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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Lot of Four Tiny Terracotta Garden Gnomes, Germany ca. 1950s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Lot of Four Tiny Terracotta Garden Gnomes, Germany ca. 1950s
Item e7222
A whimsy set of four tiny garden gnomes made in Germany ca. 1950s probably by Heissner. They are made of terra...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Mathieu MATEGOT French Mid-century Plant Stand, 1950s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Mid-century plant stand in the style of Mathieu Mategot, France, 1950s. Iron. Height : 23.8"(60.5cm), Width : 25.6"(65cm), Depth : 11.4"(29cm). Original paint. Traces of rust (see ph...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
MCM Ash Wood Moose / Reindeer Sculpture by Kaija Aarikka
Located in San Diego, CA
A MCM ash wood moose / reindeer sculpture by Kaija Aarikka of Finland, circa 1970s. The sculpture is in very good vintage condition, measures 2.75"W x 9"D x 8"H and is signed on the ...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ash
Set of 10 Wooden Geometric Models
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This nice set of 10 wooden geometric models are original of the 1940s. They used to help artists and students render perspective, light, volume and shadowing. They were used in schoo...
Category
1940s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Christian Dior Tortoiseshell Lucite Square Italian Decorative Jewelry Box, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning Mid-Century jewelry or decorative square box in a beautiful combination of tortoiseshell effect and clear lucite. This stylish object was made in Italy during the 1970s and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass
Fornasetti "Soli e Lune" Porcelain Plate
By Fornasetti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Piero Fornasetti small porcelain dish or plate depicting a face on the moon with light rays of a sun, no. 4 from series "Soli e Lune" / made in Milano Italy circa 1970
Origin...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Brass and Copper Floral Pitcher
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brass and copper pitcher with floral opening. The pitcher features a brass body with eight sides. The spout and handle are made of copper tubing.
Dimensions
10” width x 5" depth x ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Copper
Poole American Modern Sterling Silver Keepsake Box
Located in New York, NY
Classic Midcentury Modern sterling silver box. Made by Poole in Taunton, Mass. Rectangular with straight sides. Cover hinged with curved top, straight sides, and flat overhanging rim...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vase by Antonio Lampecco
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This beautiful shaped vase is made by the Belgian ceramist Antonio Lampecco.
The shape and the glazing makes it a piece of art.
This vase is in mint condition.
Antonio Lampecco was b...
Category
1970s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Rattan and Brass Decorative Basket Vivai Del Sud Style, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury round decorative basket or planter in rattan and brass in the style of Vivai Del Sud.
Handcrafted in Italy, 1970s.
Can be used as planter, storage basket or paper bi...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Brass
Midcentury Rattan and Brass Basket or Planter Vivai Del Sud Style, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury round decorative basket or planter in rattan and brass in the style of Vivai Del Sud.
Handcrafted in Italy, 1970s.
Can be used as planter, storage basket or paper bi...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Brass
A Polished Brass Pagoda Box by Chapman, 1970's
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A chic and stylish cast brass table box by Chapman 1978. The pagoda form box with lid with a black velvet interior, 15 inches wide, 9.5 inches deep, 8 inches tall.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century West German Deep Blue Scheurich Ceramic Vase with White Swirl Glaze
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful West German Art Pottery. Marked 'W. Germany 553-38' on bottom. Regarded as the golden age of ceramics, highly collectable 1950s-1970s Art Pottery is known for experimental ...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Willy Rizzo Attrib. Chrome, Brass and Glass Square Pocket Emptier , Italy 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Naples, IT
A beautiful tidy tray made entirely of chrome and brass. designed in Italy in the 1970s and attributed to a Willy Rizzo production.
