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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
Evelyn Ackerman Panelcarve Scorpio Bas Relief Design Wood Panel
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Redwood bas relief tile panel designed and created by Evelyn and Jerry Ackerman of Los Angeles, California. Panel measures approximately 9" by 9" by 1....
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
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
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Giant Magazine Rack by Arthur Umanoff in Walnut
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This handsome magazine rack by Arthur Umanoff is the "Big Boy" at just under 31". The oily, deep-redish-brown cinnamon color patina of the walnut is exactly why we love mid-century m...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Walnut
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
Rectangular Vladislav Urban Glass Vase Sklo Rosice Glasswork Czechoslovakia 1968
Located in Miami, FL
Vladislav Urban, born 1937 Pilsen, Czechoslovakia, is a glass and jewelry designer. Urban, among others, was instrumental in the evolution of Czech pre...
Category
1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
$180 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Vintage Live Edge Trinket Jewelry Box by Michael Elkan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Live Edge Trinket jewelry box by Michael Elkan.
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Burl
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Blue Porcelain Enamel Copper 8" Triangle Trinket Dish
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Blue Porcelain Enamel Copper 8" triangle trinket dish. Item features porcelain enamel over copper, very nice vintage item, clean modernist lines, great sty...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Hand Turned Carved Wood Decorative Flame Vase Signed Ivy
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Hand turned and hand carved "flame" wood vase. Vase measures 8" by 4.25" signed Ivy, Cocobolo. Reminiscent of works by William Hunter. In very good vintage condition.
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
23” Claude Conover "Okot" Pottery Vassel
Located in Water Mill, NY
Claude Conover 23" Mid-Century Modern large pottery vassel signed and titled "Okot" on base.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Vintage murano vase Italy 1980s, Mid-century modern design
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Beautiful white Murano art glass vase made in Italy in the 1980s.
The lamp is in excellent vintage condition, with no damage.
Dimensions:
Width: 25 cm / 9,84 inches
Height: 21 cm / ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
$662 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Table Top Treen Nut Cracker Dish, 1950s Nautical Theme
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large Table Top Treen Nut Cracker Dish, 1950s Nautical Theme
A lovely large piece for your Christmas dining table, when all the fuss is over and its time to relax, this will come in...
Category
1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
Small Mid-Century Majolica Blackberries Tureen
Located in Austin, TX
Small Mid-Century Majolica Blackberries Tureen.
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Russian Sarapul Cast Iron Bronze Washed Horse Sculpture Candelabra Mid-Century
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Stylized plated or washed cast metal horse candleholder, weighs 1 lb.
Category
1960s Russian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
$696 Sale Price
30% Off
1950s Archimede Seguso Murano Glass Bowl Gold Leaf/Polveri Green & Pink
Located in Warrenton, OR
Pink & Green 1950s Archimede Seguso Murano Glass Bowl with Gold Leaf/Polveri Green & Pink
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This rare, mid-century modern biomorphic bowl by Seguso is in very nice v...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
$296 Sale Price
20% Off
Expertly Restored - Danish Modern Faceted Rosewood Vase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Danish modern Faceted rosewood vase.
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we tak...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Rosewood
Italian mid-century Orange ceramic Vase by Bettonica for Gabbianelli, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century Orange ceramic Vase by Bettonica for Gabbianelli, 1970s
Vase with a helix shape in orange ceramic.
Produced by Gabbianell...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Giovanni Desimone Hand Painted Big Art Pottery Flower Vase Vessel Italy
Located in Miami, FL
Original Italian Giovanni Desimone hand painted tall art pottery flower vase, vessel.
The glazed vase painting depicts two fishermen in action catchin...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery, Paint
$913 Sale Price
37% Off
Mid 20th Century Wolf Head Letter Holder or Paper Clip in the style of Gucci
By Gucci
Located in Roma, IT
we offer for sale an extremely decorative item, in my opinion to have, more than for its function, for its apotropaic power, as an amulet or a talisman that acts as a warning on the ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate, Bronze
Michael and Frances Higgins Multicolored Mobile, Fused Art Glass
Located in Kansas City, MO
Art glass mobile designed and made by Michael and Frances Higgins, 1950s. Great color combination in blue, orange, purple and pink. Very good condition with a few signs of handling. ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Nylon, Art Glass
Fratelli Toso Murano Blue Aventurine Swirl Clouds Italian Art Glass Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown, sky blue and copper aventurine fleck swirls over white Italian art glass flower vase. The vase is documented to the Fratelli Toso company, in the...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Thomas Keramik White Rounded Porcelain Vase, Postmodern
Located in New York, NY
Stunning white porcelain vase by Thomas. The rounded pleat design catches light and shadow beautifully from different angles.
