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 legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Period: 1960s
1960s Danish Teak and Steel Desk by Børge Mogensen
Located in Victoria, BC
Embrace timeless elegance with this rare teak desk by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik. Model '203' showcases Mogensen's innovative use of steel, adding a modern touch to its cl...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
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Teak
Vintage Italian Lounge Chair by Vico Magistretti
Located in Victoria, BC
Fresh to our showroom is a distinctive lounge chair designed by Vico Magistretti. This unique piece showcases a robust beech frame, an intricately crafted rattan backrest, and a pris...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
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Rattan, Beech
1960s Danish Teak Freestanding Modular Shelving System
Located in Victoria, BC
Fresh to the market we have an elegant 1960's Danish teak freestanding shelving system. Crafted with precision, its fully modular design exudes sophistication, complemented by its gr...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Teak
1960s Danish Teak Coffee Table by Grete Jalk
By Grete Jalk
Located in Victoria, BC
An epitome of Danish modern design, this creation by Grete Jalk showcases a gracefully sculpted surface, upheld by subtly tapered legs, and enhanced by a practical lower tier crafted...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
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Teak
1960s Brazilian Rosewood Eleh Bench by Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Victoria, BC
We are excited to introduce the newest addition to our esteemed vintage Brazilian furniture collection: the highly sought-after "Eleh" coffee table/bench designed by Sergio Rodrigues...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
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Jacaranda
1960's Danish Teak Record Cabinet
Located in Victoria, BC
We are thrilled to introduce this 1960s Danish teak record cabinet, an exquisite blend of style and functionality. This piece features vinyl storage slots, making your collection eas...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
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Teak
MC Gondola Club/ Lounge Chair, Attrib. Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates 1960
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible gondola club/lounge chair, attributed to the renowned designer Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates. Made in the USA during the 1960s, this chair exudes 1960s mod elegance...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
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Upholstery, Wood
1960's Brazilian Rosewood Desk by Jorge Zalszupin for L'atelier
Located in Victoria, BC
Fresh from restoration, we are thrilled to present the newest edition to our esteemed Brazilian furniture collection. Designed by Jorge Zalszupin for L'atelier in the 1960's, this ea...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
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Jacaranda
1960’s Mahogany Dresser
Located in Victoria, BC
We are thrilled to present this elegant mahogany dresser, featuring a rich grain and inviting tone. The uniquely curved handles add uniqueness while the dovetail joinery showcases a ...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
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Mahogany
Lamp by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen
Located in Victoria, BC
This rare 1960's Danish floor lamp, designed by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, is a true collectors item. Its unique combination of materials and meticulous craftsmanship make it a stound...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Medellin Lounge Chair in the Style of Adrian Pearsall
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and incredibly sculptural lounge chair in the style of Adrian Pearsall. This incredibly unique piece is evocative of Mid Century style. The exquisite frame combines alder...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
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Fabric, Wood
1960's Danish Teak Axel Christensen Credenza for ACO Møbler
Located in Victoria, BC
Step into the realm of mid-century modern sophistication with this iconic sideboard from the 1960s, designed by Axel Christensen for ACO Møbler. Crafted from high-quality teak, this ...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
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Teak
Poul Volther for Frem Røjle dining chairs
By Frem Røjle
Located in Victoria, BC
Enhance your dining area with the exquisite allure of these four Poul Volther for Frem Røjle dining chairs, each a masterpiece of mid-century Danish design. Crafted with meticulous a...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
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Teak
1960’s Ceramic Hand Painted Table Lamp by Lotte & Gunnar Bostland
Located in Victoria, BC
We are thrilled to offer this exquisite 1960s Handpainted Ceramic Table Lamp by Lotte and Gunnar Bostland. Adorned with an original fiberglass shade meticulously hand painted by the ...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
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Ceramic
1960s Brazilian Rosewood Sideboard Credenza Made in Denmark
Located in Victoria, BC
We're excited to introduce our newest addition: a stunning vintage Danish case piece, meticulously restored in our workshop. Crafted in the 1960s from exquisite Brazilian rosewood, i...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
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Rosewood
1960's Danish Teak Scissor Wall Lamp by Ib Fabiensen for Fog and Morup
Located in Victoria, BC
Elevate your living space with the timeless elegance of this 1960's Ib Fabiensen for Fog and Morup Teak Scissor Wall Lamp, a quintessential piece of mid-century modern design. Featur...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
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Teak
1960’s Brazilian Wood and Icelandic Sheepskin MP185 Chair by Percival Lafer
Located in Victoria, BC
We are thrilled to introduce our latest vintage Brazilian creation: a Model MP185 chair, designed by Percival Lafer in the 1960s. This piece has undergone a complete transformation, ...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Sheepskin
Two Post War Kabuki Paddles (Hagoita), Japan, Circa 1960
Located in Incline Village, NV
Offered are a pair of post war Japanese Kabuki paddles circa 1960, featuring a male and female Kabuki character actors in full traditional Japanese r...
