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 Modern Murano Soliflore Vase
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Mid-Century Modern Murano vase, thick-walled glass with embedded flower decorations. It is a single flower vase, beautiful from every point of view.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage Hollywood Regency Brass walnut Wall Clock by Kienzle, Germany 1950s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
wall clock
Origin:
Germany
Producer:
KIENZLE, Germany (marked on the wood)
Age:
1950s
Description:
This original vintage wall clock was produced in the 1950s ...
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century German Space Age Desk Utensilo 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century German Space Age Desk Utensilo, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969.
Additional information:
Materials: Plastic
Color: Gr...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Plastic
Pair of Murano Glass and Sterling Silver Musical Clowns by Vittorio Angini
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of Murano glass and sterling silver musical clowns by Vittorio Angini, charming set with stunning detail, retain original silver plaque signatures a...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver
Biomorphic Carved Serenity Totem Still Stand No67 by NONO, Escalona Crafted
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
“Still Stand” sculptures by Joel Escalona
Joel Escalona's wooden standing sculptures are objects of raw beauty and serene grace. Each one is a testament to the power of the material...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Hardwood
10.5 Inch MCM Brass Antelope Sculpture Loet Vanderveen Style
Located in Warrenton, OR
10.5 Inch MCM Brass Antelope Sculpture Loet Vanderveen Style
Here is another stunningly handsome mid-century modern animal sculpture.
Approximate measurements: 10.5 x 9 x 2.25 inche...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage Italian Glazed Terra Cotta Ram Sculpture
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout mid century Italian sculpture or figure of a ram in repose realistically crafted in terracotta, hand decorated and glazed.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
glazed ceramic "Vase à Oreille" Roger Capron Vallauris 1960.
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
Glazed ceramic " vase à oreille".
Stylized polychrom figure of a bull on one side.
Perfect thick glaze
'"Oreille" or ear shaped vases are typical of ...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Turtle Box by Antony Redmile
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Whimsical mid century trinket box crafted in composition in a turtle form having a polished stone lid handle and silver plate on brass head and...
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver Plate, Copper
Jaap Ravelli Mid Century Studio Pottery Pitcher Vase
By Ravelli
Located in Tilburg, NL
Jaap Ravelli mid century studio pottery pitcher vase. The Netherlands, mid 20th century.
Very distinct and special pottery pitcher vase by renowned pot...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Organic Harmony: Modern Wood Totem Still Stand No77 by NONO, Escalona Design
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
“Still Stand” sculptures by Joel Escalona
Joel Escalona's wooden standing sculptures are objects of raw beauty and serene grace. Each one is a testament to the power of the material...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Hardwood
Tommi Parzinger Brass Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
Pair of midcentury classically styled candlesticks with a square base stylized column and engraved drip plate. Designed by Tommi Parzinger, signature stamp on bottom. Polished.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
$1,000 / set
Dan Murphy Aluminum Sculpture
By Dan Murphy
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Dan Murphy Aluminum Sculpture. Curly Twisting bands of aluminum form a sculpture that sits on a lucite base. Signature to aluminum at bottom.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Carl Auböck Model #3848 Brass Bookends
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Carl Auböck model #3848 brass bookends. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural pair of bookends are executed in polished brass.
Price is per pair. Av...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Carl Auböck Model #3844 Brass Bowl
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck model #3844 brass bowl. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural Viennese bowl is executed in polished and darkly patinated brass. Originally conceiv...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
$344 / item
Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Bowl Centerpiece Design Italia 1970s Style Poli
Located in Palermo, IT
Amber Murano glass bowl with very pleasant shades. Multi-shaped oval body. Design attributable to a production by Flavio Poli. Made in Italy in the 60s. No signature or attribution m...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Carl Auböck Model #3603L Large Brass and Leather Bell
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck model #3603L large brass and leather bell. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural bell is executed in polished brass an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Carl Auböck Model #3600 'Crown' Brass Bowl
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck model #3600 'Crown' brass bowl. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural Viennese bowl is executed in polished brass. Originally conceived as an asht...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
$372 / item
1950s Japanese Secret Puzzle Box Wood Inlay Mt Fuji Floral
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
1950s Japanese Decorative Secret Puzzle Trick Box Wood Inlay
Mt Fuji Floral
1.75 h x 4.5 w x 3.25
Original vintage, refer to images.
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Large Lanvin Bottle, Arpège Perfume, 20th Century.
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large Lanvin bottle, Arpège perfume, 20th century.
Large Lanvin Arpège perfume bottle, emptied of its perfume, 20th century.
