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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Brutalist Hand-Forged Iron Candle Chandelier, France 1950s, Sculptural Pendant
Located in Lisse, NL
Brutalist all-handcrafted and angular design candle pendant light.
Looking for that perfect design piece that marries warmth and sculptural purit...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wrought Iron
Marius Giuge, Vallauris Lava Ceramic Cigar Ashtray Desk Tidy Catchall Vide Poche
Located in Atlanta, GA
This lovely Mid-Century ceramic cigar ashtray, desk tidy, vide poche, or catchall, was crafted by Marius Giuge Atelier in Vallauris, France, in the 1960s. The puffy donut-shaped desi...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Rare Hermès, Paris Equestrian / Horse Box c.1970
Located in Bath, GB
A very rare example of a French mid-century modern silver plate and gold plate box by the iconic French fashion house, Hermès of Paris.
A stunning design in silverplate with a gilde...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Plate, Silver Plate
A unique " Oreille" vase by Roger Capron, Vallauris, 1960.
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
Large glazed ceramic vase, by Roger Capron, Vallauris,
Vase " A Oreille "
White glazed ceramic with a figured a centaur in shades of blues, black and grey covering one full face of...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Aldo Londi for Bitossi Seta Ceramic Pedestal Bowl Gold, Greens, Blues
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in North Miami, FL
This very special vintage Italian glazed ceramic with seta designs by Aldo Londi for Bitossi is a pedestal bowl. The beautiful hues of colors in blues and greens set with gold and go...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Signed Abraham Palatnik Lucite Dolphin Sculpture - Op Art
Located in Warrenton, OR
Signed Abraham Palatnik Lucite Dolphin Sculpture - Op Art
This Abraham Palatnik dolphin sculpture is in very nice vintage condition and shows no chips, cracks, or repairs.
It is ab...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Acrylic, Lucite
Ikebana Ceramic Banana Leaf Shaped Tray / Planter, Japan c.1970
By Toyo
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Ikebana Ceramic Banana Leaf Shaped Tray / Bowl / Planter, Japan c.1970.
Category
20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$236 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Murano Art Glass Swan by Sergio Costantini, Gold Aventurine Sculpture
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A large and elegant Murano art glass swan sculpture created by renowned Italian glass artist Sergio Costantini. This stunning piece showcases the artist's signature craftsmanship wit...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
Ceramic Horse Sculpture by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Fiorentino, 1960
By Aldo Londi
Located in Delft, NL
Ceramic Horse Sculpture by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Fiorentino, 1960
Dimensions: 29cm Width , 12cm Depth , 32cm Height
Condition: Good
Material: Ceramic
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Abstract Wood Sculpture, Brown and Gold color Base France 1970
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Abstract Wood Sculpture, Brown and Gold color Base France 1970
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
$335 Sale Price
20% Off
Robert Picault white and green 20th century design ceramic vase Vallauris 1970
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Robert Picault
20th century design white and green ceramic vase by Robert Picault
Realised circa 1970
original perfect condition
Signed under the base RP
Height 22 cm
Large 13 cm
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Archimede Seguso Murano Gold Dust Art Glass Bowl with Controlled Bubbles
Located in Barcelona, ES
Midcentury Round Murano Bullicante Art Glass Bowl with Gold Dust
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Beautiful hand blown bullicante Murano glass bowl / asht...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
$1,244 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of Polished Brass and Chrome Tennis Racket Bookends
Located in New York, NY
Set of brass and chrome tennis racket bookends. Has thin foam on bottom to prevent scratching furniture. 5" high. Great on a book shelf or desk. Nice condition, ready to use. Any li...
Category
1980s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Mario Bellini for Bitossi / Raymor Rimini Blue Floral Jardiniere
Located in Skokie, IL
Mario Bellini for Bitossi / Raymor Rimini Blue Floral Jardiniere
This beautiful mid-century modern floral jardiniere was designed by Mario Bellini, made in Italy by Bitossi, and imp...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Rare Baccarat Crystal Vase, France, circa 1950
By Baccarat
Located in BARCELONA, ES
This exceptional Baccarat crystal vase showcases the refined craftsmanship and timeless elegance for which the French maison is renowned. Made from high-quality clear crystal, the piece features deeply cut spherical reliefs that create mesmerizing reflections and plays of light. The geometric precision and sculptural form highlight Baccarat’s mastery in transforming crystal into both a decorative and artistic object.
