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 legendary 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.
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
Large Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic Centerpiece Bowl, 1950s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Barcelona, ES
Italian midcentury Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini blue ceramic centerpiece bowl, Italy, 1950-1960s.
Unusual large scale 14,17 in diameter Mid-Century Modern blue glazed ceramic (Rimini Bl...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery, Terracotta, Ceramic
Pol Chambost Off White Crackle Vase, Brown Incised Bands, France, 1940, signed
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large Off White Crackle Vase with African inspired incised brown bands, stamped: 'Made in France'
Category
1930s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Italian Large White Porcelain Greyhound or Whippet
Located in Chicago, IL
This vintage Italian midcentury white porcelain sculpture, artfully depicts an obedient greyhound dog. The greyhound, known for its slender, streamlined body and swift agility, is po...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Tommi Parzinger Elegant Pair of Brass Candelabra 1950s (Signed)
Located in New York, NY
Pair of elegant three stick candelabra in polished brass by Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths, American 1950's (signed on bases “Dorlyn Silversmiths”). Each engraved with Parzi...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
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
A post war textured stoneware sculpture bust, signed - British School
Located in London, GB
Wonderful execution and modelling, with a highly textured and layered technique resonant of other artists of the period such as Lucian Freud. This rare and sensitive period depiction...
Category
1950s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Murano Glass Paperweight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian Murano glass paperweight hand blown with white "filigrana" - white filaments intricately superimposed and intertwined within the glass / Made in Italy, circa 1960s
Me...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Lucite & Rattan Squared Picture Frame Christian Dior Style, Italy, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of squared picture frames in lucite and rattan in the style of Christian Dior. Made in Italy in the 1970s.
The circular lucite photo holder has a ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Cane, Rattan, Lucite, Plexiglass
1970s Vintage Italian Mottled Red & Grey Molten Ceramic Highly Glazed Vase
Located in London, GB
A large 1970s mottled red and grey ceramic glazed vase. The bulbous body of an intense mottled red with a wonderful shimmering glaze narrows towards the neck where the colour turns...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
1950s Modernist Abstract Wooden Figurative Sculpture
Located in Oakland, CA
A 1950s modernist hand carved figurative abstract sculpture in walnut. A symmetrical form with flowing movement in its shape, starting from the top and with its culmination at its wi...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Walnut
J.L. Lobmeyr „Lights of Vienna“ Pair Candleholders, Faceted Swarovski Crystals
Located in Vienna, AT
Delightful pair of petite Mid-Century modernist candle holders / candlesticks, designed in 1963 by Hans Harald Rath and manufactured by J. L. Lobmeyr Vienna/Austria in the 1980s. Cra...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Nickel
Vintage George Nelson / Howard Miller Multi-color Spike / Starburst Clock
Located in Buffalo, NY
Iconic Vintage George Nelson / Howard Miller Multi-color Spike / Starburst Electric Wall Clock,, Amazing colors,, wonderful patina,, retains original Howard Miller label,, Tested and...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
David Cressey Flame-Glaze Planter for Architectural Pottery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A bell-shaped planter by David Cressey for the Pro/Artisan collection by Architectural Pottery with Cressey’s signature “Flame Glaze.” This planter has a wide round opening, wide set...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Massive Mid-Century Modern Sgraffito Ceramic Floor Vase
Located in New York, NY
This monumental ceramic floor vase with still life and abstract carved motifs in the sgraffito technique dates from the mid to late 20th century and is apparently unsigned. In excel...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
1960s Astonishing Sculpture Vase By Ca Dei Vetrai. Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Astonishing sculpture vase by Ca dei Vetrai in Murano glass. Made in Italy. The item is in excellent condition.
Dimension:
diameter 6,69 x 10,62 H inches
diameter cm 17 x cm 27 H
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid Century Wide-Mouth Murano Glass Vase
By Ragazzi Murano
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century wide mouth murano glass vase in degradé of Red, Purple and Yellow.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
David Cressey Pro/Artisan Flame-Glaze Urn for Architectural Pottery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Planter by David Cressey for Architectural Pottery's Pro/Artisan collection with Cressey’s signature “Flame Glaze” in yellow and orange tones. This planter has slightly bowed sides a...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Sunshine Yellow Powder-Coated Decorative Swan Bowl, Mid-Century Modern England
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
This is a unique English decorative bowl, functional as well as fun. There are many uses for this versatile freshly powder-coated bright sunshine yellow piece. This bowl features two...
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1950s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Accordion Squeaky Toy „Tomcat“ by Libuse Niklova for Fatra
Located in Vienna, AT
Libuse Niklova for Fatra Napajedla, Czechoslovakia, four-legged construction in the shape of an abstract cat made of different colored plastic (black, white, orange and green). Marke...
Category
1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Plastic
Osvaldo Cavandoli 'La Linea' - Pop Art 1960s - Set of Four Ceramic Figurines
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Delve into the world of collectible art with this unfindable set of four collectible ceramic sculptures from the iconic ‘La Linea’ series, designed and crafted by Osvaldo Cavandoli f...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Triangle Lacquered Wood Junghans Wall Clock, Midcentury around 1960, Germany
Located in Andernach, DE
Outstanding finish & design by the famous German watch- and clock maker JUNGHANS.
