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: Gold
Vintage French National Bank Gold Bar Boxes, circa 1950
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage bank gold bar boxes, circa 1950 from French National Bank, very strong boiled cardboard and rivets, original cognac brown color, waxed finish. Go...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
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Metal
Barovier Toso Murano Orange Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Flower Star Bowl
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown orange and gold flecks Italian art glass star / flower shaped bowl. Documented to designer Ercole Barovier for Barovier e Toso. The piece is profu...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
Pair of French Sconces by Arlus
Located in Miami, FL
Very elegant pair of gold color hand sconces by Arlus with white glass shades coming from an apartment in Paris fully furnished with furniture and items designed by the most known ...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Barbini Murano Orange White Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Midcentury Bowl Dish
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown orange over white, and gold flecks Italian art glass decorative bowl / ashtray. Documented to Master glass artist and designer Alfredo Barbini, circa 1950-1960. Published design. The color is a rich "persimmon" orange as described in the Barbini catalog. The bowl has 3 indents on the rim. It is also profusely covered in gold leaf on the orange part and white. Would make a great display piece on any desk, dresser or coffee table. Use it as a catchall, candy dish, or personal...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
Vintage Collection of 12 Bronze Sculptures by Wm Otto for La Brea Tar Pits
Located in San Diego, CA
A very rare collection of twelve miniature bronze ice age mammal sculptures that were created by Wm Otto for the Rancho La Brea Tar Pits museum and gift shop c...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Set of 6 Decorative Plates "Specialità Torinesi" by P. Fornasetti for Fiat
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Rare set of six decorated and gilded ceramic plates designed by Piero Fornasetti.
This collection was specially created by the Fornasetti Atelier...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
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Gold Plate
Murano Vintage Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Ribbed Surface Pattern Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown gold flecks Italian art glass flower vase. The piece is profusely covered in gold leaf, with ribbed design. Made with very thick glass. Created in...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
Large Solid Marble Decorative Sphere on Bronze Griffin Base
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful large solid green marble decorative sphere on bronze base with three griffins, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good condition with no chips or cracks; it has a nice polis...
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Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Archimede Seguso Murano Orange White Gold Italian Art Glass Bird Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown orange, white and gold flecks Italian art glass bird with flower sculpture / paperweight. Documented to designer Archimede Seguso. The piece is pr...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
Pink and White Vintage Centerpiece in Blown Murano Glass and 24kt Gold, 1950s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Pink and white Vintage centerpiece in blown Murano glass and 24kt gold, 1950s.
This unique centerpiece stands out for its harmonious shape and it...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold
Barovier Toso Murano Yellow Spots Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Flower Form Bowl
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown bright yellow and gold flecks Italian art glass flower form bowl or ashtray. Documented to the Barovier e Toso company. The bowl is decorated with...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
Curtis Jere "Birds in Flight" Bronze Sculpture, circa 1976
By Curtis Jeré
Located in San Francisco, CA
Curtis Jere "Birds in Flight" bronze sculpture, circa 1976
Fantastic 1970s hand signed bronze sculpture by noted artist / designer Curtis Jere.
Hand welded bronze birds on a py...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper, Bronze
Dino Martens Aureliano Toso Murano Zig Zag Ribbon Italian Art Glass Decanter
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Rare and impressive 20" tall vintage Murano handblown Italian art glass decanter. Documented to designer Dino Martens for Aureliano Toso. Created with a alternating zig zag ribbon de...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
Seguso Murano Black Red Gold Leaf Italian Art Glass Decorative Flower Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Rare, and beautiful, vintage Murano hand blown black and red bands Italian art glass flower sculpture. Documented, and signed by designer Archi...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
Dino Martens Murano Optic Swirl Ribbons Italian Art Glass Centerpiece Bowl
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Rare and gorgeous, vintage Murano handblown white, yellow, aqua, blue, purple and aventurine ribbons Italian art glass centerpiece bowl. Documented to designer Dino Martens for Aurel...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
Barovier Toso Murano Crystal Clear Gold Italian Art Glass Candlestick Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful large Murano crystal clear, bubbles and gold flecks Italian art glass duck sculpture / candlestick. Created by designer Ercole Barov...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Gold Leaf
Ercole Barovier Toso Murano Gold Flecks Relievi Aurati Italian Art Glass Bowl
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown clear and gold flecks raised texture Italian art glass bowl. Documented to designer Ercole Barovier for the Barovier e Toso company, circa 1940. C...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
Hermes, Paris, Equestrian / Horse Head Letter Opener, c.1960
Located in Bath, GB
A highly collectable letter opener or paper knife made in gilded bronze and dating to c.1960; a scarce-find in the gold colour.
