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
French Modernist Abstract Bronze Sculpture of a Woman Carrying a Vessel, c. 1960
Located in New York, NY
This remarkable patinated-bronze sculpture attracts the viewer's eye with its outstanding graceful lines and special elegant proportions. The figure of a woman carrying a vessel on her shoulder, distinguished by a majestic tread, a slender figure in tight-fitting clothes and a proud posture, is an unusual symbiosis of African ritual...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
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Bronze
Barbini Murano Sky Blue Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Pheasant Bird Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown sky blue and gold flecks Italian art glass pheasant bird sculpture. Documented to designer Alfredo Barbini. The bird has a layer of "Bullicante" b...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
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Gold Leaf
Stunning Greek Sphinx White Sculpture Female Bronze Forged Steel
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Greek mythology Sphinx imagery White Sculpture female lion bust with wings
61.5 tall x 24.5 w x 34 d
Mounted on forged steel base.
Unsigned.
Original vintage...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze, Steel
Sensational Greek Sphinx Verdigris Sculpture Female Bronze and Forged Steel
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Greek mythology Sphinx imagery Bronze Sculpture female lion bust with wings
61.5 tall x 24.5 w x 34 d
Mounted on forged steel base.
Unsigned.
Original vintag...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze, Steel
Archimede Seguso Burgundy Red Gold Flecks Bullicante Italian Art Glass Bowl
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching hand blown Murano cranberry red, gold flecks and controlled bubbles art glass bowl or ashtray. Attributed to Archimede Seguso,...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
Brutalist Bronze Candelabra, c 1950s Modernist Sculptural Candleholder
Located in Los Gatos, CA
Brutalist sculptural bronze candelabra, artist unknown, Bronx, NY, c. 1950’s
Richly patinated, hand-forged
This item is part of the CABINE x WILDCRAFT MODERN Caumsett Preservation ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Brass, Bronze
Mid Century Bronze Studio Sculpture of Wolf
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
Mid century bronze studio sculpture of wolf
An excellent sculpture of a wolf by B.C. King, cast in the late 50’s and the finished with green patina, wear through patina to bronze un...
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1950s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Set of 2 Traditional Spanish Rustic Bronze Bells, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of 2 traditional rustic metal bells, by unknown manufacturer from Spain, circa 1950.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful...
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1950s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century Modern Hattakitkosol Somchai Bronze Bird Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Stunning large bronze bird sculpture with wood base by Hattakitkosol Somchai.
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1980s Thai Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Murano Opalescent Blue White Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Farmer Sculpture
By Murano 5
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown opalescent blue and white, with gold flecks Italian art glass farmer woman figure. Attributed to the A.Ve.M. (Arte ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
Seguso Murano Label Vintage Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Fish Sculpture Figure
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown clear and gold flecks Italian art glass fish sculpture / figurine. Documented to designer Archimede Seguso. The piece is profusely covered in gold...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
Archimede Seguso Murano Yellow Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Sculptural Bowl
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and rare, vintage Murano hand blown yellow and gold flecks art glass sculptural bowl. Documented to designer Archimede Seguso, and publ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
Seguso Murano Red Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Pear Dish Apple Paperweight Set
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown red-orange and gold flecks Italian art glass ring dish and paperweight set. Documented to designer Archimede Seguso, in the "Pulveri" technique. Both pieces are profusely covered in gold leaf. The apple still retains an original but worn "Made In Italy" label underneath. Would make a great display on any desk, vanity or bedside table. Apple paperweight measures 2 5/8" high x 3 1/4" across, Pear bowl...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
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Gold Leaf
Midcentury Bronze Dove Incense Burner Vessel 'Japan'
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage, beautifully rendered, bronze incense burner modelled on a dove/bird figure. Incredibly sculptural piece with verdigris and Brutalist design elements. The piece trascends its...
