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
Barovier Toso Murano Yellow Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Spike Bowl Ashtray
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown bright yellow and gold flecks Italian art glass ribbed with spike corners bowl / cigar ashtray. Documented to designer Ercole Barovier for the the...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
1970s Vintage 'Nantucket' White Wicker Sculpture of a Whale
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1970s Vintage 'Nantucket' White Wicker Sculpture of a Whale
Italy, circa 1970s
A unique 1970s Vintage 'Nantucket' White Wicker Sculpture of a Whale, from Italy and beautifully crafted during the 1970s. This unique piece showcases an elongated and realistic form meticulously woven from wicker and reed, resulting in a striking and lifelike representation of a whale.
Measuring 36 inches in width, 12 inches in depth, and standing at 11 inches in height, this sculpture exudes a sense of grace and artistry. The attention to detail in the wicker work captures the essence of a majestic whale, making it a distinctive and eye-catching addition to any space.
This vintage sculpture not only embodies the craftsmanship of its era but also adds a touch of coastal charm to your decor. Whether displayed on a shelf, table, or as a focal point in a room, this 'Nantucket' White Wicker Whale...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wicker
20th century white ceramic porcelain vase by Tim and Jacqueline Orr circa 1970
By Tim Orr
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Jacqueline and Tim Orr
20th century design white ceramic porcelain vase
Signed under the base
Circa 1970
Original perfect condition
Height ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Tobia Scarpa Vase "Occhi" for Venini, circa 1960
By Venini
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Tobia Scarpa Vase "Occhi" for Venini, circa 1960
A white 'occhi' murrine vase designed by Tobia Scarpa in 1960, manufactured by Venini, Venice ca. 1960. Acid stamped signature 'veni...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Silver Plate Life Size Giant Clam Shell Sculpture
By D'argenta
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Striking life size giant clam shell sculpture or object of art having the iconic form and texture with a silver plated finish by D'Argenta Studios.
Category
20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver Plate
Mid Century Modern Mixed Metal Curtis Jere Style Tree
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Redding, CT
Mid Century Modern Mixed Metal Curtis Jere Style Tree. Brutalist hand torched leaves make up this amazing sculpture. Perfect accent piece to any Palm Springs or Palm Dessert Modern h...
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Metal
Ceramic Weed Pot Japan, circa 1960s
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
This cute ceramic weed pot was made in Japan, circa 1960s. The pot has a deep burnt red glaze covered with a drip glaze.
Category
1960s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Murano Glass Bull Sculpture by Franco Bottaro
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1980’s Italian Murano glass large bull sculpture by Franco Bottaro.
Hand blown with clear and smoky glass.
Signed Bottaro Murano.
Measurements: 11.5” Wide, 5.5” Deep, 8.25” High.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage Mid-Century Danish Ceramic Vessel, Anonymous, c. 1970s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
A beautiful vintage ceramic vessel, produced in Denmark, c. 1970s.
In good vintage condition consistent with age and use.
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Rembrandt Bugatti Style Cat With Pale Yellow Glass Eye
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rembrandt Bugatti Style decorative statuette of a sitting poised cat. Fabulous door stop or entryway mascot that tugs at your heart with it's missing eye, poor thing! Painted cement ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Cement
Photo Frame in Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite, Christian Dior, Italy, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Delightful Mid-Century picture frame in a beautitful tortoiseshell effect lucite. This incredibly stylish piece was made in Italy during the 1970s and is attributed to a Christian Di...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Lucite
Paul McCobb Walnut Jewelry Box for H. Sacks & Sons Connoisseur Collection
By Paul McCobb
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very nice six drawer jewelry / watch box with sculptural chromed tear drop styled pulls . Crafted in beautiful well grained walnut including the backside with book matched front dr...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Chrome
Coco De Mer Nut Sculptural Box by Antony Redmile, London
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This is a rare and magnificent object fashioned from a rare coco de mer nut and Ostrich egg by Antony Redmile. The box is secured to a wooden base with a silvered stand, holding both sides of the coconut. The coconut is a rich dark chocolate brown and appears to be warmly polished. The top of the box is silvered and adorned with beautiful malachite specimens. 2 small cast resin boar's teeth set with malachite are present on either side of the box, much like handles. Decorative silvered fittings hold ostrich eggs that serve as the lids to the box. Finally, a silvered fitting holds an oval malachite finial...
