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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Vintage Swiss Gustav Sporri Studio Pottery Vase for Ziegler Schaffhausen
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A flat flower vase with a wide applied handle and thick wave-like white glaze on a matte black background, designed by Gustav Spörri for the manufacturer Ziegler Schaffhausen in the 1950s. This striking piece combines bold contrasts and flowing forms, characteristic of mid-century modern design. The vase's unique aesthetic makes it a standout addition to any collection, highlighting the innovative craftsmanship of Gustav Spörri and the quality production of Ziegler Schaffhausen.
Gustav Spörri was a notable Swiss ceramic designer, active during the mid-20th century. Born in 1909, Spörri is recognized for his innovative approach to ceramic design, blending traditional techniques with modern aesthetics. His work is characterized by bold forms, dynamic glazes, and a keen sense of color and texture.
Spörri was associated with various Swiss ceramics...
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1950s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
La Murrina Murano Glass Empty Pockets Decorative Object Mid-Century Italy 80s
By La Murrina
Located in Palermo, IT
Murano empty pocket from the "La Murrina" factory made in Italy in the 80s/90s. La Murrina is a symbol of excellence in design with unique glass products "Made in Murano". Thanks to ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Signed Warren Hullow Glazed Stoneware Pottery Weed Pot Twig Vase Vessel 1970s
Located in Troy, MI
Modernist vessel by American ceramic artist Warren Hullow of Hickory Grove Studio circa 1970s
Shallow ovoid form in matte white glaze with vertical center resist detail
Incised sign...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Fornasetti Architecture Tin
By Fornasetti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tin can in black and white architectural motif / designed by Piero Fornasetti for DROPS / made in Italy
Diameter: 3.5 inches / height: 11 inches
1 available in stock in Italy
Order r...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Tin
Kienzle German Midcentury Table Clock, 1950s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
This mid-century German table clock, created by Kienzle in Germany in the 1950s, is a vintage masterpiece. A rare design. Featuring a luxurious combination of brass and bevelled glas...
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Fish Graal Vase by Edward Hald for Orrefors, Sweden
By Orrefors, Edward Hald
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Fish Graal vase by Edward Hald for Orrefors, Sweden
A large and heavy vase of the Graal series designed by Edvward Hald for Orrefors Sweden in 1938. Clear ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Large Brown and Colored Stoneware Ceramic Tree Sculpture Claude Gaget
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Claude Gaget
Amazing large stoneware tree sculpture by the French artist.
Original perfect conditions, signed at the base GAGET
Brown and colored firi...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Dorothy Thorpe Pretzel mid-century lucite candle stick, 1940’s
Located in Delft, NL
Dorothy Thorpe Pretzel mid-century lucite candle stick, 1940’s
Dimensions: 23,5cm H, 22cm W, 16,5cm D
Condition: Mint
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Modern Ceramic Floor Vase Rörstrand Gunnar Nylund, Sweden
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
A gorgeous floor vase produced at Rörstrand and designed by maker/Designer Gunnar Nylund. Made in Sweden in the midcentury. Beautiful brown glazed in shifting dark earthy colors. Rar...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
1959 Boeing 707-328B Model - Air France
Located in Bath, GB
A very large model of an Air France Boeing 707 / Château de Chambord dating to c.1959.
Very good condition with minor livery wear, commensurate with age and use.
The wings span 26...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Aluminum
Aldo Londi Multi-Color Glazed Ceramic Vase for Bitossi Studio
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite Mid-Century Modern ceramic vase was designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Studio in Italy during the 1950s. Featuring a textured cream-colored body with vibrant hand-pain...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Lalique Caviar Bowl "Igor"
By Lalique
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Lalique caviar covered bowl "Igor"
Made of clear and frosted crystal.
Signed in script "Lalique France"
Measures: Height 9.85", diameter 7.85".
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Rosenthal, Bjorn Wiinblad, Midcentury Ceramic Charger, Germany, circa 1960s
Located in Chatham, ON
ROSENTHAL (Manufacturer, 1879-Present) - BJØRN WIINBLAD (Designer, 1919-2006) ROMANZE (Studio Line) - midcentury large ceramic charger - featuring a modernist textured finish with gi...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Italian Murano Barovier & Toso School Art Glass Vase Circa 1950
Located in Big Flats, NY
A Mid Century Italian vase in the manner of Murano Barovier & Toso offers colorless cased emerald green art glass construction, circa 1950
Measures - 7"h x 4.3"w x 3.5"d
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Mexico Modernist Sculptural Brass Candleholders
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
This is a pair of 2 brass candleholders handmade in Laton, Mexico. Each modernist candleholder has 3 sculptural candlesticks. They are stamped "Mexico Rivas Laton." The style is simi...
