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
- 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 celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Spherical Vase 'Rimini Blu' by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramiche Anni 50
By Aldo Londi
Located in Milano, MI
Ball vase by Bitossi Ceramiche, "Rimini Blu" collection, made by Aldo Londi in the 1950s
Ø cm 22 h cm 22
Aldo Londi (1911-2003) was a key figure in 20th-century Italian ceramics an...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Modernist English Solid / Sterling Silver Letter Opener - Brian Leslie Fuller
Located in Bath, GB
A superb mid-century modern letter opener made by the highly collectable silversmith, Brian Leslie Fuller.
Made from solid English silver fully hallmarked for London 1979 together ...
Category
1970s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
Early Danish Saxbo Nylund & Krebs Low Bowl Salt Green and Brown, Ceramic 1930
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Very rare early piece from the Danish ceramic studio Saxbo by Gunnar Nylund and Nathalie Krebs. Manufactured 1929 or 1930.
The tray is made from stoneware and features a green speck...
Category
1920s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Picture Frame Decorative Object Silver 925 Mid-Century Modern Italy 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Stunning. 925 Silver Photo Frame from the F,C.A. Florence factory, from the 1960s, with manufacturer's hallmark and trademark. Good vintage condition, collectible. Made in Italy. The...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver
Italian Murano Blue Scavo Vase Roman Style Italian Art Glass
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This vintage Murano Scavo vase in cobalt blue captures the essence of Italian glass artistry. The Scavo technique gives it a weathered, ancient look, reminiscent of artifacts from an...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Mid Century Modern Spindle Starburst Wall Clock by George Nelson Howard Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Early and original spindle clock designed by George Nelson for Howard Miller Clock Company. It features solid wood spindles with brass numberless dial. Tested and working as it should.
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Steel
Group of Five Mid 20th C. Modernist Abstract Wood Sculptures
By Henry Moore
Located in Rochester, NY
Group of five mid 20th century modernist abstract carved wood sculptures. Some artist monogram signed on lower back side ( see picture 8 ) sculptures measure as follows - on black wo...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Wooden Jewelry Box
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
This is a gorgeous wooden jewelry box handmade with maple and walnut. It has a lift top with nine compartments and a drawer that easily slides out. The entire box has beautiful detai...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Maple, Walnut
Mid Century Weed Pot Vase
By Doyle Lane
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
This is a stunning mid century weed pot in the style of Doyle Lane. The vase is glazed and has a tiny opening. Unsigned.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
vintage french bottle VASE la borne earthenware handmade 1960s studio ceramic
Located in Mannheim, DE
Tall, bottle-shaped earthenware vase with a slightly oval base. Marked on the base. From a workshop at the French ceramics center La Borne near Henrichemont in the Loire Valley. Prob...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Small Mid Century Hand Painted & Glazed Terracotta Vase - Italy - Circa 1950's
Located in Chatham, ON
Mid Century hand painted and glazed terracotta vase - small size - wheel thrown - featuring an abstract profusion of multi colored flowers to the circumference of the vessel - red gl...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Empoli Green Cased Glass Apothecary Jar by Carlo Moretti, Italy, circa 1970s
By Carlo Moretti, Empoli
Located in Glasgow, GB
A distinctive Empoli green cased glass apothecary jar, by Carlo Moretti, crafted in Italy circa 1970s. This vintage Italian jar features a saturated turquoise green glass body, blown...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
1960s Astonishing Murano Ashtray or Catch-All By Flavio Poli for Seguso
By Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Astonishing ashtray or catch-all By Flavio Poli for Seguso in Murano Sommerso Glass.
The item is in excellent condition.