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1950s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
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Bronze
Murano Pink White Opal Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Birds on Branch Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown opalescent pink, white and gold flecks Italian art glass birds on branch centerpiece sculpture. The pair of bi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
Gilt Bronze Fleur Box by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large cast bronze powder box (poudrier) by French Parisian art jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997) circa 1945-1950. The box called "Fleur" (Flower) features a round form with stylized...
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Pal Kepenyes Bull Steel and Bronze Sculpture
By Pal Kepenyes
Located in Mexico City, MX
A Brutalist bull steel and bronze sculpture by Hungarian-born Mexican artist Pal Kepenyes. The sculpture is signed on the base.
A sculptor from Hungary...
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1970s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
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Bronze, Steel
Italian Bowl Glass by Barovier & Toso, 1960s
Located in Palermo, PA
Italian bowl glass by Barovier & Toso, 1960s.
Dimensions: H= 8 cm; D= 20 cm.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
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Gold
Italian Pink Vase Ceramic Gold 24KT Bitossi Aldo Londi 1970
By Bitossi
Located in Palermo, Sicily
High quality ceramic vase with liquid gold 24kt probably manufactured by Bitossi Aldo Londi.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Plate
Arte Morbelli Five Porcelain Plates with 24k Golden Inserts
Located in Milano, IT
Fantastic set of five decorative porcelain plates produced by Arte Morbelli, of fine Italian manufacture.
Each plate can be hung as a decorative object, or you can use them as real plates.
The plates are made entirely of ceramic, with designs and edges in 24 karat gold, very precious and elegant.
The plates contain designs of animals symbolic of every historical era and every area of the world. They are represented: a quadruped with a back decorated with red and gold squiggles, representing Southern Russia; a donkey also decorated in gold and purple and represents the period of greatest flowering of the Persian period (500-400 BC); the Egyptian jewel...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold
Vintage Hermes, Paris, Silvered Bronze Letter Opener, Equestrian
Located in Bath, GB
A superb and scarcely found letter opener made in silvered bronze, the handle in the form of a horse.
Dating to c.1960, the underside is fully marked "Hermes, Paris" together with...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Miniature Cat Figurine by Walter Bosse, circa 1950s
By Walter Bosse
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic mid-century 1950s Vienna bronze figurine by Walter Bosse. Found at an estate sale in Vienna, Austria.
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Napoleone Martinuzzi, Bassotto Giallo Sculpture, White & Gold Venini Murano 1930
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Napoleone Martinuzzi, Bassotto Giallo (Yellow Dachsund) sculpture, white & gold Venini Murano 1930 Exceedingly rare example of a signed Venini large-scale Dachsund Dog Sculpture by N...
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1930s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
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Gold
Archimede Seguso Murano Blue Gold Flecks Art Glass Large Clam Shell Bowl
Located in Barcelona, ES
Amazing hand blown clam shell bowl in cobalt blue glass with gold flecks. Attributed to Archimede Seguso, Italy, 1950-1960.
This large clam shell bowl has an eye-catching color with blue glass submerged into clear glass with inclusions of aventurine gold flecks.
Lovely to be used as rings bowl, ashtray or decorative bowl, alone or as a part of a Murano glass collection. It is large enough to be used as vide-poche or soap bowl...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
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Gold Leaf
Group of Organic Bronze Candle Holders
Located in London, GB
Group of four candle holders on different heights cast bronze in organic design expressing growth of plants from rooted bases. They are designed for regular candles. The bronze finis...
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1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Square Bronze Bowl with Organic Figure
Located in London, GB
Decorative bronze square bowl with organic figure in abstract style with original patina. The image flows over the dish which extends the edge on one side to make it more dramatic.
...
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1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Exquisite 1/25 Limited Edition Alan Biggs Solid Bronze Owl Signed and Numbered
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning limited edition 1/25 Alan Biggs signed statue of an Owl.
A very decorative and well made piece, the finished so smooth and tactile, I absolutely love it and don’t really want to let it go. It is in bronzed which has a wonderful patinated finish, signed A Biggs to the rear with the edition number 1/25
Condition wise we have deep cleaned, hand condition waxed and hand polished it from top to bottom, it is in gallery perfect order.
