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Period: 1950s
Art Deco Val Saint Lambert Signed Small Crystal Vase Cut-to-clear, 1950s
Located in Verviers, BE
Art Deco Val Saint Lambert Signed Small Crystal Vase Cut-to-clear, 1950s Beautiful Val Saint-Lambert crystal vases, handcut-to-clear, the glass is thick, deeply and evenly cut, V...
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Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

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Crystal

Mid-Century Modernist Amber Hand-Blown Murano Glass Dish w/ Bullicante Detailing
Located in New York, NY
This elegant and sculptural Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Dish with Bullicante Detailing in Amber originates from Italy, Circa 1950. Features an hourglass silhouette ...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Art Deco Val Saint Lambert Cobalt Crystal Ashtray Faceted, 1950s
Located in Verviers, BE
Art Deco Val Saint Lambert Label Cobalt Crystal Ashtray Faceted, 1950s Beautiful Val Saint-Lambert crystal vases, handcut Faceted, the glass is thick, deeply and evenly cut, Val S...
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Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

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Crystal

Large Vintage Industrial Art Deco Metal Smiths Electric Wall Clock, circa 1950
Located in London, GB
Stunning example of the iconic factory wall clock by Smiths English Clock Systems. c.1950 Left in totally original condition, retaining the black factory paint which has developed a...
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English Industrial Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

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Steel

Gunnar Nylund Vide Poche Small Bowl for Rörstrand
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Small decorative bowl designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand. Would work well to hold change, earrings, rings, etc. Great color and unique shape.
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Art Deco Val Saint Lambert Small Crystal Vase Cut-to-clear, 1950s
Located in Verviers, BE
Art Deco Val Saint Lambert Signed Small Crystal Vase Cut-to-clear, 1950s Beautiful Val Saint-Lambert crystal vases, handcut-to-clear, the glass is thick, deeply and evenly cut, V...
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Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

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Crystal

Scandinavian Modern Candle Holder, Gunnar Ander for Ystad Metall ca 1950's
Located in Örebro, SE
Scandinavian Modern candle holder, Gunnar Ander for Ystad Metall ca 1950's. Brass and rattan. Good vintage condition, wear and patina consistent with age and use.
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

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Brass

j.g. Wiggins Folk Art Carved Wood and Painted Figure of George S Patton Signed a
Located in San Francisco, CA
J..G. Wiggins Folk Art Carved Wood and Painted Figure of George S Patton Signed and Dated 1952 3.25:w x 3.25"d x 10.5"h
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Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

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Wood

1950 / African tree trunk bowl / Mid-century / vintage / design
Located in Meulebeke, BE
1950 / African tree trunk bowl / Mid-century / vintage / design This eye-catching large African oak bowl was crafted around 1950. Hand carved from a solid tree trunk, this bowl is o...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

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Wood, Oak

Val Saint Lambert, Label Sculpted Crystal Vase with Green Core, Belgium
Located in Verviers, BE
Val Saint Lambert, Label sculpted crystal vase with Green core, Belgium. Heavy Val Saint Lambert crystal vase catalogued in the 1950s. The central amethyst color (a traditional favo...
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Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

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Crystal

Midcentury Typewriter / Zeta, 1950s.
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of metal, steel, plastic The packaging of the machine has surface defects that are associated with the age of use,cannot be locked,there is no key. Re-...
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Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

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Metal, Steel

Val Saint Lambert, Sculpted Crystal Core Vase , Belgium
Located in Verviers, BE
Val Saint Lambert, Sculpted Crystal core Vase , Belgium. Heavy Val Saint Lambert crystal vase catalogued in the 1950s. The central amethyst color (a traditional favorite for VSL) h...
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Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

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Crystal

Vintage Mexican Folk Art Burnished Barro Negro Candle Holders from Oaxaca
Located in Chicago, IL
Handmade in Oaxaca, a state rich in pre-hispanic pottery tradition, the Barro Negro (black clay) style has a tactile finish with a subtle shine. This mismatched pair resembles cacti ...
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Mexican American Colonial Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