Measurements: H 8", W 5.5", D 3".
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Abstract Ceramic Pottery Vase by Simon Peter Gerz, Germany, 1950s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Pottery ceramic vase
Producer:
Simon Peter Gerz, Germany
Decade:
1950s
Description:
Original vintage 1950s pottery stoneware ceramic vase in Ger...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Libuse Niklova Accordion Squeaky Toy Cat „Tomcat“ by Fatra, Czechoslovakia 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming Classic vintage plastic squeaky toy cat „Liba, the tomcat“ with accordion body, designed in 1963 by Libuse Niklova, executed by Fatra Napajed...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Plastic
Flavio Poli Sommerso Caviar Murano Glass Diamond Bowl by Seguso, Italy, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
A stunning Murano Sommerso technique art glass bowl from the 1960s, designed by Flavio Poli and hand-blown by Seguso Vetri d'Arte in Italy. This beautifully faceted, hexagonal, diamo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Large Sculpture of American Indian Face
Located in Praha, CZ
- The bust in in good condition
- Wonderful details on face.
Category
1970s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Studio Art Glass Vase C.1960
By Mdina, Michael Harris
Located in London, GB
Studio glass vase C. 1960.
In very good vintage condition.
Category
1960s Maltese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
1960s Hanova of Pasadena Red Enamel Ashtray California
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Hanova of Pasadena Enamel Art on Steel
Abstract Red Gold Ashtray made California
7.63 diameter x 1.75
Unrestored vintage condition
See images please.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel, Steel
Murano smokey glass sculpture Squirrel V. Nasson Italy 1970s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
A beautiful piece of animal murano glass art.
This Vincenzo Nason glass squirrel is done in a smoke grey glass and is in excellent condition. This adorable animal will be a definite...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Finnish Artist Oiva Toikka Striped Glass Whippoorwill or Willow Duck by Iittala
By Oiva Toikka, Iittala
Located in St. Louis, MO
Renowned Finnish glass artist Oiva Toikka designed whippoorwill or willow duck with bands of olive green stripes running around an otherwise transparent body. In fine used condition....
Category
1990s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Set of two Leather Pigs by Dimitri Omersa, 1960s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The Leather Pigs Ottoman by Dimitri Omersa, originating from the 1960s, stands as a truly unique and captivating piece of functional art. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail ...
Category
1960s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather
$4,081 / set
Pair of Vallauris Glazed Ceramic Majolica Gurgle Fish Jug Pitchers, 1950s
By Vallauris
Located in Barcelona, ES
Unmatching pair of Modernist glazed ceramic gurgling fish water jugs / pitchers by Vallauris, France, 1950s-1960s
Eye-catching hand painted fat lava gurgle fish vases...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Majolica, Ceramic
Set of three enamel on copper small dishes
Located in London, GB
A set of three small enamel on copper bowls vide poches with abstract motifs.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Large Murano Sommerso Vase by Vetreria Artistica Oball
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Murano Sommerso Vase by Vetreria Artistica Oball
A large and heavy Murano art glass vase, made by Vetreria Oball from clear, yellow and red sommerso glass. The vase features a...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Mid-20th Century Amber Apothecary Glass Bottle
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-20th century amber apothecary glass bottle. By unknown manufacturer from France. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful ...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Midcentury Round Purple Amethyst "Sommerso" Murano Art Glass Italian Bowl, 1960s
By Flavio Poli, Seguso
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Round glass bowl, crafted using the Sommerso technique from amethyst and dark green glass, designed by Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d'Arte. The bowl's versatility makes it perfect fo...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Sommerso
Painted Ceramic Plate by Ernesto Treccani 1970s
Located in Milano, MI
Hand-painted ceramic plate made by Ernesto Treccani in the 1970s.
