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Period: 1950s
Mid-Century Rhinestone Spray Earrings By Kramer of New York
Located in Asheville, NC
A wonderful pair of Rhinestone Earings most likely made in the 1950's. They are signed "Kramer" for Kramer of New York. The firm was located on 5th Avenue in New York City until they...
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American Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Mannequin of a Young Girl in Black Dress, Shop Display, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Original shop window display child mannequin for primary school clothing, she wears a black dress as an example for children's uniforms from the 1950s.
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Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plaster, Wood, Paint

Picasso Ceramic Plate Portfolio Book
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare and special portfolio of Picasso Ceramics published by Albert Skira, Inc., 1955. Foreword by Suzanne and George Ramié. This incredible portfolio contains 18 colorplates of Pic...
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Swiss Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Silver Statue of a Knight on Horseback, 800 Silver, Italy
Located in Chorzów, PL
This figure from Italy from the second half of the 20th century and shows a knight on horseback Silver test: 800 Weight: 1939.40 g Designation: LAVORATO A MANO...
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Italian Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Rare Big Adjustable Gymnastic Leather Pommel Horse, 1950s
Located in Praha, CZ
- completely good and original condition with minor damages - Czechoslovakia, around 1950s - adjustable height.   
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Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

Bronze and Bamboo Handle Flower Pot Cactus Gardening Tool Set, German, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful tool set from the 1950s. This unique object, is made of bronze with bamboo, was traditionally a cactus gardening tool set. A nice original ...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Frank Lloyd Wright Autograph & Associated Memorabilia - Beth Sholom
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An autograph and associated memorabilia. A framed autograph from Frank Lloyd Wright. With a series of Philadelphia Inquirer articles on the Beth Sholom Synagogue, and an program fr...
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American Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Plaster Religious Baby Jesus Traditional Figure, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Traditional religious plaster figure of a baby Jesus. Embodied within this exquisite plaster figure, portraying the beloved infant Jesus, is a sacred aura of tradition. Crafted in ...
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Spanish Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plaster

Traditional Religious Plaster Figure: Virgin of Timeless Elegance
Located in Barcelona, ES
Behold the grace and elegance of this traditional religious plaster figure, depicting the Virgin with timeless beauty. Crafted in a traditional Catalan atelier in Olot, Spain, circa ...
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Spanish Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plaster

1951 Steinway Walnut Model M Baby Grand Piano 5'7" 334664
Located in Long Branch, NJ
This Steinway was made in 1951 and is in very clean! The soundboard is in excellent shape and the piano has a nice sound to it! The case is also in very good vintage condition! The k...
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American Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Walnut

Penny machines "Chad" Oliver Whales collection - Ruffler & Walker Collection
By Ruffler & Walker
Located in Brussels , BE
Very original piece of decor
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English Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Vintage 14 Gold Necklace with Rose Gold Citrine Pendant
Located in Van Nuys, CA
14K Rose gold fob seal pendant with arched top and bezel set foiled citrine base circa 1860, newer 14k chain Necklace: L 30" not including pendant Pendant: L 1" W x 1.75" W 1.5 oz ...
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Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold

De Coene Furniture Music Box and Speakers, Blue Tooth
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful collectors De Coene 50s sideboard with renewed built-in stereo Bluetooth installation and original 50s Philips speakers in perfect working condition, it fills your interior...
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Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass, Wood

Midcentury Sailor Scottish Terrier Drinking Beer Cigarette Box, 1950s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Midcentury sailor Scottish terrier drinking beer cigarette box, France, 1950s. Wood, metal and synthetic. Glass eyes. Measures: Height 8.2" (20.8cm), width 9" (22.9cm), depth 5.3" (1...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

