Skip to main content

Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

27,847 Results
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

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

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.

to
4,317
26,654
821
396
46
67
26,541
1,217
260
16,185
7,010
27
10
72
189
447
3,271
4,755
3,852
860
368
27,871
13,905
9,799
5,782
4,128
3,041
2,400
1,698
1,579
1,408
1,337
1,271
1,069
907
889
682
630
622
9,685
7,929
7,330
3,685
3,141
15,019
11,477
20,682
7,959
4,471
2,926
2,856
Height
to
Width
to
27,871
27,342
27,385
386
357
334
319
302
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Hermes, Paris, Rare Double Golf Vide Poche / Trays c.1960
Hermes, Paris, Rare Double Golf Vide Poche / Trays c.1960

Hermes, Paris, Rare Double Golf Vide Poche / Trays c.1960

$2,298

Hermes, Paris, Rare Double Golf Vide Poche / Trays c.1960

By Ravinet D' Enfert, Hermès

Located in Bath, GB

A handsome and rare pair of silver plated dishes or bowls jointed together with a decorative Golf ball handle in the centre. Just back from our silversmith's workshop where it has b...

Category

1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver Plate

Small mechanical original Mid Century Atlanta wall clock with 10-day movement
Small mechanical original Mid Century Atlanta wall clock with 10-day movement

Small mechanical original Mid Century Atlanta wall clock with 10-day movement

$718

Small mechanical original Mid Century Atlanta wall clock with 10-day movement

By Atlanta Electric

Located in München, DE

Small mechanical wall clock by Atlanta, original Mid-Century Modern. Made in Germany. Beautiful design in a compact size. With a 10-day movement. Fully functional and keeps precise t...

Category

1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Aquamarine Vase by Ca dei Vetrai, Handmade Murano Glass, Italy, 1970
Aquamarine Vase by Ca dei Vetrai, Handmade Murano Glass, Italy, 1970

Aquamarine Vase by Ca dei Vetrai, Handmade Murano Glass, Italy, 1970

$387

Aquamarine Vase by Ca dei Vetrai, Handmade Murano Glass, Italy, 1970

Located in Milano, IT

Gorgeous aquamarine vase by Ca dei Vetrai, handmade in Murano glass. This vase is in excellent condition. Made in Italy. Vase diameter 7,87 x 12,99 height inches. Vase diameter 20 cm...

Category

1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Walter Bosse Brass Bronze Cat Figurine, Baller Austria, 1950s
Walter Bosse Brass Bronze Cat Figurine, Baller Austria, 1950s

Walter Bosse Brass Bronze Cat Figurine, Baller Austria, 1950s

$260

Walter Bosse Brass Bronze Cat Figurine, Baller Austria, 1950s

By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Early 1950s Austrian Bosse Cat Figurine An elegant early 1950s Bosse cat figurine, crafted in Austria and exemplary of mid-century Austrian bronze design. The piece displays Bosse’s...

Category

1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Murano Red Heart "Cuore" Art Glass Vase by Maria Christina Hamel for Salviati
Murano Red Heart "Cuore" Art Glass Vase by Maria Christina Hamel for Salviati

Murano Red Heart "Cuore" Art Glass Vase by Maria Christina Hamel for Salviati

$649

Murano Red Heart "Cuore" Art Glass Vase by Maria Christina Hamel for Salviati

By Salviati, Maria Christina Hamel 1

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

This striking Murano art glass heart-shaped vase was designed by Maria Christina Hamel in the 1990s and produced by the renowned Venetian glasshouse Salviati. Expertly mouth-blown on...

Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Sommerso

Glass and silver ice bucket, France, 1970
Glass and silver ice bucket, France, 1970

Glass and silver ice bucket, France, 1970

$522

Glass and silver ice bucket, France, 1970

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

An elegant ice bucket made of clear molded glass, enhanced by a silver-plated metal rim. Dating from the 1970s, this piece combines the purity of glass with the refined simplicity of...

Category

1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver

Fulvio Bianconi Murano Pezzato Glass Vase, Signed "Campione"
Fulvio Bianconi Murano Pezzato Glass Vase, Signed "Campione"

Fulvio Bianconi Murano Pezzato Glass Vase, Signed "Campione"

$824

Fulvio Bianconi Murano Pezzato Glass Vase, Signed "Campione"

Located in Milano, IT

Decorative Murano art glass vase by Fulvio Bianconi, likely dating from around the 1950s, characterized by a vibrant, multicolored pezzato-style glass composition and a bold modernis...