Dimension:
5,11" diameter x 3,14" H inches
cm 13 x cm 8 H
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Lucite, Rattan and Gilded Metal Picture Frame, Italy 1970s
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning decorative picture frame is perfect for a living space or vanity. The photo frame features a rounded shape with clear Lucite and rattan or wicker cane work. The rattan ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Barbados Mahogany Abstract Sculpture Signed Reggie Medford
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Created from genuine Barbados Mahogany trees, Reggie Medford’s abstract sculptures are naturally woven by nature, then hand sanded by Reggie to create absolutely unique pieces. Signe...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Mahogany
Murano Vintage Dark Amber Italian Art Glass Ribbed Footed Cookie Jar Container
By Empoli
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful large vintage Murano hand blown dark amber honey color Italian art glass cookie jar or container. The piece is created in the manner of Empoli glass, with a "Paul's Product...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Pair of Vintage Japanese Lefton Porcelain Cat Figurines – Mid-Century Modern
Located in Bochum, NRW
Pair of Vintage Porcelain Cat Figurines – Mid-Century Japanese Craftsmanship
Grace your space with this elegant pair of vintage porcelain cat fi...
Category
1960s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Mid Century Modern Hard to Find Glidden Pottery #23 Aztec Large Bowl
Located in Miami, FL
A hard to find Glidden Pottery #23 Aztec Square Platter. Its organic modern shape and Mid Century Modern crytic design shows why it is a highly sought after collectible. Each piece...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
George Nelson Chronopak Desk Clock for Howard Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
George Nelson Chronopak Desk Clock for Howard Miller
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Murano Art Glass Vase, Coral & Pink on White Opaline, Italy, Mid-20th Century
Located in Valencia, VC
Murano Art Glass Vase, Coral & Pink on White Opaline, Mid-20th Century
A striking Murano art glass vase featuring a sculptural rounded “smashed-square” form with an expressive, outw...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Opaline Glass, Murano Glass
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A Constructivist MODERNIST Ceramic SCULPTURE France 1950
Located in PARIS, FR
A superb architectural sculpture, Modernist, Free-Form, Geometric Abstraction, an asymmetrical assembly of matte white glazed ceramic quarter-spheres around an invisible vertical axi...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Set of Polished Brass and Chrome Tennis Racket Bookends
Located in New York, NY
Set of brass and chrome tennis racket bookends. Has thin foam on bottom to prevent scratching furniture. 5" high. Great on a book shelf or desk. Nice condition, ready to use. Any li...
Category
1980s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Modernist Japanese Iron Ikebana Planter, Japan, c.1955
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Mid Century Modern Ikebana Tripod Planter, Japan, c.1955.
Category
20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Murano Sommerso Green & Yellow Block Vase by Flavio Poli, 1960s
By Seguso, Flavio Poli
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Striking Murano art glass block vase designed by Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Italy, in the 1960s. This sculptural piece exemplifies the iconic "Sommerso" technique, in which...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Sommerso
Mid Century Modern Floor Sound Sculpture by Val Bertoia in Copper & Brass
By Val Bertoia
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A stunning sound sculpture made by Val Bertoia. Makes a beautiful chime when played. Comprised of brass and beryllium copper. Gorgeous patina and comes with COA from the Bertoia Studio.
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Copper
Gucci Burgundy Leather and Brass Horsebit Waistpaper Basket, Italy 1950s
By Gucci
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid Gucci Burgundy Leather and Brass Horsebit Waistpaper Basket.
Beautiful craftsmanship and stitching.
Italy 1950s
Fully marked Made in Italy by Gucci
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Salvino Marsura Italian Midcentury Brutalistic Coffee Table, 1970s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Salvino Marsura Italian Midcentury Brutalistic Coffee Table, 1970s
Gorgeous coffee table handcrafted by Italian Artist and Sculptor Salvino Marsura. (1938-2020)
The coffee table sho...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Junghans Clock with Bauhaus Vibe Ceramic Triangle, 1950s, Germany
Located in Andernach, DE
Beautiful triangle wall clock by Junghans, cream ceramic, in a pure 50s original design by
one of Germanys most renowned clock makers.
Made in the 50s – ''Electora'' by Junghans.
He...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Chrome
Russian Fedoskino Lacquered Box "Morning in a Pine Forest", Family Bear 1965
Located in Labrit, Landes
Hand-painted and lacquered box. The illustration is maned "Morning in a Pine Forest" and it represents a bear family the mother and three little bears playing in the forest.
Fedoskin...
Category
1960s Russian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Paper
Huge Mandruzzato Murano Faceted Sommerso Red Yellow Pink Art Glass Vase
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching Sommerso Murano faceted vase in Red, Yellow and Pink Salmon glass attributed to Mandruzzato.
