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 3 purple Royal Copenhagen glass bowls Provence by Per Lütken Denmark
Located in Krefeld, DE
Set of 3 hand-blown light purple glass bowls designed by Per Lütken and manufactured by Royal Copenhagen in Denmark.
Size: diameter 28cm & height 15cm / d.18cm & h.10cm / d.14cm & h...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Opaline Glass
Organic Murano Multi color Tutti Frutti Italian Art Glass Bowl
Located in Barcelona, ES
A beautiful Mid-Century Modern handblown colorful confetti over white Murano glass abstract bowl with triangular shape.
This bowl is in excellent condition.
Italy, 1960s.
Use it as ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine, 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
Set of 3 Glass Vase by Emil Funke for Gral Glass, circa 1970s
By Gral Glass
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Wonderful Mid-Century Modern German vases by Gral Glass, designed by Emil Funke, circa 1970. These beautiful petrol colored and clear vases bring a touch of...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Piero Fornasetti Tema e Variazioni Porcelain Plate 114 Profile Themes Variation
Located in Miami, FL
The face of the opera singer Lina Cavalieri, Piero Fornasetti's muse, embellishes this decorative porcelain wall plate. This is variation number 294 of the iconic series. This striki...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Mid-Century Danish Thule Series Art Glass Bowl by Per Lütken, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Danish Thule Series Art Glass Bowl by Per Lütken for Holmegaard, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 have official proof of authenticity such as vintage...
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
$585 Sale Price
20% Off
Tiger Stripped Murano Art Glass Italy Ruffle Handkerehief vase 1980s
Located in Toronto, CA
Striking and sculptural, this 1980s Murano art glass vase features a bold tiger stripe pattern in deep amber and black, swirling fluidly across its handblown surface. Crafted in Ital...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
$172 Sale Price
25% Off
Ulrica Hydman Vallien For Kosta Boda Hand Painted Elliptical Vase
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Kosta Boda blue art glass elliptical moonflower vase, hand-painted and signed by Ulrica Hydman Vallien. The vase with flower on both sides bears the Ko...
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage Decorative Egyptian Pharaoh Statue on Marble Base, Grand Tour Souvenir
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautifully crafted statue of an ancient Egyptian pharaoh, I believe it is Ramses the 2nd however I am not completely sure. The statue appears to be made of copper or white metal. ...
Category
1970s Egyptian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Metal
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
Heart Form Glass Trinket Box signed Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This Heart-shaped Trinket Container is designed by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co., originating from the United States during the latter half of the 20th Century. Formed in glass, thi...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
20th Century Vittorio Zecchin Murano Glass Vase for Venini
Located in Turin, Turin
Vittorio Zecchin (1978- 1947) was an Italian artist that dedicated himself to painting, decorative arts and glass.
In 1921 he was called to take on the artistic direction of the ne...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
Italian Black Leather Jewelry Box, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-Century Modern black leather jewelry box. Sweet petite jewelry box in butter soft black leather with red felt interior. This little box i...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather
$320 Sale Price
28% Off
Blackened Brass Bear Candleholder/Figurine by Walter Bosse and Herta Baller
By Walter Bosse
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Viennese bear figurine designed by Walter Bosse and Herta Baller as part of “Black Golden Line" (Austria, ca. 1950).
Composed of solid brass patinated in a black finish,...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Glass Horse Sculpture by Bengt Edenfalk for Skruf, Sweden 1960s
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
This is a mid century horse figurine, made of full lead crystal, designed by Bengt Edenfalk for the Swedish brand Skruf. Skruf is a Swedish...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Aldo Londi for Bitossii Mid-Century Rimini Blu Pottery Sausage Dog
By Aldo Londi
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Delightful and stylish Italian mid-century Rimini Blu art pottery sausage dog figure designed by Aldo Londi (Italian, 1911-2003) for Bitossi and dating fro...
Category
1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Monumental Lobster Sculpture Murano Glass, Vintage, Italy, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This Murano glass lobster statue was most likely made in the 1980s in Italy. Murano glass is a type of glass that is made on the Venetian island o...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage Wooden Box, Suitcase, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
In fair condition
new painted
only for decoration
have damages and scratches.
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Miguel Berrocal Mini "Portrait De Michelle" Puzzle Sculpture, 1960s
Located in North Miami, FL
This wonderful vintage mini Miguel Berrocal puzzle element sculpture of the bust of a woman called Portrait de Michelle is comprised of 17 individual c...
Category
1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Nickel
Mid-Century Italian Red Ceramic Vase from Bitossi, 1960s
By Bitossi
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Italian Red Ceramic Vase from Bitossi, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark.
Additional information:
Materials: Ceram...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Murano Glass Dish, Famous "Starry Night" Design by Fratelli Toso
Located in Warrenton, OR
Murano Glass Dish, the Famous "Starry Night" Design by Fratelli Toso.
