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Period: 1950s
Sculpture in  Wood Butalist Design, 1950s France
Sculpture in  Wood Butalist Design, 1950s France

Sculpture in Wood Butalist Design, 1950s France

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Description: this sculpture was made in the 1950s in France. It consists of a black oak base and an oak ball carved . Very nice work combining organic form and raw material. Conditi...

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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Oak

C.A.S. Vietri Ceramic Vase
C.A.S. Vietri Ceramic Vase

C.A.S. Vietri Ceramic Vase

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A charming ceramic vase by C.A.S. Vietri, Italy, ca'1950's.

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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Camille Faure Limoges Modernist Enamel and Silver Plate Artwork Box, circa 1950
Camille Faure Limoges Modernist Enamel and Silver Plate Artwork Box, circa 1950

Camille Faure Limoges Modernist Enamel and Silver Plate Artwork Box, circa 1950

By Camille Fauré

Located in Atlanta, GA

A rare and exquisite creation by Camille Fauré Limoges, this enamel and silver-plated decorative box is a masterwork of French craftsmanship, dating circa 1950. Likely a bespoke comm...

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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Copper, Enamel, Silver Plate

Orange Cat Italian Life Size Ceramic Sculpture Dignrd Dottie
Orange Cat Italian Life Size Ceramic Sculpture Dignrd Dottie

Orange Cat Italian Life Size Ceramic Sculpture Dignrd Dottie

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Lovely vintage mid 20 th c life size sculpture of an orange cat reclining, ceramic signed Dottie.

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Italian American Classical Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Marcello Fantoni Italian Sculptural Ceramic Vase with Craquelure Glaze, Mid-20th
Marcello Fantoni Italian Sculptural Ceramic Vase with Craquelure Glaze, Mid-20th

Marcello Fantoni Italian Sculptural Ceramic Vase with Craquelure Glaze, Mid-20th

By Marcello Fantoni

Located in Bochum, NRW

Marcello Fantoni Signed Italian Ceramic Vase with Craquelure Glaze, Mid-20th Century This exceptional ceramic vase, signed on the base with Fantoni’s distinctive mark, exemplifies t...

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Italian Organic Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Wall-Mounted Green Metal Waste Basket, Mid-20th Century
Italian Wall-Mounted Green Metal Waste Basket, Mid-20th Century

Italian Wall-Mounted Green Metal Waste Basket, Mid-20th Century

Located in Milan, IT

Functional and sculptural wall-mounted waste basket produced in Italy, mid-20th century. Crafted from perforated and expanded metal sheet, the basket features a trapezoidal form with...

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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Venini Ruby Bullicante Bowl by Carlo Scarpa
Venini Ruby Bullicante Bowl by Carlo Scarpa

Venini Ruby Bullicante Bowl by Carlo Scarpa

By Venini

Located in Riverdale, NY

Venini Bullicante bowl in vibrant ruby orange with gold foil inclusions by Carlo Scarpa circa 1950. Measures: 4" x 4" x 2" high. 1950s Italy.   

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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass

Goebel Produced This Dramatic Porcelain Figurine Depicting Cat, circa 1960
Goebel Produced This Dramatic Porcelain Figurine Depicting Cat, circa 1960

Goebel Produced This Dramatic Porcelain Figurine Depicting Cat, circa 1960

By Goebel Company

Located in Verviers, BE

Goebel produced this dramatic porcelain figurine depicting a Cat, circa 1960. The piece is in excellent condition and a real beauty. Measures: height: 10.63 in (27 cm)? diameter...

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German Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Beautiful Mid Century Boy Head Bust Plaster on Wooden Base German Vintage, 1959
Beautiful Mid Century Boy Head Bust Plaster on Wooden Base German Vintage, 1959

Beautiful Mid Century Boy Head Bust Plaster on Wooden Base German Vintage, 1959

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Beautiful mid century modern white plaster boys head bust. Bust with lots of patina. Plaster on a wooden base. A nice addition in every living room. Found at an estate sale in Nuremb...

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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Plaster, Wood

Small Hand Painted Chinese Porcelain Potiche 1950s
Small Hand Painted Chinese Porcelain Potiche 1950s

Small Hand Painted Chinese Porcelain Potiche 1950s

Located in Milano, MI

Small since hand-painted Chinese porcelain, made in the 20th century. The since has internal veiling as shown in the pictures. Ø cm 6.5 h cm 8 Chinese ceramics are some of the most...

