Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
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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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Art: Area ad featuring Jean-Michel Basquiat, Keith Haring & Andy Warhol
By Michael Halsband
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Basquiat, Keith Haring, Andy Warhol Area 1985:
Rare original advertisement for a May 8, 1985 Art event at AREA. Features an enduring portrait of the who’s-who of the 1980’s New York ...
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
A repoussage copper panel from the 1970s France.
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A repoussage copper panel from the 1970s, depicting a stylized owl, is a beautiful piece of French craftsmanship. Repoussage, a technique where the metal is worked and hammered to cr...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Copper
Sculptural Concave Mirror in Green
Located in London, GB
Anish Kapoor style concave mirror.
Sculptural green glass mirror, with brass wall fixing.
Excellent quality mirror with amazing reflections.
Available in pink gold, copper and b...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Brass
Californian Modern "Raindrop" Chrome Sculpture by Curtis Jere
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Californian Modern "Raindrop" Chrome Sculpture by Curtis Jere
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Metal
Set of 15 François Gilot Framed Lithographies, 1951
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Presenting a remarkable set of fifteen original lithographs by renowned French painter François Gilot, sourced from the poetry book "Pages d'Amour" written by André Verdet and publis...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Marc Chagall Color Cliché Editions du Chêne 1947 Framed
By Marc Chagall
Located in Barcelona, ES
Marc Chagall Color Cliché Editions du Chêne 1947 Framed
Enter the enchanting world of Marc Chagall with this beautifully crafted color cliché, published by Editions du Chêne in ...
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Framed Helmut Newton Black and White Photography - "Two Playmates" (1986)
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Own a piece of photographic history with this framed Helmut Newton black and white photograph, titled "Two Playmates." This iconic image, one of Newton's classic and most famous fema...
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1980s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Margo Farrin O'Connor Fiber Art Wall Hanging CIrca 1970s
Located in Peabody, MA
Fiber art wall hanging by California textile artist Margo Farrin O'Connor, circa 1970s. Margo and her husband William founded their jewelry making, meta...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Textile
Franco Albini Rattan and Bamboo Italian Wall Shelf, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous midcentury rectangular wall shelf in curved rattan, bamboo and hand-woven wicker. This charming French Riviera style shelf was designed by Franco Albini and produced in Ita...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Wicker
Unique sculpture Maternity in Martellato glass with engraved signature dated 1969
By Fontana Arte
Located in Palermo, IT
This hammered and etched glass art sculpture captures the essence of motherhood with delicate artistry. The jagged surface of the hammered glass creates a dynamic play of light and s...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Nickel
20th century abstract red and white wall tapestry by Jean-René Sautour Gaillard
By Jean-René Sautour-Gaillard
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Jean-René Sautour-Gaillard
Unique handmade white and red abstract wall tapestry by Jean-René Sautour-Gaillard
Name : DUO
Numeroted : 1/1
Realised circa 1970
Original perfect cond...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Tapestry
Mid-Century Modern Vastano Signed Oil Painting Boy With His Dog In Dark City
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful, somewhat odd and a little sinister Mid-Century Modern oil on canvas painting featuring a innocent blue eyed boy holding a puppy with a mysterious, almost ominous shadowy...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
1980s Original Gorgeous Patrick Nagel "The Book" Art Poster.
Located in Milano, IT
1980s Original rare gorgeous Patrick Nagel "The Book" art poster.
Signature printed. Copyright 1985 Mirage Publishing Inc. Santa Monica.
This poster is in excellent condition and so ...
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Franco Albini Midcentury Wall Shelf in Curved Rattan and Bamboo, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous Mid-Century wall shelf in curved rattan and bamboo. This stylish organic shelf was designed by Franco Albini in Italy during the 1960s.
In amazing conditions and with a cha...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
Naïve Art Oil Painting, Countryside Landscape, Village and Farmers, France 1950s
By Paul Gauguin
Located in ROUEN, FR
Naïve Art Oil Painting, Countryside Landscape, Village and Farmers, France 1950s
Signed "P.LEFEBRE" at the bottom right corner.