Category
1970s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Malachite, Silver Plate
Sommerso glass bowl by Mona Morales-Schildt for Kosta Boda, Sweden. Signed.
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
Mona Morales Schildt is regarded as one of Sweden's most talented glass designers. Her objects can be seen in museums and art galleries all over the world. Her work always holds an e...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
loan Nemtoi (Romanian, born 1964) Hand Blown Art Glass Vase and Display Case
By Ioan Nemtoi
Located in Chicago, IL
Ioan Nemtoi, (Romanian b. 1964) art glass vase with custom, square glass case. A beautiful and breathtaking, hand-blown, thick walled vase in red, blue, yellow, orange, peach, purple...
Category
1990s Romanian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Brutalist Textured Glass Decanter by Wayne Husted for Stelvia, Italy 1960s
Located in Valencia, VC
This Brutalist Mid Century pressed glass bottle by Wayne Husted for Stelvia, crafted in the 1960s and marked "Made in Italy," is a striking example of mid-century modern design. Hust...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Carl Auböck Model #3974 Brass Vase
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck model #3974 brass vase. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural Viennese vase is executed in darkly patinated and polished brass by Werkstätte Carl ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Bitossi Italian vase Rimini blue by Aldo Londi , 1970s
By Aldo Londi
Located in Delft, NL
Amazing Rimini blue vase by Aldo Londi
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Large brown abstract 20th century design ceramic vase Vallauris Siffredi 1970
By Vallauris
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Siffredi - Vallauris
Large abstract brown ceramic vase
Signed
Original perfect condition
20th century design
Height 32 cm
Large 24 cm
Depth 15 cm
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Bjorn Wiinblad Rosenthal Lidded Box, Quatre Couleurs
Located in Bochum, NRW
Bjorn Wiinblad Porcelain box, Quatre Couleurs, designed for Rosenthal, Germany, 1981
A white porcelain lidded box, decorated with a liquid gold painted motif, in four shades of gold....
Category
1980s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
French Rattan Basket Stand Iron Legs Midcentury
Located in Labrit, Landes
French rattan basket with his iron stand
Midcentury
Good condition
Shipping: H 74 L 56 P 56 1.6 kg.
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Square Travertine Marble Italian Ashtray signed Mannelli, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Elegant midcentury square shaped ashtray in travertine marble. This stylish piece was designed in Italy during the 1970s by Fratelli Mannelli and is signed on the bottom.
In fantast...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Travertine, Marble
Bosse Baller Cat Bronze Corkscrew Vienna Austria, 1950s Mid-Century Modern
By Walter Bosse
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1950s Austrian Bosse cat Figurine Collectible. Nice addition to your room or just for your collection of Austrian bronze items. Found at an estate sale in Vienna, Austr...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Antique Millefiori Vase by Fratelli Toso Murano ca. 1920
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Millefiori Vase by Fratelli Toso Murano ca. 1920
A small millefiori murrine glass vase manufactured by Vetreria Fratelli Toso, Murano around 1920s. Made of polychrome murrin...
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Ferro Battolo Dark Green Decorative Perfume Bottle - Medium
Located in Troy, MI
New and made in Italy by an unknown Murano glass maker, this perfume bottle is 14” tall with the stopper on and 6.5” diameter. Heavy, dark bottle ...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Rare Pair of Lladro Chinese Farmer Porcelain Figurines
By Lladro
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING a GORGEOUS PAIR of extremely rare and important Lladro, long retired porcelain figurine sculptures.
Known as the ‘Chinese Farmer’ and the ‘Chinese Farmer with Staff’.
Th...
