Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE
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.
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Mid Century Pottery Craft California Design Drip Vase 1970s
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
A drip or dip glazed stoneware vase by Pottery Craft of Compton California.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Mid Century Weed Pot Japan 1960s
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Stunning little mid century weed pot. Made in Japan in the 1960s.
Category
1960s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Hand Made Brown Textured Ceramic Vase, Ceramic Vessel, Ceramic Art
By Skoby Joe
Located in La Jolla, CA
Joseph Skoby is a Southern Californian whose work is inspired by the nature of his native state. His ceramics, created in his own lush garden, recall his intimate dance with the ocea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Stoneware
Green Murano Glass Duck Sculpture by Archimede Seguso 1950s
Located in Milano, MI
Green Murano glass duck sculpture, made by Archimede Seguso in the 1950s
Ø cm 10.5 Ø cm 5 h cm 9
Archimedes Seguso was a renowned Italian entrepreneur and master glassmaker, consid...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
1960s Murano Large Blue Bowl or Catchall Designed by Flavio Poli
By Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Astonishing Big Blue Bowl or Catchall By Flavio Poli in Murano glass. This is a unique piece a true sculpture
The item is in excellent condition.
Dimensions:
6,29" diameter x 3...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
1960s Luxury Handrafted Blue Vase in Murano Glass by Ca dei Vetrai.Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Luxury blue handcrafted vase in Murano glass by Ca dei Vetrai. Made in Italy. The item is in excellent condition. This vase is handmade in blown glass.
Dimension:
diam 6,29 x ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Art Deco black and Venturina molded glass bowl . Venice Italy 1930s
Located in London, GB
Art Deco black and venturina molded glass. Venice,Italy 1930s
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
1960s Gorgeous Large Green Ashtray or Catchall by Flavio Poli for Seguso. Made i
By Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Gorgeous large green ashtray or catchall by Flavio Poli for Seguso in Murano sommerso glass. Made in Italy
The item is in excellent condition.
Dimensions:
7,08 diameter x 3,14...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Spherical Vase 'Rimini Blu' by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramiche Anni 50
By Aldo Londi
Located in Milano, MI
Ball vase by Bitossi Ceramiche, "Rimini Blu" collection, made by Aldo Londi in the 1950s
Ø cm 22 h cm 22
Aldo Londi (1911-2003) was a key figure in 20th-century Italian ceramics an...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Murano Thick Glass Vide-Poche with Controlled Bubbles Catchall
Located in Toronto, CA
An exceptional mid-century Murano glass vide-poche, finely handblown with remarkable clarity and weight. This sculptural piece is crafted from thick, heavy glass and features an elon...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
$291 Sale Price
25% Off
Mid-Century Italian Rattan and Brass Planter, 1960s
Located in Valencia, VC
Mid-Century Italian Rattan and Brass Planter, 1960s–1970s
A beautiful Mid-Century rattan and brass planter, handmade in Italy circa the 1960s–1970s.
It features a rattan body rimm...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Patinated Etruscan Horse Sculpture Weinberg Style 1970s
By Pepe Mendoza
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This vintage Etruscan horse figure is a bronze Italian museum replica made in the 1970s - 1980s. The piece is a reproduction of a classic Italian style, showcasing the historical and...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Tall Mandruzzato Sommerso Faceted Murano Glass Block Vase, Italy, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
A stunning large Murano art glass vase from the 1960s, hand-blown by the Luigi Mandruzzato furnace (Molatura Vetri Murano). Crafted in the sommerso technique — developed and perfecte...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass
Murano Italian Art Glass Fish Sculpture Statue, Italy Vintage 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A Venetian sculptural fish figurine in hand blown glass, produced on the isle of Murano, circa 1980s. A nice piece of art for any room. Beautiful colors in pink and purple with clear...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
German 1960s Junghans Pendulum + Weights + Gong Wall Clock
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...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Modernist English Solid / Sterling Silver Letter Opener - Brian Leslie Fuller
Located in Bath, GB
A superb mid-century modern letter opener made by the highly collectable silversmith, Brian Leslie Fuller.
Made from solid English silver fully hallmarked for London 1979 together ...