This vibrant painting by French artist P. Lefebre is...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Gold Leaf
Original Midcentury String Shelving Unit by Nils Strinning
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful Patina on this dark teak String Unit original from 1950. Featuring 8 shelves that are adjustable along the ladder work using the built in brass c...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Brass, Enamel, Steel
Lithographie De Pierre Soulages
Located in PARIS, FR
Lithographie numero 33, 1974
Lithographie sur papier vélin d'arches
Epreuve d'artiste d'une édition à 95 exemplaires
Justifié au crayon "epreuve d'artiste" en bas à gauche
Signée au crayon en bas à droite
Exposition: Soulages l'oeuvre imprimé, edition Bibliotheque nationale de France, du 27 mai au 31 aout 2003. Une autre épreuve d'artiste exposée sous le n°82...
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1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Artist Hoi Lebadang Signed Lithograph
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Modern lithograph by Hoi Lebadang featuring a lovers embrace and herding bird details. Beautiful red hues.
Limited edition (301/375) with a collectors edition certificate of aut...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Vincent van Gogh Framed Color Cliché, Editions du Chêne, 1947
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Vincent van Gogh Framed Color Cliché, Editions du Chêne, 1947
Medium: Color cliché
Publisher: Editions du Chêne, Paris, France
Date: 1947
Frame: Solid wood (example shown, final fra...
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Rare Konrad Galaaen Colorful Mid-Century Ceramic Tile Abstract Wall Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed and made by Konrad Galaaen, this series of sculptures was made in Norway. Made of many squares of varying sizes, they form an abstract shape with no definable pattern. Like ...
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1950s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
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Ceramic, Wood
Pablo Picasso Signed Mid-Century Etching Print Pour Roby (L’Age de Soleil), 1968
Located in Studio City, CA
A fantastic original etching by famed Spanish artist Pablo Picasso titled "Pour Roby" (from L’Age de Soleil). This minimalistic portrait by Picasso features thin lines that outline a...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Framed Henri Matisse Cut Out Blue Lithograph Nu Bleu, 1970
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Framed Henri Matisse Cut Out Blue Lithograph Nu Bleu, 1970
Color lithograph after the work by Henri Matisse, circa 1970.
Signed in the stone. ...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
1970s Original Gorgeous Rare Patrick Nagel "Swimmers" Lithograph.
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Original rare gorgeous Patrick Nagel "Swimmers" Lithograph.
Signature printed. Copyright 1979 Mirage Editions Inc. Santa Monica. Printed in the U.S.A
This lithograph is in exce...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Set of 3 Baobabs from Madagascar in Raffia, circa 2000
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of 3 Baobabs from Madagascar in Raffia (2000)
This stunning set of 3 Baobabs made from raffia hails from Madagascar and was crafted in the year 2000. These sculptural pieces evo...
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Early 2000s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Raffia
Framed Henri Matisse Cut Out Blue Lithograph Nu Bleu, 1970
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Framed Henri Matisse Cut Out Blue Lithograph Nu Bleu I, 1970
Color lithograph after the work by Henri Matisse, circa 1970.
Signed in the stone...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Surrealist Drawing in Black Charcoal by Jordi Samsó – Signed & Framed
Located in Barcelona, ES
A captivating surrealist still life drawing by artist Jordi Samsó, executed in rich black charcoal on paper. Created circa 1990, this piece showcases a dreamlike composition where or...
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1990s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
4x Wall Hooks 'Bakelite and Brass', Vienna, circa 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
4x Wall Hooks 'Bakelite and Brass', Vienna, circa 1950s
Original condition
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Brass
Eduardo Chillida Framed Lithograph, 1975
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
This extraordinary small lithograph by Eduardo Chillida, created in 1975, was originally produced as an invitation for one of the artist’s exhibitions. The piece is part of a rare Ep...
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1990s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Marc Chagall Color Cliché Editions du Chêne 1947 Framed
By Marc Chagall
Located in Barcelona, ES
Marc Chagall Color Cliché Editions du Chêne 1947 Framed
Enter the enchanting world of Marc Chagall with this beautifully crafted color cliché, published by Editions du Chêne in ...
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Midcentury Sergio Gonzalez-Tornero Artwork 'a Tree'
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
A wonderful work by Chilean painter/artist Sergio Gonzalez-Tornero. This color etching with aquatint is pencil signed, titled (A Tree), dated (1964), a...
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Mid-20th Century Chilean Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Glass, Paper
Vintage Architectural Poster Print Graphic Nationalgalerie Berlin
Located in Rümmingen, BW
The posters and prints may display signs of aging, such as paper discoloration, tears, folds, and other imperfections.
