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 Vanity Trunket - Louis Vuitton
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A nice vintage beauty case, made by the French brand Louis Vuitton.
Covered with logo canvas, leather details and copper fittings. The interior is lined with yellow silk fabric. The...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather, Canvas
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
$572 Sale Price
20% Off
Hans Bolling Orskov & CO Teak and Beech Danish Modern Mexican Figure
Located in San Diego, CA
Hans Bolling for Orskov & CO teak and beech wood figurine with furry mustache. Stamped on the bottom. Made in Denmark
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Beech, Teak
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
Flavia Rare Large Aldo Londi Blue Glazed Ceramic Vase for Bitossi, Italy , 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
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
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
Turquoise Glass Squat Bottle Vase in Mdina ‘Ming’ Pattern, Signed 1979, Malta
By Michael Harris, Mdina
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
Romer italy hand carved desk top scuba diver
Located in Ferndale, MI
Whimsical carved figure of skin diver , spear fisherman . Decked in wet suit with spear gun and fresh catch . Hand carved in Italy late 1960s into the ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Flavio Poli Seguso Murano Green Yellow Sommerso Diamond Faceted Art Glass Bowl
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching Sommerso faceted Murano glass bowl or ashtray in green and yellow double cased glass in clear class. Faceted diamond shape and vibrant colors. Attributed to Flavio Poli ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
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 ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Alabaster
Large and Rare Vintage Orange Fenicio Glass Vase attr. to Fratelli Toso, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1960s.
This is a polychrome encased Fenicio glass vase attributed to Fratelli Toso.
It is quite rare for its dimensions.
This is a vinta...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
$1,049 Sale Price
26% Off
Ferro Battolo Dark Green Decorative Perfume Bottle - Medium
Located in Troy, MI
New and made in Italy by an unknown Murano glass maker, this perfume bottle is 14” tall with the stopper on and 6.5” diameter. Heavy, dark bottle ...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Dark Blue Photo Frame by Barovier e Toso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage picture frame with hand blown clear and dark blue Murano "Torciglione" glass border / Designed by Barovier e Toso circa 1960's / Original mark on frame / Made in Italy
Measu...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
$1,050 Sale Price
30% Off
Mid Century Modern Vase by Bitossi Italy
By Bitossi
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
A Mid-Century Modern Bistossi ceramic vase with a stylized crossword design of squiggly lines with block squares in red, yellow, gray blue and black on a white glazed soft textured b...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Jens Quistgaard Rosewood Box for Dansk, Denmark, c.1960
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Jens Quistgaard Lidded Rosewood Box for the Dansk Rare Wood Collection, Denmark, c.1960.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
1950s Bronze Figurative Abstract Sculpture of an Upright Jazz Bass Player
Located in Oakland, CA
Signed cast bronze sculpture by Irma Stoloff and numbered 236/300. Having textured finish figurative abstract sculpture of a upright Jazz bass player resting on painted wood base.
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
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
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
Fulvio Bianconi Limited Nude Murano glass Sculpture Venini 1993 Number 5 of 29
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Fulvio Bianconi Limited Nude Murano glass Sculpture Venini 1993 Number 5 of 29. The sculpture is created in a black glass with iridescent finish with blue sculptural vase...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
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 Marble Soap Tray 1970s
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
A sculptural Italian marble soap tray from the 1970s, elegantly carved with a minimalist sensibility. The rectangular form is softened by gently rounded corners and a shallow concave...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Carrara Marble
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
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
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
Pucci Italian ceramics vase in orange and yellow, label
Located in Milano, IT
This eccentric ceramic centerpiece/pot, from Pucci ceramics of the 1940s-50s, is striking for its vibrant orange color and the presence of elegant relief decorations. Floral motifs, ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage 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
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
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
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
Large green glazed ceramic horn vase by Accolay - 1960 - French ceramics
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Large green glazed ceramic horn vase by Accolay - 1960 - French ceramics
Very fine glazing work for this vase made by the Accolay potters around 1960. Th...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel
$610 Sale Price
20% Off
Bitossi Box, Ceramic, Thailandia, Stripes, Orange, White, Signed
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi Thailandia box, ceramic, orange, white, brown, stripes, signed. Hard to find small scale lidded box from Aldo Londi's Thailandia series with a top glazed in orange, mint gree...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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
Brutalist modern Marcello Fantoni copper on welded steel sculpture
Located in Ferndale, MI
Believed to be one of Marcello Fantoni's (1915 - 2011 ) earlier works sculptor, ceramicist, metalworker, multi-media artist and designer . A study in patina and corrosion in brutal...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper, Steel
$2,900 Sale Price
21% Off
Very Large San Marino Bottle Vase Smalto Roccia Glaze Italy 1950s
Located in Melbourne, AU
An unusually large example of San Marino tourist pottery with 'Smalto Roccia' or 'Lava' glaze. The brightly colored blue panel illustrates a Mediterran...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay
Bronze Crane Life-Size Animal Sculpture Handcrafted Mid-Century Modern, 1970
Located in Miami, FL
Large Mid-Century Modern bronze crane, Animal Sculpture with stylized legs & feet.
