Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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

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.

Style: Mid-Century Modern

beautiful Cute Brass Monkey Sculpture Figure Statue Metal, Vintage, Italy, 1980s

$240

beautiful Cute Brass Monkey Sculpture Figure Statue Metal, Vintage, Italy, 1980s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

This striking brass metal sculpture was most likely produced in Italy during the 1980s. Crafted from blackened brass, the piece reflects the clean lines and sculptural presence assoc...

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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Brass

Mid-Century Vases - Dino Martens - Murano Glass - Zanfirico Spiral Decoration

$886 / set

Mid-Century Vases - Dino Martens - Murano Glass - Zanfirico Spiral Decoration

By Dino Martens, Aureliano Toso

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

A beautiful set of three Mid-Century Murano glass vases attributed to Dino Martens for Aureliano Toso, Italy. These elegant conical vases feature delicate zanfirico spiral canes enca...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Pair Foo Dog Bronze Figure Statues Paperweight, Asia Vintage

$280

Pair Foo Dog Bronze Figure Statues Paperweight, Asia Vintage

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Pair of Vintage Foo Dog Sculptures in Brass or Bronze This elegant pair of vintage Foo Dog sculptures was acquired from an estate sale in Bologna, Italy. Handcrafted in brass or bro...

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20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Large bronze statue of a stylized African Ndebele Ndebele woman, atr. Hagenauer

$2,269

Large bronze statue of a stylized African Ndebele Ndebele woman, atr. Hagenauer

By Karl Hagenauer

Located in Purkersdorf, AT

A fantastic life-size bronze sculpture from the early 1950s. The design is attributed to Karl Hagenauer. Approx. 30 kg. This life-size sculpture of an exotic African Ndebele woman, ...

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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Mid Century West German Pottery Vase by Bay Keramik - Red and Blue

$80

Mid Century West German Pottery Vase by Bay Keramik - Red and Blue

Located in Fairfield, CA

A mid century West German Pottery vase by Bay Keramik. Finished in a two toned red and blue glaze with a brown interior. Serial number on the base and marked Bay, W-Germany.

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

Pair of brass small Decorative brass birds figurines, France, 1950

$531 / set

Pair of brass small Decorative brass birds figurines, France, 1950

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Pair of small, finely crafted decorative brass birds, dating from the 1950s and of French origin. Each bird features a stylized body covered in a design punctuated with colorful cabo...

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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Large MCM Orange Lucite Grape Cluster

$145

Large MCM Orange Lucite Grape Cluster

Located in Fairfield, CA

A large mid century lucite grape cluster. Spherical lucite grapes are held together by metal wires in varying shades of orange. Fastened on a natural wood stem with green plastic lea...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Plastic, Lucite, Wood

Lapid Israel Pottery Vase

$95

Lapid Israel Pottery Vase

By Lapid

Located in Fairfield, CA

A mid century pottery vase produced by Lapid Pottery of Israel. Finished in a layered fat lava glaze of earth tone colors and blue accents. The interior i...

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Mid-20th Century Israeli Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

Empoli Amber Glass Decanter Set by Wayne Husted, Handmade in Italy

$1,713 / set

Empoli Amber Glass Decanter Set by Wayne Husted, Handmade in Italy

By Empoli, Wayne Husted, Stelvia

Located in Valencia, VC

A collection of five Empoli amber glass pieces produced by the Stelvia Glass Workshop in Italy during the 1950s–1960s. Three of the decanters are attributed to designs by American gl...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Bitossi Vase by Aldo Londi with Pineapple Relief Pattern

$319

Mid-Century Bitossi Vase by Aldo Londi with Pineapple Relief Pattern

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

This striking mid-20th-century ceramic vase was designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi and features the iconic pineapple-pattern relief for which Londi’s work is celebrated. Its tall rec...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

FORNASETTI Playing Cards Box

$960

FORNASETTI Playing Cards Box

By Piero Fornasetti, Fornasetti

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage poker playing cards box in walnut wood and metal case, it holds two packs of cards / designed by Piero Fornasetti, made in Italy in the 1970s Length: 5.5 inches / Width: 4 in...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

greek vintage VASE by nikos dazelidis, 1960s/70s, signed, space age

$443

greek vintage VASE by nikos dazelidis, 1960s/70s, signed, space age

Located in Mannheim, DE

Vintage Space Age ceramic vase by the Greek ceramic artist Nikos Dazelidis. 1960s to 1970s. Sculptural form with a hole, matte rough surface. Signed on the bottom. Very good conditi...