1955 Hickory Dickory Dock
Located in Bath, GB
A vanishingly scarce to see signed first edition of this classic Poirot tale. The first edition, first impression, with no other impressions stated. Signed and dedicated by the aut...
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British Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Laverne Originals Catalog (ABCDEF)
Located in New York, NY
Early catalog for Laverne Originals, the modern design company founded by Estelle and Erwine Laverne in 1938. From its modest origins producing primarily wallpapers and textiles, Lav...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Altamira: Italian Furniture Glassware Lamps Accessories
Located in New York, NY
Catalog showcasing high-end Italian furnishings and accessories, published circa 1956 by the fabled Altamira design center located at 18 East 50th St in New York City. Per the introduction, “Altamira is the only center in this country where Interior-Architecture by Italy’s foremost architects is represented together with furniture, handicrafts, accessories and every other element essential to the modern interior.” Altamira commissioned a line of furniture from Gio Ponti in 1953, crafted by Giordano Chiesa in Milan. Included were a number of Ponti’s iconic mid-century designs—the Distex lounge chair and a self-described masterpiece, the two-drawer desk, model AP 1025, are shown in the present catalog. Shown, too, are furniture designs by Ponti’s fellow “interior architects” and designers Marco Zanuso (produced by Arflex Milano), Enrberto Carboni, Enrico Peresutti of BBPR, Carlo Pagani, Enrico Taglietti, Nino Zancada, Ico and Luisa Parisi, Ignacio Gardella...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Altamira Catalog Circa 1956
Located in New York, NY
Mid-1950’s catalog for the fabled Altamira design center, located at 18 E 50th St in New York City, one of the top U.S. venues for high-end Italian design. Altamira commissioned a li...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Citizen Kane
Located in London, GB
Original German film poster used for the film's re-release in the 1960's Orson Welles at the age of only twenty-five directed, produced, co-wrote and starred in this remarkable film....
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Swedish Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

1958 Our Man in Havana
By Graham Greene
Located in Bath, GB
A smart first edition copy of this black comedy by Graham Greene, an exceptional novel by one of the leading writers of the twentieth century, scarce to see in the promotional wrapar...
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British Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Struttura molecolare del cloruro di sodio ad uso didattico Cecoslovacchia 1950
Located in Milan, IT
Struttura molecolare del cloruro di sodio (NaCl) ad uso didattico in metallo satinato e verniciato giallo, sfere in bachelite verniciate verde e grigio. Manifattura cecoslovacca de...
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Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Two Deer Antler Mount Trophy Black Forest Carved Wood Plaque Austria Folk Art
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A set of two antique Black Forest deer antler trophies on hand carved, Black Forest wooden plaques. They are not dated. Measurement's given in dimensions section refers to the talles...
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Austrian Folk Art Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Antler, Wood

Atomic structure for educational use of carbonic acid Czechoslovakia 1950s.
Located in Milan, IT
Struttura atomica ad uso didattico dell'acido carbonico (H2CO3) in metallo, sfere in bachelite verniciate rosso e nero. Czechoslovakian manufacture of the 1950s. Good condition sign...
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Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

CURTA Type II Mechanical Calculator
Located in Mexico City, MX
An important CURTA Type II mechanical calculator by Cortina Ltd. Mauren. Made in Liechtenstein, manufactured in april 1954. Serial number 503108. Black body with 11 digits for data e...
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Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

20th Century Soviet Cold War Anti Aircraft Binoculars c.1950
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
An impressive set of highly polished Cold War-era anti-aircraft binoculars from the former USSR, crafted in the 20th Century. Accompanied by a sleek and adjustable metal tripod, thes...
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Russian Other Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Vintage Erskine 200 Sterilized Barber Shop Shaving Brush
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage ERSKINE 200 Sterilized Barber Shop SHAVING BRUSH Nylon Bristles Rubber Stamped Sterile 200 4.5 tall x 1.38 diameter Preowned original vintage...
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Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Nylon, Rubber

Austin Cox Chess Set
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A rare Austin Cox chess set on chrome base with walnut trim and printed green velvet board - by Austin Cox. Set comes with original box with won...
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Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum

