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 legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Rare Giorgio Facchini Numbered 11/12 Brass and Plexiglass Box, 1970s, Italy
Located in Brescia , Brescia
Discover the elegance of this numbered masterpiece by Giorgio Facchini, this brass and Plexiglass box, numbered 11 out of 12, is a stunning find for collectors and connoisseurs alike...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Mid-20th Century Pottery Low Compote by Man Ray, Vallauris, France
By Man Ray
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-20th century pottery low compote by Man Ray, Vallauris, France. An intriguing piece, featuring a dancing figure. Minute paint rim nicks.
4.75" dia., 1 5/8" h.
Whitehall Antique...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
MCM Kinetic Painted Steel Mobile by C. Jere for Artisian House
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare and very difficult to find MCM kinetic painted steel mobile by C. Jere for Artisian House, circa 1987. The piece is in good vintage condition and can fluctuate in size based on...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel
Vintage Italian Este Blanc De Chine Glazed Ceramic Fruit Bowl
Located in west palm beach, FL
Add a touch of European elegance to your table setting with our Vintage Italian Este Blanc De Chine Glazed Ceramic Fruit Bowl. Crafted with exquisite attention to detail, this timele...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Regency Italian Dove Cachepot
Located in west palm beach, FL
Elevate your botanical display with our Vintage Regency Italian Dove Cache Pot. This exquisite piece seamlessly blends Italian refinement with American flair, offering a sophisticate...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Klase Keramik Höganäs Vase Collection (1960s) in Brown and Blue Set of 2
Located in Søgne, NO
Timeless Beauty: Handcrafted Ceramic Vases from Klase Keramik Höganäs
Product Description:
Indulge in the elegance of vintage craftsmanship with this exquisite duo of handmade cera...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Tall mid-century West Germany ceramic deep red vase with handle
Located in STRASBOURG, FR
Ilkra Edel Keramik large floor vase with handle, with scarified patterns and a deep red & black enamel.
In great overall condition
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Klase Keramik Höganäs Ceramic 1960´s Vase Collection of 3, in Earth Tones
Located in Søgne, NO
Discover Timeless Elegance: Handcrafted Ceramic Vases by Klase Keramik Höganäs
Product Description:
Elevate your space with a trio of exquisite ceramic vases, meticulously handcraft...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Lalique Spirit of Ecstasy Limited Edition Figure
By Lalique
Located in Northampton, GB
With Original Paperwork & Box
From our Lalique collection, we are thrilled to offer this Rare Lalique Limited Edition Rolls Royce Spirit of Ecstasy Car Mascot. The mascot modelled ...
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Bronze Deer Figurines
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Mid-Century Modern pair of bronze deer consists of one buck and one doe, with the buck standing upright displaying his antlers and the doe grazing on the ground.
The brass has nic...
Category
Mid-20th Century Korean Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
modular candle holder designed by Fritz Nagel, 1960s
By Fritz Nagel, Bmf Nagel
Located in Genova, IT
Galvanized metal candle holder set produced by BMF Nagel in the 1960s based on a design by Fritz Nagel.
Because of their shape, the modules can be assembled into many forms to crea...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Zinc
Mid Century Modern White Frosted Lucite Flower Candle Holder with Gold Leaves
Located in Plainview, NY
A Mid Century Modern flower shaped candleholder. Made of white frosted lucite, the beautiful flower can holder is raised by a antiqued gold base in the shape of leaves adding charm a...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Lucite
Leather Humpback Whale on Custom Steel Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
This mid-20th-century American hand-crafted leather humpback whale, found in one of Oregon's picturesque coastal towns, is a stunning example of traditional craftsmanship and creativ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather
Omersa for Abercrombie Fitch Leather Kangaroo
Located in Bradenton, FL
Rare Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie & Fitch leather figural kangaroo magazine stand. Made of top quality full grain leather and is in vintage condition. Pouch can be used to hold mis...
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather
Vintage Copper Ribbed Vase
Located in Dorchester, GB
A heavy gauge copper vase with vertical ribbed exterior.
Nicely patinated colour.
Dimensions
H 31cm, W 15cm D 12cm
Condition
Please do take a careful look at all our pic...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
Large French Vallauris Leaf Shaped Pottery Ceramic Bowl
By Vallauris
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This ceramic leave-shaped bowl is a unique and striking piece. Probably made in the 1960s by one of the famous potters of the small French village Vallauris, this bowl is a beautiful...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Alessio Tasca "Sfere" abstract ceramic sculpture, Italy 1974
Located in Renens, CH
"Sfere" abstract ceramic sculpture by Italian ceramic artist Alessio Tasca (1929-2020).
Alessio Tasca participated in several editions of the Triennale in Milan as well as the Bienn...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Early 20th Centry Spanish Glass Bottle Vase, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, ES
Early 20th centry Spanish glass bottle vase.
Manufactured in Spain, circa 1940.