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1960s Greek Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

1960s Gorgeous Ashtray or Catchall in Bullicante Murano Glass By Flavio Poli

$336Sale Price|20% Off

1960s Gorgeous Ashtray or Catchall in Bullicante Murano Glass By Flavio Poli

By Flavio Poli

Located in Milano, IT

1960s Gorgeous ashtray or catchall by Flavio Poli for Seguso in Bullicante Murano glass. Made in Italy The item is in excellent condition. Dimension: 3,93 diameter x 1,96 H inches cm...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Italian Handmade Silver-Plated Dome Vanity Box by Cassetti, Space Age 1970s

$148Sale Price|20% Off

Italian Handmade Silver-Plated Dome Vanity Box by Cassetti, Space Age 1970s

By Cassetti

Located in Toronto, CA

A sculptural Italian silver-plated vanity or trinket box by Cassetti, handmade circa 1970s. Executed in silver-plated brass with a minimalist cylindrical form and softly domed lid, this elegant storage piece reflects the refined restraint of late Mid-Century Italian modern design. The interior of the lid features its original mirror, thoughtfully integrated for use on a dressing table or vanity — ideal for storing jewelry, watches, cufflinks, cosmetics, or other personal objects. The underside retains the original “Cassetti – Fatto a Mano...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver Plate

1960s Mid-Century Modern Onyx Jewelry Box, Made in Italy, Excellent

$380

1960s Mid-Century Modern Onyx Jewelry Box, Made in Italy, Excellent

Located in Milano, IT

1960s Astonishing box in onyx. Made in Italy. This box is amazing and in excellent condition. Dimension: 5,51 x 3,93 x 1,57 H inches 14 x 10 x 4 H cm

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Onyx

Astonishing Onyx Jewelry Box, Mid-Century Modern, Made in Italy, 1960s

$380

Astonishing Onyx Jewelry Box, Mid-Century Modern, Made in Italy, 1960s

Located in Milano, IT

1960s Astonishing box in onyx. Made in Italy. This box is amazing and in excellent condition. Dimension: 5,31 x 3,93 x 1,93 H inches 13,5 x 10 x 5 H cm

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Onyx

1960s Gorgeous Ashtray or Catchall in Bullicante Murano Glass by Flavio Poli.

$302Sale Price|28% Off

1960s Gorgeous Ashtray or Catchall in Bullicante Murano Glass by Flavio Poli.

By Flavio Poli

Located in Milano, IT

1960s Gorgeous ashtray or catchall by Flavio Poli for Seguso in Bullicante Murano Glass. Made in Italy The item is in excellent condition. Dimension: 3,93 diameter x 1,96 H inches cm...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Ostrich Egg with Brass Closures and Bone Feet in the Style of J Antony Redmile

$1,400

Ostrich Egg with Brass Closures and Bone Feet in the Style of J Antony Redmile

By J. Antony Redmile

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautifully hand-crafted Ostrich Egg made into a box featuring refined brass closure details, an elegant acorn-form finial lid, and distinctive bone-style feet (the bone may be res...

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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Yellow-green onyx box, France, 1970

$531

Yellow-green onyx box, France, 1970

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Rectangular box in yellow-green onyx, made in France around 1970. This piece showcases the natural beauty of the stone, with its translucent hues ranging from pale green to honey, tr...