Signed, Handwritten Letter from Winston Churchill dated 1950 with Envelope.
Located in Tetbury, GB
A rare letter signed by Winston Churchill dated March 1950. The letter reads: “Thank you so much for your message of goodwill at this anxious time for our country.” This letter i...
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British Edwardian Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

1950s Vintage Italian Cigarette Holder Dispenser
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Vintage Italian Cigarette Dispenser 7.25 h x 3.25 d x 3 Unrestored original vintage condition Refer to images
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Modern Aluminum and Lucite Fighter Jet / Desk accessory / Sculp[ture
Located in Buffalo, NY
Mid Century Modern Aluminum and Lucite Fighter Jet . Airplane model THUNDERCHEIF F-105 / Desk accessory / Sculpture, made by Topping Models.
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American Futurist Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum

Modernist Iron Nesting Incense Bowls or Ashtray
Located in San Diego, CA
Iron nesting incense bowls or ashtrays with a design reminiscent of Frank Lloyd Wright's logo. Wonderful patina. 1950s
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Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Crucifix
Located in Chicago, IL
This mid-century modern crucifix is a poignant example of European studio pottery that combines the spiritual gravitas of religious art with the aesthetic principles of the era. The ...
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European Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage 1950's MARX Pressed Steel and Aluminum A&P Market Delivery Toy Truck
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage 1950's MARX Pressed Steel and Aluminum A&P Market Delivery Toy Truck and trailer .. Amazing original condition. rear doors open and close, all whee...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Ceramic Mid-century Abstract Crucifixion, Studio Pottery, Handmade in Europe
Located in Chicago, IL
This striking mid-century modern ceramic wall cross is a remarkable example of European studio pottery from the 20th century. The piece is a harmonious fusion of spiritual symbolism ...
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European Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Chinese Cinnabar Shou Pendant Beaded Necklace and Matching Earrings.
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This vintage Chinese beaded necklace and earrings set features a large Shou symbol pendant and intricate red beads with flower motifs. This look...
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Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold

Svenskt Tenn, Strandvagen 5, Stockholm: samtliga möbler och textiler
Located in New York, NY
Svenskt Tenn catalog featuring the furniture, lighting, and botanical-print textile and wallpaper designs of in-house architect/designer Josef Frank. Published in the early 1950’s, t...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Hohner "C-Tenor" Concert Woodwind Instrument Germany, Circa 1950
Located in Incline Village, NV
Hohner C-Tenor "Koncert" wooden recorder; this circa 1950, made in Germany instrument is in excellent condition (appears to be unused); is made of pearwood. It is in three pieces con...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Serenity Dove Ceramic Cross
Located in Chicago, IL
This serene ceramic cross is a distinguished example of mid-century modern studio pottery from Europe. Embodying the innovative spirit of that era, it ...
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European Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Ceramic

1950s German Newspaper Advertising Tin Clips Midcentury Graphic Design Set
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Small collection of light duty metal clips, from German newspapers. Silkscreen on thin metal. All working. Kölnische Zeitung (Cologne Gazette) Frankfurter Rundschau Rheinische P...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Tin

Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Crucifix
Located in Chicago, IL
This ceramic crucifix is a fine example of mid-century modern religious art, handcrafted by an unknown European studio pottery artist. The piece is marked by a minimalist silhouette ...
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European Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Ceramic

Verdant Mid-Century Ceramic Maltese Cross
Located in Chicago, IL
This robustly glazed ceramic Maltese cross represents the confluence of religious symbolism and mid-century modern aesthetics, crafted by the hands of European studio pottery artists...
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European Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Virgin Mary
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant ceramic representation of the Virgin Mary is a superb example of mid-century modern craftsmanship, hand-formed by a skilled European studio pottery artist. The figure ca...
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European Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Ceramic Crucifix with INRI Inscription
Located in Chicago, IL
This ceramic crucifix is a distinctive artifact of mid-century European studio pottery, highlighting the period's unique blend of traditional religious motifs with modern artistic se...
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European Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Cross
Located in Chicago, IL
This distinctive mid-century modern ceramic wall cross represents a unique fusion of religious symbolism and the aesthetic principles of the mid-20th century European studio pottery ...
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European Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Ceramic

