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Swedish Mid-Century Freeform Glass Bowl in Cobalt and Clear Glass, circa 1960s
Swedish Mid-Century Freeform Glass Bowl in Cobalt and Clear Glass, circa 1960s

Swedish Mid-Century Freeform Glass Bowl in Cobalt and Clear Glass, circa 1960s

By Paul Kedelv, Flygfors Glass

Located in Glasgow, GB

A mid-century decorative art glass bowl, hand-crafted in Sweden during the 1960s.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Freeform Fontana Arte 1950s Glass Ashtray
Freeform Fontana Arte 1950s Glass Ashtray

Freeform Fontana Arte 1950s Glass Ashtray

$658

H 0.99 in W 9.06 in D 7.09 in

Freeform Fontana Arte 1950s Glass Ashtray

By Fontana Arte

Located in Milan, IT

Freeform Fontana Arte 1950s glass ashtray.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Val Saint Lambert Freeform Mid Century Crystal Centerpiece Belgium 1950s
Val Saint Lambert Freeform Mid Century Crystal Centerpiece Belgium 1950s

Val Saint Lambert Freeform Mid Century Crystal Centerpiece Belgium 1950s

By Val Saint Lambert

Located in Meer, VAN

Val Saint Lambert Freeform Mid Century Crystal Centerpiece, Belgium, 1950s.

Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Crystal

Fontana Arte freeform glass ashtray, Italy 1950s
Fontana Arte freeform glass ashtray, Italy 1950s

Fontana Arte freeform glass ashtray, Italy 1950s

$1,410

H 1.5 in W 7.29 in D 6.11 in

Fontana Arte freeform glass ashtray, Italy 1950s

By Fontana Arte

Located in Milan, IT

Fontana Arte freeform glass ashtray, Italy 1950s

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Glass

1950's Italian Mid Century Set of 3 Freeform Ashtrays Souvenir From Pisa Tower
1950's Italian Mid Century Set of 3 Freeform Ashtrays Souvenir From Pisa Tower

1950's Italian Mid Century Set of 3 Freeform Ashtrays Souvenir From Pisa Tower

By Marcello Fantoni

Located in San Diego, CA

An incredible set of 3 freeform ashtrays souvenirs from the tower of Pisa .Italy, these set was never used condition its like new no chips or cracks , hand painted and beautiful red ...

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Ceramic

Freeform Weed Pot
Freeform Weed Pot

Freeform Weed Pot

$150

H 3.63 in W 4.63 in D 4.75 in

Freeform Weed Pot

Located in Denton, TX

Studio crafted freeform ceramic weed pot with speckled glaze 1960s.

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Vintage Murano sommerso art glass freeform vase by Flavio Poli for Seguso 1960
Vintage Murano sommerso art glass freeform vase by Flavio Poli for Seguso 1960

Vintage Murano sommerso art glass freeform vase by Flavio Poli for Seguso 1960

By Flavio Poli, Seguso

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

Gorgeous & Timeless! This freefrom vase by Flavio Poli for Seguso italy 1960. Made fully by hand using the Sommerso technique. Capturing multiple layers of colour between clear glass...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Multicolored Freeform Murano Ashtrays or Bowls, 1960's
Multicolored Freeform Murano Ashtrays or Bowls, 1960's

Multicolored Freeform Murano Ashtrays or Bowls, 1960's

$528 / item

H 3.35 in W 8.67 in D 8.67 in

Multicolored Freeform Murano Ashtrays or Bowls, 1960's

Located in Barcelona, ES

Pair of freeform Murano colored ashtrays or bowls from 1960's, Italy. Multicolored Murano art glass with silver flecks inclusions.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Accolay Freeform Blue Ceramic Pitcher, France 1950s
Accolay Freeform Blue Ceramic Pitcher, France 1950s

Accolay Freeform Blue Ceramic Pitcher, France 1950s

$1,151

H 8.86 in W 7.09 in D 5.91 in

Accolay Freeform Blue Ceramic Pitcher, France 1950s

By Accolay Pottery

Located in La Teste-de-Buch, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Freeform ceramic pitcher by renowned french workshop Accolay. Made in France in the 1950s. From the "Gauloise" series. Deep and rich blue glaze on the outside with a black interio...

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Roger Capron - Vintage Freeform Ceramic Mirabelle Flask
Roger Capron - Vintage Freeform Ceramic Mirabelle Flask

Roger Capron - Vintage Freeform Ceramic Mirabelle Flask

By Roger Capron

Located in Stratford, CT

Vintage ceramic Mirabelle flask by Roger Capron - Vallauris, France Roger Capron was in influential French ceramicist, known for his tiled tables and his use of recurring motifs suc...

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Barovier Toso Murano Barbarico Freeform Ashtray or Bowl Blue Silver 1950s
Barovier Toso Murano Barbarico Freeform Ashtray or Bowl Blue Silver 1950s

Barovier Toso Murano Barbarico Freeform Ashtray or Bowl Blue Silver 1950s

By Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Literature: Italian Galss Murano Milan 1930-1970, p.250; 20th Century Factory Glass, p.27.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Organic Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Art Glass, Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Tapio Wirkkala Freeform Molded Plywood Tray, 1950s
Tapio Wirkkala Freeform Molded Plywood Tray, 1950s

Tapio Wirkkala Freeform Molded Plywood Tray, 1950s

$192Sale Price / item|20% Off

H 0.25 in W 15.75 in D 12.75 in

Tapio Wirkkala Freeform Molded Plywood Tray, 1950s

By Tapio Wirkkala

Located in San Diego, CA

Fincraft molded plywood tray designed in the 1950s by Tapio Wirkkala for Soinne et Kni, Helsinki. Embossed stamp on the bottom. Finland

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Plywood

Rare 1930s Russel Wright Organic Freeform Wood Centerpiece
Rare 1930s Russel Wright Organic Freeform Wood Centerpiece

Rare 1930s Russel Wright Organic Freeform Wood Centerpiece

By Russel Wright

Located in Buffalo, NY

An uncommon Russel Wright design executed by Klise Woodworking, circa 1935 from carved maple...Signed Russel Wright to bottom.. Retains its beautiful ,warm patina / surface.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Wood, Maple

Midcentury Freeform Sterling Silver Bowl by Juvento Lopez Reyes
Midcentury Freeform Sterling Silver Bowl by Juvento Lopez Reyes

Midcentury Freeform Sterling Silver Bowl by Juvento Lopez Reyes

$1,400Sale Price|20% Off

H 3.75 in W 14.75 in D 8.75 in

Midcentury Freeform Sterling Silver Bowl by Juvento Lopez Reyes

By Juvento Lopez Reyes

Located in San Diego, CA

Spectacular midcentury freeform sterling silver bowl by Juvento Lopez Reyes, circa 1960s. This rare piece is gorgeous and in very good vintage condition. Signed with impressed manufa...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Guido Andlovitz Freeform Dish for SCI Laveno, Italy, 1950s
Guido Andlovitz Freeform Dish for SCI Laveno, Italy, 1950s

Guido Andlovitz Freeform Dish for SCI Laveno, Italy, 1950s

By Guido Andlovitz

Located in Milan, IT

Guido Andlovitz Freeform dish for SCI Laveno, Italy, 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Chalet Art Glass Freeform Green Sommerso Vase 1960s
Chalet Art Glass Freeform Green Sommerso Vase 1960s

Chalet Art Glass Freeform Green Sommerso Vase 1960s

By Chalet Art Glass Company

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage Mid-Century art glass vase was made by Chalet in sommerso technique with green colored glass gather cased over with clear-colored glass. Its distinctive, free formed twisting...

