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Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

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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Fajance Lidded Box / Canister and Vase by Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful Fajance lidded box / canister and vase from the Baca line by Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen, circa 1960s. The stunning green and black glazed stoneware pieces with geom...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Stoneware

Art Glass Bowl / Basket by Frantisek Zemek, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Gorgeous mid-century coloured art glass bowl or basket designed by Frantisek Zemek and produced by Mstisov Glassworks in the 1950's. The piece is from the Rhapsody collection.
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Art Glass

Mid-Century Czech Art Glass Basket Bowl by Josef Hospodka
Located in Praha, CZ
Hand-blown art glass basket is beautiful example of mid-century Czech glass design, likely made in the 1960s-70s by Josef Hospodka for the Chribska glassworks. The piece features a b...
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1970s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Art Glass

Mid-Century Czech Art Glass Basket Bowl by Josef Hospodka
Located in Praha, CZ
Hand-blown art glass basket is beautiful example of mid-century Czech glass design, likely made in the 1960s-70s by Josef Hospodka for the Chribska glassworks. The piece features a b...
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1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Crystal

Murano Vintage Gold Flecks Daisy Pattern Italian Art Glass Rope Handle Basket
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown clear with gold flecks and white millefiori flowers Italian art glass basket / bowl. Attributed to the Fratelli Toso company. The basket has a squ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Gold Leaf

Martin Åberg Conical Wastepaper Basket of Oak Veneer by Sevex Sweden Mid-Century
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Martin Åberg wastepaper basket made by Swedish Sevex in the 1960s. The conical basket is made of oak veneer with good warm colour patina. Very nice vintage condition
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Oak

Metal waste bucket Lady Clare 1970s England
Located in Den Haag, NL
Vintage Metal Waste bucket . Comes with a lithograph of two Smews .by John Gould . Manufactured by Lady Clare England 1970s
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1970s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Metal

Large Mathieu Matégot White Planter, France, c. 1955
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large Mathieu Matégot white planter, France, c. 1955 Original paint & in superb vintage condition.
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Metal, Enamel

Teak and Black Metal Basket, Italy, 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
1960s basket in teak and metal details with brass feet, made in Italy.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Metal, Brass

Jean Austruy Grey and Colored Decorative Ceramic Cup Dish or Plate 1950 Design
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Jean Austruy Large abstract ceramic dish or vide poche. Grey and colored abstract ceramic colors. Signed Circa 1950 Original perfect condition. Measures: height 10 ...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Ceramic

Rope and Wicker Wastebasket
Located in New York, NY
Rope and wicker wastebasket. Vintage wicker and rope twined litter basket with rope ring handles. United States, circa 1940 Dimensions: 11.5” diameter x 12"Height.  
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Wicker, Rope

Minimal Decorative Bowl Black Murano Massif glass 1970 Carlo Nason for Mazzega
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Minimal Decorative Bowl Black Massif Murano glass 1970 Carlo Nason for Mazzega
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Murano Glass

Mathieu Mategot large decorative white metal plate or basket or vide-poche 1950
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Mathieu Mategot Large 20th century design decorative plate by Mathieu Mategot Original good conditions Height 3 cm Large 45 cm
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Metal

Vintage French Basket Floral Pottery
Located in Chula Vista, CA
French Woven Basket Floral Pottery embellishment carry handle 12 w x 10 d x 3 t Original unrestored vintage condition Areas of wear missing finis...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Pottery, Wood

Large Brass and Pencil Rattan Square Basket
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Here is a large pencil rattan and brass basket that can be used for many things--for storage, as a wastebasket or as a planter for a larger plant. It measures 18" x 18" x 17.5" high....
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1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Brass

Basket in Rattan Rond Form Italy, Brown Color 1970
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This basket is in rattan, it has been made in Italy in the 1970's.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Rattan

Martin Aberg Conical Wastepaper Basket of Teak Veneer, Servex Sweden Mid-century
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Martin Åberg wastepaper basket made by Swedish Servex. The conical basket is made of teak veneer. Nice vintage condition  
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Teak

Large Stoneware Brown and Black Ceramic Dish or Vide Poche by Norbert Pierlot
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Norbert Pierlot Large 20th century stoneware ceramic cup or vide poche Black and brown ceramic glazes colors Original perfect condition Signed under the base Measures:...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Ceramic

Brutalist Romance: Pair of Vintage Cork Trash Bins from the Early 20th Century
Located in Barcelona, ES
Embark on a journey through time with this enchanting pair of trash bins, relics from the early 1940s. Crafted in the distinctive Brutalist style, their designs radiate simplicity an...
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Cork

Decorative Hammered Copper Fruite Basket, Vienna, Around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Decorative hammered copper fruite basket, Vienna, around 1950s. Original condition.
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Copper