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Modern Animal Riccardo Gatti Faenza Ceramic
Located in Roma, IT
Italian Riccardo Gatti faenza "Antelope” sculpture
Animalier glazed “lustre” ceramic
Signed under the base
1950s.
Every item of our Gallery, upon reques...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Arte Morbelli Five Porcelain Plates with 24k Golden Inserts
Located in Milano, IT
Fantastic set of five decorative porcelain plates produced by Arte Morbelli, of fine Italian manufacture.
Each plate can be hung as a decorative object, or you can use them as real plates.
The plates are made entirely of ceramic, with designs and edges in 24 karat gold, very precious and elegant.
The plates contain designs of animals symbolic of every historical era and every area of the world. They are represented: a quadruped with a back decorated with red and gold squiggles, representing Southern Russia; a donkey also decorated in gold and purple and represents the period of greatest flowering of the Persian period (500-400 BC); the Egyptian jewel...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold
Large Vetro Soffiato Glass Vase by Vittorio Zecchin attr. Murano 1924
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Vetro Soffiato Glass Vase by Vittorio Zecchin attr. Murano 1924
A large art glass vase in mouth blown 'Vetro Soffiato' glass, designed by Vittorio Zecchin. Manufactured most p...
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Danish Designer, Freeform Vase, Ceramic, Denmark, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige-glazed ceramic freeform vase designed and produced in Denmark, 1960s.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modernist Ceramic Shell Form Candle Holders
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Pair of Mid-Century Modernist Ceramic Shell Form Candle Holders originates from Italy during the 20th Century. They feature a clustered composition of shells arranged or...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Ross Manderson Freeform Bowl Organic Modern Dargaville NZ
By Dansk
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
Ross Manderson Dargaville NZ
Freeform Bowl Organic Modern
Handcrafted wood signed by artist
3 h x 10.5 w x 9 d
Preowned vintage
See all images for details
Category
Late 20th Century New Zealand Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
1960s Astonishing Blue Jackated Vase in Murano Glass. Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Astonishing blue jacketed vase in Murano Glass. Made in Italy . The item is in excellent condition.
Dimension:
diam 5,90 x 12,20 H inches
diam 15 cm x 31 H cm
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Rattan and Brass Basket Centerpiece Bowl, Italy, 1970s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern brass and bamboo / rattan large bowl, centerpiece or basket.
It has a brass trim covering the top.
Handcrafted in Italy, 1970s.
This piece has a design inspire...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Set of 3 Faience Dishes by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Malmö, SE
A set of 3 beautiful faience dishes with amazing geometric patterns.
Designed by Stig Lindberg in Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1950s.
Excellent condition.
Signed with the Gustavsberg...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
Hammered brass bowl around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Hammered brass bowl around 1950s
Polished and stove enameled
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
C. Jeré metal wall art classic bird design
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Curtis Jeré “Seagulls” metal wall sculpture in white with blue splatter finish. This design is often referred to as “Birds in Flight”. It casts s...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Africanizing ceramic sculpture. Circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice and interesting africanizing sculpture is made of ceramic. This is an African work. Circa 1970
Category
1970s South African Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Murano Glass Sculpture by Licio Zanetti "Birds in Flight"
Located in New York, NY
Murano Art glass sculpture by Licio Zanetti, "Birds In Flight". Beautifully handmade art glass sculpture by a master. The seagulls are life like in their positions moving freely a...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Iron
1970s Handcrafted Copper Vase Santa Clara Del Cobre
By Santa Clara
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Modernist Handmade Hammered Copper Vase from Santa Clara del Cobre, Michoacan, Mexico
Santa Clara del Cobre is a small magical town in Michoacan,...
Category
1970s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
Pair of Mid Century Modern Brass Candelabras in the style of Piero De Vecchi
Located in Roma, IT
We offer for sale a pair of candelabras made in Italy during the mid-20th century, whose design strongly harks back to Northern Europe.
This pair of brass candelabras has two candle ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Italian Florentine Domed Wood Trinket Jewelry Box
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Charming Italian Mid-Century Florentine hand crafted box. This lined gilt-wood box can be used to store your favorite pieces of jewelry as well a stand alone piece on a coffee table ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Carl Auböck #5039 'Jingle Bell' Paperweight
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck #5039 'Jingle Bell' Paperweight.