Category

1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Stunning Rattan Wicker Fish Ceiling Light, France, 1960s
Stunning Rattan Wicker Fish Ceiling Light, France, 1960s

Stunning Rattan Wicker Fish Ceiling Light, France, 1960s

$1,420

Stunning Rattan Wicker Fish Ceiling Light, France, 1960s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A superb and highly unusual 1960s or earlier French wicker fish ceiling light, an exceptionally rare survivor from the mid-century period. Handcrafted in woven wicker, the sculptural...

Category

1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Wicker

Mid Century Sculpture See Saw Signed Manuel Felguérez 1960s
Mid Century Sculpture See Saw Signed Manuel Felguérez 1960s

Mid Century Sculpture See Saw Signed Manuel Felguérez 1960s

$300

Mid Century Sculpture See Saw Signed Manuel Felguérez 1960s

By Manuel Felguérez

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

An incredible mid-century modern sculpture by listed Mexican artist Manuel Felguérez depicting two children on a seesaw. The sculpture, depicting a boy and girl on a seesaw, or teete...

Category

1960s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Swid Powell Silver Plated Picture Frame with Spherical Detail
Mid-Century Swid Powell Silver Plated Picture Frame with Spherical Detail

Mid-Century Swid Powell Silver Plated Picture Frame with Spherical Detail

$1,245

Mid-Century Swid Powell Silver Plated Picture Frame with Spherical Detail

By Swid Powell

Located in New York, NY

This Swid Powell silver-plated picture frame, created in the United States around 1980, is a striking example of modernist design infused with subtle elegance. Swid Powell, a promine...

Category

1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Vintage ALVA Museum Replica Statuette of Sleeping Cat Sculpture Jane Poupelet
Vintage ALVA Museum Replica Statuette of Sleeping Cat Sculpture Jane Poupelet

Vintage ALVA Museum Replica Statuette of Sleeping Cat Sculpture Jane Poupelet

$225

Vintage ALVA Museum Replica Statuette of Sleeping Cat Sculpture Jane Poupelet

By Alva Studios, Fernando Botero

Located in San Diego, CA

A study in quiet elegance, this vintage ALVA Museum Replica sculpture faithfully reproduces Jane Poupelet's celebrated Sleeping Cat, capturing the graceful simplicity and timeless serenity of the original work. Resting peacefully atop a rectangular plinth, the cat's softly rounded silhouette and understated modeling embody the refined sculptural language that made Poupelet's animal studies so admired. Cast with a rich dark bronze-toned finish, the sculpture possesses a beautiful aged patina that enhances its warmth and character. The minimalist composition allows the gentle curves and tranquil posture of the sleeping feline to become the focal point, creating an object that is both calming and sculptural. Whether displayed atop a stack of art books, on a bookshelf, console, or desk, this piece offers a sophisticated accent that complements Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian, Japandi, Contemporary, and traditional interiors alike. Produced by ALVA Studios, renowned for their exceptional museum-quality reproductions of important sculptures, this collectible piece reflects both artistic heritage and enduring craftsmanship. It is equally appealing to collectors of animalier sculpture, museum replicas, and thoughtfully curated decorative objects. A timeless decorative sculpture that celebrates the quiet beauty of everyday subjects, this sleeping cat brings an effortless sense of refinement, warmth, and sculptural presence to any interior. Jane Poupelet, ALVA Museum Replica, Sleeping Cat Sculpture...