Category

Mid-20th Century Canadian Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Glass, Sommerso

Large Emil Milan Hand Carved Compartmental Freeform Vessel
Large Emil Milan Hand Carved Compartmental Freeform Vessel

Large Emil Milan Hand Carved Compartmental Freeform Vessel

By Emil Milan

Located in Buffalo, NY

An exquisitely carved compartmental freeform bowl by Emil Milan (1922-1985), executed in richly grained walnut. Rich patina throughout. Signed to the underside, "By Emilan, Walnut". ...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Freeform Ashtray in Natural Carved Agate with Organic Rough Edges
Vintage Freeform Ashtray in Natural Carved Agate with Organic Rough Edges

Vintage Freeform Ashtray in Natural Carved Agate with Organic Rough Edges

Located in Roma, IT

The beauty generated by Nature has been represented and used as raw material in the artistic production of man since ever Nature has been scratched on the walls of a cave in the Pale...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Agate

Vintage Freeform Ashtray in Natural Carved Agate with Organic Rough Edges
Vintage Freeform Ashtray in Natural Carved Agate with Organic Rough Edges

Vintage Freeform Ashtray in Natural Carved Agate with Organic Rough Edges

By Willy Daro

Located in Roma, IT

The beauty generated by Nature has been represented and used as raw material in the artistic production of man since ever Nature has been scratched on the walls of a cave in the Pale...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Agate

1970 Canadian Freeform Glazed Ceramic Bowl, Pottery Pink, Black, Blue and Gray
1970 Canadian Freeform Glazed Ceramic Bowl, Pottery Pink, Black, Blue and Gray

1970 Canadian Freeform Glazed Ceramic Bowl, Pottery Pink, Black, Blue and Gray

Located in Miami, FL

One of a kind Mid-Century Modern freeform glazed ceramic bowl, pottery in gray, blue, pink and black color. Superb crafted in Canada in the 1970s. Original label underneath. A-747-335

Category

Late 20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Freeform Crystal Iceberg Ashtray / Catch All by Tapio Wirkkala Iittala Finland
Freeform Crystal Iceberg Ashtray / Catch All by Tapio Wirkkala Iittala Finland

Freeform Crystal Iceberg Ashtray / Catch All by Tapio Wirkkala Iittala Finland

By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala

Located in San Diego, CA

Gorgeous freeform crystal iceberg ashtray / catch all by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala Finland, circa 1980s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and meas...

Category

Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Crystal

Mid-Century Modern Beautiful Italian Murano Glass Freeform Red Bowl Centerpiece
Mid-Century Modern Beautiful Italian Murano Glass Freeform Red Bowl Centerpiece

Mid-Century Modern Beautiful Italian Murano Glass Freeform Red Bowl Centerpiece

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Dimensions: H: 6.25in W: 23.75in D: 6.75in This Mid-Century Modern MCM Beautiful Italian Murano Glass Red Bowl Centerpiece is an Incredible example of some of the fine work that Mur...

Category

Mid-20th Century Decorative Bowls

Materials

Murano Glass

Mid-Century Modern Val St. Lambert Styled Freeform Art Glass Dresser Set
Mid-Century Modern Val St. Lambert Styled Freeform Art Glass Dresser Set

Mid-Century Modern Val St. Lambert Styled Freeform Art Glass Dresser Set

By Val Saint Lambert

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This Mid-Century Modern three piece art glass dresser set is unsigned, but done in the style of Val Saint Lambert of France in approximately 1960.

Category

Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Bottles

Materials

Art Glass

Vannes France Mid Century Modern Freeform Art Glass Clear Crystal Bowl
Vannes France Mid Century Modern Freeform Art Glass Clear Crystal Bowl

Vannes France Mid Century Modern Freeform Art Glass Clear Crystal Bowl

By Art Vannes

Located in Chesterfield, NJ

Beautiful hand blown sculptural crystal bowl by Art Vannes France. This heavy bowl has a fluid and curved freeform shape. Marked Vannes Cristal on the bottom.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Glass

Signed Mid-Century Modern Freeform Glass Bowl Studio Piece Colorful Enamel Decor
Signed Mid-Century Modern Freeform Glass Bowl Studio Piece Colorful Enamel Decor

Signed Mid-Century Modern Freeform Glass Bowl Studio Piece Colorful Enamel Decor

Located in Miami, FL

Signed freeform vintage blown Art Glass bowl Studio Piece with hand-painted Enamel patches, shapes and forms. Pop Art from the 1980s. Looks amazing from every different angle. Signed...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Enamel

Robert C. Fritz Art Glass Vase, circa 1970s
Robert C. Fritz Art Glass Vase, circa 1970s

Robert C. Fritz Art Glass Vase, circa 1970s

By Robert Fritz

Located in Phoenix, AZ

As a major player in America’s mid-20th century studio glass movement, Dr. Robert Fritz is remembered for his contributions to the world of art.

Category

Vintage 1970s Glass

Materials

Glass

Scandinavian Modern Smoke Grey Glass Bowl, Per Lütken “Fionia” for Holmegaard
Scandinavian Modern Smoke Grey Glass Bowl, Per Lütken “Fionia” for Holmegaard

Scandinavian Modern Smoke Grey Glass Bowl, Per Lütken “Fionia” for Holmegaard

By Per Lütken, Holmegaard

Located in London, GB

Mid-Century Modern Glass Bowl from the “Fionia” Series by Per Lütken for Holmegaard, Denmark, 1960s A sculptural mid-century modern glass bowl in grey smoke glass, designed by Per L...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Freeform Amber Colored Bubble Glass Vase 1960s
Freeform Amber Colored Bubble Glass Vase 1960s

Freeform Amber Colored Bubble Glass Vase 1960s

$360

H 11.03 in W 3.55 in D 3.55 in

Freeform Amber Colored Bubble Glass Vase 1960s

Located in Meer, VAN

Freeform amber colored bubble glass vase 1960s. This is a freeform midcentury bubble glass vase with a distinct and elegant freeform aesthetic. Hand blown, this vase is a unique pie...