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Chinese Chinoiserie Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

1950s Handmade Tin Candelabra by Llamas Metalworks of Mexico
1950s Handmade Tin Candelabra by Llamas Metalworks of Mexico

1950s Handmade Tin Candelabra by Llamas Metalworks of Mexico

Located in Oakland, CA

Handcrafted tin candlelabra by the artists of Llamas metalworks of Mexico circa 1950s. Old World style form with elaborate embellishments. The metal has developed an wonderful patina...

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Mexican Rustic Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Tin

Midcentury Black Marble with White Grains Round Italian Decorative Bowl, 1950s
Midcentury Black Marble with White Grains Round Italian Decorative Bowl, 1950s

Midcentury Black Marble with White Grains Round Italian Decorative Bowl, 1950s

Located in Roma, IT

Amazing black marble with white grains round desk bowl. This stunning piece was designed in Italy during the 1950s. The light white veins contrast highlights the deep black marble...

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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

Two grapevines of “Brighter and Darker” grapes, alabaster
Two grapevines of “Brighter and Darker” grapes, alabaster

Two grapevines of “Brighter and Darker” grapes, alabaster

Located in Wien, AT

Two vines of grapes. One is a little brighter than the other. Made of alabaster and wood.

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Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Alabaster

Vintage Mexican Box with Stone Mosaic Copper Silver & Brass Details Taxco
Vintage Mexican Box with Stone Mosaic Copper Silver & Brass Details Taxco

Vintage Mexican Box with Stone Mosaic Copper Silver & Brass Details Taxco

By Taxco, Los Castillos

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

This exquisite vintage box from Mexico features a richly textured stone mosaic design on its surface, combining deep shades of blue and green. The geometric ornamentation is crafted ...

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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone, Multi-gemstone, Metal, Brass, Silver, Copper

Extraordinary pair of table lamps with central Mina dome in Bamboo 1950s Sputnik
Extraordinary pair of table lamps with central Mina dome in Bamboo 1950s Sputnik

Extraordinary pair of table lamps with central Mina dome in Bamboo 1950s Sputnik

Located in Palermo, Sicily

we present this pair of very rare and unique table lamps in the world, these are two totally restored lamps from the 1950s, wicker dome, lead sculptures...

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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Brass

Jean Cocteau Original Edition Ceramic Vase "Les Vestales", 1958
Jean Cocteau Original Edition Ceramic Vase "Les Vestales", 1958

Jean Cocteau Original Edition Ceramic Vase "Les Vestales", 1958

By Jean Cocteau

Located in Paris, FR

Jean Cocteau ceramic vase - "Les Vestales" from 1958 Edition originale Madeline & Jolly - Signed - and with original certificat Red Terracotta earthenware with yellow / blue / green...

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French Art Deco Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Val Saint Lambert Signed ? Crystal Vase Cut to Clear Belgium 1950s
Val Saint Lambert Signed ? Crystal Vase Cut to Clear Belgium 1950s

Val Saint Lambert Signed ? Crystal Vase Cut to Clear Belgium 1950s

By Val Saint Lambert

Located in Verviers, BE

Val Saint Lambert Signed crystal vase cut to clear, Beautiful Val Saint Lambert circular crystal vase, hand-cut-to-clear, the glass is thick, deeply and evenly cut, Origin: Belgiu...

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Belgian Art Deco Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal

Italian Ceramic  fruit baskets Bassano Zortea 1950s Italy
Italian Ceramic  fruit baskets Bassano Zortea 1950s Italy

Italian Ceramic fruit baskets Bassano Zortea 1950s Italy

By Bassano

Located in Den Haag, NL

Beautiful Italian Faience Glazed Ceramic Fruit baskets Bassano Zortea, circa 1950's Very nice bright colors .Great looking set . Good condition ....

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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Faience

Mid Century Modern Bronze "Gemini" Zodiac Sculpture by Fred Press
Mid Century Modern Bronze "Gemini" Zodiac Sculpture by Fred Press

Mid Century Modern Bronze "Gemini" Zodiac Sculpture by Fred Press

By Fred Press

Located in Bedford Hills, NY

This stylized figurative sculpture represents Gemini, the third sign of the zodiac. It features a pair of twins rendered in Press's signature modernist aesthetic, characterized by el...

