Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
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: 1970s
Vintage Mid-Century Wood Plank Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Unique and simply exceptional pair of vintage bookends. Deriving on the uniqueness of the wood grain, these bookends are elegant and modernist. Simple lines contrast with organic pat...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Wood
Tommaso Barbi Signed Grey Ceramic and Chrome Italian Picture Frame, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous Mid-Century Tommaso Barbi picture frame in a rare grey ceramic and chrome version. This iconic object was designed in Italy during the 1970s by Tommaso Barbi, and is signed ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Chrome
Danish Mid-Century Modern Beni Mobler Denmark Teak Waste Basket or Trash Can
By Beni Møbler 1
Located in St. Louis, MO
Danish modern teak bent plywood waste basket or trash can with and what looks like Rosewood interior designed Jan Nielsen for Beni Mobler Denmark. In very ...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Teak
Murano Glass Dish
Located in Cathedral City, CA
1960s Murano glass clear, yellow and copper colors vide-poche.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
1970s Piero Fornasetti Astonishing Crystal Paperweight Sphere. Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Piero Fornasetti astonishing crystal paperweight sphere in excellent condition. Made in Italy.
Dimension:
diameter 3,14 x 1,57 inches
diameter 8 cm x cm 4 H
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Crystal
Vintage Paper Roll Dispenser and Paper Cutter by Busman Spring
Located in Seattle, WA
This item is Made with Wood and Cast Iron or Similar Material. All Movable Parts are in Good Condition. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured.
Dimensions. 12 1/2 W ; 6 D...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Vintage Colombian Postal Scale.
Located in Seattle, WA
Postal Scale that Weighs items up to 1.5 oz. Beautiful Petina to the Metal and the Label. Floral Motif on the Bottom. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured.
Dimensions....
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
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Steel
Vintage Paper Holder Stand With Hand Shaped Clips
Located in Seattle, WA
Possibly Brass, Beautiful Patina Consistent with Age. Intricate Base. Hinge on Bottom is Loose.
Dimensions. 4 Diameter ; 14 H
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Studio Craft Rosewood Jewelry Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern studio craft rosewood jewelry box.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Rosewood
1970's Sergio Todeschini Bobo Telephone for Telcer, Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
Unique model of dial plastic phone by Sergio Todeschini, made in Italy in the 1970's.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Plastic
Rainbow Midcentury Teak Paper Tray
Located in Countryside, IL
Rainbow midcentury Teak Paper Tray
This paper tray measures: 9.75 wide x 15.25 deep x 5.75 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Teak
Gucci 1970 Milano Very Rare Vintage Horse Bit Trinket Tray in 24kt Gild Brass
By Gucci
Located in Miami, FL
Very rare pieces designed by Gucci.
An iconic trinket single dish-tray designed by the house of Gucci in Milan Italy, back in the 1970s. It is very heavy and was crafted in solid brass with a 24 kt gold gilding. Have the double G, for the Guccio Gucci logo, made in nickel.
It is signed Gucci and have the original leather undersides mat. Signed over the tawny leather, in gold letters, "MADE IN ITALY BY GUCCI ".
The measures fully extended are, 32 mm by 89 mm by 152 mm (1.25 x 3.5 x 6 Inches).
Very elegant, rare and a great item for any serious collector. They are in gorgeous impeccable condition with no trace of use, no dents or bad marks. It is accompanied by the original Gucci green dust bag.
Gucci, was founded in 1921 in the Tuscany region of Italy, in Florence , when Guccio Gucci bought his own shop on 7, Via della Vigna Nuova in Florence, Azienda Individuale Guccio Gucci, where he sold imported leather luggage. He also opened a small workshop to have his own leather goods made by local craftsmen. Eventually, a larger workshop had to be acquired to house Gucci's 60 artisans. In 1935 the invasion of Ethiopia by Mussolini led the League of Nations to impose a trade embargo on Italy. Leather became scarce, pushing Guccio Gucci to introduce other fabrics in the composition of the products, such as raffia, wicker, wood, linen and, jute. The rombi motif, a Gucci signature, was created. The Gucci's developed a new tanning technique to produce "cuoio grasso", which became a Gucci trademark. In 1937, Gucci launched its handbags. Under the direction of Aldo Gucci...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Gold, Brass
Cartier Paris 1970 Wallet Minaudiere in Iridescent Lizard 18k Gold & Sapphire
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
A wallet minaudiere designed by Cartier Paris.
