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
Gerd Bogelund for Royal Copenhagen Signed Danish Denmark Art Pottery Leaf Vase
Located in Studio City, CA
A gorgeous, wonderfully designed, and glazed Mid-Century Modern Danish/Scandinavian art vase by Gerd Bogelund for Royal Copenhagen featuring leaf decoration and a semi-gloss pale bro...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
Marcello Fantoni Ceramic Shelf Hanger
Located in Chicago, IL
Marcello Fantoni for Raymor ceramic shelf hanging person. Glazed Ceramic. Cat pictured sold separately.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Rare Ruscha Hellas Handled Jug Vase Geomitric Pattern Pottery Vase MCM
By Ruscha
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This striking mid-century modern handled jug vase is a rare piece from the Hellas series by Ruscha Keramik, Germany. Crafted in ceramic, the vase showcases a bold, tapered silhouette...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Pottery
Alfredo Barbini, Chinese Woman, Modernist Murano Art Glass Sculpture, ca. 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Italian Modernism
Alfredo Barbini
Chinese Woman
Murano Art Glass Sculpture
ca. 1960s
DIMENSIONS
Height: 28 inches
Width: 3-3/4 inches ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
1940s Italian Wood and Glass Box by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte
Located in London, London
This elegant trinket box by Fontana Arte, showcases a refined design that combines luxurious materials and minimalist aesthetics. The base of the box is crafted from rich wood, which...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Wood
Los Castillo Azurite Sugar Bowl Mexican Modern Studio Craft Taxco Silver Jewlery
By Los Castillo
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Silver-plated spherical lidded sugar with mosaic Azurite and Malachite handle. Azurite is a soft, deep blue copper mineral produced by weathering of copper ore...
Category
1950s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver Plate
Large Bertoia Studios 32-Rod 'Sounding Chess / B-2466' Copper & Brass Sculpture
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Bertoia Studios 32-Rod 'Sounding Chess / B-2466' copper & brass sculpture. A lyrical and musical sound sculpture with certificate of authenticity signed by Val, the artist and son of the original designer, Harry Bertoia. Hand made at the original Bertoia...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Copper, Silver
Flavio Poli Purple, Blue and Pink Sommerso Murano Glass Italian Bowl, 1960s
By Flavio Poli
Located in Roma, IT
Striking mid-century Murano glass bowl or ashtray in purple, blue and pink "sommerso" Murano glass. This striking piece was designed by Flavio Poli in Murano, Italy during the 1960s
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Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Faux Coral Fruit Bowl
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chic modern style fruit bowl crafted in cast aluminum with a bold faux coral composition.
Category
20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Aluminum
Elcio Becheroni Modern Abstract Bronze Sculpture, 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
Abstract bronze sculpture on matte black be by Elvio Becheroni.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Stunning Unique Bowl by Guido Gambone. Florence, Italy, 1950s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful and unique bowl with amazing lava-like glaze.
Made by Guido Gambone in Florence, Italy, 1950s.
Great condition. With a slight discoloration in the bottom of the bowl (se...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Sculpture of 'Standing Figure in the Antique Manner' By John W Mills
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A sculpture of a ’standing figure in the antique manner' by the acclaimed British sculptor, John W. Mills.
Constructed in a patinated resin to resemble stone, this figure is truly a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Resin
Mid-Century Modern Steuben Glass Vase with Scroll Base
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine American Art Glass vase.
By Steuben.
Designed by George Thompson in 1949.
Of a bell shaped body with two applied scrolls and a thick circular foot.
Model no. 7964
This m...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Art Deco Style Hagenauer Manner Bronze Bust, Figurative Sculpture Elongated Neck
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco style manner of Franz Hagenauer bronze bust with elongated neck.
Figurative sculpture depicting the head of a figure with elongated neck and pegged ear adornments.
No signat...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Lidded Glass Jar Designed by John Nickerson for Blenko
Located in New York, NY
Nice lidded vessel in blue crackle glass designed by John Nickerson, produced by Blenko. This example is in perfect condition, it is an uncommon blu...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Murano Glass Paperweight With Swirl Tornado Mid-Century Modern, Italy 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown Italian art glass paper weight. A beautiful nice addition to your desktop. Found at an estate sale in Verona, Italy....
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Small glass sculpture by Jitka Forejtova - 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia, 1970s
- very good intact and original condition
- matt glass
Category
1970s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage textured murano glass vase Tronchi, Italy 1970s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Beautiful vintage geometric murano vase made in Italy in the 1970s.
It is very well-preserved, It represents the patina expected from a glas...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Rare Multicolor Fat Lava Sculptural Pottery Vase by Jopeko, Germany, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Fat lava art vase
Producer:
Jopeko, Germany
Design:
Nr. 7101-32
Decade:
1970s
Description:
This original vintage vase was produced in th...
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Small square malachite and marble chessboard
Located in Ixelles, BE
Small square malachite and marble chessboard.