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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Set of 4 Figure Horse Angel Bear by Walter Bosse, Vienna Austria
Set of 4 Figure Horse Angel Bear by Walter Bosse, Vienna Austria

Set of 4 Figure Horse Angel Bear by Walter Bosse, Vienna Austria

By Walter Bosse

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Set of four Early 1950s - 1960s Austrian Walter Bosse Figurines An elegant early 1950s lot of figurines, crafted in Austria and exemplary of mid-century Austrian bronze design. The ...

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Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Val Saint Lambert Art Deco Green Crystal Vase Cut-to-Clear, 1950s
Val Saint Lambert Art Deco Green Crystal Vase Cut-to-Clear, 1950s

Val Saint Lambert Art Deco Green Crystal Vase Cut-to-Clear, 1950s

By Val Saint Lambert

Located in Verviers, BE

Val Saint Lambert green crystal vase cut-to-clear, 1950s. by Val Saint-Lambert. Beautiful Val Saint-Lambert hexagonal crystal vases, handcut-to-clear, the glass is thick, deeply ...

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Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal

Bread Basket around 1950s
Bread Basket around 1950s

Bread Basket around 1950s

Located in Wien, AT

Bread Basket around 1950s Original condition

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Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Ingrid Atterberg for Upsala-Ekeby Large Ceramic Dish
Ingrid Atterberg for Upsala-Ekeby Large Ceramic Dish

Ingrid Atterberg for Upsala-Ekeby Large Ceramic Dish

By Ingrid Atterberg, Upsala Ekeby

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

Large dish designed by Ingrid Atterberg for Upsala Ekeby, circa 1950s. Dish measures 11.5" square from edge to edge, and 2.125" tall. The corners of the piece are rounded and flared ...

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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Gothic Revival style. Wrought iron candelabras by Ferro Art, Spain, 1950s
Gothic Revival style. Wrought iron candelabras by Ferro Art, Spain, 1950s

Gothic Revival style. Wrought iron candelabras by Ferro Art, Spain, 1950s

By Maison Charles, Ferrocolor, Maison Jansen, Ferro Art

Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES

Gothic revival and Brutalist style wrought iron candelabras by Ferro Art, Spain, 1950s. Pair of sculptural candle holders made by hand in wrought iron and using techniques such as ha...

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Spanish Gothic Revival Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Mid-Century Modern Metal Paper Bin, Woven Design, France, Circa 1950
Mid-Century Modern Metal Paper Bin, Woven Design, France, Circa 1950

Mid-Century Modern Metal Paper Bin, Woven Design, France, 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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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Paolo De Poli Small Enameled Copper Planter Holder, Italy 1950s
Paolo De Poli Small Enameled Copper Planter Holder, Italy 1950s

Paolo De Poli Small Enameled Copper Planter Holder, Italy 1950s

By Paolo De Poli

Located in Naples, IT

Square base vase in orange enameled copper, for Smalti De Poli Padova 1950s. Signature present under the base. De Poli is known as the Italian enamel master and collaborated with Gio Ponti and other Italian contemporaries to design the best enameled metal objects...

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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Ida Fuà 1950s Italian Modern Plaster Sculpture
Ida Fuà 1950s Italian Modern Plaster Sculpture

Ida Fuà 1950s Italian Modern Plaster Sculpture

Located in Roma, IT

1950s Italian Modern Plaster Sculpture “Head of a young boy” by Ida Fuà Very important plaster sculpture depicting a young boy by the great italian artist Ida Fuà The boy, caught...

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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Plaster

steuler mid century modern ceramic VASE 1950s drip glaze colorful pattern
steuler mid century modern ceramic VASE 1950s drip glaze colorful pattern

steuler mid century modern ceramic VASE 1950s drip glaze colorful pattern

By Steuler

Located in Mannheim, DE

Beautifulmid-century ceramic vase manufactured by Steuler-Keramik. Drip glaze in light blue and white combined with a multicolor and black stripe pattern. Dimensions in cm: Height ...

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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

French Welded Metal Robin Sculpture, 1950s
French Welded Metal Robin Sculpture, 1950s

French Welded Metal Robin Sculpture, 1950s

By Michel Anasse

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

A charming mid-century handcrafted welded-metal sculpture depicting a robin, made in France circa 1950. This exquisite piece showcases artisanal skill with hand-cut and hand-shaped e...

