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
Mid-20th Century Modern Wood and Silver Decorative/Cigar Box by Duhill, England
By Dunhill
Located in North Miami, FL
Mid-20th century Modern wood and silver decorative/cigar box by Duhill, England
By: Dunhill
Material: wood, silver, metal
Technique: cast, molded, metalwork, carved, polished
Dimens...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Silver
Carl-Harry Stålhane Rare One-Off Hand Signed Bowl for Rörstrand Sweden 1967
Located in Meer, VAN
Carl-Harry Stålhane Unique Hand Signed Bowl for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1967.
A rare one-off.
This is a unique and hand signed sizable studio pottery bowl by Carl-Harry Stålhane for the...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Fornasetti paper weight 1962 Zodiac calendar
Located in London, GB
Rare Fornasetti porcelain paperweight with Zodiac calendar c1962
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
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...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Vibrant Motion: Kinetic Sculpture - Iron, Paint, Movement
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vibrant Motion: Kinetic Sculpture - Iron, Paint, Movement
Manufactured in France by unknown artist, circa 1990.
In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, pre...
Category
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Handcrafted Ceramic Bowl with Black Spiral Design, Modern Studio Pottery, 1980s
By Horst Kerstan, Jan Bontjes Van Beek
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This handcrafted ceramic bowl features a striking black spiral design on a white glaze. The minimalist yet bold decoration is paired with a refined shallow shape and a raised foot, g...
Category
1980s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Hand-Carved Organic Wooden Box with Lid, France, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A wonderful organically shaped Mid-Century hand-carved wooden lidded storage or jewelry box, crafted in France during the 1950s. It is in very good original, unrestored condition. Th...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
20th Century Barovier & Toso Cylindrical Glass Vase from Lenti Series, 40s
Located in Turin, Turin
Ercole Barovier was born in Murano on June 16, 1889. He completed his classical studies in Venice, and engaged in various activities unrelated to glassmaking to finally land in the V...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Sven Petersen Kinetic Rosewood Sculpture
By Piet Hein
Located in San Diego, CA
Rosewood kinetic sculpture by Sven Petersen for SAAP. The rosewood ball moves back and forth after pulled and released. Signed SAAP and Denmark on the bottom.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Jefferson “Golden Hour Ghost Clock” Brass Clock
Located in Chicago, IL
Sleek 1950s Art Deco futuristic - style "Golden Hour Ghost Clock" by Jefferson Electric Co. The minute and hour hands appear to float over a clear glass face. The frame of the face i...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
8"x10" One-of-a-Kind Wabi-Sabi Organic Textured Ceramic Art Vessel by Skoby Joe
By Skoby Joe
Located in La Jolla, CA
Joseph Skoby is a Southern Californian whose work is inspired by the nature of his native state. His ceramics, created in his own lush garden, recall his intimate dance with the ocea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Stoneware
Barovier & Toso Murano Cordonato d'Oro Ciotola, Art Glass Ribbed Bowl 1950s
Located in Bochum, NRW
Amazing hand blown Cordonato d' Oro Murano glass ribbed bowl / ashtray. Ercole Barovier for Barovier e Toso. Italy, 1950s
This striking decorative bowl is heavily adorned with gold f...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Empoli Emerald Green Verde Op-Art Glass Vase with Handles, Signed, Italy 1960
By Empoli
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage large, urn-shaped glass vase features elegant Op-Art design on the body of the vase and highly detailed ribbed handles. Monochromatic emerald green glass appears darker in t...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Original 1960s Clamshell Planter by Willy Guhl
By Willy Guhl
Located in Toronto, CA
Unique Clam Shell Planter by Swiss architect Willy Guhl. The Planter sits organically in the shape of an upright cloth, perfectly suited for dramati...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Concrete, Composition
Murano Mandala Millefiori Flower Mosaic Red Swirl Italian Art Glass Paperweight
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown, optic design, millefiori flower mosaic "Mandala" design Italian art glass paperweight. Created in the manner of the Fornasa De Murano A L'Insegna...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Murrine
Bitossi by Aldo Londi Italian Vintage Ceramic Rooster, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Valencia, VC
A rare ceramic rooster sculpture, designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi - handmade in Italy circa the 1960s.
The piece features a modernist line and a vibrant orange and green glaze. ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Onyx and Brass Sailboat, Signed by Artist
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful brutalist sailboat sculpture of patinated brass sheets and copper wire on a white quartz base. Great movement is evoked in the sails at th...
