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Mid Century Modern Grandfather Clock by Sligh Furniture. Circa 1960s
By Sligh Furniture
Located in Miami, FL
Mid Century Modern Grandfather Clock by Trend Clocks, Sligh Furniture. Circa 1960s
Features a
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcas...
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Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Standing Grandfather Fall Clock with Étagère
Located in Wayne, NJ
Modern chrome standing open grandfather fall clock étagère. This modern clock has three shelves
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcas...
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Other
Mid Century Modern Walnut Designer Lucite Grandfather Clock with Chime MINT!
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid Century Modern Walnut Designer Lucite Grandfather Clock with Chime MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcase...
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Lucite, Walnut
Modern Grandfather Clock by Howard Miller
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in Chicago, IL
Modern grandfather clock by Howard Miller, chrome and Lucite.
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcas...
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Metal
Howard Miller Burl Wood Case Grandfather Clock
By Howard Miller
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern burl wood case grandfather clock by Howard Miller. Stunning design burl wood
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcase...
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Burl
George Nelson Midcentury Burlwood and Rosewood Grandfather Clock
By George Nelson
Located in Countryside, IL
George Nelson Mid Century Burlwood and Rosewood Grandfather Clock
This clock measures: 16.5 wide
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
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Rosewood, Burl
Mid-Century Modern Howard Miller Floor Clock
By Howard Miller
Located in Toledo, OH
Mid-Century Modern Howard Miller floor clock. Black lacquer with half round chrome trim. Wood
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20th Century North American Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
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Chrome
George Nelson Midcentury Burlwood and Rosewood Grandfather Clock
By George Nelson
Located in Countryside, IL
purchase - because we want you to be happy and tell everyone how easy it is to buy real Mid-Century Modern
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcas...
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Rosewood, Burl
Arne Hovmand-Olsen Grandfather Clock 1965 in Teak
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Arne Hovmand-Olsen, conical shaped Grandfarher clock 1965. With brass hands and brass hour marks. Inside with shelfes. Made in teak.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longc...
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Brass
George Nelson for Howard Miller Midcentury Lucite Grandfather Clock
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in Countryside, IL
George Nelson for Howard Miller Mid Century lucite Grandfather Clock
This clock measures: 13
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcas...
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Metal
Mid-Century Modern Atomic Abstract Chrome Starburst Memphis Sculptural Clock
Located in Dayton, OH
has a Memphis Design style meets Space Age / retro / atomic / Mid-Century Modern feel.".
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
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Steel, Chrome
H 70 in W 13 in D 26 in
Mid-Century Modern Floor Clock Howard Miller Olivewood Case
By Howard Miller
Located in Toledo, OH
Mid-Century Modern olivewood case Howard Miller floor clock. Chrome base. Runs. Chimes need to be
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20th Century North American Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
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Wood
Mid-Century Modern Barwick for Howard Miller Lucite Grandmother Clock, 1970s
By Howard Miller
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a gorgeous, standing grandmother clock, with a Lucite face, by Barwick for Howard Miller, circa the 1970s. In excellent condition. The dimensions are 13" W ...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcas...
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Lucite
H 66.5 in W 13 in D 8 in
Mid-Century Glass Floor Clock
Located in Countryside, IL
everyone how easy it is to buy real Mid-Century Modern decor online without throwing their money away
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcas...
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Metal
Superb Midcentury Studio Craft Floor Clock
By Wendell Castle, George Nakashima
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
showpiece and fine example of Studio Craft Modern.
Clock is wind-up and functions well when documented
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Grandfather Clocks and Long...
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Walnut
Thomas Wills George III Longcase Clock, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
George III Longcase Clock, 19th century, with broken pediment above face inscribed "Thomas Wills
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Antique 19th Century Mid-Century Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcase ...
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Wood
German 1960s Junghans Pendulum + Weights + Gong Wall Clock
By Junghans Uhren GmbH
Located in Krefeld, DE
Wall clock Design & produced by Junghans in 1960s. Brass metal and Teak wood. Mechanical movement and gong is in good working condition. Very nice gong but if you don't like it is po...
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcase ...
