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Midcentury Turner Wall Accessory "Blue Wind"
By Turner Wall Art
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Turner. Bohemian in style. Framed in a silver-gold metal frame, behind glass. Large in size - 30" x 40".
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Prints

Materials

Glass, Paper

Tall Mid Century Glazed Art Pottery Vessel Attributed To Robert Turner
By Robert Turner
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Believed to be by the iconic and justly celebrated American Ceramicist Robert Turner (1913-2005
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Antique Mid-17th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Clay

W.H. Turner - Framed Mid 19th Century Watercolour, Rialto Bridge, Venice
Located in Corsham, GB
A bright and busy continental scene in watercolour depicting the Rialto Bridge in Venice. The painting is signed to the lower left-hand corner by the artist. Newly mounted in a slim ...
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Mid-19th Century Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Roy Turner Durrant Abstract
By Roy Turner Durrant
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Roy Turner Durrant (British, 1925-1998), 'Untitled', grey and black washes heightened with white on
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Mid-20th Century British Paintings

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Paper

Roy Turner Durrant Abstract
Roy Turner Durrant Abstract
H 13.19 in W 9.45 in D 0.4 in
Black Girl Portrait - Gouache by Max Turner
Located in Pasadena, CA
A certain enigma surrounds Max Turner: he possesses both undeniable mastery and the humility of a
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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Gouache

Graphic Op Art Reverse on Glass Art Work by Turner
By Turner Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
Extremely cool graphic wall hanging by Turner Manufacturing, in excellent, original condition
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Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Cartier Sterling Silver Letter Opener or Page Turner
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
piece of Cartier silver! Date: Mid-20th Century Overall Condition: It is in overall good, as-pictured
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

Op Art Mirror by Turner Mfg After Verner Panton
By Verner Panton, Turner Manufacturing Company, Turner Glass Company
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1970s Op Art Mirror by Verner Panton / Turner Mfg. This is a vertical configuration of three
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Aluminum

Op Art Mirror by Turner Mfg after Verner Panton
By Verner Panton, Turner Glass Company, Turner Manufacturing Company
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1970s Op Art Mirror by Turner Mfg, after Verner Panton This is a vertical configuration of
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Aluminum

The Fighting Temeraire: A Framed 19th C. Engraving After J. M. W. Turner
By J.M.W. Turner
Located in Alamo, CA
This beautiful 19th century framed engraving "The Fighting Temeraire" by James Tibbetts Willmore is
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Mid-19th Century Romantic Landscape Prints

Materials

Engraving

Ulysses Deriding Polyphemus: A Framed 19th C. Engraving After J. M. W. Turner
By J.M.W. Turner
Located in Alamo, CA
This beautiful 19th century framed hand-colored engraving/etching entitled "Ullyses Deriding
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Mid-19th Century Romantic Landscape Prints

Materials

Engraving, Etching

Fishing Off Hastings, England: A Framed 19th C. Engraving After J. M. W. Turner
By J.M.W. Turner
Located in Alamo, CA
representation of Turner's original painting, and provides a glimpse into life in a 19th century fishing
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Mid-19th Century Romantic Landscape Prints

Materials

Engraving

Audrey Turner - Framed Mid 20th Century Oil, The Artist & His Studio
Located in Corsham, GB
A wonderful mid-century study depicting an artist busy in his studio. He sits in a relaxed manner
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20th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Audrey Turner - Framed Mid 20th Century Oil, The Artist at Work
Located in Corsham, GB
A wonderful mid-century study depicting an artist busy in his studio. He sits in a relaxed manner
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20th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

A View of Dover, England: A Framed 19th C. Engraving After J. M. W. Turner
By J.M.W. Turner
Located in Alamo, CA
mid-19th century, was a popular way for people to appreciate Turner's artwork before the advent of
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Mid-19th Century Romantic Landscape Prints

Materials

Engraving

A View of Scarborough, England: A Framed 19th C. Engraving After J. M. W. Turner
By J.M.W. Turner
Located in Alamo, CA
This beautiful 19th century framed engraving "Scarborough" by W. Chapman is based on an original
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Mid-19th Century Romantic Landscape Prints

Materials

Engraving

Mid 19th Century Page Turner in the Form of a Monkey
Located in London, GB
What a wonderful page turner. Realistically carved in the form of a monkey, the turner has that
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Antique 1840s French Victorian More Desk Accessories

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Hardwood

Ike and Tina Turner, 1966
By Ian Wright
Located in New York, NY
allow 4 weeks for production. Sharing a bill with The Rolling Stones, Ike and Tina Turner were on
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Mid-20th Century Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Midcentury Geometric Machined Bronze Turner's Cube Desk Paperweight / Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
with a steel screw. Simply a wonderful midcentury object! Date: Mid-20th Century Overall
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Bronze

Ike & Tina Turner, NYC, 1971
By Bob Gruen
Located in New York, NY
Open Edition Hand Signed Print by Bob Gruen Other Sizes Available Please allow extra production time.
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Mid-20th Century Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

