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
Set of Archimede Seguso Murano Blue & Pink Alabastro Glass Shell Bowls
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of Murano Sommerso pink and blue opalescent glass shell bowls. Attributed to Archimede Seguso. Italy, 1950s.
Pink and blue opalescent glass in the Alabastro design cased into c...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Opaline Glass
Murano "Vergogna Distesa" Glass Sculpture by Lorenado Rosin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian smoky Murano glass sculpture depicting a woman with her head in her hands in a keeling position.
It is made of solid glass, hand polished by Loredano Rosin / Made in...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage Lacquered Cork Trinket Box in the Style of Paul Frankl
By Paul Frankl
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool vintage lacquered cork trinket box in the style of Paul Frankl, circa 1960s. The box is well crafted with a removable lid and measures 7" W x 4.25" D x 1.75" H. #1079.
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Cork
Large Cenedese Italian Asymmetric Blue Sommerso Murano Glass Bowl, Dish, Ashtray
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Antonio da Ros (attributed) for Cenedese large & heavy vintage Italian Murano glass bowl, serving dish or ashtray, circa 1965-1975. Utilizing the Sommerso technique this large, heavy...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage Articulated Abalone Shell Fish Sculpture/ Bottle Opener by Los Castillo
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage articulated abalone shell fish sculpture / bottle opener by Los Castillo Taco, Mexico, circa 1960s. The piece is well detailed and patinated.
The...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Abalone
FORNASETTI Tema E Variazioni Porcelain Plate Motiv 24
By Fornasetti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Rosenthal Fornasetti "Temi e Variazioni" porcelain plate motiv 24, with gold rim and black and white printed center depicting the face of the famous opera singer Lina Cavalie...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Dimitri Omersa Rhino Footstool Abercrombie & Fitch Large Rhinoceros MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Dimitri Omersa Rhino Footstool Abercrombie & Fitch Large Rhinoceros MINT!
Category
20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather
Mid century Sevres vase France porcelain form Decoeur 3 cobalt blue gold
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Fantastic mid century vase in gilt decor over rich dark blue ground.
Form #3 designed by Emile Decoeur (1876-1953)
On the bottom
marked with green Sevres 1950 - stamp
Red Sevres...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Robert Mapplethorpe's Venini Bianconi Fazzoletto Opaque White & Oyster-Green
By Venini
Located in Sharon, CT
An early large Venini Fazzoletto Vase. By Venini to the Fulvio Bianconi design, circa 1950. Signed clearly with the three line signature. Retains stickers from Christies. This is lot 130 from 1989 Robert Mapplethorpe Collection Christies Auction.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Modern Brass Marble Birds in Flight Sculpture Style of C. Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Topeka, KS
Mid-Century Modern three birds in flight brass sculpture on a round black marble base in the style of C. Jere. This one is unsigned. In great vintage condition, circa 1960s-1980s.
Awesome flock of seagulls! This birds in flight brass and black marble sculpture is in the style of Curtis Jere or C. Jere. It is more petit than most of the Mid-Century Modern bird sculptures by this company and will look wonderful in your bookcase. Curtis Jere is not a single artist but is a nom-de-plume for a group of artists working for Artisan House which included Curtis Freiler and Jerry Fels. Before founding Artisan House these two had built a costume jewelry business which sold under the names of Renoir and Matisse, two well-known names of mid-20th century costume jewelry...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Brass
Mid-Century French Ceramic Vase Robert Picault Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Mid-Century French Ceramic vase signed Robert Picault Vallauris.
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Erwin Hauer Design No. 7 Maquette
By Le Corbusier
Located in New York, NY
Tectonic sculptural maquette of vacuum- molded styrene, painted steel rods and metal created in 1959 by Austrian/American sculptor and designer Erwin Hauer (1926-1917). Hauer’s light...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Wire
Pair of Carl Auböck Model #3652 Brass Bookends
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Carl Auböck model #3652 brass bookends. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural pair of bookends are executed in patinated and polished brass.
Produce...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
"Recumbent Goat", a Red Painted Terracotta Sculpture by J Stephen Lewis, 1946
By J. Stephen Lewis
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A recumbent goat sculpture in red painted terracotta pottery mounted on an integral wooden plinth.