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1960s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Danish Teak Mirror
Located in Victoria, BC
We are excited to offer this Danish teak mirror featuring a beautiful, uniquely shaped frame. Marvel at the curved edges that exude timeless elegance. With its impeccable craftsmansh...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
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Teak
1970s Danish Teak AP29 “Papa Bear” Ottoman Stool by Hans Wegner for AP Stolen
Located in Victoria, BC
We are excited to offer a highly sought after stool for the iconic Papa Bear Chair designed by Hans Wegner in the 1950's. This authentic example features teak handles, teak legs, and...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
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Teak
Pair of Brazillian Rosewood side tables by Sven Ivar Dysthe for Dokka Møbler
Located in Victoria, BC
We are pleased to offer these exquisite Brazilian Rosewood side tables by Sven Ivar Dysthe for Dokka Møbler. Crafted with precision, these tables epitomize the epitome of mid-century...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
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Rosewood
1960s Authentic Teak AP29 Papa Bear Ottoman Stool for AP Stolen
Located in Victoria, BC
We are excited to offer a highly sought after stool for the iconic Papa Bear Chair designed by Hans Wegner in the 1950's. This authentic example features teak handles, teak legs, and...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Teak
1960s Danish Teak and Steel Side Chairs by Borge Mogensen
Located in Victoria, BC
We are excited to offer these two timeless vintage steel base chairs by Børge Mogensen. Crafted in the 1950s these chairs blend functionalism with woodworking expertise, marking an e...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
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Teak
1968 Teak Peter Løvig Nielsen Danish Credenza
Located in Victoria, BC
We are excited to offer this Peter Løvig Nielsen 1968 Teak Credenza. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this mid-century piece embodies the epitome of Danish design excelle...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
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Teak
1960s Danish Teak and Glass End Tables by Henning Norgaard
Located in Victoria, BC
Introducing a sleekly architectural pair of Scandinavian Modern Danish side tables crafted in solid teak with a glass top by Henning Norgaard for Komfort. The minimalist geometric te...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
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Teak
1960s Mid Century Teak Side End Tables
Located in Victoria, BC
Introducing another stunning addition to our showroom: this captivating pair of end tables crafted from teak and Afromosia wood in the 1960s. With their sleek sled leg construction a...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Teak
1960s Mid Century Teak Coffee Table
Located in Victoria, BC
Newly arrived in our showroom is a captivating teak coffee table crafted from teak and Afromosia wood in the 1960s. Boasting a sleek sled leg construction and elegantly sculpted lips...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
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Teak
Li Yuan-Chia Cosmic Point Multiple Mix Media Painting
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Li Yuan-chia
Cosmic 'Point' Multiple
1929–1994
This Original piece from Lisson Gallery London 1968 Exhibition features a painted white lacquered steel panel with 4 magnetic points pl...
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1960s Asian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Steel, Magnets
1960s Rattan Screen Panels Room Divider, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, rattan panels divider set you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful set is sta...
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1960s Philippine Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Rattan
1960s Danish Afromosia Teak Occasional Chair
Located in Victoria, BC
Straight from its original estate, we proudly present a stunning Danish occasional chair fashioned from rich Afromosia wood, elegantly complemented by its original green wool blend f...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Teak
Keiko Minami Signed Large Limited Edition Japanese Etching Print Birds and Reeds
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful and rather whimsical etching by famed Japanese artist Keiko Minami who was known for her pictograph-like aquatints/etchings with a playful, childlike aesthetic. This work features a pair of birds - perhaps herons - sitting serenely in a natural landscape reed-filled body of water as a gentle breeze blows by.
The etching is on thick wove paper and is hand-signed and numbered (23/50) in pencil by Keiko along the lower margin.
A rather rare image and size. Would make for a great addition to collectors of Minami's work or Japanese / Asian art or make for an eye-catching stand-alone accent artwork in about any setting.
