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
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dominican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
Miguel Ortiz Berrocal Mini-Caryatid Puzzle Sculpture 8284/10K, Original Box
Located in Miami, FL
Miguel Ortiz Berrocal Mini-Caryatid Puzzle Sculpture 8284/10K, Original Box
Offered for sale is a Miguel Ortiz Berrocal Mini-Caryatid puzzle sculpture stamped Berrocal and numbered ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Luce Contemporary Sculpture, 2017
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Contemporary sculpture 'Untitled' by the artist Luce from 2017.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
Materials:
C...
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay
Flavio Poli Sommerso Caviar Murano Glass Diamond Bowl by Seguso, Italy, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
A stunning Murano Sommerso technique art glass bowl from the 1960s, designed by Flavio Poli and hand-blown by Seguso Vetri d'Arte in Italy. This beautifully faceted, hexagonal, diamo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Bitossi Italy Tall Slim Floor Vase Turquoise and Brown by Aldo Londi, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Tall cylindrical floor vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy.
The vase is made of chamotte clay and partly decorated with a geometric pattern with glossy turquoise glaze in two br...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Biomorphic Sculpture Object in Aluminum by Eva & Peter Moritz for Ikea, 1980
By IKEA
Located in Delft, NL
Biomorphic Sculpture Object in Aluminum by Eva & Peter Moritz for Ikea, 1980
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of 1950s Stylized Japanese Design Dragon Serpentine Koi Fish Table Lamps
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Pair of Mid-Century Modern bronze looking Japanese design Serpentine Dragon Koi Fish table lamps in very good working condition. 20 inches high, or...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Sculptural Candelabra Candle Holder by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk JHQ Cast Iron
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Bring a touch of mid-century modern elegance to your home with this iconic Jens Quistgaard candelabra, designed in the 1960s.
Crafted from cast iron and brass, this sculptural piec...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Iron
Stig Lindberg, Bowl, Stoneware, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A white-glazed stoneware vase designed by Stig Lindberg and produced by Gustavsberg, Sweden, c. 1950s.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Archimede Seguso Murano Pink Gold Flecks Bullicante Clam Shell Art Glass Bowl
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sculptural hand blown Murano art glass clam shell bowl in pink degrade and clear glass with inner air bubbles. Attributed to Archimede Seguso, Italy, 1950s.
This piece combines Somm...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
Large Ercole Barovier - Barovier & Toso Aborigeno Vase 1954
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Ercole Barovier - Barovier & Toso Aborigeno Vase 1954
A large art glass vase from the 'Aborigeni' series designed by Ercole Barovier in 1954 for Barovier & Toso, Murano, Italy...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Hand-Painted Ceramic Flower Vase from Vallauris France
Located in Miami, FL
Lovely hand-painted ceramic flower vase from Vallauris, France.
Signed Vallauris, JH and numbered 503.
Gold trim finish and beautiful floral details makes this hand-painted ceramic...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
1970s Vintage Arnaldo Pomodoro Insp Brass Pop Art Paperweight Italy
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Fabulous solid heavy Italian brass paperweight in the style of highly the collectible Italian sculptural artist, Arnaldo Pomodoro
This thick, chncky modernist paperwork is uniquely...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
1960's Art Glass Bowl by Josef Hospodka, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
This beautiful bowl was designed by Josef Hospodka and made by the Chribska Glassworks in former Czechoslovakia in the 1960's. In a very good vintage condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Spanish Brass Boot Umbrella Holder
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A fun 1970s hand-hammered solid brass boot umbrella holder.
Marked made in Spain on the heel.
Dimensions: 21.75” high 12” wide 7.5” deep.
Category
1970s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Maitland Smith Vintage Tortoise Shell and Mother of Pearl lidded Box or Caddy
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout mid century bin or coffer handcrafted with a brass handle on a faux tortoise shell lid over a mother of pearl bin with a mahogany lining. Signed Maitland-Smith on the bottom.
Category
Mid-20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Shell, Mother-of-Pearl
Anne Nilsson Green Vase, circa 1975
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Green vase designed by Anne Nilsson, circa 1975
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
M...
