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
Thai Temppanom Temple Guard Dancer
Located in bari, IT
Theppanom standing 1960s angel of the temple, statue.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
$1,074 / set
Noomi Backhausen Large Søholm Pottery Vase
Located in Winter Park, FL
A Danish midcentury large studio ceramic glazed stoneware pottery vase made by Noomi Backhausen. hand painted in an abstract motif in muted sage green, blue, and brown. Impressed marks to underside: Soholm Stentoj Bornholm...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
1960s Astonishing Blue Jackated Vase in Murano Glass. Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Astonishing blue jacketed vase in Murano Glass. Made in Italy . The item is in excellent condition.
Dimension:
diam 5,90 x 12,20 H inches
diam 15 cm x 31 H cm
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage Mid-20th Century Lucite Sailboat Sculpture
By Van Teal
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Unique frosted and clear Lucite sculpture of sailboat underway. Wonderful inviting movement as boat is heeling to one side.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Lucite
Henry Dreyfuss Wall Clock
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Highly graphic chrome wall clock with classic 50's details. Sweeping hand movement on this wonderful clock designed by one the greatest industrial designers of this century.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Lisa Larson Lion Sculptures Gustavsberg
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of large lion ceramic sculptures by Lisa Larson for the Africa Series made by Gustavsberg. This size is the largest of the series. Signed at bottom. Whimsical interpretation a...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$1,500 / set
Archimede Seguso Glass Vase Silver Flecks Murano Italy 1970s
Located in Basel, BS
Shimmering glass vase by Archimede Seguso, mouth-blown in Murano in the 1970s. Black glass with silver flecks, beautiful hand-shaped piece.
Remains the original manufacturers sti...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Set of 6 Decorative Plates "Specialità Torinesi" by P. Fornasetti for Fiat
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Rare set of six decorated and gilded ceramic plates designed by Piero Fornasetti.
This collection was specially created by the Fornasetti Atelier...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Plate
Vallauris Ceramic Poker Ashtray Set, Green Glazed with Gilt, France, 1960s
By Vallauris
Located in Glasgow, GB
This rare set of four handcrafted ceramic ashtrays by Vallauris is a striking example of mid-century French design, playfully inspired by the world of poker. Each ashtray is uniquely shaped to represent a card suit—spade, club, diamond, and ace—creating a cohesive yet distinctive collection. The deep malachite-green glaze lends a rich, almost jewel-like quality to the pieces, further accentuated by the bold gold gilt borders that highlight the shape of each piece.
Housed in their original faux lizard-skin presentation box, these ashtrays have been well preserved. The glaze remains glossy and deep, with no apparent signs of ash residue, suggesting they were rarely, if ever, used for their intended purpose. The gold detailing exhibits some minor surface wear, but it retains its brightness, adding to the vintage charm. Measuring approximately 8 cm in length and width, with a height of 3 cm, each piece is perfectly sized for tabletop display.
While originally designed as ashtrays, their sculptural forms and opulent finish make them equally suited for use as decorative objects or small trinket dishes...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Brass Dolphin Sculpture/ Paperweight
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice mid-century brass dolphin sculpture/ paperweight, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with a nice patina and measures 7.5"W x 3.25"D x 3"H. A very he...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
$220 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Rattan and Ceramics Organic Modern Vase with Handles
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Unusual vintage vase was decorated by hand-weaving rattan in combination of pattens over a red clay pottery vase. Complex weave was used to add intricate detailing and textural rich...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Rattan
$184 Sale Price
26% Off
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 Piero Fornasetti Astonishing Crystal Paperweight Sphere. Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Piero Fornasetti astonishing crystal paperweight sphere in excellent condition. Made in Italy.
Dimension:
diameter 3,14 x 1,57 inches
diameter 8 cm x cm 4 H
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
$624 Sale Price
20% Off
Archimede Seguso Murano ribbed Sommerso Vase, 1950s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Archimede Seguso Murano ribbed Sommerso Vase, 1950s
A rare Venetian art glass vase manufactured by Vetreria Archimede Seguso ca. 1950s. Thick...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Pair of Italian Vintage Brass Donkeys, 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
Whimsical and elegant mid-century solid brass donkeys with engraved detailing and a warm patina. Made in Italy, circa 1950. Beautiful as a sculptural duo or quirky decorative accents...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Pair of Vintage Italian Glazed Terra Cotta Leopard or Cat Sculptures
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Striking pair of mid century snarling leopard figures or sculptures crafted in terra cotta, hand decorated and glazed. Stamped "Made in Italy" on the bottoms.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain, Terracotta
Jewel-Tones Murano Glass Sommerso Dish/Bowl w/Gold Polveri, Seguso/Barbini
By Seguso
Located in Warrenton, OR
Jewel-Tones Murano Glass Sommerso Dish/Bowl w/Gold Polveri, Seguso/Barbini suspected.