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

MCM Emerald Green Art Glass Owl Form Catchall / Ashtray in the Style of Blenko
MCM Emerald Green Art Glass Owl Form Catchall / Ashtray in the Style of Blenko

MCM Emerald Green Art Glass Owl Form Catchall / Ashtray in the Style of Blenko

By Blenko Glass

Located in San Diego, CA

#4690 The asymmetrical, freeform rim with a subtle notch lends the piece a functional ashtray or cigar rest application, while its substantial weight and expressive form place it ...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Glass

Freeform Somerso Glass Bowl / Centerpiece by Murano Glass
Freeform Somerso Glass Bowl / Centerpiece by Murano Glass

Freeform Somerso Glass Bowl / Centerpiece by Murano Glass

By Murano 5

Located in San Diego, CA

Stylish purple somerso glass free form bowl / centerpiece by Murano Glass, circa 1970s. This beautiful piece measures 17"W x 7"D x 6.25"H and is in very good condition no chips or cr...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Decorative Bowls

Materials

Art Glass

Venetian Murano Seguso Art Glass Vintage Cased Red and White Ashtray Italy 1960
Venetian Murano Seguso Art Glass Vintage Cased Red and White Ashtray Italy 1960

Venetian Murano Seguso Art Glass Vintage Cased Red and White Ashtray Italy 1960

By Compagnia Di Venezia E Murano (C.V.M.), Archimede Seguso

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage Mid Century Modern Italian Murano Art Glass lovely to be used as rings bowl, decorative bowl or ahstray and perfect as a gift.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Blown Glass

Murano Art Glass Bottle Stopper, Hand-Blown Venetian Millefiori & Gold Aventurin
Murano Art Glass Bottle Stopper, Hand-Blown Venetian Millefiori & Gold Aventurin

Murano Art Glass Bottle Stopper, Hand-Blown Venetian Millefiori & Gold Aventurin

$443Sale Price / item|20% Off

H 5.91 in W 1.19 in D 5.91 in

Murano Art Glass Bottle Stopper, Hand-Blown Venetian Millefiori & Gold Aventurin

Located in Wembley, GB

Its bold artistic presence also makes it an ideal gift for collectors of Murano glass, Venetian art, and mid-century decorative objects.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Italian Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Cut Glass

Italian Murano Style Vase Orange Freeform Handkerchief 1970s
Italian Murano Style Vase Orange Freeform Handkerchief 1970s

Italian Murano Style Vase Orange Freeform Handkerchief 1970s

By Murano Glass Sommerso, Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Beautiful Italian Murano Venetian style hand blown orange art glass decorative handkerchief vase. Sculptural handcrafted decorative bowl in an organic form in a bright orange case in...

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Freeform Concave Amber Colored Vide Poche in Solid Glass, 1960s
Freeform Concave Amber Colored Vide Poche in Solid Glass, 1960s

Freeform Concave Amber Colored Vide Poche in Solid Glass, 1960s

By Fontana Arte, Ward Bennett

Located in Meer, VAN

Freeform Concave Amber Colored Vide Poche in Solid Glass, 1960s. Wonderful freeform shaped bowl or vide poche in amber colored solid glass. A real gem with a very deep and mesmerizi...

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-P...

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Mid-Century Coquille Bowl by Paul Kedelv, Flygsfors, Sweden, 1953
Mid-Century Coquille Bowl by Paul Kedelv, Flygsfors, Sweden, 1953

Mid-Century Coquille Bowl by Paul Kedelv, Flygsfors, Sweden, 1953

$197Sale Price|20% Off

H 2 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in

Mid-Century Coquille Bowl by Paul Kedelv, Flygsfors, Sweden, 1953

By Paul Kedelv, Flygfors Glass

Located in Glasgow, GB

A charming example of mid-century Swedish art glass, this petite Coquille bowl was designed by Paul Kedelv for Flygsfors Glasbruk and is dated 1953.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Art Glass

1970's Murano Italy Freeform Catch it all Glass Serpentine Bowl
1970's Murano Italy Freeform Catch it all Glass Serpentine Bowl

1970's Murano Italy Freeform Catch it all Glass Serpentine Bowl

By Carlo Moretti

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful elegant candy dish freeform Murano , glass bowl circa 1970s in excellent condition . Beautiful clear glass with serpentine red orange line.

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Blown Glass

Blenko Style Smoked Purple Glass Freeform Amoeba Ashtray Trinket Catchall Dish
Blenko Style Smoked Purple Glass Freeform Amoeba Ashtray Trinket Catchall Dish

Blenko Style Smoked Purple Glass Freeform Amoeba Ashtray Trinket Catchall Dish

By Blenko Glass

Located in Charleston, SC

Vintage Blenko Style Smoked Purple Glass Freeform Amoeba Ashtray Trinket Catchall Dish

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Art Glass

Winslow Anderson Handmade Amoeba Freeform Glass Bowl / Tray for Blenko, c.1965
Winslow Anderson Handmade Amoeba Freeform Glass Bowl / Tray for Blenko, c.1965

Winslow Anderson Handmade Amoeba Freeform Glass Bowl / Tray for Blenko, c.1965

By Blenko Glass, Winslow Anderson

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Winslow Anderson Handmade Amoeba Freeform Glass Bowl / Tray for Blenko, United States, c.1965.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Eriksmålaglas, Freeform Mirror, Brass, Wood, Crystal Glass, Sweden, 1960s
Eriksmålaglas, Freeform Mirror, Brass, Wood, Crystal Glass, Sweden, 1960s

Eriksmålaglas, Freeform Mirror, Brass, Wood, Crystal Glass, Sweden, 1960s

By Eriksmålaglas

Located in High Point, NC

A wood, brass and crystal glass wall mirror designed and produced by Eriksmålaglas, Sweden, 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Italian Designer, Freeform Wall Mirror, Copper, Mirror Glass, Italy, 1950s
Italian Designer, Freeform Wall Mirror, Copper, Mirror Glass, Italy, 1950s

Italian Designer, Freeform Wall Mirror, Copper, Mirror Glass, Italy, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A copper wall mirror designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 19.25"H x 15.0"W x 1.12"D Does not include mounting hardware. All items ship from High ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Copper

Iridescent Murano-Style Freeform Glass Vase with Efeso Bubble Effect circa 1970s
Iridescent Murano-Style Freeform Glass Vase with Efeso Bubble Effect circa 1970s

