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 legendary 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.
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
Period: Mid-20th Century
Art Studio Vase by Fratelli Fanciullacci, Italy 1960's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Art Pottery Studio Vase by Fratelli Fanciullacci. Made in Italy, 1960's period. Signed; Italy on the bottom. Black and green carved vase with women figures and stripes. A rar...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Leather desk set Jacques Adnet.
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant desk displayer is made of a black leather. This is a model by famous French designer Jacques Adnet. Circa 1950
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather
Vintage abstract stone sculpture
Located in London, GB
Well sized granite abstract sculpture of a female form very much in the vein of the work of Dame Barbara Hepworth. It is unsigned but is clearly the work of a very accomplished sculp...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
Two Aldo Londi for Bitossi Vases Blue Rimini Collection
By Bitossi
Located in Antwerp, BE
These magnificent vases are designed by Bitossi's artistic director Aldo Londi in 1953. The sinuous shape of these white clay pieces, finished with a vivid turquoise color, are decor...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Flower Vase, French, Art Glass, Decorative Sleeve, Mid Century, C.1960
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage flower vase. A French, art glass decorative sleeve with mid century taste, circa 1960.
Appealing and distinctive vase with tasteful mid century decor
Displays a d...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Brazilian Midcentury Basket in Rosewood by Casa Finland. c. 1970
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Basket made in rosewood slats of Brazilian rosewood with leather finish, manufactured by Casa Finland which produced utilitarian objects in noble Brazilian woods in Brazil in the mid...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Rosewood
Erich & Ingrid Triller Swedish Tobo Studio Pottery Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Erich Triller (German, 1898-1972) and Ingrid (Swedish, 1905-1982) produced what is considered the finest stoneware in Scandinavia and were completely committed to the concept of aest...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
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Stoneware
Vase Decorative Object Ceramic Enamelled Midcentury Modern Italian Design 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Ampoule/vase pot-bellied with short neck, made of enamelled ceramic in shades of honey and sand. Made in Italy in the 60s.
Note: We try to offer our customers an excellent service...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Marilyn Kay Austin Leaf Planter for Architectural Pottery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Glazed planter by ceramics artist Marilyn Kay Austin for Architectural Pottery with glazing and leaf pattern by David Cressey. This example, features a rounded square shape and all o...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Mahogany Plywood Trash Can
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960, We offer this mid century Mahogany Plywood trash can. Recently restored.
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1960s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Plywood
Gold, Clear Murano Glass Shark by Barovier
By Barovier
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century gold Murano glass shark on clear glass stylized rock base. Barovier, Italy.
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
1950s Flavio Poli Murano Glass Ashtray or bowl
By Flavio Poli
Located in Palermo, PA
Flavio Poli, the esteemed Italian artist, is celebrated for his groundbreaking contributions to Murano glass, particularly his pioneering work with submerged glass, known as 'sommers...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano glass bowl or ashtray by Seguso 1970s
By Seguso
Located in Palermo, PA
Presenting a stunning Murano glass piece by Seguso from the 1970s – a bowl or ashtray showcasing the renowned craftsmanship of the Seguso artisans. This exquisite piece features a bl...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Dino Martens Aureliano Toso Murano Zig Zag Ribbon Italian Art Glass Decanter
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Rare and impressive 20" tall vintage Murano handblown Italian art glass decanter. Documented to designer Dino Martens for Aureliano Toso. Created with a alternating zig zag ribbon de...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
Wood Box for Desk or Cigars, France, 1950
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This box has been done in France in the 1960's. It is in the style of Alexandre Noll. The condition is good. You can use it as, a cigar box or pen box.
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Vintage Italian Florentine Wooden Gold Gilt Wastebasket Trash Can
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Florentine Wooden Gold Gilt Wastebasket Trash Can. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 12" H x 10" W x 8" D.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Early Teak Salad Bowl by Jens Quistgaard, Denmark
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A rare and hard to find, large teak salad bowl by J.Quistgaard. Unusual form with raised handles and great patina. Note butterfly joints. Also Danish teak spoons (non Quistgaard desi...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
Substantial Vintage Murano Glass Bowl with Aventurine, Fratelli Toso suspected
Located in Warrenton, OR
Substantial Vintage Murano Glass Bowl with Aventurine, Fratelli Toso suspected.
This is a beautiful, substantial piece of glass that would make a great centerpiece or other focal poi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
Vintage Copper Ribbed Vase
Located in Dorchester, GB
A heavy gauge copper vase with vertical ribbed exterior.
Nicely patinated colour.
Dimensions
H 31cm, W 15cm D 12cm
Condition
Please do take a careful look at all our pic...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
Vintage Aluminium Gymnast Sculpture
Located in Dorchester, GB
Cast aluminium gymnast sculpture on stand.