Rare...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Midcentury Big Cheetah Hand Painted Terracotta Ceramic Sculpture, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful Cheetah - Italian ceramic, perfect condition, produced in 1960s. We have also another big cats for sale, check our products. Only one unique piece available. Signed "made i...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Terracotta
1960s Gorgeous Beige by Ca dei Vetrai Vase in Murano Glass, Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Gorgeous beige vase in Murano glass by Ca dei Vetrai, handmade in Murano glass. Made in Italy.
Vase diameter 7,87 x 12,99 height inches.
Vase diameter 20 cm x 33 H cm.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid-20th Century Plaster Montserrat Virgin Statue
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-20th Century traditional Spanish 'Montserrat' virgin statue made of plaster. Made in Barcelona, Spain. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, p...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Plaster
$268 Sale Price
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Vintage Blue Ceramic "William the Hippo" Sculpture - Metropolitan Museum of Art
Located in San Diego, CA
Fun blue ceramic "William the Hippo" sculpture, circa 1980s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures 7.75"W x 2.75"D x 4.5"H. It is initialed on the underside "MMA"....
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Biomorphic Enameled Silverplate Bowls on Tripod Legs (Denmark), a Pair
Located in Round Top, TX
A wonderful pair of (2) Danish Midcentury Modern silver plated trinket/nut dishes, designed by Carl F. Christiansen. Christiansen was a Danish silversmith active in Copenhagen betwee...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver Plate, Enamel
Massive Salmon Murano "Bullicante" Blown Glass Vase by Barovier, Italy 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Incredible and huge rostrato and "bullicante" mouth-blown crystal Murano glass vase in a charming salmon color made by Ercole Barovier in Italy during the 1950s. In spectacular condi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Fulvio Bianconi Venini Zanfirico Latticino Fazzoletto Vase
Located in Garnerville, NY
The famous handkerchief designed Venini, Murano glass vase. Crimped, creased, nipped and pulled into a one of a kind work of art in glass. Zanfirico is the method of assembling glass...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Aldo Londi Large terracotta Ceramic Rimini Blue Vase for Bitossi, Italy 1960s
By Aldo Londi
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Aldo Londi Terracotta Ceramic Rimini Blue large vase for Bitossi, Italy.
This large vase was designed by Aldo Londi in Italy during 1960s.
Blue, pale green and turquoise terracotta...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel
$708 Sale Price
20% Off
Huge Mandruzzato Murano Faceted Sommerso Red Yellow Pink Art Glass Vase
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching Sommerso Murano faceted vase in Red, Yellow and Pink Salmon glass attributed to Mandruzzato.
Large size.
Italy, 1960s.
Red and yellow glass double cased into pink salmo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Glass
Guido Gambone Italian Midcentury Stoneware Ceramic Vase 1950s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian midcentury modern design stoneware vase with abstract decoration, designed and produced by italian artist Guido Gambone with mark under the base, Italy 1950s
Category
1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Carl Auböck Model #4329 Patinated Brass Hook
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck Model #4329 Patinated Brass Hook.
Designed in the 1950s, this versatile and minimalist midcentury wall hook is executed in choice of patinated brass, polished brass, or ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
$349 / item
Fontana Arte Glass Cork and Wood Smokers Cigarette Box, Italy, 1950s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Milan, IT
Fontana Arte ashtray-shaped cut glass cover and sculpted wood box, Italy, 1950s.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Cut Glass, Wood, Cork
Hermes, Paris - Equestrian / Horse Head Letter Opener c.1960
Located in Bath, GB
A highly collectable letter opener or paper knife made by silver plated bronze and dating to c.1960.
The handle is in the form of a horse head, beautifully executed. The underside ...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver Plate
Murano Glass Four Leaf Clover Bowl, Green with Gold Polveri, Barovier & Toso
Located in Warrenton, OR
Murano Glass Four Leaf Clover Bowl, Green with Gold Polveri, Barovier & Toso likely
Although Seguso made a similar work, we believe this one to be by Barovier & Toso.