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1960s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Large French Wooden Antique Wabi Sabi Decorative Bowl in Dark Stained Oak, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare French antique decorative large wooden bowl in dark stained oak. In good vintage condition.
Dimensions: H 9,5 cm / 3.75" W: 46 cm / 18" D: 46 cm / 18"
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Oak
Dansk Blocky Glass Candle Holder
By Dansk
Located in Fairfield, CA
A vintage Dansk glass double candle holder. Nice blocky shape with little bubbles formed throughout the glass. Made in China by Dansk, most likely in the...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Jean-Pierre Viot 20th century design stoneware ceramic vase handmade 1969
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Jean-Pierre Viot
Grey stoneware ceramic vase
Realised in 1969
20th century design ceramic
Signed
height 18 cm
Large 8 cm
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Loet Vanderveen Bronze Antelope Sculpture Signed & Numbered - CLOSING SALE
Located in Warrenton, OR
Loet Vanderveen Bronze Antelope Sculpture Signed & Numbered - CLOSING SALE
*****NOTICE: OUR 1ST DIBS SHOP CLOSES AT THE END OF MAY*****
This mid-century modern Bushbuck antelope scul...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Signed Bronze Dish by Italian Gio Pomodoro Il Sestante Galeria
Located in Chicago, IL
A bronze sculpture / dish by Italian artist Gio Pomodoro for Il Sestante Galleria, Milan, Italy, circa 1958. This example is much larger than the usually found sculptural dishes. The...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Original 1996 Mies Van Der Rohe Furniture Blueprint Exhibition Poster
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Ultra Rare, 1996 Original Mies van der Rohe Architectural Furniture Design "Blueprint" Exhibition Poster from the Museum of Modern Art, New York
This lithograph, printed on heavy stock, in 1996, is copyrighted by the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), NYC and published in the USA
It was created for MoMA's 1996 Industrial Retrospective of the works of Mies van der Rohe in collaboration with Lilly Reich, 1931.
The text on the poster reads:
Mass-production furniture by Lilly Reich and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe.
Manufactured by Bamberg Metallwerkstatten Berlin-Nuekolln, 1931
The design layout is a grid.
The background is black.
Each grid contains one of Van der Rohe's chair designs.
The chairs, numerical specs and printed details, (written in German) are all done in white, thereby creating a negative image.
Measurements
19.5” W x 15.75 “ H
The condition of this poster is Excellent, like new A+
Archivally stored, flat for almost 30 years
We are proud to have the sole ownership and be proprietary dealers of this original vintage exhibition print,
In addition, we have sole ownership of ANOTHER published oversized MoMA Architectural Exhibition Poster, copyrighted by Mies van der Rohe/Lilly Reich entitled:
Meis van der Rohe and Lilly Reich, Country Home in Berlin, 1931. (31" L x 18" H) See photo
We will be listing this dramatically long poster...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Paper
Mesmerizing Kinetics: Iron Sculpture - Painted Motion and Color
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mesmerizing Kinetics: Iron Sculpture - Painted Motion and Color
Manufactured in France by unknown artist, circa 1990.
In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and us...
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1990s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Isamu Noguchi Hawkeye Measured Time Clock and Timer
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Noguchi's first mass-produced design, completed circa 1932, predating his design for the "Radio Nurse" baby monitor by about five years. Produced...
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1930s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Venini, Small Mid Century Murano Handkerchief Glass Vase, Italy, circa 1960's
By Venini
Located in Chatham, ON
Mid Century handkerchief glass vase - twisted yellow canes with copper aventurine and white latticino - rare small size - smooth polished base ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano Sommerso Amethyst Blue Purple Italian Art Glass Bowl
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso purple Italian art glass geode cut bowl. Attributed to the Seguso Vetri d'Arte company, circa 1960s. A similar bowl is shown in the company photo archives, item number 12877, and is published in their book. The bowl has an outer layer of amethyst, middle layer of sapphire blue, with rich violet overlay in the top layer (Ametista - Blu - Violetto). It has a rectangular shape with rounded corners and edges. Would make for a great display on any desk, vanity or side table. Use it as a catchall, candy dish or business card holder. Made with very thick glass...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Small Op Art Vase Porcelain German Vase by KPM Berlin Ceramics, Germany, 1960
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
OP art porcelain vase
Producer:
KPM Berlin ceramics, Germany
Decade:
1960s
This original vintage OP art vase was produced and designed by KPM Berli...