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Brass
German 1960s Junghans Pendulum + Weights + Gong Wall Clock
By Junghans Uhren GmbH
Located in Krefeld, DE
Wall clock design & produced by Junghans in 1960s. Gold colored and brass metal and white wood. Mechanical movement and gong is in good working condition. Very nice gong but if you d...
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcase ...
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Brass
Guillerme & Chambron Longcase Clock in Oak with Brass Accents
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, longcase clock, oak, brass, steel, France, 1960s.
Wonderful and large clock designed by Guillerme and Chambron. The piece shows a natural and...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcase ...
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Brass, Steel
Vintage Ibm Master Long Clock Electro Mechanical Pendulum 1960
By IBM
Located in Biella, IT
Ibm master long clock electro mechanical with pendulum years ’60, used but good vintage condition and complete of the piece also for the mechanism, but have necessity of revision ..i...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcas...
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Metal, Chrome
Guillerme et Chambron, Rare Oak Longcase Clock, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970
By Boleslaw Danikowski, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme et Chambron, rare oak longcase clock. Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970
Ceramic face by Boleslaw Danikowski.
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcase ...
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Ceramic, Oak
H 82.68 in W 23.63 in D 13.78 in
Mid-Century Modern Unframed Zilver Victor Vasarely Hand Signed Serigraph Pop Art
By Victor Vasarely
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
, who is widely accepted as a "grandfather" and leader of the Op art movement. His work entitled Zebra
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Prints
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Paper
H 27.5 in W 29 in D 1.5 in
Mid 20th Century Modern Credenza attributed to Alfred Hendrickx for Belform
By Belform, Alfred Hendrickx
Located in Brugge, BE
foray into furniture design commenced at the Van Fleteren company, founded by his grandfather Eugéne van
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
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Rosewood
H 31.11 in W 47.45 in D 14.57 in
Mid Century Modern Dining table by Alfred Hendrickx for Belform, 1960s
By Belform, Alfred Hendrickx
Located in Brugge, BE
grandfather Eugéne van Fleteren.
Hendrickx's career took root at De Coene Frères, where he crafted modern
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
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Chrome
H 29.93 in W 35.44 in D 91.34 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Club Lounge Chair by Flair Division for Bernhardt
By Bernhardt
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Mid-Century Modern club chair or lounge chair from the Flair Division of Bernhardt
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
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Fabric, Walnut
Mantel Grandfather Clock by Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller
By Howard Miller, Arthur Umanoff
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a solid oak circa 1975 Howard Miller mechanical pendulum wall clock. It is a model 612, has an 8-day winder and keeps excellent time. The case is a beautiful, heavy gleaming ...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Mantel Clocks
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Brass
Mid-Century Modern Italian Walrus Black Brown Murano Glass Sculpture Italy 1960s
By Seguso
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing Mid-Century Modern Italian walrus black, brown and crystal Murano glass sculpture.
This
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
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Art Glass, Murano Glass
H 4.53 in W 6.7 in D 3.94 in
Mid Century Modern Kaj Franck, Artglass Object, "Lancet" Blue, Handblown, 1956
By Kaj Franck, Nuutajärvi Notsjõ
Located in EL Waalre, NL
in 1911 on the Finnish Russian border in a family of architects (his grandfather was director of the
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Glass
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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass
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H 2.96 in W 14.97 in D 4.22 in
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp "Snow" by Vico Magistretti for O-Luce, Italy
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern table lamp "Snow" by Vico Magistretti for O-Luce, Italy.
Large white plexiglas
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
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Marble
Mid Century Modern Kaj Franck, Artglass Object, "Lancet" Blue, Handblown, 1957
By Kaj Franck, Nuutajärvi Notsjõ
Located in EL Waalre, NL
Design Forum.
Born in 1911 on the Finnish Russian border in a family of architects (his grandfather was
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Glass
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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass
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H 1.38 in W 12.84 in D 3.78 in
Mid Century Modern Kaj Franck, Artglass Object, "Lancet" Blue, Handblown, 1963
By Kaj Franck, Nuutajärvi Notsjõ
Located in EL Waalre, NL
in 1911 on the Finnish Russian border in a family of architects (his grandfather was director of the
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Glass
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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass
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H 4.14 in W 13.08 in D 3.47 in
Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp "Snow" by Vico Magistretti for O-Luce, Italy, 1970
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern floor lamp "Snow" by Vico Magistretti for O-Luce, Italy, 1970.