Dimensions
H 29cm, W 7cm, D 31cm
Condition
Please do take a careful look at all our pictures and note that these are antique...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Aluminum
Owl With Fixed Gaze, Hand Carved Alabaster Lidded Trinket Pot, Italy 1970s
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Striking Italian alabaster hand crafted trinket pot of an owl with a fixed gaze
Circa 1970's
Original Italian label to base
Height 1.75 inch, Diameter 3.25 inch
In excellent conditio...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Alabaster
Ceramic Vide Poche from France 1960 Multicolor Color, Rond Shape Brown and Green
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Ceramic Vide Poche from France 1960 Multicolor Color, Rond Shape Brown and Green
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Tuff Stone Sculpture Henri Gaudier-Brzeska
Located in Dorchester, GB
A rare sculpture done in the style Henri Gaudier-Brzeska's seated woman.
Made from Tuff which is a type of rock made of volcanic ash, you see it used more frequently with mid 20th ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
Arne Tjomsland Polar Bear in Teak, Scandinavia Norway 1950s
Located in Bergen, NO
Arne Tjomsland Polar Bear produced by Hiorth & Østlyngen in the mid 50.
Arne Tjomsland was one of Norway’s foremost souvenir designers in the 1950s and 60s. His designs were based o...
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
Vintage Teak Bowles, Scandinavian Midcentury
Located in Bergen, NO
A set of four vintage teak bowls from the 60 - 70s.
Made in Norway.
1. Diameter 13 cm, Height 8 cm
2. Diameter 15 cm, Height 5 cm
3. Diameter 15 cm, Height 5 cm
4: Diameter 20 cm,...
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
Hand blown art glass bowl, Willy Johansson for Hadeland. Norway 1960s
By Hadeland
Located in Bergen, NO
Scandinavian hand blown glass bowl with internal bubbles, in clear, blue and red glass, Norway 1960s.
Willy Johansson for Hadeland Glassverk.
Engraved "Hadeland WJ"
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Vintage Flower Vase, English, Art Glass, Decorative, Ovoid, Mid Century, C.1960
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage flower vase. An English, art glass decorative ovoid pot, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1960.
Fascinating colour palette and application
Displays a desirab...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Murano Venetian Vintage Glass Mouse Figure, 1950s-1960s
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A delightful vintage Italian Murano novelty glass mouse figure standing wearing a long 'robe' in red cased in amber glass with a large white button with la...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Fratelli Toso Murano Millefiori Mosaic Decor Italian Art Glass Clear Flower Bowl
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown mosaic murrines Italian art glass clear flower shaped bowl. The bowl is attributed to the Fratelli Toso company. It has a transparent body, with 6...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine, Sommerso
Gordon Martz Marshall Studios Ceramic Bookends ca' 1950's
By Gordon Martz
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of stylish, 1950s bookends by Gordon Martz. Circular pattern,beige ceramic tiles, inset into walnut frames, with brass extensions. Heavy and well made.
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Walnut
"Staufen" Vase by Liesel Spornhauer for Schlossberg Ceramic, Germany 1950's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Modern Design XL "Staufen" Vase by Liesel Spornhauer for Schlossberg Keramik. Made in Germany, 1950's / 60's period. Marked on the bottom: Foreign, 248 / 38. Matt ...
Category
1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Studio Pottery Leaf Bowl by Albert Ferlay, Vallauris France 1960's
By Vallauris
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Period Art Studio Pottery Large Leaf Bowl by Albert Ferlay. Made in France, Vallauris, 1960's. Stamped on the bottom: Creation A. Ferlay Vallauris. Forest green gl...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Alfredo Barbini for Cenedese Murano Glass Aquarium Sculpture Paperweight
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Lovely Murano aquarium fish tank block paperweight. A colorful tropical fish inside a glass block with green seaweed. A highly decorative sculpture for any desk or shelf.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Fine Studio Art Pottery Vase with Crystalline Glaze Vintage Mid Century
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A delicate studio ceramic soliflor vase with a blue crystalline glaze on an ocher-colored ground, signed by an unknown artist. The vase exhibits fine craftsmanship and features a bea...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Decorative Vase from Tilgmans, Sweden with a very period design from the 1950s
Located in Knivsta, SE
Very Decorative Vase in cerramics from Tilgmans Keramik, Gothenburg, Sweden with a very period design from the 1950s. Made with Sgraffito technique.
Wear consistent with age and use
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Modern White Frosted Lucite Flower Candle Holder with Gold Leaves
Located in Plainview, NY
A Mid Century Modern flower shaped candleholder. Made of white frosted lucite, the beautiful flower can holder is raised by a antiqued gold base in the shape of leaves adding charm a...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Lucite
Mid-Century Ceramic Vase, Germany, 1950s
By Bay Keramik
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
German Mid-century ceramic vase, Germany, 1950s. Vase with a handle. Fantastic red color on a cameo floral decoration typical of the 50s. Height : 30cm - 11.8 in. , Diameter : 22cm -...
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Swedish Tobak, Mid-Century Glazed Ceramic And Teak Humidor Tobacco Jar
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Typically Scandinavian understated and functional, ceramic tobacco jar with teak wooden lid
Tobak boldly incised within a subtle dark muted green glaze
Stamped Made in Sweden #903 on...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Scandinavian Modern Vase in Purple by Gunnar Nylund for Strömbergshyttan -1950's
Located in Örebro, SE
Beautiful Scandinavian Modern vase in purple by Gunnar Nylund for Strömbergshyttan -1950's.
