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: Black
Vintage Figurine of an African Warrior with Spear and Shield
Located in Bochum, NRW
A very beautiful sculpture, displaying an African Warrior with shield and brass spear. Executed in the 1950s, reminding the design of Leopold Anzengruber. Made of black-finished plas...
Category
1950s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Plaster
Wilhelm Kate Argenta Bowl Ceramic and Silver by Gustavsberg Sweden 1950
By Wilhelm Kage
Located in Paris, FR
Nice bowl with silver inlay figuring a fish and bubbles... Argenta série by Wilhelm kage, Gustavsberg.
Good condition
Wilhelm Kåge (1889-1960) is one of the most well-known representatives of the illustrious Swedish ceramic design of the 20th century. He was the artistic leader for Gustavsberg in the 1930s and 1940s and is often called the father of Swedish modernism...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver
Majolica Fish Sealife Platter Vallauris, circa 1950
By Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica sealife platter Vallauris, circa 1950.
High relief of fish, seaweeds, lemon, starfish.
Nautical style.
Measure: 11" diameter.
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Curtis Jere Mid-Century Signed Brass Wall Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Countryside, IL
Curtis Jere mid-century signed brass wall sculpture.
This sculpture measures: 21 wide x 10 deep x 50 inches high.
Great Vintage Condition with a few marks and scuffs.
We tak...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Black Ceramic Bowl by Carlo Zauli, Italy, 1960s
By Carlo Zauli
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Ceramic bowl by Carlo Zauli, Italy 1960s. Exceptionally work in black ceramic with a refined yet minimal line decoration in off white with a brown outline. The lines create a nice co...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
20th Century Tall Brass Eleven-Light Candelabrum in the Style of Paavo Tynell
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Morristown, NJ
20th century, heavy cast, Eleven-light floor or table candelabrum, with scrolled openwork vine design, in the style of Paavo Tynell, unmarked. There is quate a heft to this candelabr...
Category
1980s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Wild Boar Porcelain Money Box, Piggy Bank, Vintage, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous vintage money bank. A beautiful decorative item, if you attach a hanger it will make a nice wall decoration. Made in Germany by Fluegel Porcelai...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Vase Soholm Ceramic Danish Modern Midcentury, 60s
Located in Bern, CH
Beautiful and rare ceramic vase from the manufactory Soholm, Denmark 60s. Very good condition, beautiful handmade. Signed.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Alvino Bagni Italian Pottery Imported by 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 Italian Pottery canister...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Midcentury Iron Candelabra
Located in London, GB
A black wrought iron three-arm candelabra.
France, 1950s.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Brutalist Bass Player Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Measures: W17 D19 H80.5.
Vintage brass two piece sculpture. Item sits on a leather wrapped base and is coated in a textured copper. Statue is structurally sound and shows well.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Copper
Marcello Fantoni for Raymor Italian Brutalist Patinated Copper Bowl
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Large scale, brutalist patinated copper bowl created by Marcello Fantoni for Raymor Italy. Bowl measures 5.5" by 11.5" by 9.5" and is stamped Fantoni, Firenze, Raymor, Italy on the b...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
Carl Auböck Model #3975 Brass Vase
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck model #3975 brass vase. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural Viennese vase is executed in polished and darkly pa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Mixed Metal Small Parrot Sculpture in the Style of Sergio Bustamante
Located in San Diego, CA
Sculptural Parrot bird on metal perch, made of mixed metals (copper, brass). This 1970s piece follows the style of Sergio Bustamante. The mix of metals adds vibrancy and depth to the...
Category
1970s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Pair of Carl Auböck Model #4102 Brass Bookends
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Carl Auböck model #4102 brass bookends. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural pair of bookends are executed in patinated and polished brass.
Produced...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Green Leather Documents Tray by Jacques Adnet, France, 1950s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Green leather documents tray by Jacques Adnet, France, 1950s.
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Carl Aubock Patinated Brass "Aorta" Vase #3794 S
Located in Chalk Hill, PA
Carl Aubock patinated brass "Aorta" Mid-Century Modern vase #3794 S. Produced by Carl Auböck IV in the original Auböck workshop in Vienna, Austria using the same standards, high-qual...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Set of Four Vintage Pottery Fat Lava Vases Made by Scheurich, Germany, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Set of four fat lava art vases
Producer:
Scheurich, Germany
Decade:
1970s
These original vintage vases was produced in the 1970s in Germany. It is ...
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Set of Two Pottery Fat Lava Vases "Multi-Color" by Scheurich, Germany, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Set of two fat lava art vases
Producer:
Scheurich, Germany
Decade:
1970s
These original vintage vases was produced in the 1970s in Germany. It is made of ceramic...
