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.
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Item Ships From: Europe
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Mid-century Porcelain by János Török - Zsolnay Manufacture -MCM -
By János Török, Zsolnay
Located in Budapest, HU
Streamlined body, restrained painting. Stunning hand-painted Zsolnay women figures. Porcelain figures by renowned Hungarian artist János Török.
The present figures are published in...
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1940s Hungarian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Timeless Elegance: Piero Fornasettis "Piede Romano", (left foot) 1960s, Italy
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegance and timeless design: the porcelain "Piede Romano" by Piero Fornasetti. Crafted with attention to detail, this left Roman foot in pristine white, adorned with delicate gold a...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
CINETICO Illuminated Sculpture Murano Glass Brass Mobile Chandelier, Ivory
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This exquisite Murano glass chandelier boasts delicate glass elements that shimmer and radiate a cozy, welcoming ambiance, making it the perfect centerpiece for any living space. Man...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Jørgen Mogensen - Royal Copenhagen vase
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Investing in this Mid-Century Jørgen Mogensen - Royal Copenhagen vase is a testament to embracing timeless elegance and Scandinavian design excellence. Crafted by the celebrated Dani...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Ceramic Vide Poche from France 1960 Multicolor Color, Rond Shape Brown and Green
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Ceramic Vide Poche from France 1960 Multicolor Color, Rond Shape Brown and Green
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Vaso Batignani 1940
Located in Napoli, NA
Bellissimo vaso/ portaombrelli in ceramica Made in Italy
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Mid_Century Gold Metamec Starburst Wall Clock, 1960s
By Metamec
Located in London, GB
For sale is a Mid-Century Modernist ‘Starburst’ or 'Sunburst' wall clock by Metamec, England and dating from the 1960s.
The clock keeps good time and is in good vintage condition, w...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Brass
Art Deco Val Saint Lambert Cobalt Crystal Ashtray Faceted, 1950s
Located in Verviers, BE
Art Deco Val Saint Lambert Label Cobalt Crystal Ashtray Faceted, 1950s
Beautiful Val Saint-Lambert crystal vases, handcut Faceted, the glass is thick,
deeply and evenly cut,
Val S...
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1950s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
1950s Italian Square Crystal Dish
Located in London, London
Square dish
Crystal
Italian 1950s
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Mid Century Blue Murano Glass Dish
Located in London, London
Dish
Murano glass
Glorious colour
Italy 1960s
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid-century DoryThorpe
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Midcentury candlestick by Americain designer Dorothy Thorpe
in lucite and gold-plate.
Height: 20cm. Width:17cm. Depth: 17cm.
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Plate
Dramatic Statement Piece Centrepiece Ceramic Plate By DeSimone, Italy, c1960
By DeSimone
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Bold and so colourful large mid-century ceramic plate by DeSimone, Italy
Hand painted Yin and Yang stylised fish dominate this entire piece
Circa 1960's
Signed DeSimone, Italy
Height...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Lauritz Adolph Hjorth Danish Mid-Century Hand-Painted Ceramic Dish
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Lauritz Adolph Hjorth (Danish, 1834-1912) established a factory at Bornholm in 1859 which also established a ceramic dynasty that included Hans Hjorth, Gertrud Vasegaard and Lisbeth ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Per Linneman-Schmidt Palshus Haresfur Glazed Studio Pottery Bowl
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Per Ingvard Henrik Wulff Linneman-Schmidt (Danish, 1912-1999) was a Danish sculptor and ceramic artist born in Copenhagen. In 1948 he established a studio with his wife Annelise in T...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Nils Thorsson Royal Copenhagen Mid-Century Celadon Bowl
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Nils Thorsson (Danish, 1898-1975) was a renowned Danish ceramicist and was the leading ceramicist at Royal Copenhagen/Aluminia for around 60 years. Born in Sweden he moved to study i...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Large column mirror plant display stand by Deknudt, Belgium, 1980
By Deknudt
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 1980 / plant display stand / planter / mirror / Deknudt / mid-century / design / vintage
A large mirror column planter or plant display made in Belgium, 1980. This exquisi...
