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
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...
Category
1960s Russian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Mid-Century M. Ingrand for Fontana Arte Pink Curved Crystal Frame Italy 60s
Located in Palermo, IT
Wonderful portrait frame with pink curved crystal frame of rectangular shape with rounded edges, brass support. Designed by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, Italian production since 193...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
French Riviera Vide-Poche Bowl Tray in Woven Rattan and Brass, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful vide-poche or decorative bowl fully made in woven rattan wicker and brass. This elegant French Riviera style object was made in Italy during the 1970s.
This stunning vide-...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Diminutive Vase By Jean Gerbino, Vallauris, France, Ceramic Neriage Terracotta
By Jean Gerbino
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Sweet and diminutive vase using the Neriage technique by Jean Gerbino for Vallauris, France
Ceramic glazed shaped vase, with mosaic patterning and terracotta accents
Circa 1960's
Sig...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Murano Glass Bowl with Gold Polveri, Barovier & Toso (assumed)
Located in Warrenton, OR
Vintage Murano Glass Bowl with Gold Polveri, Barovier & Toso (assumed) , though Seguso once made similar.
Either way, you've just found a beautiful four leaf clover!
Very good vinta...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
1960s Jaeger Lecoultre Mantel Clock Rue De La Paix Clock
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
1960s Jaeger Lecoultre Mantel Clock Rue De La Paix Clock
Beautiful vintage Jaeger Le Coultre miniature lamppost clock for table or desk. It has been tested and works.
It has a stra...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Pair of 3 Foot Tall Solid Brass Ballerina Dancers Sculptures Figurines Statue
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of 3 Foot Tall Solid Brass Ballerina Dancers Sculptures Figurines Statue
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Brutalist Torch Cut Sculptural Metal Vase in the style of Paul Evans
By Paul Evans
Located in San Diego, CA
Torch cut patchwork welded steel vase from the 1970s. A nice studio made piece. Retains the label of the former owner.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel
Ceramic Vase with Holes - Handmade - Italy - 1960s
Located in Milano, IT
Large vase handmade of thick ceramic, painted in an intense blue, externally and white, internally.
The cross section of the vase is square with rounded corners.
On one side it has ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Patent Leather
Mid-Century G. Ronzan Porcelain Femal Nude Figure Italian Manifacture from 1950
Located in Palermo, IT
Delightful figure in very fine porcelain depicting a female nude, with intact colors and shine. Signed on the bottom by the master ceramist Giovanni Ronzan ("original Giov Ronzan Tor...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Alessio Tasca "Sfere" abstract ceramic sculpture, Italy 1974
Located in Renens, CH
"Sfere" abstract ceramic sculpture by Italian ceramic artist Alessio Tasca (1929-2020).
Alessio Tasca participated in several editions of the Triennale in Milan as well as the Bienn...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Danish Modern Glazed Stoneware Vase by Jørgen Mogensen, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
- Small studio Unika/Unique vase
- Designed by the Danish ceramist Jørgen Mogensen
- Comes in earthy glazes with a geometric relief
- Hand signed and n...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Mid-Century Modern Stoneware Vase with Sgraffito and Butterflies. Sweden, 1950s
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Mid-Century Modern Hand-Sculpted Stoneware Vase with Sgraffito Technique and Butterflies, Sweden 1950s
Crafted in the 1950s, this hand-sculpted and hand-decorated stoneware vase ha...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Large Turkish Vintage Olive Jar, 19th Century
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Large Turkish Vintage Olive Jar, 19th Century
This striking large-sized Turkish olive jar, with origins dating back to at least the 17th century ...