Category
1970s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Natural Smooth and Rugged Burlwood Bulbous Bud Vase - One of a Kind
Located in Tustin, CA
This one of a kind, hand made, organic Mid-Century burlwood vase features natural swirling burl pattern with a rich smooth and glossy surface that contrasts with the rough and rugged...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Burl
Jens Quistgaard Silver Plated Candle Holder for Dansk, France, 1970's
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Jens Quistgaard Silver Plated Candle Holder for Dansk, France, 1970's. Signed " DANSK DESIGNS FANCE IHQ. " Beautiful natural patina.
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver Plate
Pair of Capistrano Mexican Folk Art Sculptures Attributed to Gemma Taccogna
Located in Pasadena, CA
Capistrano Gemma Taccogna, a Mexican artist of Italian descent, left a distinctive mark in folk art with her mastery of papier-mâché for the small one, and of ceramic for the big one, which she transformed into an illusion of porcelain. Her style is immediately recognizable: faces with clean features, large, stylized eyes outlined in black, and a playful approach to form.
These two vases, attributed to Taccogna, evoke Russian dolls known as Matryoshkas, due to the way the faces are painted, associated with the archetype of the mother of a large family, a symbol of motherhood and fertility.
The larger one, a mix of ceramics and papier-mâché, and the smaller one, entirely made of papier-mâché, share this common aesthetic, reinforced by generous, solid shapes. Their gazes seem to observe without truly concentrating, as if absorbed in a distant thought. This lack of focus gives them a presence that is both peaceful and enigmatic, suspended between wakefulness and dream.
The relief necklaces, applied with a deliberately naïve touch, add a sculptural dimension to the whole. The matte, textured material contrasts with the porcelain-like visual effect. One of the vases is signed "Bunny Price" and dated 1964, while the other remains anonymous. However, their attribution is unquestionable.
Presented together, these vases belong to the movement of the Mexican craft...
Category
1960s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Paper
Archimede Seguso Murano Opal Pink Alabastro Glass Folded Bowl / Ashtray
Located in Barcelona, ES
Funny hand blown Murano pink and opalescent white glass triangle bowl with folded rim. Attributed to Archimede Seguso, Italy, 1950s.
Pink glass over opaline white glass in the Alaba...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Opaline Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Luigi Colani Drumbo Green Elephant Money Bank for Dresdner Bank, 1970s
By Luigi Colani
Located in Vienna, AT
A large green elephant piggy bank, named "drumbo" with key and key ring from the 1970s. Designed by Luigi Colani for Dresdner Bank. Made of plastic,...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Plastic
Andre Baud Vase, Vallauris 1950s
By André Baud
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Ceramic vase by Andre BAUD (Vallauris), France, 1950s. Vase emblematic of this period in Vallauris. Height : 5.1"(13cm), Diameter : 5.1"(13cm). Marked "Vallauris" under the base (see...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Royal Copenhagen Hand-Decorated Vide Poche, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rose, lilac and blue porcelain vide poche bowl designed and handpainted by Ingelise Koefoed for Royal Copenhagen in the late 1950s-early 1960s. Organic modern decor, dark blue linin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Morabito Paris Black & Gold Leather Wastepaper Basket Bin, France, 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and elegant vintage Mid-Century Modern paper basket/paper bin from the 1970s, handcrafted by the renowned Parisian fashion house Morabito. This piece features an oval, co...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather
Mid-Century Modern Italian Ceramic Pair of Vases by Fratelli Fanciullacci
Located in Bochum, NRW
A stunning form and decor, decorated using the sgraffito technique with dancing girls motifs, highlighted details with glossy glaze.
A great addition to any collection of Italian, E...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
"VeArt" Enameled Murano Vase, 1980s
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
"VeArt" Enameled Murano vase, Made in Italy, 1980s.
Light blue "encased" art glass vase with white interior. It is in perfect condition.
The price of shipping is for the Italian te...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
French Ceramic Vase, Picasso Style
Located in Copenhagen, DK
French ceramic vase, Picasso style.
Stamped unclear.
