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 legendary 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.
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
Color: Beige
Stoneware Bowl by Winslow Anderson, 1947
Located in South Charleston, WV
Created by Winslow Anderson in 1941 while a
student at Alfred University, it is one of a kind and unique.
Measures: 1.5" tall, 9" wide and 7" deep.
Signed with Winslow Anderson's ...
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Mid-Century Modern Murrina Millefiori Set of 6 Murano Drinking Glasses Tumbler
By Murano 5
Located in Murano, Venezia
Exclusive series of six handmade Murano drinking glasses with murrina Millefiori.
This set is called "GOTI DE FORNASA".
Tradition wants that the Murano glass master with his employees did these Murano glasses to drink during work breaks.
Glass processing for this service is performed by Murano artisans with great care and precision, placing one by one the pieces of glass (Murrina) in a hot plate and then are fused together with crystal to form a charming mosaic.
Project by Livio Campanella...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Murano Vase Masterpiece, Blooming Field with Poppies and Lavender, Signed
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
The vase made with the same technique of the tumblers in another listing.
After the success of the tumbler group, I asked the maestro to make a vase that would keep the design and t...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Carl Auböck Model #4273 'Foot' Brass Paperweight
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck model #4273 'Foot' brass paperweight. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly clean and refined Viennese paperweight is hand fabricated in polished brass by Werkstätte Car...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Carl Auböck Model #3603L Large Brass and Leather Bell
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck model #3603L large brass and leather bell. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural bell is executed in polished brass a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Carl Auböck Model #4272-2 'Rooster' Brass Bell
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck model #4272-2 'Rooster' brass bell.
Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural bell is executed in polished brass.
Produced by Carl Auböck IV in the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Carl Auböck Model #4224 'Hand' Brass Bottle Opener
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck Model #4224 'Hand' brass bottle opener. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural bottle opener is executed in polished brass.
Price is per item. Th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Carl Auböck Handcrafted Midcentury Foot Brass Figurine Key Ring Chain Holder
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming modernist foot keyring / keyholder / keychain, designed by Carl Auböck in the 1950s. Handmade of solid polished brass by Werkstätte Auböck in Austria. Fully stamped and ma...
Category
20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Carl Auböck #4330/1 Polished Brass Hook
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck #4330/1 polished brass hook. Designed in the 1950s, this versatile and Minimalist Viennese hook is executed in polished brass by Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Austria.
Produc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Isamu Noguchi Akari 45A, Ozeki, 1951
Located in Lille, Hauts-de-France
An Akari model « 45A » by Isamu Noguchi
Original shade in washi & bamboo rims
Structure in black lacquered metal
Hand-made form realized by Ozeki Company, Gifu, Japan
Series star...
Category
1950s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Flavio Poli Murano Sommerso Purple and Yellow Faceted Art Glass Vase
By Seguso, Flavio Poli
Located in Barcelona, ES
Lovely faceted Sommerso glass vase in purple, yellow and clear glass. Attributed to Flavio Poli for Seguso. Italy, 1960s.
Burgundy / purple glass with a layer in yellow glass submer...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Sommerso, Glass, Murano Glass, Cut Glass, Art Glass
Willy Guhl Concrete Vase, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic concrete vase by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit. Great tabletop vase or planter in a unique weathered hand painted patina. Very unusual shape. Great indoors or outs...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Concrete
Freddie Andersen Mid-Century Oil Lamp Brass Candleholder, Denmark, 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful modernist brass oil lamp candlestick, designed by Freddie Andersen, made in Western Germany in the 1970s. In excellent condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Travertine Animals; Elephant, Anteater, Hippo, & Rhino, Flli Mannelli for Raymor
Located in Miami, FL
Midcentury collection of animals rendered in carved travertine designed by Flli Mannelli for Raymor, Italy, 1960s,
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Travertine
Vintage Large Handmade Iron Jack by Bill Curry
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large vintage handmade cast iron Jack, Jax, designed by Bill Curry of Design Line, 1967.
This bookend is made of cast iron and is in original condition.
Great addition to any decor, Industrial retro Pop Art...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Wonderful Large Mid Century Modern Brushed Nickel Silver Planter Pedestal
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Large Mid Century Modern Brushed Nickel / Silver Tone Planter That May Also Be Used As A Pedestal If A Top Were To Be Put On It.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Nickel
Midcentury Nils Landberg Orrefors Tall Expo Vase, circa 1950s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Orrefors Expo tall tulip vase designed by Nils Landberg.
Wonderful glass with exceptional red color that collaborates with the clear glass.
A beaut...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Pair of Lucite & Rattan Squared Picture Frame Christian Dior Style, Italy, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of squared picture frames in lucite and rattan in the style of Christian Dior. Made in Italy in the 1970s.
The circular lucite photo holder has a ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Cane, Plexiglass, Lucite, Rattan
Studio Art Glass Vase C.1960
By Michael Harris, Mdina
Located in London, GB
Studio glass vase C. 1960.
In very good vintage condition.