These pieces were part of an art collection owned by a German architect, who carefully sourced them over the past 50 years.
A minimalist, architectural poster...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Modernist Hand-Woven Artist Signed Wool Tapestry (Peru)
Located in Round Top, TX
Hand-woven wool, artist-signed Peruvian tapestry. Beautiful colors, texture and geometric patterns. Signed lower left "C.F."
New wood clips added for ea...
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Mid-20th Century Peruvian Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Wool, Wood
Mid Century Modern Lexington Public Library Geometric Steel Art Wall Panel 36"
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century modern geometric industrial steel artwork panel purchased from the Lexington Public Library auction a few decades ago.
Dimensions:
34" x 2" x 36" h
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Steel
Wall Tapestry – Geometric Composition from the 70s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Wall Tapestry – Geometric Composition from the 70s
This wall tapestry, crafted in France around 1970 by an unknown artist, is an impressive textile work of art that stands out for i...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Textile
Barometer Weather Station Vienna Around, 1970s
Located in Wien, AT
Barometer Weather Station Vienna Around, 1970s
Original condition
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Brass
Curtis Jere Torch Cut Brutalist Metal Leaf Wall Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A Brutalist styled branch wall sculpture having brass , copper and metal torch cut leaves . From the art studio of Curtis Jere known for their metal pieces of abstracts , nature , re...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Metal, Brass, Copper
Villemot, Original Vintage Poster, Bally Shoes, Globe, Fashion, Woman Dress 1989
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Poster to promote Bally shoes created by Bernard Villemot in 1989.
Artist: Bernard Villemot
Title: Bally
Date: 1989
Size: 46.9 x 68.9 in / 119 x 175 cm
Printer: Imp. A. Karcher
Mate...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Marc Chagall (1887-1985), Les Fleurs Saccagees (The Trampled Flowers)
By Marc Chagall
Located in CA, CA
Les Fleurs Saccagees (The Trampled Flowers), from Daphnis and Chloé, 1961
Year: 1961
Publisher: Tériade, Paris
Sheet Size: H 42cm x 32cm
Signature: Unsigned, from the edition of 250...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Large ceramic wall sculpture with sun design, Circa 1970s Era Capron
By Roland Zobel
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Large ceramic wall sculpture with sun design, Circa 1970s
Superb ceramic sculpture attributed to Roland Zobel. The large sculpture, with ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Enamel
Kennedy Bahia Brazilian Modern Wall Tapestry, 1980s
Located in Miami, FL
Woven wall tapestry by Brazilian textile artist Kennedy Bahia circa 1980.
Fish with sea plants.
“Known nationally and internationally, Kennedy ...
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Late 20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Textile
Cindy Sherman fashion advertisement 1983 (advertisement)
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Cindy Sherman Issey Miyake 1983:
A RARE 1980s fashion campaign advertisement, featuring photography by Cindy Sherman in conjunction with famed Japanese fashion designer, Issey Miyake...
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1980s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
1980s Original Gorgeous Patrick Nagel "The Book" Lithograph.
Located in Milano, IT
1980s Original rare gorgeous Patrick Nagel "The Book" Lithograph.
Signature printed. Copyright 1981 Mirage Publishing Inc. Santa Monica.
This lithograph is in excellent condition and...
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Large French Mid-Century Majolica Blue Flower Plate Charolles
By Charolles
Located in Austin, TX
Large French Mid-Century Blue Flower Plate signed Charolles.
9 inches diameter.
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Set of Twelve Blue Vintage Michelin Man Ceramic Tiles, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Dive into a nostalgic journey with this rare and unique large set of twelve Michelin Man tiles, crafted by an unknown manufacturer in Spain circa 1960.
In their original condition,...
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1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Ceramic
Color Lithograph by Henri Matisse – A Master of Color
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Color Lithograph by Henri Matisse – A Master of Color
This captivating color lithograph, created after the work of Henri Matisse, beautifully showcases the artist's exceptional mast...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Elegant Nostalgia: Vintage 20th Century Cross-Stitch Sampler - Red on White
Located in Barcelona, ES
Transport yourself to a bygone era with our vintage cross-stitch sampler from the early 20th century. This timeless piece features a classic red-on-white design adorned with meticulo...
