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
1960s Old Gourd Art Lidded Vessel Made in Malta
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
Midcentury Modern Handmade Gourd Art
Decorative Lidded Container
Stamped Made in Malta
5 Tall x 4.5 Diameter
Original Unrestored Vintage Condition.
Refer to images
Category
1960s Maltese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Thread, Wood
Large Metal Clam Shell Centerpiece Powder-coated in Yellow, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Impressive vintage large clam shell that has been powder-coated in bright sunshine yellow. This shell features intricate detailing on the exterior. This piece is very versatile, suit...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
FRATELLI TOSO - Murano Twin Handled Millefiori Glass Vase - Italy - Circa 1950's
Located in Chatham, ON
FRATELLI TOSO (Attributed) - Murano 'millefiori' glass vase - hand blown with clear 'bubble' glass handles and crimped foot rim - unsigned - Italy - circa 1950's.
Excellent vintage ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
$840 Sale Price
30% Off
Flavio Poli Murano Yellow Faceted Glass Ashtray
By Flavio Poli
Located in Barcelona, ES
Beautiful faceted Murano glass ashtray in yellow color attributed to Flavio Poli, circa 1950s.
The color changes depending on the light. Neon yellow under white ligth and more orang...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
$720 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Replogle Globe on Wrought Iron Base in the Manner of Paul McCobb
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-century Replogle globe on wrought iron base (N,S,E,W represented on stand) in the manner of Paul McCobb, circa 1960s. The globe is in good condition and measures 17"D; the base, ...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wrought Iron
$1,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Katharina Eichler Signed German Art Studio Stoneware Nerikomi Pottery Vase #3
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
We are very proud to be able to present and offer this exceptional, stunning and large sculpture vase by German artist Katharina Eichler (b.1971). This piece of European Art sculptuu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware, Clay, Pottery
$2,126 Sale Price
40% Off
Danish Modern Solid Walnut Mid-Century Articulating Candleholder
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-Century Modern solid walnut, candleholder multi positions and folds flat for storage and shipping takes 1/2" diameter candles.
Category
1960s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
$224 Sale Price
20% Off
1970s Original Big Travertine Fish Sculpture by F.lli Mannelli
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Original big travertine fish sculpture by F.lli Mannelli. The item is in excellent condition. Made in Italy.
Dimension:
8,26 w x 1,18 D x 2,36H inches
L 21 cm x P 3 cm x cm 6 H.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Travertine
$272 Sale Price
20% Off
Maison Mercier Tortoiseshell Lucite and Chrome Box, circa 1970
Located in Atlanta, GA
Designed by the prestigious Parisian house Maison Mercier Frères and crafted in France circa 1970, this striking lidded box epitomizes refined modernist design. The piece enhances a ...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Majolica Fish Sealife Platter Vallauris, circa 1950
By Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica sealife platter Vallauris, circa 1950.
High relief of fish, seaweeds and shells.
Nautical style.
Measure: 9.3" diameter.
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Vintage Bronze Greyhound or Whippet
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Vintage Bronze Greyhound or Whippet
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Mesmerizing Kinetics: Iron Sculpture - Painted Motion and Color
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mesmerizing Kinetics: Iron Sculpture - Painted Motion and Color
Manufactured in France by unknown artist, circa 1990.
In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and us...
Category
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Large Ceramic Brutalist Vase FAT LAVA Carstens Tönnieshof, Germany, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
ceramic pottery vase.
Origin:
Germany.
Designer:
Heinz Siery.
Producer:
Carstens Tönnieshof, Germany.
Decade:
1970s.
This original vintage pottery object was ...
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Rare bottle-shaped ceramic vase, Gilbert Portanier, 1970's
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
Tall bottle shaped ceramic vase.
The body of the bottle represents 2 characters , one on each face.
The collar and base are glazed in a shiny bright blue color.