Beautiful glaze decorated with flowers.
Measures: 24 cm. X 19.5 cm.
In perfect con...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Vintage Mid-Century Alabaster Lamp with Alabaster Shade
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautifully carved alabaster marble lamp that is striking and beautiful. This lamp is composed of a marble body and a marble shade and together stand not ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Pink & Gold Leaf Aventurine Mezza Filigrana Murano Glass Vase, Italy, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pink, clear and gold leaf striped Murano glass vase, Aventurine and Mezza Filigrana technique. Most likely by Dino Martens for Aureliano Toso, Italy, 1950s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Pair of Scandinavian Lacquered Wood Candlesticks
Located in Meer, VAN
Pair of lacquered Scandinavian wooden candlesticks. Pine, mid 20th century. A beautiful pair of remarkable and special candlesticks. Made of pine and lacquered in thick and glossy...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Large 1970s Plaster Artist Hand Study Table Sculpture, Style of John Dickinson
Located in St. Louis, MO
Larger than life 1970s cast plaster hand sculpture, possible artist or hand study, in the style of John Dickinson.
Plaster has slight tan wash ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Plaster
Mid-Century Hand-Blown Murano Glass Vase with Undulating Linear Detailing
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite mid-century modernist vase, hand-blown in Murano, Italy around 1960, is a testament to the island's renowned glassmaking tradition. Crafted from transparent glass, the...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Signed and Dated 1987 Curtis Jere Feathered Spiral Sculpture Brass & Marble
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This stunning Curtis Jere sculpture was made in 1987, and features a superb and iconic design. Made of 40 long brass rods welded to each other across a center line, it forms an exagg...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Brass
A Large Marble Mid Century Modern Abstract Sculpture
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An elegant hand carved deep rouge marble mid century modern abstract sculpture. The shapely sculpture suggesting an abstract human form with a beautifully polished surface. Recently removed from a Princeton NJ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Brass Lotus Flower Candlestick Holders Feldman
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pair of brass lotus flower candlestick holders, circa mid-20th century. Pair is from the mid-20th century around 1965, shown with patina (unpolished), attributed to maker...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Black Glass Mannequin Head Sculpture, 1970s German Decorative Design
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This life-size black glass head sculpture exudes a sleek and striking aesthetic, crafted in Germany during the 1970s. Its glossy finish enhances the deep black hue, creating a bold s...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass
Brazilian Modern Kinetic Sculpture of a Cat in Resin, Abraham Palatinik, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Brazilian Modern Kinetic Sculpture of a Cat in Resin by Abraham Palatinik made in the 1960s is beautiful!
This beautiful sculpture is displayed in our showroom on top of a Moveis Cimo chest of drawers, a Giuseppe Scapinelli armchair and the convo looks gorgeous!
This is part of the Artemis collection that features hundreds of different animals, each with sleek, flat silhouettes. Original label on bottom. So if you are looking to start a Brazilian Modern sculpture...
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1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Resin
Small Brass Bowl from 1950s, made in Finland
Located in Turku, FI
Beautiful Brass Bowl made of brass.
- Height 13cm / 5.2in
- Diameter 13.5cm / 5.5in
Vintage Condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
French Large Mid-Century Vintage Ceramic Vase Object in Fir green signed 1950s
Located in Salzburg, AT
Fantastic, large vintage ceramic in a rich pine green with light and darker parts from the middle of the last century.
The vase has an elegant shape, the outer wall of the upper part...
Category
1950s French Vintage 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
Shirley Rosenthal Enamel & Walnut Box, New York, c.1970
By Studio Del Campo, Shirley Rosenthal
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Shirley Rosenthal Enamel & Walnut Box, New York, c.1970. Retains the original label to the bottom.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel
Exquisite Miniature Italian Bisque Porcelain Fawn Figurine, Superbly Crafted
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Unbelievably delicate and superbly crafted, Italian bisque porcelain fawn figurine
Miniature in size with huge appeal
Highly likely to be from the 1980's
Hand painted matt finish
H...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Venini Fazzoletto Vase Paolo Venini & Fulvio Bianconi Opalino Murano 1950s
Located in Basel, BS
Small ‚Fazzoletto‘ vase by Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini from the 'opalini' series in opal gray glass with a slight shimmer, hand-crafted at Venini glasswork in Murano in the 1950s....
