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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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Returnable Items Only
Pair of Faux Horn Candelabra by Hauy Pouigo
By Hauy Pouigo
Located in New York, NY
The two light pair of faux horn candelabra constructed of gilt metal and a resin horn all in the form of a figural crane, signed by Hauy Pouigo.
Base SIZE 4.75" square
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Pair of Large Golden And Crystal Color Murano Glass Vases by Costantini
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This spectacular pair of vases has got a very unusual golden according to surrounding colors and light. This special effect is due to deep gold dust inclusions in glass.On each side,...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Brazilian Modern Sculpture of a Zebra in Resin, Abraham Palatinik, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Brazilian Modern Kinetic Sculpture of a Zebra in Resin by Abraham Palatinik made in the 1960s is beautiful!
This is part of the Artemis collection that feature...
Category
1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Resin
Large Carved Wood Sandpiper
Located in Vallejo, CA
A beautiful vintage hand carved wood bird sculpture. Features a sandpiper bird, carved smooth, connected to a natural wood base with a metal rod. Stamped "DMR" by the maker on the ba...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Üebelacker Keramik Black 'Boheme Fashionistas' Dish, Germany 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Boheme Fashionista black palet shaped dish or plate decorated with 3 young people dressed in vibrant color. Designed and made at Üebelacker Kermit in West Germany during the 1950s or...
Category
1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Danish Handcarved Wood Bird, circa 1950
Located in Chicago, IL
Midcentury Danish hand-carved wooden bird, circa 1950. Rounded body shape with feather-like carvings on the breast and wings. Black bead eyes.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Pair of Large Golden Murano Glass Vases With Bubbles Balls Decor by Costantini
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This spectacular pair of vases has got a very unusual golden color that goes from deep beige to light gold according to surrounding colors and light. This special effect is due to go...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
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 ...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Gold Dollar Cigarettes Advertising Sculpture 1950s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Gold Dollar Cigarettes Advertising Sculpture 1950s
This old BAT (British American Tobacco) advertising figure made of wood and plaster advertising the cigarette brand "Gold ...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Cute Baby Shoe Silver Plated Metal Money Box Piggy Bank, Vintage, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous vintage metal money bank. A beautiful decorative item, with nice patina. Made in Europe, circa 1960s. Nice addition to any collection, desktop, living room or children's roo...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
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
Vintage Balsa Wood and Tin Lined Tea Box Workshop Prop Decor Storage
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Vintage balsa wood, and tin lined lidded tea box, retaining partial labels.
Category
1950s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Paper
Mache Paper Roster, circa 1970
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mache Paper Roster.
Manufactured in France, circa 1960.
In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
Materials:
Mache paper, wo...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Paper
Art Glass Vase by Pavel Hlava for Exbor, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
By Exbor
Located in Praha, CZ
Small glass vase made by Pavel Hlava in Exbor in late 1960s
Perfect original condition.
Category
1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Fratelli Toso Murano Red Aventurine Candy Cane Italian Art Glass Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Only 1 Left! Beautiful vintage Murano handblown red over white, and aventurine Italian art glass flower vase. Documented to the Fratelli Toso Company. Published in their book (last p...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass
Pilarch Beige Cubist Early-20th-Century Avant-garde Style Tea Light Holder
Located in London, GB
The Pilarch tea light holder by Kwaku Boateng also Riich Boateng. Its sculptured form embodies the chiselling and hammering of stone sculpture, noticeable by the emerging pillar from...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Concrete
Set of 2 Early 20th Centry Spanish Glass Bottle Vase, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of 2 Early 20th Centry Spanish Glass Bottle Vase.
Manufactured Spain, circa 1960.
Dimensions:
L- Diam. 23.5 cm x H 36.5 cm.
M- Diam. 19 cm x H 31 cm.
In original condition, w...
Category
1940s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Set of 3 Onix Cup, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of 3 Onix Cup
Manufactured in Italy, circa 1940.
In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
Materials:
Onyx
Dimensions: ...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Onyx, Marble
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Silver Lion Fish Model Signed by Mario Bucellati
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Silver Lion Fish Model Signed by Mario Bucellati
A fine piece from one of the most prestigious jewellers of the world, this realistic freestanding model is made by and signed Mario...