H: 25cm, D: 19cm
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century German White Porcelain Vase by Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal, 1960s
By Rosenthal
Located in Hamburg, DE
Elegant, white porcelain vase according to a design by Bjørn Wiinblad from the 1960s. The decor is embedded shows a fine relief with a matt finish. This piece has an attribution mark...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Gerd Bogelund for Royal Copenhagen Signed Danish Denmark Art Pottery Leaf Vase
Located in Studio City, CA
A gorgeous, wonderfully designed, and glazed Mid-Century Modern Danish/Scandinavian art vase by Gerd Bogelund for Royal Copenhagen featuring leaf decoration and a semi-gloss pale bro...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
Italian Medium Size Brown Leather Jewelry Box, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-Size Leather Jewelry Box, Italy Circa 1950's
Feminine as well as charming mid-size leather box hand crafted in brown leather and gold embossed monogram. Monogram letters are M.H...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather, Fabric
Mid Century design teak wooden candle holder , 1970s
Located in Delft, NL
Mid Century design teak wooden candle holder , 1970s
Dimensions: 19cm Height , 5,5cm Width , 5.5cm Depth
Material: Teak wood
Color: Brown
Period: 1970’s
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Hand Carved Alabaster Owl Sculptures with Glass Eyes Bookends 1950s
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful, meaningful, practical and decorative mid-century bookends.
Given the fact that owls are the international symbol for wisdom and learning, these are the perfect sculptures...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Alabaster
Aldo Tura Green Parchment and Brass Ashtray Catchall, Italy, 1960s
By Aldo Tura
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Aldo Tura green goatskin ashtray from Italy in the 1960s. Green goatskin over wood with removable brass tray. Paper label on underside. In good vintage condition with minor surface a...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Complete collection of vases designed by Gianni Versace - VENINI
By Venini, Gianni Versace
Located in Uccle, BE
Complete collection of vases designed by Gianni Versace for Venini Murano Italy (Founded in 1921).
Beyond his fashion creations, Versace has also collaborated with furniture and acce...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Mid 20th Century Lava Glaze Italian Pottery Planter Cachepot Ice Bucket
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is a colorful Italian pot with a modern mottled lava glaze finish. The pot was probably intended to hold a plant but would be interesting as an ice bucket, cachepot or just a ni...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Barbini Murano Sommerso Pink Iridescent Italian Art Glass Bowl Ashtray Dish
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso iridescent pink Italian art glass folded over rim bowl / ashtray. Documented to Master glass artist and designer Alfredo Barbini, circa 1...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Glass
$450 Sale Price
25% Off
J’ai perdu ma tourterelle by Line Vautrin – Box in silvered bronze
By Line Vautrin
Located in Uccle, BE
J’ai perdu ma tourterelle (I lost my dove) by Line Vautrin – Box in silvered bronze.
J’ai perdu ma tourterelle (I lost my dove) Box in silvered bronze by Line Vautrin.
Large silvered...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
French Provencal Hand-Painted Ceramic Pitcher Vase
Located in Miami, FL
A fine hand-crafted ceramic pitcher vase from the Provence region of France.
This French ceramic pitcher vase is very well made using clay from the region. Hand-painted then glazed...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$635 Sale Price
20% Off
Venini Bianconi Murano White Purple Zanfirico Italian Art Glass Fazzoletto Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage murano hand blown white and purple ribbons Italian art glass fazzoletto / handkerchief vase. Documented to designer Fulvio Bianconi, and signed "Venini Murano Itali...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass
$731 Sale Price
25% Off
Large Venini Bowl 'Coreano', Designed by Tapio Wirkkala in 1966
By Tapio Wirkkala, Venini
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Venini Bowl 'Coreano', Designed by Tapio Wirkkala in 1966
A blue and green a fasce a spirale bowl from the Coreani series. Designed in 1966 by Tapio Wirkkala for Venini. Produ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Brass Copper Watering Can, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous vintage Mid-Century Modern brass and copper watering can with a long spout. Great lines, great original condition with wonderful patina. Small dent at the base but this is...
Category
1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Copper
Monique Gerber Bronze Fruit Sculptures France ca' 1970's
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A group of three fruit sculptures by Monique Gerber, French sculptor, ca' 1970's. Done is solid patinated bronze. Each one signed with engraving.
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Murano Barbini 1950s Pink Gold Flecks Bubbles Italian Art Glass Rocket Decanter
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Priced per item (2 decanters available).
Beautiful and large, vintage Murano hand blown pink, controlled bubbles and gold flecks rocket shaped Italian art glass decanter. Documented...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
Large Murano Art Glass Swan by Sergio Costantini, Gold Aventurine Sculpture
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A large and elegant Murano art glass swan sculpture created by renowned Italian glass artist Sergio Costantini. This stunning piece showcases the artist's signature craftsmanship wit...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
Midcentury Green Onyx Marble Box, Italy
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
A handmade trinket or jewelry box, crafted with utmost care from exquisite onyx. Details in guilded metal such as the lion feet. This versatile box will work for your treasures, whil...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Onyx
Venini Vase 'Fazzoletto Opalino', by Fulvio Bianconi, 1950s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Venini Vase 'Fazzoletto Opalino', by Fulvio Bianconi 1950s
A Fazzoletto vase in opaline and rose glass with clear glass overlay. It was manufactured in the 1950s by Venini, Venice a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Ceramic/Porcelain Whippet/Greyhound Puppy Dog Sculpture Figurine
Located in Warrenton, OR
Ceramic/Porcelain Whippet/Greyhound Puppy Dog Sculpture Figurine
UPDATE: Due to agreement with 1stDibs, we'll be staying through the end of the year.