This gorgeous piece measures about 7.5 x 7 x 1.75 inches.
We feel it is likely a Seguso or Barbini piece. The colors and shape are stunning.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOLLOWS; PLEASE READ THE BELOW IN ITS ENTIRETY.
ABOUT OUR LISTINGS:
-Most vintage Murano glass is unsigned and unlabeled (see more about this topic below, under the "about vintage Murano glass" section). We identify items as best we can based on our research and experience, but without signature, identifying label, or other documentation, it is ultimately not possible to guarantee an item is from Murano or is by a specific Murano glass maestro. By purchasing from our shop, you are agreeing to accept this fact. If you are uncomfortable with this policy, we ask that you purchase only items that have their original label, artist signature, or other documentation.
-Measurements are approximate and generally represent the approximate widest/longest/highest areas of each item.
-Please be aware that the color on your monitor and/or in your environment may look somewhat different than in ours and that glass colors often look deeper on dark backgrounds than they do on light backgrounds.
-Please keep in mind that vintage glass usually will show evidence of previous ownership, such as scuffing, scratching, and/or other wear such as dulling or mars on base, etc.. Buyers of vintage glass are presumed to understand and accept such hints of previous ownership. We cannot realistically guarantee perfection since vintage glass has typically been used at some point in the past. We do however inspect for and describe flaws found.
ABOUT VINTAGE MURANO GLASS:
-"Murano" is not a brand. It is the name of the Italian island where the most celebrated master glassblowers create(d) their works.
-Vintage Murano glass items may be heavy or light, thick or thin, substantial or petite, etc. Thickness and thinness of glass will tend to vary on some items, especially sculptural items.
-Sometimes, small inclusions may be found in or on Murano glass, such as ash or tiny bubbles from the blowing process or tiny raised or pitted areas. These are not considered "damage" but naturally occurring. Nevertheless we point them out if found.
-While on occasion a vintage Murano glass item will bear the signature of its creator or have an original label affixed, this is relatively rare; most vintage Murano glass available to the general public is unsigned / unlabeled, especially in the more affordable price ranges.
-The bases of Murano glass items are often polished, but not always; the glassblower may have decided not to grind a pontil mark down or highly polish a base if there seemed a risk that doing so could cause damage to the item.
-A pontil mark on a Murano glass piece may be visible or not, and may be smooth, rough, raised, indented, or some combination of these. Some finer, more delicate Murano glass items may have a rough pontil mark that may also be either raised or indented, with the rest of the base not.
--However, an unpolished base that is also entirely, extremely foggy and rough (as if the entire bottom were grinded with very course sandpaper or metal) is generally considered indicative of a non-Murano work.
ABOUT THE TERMS WE USE:
"Suspected" means just that -- we suspect the item is by the named artist / from the named region due to its similarities to other items from that artist / region, and sometimes also by the lack of the item's characteristics appearing in other artists' works, but we are not certain.
"Assumed" or "likely" means we feel pretty confident it is by the named artist / from the named region but have not found sufficient documentation to confirm it, so while we believe it to be as stated, we are not absolutely certain.
"In the style of" means that based on characteristics, we believe it could be by the named artist / from the named region but we could not find sufficient enough evidence to feel comfortable declaring that definitively. In such cases the item could also be by another glassblower (from Murano or otherwise) who was inspired by the named artist.
It takes time and study to train the eye to recognize what is and is not Murano-made. While no one is perfect, we feel we're fairly good at it and will state, using terminology explained above for clarification, if we do not feel reasonably certain. However much knowledge may be accrued, no one dealer is likely to know absolutely everything. Since we do not offer returns, please message us with concerns or questions if you have any before purchasing an item. We'll be pleased to respond.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
Vintage Cast Iron Figural Garden Mother Goose & Three Goslings
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage cast iron figural garden mother goose and three goslings, one stamped on the bottom "JAPAN". Some examples retain an old painted surface. Mother goose measures 27”h x 12”w x ...