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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Onyx

Mid-Century Modern Danish Glass Vase by Per Lütken for Holmegaard, 1960s

$354

Mid-Century Modern Danish Glass Vase by Per Lütken for Holmegaard, 1960s

By Holmegaard

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Modern Danish Glass Vase by Per Lütken for Holmegaard, 1960s

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

1960s Murano Glass Bowl by Galliano Ferro, Sommerso & Bullicante

$544

1960s Murano Glass Bowl by Galliano Ferro, Sommerso & Bullicante

By Galliano Ferro

Located in Glasgow, GB

This Murano glass bowl in sommerso and bullicante uranium glass by Galliano Ferro was produced in Italy around the 1960s. Formed as a low circular vessel with a subtle indentation, t...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass, Sommerso, Uranium Glass

Vintage George Nelson Model-2202 Sunburst Clock for Howard Miller

$2,895

Vintage George Nelson Model-2202 Sunburst Clock for Howard Miller

By Howard Miller, George Nelson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This vintage George Nelson Model 2202 sunburst clock for Howard Miller is an iconic example of mid-century modern design, combining playful geometry with timeless radial symmetry. Cr...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

T. Barbi Signed "Sun" Ashtray or Catchall in Murano Glass and Brass, Italy 1970s

$1,181

T. Barbi Signed "Sun" Ashtray or Catchall in Murano Glass and Brass, Italy 1970s

By Tommaso Barbi

Located in Roma, IT

Stunning “Sun” round ashtray or catchall in Murano glass and brass. This charming and unique piece was designed by Tommaso Barbi in Italy during the 1970s. In excellent condition, w...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

1960s Astonishing Rare Murano Vase by Flavio Poli for Seguso, Made in Italy

$680

1960s Astonishing Rare Murano Vase by Flavio Poli for Seguso, Made in Italy

By Flavio Poli

Located in Milano, IT

1960s Astonishing vase By Flavio Poli for Seguso in Murano glass. Made in Italy. The item is in excellent condition. Dimensions: diam 3,93 x 9,44 H inches diam 10 cm x 24 H cm

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Cartier Alarm Clock, Lapis Lazuli & Gold, Mid-Century Modern, Swiss

$2,800

Cartier Alarm Clock, Lapis Lazuli & Gold, Mid-Century Modern, Swiss

By Cartier

Located in Milano, IT

1980s Gorgeous Cartier alarm clock pendulette. Made in Swiss. It's lapis lazuli and golden metal with manual winding. Clock case numbered 7503 07516. With original case, lined with r...

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1980s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Lapis Lazuli

Isamu Noguchi Mid-Century Modern Hawkeye Measured Time Clock & Timer, circa 1932

$3,250

Isamu Noguchi Mid-Century Modern Hawkeye Measured Time Clock & Timer, circa 1932

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Studio City, CA

A fabulous Midcentury original Hawkeye Measured Time clock/timer created by famed Japanese American designer Isamu Noguchi. This clock was the first Noguchi's designs to go into mas...

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1930s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Italian Ceramic Monumental Cheetah Big Cat Statue 1970s

$1,666

Italian Ceramic Monumental Cheetah Big Cat Statue 1970s

By Capodimonte

Located in Den Haag, NL

A life sized Italian ceramic wildlife cheetah sculpture. Realistically painted under glaze. A friendly looking example . Good condition .

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Christian Dior Decorative Catchall Bowl in Tortoiseshell Lucite, Italy, 1970s

$579

Christian Dior Decorative Catchall Bowl in Tortoiseshell Lucite, Italy, 1970s

By Dior Home

Located in Roma, IT

Stunning shell-shaped decorative catchall or bowl made in a single piece of tortoiseshell-effect lucite. This incredibly stylish piece was designed by Dior Home and produced in Italy...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Lucite

Bronze Etruscan Horse with Rider Sculpture on Marble Base, Greece Vintage, 1970s

$280

Bronze Etruscan Horse with Rider Sculpture on Marble Base, Greece Vintage, 1970s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Bronze Etruscan-Style Horse and Rider Sculpture on Marble Base, Greece This striking bronze sculpture, crafted in Greece, captures the unmistakable aesthetic of ancient Etruscan art...

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1970s Greek Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Krups Wall Clock 1970s Orange Chron-Color 605, Domed, Germany

$289

Mid-Century Krups Wall Clock 1970s Orange Chron-Color 605, Domed, Germany

By Krups

Located in Andernach, DE

Absolutely fantastic colours & design by the star of German mid- and late century design, KRUPS. Made in the late 60s, early 70s. Here a juicy bright orange wall clock, with white (y...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Plastic

Baccarat Signed Crystal Cockatoo Okimono Sculpture, France

$1,170

Baccarat Signed Crystal Cockatoo Okimono Sculpture, France

By Baccarat

Located in Rijssen, NL

Luxury at its finest, A collector’s item made by Baccarat in France. This crystal cockatoo is made by Baccarat. This piece of Baccarat called 'okimono', is sculpted from clear Bacc...

