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
Seguso Corroded Cobalt Blue Vase in the Shape of a Bottle, 1960s
By Seguso
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Seguso corroded cobalt blue vase in the shape of a bottle, 1960s.
Category
1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
$762 Sale Price
20% Off
French Lalique Crystal Virginia Design Footed Bowl/Coupe
By Lalique
Located in Vilnius, LT
French Lalique crystal footed bowl/coupe "Virginia" in clear and frosted surface with decor of peacock.
Marked on the bottom.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Accolay Midcentury Stoneware Vase, 1950s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Mid-century stoneware vase by ACCOLAY, France, 1950s. Height : 27cm (10.6"), Diameter : 18cm (7.1"). Marked "accolay" under the base (see photo, difficult to read)
After the ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Fratelli Fanciullacci Majolica Vase with Floral Decor, Italy Mid Century
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Unusual vase with complex, slightly textured glaze features applied relief in shape of abstract flowers and leaves. Top and bottom parts of the vase are decorated with delicate gree...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery
$260 Sale Price
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Ceramic wall sculpture depicting a rare horses from SAN POLO VENEZIA
By Otello Rosa
Located in Renens, CH
Rare wall sculpture in polychrome enameled ceramic
representing four horses signed " SAN POLO VENEZIA "
Category
1650s Italian Antique Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Kosta Boda "Satellite" Art Glass Flask Bottle Vase by Bertil Vallien Sweden
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Swedish Art Glass Vase by Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda. No chips, cracks, or repairs. The piece weighs just under 10 pounds.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Rectangular Box Gold Brass Cigarette Case, Italy, 1970s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Rectangular box gold brass cigarette case, Italy, 1970s.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
$571 Sale Price
20% Off
Memphis Period Clock by Nicolai Canetti
By Canetti
Located in Dallas, TX
Memphis period clock designed by Nicolai Canetti, 1980s. This is new old stock that's in the original box. Excellent working condition.
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Pair of Carl Auböck Model #1928 'Hands' Brass Bookends
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Carl Auböck model #1928 'Hands' brass bookends. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural pair of bookends are executed in patinated and polished brass.
P...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
1950s Style of Hermès Distressed Leather Note Pad Holder
By Hermès
Located in Chula Vista, CA
French style of Hermes leather wrapped wood memo note pad holder desk accessory vintage circa 1950s.
Unmarked.
1.5 h x 6.75 w x 4.75
Original unres...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather, Wood
Mid Century Vide Poche in Hand Carved Green Alabaster Italy 1960s
Located in Meer, VAN
Mid Century Vide Poche in Green Alabaster, Italy, 1960s.
This is a wonderful and large mid century bowl, vide poche or ashtray in hand carved green alabaster. A very distinct piece ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Alabaster
Mid-Century Murano Glass Ashtray or Bowl by Flavio Poli, Faceted Murano Glass
By Flavio Poli
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Mid-Century Murano Glass ashtray or bowl by Flavio Poli - Faceted Murano Glass
This is a beautiful Murano glass ashtray or decorative bowl. It is made according to the technique of ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
$343 Sale Price
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Seventies Fat Lava Vase of Jug by ES Keramik Germany
By Roth Keramik
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Beautiful yellow glazed vase/jug with thick lava.
Stamped underneath.
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Modern Steel Metal Brutalist Large 28 inch Bird Sculpture Artist Metalwork
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Modern Steel Metal Brutalist Large 28 inch Bird Sculpture. Item features stunning metalwork and quality, approximately 50 lbs. Unsigned and artist unknown. Circa Late 20th Century. M...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel
Midcentury Modernist Architectural Letter Tray Tiered Walnut Wood
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Stunning midcentury modernist tiered letter file tray
walnut wood and aluminum
In the style of Florence Knoll
6.13 h x 10 w x 15
Great preowned vintage condition. Wood recently oile...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Dansk France Jens Quistgaard Teardrop Candleholders
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Interesting pair of Dansk tilting silver plated teardrop candleholders in great vintage condition. This piece was designed by Jens Quistgaard and are true ...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
$148 Sale Price / set
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Mid-Century Modernist "Ginkgo" Vase with Etched Bamboo Motif signed Baccarat
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
This refined Mid-Century Modernist "Ginkgo" vase by Baccarat, crafted in France circa 1980, combines sleek design with meticulous craftsmanship. Made from Baccarat's signature crysta...