Category

1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Cast Stone

Pair of Murano Hand Blown Art Glass Cranes, Vibrant Italian Sculptures, 1960s
Pair of Murano Hand Blown Art Glass Cranes, Vibrant Italian Sculptures, 1960s

Pair of Murano Hand Blown Art Glass Cranes, Vibrant Italian Sculptures, 1960s

$448Sale Price / set|30% Off

Pair of Murano Hand Blown Art Glass Cranes, Vibrant Italian Sculptures, 1960s

Located in Toronto, CA

An elegant pair of hand-blown Murano art glass cranes, expertly crafted in Italy during the 1960s. Executed with remarkable precision and grace, these sculptural birds capture the fl...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Mid-Century Modern Murano Art Glass Bowl from Italy
Mid-Century Modern Murano Art Glass Bowl from Italy

Mid-Century Modern Murano Art Glass Bowl from Italy

$1,895

Mid-Century Modern Murano Art Glass Bowl from Italy

Located in Austin, TX

A fine Mid-Century Murano art glass bowl from Italy, handcrafted by artists using traditional glassblowing techniques - featuring a vibrant, swirling kaleidoscope design of red, yell...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Mid-Century OP-ART Vase Bisque Porcelain White by Heinrich Fuchs, 1960s, Germany
Mid-Century OP-ART Vase Bisque Porcelain White by Heinrich Fuchs, 1960s, Germany

Mid-Century OP-ART Vase Bisque Porcelain White by Heinrich Fuchs, 1960s, Germany

$176Sale Price|20% Off

Mid-Century OP-ART Vase Bisque Porcelain White by Heinrich Fuchs, 1960s, Germany

By Lorenz Hutschenreuther, Dr. Heinrich Fuchs

Located in Andernach, DE

An amazing bisque porcelain midcentury studio art pottery vase, op-art at it's peak, made in Germany, by Heinrich Fuchs for Hutschenreuther, circa 1960s. Vase is in very good conditi...

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Crystal glass paper weight made and signed by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta Sweden
Crystal glass paper weight made and signed by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta Sweden

Crystal glass paper weight made and signed by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta Sweden

$410Sale Price|40% Off

Crystal glass paper weight made and signed by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta Sweden

By Kosta Boda, Vicke Lindstrand

Located in Skarpnäck, SE

A fantastic rather large handmade vintage glass sculpture or paperweight made and signed by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta, Sweden. This piece is showcasing his enormous talent as a glas...

Category

1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass, Cut Glass

Timeless Elegance: Bronze Sculpture 'Solitario' by Jordi Abad, 20th Century
Timeless Elegance: Bronze Sculpture 'Solitario' by Jordi Abad, 20th Century

Timeless Elegance: Bronze Sculpture 'Solitario' by Jordi Abad, 20th Century

$1,090

Timeless Elegance: Bronze Sculpture 'Solitario' by Jordi Abad, 20th Century

Located in Barcelona, ES

Artist: Jordi Abad (Barcelona, 20th Century) Title: Solitario Material: Gilded Bronze on Veined Black Marble Base Dimensions: 32 x 7 x 7 cm (with base) Signed and...

Category

20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Set of 4 Midcentury Stackable Solid Brass Austrian Ashtrays After Adnet, 1950s
Set of 4 Midcentury Stackable Solid Brass Austrian Ashtrays After Adnet, 1950s

Set of 4 Midcentury Stackable Solid Brass Austrian Ashtrays After Adnet, 1950s

$452 / item

Set of 4 Midcentury Stackable Solid Brass Austrian Ashtrays After Adnet, 1950s

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Roma, IT

Wonderful and unique set of four stackable ashtrays in solid brass. This stylish and versatile set was produced in Austria during the 1950s after Jacques Adnet. Fully original and i...

Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Ceramic Fruit Basket – Hand-Painted Green & White Bowl
Mid-Century Ceramic Fruit Basket – Hand-Painted Green & White Bowl

Mid-Century Ceramic Fruit Basket – Hand-Painted Green & White Bowl

$521

Mid-Century Ceramic Fruit Basket – Hand-Painted Green & White Bowl

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Mid-Century Ceramic Fruit Basket – Hand-Painted Green & White Bowl with Realistic Fruits – French Decorative Centerpiece Description: This is a charming ceramic fruit basket, crafted and painted in France, likely in the mid-20th century. The piece features a green and white glazed bowl, sculpted with decorative cauliflower-style patterns, and filled with a vibrant assortment of realistically rendered ceramic fruits. The fruit composition includes tones of orange, yellow, and brown, giving the impression of fresh produce, full of texture and volume. The naturalism and detail make this object visually rich, while the cauliflower-motif bowl adds a touch of whimsy and vintage flair. Currently back in style, this type of trompe-l'œil ceramic sculpture is both boldly decorative and timeless. Perfect for eclectic, maximalist, or vintage-inspired interiors, this piece brings color, charm, and movement into any space. Key features: Handcrafted ceramic fruit basket Made in France, 20th century Green & white bowl with cauliflower-style detailing Realistic ceramic fruits: orange, yellow, brown tones Full of presence and movement Ideal as a decorative centerpiece In excellent condition with vibrant glazes and patina Keywords: French ceramic fruit...

