Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Bitossi Flower Vase for Rosenthal Netter
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Manufacturer: Bitossi
Importer: Rosenthal Netter
Period or model: Mid-Century Modern.
Specs: Pottery
Condition:
This Bitossi flower vase fo...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Large Murano Vessel, 1950’s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Murano vase in mouth blown art glass. Italian design, 1950s.
Measures: 22 height cm.
In perfect condition.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Measured Time clock by Isamu Noguchi
Located in Centreville, VA
This interval clock was Noguchi's first industrial design.
Isamu Noguchi (1904-1988) for Stevenson Mfg. Co. Hawkeye Measured Time clock and kitch...
Category
1930s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
David Cressey Pro/Artisan Blue Flame-Glaze Sand Urn for Architectural Pottery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Planter by David Cressey for Architectural Pottery's Pro/Artisan collection with Cressey’s signature Blue “Flame Glaze." This planter has slightly bowed sides and a flattened lip.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Picture Frames, Circa 1960s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in London, GB
An elegant set of three pictures frames in burl veneer in the style of Willy Rizzo. Completely hand made impregnated with the highest quality wax oil. I...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Burl
Set of Three Midcentury Japanese Geisha Figurines
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool set of three small (4" tall) bronze Japanese geisha figurines, circa 1960s. The cast iron with gold gilt pieces are very heavy and solid an...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron, Gold Leaf
KPM West German Mid-Century Red and White Textured Porcelain Vase
Located in Queens, NY
West German Mid-Century porcelain vase with a white textured cylindrical mouth and body, connected by a narrow red glazed porcelain neck. (Königliche Porzellan Manufaktur, mark on bo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Great Art Glass Centerpiece by Seguso Vetri D'Arte, Murano
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Great Art Glass Centerpiece by Seguso Vetri D'Arte, Murano
A large art glass bowl designed by Gianluca and Pierpaolo Seguso in the late 1990ties and manufactured by Seguso Viro. Bla...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Pigeon Murano Art Glass Green Gold White Blue Zanfirico AVEM Design, 1960s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pigeon murano art glass green gold white blue Zanfirico AVEM design 1960s.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Family of Three Porcelain Sculpture by Howard Pierce
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Family of three ceramic figure sculpture by Howard Pierce. Howard Pierce graduated from the Art Institute of Chicago, later moving to California where he attended Pomona College. Glo...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Murano Amber Blue Italian Art Glass Vase, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sculptural handblown Murano glass scalloped vase with ripples (amber, cream and white glass) cased into clear glass. Italy, 1960s.
The vase is in excell...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Asian Carved Rose Quartz Stone Fruit Grape Bunches Jade Leaves Decorative a Pair
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
These are a lovely pair of carved rose quartz grape bunches with dark green jade leaves and wire stems that are wrapped with satin cord and have a f...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Rose Quartz
Pair of vintage Orion candlesticks by Nagel & Stoffi for Bmf , Germany 1960s
By Bmf Nagel
Located in Delft, NL
Pair of vintage Orion candlesticks by Nagel & Stoffi for Bmf , Germany 1960s
Dimensions: 24cm Height, 14cm Depth, 14cm Depth
Conditon: Good
Material: Metal
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Large 1970's Modernist Stone Abstract Sculpture Signed
Located in New York, NY
Amazing 1970's modern stone abstract sculpture "Signed AR" in vintage original condition with some wear and patina due to age and use, the sculpture is very heavy.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
Italian 1940s table green brass picture frame
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid Italian green brass picture frame decorated with a twirl metal frame.
Inner picture size 8 x 13 centimeters
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Gorgeous Murano Italian Art Glass Giant Octopus Paperweight, Italy, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown aquarium Italian art glass paper weight. Showing a giant octopus, on a glass stone. Colors are a red, white, black a...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
G. Giacobbe Murano Millefiori Glass Paperweight / Vase, Italy, 1950s
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
G. Giacobbe Murano Millefiori Glass Paperweight / Vase, Italy, 1950s.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
1950's Triumph Brand Gabriele Model Portable Typewriter
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1950. We offer this toatlly NEW Triumph Brand Gabriele Model Portable Typewriter. This item is timeless and in perfect condition. It includes its user manual and an original cl...
