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: Brown
A.set of three jars designed by Paolo Venini for Venini, 1959.
By Paolo Venini
Located in Brussel, BE
Paolo Venini's 18th century enspired apothecary jars, Compotes. Model 4740 (red): 46 cm high with acid stamp signature and original papèr label. Model 4742 (grey): 46 cm high. Model...
Category
1950s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Large Fish in Glazed Ceramic, 1960s Italian Production
Located in Parma, IT
Large glazed ceramic fish Italian production 1960s.
Hand-decorated ceramic with airbrush decoration.
In excellent condition.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Vase Designed by Erich and Ingrid Triller for Tobo, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Vase designed by Erich and Ingrid Triller for Tobo,
Sweden, 1950s.
Stoneware.
Signed.
H: 6.5 cm / 2 1/2''
D: 9.5 cm / 3 3/4''.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Urn Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1936
Located in Stockholm, SE
Urn designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand,
Sweden, 1936.
Stoneware.
Signed.
Dimensions:
H: 78.5 cm / 2' 7''
D: 53 cm / 21''
Exhibitions: In Paris 1937 at the World's Fair, Gunn...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Pair of Carl Auböck Model #1928 'Hands' Brass Bookends
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Carl Auböck model #1928 'Hands' brass bookends. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural pair of bookends are executed in patinated and polished brass.
P...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Vase Designed by Yngve Blixt, Stoneware, Sweden, 1955
By Yngve Blixt
Located in Stockholm, SE
Vase designed by Yngve Blixt,
Sweden. 1955.
Stoneware.
Signed.
Dimensions:
Height: 33 cm / 13"
Diameter: 35 cm / 13 3/4".
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
The 24K Gold Plated Cart by Christopher Kreiling
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The 'Gold Cart' is a fully articulated working shopping cart. It is made of steel and bronze then 24K gold plated.
This is an addition of 100+ artist proof. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Plate, Bronze
Sculpture Designed by Ann-Maria Osipow, Finland, 1960’s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Wall-hung ceramic. Signed by the artist.
Measures: H: 31 cm/ 12"
W: 31 cm/ 12"
D: 29 cm/ 11 1/2".
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Belgian Sterling Silver Vase on Wood Stand, by Brussels Wolfers, circa 1950
Located in North Miami, FL
A Belgian silver vase on wood stand, by Brussels Wolfers, circa 1950. Trumpet form with wood rings, all affixed to wood base and marked on rim.
Category
20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
Unique Marble and Brass Sculptural Paper Weight of a Dog or Animal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique marble and brass sculptural paper weight of a dog or animal.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Brass
Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Set of Three Tangerines by Martinuzzi for Venini
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1930s.
These tangerines are made by Napoleone Martinuzzi for Venini in Murano glass.
These items might show slight traces of use since they are vintage as a chip on t...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Danish Modern Brass Candlesticks by Max Bruel for Torben Orskov
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish modern brass candlesticks, designed by Max Bruel for Torben Orskov, Denmark, circa 1960s. They retain their warm original patina. They are priced at $175 each.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Large Robert Maxwell & David Cressey Planter for Earthgender
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Robert Maxwell & David Cressey planter for Earthgender.
Executed in earthenware with a stunning black to brown coloration with glaze. A very clean example of an increasingly ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
French Ceramic Shellfish Ashtray, 1960's
Located in Paris, FR
French vintage 1960's-1970's ceramic ashtray by Vallauris in the shape of an orange brown shellfish with specks of gold on the edges.
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Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Glazed Ceramic Vase, Wallåkra, Sweden, 1950s
By Wallåkra
Located in New York, NY
Created in the middle of the 20th century, these vases are noteworthy for their formal symmetry and their banded designs, which often run in either horizontal or vertical patterns of...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Vase with Earth-Toned Patterned Glaze, Wallåkra, Sweden, 1960s
By Wallåkra
Located in New York, NY
Glazed ceramic vase from Walla°kra, founded in 1864. Inscribed.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Monumental Robert Maxwell & David Cressey Sunburst Planter for Earthgender
Located in Glendale, CA
Monumental Robert Maxwell & David Cressey sunburst planter for Earthgender.