Category

1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Ceramic Soap Dish, Mid-Century Modern, Spain, Circa 1940
Antique Ceramic Soap Dish, Mid-Century Modern, Spain, Circa 1940

Antique Ceramic Soap Dish, Mid-Century Modern, Spain, Circa 1940

$348

Antique Ceramic Soap Dish, Mid-Century Modern, Spain, Circa 1940

Located in Barcelona, ES

Antique ceramic soap dish. Manufactured in Spain, circa 1940. In good original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Materia...

Category

1940s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware

Mid-Century Modern Amber Resin Bird Sculpture by Dorothy Thorpe 1970s
Mid-Century Modern Amber Resin Bird Sculpture by Dorothy Thorpe 1970s

Mid-Century Modern Amber Resin Bird Sculpture by Dorothy Thorpe 1970s

$200 / set

Mid-Century Modern Amber Resin Bird Sculpture by Dorothy Thorpe 1970s

By Dorothy Thorpe

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

This is an Amber resin bird sculpture, specifically doves, by Dorothy Thorpe made circa the 1970s. The sculpture is perfectly translucent which makes the birds glow in the light!

Category

1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Resin

Vintage Hand-Crafted Wicker Picnic Basket, Mid-Century Modern, 1940s
Vintage Hand-Crafted Wicker Picnic Basket, Mid-Century Modern, 1940s

Vintage Hand-Crafted Wicker Picnic Basket, Mid-Century Modern, 1940s

$405

Vintage Hand-Crafted Wicker Picnic Basket, Mid-Century Modern, 1940s

Located in Bochum, NRW

Vintage traditional woven wicker case in a classic pattern. Made by an unknown manufacturer in France circa 1940 Inside a serving set of 4 plastic dishes, mugs and cutlery, and a ch...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Fabric, Wicker, Plastic

Mid Century White Big Dalmatian Dog Ceramic Sculpture, Goebel, Germany, 1960s
Mid Century White Big Dalmatian Dog Ceramic Sculpture, Goebel, Germany, 1960s

Mid Century White Big Dalmatian Dog Ceramic Sculpture, Goebel, Germany, 1960s

$695

Mid Century White Big Dalmatian Dog Ceramic Sculpture, Goebel, Germany, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Painted ceramic, very good original vintage condition. Beautiful and unique decorative sculpture. Dalmatian dog sculpture was produced in Germany. Only one dog available. Signed cera...

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Walter Bosse Monkey Salt and Pepper Shakers Set, Herta Baller, Austria, 1950s
Walter Bosse Monkey Salt and Pepper Shakers Set, Herta Baller, Austria, 1950s

Walter Bosse Monkey Salt and Pepper Shakers Set, Herta Baller, Austria, 1950s

$600Sale Price|20% Off

Walter Bosse Monkey Salt and Pepper Shakers Set, Herta Baller, Austria, 1950s

By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse

Located in Vienna, AT

A charming Austrian midcentury shaker set from the 1950s, displaying a cute monkey holding salt and pepper shakers. A humorous design by Walter Bosse, manufactured by Hertha Baller i...

Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Modern Lucite Box, Faux Marble, USA, 1970
Mid-Century Modern Lucite Box, Faux Marble, USA, 1970

Mid-Century Modern Lucite Box, Faux Marble, USA, 1970

$550

Mid-Century Modern Lucite Box, Faux Marble, USA, 1970

By Various Makers

Located in Atlanta, GA

This stunning modernist Lucite box was crafted in the 1970s. Its rectangular shape boasts a crystal-clear Lucite or Acrylic and faux marble textured pattern. The luminous, milky hone...

Category

1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass

Pino Signoretto Attributed Murano Glass Squid Sculpture Panel
Pino Signoretto Attributed Murano Glass Squid Sculpture Panel

Pino Signoretto Attributed Murano Glass Squid Sculpture Panel

$708

Pino Signoretto Attributed Murano Glass Squid Sculpture Panel

Located in Milano, IT

A rare and decorative Murano glass sculpture-panel, attributed to Pino Signoretto, likely dating from around the 1960s. The piece features a rectangular transparent glass slab embell...

