"Venice Canal, Italy" Claude Venard, French Post-Cubist Mid-Century Modern
By Claude Venard
Located in New York, NY
Claude Venard (French, 1913 - 1999) Venice Canal, Italy, circa 1950-55 Oil on canvas 24 x 24 inches
Canvas, Oil
Parrot on Tree Murano Art Glass Sculpture Figure Mid-20th Century, Venice Italy
Located in Nuernberg, DE
addition to any collection. Found at an Estate Sale in Venice, Italy.
Blown Glass
$320Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of six glasses, 1950s, Mid-Century, Sights of Venice, Italy
Located in Wien, AT
Very nice set of six glasses with the representation of the main sights of Venice, Italy. The
Glass
$956Sale Price|20% Off
Italian Mid Century Lacquer/Vellum Table Screen, Canaletto Style View of Venice
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Italian mid century Lacquer/Vellum table screen -Canaletto style view of Venice Italy, Circa 1960s
Metal
Mid Century Murano Glass Pendant Lamp by De Majo Murano Venice Italy 1970s
By De Majo
Located in Palermo, PA
Mid-Century Glass Pendant Lamp in Murano Glass by De Majo Murano, Venezia, Italy (1970s) This
Metal
Mid Century Beige Murano Glass Pendant Lamp De Majo Murano Venice Italy 1970s
By De Majo
Located in Palermo, IT
Mid-century beige murano glass pendant lamp De Majo Murano Venezia Italy 1970s Handblown murano
Aluminum, Brass
Mid Century Murano Glass Pendant Lamp by La Murrina Murano Venice Italy 1970s
By La Murrina
Located in Palermo, PA
This exquisite Murano glass pendant light was crafted by La Murrina in the 1970s. The elegant bell-shaped silhouette echoes the form of a softly blooming flower with a base in milky ...
Metal
Mid Century Murano Glass Pendant Lamp by La Murrina Murano Venice Italy 1970s
By La Murrina
Located in Palermo, PA
This striking Murano glass pendant light was crafted by renowned La Murrina in the 1970s. The light is inspired by the radiant beauty of the sun. The exquisite hand-blown glass trans...
Metal
Mid Century Murano Glass Pendant Lamp by La Murrina Murano Venice Italy 1970s
By La Murrina
Located in Palermo, PA
This exquisite Murano glass pendant light was crafted by La Murrina in the 1970s. The elegant, bell-shaped glass resembles the form of a bluebell flower. With a rich caramel hue that...
Metal, Brass
Ø30 Murano Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp White Swirl Glass brass, mouth-blown Italy
By Copenhagen Venice
Located in København, DK
Italian Murano plafond ceiling lamp / wall lamp in white opal glass with swirl. The glass is
Brass
Venice Souvenir Building Ashtray Vintage, Italy, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A 1950s souvenir building architectural model ashtray. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of metal. A beautiful nice item to use or just a display item in your c...
Metal
Venice Souvenir Building Ashtray Vintage, Italy, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A 1950s souvenir building architectural model ashtray. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of metal. A beautiful nice item to use or just a display item in your c...
Metal
$480Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set Coffee / Tea Cups / Mugs, 6 Pieces, Sights of Venice, 1950s, Venice, Italy
Located in Wien, AT
Very nice set of coffee / tea glass cups with the representation of sights of Venice Italy. The
Metal
Venice Canal Original Vintage Oil Painting, Italy, 1960s, Signed, Framed
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Venice Canal Original Vintage Oil Painting, Italy, 1960s, Signed, Framed. This painting of a
Paint
1980s Venice Hand Made Glass Pendant Light , Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition with minor signs of use - 1x bulbs E26 - E27 - US wiring compatible
Glass
Set Italian Venetian Murano Glass Cobalt Blue Sherbet Bowls, 1960s, Italy Venice
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
sorts of things. Handcrafted in the 1960s-1970s in Murano, Venice, Italy this set would make a beautiful
Murano Glass
Venice Cityscape by Giorgio Valenzin, Original Artwork.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Venice Cityscape by Giorgio Valenzin, Original Artwork. Original ink wash by Italian artist
Paper
Vase "Piumato" Vintage VeArt Venice Mario Ticco' Design, Italy, 1983
By Mario Ticcò
Located in Biella, IT
Veart Venice Italy rare vase "piumato" mezza filigrana" design Mario Ticc '83 signed perfect
Art Glass
$1,446Sale Price|20% Off
Italian Tea Service Guido Andlovitz Italy 1940s with Venice and Gondolas Laveno
By Guido Andloviz
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Saucers diameter 14.5 cm Cups diameter 12 cm, height 4 cm Teapot height 20 cm, width 25 cm, depth 10 cm Sugar bowl 13 cm high, 14 cm wide, 7 cm deep. Spout 11 cm high, 14 cm wide...
