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
Mesmerizing Kinetics: Iron Sculpture - Painted Motion and Color
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mesmerizing Kinetics: Iron Sculpture - Painted Motion and Color
Manufactured in France by unknown artist, circa 1990.
In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and us...
Category
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Elegant Gabriella Crespi Circular Photo Frame, Italy, 1970s
Located in Bagnolo Mella, Brescia
Elegant Gabriella Crespi Circular Photo Frame, Italy, 1970s
Renowned for her elegant and sculptural designs, Gabriella Crespi has excelled yet again with this sophisticated piece....
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Nickel
Seguso Corroded Cobalt Red Vase in the Shape of a Bottle, 1960s
By Seguso
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Seguso corroded cobalt red vase in the shape of a bottle, 1960s.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Midcentury Scheurich Large Vase Decor Amsterdam in Mustard Glaze
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
This large vase was made around 1965 by the West German pottery house Scheurich Keramik. The large vase features the famous 'Amsterdam' onion shaped relief motive. The Amsterdam seri...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Claudio Pulli Polychromed Enameled Ceramic Italian Vase, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
This polychrome ceramic vase is a marvelous production by Claudio Pulli, one of the greatest Sardinian artists of the 20th century.
The vase was produced for I.S.O.L.A. and is mad...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Sculptural Mid Century Italian Centerpiece in Hand Hammered Silver Plated Metal
Located in Meer, VAN
Sculptural Mid Century Italian Centerpiece in Hand Hammered and Silver Plated Metal 1960s
This is a superb and large hand hammered centerpiece made in Padova (Padua), Italy, mid-20th century.
This bowl is special in both shape and execution. The basic shape of the bowl with the distinct raised corners gives this centerpiece a dynamic and surprising appearance. The hand-hammered surface and the hand-applied decoration on the inside give it a very decorative quality.
The style of this centerpiece resembles works by the artist Mario Pinton...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
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
Roberto Vivas Abstract Bronze Sculpture on Bronze Base, Brazil 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Brazilian modern abstract bronze sculpture on bronze base signed by Roberto Vivas circa 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Bay Keramik Wine Red Gold Decorative Vase, 1960s
By Bay Keramik
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Midcentury decorative piece with shiny burgundy and lime running glaze. Golden round base and leaf shaped top on the organic floral like shape. Original label under base. Manufacture...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Mid-Century 1960s Italian Majolica Terracotta Large Snow Owl Statue - Sculpture
Located in St. Louis, MO
Large 1960s Italian Mid-Century majolica or maiolica glazed hand painted terracotta snow owl state or sculpture. Perched on a stump, colors include yellow , green , black and brown. ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Natural Seashell Trumpet Triton Sea Snail
Located in Naples, IT
A beautiful natural specimen, Charonia is a genus of very large sea snail, commonly known as Triton's trumpet or Triton snail. They are marine gastropod moll...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Shell
Large Danish Mid-Century Carved Teakwood Bison, 1950s.
Located in Malmö, SE
A stunning Danish mid-century carved teakwood bison.
Reportedly purchased from Den Permanente, Copenhagen, in the early 1950s.
Excellent condition.
Den Permanente was a Co-operativ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
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
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
Antique Wall Clock Made In Oak By Junghans From 1920s
Located in Lejre, DK
Antique wall clock from the 1920s, manufactured by Junghans in oak.
Dimensions: H:95cm W:39cm D:19cm
Category
1920s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Oak
Stunning Murano Art Glass Bowl Catchall Blue and Clear, 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, Venice, Murano, Italy, 1970s.
Found at an Estate sale i...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
New Italian White Alabaster Vase with Contrasting Dark Bands
Located in Troy, MI
This is a new, tall white alabaster vase found in Italy. Created and designed by a member of a multi-generational family of alabaster and marble craftsman. Creamy white alabaster tur...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Alabaster
Elegant La Meridiana Murano Glass Bowl on Silver Base with 4 Relaxing Woman
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pair of gorgeous rare Italian art glass bowl on a silver plated pedestal with the image of four woman.
The bowl itself is made from blue, opalescent glass with a twist to it. The p...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver Plate
Archimede Seguso Murano Sommerso Blue Green Italian Art Glass Perfume Bottle
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso green over cobalt blue Italian art glass perfume bottle. Documented to designer Archimede Seguso, with original "Archimede Seguso - Muran...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Uranium Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Seguso Sommerso Bowl with Gold Powder Murano ca. 1950s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Seguso Sommerso Bowl with Gold Powder Murano ca. 1950s
A great Venetian art glass bowl of the Polveri or Sfumati series introduced by Archimede Seguso in 1953. Thick clear glass wit...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Japanese Stacking Kokeshi Doll Bento Trinket Box
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
Japanese Lacquerware Storage Box
7 diameter 6 h total 3 lower box
Stacking Kokeshi Doll Bento Box
Stamped Japan
Original vintage condition
Refer to images
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Lacquer
Blue Alabaster Box with Sliding Attached Round Lid
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful shimmery round alabaster box with sliding lid. Unique custom blue colored box is perfect for your mementos, coins, jewelry or 420. Slide ...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Alabaster
Blue and Multi-Color Swirl Glass Murano Venetian Vase, Italy, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown Italian art glass vase. Created by a Murano glass company. A beautiful piece of art for any room. Found at an Estate Sale in Nuremberg, Germany.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage small murano vase Italy 1970s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Beautiful small red Murano glass vase made in Italy in the 1970s.