The handle is in the form of a horse head, beautifu...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Fine Mid-20th Century Miniature Bronze Bust by Harold Pfeiffer, Circa 1960
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A finely sculpted limited edition miniature bronze bust of a Bahamian man exhibiting a fine brown/green patina overall, signed & numbered on the ...
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Seguso Murano Purple Blue Pink Glass Shell Centerpiece Bowl with Gold Flecks
Located in Barcelona, ES
One of a kind hand blown Murano shell bowl centerpiece in shades from pink to blue. Attributed to Seguso, Italy, 1960s.
This beautiful shell bowl has pink, purple and blue glass case...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
Lorin Marsh Seguso Italian Murano Art Glass Lidded Urn Shell Vessel Gold Fleck
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful Lorin Marsh Seguso Italian style Murano art glass lidded urn topped with coral and sea shell vessel with gold fleck
Dimensions: 25" height x 10" diameter.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Alfredo Barbini Murano Blue White Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Decorative Bowl
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Price Per Item (2 available). Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown white, blue stripes and gold flecks Italian art glass bowl. Documented to designer Alfredo Barbini, circa 1950-1960....
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
Barovier Toso Murano Pink Gold Flecks Bullicante Art Glass Bowl or Ashtray
Located in Barcelona, ES
Amazing folded rim hand blown Murano glass ashtray / bowl with gold flecks and controlled air bubbles. Attributed to Barovier e Toso. Italy, 1950s.
Pink and grey glass spots and clea...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper, Gold Leaf
Tiffany & Co Janna Thomas Sterling Silver Gilded Gold Potted Flower
Located in Charleston, SC
Sterling silver potted flower in a basketweave pot. The sterling has a gold vermeil finish. Designed and sculpted by American artist Janna Thomas for Tiffany & Co. Small little granu...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver, Gold Leaf
Barbini Murano Pink Blue Gold Flecks Bubbles Italian Art Glass Bowl Ashtray
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown blue over pink, white, gold flecks and controlled bubbles Italian art glass decorative bowl / ashtray / vide-poche. Documented to designer Alfredo...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
Salviati Murano Orange White Fade Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Fish Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown dark orange to white Ombre fade design Italian art glass fish figurine, sculpture. Documented to the Salviati company, with "Salviati & C. - Made ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
Mid-Century Fish-Mouth Vase & Gold Rim by ''Edelstein'' Bavaria, 1950s Germany
By Edelstein
Located in Andernach, DE
Fantastic mid-century design vase by ''Edelstein'', Bavaria.
Vases with this kind of shape at the rim are commonly known as fish-mouth vases.
Minimalistic, balanced shape with an ult...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Bronze Lying Female Nude Sculpture
Located in Antwerp, BE
Created by Belgian sculptor Leo De Boey.
In perfect original state.
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Modernist Bronze and Marble Sculpture in the manner of Lynn Chadwick
By Lynn Chadwick
Located in Buffalo, NY
Striking Modernist Bronze and Marble Sculpture done in the manner of Lynn Chadwick..