Unsigned. Wear and patina consistent with age and use. Scratches, some small brown spots i...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Hand blown art vase, Willy Johansson for Hadeland. Norway 1960s
By Hadeland
Located in Bergen, NO
Scandinavian hand blown glass vase with internal bubbles, in clear, blue and red glass, Norway 1960s.
Willy Johansson for Hadeland Glassverk.
Engraved "Hadeland WJ"
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
1960s Goatskin and Brass Dish with Lid by Aldo Tura
By Aldo Tura
Located in London, London
Covered dish
Goatskin body
Brass lid
By Aldo Tura
Wooden dish
1960s Italy
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Vintage Mid Century Modern Italian Baldelli Ceramics Cat Coin Collector.
Located in Seattle, WA
Circa 1960s , this Coin collector has a Hand painted face and speckled mustard yellow glaze. Painted black on the bottom with Italy Mark. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pic...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Higgins Violet/Green Art Glass Keepsake Box
Located in New York, NY
Modernist Violet/Green keepsake/desk box featuring a walnut case and Higgins Glass top. Signed
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Walnut
Large Famille Rose Cachepot Planter Chinese Export Porcelain Cobalt Blue / Gilt
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A finely hand-painted large famille rose porcelain planter from the mid-20th century. The planter features intricate hand-painted designs in vibrant colors, typical of the famille ro...
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1950s Chinese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Alessio Tasca "Sfere" abstract ceramic sculpture, Italy 1974
Located in Renens, CH
"Sfere" abstract ceramic sculpture by Italian ceramic artist Alessio Tasca (1929-2020).
Alessio Tasca participated in several editions of the Triennale in Milan as well as the Bienn...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
French bamboo cache pot/planter 1950-1960
Located in Herentals, BE
This sturdy cache pot has 2 handles and is equipped with the original zinc inner container.
A pot can be used with a maximum dimensions of 21 cm at the top and 15 cm at the bottom an...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bamboo
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Star-Shaped Candleholders with Embedded Mirrors
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this fantastic 100% handmade Mid-Century Modern pair of star-shaped candleholders with embedded mirrors, circa 1960.
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1960s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Mirror
Vintage Murano Glass Bowl with Gold Polveri, Barovier & Toso (assumed)
Located in Warrenton, OR
Vintage Murano Glass Bowl with Gold Polveri, Barovier & Toso (assumed) , though Seguso once made similar.
Either way, you've just found a beautiful four leaf clover!
Very good vinta...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
Berndt Friberg Gustavsberg Green Haresfur Glazed Studio Pottery Bowl
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Berndt Friberg (Swedish, 1899-1981) joined Gustavsberg in 1934 and his work is considered as some of the finest examples of wheel thrown pottery of the 20th Century. Inspired by the ...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Empoli Italy Large Teal Glass on Foot
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This majestic vintage snifter-shaped vessel from Empoli, Italy features clear teal-colored glass and a wide ruffled mouth. It can be used as a table-top vase or a substantial candle...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Berndt Friberg Gustavsberg Miniature Blue Haresfur Studio Pottery Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Berndt Friberg (Swedish, 1899-1981) joined Gustavsberg in 1934 and his work is considered as some of the finest examples of wheel thrown pottery of the 20th Century. Inspired by the ...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
1960-1972 Salt Glazed Pottery Jug by Ben Owen I
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
1960-1972 salt glazed pottery jug by Ben Owen I, Seagrove, NC. Large & elegantly formed with ring incised decoration; marked "Ben Owen Master Potter". 1 gallon size.
11.5" h., 9" di...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
French Riviera Vide-Poche Bowl Tray in Woven Rattan and Brass, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful vide-poche or decorative bowl fully made in woven rattan wicker and brass. This elegant French Riviera style object was made in Italy during the 1970s.
This stunning vide-...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Abstract Figurative Bronze by Bay Artist John Larkin
Located in Oakland, CA
An expressive figurative abstract by Bay Area artist John Larkin, he was a local artist who was active in the 1960s but little is known about the artist. A thin figure done in a text...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Muranese Yellow Gold Glass Umbrella Stand, Italy 1960’s
Located in New York, NY
Can also be used as a large vessel.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Modern Stoneware Vase with Sgraffito and Butterflies. Sweden, 1950s
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Mid-Century Modern Hand-Sculpted Stoneware Vase with Sgraffito Technique and Butterflies, Sweden 1950s
Crafted in the 1950s, this hand-sculpted and hand-decorated stoneware vase ha...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Gordon Martz Marshall Studios Ceramic Bookends
By Gordon Martz
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of stylish, 1950s bookends by Gordon Martz. Circular pattern, white ceramic tiles, inset into walnut frames, with brass extensions. Heavy and well made.
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Walnut
Pol Chambost Ceramic Jug, Model 837, circa 1953, France
By Pol Chambost
Located in Brussels, BE
Pol Chambost ceramic jug, 837 model, circa 1950, France.
Black and yellow enameled earthenware.
Dimensions: 40 cm H, 20 cm W, 17 cm D.
Good original condition.
Bibliography: Pol Cham...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Mid-century Modern decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.
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