Category
1970s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
Artichoke Ice Bucket by Mauro Manetti Italy
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Iconic ice bucket in the shape of an artichoke by italian designer Mauro Manetti, Florence Italy in silver guilt metal. Stamped at the bottom. It has the original liner which is in g...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Huge Mandruzzato Murano Faceted Sommerso Red Yellow Pink Art Glass Vase
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching Sommerso Murano faceted vase in Red, Yellow and Pink Salmon glass attributed to Mandruzzato.
Large size.
Italy, 1960s.
Red and yellow glass double cased into pink salmo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Glass
Mid-Century German Glass Vase from Karl Friedrich Glass, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century German Glass Vase from Karl Friedrich Glas, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 I have official proof of authenticity such as vintage catalogs,
designer...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Picture Frame Decorative Object Silver 925 Mid-Century Modern Italy 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Stunning. 925 Silver Photo Frame from the F,C.A. Florence factory, from the 1960s, with manufacturer's hallmark and trademark. Good vintage condition, collectible. Made in Italy. The...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver
Italian Murano Blue Scavo Vase Roman Style Italian Art Glass
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This vintage Murano Scavo vase in cobalt blue captures the essence of Italian glass artistry. The Scavo technique gives it a weathered, ancient look, reminiscent of artifacts from an...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Early Danish Saxbo Nylund & Krebs Low Bowl Salt Green and Brown, Ceramic 1930
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Very rare early piece from the Danish ceramic studio Saxbo by Gunnar Nylund and Nathalie Krebs. Manufactured 1929 or 1930.
The tray is made from stoneware and features a green speck...
Category
1920s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Small Mid Century Hand Painted & Glazed Terracotta Vase - Italy - Circa 1950's
Located in Chatham, ON
Mid Century hand painted and glazed terracotta vase - small size - wheel thrown - featuring an abstract profusion of multi colored flowers to the circumference of the vessel - red gl...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
$203 Sale Price
30% Off
Mid Century Weed Pot Vase
By Doyle Lane
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
This is a stunning mid century weed pot in the style of Doyle Lane. The vase is glazed and has a tiny opening. Unsigned.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Danish Brass Candle Holders - Set of 2
By Josef Frank
Located in Fairfield, CA
A set of 2 mid century vintage Danish brass candle holders. Curved shape and heavy in weight. Each holds 2 standard taper candle holders. Label attached to one, Made in Denmark.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Wooden Jewelry Box
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
This is a gorgeous wooden jewelry box handmade with maple and walnut. It has a lift top with nine compartments and a drawer that easily slides out. The entire box has beautiful detai...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Maple, Walnut
1960s Astonishing Murano Ashtray or Catch-All By Flavio Poli for Seguso
By Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Astonishing ashtray or catch-all By Flavio Poli for Seguso in Murano Sommerso Glass.
The item is in excellent condition.
Dimension:
5,11" diameter x 3,14" H inches
cm 13 x cm 8 H
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
vintage french bottle VASE la borne earthenware handmade 1960s studio ceramic
Located in Mannheim, DE
Tall, bottle-shaped earthenware vase with a slightly oval base. Marked on the base. From a workshop at the French ceramics center La Borne near Henrichemont in the Loire Valley. Prob...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Pair of Vintage Japanese Lefton Porcelain Cat Figurines – Mid-Century Modern
Located in Bochum, NRW
Pair of Vintage Porcelain Cat Figurines – Mid-Century Japanese Craftsmanship
Grace your space with this elegant pair of vintage porcelain cat fi...
Category
1960s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
$380 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Vintage Piero Fornasetti Hand-painted Lidded Ceramic 'Jar, Italy 1960s.
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful lidded porcelain jar with an amazing decor and hand-painted gold details.
Designed and produced by Piero Fornasetti in Milano, Italy. Early production, 1960s.
Great or...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
George Nelson Chronopak Desk Clock for Howard Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
George Nelson Chronopak Desk Clock for Howard Miller
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Amazing box by Christian Dior Home, wickerwork, Vintage, 1970s, Italy
Located in Wien, AT
Amazing box by Christian Dior Home, made in the 1970s in Italy.
