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
Period: 1940s
1940s Rosewood Box Partitioned Interior Clean Modern
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Small Rosewood Box vintage with clean modern lines.
Divided interior
Rosewood veneer
Preowned vintage unrestored condition. Some prior repairs are visible.
No key.
3.75 tall x 7 w...
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1940s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Rosewood
A Caravan of Murano Camels
Located in New York, NY
A caravan of eight amethyst camels. An elegant display of dromedary caravan of amethyst camels from Venice ranging in size and color from amethyst to smokey grey. Italy, 1940's
Dime...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Large Highly Decorative Old Natural Sea Shell #4
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Beautiful Large Natural Highly Decorative Sea Shell. Great for decorating! I purchased a collection of Sea Shells from a antique store in Newport.
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1940s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Shell
Pair of Rustic Metal Basket, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Pair of Metal basket made by welded wire completed by a solid ring.
Unknown manufacturer, France,
Circa 1940
Materials:
Metal
In original condition, with minor wear consistent of...
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Early Mid-Century Renaissance style ceramic wine jug. Marked Ciccoli, Pesaro.
Located in Caprino Veronese, VR
Elegant Italian ceramic wine jug from the first half of the twentieth century, made and entirely decorated by hand.
On the jug is the mark of the artistic ceramics manufactory "Cicc...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
1940 Giovanni Gariboldi Ginori San Cristoforo Italian Ceramics Large Vase
Located in Brescia, IT
Giovanni Gariboldi
Ginori _ San Cristoforo
1940s
White ceramic vase
Decoration "Nave Goletta"
Perfette condizioni
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury italian Murano glass picture frame by Barovier & Toso, 1940
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Elegant medium Murano glass picture frame by Barovier & Toso, Italy 1940.
Signed in the brass frame
The hand blown Murano glass has been twisted and shaped in the Torchon to create...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Ingrid Atterberg for Upsala-Ekeby "Spiral" Vase
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A well proportioned vintage vase designed by Ingrid Atterberg for Upsala-Ekeby. Features a serial pattern of alternating glazes and colors. This is often referred to as the "Spiral" ...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Cast Brass Mayapple Leaf Tray by Virginia Metalcrafters
Located in Malibu, CA
Gold toned brass Mayapple leaf tray.
The Mayapple is unique in that it has just 2 leaves & 1 flower. The large umbrella like leaves are very dramatic & unusual, for this reason Virginia Metalcrafter's showcased the leaf in the 1940's.
A very heavy cast brass tray...
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Ercole Barovier Bowl
Located in New York, NY
Ercole Barovier large- scale Grosse Costolature bowl. Iridized glass. Large & expressive Grosse Costolature bowl in heavy iridescent murano glass with incised decoration. Designed by...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Large Beautiful and Highly Decorative Natural Sea Shell #5
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Large Beautiful and Highly Decorative Natural Sea Shell. I purchased a collection of large shells from an antique store in Newport.
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Shell
Porzellan Eichhörnchen von Prof. Th. Kärner für Rosenthal 1947.
Located in CADALSO, ES
THis item are in absolutly perfect condition with great colors. A Masterpiece from Prof. Th. Krämer for Rosenthal.
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1940s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Rare Rookwood Raven Bookends, 1940s, USA
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful and rare ceramic Rookwood Raven bookends, mid-1940s, USA. Turquoise crackle glaze.
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Vintage Glazed Ceramic and Brass Holy Mary and Jesus by Arturo Pannunzio, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1940s.
This brass, plexiglass and glazed ceramic piece is made by Arturo Pannunzio.
It can be switched on.
This is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight tra...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Small vase with dragons, by Bode Willumsen (1895-1987), Denmark, circa 1940
Located in Paris, FR
A rare enameled stoneware vase by Bode Willumsen with applied dragon handles and a Sung glaze. The underside is marked with the three waves of Royal Copenhagen , « 20125, » and the B...
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1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel
Large 40s table, floor or ceiling fan by HEDA Fabrikate in original condition
Located in München, DE
Fantastically beautiful large 1940s fan from "HEDA Fabrikate" in original condition.
As a table fan, for the floor or as a ceiling fan.
There is a massive hook under the base for hanging.
The fan is made entirely of metal and is in very good condition.
With original gray paint. Beautiful patina.
Very powerful engine runs with a really good “sound”. Makes a powerful wind.