At about 12 inches across, this is a substantial piece of handblown Murano glass by Fratelli Toso, in the belove...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
$250 Sale Price
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Mid-Century Modern Nude Bronze Sculpture
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern Figurative Nude Bronze Sculpture.
This small bronze depicts a surrealistic version of two nude figures in dance movement. It was probably created as a study for a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
Mid century modern Murano glass paperweight, 1960
Located in Palermo, PA
This elegant Murano glass paperweight features a clear, transparent design with a delicate light blue flower inside. Small, subtle air bubbles are suspended within the glass, adding ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Solid Patinated English Bronze Crab Cancer Lidded Ashtray 420
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A large and heavy solid Bronze Ashtray in the shape of a Crab. This piece is a compliment as a decorative piece and also has a hinged top to be used as an ashtray for your perfect sm...
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Bitossi pottery vase, Rimini Blue, By Aldo Londi, Italy
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
Classic Aldo Londi Bitossi ceramic vase from the Rimini blue range. A gorgeous Mid-century modern retro classic, with really nice glazing, the colors are what makes these vases so sp...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wicker, Art Glass
$430 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Midcentury Italian Alabaster Grapes
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Original midcentury decorative large cluster of grapes in painted alabaster with an olive branch for stem.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Alabaster
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
Tall Brass Seagull Sculpture on Marble Base
Located in Fairfield, CA
A tall vintage brass sculpture of stacked seagulls mounted to a circular marble base.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone, Brass
Vintage Leather Boxer Dog, Germany, 1960s
By Deru
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Beautiful handmade leather boxer dog figurine, preserving its beautiful original patina from the 1960s. Upon further investigation, we discovered that this type of animal was manufac...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather
$571 Sale Price
20% Off
Arne Tjomsland Modernist Carved Polar Bear Sculpture in Teak, Norway
Located in St. Louis, MO
Arne Tjomsland Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern carved teak Polar Bear sculpture , marked Norway. The polar bear was the first animal he carved in the 1...
Category
1950s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
1960s Nagel Candle Holder, West Germany by Fritz Nagel and Caesar Stoffi
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1960s Nagel Candle Holder, West Germany by Fritz Nagel and Caesar Stoffi.
Nagel candle holder, West Germany, polished nickel-plated.
Rare set of three Nagel-KG modular candle holders...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Pierre Forssell, Candle Sconces, Brass, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A set of three candle sconces designed by Pierre Forssell and produced by Skultuna, Sweden, c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions: 19.25” H x 1.5” W x 3.25” D
Dimensions of back plate: 13.6...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Raymor Vase, Ceramic, Sgraffito, Green, Gold, Chrome, Signed
By Raymor
Located in New York, NY
Raymor vase, ceramic, sgraffito, green, gold, chrome, signed. Medium scale bottle form vase decorated with an incised green pattern over gold and dark chrome glazed body. Signed on u...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$877 Sale Price
55% Off
Mid Century Modern Frederic Weinberg Abstract Bronze Libra Zodiac Wall Sculpture
Located in Troy, MI
A rare Frederic Weinberg zodiac series wall mounted sculpture circa 1950s
Cast bronze modernist Libra figure with brutalist texture and subtle holes f...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Stunning Unique Bowl by Guido Gambone. Florence, Italy, 1950s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful and unique bowl with amazing lava-like glaze.
Made by Guido Gambone in Florence, Italy, 1950s.
Great condition. With a slight discoloration in the bottom of the bowl (se...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Porcelain Vase by Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rosenthal Porcelain vase by Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal. Decorated with a geometric pattern in different shades of gold. Signature stamp ...
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
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
Mid century vessel by Fohr Keramik, in deep purple, mid 20th century
By Fohr
Located in View Park, CA
A large mid century ceramic vessel in electric purple by Fohr Keramik, West Germany 1960s. A vase, a jug, a pitcher - have it your way. Note the unique copper dribble along the neck ...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$248 Sale Price
20% Off
Two Vine Leaves Hand Formed into a Solid Brass Bowl, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Solid brass bowl from the 1960s.
Very decorative with a beautiful patina.
Category
1950s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
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
Ernst Henriksen Teak Bowl, circa 1950s
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A beautiful teak bowl, by Ernst Henriksen, Denmark, circa 1950s. Great patina and warm tone.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
1960's Ruscha Keramik Advents Candle Holder - West Germany
By Ruscha
Located in Bern, CH
West German ceramic Advents candle holder produced by Ruscha Keramik (W.Germany) in the late 1960's to mid-1970s. Brutalist style with four indivi...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$164 Sale Price
30% Off
Vintage German Large Floor Vase by Scheurich Keramik, 1970's
Located in Praha, CZ
Beautiful german vintage large floor vase from Schreurich Keramik, decorated with green and creamy colour lava glaze.