19th Century landscape oil painting of figures by a Derbyshire brook
By George Turner
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
George Turner British, (1843-1910) A Derbyshire Brook Oil on canvas, signed, further signed
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19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Tina Turner, Los Angeles, CA 1972
By Jerry de Wilde
Located in New York, NY
16x20” Limited Edition Signed by Jerry de Wilde Next available edition printed upon purchase. Please allow 3 weeks for production.
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Mid-20th Century Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Vintage Infinity Mirror by Turner. Circa 1970
Located in Seattle, WA
This Piece is both Mirror and artwork. A Two-Way mirror set in a brass frame with a circle of small lights inside. Creates beautiful ambient lighting. Standard plug with in-line swit...
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Ike & Tina Turner, Academy of Music, NYC, 1975
By Richard E. Aaron
Located in New York, NY
13x19” Limited Edition Next available edition printed upon purchase. Other sizes available. Please allow 4 weeks for production.
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Mid-20th Century Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Early 19th Century sporting dog oil painting of a setter in a landscape
By Francis Calcraft Turner
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
century painting of an Irish red and white setter in a country landscape, by Francis Calcraft Turner
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Early 19th Century Victorian Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Mid-Century Orange Tweed Geometric Club Chair
By P.I. Langlos Fabrikker AS Stranda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Don't miss out on this wonderfully unusual mid-century Scandinavian club chair! Featuring a unique
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood

1975 Spanish Grand Prix Original Vintage Poster
By Michael Turner
Located in Winchester, GB
spectators. This stunning mid century masterpiece depicts Niki Lauda's Ferrari racing to the lead in the
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Posters

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Paper

1975 Spanish Grand Prix Original Vintage Poster
1975 Spanish Grand Prix Original Vintage Poster
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H 38.6 in W 26.4 in D 0.1 in
Keith Richards, Tina Turner & David Bowie, New York City 1983
By Bob Gruen
Located in New York, NY
Open Edition Hand Signed Print by Bob Gruen Other Sizes Available Please allow extra production time.
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Mid-20th Century Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Impressionist View of Villefranche, South of France, in the style of Turner.
By Hercules Brabazon Brabazon
Located in Cotignac, FR
19th century Impressionist view, in pastel, chalk and crayon, in the style of Turner, of
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Mid-19th Century Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Crayon, Pastel

Geneve - Lithograph by Antonio Fontanesi - Mid-19th Century
By Antonio Fontanesi
Located in Roma, IT
soldier. He was one of the most important 19th-century Italian painters, though somewhat unknown. After
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Danish Style G Plan Coffee Table
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Danish Style G Plan Coffee Table, a stunning piece
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Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak, Glass

Set Six Novelty Solid / Sterling Silver Golf Club Cocktail Sticks
By Turner & Simpson Ltd
Located in Bath, GB
Coronation mark. All have the same maker's mark for Turner and Simpson Ltd. They are sold in a period
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Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Interior of Geneve - Lithograph by Antonio Fontanesi - Mid-19th Century
By Antonio Fontanesi
Located in Roma, IT
The Interior of Geneve is an original Lithograph by Antonio Fontanesi in the mid 19th Century
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Mid-19th Century Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Abstract Tabletop Sculpture in Contemporary Organic Style
By Simone Bodmer-Turner
Located in New York, NY
Mediterranean in the mid-20th century. Her pieces explore harmonization with the physical world, expressing her
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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Organic Ceramic Sculpture
By Simone Bodmer-Turner
Located in New York, NY
rooted in the organic architecture of the Mediterranean in the mid-20th century. Her pieces explore
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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Mobiles and Kineti...

Materials

Wire

Large-scale Sculptural Ceramic Tripod Floor Lamp
By Simone Bodmer-Turner
Located in New York, NY
rooted in the organic architecture of the Mediterranean in the mid-20th century. Her pieces explore
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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Plaster, Ceramic, Epoxy Resin

Lac De la Geneve - Original Lithograph by Antonio Fontanesi - Mid-19th Century
By Antonio Fontanesi
Located in Roma, IT
city of Geneva, engraved by the Italian artist Antonio Fontanesi in the mid 19th Century. The state of
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Mid-19th Century Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

A.D. Turner Watercolor Portrait of a Young Woman at Gardens Gate c.1910
Located in San Francisco, CA
beautiful watercolor by A.D. Turner. This elegant young woman stands in a country landscape in mid Summer
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Early 20th Century Impressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

"What is it About Old Men and Flowers?" (quoted from artist Richard Turner)
By Michael Davis
Located in Palm Desert, CA
mine rendered in classic 3D (anaglyph) off-registration referencing mid-century exuberant optimism
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern /Deco Nude Bronze of Cleopatra
Located in Los Angeles, CA
bears the signature of the Artist ( M Turner ) on the base plate. Not many of these ever made and rare
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Vintage 1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Stunning Pair Vintage Pierre Paulin Ribbon Chairs Mid-Century
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Turner Ltd in the late 1960s. These pair retain their original yellow woven fabric in very nice condition
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Lake Constance ; The Oberstadt at Bregenz with Lake Constance (the Bodensee) Bey
By (After) Joseph Mallord William Turner
Located in Middletown, NY
watercolor. In 1842 J.M.W. Turner embarked on a quest to generate commissions for large scale watercolor
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Landscape Prints

