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AWS Observer - Vintage Photograph - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
U.S in the Mid-20th Century in a series on American life in the 20th Century. With the typed note of
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Photography

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Photographic Paper

Functional Art - Vintage Photograph - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
the U.S in the Mid-20th Century in a series on American life in the 20th Century. With the typed note
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Photography

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Photographic Paper

Functional Art - Vintage Photograph - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
the U.S in the Mid-20th Century in a series on American life in the 20th Century. With the typed note
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Photography

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Photographic Paper

Forgotten Elements - Vintage Photograph - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
in the U.S in the Mid-20th Century in a series of American life in the 20th Century. With the typed
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Photography

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Photographic Paper

Decoupage - American Vintage Photograph - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
U.S in the Mid-20th Century in a series on American life in the 20th Century. With the typed note of
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Photography

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Photographic Paper

Mining - American Vintage Photograph - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
in the Mid-20th Century in a series on American life in the 20th Century. With the typed note of the
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Photography

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Photographic Paper

Useful Citizens - Vintage Photograph - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
the U.S in the Mid-20th Century in a series on American life in the 20th Century. With the typed note
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Photography

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Photographic Paper

Facsimile Machines - Vintage Photograph - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
in the U.S in the Mid-20th Century in a series on American life in the 20th Century. With the typed
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Photography

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Photographic Paper

Bowling - American Vintage Photograph - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
in the mid-20th Century in a series on American life in the 20th Century. With the typed note of the
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Photography

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Photographic Paper

Strange - American Vintage Photograph - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
in the mid-20th Century in a series on American life in the 20th Century. With the typed note of the
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Photography

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Photographic Paper

Supermarket - American Vintage Photograph - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
U.S in the mid-20th Century in a series on American life in the 20th Century. With the typed note of
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Photography

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Photographic Paper

Mid 20th Century Oil - Parisian Street
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming oil scene of a Parisian Street in the early Autumn evening. We can see various figures walking around amongst the large buildings and autumnal trees. Unsigned. On board.
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Mid-20th Century Landscape Paintings

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Oil

Decoupage - American Vintage Photograph - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
U.S in the mid-20th Century in a series of American life in the 20th Century. With the typed note of
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Photography

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Photographic Paper

School - American Vintage Photograph - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
in the mid-20th Century in a series of American life in the 20th Century. With the typed note of the
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Photography

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Photographic Paper

Puppets - American Vintage Photograph - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
in the mid-20th Century in a series of American life in the 20th Century. With the typed note of the
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Photography

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Photographic Paper

Leaders - American Vintage Photograph - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
in the mid-20th Century in a series of American life in the 20th Century. With the typed note of the
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Photography

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Photographic Paper

Bowling - American Vintage Photograph - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
in the mid-20th Century in a series of American life in the 20th Century. With the typed note of the
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Photography

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Photographic Paper

Championship - American Vintage Photograph - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
the U.S in the mid-20th Century in a series of American life in the 20th Century. With the typed note
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Photography

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Photographic Paper

Merchandising - American Vintage Photograph - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
the U.S in the mid-20th Century in a series of American life in the 20th Century. With the typed note
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Photography

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Photographic Paper

Agriculture - American Vintage Photograph - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
U.S in the mid-20th Century in a series of American life in the 20th Century. With the typed note of
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Photography

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Photographic Paper

Distributor - American Vintage Photograph - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
U.S in the mid-20th Century in a series of American life in the 20th Century. With the typed note of
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Photography

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Photographic Paper

Shuffleboard - American Vintage Photograph - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
the U.S in the mid-20th Century in a series of American life in the 20th Century. With the typed note
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Photography

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Photographic Paper

Baseball - American Vintage Photograph - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
U.S in the mid-20th Century in a series of American life in the 20th Century. With the typed note of
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Photography

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Photographic Paper

Studying - American Vintage Photograph - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
U.S in the mid-20th Century in a series of American life in the 20th Century. With the typed note of
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Photography