Studio executed in hand etched textured earthenware. A very clean and in...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Large Robert Maxwell & David Cressey Thumbprint Planter for Earthgender
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Robert Maxwell & David Cressey thumbprint planter for Earthgender. Executed in textured earthenware with a stunning brown coloration with glaz...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Midcentury Figural Store Display Model
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Mid-Century Modern gold toned figural store display model.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Acrylic
Small 1950's Italian Sommerso Murano Glass Vase Attributed to Flavio Poli
By Flavio Poli
Located in New York, NY
Attributed to mid-century Italian designer Flavio Poli, this 1950's vase is composed of green in amber sommerso Murano glass blown in a teardrop form with a bulbous bottom gracefully...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
Capodimonte Pharaoh Tutankhamon in Porcelain
By Capodimonte
Located in Antwerp, BE
Great sculpture representing Pharaoh TutanKhamon in Capodimonte Italia porcelain decorated and designed by Mario Pegorami is one of the most important artists representing the ancien...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain, Wood
Vintage Jerry Meek Stoneware Vessel
Located in Denton, TX
California modern art pottery planter by Jerry Meek.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Murano Millefiori Flower Basket Italian Art Glass Paperweight Night Light
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, large vintage Murano handblown white filigrana basket with flower murrines Italian art glass paperweight on lighted base. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company. It has d...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murrine, Wood, Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Angelo Brotto “Iside” Vase for Esperia, Italy, 1980
By Esperia, Angelo Brotto
Located in Amsterdam, NL
“Iside” is a beautiful, rare vase designed by Angelo Brotto, manufactured by Esperia in Italy around 1980.
This original vintage piece is made of beautiful purple / fuchsia colour...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Gorgeous Highly Polished Rainbow Obsidian Paperweight
Located in San Diego, CA
A gorgeous highly polished rainbow obsidian paperweight, circa 1960s. The piece is in very good condition with wonderful colors and measures 6.25"W 4....
Category
15th Century and Earlier American Antique Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
Modernist Vase Sculpture Peter Müller for Sgrafo Modern, Germany, 1970
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Op art element vase with abstract floral illustrations
Origin:
Germany
Produder:
Sgrafo Modern
Design:
Peter Müler
Material:
Pottery stoneware
Age:
1970s
Original 1970s sculptural op art object designed by Peter Müller...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Chrome Glass and Briar Wood Pocket Emptier in Christian Dior Style
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful midcentury chrome glass and briarwood pocket emptier. This fantastic piece was designed in Christian Dior Style during the 1980s.
The...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Bob Stocksdale Signed Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Wood Turned Bowls
Located in Studio City, CA
A very handsome, darkly colored set of six bowl by American master wood turner Bob Stocksdale. All are signed and marked ("Mahogany of Guatemala") by Stocksdale. Stunning in any sett...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Livio Campanella Mid-Century Modern Murrina Millefiori Murano Glass Vase, 1988s
Located in Murano, Venezia
Exclusive working of Murano glass to produce this fantastic venetian blown glass vase with murrine Millefiori and covered with gold leaf 24 c...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Ceramic Vase Made in Czechia, Original Condition, Mid Century
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Made in the 1950s out of cast ceramic, glossy glaze in Bohemia, now Czech Republic.
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Modernist Mexican Mystery Puzzle Iron Abstract Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
This unique iron sculpture from Mexico, circa 1970´s.
Solid walnut base holding iron puzzle with the purpose of getting free the large ring out of the puzzle.
Category
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Murano Glass Dish
Located in Cathedral City, CA
1960s Murano glass clear, yellow and copper colors vide-poche.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Large California Cloisonné Enamel on Copper Charger / Tray by Landau Goldsmith
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Impressive and large California Cloisonné enamel on copper charger made by Landau Goldsmith of Los Angeles with floral / petal motif throughout. A...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Guido Gambone Midcentury Italian Linear Pattern Art Pottery Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish vintage Italian art pottery vase of compressed rounded slab form and slightly flared in shape with the readily recognizable linear pattern by Guido Gambone (1909-1969). The...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
1960s Danish Teak Bowl by Dansk Design Denmark Design by Jens Harald Quistgaard
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Teak bowl
by Jens Harald Quistgaard.
Producer Dansk design, Denmark,
1960s.
Original 1960s teak bowl made in Denmark. Desigend by Jens Harald Quistgaard. Made in high qua...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
Joaquim Tenreiro. Purple Abstract Sculpture in Wood
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Purple sculpture in a tape-like, abstract format in wood with impeccable procedence.
This work was created by Joaquim Tenreiro, one of the most important names of Brazilian furnitur...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Rattan Logs Holder, French, Circa 1950
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This unusual logs holder is made of rattan. This is a French work, circa 1950.
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Rattan
Vintage Art Glass Bowl by Chribska Glasswork, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
Beautiful vintage art glass bowl made by the famous Chribska Glasswork in former Chechoslovakia in the 1960s. There is an engraved mark '1414' a...
Category
1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Italian 1970’s large unfilled travertine bowl by Ducci
Located in London, GB
Large unfilled travertine bowl by Ducci. Italian c.1970’s
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Travertine
Hanns-Peter Krafft Wool Sheep Sculpture for Meier - circa 1970s
Located in Hasselt, VLI
The Hanns-Peter Krafft Wool Sheep Sculpture, an early edition with plenty of vintage charm, was crafted for the German Company Meier. Handmade, this sculpture showcases unique charac...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wool, Wood
Vintage Stoneware Racoon Sculpture by John Seymour
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Awesome ceramic racoon sculpture by John H Seymour. signed.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Silver and Ebony William Spratling Dominoes Set
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Amazing Wiliam Spratling Dominoes set made of ebony wood and silver inlay.