Materials

Watercolor

Bob Stocksdale Signed Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Wood Turned Bowls
By Bob Stocksdale
Located in Studio City, CA
A very handsome, darkly colored set of six bowl by American master wood turner Bob Stocksdale. All
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Mid-19th Century walnut Treen Bobbin Stand Finely Hand Turned, circa 1850
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a fine mid-19th century English "treen" hand turned bobbin or egg cup stand or display
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Hat Racks and Stands

Materials

Walnut

'Sunlit Woodland Landscape', Large Hudson River Valley Oil, Luminism, New York
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
School was a mid-19th century American art movement embodied by a group of landscape painters whose
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1860s Hudson River School Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Masonite, Oil

The Venetian Backwater Canal Fine Period c.1850's Oil Painting Gilt Frame
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Venetian Backwater British School, c. 1850's circle of Joseph Mallord William Turner (British
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

The Old Pier at Littlehampton - Lithograph on Paper by J. Cousen - Mid-1800
By John Cousen
Located in Roma, IT
of the XIX Century. Original colored print on paper. Inscripted on the lower margin "The Old Pier
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Mid-19th Century Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Bathers 1940s Mid 20th Century American Scene Social Realism WPA Modern Ashcan
Located in New York, NY
Bathers 1940s Mid 20th Century American Scene Social Realism WPA Modern Ashcan Marion Gilmore
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1940s American Realist Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Board

Cadzow Forest Scotland - British mid 19thC art Scottish landscape oil painting
By Samuel Bough
Located in London, GB
strongly influenced by the work of Turner. After an unsuccessful attempt to live as an artist in Carlisle
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Mid-19th Century Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Graham Sutherland signed original lithograph 'Thorn Structure', British mid cent
By Graham Sutherland
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Palmer, the late Turner, Paul Nash and Henry Moore. He held his first and second exhibitions of drawings
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20th Century Modern Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

English 19th Century Treen Salt
Located in Greenwich, CT
A fine mid 19th century English turned Lignum Vitae communal open salt. The striking grain on this
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Antique 19th Century Vases and Vessels

19th Century Grand Tour Impressionist View of Santo Stephano, Liguria, Italy.
By Hercules Brabazon Brabazon
Located in Cotignac, FR
19th century Impressionist view, in pastel, chalk and crayon, in the style of Turner, of Santo
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Mid-19th Century Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pastel, Crayon, Paper

20th Century Robert Mathieu Directionable Wall Lamp in Brass and Fabric, 60s
By Robert Mathieu
Located in Turin, Turin
Born in 1921 and trained as a bronze turner at the École Boulle School of Applied Arts, Robert
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Wadham College, Oxford 20th century lithograph by R T Cowern
Located in London, GB
the college's mid-century buildings. Cowern made his drawing of the quad in 1952 and it was
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20th Century Modern Landscape Prints

Materials

Lithograph

18th century allegorical painting of The Triumph of Beauty
Located in London, GB
painter. For the subject matter Dayes turned to the work of the mid-eighteenth century poet, Mark Akenside
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18th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

19th century oil, view London, the Thames, houses parliament, Francis Maltino
Located in York, GB
scenes. His work is similar to that of Turner in style, but with an air of southern Europe. He exhibited
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19th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings

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Oil

A Little Nippy, Framed Oil Painting with Horses, New Mexico Female Artist
By Ila Mae McAfee
Located in Denver, CO
and Midwest. She met the artist Elmer Page Turner (whether in Chicago or in Colorado), who had grown
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Colossal Statues of Ramses: David Roberts' 19th Century Hand Colored Lithograph
By David Roberts
Located in Alamo, CA
"One of Two Colossal Statues of Rameses II. Entrance to the Temple at Luxor" is a 19th century half
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1840s Realist Landscape Prints

Materials

Lithograph

19th century pastel of a river scene, The Chapel Bridge, Lucerne, Switzerland.
By Hercules Brabazon Brabazon
Located in Cotignac, FR
Mid 19th century pastel drawing view of the Chapel Bridge and river Reuss in Lucerne, Switzerland
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1860s Romantic Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Pastel, Pencil

Set of Four "Cock Fighting" Paintings of Roosters
Located in New York, NY
Each depicting two roosters in different stages of a cock fight. Taken after 19th century English
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Mid-20th Century Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood

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Find many varieties of an authentic mid century turner available at 1stDibs. Each mid century turner for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, glass and plastic. There are 88 variations of the antique or vintage mid century turner you’re looking for, while we also have 4 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect mid century turner — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each mid century turner bearing Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Modern hallmarks is very popular. Turner Manufacturing Company, Turner Wall Art and Jack Crebolder each produced at least one beautiful mid century turner that is worth considering.

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  • 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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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 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 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.