Minami had many solo shows including:
1960 Minami Keiko Exhibition, Nichido Gallery
1990 Minami Keiko Exhibition: The World of Fairy Tales in Copperplate Prints, Takaoka Art Museum
2005 Birds, Trees and Girls: The World of Copperplate Poetry: A Memorial Exhibition for Minami Keiko
2011-12 100th Anniversary of Keiko Minami Exhibition — Touring Kyoto, Takaoka, Kichijoji, Sakura, Tatebayashi
2016 Keiko Minami Exhibition: Along with the Work of Ichi Ogawa in the Wind, Musée Hamaguchi Yozo/Yamasa Collection
2017 Keiko Minami Copperplate Exhibition: Holding a Flower Basket, Musée Hamaguchi Yozo/Yamasa Collection
2019 Keiko Minami Exhibition: Koto, Koto. Kotori, Musée Hamaguchi Yozo/Yamasa Collection
2020 Where you can meet delicate colors beyond that tree: Keiko Minami Exhibition, Musée Hamaguchi Yozo/Yamasa Collection
2021 The Fairytale of Lines: Keiko Minami and Copperplate Painters, The Museum of Modern Art, Gunma
2021 Traces of Butterflies: Exhibition Commemorating the 110th Anniversary of Keiko Minami's Birth, Musée Hamaguchi Yozo/Yamasa Collection.
Her work can be found in numerous collections and museums including:
Albright-Knox Art Gallery, Buffalo
Harvard Art Museums, Cambridge
The Krannert Art Museum...
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1960s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
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Paper
Italiain Teak Bar cart 1960
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Italian Teak Wood Trolley Bar 1960s.
Very typical design for that era, two storage compartamnet.
One top compartment and one draw at the back of the trolley.
A small crack next to t...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
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Teak
Pair of 1960s Solid Teak Side End Tables by Peter Hvidt
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Victoria, BC
We are pleased to present a pristine pair of solid teak end tables designed by Peter Hvidt for France & Son and crafted during the 1960s. They feature a beautifully pleated rattan lo...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Teak
1960s Danish Teak Occasional Chair by Inger Klingenberg
Located in Victoria, BC
Inger Klingenberg’s designs for France & Son feature a sophisticated combination of straight lines and gentle curves. This particular chair demonstrates her elegant approach with fin...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Teak
1960s Danish Teak Bar Cabinet Side Table
Located in Victoria, BC
Fresh to the market, this clever little piece functions well as a side or end table, and houses a large compartment to keep your bottles and glasses stylishly stowed away. Freshly re...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
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Teak
1960s Brazilian Rosewood Bar Cabinet Side Table Made in Denmark
Located in Victoria, BC
We are excited to offer this charming little cabinet that folds open to expose shelving for glasses, bottles, etc and that has two little trays that can be removed and used on top of...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
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Rosewood
1960s Brazilian Rosewood Dining Table Made in Denmark
Located in Victoria, BC
Fresh from restoration, we are pleased to offer an exquisite dining table crafted from beautifully figured Brazilian rosewood. Made in Denmark in the 1960s, this piece features a dra...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Shozo Komatsu Signed Limited Edition Japanese Abstract Expressionism Etching
Located in Studio City, CA
A fantastic and quite rare Mid-century Modern abstract etching by Japanese artist Shozo Kamatsu.
The work is hand-pencil signed, dated (1964), and numbered (4/10) by the artist ...
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1960s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Paper
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Wood and Rattan French Stools, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Pair of Mid-Century Modern wood and Rattan French stools, circa 1960, by unknown designer.
Manufactured in France, circa 1960.
In original condition with minor wear consistent ...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
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Wood, Rattan
Mid-Century Modern Mosaic Bistrot French Coffee Table, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
This Mid-Century Modern Mosaic Bistrot French Coffee Table is a stunning piece of furniture, exuding elegance and sophistication. Manufactured in France circa 1960, this table boasts...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
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Metal
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 Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
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Rosewood
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 Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
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Wood
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 Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
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Stone
C. Jere Seagulls in Flight Metal Art
By Curtis Jeré
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 Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
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Metal, Brass
1960s Solid Teak Bar Cabinet Dresser by Peter Hvidt for Søborg Møbelfabrik
By Peter Hvidt
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 Vintage Mid-Century Modern 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 Vintage Mid-Century Modern 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 Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
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Resin, Polyester
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 Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
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Teak
1960s Danish Solid Teak Credenza by Peter Hvidt
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 Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
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Teak
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 Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
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Paper
1960s Solid Teak Corner Coffee Side End Table by Peter Hvidt
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 Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Teak
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 Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
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Paper
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 Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Enamel
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 Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Marble, Metal
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 Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
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Teak
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 Vintage Mid-Century Modern 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 Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brass
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 Vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Glass
Mid-century Modern asian art and furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern asian art and furniture for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage asian art and furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include asian art and furniture, seating, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, hardwood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern asian art and furniture made in a specific country, there are Europe, Denmark, and Scandinavia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original asian art and furniture, popular names associated with this style include Peter Hvidt, Finn Juhl, Tomio Kinoshita, and Marcel Breuer. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for asian art and furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $68 and tops out at $20,000 while the average work can sell for $1,650.
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