By J Stephen Lewis (1917-2017 Russian/US), a noted Philadelphia sculptor and tea...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Murano Glass Sommerso Block "RED"Cube Ashtray Element Flavio Poli, Italy, 1970s
By Flavio Poli
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass ash tray
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Design:
Flavio Poli
Decade:
1970s
This original vintage g...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Beautiful Pink and Clear Murano Glass Bowl Catchall Vintage, Italy, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous hand blown Murano art glass piece with Sommerso and bullicante techniques. A beautiful organic shaped bowl, catchall or centrepiece, Venice, Murano, Italy, 1970s. Colors are...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
American Midcentury Clear Glass Fish Vase by Blenko
By Blenko Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
Fun midcentury clear glass collectible fish vase by Blenko, circa the 1970s. Stylish and chic piece of midcentury decor.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Blue Cobra Table Phone, Ericofon by LM Ericsson
Located in Vienna, AT
Vintage rotary dial mint green ericofone. This is the model Cobra. It is made of blue thermoplastic ABS
Designed in the 1950s in Sweden by Hugo Blomb...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel
Italian Mid Century Marble Sculpture of Grapes
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Italian Mid Century Marble Sculpture of Grapes
Italy, 1970s
A Italian mid-century marble sculpture of grapes from the 1970s is a striking example of craftsmanship and natural beauty...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Set of 2 Mid-Century Space Age Salad Bowl and Fork from Emsa, 1960s
By Emsa Germany
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Space Age Salad Bowl and Fork from Emsa, 1960s, Set of 2, in Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution markIt is completely authentic
Additio...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Plastic
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Brass Jewelry Box from Chapman
Located in San Diego, CA
Large, mid-century modern solid brass jewelry casket by Chapman measuring 15 1/4 by 8 1/4 by 9 1/2 inches. Commanding size and presence that will add style and glamour to your decor...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
elegant floral artful Italian vase by Elio Schiavon Italy 1960s handpainted
Located in Landshut, BY
This beautiful ceramic vase, which features a floral painting very similar to the designs of the renowned art mirror, was meticulously hand-painted in the Italian province of South T...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Modern Grandfather Clock by Howard Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
Modern grandfather clock by Howard Miller, chrome and Lucite.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Remini Blue Ceramic Ashtray Handcrafted in Italy
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Remini Blue Ceramic Ashtray Handcrafted in Italy
"Rimini Blu" enameled terra cotta turquoise blue ashtray by Aldo Londi for Bitossi.
Designed in a great glazed...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
"Pheasant" by Archimede Seguso Art Glass Murano 1950s Bird
Located in Brescia, IT
Blown Murano glass. Green and gold leaf.
Perfect condition.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Bjorn Wiinblad White Relief Op Art Porcelain Vase, Rosenthal Studio-Linie, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful white matte relief op-art porcelain vase from the 1960s, designed by Bjorn Wiinblad and executed by Rosenthal Studio-Line, Germany. In very good condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Jacques Blin Light Gray to Light Lavender French Ceramic Vase, circa 1960
By Jacques Blin
Located in Chicago, IL
Jacques Blin French ceramic vase with iconic sgrafitto decoration.
The size is impressive and the color of the glazes are rare in a Jacques Blin vase. This example is light gray ten...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Large Pink Murano Bubble Glass Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass bowl, ashtray element
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Decade:
1970s
This original glass shell bowl was produced in the 1970s in Murano, Italy. An ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Camille Tharaud for Limoges Little Girl Biscuit Bust
By Limoges
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gorgeous porcelain busts of Louise Brongniart in bisque porcelain on royal blue enameled base, by Tharaud, Limoges, after the originals by Jean-Antoine Houdon (1741-1828). Louise was...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold
Nigel Coates for Salviati Vintage Large Oversized Blue Italian Murano Glass Vase
By Salviati, Nigel Coates
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Wonderful stunning, large and oversized light blue vase designed by British Architect Nigel Coates (b.1949) for Salviati glass of Murano, Italy. A fun, funky and bright way to add a ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Mid-Century Minimalist Ceramic Vase, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Minimalist Vase, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969.
Additional information:
Materials: Ceramic
Color: Orange
Styles: Mid-Century Modern, Minimalist
I...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Signed Curtis Jere 3-D Brass Copper Flower Cart Sculpture Circa 1960's
By Curtis Jeré
Located in West Chester, PA
Original Curtis Jere 3-D Brass Copper Flower Cart Sculpture Circa 1960's
Signed with brass tag on edge of base as well as original label on bottom.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Copper
Midcentury Modern Murano Blue and Yellow Sommerso Art Glass Bowl 1960s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Midcentury Modern Murano Blue and Yellow Sommerso Art Glass Bowl 1960s
A heavy Murano sommerso glass bowl most probably manufactured by Seguso Vetri d'Arte circa 1960s. Manufactured...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Murano Barbini White Black Spots Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Vanity Powder Box
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown white, dark purple / black and gold flecks Italian art glass vanity powder or jewelry box. Documented to designer Alfredo Barbini, circa 1950s. Th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
Mid-Century Minimalist Wormser Terra-Sigillata Pottery Carafe Vase, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century German Minimalist Wormser Terra-Sigillata Pottery Carafe Vase, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark.
Additional infor...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Cenedese Tall Cobalt Blue Vintage Italian Murano Glass Vase
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Wonderful tall deep cobalt blue vase by Cenedese Vetri of Murano, Italy. A fun, funky and bright way to add a touch of bold colour / color to your interior - imagine glass like this ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Carl Auböck Model #3794 'Aorta' Brass Vase
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck model #3794 'Aorta' brass vase. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural Viennese vase is executed in polished and darkly patinated brass by Werkstät...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Aldo Londi for Bitossi Geometric Ceramic Ashtray, Italy, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in San Diego, CA
Aldo Londi for Bitossi yellow and orange geometric ashtray or bowl.
