
By Rosemary Ellis
Located in London, GB
us a message if you cannot find the artist you want. Rosemary Ellis (1910-1988) Snail XII 6x6.5cm
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1950s Modern Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Watercolor, Pen

Rosemary Ellis Snail XIII Watercolour Modern British Art Wildlife Mid Century
By Rosemary Ellis
Located in London, GB
us a message if you cannot find the artist you want. Rosemary Ellis (1910-1988) Snail XIII 8x9.5cm
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1950s Modern Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Watercolor, Pen

Rosemary Ellis Snail XV Watercolour Modern British Art Wildlife Mid Century
By Rosemary Ellis
Located in London, GB
us a message if you cannot find the artist you want. Rosemary Ellis (1910-1988) Snail XV 7.5x5.5cm
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1950s Modern Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pen, Ink, Watercolor

Rosemary Ellis Snail XVI Watercolour Modern British Art Wildlife Mid Century
By Rosemary Ellis
Located in London, GB
us a message if you cannot find the artist you want. Rosemary Ellis (1910-1988) Snail XVI 4x7cm Pen
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1950s Modern Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Watercolor, Pen

Rosemary Ellis Snail XVII Watercolour Mid Century Modern British Art Wildlife
By Rosemary Ellis
Located in London, GB
us a message if you cannot find the artist you want. Rosemary Ellis (1910-1988) Snail XVII 5x7cm
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1950s Modern Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Watercolor, Pen

Rosemary Ellis Snail XIV Watercolour Modern British Art Wildlife Mid Century
By Rosemary Ellis
Located in London, GB
us a message if you cannot find the artist you want. Rosemary Ellis (1910-1988) Snail XIV 11x4.5cm
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1950s Modern Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Watercolor, Pen

Rosemary Ellis Snail XVIII Watercolour Modern British Art Wildlife Mid Century
By Rosemary Ellis
Located in London, GB
us a message if you cannot find the artist you want. Rosemary Ellis (1910-1988) Snail XVIII 7.5x18cm
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1950s Modern Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Watercolor, Pen

Rosemary Ellis Snail on Leaf Linocut Modern British Art Wildlife Mid Century
By Rosemary Ellis
Located in London, GB
us a message if you cannot find the artist you want. Rosemary Ellis (1910-1988) Snail on Leaf
Category

1950s Realist Animal Prints

Materials

Linocut

1950's Concrete Snail
Located in Brecht, BE
Great item for the garden or even indoors, this 1950's concrete snail.
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Mid-20th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Concrete

  • 1950's Concrete Snail
  • 1950's Concrete Snail
  • 1950's Concrete Snail
  • 1950's Concrete Snail
H 16.93 in. W 21.66 in. D 7.88 in.
Vladimir Kagan Snail Table
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Manchester, MA
This iconic design by Vladimir Kagan of his snail coffee table is handmade. Original unaltered
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

  • Vladimir Kagan Snail Table
  • Vladimir Kagan Snail Table
  • Vladimir Kagan Snail Table
  • Vladimir Kagan Snail Table
H 14 in. Dm 22 in.
Modernist Marble Snail Sculpture on Lucite Base
Located in New York, NY
Stylized snail sculpture in a smooth green brown marble rests atop a clear Lucite base. The snail
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Serge Mouille 'Snail' Ceiling Lamp
By Editions Serge Mouille, Serge Mouille
Located in Glendale, CA
Serge Mouille 'Snail' ceiling lamp. Originally designed in 1955, this iconic lamp is still made by
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

Materials

Brass, Aluminum, Steel

  • Serge Mouille 'Snail' Ceiling Lamp
  • Serge Mouille 'Snail' Ceiling Lamp
  • Serge Mouille 'Snail' Ceiling Lamp
  • Serge Mouille 'Snail' Ceiling Lamp
H 15.748 in. Dm 23.622 in.
Whimsical Large Enamel and Diamond Yellow Gold Snail Brooch
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This exceptional realistic looking snail is amazing. The golden enamel with black stripes shell is
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Mid-20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