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Onyx, Brass
7/20 limited edition "Xai" night stands by Salvador Dali, surrealist design
Located in Barcelona, ES
Design inspired on an artwork by Salvador Dali´: Interpretation project for a stable-library, 1942
Stuffed lamb, elaborated with a technique by a taxidermist. Drawer and table top...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Parrot Bird Carved Stone Sculpture on Rock Crystal, Quartz and Amethyst Brazil
Located in Toronto, CA
This stunning hand-carved stone parrot sculpture is a true statement piece, featuring a beautifully detailed bird perched on a natural quartz crystal rock. Crafted in Brazil, the par...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Rock Crystal, Quartz, Amethyst, Silver
Archimede Seguso Murano Gold Dust Art Glass Bowl with Controlled Bubbles
Located in Barcelona, ES
Midcentury Round Murano Bullicante Art Glass Bowl with Gold Dust
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Beautiful hand blown bullicante Murano glass bowl / asht...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
Italian Murano Millefiori Vase
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful and substantial Italian Murano art glass vase with millefiori design, circa mid-20th century, Italy. Vase is clear transparent Murano art glass with a colorful mille...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Glass Vase with Aventurine by Fratelli Toso 1950s
Located in Milano, MI
Murano glass drop vase with polychrome spot decoration and twisted aventurine canes, made by Fratelli Toso in the 1950s
Ø cm 19 h cm 27
Fratelli Toso is a name that immediately evo...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Gian Franco Legler Style Italian Woven Wicker and Maroon Wire Leg Basket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lovely woven wicker magazine or flower basket with handle that sits high on maroon enameled legs. Quite possibly Gian Franco Leger. Perfect as Boho accent piece or in a modern settin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wire
Loet Vanderveen Bronze Camel Sculpture, Signed & Numbered - CLOSING SALE
Located in Warrenton, OR
Loet Vanderveen Bronze Camel Sculpture, Signed & Numbered - CLOSING SALE
*****NOTICE: OUR 1ST DIBS SHOP CLOSES AT THE END OF MAY*****
This mid-century modern camel sculpture measures...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
1960s Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Blue Rimini Collection
By Aldo Londi
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Stunning vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, part of "Blue Rimini" collection. It's in excellent condition. Handmade. Made in Italy
Dimension:
diameter 6,29 x 9,84 H inches
diamete...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
XXL Murano Glass Centerpiece 58cm Bowl Shell Element Murano Italy 1960s Seguso
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This XXL Murano glass centerpiece bowl, crafted in Murano, Italy, during the 1960s, showcases a stunning shell-like design attributed to Seguso. The bowl features a beautiful color g...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Sommerso
Pair of Italian Brass Sphere Trinket Boxes
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice pair of Italian brass sphere trinket boxes circa 1960s. The set is in very good condition with a rich patina and measures 4"D and 2.25"D, respectively. Nice, well crafted box...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Mid-Century Modern Circular Photo Frame Chromed Brass Italy 60s
Located in Palermo, IT
What can I say about this exceptional photo frame of remarkable dimensions. The high definition and manufacturing of this rare object is evident. From the line and elegance to the hi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Mid-Century Bookends World Globe
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Pair of mid-century world globe bookends.
They globes are two pieces of timeless design ideal for a very masculine and sophisticated environment.
These pieces are ideal to place in ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Abstract Figural Bronze Sculpture, 1993
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Abstract bronze figural sculpture depicting lovers. Signed and dated 1993. Artist unknown.
Category
1990s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Bronze Greyhound or Whippet
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Vintage Bronze Greyhound or Whippet
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Murano Glass Fazzoletto Handkerchief Vase, 1960s
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
A small Murano glass Fazzoletto handkerchief vase from the 1960s.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Wicker Basket with Lid, 1950s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French midcentury wicker basket with lid. Elegant and versatile storage piece. This sophisticated 1950s wicker basket offers versatile storag...
Category
1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Bamboo, Rattan and Leather Italian Decorative Basket Bag, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful mid-century round decorative basket in curved bamboo, woven rattan and leather. This unique French Riviera style piece was designed in Italy during the 1960s.
In amazing c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Olivetti Typewriter Vintage Model "Valentine" 1969 Pop Art Icoon
Located in Antwerp, BE
The Olivetti Valetine is an icon for its expressive design and practical usability portable, manual typewriter known for its typical red ABS plastic housing and matching red case. Th...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Bronze Retriever Dog Sculpture w/ Artist-Signed & Numbered Certificate Attached
Located in Warrenton, OR
Bronze Retriever Dog Sculpture w/ Artist-Signed & Numbered Certificate Attached to the Base's Underside. CLOSING SALE
***NOTICE: OUR 1ST DIBS SHOP CLO...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Brass Walter Bosse Hedgehog Sculpture Stacking Ashtrays 1950s Austrian
By Walter Bosse
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Ashtray in painted metal, with a green and gold patina. The artist is Walter bosse, and this model is the luxury one.
