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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

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

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
1950s, Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Italian Smoking Set by Alfa Ceramiche
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A lovely Mid-Century Modern ceramic smoking set designed and manufactured with love in Italy by Alfa Ceramiche, a company specialized in the production ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Val Bertoia ""Sounds Fine from 6 in Line" B-2702 Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large Bertoia Studios B-2702 6 Rod "Sounds Fine From 6 In Line" sculpture with certificate of authenticity signed by Val, the artist and son of the original designer, Harry Bertoia. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Bronze, Copper

Pezzato vase by Fulvio Bianconi – Venini Murano
Located in Uccle, BE
“Carrot” shaped pezzato vase, irregular section. The base and the neck are round. Made up of an arrangement of ash gray, sky blue, wine red and clear tesserae. This chromatic combina...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass

1970's Oball Murano Teardrop Vase
Located in New York, NY
1970's modern Oball Murano teardrop vase, in vintage original condition with minor wear and patina due to age and use.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Pol Chambost Mid-Century Art Pottery Black & Yellow Glazed Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning mid-century French art pottery vase in distinctive black and yellow glazes attributed to renowned French artist Pol Chambost. One of the most iconic and desired colour com...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Earthenware

Large Mid-Century Ceramic Wall Plaque Flowers Picard Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Large Mid-Century Wall Plaque Flowers Picard Vallauris.
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1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Midcentury Modern Large Ceramic Bowl Rörstrand AXK Gunnar Nylund, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Wonderful largest model of the AXK bowl manufactured in the 1950s at Rörstrand, designed by Gunnar Nylund. The bowl has a wonderful glaze and it lifts the shape of the bowl to a won...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Carl Auböck Up to Three Midcentury Polished Brass Card Holder, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
*Actually up to three pieces available* A beautiful card stand, made of polished brass, designed and executed in the 1950s by Carl Auböck, Austria. To be used for business cards, fol...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Bowl Centerpiece Design Italia 1970s Style Poli
Located in Palermo, IT
Amber Murano glass bowl with very pleasant shades. Multi-shaped oval body. Design attributable to a production by Flavio Poli. Made in Italy in the 60s. No signature or attribution m...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Danish Hjerte Stage Candleholder by Jens Quistgaard for Paro 1960s
Located in Wien, AT
Danish Hjerte Stage Candleholder by Jens Quistgaard for Paro 1960s Original condition
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Iron

Pair of French Majolica Cups & Saucers Cicada Louis Sicard Circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of French Majolica Cups & Saucers Louis Sicard Circa 1950. Decorated with cicadas on the cups and olives on the cups. Rare blue colors , usually yell...
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Early 1900s French Antique Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Alabaster Tazza with Carved Fruit, Set of 25 Pieces
Located in Round Top, TX
A large assortment of Italian hand-carved and hand-painted marble and alabaster fruit arranged on a round white marble tazza with a pedestal base. A total of 24 pieces of fruit in ov...
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Alabaster, Metal

Murano Glass Bowl w/Bullicante, Gold Polveri, Original Label Pustetto & Zanetti
Located in Warrenton, OR
Murano Glass Bowl w/Bullicante, Gold Polveri, Original Label Pustetto & Zanetti - CLOSING SALE *****NOTICE: OUR 1ST DIBS SHOP CLOSES AT THE END OF MAY***** Pustetto & Zanetti Murano ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Gold Leaf

Vintage 1960s Wedgwood Jasperware Cream on Blue Ceramic Collection
Located in Bochum, NRW
Midcentury small collection of four pieces Wedgwood Jasperware diamond cream on blue. Comprising 2 lidded boxes, a cachepot, an ashtray and a pair of candleholders. Vintage, 1960s. A...
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1960s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Saint Louis France Cristal Cut to Clear Blue Glass Centerpiece Bowl, c.1950s
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
This is a large Saint Louis France Cristal glass centerpiece bowl, made in France circa the 1950s. Stunning faceted cut to clear blue crystal bowl. Signed on the base.
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Crystal

1970s Brass Flamingo Sculpture by Sergio Bustamante, Mexican
Located in London, GB
This is a brass flamingo sculpture by Mexican artist Sergio Bustamante, crafted in the 1970s. The flamingo is elegantly poised with long, slender legs and a gracefully curved neck, c...
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1970s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Brass

Pink Murano Glass Bowl, Square Sommerso Bubbled Bullicante c.1960s Italy
Located in Glasgow, GB
A small square pink Murano glass dish, handcrafted in the 1960s and attributed to Galliano Ferro. This striking piece showcases the sommerso t...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Natural Malachite Stone Round Bowl / Vide-Poche with Metal Rim, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Round 1950s natural semi precious malachite stone bowl or Vide Poche with silvered metal rim. It can be used as vide-poche, candy bowl or jewelry bowl. Beautiful emerald green and cl...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Malachite, Metal

