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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

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

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 celebrated 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.

Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. 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.

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Style: Mid-Century Modern
1970s Gorgeous Green Vase by Ind. Vetraria Valdarnese. Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Gorgeous green vase by Industria Vetraria Valdarnese, mouth-blown glass and handmade. Made in Italy. This vase is in excellent condition. Made in Italy. Vase diameter 7,87 x 9,...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Mid-Century Modern Amber Resin Bird Sculpture by Dorothy Thorpe 1970s
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
This is an Amber resin bird sculpture, specifically doves, by Dorothy Thorpe made circa the 1970s. The sculpture is perfectly translucent which makes the birds glow in the light!
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Resin

Primavera large art deco white and green ceramic vase signed circa 1930 27 cm
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Primavera Large art deco ceramic vase by Primavera White and green ceramic glazes colors Signed under the base Original perfect condition Height 27 cm Large 16 cm
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Vintage Mid-Century Atlanta Sunburst Starburst Brass Wall Clock
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Stunning original 1960s Atlanta sunburst starburst wall clock. Featuring beautiful brass sunburst surrounding illustrating perfectly the mood of the decade. It is battery operated by...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Metal, Brass

Piero Fornasetti Mid-Century Pistole Pattern Metal Basket or Waste Bin
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish mid-century Italian metal refuse bin decorated with the ‘Pistole’ design by renowned Italian artist and designer Piero Fornasetti (Italian, 1913-1988) and dating from ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Metal

Mid-Century Modernist Tessellated Abalone & Sculptural Brass & Copper Crab Box
Located in New York, NY
This captivating mid-century modern crab box showcases a masterful blend of natural materials and artistic design. The surface is meticulously tessellated with iridescent abalone she...
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1960s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Brass, Copper

German 1960s Junghans Pendulum + Weights + Gong Wall Clock
Located in Krefeld, DE
Wall clock Design & produced by Junghans in 1960s. Brass metal and Teak wood. Mechanical movement and gong is in good working condition. Very nice gong but if you don't like it is po...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Brass

Mid Century Glass Golf Ball Paperweight by Orrefors Sweden 1960s
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
A mid-century glass golf ball paperweight made by Orrefors, circa the 1960s. The Orrefors Sweden sticker is attached to the base.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Glass

Brutalist Hand-Forged Iron Candle Chandelier, France 1950s, Sculptural Pendant
Located in Lisse, NL
Brutalist all-handcrafted and angular design candle pendant light. Looking for that perfect design piece that marries warmth and sculptural purit...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Wrought Iron

Italian Mid Century sewing box made of walnut wood with fold-out compartments
Located in München, DE
Original Mid-Century Modern fold-out sewing box in very good vintage condition. Made in Italy. Made of walnut. A stunningly beautiful decorative Italian design from the 1950s with ma...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Metal

Fritz Heidenreich for Rosenthal, Horse Bust Bisque
Located in Bochum, NRW
Fritz Heidenreich Rosenthal Horse Bust, Germany 1960s. Bust of a horse, made of bisque porcelain, ivory, designed by Fritz Heidenreich (1895-1966). Ba...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

8.5 Inch White Porcelain or Ceramic Greyhound / Whippet
Located in Warrenton, OR
8.5 Inch White Porcelain or Ceramic Greyhound / Whippet UPDATE: Due to agreement with 1stDibs, we'll be staying through the end of the year. This mid-century modern era porcelain or ...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Porcelain, Pottery

Mid-Century Modern Silver Plate and Brass Jewelry Box Italy 1970/80s
Located in Palermo, IT
Silver plated jewelry/ trinket box made by Italy. The box has a hinged lid, a rose pattern and is lined with red velvet. Please watch the video and photos carefully, thank you. We...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Silver Plate, Brass

Murano Glass Zanfirico Latticino Fazzoletto Bowl
Located in Warrenton, OR
Murano Glass Zanfirico Latticino Fazzoletto Bowl BeFirstBoldy com This colors of joy, mid-century modern bowl would make a beautiful gift. One of the larger of its kind, it measur...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass

Mid-Century Sommerso Murano Glass Block Bowl, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Sommerso Murano Glass Block Bowl, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969. Additional information: Color: Yellow Styles: ...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Large 1950s Mid-Century Pink Bubble Glass Bowl Carlo Scarpa for Venini Style
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Beautiful large midcentury modern vintage rectangular biomorphic shaped pink glass 'Bullicante' (controlled bubble) bowl, snack dish, vide poche or ashtray with folded rims. In the s...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass

Midcentury Belleek Fine Irish China Porcelain Shell Serving Plate
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Midcentury Belleek Fine Irish China Porcelain Shell Serving Plate 8.5 maker stamped Preowned vintage very good condition Refer to images provided please
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Mid-20th Century Northern Irish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

1970s Exquisited Handcrafted Green Vase in Murano Glass by Ca dei Vetrai.
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Exquisited handcrafted green vase in Murano Glass (mouth blown) by Ca dei Vetrai. Made in Italy . This vase is in excellent condition. Dimension: diam 6,29 x 10,23 H inches d...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

A vintage Italian coral-colored alabaster mushroom, circa 1960
Located in View Park, CA
A unique mid century modern vintage Italian alabaster mushroom objet, circa 1960. Tones of coral with licorice veining. Rare size - larger than your garden variety vintage Italian ma...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Alabaster

Blue Swirl Murano Art Glass Sphere Vase, Alberto Donà, 1980
Located in Villaverla, IT
Discover this captivating Murano art glass sphere vase, a truly exquisite piece from the renowned Italian master glassblower Alberto Donà, meticulously crafted in 1980. This stunning...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

1990s Gorgeous Cartier Alarm Clock Pendulette. Made in Swiss
Located in Milano, IT
1990s Gorgeous Cartier alarm clock pendulette with white dial in perfect condition, steel hands, roman hour markers on gold-plated frame. Made in Swiss. Quartz movement. Clock case ...
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1990s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Gold Plate

Italian Bitossi Flavia Blue Ceramic Elephant
Located in Stamford, CT
1995 Italian Bitossi Flavia blue ceramic elephant figurine. Blue crackle ceramic finish with green accents. Retains brand sticker and brand stamp on the underside.
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Arthur Percy, Vase, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue-colored glass vase designed by Arthur Percy and produced by Gullaskruf, Sweden, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 8.8"H x 3.125"W x 3.125"D All items ship from High Poi...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Glass

Rutilated Smoky Quartz Bowl, Hand-Carved Crystal with Rutile Inclusions, Brazil
Located in Glasgow, GB
An exceptional example of natural crystal carving, this substantial smoky quartz bowl is crafted from a rare variety of quartz rich in golden rutile inclusions. The yellow rutile nee...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Quartz

Murano Hand-Blown Glass Table Fountain w Gold Leaf Inclusions, Att Gino Cenedese
Located in Lisse, NL
Incredible handcrafted and mouth-blown glass table fountain and light fixture. This rare Murano glass table fountain is a spectacular fusion of sculpture, light, and water — a true ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Metal, Gold Leaf

Rustic Modern Table Top Mobile in Steel
Located in Oakland, CA
Hand crafted table top mobile created out of cut and welded steel. The sculpture is a blend of both the rustic and modernist aesthetic. Having developed a patina to the steel from ov...
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1970s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Cut Steel

1960s Wall Clock in Murano Glass by "Cà Dei Vetrai". Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Gorgeous wall clock in Murano glass by "Cà dei Vetrai" it's signed on the back. Made in Italy. It's in excellent condition and it works perfectly with an AA battery (quartz mec...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Alfredo Barbini Murano Glass Bowl, Blue with Gold Leaf/Polveri, Circus Tent
Located in Warrenton, OR
Alfredo Barbini Murano Glass Bowl, Blue with Gold Leaf/Polveri, Circus Tent The infamous blue with gold circus tent design, one of the most sought after Murano / Barbini works. It ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Gold Leaf

Blue & White Murano Glass Bowl with Copper Aventurine by Fratelli Toso
Located in Warrenton, OR
Blue & White Murano Glass Bowl with Copper Aventurine by Fratelli Toso (suspected). (Barbini made similar) UPDATE: Due to agreement with 1stDibs, we'll be staying through the end of...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Copper