This exceptionally decorative folding box features a polished brass frame, acrylic, and Viennese wickerwork.
The des...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Murano Vintage Dark Amber Italian Art Glass Ribbed Footed Cookie Jar Container
By Empoli
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful large vintage Murano hand blown dark amber honey color Italian art glass cookie jar or container. The piece is created in the manner of Empoli glass, with a "Paul's Product...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Unique Oball Murano Black Glass Vase with Gold leaf details, 1980s Italy
Located in Venezia, IT
A striking Murano glass vase in deep, glossy black, created in the 1980s by the renowned OBALL glass factory, part of the Vetri Murano (VM) consortium. The piece still retains its or...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Lucite, Rattan and Gilded Metal Picture Frame, Italy 1970s
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning decorative picture frame is perfect for a living space or vanity. The photo frame features a rounded shape with clear Lucite and rattan or wicker cane work. The rattan ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Murano Sommerso Green & Yellow Block Vase by Flavio Poli, 1960s
By Seguso, Flavio Poli
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Striking Murano art glass block vase designed by Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Italy, in the 1960s. This sculptural piece exemplifies the iconic "Sommerso" technique, in which...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Sommerso
Saks Fifth Avenue Crystal Gold Amber Perfume Bottle Textured Glass Murano
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a vintage crystal - Murano gold amber perfume bottle with textured glass. No label present. Attributed to Saks Fifth Aven...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
A Constructivist MODERNIST Ceramic SCULPTURE France 1950
Located in PARIS, FR
A superb architectural sculpture, Modernist, Free-Form, Geometric Abstraction, an asymmetrical assembly of matte white glazed ceramic quarter-spheres around an invisible vertical axi...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Junghans Clock with Bauhaus Vibe Ceramic Triangle, 1950s, Germany
Located in Andernach, DE
Beautiful triangle wall clock by Junghans, cream ceramic, in a pure 50s original design by
one of Germanys most renowned clock makers.
Made in the 50s – ''Electora'' by Junghans.
He...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Chrome
$475 Sale Price
20% Off
Murano Red White Spot Italian Art Glass Mushroom Toadstool Paperweight Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and very unusual, vintage Murano hand blown deep red-orange and white spots Italian art glass mushroom / toadstool sculptural paperweight. The mushroom has an original impo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Mid Century Japanese Vase Ceramic Pottery Weed Pot 1960s
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
This is a mid-century ceramic vase weed pot made in Japan in the 1960s. It is glazed on the interior and exterior so it can be used as a vase or weed pot. The bottom of the vase is s...
Category
1960s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Mithé Espelt Ceramic Jewelry Box 1950s
By Mithé Espelt
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Mid-Century Ceramic Jewelry Box by Mithé Espelt — Lunel, France, 1950s.
A stunning mid-century ceramic jewelry box crafted by renowned French artist Mithé Espelt in Lunel, France, d...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Cast Brass Angelfish Mounted on Walnut Stand
Located in Malibu, CA
Cast brass angelfish, made in Korea. Mounted on a black walnut base.
Custom made is the USA.
Category
20th Century Korean Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
$220 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Group of Five Mid 20th C. Modernist Abstract Wood Sculptures
By Henry Moore
Located in Rochester, NY
Group of five mid 20th century modernist abstract carved wood sculptures. Some are signed w/ artist monogram at lower back side ( see picture 8 ) the sculptures measure as follows - ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Modern Floor Sound Sculpture by Val Bertoia in Copper & Brass
By Val Bertoia
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A stunning sound sculpture made by Val Bertoia. Makes a beautiful chime when played. Comprised of brass and beryllium copper. Gorgeous patina and comes with COA from the Bertoia Studio.
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Copper
Blenko Art Glass Apple
Located in Fairfield, CA
A vintage Blenko art glass apple. Vibrant blue color topped off with a clear stem. Original sticker attached.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Alfredo Barbini Murano Glass Bowl, Blue with Gold Leaf/Polveri, Circus Tent
Located in Warrenton, OR
Alfredo Barbini Murano Glass Bowl, Blue with Gold Leaf/Polveri, Circus Tent
The infamous blue with gold circus tent design, one of the most sought after Murano / Barbini works. It ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
$236 Sale Price
20% Off
1970s Original Travertine Elephant Sculpture by Enzo Mari for F.lli Mannelli
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Original travertine elephant sculpture by Enzo Mari for F.lli Mannelli. The item is in excellent condition. Made in Italy.
