Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
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
Vintage Russell Woodard Wrought Iron Bar Cart
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The vintage Russell Woodard wrought iron bar cart is a mid-century classic, designed in the 1950s and 1960s by Russell Woodard, a renowned...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
1950 Dresser France Mahogany Double Door Brass Animal Feet
Located in Epfach, DE
This particularly unusual and classic-style french sideboard from the 1950s blends in with any stylish interior with its simple elegance. The warm brown tone of the high-quality maho...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Machine in Wood for Wool
Located in Milano, IT
Antique machine to work wool made entirely of wood, from the beginning of 900, Italian manufacture.
The structure is typical of the machines of the pa...
Category
1890s Italian Antique Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Iron
Pair of Mid-Century Modern wood and Rattan French stools, circa 1960, by unknown
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of Mid-Century Modern French Stools – Wood & Rattan, Circa 1960, Timeless French Design
Discover the elegance of mid-century modern design with this stunning pair of French sto...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Rattan
Mies van der Rohe Chairs
By Dumais Made
Located in Bantam, CT
Item must be White Glove delivered or crated
Category
Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Turtle Shell Sign "Ventas al Contado" (1960)
Located in Barcelona, ES
Turtle Shell Sign "Ventas al Contado" (1960)
Description:
This unique "Ventas al Contado" sign, crafted from turtle shell, is a rare vintage piece from 1960. The sign features an i...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Shell
Cobalt Blue & White Prunus Blossom & Cracked Ice Chinese Porcelain Vase
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This elegant Chinese porcelain vase features a deep cobalt blue background contrasted beautifully with a delicate white prunus blossom and cracked ice pattern.
The slender neck and...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Needle Point Canvas Pillow Designs by Lou Gartner
Located in Riverdale, NY
Charming vintage needle point canvas designs by Louis J. Gartner Jr. He was well known in the design world as a Sothebys consultant, artist and de...
Category
1970s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Canvas
Mid-Century Folding Screen Divider
By Dumais Made
Located in Bantam, CT
Finish
-Walnut: Mahogany
-Cane
-Brass
-Minimum wear to cane at the edges
-Good vintage condition
...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brass
Dining Table ‘Utö’ by Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Berlin, BE
Produced by AB Nordiska Kompaniet, this table belongs to Hjorth's line of modernist cabin furniture from the 1930s.
Architect and industrial designer Axel Einar Hjorth (1888 - 19...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Pine
Mayumi Oda Signed Limited Edition Japanese Silkscreen Dyptich Prints Sea Goddess
By Mayumi Oda
Located in Studio City, CA
An exceptionally rare diptych set of silkscreen/woodblock prints by celebrated Japanese American (Hawaiian) artist Mayumi Oda. This set is titled "Sea Goddess" and is from her revered Seasons series (this work is alternatively titled "Summer") and features her highly coveted Sea Goddesses frolicking amidst the gently swirling, hypnotic deep blue ocean waves and floating clouds. The scene evokes a sense of inner tranquility and peaceful spiritual contemplation.
The limited edition prints are hand-pencil signed, titled (in English and Japanese), and numbered (12/35) by the
artist.
Internationally known as the "Matisse of Japan", Mayumi Oda was born in Japan into...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Paper
Bold Master Work Handmade and Hand Glazed, Eva Fritz-Lindner, Unique
Located in South Burlington, VT
This is a fine and unusual handmade, hand painted and hand glazed Mid-Century Modern ceramic anthropomorphic effigy of a round form by the now deceased master designer Eva Fritz-Lind...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Pebble Stool Type 02, Natural Light Monkey Pod Wood
By Moonler
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Japanese Iron Owl Incense Burner Lantern
Located in San Diego, CA
Iron owl sculpture with a nice patina. Removable head with vented ears and eyes. For burning incense, small lantern, or candle holder. Japan. 1960s.
Category
1960s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Iron
Pair of Midcentury Japanese Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pair of vintage, red lacquered wood carved foo dogs from Japan. Excellent condition and patina; make a fun decor item in any room!
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
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 th...