This lovely decorative object features a square ch...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Mid-Century Dutch Red Wine Bottle Shaped Ceramic Vase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful wine bottle shaped red ceramic vase. This vase is very tall with a glossy speckled glaze and has a small opening at the top, perfect for a few long stem flowers. In origina...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
1970s Mid-Century Modern Fake Tortoise Shell Lucite Round Jewelry Box
By Dior Home
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This lucite jewelry box designed and manufactured in Italy in the Seventies embodies the mid-century modern style with its sleek, minimalist form and use of synthetic materials. The ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Lucite
Danish Modern Large Teak Wood Bowl by Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen
Located in Detroit, MI
This rare and iconic vintage mid century Danish modern teak wood bowl was designed by Henning Koppel and produced by Georg Jensen and made in Denmark circa 1960. This large decorativ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Teak
Pink Marble Bowl Catchall Late 20th Century
Located in Toronto, CA
Pink Marble Bowl Catchall from the late 20th century. Crafted from stunning pink marble, this bowl showcases a captivating blend of natural hues and elegant design, making it a stand...
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Mid-Century Accordion Cigarette Box, 1950s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Mid-century accordion cigarette box, France, 1950's. Noble woods & bakelite. Measures: height: 5.3"(13.5cm), width: 6.7"(17cm), depth : 4.1"(10.5cm). Very good condition. Just a few ...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bakelite, Wood
1960s Atomic Decorative Chrome Starburst Table Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Atomic Decorative Chrome Starburst Table Sculpture
Style of Curtis Jere
7 h x 7 diameter
Chrome plated steel
Overall good condition preowned vintage
Unmarked
Refer to images li...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Japanese Pair of Iron Ikebana Vases / Candle Holders, Japan, c.1960
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Japanese Pair of Iron Ikebana Vases / Candle Holders, Japan, c.1960.
Category
20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Russel and Mary Wright Sculptural Wood Bowl
Located in San Diego, CA
Mary Wright sculptural wood bowl. Freeform shape in a washed oak. Signed on the bottom. 1950s
Mary Wright (1905-1952) And Her Husband, Russel Wright (1904-1976) created some of the ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Oak
California Cloisonné Large Enamel on Copper Charger by Landau & Associates, 50's
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
California Cloisonné Large Hand Decorated Enamel on Copper Charger by Landau & Associates, 50's. This piece is in very good original condition.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Vintage Bubble Form Serving Bowl, English, Glass, Fishbowl, Planter, Mid Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Our Stock # 24486
This is a vintage bubble form serving bowl. An English, glass fishbowl or decorative planter, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950.
Delightful mid century b...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Vintage Elephant Bronze Sculpture Set of 2 in Green Verdigris
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Set of two whimsical elephant sculptures in brass enamel in green verdigris finish in the style of Loet Vanderveen (Dutch, 1921-2015).
Artistic green and gold bronze wildlife animal ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Enzo Mari for F.lli Mannelli Travertine Fish Sculpture, Italy 1970s
Located in Naples, IT
Large travertine fish sculpture by Enzo Mari for F.lli Mannelli, in excellent condition
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Travertine
Raveneare Mid Century Brass Hairpin Waste Basket Trash Can
Located in San Diego, CA
Richard Galef for Ravenware Mid Century waste basket. Brass colored frame with removable metal basket. 1950s USA
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Amelios San Francisco Ashtray Collectible Porcelain Dish 1950s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This is a collectible ceramic restaurant ashtray from the 1950s 60s.
This was from Amelio's Restaurant 1630 Powell St in San Francisco California.
Made by Syracuse Ware in San Franci...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Piero Fornasetti Tema e Variazioni Porcelain Plate 333
Located in Miami, FL
The face of the opera singer Lina Cavalieri, Piero Fornasetti's muse, embellishes this decorative porcelain wall plate. This is variation number 294 of the iconic series, reinterpret...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Royal Haeger Volcanic Peacock Drip Glaze Art Pottery Bud Vase 25H MCM 14"
By Royal Haeger
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid 20th century flower vase by Haeger Potteries. Tall ovoid form in matte black with a grooved / fluted surface and a drip glaze in orange, blue, and red. The Peacock Glaze was cre...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Bronze Five-Arm Candleholder or Candelabra
Located in London, GB
Brutalist bronze candlestick or candelabra with five vertical arms at three different heights. European, mid-20th century - circa 1960s or 1970s.