Large white
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
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Marble
Mid Century Modern Kaj Franck Artglass Object KF260 green Handblown circa 1965
By Kaj Franck, Nuutajärvi Notsjõ
Located in EL Waalre, NL
Mid Century Modern Kaj Franck Artglass Object KF260 green Handblown circa 1965
A grey-green and
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Glass
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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass
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H 5.52 in Dm 7.68 in
Mid Century Gazelle Beige Wood Chair, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
, architect, designer, teacher.
In the mid-nineteenth century, the carpentry workshop was run by his great
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
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Textile, Beech
Mid Century Green Velvet Chair, Walnut Wood, Rajmund Halas, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
, 2008 in Poznan) - visual artist, architect, designer, teacher.
In the mid-nineteenth century, the
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
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Velvet, Beech
H 29.93 in W 15.75 in D 17.72 in
Magnificent Rare Brazilian Rosewood Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman Mid-Century
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Pemberton, NJ
only one year-1964. This is the chair you favorite wealthy grandfather had still retaining some minor
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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Metal
H 31.5 in W 32.75 in D 32.75 in
Mid Century Leopard Velvet Chair, Walnut Wood, Rajmund Halas, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
, 2008 in Poznan) - visual artist, architect, designer, teacher.
In the mid-nineteenth century, the
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
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Velvet, Beech
H 29.93 in W 15.75 in D 17.72 in
Set of Four Mid Century Gazelle Beige Wood Chairs, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
, architect, designer, teacher.
In the mid-nineteenth century, the carpentry workshop was run by his great
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
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Textile, Beech
Large Chinese Porcelain Jardiniere or Fish Bowl Hand Painted, Mid-20th Century
Located in Andernach, DE
in a Famille-Rose pattern and dating to the mid-20th century.
The Pattern is also slightly inspired
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Vases
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Porcelain
Mid Century Apple Green Wool Chair, Walnut Wood, Rajmund Halas, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
, 2008 in Poznan) - visual artist, architect, designer, teacher.
In the mid-nineteenth century, the
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
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Velvet, Beech
H 29.93 in W 15.75 in D 17.72 in
Twelve Mid Century Green Wool Chairs, Walnut Wood, Rajmund Halas, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
, 2008 in Poznan) - visual artist, architect, designer, teacher.
In the mid-nineteenth century, the
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
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Velvet, Beech
H 29.93 in W 15.75 in D 17.72 in
Six Mid-Century Leopard Velvet Chairs, Walnut Wood, Rajmund Halas, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
-nineteenth century, the carpentry workshop was run by his great-grandfather Jakub Weclawski. His heir was his
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
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Velvet, Beech
H 29.93 in W 15.75 in D 17.72 in
Stoneware Egg Sculpture White & Turquoise Glaze by Hans Hedberg Mid-Century
By Hans Hedberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
the 1950s and it was because his grandfather, a traveller and a supreme ornitologist, had gathered an
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Vintage 1960s French Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
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Ceramic
Mid Century Kaj Franck Clear Glass Artobject Obelisk Yellow Handblown Sculpture
By Nuutajärvi Notsjõ, Kaj Franck
Located in EL Waalre, NL
of architects (his grandfather was director of the famous Arabia Ceramics factory) of Finish-German
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Glass
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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
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H 12.76 in W 3.63 in D 3.08 in
Mid Century Kaj Franck Glass Art vase pink Handblown Finland 1967
By Kaj Franck, Nuutajärvi Notsjõ
Located in EL Waalre, NL
Kaj Franck – A Scandinavian Modern pink art glass object / vase, model N 407 – Nuutajärvi-Notsjö
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vases
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Glass, Cut Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
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H 7.88 in W 6.3 in D 2.76 in
Mid Century Kaj Franck Glass Art Dish Willowleaf Brown Clear Handblown Finland
By Kaj Franck, Nuutajärvi Notsjõ
Located in EL Waalre, NL
Mid Century Kaj Franck Glass Art Dish Willowleaf Brown Clear Handblown Finland
A free blown
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
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Glass, Cut Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
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H 1.93 in W 9.81 in D 3.86 in
Vintage MCM to Modern Rosewood Buffet Credenza Lucite Legs Attr Bernhardt Flair
By Bernhardt, Milo Baughman, Flair
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous vintage Mid-Century Modern to modern Rosewood buffet or credenza with Lucite legs & chrome
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Buffets
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Metal, Chrome
H 32.25 in W 66 in D 16 in