Category
1960s Maltese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Dramatic Statement Piece Centrepiece Ceramic Plate By DeSimone, Italy, c1960
By DeSimone
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Bold and so colourful large mid-century ceramic plate by DeSimone, Italy
Hand painted Yin and Yang stylised fish dominate this entire piece
Circa 1960's
Signed DeSimone, Italy
Height...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Carstens Tönnieshof West German Midcentury Abstract Trailed Design Bowl
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish midcentury West German Ceramic bowl applied with an abstract trailed design on a matted grey glazed ground by Carstens, Tönnieshof. The b...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Tommi Parzinger Pair of Candelabra in Polished Brass, 1950s, 'Signed'
Located in New York, NY
Pair of candelabra, each holding 1 candle, in polished brass with engraved concentric circles, by Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths, American, 1950’s (signed on bottom “Dorlyn ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Alvino Bagni Bowl or Vase for Raymor
By Raymor, Alvino Bagni
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Designer: Alvino Bagni.
Importer: Raymor.
Period or model: Mid-Century Modern.
Specs: Pottery
Condition:
This Alvino Bagni 4303 bowl or vase Imported by Raymor is in ex...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Mid Century Italian Ceramic Box
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Mid century Italian ceramic box
Crab design on its lid
Circa 1950 Origin Italy
Mid-Century
Color Green and red
no visible signature.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Ruscha 342 Fat Lava Vase Organic Western Germany Ceramics Signed 1960s-70s
By Ed Ruscha
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Classic Ruscha 342 vase was heavily featured in first retrospective exhibition of West German ceramics of the 1960s-1970s in the Graham Cooley Collection that brought Fat Lava ceram...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
studio pottery ikebana weed pot
Located in Philadelphia, PA
studio made ceramic weed pot for several stems. beautiful drop glaze with imprints. stamped by maker in underside.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Fossil Stone Lidded Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fossil stone lidded box.
Would work well in a variety of interiors such as modern, mid century modern, Hollywood regency, etc. Piece blends seamlessly with other designers such as ...
Category
1980s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
Vintage Mannequin Marked Brussel 1950s
Located in Bjuråker, SE
A vintage adjustable mannequin on a metal frame. Owned by a fashion store in Brussels, marked: Articles D'Etalages, A Delabye 17 Bd Poinca...
Category
1950s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Large & Heavy Mid-Century Murano Swirled Art Glass Vase with Controlled Bubbles
By Barovier
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large and substantial art glass vase is unsigned, but presumed to have been done in Murano Italy in approximately 1965 in a Barovier Mid-Century Modern style. The vase is done w...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Italian Murano Glass Abstract Sculpture Attributed to Seguso
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Wonderful small-scale Murano glass sculpture in clear glass on a black glass plinth. Lyrical and expressive, appears to be the work of Seguso and most often would have been signed wi...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Fat Lava Ceramic Pottery Vase Heinz Siery Carstens Tönnieshof, Germany, 1960s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Ceramic pottery vase
Origin:
Germany
Designer:
Heinz Siery
Producer:
Carstens Tönnieshof, Germany
Decade:
1960s
This original vintage...
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery
Modern Carved Marble Head Sculpture Signed Crook
Located in Bridgeport, CT
20th century modern carved marble sculpture depicting head, carved pink/purple and white marble tall thin stylized head of a bearded male with a helmet like top and deep eye sockets,...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Large Vase, anonymous, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Vase, anonymous, Sweden, 1950s
Signed.
Stoneware.
H: 36 cm / 14''
Diameter: 26 cm / 10 1/4''
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Carl Auböck Pen Holder, Austria, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck pen holder, Austria, 1960s.
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Horn
Pair of Teno Silver Sea Shell Red Stone Eye Zodiac Figures
By Aurelio Teno
Located in Westport, CT
Pair of Teno Co silver and shell red stone eye Gemini and Taurus, marble base figures/ bookends.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Sterling Silver
Mid-Century Modern Cenedese Vetri Murano Art Glass Penguin Sculpture
By Cenedese
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This art glass penguin figurine was made by the renowned Cenedese art glass factory of Murano Italy in approximately 1965 in a period Mid-Century mode...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Large Swedish Ceramic Vase / Table Lamp Base by Vicke Lindstrand & Upsala Ekeby
Located in New York, NY
Large Swedish Mid-Century Modern white ceramic table lamp base / vase designed by Vicke Lindstrand for Upsala Ekeby. The form of the piece is elegantly conceived; it is tapered and fluted. The under glaze of the white exterior has burnt reddish tones which come through along the edges and give the piece depth and warmth. Furthermore, it is equipped with a pre-set drilled hole near the mouth which allows room for an electrical cord and for this piece to be used as a table lamp or a vase. Stamped: V.L. on base.
Additional References: NK, Nordiska Kompaniet, Axel Einar Hjort, Carl Marmstrom, Orrefors...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery, Ceramic
Carl Auböck Candlestick, Austria, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck candlestick, Austria 1960s.
