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Mid-Century Golden Aluminum and Formica Italian Bar Cart with Pictures, 1950s
Mid-Century Golden Aluminum and Formica Italian Bar Cart with Pictures, 1950s

Mid-Century Golden Aluminum and Formica Italian Bar Cart with Pictures, 1950s

Located in Roma, IT

Unique mid-century golden aluminium and formica vintage cart. This fantastic item was produced in

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Aluminum

Life Century of Change America in Pictures 1900-2000 Hardcover 1st Edition Book
Life Century of Change America in Pictures 1900-2000 Hardcover 1st Edition Book

Life Century of Change America in Pictures 1900-2000 Hardcover 1st Edition Book

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Life: Century of Change : America in Pictures, 1900-2000. Richard B. Stolley, Tony Chiu. Publisher

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Books

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Paper

Vintage Japanese Kamasutra Pictures in Wood Frame, 1980s
Vintage Japanese Kamasutra Pictures in Wood Frame, 1980s

Vintage Japanese Kamasutra Pictures in Wood Frame, 1980s

Located in Praha, CZ

In wood frame good original condition no damages.

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Vintage 1980s European Mid-Century Modern Prints

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Contemporary Abstract Painting Titled "Abstract Pictures", Gerhard Richter Style
Contemporary Abstract Painting Titled "Abstract Pictures", Gerhard Richter Style

Contemporary Abstract Painting Titled "Abstract Pictures", Gerhard Richter Style

By Gerhard Richter

Located in Bedford Hills, NY

Contemporary abstract painting titled "Abstract Pictures" in the style of Gerhard Richter

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Three Section Very Cool Bendy Library Bookcases Must See Pictures in Birch
Three Section Very Cool Bendy Library Bookcases Must See Pictures in Birch

Three Section Very Cool Bendy Library Bookcases Must See Pictures in Birch

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

bookcase as you can see in the pictures. The timber is birch and its good and solid Condition wise, it

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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Birch

Midcentury Arabian Face Lamp Signed Pourbaix circa 1960s Must See Pictures
Midcentury Arabian Face Lamp Signed Pourbaix circa 1960s Must See Pictures

Midcentury Arabian Face Lamp Signed Pourbaix circa 1960s Must See Pictures

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

feel free to ask before you bid. Condition Please view the very detailed pictures as they form

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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

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Pendant Light with Historical Pictures of Spa and Liège
Pendant Light with Historical Pictures of Spa and Liège

Pendant Light with Historical Pictures of Spa and Liège

Located in Brussels, Brussels

Pendant light with two historical pictures of Spa and Liège, 1970s. This lamp is very decorative

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Late 20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Opal, Chrome

Original Film Photo, Paramount Pictures, Heller in Pink Tights, 1960
Original Film Photo, Paramount Pictures, Heller in Pink Tights, 1960

Original Film Photo, Paramount Pictures, Heller in Pink Tights, 1960

Located in Basel, CH

Original film photo by Paramount Pictures for the 1960 released movie Heller in Pink Tights. Photo

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Photography

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Paper, Wood

Original Film Photo Paramount Pictures The Road to Hong Kong, 1962
Original Film Photo Paramount Pictures The Road to Hong Kong, 1962

Original Film Photo Paramount Pictures The Road to Hong Kong, 1962

Located in Basel, CH

Original film photo by Paramount Pictures for the 1962 released movie The Road To Hong Kong. It

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Photography

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Wood, Paper

Pair of Geometric Brass and Chrome Picture Frames, Italy, C. 1970s
Pair of Geometric Brass and Chrome Picture Frames, Italy, C. 1970s

Pair of Geometric Brass and Chrome Picture Frames, Italy, C. 1970s

By Noel BC

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Mid-Century Modern solid brass pictures frames with geometric design. Hand polished and lacquer

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames

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Brass, Chrome

Mid -Century Modern Gravel Art Triptych Pictures With Clock On Wood Panel
Mid -Century Modern Gravel Art Triptych Pictures With Clock On Wood Panel

Mid -Century Modern Gravel Art Triptych Pictures With Clock On Wood Panel

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

A very fun mixed media triptych art piece with center clock on wood panels. The piece depicts 3 musicians playing two stringed instruments and a drum. The center piece instrument is ...