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Murano Blue Red Gold Silver Flecks Italian Art Glass Fish Paperweight Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Priced per item (only 2 fish available as shown). Large and beautiful vintage Murano hand blown cobalt blue, red stripes, gold lips and silver flecks Italian art glass fish sculpture...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver Leaf, Gold Leaf
Murano Blue White and Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Seashell Dish Ring Bowl
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown blue, white and gold flecks art glass seashell bowl / sculpture. Created in the manner of the Barovier e Toso Company. It is profusely covered in ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
Fratelli Torso Amber Murano and Gold Leaf Serving Dish
By Fratelli
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage Fratelli Toso Amber Murano Glass Bowl
Fitted with pink accents and gold leaf embellishments
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
Elegant 1964 Rolex 1803 President Day-Date Rose Gold 18k
By Rolex
Located in Munich, DE
rare and wonderful rose gold rolex president 1803. made in 1964 and still in good condition. Amazing silver sunburst dial in very good condition. ...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold
Modernist Female Figural Bronze Sculpture in Style of Sydney Kumalo
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful Mid-Century Modernist Abstract sculpture of a female figure in the style of/attributed to renowned South African sculptor/ artist Sydney Kumalo...
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20th Century South African Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Austrian Midcentury African Warrior Bronze and Brass Sculpture by Hagenauer
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Austrian midcentury African warrior bronze and brass sculpture by Hagenauer.
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Murano Black White Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Fazzoletto Sculptural Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Gorgeous large, vintage Murano hand blown black over white and gold flecks Italian art glass sculptural flower vase. The piece is signed "Murano" and by the artist, but cannot make o...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
Greyhound, Bronze Sculpture, Italy, 1970s
Located in Naples, IT
Bronze sculpture representing a beautiful alert and elegant dog on a white marble surface. In excellent condition with slight patina wear.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Mithé Espelt Ceramic Gold Enamel Mirror and Box, France, 1960s
By Mithé Espelt
Located in New York, NY
Espelt ceramic gold enamel mirror and box, France, 1960s
Beautiful mirror and box. Perfect for a vanity or to store small trinkets.
Last photo shown of two boxes which is sold sepa...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel
F. Barbedienne Foundry, French Bronze Bust of Jesus Christ
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Jean-Baptiste Auguste Clesinger, French Bronze Bust of Jesus Christ, Barbedienne
1858
An exceptional French patinated realistic miniature bronze b...
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19th Century French Antique Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Italian Large Mid Century Regency Gilt Iron Wall Candle Holder Li Puma Firenze
Located in München, DE
Very large elegant Mid Century Regency wall candle holder made of gilded iron.
For three candles. Manufacturer is Li Puma Firenze. Made in Italy.
M...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Plate, Iron
Bronze and Agate Table Clock Attributed to Jacques Duval Brasseur or Boeltz
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bronze and Agate Table Clock Attributed to Jacques Duval Brasseur or Claude Victor Boeltz
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Agate, Brass, Bronze
Monumental Mid-Century Modern Handcrafted Brass Bronze Giraffe Animal Sculpture
Located in Miami, FL
In the style of Sergio Bustamante, large 53 inches tall giraffe.
Standing, in brass and bronze hammered handcrafted animal sculpture.
This is a beautiful ...
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Vintage Figurine Bronze Female Sculpture With Floral Details.
Located in Seattle, WA
Antique Style Unsigned Sculpture of a Woman with Flower Detail. Pentina Consistent with Age.
Dimensions. 5 W ; 5 D ; 3 H
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century Danish Decorative Bronze Plaque Of King And Queen or Jewelry Tray
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid-Century Danish Decorative Bronze Plaque Of King And Queen or Jewelry Tray . Versatile use. Measures 16" in width, 9" in depth and 1.75" in height. Great vintage condition. Stan...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Bird and Grass Bronze Sculpture on Rocks by C. Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of bronze sculpture on rocks by Curtis Jere for Artisan House dated 1969. Patinated bronze depicts egrets and grasses perched on natural rocks, in...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone, Metal, Bronze
Italian Gilt Bronze Flamingo Sculpture, Gabriella Crespi Style, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning flamingo sculpture in gilt bronze in the style of Gabriella Crespi. This gorgeous piece was designed in Italy in the 1960s.