Category
1930s Vietnamese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Chinese Xu Beihong-Style Framed Horse Ink Painting by Xiao Ling
By Xu Beihong
Located in North Miami, FL
Mid-20th century chinese Xu Beihong-style framed horse ink painting by his student Xiao Ling
By: Xiao Ling, Xu Beihong (in the style of)
Material: paper, paint, wood, glass
Techniqu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paint, Paper
Wooden Sculpture by Aldo Guarnieri
Located in Milano, IT
Discover the captivating wooden sculpture by Aldo Guarnieri, a testament to modern artistry and intricate craftsmanship. Standing over five feet tall, this piece is not just a sculpt...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Midcentury Waterfall Scroll Table with Reserved Court Scenes Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage waterfall scroll coffee table from the Mid-20th Century, with golden lacquer and reserved décor depicting musical scenes, boat riding and foliage. Created in China during the Midcentury period, this vintage waterfall coffee table...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Mid-20th Century Chinese Xu Beihong-Style Framed Horse Ink Painting by Xiao Ling
By Xu Beihong
Located in North Miami, FL
Mid-20th century chinese Xu Beihong-style framed horse ink painting by his student Xiao Ling
By: Xiao Ling, Xu Beihong (in the style of)
Material: paper, paint, wood, glass
Techniqu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paint, Paper
Kaoru Kawano Signed Lifetime Edition Japanese Woodblock Print The Big Owl
By Kaoru Kawano
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...
Category
1950s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Paper
Gerrit Rietveld Wood Child Armchair 'Crate' by Rietveld by Rietveld, circa 2005
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Low drawer chair in natural wood with lacquer for Children by Gerrit Rietveld. Produced by Rietveld family including individual number and chip. Beautiful and fun design. This chair ...
Category
Early 2000s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pebble Stool Type 01, Natural Acacia Wood
By Moonler
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
1960s James Mont Style Black Lacquer Asian Modern Chinoiserie Ming Chairs - a Pa
By James Mont
Located in Esperance, NY
1960s James Mont style black lacquer Asian Modern Chinoiserie Ming chairs - a pair.
Category
1960s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
15/20th Limited Edition Of Xai Surrealistic Side Table by Salvador Dalí
Located in Barcelona, ES
Design inspired on an artwork by Salvador Dali´: Interpretation project for a stable-library, 1942
Stuffed lamb, elaborated with a technique by a taxidermist. Drawer and table top i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pebble Stool Type 02, Natural Monkey Pod Wood
By Moonler
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of Midcentury Stoneware Foo Dogs / Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pair of vintage tan, cream and blue foo dogs, circa 1970s. Excellent condition and patina; the pair is made of pottery and would make great b...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Mid-Century Balinese Painting on Silk with Bamboo and Woven Rattan Frame, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular large Balinese Painting on Silk with an outstanding bamboo and woven rattan frame. This marvellous painting was realized in Bali around the 1960s and is signed on the bot...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Silk, Glass, Paint
Huge Bird Paradise Sculpture Master Designer Eva Fritz-Lindner
Located in South Burlington, VT
A one-of-a-kind monumental Monumental Flamboyant Bird of Paradise -Knuppelhuhn- big sculpture created, handmade, and hand-painted by master designer Eva Fritz-Lindner (1933-2017) in about 1992.
Handcrafted and hand-painted in beautiful colors by this artist.
Designer/maker: Eva Fritz-Lindner (1933-2017)
Signed with her stamp i3D.
Glaze: The matte colors in lavender and pink and creams are still vivid and the hand painting is superb
This is the only example we have seen in private hands.
Substantial dimensions: 21.25 inches tall and 31.5 inches length
Handmade / handarbeit and hand glazed
About the artist:
The bold Folk Art sculptress and ceramist Eva Fritz-Lindner (1933-2017) studied at the Werkkunstschule Wiesbaden and Darmstadt and was a master student in the sculptor class by Erich Kuhn.
From 1955 she worked as a master designer at the Staatliche Majolika-Manufaktur Karlsruhe where she created and designed several hundred highly regarded ceramic folk art animal sculptures...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Nias Wood Single Panel
Located in New York, NY
We sourced a collection of beautiful antique panels from the island of Nias. Covered in dense tropical jungle, the islands of Nias are located off the western coast of Sumatra, Indon...
Category
1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Pair of Mid-Century Modern wood and Rattan French stools, circa 1960, by unknown
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of Mid-Century Modern French Stools – Wood & Rattan, Circa 1960, Timeless French Design
Discover the elegance of mid-century modern design with this stunning pair of French sto...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Rattan
Set of 5 "Patos Diaz Costa" Plates
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of 5 "Patos Diaz Costa" Plates
Technical Description:
The Set of 5 Gallos Díaz Costa Plates, created in 1960, is an elegant collection of plates decorated with rooster motifs, ...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Cabinet with Artistic Objects – Unique 1980 Creation
Located in Barcelona, ES
Cabinet with Artistic Objects – Unique 1980 Creation
This distinctive cabinet showcases a fascinating collection of artistic plaster objects, including forms such as hands, legs, bo...
Category
1980s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Japanese Mid-Century Cloisonne Enamel Table Screen by Inaba
Located in Newark, England
SIGNED WITH THE INABA MARK
From our Japanese collection, we are pleased to offer this Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Table Screen by Inaba. The Cloisonne Enamel Table screen with four in...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Antique Gentleman's Writing Slope, English, Walnut Correspondence Box, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique gentleman's writing slope. An English, burr walnut and leather correspondence box, dating to the mid Victorian period, circa 1850.
