Pal-Bell Cast Bronze Bowl
By Pal-Bell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-century cast bronze Pal Bell bowl. Features indented, ribbed exterior with alternating
Category
Mid-20th Century Israeli Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Bronze
Pal Bell
Pal-Bell Rectangular Cast Bronze Ashtray
By Pal-Bell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-century brass Pal-Bell ashtray features a rectangular shape with a deep square hammered well
Category
Mid-20th Century Israeli Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Bronze
Pal-Bell Cast Swan Bowl
By Pal-Bell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bronze bowl in the shape of a swan by Pal-Bell. The piece features a curved neck and all over
Category
Mid-20th Century Israeli Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-P...
Materials
Bronze
Pal-Bell Bronze Whale Ashtray
By Pal-Bell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
reads Pal-Bell Co. Made in Israel. Dimensions 4.5” width x 3” depth x 3” height. Condition Good
Category
Mid-20th Century Israeli Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Bronze
Pal-Bell Cast Bronze Swan Catchall
By Pal-Bell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bronze bowl in the shape of a swan by Pal-Bell. The piece features a curved neck and hammered
Category
Mid-20th Century Israeli Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-P...
Materials
Bronze
Pal-Bell Brass Oval Tray with Curved Handles
By Pal-Bell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-century brass Pal-Bell tray features an elongated oval shape with two curved handles at the
Category
Mid-20th Century Israeli Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-P...
Materials
Bronze
Pal-Bell Cast Bronze Maurice Ascalon Israel
By Maurice Ascalon, Pal-Bell
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
designer Maurice Ascalon and produced by Pal-Bell, Tel Aviv, Israel, 1939-1956. Works well for keys or nick
Category
Mid-20th Century Decorative Bowls
Materials
Bronze
Pal-Bell Ashtray in Cast Bronze by Maurice Ascalon
By Maurice Ascalon, Pal-Bell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, a field in which Pal-Bell (under Ascalon’s direction) was a leader. An embossed stamp on underside
Category
Mid-20th Century Israeli Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Bronze
Maurice Ascalon Solid Bronze Candlestick for Pal-Bell, 1950s
By Maurice Ascalon, Pal-Bell
Located in Malmö, SE
A bronze candle holder with verdigris patina. Designed by Maurice Ascalon and produced by Pal-Bell
Category
Mid-20th Century Israeli Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
Maurice Ascalon Solid Bronze Bowl for Pal-Bell, 1950s
By Maurice Ascalon, Pal-Bell
Located in Malmö, SE
Ascalon and produced by Pal-Bell, Tel Aviv, Israel, 1939-1956. Great condition. Stamped with makers mark
Category
Mid-20th Century Israeli Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Bronze
1950s Patinated Brass Storage Box with Lid by PAL-BELL, Iconic Israeli Design
$600
H 2.76 in W 6.5 in D 3.75 in
1950s Patinated Brass Storage Box with Lid by PAL-BELL, Iconic Israeli Design
By Pal-Bell
Located in Lejre, DK
, produced in Israel by the renowned company PAL-BELL. The box features a unique, modern design with ridged
Category
Vintage 1950s Israeli Scandinavian Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Brass
Verdigris Bronze Vide-Poche Bowl by Maurice Ascalon for Pal Bell Isreal 1950's
$600
H 2.125 in Dm 4.75 in
Verdigris Bronze Vide-Poche Bowl by Maurice Ascalon for Pal Bell Isreal 1950's
By Maurice Ascalon, Pal-Bell
Located in Troy, MI
Cast bronze vide-poch bowl designed by Maurice Ascalon Pal-Bell Isreal circa 1950's Solid bronze
Category
Mid-20th Century Israeli Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-P...
