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 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
Mid Century Small Black and White Terrier Dogs Sculpture, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Painted ceramic, very good original vintage condition. No damages or cracks. Beautiful and unique decorative sculpture. Small Dogs Sculpture was produced in Italy. Only one item avai...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Asian Art Pixiu Chinese Dragon Table Sculpture
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Asian Art Mythical Figure Dragon
Chinese Dragon Pixiu Sculpture
Black- brown with texture present.
Carved Plaster Hard Resin
8.25 h x 10 long x 4.75
No label.
Preowned original vi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Resin, Plaster
Mid-Century Modern Solid Teak Wood Bowl, Sweden
Located in Grythyttan, SE
A very stylish mid-century modern teak wood bowl. Solid teak wood from Thailand. Designed and manufactured in Thailand. Sticker underneath: "Genuine teak wood, Made in Thailand"
Whe...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
Sculptural Silver Plate Modernist "Mars" Vase by Gio Ponti for Christofle, 1950s
By Gio Ponti, Christofle
Located in Lille, FR
Sculptural Silver Plate Modernist "Mars" Vase by Gio Ponti for Christofle, 1950s
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Violet Purple Vintage Decorative Mannequin Glass Head Sculpture, 1970s, Germany
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Life-size glass head in a unique purple violet color. Produced in a German steelworks in the 1970s. Perfect condition. A perfect addition to the interior, photo prop, display or head...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Signed Curtis Jere 3-D Brass Copper Flower Cart Sculpture Circa 1960's
By Curtis Jeré
Located in West Chester, PA
Original Curtis Jere 3-D Brass Copper Flower Cart Sculpture Circa 1960's
Signed with brass tag on edge of base as well as original label on bottom.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Copper
Mid-Century Fat Lava Vase by ES Keramik
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Nice Fat Lava Vase by ES Keramik. This model is sought after.
ES Keramik was founded in Rheinbach in 1921 by Josef Emons & Söhne. The company was split in 1948 (due to financial dif...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic XL Vase, Italy, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Barcelona, ES
A giant sized handmade Rimini blue ceramic vase designed by Aldo Londi and manufactured by Bitossi. Italy, 1960s.
Blue glazed ceramic with engraved patterns adorning the top of the ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery, Terracotta, Ceramic
Murano Bright Yellow Gold Flecks Vintage Italian Art Glass Heart Bowl Ashtray
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown bright yellow and gold flecks Italian art glass heart shaped bowl / vide poche. Attributed to designer Alfredo Barbini. The bowl I made with a golden sunflower...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
Murano Vintage Sommerso Red Orange Italian Art Glass Dachshund Dog Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, and large, vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso dark orang and red Italian art glass Dachshund puppy dog sculpture. The puppy has a cartoony feel, with black collar, floppy ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Sommerso, Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Pair of Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Candlesticks Mid-Century Modern with Box
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Tiffany & Co. sterling silver candlesticks in Mid-Century Modern style, with an elegant, geometric design, standing on a stepped octagonal base. They measure 9 2/3'' in heigh...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Howard Miller Iconic Clock by George Nelson
Located in Riverdale, NY
Iconic and classic Howard Miller ball clock from the 1950's by George Nelson. Wonderful Atomic style with a central clock motif with 50's styl...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Antique Vetro Soffiato Glass Vase, Murano 1920s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Vetro Soffiato Glass Vase, Murano 1920s
Beautiful 'Vetro Soffiato' vase with bell-shaped bowl and conical foot made of very thin, light blue, t...
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
2000s Barovier Toso Italian Emerald Green Murano Glass and Brass Picture Frame
Located in New York, NY
A sophisticated Venetian modern design vertical picture frame in thick blown Murano glass worked in a luscious emerald jewel green color, by Barovier & Toso, signed piece. The elegan...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Whimsical Hand Carved Leo Lion Travertine & Bronze Sculpture by Rodney Winfield
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical hand carved "Leo the Lion" etched travertine sculpture featuring an astrological zodiac sign of Leo, mounted on a bronze base by Rodney Winfield, circa 1970s. The piece is ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Travertine, Bronze
Vintage Alvar Aalto Savoy Vase for Iittala
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Round Rock, TX
The iconic “Savoy” vase was designed by Alvar Aalto for Iittala of Finland. Considered one of the most revered designers of the 20th century, Aalto created this vase as part of a 10-...
