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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Hand-blown Murano Glass Grey Sculpture Signed by Loredano Rosin '1936-1992'
Located in Florence, Tuscany
Il Tuffatore is an important hand blown Murano glass sculpture by Loredano Rosin (1936-1992). Il Tuffatore, literally translated as, 'The Diver' is a Murano glass sculpture in deep g...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Mid Century / Art dECO bLUE NEON Flip Advertising Clock
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning Mid Century / Art dECO bLUE NEON Flip Advertising Clock .. Amazing original condition,, Beautiful blue neon,, Tested and keeping perfect time,, Also fully functional moteriz...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Steel
Mid Century Brass and Copper Butterfly on Burl Stand
By Curtis Jeré
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Mid Century Brass and Copper Butterfly on Burl Stand
Category
1960s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Copper
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
Maitland Smith Extra Large Tessellated Travertine and Brass Box
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful Extra large Tessellated Travertine and Marble box by Maitland Smith.
The hinged Travertine box is complemented by a burgundy border with brass inlays,
The box sits on br...
Category
1980s Philippine Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Travertine, Marble, Brass
Pair of Murano glass vases signed Costantini
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of large Mid-Century Modern Murano glass vases, signed Costantini. Italy 1970s.
The vases are priced and sold by pair.
The large Italian vases are handmade and entirely in Muran...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid Century Modern George Nelson Diamond Clock
Located in Dronten, NL
Beautiful Diamond Clock designed by George Nelson & Associates, and manufactured by Vitra. In excellent working condition, working on an AA battery.
The George Nelson Diamond Clock ...
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Mid-Century Bronze Buddha
Located in San Diego, CA
Decorative mid-century bronze Buddha circa 1960s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures: 7"W x 5.5" D x 9.5" H. Great patina and look...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
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
1970s Astonishing Pendulum Clock by Omodomo in Crystal. Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Astonishing pendulum clock by Omodomo in crystal. Made in Italy. It's in excellent condition and it works perfectly with battery (quartz mechanism)
Dimension:
7,87" x 3,14" x 1...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Large Mid Century Monkey or Chimpanzee Animal Sculpture Sergio Bustamante Style
Located in Toronto, CA
A rare and captivating Mid Century brass and copper hanging monkey sculpture in the style of renowned Mexican artist Sergio Bustamante, crafted in the 1970s. This large-scale sculptu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Brass, Copper
Vintage Arthur Umanoff “Meridian” Clock for Howard Miller
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage pendulum wall clock designed by Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller. The “Meridian” clock features aspects of Danish Modern design with a walnut w...
Category
1970s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
A Canne Murano glass vase by Gio Ponti, Venini Murano Italy
Located in Uccle, BE
“A Canne” Murano glass vase by Gio Ponti, Venini Murano Italy (Founded in 1921).
Murano glass vase made up of six alternating colored “canes”.
The colors are: Red, Green, Mole Gray, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Aldo Londi Italian Ceramic Penguin Bird Sculpture for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Aldo Londi Italian Ceramic Penguin Bird Sculpture for Bitossi
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Large Flygfors Bubble Gum Glass Center Piece
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Beautiful Flygfors bubble gum, pink and white glass centerpiece from the series "Coquille".
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
1960s Purple Glass Set of Ten Italian Empoli Genie Bottles, Vases and Candy Jars
Located in Haarlem, NL
Very decorative aubergine, amethist, plum coloured purple set of ten different size and colour Italian art glass bottles, vases and apothecary or candy jars.
Mention Italian glass and probably everyone’s mind immediately leaps to Venice and Murano.
But there is another almost equally famous centre of Italian glass making known as Empoli.
Empoli glass is generally much simpler and does not have the intricately applied trim or decorations associated with Venetian and Murano pieces.
The simple traditional styles of Empoli glass were quickly adapted to the abstract shapes of mid 20th century modernism. It became hugely popular as a decorative home accent, and was exported across the world.
Now they are highly sought after by international collectors and look beautiful arranged together.
This set consists of three pressed genie bottles and seven blown glass items.