Materials
Bronze
50s Pair Vintage Pal Bell Abstract Modernist Brass Verdigris CandleHolder Israel
$280 / set
H 8.5 in Dm 3 in
50s Pair Vintage Pal Bell Abstract Modernist Brass Verdigris CandleHolder Israel
By Oppenheim
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Pair of Vintage, Pal Bell, MCM Abstract, Modernist, Brass, and Verdigris Candle Holders Israel
Category
Mid-20th Century Israeli Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Pair of Vintage Pal-Bell Cast Bronze Stylized Snail Ashtrays with Green Patina
$895 / set
H 2.63 in W 3.75 in D 4.75 in
Pair of Vintage Pal-Bell Cast Bronze Stylized Snail Ashtrays with Green Patina
By Pal-Bell
Located in Nantucket, MA
Pair vintage patinated cast bronze ashtrays in the form of stylized snails with polished antennae which when turned over become supports for the bowl-form shell. The interior of the ...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Bronze
1950s Bronze Solid Cast Swirl Bowl Cigarette Ashtray Party Bowl Candy Dish
By Pal-Bell, Maurice Ascalon
Located in Hyattsville, MD
One of the real stand out pieces from the Israeli Mid-Century, Hand Signed in the mold. Great hand feel, with the divine heaviness of Bronze. The contrast between the patinated matt...
Category
Vintage 1950s Israeli Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Bronze
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Solid Bronze Objet D'Art by Maurice Ascalon
By Maurice Ascalon, Pal-Bell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pal-Bell, Tel Aviv, Israel, 1939-1956.
Category
Mid-20th Century Israeli Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Bronze
Maurice Ascalon Hammered Brass Modernist Dish
By Maurice Ascalon
Located in Berkeley, CA
Stunning solid hammered brass modernist dish designed by Maurice Ascalon, c1950s. Pal-Bell
Category
Vintage 1950s Israeli Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Brass
Solid Brass Key Shaped Bottle Opener with Verdigris Patina
By Maurice Ascalon, Pal-Bell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Israeli modern bottle opener, made of solid brass with a heavily patinated verdigris treatment on the surface and incised grooves along stem with hole. Condition: Good vin...
Category
20th Century Israeli Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Brass
Pal-Bell Cast Bronze Bowl
By Pal-Bell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-century cast bronze Pal Bell bowl. Features indented, ribbed exterior with alternating
Category
Mid-20th Century Israeli Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Bronze
Pal-Bell Cast Bronze Bowl
By Pal-Bell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-century cast bronze Pal Bell bowl. Features indented, ribbed exterior with alternating
Category
Mid-20th Century Israeli Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Bronze
Pal-Bell Bronze Lidded Floral Bowl
By Pal-Bell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pal-Bell round bowl with lid. This piece features a verdigris bronze bowl and lid with floral
Category
Mid-20th Century Israeli Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze, Brass
Pal-Bell Cast Bronze Box with Lid
By Pal-Bell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cast bronze Pal-Bell rectangular box with lid. This piece features an indented, ribbed lid with
Category
Mid-20th Century Israeli Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Pal-Bell Style Cast Bronze Bowl
By Pal-Bell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-century cast bronze Pal Bell style square bowl. Features indented, ribbed exterior with
Category
Mid-20th Century Israeli Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Bronze
Maurice Ascalon Bronze Whale Ashtray for Pal-Bell
By Maurice Ascalon, Pal-Bell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Maurice Ascalon Bronze Whale Ashtray for Pal-Bell
Category
Vintage 1950s Israeli Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Bronze
Maurice Ascalon Bronze Shell Ashtray for Pal-Bell
By Maurice Ascalon, Pal-Bell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Maurice Ascalon Bronze Shell Ashtray for Pal-Bell
Category
Vintage 1950s Israeli Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Bronze
Maurice Ascalon Bronze Tray Bowl for Pal-Bell
By Maurice Ascalon, Pal-Bell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Maurice Ascalon Bronze Tray Bowl for Pal-Bell This stunning Mid-Century Modern bronze dish by
Category
Vintage 1950s Israeli Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Bronze
Pal-Bell Snail Ashtray by Maurice Ascalon
By Maurice Ascalon
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Pal-Bell snail ashtray by Maurice Ascalon.