An exceptional, beautiful and extremely rare wallet minaudiere, created in Paris France by the luxury house of Cartier, back in the 1970. This incredible piece has been specially crafted for the exclusive Cartier department "S" of "Select de Cartier", in genuine iridescent lizard leather with accents made in 18 karats yellow gold and mount in a bezel with a round cabochon cut of a natural blue sapphire.
Has a measurements of 101.6 mm by 146 mm (4 x 5.75 Inches) and the Size of Euro or Dollar currency banknotes perfectly fit inside.
Stamped with the maker's cartouche, French hallmark and signed, "Cartier PARIS MADE IN FRANCE".
History: On the 19th of June, 1920, the House of Cartier in Paris created a collection of accessories so special they resembled jewels in their precious materials and expert craftsmanship. This collection was known as "Cartier S...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Gold
Rolex Vintage Table Top Display Mirror Burl Wood 1970s
By Rolex
Located in Munich, DE
Rolex burl wood frame adjustable mirror store display. Collectors item from seventies with old logo writing Rolex. A highly collectible piece and a must have for any watch lover or h...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Squared Lucite and Chrome Pocket Emptier in Dior Style, France 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning midcentury Lucite and chrome squared valet tray or ashtray. This wonderful item was produced in France in the style of Christian Dior in 1970.
The pocket emptier is lovely because of the beautiful straight lines and the chromed metal central part, making it look like a cube of ice with a floating rounded chromed plate in the middle.
A wonderful example of design from the 1970s, both for the fusion of materials and colours. The chromed plate can be moved, changing the shape of the item.
A gorgeous item that will enhance a midcentury-style living room, studio or entrance hall.
Christian Dior was founded in 1946 by designer Christian Dior. It currently designs and retails leather goods, fashion accessories, footwear, jewelry, timepieces, fragrance, makeup, and skincare products, while also maintaining its tradition as a creator of haute-couture under the Christian Dior Couture division. The Christian Dior label remains largely for women's offerings, although the company also operates the Dior Homme division for men and the baby Dior...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
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Chrome
Set of Three Sculptural "Jax"
By Bill Curry
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of three sculptural "jax" bookends, door stops, or paperweights, etc.
In the style of Bill Curry for Design Line.
circa 1970s.
Measures: 1 - black larger : 7 1/2" x 7 1/2".
...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
1970s Oak and Chrome Peter Pepper Letter Tray and Mail Holder
Located in San Diego, CA
A fantastic solid oak paper tray and letter holder. High quality construction with chrome elements. Peter Pepper Products produced many icons of California Designs. USA, 1970s.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Oak
Gucci Maple Wood Tidy Tray, Italy, 1970s
By Gucci
Located in Naples, IT
Gucci maple wood desk accessory or tidy tray, original, 1970s.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Wood
Marco Zanuso & Richard Sapper for Brionvega TS 505 Cube Radio, 1976
Located in Naples, IT
The TS 505A is a unique portable transistor radio, designed by designers Marco Zanuso and Richard Sapper in 1962 and launched two years later by the Milan-based company Brionvega.
The TS 505 - also known as the 'Cube' - is a worldwide icon of industrial design, and is exhibited in the most important museums of contemporary art. It can also be found at the MoMa in New York.
A cult object composed of two cubic plastic 'valves' that make it resemble a cuboid shell.
The radio bears the Florentine silver...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
VINTAGE 1970's GLOBE LAMP FULLY REWIRED AND READY TO GO RETRO COOL!
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage globe lamp which has been fully rewired
A very good ...
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1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Plastic
White 4909 Bookends by Giotto Stoppino for Kartell, 1970s, Set of 2
Located in PARIS, FR
Pair of bookends, Fermalibro 4909, white from kartell, perfect condition.
There are 2 pairs available.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Plastic
Midcentury Square Lucite and Brass Pocket Emptier, Dior Style, France, 1970
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning midcentury lucite and brass squared valet tray. This wonderful item was produced in France in the style of Christian Dior in 1970s.
This vide-poche features a gorgeous pi...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Chrome Bull and Pen Holder Statue Decorative Desk Accessory, Italy 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic 20th century Bull statue on a marble base with a pen holder. Desktop accessory, made of metal, chrome and marble. Nice addition to your wri...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Marble, Metal, Chrome
Italian Handmade Bear Wood Sculpture by Bern
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Italian hand carved wood bear sculpture by Bern.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Wood
Set of Five Crystal Querandi Glasses and Two Bottles, Argentina, circa 1970
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Set of five crystal Querandi glasses and two bottles. Argentina, circa 1970.