  • Whimsical Large Enamel and Diamond Yellow Gold Snail Brooch
  • Whimsical Large Enamel and Diamond Yellow Gold Snail Brooch
  • Whimsical Large Enamel and Diamond Yellow Gold Snail Brooch
  • Whimsical Large Enamel and Diamond Yellow Gold Snail Brooch
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H 1.15 in. D .65 in. L 2.9 in.
Large Table Lamp in the shape of a Snail, Italy 20th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Large table lamp with black s-shaped base and plastic lens-shaped lampshades with snail pattern in
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Japanese Large Snail Garden Lighting Lantern
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Japanese hand crafted large snail garden lighting lantern.
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Mid-20th Century Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Natural Seashell Trumpet Triton Sea Snail
Located in Naples, IT
A beautiful natural specimen, Charonia is a genus of very large sea snail, commonly known as
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

  • Natural Seashell Trumpet Triton Sea Snail
  • Natural Seashell Trumpet Triton Sea Snail
  • Natural Seashell Trumpet Triton Sea Snail
  • Natural Seashell Trumpet Triton Sea Snail
H 7.88 in. W 15.75 in. D 7.88 in.
Snail Ceiling Light by Serge Mouille
By Serge Mouille
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Snail ceiling light attributed to Serge Mouille. Designed and manufactured in France circa 1970s
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass, Aluminum

Large Serge Mouille 'Snail' Ceiling Lamp
By Editions Serge Mouille, Serge Mouille
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Serge Mouille 'Snail' ceiling lamp. Originally designed in 1955, this iconic lamp is still
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

Materials

Aluminum, Steel, Brass

  • Large Serge Mouille 'Snail' Ceiling Lamp
  • Large Serge Mouille 'Snail' Ceiling Lamp
  • Large Serge Mouille 'Snail' Ceiling Lamp
  • Large Serge Mouille 'Snail' Ceiling Lamp
H 23.622 in. Dm 36.6142 in.
Oversized Snail Shell Ceramic Table Lamp
Located in East Hampton, NY
This outstanding oversized snail shell on nickel base lamp has so many details to love. The shell
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Nickel

Snail Pink Rattan Magazine Rack, Italy, 1970s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Rattan Snail pink rattan magazine rack, newspaper holder or also plant holder or basket.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Rattan

  • Snail Pink Rattan Magazine Rack, Italy, 1970s
  • Snail Pink Rattan Magazine Rack, Italy, 1970s
  • Snail Pink Rattan Magazine Rack, Italy, 1970s
  • Snail Pink Rattan Magazine Rack, Italy, 1970s
H 14.97 in. W 9.06 in. D 20.87 in.
Emilio Polci Vintage Vase Italian Pottery Flower Snail Grid Figure Raymor
By Guido Gambone
Located in Wilton, CT
Charming vintage Emilio Polci vase with grid pattern of flowers and snails, circa early/mid 20th
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery

Small Snail Ceiling Lamp by Serge Mouille
By Serge Mouille
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A snail shell provides the inspiration for this lamp with its swirling cut-out in the circular
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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Snail Trinity, Original Oil Painting, 2018
Located in Boston, MA
up 15 miles north of Milwaukee in the town of Mequon, Wisconsin, an old mid-western farming community
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21st Century and Contemporary Naturalistic Landscape Drawings and Waterc...

Materials

Oil, Panel

“Snail” Glass Top Coffee Table by Federico Armijo
By Federico Armijo
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional yet whimsical 1960s classic 'Snail' table by Federico Armijo for Sarreid Ltd, 1960s
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Large Snail Ceiling Lamp by Serge Mouille
By Serge Mouille
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A snail shell provides the inspiration for this lamp with its swirling cut out in the circular
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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel, Aluminum