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Photographic Paper

Totem - Woodcut Print Drawing - mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Totem is an original woodcut print realized by an anonymous artist in the mid-20th Century. Good
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Mid-20th Century Modern More Prints

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Woodcut

The Woman - Original Lithograph - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
The Woman is an original lithography artwork on paper realized by Anonymous Artist of the mid-20th
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Mid-20th Century Modern Portrait Prints

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Lithograph

College - American Vintage Photograph - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
in the mid-20th Century in a series of American life in the 20th Century. With the typed note of the
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Photography

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Photographic Paper

Hobby - American Vintage Photograph - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
the mid-20th Century in a series of American life in the 20th Century. With the typed note of the
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Photography

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Photographic Paper

Students - American Vintage Photograph - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
in the mid-20th Century in a series of American life in the 20th Century. With the typed note of the
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Photography

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Photographic Paper

Tomorrow's Railroads - Vintage Photograph - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
realized in the U.S in the Mid-20th Century in a series of American life in the 20th Century. With the
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Photography

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Photographic Paper

Mid 19th Century Oil - Victorian Widow
Located in Corsham, GB
A very fine Victorian portrait in oil, showing a woman in half mourning. The sitter is wearing a black mourning dress with white lace collar and cuffs and a delicate lace dress cap w...
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Mid-19th Century Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Heifer Project - Vintage Photograph - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
the 20th century in a series of American life in the Mid-20th Century. With the typed note of the
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Photography

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Photographic Paper

Legislative Workshop - Vintage Photograph - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
realized in the U.S in the Mid-20th Century in a series of American life in the 20th Century. With the
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Photography

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Photographic Paper

Plaster Bust Sculpture by Unknown Artist, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid-20th century plater bust sculpture of a man on a marble base. Made in Spain, circa 1960
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Marble

Mid-Century Jugenstil Faux Stone Resin Free-Form Sculpted Table Lamps
Located in Doylestown, PA
Elegant mid-century Jugenstil style free-form black faux stone table lamps. The pair has a
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Jugendstil Table Lamps

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Composition

Fruit Picker - Original Lithograph - mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Fruit Picker is an original lithography artwork on paper realized by Anonymous Artist of the Mid
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Mid-20th Century Modern Portrait Prints

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Lithograph

Mid-Century Garnet Silver Openwork Floral Brooch
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This lovely mid-century openwork oval-shaped brooch is set with a faceted garnet in the middle. The
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Mid-20th Century European Brooches

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Garnet, Silver

Mid-Century Garnet Silver Openwork Floral Brooch
Mid-Century Garnet Silver Openwork Floral Brooch
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W 0.87 in L 1.26 in
Ex Libris Cinner - Lithograph - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Ex Libris Miroslav Cinner is an original Contemporary Artwork realized in the mid-20th Century
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Mid-20th Century Modern More Prints

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Lithograph

Mid-Century Modern Brass Brutalist Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A mid-century modern brass Brutalist necklace. In the style of Jack Boyd & Pal Kepenyes. With an
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20th Century Unknown Modernist More Necklaces

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Brass Brutalist Necklace
Mid-Century Modern Brass Brutalist Necklace
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H 4.02 in W 3.67 in L 20 in
The Meeting - Original Lithograph - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
The Meeting is an original lithography artwork on paper realized by Anonymous Artist in the mid
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Mid-20th Century Modern Portrait Prints

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Lithograph

Oval Portrait - Oil on Canvas - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Oval Portrait is an artwork realized by an unknown, mid-20th Century. Oil on canvas mounted on
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Mid-20th Century Modern Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Canvas, Board

Vintage Photograph of Painting - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
in the mid-20th Century. Good conditions except for some minor fixings. The artwork belongs to a
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Photography

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Photographic Paper

Vintage Photograph of Painting - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
in the mid-20th Century. Good conditions except for some minor fixings. The artwork belongs to a
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Photography