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Carl Aubock Patinated Brass Vase #4276 1950s Design
Located in Chalk Hill, PA
Carl Aubock patinated brass vase #4276 1950s design. Produced by Carl Auböck IV in the original Auböck workshop in Vienna, Austria using the same standards, high-quality materials, o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Murano Art Glass Green Cactus Plant, 1990
Located in Rome, IT
Italian design, this cactus is a fashion icon of the Italian style, water green with a beautiful red glass vase underneath.
In limited edition, manufactured in one of the furnaces i...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Set of Two Pottery Fat Lava Vases "Lines" by Scheurich, Germany, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Set of two fat lava art vases
Producer:
Scheurich, Germany
Decade:
1970s
These original vintage vases was produced in the 1970s in Germany. It ...
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Abstract Metal Sculpture by Oidentifierad Konstnär, Sweden, 1967
Located in Surbiton, GB
An abstract metal sculpture by Swedish artist Oidentifierad Konstnär. Dated 1967.
Dimensions (cm, approximately):
Height: 34
Width: 22
Depth: 8.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Bill Curry Jacks Sculptures Bookends Paperweights for Design Line 1967
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Large Handmade Iron Jacks bookends by Bill Curry in chocolate brown enamel.
Bill Curry Oversized Pop Art Jacks Bookends.
Bill Curry Jacks Scul...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Fratelli Toso Murano Black Bullseye Murrine Italian Art Glass Paperweight
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, vintage Murano hand blown multi-color murrine with black Italian art glass mosaic paperweight. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company. The murrines pieces are all lined i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine
Minassia Series Vase by Toni Zuccheri Barovier and Toso Murano, 1982
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Rare Minassia Murano Vase designed for Barovier and Toso by Toni Zuccheri 1982. The vase is signed with an original label and signature. Reference Minassia series Murano Glass Museum.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Jan Van Der Vaart bronze ceramic candle holder 1978
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Bronze glazed ceramic geometric candle holder designed and made in the atelier of Jan van der Vaart, Holland 1978. This vase has a very nice br...
Category
1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Maroon Crystal Vase, Poland, 1960s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Crystal cut burgundy/maroon vase.
Made in Poland in the 1960s.
Very good condition.
Measures: Height 25cm, diameter 14cm.
Category
1960s Polish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Sculpture Stone Mother & Child Biomorphic Mid-Century Modern
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A 17“ high, modernist, biomorphic, stone sculpture, of a Mother Holding Two Children, mid-20th century. Artist unknown. Private Collection.
This sculpture is equally striking disp...
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Composition
Vintage Czech Art Glass Basket by Josef Hospodka, 1960's
Located in Budapest, HU
Presenting a Czech Art Glass Candle basket/bowl, crafted by Josef Michael Hospodka for the prestigious Chribska glass firm in 1960. The holder boasts of a compactly designed two-tone...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Colorful Acrylic Sculpture by Vasa
Located in Atlanta, GA
Colorful acrylic sculpture by Vasa (Velizar Mihich), unsigned, circa 1970s. Looks incredibly different from every angle.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Acrylic
Pair of Carl Auböck Model #3652 Brass Bookends
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Carl Auböck model #3652 brass bookends. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural pair of bookends are executed in patinated and polished brass.
Produce...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Set of Two Pottery Fat Lava Vases "Multi-Color" by Scheurich, Germany, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Set of two fat lava art vases
Producer:
Scheurich, Germany
Decade:
1970s
These original vintage vases was produced in the 1970s in Germany. It ...
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Black Glazed Modernist Vase by Svend Aage Holm-Sørensen, Søholm, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
- Large burgundia vase designed by Svend Aage Holm-Sorensen
- Black main glaze with white star decor by Svend Aage Jensen
- Manufactured by Søholm in De...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Black Glazed Ceramic Bowl by Roger Capron, France, 1950s
By Roger Capron
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Black glazed ceramic bowl by Roger Capron, France 1950s. Beautiful unusual bowl shape in a characteristic dark glaze which creates a beautiful moody 'canvas' for the primitive floral...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Large William Bowie Abstract Wall Nail Sculpture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern abstract wall nails sculpture by William Bowie.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Carl Auböck Model #4366 'Bird' Brass Sculpture
Located in Chalk Hill, PA
Carl Aubo¨ck Model #4366 'Bird' brass sculpture. A wonderful abstract patinated brass bird sculpture designed in the 1950's by Vienna, Austria's, Carl Aubock. This item is produced i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
20th Century Italian Murano Sculpture of a Loving Couple by Pino Signoretto
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-brown, vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian large sculpture of a hugging, loving couple made of hand blown smoked Murano glass, designed by Pino Signoretto in good condition. T...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass, Smoked Glass
Carrara Marble Small Lidded Canister or Stash Box, Italy, 1960s
Located in San Diego, CA
Carrara marble small lidded canister or stash container. Italy, 1960s.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Carrara Marble
Mid-Century Modernist Sculptural Amethyst & Acqua Murano Glass Vase
Located in New York, NY
This elegant and graphic Mid-Century Modern vase was realized in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production. It fea...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
1970s Mid-Century Modern Green Faceted Murano Glass Vase by Seguso
By Seguso
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A green and yellow Sommerso Murano glass vase designed and manufactured in Italy in the Seventies, the multifaceted style was very popular in Murano in that period, is a stunning exa...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Magnificent Sculptural Tea Pot Vintage Art Pottery
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Sculptural tea pot design art pottery.