Dimension:
4,33 x 1,18 x 3,93 H inches
L 11 cm x P...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Travertine
Annemarie Davidson & Blaine Rath Walnut & Enamel Letter Tray, California, c.1970
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Annemarie Davidson & Blaine Rath Walnut & Enamel Letter Tray, California, c.1970
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel
Camvetri Murano Layered Sommerso Hand Blown Art Glass Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Exceptional quality Italian Murano Sommerso art glass vase by renowned makers Camvetri and dating to the 20th century. This exquisite and beautifully made vase is hand blown in clear...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Murano Art Glass Vase, Coral & Pink on White Opaline, Italy, Mid-20th Century
Located in Valencia, VC
Murano Art Glass Vase, Coral & Pink on White Opaline, Mid-20th Century
A striking Murano art glass vase featuring a sculptural rounded “smashed-square” form with an expressive, outw...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Opaline Glass, Murano Glass
Modernist Japanese Iron Ikebana Planter, Japan, c.1955
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Mid Century Modern Ikebana Tripod Planter, Japan, c.1955.
Category
20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Ercole Barovier Rostrato Murano Glass Italian Vase for Barovier & Toso, 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic mouth-blown rostrato crystal Murano glass vase. This marvelous decorative piece was realized during the 1940s in Italy by Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso.
In fabulous ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Flavio Poli Production Seguso Submerged glass vase Design Italy 1950 Mid-Century
Located in Palermo, IT
FLAVIO POLI. Production Seguso Vetri d’Arte, Design Italy 1950 ca.
Vase in colorless, light blue and lilac sommerso glass, drop-shaped body with flat circular mouth. Please watch the...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Beautiful large original 1960s brass sunburst wall clock by Junghans ATO-MAT
Located in München, DE
Beautiful, large, original 1960s brass sunburst wall clock by Junghans ATO-MAT.
Very beautiful, elaborate mid-century design. Battery-operated with a new clock mechanism.
Dial with R...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Murano Glass Sculptural Leaf Bowl with Bullicante
Located in Warrenton, OR
Murano Glass Sculptural Leaf Bowl with Bullicante - medium to light mauve/violet color. (looks a darker on dark backgrounds). Possibly a Barovier & Toso piece.
This is a uniquely sha...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Salvino Marsura Italian Midcentury Brutalistic Coffee Table, 1970s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Salvino Marsura Italian Midcentury Brutalistic Coffee Table, 1970s
Gorgeous coffee table handcrafted by Italian Artist and Sculptor Salvino Marsura. (1938-2020)
The coffee table sho...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Wrought Iron
Blue & White Murano Glass Bowl with Copper Aventurine by Fratelli Toso
By Barbini
Located in Warrenton, OR
Blue & White Murano Glass Bowl with Copper Aventurine by Fratelli Toso (suspected). (Barbini made similar)
This mid-century modern Murano art glass bowl measures about 5.5 x 2.5 i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
Mid-Century Bulldog & Scottish Terrier Cigarette Box, 1950s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Mid-Century French Bulldog & Scottish Terrier Cigarette Box, France, 1950s — Dogs Playing Cards Motif. A charming and whimsical mid-century cigarette box from France, dating to the 1...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bakelite, Wood
Beautiful Italian Terracotta Lizard Statue Sculpture Vintage, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An outstanding statue of an Lizard made of glazed and hand-painted terracotta. Perfect, lifelike, and life-size representations of this loving creature, faithful, affectionate, and h...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Majolica, Terracotta
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Wooden Carved Dog
Wooden Cow
1920s Royal Copenhagen
1960 Italy Cats
19th Century Bronze Stag
Acrobats Bronze
Alexandrite Murano
Amsterdam Clock
Antique Bronze Hare
Antique Candle Clock
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Antique French Letters
Antique German Carousel
Antique Growlers
Antique Hippo
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