William Spratling (September 22, 1900–August 7, 1967) was an Americ...
Category
1960s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver
Trio of Custom Acanthus Leaf Sconces by Tommi Parzinger
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Lovely and elegant group of brass candelabra sconces featuring an acanthus leaf motif were designed by Tommi Parzinger from one of his most important commissions, the Appleman resid...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Petrified Wood Bookends
Located in New York, NY
Stunning pair of petrified wood bookends.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Petrified Wood
Gunnar Ander Water Pitcher by Ystad Metall, Sweden 1960's
By Gunnar Ander
Located in Den Haag, NL
Gunnar Ander Water Pitcher by Ystad Metall, Sweden 1960's.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Murano Vase with Contrasting Gold and Brown Applied Glass
Located in Troy, MI
Creamy golden taupe colored Murano glass vase, circa 1990s with a subtly flared shape that stands just over 12” high. Base and body of vase are encased in applied black and amber gla...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Mid Century Jaeger-LeCoultre Atmos Clock
Located in London, GB
A nice example of A Jaeger-LeCoultre Atmos clock, Embassy, signed Jaeger Le Coultre, with red and black faux marble panels, base with stop lever,...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Mid-century Organic Shell Shaped Small Bowls Plates, Set of 3
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Set of 3 small shell shaped plates or bowls is hand decorated in crackled glaze in shades of blue and beige with asymmetric, earthy brown accent. Textured surfaces of the bowls are e...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
beautiful textured studio pottery weed pot signed by artist
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful textured studio pottery weed pot signed by artist. "AR" I've been unable to identify who made it but this is a great piece for any collection.
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Robert Maxwell For Designs West Stoneware Vase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Robert Maxwell for Designs West stoneware vase. Large scale design should allow for conversion to a lamp base.
Would work well in a variety of ...
Category
1970s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Art Deco Amber Glass Bowl on a Chrome Stand made in NY
By Farber Bros.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant Art Deco / Hollywood Regency style compote made by Farber Bros., New York, ca. 1940s. Amber colored glass bowl, atop a gracefully curved pedestal, sits inside a chrome overly. A classic Farber Bros. style that is perfect for candy, nuts or potpourri. Marked on the bottom, "Farber Bros. - N.Y.C. -
There is no marking on the glass bowl, but the majority of glass for Farber Bros. was made by Cambridge Glass Company. Other makers included Corning, Duncan and Miller...
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
1960s Mid-Century Italian Butterscotch Caramel Cased Empoli Glass Jars and Vases
Located in Haarlem, NL
Very pretty set of eight 1960s Italian Empoli Rossini and Opalina Fiorentina cased glass vases decanters, apothecary and candy or apothecary jars. In a butterscotch caramel amber colour, a mixture of different shades of yellow and brown in different shapes and styles and in clear and cased glass.
Measurements from highest to lowest:
Large blown cased glass decanter with 'dents' 50cm high, Ø 18cm (19.7"x7.1")
Large amber cognac snifter glass...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Opaline Glass
Toso Mid-Century Modern Amber Molato Murano Glass Jewelry Box, 1982
Located in Murano, Venezia
This boxes are a beautiful invention of the master glassmaker Toso Murano who designed them in 1982. They can be used as jewelry boxes, and they are beautiful thanks to the reflectio...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass, Art Glass
Studio Pottery Weed Pot Vase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Signed studio pottery weed pot vase.
Would work well in a variety of interiors such as modern, mid century modern, Hollywood regency, etc. Piece blends seamlessly with other design...
Category
1960s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay
Large Wooden Dice- A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large pair of wooden dice. All sides show a 3. Show some signs of wear (please refer to photos).
Would work well in a variety of interiors such as modern, mid century modern, Holly...
Category
1970s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Original Vintage Mid-Century Italian Modern Ceramic Cheetah Sculpture, 1970s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This large figure of a cheetah probably was produced in Italy during the 1970s. The figure is made of high-quality hand-painted ceramics in intense shades of orange. The cheetah is p...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Decorative Italian Round Brass and Glass Tray 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Vintage Decorative Italian Round Brass and Glass Tray from the 1980s is a stunning fusion of materials and design. The round tray features a sophisticated combination of brass and glass, creating an exquisite visual contrast. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, the brass accents add an ornate touch to the piece, while the glass surface provides an elegant backdrop. This tray captures the essence of Italian design from the 1980s, offering a functional yet decorative item that's perfect for displaying cherished items or serving in style. With its timeless appeal, this tray adds a touch of vintage Italian charm...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Green Onyx Marble Sculpture Depicting the White Rhino Italy 1950s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Onyx marble sculpture depicting the white rhino Italy 1950s.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
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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