Signed on the bottom. Italy 1960s.
Aldo Londi (Montelupo Fiorentino, 1911-20...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Style Polished Orthoceras Fossil Sculpture
Located in Bernville, PA
Mid Century style polished Orthoceras fossil sculpture. A beautiful circular design that would be the focal point of any room. Dimensions 19 inches high by 18 inches wide and 6 inche...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Limestone
Bank Vault Handle on Custom Stand
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Steel bank vault handle on custom stand. Beautiful architectural decorative design on a custom base we designed. Measures: Wheel is 24" diameter. Base is 1...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century German Studio Pottery Vase from Wächtersbach, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century German Studio Pottery Vase from Wächtersbach, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark.
Additional information:
Materials...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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
Murano Vintage Millefiori Murrine Flower Mosaic Italian Art Glass Paperweight
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and colorful vintage Murano hand blown rainbow color flower murrines over copper bed Italian art glass paperweight. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company. The paperweight...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Sommerso, Glass, Murrine, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Heavy 3.7kg Rare Extra Large Shell Bowl "PINK BUBBLE" Murano Glass, Italy, 1970
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass shell element extra large in floral form
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Decade:
1970s
This original one of a kind glass shell was produced in the 197...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
V. Nason Attributed Modern Aventurine Black Murano Glass Cylindrical Vase, 1970s
Located in Miami, FL
REDUCED FROM $580....Tall large Murano black glass and aventurine vase attributed to Vincenzo Nason & Cie for their Avventurina Collection. Lovely mode...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Embossed Copper Amphora Vase / Umbrella Stand by Egidio Casagrande, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1940s- 1950s.
This pitcher vase is made in hand embossed copper.
Its minimal and classical, but still modern.+
It is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight t...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
Tall Glass Glass Blown Cylinder Vase by Blenko
By Blenko Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful elegant American classic glass blown tall cylinder vase , by Blenko circa 1970's nice color great condition no chips or cracks.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Mid-Century Eastern German GDR Pottery Vase from Strehla Keramik, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Eastern German GDR Pottery Vase from Strehla Keramik, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark.
Additional information:
M...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
1960s Middle Eastern Backgammon Game Board Chess Box
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage backgammon game board chess box intricate mosaic wood marquetry inlaid Mop
19.5 w x 10 d x 3.5 h
Preowned original vintage condition. Wear present.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Carve Stone Bowl Made from a Single Piece of Malachite
Located in New York, NY
An organically carved stone bowl made from a single piece of polished malachite.
Measures: Width: 9” x 7” Height: 2.5”.
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Malachite
Five Tiny Terracotta Garden Gnomes, Germany ca. 1950s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Five Tiny Terracotta Garden Gnomes, Germany ca. 1950s
A whimsy set of five tiny garden gnomes made in Germany ca. 1950s probably by Heissner. They are made of terracotta and hand-pa...
Category
1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Faceted Red Murano Sommerso Diamond Cut Glass Bowl Attributed to Mandruzzato
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Faceted vintage Midcentury Italian Murano art glass bowl, dish or ashtray attributed to Mandruzzato, circa 1970s. The combination of ruby red, yellow and blue tinted / clear 'Sommers...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
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
Wheaton Village Glass Paperweight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage art glass paperweight with a large hand blown flower with bubbles, made in USA in 1977
Original mark on the base
Measures: Diamet...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Gucci Stag Stirrup Cup Vase, Brass, Gold Washed, Signed
By Gucci
Located in New York, NY
Gucci stag stirrup cup, brass, gold washed, Signed. The largest of the stag stirrup cups. Can be displayed resting on the stag's antlers and used as a vase ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Large Pottery Super Fat Lava Multi-Color 517-45 Vase Made by Scheurich, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Fat lava art vase extra large version
Model: 517-45
Producer:
Scheurich, Germany
Decade:
1970s
This original vintage vase was produced in the ...
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century German White Porcelain Vase by Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal, 1960s
By Rosenthal
Located in Hamburg, DE
Elegant, white porcelain vase according to a design by Bjørn Wiinblad from the 1960s. The decor is embedded shows a fine relief with a matt finish. This piece has an attribution mark...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Murano glass transparent horse sculpture by Zanella Arnaldo 1980
Located in Palermo, IT
Clear Murano glass sculpture depicting a rearing horse, Arnaldo Arnaldo 1980.
Murano Glass Sculpture: Horse by Arnaldo Zanella
This fascinating Murano...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid-century Modern decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.
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Antique Pixie
Antique Pixies
Antique Wooden Bucket With Metal Handle
Arabian Desk
Art Deco Loetz Tango
Asprey Crocodile
Asprey Pen
Athena Clock
Auge Pierre
Automata Clock
Barbara Delfosse
Cesellato A Mano
Italian Majolica Fruit Basket