Category
1980s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Bitossi By Aldo Londi Red Glaze Ceramic Rooster, Italy, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Valencia, VC
A Bitossi by Aldo Londi ceramic rooster, featuring a rare oxblood glazing. Handmade in Flavia Montelupo circa the 1960s.
Absolutely gorgeous in ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Murano Art Glass Vase - Sommerso - Flavio Poli
By Flavio Poli
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful art glass Sommerso vase, attributed to the Italian designer Flavio Poli.
The vase is in good condition. Beautiful colors and quality.
Dimensions: 5 x 5 cm and 18 cm ta...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
St. Louis Gateway Arch Stainless Steel Sculpture Model designed by Eero Saarinen
Located in St. Louis, MO
New old stock stainless steel miniature model or sculpture of the St. Louis Arch on walnut base. These models are based on the St. Louis Gateway Arch designed by Eero Saarinen that w...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vase Decorative Object Archimede Seguso Style Murano Glass Midcentury Italy 1960
Located in Palermo, IT
Vase/decorative object in the style of Archimede Seguso made of transparent and double Murano glass as a "rostrato". Made in Italy in the 60s. Please watch the video and photos caref...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Georgous Big Dolphin and Fish Sea Murano Italian Art Glass Aquarium Paperweight
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown aquarium Italian art glass paper weight. Showing some blue dolphins and fishes with a Coral Reef inside, floating on controlle...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Roger Capron Wall Mounted Ceramic Clock, circa 1960
By Roger Capron
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Roger Capron wall mounted ceramic clock, circa 1960.
By Roger Capron, signed. (France).
In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful pa...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 5 scheurich west Germany ceramic vases , 1970s
Located in Delft, NL
Set of 5 scheurich west Germany ceramic vases , 1970s
Dimensions: 14,5cm Height , 9,5cm Diameter 35cm Height , 18cm Width , 15 cm Depth 25,5cm Height , 12cm Diameter 28cm Heigh...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Carl Auböck Handcrafted Midcentury Brass Anchor Figurine Key Ring Chain Holder
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming modernist Anchor keyring / keyholder / keychain, designed by Carl Auböck in the 1950s. Handmade of solid polished brass by Werkstätte Auböck in Austria. Fully stamped and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Signed Montelupo for Bitossi Sausage Dog in Blue "Rimini" Ceramic, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous wiener dog sculpture from the "Rimini Blu" collection by Flavia Montelupo for Bitossi. This lovely and rare sculpture was designed by Flavia Montelupo and produced by Bitoss...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
French Modernist Translucent Sculptural Crystal Vase Signed Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
This stunning modernist vase was realized by Baccarat- one of the world's premiere makers of crystal products since 1865. The piece features a slightly rounded, cylindrical body that...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Elephant Figurine with Thermometer Walter Bosse, Vienna Austria 1960s Midcentury
By Walter Bosse
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1960s Austrian figurine, designed by Walter Bosse. Nice addition to your room, on your desk top or just for your collection of Austrian midcentury items. Charming, big ...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Lot of Four Tiny Terracotta Garden Gnomes, Germany ca. 1950s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Lot of Four Tiny Terracotta Garden Gnomes, Germany ca. 1950s
Item e7222
A whimsy set of four tiny garden gnomes made in Germany ca. 1950s probably by Heissner. They are made of terra...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Large Lomonosov 22K Gold, Cobalt Decor Porcelain Vase, USSR - 2 available
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Russian white porcelain vase manufactured in the 1950s by the Lomonosov Porcelain Factory (founded in 1744). Soft shaped organic Mid-Century Modern vase decorated by hand with large mineral...
Category
Mid-20th Century Russian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold
Murano Barbini Amethyst Gold Italian Art Glass Vanity Perfume Powder Box Set
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Gorgeous and elegant, vintage Murano hand blown amethyst and gold flecks Italian art glass powder or jewelry box and perfume bottles set. The set is documented to designer Alfredo Ba...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
Wicker Vintage Picnic Case, France Circa 1940s
Located in Valencia, VC
Beautiful vintage Mid-Century picnic basket/case. In very good condition as it was never used.