Dimensions
Height:- 27cm
Width:- 7.5cm
Depth:- 10.5cm
Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point.
Alan Biggs
From full length life-size public commissions to intimate portrait heads, Alan works from sittings, photographs and measurements. For public commissions and outdoor pieces a site visit is essential. Each mould is created from a clay model, and subsequently cast in bronze or resin bronze. Alan works with a foundry in Birmingham.
Alan is a sympathetic portrait sculptor of children...
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
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Bronze
Giacomo Sinopoli Italian Large Jewellery Box Chrome Gold Leaf 1970
Located in Paris, IDF
Beautiful Italian Mid-Century decorative box designed by Giacomo Sinopoli and produced by Liwan’s Rome in the late 1970s. This chrome jewellery box features a beautiful gold leaf gilded frame...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
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Chrome, Gold Leaf
Barovier Toso Murano Green Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Personal Ashtray Dishes
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown light green and gold flecks Italian art glass personal ashtrays or ring dishes. Documented to designer Ercole Baro...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
Barbini Murano Pulegoso Gray Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Kitty Cat Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Pulegoso bubbles, over black core and gold flecks Italian art glass cat sculpture. Documented to designer Alfredo Barbini, circa 1950s. The cat stands...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
Joahim Berthold, Modernist Bronze Sculpture of a Lounging Couple, ca. 1960
By Joahim Berthold
Located in New York, NY
About object
Signed and numbered in back.
Signed: J. Beithold.
Limited Edition: 4/9
Joachim Berthold (German, 1917 – 1990)
Joachim Berthold, born 1917 in Eisenach, lived and w...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Barovier Toso Murano Teal Pink Gold Fleck Italian Art Glass Love Birds Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown turquoise / teal and pink spots, controlled bubbles and gold flecks Italian art glass love birds sculpture. Docume...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
Barbini Murano White Olive Green Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Birds Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown white, olive green and gold flecks Italian art glass birds on branch sculpture. Documented to designer Alfredo...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
Nude Bronze Sculpture by James Maher
Located in New York, NY
James Patrick Maher (20th Century), bronze Sculpture of a nude woman.
James P. Maher, was a renowned artist whose drawings, paintings and sculptures reflected an innate appreciation...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Patinated Bronze Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Patinated swirling bronze sculpture.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
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, ci...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
Murano White Pulegoso Bubbles Gold Leaf Italian Art Glass Duck Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown white "Pulegoso" bubbles and gold flecks Italian art glass duck sculpture. The piece is signed underneath ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
Fratelli Toso Murano Orange Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Bottle Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown persimmon orange and gold flecks Italian art glass squared shape bottle / flower vase. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company. The vase still ret...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
Vintage Bronze Sculptural Vase By Charles Fach
Located in Chicago, IL
Midcentury handmade sculptural bronze vase by Charles Fach. It is signed.
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Chaim Gross Modernist Abstract Bronze Sculpture of Dancers
By Chaim Gross
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Mid-Century Modern abstract bronze sculpture.
By Chaim Gross.
Depicting dancers with arms raised.
Mounted on a trapezoidal wooden plinth.
Signed 'CHAIM GROSS' in block let...
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Set of Three Decorative Organic Bronze Bowls, 1970's
Located in London, GB
Set of three organic Mid-Century Modern bronze cast bowl with decorative open pattern. Great center pieces and functional bowls. High quality hand crafted items have real character with their original patina.
Individual dimensions,
Open pattern bowl; Diameter 23 cm Height 3 cm
Maximum textural pattern bowl; Diameter 19 cm Height 4 cm
Waved bowl...
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1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Barovier Murano Green Gold Fleck Italian Art Glass Seashell Ring Dish Sculptures
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Priced Per Item (4 available). Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown green and gold flecks Italian art glass twisting seashell dishes / sculptures. Documented to the Barovier e Toso co...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
Italian Frosted & Infused Gold Scavo Glass Urn Vase, Vessel Handles Italy 1980
By Murano 5
Located in Miami, FL
Frosted & infused Gold scavo glass Murano Art glass urn vase, vessel, decanter Mid-Century Modern made in Italy in 1980.