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19th Century Portuguese Antique Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Hand Carved Wood Elephant from the Dr. Livingstone Collection
Located in Medina, OH
Unique hand carved Elephant sculpture by Dr. Livingstone Collection. It is in great condition and includes the tag of the collection name. This perfect to add to your home library, d...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Paint
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
Vintage Empoli Italy Large Teal Glass on Foot
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This majestic vintage snifter-shaped vessel from Empoli, Italy features clear teal-colored glass and a wide ruffled mouth. It can be used as a table-to...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Dutch Studio Pottery Vessel 1960s
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Dutch Studio Pottery Vessel 1960s
Immerse yourself in the tactile beauty of this Dutch Studio Pottery Vessel, a captivating piece from the 1960s that embodies the essence of mid-ce...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Terracotta
Vaso maculato firmato Borbonese Murano
By Zanaboni for Borbonese
Located in Santa Margherita Ligure, IT
Grande vaso bottiglia in vetro sommerso maculato
Firmato alla Punta Borbonese, Murano (Venezia)
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Early 2000s European Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Ravello Green Ombre Vase - German
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Mid-Century Modern Ravello Green Ombre Vase - German
Introducing the Ravello Green Ombre Vase, a stunning embodiment of mid-century modern design with roots in Germany's rich arti...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
French bamboo cache pot/planter 1950-1960
Located in Herentals, BE
This sturdy cache pot has 2 handles and is equipped with the original zinc inner container.
A pot can be used with a maximum dimensions of 21 cm at the top and 15 cm at the bottom an...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bamboo
Dice Crayon Pencil Pen Holder Stand Figure Germany Mid Century, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1950s German design wood dice sculpture as a pen holder stand. Nice addition to your table or just for your collection of design items. Made of wood. Found at an estate...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Tapio Wirkkala - Art Object - Sculpture 3400 - 1950`s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Tapio Wirkkala Iittala Art object - Sculptur 1952
Cast crystal glass - cut - engraved by Theodor Käppi
Signed Tapio Wirkkala - Iittala 3400
According to Finnish Glass Museum only...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Mid Century Silver Candleholders by BMF Nagel Quist, Germany
By Bmf Nagel, Fritz Nagel
Located in Detroit, MI
These iconic vintage mid century modern candleholders were designed by Fritz Nagel and Caesar Stoffi for BMF Nagel Quist and made in Germany circa 1950-1960. These modernist candlest...
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
1970s Ornamental Doted Vase, Germany
By VEB
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Rare turquoise fat lava "DOTS" Ceramic Vase VEB HALDENSLEBEN, GDR Germany, 1970s
Discover a piece of mid-century artistry with this ornamental vase by VEB Haldensleben, a true emble...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Large MCM Advertising Desk Pad on Wood Truck "Mitchell"
Located in San Diego, CA
A super cool and hard to find large MCM advertising desk pad on wood truck "Mitchell", circa 1970s. This piece is in good vintage condition and measures 8.75"W x 3"D x 4.75"H. These...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Paper
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.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Plate
MCM Marble Jewelry Box with Lid
Located in Medina, OH
Unique mid-century modern light brown marble jewelry box with lid. There is a chip inside and some light cracks, see pictures, overall I don't see any chips on the outside of the box.
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
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, ...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Vaso Batignani 1940
Located in Napoli, NA
Bellissimo vaso/ portaombrelli in ceramica Made in Italy
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Modern Ram's Head Sculpture
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This mid-century Rams head figurine serves as an ideal decorative accent, doubling as a functional bookend. Crafted with meticulous hand-carved embellishments, it boasts a charming n...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Resin
Pair of French Faience Vases Circa 1900
By Desvres
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of French Faience Vases Circa 1900.
Decorated with leaves on the top , coat of arms on the base.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Faience
Pol Chambost Ceramic Jug, Model 837, circa 1953, France
By Pol Chambost
Located in Brussels, BE
Pol Chambost ceramic jug, 837 model, circa 1950, France.
Black and yellow enameled earthenware.
Dimensions: 40 cm H, 20 cm W, 17 cm D.
Good original condition.
Bibliography: Pol Cham...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
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
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
John Glick Plum Tree Charger Plate Pottery Mid Century Modern
By John Glick
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Discover this captivating Mid Century Modern Plum Tree Charger Plate by the renowned potter John Glick. This artistic ceramic plate is a conversation piece, featuring a harmonious b...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Toyo Hand Painted Floral Decorative Large Plate
Located in Medina, OH
Beautiful Vintage Toyo Hand Painted Floral procelain Decorative Large Plate. It does come with a stand. This piece is only for decorative purposes. It has been kept in really good co...