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Clay

Val Saint Lambert, Signed Sculpted Crystal Vase with Amethyst Core, Belgium
Located in Verviers, BE
Val Saint Lambert,Signed sculpted crystal vase with amethyst core, Belgium. Heavy Val Saint Lambert crystal vase catalogued in the 1950s. The central amethyst color (a traditional f...
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Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

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Crystal

Seguso Vetri D'Arte Poli Murano Sommerso Italian Art Glass Squirrel Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, rare, and cute vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso green Italian art glass squirrel figure / sculpture. Documented to designer Flavio Poli for...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

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Glass, Art Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass

Pair Ivar Åhlenius Björk, Lily Liljan for Ystad Metall Brass Candlesticks Sweden
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful Pair of solid brass candle holders by Ivar Åhlenius Björk and Lily Liljan for Ystad Metall in patinated Brass. Made in Sweden
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

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Brass

Mid-Century Modernist Fish Motif Hand-Blown Murano Glass Bowl by Alfredo Barbini
Located in New York, NY
This exquisitely achieved Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Bowl in Viridian with Fish Motif is rendered by the esteemed glass artist Alfredo Barbini and originates from ...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Pair of XXth Century Candleholders, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of two antique candlestick. By unknown manufacturer from France, circa 1950. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. ...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

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Metal

A post war textured stoneware sculpture bust, signed - British School
Located in London, GB
Wonderful execution and modelling, with a highly textured and layered technique resonant of other artists of the period such as Lucian Freud. This rare and sensitive period depiction...
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British Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

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Stoneware

Arthur Andersson Vase for Wallåkra, 1950s Sweden
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A stoneware vase designed by Arthur Andersson for Wallåkra, circa 1950s. Features an exciting black and brown dark glaze with heavy incision pattern. Very heavy well made piece.
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Gabriel Keramik Large Decorative Bowl, Sweden
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A Large decorative bowl produced by Gabriel Keramik of Sweden. Features a black glazed body with incised pattern detail. Great size and form. Would work well as a center piece bowl o...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Modernist Abstract Sword Copper Plated Brass Letter Opener like Carl Aubock
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Honest time worn age. Heavy wear and patina to plating letter opener, beautiful understated piece. This was definitely the estate owners go to desktop tool. A bit over 8 inches lon...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

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Brass

Beautiful Stone Head on Stand from Bangkok
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Lovely Thai carved stone head of Buddha on stand.
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Thai Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

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Cast Stone

Pablo Picasso Ceramic Edition Madoura , Sujet poule 1954
Located in Paris, FR
Picasso ( 1881-1973 ) Hen subject - 1954 (AR # 250) Turned shape piece , glazed earthenware clay with white & blue enamel , from an edition of 500, stamped "Edition Picasso" and "M...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Tommi Parzinger Elegant Pair of Brass Candelabra 1950s (Signed)
Located in New York, NY
Pair of elegant three stick candelabra in polished brass by Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths, American 1950's (signed on bases “Dorlyn Silversmiths”). Each engraved with Parzi...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

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Brass

Arthur Andersson Vase for Wallåkra, 1950s Sweden
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A stoneware vase designed by Arthur Andersson for Wallåkra, circa 1950s. Features an exciting black and brown dark glaze with incision pattern. Very heavy well made piece in an elega...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Large Stoneware Vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Large Stoneware Vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand. Interesting decoration adds this piece. Wonderful depth of colors in glaze.
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Vintage West Germany vase with handle 1950s
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
The thick layer of coarse glaze makes these vases also called 'fat lava' vases. Height: 40 cm. Width: 25 cm. Depth: 21 cm. Origin: Germany, 1960s. Material: ceramic.
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Arthur Andersson Vase for Wallåkra, 1950s Sweden
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A stoneware vase designed by Arthur Andersson for Wallåkra, circa 1950s. Features an exciting glaze which starts as a rough flat black towards the bottom and moves into a glazed blac...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