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Photographic Paper

Vintage Photograph of Painting - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
in the mid-20th Century. Good conditions except for some minor fixings. The artwork belongs to a
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Photography

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Photographic Paper

Vintage Photograph of Painting - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
in the mid-20th Century. Good conditions except for some minor fixings. The artwork belongs to a
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Photography

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Photographic Paper

The Fisherman - Original Lithograph - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
The Fisherman is an original lithography artwork on paper realized by Anonymous Artist of the mid
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Mid-20th Century Modern Portrait Prints

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Lithograph

Mid-19th Century Solid Brass Fireplace Fender
Located in Middleburg, VA
Mid-19th century solid brass fireplace fender. Beautiful scrolled design. Recently polished
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Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Brass

Andrè Girard - Vintage Catalogue - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Andrè Girard is an original artwork realized by an artist of the mid-20th Century. Booklet André
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Mid-20th Century Modern More Art

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Paper

Bird - Original Pen Drawing - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Bird is an original drawing in pen realized by a French Anonymous artist of the Mid-20th Century
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Pen

Paphy - Original Woodcut Print - Mid 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Paphy is an original modern artwork realized in Germany in the Mid-19th Century. Original B/W
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Mid-19th Century Modern Landscape Prints

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Woodcut

The Courtesy - Original Lithograph - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
The Courtesy is an original lithography artwork on paper realized by Anonymous Artist of the mid
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Mid-20th Century Modern Portrait Prints

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Lithograph

Soldiers - Pencil and Pastel - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
French Artist of the mid-20th Century. In very good conditions. Image Dimensions: 57.5 x 29.5 cm
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Pencil, Pastel

Boat - Original Drawing - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Boat is an original Pen Drawing realized by an unknown artist in mid-20th Century. Good condition
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Early 20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Pencil

Boat - Original Drawing -  Mid-20th Century
No Reserve
H 11.23 in W 8.86 in D 0.08 in
Mid-century Abstract Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mid-century Abstract Painting No visible signature 24 x 40 unframed, 24.74 x 40.75 framed  
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Mid-century Abstract Painting
Mid-century Abstract Painting
H 24.75 in W 3 in D 40.75 in
Mid-Century 3 Face Foo Dog Garden Stools- A Pair
Located in Fort Washington, MD
Stunning rare pair of a 3 face foo dog garden stools, beautiful details and gorgeous colors. Teal, black, burgundy and white. This pair could be use indoor or outdoor Very unique w...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Patio and Garden Furniture

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Terracotta

Mid 20th Century "Musicians" Original Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mid 20th Century "Musicians" Original Oil Painting Fine oil portrait of two musicians One flute
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Mid Century Gothic Style French Chaise Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A mid century French attributed sofa. Angular gothic silhouette. Iron base frame. Cream vinyl
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Mid-20th Century French Gothic Sofas

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Brass, Iron

Mid-20th Century French Floor Lamp
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Exceptional beautiful brass floor/standing lamp, shaped like a plant, with leaves and scrolls. Three light sources. From 1950s, France. True conversation piece.
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Mid-20th Century French Other Floor Lamps

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Brass

Mid-20th Century French Floor Lamp
Mid-20th Century French Floor Lamp
H 66.93 in W 24.41 in D 22.05 in
Abstract Mid Century Painting
Located in Atlanta, GA
Original Abstract Mid Century Painting, artist unknown, believed to be American, circa 1960s. It
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

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Canvas, Wood

Abstract Mid Century Painting
Abstract Mid Century Painting
H 13.75 in W 17.75 in D 1 in
Blood Wedding- Vintage Poster - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Blood Wedding is an original vintage poster of mid-20th Century. The poster is an offset print
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Prints

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Offset

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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 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 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 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 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Yes, Eames is mid-century modern. In many ways, Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and they have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century. Some of the couple's most famous mid-century modern designs include the Eames Lounge chair and ottoman, the Eames Molded Plywood chair and the Eames Fiberglass chair. Shop a wide range of Charles and Ray Eames furniture 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 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 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.