Ø cm 20 h cm 15,5
Ernesto Treccani was an Italian painter, engraver, and writer, a prominent figure in the Italian...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
GOLFER BUCKLE WATCH 1950 Gotham Watch Co. In Stainless Steel & Crocodile
By Gotham Watch Co.
Located in Miami, FL
A golfer belt watch designed by Gotham.
This is a very special buckle watch made for golfers created by Gotham. The golfers buckle watch has been crafted back in the 1960 in polishe...
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel
$488 Sale Price
30% Off
1960s Catchall / Vide-Poche in Porcelain "La Gioconda" by Piero Fornasetti
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Original astonishing porcelain catchall / vide-poche "La Gioconda" by Piero Fornasetti. Heavy porcelain construction for use as beautiful desk accessories. Marked on the bottom...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
$584 Sale Price
29% Off
Curtis Jere Mid Century Sandpiper With Nest Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Redding, CT
Mid-Century Modern Curtis Jere sculpture of a sandpiper mother hovering over her nest with three blue eggs, over a quartz pedestal base. Signed and dated 1969.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Onyx, Metal
Monumental Murano Art Glass Vase
Located in New York, NY
Unusually large scale Murano art glass vase, having blue ground with multi color millefiore highlights. Nice modernist cylindrical form, impressi...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Cute Pig Silver Plated Metal Money Box Piggy Bank, Vintage, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous vintage metal money bank. A beautiful decorative item, with nice patina. Made in Europe, circa 1960s. Nice addition to any collection, desktop, living room or children's room.
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Fratelli Toso Murano Red Aventurine Flecks Italian Art Glass Flared Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown red and copper aventurine over white Italian art glass flared rim flower vase. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company. The vase still retains the...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Solid Brass Carved Flamingo Life-Size Animal Sculpture Outdoor Indoor Asian 1960
Located in Miami, FL
Large Mid-Century Modern hand-carved Brass Flamingo, Animal Sculpture with stylized legs & feet.
Features long legs and body of the Flamingo which are attached with small screws to the Base.
Made in the USA in the late 1960s.
A beautiful Arts and Crafts Style Art...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
$1,680 Sale Price
30% Off
Pair of Mid-Century Modernist Lapis Lazuli and Silvered Candlesticks, circa 1970
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Pair of Mid-Century Modernist Lapis Lazuli and silvered candlesticks, circa 1970. Each on a curvilinear triangular base, bezel set with three cabochon lapis lazuli, surmounted with slightly tapered trumpet style with bulbous base...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver Plate
$1,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Flavio Poli Murano Lavender Sommerso Faceted Giant Art Glass Bowl
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching Giant Murano Art glass Sommerso faceted bowl in clear and Lavender / Mauve Color, Italy, 1950s.
Attributed to the designer Flavio P...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Lull No86 Abstract Wooden Sculpture by Joel Escalona – Ideal for Artistic Spaces
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Lull No86 Abstract Wooden Sculpture by Joel Escalona – Ideal for Artistic Spaces
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Balance and tension are at the core of these sculptures. The interplay between the smooth, round...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Hardwood
Large Ceramic Midcentury Bulbous Red Vase, Italy 1960s
Located in New York, NY
A striking piece of Italian art pottery with a vibrant decoration.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Style Lacquered Brush or Pencil Box Painted Butterfly, circa 1940
Located in Labrit, Landes
Lacquered paintbrush or pensil box, made in the chinese style.
In this painting features a butterfly and flowers.
The key is not the original but it does correspond to the lock.
Good...
Category
1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Kjell Engman Clear Glass Candleholder for Kosta Boda
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Vintage clear glass pillar shaped candleholder designed by Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda. Fits both tapered candles and tea candles.
Designer: Kjell Engman
Manufacturer: Kosta B...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Green Aldo Londi Bitossi Rosenthal Netter Incised Vase
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A fantastic Aldo Londi Bitossi Italy vase imported by Rosenthal Netter. Rare green color. Hand impressed and hand painted glazed vessel in chartreuse, lime green, earthen brown and ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Brass and Copper Butterfly on Burl Stand
By Curtis Jeré
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Mid Century Brass and Copper Butterfly on Burl Stand
Category
1960s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Copper
$44 Sale Price
20% Off
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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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Antique Wind Up
Black Forest Decor