The vase is in excellent vintage condition, with no damage.
Dimensions:
Width: 15.5 cm / 5.9 inches
Height: 20 cm ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter Vase, Ceramic, Blue, Brown, Ribbed
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter vase, ceramic, blue and brown, ribbed. Small scale vase from Bitossi's Pietra (Stone) Decor Series. The blue glazed body ha...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Enameled Copper Bowl Dish Paolo De Poli Italian Mid Century Modern Gio Ponti Era
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This striking enameled copper bowl by renowned Italian designer Paolo De Poli showcases the vibrant artistry characteristic of the Mid-Century Modern era. The bowl features a captiva...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Copper
California Pottery Ceramic Tropical Cockatoo on Branch Statue
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Early Mid-Century Ceramic Tropical yellow colored Cockatoo on a Branch by Fame California Potter William Maddux.
A great example of Hawaiian mania that swept the USA After WWII with...
Category
1940s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Empire Art Products Atomic Era Mid Century Modern Wall Clock Set - 3 Pcs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Empire Art Products (USA, 1963) Atomic Era Mid Century Modern Wall Clock Set with Blue Accents - 3 Pc Set. Circa Mid 20th Century...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Midcentury Modern Set of Seven Vases by Per Lutken for Holmegaard, Denmark
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This set of seven small / medium vases in generous blue clear color, was produced by Danish company Holmegaard and designed by Per Lutken.
The set works wonderful together and can...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Barovier & Toso Bullicante Clear and Gold Foil Murano Glass Flower Vase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Italian glass flower vase.
Attributed to Barovier and Toso.
In the Bullicante technique.
In clear glass with captured bubbles, gold foil inclusions, applied rope twist hand...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Murano Amethyst Glass Vase in the style of Fulvio Bianconi for Venini
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A stylish free-form two-foil vase in amethyst glass. Stylistically this vase shares important features with some of Fulvio Bianconi's 1950s Venini pieces. Depth in color, free-form t...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
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
Large Danish Modernist Bowl in Silver Plate and Enamel by DGS, 1950s
By DGS
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This large conical silver plate bowl's interior is decorated with a deep ruby red enamel. The piece was manufactured and designed in Denmark during the late 1950s by DGS (Danish Silv...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver Plate, Enamel
Vintage Cigarette Dispenser Burlwood Box
By Davidoff 1
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Cigarette Box Burlwood Sterling on Glass
9 w x 6.5 d x 2.75 h closed 7 h open
Original preowned vintage unrestored.
See all images for co...
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
Figurative sculpture in aged metal of a Roman warrior Gladiator 1950
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Figurative sculpture in aged metal of a Roman warrior Gladiator 1950
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
MCM Brass Owl Sculpture / Paperweight
Located in San Diego, CA
A really cool MCM brass owl sculpture / paperweight, circa 1960s. The owl is in very good vintage condition with and measures 2"W x 2"D x 2.5. #4064
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Danish Leather Paper Basket with Handle, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Leather paper basket, Denmark 1960s with handle. The width of the basket including the handle is 34 cm.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather
Anzolo Fuga for Avem Opalescent Murano Red, Purple Murrine Glass Vase Vintage
Located in North Miami, FL
This absolutely stunning and rare Italian Murano opalescent glass vase by Anzolo Fuga for Avem has glorious applied murrines of colors of reds, browns with a purple hint. The origina...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Walter Bosse Brass Dog Figurine Jewelry Ring Holder, Herta Baller Austria, 1950s
Located in Boden, SE
Classic early 1950s Austrian Bosse dog Ring holder Figurine Collectible.Nice addition to your room or just for your collection of Austrian bronze item.
Walther Bosse was an Austri...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Iron
Mid-Century French Ceramic Bowl Robert Picault Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Mid-Century French Ceramic Bowl signed Robert Picault Vallauris.
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
1970s Pair of Brass Dragon Bird Sculptures by Joaquin Tinta
Located in Southampton, NJ
Spanish name: Ave Dragón, Translation: Dragon Bird
Pair of handmade polished brass dragon birds with abstract embossed and engraved details. Each sculpture is uniquely engraved with designs to compliment its elegant modern form.
Encrusted gemstone turquoise eyes.
Stamped with makers mark, Taller...