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Mid-20th Century Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Wood

American Cartoon red Betty Boo fiberglass  sculpture , 70s
American Cartoon red Betty Boo fiberglass  sculpture , 70s

American Cartoon red Betty Boo fiberglass sculpture , 70s

By Paramount Pictures

Located in Valladolid, ES

This huge and fun figure from the classic cartoon Betty Boo It has a long history in the history of Paramonut cartoons. It was the first cartoon of a flapper girl. Her first appearan...

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Plastic

French Mid-Century Modern World Globe Dry Bar, circa 1960s
French Mid-Century Modern World Globe Dry Bar, circa 1960s

French Mid-Century Modern World Globe Dry Bar, circa 1960s

Located in North Bergen, NJ

Beautiful French Mid-Century Modern globe dry bar. Having pictures of Greek mythology and mythical

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Beech Wood Folding Screen Room Divider Victorian Pictures Royal Military Empire
Beech Wood Folding Screen Room Divider Victorian Pictures Royal Military Empire

Beech Wood Folding Screen Room Divider Victorian Pictures Royal Military Empire

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

, the pictures look to be copies of original photos, a nice variety, I can see who I think is King

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20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

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Beech

Compulsion Gallery Pewter Jaguar 1955-1959 Edition Mark i Car Must See Pictures
Compulsion Gallery Pewter Jaguar 1955-1959 Edition Mark i Car Must See Pictures

Compulsion Gallery Pewter Jaguar 1955-1959 Edition Mark i Car Must See Pictures

By Jaguar Cars Ltd.

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage Compulsion Gallery Pewter model of a Jaguar Mark I made in 1955-1959 This is one of the sleekest and most elegant cars ever ...

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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures

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Pewter

Pastoe CU01 cabinet Japanese series Teak higboard by Cees Braakman, 1959
Pastoe CU01 cabinet Japanese series Teak higboard by Cees Braakman, 1959

Pastoe CU01 cabinet Japanese series Teak higboard by Cees Braakman, 1959

By Pastoe, Cees Braakman

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

furniture from the mid-century modern design collection. More pictures on request. Contact us for a personal

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Metal

Sabrina Movie Poster, 1955
Sabrina Movie Poster, 1955

Sabrina Movie Poster, 1955

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H 20.5 in W 26.25 in D 1 in

Sabrina Movie Poster, 1955

By Paramount Pictures

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Sabrina movie poster, 1955. Framed in a red metal frame. Poster has been dry mounted to foam core. see photos for condition, shadow of a line top left corner where glass was broken. ...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Posters

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Paper

French Mid-Century Modern World Globe Dry Bar, circa 1960s
French Mid-Century Modern World Globe Dry Bar, circa 1960s

French Mid-Century Modern World Globe Dry Bar, circa 1960s

Located in North Bergen, NJ

Beautiful French Mid-Century modern globe dry bar. Having pictures of Greek mythology and mythical

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Vintage 1960's Elm Danish Modular Sofa & Armchair Suite Must See Pictures
Vintage 1960's Elm Danish Modular Sofa & Armchair Suite Must See Pictures

Vintage 1960's Elm Danish Modular Sofa & Armchair Suite Must See Pictures

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare and highly collectable Mid-Century Modern Elm

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Elm

Massive Framed and Matted Chinatown Movie Poster, Italy, 1974
Massive Framed and Matted Chinatown Movie Poster, Italy, 1974

Massive Framed and Matted Chinatown Movie Poster, Italy, 1974

By Paramount Pictures

Located in North Hollywood, CA

One of the greatest films ever made is captured beautifully in this original Italian poster. The two section poster is mounted on linen, and framed professionally. The frame is a two...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Posters

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Paper

Original Film Photo, Paramount Pictures, Heller in Pink Tights, 1960
Original Film Photo, Paramount Pictures, Heller in Pink Tights, 1960

Original Film Photo, Paramount Pictures, Heller in Pink Tights, 1960

Located in Basel, CH

Original film photo by Paramount Pictures for the 1960 released movie Heller in Pink Tights. Photo

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Photography

Materials

Wood, Paper

Original Film Photo Paramount Pictures The Road to Hong Kong, 1962
Original Film Photo Paramount Pictures The Road to Hong Kong, 1962

Original Film Photo Paramount Pictures The Road to Hong Kong, 1962

Located in Basel, CH

Original film photo by Paramount Pictures for the 1962 released movie The Road To Hong Kong. It

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Photography

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Paper, Wood

Series Of 3 Unique And Original 1920s Flower Pictures By Leendert Blok
Series Of 3 Unique And Original 1920s Flower Pictures By Leendert Blok

Series Of 3 Unique And Original 1920s Flower Pictures By Leendert Blok

By Leendert Blok

Located in Maastricht, NL

Leendert Blok was a pioneering Dutch colour-photographer. In the 20s he worked for horticulturists and the Keukenhof to register new flower species on film. These are unique sibachro...