In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
Mat...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Art Studio Vase by Fratelli Fanciullacci, Italy 1960's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Art Pottery Studio Vase by Fratelli Fanciullacci. Made in Italy, 1960's period. Signed; Italy on the bottom. Black and green carved vase with women figures and stripes. A rar...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Murano Glass Bullicante Bowl with Generous Gold Polveri, Alfredo Barbini
Located in Warrenton, OR
Murano Glass Bullicante Bowl with Generous Gold Polveri, Alfredo Barbini
(likely. Seguso is another possibility but it's more likely Barbi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
Large Famille Rose Cachepot Planter Chinese Export Porcelain Cobalt Blue / Gilt
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A finely hand-painted large famille rose porcelain planter from the mid-20th century. The planter features intricate hand-painted designs in vibrant colors, typical of the famille ro...
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1950s Chinese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand Ashtray for Lumax
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
About product:
Lumax ashtrey by Le Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand.
Manufactured in France, circa 1970.
The Lumax Ashtray by Le Corbusier is an iconic design piece. It was designe...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand Ashtray for Lumax
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
About product:
Lumax ashtrey by Le Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand.
Manufactured in France, circa 1970.
The Lumax Ashtray by Le Corbusier is an iconic design piece. It was designe...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Blanche Letalle for Saint Clement Turquoise Ceramic Vase Planter, 1950s
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stylish 1950s ceramic vase or planter was hand-crafted by ceramicist Blanche Letalle for Faiencerie Saint-Clement, France. The piece boasts a lovely turquoise glaze with a baske...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Abstract Figurative Bronze by Bay Artist John Larkin
Located in Oakland, CA
An expressive figurative abstract by Bay Area artist John Larkin, he was a local artist who was active in the 1960s but little is known about the artist. A thin figure done in a text...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter Yellow Ceramic Box and Vide Poche Set, Italy 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a striking 1960s Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi for Bitossi ceramic set of three pieces, a box, and vide poche or catchalls. This set is imported and distributed in the United...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Jan De Swart Lucite Sculpture
By Jan De Swart
Located in Chicago, IL
This Lucite sculpture by the artist Jan De Swart is an early work from the 1940s. The organic bean-shaped sculpture is entirely handmade and polished by the artist, very few of these...
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Lucite
"Staufen" Vase by Liesel Spornhauer for Schlossberg Ceramic, Germany 1950's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Modern Design XL "Staufen" Vase by Liesel Spornhauer for Schlossberg Keramik. Made in Germany, 1950's / 60's period. Marked on the bottom: Foreign, 248 / 38. Matt ...
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1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
west german 1950s VASE scheurich model 239-30 stripe decor brown orange and whit
Located in Mannheim, DE
West german mid century ceramic vase manufactured by Scheurich Keramik in the late 1950s. Beautiful decor variation. Shiny brown glaze with orange, white and brown and white stripes....
Category
1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Wilhelm Kåge, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A red-glazed stoneware table lamp designed by Wilhelm Kåge and produced by Gustavsberg, sweden, c. 1950s.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
3 oz. .Sterling Silver Stamped 925 Garlic Sculpture Italy
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful simple elegant sterling silver garlic stamped 925 well done piece brought from Italy.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
James Lovera
By James Lovera
Located in Oakland, CA
Deep red glaze art bowl by Bay Area artist James Lovera (1920-2015), he was known for his thin walled vessels and bowls with dramatic glazes, this piece those marks. James Lovera’s f...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
1940s Brass Hands Calling Card Memo Picture Holder Stand
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1940s Brass Hands Calling Card Letter Note Picture Holder Stand
Hands have spring clips.
14.25 h x 4 diameter
Preowned vintage condition.
Refer to images.
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
1960s Reed & Barton Silver Plated Mini Bowl
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Reed & Barton Silver Plated Mini Trinket Bowl
1.63 h x 3.75 diameter
Stamp present 189
Preowned original vintage unrestored
Review all images
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver Plate
Horst Kerstan Studio Art Pottery Vase signed & dated 1980 Glazed Stoneware
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A beautiful vibrant gray glazed bottle vase by German ceramicist Horst Kerstan.
His work is featured by a distinct language of forms and the inspiration by Chinese and Japanese glazi...
Category
1980s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Leather desk set Jacques Adnet.
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant desk displayer is made of a black leather. This is a model by famous French designer Jacques Adnet. Circa 1950
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather
Large Vintage Murano Glass Vase by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1970s
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Brescia , Brescia
Embrace the timeless elegance of Murano glass with this exquisite vintage vase crafted by the renowned Carlo Nason for Mazzega in the 1970s. This grande masterpiece showcases Nason's...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Barovier Toso Murano Crystal Clear Gold Italian Art Glass Candlestick Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful large Murano crystal clear, bubbles and gold flecks Italian art glass duck sculpture / candlestick. Created by designer Ercole Barov...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Gold Leaf
Pair French Midcentury XXL Bamboo Baskets, 1970s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
A pair of beautiful, unusual and large standing baskets.
They were made in France from bamboo wood in the 1970s and 1980s.
They were originally used in a bakery as baguette baskets, ...