Category
1980s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Cenedese Rare Vintage Trio of Blue Glass Apothecary Lidded Jars Murano Italy
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Rare set of three Venetian Murano blue colored / coloured glass Apothecary jars or urns with lids. Wonderful vintage Mid-Century Italian glass and perfect for the storage sweets or snacks in the kitchen or for cotton wool buds or cosmetics in a bathroom or for make-up or jewellery or cotton wool buds and such accessoires. Similar in style to the original designs of apothecary jars from the 19th and early 20th century.
Measurements are circa:
Large jar - 18.8cm tall by 10.7cm wide
Medium jar - 15.7cm tall by 10.7cm wide
Small jar - 12.5cm tall by 10.7cm wide.
Rare set of jars...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Picasso Ceramic Plate "Tête De Chèvre De Profil' Ramié 110
Located in Norwood, NJ
This Picasso ceramic plate "Tête de chèvre de profil' Ramié 110 is one in a small edition of only 60 and is glazed and painted, with the Empre...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
Bisque Porcelain Can & Paper Bag Vases by Rosenthal Studio-Line "Do Not Litter"
Located in San Diego, CA
Very cool pair of bisque porcelain "pop art" can & paper bag vases by Tapio Wirkkala for the Rosenthal Studio-Line "Do Not Litter" series, circa 1980s. The vases are in very good vi...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Cheetah Cub Figurine in Majolica Pottery by Ronzan Italy, 1950's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice expressive Ronzan Italian majolica cheetah cub figurine.
Signed to the base in black script: RONZAN MADE IN ITALY 1571/A.
Dating from arou...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Majolica, Pottery
Elegant Watering Can crafted from hammered brass
Located in Berlin, DE
This elegant watering can from the 1960s is crafted from hammered brass, showcasing a beautifully textured surface. Its gracefully curved spout and wrapped handle add both functional...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Italian Jewelry Decorative Box in Cut Crystal and Metal, Italy 1930s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning decorative jewelry box in cut multifaceted crystal and polished metal. This marvelous box was produced in Italy during the 1930s.
In fantastic condition, with no chips or...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Metal
White and Brown Circular Ceramic Vase by Montreau for Virebent 1970 Design
By Yves Mohy
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Benoit Montreau - Virebent Edition
20th mid century porcelain ceramic vase
Grey and brown ceramic glazes colors
Singed under the base
Original perfect condition
Height 17 cm
Lar...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Rattan and Brass Italian Centerpiece Tray Basket, 1970s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern brass and rattan round tray basket or centerpiece.
It has a brass trim covering the top and brass handles at both sides.
Handcraft...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
XL Vintage Wicker Tote Basket with Wooden Handles & Hinged Lid c1970s
By Hermès, Ralph Lauren
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This extra-large vintage wicker tote basket is a beautifully handcrafted piece, perfect for both functional use and decorative display. Featuring a sturdy wooden frame with curved wo...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wicker, Wood
Vintage Blown Glass Apothecary Jar with Decorative Sugar Glaze and Matching Lid
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage hand-blown heavy bottom glass apothecary jar with decorative sugar glaze and matching lid. In original condition with visible wear consistent with its age and use.
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Formafantasma Post Scriptum Cachepot Reticolo Nero Piccolo Vase For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Formafantasma Post Scriptum Cachepot Reticolo Nero Piccolo Vase For Cassina
BLACK ON WHITE, THE CONTEMPORARY EXPRESSION OF DESIGN
The Formafantasma designs become decorations on t...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Pablo Picasso Signed Limited Madoura Pottery Chouetton Owl Vase A.R. 135, 1952
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful, original Mid-Century Madoura pottery vase by renowned Spanish artist Pablo Picasso titled "Chouetton (Young Wood Owl)". The work, which features two distinct owl faces,...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery
Bob Stocksdale Signed Mid-Century Modern Turned Walnut Wood Large Art Bowl
Located in Studio City, CA
An exquisitely crafted, rich, quite large wood art bowl by American master woodturner/California artist (Indiana born) Bob Stocksdale (1913-2003).