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1980s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Mirror
Aluminum sculpture Bertil Englert Sweden 1970
Located in PARIS, FR
Impressive aluminum sculpture on a steel base by Bertil Englert Sweden 1970
Was in a garden
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1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Aluminum
Three Decorative Elephant Sculpture Statues Brass Midcentury Modern German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Three decorative elephant sculpture statues made of brass. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Biggest made of brass and marked with label. The size given in the dimen...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Gucci, Italy - Vintage Equestrian Letter Holder / Desk Organizer c.1975
By Gucci
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous vintage leather and gilt letter rack dating to c.1975, made in Italy by the iconic fashion house, Gucci.
The base is covered in leather, the top being a very dark green a...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Satin glass vase signed Vivarini, Murano
Located in Santa Margherita Ligure, IT
Large frosted matte glass vase
Signed at the tip Vivarini, Murano
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Imposing Slab Vase By Christine Konschak For Knabstrup, Denmark, c1960
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Imposing in design, rich in colour. Large ceramic slab vase by Christine Konschak for Knabstrup, Denmark
Rich caramel brown glaze of varying hues
Fabulous Danish retro statement pie...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Owl With Fixed Gaze, Hand Carved Alabaster Lidded Trinket Pot, Italy 1970s
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Striking Italian alabaster hand crafted trinket pot of an owl with a fixed gaze
Circa 1970's
Original Italian label to base
Height 1.75 inch, Diameter 3.25 inch
In excellent conditio...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Alabaster
Italian Round Green Onyx Marble Box with Gilded Lionfeet, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
A box as precious as the jewels it could contain inside, hand carved in Italy with the highest quality onyx marble from Pakistan (as attested by the adhesive label still present).
Al...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Onyx, Metal
Decorative Bowl, Pyot Thiry, Vallauris c. 1960
By Pyot Thiry
Located in St Ouen, FR
Delicate bowl with the motif of a female figure executed by Pyot Thiry and dating from the Artist's collaboration at the "Tapis Vert" workshop.
It is therefore an early piece since ...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
White Hand-Painted Porcelain Poodle Dogs by Lomonosov, Soviet, 1960s, Set of 2
By Lomonosov
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This is an adorable pair of vintage mid-century modern Lomonosov Soviet Imperial Russia hand-painted fine porcelain sitting white poodle dog figurines, dating back to the 1960s.
Cra...
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1960s Russian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Cenedese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Neon Yellow Italian Murano Glass Obelisk
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Cenedese vintage midcentury modern tall and rare 'new old stock' polished faceted Murano glass obelisk in a beautiful light neon yellow colored / coloured glass, made circa 1970. Won...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
1960s Italian Murano Turquoise Geometric Faceted Sommerso Art Glass Block Vase
By Mandruzzato
Located in London, GB
1960s Italian Murano turquoise, blue, yellow and clear faceted "sommerso" geometric art glass block vase. Attributed to Mandruzzato. A beautiful piece of faceted Murano glass espec...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
1950s Mid-Century Modern Solid Brass italian Picture Frame
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A picture frame that embodies the essence of the 1950s Mid-Century Modern era, crafted with impeccable attention to detail and sophistication. This solid brass frame recalls the bamb...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Largest Leather Rhino Stool by Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie & Fitch, Signed
Located in Lisse, NL
A wonderful and original collectors example of the large-size rhinoceros footstool by Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie and Fitch.
This impressive size and highly decorative design Rhi...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather, Glass
1950s Fornasetti Paperweight in Porcelain by Piero Fornasetti
Located in Milano, IT
1950s Astonishing rare porcelain paperweight designed by Piero Fornasetti with butterflies. Handmade.Made in Italy. Heavy ceramic construction for use as beautiful desk accessories. ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Ash wood sculpture by Lucien Bénière
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"Grande dentelle"
Ash wood sculpture
The artwork is featured in the book Lucien Bénière (2001) Le Chant du Bois, Sculptures, Encres et Huiles. Editions France Artist France 1987
H: 4...