Gilbert Portanie...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Murano Glass Paperweight by A. Seguso, Italy, 1960s
Located in Palermo, PA
This fantastic spherical paperweight is made of hand-blown Murano glass and features air bubbles trapped within. A rare piece, it was designed for a special occasion in Italy during ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Sommerso Green Golden Yellow Italian Art Glass Ribbed Swirl Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso green to golden yellow orange Italian art glass flower vase. The vase has a small and worn Murano label on the top front. It also has a s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Uranium Glass
$760 Sale Price
20% Off
Original Sommerso Murano glass Vase by Pagnin & Bon, Italy 1960s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Original Murano glass vase by Pagnin & Bon made in Italy in the 1960s.
Pagnin & Bon was an Italian glassmaking company known for producing stunning Murano glass pieces during the mid...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
$537 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian Vase, 1950
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
$3,000
Vintage Horse Head Sculpture Fashioned after a Carousel Horse
Located in Wichita, KS
This large scale horse head sculpture is most likely late mid-century and is a wonderful statue for table or pedestal. The horse is reminiscent of a Carousel horse with a bit in his...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Resin, Plaster
$1,340 Sale Price
20% Off
A lovely matte enamel vide-poche by Käthe Ruckenbrod, circa 1965
Located in Aachen, DE
A lovely matte enamel vide-poche by Käthe Ruckenbrod, from circa 1965. Käthe Ruckenbrod was born 1905 in Pforzheim. She studied at the decorative-arts school of her home town and est...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Barovier Toso Murano Teal Pink Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Bird Figurine
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown teal green, pink, gold flecks and bubbles Italian art glass little bird figurine. Documented to the Barovier e Toso company. I have owned many of ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
$338 Sale Price
24% Off
French Mid Century Large Wooden Bowl by Odile Noll Produced in France, 1960s
By Odile Noll
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare oversized French mid century edonized wooden bowl by Odile Noll (daughter to Alexandre Noll) produced in France 1960s. In good original condition. Signed.
Dimensions: H: ...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ebony
Virginia Metalcrafters Large Calla Lily Brass Leaf Tray
Located in New York, NY
1940s solid brass Calla Lily leaf brass tray by Virginia Metalcrafters.
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
George Nelson Birch & Brass Wall Clock for Howard Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
George Nelson Birch & Brass wall clock for Howard Miller.
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Tall Floor Standing Cast Iron Candelabra
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage tall floor standing candelabra circa 1960's. This decorative statement piece adds depth and character to any space constructed of weighted cast iron. Displays plenty of patin...
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Iron
Murano Red Silver Flecks Iridescent Italian Art Glass Scallop Rim Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown deep red, silver flecks, controlled bubbles Italian art glass flower vase. Created in the manner of the Barovier e Toso and Arte Vetraria Muranese...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver Leaf
Round Bowl or Ashtray in Green Glass Mirrored by Fontana Arte, Italy 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Rare round bowl or ashtray in green crystal glass and mirrored underside with four concave circle by Fontana Arte.
Made in Italy in the 1960s.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Midcentury Modern Groupe of 6 White and Grey Vessels Rörstrand Sweden 1950
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
We have gathered a Groupe of 6 pieces, made at Rörstrand during the midcentury. The pieces are designed by Gunnar Nylund and Carl Harry Stålhane. Their slick minimalistic and elegant...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Dolbi Cashier Large Brass Swan Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Dolbi Cashier Large Brass Swan Sculpture. Heavy for size. Superior Quality. Looks great on a bookshelf or table. Good hand polished condition, light...
Category
1980s Korean Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Vase in Pewter and Brass by Nils Fougstedt, 1929
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Vase in Pewter and Brass by Nils Fougstedt, 1929
Additional Information:
Material: Pewter and brass
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Produced by Svensk...