Large size.
Italy, 1960s.
Red and yellow glass double cased into pink salmo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Glass
Mid-Century Bulldog & Scottish Terrier Cigarette Box, 1950s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Mid-Century French Bulldog & Scottish Terrier Cigarette Box, France, 1950s — Dogs Playing Cards Motif. A charming and whimsical mid-century cigarette box from France, dating to the 1...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bakelite, Wood
1970s Original Travertine Elephant Sculpture by Enzo Mari for F.lli Mannelli
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Original travertine elephant sculpture by Enzo Mari for F.lli Mannelli. The item is in excellent condition. Made in Italy.
Dimension:
4,33 x 1,18 x 3,93 H inches
L 11 cm x P...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Travertine
Pablo Picasso Signed Limited Ed. Madoura Pottery Pitcher Têtes , 1956 A.R. 368
By Pablo Picasso, Madoura
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful, original Mid-Century Modern Madoura pottery pitcher/vase by renowned Spanish artist Pablo Picasso titled "Têtes (Heads)". The piece features two hand painted images of ...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery, Paint
Elio Schiavon Production Italy 1960s Ceramic Vase With Human Figure Mi-Century
Located in Palermo, IT
ELIO SCHIAVON. Made in Italy around 1960.
Ceramic vase with a human figure, glazed in white and decorated with blue and black engravings. Signature at the base. A decorative object n...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Flavio Poli Production Seguso Submerged glass vase Design Italy 1950 Mid-Century
Located in Palermo, IT
FLAVIO POLI. Production Seguso Vetri d’Arte, Design Italy 1950 ca.
Vase in colorless, light blue and lilac sommerso glass, drop-shaped body with flat circular mouth. Please watch the...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Alfredo Barbini Murano Glass Bowl, Blue with Gold Leaf/Polveri, Circus Tent
Located in Warrenton, OR
Alfredo Barbini Murano Glass Bowl, Blue with Gold Leaf/Polveri, Circus Tent
The infamous blue with gold circus tent design, one of the most sought after Murano / Barbini works. It ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
Annemarie Davidson & Blaine Rath Walnut & Enamel Letter Tray, California, c.1970
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Annemarie Davidson & Blaine Rath Walnut & Enamel Letter Tray, California, c.1970
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel
Ercole Barovier Rostrato Murano Glass Italian Vase for Barovier & Toso, 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic mouth-blown rostrato crystal Murano glass vase. This marvelous decorative piece was realized during the 1940s in Italy by Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso.
In fabulous ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Beautiful Italian Terracotta Lizard Statue Sculpture Vintage, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An outstanding statue of an Lizard made of glazed and hand-painted terracotta. Perfect, lifelike, and life-size representations of this loving creature, faithful, affectionate, and h...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Majolica, Terracotta
Vintage Lapis Lazuli, Onyx & Sterling Silver Pill Box - Mexico - Circa 1970's
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage sterling silver pill box - hand made - featuring a chevron pattern hard stone lid set with lapis lazuli and black onyx with silver spacers - round sterling silver box and bas...
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Sterling Silver
Murano Glass Sculptural Leaf Bowl with Bullicante
Located in Warrenton, OR
Murano Glass Sculptural Leaf Bowl with Bullicante - medium to light mauve/violet color. (looks a darker on dark backgrounds). Possibly a Barovier & Toso piece.