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Alfredo Barbini Murano Pink Sommerso Ribbed Glass Centerpiece Bowl, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Beautiful large Murano hand blown pink Sommerso art glass ribbed centerpiece bowl with wavy edge. Attributed to Alfredo Barbini.
Italy, 1950s-1960s.
This elegant centerpiece can be used for decorative purposes or for daily use as fruit bowl adding a luxury accent to any kitchen or table.
Great gift idea.
Mint condition.
Measures: 32 cm W x 26 cm D x 17,5 cm H
Barbini Pink...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Glass
Flavio Poli Murano Sommerso Red Yellow Faceted Triangular Glass Ashtray / Bowl
By Flavio Poli
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sommerso faceted Murano glass triangular ashtray. Attributed to Flavio Poli, Italy, 1950s.
Red and yellow glass cased into clear glass.
It can be used also as small rings or jewelry ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass, Art Glass, Sommerso
33 Pieces Furniture Handle, circa 1960
Located in Wien, AT
Furniture handle
33 pieces
Original condition
Sold and price per piece.
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Pair of Carl Auböck Model #3847 Brass Bookends
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Carl Auböck Model #3847 brass bookends. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural pair of bookends are executed in polished and patinated brass.
Price i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Carl Auböck Model #3600 'Crown' Brass Bowl
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck model #3600 'Crown' brass bowl. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural Viennese bowl is executed in polished brass. Originally conceived as an asht...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Pair of Tommi Parzinger Polished Nickel Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Classic candlesticks in polished nickel designed by Tommi Parzinger.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Nickel
CINETICO Illuminated Sculpture Murano Glass Brass Mobile Chandelier, Ivory
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This exquisite Murano glass chandelier boasts delicate glass elements that shimmer and radiate a cozy, welcoming ambiance, making it the perfect centerpiece for any living space. Man...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Brass
Bijan Mid Century Brutalist Copper Brass Wall Art Sculpture Unicorn Deer Trees
By Bijan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bijan Mid Century Modern Brutalist Copper and Brass Metal Vintage Wall Art Sculpture. Item features 3 dimensional design with a Unicorn, Deer, and T...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Copper
Studio Pottery Weed Pot, circa 1975
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Studio Pottery weed pot / vase. circa 1975.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Hand Carved Alabaster Horse Centrepiece Sculpture, Italy, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Centerpiece in the shape of a horse in hand carved alabaster. Made in Italy, 1970s.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Alabaster
Set of Italian Glass Art Perfume and Powder Bottles by Alfredo Barbini, 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
A set of two perfume and powder decanters handblown in Italian Murano glass and designed by the important Alfredo Barbini. This exquisite collectable set is white with bubbled glass...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Porcelain figure by Raymont Peynet for Rosenthal. 1950 - 1959
Located in CADALSO, ES
Porcelain figurine in great condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Flavio Poli Seguso Murano Sommerso Red, Yellow & Clear Glass Teardrop Tall Vase
Located in Barcelona, ES
A wonderful Sommerso red and yellow hand blown Murano glass teardrop large vase. Designed by Flavio Poli and manufactured by Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Italy, 1950s.
Amazing teardrop shape...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass
1950s German Newspaper Advertising Tin Clips Midcentury Graphic Design Set
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Small collection of light duty metal clips, from German newspapers. Silkscreen on thin metal. All working.
Kölnische Zeitung (Cologne Gazette)
Frankfurter Rundschau
Rheinische P...
Category
1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Tin
Willy Guhl Planter on Stand
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Willy Guhl for Eternit 47" planter on stand.
Floating saucer planter on base.
Sculptural garden vessel.
The base can be flipped upside down for u...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Concrete
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Ostriches in Lucite Made by Abraham Palatnik
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Pair of ostriches designed and made by Abraham Palatnik. Nice condition but one of them has some scratches when looked upon closely.
The Brazilian artist Abraham Palatnik (1928) w...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Lucite
Vittorio Constantini Rare Venetian Murano Lampwork Glass Wasp Figure
By Vittorio Constantini
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare and incredible life like and sized Italian Venetian lampwork glass model of a bee made by renowned and acclaimed glass maker Vittorio Costanti...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Bernard Leach Mid-Century Studio Pottery Salt Glazed Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish mid-century salt glazed hand crafted studio pottery vase by renowned English potter Bernard Leach CBE (British, 1887-1979) and made at the Leach Pottery in St Ives, Cornwal...
Category
1950s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Eva Zeisel Scarce Salt and Pepper Birds for NKT Japan
By Eva Zeisel
Located in Chicago, IL
Eva Zeisel scarce salt and pepper birds for NKT Japan
2 of the birds have loss damage to tails.
the other 2 are in nice condition with a minor knick too tail on one. It wou...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Art Sculpture by Yaacov Agam
By Yaacov Agam
Located in Weesp, NL
Yaacov Agam 1970s Image Magic art sculpture.
Very rare beautiful signed and numbered 71/99 Art work by Yaacov Agam.
Measurements: H 63.5 x D 11 x W 11 cm.
Eu...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Acrylic
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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