Iridescent Murano-Style Freeform Glass Vase with Efeso Bubble Effect circa 1970s

By Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso

Located in Glasgow, GB

A captivating piece for collectors of vintage art glass or those seeking a unique statement object, this vase offers a vibrant touch of mid-century Italian elegance.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Blown Freeform Murano Smoke & Clear Two Opening Orchids Art Glass Vase Italy 70s
Blown Freeform Murano Smoke & Clear Two Opening Orchids Art Glass Vase Italy 70s

Blown Freeform Murano Smoke & Clear Two Opening Orchids Art Glass Vase Italy 70s

By Murano 5

Located in Miami, FL

The Vase was designed to fit two orchids in a most unique setting. Mid-Century Modern blown freeform glass art very elegant and practical.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Vintage 1962 Jaakko Niemi for Nuutajarvi Finnish Art Glass Freeform Bowl Finland
Vintage 1962 Jaakko Niemi for Nuutajarvi Finnish Art Glass Freeform Bowl Finland

Vintage 1962 Jaakko Niemi for Nuutajarvi Finnish Art Glass Freeform Bowl Finland

By Nuutajärvi Notsjõ

Located in San Diego, CA

We are offering a beautiful midcentury cased art glass freeform bowl designed by Finish designer Jaakko Niemi and dates from 1962. Made for Nuutajarvi. Great form and design. In very...

Category

Mid-20th Century Finnish Decorative Bowls

Materials

Art Glass

Baccarat Crystal Freeform Swirled Art Glass Bowl / Vide Poche, France, 1960s
Baccarat Crystal Freeform Swirled Art Glass Bowl / Vide Poche, France, 1960s

Baccarat Crystal Freeform Swirled Art Glass Bowl / Vide Poche, France, 1960s

By Baccarat

Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Modern Baccarat crystal bowl featuring a clean freeform design with softly swirled contours. Expertly crafted in France, the piece combines sculptural lines with the brand’s signatur...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Crystal

Mid-Century Modern Heavy Sculptural Glass Bowl, Finland, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Heavy Sculptural Glass Bowl, Finland, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Heavy Sculptural Glass Bowl, Finland, 1960s

By Tamara Aladin, Timo Sarpaneva

Located in Frederiksberg C, DK

Mid-Century Modern Heavy Sculptural Glass Bowl, Finland, 1960s Heavy and sculptural handblown glass bowl from Finland, 1960s.

Category

Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Modern Blenko Thick Milk Glass Catchall Bowl Ashtray, 1950s-1960s
Mid-Century Modern Blenko Thick Milk Glass Catchall Bowl Ashtray, 1950s-1960s

Mid-Century Modern Blenko Thick Milk Glass Catchall Bowl Ashtray, 1950s-1960s

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Blenko Glass did not release a solid white as a standard catalog color, concentrating on their famous Mid Century Modern bright colors.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Milk Glass

Murano Venetian Fulvio Bianconi Vase Orange Freeform Handkerchief
Murano Venetian Fulvio Bianconi Vase Orange Freeform Handkerchief

Murano Venetian Fulvio Bianconi Vase Orange Freeform Handkerchief

By Paolo Venini, Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Beautiful mid-20th century Italian Murano Venetian Fulvio Bianconi hand blown orange art glass decorative Fazzoletto small or handkerchief vase. Sculptural vase in organic form with...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Italian Murano Venetian Vase Orange Swirl Freeform Handkerchief 1970s
Italian Murano Venetian Vase Orange Swirl Freeform Handkerchief 1970s

Italian Murano Venetian Vase Orange Swirl Freeform Handkerchief 1970s

By Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Beautiful Italian Murano Venetian style hand blown orange art glass decorative handkerchief vase. Sculptural decorative bowl in an organic form with orange and white swirl on clear g...

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Mid-Century Czech Art Glass Bowl by Chribska, Blue & Green, 1960s
Mid-Century Czech Art Glass Bowl by Chribska, Blue & Green, 1960s

Mid-Century Czech Art Glass Bowl by Chribska, Blue & Green, 1960s

By Chribska Glassworks

Located in Praha, CZ

This sculptural piece features dramatic, flowing organic lines with layered tones of deep blue and emerald green, captured in clear, heavy glass. The form is both elegant and dynamic...

Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Glass

1970's Murano Italy Freeform Catch it all Bowl
1970's Murano Italy Freeform Catch it all Bowl

1970's Murano Italy Freeform Catch it all Bowl

By Carlo Moretti

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful elegant candy dish freeform Murano , glass bowl circa 1960's in blue and red excellent condition .

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Blown Glass

Signed Hand-Blown Art Glass Vase by Roland R. Correia, Dated 1975
Signed Hand-Blown Art Glass Vase by Roland R. Correia, Dated 1975

Signed Hand-Blown Art Glass Vase by Roland R. Correia, Dated 1975

By Correia Art Glass

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The vase has a rounded, slightly flared shape and is a beautiful example of mid-century studio glass. It is small in size but full of color and character, making it a great accent fo...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Rare Mid-Century Modern Alfredo Barbini Murano Glass Bowl w/Gold Leaf
Rare Mid-Century Modern Alfredo Barbini Murano Glass Bowl w/Gold Leaf

Rare Mid-Century Modern Alfredo Barbini Murano Glass Bowl w/Gold Leaf

By Alfredo Barbini

Located in Warrenton, OR

Rare Mid-Century Modern Alfredo Barbini Murano Glass Bowl w/Gold Leaf This is a really gorgeous, large piece with plenty of gold leaf/gold polveri in a chocolate and white glass by t...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Gold Leaf, Gold

Atomic Age Sputnik Freeform Glas Mosaic Table by Berthold  Muller- Oerlinghausen
Atomic Age Sputnik Freeform Glas Mosaic Table by Berthold  Muller- Oerlinghausen

Atomic Age Sputnik Freeform Glas Mosaic Table by Berthold Muller- Oerlinghausen

By Berthold Muller

Located in Halle, DE

Outstanding table of the German artist Berthold Müller, Oerlinghausen. Designed and handcrafted in 1956 this sculptural design is a nice example of the futuristic look of modern fur...