Category
1970s Ecuadorean Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
French Mid-Century Organic Modern Terra Cotta Sculpture / Vase, Georges Jouve
Located in New York, NY
A Rare and Elegant French Midcentury Organic Modern Sculpture / Vase or Vessel in White Terra Cotta in the style of Georges Jouve. The piece presents a daring form that is sensuous,...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta, Paint
1960s Stunning Large Murano Pink Ashtray or Catch-All By Flavio Poli for Seguso
By Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Stunning large pink ashtray or Catch-All By Flavio Poli for Seguso in Murano Sommerso Glass. Made in Italy.
No chips or other, this item is perfect...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Franco Toffolo Commedia Dell'Arte Glass Clown Acrobat Figure
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish Murano commedia dell'arte clown style art glass figure designed by Italian Maestro glassmaker Franco Toffolo and dating from around 1960. Toff...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Large Cenedese Italian Rhombus White and Clear Murano Glass Bowl, Dish, Ashtray
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Antonio da Ros for Cenedese signed, large and heavy vintage mid-century modern Italian Murano glass rhombus (diamond) shaped bowl, serving dish or ashtray, circa 1965-1975. Large and...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
1950's Natural Florida Palm Leaf Centrepiece Tray
Located in New York, NY
Natural Florida long palm leaf centrepiece tray with two balancing round wood ball legs Tray was crafted by drying and molding the leaf to the curved shape, perfect for display on a ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Natural Fiber, Palmwood
Glazed Ceramic Abstract Brown, White Stripe Japanese Ikebana Vase, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Decorative Kyoto Ikebana vase designed in Sweden in ceramic with fine, brown stripes on a chalky white back ground and a contrasting glazed brown interior,
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Set of 5 Mini Pitcher Vases, Uranium and Cadmium Glass, Glow in UV, Hand
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Set of 5 vintage mini pitchers or vases consists of 3 red pitchers (one - in matte amberina glass and two - in crackled red), one pitcher in crackled amethyst glass, and one - in crackled warm green glass. Addition of green and amethyst pieces to the set adds interest to otherwise almost monochromatic red palette, while variation and repetition within the pitcher shapes create unity and variety to the composition on display. Crackled glass pieces create texture within minimally shaped pieces.
The pitchers were hand blown and have clearly defined pontil marks; they glow in UV light due to use of uranium and cadmium glass...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Uranium Glass
Abstract Alabaster Stone Sculpture Attributed To Anthony Quinn
By Anthony Quinn
Located in Southampton, NJ
An organic alabaster stone carving over lucite stand attributed to Anthony Quinn having masterfully carved elegant lines that appear to cut a ribbon in time or perhaps the universe. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone, Alabaster, Brass
Studio Pottery Vessel Gertrud + Otto Natzler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
California design.
The Natzlers moved to Los Angeles from Austria in 1938. They were trained artisans. She made the simple pristine pot forms and he made the amazing glaze designs.
T...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Leather Bear, Germany, 1960s
By Deru
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Beautiful handmade leather bear figurine, preserving its beautiful original patina from the 1960s. Upon further investigation, we discovered that this type of animal was manufactured...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather
Pair of French Lalique Crystal Birds Sculptures
By Lalique
Located in Vilnius, LT
French Lalique crystal birds scultures for book end holder or paperweight.
The glass is frostes and clear.
Signed on the base.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Italian Giovanni Desimone Hand Painted Big Art Pottery Flower Vase Vessel Italy
Located in Miami, FL
Original Italian Giovanni Desimone hand painted tall art pottery flower vase, vessel.
The glazed vase painting depicts two fishermen in action catchin...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery, Paint
Murano Shell Sculpture
Located in Pasadena, CA
Beautiful mid-century Murano Shell sculpture or dish. This shell is beautifully designed with scrolls of toffee, honey and ivory cased in red gl...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Mid-Century Sculpture Ceramic Black Design Italy 1950/60s Carlo Zauli Attr
Located in Palermo, IT
Stunning black ceramic sculpture, informal spherical body with narrow and short neck, inclined circular mouth. Serial number 36/200. Recommended piece. Please watch the video and pho...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
French Lalique Crystal Virginia Design Footed Bowl/Coupe
By Lalique
Located in Vilnius, LT
French Lalique crystal footed bowl/coupe "Virginia" in clear and frosted surface with decor of peacock.
Marked on the bottom.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Jelly Vase Color Antracite Fumé
By Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Cassina Jelly Vases Color Ametista
Like a jellyfish with its vivid iridescent colors, Jelly is a modern vase that makes transparency and the interplay of light its trademark.
A va...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
XL Ceramic Vase by Bodo Mans for Bay, West Germany 1960s
Located in Valencia, VC
Beautiful extra large West German pottery floor vase created by house designer Bodo Mans featuring the very rare ¨Pharaon Decor¨ in a green forest hue glaze. Hand-produced in West G...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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