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Early 20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Photography

'Decorating with Pictures' Hardcover Book
'Decorating with Pictures' Hardcover Book

'Decorating with Pictures' Hardcover Book

Located in Oakland Park, FL

'Decorating with Pictures' hardcover book Inspires the reader to go beyond conventions when

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1990s North American Mid-Century Modern Books

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Paper

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1975 Post-Modern Chrome Bubble Ball Robot Lamp by Torino Lamps
1975 Post-Modern Chrome Bubble Ball Robot Lamp by Torino Lamps

1975 Post-Modern Chrome Bubble Ball Robot Lamp by Torino Lamps

$3,600Sale Price|20% Off

H 28 in W 11 in D 11 in

1975 Post-Modern Chrome Bubble Ball Robot Lamp by Torino Lamps

Located in Van Nuys, CA

The 1970s chrome ball joint robot lamp by Torino Lamps is a striking, retro piece of functional art, combining futuristic design with a playful character. The lamp was made by the To...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

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Steel, Chrome

"Jorge" Bar Cart Modernist Style in Color Painted Steel and wood natural
"Jorge" Bar Cart Modernist Style in Color Painted Steel and wood natural

"Jorge" Bar Cart Modernist Style in Color Painted Steel and wood natural

By Alessandra Delgado

Located in Alto da Lapa, SP

True to her enthusiasm for the Modernist Movement Alessandra Delgado was inspired by Jorge Zalszupin timeless architectonic view to create the bar cart "Jorge". Elegant and versatil...

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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Steel

Gardner's Art through the Ages Hardcover Book
Gardner's Art through the Ages Hardcover Book

Gardner's Art through the Ages Hardcover Book

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Gardner's Art through the Ages. by Fred S. Kleiner (Author), Christin J. Mamiya (Author), Richard G. Tansey (Author)11th Edition. In the mid 1920's a teacher at The School of the Art...

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Late 20th Century American Expressionist Books

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Paper

Antique American School Large Great Color Abstract Modernist Original Painting
Antique American School Large Great Color Abstract Modernist Original Painting

Antique American School Large Great Color Abstract Modernist Original Painting

Located in Buffalo, NY

Antique American school modernist abstract oil painting. Oil on canvas, circa 1950. Unsgned. Image size 36L x 60H.

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1950s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Indian Carved Sandstone Frieze of Lakshmi, Central India, 10th-11th Century
Indian Carved Sandstone Frieze of Lakshmi, Central India, 10th-11th Century

Indian Carved Sandstone Frieze of Lakshmi, Central India, 10th-11th Century

Located in Austin, TX

A large and impressive Indian carved sandstone architectural frieze featuring a central image of the Hindu goddess Lakshmi flanked by two attendants, Central India, 10th-11th century...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Indian Medieval Sculptures and Carvings

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Sandstone

Geometric Painting by Martha Lloyd, Carrie Haddad Gallery Provenance
Geometric Painting by Martha Lloyd, Carrie Haddad Gallery Provenance

Geometric Painting by Martha Lloyd, Carrie Haddad Gallery Provenance

Located in New York, NY

Martha Lloyd (American, 1927-2018) Thaw, 1997 Oil and wax (encaustic) on canvas 20 x 20 in. Framed: 21 1/4 x 21 1/4 x 1 3/4 in. Inscribed verso Provenance: Carrie Haddad Gallery, H...

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1990s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Encaustic, Oil

Australian Aboriginal Art Leanna Wanjidari Reid Signed Black Marlin Triptych
Australian Aboriginal Art Leanna Wanjidari Reid Signed Black Marlin Triptych

Australian Aboriginal Art Leanna Wanjidari Reid Signed Black Marlin Triptych

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful, beautifully composed, gorgeously colored, quite engaging very large triptych screenprint titled "Black Marlin" by indigenous Australian Aboriginal artist Leanna Wanjidar...