Category

1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass

C. Jeré Artisan House metal wall sculpture of circles or raindrops
C. Jeré Artisan House metal wall sculpture of circles or raindrops

C. Jeré Artisan House metal wall sculpture of circles or raindrops

$950

C. Jeré Artisan House metal wall sculpture of circles or raindrops

By C. Jeré Artisan House, Artisan House

Located in Phoenix, AZ

C. Jeré Artisan House metal wall art. This is a newer, 2000 or later production. There is no signature, but the piece was on the Artisan House website. 52” wide x 28” tall x 4” deep....

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Travel alarm clock "Europa", 1950s
Travel alarm clock "Europa", 1950s

Travel alarm clock "Europa", 1950s

$232

Travel alarm clock "Europa", 1950s

By Europa Clocks

Located in Wien, Au

Excellent original condition Brass with a brown faux leather cover Still working On the face of the it states that it has two jewels. Measures: Open: Height 8cm x wide 8cm x deep 8 c...

Category

1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Brass

Peter Voulkos Signed Early Mid-Century Modern Pottery Chawan Tea Bowl, 1950s
Peter Voulkos Signed Early Mid-Century Modern Pottery Chawan Tea Bowl, 1950s

Peter Voulkos Signed Early Mid-Century Modern Pottery Chawan Tea Bowl, 1950s

$3,850

Peter Voulkos Signed Early Mid-Century Modern Pottery Chawan Tea Bowl, 1950s

By Peter Voulkos

Located in Studio City, CA

A fantastic rare early footed stoneware Japanese style California studio pottery Chawan tea bowl (circa early 1950s) by Master Greek-American potter/artist Peter Voulkos featuring ha...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery, Stoneware

Modernist Ceramic Sculpture of a Woman Holding a Child, France, circa 1970
Modernist Ceramic Sculpture of a Woman Holding a Child, France, circa 1970

Modernist Ceramic Sculpture of a Woman Holding a Child, France, circa 1970

$1,917

Modernist Ceramic Sculpture of a Woman Holding a Child, France, circa 1970

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

This modernist ceramic sculpture depicting a seated woman tenderly holding a child in her arms. The elongated proportions and stylized facial features lend the composition a strong s...

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Alessandro Mandruzzato Murano Glass Bowl, Pink Sommerso, 1980s
Alessandro Mandruzzato Murano Glass Bowl, Pink Sommerso, 1980s

Alessandro Mandruzzato Murano Glass Bowl, Pink Sommerso, 1980s

$485Sale Price|20% Off

Alessandro Mandruzzato Murano Glass Bowl, Pink Sommerso, 1980s

By Alessandro Mandruzzato

Located in Glasgow, GB

A striking example of late 20th-century Venetian glass, this rectangular Murano glass bowl is attributed to the work of renowned glass maestro Alessandro Mandruzzato and dates to the...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Early 20th Century Wooden Sculpture in the Style of Brancusi
Early 20th Century Wooden Sculpture in the Style of Brancusi

Early 20th Century Wooden Sculpture in the Style of Brancusi

$2,307

Early 20th Century Wooden Sculpture in the Style of Brancusi

By Brancusi

Located in Barcelona, ES

"Early 20th Century Wooden Sculpture, Inspired by Brancusi's Style – Unique Work by Unknown Artist" Unveil the beauty of early 20th century artistry with this remarkable wooden scul...

Category

1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Murano Sommerso Green & Amber Geode Art Glass Bowl by Flavio Poli
Murano Sommerso Green & Amber Geode Art Glass Bowl by Flavio Poli

Murano Sommerso Green & Amber Geode Art Glass Bowl by Flavio Poli

$383

Murano Sommerso Green & Amber Geode Art Glass Bowl by Flavio Poli

By Seguso, Flavio Poli

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

A striking Murano Sommerso geode art glass bowl designed by Flavio Poli, featuring his signature color-layering technique that beautifully blends vivid green with warm amber and deep...