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

Vintage L.E. Smith Ruby Red & Amberina Ribbed Swung Vase 25.25"
Vintage L.E. Smith Ruby Red & Amberina Ribbed Swung Vase 25.25"

Vintage L.E. Smith Ruby Red & Amberina Ribbed Swung Vase 25.25"

$1,000Sale Price|20% Off

H 25.25 in Dm 7 in

Vintage L.E. Smith Ruby Red & Amberina Ribbed Swung Vase 25.25"

By L.E. Smith Glass Company

Located in Atlanta, GA

Measuring 25.25" h x 7" w This striking mid-century swung vase was produced by **L.E. Smith Glass Company**, a renowned American glass manufacturer known for its vibrant art glass ...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage Opaline White Murano Glass Sculptural Vase
Vintage Opaline White Murano Glass Sculptural Vase

Vintage Opaline White Murano Glass Sculptural Vase

By Luciano Gaspari, Pino Signoretto, Carlo Nason, Paolo Venini

Located in San Diego, CA

A true collector’s object, it brings a sense of artistry, history, and effortless sophistication to any interior setting. Americana, Mid-Century, Hollywood Regency, Art Deco, Eclect...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Bullicante Glass Ashtray Bowl Seguso Attributed 1950s
Murano Bullicante Glass Ashtray Bowl Seguso Attributed 1950s

Murano Bullicante Glass Ashtray Bowl Seguso Attributed 1950s

By Seguso Vetri d'Arte

Located in Stockholm, SE

A sculptural and highly collectible mid-century Murano glass ashtray or decorative bowl, attributed to Seguso Vetri d’Arte, Italy, dating to the 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Sommerso Red & Amber Organic Art Glass Bowl by Flavio Poli
Murano Sommerso Red & Amber Organic Art Glass Bowl by Flavio Poli

Murano Sommerso Red & Amber Organic Art Glass Bowl by Flavio Poli

By Flavio Poli, Seguso

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

This piece showcases an expressive organic shape with a fluid, asymmetric rim—an eye-catching sculptural form typical of mid-century Murano glass artistry. Hand-blown with exception...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Sommerso

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Important Set of 3 Karl Springer Polished Stainless Freeform Tables
Important Set of 3 Karl Springer Polished Stainless Freeform Tables

Important Set of 3 Karl Springer Polished Stainless Freeform Tables

By Karl Springer

Located in Hollywood, FL

Original set of 3 Karl Springer: Freeform tables, Provenance Estate of Rita Kogan Edlund, Brentwood, California, circa 1970 Stainless steel, black glass One of Karl Springers most...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

1950s Paul Kedelv Coquille Flygsfors Art Glass Decorative Bowl
1950s Paul Kedelv Coquille Flygsfors Art Glass Decorative Bowl

1950s Paul Kedelv Coquille Flygsfors Art Glass Decorative Bowl

By Paul Kedelv, Flygsfors

Located in Westfield, NJ

Mid Century circa 1950s art glass decorative bowl designed by Paul Kedelv.

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Art Glass

Brutalist Mid-Century Modern Italian Ashtray Freeform by Raymor
Brutalist Mid-Century Modern Italian Ashtray Freeform by Raymor

Brutalist Mid-Century Modern Italian Ashtray Freeform by Raymor

By Raymor

Located in San Diego, CA

Rare Italian brutalist style ceramic ashtray with gold leaf painting and white glaze accents.

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Pair of Organic Freeform Slump Glass Catchall Dishes
Pair of Organic Freeform Slump Glass Catchall Dishes

Pair of Organic Freeform Slump Glass Catchall Dishes

By Blenko Glass

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Pair of Organic "Slump" Glass Dishes 1960's. Have had pieces like these that still had the Blenko Labels attached. Dark Red Clear Glass: 7" x 7 1/4" x 1 3/4" Opaque White Glass: 8"...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

American Mid-Century Atomic Age Freeform Melamine Set of Snack Trays
American Mid-Century Atomic Age Freeform Melamine Set of Snack Trays

American Mid-Century Atomic Age Freeform Melamine Set of Snack Trays

Located in San Diego, CA

Great set of 4 new never used freeform snack trays, circa the 1950s in melamine, with beautiful pastel colors, and shaped one has the original sticker which we left but easy can be r...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Plastic

Japanese Mid Century freeform Molded Teak Tray by Shigemichi Aomine
Japanese Mid Century freeform Molded Teak Tray by Shigemichi Aomine

Japanese Mid Century freeform Molded Teak Tray by Shigemichi Aomine

By Aomine Shigemichi 1

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful mid century modern teak plywood bentwood leaf tray designed by Shigemichi Aomine for National Crafts Council in Japan. with raised edge very rare and gorgeous shape great f...

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20th Century Scandinavian Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern Freeform Amber Art Glass Sculpture
Mid-Century Modern Freeform Amber Art Glass Sculpture

Mid-Century Modern Freeform Amber Art Glass Sculpture

Located in Astoria, NY

Mid-Century Modern freeform abstract hand blown amber art glass sculpture mounted on metal base, unsigned.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Freeform Clear Glass by Orrefors Mid Century
Freeform Clear Glass by Orrefors Mid Century

Freeform Clear Glass by Orrefors Mid Century

By Orrefors

Located in San Diego, CA

Gorgeous freeform centerpiece bowl signed by Orrefors of Sweden in great condition, no chips or cracks.

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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Glass

Midcentury Stoneware Freeform Vase, Signed Pichon
Midcentury Stoneware Freeform Vase, Signed Pichon

Midcentury Stoneware Freeform Vase, Signed Pichon

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H 9.45 in W 9.06 in L 9.45 in

Midcentury Stoneware Freeform Vase, Signed Pichon

Located in London, GB

A stoneware freeform vase, signed Pichon France, circa 1960.

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Mid-Century Murano Glass Freeform Large Centrepiece Bowl
Mid-Century Murano Glass Freeform Large Centrepiece Bowl

Mid-Century Murano Glass Freeform Large Centrepiece Bowl

Located in Torquay, GB

Mid-Century Murano Sommerso glass centrepiece bowl, circa 1960s.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Murano Glass

Mid Century Modern Czechoslovak Freeform Art Glass Bowl
Mid Century Modern Czechoslovak Freeform Art Glass Bowl

Mid Century Modern Czechoslovak Freeform Art Glass Bowl

By Sklo Union Rosice, Josef Hospodka, Chribska Glassworks

Located in New Windsor, NY

Wonderful 20th Century Modern "thorny" freeform Czechoslovak sommerso art glass bowl. Circa 1960. It still retains its foil label, Made in Czechoslovakia, Handmade. The bowl has a mi...

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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Freeform Ceramic Flasks by Roger Capron

Freeform Ceramic Flasks by Roger Capron

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H 15 in Dm 6 in L 15 in

Freeform Ceramic Flasks by Roger Capron

Located in Stratford, CT

One of the more rare collections by Mr. Capron. The decorative elements were created using a type of lost-wax method, where the designs were painted in wax before the glaze was appli...

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

1950s Grey Color Ceramic Freeform Vase by Alessio Tasca
1950s Grey Color Ceramic Freeform Vase by Alessio Tasca

1950s Grey Color Ceramic Freeform Vase by Alessio Tasca

Located in London, GB

midcentury vintage freeform grey colour ceramic vase Italian design by Alessio Tasca.