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
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...
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1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Resin
Barbini Murano Pink Blue Gold Flecks Bubbles Italian Art Glass Bowl Ashtray
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown blue over pink, white, gold flecks and controlled bubbles Italian art glass decorative bowl / ashtray / vide-poche. Documented to designer Alfredo...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
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
Paolo Crepax vaso ad incalmo in vetro di Murano
By Fornace Mian
Located in Santa Margherita Ligure, IT
Grande vaso in vetro giallo e blu, realizzato con tecnica ad incalmo
Creato e firmato alla punta da Paolo Crepax, prodotto dalla fornace Mian a Murano, Venezia
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
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
Gabriella Crespi Silver Plated Noci Acorn Bowl With Handle, Signed
Located in Miami, FL
Signed Gabriella Crespi silver plated acorn bowl with handle for the Gocce d’Oro Collection, 1974.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Lucite Abstract Table Sculpture
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Thich Lucite Abstract Table Sculpture, MCM 1960's
The wonder of a lucite table sculpture never goes away as it seems to defy the laws of the nature, like having an ice sculpture tha...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Acrylic, Lucite
Large Charcoal French Oil Vessel
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Large Charcoal French Oil Vessel 19th century
This stunning 19th-century French oil vessel is a beautifully crafted piece of history that exudes rustic charm and authenticity. Sta...
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19th Century French Antique Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Vintage Boho Bronze Bust of Man After Jacob Epstein
Located in west palm beach, FL
Embrace artistic flair with this vintage Boho bronze bust of a man, inspired by Jacob Epstein's iconic style. American-crafted with distinctive character, this sculpture captures the...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone, Bronze
Vintage Deco Bronze Bust of Man After Cipriani
Located in west palm beach, FL
Capture timeless elegance with this vintage Deco bronze bust of a man, inspired by Cipriani's iconic style. American-crafted with exquisite detailing, this sculpture embodies classic...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone, Bronze
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
19th Century Moroccan Vessel
Located in Santa Monica, CA
19th Century Moroccan Vessel
Discover the enchanting beauty of Moroccan craftsmanship with this exquisite mid-19th-century vessel. A testament to the rich history and artistry of ...
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19th Century Moroccan Antique Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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
1950s Italian Square Crystal Dish
Located in London, London
Square dish
Crystal
Italian 1950s
Category
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
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
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
Single Leg Splint by Charles & Ray Eames for Evans Products Company, 1940s
Located in Chicago, IL
A Mid-Century Modern leg splint created by Charles and Ray Eames for Evans Products Company in the 1940s. Specifically designed for the US Navy, this leg splint is crafted of molded ...
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Paolo Crepax vaso ad incalmo in vetro di Murano
Located in Santa Margherita Ligure, IT
Grande vaso in vetro verde e arancione, con appendice trasparente realizzata con tecnica ad incalmo
Creato e firmato alla punta da Paolo Crepax, a Murano (Venezia) nei primi anni 2000
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
1980s Charles O. Perry Brass Mathematic Puzzle Sculpture Vintage Museum Souvenir
Located in Hyattsville, MD
USA, circa 1980s. Vintage Charles O. Perry brass ball puzzle sculpture. Originally designed in the 1960s. Precision craftsmanship, mathematical design. Can be dis-assembled and re-as...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Vintage Aldo Londi For Rosenthal Netter Planter
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful brown, yellow, orange and green striped planter. Designed by Aldo Londi for Rosenthal Netter, made in Itally. large version available in separate listing.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Toyo Hand Painted Floral Decorative Small Plate
Located in Medina, OH
Beautiful Vintage Toyo Hand Painted Floral procelain Decorative Small Plate. It does come with a stand. This piece is only for decorative purposes. It has been kept in really good co...
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
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