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1980s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ash
Mid-Century French Wooden Signed Sculpture
Located in London, GB
A very unusual double sided head sculpture.
France, c1970s.
The graduated heads are removable.
Signed to the base.
Good condition generally, some scuffs commensurate with age...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
mid century VASE jasba model N 312 11 20 abstract decor
By Jasba
Located in Mannheim, DE
Very beautiful and rare mid century ceramic vase. Manufactured by Jasba Keramik in the 1960s to 70s. Relief decor in ochre, brown and black. Model N 312 11 20.
Dimensions in cm:
He...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Bottle Vase, Jacques Innocenti, Vallauris c. 1950
Located in St Ouen, FR
Bottle vase in Vallauris red clay decorated with matt slip unrolling a naive village motif.
Pieces of that kind are extremely rare by this artist who died prematurely in 1958.
His ...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Elegant Red Leather Desk Set by Le Tanneur, France, 1950s
By Le Tanneur
Located in Paris, FR
Midcentury French modern full leather desk set by Le Tanneur composed by:
Calendar L 18.5cm x L 11cm depth 5cm
Pencil case L 23cm x L 8cm depth 2....
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Modern Brown Ceramic Vase by VEB Haldensleben, East Germany, 1960s
By VEB
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This mid-century cool brown ceramic case by VEB Haldensleben was made in DDR (Deutsche Demokratische Republik), East Germany, in the 1960s. This vase, a VEB Haldensleben's creation, ...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Angelo Mangiarotti, Cap53 Bronze Vessel, Fonderia Battaglia for Bernini, 1960s
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Sculptural bronze vessel, designed by Angelo Mangiarotti as part of his Cap53 series of sculptural vessels and made at Fonderia Battaglia early 1960s for Bernini, Milan
Cast bronze ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Travertine Box Pier Alessandro Giusti and Egidio Di Rosa for Up & Up Italy 1970s
By Up & Up
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing round box in travertine marble attributed to the Italian designers Pier Alessandro Giusti and Egidio Di Rosa for Up & Up.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Travertine, Marble
Exotic Thinker Man Sculpture, 1950-1970
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Exotic thinker man sculpture, 1950-1970. Wooden sculpture of a thinker man. The model underlines harmonious and supple curves. Measures: Height: 11.8"(30cm), Width: 7"(18cm), Depth: ...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Vintage Bottle, Salvador Dali for Rosso Antico Ltd, Italy 1970s, set of three
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Vintage Bottle, Salvador Dali for Rosso Antico Ltd, Italy 1970s, set of three
Rare trio of liquor glass coloured bottles in surrealistic style designe...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Europa stand alarm clock germany around 1950s
By Europa
Located in Wien, AT
Europa stand alarm clock germany around 1950s
Original condition
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Alessandro Mendini for Cleto Munari silver plated vase 2014
Located in Paris, IDF
This 'Castello' silver-plated vase centerpiece, designed by Alessandro Mendini for Cleto Munari, was initially created in 1979. In 2014, Cleto Munari decided to reissue it with a hig...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver Plate
Italian Carved Round Green Onyx Marble Box with Gilded Lionfeet, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
A box as precious as the jewels it could contain inside, hand carved in Italy with the highest quality onyx marble from Pakistan (as attested by the adhesive label still present).
Al...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Onyx, Metal
Alfredo Barbini Murano Pink Sommerso Ribbed Glass Centerpiece Bowl, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Beautiful large Murano hand blown pink Sommerso art glass ribbed centerpiece bowl with wavy edge. Attributed to Alfredo Barbini.
Italy, 1950s-1960s.
This elegant centerpiece can be used for decorative purposes or for daily use as fruit bowl adding a luxury accent to any kitchen or table.
Great gift idea.
Mint condition.
Measures: 32 cm W x 26 cm D x 17,5 cm H
Barbini Pink...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Glass
Les sept Péchés capitaux (The seven deadly sins) by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Brussels, BE
Les sept Péchés capitaux (The seven deadly sins), by Line Vautrin.