Made in the USA in the late 1970s.
A beautiful animal sculpture for indoor and outdoor.
O-511-335
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Richard Harvey Sculpta-Grille Model C-20 Freestanding Room Divider, 1959
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This freestanding model C-20 Sculpta-Grille room divider by Richard Harvey for Harvey Design Workshop, Inc was conceptualized and designed in the 1950s a...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
$7,100 Sale Price / item
25% Off
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
20% Off
1970s Biot Glass Fruit Bowl & Cocktail Set, Yellow-Orange Bubble Glass France
By Biot
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
1970s Biot Glass Fruit Bowl & Cocktail Set, Yellow-Orange Bubble Glass, Handcrafted in France
Description:
This exquisite Biot glass fruit bowl and cocktail set, crafted in France i...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Miguel Berrocal "Portrait de Michelle" Puzzle Sculpture, 1970´s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
This miniature bust of a woman is a three dimensional puzzle of incredibly precise craftsmanship. 17 individual pieces, are fitted in order to create the overall work, each piece nes...
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
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
Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Bowl, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Bowl, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969.
Additional information:
Materials: Ceramic
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Country of Origin...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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
Vintage Danish Holmegaard Aqua Vases by Per Lütken, 1960s. Set of 5.
By Per Lütken, Holmegaard
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Holmegaard Aqua Vases by Per Lütken, 1960s. Set of 5.
Beautiful set of Danish mid-century modern hand blown aqua blue glass vases designed by...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
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
20% Off
Evelyn Ackerman Panelcarve Scorpio Bas Relief Design Wood Panel
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Redwood bas relief tile panel designed and created by Evelyn and Jerry Ackerman of Los Angeles, California. Panel measures approximately 9" by 9" by 1....
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Ceramic Candle Holder, Marked - Austria ca. 1950
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Extraordinary mid century ceramic candle holder from the period around 1950 in Austria. This out of the ordinary designed candle holder impresses w...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Fratelli Toso Murano Red Aventurine Flecks Italian Art Glass Flared Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown red and copper aventurine over white Italian art glass flared rim flower vase. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company. The vase still retains the...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Mid-Century Danish Studio Bowl from Søholm, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Bowl from Søholm, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark.
Additional information:
Materials: Cera...
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Pepe Mendoza Pineapple Codex Ashtray Bowl Azurite Malachite Mexican Modernism
By Pepe Mendoza
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a vintage ashtray or catchall designed by Pepe Mendoza.
Although Pepe Mendoza are rare and hardly come to the market, there are few pieces that are very uniqu...
Category
1950s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Malachite, Brass
Vintage Dimensional Abstract Sculpture
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage Dimensional Abstract Sculpture.
We offer a great abstract expressionism dimensional kinetic sculpture mounted on a wood base.
Great coffee table or bookcase accessory!
Category
1970s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Aluminum
Hermès Equestrian Desk Pen / Pencils Holder, Silver-plated, Desk Accessorie
By Hermès
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Designed and crafted in France in the 60s, it is a polished silver-plated pen and pencil holder, which can also double up as a paper weight. The surface of the piece has aged beautif...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Sommerso Glass Vase by Flavio Poli
By Flavio Poli
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern glass vase with clear, ruby and violet blue shades,
Oval shape
Measures: Height 28.5 cm x width 16.5cm
The vase is not signed - as most of Flavio Polis creation...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Beautiful Lime Green and Clear Murano Glass Bowl Catchall Vintage, Italy, 1970s
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
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
$224 Sale Price
20% Off
Midcentury Tropical Ceramic Blue Macaw by Royal Dux
By Royal Dux
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Royal dux ceramic statue of a blue macaw, perched on a stand in typical inquisitive stance. Having a pink triangle to base, together with printed and impres...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$728 Sale Price
25% Off
Olivetti "Valentine" Typewriter by Ettore Sottsass
Located in Vienna, AT
Famous portable typewriter by Sottsass for Olivetti, Italy from the 1960s.
Totally functional with some wear.
3 pieces available.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel
Large Pair of 1950s Pauly & Co Italian Venetian Murano Glass Candlestick Holders
By Pauly & Co.
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Beautiful 1950s tall pair of Venetian wine glass shaped clear colored (coloured) Italian Murano glass candlestick holders by Pauly & Co. with fine ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Barbini Signed Abstract Color Scavo Texture Italian Art Glass Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful large, and vintage, Murano hand blown white, blue and rust color "Scavo" design Italian art glass cylinder flower vase. The piece is documented, labelled and signed by Mast...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
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
Mid Century Modern Brass Pineapple Urn
Located in Rochester, NY
Solid brass pineapple covered urn. Warm gold color.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Aldo Londi Thai Silk Vase, Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter, Blue, Green, Gold
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
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 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold
$340 Sale Price
20% Off
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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