Category
1930s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel
Sergio Asti for Venini Large Murano Glass Ashtray , Italy, 1967
By Venini, Sergio Asti
Located in Milan, IT
Sergio Asti for Venini Glass Large Ashtray.
From the renowned DE'MODE'S series
Designed on the occasion of the remodeling of the Bar Excelsior at the Excelsior Hotel Lido of Venice....
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Thai Temppanom Temple Guard Dancer
Located in bari, IT
Theppanom standing 1960s angel of the temple, statue.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Modern Collection of Ceramics Rörstrand Carl-Harry Stålhane, Sweden
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Collection of vases and bowls from Rörstrand and maker/Designer Stålhane. Made in Sweden in the mid-century. Beautiful, glazed vases in good condition. This set of green vases and bo...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
1970s Mid-Century Modern Fake Tortoise Shell Lucite Round Jewelry Box
By Dior Home
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This lucite jewelry box designed and manufactured in Italy in the Seventies embodies the mid-century modern style with its sleek, minimalist form and use of synthetic materials. The ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Lucite
Swedish Designer, Candlesticks, Brass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A set of three brass candelsticks designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Holds .89" candles
Second candlestick is 7.25" H x 2" D Third candlestick is 5.25" H x 2" D
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Vase from the Romana Collection by Hana Machovská for Mstišov, Czech Rep, 1960s
By Mstisov
Located in Chorzów, PL
Unique vase No. 53681/14 from the "Romana" collection, designed by Hana Machovska for Teplice sklo - Mstišov in the Czech Republic. Produced in the 1960s. Unique shape and form. Very...
Category
1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Murano Glass "Pink" Bowl Element Shell Flavio Poli attrib., Murano, Italy, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass bowl element
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Design:
Flavio Poli attrib.
Decade:
1970s
This original vintage glass bowl element, ash tray was produced in the...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Carl-Harry Stålhane, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black and beige-glazed unique vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Dino Martens AVEM Multicolor Murrine Millefiori Blue Rim Art Glass Bowl
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sculptural multi-color Tutti Frutti Murano art glass bowl /ashtray attributed to Dino Martens and Arte Vetraria Muranese. Italy, 1950s-1960s
Zanfirico and latticino techniques in pastel colors and vibrant colors, silver aventurine flecks inclussions and a sky blue rim...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver Leaf
MCM Recumbent Horse Sculpture by Austin Productions
Located in San Diego, CA
A really nice MCM recumbent horse sculpture by Austin Productions, circa 1961. Great look and detail on this piece which measures 8.25"W x 6"D x 3"H. The piece is in very good vint...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay
ROSENTHAL - Tapio Wirkkala - Porcelain 'Paper Bag' Vase - Germany - Circa 1977
Located in Chatham, ON
ROSENTHAL (Manufacturer, 1879-Present) - TAPIO WIRKKALA (Designer, 1915-1985) - Mid Century pop art porcelain 'paper bag' vase (part of Rosenthal's Studio Line) - featuring a matte f...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Valenti Solid Brass Letter Opener Equestrian Detail Spain
By Valenti
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Valenti Letter Opener Modernist design Spain
maker stamped
Solid Brass
Equestrian Horse Hoof exquisite detail
1 x 10.25
Original vintage
Refer to images
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Vase by Bodo Mans for Bay Keramik
By Bodo Mans, Bay Keramik
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Beautiful vase from the Delhi range designed by Bodo Mans and produced by Bay Keramik in 1960. Beige matte glaze decorated with thick, glossy patches in vari...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Beaver + Tapley Multi-width Secretary Desk
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: England
Designer: Unknown
Manufacturer: Beaver + Tapley
Era: 1960s
Materials: Mahogany
Measurements: 30″ wide x 11″ deep x 40″ tall
Desk: 28.5” wide x 14” deep x 27.5” tall
...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Mahogany
Jaeger LeCoultre Vintage Brass Table Clock, 8 Day Movement
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Jaeger LeCoultre Vintage Brass Table Clock, 8 Day Movement
Round acrylic and brass table clock from Jaeger-LeCoultre, with a clean, minimalist design that fits into any environment. ...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Nigel Coates for Salviati Vintage Large Oversized Blue Italian Murano Glass Vase
By Nigel Coates, Salviati
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Wonderful stunning, large and oversized light blue vase designed by British Architect Nigel Coates (b.1949) for Salviati glass of Murano, Italy. A fun, funky and bright way to add a ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Set of Four Prints, Chinoiserie Oriental Geisha Ladies with Bamboo Frames
Located in Barcelona, ES
Four bamboo rectangular frames with Gheisa women prints. Spain, 1960s.