Giuseppe Raimondi Snail Table Lamp for Studioluce, 1970
By Giuseppe Raimondi, Studio Luce
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Rare Giuseppe Raimondi Snail table lamp designed in the 1970s, for iconic maker Studio Luce
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Signed & Labeled Salviati Venetian / Murano Art Glass Snail Paperweight Figurine
By Salviati
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Italian art glass paperweight. By Salviati. In the form of a green snail with a brown
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Small Solid Silvered Bronze Snail Paperweight, Italy 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Cast from an actual shell, this solid silvered bronze snail is an ideal paperweight or curio table
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Bronze

Snail, Original Animal Painting on Paper, 2018
Located in Boston, MA
, Wisconsin, an old mid-western farming community transformed into a suburb during the early 1950's. It was
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21st Century and Contemporary Naturalistic Animal Paintings

Materials

Paper, Gouache

Large Majolica Jardiniere with Cicada and Snails, circa 1950
By Jacques Sicard
Located in Austin, TX
Unusual large Majolica jardiniere with cicada and snails on the border signed Sicard, circa 1950
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Print of Various Cerithium "Sea Snails", circa 1850
Located in Langweer, NL
This print originates from the French work "Spécies Général et Iconographie des Coquilles Vivantes, comprenant la collection du Muséum d'Histoire Naturelle de Paris, la collection La...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

Pair of Tall Wrought Iron Andirons showing a Snail
By Edouard Schenck
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of tall andirons showing a snaill is made of wrought iron. This is an exceptional wrought iron work. This is a French work in the style of Edouard Schenck. Circa 1900
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Antique Early 1900s French Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimne...

Materials

Wrought Iron

  • Pair of Tall Wrought Iron Andirons showing a Snail
  • Pair of Tall Wrought Iron Andirons showing a Snail
  • Pair of Tall Wrought Iron Andirons showing a Snail
  • Pair of Tall Wrought Iron Andirons showing a Snail
H 24.22 in. W 11.03 in. D 32.68 in.
Small Vintage Lost Wax Cast Bronze Snail Sculpture with Verde Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage lost wax cast bronze snail sculpture from the mid 20th century with verde patina. We have
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Indian Cast Brass Metal Incense Burner in a Snail Form
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Hand tooled cast metal incense stick holder in a Snail Shaped form. Vintage cast brass incense
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Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Large Snail Ceiling Lamp by Serge Mouille in Black
By Serge Mouille
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A snail shell provides the inspiration for this lamp with its swirling cut out in the circular
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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel, Aluminum, Brass

Lucite Snail Base Square 3/4" Thick Glass Top Coffee Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice smail base design lucite base 3/4" thick coffee table.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Lucite

Small Vintage Lost Wax Cast Bronze Snail Sculpture with Dark Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage lost wax cast bronze snail sculpture from the mid 20th century with dark patina. We have
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Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Superb Royal Copenhagen Gilded Snail Craquelure Glaze Ornamental Dish #2520
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Royal Copenhagen grey crackle glaze dish with a detailed central motif of a gilded snail and leaf
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Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

Vivai del Sud Style Ceramic Snail Table Lamp, Italy, 1960s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Naples, IT
White ceramic table lamp, brass and natural raffia dome circa 1960. The snail sculpture has a grace
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Hand-colored Print of Eburna "Sea Snails", Published circa 1833
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print illustrating various eburna species. Eburna is a genus of sea snails, marine
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Antique Mid-19th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

Vintage Silver Plate Snail Salt Dish, Spice Dish with Glass Inlay
Located in Miami, FL
A vintage salt or spice dish designed as a snail with a glass tray inside. Label silver plated on
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the mid century snail you’re looking for. Each mid century snail for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, metal and wood. Find 93 options for an antique or vintage mid century snail now, or shop our selection of 11 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the mid century snail you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A mid century snail made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. A well-made mid century snail has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Vladimir Kagan, Serge Mouille and Editions Serge Mouille are consistently popular.

How Much is a Mid Century Snail?

Prices for a mid century snail can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $74 and can go as high as $19,959, while the average can fetch as much as $2,365.
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  • 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 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 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 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 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 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
    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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    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. The mid-century modern period in America saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs now.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, 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, 2022
    Yes, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Mid-century modern furniture combines sleek lines with organic shapes.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
    The 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.