I had a dimmer switch installed on the new cable as an on/off switch.
Also with new antique plug...
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1940s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Iron
Swedish Designer, Candelabra, Painted Iron, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A five-armed black-painted iron candelabra designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
fits 0.8” diameter candles
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Vintage Brass Object Representing a Sail Boat in the style of Hagenauer
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1940s
This sculpture is made in nickel-plated brass and features a lacquered beech pedestal.
It might show slight traces of use since it's vintage, but it can be consi...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Swedish Designer, Candelabra, Brass, Metal, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and black-lacquered metal candelabra designed by Gunnar Ander and produced by Ystad-Metall, Sweden, c. 1940s.
fits 0.5” diameter candle
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian Blue Murano Glass Vase Attributed to Fratelli Toso, 1940s
Located in Milano, MI
Blue Murano glass vase, whose creation is attributed to the Toso Brothers in the 1940s
Ø cm 16 h cm 28,5
Barovier & Toso is a glass factory, known for its handcrafted collections o...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Swedish Designer, Candelabra, Iron, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-painted iron candelabra designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Fits 0.8” diameter candles
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Sculpture by Nils Fougstedt, Sweden, 1941, Woman holding a mirror, Plaster
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sculpture by Nils Fougstedt,
Sweden, 1941.
Painted plaster.
Signed.
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1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Plaster, Paint
Italian Silver Vase Production Argenteria Miracoli Milano
Located in Milan, Italy
A beautiful silver vase produced by Argenteria Miracoli, Milano in circa 1940. Signed.
Weight 1270 g.
About Argenteria Miracoli
Renato, a skilled and expert craftsman, continues af...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver
Ystad-Metall, Candelabra, Brass, Metal, Sweden, 1940s
By Ystad-Metall
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and black-painted metal candelabra designed and produced by Ystad-Metall, Sweden, 1940s.
fits 0.7” diameter candles
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large Archimede Seguso Murano glass "A cordone oro" red ribs vase circa 1949.
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible Archimede Seguso Murano glass "A cordone oro" gold with red ribs circa 1949.
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Steuler Huge Art Deco Stoneware Floor Vase, 1930-1940, Possibly Lamp
By Steuler
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Huge stoneware floor vase by Steuler Industriewerke, Germany, 1930s-1940s. Museal piece that can be used as lamp base. Off-white crackle glazed stoneware vase with black and blue ver...
Category
1940s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Vintage Glazed Ceramic and Brass Holy Mary and Jesus by Arturo Pannunzio, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1940s.
This brass and glazed ceramic piece is made by Arturo Pannunzio.
It is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be considered a...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Gunnar Nylund, Vase, Stoneware, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed stoneware vase designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Collection of Mid-Century African Multicolored Wooden Masks
Located in Den Haag, NL
Collection of midcentury African multicolored wooden masks.
Red/brown 30cmx18cmx 12cm
Black/white 38cmx19cmx20cm
Brown 30cmx17cmx10cm
Brown/shell brass dia ...
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1940s African Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Albert Jansson, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1940s
By Albert Jansson
Located in High Point, NC
A grey-glazed ceramic vase designed by Albert Jansson and produced by Norrmans-Motala, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Lenci Style Modern Italian Ceramic and Mosaic
By Fabio Lenci
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful multicolored sculpture attributed to the Lenci factory
Faenza ceramic mosaic
Moving inscription with dedication on the back:
“In the uncertain moments of your life, always ...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
BAROVIER&TOSO - Vaso in pesante vetro di murano con bolle d’aria anni 40.
Located in Milano, IT
Barovier & Toso, importante vaso in vetro pesante di murano leggermente iridato e con inclusioni di bolle d’aria e grosse costolature laterali a forma di foglie stilizzate .
Original...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Eva Jancke-Björk, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A black, blue and off-white glazed earthenware vase designed by Eva Jancke-Björk and produced by Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1940s.
“Y354-510” on bottom
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Pair of small Italian wood table frames, 1940s
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid pair of small Italian table frames, 1940s
Two different woods
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Archimede Seguso. Mid-Century Modern Red Murano Glass
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Murano vase in a magnificent red color characterized by symmetric bubbles, in an excellent conservation state. This is a very desired item for both collection and decoration due to i...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid Century Roman Penis Sculpture 1940s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing a provocative mid-century Roman sculpture from the 1940s - a daring representation of a stone penis encased in a cube of protective glass. This intriguing artwork challen...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
Fulvio Bianconi Venini sculpture in Murano glass 1949 woman acid stamped.