Raymor Green & Gold Ceramic Ginger Jar, Italy, c.1955
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Raymor Green & Gold Ceramic Lidded Ginger Jar, Italy, c.1955.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Takahashi Artichoke Porcelain Trinket Jewelry Box
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
A beautiful, petite, porcelain artichoke box by Takahashi, made in Japan in the 20th century. It is a fun green artichoke fruit vegetable box with a gold gilt brass hinge and floweret front lift. It is both decorative and functional as a jewelry box. Perfect for a kitchen, vanity, nightstand, etc. The original maker sticker is attached to the bottom which reads, "Takahashi San Francisco...
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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Pair of Barbini, Murano Gilt and Polychrome Enameled Large Glass Vases
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of Barbini, Murano Gilt and Polychrome Gilt Enameled Large Glass Vases Measures 11" in width x 27.5" in height x 11" in depth
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Enamel

1970s Exquisited Handcrafted Green and Pink Vase by Neri in Crystal.
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Exquisited handcrafted green and pink vase by Neri in crystal. Made in Italy. This vase is in excellent condition. Signed with his original label. Dimension: diam 6,29 x 10,23 ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Glass

Murano Large Vase with baloton bubbles in gold leaf and Cobalt Blue beads
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Large Murano Vase with vertical beads in Cobalt blue and baloton regularily spread bubbles in the clear part. The clear part carries 24K gold leaf that is printed with baloton (a pin...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Mid Century Oversized Paperclip Lucite Sculpture
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
This is a mid-century oversized paperclip lucite sculpture. It's a fun, pop art sculpture perfect for a desk or home.
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Lucite

Set of 3 Small Colorful Murano Glass Vases - Italy - Mid-20th Century
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A charming trio of petite hand-blown Murano glass vases, crafted in Italy in the mid-20th century. Each vase features bold, colorful stripes in traditional canne and filigrana techni...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Vintage Teak Weather Station by Barigo, Germany, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A stylish and sleek wall or table weather station with thermometer, barometer and hygrometer. Designed and made in Germany during the 1960'erne by Barigo. Measurements: W: 17.5 cm,...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Acrylic, Teak

1980s Gorgeous Cartier Romane Alarm Clock Pendulette. Made in Swiss
Located in Milano, IT
1980s Gorgeous Cartier Romane alarm clock pendulette. Made in Swiss. It's in gold plated 18K. White enamel dial. Clock case numbered 66021 . With case, ...
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1980s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Gold Plate

Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Minimalist Vase from Jasba 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Minimalist Vase from Jasba, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 official proof of authenticity such as vintage catalogs, designe...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Vintage Frits Nagel & Ceasar Stoffi Modular Candleholders in Brass for BMF
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of 4 iconic modular candleholders by Frits Nagel and Ceasar Stoffi. Designed in the early 1960s and manufactured by BMF in Germany. These are fashioned from solid brass. Molecula...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Brass

Tommaso Barbi Chrome and Wood Modernist Box, circa 1960
Located in Atlanta, GA
Tommaso Barbi designed this extraordinary large scale box. The piece was crafted in Italy circa 1960. The modernist form boasts a substantial square shape, featuring chromed metal an...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Metal, Chrome

Handcrafted Cherry Wood Lidded Box, 20th Century
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Handcrafted Cherry Wood Lidded Jewelry Box, 20th Century.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Cherry

Fulvio Bianconi, Two Tiepoleschi Figurines, Pulcinella
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Pair of white lattimo figurines with black details. Fulvio Bianconi, designer at Venini. Very good detailed quality. White lattimo glass with black applications. The pieces belong to...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Mid-Century Ceramic Ball Vase, Italy, 1950
Located in Vienna, AT
A mid-century round 'Rimini Blu' glazed terracotta art pottery globe vase, designed by Aldo Londi and crafted by Bitossi Ceramiche in Italy during the 1950s. This handcrafted vase is...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Pottery

German 1960s Junghans Pendulum + Weights + Gong Wall Clock
Located in Krefeld, DE
Wall clock Design & produced by Junghans in 1960s. Brass metal and Teak wood. Mechanical movement and gong is in good working condition. Very nice gong but if you don't like it is po...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Brass