Category

1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Sommerso

Mid-century Modern Bowl by Bodo Mans for Bay Keramik
Mid-century Modern Bowl by Bodo Mans for Bay Keramik

Mid-century Modern Bowl by Bodo Mans for Bay Keramik

$290

Mid-century Modern Bowl by Bodo Mans for Bay Keramik

By Bodo Mans, Bay Keramik

Located in Waddinxveen, ZH

Beautiful large vase / pitcher from the Congo range designed by Bodo Mans and produced by Bay Keramik in the late 1950s. Dark, almost black, matte glaze decorated with thick, glossy ...

Category

1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Murano Glass Parrot Sculpture by Vetreria Fornace Mian, 1990s
Murano Glass Parrot Sculpture by Vetreria Fornace Mian, 1990s

Murano Glass Parrot Sculpture by Vetreria Fornace Mian, 1990s

$441

Murano Glass Parrot Sculpture by Vetreria Fornace Mian, 1990s

By Fornace Mian

Located in Milano, MI

Parrot sculpture made of Murano glass and silver leaf, created by Vetreria Formia Fornace Mian in the 1990s Ø 17 cm Ø 9 cm h 31 cm "Fornace Mian" is a historic artistic glassworks ...

Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Mid-Century French Decorative Platter by Albert Thiry (circa 1960s)
Mid-Century French Decorative Platter by Albert Thiry (circa 1960s)

Mid-Century French Decorative Platter by Albert Thiry (circa 1960s)

$660Sale Price|30% Off

Mid-Century French Decorative Platter by Albert Thiry (circa 1960s)

By Albert Thiry

Located in London, GB

Mid-century decorative platter (circa 1960s) by Albert Thiry (1932-2009). A whitened glaze encircles a deeply engraved sunflower motif (with face) in brown and highlighted by forest ...

Category

1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

German 1960s Junghans Pendulum + Weights + Gong Wall Clock
German 1960s Junghans Pendulum + Weights + Gong Wall Clock

German 1960s Junghans Pendulum + Weights + Gong Wall Clock

$921

German 1960s Junghans Pendulum + Weights + Gong Wall Clock

By Junghans Uhren GmbH

Located in Krefeld, DE

Wall clock Design & produced by Junghans in 1960s. Brass metal and Teak wood. Mechanical movement and gong is in good working condition. Very nice gong but if you don't like it is po...

Category

1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand Ashtray for Lumax Set of 2
Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand Ashtray for Lumax Set of 2

Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand Ashtray for Lumax Set of 2

$405 / set

Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand Ashtray for Lumax Set of 2

By Charlotte Perriand, Lumax

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

About product: Lumax ashtrey by Le Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand. Manufactured in France, circa 1970. The Lumax Ashtray by Le Corbusier is an iconic design piece. It was designe...

Category

1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Danish Metal Candleholder Spare Glass, 1960s
Danish Metal Candleholder Spare Glass, 1960s

Danish Metal Candleholder Spare Glass, 1960s

$141 / item

Danish Metal Candleholder Spare Glass, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Danish Metal Candleholder Glass, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969. Additional information: Materials: Glass, Metal Styles: Mid-Century Modern Country of Origin:...

Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Josef Hospodka Sommerso Multi-Color Studio Art Glass Bowl, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
Josef Hospodka Sommerso Multi-Color Studio Art Glass Bowl, Czechoslovakia, 1960s

Josef Hospodka Sommerso Multi-Color Studio Art Glass Bowl, Czechoslovakia, 1960s

$440

Josef Hospodka Sommerso Multi-Color Studio Art Glass Bowl, Czechoslovakia, 1960s

By Josef Hospodka, Chribska Glassworks

Located in Vienna, AT

A decorative and stylish elongated Mid-Century glass bowl from the 1960s — solid, heavy, and beautifully crafted. Designed by Josef Michal Hospodka (1923–1989) and produced by Chřibs...

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Kienzle GMT World Time Zone Brass Table Clock, Midcentury, Germany, 1960s
Kienzle GMT World Time Zone Brass Table Clock, Midcentury, Germany, 1960s

Kienzle GMT World Time Zone Brass Table Clock, Midcentury, Germany, 1960s

$474Sale Price|40% Off

Kienzle GMT World Time Zone Brass Table Clock, Midcentury, Germany, 1960s

By Wilhelm Kienzle, Kienzle Clocks

Located in Vienna, AT

A beautiful and decorative Mid-Century Modernist solid brass Kienzle desk or table clock with a world map clocks face and world time zones. Executed in the 1960s by Kienzle in Wester...