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French French Provincial Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Italian Multicolor Vase of Ceramica Pucci Model Ragno N°1172
Italian Multicolor Vase of Ceramica Pucci Model Ragno N°1172

Italian Multicolor Vase of Ceramica Pucci Model Ragno N°1172

By Ceramica Umbertide di Pucci

Located in Milano, IT

Beautiful vase made by Pucci in 1952. Signed and numbered at the base. Excellent and original conditions. Beautiful and particular gold finish in relief that represents spiders. Idea...

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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Large Vintage Art Glass Bowl by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala 1950s
Large Vintage Art Glass Bowl by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala 1950s

Large Vintage Art Glass Bowl by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala 1950s

By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Large Vintage Art Glass Bowl by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala 1950s A rare art glass bowl, designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala Glassworks in the 1950s. Mold-blown, crystal-clear gla...

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Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Jaeger-LeCoultre Baby Atmos Clock 526-5, Brass & Glass, Circa 1950
Jaeger-LeCoultre Baby Atmos Clock 526-5, Brass & Glass, Circa 1950

Jaeger-LeCoultre Baby Atmos Clock 526-5, Brass & Glass, Circa 1950

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Atmos clock model 526-5 made of brass and glass. Once set, this watch can run for years and years without winding it. Switzerland, CIRCA 1950.

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Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Deep Marine Leaf 7 Piece Bowl Set by Alfredo Barbini, Murano Glass, 1950
Deep Marine Leaf 7 Piece Bowl Set by Alfredo Barbini, Murano Glass, 1950

Deep Marine Leaf 7 Piece Bowl Set by Alfredo Barbini, Murano Glass, 1950

By Alfredo Barbini

Located in Florence, Tuscany

A hand-blown iridescent deep blue/green Leaf shaped Murano glass serving bowl and 6 small fruit bowls by the renowned designer, Alfredo Barbini, Ermenegildo Ripa, in the 1950. This s...

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Italian Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Georges Jouve Soleil Bowl
Georges Jouve Soleil Bowl

Georges Jouve Soleil Bowl

By Georges Jouve

Located in Chicago, IL

Georges Jouve Soleil Bowl, Black glazed earthenware. Incised artist's cipher to the underside. France, c. 1950 It can hang on the wall.

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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware

Dino Martens Mezza Filigrana Pink, White & Rose Gold Murano Vase, 1950's
Dino Martens Mezza Filigrana Pink, White & Rose Gold Murano Vase, 1950's

Dino Martens Mezza Filigrana Pink, White & Rose Gold Murano Vase, 1950's

By Aureliano Toso, Dino Martens

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Dino Martens for Aureliano Toso Pink, White & Copper Murano Glass Vase. Featuring a large, clear hand blown pear shaped vase form with flared top, Pink, White and shimmering Rose...

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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Vintage Murano Art Glass Bowl by Seguso, Italy, 1950s
Vintage Murano Art Glass Bowl by Seguso, Italy, 1950s

Vintage Murano Art Glass Bowl by Seguso, Italy, 1950s

By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Vintage Art Glass Bowl by Seguso Murano 1950s An vintage Murano art glass bowl in asymetrical shape, designed most probably by Flavio Poli and manufactured by Seguso Vetri D'Arte Mu...

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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage French Ceramic Decorative Pitcher by Jacques Blin 'circa 1950s'
Vintage French Ceramic Decorative Pitcher by Jacques Blin 'circa 1950s'

Vintage French Ceramic Decorative Pitcher by Jacques Blin 'circa 1950s'

By Jacques Blin

Located in London, GB

Vintage French ceramic decorative pitcher / decanter / vase (circa 1950s) by Jacques Blin. The vase is in a subtle aubergine hue covered in Blin's trademark misty glaze. It is decora...

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French Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Josef Frank, Candelabra, Brass, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950s
Josef Frank, Candelabra, Brass, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950s

Josef Frank, Candelabra, Brass, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950s

By Josef Frank

Located in High Point, NC

A brass candelabra, designed by Josef Frank and produced by Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, c. 1940s. Holds nine 0.5” candles Overall Dimensions (inches): 11.5"H x 11.25"W x 11.0"D All item...

