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
Christian Paix Resin Sculpture, circa 1990
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Sculpture made by French artist Christian Paix.
Manufactured in Resin, circa 1990.
Signed on the sculpture with the mold.
In original condition with minor wear consistent of age...
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1990s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Resin
Cobalt Vase
Located in Dallas, TX
This piece is a part of Brendan Bass’s one-of-a-kind collection, Le Monde. French for “The World”, the Le Monde collection is made up of rare and hard to find pieces curated by Brend...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Murano Glass Clear Cased Silver Leaf Bird Sculpture by Oball, w/ Original Label
Located in Warrenton, OR
Murano Glass Clear Cased Silver Leaf Bird Sculpture by Oball, w/ Original Label
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This is a lovely mid-century modern Muran...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver Leaf
Monumental Veronese Vase by Vittorio Zecchin for Venini, Murano
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Monumental Veronese Vase by Vittorio Zecchin for Venini, Murano
A very large art glass vase of the 'Veronese' series. Thin mouthblown dark blue glass with applied ribbed knob and di...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
1960s Astonishing Pink Vase by Ca' Dei Vetrai in Murano Glass, Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Astonishing pink vase by Ca' Dei Vetrai in Murano glass. Made in Italy. The item is in excellent condition.
Dimensions:
diameter 4,72 x 11,81 height inches
diameter 12 cm x 30 ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Alfredo Barbini Murano Italian Art Glass Ribbed 'Corallo Oro' Vase w/ Gold Fleck
Located in St. Louis, MO
A large and heavy Mid-Century Modern hand-blown Murano art glass vase designed by Alfredo Barbini (1912-2007), circa 1950s. Tall triangular form with thick twisted ribbed glass of co...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Mandruzzato Red and Clear Murano Glass Sommerso Block Vase
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An amazing Venetian Murano glass Mid-Century Modern Mandruzzato vase made in Italy, circa 1960s. This is a glass block vase. Red within clear. The top of the vase is flat cut. Vase i...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Set Italian Venetian Murano Glass Cobalt Blue Sherbet Bowls, 1960s, Italy Venice
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Add a touch of opulence to your home or dining table with this charming set of 6 fruit bowls / sherbet cups and a large serving bowl. Perfect hand blown cobalt blue and clear Murano ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
White Ceramic Georges Jouve Style Period Vase, Black Interior, France, 1950, no.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Matte White Glaze, with Shiny Black Interior Glaze.
Numbered: 6 of 29
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
Clear Art Glass Candle Holder Flower Top by Paul Isling for Nybro Sweden
Located in Bochum, NRW
This is a design by Paul Isling featuring solid ribbed pillars with a flared top that reveals a flower design. It was manufactured by Nybro Sweden and is in excellent condition. It b...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Henri Fernandez for Atelier Duval-Brasseur Coffee Table Illuminated Sculpture
Located in Miami, FL
Atelier Duval-Brasseur signed Henri Fernandez illuminated grasshopper with two agates for an unusual elegant and rare coffee table complimented by a oval clear glass top.
Wired for ...
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Agate, Brass, Bronze, Gold Leaf
Albert Feraud Brutalist Mid-Century Modern Abstract Metal Sculpture, France
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Mid-Century Modern steel table top abstract sculpture by internationally recognized French artist Albert Feraud, (1921-2008) Paris, France. Sculpture sign on base. Circa 1960's.
Feraud created his unique sculptures from found materials from scrap metal and sky scrappers. Albert Féraud studied at the schools of fine arts of Montpellier, Marseille and Paris in the studio of Alfred Janniot...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Steel
XXL Flower Power Fat Lava Vase Scheurich Pottery 270-50 Mid-Century Modern WGP
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This striking XXL Scheurich Fat Lava vase, marked with model number 270-50, epitomizes mid-century modern design and the vibrant 'Flower Power' aesthetic of the era.
Standing at an...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
George Nelson Model-4758 Wall Clock for Howard Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
George Nelson Model-4758 wall clock for Howard Miller.
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Cast Roped Brass Taper Wall Sconce
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Add some European Mid Century Modern to your living room or dining room with this vintage two-arm wall candlestick in a twisted faux rope pattern. This piece has fantastic patina and...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Large Italian Rectangular Red Leather Jewelry Box, Signed Antinori circa 1960s
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Midcentury Leather Embossed Rectangular Box For Jewelry, Cards etc. Italy, circa 1950s.
The box is gold embossed decoration banner and lions and is si...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather
Japanese Cloisonné Vase with Plum Blossoms Décor and Silver Plated Rim
Located in Bochum, NRW
Japanese Cloisonné Vase with Plum Blossoms Décor and Silver Plated Rim and Bottom.
Height 17 cm. In excellent condition.
Discover the timeless beauty of Japanese artistry with this ...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
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...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Ceramic jug by Fratelli Fanciullacci, Italy 1966
Located in Herentals, BE
A touch of Italy, captured in ceramics.