Dive into absolute opulence with our malachite and marble chess set, an undisputed symbol of luxury and refinement.
Each piece, meticu...
Category
20th Century Kenyan Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Malachite, Marble
Viennese Bronze Figure "African Dancer" by Franz Hagenauer
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Viennese Bronze Figure "African Dancer" by Franz Hagenauer
Beautiful and slender bronze figure of an African woman dancing by Franz Hagenauer, with a simple but nice design.
Measurem...
Category
20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
MCM Recumbent Horse Sculpture by Austin Productions
Located in San Diego, CA
A really nice MCM recumbent horse sculpture by Austin Productions, circa 1961. Great look and detail on this piece which measures 8.25"W x 6"D x 3"H. The piece is in very good vint...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay
Black and Brown Ceramic Bowl or Cup by Toublanc French Artist circa 1990
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Christian Toublanc
Original ceramic bowl or cup by the French artist
Realised circa 1990
Signed under the base
Black and white ceramic colors
Measures: Height : 6,5 cm...
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Art Glass Vase by Schott Zwiesel, Germany, vintage 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful hand blown german art glass vase. Created by Schott Glass Zwiesel in the Bavarian Forest. Clear glass with green inside. A beautiful piece of ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Michael Harvey Pop Art Ceramic Sculpture Ribbed Tank Top Vase, 1970s
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Iconic ribbed tank top T-shirt vase designed by Michael Harvey (British/Canadian, 1931-2013) in the 1970s. This unique pop art sculpture, with incredible attention to detail, is not ...
Category
1970s Canadian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay
Italian Copper Vase with Double Spouts and a Single Handle, Tuscany, 1930s
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing Tuscan Mezzina vase in copper, 48 cm height. This wonderful piece was designed in Italy during the 1930s.
This great vase is amazing as it has two spouts and a single handle. Amazing production from the first half of the 20th century.
In ancient times this fantastic piece was used to draw water from the well and transport it to homes, today will be a premium element to decorate a corner in a neoclassical living room.
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
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. CLOSING SALE
*****NOTICE: OUR 1ST DIBS SHOP CLOSES AT THE END OF MAY*****
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
Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Blown Smoked Amethyst Glass Pitcher W/ Spiral Detail
Located in New York, NY
This playful mid-century modernist glass pitcher, hand-blown in Italy, circa 1960 exudes a charming and unique character. Crafted from high-quality smoked amethyst glass, it captures...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Alabaster Vase in the Style of Ettorre Sottsass with Corals Decoration
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Alabaster vase in the style Angelo Mangiarotti, With Corails decoration.
This vase is in the tradition of some vases done by Ettore Sottsass.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Coral, Alabaster
Mid Century Bronze "Virgo" Zodiac Sculpture by Fred Press
By Fred Press
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Rare mid century Virgo zodiac sculpture by Fred Press, bronze.
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Danish Modern Stoneware Bottle Vase, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rustic stoneware bottle vase with earthcolored brown, ochre and olive green glaze and dark blue circle decor around the top edge. Small handle on top. Made by Kingo Keramik in the 19...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery, Clay
Mangiarotti Marbles vase by Angelo Mangiarotti, 1968
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mangiarotti Marbles vase by Angelo Mangiarotti, 1968
Designed in 1968 by Italian architect, sculptor, and designer Angelo Mangiarotti, the Marble collection reimagines bowls and vase...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
1950s Archimede Seguso Murano Glass Bowl Pink & Green with Gold Leaf/Polveri
Located in Warrenton, OR
Pink & Green 1950s Archimede Seguso Murano Glass Bowl with Gold Leaf/Polveri
*****NOTICE: OUR 1ST DIBS SHOP CLOSES AT THE END OF MAY*****
This rare, mid-century modern biomorphic bow...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
Vintage Italian mcm enamel bud vase, circa 1960
Located in View Park, CA
A mid century modern Italian bud vase, circa 1960. In tones of persimmon and licorice. Pick up in central west Los Angeles or we ship worldwide.
1.6” ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel
Salt Shaker in the Style of Mauro Manetti
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Salt shaker in the style of Mauro Manetti
Bird sculpture.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Large Pine Bowl by Stig Johnsson for Smålandsslöjd, Värnamo
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A good size and impressive decorative bowl by Stig Johnsson for Smålandsslöjd, Värnamo, Sweden. Great organic modernist feel. Could be used as a nice fruit bowl or large catchall or ...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pine
Carl Auböck Model #3310-4 'Flat' Brass and Leather Table Bell
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck Model #3310 Large Brass Bell with Leather Handle
Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly functional and sculptural bell is executed in polished brass with a rich brown le...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
16 Animals Vintage Puzzle by Enzo Mari for Danese Milano, Italy
Located in Kelkheim (Taunus), HE
Enzo Marie (1932-202) was an Italian designer and artist. The Animali puzzle, which became a design classic over the years, was designed around 1957. The puzzle offered here dates fr...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Plastic
Tiny Mid-Century Studio Ceramic Vase, Yellow, by Fritz van Daalen 1960s, Germany
Located in Andernach, DE
Gorgeous little studio ceramic vase by German ceramic artist Fritz van Daalen.