Either way, you...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
Picture Frame Decorative Object Silver 925 Mid-Century Modern Italy 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Stunning. 925 Silver Photo Frame from the F,C.A. Florence factory, from the 1960s, with manufacturer's hallmark and trademark. Good vintage condition, collectible. Made in Italy. The...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver
Italian Silver and Enamel Box
Located in Newark, England
GUILLOCHE ENAMEL AND SILVER GILT
From our collectables category, we are delighted to offer this incredible quality Italian Mid-Century Modern Silver and Enamel Box. The Silver and E...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel
Beautiful Blue & Purple Murano Glass Bowl Catchall Vintage, Italy, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous hand blown Murano art glass piece with Sommerso and bullicante techniques. A beautiful organic shaped bowl, catchall or centrepiece, Venice, Murano, Italy, 1970s. Colors are...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Sculpture of Peasant in Capodimonte Porcelain by Giuseppe Cappè, 1958
Located in Milano, MI
Capodimonte porcelain figurine depicting a peasant, made by Giuseppe Cappelli in 1958
Ø cm 18 Ø cm 14 h cm 22
Giuseppe Cappè (1921-2008) was a renowned Italian artist, widely recog...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
1950s Set of 4 delicate Glass Vases by Albin Schaedel, GDR – East Germany
Located in Andernach, DE
Collection of four very delicate glass vases, all attributed to Albin Schädel, well known East German glass blower.
This skilled artist created the most delicate objects from very th...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Henri Cazaux (1923-2011), Vallauris, Sgraffito Ceramic Vase, 1950-1970
By Vallauris
Located in Bilzen, BE
Henri Cazaux was a member of the famous Cazaux pottery family from Ciboure (Basque Country), who later worked in Vallauris, particularly from the 1950s to the 1970s.
Henri Cazaux was...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
South Indian Brass Box Jewel Box Droga Art circa 1950
Located in Labrit, Landes
Little jewel box in openwork metal with floral and plant motifs.
Brass. Typical of the droga art.
Mid 20th century
Shipping:
9 / 13 / 8 cm
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Swiss Gilt Brass & Lapis Lazuli Swiza 8 Day Alarm Clock, 1960s
By Swiza
Located in Roma, IT
Fabulous Mid-Century Swiza with 8-day movement and original 1960s alarm clock in a stunning combination of gilt brass and real lapis lazuli. This amazing piece was designed in Switze...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Metal, Gold Plate
Murano Glass Dish, Famous "Starry Night" Design by Fratelli Toso
Located in Warrenton, OR
Murano Glass Dish, the Famous "Starry Night" Design by Fratelli Toso.
At about 12 inches across, this is a substantial piece of handblown Murano glass by Fratelli Toso, in the belove...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
Transparent Vintage Decorative Mannequin Glass Head Sculpture, 1970s, Germany
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Life-size glass head in a unique transparent color. Produced in a German steelworks in the 1970s. Perfect condition. A perfect addition to the interior, photo prop, display or headph...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Mid Century Ashtray in Leather and Patinated Brass 1960s
Located in Meer, VAN
Mid Century Ashtray in Leather and Patinated Brass, Europe, 1960s.
This is a very nice mid century ashtray win leather and patinated brass. G...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Sailor Scottish Terrier Drinking Beer Cigarette Box, 1950s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Midcentury sailor Scottish terrier drinking beer cigarette box, France, 1950s. Wood, metal and synthetic. Glass eyes. Measures: Height 8.2" (20.8cm), width 9" (22.9cm), depth 5.3" (1...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Jan Johansson, Orrefors, Set of Two Crystal Vases
Located in Bochum, NRW
Heavy Crystal set of two vases designed by Jan Johansson, made by Orrefors Sweden, circa 1980s.
Dimensions:
Vase 22 cm high, Bowl 11 cm high.
Excellent condition.
Each is signed unde...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
$406 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Midcentury Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic Vase
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Barcelona, ES
'Rimini blu' glazed ceramic vase designed by Aldo Londi for by Bitossi. Italy, 1960s.
This eye-catching vase is made of blue glazed ceramic with engraved patterns surrounding the cen...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Terracotta
Maitland Smith Leather Embossed Executive Desk Blotter
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Maitland Smith Tessellated Horn and Leather Desk Blotter. Certainly a luxurious addition to any executive desk. Designed for both function and elegance, this handcrafted desk accesso...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather, Horn
Mid-Century Bent Teak Clock, 1970s, Kienzle, Western Germany
Located in Andernach, DE
Beautiful wall clock by Kienzle from bent Teak ply, in a pure 70s design by one of Germanys most
renowned mid- and late century clock makers.