Decorative African Mid-Century White plastered Granary Stepped lid Basket
Located in Den Haag, NL
Decorative African Mid-Century White plastered Granary Stepped lid Basket
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1940s African Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Plaster

Mid-Century Fruit Bowl in Grated Metal
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Fruit bowl in grated metal. Composed of vertical metal wires arranged in a symmetrical and curved pattern, which join together in a solid circular base. The open and airy shape of th...
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Early 20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Metal

Carl Auböck Dust Brush, Austria 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck Dust Brush, Austria 1960s.
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Wood

Metal Hand painted Waste Basked 1950s England
Located in Den Haag, NL
Metal waste basked . Hand painted with flowers . Perforated Gold rim . Lions with rings on the side . Red inside . 1950s
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1950s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Metal

Metal Basket, circa 1970
Located in Barcelona, ES
Metal paper bin made by welded wire completed by a solid ring. Unknown manufacturer, France, circa 1940 Materials: Metal In original condition, with minor wear consistent o...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Metal

Metal Basket, circa 1970
Metal Basket, circa 1970
$359 Sale Price
64% Off
Vintage Fruit Basket By EMO Celje Slovenia 1950s
Located in Čelinac, BA
EMO Celje fruit basket 1950s
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1950s Slovenian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Metal

Metal Paper Bin, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Metal paper bin made by wire woven in a classic cross-hatched pattern completed by a solid ring. Unknown manufacturer, France, circa 1950 Materials: Metal In original condition, w...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Metal

Metal Paper Bin, circa 1950
Metal Paper Bin, circa 1950
$215 Sale Price
76% Off
Seguso Murano 1950s Coral Red Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Flower Basket Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Rare and beautiful, large vintage Murano hand blown coral red and gold flecks Italian art glass flower basket / vase. Documented to designer Archimede Seguso, circa 1952. A similar p...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Gold Leaf

Rattan Bamboo Magazine Basket Stand by Artimeta, the Netherlands 1960s
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This rattan magazine basket stand was manufactured by the Dutch company Artimeta. It has a braided rattan magazine basket on a black metal stand. An elegant and minimalistic design. ...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Metal

20th Century Antique Italian Plastic Paper Bin
Located in Barcelona, ES
20th Century antique paper bin. By unknown manufacturer, Italy. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Materials: ...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Plastic

Mid-Century rattan Basket Centerpiece Fruit Cup, France
Located in Labrit, Landes
Wicker basket centerpiece from France, mid-century, circa 1950. Hand made. Fruit cup Good condition.   Shipping: L33 P33 H39 0,4 kg.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Wicker

Pair French Midcentury XXL Bamboo Baskets, 1970s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
A pair of beautiful, unusual and large standing baskets. They were made in France from bamboo wood in the 1970s and 1980s. They were originally used in a bakery as baguette baskets, ...
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Bamboo

Metal Basket, circa 1970
Located in Barcelona, ES
Metal basket made by welded wire completed by a solid ring. With wood handles. Unknown manufacturer, France, Circa 1970 Materials: Metal Wood In original condition, with mi...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Metal

Metal Basket, circa 1970
Metal Basket, circa 1970
$359 Sale Price
50% Off
Vintage Magazine Holder - Black Lacquered Iron and Rattan, France 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vintage Magazine Holder - Black Lacquered Iron and Rattan, France 1960 Add a touch of mid-century elegance to your space with this stunning vintage magazine holder, crafted in Franc...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Rattan

Portuguese Hand-Made Rubber Basket or Cachepot Mid-Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Rubber home-made basket, Portugal It was made from tires Historical witness object of the harsh life after war. This can be used as a flower pot or cachep...
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1950s Portuguese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Rubber

Carl Auböck Brush, Austria 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck Brush, Austria 1960s.
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Wood

Cute and Elegant Candy Boxes, 1950s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Cute and elegant candy boxes carved in wood and brass parts.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Brass

1950s Molded Black Fiberglass Wastebasket Trash Receptacle
Located in Ferndale, MI
1950s molded black fiberglass with white striations, manufactured using technology developed during WWII by Corry Jamestown Corporation, Corry, Pennsyl...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Fiberglass, Rubber

Vintage Italian 1950s Egg Basket in the Shape of a Chicken
Located in Milan, IT
Vintage Italian 1950s egg basket in the shape of a chicken in metal wire and colored aluminium foil decoration.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Metal, Brass

Mid-century Teak Paper Basket in Bent Plywood
Located in Leicester, GB
A mid-century bent plywood paper basket manufactured in the UK by Mallod in the 1960s. The bin is veneered with Teak for a great mid-century 'mad men look'. A lovely rounded rectangu...
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1960s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Teak, Plywood

Pair of Large Wicker Baskets on Metal Frame, Italy 1950s
Located in Naples, IT
Set of 2 large and practical woven wicker baskets, storage baskets were in use in the 1950s . They rest on a black metal frame. They would be very decorative in a child's room for s...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Metal