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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Beautiful Italian Mid Century Modern "Spider" wall decoration made of iron
Beautiful Italian Mid Century Modern "Spider" wall decoration made of iron

Beautiful Italian Mid Century Modern "Spider" wall decoration made of iron

Located in München, DE

Beautiful Italian Mid Century Modern wall decoration in the shape of a black iron spider. In Italy, spiders are considered lucky charms. Typical Italian mid-century design in very be...

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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Gucci Burgundy Leather and Brass Horsebit Wastepaper Basket, Italy 1950s
Gucci Burgundy Leather and Brass Horsebit Wastepaper Basket, Italy 1950s

Gucci Burgundy Leather and Brass Horsebit Wastepaper Basket, Italy 1950s

By Gucci

Located in Milan, IT

Splendid Gucci Burgundy Leather and Brass Horsebit Wastepaper Basket. Beautiful craftsmanship and stitching. Italy 1950s Fully marked Made in Italy by Gucci

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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Nefertiti Head Bust Wall Mask Decoration Vintage, Goebel Germany 1950s
Nefertiti Head Bust Wall Mask Decoration Vintage, Goebel Germany 1950s

Nefertiti Head Bust Wall Mask Decoration Vintage, Goebel Germany 1950s

By Goebel Company

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A beautiful vintage terracotta wall mask depicting Nefertiti made by the famous Goebel Company in Germany. It is marked on the back with the bee mark. It would make a lovely decorati...

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Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

"Cloudberry" Glass Vase by Monica Bratt for Reijmyre, Sweden, c. 1950
"Cloudberry" Glass Vase by Monica Bratt for Reijmyre, Sweden, c. 1950

"Cloudberry" Glass Vase by Monica Bratt for Reijmyre, Sweden, c. 1950

By Monica Bratt, Reijmyre Glasbruk

Located in New York, NY

Glass Vase by Monica Bratt for Reijmyre, Sweden, 1950 Beautiful glass “Cloudberry” (“Hjortron”) vase by Monica Bratt, for the celebrated Swedish glass studio Reijmyre. Reijmyre is f...

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Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass

Grete Prytz Kittelsen, Dish, Enamel, Steel, Norway, 1950s
Grete Prytz Kittelsen, Dish, Enamel, Steel, Norway, 1950s

Grete Prytz Kittelsen, Dish, Enamel, Steel, Norway, 1950s

By Grete Prytz Kittelsen

Located in High Point, NC

A enamelled steel "Fjær" dish designed by Grete Prytz Kittelsen and produced by Cathrineholm, Norway, 1950s Wear consistent with age and use Overall Dimensions (inches): 1.0" Heigh...

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Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel, Steel

Erwin Hauer Design No. 7 Maquette
Erwin Hauer Design No. 7 Maquette

Erwin Hauer Design No. 7 Maquette

By Le Corbusier

Located in New York, NY

Tectonic sculptural maquette of vacuum- molded styrene, painted steel rods and metal created in 1959 by Austrian/American sculptor and designer Erwin Hauer (1926-1917). Hauer’s light...

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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Wire

1950's Small American Vintage Gas Station Enamel Marquee Letter - C
1950's Small American Vintage Gas Station Enamel Marquee Letter - C

1950's Small American Vintage Gas Station Enamel Marquee Letter - C

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1950’s American Vintage Gas Station Enamel Marquee Letter – C. We sourced these from an old gas station in America, thought to be from the 50’s and 60’s. We have a number of colours...

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Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Sheet Metal

Large 1950's Blue Crystal Free Form Shaped Vase by Val Saint Lambert
Large 1950's Blue Crystal Free Form Shaped Vase by Val Saint Lambert

Large 1950's Blue Crystal Free Form Shaped Vase by Val Saint Lambert

By Val Saint Lambert

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

Large crystal vase from the Belgian brand Val Saint Lambert. The vase is signed on the bottom. The vase has a thick wall and is of a heavy quality. This piece dates from circa 1950. ...