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20th Century Australian Tribal Paintings

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Paper

Dunbar Sofa by Edward Wormley on Brass Legs
Dunbar Sofa by Edward Wormley on Brass Legs

Dunbar Sofa by Edward Wormley on Brass Legs

$5,500

H 29 in W 85 in D 33 in

Dunbar Sofa by Edward Wormley on Brass Legs

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Chicago, IL

Fully restored in beautiful fog grey mohair over polished brass legs. Sofa designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1950s.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Brass

"Ohne Titel (Untitled, 1987)" Signed and Dated Oil on Paper
"Ohne Titel (Untitled, 1987)" Signed and Dated Oil on Paper

"Ohne Titel (Untitled, 1987)" Signed and Dated Oil on Paper

Located in Chesterfield, MI

"Ohne Titel (Untitled, 1987)" is an Original Oil on Paper. The work is pencil-signed and dated by the artist. The image size is 21 x 15 in. and the full size is 23 x 17 in. The piece...

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1980s Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Important, Rare French Ormolu Sevres Style Porcelain Jewelry Box on Bronze Table
Important, Rare French Ormolu Sevres Style Porcelain Jewelry Box on Bronze Table

Important, Rare French Ormolu Sevres Style Porcelain Jewelry Box on Bronze Table

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

A rare and important French ormolu/bronze and Sevres style turquoise porcelain jewelry box casket on matching French ormolu/bronze table with Sevres style porcelain plaques. Of pala...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Jewelry Boxes

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Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

American School Modernist Large Abstract Expressionist Original Oil Painting
American School Modernist Large Abstract Expressionist Original Oil Painting

American School Modernist Large Abstract Expressionist Original Oil Painting

Located in Buffalo, NY

Antique American modernist signed abstract oil painting. Oil on canvas. Signed. Framed. Image size, 36L x 36H.

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1970s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

1960s Danish Modern Teak Bar Cart, Bar Trolley, Tea Cart by BRDR FURBO Denmark
1960s Danish Modern Teak Bar Cart, Bar Trolley, Tea Cart by BRDR FURBO Denmark

1960s Danish Modern Teak Bar Cart, Bar Trolley, Tea Cart by BRDR FURBO Denmark

By BRDR Furbo

Located in Monrovia, CA

Mid Century Danish Modern teak bar cart by BRDR FURBO Made in Spøttrup Denmark, Tea Trolley. 1960s Danish Teak Bar Cart, Bar Trolley, Tea Cart. Made In Denmark. Note, Minor Wear I...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Wood, Teak

Treasury of Art Nouveau Design & Ornament
Treasury of Art Nouveau Design & Ornament

Treasury of Art Nouveau Design & Ornament

$125

H 11.25 in W 8.5 in D 0.5 in

Treasury of Art Nouveau Design & Ornament

Located in Bradenton, FL

Treasury of Art Nouveau Design & Ornament, a pictorial archive of 577 illustrations, selected by Carol Belanger Grafton. Softcover book, published in 1980 by Dover Publications, Inc....

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Vintage 1980s American Art Nouveau Books

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Paper

The Kiss by GUSTAV KLIMT Throw Pillow Cushion
The Kiss by GUSTAV KLIMT Throw Pillow Cushion

The Kiss by GUSTAV KLIMT Throw Pillow Cushion

$125 / item

H 16 in W 16 in D 0.25 in

The Kiss by GUSTAV KLIMT Throw Pillow Cushion

By (after) Gustav Klimt

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

The Kiss by GUSTAV KLIMT Throw Pillow Cushion Made in Belgium by Flemish Tapestries. Elevate Your Home with Premium Luxury Tapestry Cushion Throw Pillow Made in Flanders, Belgium Ind...

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Late 20th Century Belgian Gustavian Pillows and Throws

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Cotton

Great Architecture of the World Hardcover Book
Great Architecture of the World Hardcover Book

Great Architecture of the World Hardcover Book

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Great Architecture of the World. This book is an illustrated history from Stonehenge to the Twentieth Century. The book is edited by John Julius Norwich. It was first published in 19...

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Late 20th Century American Art Deco Books

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Paper

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Mid Century Modern Pictures For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of mid century modern pictures is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique mid century modern pictures was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and glass. Find 9641 antique and vintage mid century modern pictures at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 454 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Mid century modern pictures have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid century modern pictures are generally popular furniture pieces, but mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many mid century modern pictures are appealing in their simplicity, but Michel Ducaroy, Cassina and Knoll produced popular mid century modern pictures that are worth a look.

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The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,968, while they’re typically $10 on the low end and $2,466,879 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

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

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.