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Signed, Mid-Century Modern Bronze Retriever Dog Sculpture
Signed, Mid-Century Modern Bronze Retriever Dog Sculpture

Signed, Mid-Century Modern Bronze Retriever Dog Sculpture

$300Sale Price|25% Off

Signed, Mid-Century Modern Bronze Retriever Dog Sculpture

Located in Warrenton, OR

Signed, Mid-Century Modern Bronze Retriever Dog Sculpture. Artist-Signed and Numbered Certificate Attached to the Base's Underside. * **NOTE: Our 1stD...

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Mid-Century Rattan Basket / Planter with Brass decoration. From Italy 1960s
Mid-Century Rattan Basket / Planter with Brass decoration. From Italy 1960s

Mid-Century Rattan Basket / Planter with Brass decoration. From Italy 1960s

$422Sale Price|30% Off

Mid-Century Rattan Basket / Planter with Brass decoration. From Italy 1960s

Located in Turku, Finland

Beautiful Mid-Century Rattan Basket / Planter with Brass Decoration. Handcrafted in italy in 1960's. Dimensions: - Height 25cm / 9.85in - Diameter 31cm / 12.2in Beautiful item for ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Italian Modern Bitossi Ceramic Blue Horse Pottery by Aldo Londi
Mid-Century Italian Modern Bitossi Ceramic Blue Horse Pottery by Aldo Londi

Mid-Century Italian Modern Bitossi Ceramic Blue Horse Pottery by Aldo Londi

$1,900

Mid-Century Italian Modern Bitossi Ceramic Blue Horse Pottery by Aldo Londi

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A large and chic horse sculpture circa 1960s Aldo Londi for Bitossi. This piece features all glazed ceramic construction in a beautiful blue / green color. Signed Italy

Category

1960s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

MCM Footed Studio Pottery Bowl by Richard Saar, Atomic Motif, Signed
MCM Footed Studio Pottery Bowl by Richard Saar, Atomic Motif, Signed

MCM Footed Studio Pottery Bowl by Richard Saar, Atomic Motif, Signed

$575

MCM Footed Studio Pottery Bowl by Richard Saar, Atomic Motif, Signed

By Richard Saar

Located in San Diego, CA

A striking Mid-Century Modern studio pottery bowl attributed to California ceramicist Richard Saar, signed to the underside. Executed circa 1960, the piece features a sculptural trip...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

French Glazed Ceramic Woman with Arms Raised Sculpture by Jacques Pouchain
French Glazed Ceramic Woman with Arms Raised Sculpture by Jacques Pouchain

French Glazed Ceramic Woman with Arms Raised Sculpture by Jacques Pouchain

$709Sale Price|30% Off

French Glazed Ceramic Woman with Arms Raised Sculpture by Jacques Pouchain

By Jacques Pouchain and Atelier Dielufit

Located in London, GB

Glazed ceramic woman (circa 1960s) by Jacques Pouchain (1925-2005). This is a delightful, figurative art pottery vase modelled as a woman with her arms upraised and hands clutching t...

Category

1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Massive Livio Seguso Smoke Grey Elephant Art Glass Sculpture Murano Gral
Massive Livio Seguso Smoke Grey Elephant Art Glass Sculpture Murano Gral

Massive Livio Seguso Smoke Grey Elephant Art Glass Sculpture Murano Gral

$1,101

Massive Livio Seguso Smoke Grey Elephant Art Glass Sculpture Murano Gral

By Gral Glass, Livio Seguso

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

A very large and massive handcrafted elephant sculpture designed by Livio Seguso for Gral Glas. This striking piece captures the grandeur and elegance of an elephant, showcasing intr...

Category

1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Collection of 3 Ice Block Glass "Solifleur" Vases, German, 1960s
Collection of 3 Ice Block Glass "Solifleur" Vases, German, 1960s

Collection of 3 Ice Block Glass "Solifleur" Vases, German, 1960s

$320 / set

Collection of 3 Ice Block Glass "Solifleur" Vases, German, 1960s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

An amazing collection of German ice block glass Mid-Century Modern "Solifleur" vases, circa 1960s. These are heavy glass items in clear glass, outside like ice glass. There is a smal...