The bottles have their stopper and all items are different in design, shape and size (height with stopper):
Large striped swirl genie bottle, pressed glass, 53cm high, ø 13.5cm (20.9"x5.3")
Diamond design pressed 'genie' bottle, pressed glass, 55cm high, ø 13cm diameter (21.7"x5.1")
Angular 4 sided genie bottle with dancing women, pressed glass, 48cm high, 15x15cm depth and width (18.9"x5.9")
Carafe with clear handle and foot, without stopper, marked, made in Italy, blown glass, 38cm high, ø 13cm (15"x5.1")
Large cognac glass, blown glass, 27cm high, ø 18cm (10.6"x7.1")
Small cognac glass, blown glass, 23cm high, ø 13cm (9.1"5.1")
Optic bubble small vase on clear foot, blown glass, clear glass foot, 22cm high, ø 10cm (8.7"x3.9")
Small long vase with swirl design, blown glass, 25cm high, ø 8cm (9.8"x 3.1")
Bonbon or candy jar with clear foot and handle, blown glass, 24cm high, ø 11cm (9.5"x4.3")
Small bonbon or candy jar with clear foot and handle, blown glass, 16cm high, ø 11cm (6.3"x4.3")
Like Murano glass in the 1950s-1960s the great majority of Empoli glass was marked only with relatively generic “Made in Italy” paper or foil label. Over time, many of the original labels have fallen off and the majority of Empoli MCM glass...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass, Glass
Flavio Poli Seguso Murano Sommerso Blue & Clear Faceted Art Glass Bowl
By Flavio Poli
Located in Barcelona, ES
Faceted sommerso bowl, blue, clear murano glass, Flavio poli. Italy, 1950s.
Eye-catching eight sided blue and clear block cut faceted bowl or ashtray. Attributed to Flavio Poli.
Blue...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Art Glass
Large brutalist Teak Bowl with Brass Handles by Carl Auböck, Austria, 1950s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Teak bowl, shell element
Design:
Carl Auböck, 1950s
Producer:
Auböck Workshop Vienna, Austria
Origin:
Austria
Age:
1950s
Description:
Original 1950s bowl...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Exquisite Brass and Copper Mid Century Modern African Female Sculpture
Located in Weesp, NL
Elevate your living space with this exquisite mid-century modern sculpture, standing at an impressive 118 cm in the style of Karl Hagenauer. Crafted from a harmonious blend of brass ...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Copper
Stangl Mid Century Ceramic Bust
By Stangl Pottery
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century hand decorated ceramic bust/wig stand by Stangl Pottery.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Set of 6 "Goti De Fornasa" Red Murano Drinking Glasses Tumbler, 1998
Located in Murano, Venezia
Set of red glasses with Millefiori murrina decoration.
This set is called "Goti De Fornasa". Tradition wants that the Murano glass master with his emp...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
Vintage Classic Soda Siphon Seltzer Glass Bottle with Wire Mesh
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Classic Soda Siphon Seltzer Glass Bottle with Wire Mesh.
This is a fantastic vintage seltzer bottle with a metal wire mesh casing around the glass.
Vintage seltzer bottle made in Germany.
Enjoy the fresh and healthy fizz of sparkling water...
Category
Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
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
Murano Glass Dish, Famous "Starry Night" Design by Fratelli Toso - CLOSING SALE
Located in Warrenton, OR
Murano Glass Dish, the Famous "Starry Night" Design by Fratelli Toso. CLOSING SALE
*****NOTICE: OUR 1ST DIBS SHOP CLOSES AT THE END OF MAY*****
At about 12 inches across, this is a s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
Silver and Ebony William Spratling Dominoes Set
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Amazing Wiliam Spratling Dominoes set made of ebony wood and silver inlay.
William Spratling (September 22, 1900–August 7, 1967) was an Americ...
Category
1960s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver
Set of 10 Orange Blenko Bottles
By Blenko Glass
Located in New York, NY
Fantastic mid-century 10 piece set of Blenko Art Glass in vibrant orange tones. Tallest being 19.75 inches x 5 inch diameter.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Italian Vintage Green Wooden Door from Capri
Located in Milano, IT
Wonderful Italian wooden door from Capri belonging to the 1960s, in a beautiful rustic chic style.