Category
1950s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Italian Hand Painted Iridescent Ceramic Vase by Gualdo Tadino from the 1950s
Located in Milano, MI
Hand painted blue and iridescent yellow ceramic vase, made by Gualdo Tadino in the 1950s
Ø 23 cm h 33 cm
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$616 Sale Price
20% Off
Lagardo Tackett Happy White Ceramic Egg Head Stash Jar Condom Holder 1959
By Lagardo Tackett, Schmid International
Located in Troy, MI
Rare 8.5 inch 1959 Lagardo Tackett Happy Ceramic Egghead Stash Jar Sculpture
Ceramic egghead vessel designed by Lagardo Tackett for Schmid International circa 1959
Rare smaller size...
Category
1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Modernist Murano Green White Glass Centerpiece Vase with Chromed Base
Located in Barcelona, ES
Midcentury Modernist Sommerso Murano centerpiece vase in green and white hand blown Glass. Italy, 1960s.
This elegant Murano centerpiece is made combining green glass
It has an eye-...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
$1,236 Sale Price
20% Off
20th Century Group Np2 Nerone Ceccarelli Wooden Sculpture
Located in Turin, Turin
Nerone Ceccarelli was an Italian sculptor. He worked under the banner of research characterized by the integration of art and architecture, while he developed sculptures linked to a ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Midcentury Pair of Candle Holder Monkey in Ceramic by Vivai Del Sud, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing pair of candle holder in white ceramic shape of monkey by Costa for Vivai Del Sud.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
About the Creators: Vivai del Sud was started by ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Large Pottery Fat Lava "LORA-Style" 279-38 Floor Vase Made by Scheurich, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Fat lava art vase extra large version
Model: 279-38
Producer:
Scheurich, Germany
Decade:
1970s
Description:
This original vintage vase was produced in the 1970s...
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Solingen German Scissors and Letter Opener in Green Leather Case
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian-made hot-dropped forged steel plated in Nickel and Brass are used to make the scissors and letter opener. The green leather case is marked S...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Steel
exceptional large 1950s 60s mid century wall CANDLE HOLDER hammered copper
Located in Mannheim, DE
Very decorative wall candlestick from the 1950s/60s. Made of hammered copper. For a round or straight candle. On the back marked Wall Handcrafted Made in Germany.
Dimensions in cm:...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
vintage stamped stoneware jar with lid
Located in Seattle, WA
vintage stamped stoneware (not confirmed material) jar with lid. Vintage condition as pictured. Listing is for described item only..
Dimensions: 4"W 5"H
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
MCM Biplane Wire Sculpture on Wood Base
Located in San Diego, CA
A well done handmade MCM biplane wire sculpture on wood base, circa 1970s. The sculpture is in very good vintage condition with a great patina and measures 18"W x 14"D x 10"H. Nicel...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Wire
Large Italian Alexandrite and Blue Sommerso Murano Glass Bowl, Dish or Ashtray
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Antonio da Ros (attributed) for Cenedese large and heavy vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano glass bowl, serving dish or ashtray circa 1965-1975. Utilizing the Sommerso techniq...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage Bronze Sculpture by Gordon Hammond Smith
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Vintage table top sculpture crafted in solid bronze affixed to a black lucite base. Body of sculpture features three overlapping, semi-circular bronze sections with a texturized and...
Category
Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Pair of French Midcentury Palm Tree Sculptures in Black Tapering Pots
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French vintage painted tôle palm tree sculptures from the mid 20th century, with tapered pot and lion ring pulls. Created in France during the midcentury period, each of this pair of foliage sculptures depicts a palm tree planted...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Tôle
Manuel Felguerez Mid Century Metal Golfer Sculpture
Located in Countryside, IL
Manuel Felguerez Mid Century Metal Golfer Sculpture
This figurine measures: 7 wide x 4 deep x 14.25 inches high
We take our photos in a controlled lig...