Imagine a sunny afternoon in a Tuscan village. The scent of blooming jasmine hangs in the air, and somewhere you can hear the soft tapping of ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Art Pottery Dish by Hans Welling for Ceramano Ceralux, West Germany 1960's
By Ceramano, Hans Welling
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Art Studio Pottery Bowl by Hans (Hanns) Welling for Ceramano Ceralux, West Germany 1960's. Red fat lava glazed ceramic dish. Signed at the bottom. This comes in ve...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Lenci Style Modern Italian Ceramic and Mosaic
By Fabio Lenci
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful multicolored sculpture attributed to the Lenci factory
Faenza ceramic mosaic
Moving inscription with dedication on the back:
“In the u...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Swedish Teak Paper Waste Bin by Martin Åberg for Servex, 1960s
By Martin Åberg
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Mid-Century Modern circular teak waste basket designed by Martin Åberg for the Swedish company Servex in 1955. It features birch interior and original makers mark and design number stamped...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
Large Bertoia Studios 32-Rod 'Sounding Chess / B-2466' Copper & Brass Sculpture
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Bertoia Studios 32-Rod 'Sounding Chess / B-2466' copper & brass sculpture. A lyrical and musical sound sculpture with certificate of authenticity signed by Val, the artist and son of the original designer, Harry Bertoia. Hand made at the original Bertoia...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Copper, Silver
African Women Figurine by Leopold Anzengruber, Vienna 1950s
Located in Bochum, NRW
Exotic African women sculpture by Leopold Anzengruber, Vienna 1950s.
Terracotta, mate black finish. Original necklace and skirt. Numbered unde...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Murano White Multi Color Swirl Art Glass Centerpiece Bowl
Located in Barcelona, ES
Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano glass centerpiece, white and multicolor pastel tones
This large bowl or centerpiece has free form design in handblown opaline white glass and swirl...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Rustic Wooden Dustpan – Traditional French from the Early 20th Century
Located in Barcelona, ES
Rustic Wooden Dustpan – Traditional French from the Early 20th Century
This rustic wooden dustpan, a traditional French piece dated around 1940, is a functional sculpture that beaut...
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
1990s Astonishing Andy Warhol Vase for Rosenthal. Made in Germany.
By Andy Warhol
Located in Milano, IT
1990s Astonishing Andy Warhol Vase for Rosenthal. Made in Germany. The item is in excellent condition. This vase in glass is designed by Andy Warhol and ma...
Category
1990s German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Miguel Berrocal Mini "Portrait De Michelle" Puzzle Sculpture, 1960s
Located in North Miami, FL
This wonderful vintage mini Miguel Berrocal puzzle element sculpture of the bust of a woman called Portrait de Michelle is comprised of 17 individual c...
Category
1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Nickel
20th Century Italian Pair of Small Vintage Décor Porphyry Marble Obelisks
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An early 20th Century, pair of small vintage Italian obelisks made of hand carved Porphyry marble, in good condition. The detailed décor pieces are resting on a square base. Minor fa...
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Large Murano Peach White Italian Art Glass Centerpiece Vase Organic Design
Located in Barcelona, ES
Large sculptural hand blown Murano glass centerpiece vase in a beautiful creamy peach color. Italy, 1960s.
This beautiful centerpiece has organic design, the interior part is made in...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
Great Enamel Bowl of circa 1950 Chic and Elegant
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Great enamel bowl of circa 1950 chic and elegant.
Category
1950s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel
Wrought Handmade Artist Brutalist Candleholder, 1960s Austria
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Wrought Handmade Artist Brutalist Candleholder, 1960s Austria
Der Platz für die Kerze ist 7x7cm
Super decorative, very puristic.
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Vintage 1960s Souvenir Building Architectural Model Berlin Bear, Metal Statue
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A classic decorative Berlin bear statue. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of metal. This item was bought as a souvenir in Ber...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
1950s Ercole Barovier Zebrati Glass Murano Midcentury Design Italy Bowl Vase
Located in Brescia, IT
"Zebrati" Murano glass
Perfect condiction
Measures: H 14 x 30 cm.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
1930s Modern Chinese Vibe, Reduction Glaze by Paul Dresler, Grootenburg, Germany
Located in Andernach, DE
Impressive and one-of-a-kind vase by Paul Dresler, Grootenburg Keramik.
Each piece is unique, here with a lava-like Chinese style reduction glaze:
colours of a dark turquoise, burnt...
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Early 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
René Gourdon French Fourteen Bronze Stations of the Cross
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare and exceptional French bronze set of the Fourteen Stations of the Cross sculpted by René Gourdon (1910-1992) around 1950. René Gourdon was a renowned French Sculptor and artis...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Barbini Murano White Black Gold Fleck Italian Art Glass Seashell Sculptural Bowl
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Priced per item (2 available). Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown black, white, controlled bubbles and gold flecks Italian art glass seashell sculptural bowl. Documented to Alfredo ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
Eric Hoglund Inspired Wrought Iron Candelabra with Glass Pegged Cups
By Erik Höglund
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic Swedish Mid-Century, suspended black wrought iron votive candelabra with 6 glass cups and multiple links. The piece's lines share strong similarities to the work of acclaimed...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wrought Iron
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
Dino Martens for Vetreria Aureliano Toso, Golden Dove Pair, Murano, Italy, 1940s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Dino Martens for Vetreria Aureliano Toso, Golden Dove pair, Murano, Italy, 1940s.