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1990s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal

Arne Eskers Pewter Candleholders for Just Andersen, 1950s, Set of 2

$395 / set

Arne Eskers Pewter Candleholders for Just Andersen, 1950s, Set of 2

By Just Andersen

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A pair of Trumpet Shaped Candlesticks designed by Arne Eskers and made by Just Andensen in Denmark during the 1950s. Both stamped and signed. Design number: 2601. Measurements: H: ...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Pewter

Mid-Century Modern Yellow Minimalist Enamel Pot Seppo Mallat Finel Finland 1960s

$590

Mid-Century Modern Yellow Minimalist Enamel Pot Seppo Mallat Finel Finland 1960s

By Finel

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Modern Yellow Minimalist Enamel Pot by Seppo Mallat for Finel, Finland, 1960s

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20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Sommerso Murano Art Glass Bottle In The Style of Flavio Poli for Seguso

$566Sale Price|60% Off

Sommerso Murano Art Glass Bottle In The Style of Flavio Poli for Seguso

By Flavio Poli, Murano Glass Sommerso, Seguso Vetri d'Arte

Located in Valencia, VC

Sommerso Murano Art Glass Bottle In The Style of Flavio Poli for Seguso This striking sculptural Murano glass bottle is executed in the sommerso technique, featuring an exceptionall...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Seguso Green Scavo Glass Amphora Vase with Handles, Murano, Italy, 1970s

$2,363

Seguso Green Scavo Glass Amphora Vase with Handles, Murano, Italy, 1970s

By Seguso

Located in Villaverla, IT

This exquisite hand-blown glass amphora represents a masterful dialogue between classical antiquity and twentieth-century Venetian virtuosity. Produced by the prestigious Seguso work...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Livio Seguso for Bisazza: A Rare Ruby Scavo Collection

$5,673 / set

Livio Seguso for Bisazza: A Rare Ruby Scavo Collection

By Livio Seguso, Bisazza Vetro

Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence

This unique set of three vessels was designed by Livio Seguso for Bisazza, representing the "Scavo" aesthetic of the 1980s and 1990s. The set comprises a tall vase, a gourd-shaped va...

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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Collection of 12 Art Glass Wrapped Candies by Murano Glass with Foil Label / Box

$400 / set

Collection of 12 Art Glass Wrapped Candies by Murano Glass with Foil Label / Box

By Murano 5

Located in San Diego, CA

A nice collection of twelve art glass wrapped candies by Murano Glass in original boxes, circa 1970s. The pieces are in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measur...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Murano Uranium Glass Rabbit Sculpture by Ferro & Lazzarini, Italy 1960s

$460

Murano Uranium Glass Rabbit Sculpture by Ferro & Lazzarini, Italy 1960s

By Ferro & Lazzarini 1

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

Exceptional Murano glass rabbit sculpture by Ferro & Lazzarini, dating to the 1960s and made in Italy. This charming sculptural piece is crafted from vibrant uranium glass, also know...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Uranium Glass

1990s Gorgeous Ashtray or Catch-All in Porcelain by Paloma Picasso for Villeroy

$352Sale Price|20% Off

1990s Gorgeous Ashtray or Catch-All in Porcelain by Paloma Picasso for Villeroy

By Paloma Picasso

Located in Milano, IT

1990s Gorgeous ashtray or catch-All in porcelain by Paloma Picasso "Hongkong" for Villeroy & Boch, limited edition. Marked on the bottom. It's excellent condition Dimensions: ...