Bottles dimensions: 35,5 cm height, 10 cm width, 10 cm depth.
Glasses d...
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1970s Argentine Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Crystal
Italian Handmade Ceramic Vase by Flavia Montelupo
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Unique Italian glasses vase with beautiful colors by Flavia Montelupo.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Ceramic
Gucci Vintage Leather Solid Silver Rider Crop, 1970s
By Gucci
Located in Munich, DE
Gucci vintage rider crop in embossed brown leather and a 800 silver jockey cap. Leather and jockey cap signed with Gucci and a silver hallmark. Excellent...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Silver
Vintage French Ceramic Vase by Raymonde Leduc 'circa 1970s', Small
Located in London, GB
Vintage ceramic vase (or pencil holder if you prefer) by Raymonde Leduc (circa 1970s). Sandstone coloured small vessel with plant motifs inlaid on all four sides. In good overall con...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Ceramic
Paperweights or Bookend in Travertine by Marble Art, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Paperweights or bookend in travertine produced by Marble Art.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
The original label is still attached on the bottom, as shown in the pictures.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Travertine, Marble
Ceramic "Canoe" pocket emptier/centerpiece, Alessio Tasca 1970s
Located in Vicenza, VI
Empty pockets/centerpiece made of ceramic by designer and ceramist Alessio Tasca (Nove 1929 - Heilbronn 2020).
The model in question, called "Canoe," belongs to the collection made ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Ceramic
Desk Accessory in Travertine Attributed to Fratelli Mannelli, Italy, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing desk accessory (pen holder - letter holder) in travertine attributed to Fratelli Mannelli, made in Italy in the 1970s
Weight: 3 Kg.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Travertine, Marble
Chrome and Faux-Leather Waste Paper Basket, French Work, Circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This waste paper basket is made of chrome and faux-leather. This is a French work. Circa 1970.
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Wooden 'Root' Bowl
Located in London, GB
A curious natural wooden 'root' bowl.
France, c1970s.
Unusual desk top or shelf curio.
Good condition some evidence of historical woodworm sin...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Wood
Old Blue Scale Gwarancja Olsztyn, Europe, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A fantastic antique weighing scale with nicely aged blue paint. Made by Gwarancja Factory in Olsztyn, Poland in the late 20th century. It presents...
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1970s Polish Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal, Iron
Midcentury Pair of Tape Dispenser in Lucite by Felice Antonio Botta, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of tape dispensers in transparent lucite and opaque black details by the Italian designer Felice Antonio Botta.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
1970s Vintage Large Lapis Lazuli Sphere
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Italian decorative lapis lazuli sphere with tall base.
Each piece is in a way unique and handcrafted in Italy. Slight variations in shap...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
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Lapis Lazuli
Murano Glass Table Lighter
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Italian 1970s clear Murano glass lighter.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Travertine Letter & Pen Holder Desk Accessory Fratelli Mannelli Style Italy 1970
Located in Rome, IT
Letter and pen holder in travertine marble, the perfect desk accessory, in the style of Fratelli Mannelli.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
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Travertine
French Sculptural Stainless Steel Clock by Michel Fleury, circa 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
A French 24 hr brushed stainless steel clock signed M Fleury.
Very architectural and modernist forms.
Excellent condition to the structure, with no scratches or dents.
Clock mov...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Stainless Steel
Plastic Trash can by Makio Hasuike for Gedy
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This item is a fantastic icon from the chic 1970s plastic fashion.
It has been done in Italy, by Makio Hasuike for Gedy.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Plastic
Mid-Century Bowl Designed by Jiri Suhajek for Crystalex , 1970's
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Czechoslovakia
- made of hyalit glaas
- good, original condition.
Category
1970s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Art Glass
Tommaso Barbi Midcentury White Ceramic and Brass Italian Picture Frame, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Incredible mid-century frame in white ceramic and brass. This wonderful object was designed by Tommaso Barbi, as you can see his signature on the back, in Italy in the 70s.
This piece is unique for the fine artisanal work on the white ceramic in combination with the brass interior decoration.
A picture frame in perfect condition that will complete a midcentury-style living room or bedroom.
Italian designer Tommaso Barbi is best known for his whimsical furniture...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Set of Mid-Century Modern Guzzini Crystal Lucite Italian Vases, 1970s
By Guzzini
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful set of four crystal plexiglass flower vases. This fantastic set was designed by Guzzini in Italy during the 1970s.