Signed and marked ("Black Walnut ...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Walnut
20th Century Gabriella Crespi Decorative Box in Brass and Plexiglass '70s
Located in Turin, Turin
Born in 1922, Gabriella Crespi studies architecture at the Politecnico in Milan, where her work is permeated by her perspective on Le Corbusier’s and Frank Lloyd Wright’s design expe...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Signed Anthony Redmile Sawfish Decorative Objects Mounted on Brass Bases, 1970s
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of signed Anthony Redmile English sawfish decorative objects from circa 1970 mounted on brass bases. This exquisite pair of decorative objects, created by Anthony Redmile in c...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Mid-century Design Phone Tesla, 1960's.
By Tesla
Located in Praha, CZ
Tesla Manufacturer
Made in Czechoslovakia
Fully Functional
Beautiful Decoration
Good Original condition
Category
1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Gilt bronze box by Line Vautrin "The Armenian alphabet'' - 1940
By Line Vautrin
Located in Girona, Girona
Very beautiful gilt bronze box or mirrorless compact. This object has two sides with different motifs representing the Armenian alphabet. Patina re-gilded with fine gold.
Design: Li...
Category
1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Gabriella Crespi Pheasant Sculpture, Italy, 1970
Located in Naples, IT
Rare pheasant sculpture signed Gabriella Crespi with a murano glass egg, made in Italy, in the 1970s.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Silver Plate on Copper Vase with Lizards by Emilia Castillo
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout vintage vase handcrafted in silver plate on copper hammered in classic form featuring three stone clad lizards as supports. Stamped Emilia Castillo on the bottom.
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone, Silver Plate, Copper
Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand Ashtray for Lumax
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
About product:
Lumax ashtrey by Le Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand.
Manufactured in France, circa 1970.
The Lumax Ashtray by Le Corbusier is an iconic design piece. It was designe...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
$209 Sale Price
20% Off
Alvino Bagni, ceramic vase or bottle Italy 1960's
By Alvino Bagni
Located in Zemst, BE
Exceptional handmadevvase or bottle by Alvino Bagni
Italian ceramist (1919-2009) who had his own factory and created as well for Bitossi, Raymor (USA) and Rosenthal (Ger).
This ite...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Large Seguso Vetri d'Arte Red and Gold Vase by Flavio Poli
By Flavio Poli
Located in Sharon, CT
An important, late 1930s large Murano vase (29cm high). 'Sommerso'- a clear glass over a gold leaf, over very Fine bubbles over a deep rich red. As usual, unsigned. Bottom very worn....
Category
1930s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Midcentury Claudio Pulli Polychromed Enameled Ceramic Italian Vase, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
This polychrome ceramic vase is a marvelous production by Claudio Pulli, one of the greatest Sardinian artists of the 20th century.
The vase was produced for I.S.O.L.A. and is mad...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Carved Wood Sculpture by Italian Artist Flaviano Laghi
By Flaviano Laghi
Located in Troy, MI
This mid century wood sculpture by Italian artist Flaviano Laghi dates from approximately 1980 is mounted on a dark wood base and features a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Stoneware Brown Ceramic Bottle by Jean Linard La Borne 1970 Design
By Jean Linard
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Jean Linard
Realised in La Borne, elegant ceramic bottle.
Decorative brown ceramic object.
Signed under the base.
Measures: Height 22cm, large 11cm.
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Modern Set of 3 Rörstrand Ritzi Vases and Bowl Gunnar Nylund
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Wonderful blue glaze on these 2 vases and bowl from Rörstrand Sweden, designed by Gunnar Nylund in the 1950s.
They are all in good vintage condition.