Category
20th Century Israeli Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Maurice Ascalon Verdigris Bronze Tray for Pal-Bell Co.
By Maurice Ascalon, Pal-Bell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century tray designed by Maurice Ascalon for Pal-Bell Co. in Israel circa 1950’s. This stunning
Category
Vintage 1950s Israeli Tray Tables
Materials
Bronze
Pal-Bell Nautilus Ashtray in Cast Bronze by Maurice Ascalon
By Maurice Ascalon, Pal-Bell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
field in which Pal-Bell (under Ascalon’s direction) was a leader. An embossed stamp on underside reads
Category
Mid-20th Century Israeli Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Bronze
Pal-Bell Nautilus Ashtray in Cast Bronze by Maurice Ascalon
By Maurice Ascalon, Pal-Bell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
field in which Pal-Bell (under Ascalon’s direction) was a leader. An embossed stamp on underside reads
Category
Mid-20th Century Israeli Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Patinated Cast Bronze Ashtray in the Form of a Whale by Pal-Bell
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H 3.25 in W 3.25 in D 4.74 in
Vintage Patinated Cast Bronze Ashtray in the Form of a Whale by Pal-Bell
By Pal-Bell
Located in Nantucket, MA
Mid-Century Modern patinated cast bronze whale-form ashtray made by Pal-Bell.
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Bronze
Maurice Ascalon Modernist Verdigris Bronze Ash Tray Bowl for Pal-Bell
By Maurice Ascalon, Pal-Bell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Maurice Ascalon. Manufacturer: Pal-Bell. Period/Style: Art Deco. Country: Israel
Category
Vintage 1950s Israeli Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Maurice Ascalon Bronze Whale Ashtray for Pal-Bell Co.
By Maurice Ascalon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Manufacturer Pal-Bell Co. Dimensions 3in H x 5.50in W x 3in D 1.50 H
Category
Vintage 1950s Israeli Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Israeli Verdigris Bronze Tray by Maurice Ascalon for Pal-Bell Co.
By Maurice Ascalon, Pal-Bell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Midcentury tray designed by Maurice Ascalon for Pal-Bell Co. in Israel circa 1950s. Pictured is a
Category
Vintage 1950s Israeli Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Modern Israeli Brass Hanukkah Lamp Menorah by Pal-Bell
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H 4.73 in W 8.67 in L 4.73 in
Mid-20th Century Modern Israeli Brass Hanukkah Lamp Menorah by Pal-Bell
Located in New York, NY
Brass Hanukkah Lamp Menorah product of "Pal-Bell", Israel, circa 1950. In a form of the Hebrew
Category
Vintage 1950s Israeli Mid-Century Modern Religious Items
Materials
Brass
Maurice Ascalon Bronze Ashtray for Pal-Bell
By Maurice Ascalon, Pal-Bell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Shows Beautiful Bronze Patina
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Vintage 1950s Israeli Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century Modern Pal-Bell, Patinated Cast Bronze, Stylized Whale Ashtray
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H 3.25 in W 4.75 in D 3.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Pal-Bell, Patinated Cast Bronze, Stylized Whale Ashtray
By Pal-Bell
Located in Nantucket, MA
Modernist cast bronze ashtray in the form of a stylized whale with its fluke raised resting on its pectoral fins. The interior with a hammered surface and the exterior with an applie...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Bronze
Israeli Lidded Brass Bowl with Olive Knob
By Pal-Bell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pal-Bell round bowl with lid. This piece features a verdigris bronze bowl and lid with floral
Category
Mid-20th Century Israeli Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Maurice Ascalon Modernist Verdigris Bronze Box with Cover Lid for Pal-BellAsh
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H 3 in W 6.75 in D 3.75 in
Maurice Ascalon Modernist Verdigris Bronze Box with Cover Lid for Pal-BellAsh
By Maurice Ascalon, Pal-Bell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Maurice Ascalon. Manufacturer: Pal-Bell. Period/Style: Art Deco. Country: Israel
Category
Vintage 1950s Israeli Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Maurice Ascalon Mid-Century Modern 'Atomic Snail' Ashtrays, circa 1950
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H 3 in W 4.25 in D 4.5 in
Pair of Maurice Ascalon Mid-Century Modern 'Atomic Snail' Ashtrays, circa 1950
By Maurice Ascalon
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
supports, the undersides bearing stamped 'Pal Bell' factory marks. Designed by industrial designer Maurice
Category
Mid-20th Century Israeli Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Nordia Round Cast Bronze Ashtray
By Pal-Bell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A solid bronze round ashtray with object resting details all around. It has a gilt bronze pebbled interior and beautiful deep rich verdigris finish on the underside. It is made in Is...