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Daum France Blown Crystal Art Glass Paperweight Signed Egg Shape Red Blue White
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Daum France Blown Art Glass Paperweight Signed Egg Shape in Red and Blue Flower Swirl.
Signed Decorative Egg Shaped Crystal Art Daum France, 1970's.
Vintage Signed Etched Daum...
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Murano Large Pink Bubbles Bunny Rabbit Gold Leaf Egg Italian Art Glass Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and very large, vintage Murano hand blown pink bubbles and golden egg Italian art glass Easter Bunny rabbit sculpture. The rabbit is very nicely detailed with a cute face, ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
Stig Sandqvist, Small Bowl, Teak, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A small decorative teak bowl designed and produced by Stig Sandqvist, Sweden, 1950s.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern Teak Desk Organizer Box by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
A super cool and very hard-to-find Danish modern teak desk organizer box by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa 1970s. The box has a removable lid and three compartments for storage. G...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
Small French Vallauris Clay Mosaic Vase by Ceramicist Jean GERBINO
By Jean Gerbino
Located in New York, NY
A small French "clay mosaic" vase by ceramicist Jean Gerbino, mosaic patterning is in blue, cream, brown and greens. Signed on the bottom "Vallauris".
Measures:- Diameter: 3.5, He...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay
F.B. Rogers Silver Plate Walnut Shaped Sculpture Trinket Box Keepsake 1970 Japan
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage walnut box, trinket box, keepsake made in Japan for F.B. Rogers Silver Company, circa 1970.
Made out of Silver Plate and Gold Plate Steel an...
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver Plate, Steel, Gold Plate
Vintage Swedish Black Bakelite Table Phone
Located in Vienna, AT
Bakelite table phone by LM Eriksson from the early 1960s.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel
Flavio Poli Murano Green Yellow Sommerso Faceted Art Glass Bowl
Located in Barcelona, ES
Colorful Murano Sommerso Art glass Faceted bowl. Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Italy, 1950s.
Eye-catching diamond shape faceted Murano glass bowl in green and yellow double l...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Cut Glass, Art Glass
Jens Quistgaard, Candelabra, Cast Iron, Brass, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A cast iron and brass candelabra designed and produced by Jens Quistgaard, Denmark, c. 1950s.
fits 0.45” diameter candles
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Iron
Aldo Londi Thai Silk Vase, Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter, Blue, Green, Gold
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Mid-Century Modern vase was designed by Aldo Londi and produced by Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter. It is decorated with a band of gold flowers on Rimini blue, outlined with sgraffito ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold
Brutalist Wall Object Sculpture with Candleholder by Henrik Horst, Denmark 1970
By Henrik Horst
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
wall candleholder object.
Producer:
Henrik Horst, Denmark.
This original vintage wall candleholder was produced by Henrik Horst in the 1970s in Denmark. It i...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Steel
Mid Century Italian Murano Sommerso Ashtray Flavio Poli For Seguso C.1960
Located in London, GB
Mid Century Italian Murano Sommerso Ashtray Flavio Poli For Seguso C.1960
In very good condition commensurate of age.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
78" Tall & Narrow Natural Art Light Driftwood Specimen Sculpture on Wooden Base
Located in Rockaway, NJ
78" Tall & Narrow Natural Art Light Driftwood Specimen Sculpture on Wooden Base Mint!
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel
Still Stand No36: Tall Serenity Totem, Walnut Sculpture by NONO
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...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Hardwood
Mid Century Modern Brass Candle Snuffer Wand - India
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A long brass candle snuffer, made in India. Created from brass, this long candle snuffer will be a beautiful accent on any side table. With a long twisted handle, it will make snuffi...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
1970s Dior Home Style Mid-Century Modern Fake Tortoise Lucite Smoking Set
By Dior Home
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A fake tortoise lucite italian smoking set composed by an ashtray, a cigarette box and a lighter not tested. Box side dimension is 12 cm, ashtray side ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Seguso Murano Navy Blue Gold Flecks Art Glass Shell Bowl
Located in Barcelona, ES
Hand-blown Blue Murano Scalloped Art Glass Bowl with Gold Flecks
Eye-catching shell shaped Murano art glass bowl or ashtray in Navy blue with scalloped rim and interior Aventurine go...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
1970's Dorothy Thorpe Lucite & Chrome Pretzel Candle Holders Pair
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Lovely pair of Lucite candle holders designed by Dorothy Thorpe, circa 1970's.