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Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Set of Mid-Century Freeform Brass and Glass Coffee Tables
Set of Mid-Century Freeform Brass and Glass Coffee Tables

Set of Mid-Century Freeform Brass and Glass Coffee Tables

Located in Miami, FL

A 3 piece Mid-Century Italian reverse painted glass and brass freeform set of nesting tables in green tones.

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Brass

Georges Jouve Midcentury Freeform Ashtray Matte Black Ceramic Signed, 1950
Georges Jouve Midcentury Freeform Ashtray Matte Black Ceramic Signed, 1950

Georges Jouve Midcentury Freeform Ashtray Matte Black Ceramic Signed, 1950

By Georges Jouve

Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR

Georges Jouve Famous French artist from the 1950s. Exceptional ceramic ashtray with freeform and matte black ceramic glaze. Signed under the base. Dimensions: 6 x 14 x 10cm.

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Freeform Rustic Root Coffee Table
Mid-Century Modern Freeform Rustic Root Coffee Table

Mid-Century Modern Freeform Rustic Root Coffee Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Materials: Freeform Wood, Original Glass Top Condition: Original Vintage Condition

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Karl Springer Freeform Coffee Table, Stainless Steel & Black Glass
Karl Springer Freeform Coffee Table, Stainless Steel & Black Glass

Karl Springer Freeform Coffee Table, Stainless Steel & Black Glass

By Karl Springer

Located in Astoria, NY

Karl Springer Stainless Steel and Black Glass Freeform Coffee Table, circa 1970. 18.5" H x 31.75" W x 26" D. Provenance: From a 422 East 72nd Street Estate.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Freeform Coffee Table in Brass and Glass by Mastercraft
Freeform Coffee Table in Brass and Glass by Mastercraft

Freeform Coffee Table in Brass and Glass by Mastercraft

By Mastercraft

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Freeform coffee table in brass and glass designed and manufactured by Mastercraft. The table has beautiful freeform shaped with matching glass, the brass base has a beautiful antiqu...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Freeform Iridescent Glass Bowl by Seguso Italy, circa 1950
Freeform Iridescent Glass Bowl by Seguso Italy, circa 1950

Freeform Iridescent Glass Bowl by Seguso Italy, circa 1950

By Seguso Vetri d'Arte

Located in London, GB

A beautiful freeform iridescent glass bowl by one the master Muranese glassmakers at Seguso. This wonderful piece has a unique freeform design which helps to capture the beauty of it...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Glass

American Designer, Freeform Coffee Table, Pine, Glass, USA, 1950s
American Designer, Freeform Coffee Table, Pine, Glass, USA, 1950s

American Designer, Freeform Coffee Table, Pine, Glass, USA, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A dark-stained pine and glass coffee table designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Pine

Midcentury Sculptural Driftwood Coffee Table with Biomorphic Freeform Glass Top
Midcentury Sculptural Driftwood Coffee Table with Biomorphic Freeform Glass Top

Midcentury Sculptural Driftwood Coffee Table with Biomorphic Freeform Glass Top

Located in Hudson, NY

Stunning example of a Classic Mid-Century Modern driftwood coffee table. This species is quite heavy in weight with a lovely and perfectly complimentary biomorphic glass top.   

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Driftwood

Isamu Noguchi Cerused Freeform Coffee / Cocktail Table
Isamu Noguchi Cerused Freeform Coffee / Cocktail Table

Isamu Noguchi Cerused Freeform Coffee / Cocktail Table

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Westport, CT

Mid-century freeform coffee table attributed to Isamu Noguchi, oak base newly stained in stunning black ceruse; original biomorphic glass top in excellent vintage condition.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Glass

Two Organic Freeform Hand Blown Glass Sculptures, Czech, 1970s
Two Organic Freeform Hand Blown Glass Sculptures, Czech, 1970s

Two Organic Freeform Hand Blown Glass Sculptures, Czech, 1970s

Located in London, GB

Extraordinary Bohemian pair of abstract hand blown glass sculptures in perfect condition are attributed to Karel Wuensch (1932), born in Czechoslovakia, one of the best and most inno...

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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

1960s Midcentury Modern Freeform Amoeba Biomorphic Glass and Wood Coffee Table
1960s Midcentury Modern Freeform Amoeba Biomorphic Glass and Wood Coffee Table

1960s Midcentury Modern Freeform Amoeba Biomorphic Glass and Wood Coffee Table

By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall, Harvey Probber, Bassett Furniture

Located in Hudson, NY

Gorgeous 1960s American made biomorphic table with a gorgeous amoeba shaped glass insert. Lovely sculptural design perfect for any mid century or contemporary interior.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Pair of Hand Blown Smoky Gray Italian Murano Glass Freeform Ruffle Vases
Pair of Hand Blown Smoky Gray Italian Murano Glass Freeform Ruffle Vases

Pair of Hand Blown Smoky Gray Italian Murano Glass Freeform Ruffle Vases

By Lavorazione Arte Murano

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Hand Blown Murano Glass Vase by Lavorazione Arte Murano. The freeform or Ruffled Edge has a very organic and spiritual tone. Both in a Smokey Gray are a complement to any ...

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Freeform Coffee Table by Karl Springer
Freeform Coffee Table by Karl Springer

Freeform Coffee Table by Karl Springer

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H 18 in W 26 in D 33 in

Freeform Coffee Table by Karl Springer

By Karl Springer

Located in Chicago, IL

"Freeform coffee table" by Karl Springer, circa 1980s. Polished stainless steel on castors.  

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Italian Freeform Tulip Shade Floor Lamp
Italian Freeform Tulip Shade Floor Lamp

Italian Freeform Tulip Shade Floor Lamp

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H 66.25 in W 13 in D 15.5 in

Italian Freeform Tulip Shade Floor Lamp

By Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Tulip shade floor lamp, Italy, circa 1960s. The lamp features a freeform shaped brass stem with a circular green glass base. There are six multicolored enameled metal shades, in an o...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

Freeform Cypress Tree Trunk Cocktail Table
Freeform Cypress Tree Trunk Cocktail Table

Freeform Cypress Tree Trunk Cocktail Table

By George Nakashima

Located in Southampton, NJ

A stunning example of free-form design having an ancient cypress tree trunk harvested from a southern swamp with a glass top. This table will tie the room together beautifully. T...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Cypress, Glass

Modern Cypress Tree Trunk Dining Table 1970s Sandblasted Organic Freeform Design
Modern Cypress Tree Trunk Dining Table 1970s Sandblasted Organic Freeform Design

Modern Cypress Tree Trunk Dining Table 1970s Sandblasted Organic Freeform Design

Located in Dallas, TX

California Mid-Century Modern designer tree trunk table made in the 1970s from an ancient Cypress tree trunk. It would serve as a nice dining table, game table, or center table. ...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Organic Modern Center Tables

Materials

Glass

Modern Cypress Tree Trunk Coffee Table 1970s Sandblasted Organic Freeform Design
Modern Cypress Tree Trunk Coffee Table 1970s Sandblasted Organic Freeform Design

Modern Cypress Tree Trunk Coffee Table 1970s Sandblasted Organic Freeform Design

Located in Dallas, TX

California Mid-Century Modern designer tree trunk coffee table made in the 1970s from an ancient cypress tree trunk. Retains the original irregular cloud-shaped glass top. The wo...