Category
Mid-20th Century Israeli Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Cast Bronze Stylized Nautilus Ashtray with an Applied Verdigris Patina
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H 1.38 in W 5.25 in D 5.63 in
Vintage Cast Bronze Stylized Nautilus Ashtray with an Applied Verdigris Patina
By Pal-Bell
Located in Nantucket, MA
Mid-Century Modern cast and patinated bronze dish / ashtray in the form of a stylized nautilus with a lacquered, hammered center within a rim of graduated verdigris patinated divots ...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Bronze
Nordia Leaf Shaped Ashtray
By Pal-Bell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A solid bronze ashtray with 3 impressed places to lay an object . It has a textured interior with decorative details to resemble the form of a leaf. This piece has a beautiful verdig...
Category
Mid-20th Century Israeli Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Bronze
Round Bronze Ashtray with Flip-Top Lid
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Pal-Bell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A round lidded ashtray made of bronze in a gorgeous patina. This piece features a flip-top hinge in the center and reveals two object resting design details welded on each side - a p...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Bronze
Maurice Ascalon Candlesticks for Pal-Bell, circa 1965
By Maurice Ascalon, Pal-Bell
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Maurice Ascalon pair of candlesticks for Pal-Bell circa 1965.
Category
20th Century Israeli Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Vintage Patinated Bronze Cigar Ashtray of Swan Form by Pal-Bell
By Pal-Bell
Located in Nantucket, MA
itself. Marked on the bottom, Pal-Bell, Israel.
Category
Mid-20th Century Israeli Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Bronze
Maurice Ascalon Verdigris Bronze Ash Tray for Pal-Bell
By Maurice Ascalon, Pal-Bell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Maurice Ascalon. Manufacturer: Pal-Bell. Period/style: Mid-Century Modern. Country
Category
Vintage 1950s Israeli Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Pal-Bell Patinated, Cast Bronze Ashtray in the Form of a Swan
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H 3.75 in W 6.75 in D 3.13 in
Vintage Pal-Bell Patinated, Cast Bronze Ashtray in the Form of a Swan
By Pal-Bell
Located in Nantucket, MA
Vintage cast and patinated cigar / cigarette ashtray by Pal-Bell in the form of a swan with wings
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Patinated Bronze Cigar Ashtray by Pal-Bell in the Form of a Swan
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H 4.75 in W 8.25 in D 4.5 in
Vintage Patinated Bronze Cigar Ashtray by Pal-Bell in the Form of a Swan
By Pal-Bell
Located in Nantucket, MA
itself. Marked on the bottom, Pal-Bell, Israel.
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Bronze
Maurice Ascalon Solid Bronze Bowl / Snail Sculpture for Pal-Bell, 1950s
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H 2.96 in W 4.34 in D 4.14 in
Maurice Ascalon Solid Bronze Bowl / Snail Sculpture for Pal-Bell, 1950s
By Maurice Ascalon, Pal-Bell
Located in Malmö, SE
. Designed by Maurice Ascalon and produced by Pal-Bell, Tel Aviv, Israel, 1939-1956. Great condition
Category
Mid-20th Century Israeli Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Bronze
Pal-Bell Turquoise & Gold Bowl Hand Hammered Cast Bronze Maurice Ascalon Israel
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H 2 in Dm 4.63 in
Pal-Bell Turquoise & Gold Bowl Hand Hammered Cast Bronze Maurice Ascalon Israel
By Maurice Ascalon, Pal-Bell
Located in Miami, FL
inside has a hand-hammered texture. An embossed stamp on underside reads Pal-Bell Co. Made in Israel.