Made in the late 60s, early 70s.
Here w...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
1970s Italian Mother of Pearl, Coral and Brass Decorative Tray
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous and unique decorative centerpiece or vide-poche made in mother-of-pearl shells, gilded brass and coral. This spectacular piece was designed in Italy during the 1970s
Featu...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Coral, Brass
Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Scavo Glass Bowl signed Gino Cenedese
Located in New York, NY
Introducing a stunning exemplar of Mid-Century Modernist artistry: a Hand-Blown Murano Scavo Glass Bowl, signed by renowned Italian glassmaker ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Pablo Picasso Ceramic Pitcher Tetes Visages Editions Picasso Madoura
Located in Chicago, IL
Madoura turned pitcher of white earthenware clay with decoration by Pablo Picasso black and white drawings. This work is stamped with the 'MADOURA PLEIN FEU' and 'EDITION PICASSO' po...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 2 Traditional Spanish Rustic Bronze Bells, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of 2 traditional rustic metal bells, by unknown manufacturer from Spain, circa 1950. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful...
Category
1950s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
$363 Sale Price
53% Off
Mid-Century sommerso Murano Glass Ashtray or Bowl, italian design, 1970
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Mid-Century sommerso Murano Glass Ashtray or Bowl, italian design, 1970
This is a beautiful triangular shaped Murano art glass ashtray or decorative bowl. . It is made according to ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
$382 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Murano Sommerso Glass Vase
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Beautiful purple and yellow Mid-Century Italian Murano facetted glass vase. Made using the Sommerso (submerged) glass technique.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Gian Franco Legler Style Italian Woven Wicker and Maroon Wire Leg Basket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lovely woven wicker magazine or flower basket with handle that sits high on maroon enameled legs. Quite possibly Gian Franco Leger. Perfect as Boho accent piece or in a modern settin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wire
$920 Sale Price
20% Off
Archimede Seguso Murano Sommerso Pink Purple Square Geode Glass Bowl
Located in Barcelona, ES
Hand blown Murano Sommerso square shaped geode bowl in purple pink fuchsia glass. Italy, 1960s.
Eyecatching colors in shades of pink and purple using the "sommerso" technique. Manufa...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
$856 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Murano "Bullicante" Blown Glass Fan Flower Vase by Barovier, Italy 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular and huge rostrato and "bullicante" mouth-blown crystal Murano glass vase made by Ercole Barovier in Italy during the 1950s. In spectacular condition, not missing a single...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
French Mid-century Stainless Steel Table Clock, 1970
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Striking mid-century table clock, France, circa 1970. This elegant brushed stainless steel table clock embodies the chic Parisian avant-garde design. The clock’s sleek, minimalist de...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stainless Steel
Lladro Porcelain Floral Vase, 1970s
By Lladro
Located in Barcelona, ES
A beautiful porcelain floral vase designed by Julio Fernández and manufactured by Lladró. Spain, 1970s.
This elegant glazed porcelain vase has a clean design with floral and foliage ...
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
$1,053 Sale Price
20% Off
Marvellous Mosaic Ceramic Vase By Jean Gerbino For Vallauris, France
By Jean Gerbino
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Created by the master ceramicist Jean Gerbino for Vallauris, a superbly designed flared shaped vase with mosaic patterning in tones of leaf green, sage, sand and cream
Circa 1960's
S...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$595 Sale Price
64% Off
Art Glass Perfume Bottle with Stopper, Signed Mdina, Malta, circa 1970s
By Mdina
Located in Glasgow, GB
This vintage Mdina Glass perfume bottle was crafted in Malta during the 1970s and reflects the studio’s distinctive approach to art glass design. T...
Category
1970s Maltese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Ceramic/Porcelain Whippet/Greyhound Puppy Dog Sculpture Figurine
Located in Warrenton, OR
Ceramic/Porcelain Whippet/Greyhound Puppy Dog Sculpture Figurine
This is a lovely little mid-century modern pup sculpture that the dog lover in your life might really love. In very ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Turquoise Raku Ceramic Vase Discus Japanese Style, ca. 1975, possibly Germany
Located in Andernach, DE
A truly unusual piece of art is this low disc shaped bowl or vase with a turquoise Raku glaze and fat lava hints towards the base.
The ceramic base shows the deep charcoal black of t...
Category
Late 20th Century German 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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