Each print has a different design, all them representing japanese Gheisas different landscapes.
Highly decorati...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Paper
Mid Century Modern Bronze sculpture of a Flamingo manufactured by Gilde Handwerk
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a rare Mid Century Modern bronze sculpture of a large flamingo manufactured by Gilde Handwerk. Made in West Germany in 1960s.
Very good vintage condit...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Gaetano Pesce for Meritalia Centrotavola "Big Surprise," Italy 2000s
Located in Naples, IT
Gaetano Pesce "Big Surprise " A bowl or centerpiece supported by delicately placed resin drops. An incredible work of functional art. Edizione del Pesce for Meritalia.The Edizioni d...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Resin
Pair of Large Floor Standing Vintage Blue Ceramic Vases
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous matched pair of large floor standing vintage blue ceramic vases. They were likely made in England, and they date from around the 1970’s.
They are of lovely quality and ar...
Category
1970s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Ettore Sottsass Pink Ceramic Shiva Flower Vase, by BD Barcelona
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shiva ceramic flower vase designed by Ettore Sottsass, circa 1973, edited by BD in Barcelona.
In good original condition with minor wear consistent with age and use preserving a b...
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Nils Thorsson Pottery Vase for Royal Copenhagen, BACA Fajance Series
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Nils Thorsson pottery vase for Royal Copenhagen, Baca Fajance series.
Nils body of work is so large that it is hard to capture a picture of it as a whole, as of course it changed ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain, Pottery
Midcentury Pleated Leather Italian Decorative Waste Basket, Nova Tecno 1950s
By Gucci
Located in Roma, IT
Incredibly elegant Italian decorative waste basket or trash can fully made in sturdy pleated leather. This charming piece was produced in Italy during the 1950s by Nova Tecno, clear...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather
Large Red Millefiori and Murine Vase, Murano Glass In Style of Dino Martens
By Dino Martens
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage Murano glass vase was made in flask shape with graphic abstract patterns on both back and front sizes of the vase. The solid red glass gather was decorated with fused multic...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Murrine, Glass
Mid century modern Murano vase in amber colored glass
Located in Palermo, PA
Mid-century modern Murano vase in beautiful amber-colored glass. It's just as stunning with or without flowers. Perfect for a bedside table, bathroom setting, or entrance.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Cast Iron Green Foot Boot Scraper Door Stop of Dachshund Dog
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Dachshund cast metal boot scraper or door stop from the 1920's powder-coated in a fantastic shade of green. Add a classic British touch with this one-of-a-kind piece in your foyer, m...