Originally designed by Carl Auböck III in the early 1960s, this handmade piece was inspired by charming sl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Ceramic Tile Wall Art Decoration from a Cat
By Tackoen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Ceramic tile wall art decoration from a cat.
Height 94 cm.
Width 47 cm.
Depth 3 cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Ceramic
Set of Three Candle Holders by Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn-Silversmiths
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of three candle holders with a circular saucer base and side handle. All refinished in antique bronze. Designed by Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn-S...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Monique Gerber Bronze Fruit Sculptures France ca' 1970's
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A group of three fruit sculptures by Monique Gerber, French sculptor, ca' 1970's. Done is solid patinated bronze. Each one signed with engraving.
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Heavy Ariel Glass Vase by Ingeborg Lundin for Orrefors, Sweden 1964
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Heavy Ariel Glass Vase by Ingeborg Lundin for Orrefors, Sweden 1964
A heavy vase of the Orrefors Ariel series designed by Ingeborg Lundin, Sweden ca. 1950s. Colorless glass with a b...
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Saltspring Pottery, Vintage Studio Pottery Bowl, Canada, Late 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
SALTSPRING POTTERY - Vintage decorative studio pottery bowl - fine hand made quality - featuring a hand painted border and center medallion set against a grey semi matte glaze - sign...
Category
Late 20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Kay Bojesen Teak Bowl, Denmark, c.1960
By Kay Bojesen
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Kay Bojesen Teak Bowl, Denmark, c.1960. Beautiful original condition. We have seven bowls available. The listed price is for one bowl.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
Barovier Toso Murano Pink Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Double Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown pink stripes and gold flecks Italian art glass double opening flower vase. Documented to designer Ercole Barovier, for Barovier e Toso. The vase h...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
Midcentury Decorative Basket or Bowl in Rattan, Wicker and Brass, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful large decorative basket or bowl in curved rattan, wicker and brass.
Handcrafted in Italy, 1970s.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Brass
Fratelli Toso Murano Sommerso Red Blue Italian Art Glass Fruit Paperweights
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful set of vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso red, blue and clear Italian art glass apple and pear fruit paperweights. Documented to the Fratelli To...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Sommerso, Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Gustave Tiffoche large 20th century grey and black ceramic decorative box 1970
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Gustave Tiffoche
20th century design large black and grey stoneware ceramic decorative box
Signed by Gustave Tiffoche
Original perfect condition
height 21 cm
Large 27 cm
Depth 19 cm
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Rare Figurative Modernist Duck Shaped Brass Bowl with Lid
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Mid Century Modern bronze bowl with a lid is designed in stylized duck shape, with the head and neck serving as a lid handle. Both the lid and the bowl surfaces are finely detailed ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Korean Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Collection of Four Italian 1950's Florentine Gilt Mirrors
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Great grouping of Florentine gilt mirrors from Italy. This charming mirror collection includes three wooden and one resin. Can be used in a grou...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Giltwood, Paint
Midcentury Squared Box in Black Acrylic and Wood by Tommaso Barbi, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful squared decorative box in black acrylic and wood by Tommaso Barbi.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
Perfect desk object or gift idea.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Acrylic, Wood
Royal Copenhagen Tenera Pillow Vase by Berte Jessen, Danish Midcentury Ceramic
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
This ceramic vase from Royal Copenhagen was designed by Berte Jessen in the 1960s and manufactured in the period 1969-1974.
It belongs to the "Tenera" series and features an abstrac...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Handmade Murano Sommerso Glass Vase, 1970's
Located in Vilnius, LT
Vintage Italian handmade Sommerso vase is handmade in multi-color layers Murano glass. Very thick glass is in blue and yellow glass combination.
Weight: 9 kg.
Very good/excellent vin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass, Sommerso
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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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Barbara Delfosse
Cesellato A Mano
Italian Majolica Fruit Basket