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pewter, Brass
Three Rattan Bamboo Planters / Baskets with Brass Rim, Italy, 1970s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of Three Mid-Century Modern rattan planters / baskets with brass rims. Italy, 1970s
Three rattan baskets in different sizes. The larger one in squared shape and the smallers roun...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Alfredo Barbini V.A.M.S.A. Centerpiece Murano Glass 1950 italy
Located in Milano, IT
Exceptional Centerpiece Alfredo Barbini V.A.M.S.A. Murano Glass 1940/50
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Early Bjorn Wiinblad Art Pottery Mermaid Candlesticks
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Early Bjorn Wiinblad Art Pottery Candlesticks. Signed & Dated 1969.
Some minor knicks on one as shown. One minor professional restoration t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Bitossi for Raymor Vase, Ceramic, Orange and Brown, Signed
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi for Raymor vase, ceramic, orange and brown, signed. Chunky orange glazed ball form vase with coarse matte brown clay collar. Signed on ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Italian 60's Silver Plated Clam Shell Duck By Gabriella Binazzi
Located in London, GB
Beautiful clam shell duck designed and made by Gabriella Binazzi, Italy circa 1970s.
Clam Shell mounted on silver plated feet and decorated with silver plated ducks head.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate, Brass
Mid-Century Sterling Silver & Polished Brass Tray of Apollo signed Lalaounis
By Lalaounis
Located in New York, NY
This Mid-Century Modernist sterling silver and polished brass tray, created by Lalaounis in Greece circa 1950, is a stunning piece that beautifully exemplifies the artistry and innov...
Category
1950s Greek Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver, Brass
Wall-mounted relief in glazed stoneware by Birte Weggerby
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Wall-mounted relief in glazed stoneware with wooden frame. Signed on the back. 1969.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Large Architectural Pottery USA Lagardo Tackett
Located in Los Angeles, CA
California design.
From a mid century modern house in Beverly Hills designed by Richard Frazer.
Rare custom scale.
Bisque clay with mat white glaze.
One water drain hole.
Small nicks...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Kienzle German Midcentury Table Clock, 1950s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
This mid-century German table clock, created by Kienzle in Germany in the 1950s, is a vintage masterpiece. A rare design. Featuring a luxurious combination of brass and bevelled glas...
Category
1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Archimede Seguso Murano Pink White Gold Italian Art Glass Swan Bird Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown dark pink to opal white, and gold flecks Italian art glass swan sculpture / figurine. Documented to designer Archimede Seguso, with original "Arch...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
$500 Sale Price
33% Off
Early Handcrafted Signed Glass Vase by Michael Harris for MDina
By Mdina
Located in Dallas, TX
Early Handcrafted glass vase by Michael Harris for Mdina Glass on the Mediterranean Island of Malta. Signed Mdina on the base. Michael was inspired by the scenery of the island and t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Micronesian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Set 2 Blenko Style Mid-Century Modern Hand Made Blown Art Glass Vessel, Vase
By Blenko Glass
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 2 translucent baby blue Mid-Century Modern handmade art glass vessel, vase, decanter in the Style of Blenko.
Round Vessels blown in clear and light blue Glass.
The Smaller Vas...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
$665 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Murano Hand Blown Paperweight Yellow Flower with Blue Base Collectible Art Glass
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Murano Hand Blown Paperweight Yellow Flower with Blue Collectible Art Glass.
Beautiful heavy large glass paperweight featuring yellow ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
1960s Rune Strand for Nybro Swedish Art Glass Votive Candle Holder
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Swedish Art Glass Votive Volcano Candle Holder
1960s Rune Strand for Nybro Swedish Art Glass Votive Candle Holder
Nybro Glasbruk Sweden.
Heavyweight Sculpt...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Murano Glass Sommerso Block "RED"Cube Ashtray Element Flavio Poli, Italy, 1970s
By Flavio Poli
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass ash tray
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Design:
Flavio Poli
Decade:
1970s
This original vintage g...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
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 -...
Category
1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Late 20th Century Decorative Wood Box Inlay Detail
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
Late 20th Century Decorative Wood Box Inlay Detail
2.25 h x 4 d x 6.75
Original vintage unrestored
Refer to images provided
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
"Anatra" Sculpture, Figure of a Male Duck
By Venini, Toni Zuccheri
Located in Uccle, BE
Blown glass sculpture, multi-color cane rods, carved by wheel. Murrine eyes. This series requires very high skills and were produced in very small quantities....