Longwy Large French Glazed Ceramic Table Centerpiece Multicolor
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Large...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Terracotta

Art Glass Bowl by Frantisek Zemek for Sklarna Mstisov, 1960s
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful vintage bowl in a shape of a basket. Produced in moulded art glass in shades of transparent clear, purple and blue glass. Designed by Frantisek Zemek for Mstisov Glass Fact...
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1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Art Glass

Mid Century Modern Sculpture Green Art Glass Vase Bowl Basket Murano Seguso
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Mid Century Modern Sculpture Green Art Glass Vase Bowl Basket. This stunning teal glass basket designed by Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri D'Arte in 1950 is a captivating example of Mid...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Gold Leaf

Raul Barbieri and Giorgio Marianelli Metallic Basket'Cribbio', circa 1980
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Basket 'Cribbio' by Raul Barbieri and Giorgio Marianelli. Manufactured in Italy, circa 1980. In good original condition, with consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful pa...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Metal

20th Century Lorenzo Burchiellaro Pewter Ice Basket, 60s
Located in Turin, Turin
Lorenzo Burchiellaro (1933 – 2017) is an Italian designer and sculptor. He studied at the P. Selvatico institute in Padua and the Academy of Fine Arts in Venice. He participated in two Biennials of Venice, and was invited to two Triennials of Milan, and was present at numerous italian exhibitions...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Pewter

Asian Modern Handmade Willow and Cane Canoe Basket with Handle
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Hand made willow and cane elongated basket, unknown maker. Measures 32.5" by 10.5" by 6.25". Unsigned and in very good vintage condition.
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1980s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Willow

Vintage Christofle Woven Metal Basket Made in France
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful classic design. Woven gold basket with tray insert.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Metal

Woven Rattan Picnic Basket with Center Handle and Duo Opening Sides
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful Picnic Basket - Woven of heavy rattan - a center opening with duo sides for easy access. A spacious basket for a hearty meal, bottle of wine and picnic accessories. A ...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Rattan

1950s Atomic Wire Mesh Trash Can Wastebasket Vintage Mid-Century Architect Era
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Finely expanded metal sheet rolled wastebasket with reinforced lip and bottom tray. This type of metal deformation was invented in England in 1884 by John French Golding. This ty...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Metal

Fruit Bowl in Openwork and Worked Silver with Two Handles
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Fruit bowl in openwork and worked silver, with two handles. Richly decorated in relief, with bunches of grapes and vine leaves. With two elegant curved handles, the piece displays a...
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Early 20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Silver

Medium Brass and Pencil Rattan Square Basket
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Here is a versatile-sized pencil rattan and brass basket that can be used for many things--for storage, as a wastebasket or as a planter for a larger plant. It measures 15.75" x 16" ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Brass

Midcentury Striped Glass Bowl by Gullaskruf, Sweden
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
This bowl is a handmade studio work from Gullaskruf glass manufacturer in Sweden. It has a swivel pattern in two tones and is signed Gullaskruf at the base. It has a small production...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Art Glass

Teak round Paper Basked 1960s Sweden
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice Teak paper basket . Round shape . Normal Used condition .
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Teak

Midcentury Knitting Basket, Italy
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Midcentury wicker knitting basked resting on a metal string stand painted in black. Made with a handle so it is possible to carry.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Iron

Set of 2 Storage Baskets by Dirk Van Sliedregt for Rohé, Netherlands, 1960s
Located in Delft, NL
Set of 2 storage baskets by Dirk van Sliedregt for Rohé, Netherlands, 1960s.
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Metal

Vintage Handmade Woven Basket.
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Handmade woven basket tray. Bread serving Basket. Vintage Condition as pictured. Listing is for described item only. Online purchase only. Bo...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Rattan

Paper basket In Teak Designed By Servex, Made in Sweden From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
The teak waste bin of Swedish design from Servex, produced around the 1960s, represents a beautiful union of functionality and style within Scandinavian...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Teak

Paper basket In Teakwood, Designed By Servex, Made in Sweden From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
The teak waste bin of Swedish design from Servex, produced around the 1960s, represents a beautiful union of functionality and style within Scandinavian...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Teak

Portuguese Wicker Basket
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Wicker basket. Worked in dark wicker with a varnished finish, revealing a warm tone between brown and black. The structure has a decorative interlacing in the shape of lozenges, obta...
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Mid-20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Wicker

Mid-century Modern decorative baskets for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern decorative baskets 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 decorative baskets created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, more furniture and collectibles, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, natural fiber and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern decorative baskets made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original decorative baskets, popular names associated with this style include Mathieu Matégot, Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Vallauris, and Aldo Tura. 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 decorative baskets differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $73 and tops out at $17,521 while the average work can sell for $750.

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