Quite a futuristic approach, a masterpiece of mid-century design.
Made in the mid 50s to 60s, this w...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Guilia Mangani Hand Painted Porcelain Toucan & Leaves On Gilt Bronze
Located in Chicago, IL
An Italian ceramic toucan sculpture on a gilt bronze and tole metal wire tree branch by famed Italian artist Giulia Mangani. The colorful bird is accented by hand painted ceramic le...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Modernist Cast Aluminum Spring Ride On Playground Animals / Sculptures Paris Co
Located in Buffalo, NY
aluminum animal sculptures were originally a playground spring ride located throughout parks.Stamped PARIS.. Spring is not included. It's more sculptural and part of Americana histo...
Category
1950s Canadian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Seldom seen Paper Mache NaNa Sculptures by Niki de Saint Phalle
Located in Buffalo, NY
Seldom seen Paper Mache , polychromed "NaNa" Sculptures by Niki de Saint Phalle,,
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Paper
Alberto Low Candleholder by Oscar Tusquets for Bd Barcelona
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Alberto Low Candleholder designed by Oscar Tusquets.
Manufactured by Bd Barcelona (Spain).
Candleholder in cast brass finish.
Alberto designed by Oscar Tusquets for BD Barcelona is...
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Whimsical Tradition: 'Cap Gros' Papier-Mâché Netól Character, c. 1970
Located in Barcelona, ES
Type: Papier-Mâché Netól Character
Style: Popular Art, Traditional
Origin: Handmade in Spain, c. 1970
Original Condition Whimsical Charm Handcrafted Tradition
Behold ...
Category
1970s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Paper
Vintage Boho Patinated Bronze Double Cherub Planter
Located in west palm beach, FL
Infuse your living space with ethereal charm using our Vintage Boho Patinated Bronze Double Cherub Planter, a stunning testament to American craftsmanship and timeless elegance. With...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Mid Century Modern Original Bronze Abstract Nude Sculpture by Morris Brose 1960s
By Morris Brose
Located in Troy, MI
A Mid Century minimalist abstract nude bronze sculpture by Cranbrook artist Morris Brose circa 1960s
Solid bronze elongated figure with female attributes
Etched signature to lower b...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
ceramic bottle and vase, 1970s
Located in Felino, IT
pair ceramics signature Menozzi, 1970s. 1 glazed ceramic bottle h 25 cm. diam 13 cm - 1 glazed ceramic flower vase h 22 cm. diam 10 cm both in perfect condition. signature below the ...
Category
1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Salvador Dali Double Rinocerontico Knob for BD
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Double Knob Rinocerontico designed by Salvador Dali produced by BD design.
Three polished lacquered cast bronze pieces joined together.
Double (for both sides of the door):
13 x 35...
Category
Early 2000s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Salvador Dali Rinocerontico Knob for BD
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Knob Rinocerontico designed by Salvador Dali produced by BD design.
Three polished lacquered cast bronze pieces joined together.
Measures: 13 x 19 x 24 H cm
During the 1930s in P...
Category
Early 2000s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Elegance Redefined: The Leda Low Table by Dalí and BD – Artistry in Every Detail
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Introducing the captivating Leda Low Table, a stunning embodiment of artistry and design that seamlessly merges functionality with elegance. Crafted with unparalleled attention to de...
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Brass
Alessandro Mendini Limited Edition Cristallo Cupboard for BD
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Add a touch of luxury to your space with the Alessandro Mendini Limited Edition Cristallo Cupboard for BD. This furniture piece is a true masterpiece, with only 99 pieces available w...
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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Pair of Jean-Claude Hug Mounted Brass Sculptures - SIGNED
Located in East Hampton, NY
These wonderful tall free-standing abstract brass sculptures by Jean-Claude Hug, France (Born 1939), are being sold together. HUG is known for metal work sculptures, these two curve...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Spanish Scrollwork Iron Galleon / Sailing Ship Sculpture
Located in Barcelona, ES
Wrought iron Spanish caravel boat / galleon sculpture. Spain, 1940s-1950s
This sailing ship sculpture was handcrafted in Spain at the mid-20th century period. The ship has a richly detailed scrollwork...
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf, Iron
Mid Century Modern Kosta Boda Amber & Transparent Glass Bowl, Controlled Bubble
By Kosta Boda
Located in Soquel, CA
Stunning mid century modern vintage Kosta Boda transparent and amber glass bowl with controlled bubbles in lower half amber color, c.1960s. The neutral amber and transparent aestheti...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Flavio Poli Murano Sommerso Purple and Yellow Faceted Art Glass Vase
By Flavio Poli, Seguso
Located in Barcelona, ES
Lovely faceted Sommerso glass vase in purple, yellow and clear glass. Attributed to Flavio Poli for Seguso. Italy, 1960s.