Exceptional condition with no flaws to note. Both sparkle like jewelry.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Chrome
Murano Glass Undulated Textured Sides Vase by Mandruzzato, 1970s
Located in Valencia, VC
This sommerso Murano glass vase is a striking piece of Mid-Century artistry.
Hand-crafted using the classical Mandruzatto technique, the vase showcases and undulated form with textu...
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Sommerso
1970s Astonishing Blue Vase by Arte Vetro in Frosted Glass. Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Astonishing blue Vase by Arte Vetro in frosted glass. Made in Italy. The item is in excellent condition. This vase is unique.
Dimension:
diam 7,08 x 14,56 H inches
diam 18 cm x...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Large Round Emerald Green Alabaster Trinket Box with Hinged Lid, Italy
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A lovely hand carved round Italian alabaster trinket box in deep emerald green on the inside, and very light green on the exterior. Large...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Alabaster, Metal
Sculptural Studio Pottery Vase Object by Otto Meier, Bremen, Germany, 1960s
By Otto Meier
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Ceramic stoneware object
Designer and producer:
Otto Meier, Bremen in Germany
Information:
Otto Meier (born March 18, 1903 in Dortmund, † June 1, 1996 in Worpswede) was...
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Solingen German Scissors and Letter Opener in Green Leather Case
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian-made hot-dropped forged steel plated in Nickel and Brass are used to make the scissors and letter opener. The green leather case is marked S...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Steel
Rodex Mop Bucket Frist Patent by Manuel Jalon Corominas
Located in Barcelona, ES
First patent mop bucket designed by Manuel Jalon Corominas.
Manufactured by Rodex.
Spain
1957-1960.
Category
1950s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Japanese Stacking Kokeshi Doll Bento Trinket Box
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
Japanese Lacquerware Storage Box
7 diameter 6 h total 3 lower box
Stacking Kokeshi Doll Bento Box
Stamped Japan
Original vintage condition
Refer to images
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Lacquer
Mid-century Murano Glass Sculpture Fish Italian Design 1960s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Murano Style Italy Blown Emerald Green Art Glass Dolphin on Clear Glass.
Art glass sculpture depicting an abstract green dolphin in an artistic Murano glass on transparent wave base.
Heavy large sculpture and a beautiful and unique piece of blown art fish figurine with unique textures and finishes that create a sense of depth and dimensionality.
Mid-Century Modern vintage hand blown Murano glass fish figure on a clear glass stand and green body.
This beautiful hand blown glass fish will be a great decorative object for a shelf, cocktail table, desk or anywhere in any room.
Dimensions: 12" W x 7" H x 5.5" Depth.
Murano Italy circa 1960s.
Good condition.
No Hallmark, no signature in the style of Archimede Seguso Fish...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Large Bertoia Studios 24-Rod 'Star of Sound / B-2482' Copper & Brass Sculpture
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Bertoia Studios 24-rod 'Star of Sound B-2482' copper & brass sculpture. A lyrical and musical sound sculpture with certificate of authenticity signed by Val, the artist and son of the original designer, Harry Bertoia. Hand made at the original Bertoia...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver, Brass, Copper
Renato Bertelli Sculpture / Desk Paperweight, 1930´s
By Renato Giuseppe Bertelli 1
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Very rare Modernist Wooden Sculpture / Desk Paperweight.
Designed in 1930´s by Renato Bertelli
Futurist Benito Mussolini shadow Sculpture. The I is made of silver and marked R. G. B....
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver
Murano Glass Aquarium by Cenedese with Marine Figures from the 1950s
By Cenedese
Located in Milano, MI
Murano glass aquarium by Vetreria Cenedese with double marine figures, made in the 1950s
Ø cm 17 Ø cm 4 h cm 11
Vetreria Cenedese is a name that resonates in the universe of artist...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Edward Moulthrop Wild Cherry Bowl
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual solid wild cherry bowl by Ed Moulthrop. A great example of American craft and wood working. A quick not note about EM.
"Ed Moulthrop (1916-2003...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Cherry
"Seated Male Nude, " Remarkable Bronze Sculpture by Choate, Figural Artist
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Although America's sculptors interested in African American life and Black subjects, including Elizabeth Catlett, Richmond Barthé, Sargent Johnson and ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Mid Century Redwood Burl Nut Bowl
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A Mid Century turned Nut Bowl likely from California with great color and form. A central turned Pedestal has drilled holders for a nutcracker and nut picks. The Bowl with extraordin...
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
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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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