Category
1970s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Fratelli Toso Pink and Blue "Sommerso" Murano Glass Bowl, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning Mid-Century decorative bowl in a stunning purple and blue Murano "Sommerso" glass. This wonderful piece was designed by the Toso brothers in Murano, Italy during the 1960s
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass
1970s Gorgeous Green Vase by Ind. Vetraria Valdarnese. Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Gorgeous green vase by Industria Vetraria Valdarnese, mouth-blown glass and handmade. Made in Italy. Signed with the original label. This vase is in excellent condition. Made i...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
$336 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Italian Minimalist Blue and White Pottery Vase From Bitossi, 1960s
By Bitossi
Located in Hamburg, DE
Very rare minimalist vase from Bitossi. This piece has an attribution mark.
Additional information:
Materials: Ceramic
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Brand: Bitossi
Country of Origin: It...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Large Mid-Century German Studio Pottery Floor Vase, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Large Mid-Century German Studio Pottery Floor Vase, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969.
Additional information:
Material: Porcelain
Color: Blue
Brand: Rosenthal
C...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Murano Art Glass Green Cactus Plant, 1990
Located in Rome, IT
Italian design, this cactus is a fashion icon of the Italian style, water green with a beautiful red glass vase underneath.
In limited edition, manufactured in one of the furnaces i...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Weighted Wood Chess Set by John Jaques of London in Wood Box 7cm Kings, ca 1950
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good and complete English handmade wood "weighted" chess set game of 32 pieces, in its original box with a sliding lid, made by John Jaques of London and dating to the mid 20th century period.
The chess pieces are made of turned and carved varnished wood. The bases of ALL pieces are weighted with metal pieces and the bases have a green felt/paper cover.
Weighted sets like this one have a much nicer "feel" when playing.
The pieces in the set are in the Staunton style.
Sizes: Kings: 70mm ( ~ 2.75 inches); Pawns: ~45mm (~1.7 inches)
The set comes complete with its original wood storage box, having a sliding lid and complete with a paper makers sticker to the lid.
Overall a good "weighted" John Jaques chess...
Category
Early 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
$636 Sale Price
20% Off
Murano Bowl in Colorful Mouth-Blown Art Glass, Italian Design, 1960s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Murano bowl in colorful mouth-blown art glass. Italian design, 1960s.
Measures: 22 x 7.5 cm.
In perfect condition.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Set of 3 Bauhaus Graduated Brass Tulip-Shaped Candlestick Holders, USA, c. 1960s
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a splendid set of three solid brass candlestick holders. Constructed in an aesthetically pleasing graduated height and featuring lovely tulip-shaped tops this artfully c...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Whimsical Metal Wire Lion Sculpture in the Style of C. Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in San Diego, CA
Metal wire sculpture of a lion on a black metal base. The body is black metal wire and the mane is tinted in gold. In the style of C. Jere, circa 1990s.
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
$260 Sale Price
20% Off
Korean Light Celadon Goryeo Bud Vase, Flying Cranes and Clouds
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage vase features craquelure glaze in light celadon color with motifs of flying cranes and clouds, the "Thousand Cranes" design that common to Korean Goryeo ware. It has the dis...
Category
Mid-20th Century Korean Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Celadon, Pottery
MCM Lidded Green Marble Trinket Box with Brass Accents
Located in San Diego, CA
MCM lidded green marble trinket box with brass accents, circa 1970s. The box has well cut lines and features brass feet and a cool brass lizard hand...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Brass
Mid-Century Squared Lucite and Chrome Pocket Emptier in Dior Style, France 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning midcentury Lucite and chrome squared valet tray or ashtray. This wonderful item was produced in France in the style of Christian Dior in 1970.
The pocket emptier is lovely because of the beautiful straight lines and the chromed metal central part, making it look like a cube of ice with a floating rounded chromed plate in the middle.
A wonderful example of design from the 1970s, both for the fusion of materials and colours. The chromed plate can be moved, changing the shape of the item.
A gorgeous item that will enhance a midcentury-style living room, studio or entrance hall.
Christian Dior was founded in 1946 by designer Christian Dior. It currently designs and retails leather goods, fashion accessories, footwear, jewelry, timepieces, fragrance, makeup, and skincare products, while also maintaining its tradition as a creator of haute-couture under the Christian Dior Couture division. The Christian Dior label remains largely for women's offerings, although the company also operates the Dior Homme division for men and the baby Dior...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Chrome
Murano Glass Blue and Yellow Teardrop Sommerso Geode Bowl c. 1960s Italy
Located in Glasgow, GB
A vintage Murano glass geode bowl. Handcrafted in Italy on the famed island of Murano during the 1960s and attributed to Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d'Arte.