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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Mid-Century Italian Modern Bitossi Ceramic Blue Horse Pottery by Aldo Londi

$1,900

Mid-Century Italian Modern Bitossi Ceramic Blue Horse Pottery by Aldo Londi

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A large and chic horse sculpture circa 1960s Aldo Londi for Bitossi. This piece features all glazed ceramic construction in a beautiful blue / green color. Signed Italy

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1960s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Mandruzzato Murano Pink Yellow Sommerso Faceted Art Glass Vase, Italy 1960

$1,524

Mandruzzato Murano Pink Yellow Sommerso Faceted Art Glass Vase, Italy 1960

By Alessandro Mandruzzato

Located in Barcelona, ES

Eye-catching Sommerso Murano faceted vase in Pink yellow and clear glass attributed to Mandruzzato. Italy, 1960s. Pink and yellow glass double cased into clear glass using the Somme...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Scandinavian Mid-century modern vintage pottery vases from Tilgmans, Sweden

$525 / set

Scandinavian Mid-century modern vintage pottery vases from Tilgmans, Sweden

By Tilgmans Keramik

Located in Skarpnäck, SE

A fantastic pair of large ceramic vases by Tilgmans, Sweden. Tilgmans is celebrated for its masterful use of graffito decoration, a signature technique that defines these striking pi...

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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Seguso Vase Murano Glass Sommerso Italian Desiign Mid-Century Modern 1960s

$295

Seguso Vase Murano Glass Sommerso Italian Desiign Mid-Century Modern 1960s

By Flavio Poli

Located in Palermo, IT

Stunning Sommerso Murano faceted vase in Blue and Amber Yellow glass attributed to Mandruzzato. Blue and yellow double layered glass cased into soft blue clear glass using the Sommer...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

2 Mid Century Porcelain Horses by Metzler & Ortloff, East Germany (GDR), Foals

$413 / set

2 Mid Century Porcelain Horses by Metzler & Ortloff, East Germany (GDR), Foals

By Metzler & Ortloff

Located in Andernach, DE

Beautifully designed foals by Ilmenau Porzellan, one of East Germany's famous makers of mid-century figurative art. Designed and made around 1950-1959. Delicately modelled, playful y...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Sommerso blue Murano glass vase, style Flavio Poli, Italy 1970s

$520

Sommerso blue Murano glass vase, style Flavio Poli, Italy 1970s

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

Original Murano glass vase Sommerso in style Flavio Poli made in Italy in the 1970s. The vintage vase is in good vintage condition. Dimensions: Width: 10 cm / 4 inches Height: 26 c...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Abraham Palatnik Lucite Figure Sculpture Brazil art

$300

Abraham Palatnik Lucite Figure Sculpture Brazil art

By Abraham Palatnik

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Abraham Palatnik (Brazilian, 1928–2020) Lucite Owl Sculpture, c. 1960s–70s Cast acrylic (Lucite) with embedded optical pattern Brazil Height: 4 5/8” This refined owl sculpture repre...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Acrylic, Lucite

Vintage Round Brass “Floating” Desk Clock by Seiko

$225

Vintage Round Brass “Floating” Desk Clock by Seiko

By Seiko

Located in San Diego, CA

A refined example of late 20th-century modern design, this elegant desk clock by Seiko features a sculptural round form in warm polished brass that appears to “float” above its curve...

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1970s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Quartz, Brass

1970s Original Travertine Elephant Sculpture by F.lli Mannelli

$344Sale Price|20% Off

1970s Original Travertine Elephant Sculpture by F.lli Mannelli

By Fratelli Mannelli

Located in Milano, IT

1970s Original big travertine elephant sculpture by F.lli Mannelli. The item is in excellent condition. Made in Italy. Dimension: 5,51 w x 1,18 D x 3,93 H inches L 14 cm x P 3 cm x c...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Travertine

Baccarat Signed Crystal Lion Sculpture, France

$2,233

Baccarat Signed Crystal Lion Sculpture, France

By Baccarat

Located in Rijssen, NL

Luxury at its finest, A collector’s item made by Baccarat in France. This crystal lion is made by Baccarat. A lion, sculpted from clear Baccarat crystal, sits poised upon its base ...

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1990s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal

A pair of antique metal flamingo sculptures, circa 1950

$1,100 / set

A pair of antique metal flamingo sculptures, circa 1950

Located in View Park, CA

A pair of pink hand-painted metal flamingo sculptures, mid 20th century. A Palm Springs fever dream come to life, this pair will add flair to any indoor or outdoor setting. The bodic...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

1970s Italian Silver Plate Lidded Metal Box Featuring a Minimal Curved Design

$725

1970s Italian Silver Plate Lidded Metal Box Featuring a Minimal Curved Design

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautifully refined Silver Plate Box distinguished by its subtly curved, removable lid and elegantly restrained silhouette. The design is clean, minimalist, and quietly luxurious —...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique German Yard or Garden Gnome Statue with Wheelbarrow, 1910s or older

$420

Antique German Yard or Garden Gnome Statue with Wheelbarrow, 1910s or older

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A gorgeous character ceramic figural gnome statue - attributed to Griebel in Germany, a well known manufacturer of this kind of figures. This character statue has been made in German...