The door is a classic rectangular door, but lower than the current norm because houses were smaller before.
The door is made of fine wood and very durable, with clear scratches and wear, but this is what gives beauty to the object.
The lower part is decorated with two pairs of rectangles, finely carved.
The upper part, on the other hand, shows two glass rectangles, with a wooden bar dividing them in the middle.
The door has a lock and handle: both are made of brass in patina, attached to the wood with two screws.
The door is a wonderful piece of furniture to refer to the vintage and rustic...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
French Crystal Vase Daume Manufactures Mid-Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Crystal vase circa 1960, France.
from Daume manufactures in the East of France.
Good condition.
Shipping:
L 21 P14 H21 2,1 KG
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Italian Fratelli Fanciullacci Attributed Mid Century Art Pottery Sgraffito Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish mid-century Italian art pottery twin handled vase with sgraffito floral designs in the style of Fratelli Fanciullacci . The vase has a rounded body with a tall funnel shape...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
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...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Archimede Seguso Murano Purple Sommerso Art Glass Bowl
Located in Barcelona, ES
Hand blown Murano glass Sommerso bowl / ashtray in purple color with a cased rim in pink/ blue glass. Design attributed to Archimede Seguso for Seguso Factory, Italy, 1960s.
A highly decorative geode round bowl lovely to be used as rings bowl, jewelry bowl, vide-poche or ashtray.
An interesting piece placed with other Murano glass pieces or decorative objects on a mirror tray to use in a vanity table, powder room our courtesy bathroom. It can be used also it as hand soap bowl...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Lalique Signed 1 of the 2 Love Birds Vases, France, 1956
By Lalique
Located in Rijssen, NL
Luxury at its finest, this pair of high-end crystal love birds vases made and signed by Lalique. The piece, originally designed by Marc Lalique in 1956 takes the form of two doves n...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Pink Murano Floral Vase with Footed Base by Fratelli Toso, c. 1950's
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Mid-Century Modern large footed bowl or vase in pink fuchsia Murano glass. hand blown using Sommerso technique whereby the pink glass is submerged wi...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Royal Haeger Ceramic Black Panther Sculpture
By Royal Haeger
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Awesome Mid-Century Modern Royal Haeger style ceramic black panther sculpture. Beautiful vintage condition with no cracks, chips, or crazing found. circa...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Double Side Two Fish Aquarium Sculpture, Murano, Italy, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown aquarium Italian art glass sculpture. Showing two fish in a reef. Colors are different shades of blue, red, green and clear. Created in the manner of desi...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Blue White and Green Glass Vase
Located in New York, NY
Murano blue white and green glass vase. Vintage square based vase with flared neck. Italy, circa 1960s.
Dimensions: 5.75” square base x 9.25” height.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Korean Light Celadon Maebyeong Vase, Flying Cranes and Clouds
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage vase features craquelure glaze in light celadon color with motifs of flying cranes and clouds, the "Thousand Cranes" design that common to Korean Goryeo ware. It has the distinct Maebyong shape with small opening, short neck, round shoulder, wide base, and constricted waist.
The vase is signed on the bottom by the artist.
We are offering a larger Maebyeong Vase in deeper shade of celadon in separate listing.
Maebyong is the Korean pronunciation for the Chinese Meiping...
Category
Mid-20th Century Korean Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Celadon, Pottery
Large Murrine Murano Vase Attributed to AVEM
By Anzolo Fuga
Located in San Mateo, CA
Large Murano murrine vase in the style of Anzolo Fuga. This has blue and turquoise murrines with gold leaf.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Mid-Cenutry German Vase from Carmik, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Cenutry German Vase from Carmik, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark.
Additional information:
Materials: Ceramic
Style: Mid-...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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
Set of Two Tear Drop Candleholders in Box by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of four tear drop candleholders by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa 1990s. They are made of silver plate over metal and support a .25" tapered candle. The base of the holder has ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Large Decorative Plate by Roger Capron '1950s'
By Roger Capron
Located in London, GB
A large decorative platter by artist Roger Capron (1922 - 2006) who founded the craft-based workshop in Vallauris, France, l'Atelier Callis, w...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
BITOSSI 1964 Italian Cinese Tall Vase In Glazed Blue Terracotta With Gold
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Miami, FL
A tall blue glazed vase designed by Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter.