Burgundy / purple glass with a layer in yellow glass submer...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Sommerso, Glass, Murano Glass, Cut Glass, Art Glass
Italian Murano Art Glass Bowl Seguso Style
Located in New York, NY
An Italian Murano light blue and gold flecks art glass bowl, Midcentury Modern period, after designer Seguso, circa mid-20th century, 1950s, Italy. A substantial bowl in the Murano G...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Alfredo Barbini Murano Glass Bullicante Bowl/Vide Poche with Gold Polveri
Located in Warrenton, OR
Alfredo Barbini Murano Glass Bullicante Bowl/Vide Poche with Gold Polveri
Measures about 7 x 7 x 2.25 inches.
Measurements are approximate and may vary throughout the piece. Please ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Decorative Object Vase Ambra Murano Glass Midcentury Design Italy 1970s
Located in Palermo, IT
Particular vase in layered Murano glass, amber and blue color with shiny effect. Cylindrical body with wavy walls, flat wavy mouth, produced in Italy in the 70s. Unfortunately some r...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Original Fratelli Toso Label, Murano Glass Bullicante Decorative Dish, Opaline
Located in Warrenton, OR
Original Fratelli Toso Label, Murano Glass Bullicante Decorative Dish, Opaline
Measures about 6.5 x 5.5 x 1.5 inches.
This appears to be an opaline type glass, light blue in white.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Set of Three Silver Plated Candleholders by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Very cool zig-zag pattern silver plated tapered candleholders designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk. Each holder holds 12 tapers. Two are stamped France and the other is stamped Japan.
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Unique Marble and Brass Sculptural Paper Weight of a Dog or Animal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique marble and brass sculptural paper weight of a dog or animal.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Brass
Italian Large Ceramic Vase Hand Painted
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Italian Torquoise Ceramic large vase hand painted in gold 1960.
Large vase with gold flowers painted around the whole vase.
Tiny crack at the bottom.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Orrefors Purple Sommerso Scandinavian Glass Vase
By Orrefors
Located in Bochum, NRW
Beautiful purple glass vase made by Orrefors Sweden, realized in Sommerso technique, original manufacturer label to the front, signed and numbered to the bottom. Excellent condition....
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Three Drawer Rosewood and Walnut Jewelry Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rectangular rosewood and walnut jewelry chest features three elongated walnut drawers that extend the length of the mixed wood box. The top, bottom and back of the box are finished i...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Rosewood, Walnut
Mid-Century Carstens Tonnieshof Germany Set of 4 Vases
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Four Carstens 'Ankara" vases, two with blue and gun-metal glazes. The other two have red and grey glazes. The red and grey glazes are very rare.
The little red and grey vase is 1...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Carl Auböck Horn Bowl, Austria 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck Horn Bowl, Austria 1960s.
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Horn
Japanese Stoneware Willow Bow Vase Bottle Vintage Mid-Century 1960s Rainbow
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Large Bottle form Vase with arcing striations. Retains OMC label. A couple small chips to bottom foot/rim.
Category
1960s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
JARU POTTERY Vases - [Set of 3]
By Jaru
Located in Hawthorne, CA
A robust set of three American beige, black striped and natural coloured glazed pottery vessels with gilt gold highlights and crackling glaze. Engraved as JARU designs. Jaru Pottery...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
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Alfredo Barbini Murano Glass Bowl with Gold Polveri
Located in Warrenton, OR
Alfredo Barbini Murano Glass Bowl with Gold Polveri
May function as an ashtray, bowl, trinket dish, or similar vessel, or as a unique art piece for display.
Colors: Light blue with g...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
Barovier Toso Murano Orange Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Flower Star Bowl
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown orange and gold flecks Italian art glass star / flower shaped bowl. Documented to designer Ercole Barovier for Barovier e Toso. The piece is profu...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
Large Sculpture Bronze Rolls Royce, Spirit of Extasy
Located in PÉZENAS, FR
large silver bronze sculpture Rolls Royce, Spirit of extasy
we have a pair that was purchased from a car collector
Spirit of Ecstasy ("Spirit of Ecstasy") is the mascot statuette of ...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Art Glass Vase by Pavel Hlava for Exbor, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
By Exbor
Located in Praha, CZ
Small glass vase made by Pavel Hlava in Exbor in late 1960s
Perfect original condition.
Category
1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Pair of French Sconces by Arlus
Located in Miami, FL
Very elegant pair of gold color hand sconces by Arlus with white glass shades coming from an apartment in Paris fully furnished with furniture and items designed by the most known ...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Bronze
2000s Barovier Toso Italian Royal Blue Twisted Murano Glass Brass Picture Frame
Located in New York, NY
A sophisticated Venetian modern design vertical photo frame in thick blown Murano glass worked in a luscious deep blue jewel color, by Barovier Toso, signed piece. The elegant texture of the tightly twisted glass frame...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Danish Modern Brass Candlesticks by Max Bruel for Torben Orskov
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish modern brass candlesticks, designed by Max Bruel for Torben Orskov, Denmark, circa 1960s. They retain their warm original patina. They are priced at $175 each.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Frederick Weinberg Style Sculpture
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Bronze sculpture on wood base in the manner of Frederick Weinberg. In good condition overall with normal wear to the base.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
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