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid century design tin pewter wall bird , 1970s
Located in Delft, NL
Mid century design tin pewter wall bird , 1970s
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Tin
Mid-Century Glass Vases by Rudolf Schrötter for Sklo Union, 1950s. Set of 3.
Located in Asaa, DK
Mid-Century Modern Glass Vases by Rudolf Schrötter for Sklo Union, 1950s. Set of 3.
Set of three pressed glass vases designed by Rudolf Schröt(t)er and manufactured by Rosice Glassw...
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1950s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Opaline Glass
Italian Murano Glass and Brass Twist Picture Frame in Black
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Murano Glass and Brass Twist Picture Frame in Black
A thick Murano glass picture frame in black and transparent glass color designed and manufactured in the style of Barovie...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
20th century black and grey stoneware ceramic vase circa 1970 handmade
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
In the style of Gustave Tiffoche
Original 20th century design stoneware ceramic vase
Black and grey design ceramic colors
Original perfect condition
height 24,5 cm
Large 11 cm
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Blue Murano Glass Vase, Italy 1980s
By Cenedese
Located in Dallas, TX
Very large blue translucent Mid Century Modern Murano glass vase.
Attributed to Simone Cenedese, Murano, Italy, 1980s.
The blue Murano glass is thick and heavy.
The Murano glass is f...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Classic Alex Moulton 4-speed Bicycle, modernist design
By Huffy Corp.
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Alex Moulton 4-speed Bicycle, modernist design.. Amazing design,, All original,, Nice condition,,great riding bike,, probably can use a good tune up..
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modernist Vermillion Red Lacquered Goat Skin Box by Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Mid-Century Modernist vermillion red lacquered goat skin box by Karl Springer, crafted in America circa 1980, is a fine example of the designer's renowned artistry and...
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Goatskin
Ernst Henriksen Teak Bowl, circa 1950s
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A beautiful teak bowl, by Ernst Henriksen, Denmark, circa 1950s. Great patina and warm tone.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
Porcelain Cobalt Vase, Hutschenreuther Hohenberg, Germany, 1960s
Located in Chorzów, PL
A large porcelain vase decorated with the Echt Cobalt technique
Produced by Hutschenreuther in Germany in the 1960s / 1970s.
Very good condition, no dama...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Oversized Yellow Die Dice
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Fantastic pair of large die from the Mid-Century. This pair of dice will be a wonderful addition to your modern decor either sitting on a coffee table or shelves and also makes a won...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Acrylic, Lucite
Murano Glass Jewel Tone Sommerso Style Round Perfume Bottle
Located in Troy, MI
New Murano glass round perfume bottle features heavy, clear class with sommerso-style jewel-toned layers of fuchsia, violet and berry. Top has a scent...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
1960's Italian Brass Shopping Bag Set Magazine and Letter Holders
By Gio Ponti
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Rare set of brass shopping bags from Italy, circa 1960.
Both are stamped "made in Italy" on bottom.
Fabulous as decoration together or use separate as magazine/letter bin.
Both ha...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Copper
1970s Artisan Planter Pot Lava Drip Glaze Red Green
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Art Pottery Red and Green Lava Drip Glaze Planter Pot
10.25 h x 11.5 diameter
Preowned vintage
Refer to images listed
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Mid-Century Fat Lava Brutalist Vase by Scheurich Keramik
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Stunning vase from Scheurich Keramik. This is the first time that I have seen this pattern and rough fat lava glaze with soft blue/green, yellow and brown.
Bit of a brutalist vase. U...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-century Modern decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.
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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Antique Pixies
Antique Wooden Bucket With Metal Handle
Arabian Desk
Art Deco Loetz Tango
Asprey Crocodile
Asprey Pen
Athena Clock
Auge Pierre
Automata Clock
Barbara Delfosse
Cesellato A Mano
Italian Majolica Fruit Basket