This is a lovely little mid-cent...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
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
Serge Roche Pair of Large Plaster Sconces, 2 Pairs Available
By Serge Roche
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of plaster sconces by Serge Roche.
1 light, 60 watts Max bulb.
US rewired and in working condition.
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Plaster
Green Italian Vase, Sommerso Murano Glass Flavio Poli for ALESSANDRO MANDRUZZATO
By Flavio Poli
Located in Pasadena, CA
This Murano Vase is crafted in the Sommerso style, developed by designer Flavio Poli, known for his innovative approach to glass design. The vase features a faceted form in rich gree...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Equestrian Vide Poche in Patinated Sand Cast Brass 1960s
Located in Meer, VAN
Equestrian Vide Poche in Patinated Sand Cast Brass 1960s.
This is a wonderful decorative 'horse head' bowl or vide poche in patinated sand cast brass. Mid 20th century.
Great expr...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Pink & Clear Hourglass Murano Studio Art Glass Objects Venini Style
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A hand blown art glass hourglass made of pink and clear glass in style of Paolo Venini.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Birger Åberg Swedish Mid-Century Abstract Sculpture
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
There are several smaller and lesser-known independent workshops across Scandinavia some producing exceptional and stunning work. Birger Åberg is one such artist or perhaps ceramic s...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Advertising Bottle, Giant Perfume Bottle, Guerlain Perfume, Chamade, Crystal.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Advertising bottle, giant perfume bottle, Guerlain perfume, Chamade, crystal, circa 1960.
Advertising bottle, giant perfume bottle, Guerlain perfume,...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Mid-Century Modern Textured Gold Frog Tape Dispenser
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Textured Gold Tone Metal Frog Tape Dispenser, 1960's
This vintage two piece tape dispenser is from Ted Arnold Ltd. The charming frog with green glass eyes is stamped on the inside l...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Pair of Carl Auböck Model #3530 'Flatiron' Patinated Brass and Cane Bookends
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Carl Auböck model #3530 'Flatiron' patinated brass and cane bookends. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural pair of bookends are executed in patinated...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Vintage Ceramic CinZano Vermouth Triangular Ashtray in Red Blue & White, Italy
By Cinzano
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A vintage CinZano vermouth ashtray or catchall. This dish is triangular in shape and created from crisp white ceramic. There are three sides, and each side is labeled with CinZano Ve...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
$120 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Abstract Black Ceramic Sculpture, Signed 1979
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
This abstract sculpture has a smooth black, glossy surface and an organic modernist form. The shape is fluid and curved, resembling a stylized human form or a natural element. The da...
Category
1970s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Sergio Bustamante Life Size Brass Walrus
Located in Hanover, MA
Life sized brass and copper sculpture of a walrus created by Sergio Bustamante of Mexico circa 1960’s.
Part of his magical menagerie of polished brass creatures.
Very good condition ...
Category
1960s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Copper
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.
Overall Measures:
32 cm W x 26 cm D x 17,5 cm H
Barbini Pink...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Glass
$1,191 Sale Price
20% Off
Birds in Flight off Coast Sculpture on Onyx Stone by Curtis Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Signed brass sea gull sculpture by Curtis Jere. C Jere’ works are made and marketed by the corporation Artisan House. Curtis Jere is a compound nom de plume of artists Curtis Freiler...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Onyx, Brass
Mid-Cenury Primitivist Marble Vase with Relief Carved Geometric Detailing
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated Mid Century Modern primitivist vase was realized in France circa 1950. It features a cylindrical body that tapers towards the top with a flared mouth that cantilevers over the body of the piece- in a beautiful white exotic marble. The surface of the vase has been handcarved in relief with a wealth of geometric motifs including stylized celtic knots bookended on top and bottom by deconstructed Greek key motifs. Additionally, there is an arched form with a open circle approaching the top of this piece. With its clean modernist lines, monochromatic palate, and patently (and beautifully) hand crafted aesthetic, this piece would be a winning addition to any style of interior from classic Mid Century to contremporary. While it is a perfectly functional vase...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Modernist Toyo Japanese Ikebana Vase
By Toyo
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
This Mid-Century Japanese ceramic ikebana planter exudes timeless elegance and modern sophistication. Featuring a sleek, dark matte finish, this half moon shape planter is ideal for ...
Category
1960s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Murano Amethyst Glass Vase in the style of Fulvio Bianconi for Venini
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A stylish free-form two-foil vase in amethyst glass. Stylistically this vase shares important features with some of Fulvio Bianconi's 1950s Venini pieces. Depth in color, free-form t...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
$308 Sale Price
25% Off
Chalet Art Glass Freeform Green Sommerso Vase 1960s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage Mid-Century art glass vase was made by Chalet in sommerso technique with green colored glass gather cased over with clear-colored glass. Its distinctive, free formed twisting...
Category
Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
1, 1 kg Murano Glass Bowl silver Flakes Shell Ashtray by Dino Martens Italy 1960s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass bowl, ashtray element, Silver FLAKES.
DINO MARTENS FOR AURELIANO TOSO, 1960s
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Decade:
1960s
This original glass ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano 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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