This is a Bitossi vase crafted in Florence Italy in blue glazed ceramic and gold. This is the larger scale vase wit...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Cast Iron Green Foot Boot Scraper Door Stop of Dachshund Dog
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Dachshund cast metal boot scraper or door stop from the 1950's powder-coated in a fantastic shade of of what we refer to as leafy green. Add a classic British touch with this one-of-...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Iron
LEOPOLD ANZENGRUBER - Pair African Women Ceramic Bookends - Austria - C. 1950's
Located in Chatham, ON
LEOPOLD ANZENGRUBER (1912-1979) - Rare pair of extraordinary hand made Mid Century sculptural ceramic bookends - each featuring the sculpted head of a North African woman...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Danish Mid-Century Modern Stoneware by Søholm 1960s, Set of 6
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Mid-Century Modern Stoneware by Søholm, Denmark 1960s. Set of 6.
Six pieces of gorgeous Danish vintage ceramic from Soholm.
This set consists of:
- Vase no. 3346.
- Vas...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Onda" Glass Dish Vide-Poche by Sergio Asti Mid-Century Design Italy 1970s
Located in Palermo, IT
Onda ashtray designed by Sergio Asti for the Arnolfo di Cambio glassworks, 1970s. The Onda series, which includes the ashtray and objects such as vases, was designed in the early 197...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Midcentury Set of 12 "Goti De Fornasa" Colorful Murano Drinking Glasses Tumbler
By Urban Glass
Located in Murano, Venezia
Magnificent series of twelve Murano glasses in Venetian blown glass.
This set is called "Goti De Fornasa". Tradition wants that the Murano glass maste...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Mid Century Modern Spartus Atomic Wall Clock! Hyper-Rare NOS Unused & Mint!
By Spartus Clocks
Located in Peoria, AZ
Time Warp!
1959 Sputnik Styled
Spartus Wall Clock
New Old Stock!
Mint Vintage Condition!
This is a spectacular find! An unused Sputnik style mid century modern Spartus wall clo...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Beautiful and Highly Decorative Natural Sea Shell #3
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Beautiful and Large Highly Decorative Natural Sea Shell. I purchased a collection of large beautiful Sea Shells from an antique store in Newport.
Category
1940s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Shell
Clear Glass Mannequin Head Sculpture, 1970s German Decorative Design
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This life-size clear glass head sculpture offers a timeless and versatile design, handcrafted in Germany during the 1970s. Featuring a slightly textured surface, it reflects light be...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass
Small Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Cheetah Sculpture Matte Finish
Located in Toronto, CA
This stunning Mid-Century Modern ceramic cheetah sculpture from Italy captures the sleek elegance and grace of the majestic feline. Expertly ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
20th Century American Pair of Silver-Plated Metal Candle Holders by Godinger
By Golding Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage late Mid-Century Modern American pair of candle holders made of hand crafted silver-plated metal, produced by Godinger in good condition. The candlesticks represent the Swe...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Silver
Michael Elkan Large Burl Wood Studio Crafted Jewelry Trinket Desk Storage Box
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Michael Elkan Large Burl Wood Studio Crafted Jewelry Trinket Desk Storage Box. Item featured has artist signature to underside, beautiful wood grain, quality craftsmanship, great sty...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
A pair of cast bronze statuettes from the 1970s - France.
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A beautifully crafted pair of cast bronze statuettes from the 1970s, each depicting a stylized naiad in the style of creations by Monique Gerber or Miguel Ortiz Berrocal.
These ele...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Ceramic V-vessel palladium glaze by Alexey Krupinin
Located in Topanga, CA
V-Veesel is a handcrafted ceramic piece blending angular design with a subtle, glazed pattern. Created by Alexey, the artist embraces challenges in crafting complex forms while explo...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Salvatore Messina, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Steel, Abstract Sculpture, 1970s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Salvatore Messina, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Steel, Abstract Sculpture, 1970s
Titled "“Horizontal decomposed refraction,” this work is an abstract folded steel sculpture on a plex...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel
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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