Lined with a gingham blue and white fabric.
Made by unknown manufacturer in France ...
Category
1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker
Mid-20th Century Sterling Silver Pair of 3-Light Candelabras by Gorham
By Gorham
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-20th century sterling silver pair of 3-light candelabras by Gorham. Multi-form adaptable - low, medium or high with simple candle or 3 candles. Weighted bases. Light denting to o...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling silver model of a hare made in 1972 by A. E. Jones
By A.E. Jones
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1972 by A. E. Jones, this charming, Elizabeth II period, Sterling Silver Model of a Hare, is realistically cast. The hare model measures 4"(10cm) tall, by...
Category
1970s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Group of Four Brass and Copper Bud Vases, Priced Individually
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Charming mid century group of four bud vases handcrafted in copper and brass in a sculptural form with removable coated metal flowers.
Priced Individually
Tallest: H: 14.5 DM: 3 $...
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Copper
American mid century Atomic Age Collapsible Multi-positions Metal Candle Holder
By Tony Paul
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool and unique extendable candle holder multi positions each disc has a 4.5" diameter , circa 1970's nice condition extends to 32" or more , its a great piece for a mantel or...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
1960s Candlestick Holder Style Martz Studios Art Pottery
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
1960s Pottery Candle Stick Holder Style of Martz Studios Art Pottery
In the Style of Martz Studios Art Pottery
Unmarked
5.75 h x 2.5 diameter
Preowned vintage with ...
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Mid-Century Modern Pink Crystal Vase, Val Saint Lambert
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A lovely crystal thick walled vase, made by the Belgian brand Val Saint Lambert. Great pink gradient colour. The vase is in very good condition. No chips. Signed on the bottom.
Category
1960s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Bordeaux Bakelite and Bamboo Square Italian Decorative Box, Tommaso Barbi 1980s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning large midcentury decorative box in a dark red bakelite and bamboo. This lovely piece was designed by Tommaso Barbi in Italy in the ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Bakelite
Brutalist Stainless Steel Vase by Olav Joa Joff. Polaris, Norway 1972. Steel Art
Located in Malmö, SE
A brutalist stainless steel vase with amazing relief decor.
Made by Olav Joa Joff for Polaris Fabrikker, Sandnes, Norway. The series 'Steel Art' was in production 1972-1974.
Great...
Category
1970s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stainless Steel
1977 Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Porcelain Paper Bag Vase
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
1977 Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Paper Bag Porcelain Vase
Glazed Porcelain
3.5 h x 3.25 w x 2.38
Preowned vintage condition
Ref...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Carl Auböck style Watering Can in Copper and Brass
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Rare watering can in style of Carl Auböck.
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Copper
Murano Glass Bowl w/Gold Polveri by Alfredo Barbini for Camer - CLOSING SALE
Located in Warrenton, OR
Murano Glass Bowl w/Gold Polveri by Alfredo Barbini for Camer (assumed) - CLOSING SALE
*****NOTICE: OUR 1ST DIBS SHOP CLOSES AT THE END OF MAY*****
This piece is approximately 6 x 2...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
Large Brass Table World Time Zone Clock by Kundo / Kieninger & Obergfell, 1970s
Located in München, BY
Large modernist brass table world time clock by Kundo / Kieninger & Obergfell, West Germany circa 1970s.
Beautiful clock with a large 9-inch round dial in white with a gold world ma...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Metal
Vintage Mid-Century Set of 3 Ceramic Canisters with Wooden Lids Studio Pottery
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautifully crafted set of 3 original ceramic canisters that present craftsmanship and style. This set includes canisters in 3 different sizes. Each is presented with its own walnu...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Erik Mornils Handled Pitcher Vase for Nittsjö Keramik, Sweden, Malachite Glaze
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A gorgeous and well sized pitcher vase designed by Erik Mornils for Nittsjö Keramik, Sweden circa 1960s. Great Malachite glaze and nice form. Could work in a variety of interiors inc...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Sculptural and Curvilinear Midcentury Translucent Glass Bowl by Daum, France
By Daum
Located in New York, NY
This refined and sculptural translucent glass bowl was produced by Daum, one of the most illustrious glass makers of the period in Nancy, France, circa 1950. Daum was awarded a Grand...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Brutalist bronze candle stick by Michael Harjes , 1970s
Located in Delft, NL
Brutalist bronze candle stick by Michael Harjes , 1970s
Dimensions: 30cm Width , 8,5cm Depth , 21cm Height
Period: 1970s
Material: Bronze
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Italian Leather Playing Card Case
Located in Stamford, CT
Wonderful Italian handcrafted tooled leather playing card case with painted enamel-like decoration of cards on the sides and symbols for all the suites, clubs, diamonds, spades and hearts on the cushion top. Beautifully made and clearly loved, a charming gift for the poker player or gambler. Holds two decks.