1950’s Composite Stone Chicken
Located in Ongar, GB
A nice French 1950's composite stone chicken with a nice weathered paint patina. A very well modelled and decorative piece.
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French Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

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Concrete

Arthur Andersson Vase for Wallåkra, 1950s Sweden
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A stoneware vase designed by Arthur Andersson for Wallåkra, circa 1950s. Features an exciting glaze which starts as a rough flat black towards the bottom and moves into a glazed blac...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

1950s Modernist Abstract Wooden Figurative Sculpture
Located in Oakland, CA
A 1950s modernist hand carved figurative abstract sculpture in walnut. A symmetrical form with flowing movement in its shape, starting from the top and with its culmination at its wi...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

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Walnut

Blue Salmon Arthur Andersson Wallåkra Vase, Sweden, 1950's, signed
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wonderful Salmon Blue Colors in the Vase by Arthur Andersson, exactly what you want as far as design, incising, texture and color transition. Signed.
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

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Stoneware

Large Arthur Andersson Stoneware Floor Vase by Wallåkra, Sweden, 1950, signed
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Very Large Serene Form Floor Vase, Salt Glaze Fully Incised in rare Patter, Signed by AWA and Wallakra
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

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Stoneware

1950s Large Italian majolica leopard cub glazed sculpture 43hx43x33cms
Located in Firenze, FI
1950s hand-made Italian Majolica Leopard cub. Made in Italy! Handcrafted + hand painted (see bottom pics) Dimensions: 43 height x 43 x 34 cms (17x17x13in.) Weight: 10kgs (21 pounds ...
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Italian Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Majolica, Terracotta

Val Saint Lambert Large Clear Crystal Champagne Wine Bucket Cooler or Vase
Located in Verviers, BE
Val Saint Lambert Large Clear Crystal Champagne Wine Bucket Cooler Large Heavy Val Saint Lambert Crystal Vase. Has been given a thick Sommerso clear layer and sculpted with subtle ...
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Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

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Crystal

Vitange "Diamond" Ashtray In Glass, Czechoslovakia 1950s
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful vintage ashtray produced in Czechoslovakia in 1950s. Made of pure transparent glass into a diamond shape design. Beautiful item that can be used as a key bowl. Looks stunni...
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Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

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Glass

Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand Stoneware Bowl
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A heavy and well executed bowl designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand. Features dramatic colors in earth tones.
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Wrought Iron Gothic Brutalist Candelabra c1950s
Located in Gravesend, GB
Heavy wrought ironwork candelabra, 3.3kg. Nice ring detail with hammered finish to main body.
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European Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

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Iron

Val Saint Lambert Crystal Set of 3, Belgium in Good Condition, 1950s
Located in Verviers, BE
Val Saint Lambert set of 3 with label shown in various factory catalogues, 1950s. Beautiful Val Saint Lambert circular crystal vase, the glass is...
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Belgian Art Deco Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

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Crystal

Europa stand alarm clock germany around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Europa stand alarm clock germany around 1950s Original condition
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Vintage George Nelson / Howard Miller Multi-color Spike / Starburst Clock
Located in Buffalo, NY
Iconic Vintage George Nelson / Howard Miller Multi-color Spike / Starburst Electric Wall Clock,, Amazing colors,, wonderful patina,, retains original Howard Miller label,, Tested and...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

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Metal

Porcelain Figurine from Schaubach, 1950s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Porcelain sculpture of a woman from Schaubach, 1950s
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German Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

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Maiolica, Porcelain

20th Century Painted Alabaster Italian Bird Heron Sculpture, 1950s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Italian sculpture from the mid-20th century. Pleasantly chiseled and patinated alabaster object depicting an elegant heron with painted glass eyes. Work for antique dealers and colle...
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Italian Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