Porcelain
$4,339Sale Price|20% Off
1954 Italy Abstract Painting Venice Biennial Special Artwork by Ermete Lancini
Located in Brescia, IT
This stunning abstract artwork was made in 1954, by the well known Italian artist Ermete Lancini
Paper
$4,339Sale Price|20% Off
1954 Italy Abstract Painting Venice Biennial Special Artwork by Ermete Lancini
Located in Brescia, IT
This stunning abstract artwork was made in 1954, by the well known Italian artist Ermete Lancini
Paper
Ferro & Lazzarini Murano Glass Angel Figurine, Vintage Italy Venice 1950s
By Ferro & Lazzarini 1
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown figure made by Ferro and Lazzarini in Italy at the island of Murano
Murano Glass
1970s Glass Globe "Venice Hand Made Glass "Table Lamp, Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
- Cleaned polished and rewired - Good original condition with minor signs of use - 1x , E12-E14 bulb - US wiring compatible
Glass
Kitsch Venice Gondola Souvenir with Seashells & Pin-Up Girl, Italy 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
1950s Venice gondola souvenir. Bright wood shellac finish, adorned with seashells and a posing pin
Shell, Wood
Decorative offering bowl, amber art glass Murano 1940s, Murano Venice, Italy
By Lavorazione Arte Murano
Located in Wien, AT
workshops in Venice, Italy. This piece is from the 1960s-70s and is of sophisticated design. The bowl has
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Venetian Murano Glass Palmette Chandelier Flush Mount Venice Italy 1970s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Very elegant, vintage estate, midcentury Venetian Murano art glass chandelier features 2 round
Brass
$1,265Sale Price|30% Off
Ariele Torino Table Lamp Italian Ceramic Design Venice Carnival Masks
By Ariele Torino
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Ariele Torino table lamp Italian ceramic design, very special and individual is the carnival masks
Ceramic
Vase Barovier & Toso - Murano Glass, 1940 - VENICE - Made in Italy
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Milano, IT
Vase Barovier & Toso - Murano glass 1940, worked with gold leaf. Iridescent.
Glass
$2,240Sale Price|20% Off
ARCHIMEDE SEGUSO Venice Italy MURANO GLASS Console Bowl LOSANGHE Series RED
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Richmond, VA
Important model of a mid-century Murano Glass decorative console bowl designed and produced by
Art Glass
Large 50cm Midcentury Murano Glass Fish Sculpture Italy 1960s 1970s Venice
By Ars Murano
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
Due to the nature of glassblowing, every Murano fish is individual, and we are fortunate to be able to offer a large Murano fish measuring an impressive 50cm in length! The main colo...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Italian Bar or Cart in Walnut, Venice Print and Light, Italy, 1950s Signed Sarti
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Roma, IT
Italian bar trolley or 1950s dry bar in lacquered walnut, bright white inside. Attributable to
Brass
Ceiling LampGlass attributed to Carlo Nason Eclipse Mazzega Venice, Italy, 1960
By Carlo Nason
Located in Biella, IT
Eclipse attributed to Mazzega Venice Italy big ceiling lamp glass Carlo Nason design years 60
Metal
Signed M. Coloman Framed Oil Painting on Canvas Titled Venice Italy 1940
By Coloman
Located in Miami, FL
VENICE oil painting, featuring the Doges Palacio, Italian School, circa 1940s in its original 1940s
Wood, Paint, Canvas
$5,424
1954 Italy Abstract Painting Venice Biennial Special Artwork by Ermete Lancini
Located in Brescia, IT
This stunning abstract artwork was made in 1954, by the well known Italian artist Ermete Lancini
Plywood, Oil
$5,424
1954 Italy Abstract Painting Venice Biennial Special Artwork by Ermete Lancini
Located in Brescia, IT
This stunning abstract artwork was made in 1954, by the well known Italian artist Ermete Lancini
Plywood, Oil
Pair of Decorative Obelisks in Pure Glass Signed "Save Venice 1989", Italy
Located in Brescia, Brescia
pure glass, signed "Save Venice 1989". These unique pieces serve as both a captivating design element
Glass, Art Glass
Twisted Orange Streamers Flush Mount in Murano Glass 1990s Venice Italy
Located in Villaverla, IT
Twisted Orange Streamers Flush Mount in Murano Glass 1990s Venice Italy. Entirely handmade in the
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass
Dragonfly Stem Vase Paglierino colour Blown Murano Glass Venice Italy 1980s
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Villaverla, IT
Dragonfly Stem Glass Vase Paglierino colour Blown Murano Glass Venice Italy 1980s. Entirely
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage Original Photograph, Hotel Bauer Venice
Located in New York, NY
Original photograph of Hotel Bauer-Gru¨nwald with matting by unknown photographer, circa 1960s Dimension including matting: 26.75" W x 20.5" H; Image size 19.5" W x 15" L.