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver
Five Tiny Terracotta Garden Gnomes, Germany ca. 1950s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Five Tiny Terracotta Garden Gnomes, Germany ca. 1950s
A whimsy set of five tiny garden gnomes made in Germany ca. 1950s probably by Heissner. They are made of terracotta and hand-pa...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Large German Pottery Floor Vase by Scheurich Keramik, 1970's
Located in Praha, CZ
Gorgeous German vintage large floor vase from Scheurich Keramik. Produced in Germany in the 1970's.
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Lucite and Silver Plate Decorative Box, Italy 1970s
Located in Atlanta, GA
The massive geometric shape boasts a silver plate metal base and a thick crystal clear Lucite lid. There is no visible maker's mark.
The box is in good condition, with minor wear on ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Pair of Large Golden And Turquoise Blue Murano Glass Vases by Costantini
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This spectacular pair of vases has got a very unusual golden according to surrounding colors and light. This special effect is due to deep gold dust inclusions in glass. They feature...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Cenedese Italian Rectangular Black and Clear Murano Glass Bowl, Dish or Ashtray
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Antonio da Ros for Cenedese (new old stock) thick and heavy vintage Mid-Century modern Italian Murano small rectangular glass bowl, dish or astray made circa 1965-1975. Large and hea...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Christian Dior Silver Plate and Gold Plate Cigar Ashtray Vide Poche Catchall
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant Christian Dior, Paris modernist large cigar ashtray or vide poche was crafted in France in the 1970s. This sophisticated silver plate catchall features an iconic streaml...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate, Gold Plate
Richard Saar 1950’s Ceramic Charger Sculpture
By Richard Saar
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Richard Saar ceramic charger with figural motif circa late 1950’s.
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Aluminia Danish Art Faience Dish Blue Fantasy Bird by Marianne Johnson, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Aluminia Denmark Art Faience bowl designed by Marianne Johnson. A series of artist faience initiated by Nils Thorsson. Its. Ddecorated with a blue fantasy bird. Model number 143/2884...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Faience
The Proud Caretaker by Søholm Ceramic Danish Midcentury Ornament
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A simple unglazed figurine of a buildings caretaker that looks proudly into the horizon and a days hard labor. An old design dating back to the 1920s. This example from Søholm in Den...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Glazed Abstract Royal Copenhagen Stoneware Dish by Jørgen Mogensen, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Dish or bowl by the danish ceramist Jørgen Mogensen. Stoneware with earthy glazes and with geometric relief featuring camels or birds. JM commemorates such Royal Copenhagen designers...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Germany W. Goebel Flower Girl Vase in Blue Glaze, 1960s
By A.W. Goebel
Located in Esbjerg, DK
German Figural glazed ceramic vase number VF 22 from 1968. Made by. W. Goebel in 1968. This is the tall version measuring 24 cm in Height and with a diameter of 7 cm (base).
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Tommi Parzinger Polished Nickel Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Classic candlesticks in polished nickel designed by Tommi Parzinger.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Nickel
Joaquim Tenreiro. Purple Abstract Sculpture in Wood
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Purple sculpture in a tape-like, abstract format in wood with impeccable procedence.
This work was created by Joaquim Tenreiro, one of the most important names of Brazilian furnitur...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Fiber Sculpture Wall Hanging or Room Divider
By Sheila Hicks
Located in San Diego, CA
Fiber sculpture wall hanging or room divider in jute. Open weaving with wood on the top and bottom. Purchased from the estate of an artist who attended Cranbrook Academy of Art.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Jute
Mid-century black-gray vase by Idea studio
Located in Budapest, HU
Mid-century asymmetric narrow special vase by Idea Art Studio. The Hungarian Idea Art Studio was a small manufacturer under the Iparművészeti Company during the period 1965-1985. Thi...
Category
1970s Hungarian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Tommaso Barbi Brown Ceramic and Brass Decorative Box or Centerpiece, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Delightful large decorative box in brown twisted ceramic and brass. This rare box is signed on the bottom, it was designed by Tommaso Barbi and produced in Italy during the 1970s.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
1970s Murano Confetti Art Glass Vase Italy
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
1970s Murano Confetti Speckled Ruffled Edge Art Glass Vase Italy
Hand Blown Glass
Unmarked
8.25 h x 7.5 diameter
Original vintage preowned condition
Refer to images.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage Soft Fruit Dish, English, Carnival Glass, Display Plate, Lustre, C.1970
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage soft fruit dish. An English, carnival glass plate, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1970.
Striking lustre with a delightful colour palette
Displays a desirab...