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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Fabric
Large Floating Teak Wall Mounted Shelf by Walter Wirtz for Wilhelm Renz, 1960s
By Walter Wirtz, Wilhelm Renz
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful floating wall unit designed by Walter Wirtz for Wilhelm Renz, Germany, 1960s. Very good condition, signed with Wilhelm Renz logo. This U-shaped shelf is made of high-qualit...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Teak
Vintage Alexander Calder lithograph (1970s Calder prints)
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage early 1970s Alexander Calder off-set lithograph:
Published by Art in America, circa early 1970s.
Good to very good overall vintage condition. Printed signature from an editi...
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1970s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Large Abstract Sculptural Collage Signed Krasner
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large captivating abstract abstract mixed on board, showcasing a stunning fusion of metal, shells, plaster and paint in a mesmerizing 3D relief. The bottom half of the artwork is ado...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Metal
1957 Picasso Poster Exposition Vallauris France
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Poster by Picasso Exposition Vallauris France 1957
no certificate
20 h x 16 art 9.24 w x 11.5
Preowned original vintage condition
Refer to images listed
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Original David Hockney Nichols Canyon Exhibition Poster Denmark
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Original oversized Hockney Lithograph Exhibition Poster of Nichols Canyon, in California Louisiana Museum of Art, Humlebæk, Denmark
The lithogra...
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20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Piet Mondrian: "Composition C n°III in Red, Blue, and Yellow" Lithography
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Piet Mondrian: "Composition C n°III in Red, Blue, and Yellow" – Signed Lithograph
Enhance your collection with this exceptional signed lithograph by Piet Mondrian, one of the foremo...
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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Curved Rattan Shelf
Located in Oxford, GB
Indulge your space with the unique aesthetic of this Pencil Reed Rattan Curved Floating Shelf. Crafted from natural materials, this shelf exudes quality and longevity. Its curved des...
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2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Rattan
Marc Chagall Framed Color Cliché, Editions du Chêne, 1947
By Marc Chagall
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Marc Chagall Framed Color Cliché, Editions du Chêne, 1947
Medium: Color cliché
Publisher: Editions du Chêne, Paris, France
Date: 1947
Frame: Solid...
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Cassandre, Original Art Deco Poster, Dubo Dubon Dubonnet, Quinine Liquor, 1932
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Art Deco advertising poster for the Dubonnet liqueur brand created in 1932 by Cassandre.
Artist: Adolphe Mouron - Cassandre (1901-1968)
Title: Dubo – Dubon - Dubonnet
Date: 1932
Size: 17.7 x 45.7 in. / 45 x 116 cm.
Printer: Alliance Graphique, 54 rue Marc Seguin...
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1930s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
'Batman' Original Vintage Movie Poster, Japanese, 1966
Located in Devon, GB
Fabulously kitsch and colourful, this rare Japanese B2 poster advertised the first full length feature film of the DC Comics character Batman. Released by 20th century Fox in 1966 as...
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1960s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Linen, Paper
One of... Italian Vintage Sculptural Brass Sconce Wall Light, 1950s
By Angelo Lelii
Located in Berlin, DE
ONE of... wonderful solid brass wall light.
Italy, 1940s - 1950s
Measure: Height without bulbs: 8.9"
Lamp sockets: 2x E27 (US E26)
Shipping...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Brass
Diaz Costa Set of Three Ceramic Hand Painted Artwork, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Ceramic hand painted artwork of a bird by Catalan artist Diaz Costa, circa 1960. Signed. In original condition, with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiul p...
Category
1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Rattan and Bamboo Wall Shelf, Franco Albini, Italy, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Extraordinary Mid-Century wall shelf in curved rattan, bamboo and wicker. This marvellous object was made in Italy in the 1960s and is attributed to the mastery of Franco Albini.
Th...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
Raoul Dufy Fauvist 1948 Color Cliché Print, Framed
By Raoul Dufy
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Step into the lively and whimsical world of Raoul Dufy with this exquisite color cliché print, meticulously edited by Editions du Chêne in Paris, France, in 1948. Housed in a solid w...
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
A Vintage Alexander Girard Sun Screenprint On Canvas ca' 1970's
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic and happy, Alexander Girard sceenprint on canvas panel ca' 1970's. Measures approx. 24"x24", mounted on stretcher.