Category

Mid-20th Century Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Cypress

Mid-Century Murano Hand-Blown Glass Dish with Gold Flecks and Multicolor Swirl
Mid-Century Murano Hand-Blown Glass Dish with Gold Flecks and Multicolor Swirl

Mid-Century Murano Hand-Blown Glass Dish with Gold Flecks and Multicolor Swirl

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Crafted in Venice, Italy, the dish’s organic, freeform shape and color layering showcase the unmistakable artistry of mid-century Murano glassmaking.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dish...

Materials

Murano Glass

Mid-Century Modernist Splash Form Crystal Vase signed Art Vannes
Mid-Century Modernist Splash Form Crystal Vase signed Art Vannes

Mid-Century Modernist Splash Form Crystal Vase signed Art Vannes

By Art Vannes

Located in New York, NY

Perfect for collectors of French crystal, Mid-Century design, or sculptural glass, this iconic piece is the epitome of modern elegance from the postwar design era.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Crystal

Blenko Freeform Amethyst Handcrafted Art Glass Bowl
Blenko Freeform Amethyst Handcrafted Art Glass Bowl

Blenko Freeform Amethyst Handcrafted Art Glass Bowl

By Blenko Glass

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A freeform art glass bowl in a darker amethyst crafted by Anderson for the Blenko glass company in the 1950's .

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Earthenware & Crackled Glass Ashtray Catch All Freeform Bowl by Robert Maxwell
Earthenware & Crackled Glass Ashtray Catch All Freeform Bowl by Robert Maxwell

Earthenware & Crackled Glass Ashtray Catch All Freeform Bowl by Robert Maxwell

By Robert Maxwell

Located in San Diego, CA

A wonderful earthenware ashtray with green crackled glass in the center signed by Robert Maxwell, circa 1970s. The piece measures 6" in diameter aprox. and is good vintage condition ...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Earthenware, Glass

Vintage Green Art Glass Teardrop Boomerang Shape Ashtray 1960s
Vintage Green Art Glass Teardrop Boomerang Shape Ashtray 1960s

Vintage Green Art Glass Teardrop Boomerang Shape Ashtray 1960s

By Viking Glass Company

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Modernist Mid Century Green Freeform Retro Glass Ashtray Trinket dish.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Art Glass

Murano Style Triple Cased Freeform Catchall
Murano Style Triple Cased Freeform Catchall

Murano Style Triple Cased Freeform Catchall

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H 2.5 in W 6 in D 4.75 in

Murano Style Triple Cased Freeform Catchall

By Murano Glass Sommerso

Located in Charleston, SC

Murano triple cased in black white and blue. Circa mid-20th century. No chips or cracks.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Murano Glass

Mid-Century Modern Freeform Table Lamp
Mid-Century Modern Freeform Table Lamp

Mid-Century Modern Freeform Table Lamp

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H 35 in W 18 in D 8 in

Mid-Century Modern Freeform Table Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage modern table lamp designed and made in the United States, circa 1960s. Our unique lamp features a mustard lacquered tulip base and stem that holds its glass globes that light...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Unusual Freeform Ceramic Bowl in Gray and Red Glazes, Czech Republic, 1950s
Unusual Freeform Ceramic Bowl in Gray and Red Glazes, Czech Republic, 1950s

Unusual Freeform Ceramic Bowl in Gray and Red Glazes, Czech Republic, 1950s

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A striking and highly unusual slip cast ceramic vessel in a rather complex matte, gray glaze that nearly resembles stone, finished with an intense glossy red glaze to the interior. C...

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

American Mid Century Solid Walnut & Glass Jacks Freeform Table Adrian Pearsall
American Mid Century Solid Walnut & Glass Jacks Freeform Table Adrian Pearsall

American Mid Century Solid Walnut & Glass Jacks Freeform Table Adrian Pearsall

By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautifully sculpted walnut wood base with freeform glass top, circa 1960's great condition solid sturdy, and good looking.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Pair of Freeform Sculptural Smoke Glass Bowls
Pair of Freeform Sculptural Smoke Glass Bowls

Pair of Freeform Sculptural Smoke Glass Bowls

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H 0.75 in W 11.25 in D 6.5 in

Pair of Freeform Sculptural Smoke Glass Bowls

Located in San Diego, CA

A very nice pair of shallow freeform sculptural smoke glass bowls, circa 1970s. The bowls are in very good vintage condition and measure as follows: Large 11.25 W x 6.5" D x .75" H, ...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Glass

Freeform Modular Glass Shelving Unit, French, 1950s
Freeform Modular Glass Shelving Unit, French, 1950s

Freeform Modular Glass Shelving Unit, French, 1950s

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H 67.72 in W 74.81 in D 18.9 in

Freeform Modular Glass Shelving Unit, French, 1950s

Located in London, GB

Organic modular system with ten shelves in various sizes and heights. This modular shelving is built in separate units or as one interconnected display. Suitable as shop fitting or ...

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Glass

Holmegaard Freeform Glass Bowl by Per Lutken
Holmegaard Freeform Glass Bowl by Per Lutken

Holmegaard Freeform Glass Bowl by Per Lutken

By Holmegaard, Per Lütken

Located in San Mateo, CA

Low bowl smoked glass designed by Per Lutken for Holmegaard. The bowl is dated 1961.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Glass

Large Murano Freeform Smoked Glass Bowl Vessel
Large Murano Freeform Smoked Glass Bowl Vessel

Large Murano Freeform Smoked Glass Bowl Vessel

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H 3 in W 15.75 in D 9.75 in

Large Murano Freeform Smoked Glass Bowl Vessel

By Murano 5

Located in Miami, FL

Rising from a thick glass base, free-form glass flowing outward, this Murano blown smoked glass vessel or bowl has a beautifully strong presence. Thick, heavy glass appears to be ali...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Garniture

Materials

Blown Glass

Mid Century Amoeba Freeform Coffee Table by Krohler after Pearsall c 1950/60's
Mid Century Amoeba Freeform Coffee Table by Krohler after Pearsall c 1950/60's

Mid Century Amoeba Freeform Coffee Table by Krohler after Pearsall c 1950/60's

By Kroehler Mfg. Co., Adrian Pearsall

Located in New York, NY

Classic Mid Century freeform glass top coffee table with a sculptural black lacquered base.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Mid Century Amoeba Freeform Coffee Table by James Philip Co. Inc. circa 1960
Mid Century Amoeba Freeform Coffee Table by James Philip Co. Inc. circa 1960

Mid Century Amoeba Freeform Coffee Table by James Philip Co. Inc. circa 1960

By James Philip Co.