Diameter of the opening is 9 ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage Red Murano Glass Vase with Sommerso Gold Attributed to Seguso, 1950s
By Seguso
Located in Villaverla, IT
Vintage red murano glass vase with Sommerso gold attributed to Seguso 1950s.
This is an outstanding Italian design vase, characterized by a harmoni...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold
Large Organic Bronze Candelabra for Six Candles
Located in London, GB
Large organic bronze cast gold tinted candelabra forms a circle of six alternating candles of choice, from regular candles to 3.5 cm diameter.
They wi...
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1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Murano Vintage Gold Flecks Blue Purple Black White Spots Italian Art Glass Bowl
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown light purple, gold flecks, with color spots Italian art glass decorative bowl / vide-poche. Created in the manner of designers Archimede Seguso an...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
Organic Bronze Swivel Dual Table Mirror and Picture Frame
Located in London, GB
Organic table mirror pivots into a picture frame by touch. The bronze has been cast into a relief of natural lines inspired by Art Nouveau depicting a landscape and sunset. The frame...
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1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Set of Five Mid-Century Bronze Japanese Geisha Figurines
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool set of five 7.5" tall bronze Japanese geisha figurines, circa 1960s. The pieces are very heavy and solid and have a gorgeous dark...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Barovier Murano Pink Gold Italian Art Glass Leaf Bowl Vide-Poche Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Priced per item (4 available). Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown, pink, gold flecks, flower bouquet Italian art glass leaf dishes with vase / holder. Documented to the Barovier e T...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
20th Century Abstract Bronze Sculpture
Located in Bagshot, GB
A fantastic piece of abstract art in the form of a bronze sculpture.
With sharp casting in the form of a shell motif and figurine and with a great verdi gris patina.
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
'The Warrior', Bronze Sculpture, Italy 1970
By Mimmo Paladino, Massimo Campigli
Located in Naples, IT
Beautiful and rare Bronze sculpture of a standing warrior, Italy 1970. Inspired by the works of Mimmo Palladino and Campigli.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Seguso Murano Red Gold Flecks Purple Pulveri Italian Art Glass Fish Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown bright red, dark purple and gold flecks Italian art glass fish sculpture. Documented to Archimede Seguso, in the "Pulveri" design. The piece is pr...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
Barovier Toso Murano Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Seashell Ring Dish Sculptures
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Please per item (3 available). Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown gold flecks Italian art glass twisting seashell dishes / sculptures. Documented to the Barovier e Toso company, wit...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
Large Gilt Bronze Feuille Box by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large cast bronze powder box (poudrier) by French Parisian art jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997) circa 1945-1950. The box called "Feuille" (Leaf) features an irregular leaf form wit...
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Murano Glass Paper Weight with Gold Desk Pen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful glass paper weight with dark flowers encased - a holder for a lovely ribbed gold pen. The piece is great for any work station or well a...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold
Italian Sommerso Murano Glass Bowl Ashtray in Brilliant Blue with Gold Flecks
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful Sommerso Murano bowl or ashtray of brilliant cobalt Blue - hand crafted in Italy and ready for your cocktail table or works well as a decorative piece... also makes a gre...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold
Fuga d'Egitto, Arturo Martini, Bronze Sculpture
Located in Naples, IT
The oeuvre of Italian artist Arturo Martini consists of figurative works in various styles and materials characterised by visual ingenuity and fiery imagination. His works often appe...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Mixed Metals on Quartz Anchor Sculpture by C. Jere for Artisian House
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice mixed metals on quartz base anchor and sea gulls sculpture by C. Jere for Artisian House, circa 1971. The piece is in great vintage condition with a wonderful patina and ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Quartz, Brass, Bronze, Iron
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