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas
Venice Painting in Gilt Frame (Italy)
Located in Round Top, TX
Italian oil on canvas painting of Venice, circa late 19th c. Featuring a canal scene, full of detail in the terra cotta tile roof tops and sailboat masts. Beautifully composed and fr...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood, Paint
1960s Trompe L'oiel Hardedge Surrealist Painting
Located in Oakland, CA
A whimsical acrylic on canvas painting from the 1960s, using various architectural elements with a touch of surrealism, hardedge and trompe l'oiel in its creation in a square format....
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic, Wood
Michael O'Connell, sunbathing, Wall Hanging, Painting on Woven Fabric, 1950s UK
Located in London, Fitzrovia
"sunbathing", a unique wall hanging.
Paste resist painting on a thick woven fabric, by Michael O'Connell, mid century, UK.
An impressive piece.
Michael O'Connell (1898 – 1976) was an English modernist artist who worked in Australia between World War I and World War II and then in England. He is best known as a textile artist with significant works held in the Victoria and Albert Museum, the Museum of English Rural Life, the National Gallery of Australia etc... He was commissioned to produce a very large 56 meters long wall hanging...
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20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Fabric
1970s Lee Reynolds Landscape Painting with Boats, Buildings, and Trees
By Lee Reynolds
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This original 1970s painting by Lee Reynolds captures a serene landscape with boats, buildings, and trees. The combination of vibrant colors and masterful brushstrokes creates a capt...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paint
Modern Oil Painting, Seaside Landscape, Brittany - France 1960s
By Nicolas de Staël
Located in ROUEN, FR
Modern Oil Painting, Seaside Landscape, Brittany - France 1960s
Picturesque scene of a Brittany landscape (France) with its typical seaside view, small houses and nature. Abstracted...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Ash, Paint
Vintage Framed Tapestry of "The Bedroom" after Vincent van Gogh
Located in Barcelona, ES
This framed tapestry, made in France by an unknown artist, beautifully represents Vincent van Gogh's iconic painting "The Bedroom." It is in original condition, with minor wear consi...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Textile
Ramon Casas 'Anis del Mono' Print Fragment Framed, circa 1930
Located in Barcelona, ES
Ramon Casas 'Anis del Mono' Print Fragment Framed, circa 1930
In original condition, with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful patina
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1930s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
1980s Original Gorgeous Patrick Nagel "Silver Foiled Sunglasses" Art Poster.
Located in Milano, IT
1980s Original rare gorgeous Patrick Nagel "Silver Foiled Sunglasses" printed poster (with 5-color printing process)
Signature printed. Copyright 1983 Mirage Publishing Inc. Santa Mo...
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Original Oversized 1971 Piatti Muhammad Ali Frazier Boxing Exhibition Poster
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
This original, oversized, offset lithograph exhibition poster, called "The Fight" was created by award winning, Swiss graphic artist, Celestino Piatti in 1971
Iconic, Rare, Origin...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
French Sunburst Flower Mirror Wall Decoration, Gilt Iron
Located in Barcelona, ES
One of a kind gilt iron sunflower wall mirror / wall sculpture, France, 1950s.
This spectacular wall mirror has an eye-catching flower shaped design with
Handcrafted in gilt iron. ...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Metal, Iron
Marc Chagall (1887-1985) Plate 3 From Four Tales of the Arabian Nights, 1948
By Marc Chagall
Located in CA, CA
Marc Chagall (1887-1985) Plate 3 from the series “Four Tales of the Arabian Nights”, 1948, also titled “Then He Spent The Night With Her Embracing”
Published: Pantheon Books, New York
Medium: Lithograph
Sheet Size: H 43cm x W 23cm
Year: 1948
Edition: 90, this example 59/90
Signature: Hand signed in pencil, Marc Chagall
Literature: M. 38; see C. books 18)
A very rare example of Chagall’s first major and most important lithography series “Arabian Nights”
Vichy France...
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Danish Vintage Wall tapestry - Pyramus and Thisbe, Design Kåre Lindelof Jensen
Located in Bochum, NRW
Wall tapestry made after a deign by Kaare Lindelof Jensen, Høsterkøb: 'Pyramus and Thisbe',
The legend of the lovers Pyramus and Thisbe has been cross-stitched with dark red wool on...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Wrought Iron
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