The sinuous lines, the fine details and the amazing quality of the gilding make this sculpture incredibly charming.
A lovely sculpture...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze, Metal
Blue Glass Vase of the Doges of Murano with Gold Leaf from the 1980s
Located in Milano, MI
Deep blue Vetro dei Dogi Murano glass vase with gold work, made in the 1980s
Ø 17 cm Ø 13 cm h 23 cm
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
Very Tall Bronze Ndebele Sculpture, Original Mid-Century Modern, 1950s
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
This beautiful sculpture by an unknown artist, depicting a Ndebele. Despite of occasionally mistakenly attributed to Carl Hagenauer is it undoubtedly a masterpiece. In earlier times,...
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1950s African Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century Brutalist Bronze Sculpture of a Horse
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid-Century Brutalist Bronze Sculpture of a Horse in great vintage condition.
Measures 11" in width, 3" in depth and stands 13" in height.
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
1960s Del Campo Italian bronze and iridescent purple enamel spherical vase
Located in Highclere, Newbury
A truly rare and beautiful 1960’s vintage Italian Studio Del Campo Vintage bronze, glass and iridescent purple enamel spherical vase.
The four future founders of Studio Del Campo b...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Vintage Large Ceramic Pink Fish Vide-Poche / Decorative Plate by Rometti, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy by Rometti, 1960s.
This catchall / vide-poche / decorative plate is made in glazed ceramic with serigraphy, which was painted with gold.
It has a shiny finish, slightl...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold
Vintage Sculpted Bronze Hand Figurine Atop Bronze Base
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Sculpted Bronze Hand Figurine Atop Bronze Base decor art decor antiquett mcm midcentury modern Antique style
Dimensions. 5 W ; 3 W ; 2 H
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century Modern Electroform Abstract Sculpture (of a Rooster)
By John Prip
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Mid-Century Modern bronze sculpture.
Consisting of fused, electroformed bronze elements.
In the form of what appears to be a stylized rooster seated on a four-legged plinth....
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Marcello Mascherini 'Corrida' Bullfighter Italian Midcentury Bronze Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Italian midcentury bronze sculpture titled 'Corrida' and created by Marcello Mascherini (Italy 1906-1983) in 1957. The piece depicts an abstracted ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Vintage Porcelain Candle Holder by Karl Tutter for Hutschenreuther, Germany
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Germany, 1930s.
This high-quality two-arm candle holder is made in white and gold glazed porcelain by Karl Tutter for Hutschenreuther.
It is. vintage piece, therefore it m...
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1930s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold
Bronze Sculpture by Nerone & Patuzzi, Italy 1970s
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Bronze sculpture by Nerone Ceccarelli, Italy 1970s. Unique piece made from solid bronze, metal wire and its special original travertine base. The bronze is showing great organic shap...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Travertine, Bronze, Metallic Thread
Vintage Peach Pink Thick Murano Glass Ashtray, Catchall with Gold Leaf, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s - 1960s, in the style of Barbini.
Made in thick peach pink Murano glass with gold leaf, slightly iridescent, with a clear iron manufacturing.
The technique is ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
Barbini Murano Pink Gold Flecks Control Bubbles Italian Art Glass Bowl Ashtray
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown pink, gold flecks and controlled bubbles Italian art glass decorative bowl / ashtray / vide-poche. Documented to designer Alfredo Barbini, circa 1950-1960. The bowl has 2 decorative folds along the rim, with "Bullicante" controlled bubble decoration. It is profusely filled with gold leaf on the inside. The gold gathers around and inside the bubbles, making them stand out. Also added a last photo, next to blue and teal bowls...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
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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