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Pair of Signed Plaster Drargon Gargoyles
Located in Faversham, GB
An intriguing pair of painted plaster gargoyles in wonderfully worn shades of green.
The gargoyles used to hang from small hooks to the base of each so ...
Category
20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Plaster, Paint
$1,323 / set
Archimede Seguso Pink Murano Sommerso Bullicante Glass Bowl / Ashtray, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Gorgeous hand blown glass bowl in pink color with controlled bubbles and organic design shape. Attributed to Archimede Seguso. Italy, 1960s.
Cranberry pink glass cased into clear gla...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Midcentury picture frame by Felice Antonio Botta
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Elegant picture frame designed by Felice Antonio Botta.
Original label on the base.
Perfect vintage condition
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Bronze TOTEM Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine mid-century bronze sculpture.
In the form of a stylized totem.
With a round plinth supported by 3 legs (and thus a little prone to tipping).
Simply a wonderful sculp...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Roberto Rigon per Bertoncello Vaso in Ceramica Mod.917, Italia 1960s
Located in Naples, IT
Fantastico Vaso scultura in ceramica astratta smaltata colore crema avorio con pigmento terracotta marrone chiaro e ruggine. degli anni 50/60. Designer Roberto Rigon per la Ditta Ber...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Purple Ceramic Brutalist Vase Fat Lava Carstens Tönnieshof, Germany, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
ceramic pottery vase.
Origin:
Germany.
Producer:
Carstens Tönnieshof, Germany.
Decade:
1970s.
This original vintage pottery object was designed and produced by C...
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery
Set of Colorful Danish Candlesticks
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A great set of four Danish turned wood candlesticks. The taller ones are 11.75"H, the yellow are 7.75"H.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
$499 / set
1970s C. Jere Hot Air Balloon Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Charleston, SC
This hot air balloon wall sculpture by C. Jere is made of welded brass components. it depicts two people operating a hot air balloon, in great detail. Please note that I did not fin...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Blue Murano Glass Vase, Italy 1980s
By Cenedese
Located in Dallas, TX
Very large blue translucent Mid Century Modern Murano glass vase.
Attributed to Simone Cenedese, Murano, Italy, 1980s.
The blue Murano glass is thick and heavy.
The Murano glass is f...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Iconic Wall Clock Junghans Uhren, Hard to Find Marmolada Design Max Bill
Located in Bochum, NRW
Important modernist glazed ceramic kitchen clock designed by Max Bill for Junghans, Germany 1956, featuring a 60-minute timer, a mechanical 8-day movement, a yellow-and-white ceramic...
Category
1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Fratelli Toso Murano Glass Bowl, Lattimo w/ Copper Aventurine
Located in Warrenton, OR
Fratelli Toso Murano Glass Bowl, Lattimo w/ Copper Aventurine
This is a beautiful piece of vintage Murano glass with patterned aventurine (coppe...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
$184 Sale Price
20% Off
Whitefriars Mid-Century Controlled Bubble Amber Glass Vase
By Whitefriars
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish and finely made mid-century amber glass vase with controlled bubble patterning by renowned British glass makers Whitefriars. The heavily made hand blown art glass vase stan...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Mid-century Modern decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.
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The Finnish talent created nature-inspired pieces, from furniture to jewelry, with phenomenal staying power.
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Antique Ring Tree
Bronze Mortar
Antique French Ormolu Figural Clock
Antique Metal Bells
Chinese Turquoise Glaze
Chinese Turquoise Glazed
Antique Horse Brasses
Blue White Pedestals
Bronze Garniture Sets
Antique Porcelain Fairings
Antique Figural Bell
Altar Stand
Antique South Indian Furniture
Chinese Turquoise Porcelain
Louis Xv Style Clocks
Antique Wind Up
Black Forest Decor