This set is made of four different flower vases with t...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass
Tommaso Barbi Midcentury White Ceramic and Brass Italian Picture Frame, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Incredible mid-century frame in white ceramic and brass. This wonderful object was designed by Tommaso Barbi, as you can see his signature on the back, in Italy in the 70s.
This p...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Letter Holder Paperweight in in Travertine by Fratelli Mannelli, Italy, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Letter holder or paperweight in travertine marble by the designers Fratelli Mannelli, Italy, 1970s.
Weight: 5 kilos.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Travertine, Marble
Midcentury Lucite and and Brass French Ashtray after Christian Dior, 1970
Located in Roma, IT
Incredible ashtray in Lucite, tortoise plexiglass and brass. The style is clearly inspired by Christian Dior, as most of this kind of the French production of 1970.
A wonderful pi...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Danish Designer Bjorn Wiinblad White & Gold Jewelry Dish Rosenthal Studio-Line
Located in New York, NY
A small beautiful white and gold jewelry dish by Danish Designer Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal Studio-Line porcelain, Germany, 20th century. With...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Porcelain
French Leather Desktop Letter Holder
Located in Cathedral City, CA
1970s French burgundy leather desktop letter holder.
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Leather
Travertine Marble Letter Pen Holder Fratelli Mannelli Rapolano, Italy, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Pen and letter holder, cylindrical shape, in travertine marble by Fratelli Mannelli. Rapolano, Italy, circa 1970.
It still has its original label on the bottom (as shown in the p...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Travertine, Marble
Mid-Century Modern "Astrolite" Sculptural Lucite Bookends by Ritts Co.
Located in New York, NY
This stunning pair of Mid-Century Modern ”Astrolite" bookends were realized the Ritts Co. of Los Angeles, circa 1970. They offer faceted, sculptural forms in ...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Lucite
Mid-Century Square Lucite and Brass Pocket Emptier in the Dior Style, 1970
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing midcentury Lucite and brass squared valet tray. This wonderful item was produced in France in the style of Christian Dior in 1970.
This piece is a wonderful example of design from the 1970s, both for the fusion of materials and colours. The brass dish can be moved, changing the shape of the item.
A great tray that will smarten a midcentury-style living room, studio or entrance hall.
Christian Dior was founded in 1946 by designer Christian Dior. It currently designs and retails leather goods, fashion accessories, footwear, jewelry, timepieces, fragrance, makeup, and skincare products, while also maintaining its tradition as a creator of haute-couture under the Christian Dior Couture division. The Christian Dior label remains largely for women's offerings, although the company also operates the Dior Homme division for men and the baby Dior...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
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Brass
Mid-Century Modern Abstract Chrome and Lucite Table Sculpture, 1970
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern abstract chrome and Lucite table or desk sculpture from circa 1970.
Form fit into the footed Lucite base.
Sculpture measures: 8.75 x 5.75 x 1.38 inches height.
...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
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Chrome
Large, Heavy Flavio Poli Sommerso Murano Ashtray 1950s Faceted Red Blue Glass
Located in Stockholm, SE
Cool and beautiful multifaceted Murano Glass ashtray by Flavio Poli.
He was born in 1900 in Chioggia, Italy, Poli and received his formal training at the Istituto d'Arte di Venezia...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Art Glass
Mid-Century Modernist Limited Edition Baccarat Art Glass Snake Paperweight
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
This rare and sought after limited edition Mid-Century Modernist Baccarat art glass paperweight was produced by the illustrious French glass maker, ...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Art Glass, Lucite
Vintage Moroccan Embossed Leather Padfolio
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage leather Moroccan embossed leather padfolio.
Red vintage leather portfolio embossed with gold 22 carat design.
Handmade leather stamped with 22 karat gold designs.
Size is...
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1970s Moroccan Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Leather
Scissors by Cini & Nils
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A superbly designed pair of scissors crafted from stainless steel.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pop Art Love Coin Bank, After Robert Indiana, Red, Blue, Green.
Located in New York, NY
Love Coin Bank, After Robert Indiana, red, blue and green. Medium scale bank with LOVE printed on both sides of the metal. Signed: "Produced and Distributed ...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
1970s Modernist Polished Brass Tape Dispenser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modernist tape dispenser circa (1970s USA) in polished brass. The circular disks that hold the roll of tape in place adjust to accommodate dif...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
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Aubock Brush
Vintage Imperial Desk
Desktop Book
Remington Typewriter
Carl Aubock Brush
German Fountain Pen