A heavy piece, made of cast bronze,...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Small Contemporary Heart Motif Vase, English, Art Glass, Straw Silk, Posy Sleeve
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small contemporary heart motif vase. An English, art glass with straw silk posy sleeve, by Margaret Johnson.
Appealing lemon hue with charming appliqué motif
Displays a d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
SEMCA Desk Clock Brass and Brown Travel Alarm Clock
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage SEMCA Classic Polished Brass Gold and Brown Desk Clock or Travel Alarm Clock.
Semca Swiss made travel clock in square shape.
Gold-colored metal brass frame and brown leather ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Set of 6 Zinc Geometric Models
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This nice set of 6 zinc geometric models are original of the 1940s. They used to help artists and students render perspective, light, volume and shadowing. They were used in school d...
Category
1940s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Zinc
Wooden object / stool / table
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This wooden object can be used as a stool or as a table or as a decorative object. It is probably from mid last century and made in Belgium or France. It’s heavier than you might thi...
Category
1950s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Ricard French Midcentury Ceramic Vase, Le Castellet, Bendor Island, 1950s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Rare Midcentury ceramic vase by Ceramiques Ricard (Le Castellet and Bendor Island), France, 1950s. Hand painted by Octave Congui. Measures: Height 35 cm - 13.8 in., diameter 21.5cm -...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Piero Fornasetti Tema e Variazioni Porcelain Plate 114 Profile Themes Variation
Located in Miami, FL
The face of the opera singer Lina Cavalieri, Piero Fornasetti's muse, embellishes this decorative porcelain wall plate. This is variation number 294 of the iconic series. This striki...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Quality Vintage Solid / Sterling Silver Letter Opener - Pheasant
Located in Bath, GB
A stunning, beautifully cast letter opener in solid English Sterling silver with a hefty weight of 98.5 Grams / 3 17 Troy Ounces.
The handle features a wonderful Pheasant and the si...
Category
1960s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage glazed ceramic Candlestick by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramiche Italy 60s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Purchasing a vintage glazed ceramic candlestick by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramiche from the 1960s is an exceptional investment for several compelling reasons. First and foremost, Al...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Italian Midcentury Sculptural Vase in the Style of Gio Ponti for Krupp
By Gio Ponti
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian vase/pen holder, made in chromed metal and designed in the style of Gio Ponti for Krupp. The three pipes have different lenghts, and can each hold ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Steel
Set of 4 Corinthian Column Sterling Silver Candlesticks made by Garrard & Co.
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1956 by Garrard & Co., this handsome, set of 4, Elizabeth II period, Sterling Silver Candlesticks, are in the corinthian column style, with stepped bases a...
Category
1950s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
Green Glass Mannequin Display Hand 1960's
Located in Toronto, CA
Vintage Green Glass hand from the 1960s. Perfect for showcasing rings, chains, watches, scarves, and other fashion accessories, this unique piece adds a splash of visual interest to ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Galliano Ferro Murano Blue Clear Bullicante Art Glass Geode Bowl / Ashtray
Located in Barcelona, ES
Cool Murano Sommerso art glass bowl in blue and clear glass with air bubbles. Galliano Ferro, Italy, 1950-1960s
This beautiful hand blown glass bowl has a decorative design with hu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Tall Vintage Stem Vase, French, Glass, Fluted Sleeve, Flower, Mid Century, 1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a tall vintage stem vase. A French, blown glass fluted flower sleeve, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950.
Striking blown form with a pleasingly slimline proportion
...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Vintage Murano Art Glass Vide Poche or Italian Glass Decorative Bowl
Located in Miami, FL
A beautiful Murano art glass bowl, key holder or vide poche.