1990s Astonishing Vase in Murano Glass by Alfredo Barbini. Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1990s Astonishing vase in Murano glass by Alfredo Barbini. Made in Italy. The item is in excellent condition. It's signed at the bottom Dimension: 9,84 x 4,33 x 10,23 H inches cm 15...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Jaeger LeCoultre, Atmos Clock, Model "Feuille d'Or - Caravelle", Swiss 1965
Located in Greven, DE
Jaeger LeCoultre - Atmos Feuille d'or Motif Caravelle Switzerland Brass gold plated Year of manufacture 1965 Dimensions: H x W x D: 22 x 18 x 13.5 cm Description: Atmos clock cali...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Brass

Tobia Scarpa Purple and Black Crystal 'Occhi' Bottle, 1960, Venini & Co.
Located in Bochum, NRW
Tobia Scarpa. 'Occhi' bottle. Entwurf: 1959-60. Executed by Venini & Co. Rectangular bottle shape with corresponding neck. Clear crystal glass with chessboard-like murrine in black,...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Crystal

large green and black 20th century design ceramic vase by Mairus Giuge Vallauris
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Marius Giuge - Vallauris Large 20th century design ceramic vase by Marius Giuge Signed Black and green ceramic glazes colors Circa 1970 Height 37 cm Large 57 cm Depth 28 cm
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

1960s Gorgeous Blue and Pink Ashtray or Catchall by Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
Gorgeous blue and pink ashtray or catchall by Flavio Poli in Murano sommerso glass. Made in italy The item is in excellent condition. Dimensions: Diameter 6,29" x 2,75" height inches...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

1990s Gorgeous Cartier Alarm Clock Pendulette. Made in France.
Located in Milano, IT
1990s Gorgeous Cartier alarm clock pendulette with white dial in perfect condition, steel hands, roman hour markers on gold-plated frame. Made in France. Quartz movement. Clock case...
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1990s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Gold Plate

Brass Dodo Bird Figurine Desktop Paperweight 1960s Mid-Century Modern, German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A lovely mysterious dodo bird figurine, flightless and extinct, this sturdy little guy is loaded with character. Made in the 1960s. Found at an estate sale in Nuremberg, Germany. It ...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Brass

Italian Strawberry Studio Pottery Carafe Vase by Fratelli Fantullacci, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Italian Strawberry Studio Pottery Carafe Vase by Fratelli Fantullacci for Bitossi, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark. Addition...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Pink and Black Sommero Murano Art Glass Flower Bowl, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Gorgeous handblown Murano art glass bowl in pink and black colors. The black edge cased into pink glass and the large size make this Murano glass piece highly decorative. Lovely to b...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Mid Century Green Patinated Bronze Vase, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget , Stockholm
Located in Toronto, CA
A fabulous, Swedish, gourd form, green patinated bronze vase, by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget , from the early to mid twentieth century. This vase has a lobed body and is impressed wi...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Fulvio Bianconi for Venini "Fazzoletto" Vase, ca. 1950
Located in Bochum, NRW
A vintage Murano hand blown 'fazzoletto'/handkerchief art glass vase. Deigned by Fulvio Bianconi, for the Venini Company, circa 1950, the vase has a red and white decoration of alte...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Glass

Smoky Quartz Crystal Cluster, Decorative Mineral Specimen, Brazil
Located in Glasgow, GB
A visually dynamic smoky quartz crystal cluster, showcasing multiple sharply terminated points growing from a natural quartz matrix. This raw mineral specimen measures approximatel...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Quartz

Guido Gambone Italian Midcentury Stoneware Ceramic Vase 1950s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian midcentury modern design stoneware vase with abstract decoration, designed and produced by italian artist Guido Gambone with mark under the base, Italy 1950s
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1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

New Rina Menardi Big Barchetta Bowl in Light Black Glaze
Located in Troy, MI
New studio pottery bowl from Rina Menardi. The Barchetta bowl is a shallow, elongated center bowl with an irregular rim. Thin walled, sculptural shape glazed in light black which is ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Pig Stool by Dimitri Omersa in Brown Leather, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Handsome handmade leather pig footstool / ottoman designed and manufactured at the 1950s by Dimitri Omersa for Liberty of London. Pig ottoman first made in the 1930's for Liberty '...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Leather

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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