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible and rare original FULVIO BIANCONI sculpture in artistic Murano glassby VENINI acid stamped in the base woman.
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Italian ceramic from 1940 Green glazed horse sculpture Perugia manufacture
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Italian ceramic from 1940 Green glazed horse sculpture Perugia manufacture
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Arthur PE Kolbäck, Candle Holders, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of candle holders or candlesticks designed and produced by Arthur PE Kolbäck, Sweden, c. 1940s.
“Arthur Pe KOLBACK” engraving on bottom
Fits ...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Decorative Objects Toiletry Set Murano Glass Barovier & Toso Midcentury 1940s
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 3 toiletries made in the 1940s by Barovier&Toso in rostrated Murano glass in shades of transparent and light blue.
We would like to point out that this set is sold only as a d...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Teak Planters with Metal Inserts
Located in Hudson, NY
What makes this pair of wood planters even more desirable is their metal inserts and Lucite handles. Featuring a seasoned teak wood exterior, the planters are sure to draw attention...
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1940s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Gunnar Nylund, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown-glazed stoneware vase designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Pair of Cesare Lacca Brass Candelabra
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of solid brass Italian 1950's candelabra by architect-designer, Cesare Lacca.
Each holds four candle tapers.
Look closely at the phenomenally skillful brass work using solid bra...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
No 1371 Picture Frame by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte
Located in New York, NY
Glass, brass. Rare horizontal tabletop frame designed by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte. Elegant polished crystal panels with brass-banded fittings and stand.
Vertical version availa...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Vicke Lindstrand Large Vase for Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden 1940s.
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare ceramic vase with an intriguing pattern. A true conversation starter. Designed by Vicke Lindstrand, a luminary in Scandinavian Mid-Century design during the 1940s-50s, left an i...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
Gunnar Nylund, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A yellow-glazed stoneware vase designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s.
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1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Bo Fajans, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1940s
By Bo Fajans
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1940s.
“FAJAN SWEDEN 1797” on bottom
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1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
att. Barovier Seguso & Ferro Murano Art Glass Vase Honey Amber Italy late 1940s
Located in Kumhausen, DE
A beautiful huge Murano art glass vase in the manner of Barovier Seguso & Ferro in honey yellow amber colour, Italy,
circa mid / late 1940s
It stays in very good original conditio...
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1940s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Pair of Chiseled Bronze Cobra Candlesticks
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice pair of cobra candlesticks is made of a finely chiseled bronze. This is a French work. Circa 1940
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Italian decorative ceramic box 1940 Perugia Coral red Rometti Dog
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Italian decorative ceramic box 1940 Perugia Coral red Rometti style
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Gunnar Nylund, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige, brown and grey-glazed stoneware vase designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s.
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1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Just Andersen Figurine of Young Shepherd with Lamb of Disco Metal 1940s
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Original figurine designed by Danish artist and sculptor Just Andersen (1884-1943) featuring a young shepherd feeding a lamb.
It's made in Denmark in the 1940s or 1950s of Just Ander...
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1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Gunnar Nylund, Small Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A small green and brown-glazed stoneware vase designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s.
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1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A red and grey-glazed stoneware vase designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
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1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Angelo Ungania Vase in Blue Ceramic with Marine Decorations 1940s Italy
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Decorative vase in blue ceramic with marine-theme decorations on the surface like fish, octopus and starfish.
It was realized by Angelo Ungania during the 1940s, the author's mark is...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
PAIR Ercole Barovier Murano Art Glass Shell Candle Holders Opalescent glass
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
PAIR Ercole Barovier Murano Art Glass Shell Candle Holders in Opalescent glass. Both are hand blown and show slight difference due to being hand made. Rare to find a pair.
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Midcentury Modern Vase Seashell Vicke Lindstrand Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Incredible vase created by Vicke Lindstrand Ekeby, Sweden in late 1940s. The seashell vase is made in ceramic and has a wonderful blue glaze to cover its artistic sculptured ceramic....
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1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Art Deco Walnut and Walnut-Root Box, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1930s - 1940s.
Made in walnut and walnut-root.
It is a vintage piece, but it's been recently restored, therefore it can be considered as in excellent condition and re...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Walnut
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