Located in New York, NY

Incredible two tier Freeform midcentury coffee table by James Philip Co. Inc., circa 1960. The table features a large curved top with a round center glass insert (26 in. diameter) wh...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Cane, Glass, Walnut

Vintage Murano Glass "Freeform" Lamp by Luciano Vistosi
Vintage Murano Glass "Freeform" Lamp by Luciano Vistosi

Vintage Murano Glass "Freeform" Lamp by Luciano Vistosi

By Luciano Vistosi

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Stunning vintage murano glass “Freeform” lamp designed and manufactured by Luciano Vistosi in Italy, circa 1970s. This beautiful hand-blown lamp has a very particular design, which m...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Large Modern Freeform Blown Murano Glass Vessel, Italy, 1960s
Large Modern Freeform Blown Murano Glass Vessel, Italy, 1960s

Large Modern Freeform Blown Murano Glass Vessel, Italy, 1960s

By Seguso

Located in Miami, FL

REDUCED FROM $385....Large Mid Century Modern freeform blown murano glass vessel, Italy, 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Garniture

Materials

Blown Glass

Freeform Green-Blue Glass 1960s Bowl by Erwin Burger
Freeform Green-Blue Glass 1960s Bowl by Erwin Burger

Freeform Green-Blue Glass 1960s Bowl by Erwin Burger

By Fontana Arte, Erwin Burger

Located in Varese, Lombardia

Small decorative bowl handmade by Erwin Burger from carved and folded glass. Designer signature engraved by the maker.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Art Glass

Folke Walving, Freeform Table Lamps, Glass, Målerås, Sweden, 1960s
Folke Walving, Freeform Table Lamps, Glass, Målerås, Sweden, 1960s

Folke Walving, Freeform Table Lamps, Glass, Målerås, Sweden, 1960s

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of organic table lamps. Designed by Folke Walving for Målerås, Sweden, 1960s. Signed. Dimensions listed are without shade. Dimensions with shade: height is 19.25 inches, ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Collection of Vintage Freeform Sommerso Murano Glass Vases, C. 1960s
Collection of Vintage Freeform Sommerso Murano Glass Vases, C. 1960s

Collection of Vintage Freeform Sommerso Murano Glass Vases, C. 1960s

Located in Bristol, GB

Mid-century hand-blown glass vase collection A collection of three graduated vases of twisted naturalistic forms in green, yellow and clear glass. Dating from the 1960s-1970s per...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Signed Barbini Murano Freeform Blown Transparent Art Glass Bowl, Catchall Italy
Signed Barbini Murano Freeform Blown Transparent Art Glass Bowl, Catchall Italy

Signed Barbini Murano Freeform Blown Transparent Art Glass Bowl, Catchall Italy

By Barbini

Located in Miami, FL

One of a kind decorative Mid-Century Modern Bowl made out of blown clear Murano Art Glass by Barbini, Italy. A gorgeous addition for your Family table settings. A-971-335  

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Italian Murano Freeform Glass Dish or Bowl by Vincenzo Nason
Italian Murano Freeform Glass Dish or Bowl by Vincenzo Nason

Italian Murano Freeform Glass Dish or Bowl by Vincenzo Nason

By Vincenzo Nason & Cie

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful green biomorphic shape small dish by Vincenzo Nason, Italy.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Blown Glass

Winslow Anderson Handmade Amoeba Freeform Glass Bowl / Tray for Blenko, c.1965
Winslow Anderson Handmade Amoeba Freeform Glass Bowl / Tray for Blenko, c.1965

Winslow Anderson Handmade Amoeba Freeform Glass Bowl / Tray for Blenko, c.1965

By Blenko Glass, Winslow Anderson

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Winslow Anderson Handmade Amoeba Freeform Glass Bowl / Tray for Blenko, United States, c.1965.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Max Ingrand, Freeform Wall Mirror, Pink Glass, Brass, Mirror, Fontana Arte 1960s
Max Ingrand, Freeform Wall Mirror, Pink Glass, Brass, Mirror, Fontana Arte 1960s

Max Ingrand, Freeform Wall Mirror, Pink Glass, Brass, Mirror, Fontana Arte 1960s

By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand

Located in High Point, NC

A pink glass and brass, freeform wall mirror designed by Max Ingrand and produced by Fontana Arte, Italy, 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Salviati Murano 1950 Petite Freeform Thick Walled Smoke Glass Vessel Vase, Italy
Salviati Murano 1950 Petite Freeform Thick Walled Smoke Glass Vessel Vase, Italy

Salviati Murano 1950 Petite Freeform Thick Walled Smoke Glass Vessel Vase, Italy

By Salviati

Located in Miami, FL

REDUCED FROM $150....Petite freeform thick walled Murano blown glass vessel by Salviati from the 1950s. Lovely small vase vessel in smoke crystal from the 1950s. With foil label on t...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Freeform Coffee Table by Adrian Pearsall, circa 1950s
Freeform Coffee Table by Adrian Pearsall, circa 1950s

Freeform Coffee Table by Adrian Pearsall, circa 1950s

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Westport, CT

A freeform coffee table designed by Adrian Pearsall, circa 1950s. Sculptural walnut bases fully restored. New glass top mimics dimensions and shape of the original.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Sculptural Freeform Coffee Table in the Manner of Isamu Noguchi, 1970s
Sculptural Freeform Coffee Table in the Manner of Isamu Noguchi, 1970s

Sculptural Freeform Coffee Table in the Manner of Isamu Noguchi, 1970s

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Coronado, CA

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Midcentury Freeform Glass For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of midcentury freeform glass for your home. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, wood and ceramic. There are many kinds of the item from our selection of midcentury freeform glass you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right choice in our collection of midcentury freeform glass, those designed in Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made object in our assortment of midcentury freeform glass has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Poole Pottery, Fontana Arte and Guido Gambone are consistently popular.

How Much is a Midcentury Freeform Glass?

The average selling price for a piece of midcentury freeform glass at 1stDibs is $1,480, while they’re typically $108 on the low end and $120,000 for the highest priced.

A Close Look at Mid-century-modern Furniture

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

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ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.