This is a uniquely sha...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
1960s Modern Green Uranium and Blue Murano Glass Vase by Seguso
By Seguso
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This spectacular 1960s Murano glass vase, attributed to the Seguso Vetri d'Arte factory, is a masterful example of mid-century Italian design. The piece showcases a vibrant swirl of ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass, Uranium Glass
1970s Mid-Century Modern White Ceramic Vase by Pierre Cardin
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This unique and stylish ceramic vase, designed by the iconic Pierre Cardin, is a perfect representation of 1970s mid-century modern design. The piece features an abstract, sculptural...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
1970s Barovier Style Mid-Century Modern Gold and Clear Murano Glass Round Bowl
By Barovier
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Vintage 1970s Barovier Style Mid-Century Modern Gold and Clear Murano Glass Round Bowl
This stunning vintage bowl embodies the luxurious and sophisticated style of Murano glass from ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Midcentury Italian Centerpiece or Bowl in Rattan and Brass, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful Italian mid-century centerpiece, magazine rack or decorative bowl handcrafted in curved rattan, handwoven wicker and brass. This stunning piece was designed in Italy during...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Blue & White Murano Glass Bowl with Copper Aventurine by Fratelli Toso
By Barbini
Located in Warrenton, OR
Blue & White Murano Glass Bowl with Copper Aventurine by Fratelli Toso (suspected). (Barbini made similar)
This mid-century modern Murano art glass bowl measures about 5.5 x 2.5 i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
Eric Dobson and Michael Harris for Mdina Studio Glass Sand Vase
By Mdina
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An exceptional Maltese Mdina studio glass sand pattern vase by Eric Dobson and Michael Harris dating from around 1970.
Mdina glass was founded in 1968 by Michael Harris on the Isla...
Category
1970s Maltese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
JOSEF HOSPODKA - BOROCRYSTAL - Mid Century Glass Vase - Czechia - Circa 1950
Located in Chatham, ON
JOSEF HOSPODKA (Designer) - BOROCRYSTAL (Manufacturer) - Fine quality Mid Century glass vase - heavy tri-color glass featuring a bulbous five prong design at the rim - polished finis...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Patinated Etruscan Horse Sculpture Weinberg Style 1970s
By Pepe Mendoza
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This vintage Etruscan horse figure is a bronze Italian museum replica made in the 1970s - 1980s. The piece is a reproduction of a classic Italian style, showcasing the historical and...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Amber Resin Bird Sculpture by Dorothy Thorpe 1970s
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
This is an Amber resin bird sculpture, specifically doves, by Dorothy Thorpe made circa the 1970s. The sculpture is perfectly translucent which makes the birds glow in the light!
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Resin
Mid-Century Modern Porcelain Umbrella Stand with Colorful Decor
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
This elegant and charming Fornasetti style umbrella stand is most likely Italian from the 1950-60's.
The stand is made of white porcelain as the base color and is colorfully decorate...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Bohemian Studio Glass Sommerso Vase, Jaroslav Svoboda, Skrdlovice Beranek, 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
A monumental hand-blown art glass vase, standing 10 inches tall, designed by Jaroslav Svoboda and crafted by Skrdlovice / Beránek Glassworks in the Czech Republic (formerly Czechoslo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
French Glass Apothecary Jars or Canisters Set of 3
Located in Winter Park, FL
A set of three French hand-blown glass lidded apothecary or candy jars. Smooth form with knob on lid, each slightly different. Perfect for use as bathroom canisters or for decorative...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
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, small chip.
Dimensions:
Width: 6 cm / 2.4 inches...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Mexican Silver Plated Malachite Pitcher by Los Castillo
By Los Castillo
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960. We offer this Mexican metal and malachite pitcher sporting an amazing handle in a parrot motif by Los Castillo Taxco México. This is an exquisite and monumental pitcher s...
Category
1960s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Sommerso Murano Glass Block Bowl, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Sommerso Murano Glass Block Bowl, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969.
Additional information:
Color: Yellow
Styles: ...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Richard Glass “Saturn” Art Glass Bowl for Teign Valley Glass, England, c.2000s
Located in Glasgow, GB
This Richard Glass art glass bowl, known as “Saturn”, was handcrafted in England for Teign Valley Glass in the early 2000s. A large, sculptural British studio glass centrepiece, it f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Mid Century Glass Golf Ball Paperweight by Orrefors Sweden 1960s
By Orrefors
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
A mid-century glass golf ball paperweight made by Orrefors, circa the 1960s. The Orrefors Sweden sticker is attached to the base.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Eastern German GDR Pottery Vase from Strehla Keramik, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Eastern German GDR Pottery Vase from Strehla Keramik, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark.
Additional information:
M...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
1970s Exquisited Handcrafted Green Vase in Murano Glass by Ca dei Vetrai.
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Exquisited handcrafted green vase in Murano Glass (mouth blown) by Ca dei Vetrai. Made in Italy . This vase is in excellent condition.
Dimension:...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
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