Category

1910s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware, Wood

Murano Red Heart "Cuore" Art Glass Vase by Maria Christina Hamel for Salviati

$661

Murano Red Heart "Cuore" Art Glass Vase by Maria Christina Hamel for Salviati

By Maria Christina Hamel 1, Salviati

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

This striking Murano art glass heart-shaped vase was designed by Maria Christina Hamel in the 1990s and produced by the renowned Venetian glasshouse Salviati. Expertly mouth-blown on...

Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Sommerso

1960s Luxury Handrafted Blue Vase in Murano Glass by Ca dei Vetrai.Made in Italy

$480

1960s Luxury Handrafted Blue Vase in Murano Glass by Ca dei Vetrai.Made in Italy

Located in Milano, IT

1960s Luxury blue handcrafted vase in Murano glass by Ca dei Vetrai. Made in Italy. The item is in excellent condition. This vase is handmade in blown glass. Dimension: diam 6,29 x ...

Category

1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

1960s Gorgeous Large Green Ashtray or Catchall by Flavio Poli for Seguso. Made i

$580

1960s Gorgeous Large Green Ashtray or Catchall by Flavio Poli for Seguso. Made i

By Flavio Poli

Located in Milano, IT

1960s Gorgeous large green ashtray or catchall by Flavio Poli for Seguso in Murano sommerso glass. Made in Italy The item is in excellent condition. Dimensions: 7,08 diameter x 3,14...

Category

1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Esa Fedrigolli Sculptural Bowl in Solid Sand Cast Bronze Italy 1970s

$1,979

Esa Fedrigolli Sculptural Bowl in Solid Sand Cast Bronze Italy 1970s

By Esa Fedrigolli

Located in Meer, VAN

Esa Fedrigolli Sculptural Bowl in Sand Cast Bronze, Italy, 1970s. Sculptural 1970s Esa Fedrigolli bowl in solid sand cast bronze. Beautiful timeless lines and shapes. The patinatio...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Barovier Toso Murano Pink Blue Gold Fleck Italian Art Glass Love Birds Sculpture

$850

Barovier Toso Murano Pink Blue Gold Fleck Italian Art Glass Love Birds Sculpture

By Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown sky blue, pink, controlled bubbles and gold flecks Italian art glass love birds sculpture. The piece is documented to the Barovier e Toso Company....

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold Leaf

Erik Höglund Art Glass Medallions - Sculptural Ashtrays or Paperweights, Sweden

$366 / set

Erik Höglund Art Glass Medallions - Sculptural Ashtrays or Paperweights, Sweden

By Erik Höglund

Located in Bochum, NRW

Erik Höglund Art Glass Medallions - Sculptural Ashtrays or Paperweights, Sweden, 1960s A striking pair of hand-cast glass medallions by renowned Swedish artist Erik Höglund, circa 19...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

1960s Astonishing Murano Pink Vase by Flavio Poli for Seguso, Made in Italy

$650

1960s Astonishing Murano Pink Vase by Flavio Poli for Seguso, Made in Italy

By Flavio Poli

Located in Milano, IT

1960s Astonishing pink vase by Flavio Poli for Seguso in Murano glass. Made in Italy. The item is in excellent condition. Dimensions: Diameter 4,72 x 11,81 height inches Diameter 12 ...

Category

1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Mid-Century French Rare vase by Accolay, Era Capron Innocenti

$1,063

Mid-Century French Rare vase by Accolay, Era Capron Innocenti

By Accolay Pottery

Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR

Rare 1950s Accolay Potters Two-Handled Vase – Africanist Design, Yellow Dominant Palette A striking and rare two-handled ceramic vase by the famed Potiers d’Accolay, dating from the...

Category

1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

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