Brass Walter Bosse Hedgehog Sc...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Murano Glass Bubble Vase Mid-Century Italy 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Large Murano glass bubble vase. Made in Italy around 1960. Very nice. Please watch the video and photos carefully, thank you.
Weight: 1,750 Kg
NOTE: We offer our customers an excel...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Midcentury Round Bowl or Vide-Poche Murano Glass by Tommaso Barbi, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury wonderful round bowl, ashtray or vide-poche in murano glass by Tommaso Barbi.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
Perfect desk object or gift idea.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Livio Seguso for Seguso Vetri D'Arte Vase, Murano 1980s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Livio Seguso for Seguso Vetri D'Arte Vase, Murano 1980s
A vintage art glass vase manufactured by Seguso Vetri D'Arte and designed by Livio Seguso in the 1980ties. Thick light blue g...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Mayan Style Mask Sculpture - Unsigned - Mexico - Late 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Mayan style mask form sculpture - featuring a glazed finish and black base - fiberglass structure - unsigned - Mexico - late 20th century.
Excellent vintage condition - no loss - n...
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Shell, Fiberglass
1960s Astonishing Box in Onyx. Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Astonishing box in onyx. Made in Italy. This box is amazing and in excellent condition.
Dimension:
7,08 x 4,72 x 1,37 H inches
18 ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Onyx
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
Hourglass Murano Clear Ribbed Studio Art Glass Objects Venini Style
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
An optical blown art glass hourglass with a ribbed surface by unknown artist.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
1970s Large Travertine Giraffe Sculpture by Enzo Mari for F.lli Mannelli
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Original large travertine giraffe sculpture by Enzo mari for F.lli Mannelli. The item is in excellent condition. Made in Italy.
Dimension:
2,75 w x 1,18 D x 7,87 H inches
L 7 ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Travertine
Small Vintage Lidded Urn, Chinese, Hand Painted Ceramic, Spice Jar, Ginger Pot
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small vintage lidded urn. A Chinese, ceramic spice jar, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1980.
Petite of form, with an appealing b...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
White and Gold "Piede Romano" Roman Left Foot by Piero Fornasetti
Located in Doraville, GA
A porceline "Piede Romano" or a left Roman foot in white with gold accents designed by Piero Fornasetti. The foot has an earlier Fornasetti insigna on the...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Mathilius Schack Elo Garden Sculpture ‘Eva’ Produced in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Large garden sculpture ‘Eva’ by Mathilius Schack Elo. Produced in Denmark.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
Mid-Century Marble Square with two sizes of Round Marble spheres.
Located in Wichita, KS
Presented is a Mid-Century Marble Square solid pedestal base with two sizes of Round Marble spheres. The larger sphere has a flattened bottom to sit on the pedestal or next to it. The smaller sphere is fully round. This beautiful sculptural set of marble pieces can also be used separately or differently than pictured. The marble is in great shape with minor scratching and wear.
Marble square 12 x 12 x 12
larger marble sphere...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Carrara Marble
Vintage Art Deco Style Brass Seahorse Sculpture
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Charming mid century seahorse sculpture or object of art crafted in cast brass in a stylized art deco form.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Otto and Vivika Heino Signed Mid-Century Modern Couinard Art Studio Pottery Bowl
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderfully designed and gorgeously glazed large earthenware bowl by ceramics masters husband and wife artists Vivika and Otto Heino. Quite heavy and solid .The couple were best kn...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware, Pottery
Midcentury Big Cheetah Hand Painted Terracotta Ceramic Sculpture, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful Cheetah - Italian ceramic, perfect condition, produced in 1960s. We have also another big cats for sale, check our products. Only one unique piece available. Signed "made i...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Terracotta
Green Alabaster and Brass Jewelry Box by Romano Bianchi, Italy 1970s
Located in ROUEN, FR
Green Alabaster and Brass Jewelry Box by Romano Bianchi, Italy 1970s
Very elegant jewelry or decorative box (originally crafted to store cigarettes).
Made of green alabaster and br...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Onyx, Alabaster, Marble
Large Vetro Soffiato Glass Vase by Vittorio Zecchin for Venini Murano 1924
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Vetro Soffiato Glass Vase by Vittorio Zecchin for Venini Murano 1924
Rare mouth blown (vetro soffiato) art glass vase, designed by Vittorio Zecchin in 1924. Manufactured by Ve...
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1920s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Carl Auböck Model #5371 'Heart' Polished Brass Paperweight
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck Model #5371 'Heart' polished brass paperweight.