Delightful craftsmanship with ...
Category
Mid-19th Century British Antique Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Tapestry of the 20th Century - N° 766
Located in Paris, FR
Modern tapestry of the 20th century in perfect condition of conservation.
Negotiable price and free delivery.
Dimension: 150 cm x 78 cm.
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wool
Midcentury Modern Chinese Four Panel Screen, Roomdivider with Landscape & Birds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Impressive Chinese set of four panels decorated at both sides. Two adjustable panels lacquered walnut screen featuring hand-carved exotic lacquered birds and trees in a floral landsc...
Category
1940s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Set of 4 Marcel Breuer Cesca Metal and Wood Mid-Century Modern Chairs, C. 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
This set of four Cesca chairs, designed by Marcel Breuer, is a true testament to the iconic Bauhaus movement of the 20th century. Manufactured in Italy by an unknown manufacturer cir...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Metal
1960s Teak and Velvet Scoop Chair by R Huber
Located in Victoria, BC
A striking 1960s swivel scoop chair designed by R. Huber, freshly reupholstered in rich, emerald green velvet that adds a vibrant, luxurious feel. Set on a sculptural solid teak base...
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Teak
Contemporary Glass Cabinet with Doors – Display & Storage Showcase
Located in CAMBRE, ES
This modern glass cabinet created by Díaz Marentes Studio embodies refined simplicity inspired by mid-century aesthetics, carefully designed to showcase your treasured collections. Handcrafted from select hardwoods, this piece features elegant glass doors, allowing clear visibility while protecting valuable contents from dust and damage.
The cabinet’s interior comprises three glass doors enclosing a carefully structured space, housing three meticulously crafted drawers, followed by a Carrara marble shelf...
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble
Turkish Mohair Rug
Located in New York, NY
A mid-20th century one-of-a-kind Turkish Sirt rug woven with mohair wool. These pieces are inspired by traditional tribal weaving's but they are used mostly for decorative purposes a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wool, Mohair
Abstract Wooden Wall Sculpture – Unique Artistic Design
Located in Barcelona, ES
Abstract Wooden Wall Sculpture – Unique Artistic Design
This striking abstract wall sculpture, crafted from wood, showcases a captivating interplay of form and texture. Designed by ...
Category
1980s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Vintage Catalan Wood Chest with Drawers, Spain, circa 1930 – Original Condition
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vintage Catalan Wood Chest with Drawers, Spain, circa 1930 – Original Condition
Add a touch of rustic elegance to your home with this charming Catalan wood chest with drawers, manuf...
Category
1780s Spanish Antique Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of Mid-Century Chinese Ceramic Polychrome Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
Great pair of mid-century polychrome glazed ceramic foo dogs from China, circa 1950s. Great detail with each dog holding a coin medallion in its mouth and a beautiful color combinati...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Porcelain Glove Mold Arm (1960)
Located in Barcelona, ES
Porcelain Glove Mold Arm (1960)
Technical Description:
The Porcelain Glove Mold Arm, created in 1960, is a refined design piece that combines functionali...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Kofod Larsen for Faarup Møbelfabrik Model FA-66 Credenza
Located in Victoria, BC
An exceptional first-generation example of the iconic FA-66 sideboard designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Faarup Møbelfabrik in the 1950s. Crafted in richly figured Brazilian rosewood, t...
Category
1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
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...
Category
1950s Chinese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Soapstone
Turtle Shell Sign "Ventas al Contado" (1960)
Located in Barcelona, ES
Turtle Shell Sign "Ventas al Contado" (1960)
Description:
This unique "Ventas al Contado" sign, crafted from turtle shell, is a rare vintage piece from 1960. The sign features an i...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Shell
Porcelain Glove Mold Arm (1960)
Located in Barcelona, ES
Porcelain Glove Mold Arm (1960)
Technical Description:
The Porcelain Glove Mold Arm, created in 1960, is a refined design piece that combines functionali...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Holland Arm Chairs [Pair]
Located in Bantam, CT
Finish
-Oak
-Wool Fabric by Bisson Bruneel
Dimensions
24.25”W x 27.5”D x 33”H
Seat Height - 18”
Sold as a pair
Item must be White Glove delivered or crated
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wool, Oak
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Vintage Russell Woodard Wrought Iron Bar Cart
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The vintage Russell Woodard wrought iron bar cart is a mid-century classic, designed in the 1950s and 1960s by Russell Woodard, a renowned...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Mid-Century Ceramic Polychrome Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
Great pair of mid-century polychrome glazed ceramic foo dogs, circa 1960s. Great detail and a beautiful color combination of green, brown, cream and blue; the pair measure 12" W x 8....