This authentic example ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
20th Century Italian Murano Glass Vase
Located in Antwerp, BE
An Italian Murano glass vase manufactured in the 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass, Glass
CINETICO Murano Glass Brass Mobile Chandelier Red and Yellow Glass Elements
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This exquisite Murano glass chandelier boasts delicate glass elements that shimmer and radiate a cozy, welcoming ambiance, making it the perfect centerpiece for any living space. Man...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Metal
Murano Orange Footed Vase Freeform Handkerchief
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Gorgeous mid-20th century Italian Murano Venetian Fulvio Bianconi style hand blown bright orange art glass decorative Fazzoletto handkerchief footed vase.
Sculptural exquisite vase in organic form with bright orange, green and yellow colors with white bubbles.
Beautiful decorative piece for any table or shelf, large footed vase...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Multi-Color Silver Set of Six Murano Drinking Glasses Tumbler
By Murano 5
Located in Murano, Venezia
Elegant set of six handmade Murano drinking glasses with working to "Mace" multi-color and silver leaf
Murano artisans perform this service with great care and precision. In Murano ...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Boldly Shaped, Jean Gerbino, Vallauris, France, Ceramic Neriage Baluster Vase
By Jean Gerbino
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Boldly shaped, Jean Gerbino for Vallauris, France, ceramic glazed neriage baluster vase of earth tones
A remarkable piece of craft from Gerbino. Fabulous shape.
Circa 1960's
Signed G...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Blue Sommerso vase by Flavio Poli for Seguso
By Seguso, Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
Flavio Poli for Seguso - Sommerso Murano vase - Collectible Glass
"Sommerso" is a defining style of Murano glassmaking, easily identified by the layers of different colours making u...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
$601 Sale Price
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Archimede Seguso Murano White Alabastro Gold Dust Art Glass Bowl, Italy 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Murano glass opalescent white round bowl with gold dust manufactured by Archimede Seguso. Italy, 1950s.
An exquisite hand blown Murano art glass bowl lovely to be used as rings bowl, vide-poche, candy bowl or ashtray.
Mint condition.
Original Archimede Seguso label at the bottom.
This Murano glass bowl it is much more beautiful face-to-face ( It has been very difficult to show in images how pretty beautiful it is)
Great gift idea!
Dimensions: 13 cm diameter x 4.8 cm height.
Seguso Murano Gold Dust Art Glass Bowl // Round Midcentury Murano Glass Dish...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
$854 Sale Price
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Alfredo Barbini Murano Sommerso Pink Italian Art Glass Fruit Bowl Centerpiece
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso pink Italian art glass ribbed surface decorative bowl / ashtray. Documented to designer Alfredo Barbini, circa 1950-1960. Published in hi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
$760 Sale Price
20% Off
Malcolm Leland Hanging Bird Shelter for Architectural Pottery
By Malcom Leland, Architectural Pottery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Malcolm Leland hanging bird shelter for Architectural Pottery.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Mid-Century Minimalist Ceramic Vase, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Minimalist Ceramic Vase, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969.
Additional information:
Material: Ceramic
Color: Red
Styles: Mid-Century Modern, Minimali...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$319 Sale Price
20% Off
American Midcentury Clear Glass Fish Vase by Blenko
By Blenko Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
Fun midcentury clear glass collectible fish vase by Blenko, circa the 1970s. Stylish and chic piece of midcentury decor.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
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
Daum France Crystal Cat Paperweight or Decorative Sculpture
By Daum
Located in Atlanta, GA
Daum, France, created this adorable crystal kitty cat figurine paperweight or ornamental sculpture by hand in the late 1960s. The sculpture features a lovely cat with dimensional car...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Mid Century Redwood Burl Nut Bowl
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A Mid Century turned Nut Bowl likely from California with great color and form. A central turned Pedestal has drilled holders for a nutcracker and nut picks. The Bowl with extraordin...
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Burl
Pair of Teak Signed Balinese Sculptures Bookends
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Hand Carved Signed Balinese figure bookends or sculptures - two outstanding carved wood figures - both intricately carved. The pair are lovely island people and can work as ...
Category
20th Century Balinese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
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