Category
Mid-20th Century Israeli Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Maurice Ascalon Pal Bell Bronze Wreath Menorah
By Maurice Ascalon
Located in Norwalk, CT
A wonderful modernist menorah with hard to find slave light and oil jug.
Category
Mid-20th Century Israeli Candle Lamps
Materials
Bronze
1950s Bronze Solid Cast Bowl Marijauna Cigarette Ashtray Party Bowl Candy Dish
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H 2.13 in Dm 4.63 in
1950s Bronze Solid Cast Bowl Marijauna Cigarette Ashtray Party Bowl Candy Dish
By Maurice Ascalon, Pal-Bell
Located in Hyattsville, MD
One of the real stand out pieces from the artist Maurice Ascalon from his company PAL-BELL, Israel
Category
Vintage 1950s Israeli Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Bronze
Modernist Bronze Ashtray Dish Catchall Israel
By Maurice Ascalon
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Ascalon’s celebrated work for Pal-Bell. The interior has a hammered look. Designed in the 1950s, this dish
Category
20th Century Israeli Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Bronze
Brass and Blackened Brass Metal Bowl Mid-Century Modern
By Maurice Ascalon
Located in North Miami, FL
against gold. This has been attributed to the design of Maurice Ascalon for Pal- Bell Co. It is marked on
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Brass
Enamel and Brass Dish by Pal Bell
By Pal-Bell
Located in New York, NY
A lovely enamel and brass dish by Pal-Bell. Maker's mark on bottom.
Category
Vintage 1960s Israeli Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Enamel
Solid Bronze Objet D'Art Bowl by Maurice Ascalon
By Pal-Bell, Maurice Ascalon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Solid bronze object bowl with verdigris patina designed by Maurice Ascalon and made by Pal-Bell
Category
Mid-20th Century Israeli Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Bronze
Solid Bronze Objet D'Art by Maurice Ascalon
By Pal-Bell, Maurice Ascalon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Solid bronze object by with verdigris patina designed by Maurice Ascalon and made by Pal-Bell, Tel
Category
Mid-20th Century Israeli Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Solid Bronze Box by Maurice Ascalon
By Pal-Bell, Maurice Ascalon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Solid bronze box with verdigris patina designed by Maurice Ascalon and made by Pal-Bell Co., Tel
Category
Mid-20th Century Israeli Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Maurice Ascalon Hammered Bronze Modernist Duck
By Maurice Ascalon
Located in Berkeley, CA
Stunning solid hammered bronze modernist duck designed by Maurice Ascalon, c1950s. Pal-Bell
Category
Vintage 1950s Israeli Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Maurice Ascalon Solid Bronze Design Object, 1950s
By Pal-Bell, Maurice Ascalon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
sculpture. Pal-Bell, Tel-Aviv, Israel. Measurements in inches: 3 high x 4.25 wide x 4.5 deep.
Category
20th Century Israeli Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Maurice Ascalon Hammered Brass Modernist Box
By Maurice Ascalon
Located in Berkeley, CA
Stunning solid hammered brass modernist box designed by Maurice Ascalon, c1950s. Pal-Bell
Category
Vintage 1940s Israeli Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
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Wall sconces made of a piece of curved and wavy Murano glass with a central brass plate. Two lights per sconce. Price per sconce
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Abstract oil on canvas by California artist Carlos Lopez. Framed, matted and behind glass. Signed and with artist bio on back.
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Pal Bell For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal pal bell for your home. Frequently made of metal, bronze and brass, every pal bell was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer pal bell, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each pal bell bearing Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made pal bell over the years, but those crafted by Maurice Ascalon are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Pal Bell?
The average selling price for a pal bell at 1stDibs is $380, while they’re typically $245 on the low end and $850 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
- 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 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.