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Japan 1950s Museum Bronze Over Life-Size "Male Reborn” Koga Tadao, 84"
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan an important 84" Tall life-size sculpture of "Male Reborn" by midcentury master sculptor Koga Tadao (Meiji 36 (1903) to Showa 54 (1979). For further...
Category
20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Big Spotted Year of Rabbit Sculpture- Hand Painted Masterwork Eva Fritz-Lindner
Located in South Burlington, VT
Unique one-of-a-kind Studio Creation- an unusual opportunity
Tall, old and all handmade and hand painted rabbit sculpture handcrafted and hand paint...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Pair of Patinated Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs with Verdigris Finish
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of patinated bronze Chinese foo dogs with a verdigris finish, circa 1980s. The pair are in very good condition with amazing detail and a gorgeous patina. Each dog measures 5.75"...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
1960s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Paper
Japan Important 1961 Over Life-Size Bronze Man Child "Coming Generation", Tadao
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan an important life-size plus 94 Inch high sculpture of a man with child by Mid-Century Modern master sculptor Koga Tadao, (Meiji 36 (1903) to Showa 54 ...
Category
20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Sterling Silver Amethyst Mexican Vintage Necklace Earrings Set signed AP
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1950, We offer this fantastic Sterling Silver Amethyst Mexican Vintage Necklace Earrings Set signed AP, Stamped.
Category
1950s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Amethyst, Silver
1970s Mirror Glass Coffee Table with Black Plinth Base
Located in Victoria, BC
Striking and sculptural, this 1970s coffee table features a mirrored glass body with a minimalist cube form, perched on a recessed black plinth base. The ...
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Glass
Vintage Asian Brass Dragon Incense Burner
Located in west palm beach, FL
Add a touch of exotic elegance to your space with this Vintage Asian Brass Dragon Incense Burner. Featuring intricate dragon motifs and crafted from durable brass, this piece serves ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brass
Japanese Artist Made Glazed Pottery Vase
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A well made and understated UlGlazed pottery vase having baluster form in a dark glaze and accentuated with relief brown, rust and golden/coppery elements. The vase is artist signed ...
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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Japanese Showa Two Panel Screen Embroidered Silk Gilt Boxes
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming Japanese Showa period two-panel folding byobu screen featuring an embroidered silk picture of beautiful gift boxes. Stunning pattern of Hanaguruma (flower cart) laden with d...
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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silk, Wood, Paper
Percival Lafer MP-129 Brazilian Sofa
Located in Victoria, BC
A standout of 1970s Brazilian modernism, this MP-129 sofa by Percival Lafer offers the perfect blend of comfort, craftsmanship, and sculptural presence. The original olive green leat...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
772 -Tapestry Robert Debieve of the 20th Century
Located in Paris, FR
"Sub-Marine" modern tapestry of the 20th century realised by Robert Debieve, in perfect condition of conservation.
Negotiable price and free delivery.
Dimension: 157 cm x 113 cm.
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wool
Alvar Aalto Style Mid-Century Modern Wood Stool, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Alvar Aalto Style Mid-Century Modern wood stool.
In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
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1960s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Chinese Vintage Wood and Bamboo Cabinet with Double Doors and Openwork Apron
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage wood and bamboo cabinet from the mid 20th century, with double doors and openwork apron. Created in China during the midcentury pe...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Wood
American Large Bronze Sensual Beauty By Important Midcentury Sculptor
Located in South Burlington, VT
An important large scale hand cast bronze sculpture of a sensual nude woman signed Benson and dated 1939 by mid century American sculptor Stuart Benson (...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Hans J. Wegner AP19 Papa Bear Chair and AP29 Ottoman for A.P. Stolen
Located in Victoria, BC
An iconic and highly collectible work by Hans J. Wegner, this “Papa Bear” chair and ottoman set was produced by A.P. Stolen in the 1960s and remains one of the most celebrated achiev...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Teak
Large Scale Signed Lee Reynolds Abstract Oil Painting Mid-Century Modern 1960s
By Lee Reynolds
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very large and super cool, 1960s, oil on canvas abstract painting signed by Lee Reynolds. Colors are white, gray, brown, black and yellow. 49" tall x 61" wide, with the original po...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Carlo de Carli Entrance Hall Set in Plywood and Fabric by FIARM 1960s
By Fiarm, Carlo De Carli
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
An entrance hall set composed of two coat racks with a drawer and a bench with a storage unit, designed by Carlo de Carli for FIARM in 1960s.
This set is made with curved plywood and...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Plywood
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