Category
Early 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Iron
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Majolica Bud Vase and Dresser Box with Lid, Italy
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Set of vintage majolica bud ewer vase and dresser box with lid features highly textured surfaces with complex teal glaze; the pieces are decorated with abstract flowers and leaves in...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery
Enzo Mari for F.lli Mannelli Pair of Travertine Marble Swans, Italy 1970s
Located in Naples, IT
Stunning pair of 1970s swan-shaped sculptures in travertine and made in Italy, designed by Enzo Mari for F.lli Mannelli.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
1950s Chinese Figurine Salt and Pepper Holder by Richard Rohac
Located in Wien, AT
1950s Chinese figurine salt and pepper holder by Richard Rohac.
Designed and executed in the 1950s by Richard Rohac, who worked also for WHW Ha...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Dino Martens for Aureliano Toso 1950 Murano "frammentato" multicolor vase.
By Dino Martens
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible and rare Dino martens for Aureliano Toso Murano glass multicolor vase circa 1950.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Rare Mastad Norway Pair of Candle Holders Scandinavian Pewter 1950s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Rare pair of pewter candle holders in Scandinavian Midcentury Modern style was made by Mastad Norway in 1950s. Each candle holder has built-in bobeche to prevent wax drippage, weighted base, and felt pad on the bottom. They are signed with manufacturer's logo.
The Mastad Tinnvarefabrikk was founded in 1870 in the town of Orje, Norway. Mastad Norway Pewter objects are well-known for their detailed and elegant metalwork. The company boasts a rich history in the field of Scandinavian metal artistry.
We are listing Mastad Norway pewter footed bowl...
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pewter
Swedish Modern Organic Pine Candleholder
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A nice candle holder made in Sweden circa 1970s. Constructed of pine and having great vintage charm.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pine
Omaggio ad Arcimboldo (Opus 167) by Miguel Berrocal
Located in Uccle, BE
Omaggio ad Arcimboldo (Homage to Arcimboldo) – Opus 167 by Miguel Berrocal.
Patinated bronze sculpture made up of 30 interlocking elements.
From a limited edition of 1000 copies in b...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Mid Century Ceramic Ikebana Vase Planter Centerpiece, Japan 1960
Located in San Diego, CA
Ceramic modernist rectangular centerpiece Ikebana vase or planter. Great glaze with a textured design on the front. Retains the original paper label in Japanese. Japan, 1960
Category
1960s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Unusual Ceramic Box By Bitossi Raymor, Italy
By Bitossi
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual ceramic box by Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter, Italy, ca' 1960's, signed. Geometric design, beautifully decorated in yellow, brown, black.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Kite Wall Clock by George Nelson, Howard Miller, Vitra Label
Located in Manhasset, NY
Mid-Century Modern kite wall clock by George Nelson, Howard Miller, Vitra Label
George Nelson (American, 1908-1986) Group of Table and Wall Clocks for Howard Miller, Vitra Design Museum, Poland/Germany, designed 1949-1954 Vitra Design Museum labels, With battery-operated mechanisms
The Kite clock...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Enamel
KISTER SCHIBE ALSBACH - Madonna con bambino - Porcellana del 1940
By Scheibe
Located in Milano, IT
Madonna con bambino, porcellana della manifattura KISTER SCHEIBE ALSBACH ,
Made in Germany 1940.
E una porcellana dipinta a mano , in perfetto stato, non ha rotture ne restauri.
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Abstract Wood Sculpture in the Flair of Scandinavian Art, Unseen Force
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Abstract wood sculpture in the Flair of Scandinavian Art, Unseen Force by Joel Escalona.
This monolithic sculpture, designed by the talented Artist Joel Escalona, is a towering exam...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Hardwood
Mid-Century Italian 24K Gold Brass Photo Frame by Mascagni, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful and incredibly rare photo frame in 24K gold-plated brass with a crocodile faux leather effect. Designed by Umberto Mascagni and produced in Italy during the 1970s.
This st...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Gold Plate
Murano glass horse sculpture, signed
Located in Dallas, TX
Large Chalcedony Murano glass horse sculpture, signed by artist: Fabio Tagliapietra.
Italy circa 1990.
The Murano glass technique is Chalcedony...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
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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