Stunning colors, yellow and clear art glass makes this blown art glass particularly eye-catching.
Use it as a decorati...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
20th Century Italian Vintage Modern Rattan Plant Stand in the Style of Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century modern Italian plant stand, holder made of hand crafted wicker and rattan, resting on a tripod base in the Style of Gio Ponti, in good condition. The planters a...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Black metal and rattan bin/basket
Located in London, GB
A smart 1950’s rattan and black metal bin/basket in the manner of Carl Aubock. Some wear to the rattan and black metal but otherwise strong and in original condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Italian Raymor Style Handcrafted Solid Brass Seashell Footed Dish Bowl Catchall
By Sarreid Ltd., Raymor
Located in Miami, FL
Nautical Hand-crafted Raymor Style solid Brass footed Seashell dish, bowl, or Catchall.
Beautiful warm aged patina shows the age. Comes from Italy and is not marked.
Great addition t...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Pink Glass Mannequin Display Hand 1960's
Located in Toronto, CA
Vintage Pink Glass hand from the 1960s. Perfect for showcasing rings, chains, watches, scarves, and other fashion accessories, this unique piece adds a splash of visual interest to a...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Carl Aubock II Vase Decanter with Brown Leather Top, Midcentury, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful minimalist Mid-Century Modern vase or decanter, "Tuberkulinkolben" designed and executed by Carl Auböck II in the 1950s. This piece is made of handblown clear glass and f...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather, Glass
Rare Henriot Quimper France Faience Vase, Abstract Hand Painted Decor
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Rare Henriot Quimper faience vase is hand painted with abstract decor of complex geometric bands on the base and on top and abstract leaf garland in the central area of the vase. M...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery, Faience
John Richard Vintage Beige Tessellated Shell Bone Decorative Wood Jewelry Box
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage handmade and hand painted John Richard beige, gold leaf and Brass tessellated Shell Bone decorative jewelry box.
Features a lined with black Ultrasuede Fruit Wood Box to stor...
Category
1970s Indian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ultrasuede, Wood, Shell
Luxury Barovier Toso Murano Gold Flecks Scalloped Art Glass Bowl, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Swirl Gold Flecked Murano Glass Bowl, Ashtray or Empty Pocket
Amazing scalloped Murano blown glass ashtray or bowl with aventurine gold flecks. Attributed to Barovier e Toso, Italy, ...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
Hand Blown Glass Vases Apple Green Veined Texture Pair
Located in London, GB
Pair of vivid apple green vases were made using the Caldo technique often used in Murano which involves the spaghetti threads lied over the surface, over its enter body creating this...
Category
1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Bay Keramik German Mid-Century Floral Molded Pottery Vase
By Bay Keramik
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish West-German mid-century art pottery vase relief molded with floral stems by renowned maker Bay Keramik. The well potted vase is of large rounded bulbous shape standing...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Sphere by Ado Chale
By Ado Chale
Located in Uccle, BE
“Sphere”, bronze sculpture by Ado Chale.
The bronze sphere features subtle undulations that add to its character and appeal. The smooth surface of the bronze catches the light, high...
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century Brass Ginko Leaf Vide-Poche Catchall
Located in Westfield, NJ
Vintage mid-century modern brass ginko leaf vide-poche or catchall. Perfect as a decorative object or can be used as a valet tray. Large oversized ginko leaf design with golden brass...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Angelo Spagnolo for Sicart Green Ceramic Vase, Italy 1970s
Located in Naples, IT
Rare ceramic vase in a beautiful apple green colour, designed by Angelo Spagnolo for Sicart
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-century Modern decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage decorative objects created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern decorative objects made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original decorative objects, popular names associated with this style include Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Scheurich Keramik, Bitossi, and Rörstrand. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for decorative objects differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $22 and tops out at $295,000 while the average work can sell for $847.
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