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bamboo
Christian Dior Tortoiseshell Lucite Picture Frame, 1970s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Christian Dior designed this stunning picture frame for his Christian Dior Home Collection in the 1970s. It is the perfect way to showcase your favorite photos. The frame has a round...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Plexiglass, Lucite, Acrylic
1950s Swedish Single Handled Jug by Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand Factory
Located in London, GB
A beautiful mottled-yellow 1950s Swedish handle-jug designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane for the Rörstrand Factory. The pottery, stoneware jug, features a wonderful smooth and tactile gl...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
Vintage Italian Murano Barbini Attributed Glass Bowls - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Elevate your table setting with this exquisite pair of Vintage Italian Murano Barbini attributed Glass Bowls. Infused with Old-World charm and artisanal craftsmanship, they effortles...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Fratelli Toso Murano Red Aventurine Candy Cane Italian Art Glass Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Only 1 Left! Beautiful vintage Murano handblown red over white, and aventurine Italian art glass flower vase. Documented to the Fratelli Toso Company. Published in their book (last p...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass
Arne Tjomsland Polar Bear in Teak, Scandinavia Norway 1950s
Located in Bergen, NO
Arne Tjomsland Polar Bear produced by Hiorth & Østlyngen in the mid 50.
Arne Tjomsland was one of Norway’s foremost souvenir designers in the 1950s and 60s. His designs were based o...
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
Unusual Teak Salad Bowl by Jens Quistgaard, Denmark
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A rare and hard to find, large teak salad bowl by J.Quistgaard. Unusual form with raised handles and great patina. Note butterfly joints. Also Danish teak spoons (non Quistgaard desi...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
Large Mid Century Modern Styled Artist Signed Vintage Cobalt Blue Art Glass Vase
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large art glass vase is signed by an unknown artist, and presumed to have originated from Italy and date to 1989 and done in a Mid Century Modern style. The vase is composed of...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Brionvega RR 126 FO-ST, giradischi Dual 1214- radiofonografo
Located in Napoli, NA
Radiofonografo moderno italiano RR126 e giradischi di Castiglioni Brionvega, anni '60 Radiofonografo RR126 e giradischi con base rettangolare, in legno bianco . Ci sono due casse acu...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Murano Glass Shell Motif Bowl w/Gold Fleck, Opaline Exterior. Seguso?
Located in Warrenton, OR
Vintage Murano Glass Shell Motif Bowl w/Gold Fleck, Opaline Exterior. Seguso?
A very pretty piece. It measures about 5.25 x 2.25 inches.
Good vintage condition. No chips or cracks ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
Shimmering Murano Glass Bowl / Vide Poche with Copper Aventurine - Vintage
Located in Warrenton, OR
Shimmering Murano Glass Bowl / Vide Poche with Copper Aventurine - Vintage
This is a substantial bowl that measures about 7.5 x 2.5 inches.
No chips or cracks. Very nice vintage con...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
Biot Glass 1960 Champain Bucket Purple Color France
By Biot
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Magnifical, Champagne bucket, made by the well known glass firm BIOT in the South of France, near Vallauris.
See the details in pictures to see how the color is beautiful.
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage Mid Century Modern Italian Baldelli Ceramics Cat Coin Collector.
Located in Seattle, WA
Circa 1960s , this Coin collector has a Hand painted face and speckled mustard yellow glaze. Painted black on the bottom with Italy Mark. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pic...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Art Pottery Studio Surfboard Dish by Sanchez for Perignem Studios, Belgium 1960s
By Perignem
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Art Pottery Studio Surfboard Dish by Sanchez for Perignem Studios, Belgium 1960's. Signed on the bottom. Large model surfboard dish bowl made in the Amphora / Peri...
Category
1960s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Gray Ceramic Pot, Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, 1961 - Mid century Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A flowerpot designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, it´s 14 cm in diameter, 13 cm high and it´s in mint condition. This is a unique pot only made in one copy as you can see of ...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Stoneware Vase with Sgraffito and Butterflies. Sweden, 1950s
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Mid-Century Modern Hand-Sculpted Stoneware Vase with Sgraffito Technique and Butterflies, Sweden 1950s
Crafted in the 1950s, this hand-sculpted and hand-decorated stoneware vase ha...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Alfredo Barbini Murano Glass Bowl with Gold Polveri and Bullicante
Located in Warrenton, OR
Alfredo Barbini Murano Glass Bowl with Gold Polveri and Bullicante
A mid-century modern classic.
Colors: orange and white with gold polveri
(Note: Keep in mind that an item's col...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
Vintage Ceramic Oval Pot Hand Painted . Import From Holland.
Located in Seattle, WA
Traditional floral design atop this unique ceramic piece.Makers mark on the bottom stating that was made in Holland. Made in the Early 1900s. Hand Painted. Vintage Condition Consiste...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
RARE Art Ceramic Dish Attributed to Perignem Amphora Studios, Belgium 1960's
By Perignem
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Rare Art Pottery Studio Large Surfboard model dish attributed to Perignem / Amphora Studios. Made in Belgium, 1960's period. Large dish with beige underglaze and brown, white and gre...
Category
1960s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Cenedese Murano Alexandrite Red Blue Murrines Italian Art Glass Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and rare, vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso light purple with circular murrines Italian art glass flower vase. Documented to Antonio Da Ros, designer / architect and Artis...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murrine, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass
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