Fritz is one of Germanys most cherished mid-century ceramic artists, famous for his very particular pas...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Barovier Attributed Murano Cased Art Glass Vase
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This Murano art glass vase is unsigned, but was most likely done by Angelo Barovier of Italy in circa 1969 in the period Mid-Century Modern style. The vase is a cased white over turq...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Japanese Mid 20th Century Cloisonne Enamel Rose Vase Ando Company
By Ando Jubei
Located in Newark, England
LARGE SIZED OVOID VASE
From our Japanese collection we are pleased to offer this Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Rose Vase by the Ando Company. The vase of large ovoid form decorated wit...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel
African Women Figurine by Leopold Anzengruber, Vienna 1950s
Located in Bochum, NRW
Exotic African women sculpture by Leopold Anzengruber, Vienna 1950s.
Terracotta, mate black finish. Original necklace and skirt. Numbered unde...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Large Vintage Midcentury Wicker Laundry Basket Hamper, 1970s, German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Offered is an absolutely stunning large 1970s vintage wicker laundry basket hamper with lid and wicker handles. Overall very good vintage condition with light ware consistent with ag...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wicker
Arthur Percy, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Arthur Percy, Gefle
Located in High Point, NC
A bronze-glazed earthenware vase designed by Arthur Percy and produced by Gefle, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Mauro Manetti Duck Ice Bucket, Italy, 1970s
Located in Munich, DE
Elegant silver plated duck ice bucket by Mauro Manetti, with an metal inlay inside and signed on the bottom.
Category
1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Cigar Box and Ashtray by Fontana Arte, Italy, 1950
By Fontana Arte
Located in Palermo, PA
Introducing an exquisite piece of functional art: the Fontana Arte Cigar Box and Ashtray. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this unique item seamlessly combines the elegan...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
"Foré de Pins" Sculpture by William Lemariey
By William Lemariey
Located in New York, NY
Heavy gauge wire and wood block. Artist-signed on rear of wood.
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wire
Serene Standing Wood Totem Still Stand No33 by NONO, A Joel Escalona Creation
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
“Still Stand” sculptures by Joel Escalona
Joel Escalona's wooden standing sculptures are objects of raw beauty and serene grace. Each one is a testament to the power of the material...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Hardwood
Murano Dark Blue Photo Frame by Barovier e Toso - 3 Available
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage picture frame with hand blown clear and dark blue Murano "Torciglione" glass border / Designed by Barovier e Toso circa 1960's / Original mark on frame / Made in Italy
Measu...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Venetian or Murano Glass Filigrana Fazzoletto or Handkerchief Vase
By Venini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Venetian or Murano glass Filigrana Fazzaoletto or handkerchief vase.
Beautiful canes with striking color.
Height: circa 3 3/4 in.
Items purchased from David Sterner Antiques...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
20th Century Lino Sabattini Vase Model Persepoli in Silvered Metal 1964
Located in Turin, Turin
Vase model "Persepoli" by Lino Sabattini in Silvered Metal, produced in '70s.
Very good condition, as never used, fully original.
Presence of the signature as shown in photo.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Baccarat "Celimene" Crystal Vase
By Robert Rigot
Located in Queens, NY
French midcentury "Celimene" crystal vase with a ten-sided faceted top section above a geometric deep bevel cut square design (signed BACCARAT, designed by Georges Chevalierwhose).
...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Jaeger LeCoultre Mid-Century Marina Mantel Clock with Oriental Theme No. 349
Located in London, GB
Stunning Jaeger LeCoultre mid-century marina desk clock with an Oriental theme, number 349. The clock has a polished gilt brass and lucite case. It is beautifully decorated with an O...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
A bunch of jumbo vintage Italian marble grapes with raw wood stem, mid 20th c
Located in View Park, CA
A bunch of monumental “jumbo” grapes sculpted from Italian alabaster, mid twentieth century. With live raw root wood stem. The grapes themselves are in varying tones of olive green.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Alabaster
Vintage 1960s Abraham Palatnik Lucite Acrylic Owl
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Vintage 1960s Abraham Palatnik Lucite Acrylic Owl
Beautiful owl figure hand painted with colors in gray tones.
Measures:
Height: 21 centimeters...
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20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Acrylic
Frank Coronado Mid-Century Modern Picasso Style Cubist Wood Figurines
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Group of five mid-century modern wood carved figurines by Dominican artist Frank Coronado. Each figure is hand painted in brilliant white, red, ye...
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Mid-20th Century Dominican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
Early 20th Century Pair of Popular Traditional Rustic Metal Candlesticks
Located in Barcelona, ES
Early 20th Century Pair of Popular Traditional Rustic Metal Candlesticks
Discover the charm of traditional French craftsmanship with this pair of rustic metal candlesticks, crafted ...
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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
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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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