Paper
$1,356Sale Price|20% Off
Large Murano Art Glass Face Vase signed Sergio Costantini Venice Italy Estate
By Murano 5
Located in Montreal, QC
Mid-Century Modern large Murano art glass flamboyant face vase, signed by Sergio Constantini. A top
Art Glass
Decorative flower vase, Murano art glass, blown glass, 1970s Murano Venice Italy
Located in Wien, AT
glass, mouth-blown glass, Murano, Venice, Italy, made in the 1970s. The vase has a wonderful shape
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Decorative flower vase, Murano art glass, blown glass, 1970s Murano Venice Italy
Located in Wien, AT
art glass, mouth-blown glass, Murano, Venice, Italy, made in the 1970s. The vase has a wonderful
Art Glass, Blown Glass
San Polo Venice glazed ceramic 1950s.
By San Polo
Located in bari, IT
San Polo Venice glazed ceramic bas-relief representing the nativity . San Polo is a historic and
Ceramic
Italian Rainbow Table Lamp and Floor Lamp in Blown Murano Glass, 1980, Venice
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Villaverla, IT
Italian Rainbow table lamp and floor lamp in blown Murano glass, 1980, Venice. This outstanding
Chrome
Petite Murano Art Glass Bowl or Catchall by Barovier Toso, 1950s, Venice, Italy
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown Italian art glass ashtray, bowl or catchall. Attributed to Barovier
Murano Glass
Golden Rays Flush Mount in Sprinkled Amber Blown Murano Glass Venice Italy 1980s
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Villaverla, IT
Golden Rays Flush Mount in Sprinkled Amber Blown Murano Glass Venice Italy 1980s This shining
Gold Leaf
Italian Table Lamp in blown Murano glass clear color and brass, 1950s Venice
Located in Villaverla, IT
Italian Venetian Murano glass table lamp in transparent and gold and in fumè color, in very
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Standing Ruby Red Deer in Blown Murano Glass with Red Shades Venice Italy 1990s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Standing Ruby Red Deer in Blown Murano Glass with Red Shades Venice Italy 1990s. Completely
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass
Early 20th Century Venice Print in Black and White
Located in Barcelona, ES
Early 20th century Venice print in black and white By Carlo Zucchi and Giuseppe Valeriani.
Paper
Murano glass pendant - Venice 1950s att.Venini .
By Venini
Located in bari, IT
, entrances or reception areas, this chandelier is an authentic expression of Italian craftsmanship excellence.
Murano Glass
Venini Vase 'Fazzoletto' in red, Venice Murano 1950s
By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Venini Vase 'Fazzoletto' in red, Venice Murano 1950s A vintage fazzoletto (handkerchief) vase in
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Piazza San Marco Venice Oil Painting, Abstract Expressionist, 29x39 cm
Located in Seaford, GB
Venetian Painting by Emanuele Cappello – Stunning Original Oil Painting of Venice Discover an
Paint
VeArt Large Charger by Bruno Gambone, Venice, circa 1988
By VeArt, Bruno Gambone
Located in CH
VeArt Large Glass Charger, Probably by Bruno Gambone Vietri sul Mare (Salerno) 1936 – Venice, circa
Art Glass
Original Rare Venice Gondola Travel Poster By Adolphe Jean-Marie Cassandre
Located in Vienna, AT
Graphic design conference and for the Italian tourist office ENIT to promote the city of Venice. This is
Paper
Venini A Canne Bottle 'Elixir' by Gio Ponti Venice Murano
By Venini
Located in Berghuelen, DE
exemplary mid-century modern design of unbroken elegance. Gio Ponti (1891–1979) enrolled at the Faculty of
Art Glass
Vase 'Mosaico Zanfirico' by Paolo Venini, Venice Murano 1954
By Paolo Venini, Venini
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vase 'Mosaico Zanfirico' by Paolo Venini, Venice Murano 1954 A vintage art glass vase of the
Art Glass
Charming Iridescent Murano Glass Chandelier, Venice, 1960
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing light opaline blue iridescent Murano glass chandeliers with eight arms decorated with pink pasta vitrea flowers. Unique piece.
Blown Glass
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.
Modern icons are showing up in gracefully layered dining nooks, living rooms and lounges — proof that great design only gets better with context.
With its grid-like doors and wavy trim, the 1940s design feels as fresh as ever.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Prehistoric motifs give the mid-century Italian fireplace an elemental feel.
Their charming solid-oak pieces offer homes utility and comfort.
It's hard to resist the allure of a beautiful pool. So, go ahead and daydream about whiling away your summer in paradise.
You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
Designer Susan Yeley turned to 1stDibs to outfit an Indiana home with standout pieces that complement its modernist style.