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Asian Art and Furniture For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Pair Of Mid Century Chinese Pillow Vases For Ikebana
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A Pair of Earthy and Elemental glazed pottery Pillow Vases, one Green and one Light Gray. Dating from the Mid 20th Century and exhibiting desirable sig...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture

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Ceramic

1960s Rosewood Eames Stool Ottoman by Herman Miller
Located in Victoria, BC
All original 1960s Eames ottoman by Herman Miller in rosewood. Overall very nice condition. 26” x 21” x 17.25” high Free local delivery. Worldwide shipping available (over ten y...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Asian Art and Furniture

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Rosewood

Swedish Kilim Vintage By IS (Ingegerd Silow) 1916-2005
Located in Ferrara, IT
This is a Vintage Swedish kilim woven circa 1920-1950 and it measures 230 X 164 cm. The design of this kilim is attributed to Ingegerd Silow, one of the most influential designers in...
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Early 20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Asian Art and Furniture

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Wool

Elegant French Mid Century Gilt Iron Coffee Table, Jansen
Located in Riverdale, NY
Elegant French Mid Century Gilt Iron Coffee Table in the Jansen style of gilt forged iron with fancy cut thick glass scalloped top. Typical dramatic lines in the Mid Century French s...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Asian Art and Furniture

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Iron

Mid-Century Modern, Sheep Sculpture, Resin, Wool, 2000
Located in Stamford, CT
Large Mid-Century Modern Francois Lalanne Style Sheep Sculpture, Wool / Resin One large wool / resin sheep. Finely detailed in authentic shearling. ...
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture

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Resin, Sheepskin

Pair 1960's Vintage Chinese Hand Carved Stone Sculptures of Foo Dogs
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair Stunning 1960's Asian Carved Stone Foo Dogs. The detail on these stone sculptures is amazing!
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Asian Art and Furniture

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Stone

Lou Gartner Needlepoint Blanks, Belts/Straps
Located in Riverdale, NY
Hand painted Lou Gartner Needlepoint Blanks, Belts/Straps from the 1960s-70s from his estate. The longer ones are likely belts or pulls and the shorter one...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Asian Art and Furniture

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Textile

New Handmade Traditional Kilim Cushion Cover Bold Wool Scatter Pillow
Located in Hampshire, GB
This new traditional kilim cushion cover is a handwoven piece constructed in the early 21st century. The design has been delicately woven by hand and features a symmetrical geometric...
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Early 2000s Afghan Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture

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Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

C. Jere Seagulls in Flight Metal Art
Located in Asheville, NC
Vintage hard to find metal art by C. Jere (signed). Featuring three seagulls in flight, made of brass on welded brass rod. Some patina from age. 44”x21”x6.5”
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Asian Art and Furniture

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Metal, Brass

Mid Century Modern Dee Bee Co Green Ceramic Vase
Located in Cordova, SC
A green Japanese-made ceramic vase with an abstract design circling the top half. The piece is in great shape with no chips or cracks or discoloration. You may notice what looks like...
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1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Asian Art and Furniture

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Ceramic

Brazilian Modern Kinetic Sculpture of a Cat in Resin by Abraham Palatinik, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
This Brazilian modern kinetic sculpture of a cat in resin was designed by Abraham Palatinik in the 1960s. This is part of the Artemis collection that features hundreds of different a...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Asian Art and Furniture

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Resin, Polyester

1960s Solid Teak Bar Cabinet Dresser by Peter Hvidt for Søborg Møbelfabrik
Located in Victoria, BC
Exquisite and uncommon solid teak bar cabinet, a masterpiece of design by Peter Hvidt for Søborg Møbelfabrik in the 1960s. This remarkable piece boasts a cleverly concealed drop-down...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Asian Art and Furniture

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Teak

Italian Red, Blue and White Round Ceramic by Rufinelli Assisi, 1960s
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Rufinelli Assisi ceramics are a type of Italian pottery that comes from the town of Assisi in central Italy. The Rufinelli family has been producing ceramics in Assisi since the 1950...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Asian Art and Furniture

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Ceramic

Pair of 1960s Danish Teak Wall Mounted Shelves
Located in Victoria, BC
Charming duo of 1960s Danish teak wall-mounted shelves, crafted with solid teak wood. These elegant shelves are perfect for showcasing your collectibles, photographs, and more.
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Asian Art and Furniture