Dimensions: Large vase H ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Bowl Murano Glass Sommerso by Alessandro Mandruzzato, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
A beautiful midcentury Murano faceted art glass bowl or ashtray by Alessandro Mandruzzato.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
The combination of blue and yellow 'Sommerso' cut-glass looks...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Turquoise Glass Squat Bottle Vase in Mdina ‘Ming’ Pattern, Signed 1979, Malta
By Mdina, Michael Harris
Located in Glasgow, GB
A rare signed Mdina Glass vase from Malta, dated 1979, exemplifying the studio’s bold aesthetic during its formative years.
This decorative squat bottle vase is worked in the celebrated ‘Ming’ pattern, with swirling bands of turquoise blue and deep green glass layered over a base of sparkling golden ochre. The colours twist upward in irregular spirals around the rotund body, forming a richly tactile surface that captures the light beautifully.
This form—low, broad, and full-bodied—is less commonly encountered, particularly in this scale. Measuring 16.5 cm in both height and diameter, it’s a commanding example of vintage Mdina glass...
Category
1970s Maltese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Pair of Carl Auböck Model #3847 Brass Bookends
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Carl Auböck Model #3847 brass bookends. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural pair of bookends are executed in polished and patinated brass.
Price i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Murano Seguso Orange White Gold Italian Art Glass Bird with Flower Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown orange, white and gold flecks Italian art glass bird with flower sculpture / paperweight. Documented to designer Archimede Seguso. The piece has a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
Malcolm Leland Chalice Planter, Architectural Pottery, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Malcolm Leland chalice planter, Model L-20, USA, 1960s matte green glaze ceramic.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Murano Glass Vase Mid Century Red / Orange, Italy, circa 1960/70
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Colorful large mid-century Murano glass vase out of the famous glass art workshop Sommerso in Venetia/ Italy. Artfully made around 1960/70 this decorative, beautifully shaped glass v...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid Century Modern Large Green Art Glass Handblown Glob Vase
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Beautiful and unique large hand blown green glass glob vase, possibly Italian. The protrusions and irregular shape add to the handmade quality. This vase is an impressive 17 inches h...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Danish Leather Paper Basket with Handle, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Leather paper basket, Denmark 1960s with handle. The width of the basket including the handle is 34 cm.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather
Flavia Rare Large Aldo Londi Blue Glazed Ceramic Vase for Bitossi, Italy , 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Antwerp, BE
Large ceramic Rimini blue vase for Bitossi. This magnificent large vase was designed by Aldo Londi in Italy during 1960s. This fantastic piece is wonderful blue, green and turquoise...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Lalique Dampierre Crystal Vase
By Lalique
Located in Norwood, NJ
Lalique Dampierre crystal vase, signed on bottom.
Designed in 1948 by Marc Lalique, this vase is decorated with carved birds in satin crystal. Throu...
Category
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
1960s Handmade Colorful Ceramic Tile Mosaic Bull after Genaro Alvarez
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Handmade Tile Bull TORO Figurine Sculpture
Unmarked.
In the style of Mexican artist Genaro Alvarez.
Mosaic bull is handcrafted with a rainbow of ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Graceful Curved Wood Totem Still Stand No39 by NONO, Joel 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
Carl Auböck Model #4056 Patinated Brass Hook
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck brass #4056 patinated brass hook. Designed in the 1950s, this versatile and Minimalist Viennese hook is executed in patinated and polished brass by Werkstätte Carl Auböck...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
$321 / item
Mid-Century Danish Hellas Series Glass Vase by Per Lütken for Holmegaard, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Danish Hellas Series Glass Vase by Per Lütken for Holmegaard, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark.
Additional inform...
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Mid-century blue vase by Gunnar Nyland for Rörstrand, Sweden.
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
An extraordinary and rare hand-made vintage ceramic vase design by the very talented Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand. What makes this vase so very special is that even though, it has a v...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$929 Sale Price
20% Off
Brass Lying Deer with Shamanic Inlays
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This lying deer sculpture is made of brass with shamanic inlays. This is a French work, circa 1970.
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
$1,763 Sale Price
20% Off
Gustav Spörri Studio Pottery Vase with Sailing Boats, Ziegler Schaffhausen
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This striking studio pottery vase by Swiss ceramist Gustav Spörri (1920–2016) was crafted for Ziegler Schaffhausen. It features a bold mid-century...
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
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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