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Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal

Le Corbusier for Lumax Mid-Century Modern Glass Desk Tidy, Catchall Bowl
Le Corbusier for Lumax Mid-Century Modern Glass Desk Tidy, Catchall Bowl

Le Corbusier for Lumax Mid-Century Modern Glass Desk Tidy, Catchall Bowl

By Lumax, Le Corbusier

Located in Atlanta, GA

This stunning 1950s industrial, thick, molded glass desktop accessory, desk tidy, vide poche, or cigar ashtray, was manufactured by Lumax, France. The original design by Le Corbusier...

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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Ceramic Piggy Bank by Ditar Urbach 1950s
Ceramic Piggy Bank by Ditar Urbach 1950s

Ceramic Piggy Bank by Ditar Urbach 1950s

By Ditmar Urbach

Located in Praha, CZ

Colectible ceramic piggy bank for sale made by Ditmar Urbach Porcelain factory (Keramicky zavod Teplice) Original glaze, original condition, Marked on the bottom with the original st...

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Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Hand-Carved African Elephant Sculpture in Ebony Wood, Folk Art, 1950s
Hand-Carved African Elephant Sculpture in Ebony Wood, Folk Art, 1950s

Hand-Carved African Elephant Sculpture in Ebony Wood, Folk Art, 1950s

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Hand carved wood ebony African elephant. Mid-20th Century Hand-Carved African Elephant Sculpture in Solid Ebony Wood Hand-carved African elephant sculpture, crafted from dense solid ebony wood, renowned for its rich, deep hue and natural sheen. This mid-20th-century piece captures the power and majesty of the African elephant. Handcrafted carved wooden elephant, likely an African Elephant due to the large ears. It appears to be made from a dark wood, possibly ebony, which is a popular material for such carvings. Ebony is a dense and valuable wood, making these carvings desirable for collectors. Hand-carved by a skilled artisan, likely of East or Central African origin, the sculpture showcases traditional carving techniques passed down through generations. Its smooth polish and heavy weight reflect the high quality of the ebony used—a wood celebrated not only for its beauty but also for its durability and rarity. This piece serves as both a decorative object and a cultural artifact, ideal for collectors of African art, lovers of wildlife sculptures, or those seeking a unique focal point for an interior space. Dimensions: Height: 10 in. Width: 9.5 in. Depth: 3.25 in. (Insert exact dimensions) Origin: Africa (likely Kenya, Tanzania, or Congo region) Circa: 1950s–1970s In Chinese culture, the elephant symbolizes good luck, prosperity, peace, and happiness. Placing an elephant figurine in the home or office is believed to attract good fortune and ward off evil. Elephant statues are also associated with wisdom, family unity, and personal strength. A feng shui elephant is a powerful symbol that can invite auspicious energy into your home. The elephant is a venerated animal in Asian cultures because of their intelligence, physical prowess, and memory. They symbolize wisdom, strength, and good luck. The elephant's trunk is where luck and energy are kept. It is a symbol of wisdom and understanding that can assist you in quickly overcoming a range of difficulties. The downward trunk elephant is believed to maintain balance at work and keep good energy levels up at home. Symbolism: * Wisdom and Strength: In Asian cultures, elephants are venerated for their intelligence, physical prowess, and memory, symbolizing wisdom, strength, and good luck. * Good Fortune and Prosperity: In Chinese culture, the elephant symbolizes good luck, prosperity, peace, and happiness. Placing an elephant figurine in the home or office is believed to attract good fortune. * Protection and Harmony: Elephant statues are associated with wisdom, family unity, and personal strength. In Feng Shui, a powerful symbol inviting auspicious energy, elephants protect against negative forces and bring blessings. * Trunk Position: The elephant's trunk is believed to hold luck and energy. A downward-facing trunk, like this piece, is thought to maintain balance at work and foster good energy levels at home.Home Decor: This piece would make a striking and meaningful addition to any space, adding both aesthetic appeal and positive energy. * Collection: Ebony wood carvings...

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Kenyan Folk Art Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ebony

Pewter Bowl designed by Arne Erkers for Just Andersen, 1950s
Pewter Bowl designed by Arne Erkers for Just Andersen, 1950s

Pewter Bowl designed by Arne Erkers for Just Andersen, 1950s

By Just Andersen

Located in Værløse, DK

Pewter Bowl designed by Arne Erkers for Just Andersen in the 1950s. Exquisite and elegant. * Curvy pewter bowl with vertical lines * Designer: Arne Erkers * Style: 2603 * Manufactur...

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Danish Art Deco Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Pewter