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Alabaster

Japanese Vintage Incense Utensils for Tea Ceremony Kougou Kiseto Ware 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
This is a porcelain box which we use during tea ceremony. It is called Kougou. This was made in Japan around 1950s in Showa era. This was made with style 'Seto'. In seto ware, this k...
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Japanese Showa Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Chinese Ceramic Vase with Blue China Decorations from the 1950s
Located in Milano, MI
Chinese ceramic vase with China blue decorations, made in the 1950s Ø 18 cm h 18 cm Chinese ceramics are some of the most renowned and admired works of art in the world, with a his...
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Chinese Chinese Export Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Japanese Mid Century Cast Iron Ikebana Planter in Style of Isamu Noguchi, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare mid century Japanese ikebana cast iron planter dish in style of Isamu Noguchi produced in Japan, 1950s. In good original conditi...
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Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

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Iron

Val Saint Lambert, Sculpted Heavy Crystal Vase , Belgium 1950s
Located in Verviers, BE
Val Saint Lambert, sculpted crystal vase with amethyst core, Belgium. Heavy Val Saint Lambert crystal vase catalogued in the 1950s. The central amethyst color (a traditional favorit...
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Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

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Crystal

Italian Blue Marble Clamshell Vanity Box
Located in Stamford, CT
1950s Italian marble clamshell box. Deep blue veined marble with brass banding and brass feet. Made in Italy sticker on the underside.
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Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

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Marble, Brass

Val Saint Lambert, Label Sculpted Crystal Vase with Amethyst Core, Belgium
Located in Verviers, BE
Val Saint Lambert, Label sculpted crystal vase with amethyst core, Belgium. Heavy Val Saint Lambert crystal vase catalogued in the 1950s. The central amethyst color (a traditional f...
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Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

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Crystal

Midcentury Modern Pair of Ceramic Bowls Rörstrand Gunnar Nylund, Sweden
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This set of two bowls contains the largest model of the AXK bowl and a ARO bowl, both manufactured in the 1950s at Rörstrand, designed by Gunnar Nylund. The ...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Mid-Century African Woman Statue, 1950s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Mid-century ceramic African woman statue, Germany, 1950s. Measures: Height : 29cm - 11.4 in. ; Width : 14.5cm - 5.7 in. ; Depth : 14.5cm - 5.7 in. Some very slight surface traces of ...
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Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

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Brass

1950 Terracotta Etched Painted Figurative Nude Faux Wood Vase
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, handmade and painted vase you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful vase is s...
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Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

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Terracotta, Paint

Gunnar Nylund Vide Poche Bowl for Rörstrand
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A low and small bowl or vide poche designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand. Features a light blue color with some faint yellow and green mixed in. Would make for a wonderful Vide Poc...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Multicolored Ceramic Vase Attributed to the Cantagalli Manufacture in the 1950s
Located in Milano, MI
Multicolored ceramic vase with geometric shape, in relief, whose creation is attributed to the Cantagalli Manufacture in the 1950s Ø 13 cm h 31 cm Manifattura Cantagalli is a histo...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Florentine Gilt Decorated Terracotta Jardiniere, Italy C 1950s
Located in Norwalk, CT
An unusual Italian jardiniere featuring Florentine style incised decorations in gilt and cream. Great size at 15.5" high. In very fine condition, no damage.
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Italian Renaissance Revival Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

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Terracotta

Mid-Century Modern Umanoff Iron Steel Leather Strap 21 Bottle Wine Rack
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This listing is for the wine rack alone. The chair and other accessories are NOT included. Iconic Mid-Century Modern leather strap and wrought iron wine rack by Arthur Umanoff. The ...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

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Metal

Rookwood Pottery Arts & Crafts Glazed Ceramic Vase, 1951
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period glazed ceramic art pottery vase By Rookwood Pottery USA, 1951 Glazed ceramic combining orange, turqouise, purple, and pink tones with cream interio...
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American Arts and Crafts Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Pottery, Clay

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