Stamped on the bottom in gold letters, 'Genuine Leather, Made in Italy'. With a fleur di lis mark stamped...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather
Pair of Sculptures Mexican in Murano Glass by Archimede Seguso, Italy, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of sculptures Mexican whit sombrero in murano glass by Italian artis Archimede Seguso.
The original label is still attached on the back, as shown in the pictures.
Archimed...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Lívia Gorka Hungarian Ceramist Mid-Century Modern Hand Thrown Wall Plate, 1960s
By Livia Gorka
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern Decorative Plate by Hungarian artist Gorka Livia (1925-2011). This plate like all of her ceramics is hand thrown and has a freeform feel due the uneven shape of the vessel which is almost oblong. The color is mustard yellow decorated with two large stylized fish in black. Pisces? In the image of the back, it looks like dirty spots but is actually where the glaze was thinly applied and the clay color shows through. It was made to hang and a wire loop was incorporated unto the back. The plate dates from the 1960s.
Incised on back - GL HUNGARY Underglaze a1/F or Gl/F on back
Livia trained in her father's atelier, Gèza Gorka...
Category
1960s Hungarian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Gilded Vintage Mid-Century Sunburst Starburst Wall Clock, Germany, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Stunning original 1960s sunburst starburst wall clock. Featuring beautiful wood and composition sunburst surrounding illustrating perfectly the mood of the decade. It is in very good...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Composition, Metal
Elio Schiavon Italian Figurative Sculptural 'Guerriero' Pottery Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A large and stunning Italian hand painted abstract figurative sculptural 'Guerriero' (warrior or fighter) ceramic vase by Elio Schiavon (1925-2004) dating from around 1960. This very stylized hand crafted vase portrays a figure holding a shield and is hand painted in textured colored enamels on a contrasting light grey ground. The figure has a painted face with locks of hair and what may be a beard and supports a rounded shield on their right shoulder. The vase is signed SCHIAVON ERHART to the base.
Elio Schiavon studied at the Scuola d'Arte Ceramica...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Sculptural Modernist Ikebana Ceramic Vase, Japan, c.1965
By Toyo
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Sculptural Modernist Ikebana Ceramic Vase, Japan, c.1965.
Category
20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Carl Auböck Midcentury Tuning Fork Handmade Key Ring Chain Holder
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming modernist tuning fork keyring / key holder / keychain, designed by Carl Auböck in the 1950s. Handmade of solid polished brass by Werkstätte Auböck in Austria.
Length inc...
Category
20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Surrealist Porcelain Sculpture of an Ear
Located in Round Top, TX
A conversation starter, a Dada homage, a quirky bit to hang on a wall or stack on a coffee table, who doesn't need a random body part or two, rendered in porcelain?
René Magritte, S...
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Seguso Murano Blue Pulveri Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Shell Trinket Bowl Dish
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown cobalt blue pigments and gold flecks Italian art glass seashell dish, bowl or sculpture. Documented to designer Archimede Seguso. Created in the "...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
Mid Century Vintage Polish Pink Art Hand Made Glass Vase Jerzy Sluczan-Orkusz
Located in Toronto, CA
This charming vintage vase originates from Poland and dates to the 1970s, a notable era for distinctive glass design. Measuring 4.25 inches in height, the vase features a soft pink c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Mixed Metal Footed Tray in Style of Los Castillo, Mexico 1960s
By Los Castillo
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Mixed metal tray by Mexican silversmiths of Taxco, Mexico features an asymmetrical biomorphic shape and Modernist abstract pattern in brass, copper, silver, and bronze. The metals a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper
Mid-century Modern decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.
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