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Teak

Nguyễn Thanh Le
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Nguyễn Thanh Le (1919-2006) was a Vietnamese painter and sculptor. This bust of a young Vietnamese woman is black patinated. It stands on its original ...
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1950s Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Asian Art and Furniture

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Bronze

"The Pedestrian" Limited Edition Bronze Brutalist Figural Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary hand-forged bronze Brutalist-inspired figural sculpture depicting a female walking figure finished in an ebonized patina. (PRICED EACH) ("THE PEDESTRIAN" - Limited Editi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture

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Metal, Bronze

1960s Danish Solid Teak Credenza by Peter Hvidt
Located in Victoria, BC
This exceptional Danish teak credenza, a masterpiece by Peter Hvidt for Søborg Møbelfabrik, epitomizes the timeless elegance of Danish modern design. Meticulously crafted from old-gr...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Asian Art and Furniture

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Teak

Gio Ponti Large Green Vase in Ceramic by Richard Ginori 1930s Italy
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Large vase in green ceramic designed by the Italian designer Gio Ponti and manufactured by Richard Ginori between the 1930s and the 1940s. In this piece, the ceramic was modeled with an elegant and raffinate, flared shape that makes it a perfect decorative vase. The manufacturer's brand is stamped under the base. The history of the Ginori Manufactory began in Doccia, just a stone's throw away from Florence, when in 1735 Marquis Carlo Andrea Ginori started a porcelain factory which was destined to become a worldwide icon of style. The eighteenth-century is a key century for the development of porcelain in Europe, in this period the first manufactures are born, fed by new styles and international trends. In stately homes, palaces and courtyards, the precious porcelain of the Doccia Manufactory is synonymous with elegance and refinement. The passage from the nineteenth, the century of reason to that of feeling marks a new chapter in the development of artistic taste and the manufacture of porcelain. Florence becomes the scene of a controversy between the academic supporters of the Beautiful ideal and the naturalists promulgators of the beautiful natural Since 1806 the direction of the Manifattura passed to Leopoldo Carlo Ginori Lisci who initiates a process of profound renewal. In 1986 The Manifattura expanded and the Richard Ginori Ceramic Company is born. The tradition of master craftsmen meets new technologies and the creations are perfected thanks to the use of new patents From 1923 to 1933 the artistic direction of the Manifattura was entrusted to Gio Ponti. The master is responsible for introducing highly innovative elements with sensitivity and respect for the taste for the ancient, and for the oriental culture. In 1925 at the Universal Exposition in Paris, the Manifattura and its artistic director were awarded the assignment to both of a Grand Prix. The Manufactory was renewed by relying on the experience of the greatest Italian designers of the time: Franco Albini, Franca Helg, Antonio Piva, Sergio Asti, Achille Castiglioni, Gabriele Devecchi, Candido Fior...
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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Asian Art and Furniture

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Ceramic

1950s Ceramic Table Lamp by Marianna Von Allesch
Located in Victoria, BC
Discover a rare and stunning free-form ceramic table lamp from the artistic hands of Marianna Von Allesch, dating back to the 1950s. Its captivating asymmetric design features an inc...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Asian Art and Furniture

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Ceramic

Midcentury Vintage Burmese Rattan Coffee Table with X-Form Cross Stretcher
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Burmese rattan coffee table from the mid-20th century, with X-form cross stretcher. Born in Burma during the midcentury period, this charming coffee table features a pure s...
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Mid-20th Century Burmese Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture

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Rattan

1965 Face 'Black', Woodblock Print by Tomio Kinoshita, Japan
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Tomio Kinoshita (1923 – 2014) Face (Black), 1965 Woodblock print Image size: 25 high by 18 inches wide (63.5 by 45.7 cm) Paper size: 26.25 high by 19 inches wide (66.7 by 48.2 cm) Unsigned Condition: some wrinkling in the margins This print is from a woodblock that was carved in 1965; Kinoshita would often experiment with colors and sometimes not sign the test prints. A green and black version of this image can be found in volume one of the two-volume 44 Modern Japanese Print Artists by Gaston Petit...
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1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Asian Art and Furniture

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Paper

Japanese Gold Gilt Cast Iron Abstract Bird Incense Burner
Located in San Diego, CA
Japanese gold gilt cast iron abstract bird incense burner, circa 1950s. The piece is in good vintage condition with a nice patina and measures 2.75"W x 7"D x 9.25"H. Cool piece tha...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture

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Iron

1960s Solid Teak Corner Coffee Side End Table by Peter Hvidt
Located in Victoria, BC
A delightful complement to contemporary interiors, this exquisite corner table, designed by Peter Hvidt for France & Son during the 1960s, boasts a beautifully figured solid teak top...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Asian Art and Furniture

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Teak

1950s French Floor Lamp by Mathieu Matégot
Located in Victoria, BC
A truly exceptional find, this floor lamp, designed by Mathieu Matégot in 1953, is a rarity in the market. Its distinctive attributes include a tubular steel body and an original per...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Asian Art and Furniture

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Steel

Vintage Set of 4 Harris G Strong Framed Ceramic Hand Finished Tiles, 1970s
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful tiles by American ceramic artist Harris G Strong. Harris G Strong stands for his iconic work in earthenware hand painted tiles. This set of 4...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Asian Art and Furniture

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Ceramic, Wood

Balinese Carved Wooden Portrait of a Girl in Headdress
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A well carved wooden portrait bust of a young girl wearing an elaborate headdress carved by a Balinese artist around the mid 20th century. The bust is carved from a single piece if w...
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Mid-20th Century Balinese Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture

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Wood

French Mid-Century Modern Cerused Wood and Mother of Pearl Four Panel Screen
Located in New York, NY
French Mid-Century Modern 4-panel folding screen with a frame constructed from cerused wood in a grid pattern centering square mother of pearl panels. Separation in frame, cracks...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture

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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Rare Ceramic Vase in Blue by Stig Lindberg, 1950’s
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare Ceramic Vase in Blue by Stig Lindberg, 1950’s Additional Information: Material: Ceramic Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Produced by Gustavsberg in Sweden Dimensions: (W x D x ...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Asian Art and Furniture

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Ceramic

Pebble Stool Type 01, Natural Light Acacia Wood
Located in Chiangmai, TH
A three-legged wooden stool that looks like the arrangement of rock to form a structure. This work was born from the skill and instinct of a master craftsman where designers give the...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture

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Wood

Fine Pair of Mirrored Gilt Cloisonne Enamel Butterfly Vases China
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
The fine pair of mirrored gilt cloisonné enamel butterfly vases from the mid 20th-century are exquisite examples of Chinese artistry and craftsmanship. These vases combine several in...
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1960s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Asian Art and Furniture

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Enamel

Mid Century Modern Russell Woodard Spun Fiberglass Plant Stands - a Pair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Excellent pair of mid century modern Russell Woodard spun fiber glass plant stands. Displays a tantalizing hourglass shape with a minty green finish.
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Asian Art and Furniture

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Fiberglass

Original Midcentury Auböck Comb Made from Horn
Located in Vienna, AT
For sale is a midcentury comb made from real Horn. The design is by renowned Austrian Bauhaus-influenced designer Carl Auböck who had all his products...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture

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Horn

Kaoru Kawano Signed Lifetime Edition Japanese Woodblock Print the Big Owl
Located in Studio City, CA
An engaging and quite coveted work by famed Japanese artist Kaoru Kawano who was known for his whimsical portrayals of women, children, and animals. Stylistically, he was one of the first Japanese artists to combine Western-style elements with the traditional methods of woodblock printmaking. This work is known as "The Big Owl" Kawano's owl images are some of his most popular works, this one in particular. This print is hand signed in pencil and sealed (in red) by Kawano within the image. This work is a quite rare self-printed lifetime print. Prints made and signed by Kawano are becoming harder to find. A very beautiful and rich image. Would make for a great addition to any Japanese art and print collection or eye-catching stand-out accent work in about any setting. Frame dimensions: 21.25" high, 16.25" wide, .5" deep Viewable art: 14.5" x 9.5". Please note that the work is framed but there is no glass covering...
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1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Asian Art and Furniture

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Paper

2 American Mid-Century Brass Model Of Ship By Curtis Jere
Located in New York, NY
2 American Mid-Century sculptures of a brass model of a large sailboat standing on a 2 T post stands (by CURTIS JERE) (PRICED EACH)
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Vintage Marble Fruit in Silver Metal Platter
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Amazing vintage marble fruit in platter. We’ve got a watermelon, banana, pear, mango and more! Fruits range in size from 3” to 6”W
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Asian Art and Furniture