Category

1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Pair of ceramic vases, Sainte Radegonde, circa 1940
Pair of ceramic vases, Sainte Radegonde, circa 1940

Pair of ceramic vases, Sainte Radegonde, circa 1940

$1,290 / set

Pair of ceramic vases, Sainte Radegonde, circa 1940

Located in New York, NY

Origin Sainte-Radegonde, France, circa 1940s Materials Glazed ceramic Dimensions 6 in W (approx.) Condition Very good vintage condition, consistent with age A rare pair of sculpt...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Hand Crafted Studio Pottery Ruffle Vase
Vintage Hand Crafted Studio Pottery Ruffle Vase

Vintage Hand Crafted Studio Pottery Ruffle Vase

$195

Vintage Hand Crafted Studio Pottery Ruffle Vase

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This studio pottery vase makes an immediate visual impact through its bold color pairing and expressive silhouette. The body swells outward from a narrow, slightly waisted neck into ...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Dice Metal Statue Paper Weight Mid-Century Modern, German, 1970s
Dice Metal Statue Paper Weight Mid-Century Modern, German, 1970s

Dice Metal Statue Paper Weight Mid-Century Modern, German, 1970s

$120

Dice Metal Statue Paper Weight Mid-Century Modern, German, 1970s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Super cool Art Deco design sculptural "High Roller" dice paperweight. Nice dice atop a nickel base. The best addition to your desk or every room.

Category

1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Set of 3 French Ceramic plates by Naumovitch Era Vallauris Capron
Mid-Century Set of 3 French Ceramic plates by Naumovitch Era Vallauris Capron

Mid-Century Set of 3 French Ceramic plates by Naumovitch Era Vallauris Capron

$1,217 / set

Mid-Century Set of 3 French Ceramic plates by Naumovitch Era Vallauris Capron

By Ljuba Naumovitch, Le Grand Chêne 1

Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR

Mid-Century Set of 3 French Ceramic plates by Naumovitch Era Vallauris Capron Exceptional set of three plates decorated with women's faces. Emblematic creations of Ljuba Naumovitch in the Atelier Grand Chêne...

Category

1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Vintage Indian Cast Metal Caparisoned Horse Sculpture, Circa 1970s
Vintage Indian Cast Metal Caparisoned Horse Sculpture, Circa 1970s

Vintage Indian Cast Metal Caparisoned Horse Sculpture, Circa 1970s

$750

Vintage Indian Cast Metal Caparisoned Horse Sculpture, Circa 1970s

Located in San Diego, CA

Decorative vintage cast-metal horse sculpture featuring an elaborately ornamented saddle, breastplate and bridle inspired by traditional Indian ceremonial horse trappings. The figure...

Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bronze Etruscan Ombra della Sera Sculpture
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bronze Etruscan Ombra della Sera Sculpture

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bronze Etruscan Ombra della Sera Sculpture

$475

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bronze Etruscan Ombra della Sera Sculpture

By Alberto Giacometti

Located in San Diego, CA

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bronze Etruscan Ombra della Sera Sculpture, circa 1950s-1960s. An elegant mid-century grand tour reproduction of the famous "Ombra della Sera" (Shadow of t...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

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.

Read More

How Noguchi Elevated Ashtrays to Objets d’Art

Smoking might have fallen out of fashion, but these ashtrays have enduring design appeal.

Jeff Andrews Captures Old Hollywood Glamour in His Cinematic Spaces

Having created extravagant homes for reality TV’s biggest stars, the designer is stepping into the spotlight with his first book.

Tapio Wirkkala Bucked the Trends of Mid-Century Nordic Design

The Finnish talent created nature-inspired pieces, from furniture to jewelry, with phenomenal staying power.

More Ways To Browse

White Horse Porcelain
Wood Ram Sculpture
Wooden Carved Dog
Wooden Cow
1920s Royal Copenhagen
1960 Italy Cats
19th Century Bronze Stag
Acrobats Bronze
Alexandrite Murano
Amsterdam Clock
Antique Bronze Hare
Antique Candle Clock
Antique Dog Clock
Antique French Letters
Antique German Carousel
Antique Growlers
Antique Hippo
Antique Horse Figurines
View All Popular Decorative Objects Searches