Estelle & Erwine Laverne Originals Modern Rosewood Lamp Table Floor White 1950s
By Erwine & Estelle Laverne
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, innovative midcentury-modern wallpapers, fabrics and furniture -- designs that are rare today, yet coveted by
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
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Fiberglass, Rosewood
H 44 in W 12 in D 12 in
Robert Quigley Signed Modern Cityscape Abstract Oil Painting on Board Framed
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A bright and expressive mid-century modern oil painting on board by Robert Quigley. Signed bottom
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Vintage 1960s American Modern Paintings
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Paint
H 21 in W 30.25 in D 1.25 in
Contemporary Cornflower Blue Velvet Modern Lounge Chair with Black Metal Base
By Michael Felix
Located in Brooklyn, NY
the interpretation of classic mid-century club chairs. Its metal base wraps around the plump cushion
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lounge Chairs
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Steel
H 29 in W 37 in D 35 in
Vase designed by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1955
By Berndt Friberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
old.
Berndt was fortunate to inherit his grandfather's turntable and to receive training from a
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
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Stoneware
Vase designed by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s
By Berndt Friberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
.
Berndt was fortunate to inherit his grandfather's turntable and to receive training from a talented uncle
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
HECTOR BORLA (Vintage Argentine Oil Painting, 1937)
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
HECTOR BORLA
(Argentine School, 1937 -)
THE GRANDFATHER AND THE GRANDMOTHER, oil and collage
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Vintage 1930s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Paintings
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Wood
Flight from Tyranny: for Amnesty International, 1975 Alexander Calder
Located in Pewsey, GB
parents, his father was a sculptor and his mother a painter. (His grandfather was Alexander Milne Calder
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Posters
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Paper
Vase Designed by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1976
By Berndt Friberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
when he was only 13 years old.
Berndt was fortunate to inherit his grandfather's turntable and to
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
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Stoneware
Pair of Vladimir Kagan Rare Swivel Lounge Chairs for Directional
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Dallas, TX
celebrated Mid-Century Modern Icon Vladimir Kagan. Modern, warm and inviting this is a revolutionary model in
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
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Velvet
Carl Auböck Model #3511 Walnut Table
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck, George Nakashima
Located in Glendale, CA
sculptural table is executed in beautifully grained walnut. Reminiscent of the organic modern designs of
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
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Walnut
Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1964, Dark Blue, Large
By Gustavsberg, Berndt Friberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
to inherit his grandfather's turntable and to receive training from a talented uncle. He was a quick
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
H 4.14 in Dm 4.34 in
Carl Auböck Model #4500 'Lucky Pig' Brass Figurine Keyring
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
exacting standards, high-quality materials, original molds and techniques of his legendary grandfather
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Collectible Je...
Materials
Brass
Carl Auböck Model #5663 'Shell' Brass Figurine Keyring
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
exacting standards, high-quality materials, original molds and techniques of his legendary grandfather
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Collectible Je...
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Brass
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Midcentury Modern Grandfather For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal midcentury modern grandfather for your home. Each midcentury modern grandfather for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect midcentury modern grandfather — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A midcentury modern grandfather is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made midcentury modern grandfather has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Howard Miller, George Nelson and Arthur Umanoff are consistently popular.
How Much is a Midcentury Modern Grandfather?
Prices for a midcentury modern grandfather start at $800 and top out at $6,099 with the average selling for $2,500.
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
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
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 legendary 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.
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.
Questions About Midcentury Modern Grandfather
- What is midcentury modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Organic shapes, clean lines and elegant simplicity describe mid-century modern American furniture well. The style, which emerged primarily in the post-World War II era, is characterized by furniture that was crafted by creators who believed that good design was key to good living.Today, mid-century modern is by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
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