Gilded bronze paperweight decorated on both sides with the faces of the seven Deadly Sins.
On one side, lust, lazin...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Rogier Vandeweghe Amphora vase Belgium 1960
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Extremely rare vase designed by Rogier Vandeweghe and made by Amphora, Belgium 1960s. It's a large-sized vase with an extremely rare mint-green color. The vase looks beautiful with i...
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1960s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Vase White Face Bisque Porcelain Kaiser West Germany, 1970s
By AK Kaiser
Located in Bastogne, BE
White textured matte glaze and gloss inside.
Manufactured by AK Kaiser, West Germany, in 1970s
Marks:
AK Kaiser Germany.
A true example of grace and elegant style from the best ...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
French Provincial, Floral Hand Painted Glazed Ceramic Tobacco Jar By Vallauris
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Delightful French provincial ceramic tobacco jar from Vallauris, France.
Cheerfully hand painted with country-style flowers and etched Tabac on lid
Stamped Aegitna Vallauris on base...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Pair Of Vintage Twist Stem Vases, French, Art Glass, Flower Sleeve, Mid Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of vintage twist stem vases. A French, art glass flower sleeve, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950.
Charming French glassware with playful, attractive forms
...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Caramel Glazed Cube Vase By Christine Konschak For Knabstrup, Denmark, c1960
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Rich caramel glazed cube vase by Christine Konschak for Knabstrup, Denmark
Simplistic and effective Danish design
Circa 1960-65
Signed CK Knabstrup and original paper label to base
H...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Italian Art Glass Minimalist Murano Sommerso Teardrop Sculptures, 1950s
Located in VALENCIA, ES
Mid-Century Modern exquisite pair of Murano ¨sommerso¨ glass teardrop sculptures. Crafted with precision and finesse, these sculptures emanate a sense of sophistication and understat...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass, Sommerso, Art Glass
Pair of Gilded Iron and Mirror Sconces with Glass Drops, 1950-1960.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of gilded iron and mirror sconces with glass drops, 1950-1960.
Large pair of sconces by Maison Delisle, 1950-1960, in mirror and gilded iron with glass pendants.
h: 85cm, w: 33...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Royal Copenhagen Glazed Faience Vase with Blueberries, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Royal Copenhagen Faience vase designed by Grethe Helland. Decorated with blue and purple glaze with blueberries as the main motif to both sides. Model number 441/3121 is also called ...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Faience
Japanese Mid Century Cast Iron Ikebana Planter in Style of Isamu Noguchi, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare mid century Japanese ikebana cast iron planter dish in style of Isamu Noguchi produced in Japan, 1950s. In good original conditi...
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1950s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Stylish Vintage Porcelain Statue of shepherd dog with label Spana
Located in Verviers, BE
This stylish dog sculpture dates to the late 1950s-1960s and was fabricated in Italy.
The piece is in excellent condition and a real beauty!
Available other Art Nouveau, Art deco an...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Ginori Doccia Porcelain Refresher Vase Galli Rossi Series 1950s
Located in Milano, MI
Refreshed porcelain vase by Ginori Doccia, Galli Rossi collection, made in the 1950s
Ø cm 25 h cm 17
Ginori Doccia is a type of Italian porcelain produced in the town of Doccia, ne...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
1950s Set of 4 delicate Glass Vases by Albin Schaedel, GDR – East Germany
Located in Andernach, DE
Collection of four very delicate glass vases, all attributed to Albin Schädel, well known East German glass blower.
This skilled artist created the most delicate objects from very th...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
1950s Nils Thorsson Small Green Faience Marselis Bowl Royal Copenhagen
Located in Knebel, DK
A small light green Nils Thorsson decorative vintage textured Aluminia / Royal Copenhagen Marselis bowl #2644 from the 1950s.
Good vintage condition with minor craquelure.
The vases in collection of Aluminia Marselis...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Faience
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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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