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Rare Murano Glass "Light Blue" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass bowl, ashtray element
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Decade:
1970s
This original vintage glass bowl element, ash tray was produced in the 1970s in Murano, Ital...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Karl Jüttner studio production pottery vase with fantastic colors
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A stunning Mid-century modern studio pottery hand-turned vase from the talented Karl Jüttner workshop from the 60s. The shape is simple yet unusual with a small, raised opening, but ...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$371 Sale Price
38% Off
Italian Natural Alabaster Stone Trinket Box by Romano Bianchi, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Decorative natural alabaster stone trinket, cigar, jewelry, vanity or cigarette box. Hand-made in Italy during the 1970s by Romano Bianchi.
Measurements: 13.5x10x5.5 cm.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Alabaster
Mid-Century Modern Mexican Petite Pitcher by Los Castillo
By Los Castillo
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960. We offer this Mid-Century Modern Mexican Petite Pitcher sporting an amazing handle in a bird motif by Los Castillo Taxco México. The pitcher Marked Los Castillo Taxco Mex...
Category
1960s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Precious Stone
Mid century vintage large Blenko Handblown ruby red jar with stopper
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a mid century vintage Handblown deep ruby red Blenko jar with stopper. This is an early Blenko piece circa 1960.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Jaeger-LeCoultre Mid Century Brass and Lucite Inline Skeleton Clock No. 420
Located in London, GB
A stunning lucite and brass Jaeger LeCoultre Inline Skeleton Clock, with a clean minimalistic design which would look stylish in any setting. The beauty of these skeleton clocks is that you can see the 16 jewel Swiss movement working and watch the balance staff turn.
This delightful Mid Century...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Roger Capron - Vintage Ceramic Plate with Sea Star
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
Vintage Ceramic Plate with Sea Star by Roger Capron - Vallauris, France
Roger Capron was in influential French ceramicist, known for his tiled ...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Murano Glass Bullicante "Green" 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
Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano Red Gold Italian Art Glass Ribbed Flower Bud Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown ruby red and gold flecks Italian art glass ribbed flower bud vase. The piece is documented to the Seguso Vetri d'Arte company. The vase is publish...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
Unique Murano Glass Vase Stellato in the style Pollio Perelda for Fratelli Toso
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Splendid murano mosaic vase with a perfect color combination and complex mosaic technique.
The stellato finish is made by rolling canes of various color over a small blob of incandescent glass. The design is attained by using the glass scissors at the end and making flat discs with a star design. All these are then heated on a flat surface, in the old time was a stone so this technique still carries that name, lavorazione a piera.
It's heated so that it becomes an unique mosaic rectangular piece. It's then rolled with a glass disc that has the exact perimeter of the rectangular side. This makes the name that this technique is internationally known, Roll-up technique. The difficulty is to close into a cylinder the two other sides of the rectangle. After that the cylinder is closed on the opposite end, glowed to ge to the size, changing the working point with the punty technique (a puntello) and handopening to get the final shape.
An incredible sequence of glassmaking technique to get a special design.
The result is an intricate design of stars in an infinitive patchwork of color matching.
This is commonly known as Stellato vase, which was enhanced and studied by Pollio Perelda...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Large Blenko Cast Vase, USA 1960's
By Blenko Glass
Located in New York, NY
Solid cast glass vase by Blenko in green yellow hues.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Pietro Chiesa per Fontana Arte cornice portafoto n. 1370
Located in Palermo, IT
Eleganza senza tempo racchiusa in un set di cornici portafoto disegnate da Pietro Chiesa per Fontana arte. mod 1370\1 composto da una fascia in ottone, che nella sua curvatura manti...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Danish Labrador Series Glass Vase by Per Lütken, 1950s
By Per Lütken
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Danish Labrador Series Glass Vase by Per Lütken for Holmegaard, 1950s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1950 to 1959 This piece has an attribution mark.
Additional info...
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Mandruzzato Red and Clear Murano Glass Sommerso Block Vase
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An amazing Venetian Murano glass Mid-Century Modern Mandruzzato vase made in Italy, circa 1960s. This is a glass block vase. Red within clear. The top of the vase is flat cut. Vase i...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Gucci Horsebit Double Ashtray, Brass, Gold Leaf, Nickel, Leather, Signed
By Gucci
Located in New York, NY
Gucci Horsebit double ashtray, brass, gold leaf, nickel, leather, signed. Chunky equestrian themed twin ashtrays from the storied luxury brand. The nickeled brass handle swivels and ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Nickel, Gold Leaf
Large Danish Modern Gray Ceramic Dish for Søholm, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Danish midcentury modern handmade and hand-decorated stoneware vide-poche dish by ceramic artist Einar Johansen. Gray base with brown lines accentuating the geometric lined relief pa...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Big Orange Glass Vase by Bengt Edenfalk for Skruf, Sweden, 1970s
By Skruf, Bengt Edenfalk
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A stunning handblown vintage crystal vase known as "Spun" from "Spun" from Skruf, Sweden signed by the talented Bengt Edenfalk. This vase is really special, he has spun clear glass ...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
$233 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-century Modern decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.
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