Designed in the 1950s, this beautifully refined Viennese paperweight is hand-fabricated in polished brass by Werkstätte ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Ceramic sculpture "Pavoncella" design Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960 Rimini blue
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in taranto, IT
Ceramic sculpture "Pavoncella," from the RIMINI BLUE series, made by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, in a special glaze blue color, which gives the strong expressiveness of this collection....
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Large mid-century impressive wall sculpture by Claire Bataille 1970
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
In their long career, Belgian ( interior) designers and architects Claire Bataille and Paul Ibens have remained true to their starting point: striving for the greatest possible simpl...
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1970s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
7" Charcoal-Black Elephant Sculpture by Cristina Puell, Signed by the Artist
Located in Warrenton, OR
7" Charcoal Black Elephant Sculpture by Cristina Puell, Signed by the Artist. CLOSING SALE
***NOTICE: OUR 1ST DIBS SHOP CLOSES AT THE END OF MAY***
This is a stellar, modernist sculp...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Cast Stone, Other
Large Seashell Encrusted Lidded Box with Silvered Crustaceans
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Whimsical lidded box ambitiously hand decorated with exotic seashells and featuring a sea life handle with silver plate on brass crabs, starfish and shells, and four silver on brass shrimp...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
Seventies Bee Hive Vase for Carstens Keramik Germany
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Beautiful rare Carstens Keramik vase.
Brown vase with with nodules in 3D relief, designed by Dieter Peter in 1970s. This model
Is part of Carstens high end Luxus Series.
A cylindr...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic Vase
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Barcelona, ES
'Rimini blu' glazed ceramic vase designed by Aldo Londi for by Bitossi. Italy, 1960s.
This eye-catching vase is made of blue glazed ceramic with engraved patterns surrounding the cen...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Terracotta, Pottery
Brass Candlesticks by Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Francisco, CA
Candlesticks made of brass and stamped accordingly.
Priced per pair and two pairs are available.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Vintage Italian Terracotta Cheetah Glazed Bell Accessory 1970s
Located in Toronto, CA
This exquisite Italian terracotta cheetah bell from the 1970s is a rare and collectible treasure. Hand-painted and glazed with remarkable craftsmans...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Asian Carved Rose Quartz Stone Fruit Grape Bunches Jade Leaves Decorative a Pair
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
These are a lovely pair of carved rose quartz grape bunches with dark green jade leaves and wire stems that are wrapped with satin cord and have a f...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Rose Quartz
Daum French Glass Floral Paperweight
By Daum
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning French art glass paperweight beautifully presented with a single central flower head by renowned glass makers Daum and dating from the 20th century. The paperweight is han...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Saint Louis France Etched Crystal Vase
By Saint Louis
Located in Atlanta, GA
Saint Louis, France, designed and crafted this lovely tall crystal vase circa 1950. This typical timeless form boasts elegance with deeply etched geometric graphics. There is no visi...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Hermes, Paris - Equestrian / Horse Head Letter Opener c.1960
Located in Bath, GB
A highly collectable letter opener or paper knife made by silver plated bronze and dating to c.1960.
The handle is in the form of a horse head, beautifully executed. The underside ...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver Plate
Mid Century Vintage Italian Terracotta Cheetah Glazed Bell Accessory 1970s
Located in Toronto, CA
This exquisite Italian terracotta cheetah bell from the 1970s is a rare and collectible treasure. Hand-painted and glazed with remarkable craftsmans...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Mid-Century Modernist Crystal Bagatelle Vase signed Lalique
By Lalique
Located in New York, NY
This stunningly designed Mid-Century Modernist Crystal Bagatelle Vase signed Lalique originates from France, Circa 1980. An emblematic piece by Lalique first designed in 1939, this v...
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1980s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Antique Wooden Cigar Press by Carl Intelmann, Bad Zwischenahn
Located in Barcelona, ES
Antique Wooden Cigar Press by Carl Intelmann, Bad Zwischenahn – Vintage Collectible
Manufacturer: Carl Intelmann
Origin: Bad Zwischenahn, Germany
Materi...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Lidded Box, Onion Decor
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A wonderful lidded box by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Decorated in what is often referred to as “Onion” or "Pumpkin" decoration. Excellent colorway. Very reminiscent of Guido Gambone wor...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
A large vintage ceramic bust, 20th century
Located in View Park, CA
A large unglazed ceramic bust, mid to late 20th century. Featuring a man sculpted in an incredibly earthy and expressionist manner, this piece evokes immense emotion. Heavy - over 26...
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Murano "Bullicante" Glass Bowl with Gold signed by Venini, Italy, 1960s
By Venini
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic mouth-blown Mid-Century Murano "Bullicante" glass bowl with 24k gold inside. This fantastic was made by Venini and is signed on the bottom.
This incredibly stylish bowl of...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold
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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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