Category
Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Bronze Articulated Crab Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
A well detailed and patinated articulated bronze crab sculpture, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures .5"W x 7"D x 6.25"H. A wonderful bluish green p...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Silver Plate and Lucite Round Box by Debladis, Paris
Located in Atlanta, GA
This lovely decorative box by Debladis Paris was designed in the 1960s. The rounded shape boasts a silverplate base and an extra thick lid in crystal clear Lucite. The piece is marke...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Tall Vintage Murano Explosion Vase, Italian, Art Glass, Flower Sleeve, C.1970
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a tall vintage Murano explosion vase. An Italian, art glass flower sleeve, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1970.
Riotous colour to this bold, fabulous vase
Displays a...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage German Pottery Vase
Located in Praha, CZ
Beautiful vintage West-Germany vase. Model 110/30. Very good vintage condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Mid-20th Century Jugtown Ware Pottery Vase
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-20th century Jugtown Ware pottery vase. Frogskin glazed; Asian influence design. Stamped "Jugtown Ware".
6 1/8" dia., 5.25" h.
Whitehall Antiques is a family business that has b...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Large Ceramic Studio Pottery Glazed Bowl Planter Centerpiece
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful glaze color on this magnificent large low planter bowl , circa 1970's excellent condition no chips or cracks , unsigned well done piece heavy and perfect shape.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Brutalist Charm: Early 20th Century Cork Trash Bin with Time-Worn Charachter
Located in Barcelona, ES
Step into the past with this remarkable trash bin, a relic from the early 1940s. Crafted with the distinctive Brutalist aesthetic, its design exudes simplicity and rustic charm.
The...
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Cork
Roberto Rigon chimney vase for Bertoncello Ceramiche D'Arte - Italy
Located in The Hague, NL
Beautiful Italian Chimney vase by designer Roberto Rigon for Bertoncello Ceramiche d'Arte. The company is most famous for modern, sculptural, organic shapes that often feature rounde...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Square Marble Empty Pockets, Italy 1960s
Located in Naples, IT
Rare light gray marble pocket emptier or ashtray with black and white veins. Minor signs of time.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Palatnik Midcentury Op Art Lucite Bird
Located in Winter Park, FL
A Mid-Century Modern Lucite Op Art blue, turquoise and black bird designed by Abraham Palatnik. Abraham Palatnik (born in 1928) is a Brazilian artist and inventor whose innovations i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Lucite
Bitossi Italy Large Platter Grey with Leaves and Dots, Midcentury Ceramic 1960s
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Stunning large oblong platter by Aldo Lodi for BItossi, Italy. Made ca 1950s to 60s.
The handpainted leaves are decorated with stripes and raised dots.
The colors are a pale grey, b...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Large Scale Stacked Stoneware Sculpture in the Manner of Peter Voulkos C. 1970s
Located in Peabody, MA
Stacked stoneware floor sculpture in salt glaze on wooden pedestal in the manner of Peter Voulkos, circa 1970s.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware, Wood
Art Deco Val Saint-Lambert Green Crystal Vase Cut-to-clear, 1950s
Located in Verviers, BE
Val Saint Lambert green crystal vase cut-to-clear, 1950s.
by Val Saint-Lambert.
Beautiful Val Saint-Lambert hexagonal crystal vases, handcut-to-clear, the glass is thick, deeply ...
Category
1950s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Large Italian Mid-Century Blue Murano Glass Clamshell Dish
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large, Italian, mid-century, pale blue opaque, Murano glass dish in a clamshell shape features a raised bullicante interior accented with flecks of gold.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Onyx Marble Jewelry or Decorative Box, Italy 1960s
Located in Naples, IT
Amazing and rare vintage box made of green onyx and brass hinges, Made in Italy. This vintage box is striking in its amber, green and orange colors. Small cracks as pictured
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Onyx, Brass
Large Italian White Blanc de Chine Creamware Fruit Topiary
Located in Pearland, TX
A stunning large 16.5" Mid-Century Italian Blanc de Chine creamware glazed ceramic handmade fruit topiary in a pedestal basket. Marked "Made in Italy" on reverse. This gorgeous topia...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand Stoneware Bowl
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A heavy and well executed bowl designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand. Features dramatic colors in earth tones.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Teardrop Sun Catchers in Blue Rainbow Glass, Set of 4
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A set of 4 teardrop shaped glass ornaments or suncatchers in irredesent cobalt blue glass. Unknown Scandinavian glass maker circa 1970-80. Measurements: H: 15 cm (without string), w/...
Category
1970s Scandinavian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
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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