Virgin Mary, Mid-20th Century Studio Pottery, Europe
Located in Chicago, IL
This captivating ceramic wall sculpture of the Virgin Mary epitomizes the ingenuity of mid-century European studio pottery. Handcrafted by an anonymous artist, this devotional artwor...
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European Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Vintage 1950's small wooden monkey - Kay Bojesen style
By Kay Bojesen, Zoo Line
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
Small vintage 1950's wooden monkey by Kay Bojesen. In nice original condition - beautiful patina on the wood - one piece of the monkeys left hand is missing. See pictures. You can e...
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Japanese Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Hardwood

Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Virgin Mary
Located in Chicago, IL
This mid-century modern ceramic sculpture portrays the Virgin Mary, a central figure in Christian iconography, handcrafted with a unique artistic interpretation by a European studio ...
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European Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Madonna and Child Ceramic Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
This Madonna and Child sculpture is a distinctive piece of mid-century modern ceramic art, handcrafted by a European studio pottery artist. The sculpture presents a stylized depictio...
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European Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Wall Cross
Located in Chicago, IL
This mid-century modern wall cross is a quintessential example of European studio pottery from the 1950s. Handcrafted by a skilled artisan, it showcases the raw beauty of ceramic art...
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European Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Ceramic

Hans Gugelot designed radio for Braun, 1955
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Radio "Super" G11 by Swiss designer Hans Gugelot for Braun in 1955. Braun is of course well known for their iconic, Dieter Rams designed, audio equipment. This piece is not tested, w...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plastic, Wood

Abstract Mid-Century Ceramic Cross
Located in Chicago, IL
This mid-century modern ceramic cross is an exemplary piece of European studio pottery that displays the innovative and abstract artistry of the period...
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European Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Ceramic

Ashtray attributed Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte
Located in Lugo, IT
Glass, brass and leather ashtray attributed to Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte Good Condition Similar model on Fontana Arte House of Glass 181 Thank you
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Italian Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

English Porcelain Mortar and Pestle #7
Located in Garnerville, NY
Porcelain mortar and pestle. Signed on the underside with the size #7, Acid Proof, Made in England. Wood handled pestle. Great for use in the kitchen, artist's studio or office. It d...
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English Rustic Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paste, Porcelain

Didactic atomic structure of graphite made Czech manufacture circa 1950s
Located in Milan, IT
Atomic structure for educational use of graphite made metal with black Bakelite spheres. Czechoslovakian manufacture of the 1950s. Good condition, Measures 28x28x20 cm - inches 11...
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Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Advertising Mirror "Airliner" San Telmo Cigar Co Bay City Michigan
Located in Weiningen, CH
Midcentury advertising mirror "Airliner" San Telmo Cigar Co. Bay City Michigan on a chain Some wear on the edges.
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Mirror

Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Crucifix
Located in Chicago, IL
This mid-century modern wall cross represents the innovative artistic currents that swept through European studio pottery in the post-war period. Handcrafted by an unidentified arti...
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European Brutalist Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Ceramic

Didactic atomic structure of zinc-iron sulfide Czech production 1950s
Located in Milan, IT
Atomic structure for educational use of zinc-iron sulfide, made of metal with Bakelite spheres painted gray and yellow. It is an inorganic compound found naturally in wurtzite, a mi...
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Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

14K Gold Mid Century Charm Bracelet
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Charming mid-century ladies' charm bracelet featuring 3 charms with room to add more. All 3 have 14K gold markings on them as well as the substantial gold chain. Charms feature a cherub holding a burning jewel heart, a basket of roses, and a New York Cityscape. Charms feature gems of Garnet, Emerald, and pink and blue Sapphire. They hang on a substantial 14K gold chain with a heart...
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Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold

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