Rare early Dino Martens (1894-1970) for Vetreria Aureliano Toso; Colombella...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold
Danish Carved Teak Sculpture “LOVERS” By Simon Randers Circa 1960.
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
DANISH CARVED TEAK SCULPTURE
“LOVERS” by SIMON RANDERS
Circa 1960.
Branded under base.
Measurements: 5" x 3" x 30.5" h / 12.5 x 7.5 x 77.5 cm.
Hardly noticeable restoration to male...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
Aldo Londi Box, Mondrian, Ceramic, Blue, Green, Black, Signed, Rosenthal Netter
Located in New York, NY
Aldo Londi Box, Mondrian, Ceramic, Blue, Green, Signed, Rosenthal Netter. Small scale lidded box glazed in Navy blue and Kelly green and outlined in matte black. The bottom is glazed...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Cenedese Rare Vintage Set of 5 Green Glass Apothecary Lidded Jars Murano Italy
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Rare set of five Venetian Murano green colored / coloured glass Apothecary jars or urns with lids. Wonderful vintage Mid-Century Italian glass and perfect for the storage sweets or snacks in the kitchen or for cotton wool buds or cosmetics in a bathroom or for make-up or jewellery or cotton wool buds and such accessoires. Similar in style to the original designs of apothecary jars from the 19th and early 20th century.
Measurements are circa:
Large jar - 15.7cm tall by 10cm wide
Medium jar - 12.5cm tall by 10cm wide
Small jar - 9.5cm tall by 10cm wide.
Rare set of jars...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Luce Contemporary Sculpture, 2017
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Contemporary sculpture 'Untitled' by the artist Luce from 2017.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
Materials:
C...
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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay
Aldo Londi Bitossi Lacrima Bowl, Ceramic, Blue, Signed
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi Lacrima Bowl, Ceramic, Blue, Signed. Large low bowl decorated with a relief pattern of impressed teardrops from Bitossi's Lacrima Decor. Minute...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Ward Bennett for Brickel Vide-Poche, Clear Glass, Concave, Signed
Located in New York, NY
Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Vide-Poche, Clear Glass, Concave, Signed. Small scale clear glass vide-poche with a slight concave surface. Signed with an etched signature on the edge of the underside: Brickel Assoc Ward Bennett design...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
20th Century Fontana Art Picture Frame entirely in Ground Glass '60s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Turin, Turin
Picture frame designed in the semplicity of the Manufacturer Fontana Arte in 1960s. The picture frame is entirely in ground glass. The picture or the photo could be inserted from the...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Italian Brown Leather Red Velvet Lined Jewelry Box
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Brown Oval Leather Lined Decorative Jewelry Box, 1950-60's Italy
Vintage decorative box in brown leather with gold embossed decoration. This Mid-Century box was handcrafted in Italy...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather, Velvet
Saúl Moreno Mexican Modernist Abstract Stone and Metal Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Mexican modernist carved stone and metal abstract sculpture by Saúl Moreno. Signed by the artist.
Last year there was a retrospective exhibition of the Mexican artist, Saúl Moreno ...
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1960s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone, Metal
Italian Vintage Rattan Frog Basket, 1980s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Beautiful basket made of woven rattan in the shape of a frog.
Made by hand in Italy in the 1970-1980s.
Take a look to the original marble eyes !
The basket is ideal for smaller magaz...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Rattan
Midcentury Modern Set of 3 Ceramic Pieces Rörstrand Gunnar Nylund, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Three wonderful pieces, two vases and one bowl from Rörstrand and maker, designer Gunnar Nylund. Made in Sweden in the midcentury. Exceptional glazed vases with wonderful curves. Thi...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Italian Brass Horses and Marble bases Console Table, 1970s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Beautiful console table depicting sculptures of a pair of rampant horses in solid brass, the bases are in black marble and the top in thick glass. Italia...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Brass
Modernist Japanese Ikebana Vase, Japan, 20th Century
By Toyo
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Modernist Japanese Ikebana Vase, Japan, 20th Century.
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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Elephant Penholder by Walter Bosse, Vienna, 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Elephant Penholder by Walter Bosse, Vienna, 1950s
Original condition
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Val Saint Lambert Vintage Stretch Fruit Dish or Flower Bowl in Clear Crystal
Located in Verviers, BE
Vintage Val Saint Lambert stretch fruit dish or bowl in clear crystal. The item can be used as a table centerpiece or on a mantelpiece.
It has two large s...
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1950s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Vintage Watermelon Hand Carved Sculpture Set, Decoy Decor, Trompe L’Oeil
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage watermelon hand carved sculpture set, decoy decor, Trompe L’Oeil, hand painted melon sculptural set. Gorgeous. Signed by artist.
Largest pie...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Composition
German Vintage Easter Candy Box Bunny Figure Papier Mâché
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Vintage Easter bunny candy box. Easter bunny figure made of papier mâché from the 50th covered with fabric in cream color. Hand painted and decora...
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1940s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Paper
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