Measures: 10.75 tall x 19.25 deep x 7.75 wide
Unsigned. Untested. Decorative item.
Preowned original vintage condition.
See images listed p...
Category
1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Danish Brutalist Pair of Square Rustic Ceramic Vases by Jytte Trebbien 1970
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Pair of mid-century Danish brutalist style square vases by ceramist and artist Jytte Trebbien handmade in the 1970´s.
The rustic vases are made of cha...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Søholm Danish Modernist Ceramic Vase in Black Glaze, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Black ceramic jug vase decorated with a modernistic abstract motif executed in white and yellow glaze. It also features a vinyl/acrylic mesh-handle. ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Mathieu Matégot Mid-Century Modern Black Perforated Metal Planter, France, 1950s
Located in La Teste De Buch, FR
Midcentury modern planter by French designer Mathieu Matégot.
Black lacquered perforated folded metal (Rigitulle).
Literature: "Mathieu Mategot" by Philippe Jousse...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Abstract Ceramic Studio Pottery Vase by Gerhard Liebenthron, Germany, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Ceramic stoneware object
Designer and producer:
Gerhard Liebenthron
Information:
Gerhard Liebenthron, Bremen
1925 †2005
Decade:
1970s
This ori...
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Red-Turquoise Abstract Glazed Ceramic Vase by Allgauer
Located in Budapest, HU
Beautiful red glazed ceramic vase with hand painted abstract turquoise and cobalt blue decor. Manufactured in Bavaria in the 1970s by Allgäuer Keramik...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Original Candleholder by Jens Harald Quistgaard for Dansk Designs, Denmark 1970s
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Candleholder element
Producer:
Dansk Designs
Design:
Jens Harald Quistgaard
Decade:
1970s
Description:
Original Danish candle holder designed by Jens Harald Quistgaard and produced by Dansk Designs in the 1970s in Denmark. It is made of cast iron and features eight holders for candles. This item remains in a very nice vintage condition without damage.
It is marked underneath the base with the producer (Dansk Designs + Denmark) and designer print...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Set of 2 Glass Vases by Tamara Aladin for Riihimaen Lasi Oy, Finland, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Set of 2 glass vases
Producer:
Riihimaen Lasi Oy, Finland
Designer:
Tamara Aladin
Decade:
1970s
Set of 2 original super rare vintage Va...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Cast Iron Candle Holder by Jens H. Quistgaard for Paro, 1960s
Located in Delft, NL
Cast iron candle holder by Jens H. Quistgaard for Paro, 1960s.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Trio of Ceramic Ikebana Vases, 1960s
Located in San Diego, CA
A set of three hand-thrown Ikebana vessels from Japan. Black glaze on a stoneware body. Retains the original label. 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Enameled Copper Bowl Dish Centerpiece Paolo De Poli Gio Ponti Style Italian
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Vintage handcrafted organic shaped enamel bowl or centerpiece attributed to Paolo De Poli. This is a stunning piece of Italian craftsmanship, with a beautiful green, black, and red e...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Copper
Carl Auböck Model #4308 Patinated Brass Bowl
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Aubo¨ck Model #4308 patinated brass bowl. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural Viennese bowl is executed in polished and darkly patinated brass. Origina...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Set of Two Pottery Fat Lava Vases "Crusty Brown-White" by Jopeko, Germany, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Set of two fat lava art vases
Producer:
Jopeko Ceramics, Germany
Decade:
1970s
These original vintage vases was produced in the 1970s in Ge...
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 2 Rare Super Color Crusty Fat Lava Vases by Scheurich, Germany WGP, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Fat lava art vase, set of 2
Producer:
Scheurich, Germany
Decade:
1970s
This original vintage vase set was produ...
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Sommerso Murano Glass Decorative Bowl Attributed to Flavio Poli, Italy, 1960
By Flavio Poli
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Sommerso Murano glass decorative bowl attributed to Flavio Poli, Italy, 1960.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Strehla Keramik East German Mid-Century Multi-Tonal Green Glazed Vase
Located in New York, NY
East German Mid-Century bottle-form ceramic vase with a double banded design of organic light green circles against a dark green glazed ground. (mark on bottom, STREHLA GDR).
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Seahorse Figurine by Walter Bosse, circa 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Seahorse figurine by Walter Bosse, circa 1950s.
Original condition.
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
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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