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Marble, Metal

1960 Big Boys, Woodblock Print by Tomio Kinoshita, Japan
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Tomio Kinoshita (1923 – 2014) Big Boys, 1960 Woodblock print Image size: 32.75 high by 22 inches wide (83 by 56 cm) Paper size: 35.5 high by 23.75 inches wide (90 by 60.3 cm) Signed: in pencil lower right, Tomio Kinoshita Titled: in pencil at lower left Edition: 30/50 Condition: Very good The woodblock for this large print was carved in 1958, just three years after Kinoshita’s began creating woodblocks. This print was signed and dated in 1960, but not numbered; prints were also pulled from this block in the 1970s, so it must have been one of more popular images. One of his students has written, “As time progressed further, the postwar era saw improvements in nutrition, and children became taller and heavier than in the past, but their lack of physical exercise and severely inferior physical abilities became a social problem; this is ironically depicted in Big Boys.” In 1963, Kinoshita told him that he had just finished pulling a print of this image in response to a request from Unichi Hiratsuka...
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1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Asian Art and Furniture

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Paper

Rare Ceramic Vase in Yellow by Stig Lindberg, 1950’s
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare Ceramic Vase in Yellow by Stig Lindberg, 1950’s Additional Information: Material: Ceramic Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Produced by Gustavsberg in Sweden Dimensions: (W x D ...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Asian Art and Furniture

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Ceramic

Balinese Carved Wooden Portrait of an Elderly Man
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A well carved wooden portrait bust of an elderly man carved by a Balinese artist around the mid 20th century. The bust is carved from a single piece if wood and is well carved with g...
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Mid-20th Century Balinese Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture

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Wood

1960s Danish Solid Teak Nesting Side End Tables
Located in Victoria, BC
A timeless set of three solid teak nesting tables originating from the 1960s. These tables elegantly tuck into one another, offering a space-saving solution, while also functioning i...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Asian Art and Furniture

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Teak

Mid century modern french wood bench
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid Century Modern Rationalist Wood Bench. Manufactured in France, circa 1960. In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Mate...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Asian Art and Furniture

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Wood

"The Seer" Limited Edition Bronze Brutalist Figural Sculpture by Newel Modern
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary hand-forged bronze Brutalist-inspired figural sculpture depicting a wise person gazing into the future finished in an ebonized patina. (PRICED EACH) ("THE SEER" - Limite...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture

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Metal, Bronze

Le Van Mau Bronze of A Young Vietnamese Woman
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Le Van Mau (1917-2003) was a Vietnamese sculptor. This is a black patinated bronze on its original wooden cube base. It is signed on the back of the neck in Chinese characters. It is...
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1930s Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Asian Art and Furniture

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Bronze

Mid Century Modern Fabric Art
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional mid century modern hand made shag. It’s can be displayed as is or flipped over.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Asian Art and Furniture

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Fabric

1970s Custom “Sunrise” Sculptural Desk
Located in San Diego, CA
A unique silhouette with generous curves and an impacting yet joyful sculpture on the front, this desk is a one of a kind. This piece dates back to the 1970s and it manifests a desig...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Asian Art and Furniture

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Oak

"The Pillar" Limited Edition Bronze Brutalist Figural Sculpture by Newel Modern
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary hand-forged bronze Brutalist-inspired figural sculpture depicting an obscure human figure in a supportive pose finished in an ebonized patina. (PRICED EACH) ("THE PILLAR...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture

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Metal, Bronze

Vintage Large Murano Decorative Blown Glass Wrapped Blue Hard Candy Paperweight
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage large Murano decorative blown glass wrapped blue hard candy paperweight. Vintage oversized Murano blue blown glass candy sculpture of candy wra...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Mid Century Modern Light Brown Pottery Vase
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Embrace the timeless elegance of this exceptional vintage mid-century modern pottery vase. Handmade with care, this vase showcases a beautiful light brown hue and a graceful tulip sh...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Asian Art and Furniture

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Pottery

Vintage Hand Painted Brass Floral Bowl/Catchall
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Stunning vintage brass bowl/catchall. Features a painted interior.
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Asian Art and Furniture

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Brass

"Mallard" Limited Edition Bronze Brutalist Abstract Sculpture by Newel Modern
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary hand-forged bronze claw-like abstract sculptur finished in an ebonized patina. (PRICED EACH) ("MALLARD" - Limited Edition of 10 by NEWEL MODERN) Each piece in this c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture

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Bronze, Metal

Vintage Lithograph of the New York Stock Exchange
By John Haymson
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage framed lithograph of the New York Stock Exchange. This piece is evocative and beautiful. This piece was originally provided...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture

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Paper

Pebble Stool Type 01, Natural Dark Acacia Wood
Located in Chiangmai, TH
A three-legged wooden stool that looks like the arrangement of rock to form a structure. This work was born from the skill and instinct of a master craftsman where designers give the...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture

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Wood

"Grendel" Limited Edition Bronze Brutalist Figural Sculpture by Newel Modern
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary hand-forged bronze Brutalist-inspired figural sculpture finished in an ebonized patina depicting a human head carved into a large animal\'s tooth. (PRICED EACH) ("GRENDE...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture

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Metal, Bronze

Pair of Hand Carved Soapstone Bookends with Asian Chinese Dragon Motif, Ca 1950
Located in New York, NY
A pair of finely hand-carved soap stone bookends featuring high relief landscape scenes with dragon heads. Perfect to use on a desk as a paper weight or decorative object around the house or office. Highly decorative and fitting for any interior style. Fantastic openwork carving of a dragon amidst floating clouds...
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1950s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Asian Art and Furniture

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Soapstone

Mid Century Modern Green and Gold Glass Vase
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Wonderful vintage mid century modern glass vase. Features a painted green and gold finish.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Asian Art and Furniture

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Glass

Chinese Yongzheng Mark Large Famille Noir Rouleau Porcelain Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A large and impressive Chinese famille noir porcelain vase hand painted with decorative panels with birds, animals and scholars objects dating from the early to mid-20th century. The...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture

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Porcelain

"The Preacher" Limited Edition Bronze Brutalist Figural Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary hand-forged bronze Brutalist-inspired figural sculpture depicting a preacher finished in an ebonized patina. (PRICED EACH) ("THE PREACHER" - Limited Edition of 10) E...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture

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Metal, Bronze

"The Wait" Limited Edition Bronze Brutalist Figural Sculpture by Newel Modern
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary hand-forged bronze Brutalist-inspired figural sculpture in an idle standing pose finished in an ebonized patina. (PRICED EACH) ("THE WAIT" - Limited Edition of 10) E...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture

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Metal, Bronze

Mid Century Modern Brown Spherical Danish Pottery Vase
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Incredible mid Century Modern danish pottery vase. Features a brown and gold coated finish.
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Asian Art and Furniture

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Pottery

Antique and Vintage Asian Art and Furniture

From Japanese handmade earthenware pottery, originating circa 14,500 B.C. and adorned with elaborate corded patterns known as jōmon, to natural elm case pieces and storage cabinets built in Qing dynasty–era China to mid-century Thai rice-paper charcoal rubbings, antique and vintage Asian art and furniture make for wonderful additions to all kinds of contemporary interiors.

Eastern elements elevate any home’s decor. Introduce zen sensibility to your living room, dining room and bedroom with the neutral color palettes and the natural materials such as rattan, bamboo and elm that we typically associate with traditional Asian furniture. Decorative handwoven embroideries and textiles originating from India and elsewhere on the continent, which can be draped over a bed or sofa or used as a wall hanging, can be as practical as they are functional, just as you wouldn’t seek out Japanese room-divider screens — often decorated with paintings but constructed to be lightweight and mobile — merely for privacy.

With everything from blanket chests to lighting fixtures to sculptures and carvings, it’s easy to tastefully bring serenity to your living space by looking to the treasures for which the East has long been known.

For British-born furniture designer Andrianna Shamaris, the Japanese concept of beauty in imperfection isn’t limited to her Wabi Sabi collection. She embraces it in her New York City apartment as well. In the living area, for instance, she retained the fireplace’s original black marble while swathing its frame and the rest of the room in bright white.

“We left the fireplace very clean and wabi-sabi, so that it blended into the wall,” says Shamaris, who further appointed the space with a hand-carved antique daybed whose plush pillows are upholstered in antique textiles from the Indonesian island of Sumba.

In the growing antique and vintage Asian art and furniture collection on 1stDibs, find ceramics from China, antiquities from Cambodia and a vast range of tables, seating, dining chairs and other items from Japan, India and other countries.

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