Vase Decorative Object Murano Glass Green Mid Century Modern Italian Design 70s
Located in Palermo, IT
Unusual vase made of ribbed opaque Murano glass, in the shade of bottle green. Made in Italy in the 70s. Please watch the video and photos carefully, thank you. Mouth diameter: 3.5 ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Dora de Larios Ceramic Owl Sculpture
Located in San Mateo, CA
Ceramic owl sculpture by Los Angeles artist Dora de Larios (1933-2018). Born in Los Angeles to Mexican immigrant parents Dora's work has been included in many museum and gallery shows.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Nils Thorsson Marselis Vase for Aluminia Royal Copenhagen Maroon Brown 1950 DK
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Marselis vase by Nils Thorsson (1898-1975) manufactured by Aluminia later Royal Copenhagen in Copenhagen, Denmark. The pear-shaped faience vase features a maroon brown glaze over a ...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Faience

Amber Glass, Mid-Century, Bottle Vase by Otto Brauer for Holmegaard
Located in Glasgow, GB
Danish Mid-Century Amber Glass Bottle Vase by Otto Brauer for Holmegaard A design icon and a superb example of mid-20th-century modern glass. Crafted during the 1960s, the vase f...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Glass, Art Glass

Barovier Toso Murano Gray Purple Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Decorative Bowl
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown dark purple (almost black) and light gray with gold flecks Italian art glass flipped edge decorative bowl. Documented to designer Ercole Barovier ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Gold Leaf

Mid-Century Modern Murano Sommerso Glass Vase
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Beautiful colored mid-century Italian Murano glass vase. Made using the Sommerso (submerged) glass technique.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Glass

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...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Vibrant Motion: Kinetic Sculpture - Iron, Paint, Movement
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vibrant Motion: Kinetic Sculpture - Iron, Paint, Movement Manufactured in France by unknown artist, circa 1990. In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, pre...
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1990s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Metal

Mid 20th Century Carved Multi Stone Jade Bonsai Tree
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents Vintage Multi Stone Carved Jade Bonsai Tree  Unmarked 18 h x 11 d x 21 long Preowned original vintage Refer to images
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Stone

Mid-Century Bitossi by Aldo Londi Rimini Blu Ceramic Vase, Italy, 1960s
Located in Valencia, VC
Aldo Londi for Bitossi ceramic vase in the iconic brick form, finished in the distinctive Rimini Blu glaze. Designed in the 1960s and handmade in Italy, this piece features sgraffi...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware

Harpswell House Walnut & Slate Pencil Holder, c.1960
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Harpswell House Walnut & Slate Pencil Holder, c.1960.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Slate

Gabriella Crespi Brass Pill Cigarette Card Box Italian, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Gabriella Crespi brass pill cigarette card box Italian, 1970s Measures: 4.4 inches wide on each side 0.3 inches deep Born in 1922, Gabriella Crespi studies architecture at the Poli...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Piero Fornasetti Vintage Ceramic Canister Storage Jars, Italy Flour, Tea, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Piero Fornasetti vintage ceramic storage jars, Italy, 1960s. Flour, coffee, tea There is a sugar one as well from the same collection but ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Large Swedish Floor Vase, Anna-Lisa Thomson, Upsala Ekeby 1940s Sweden
Located in Knivsta, SE
A large Swedish Floor Vase with Relief Decor, ”Under the surface”, Anna-Lisa Thomson, Upsala-Ekeby 1940s Sweden. Swedish Modern A striking floor vase, manufactured by Swedish porcel...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Miniature Owl Figurine by Walter Bosse, circa 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic mid-century 1950s Vienna bronze figurine by Walter Bosse. This gorgeous small miniature creature with big personality designed by Walter Bosse, an expert craftsman from the golden age of Vienna bronzes is a real beauty. He designed his “black/gold” series of bronze figurines to make “as many people as possible happy.” Excellent example of a Walter Bosse brass figurine...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Brass, Bronze

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...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Stoneware

Italian White Ceramic Centerpiece Bowl with Five Doves
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Marked Made in Italy, this incredible centerpiece features five white doves. Unique and refined, this centerpiece can hold a flower arrangement, candles or just left empty as a sculp...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Metal Cube Mini Art Sculpture
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents Art Sculpture Cubes Metal unsigned 8.75 h x 5.25 w x 5 d Original vintage condition Refer to images for details
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Metal

Massive Livio Seguso Smoke Grey Elephant Art Glass Sculpture Murano Gral
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A very large and massive handcrafted elephant sculpture designed by Livio Seguso for Gral Glas. This striking piece captures the grandeur and elegance of an elephant, showcasing intr...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Enchanting Dynamics: Iron and Foam Kinetic Sculpture - Vibrant Multicolor
Located in Barcelona, ES
Originating from France and created around 1990 by an unknown artist, this captivating kinetic sculpture embodies the essence of motion and creativity. Constructed from a combination...
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1990s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Walter Bosse Candleholder 'cat' 'Marked'
Located in Wien, AT
Walter Bosse candleholder (cat) (Marked) (The selling is without the candle it is only decoration for the photo shooting) Original condition.
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Brass

Patched Patinated Brass & Copper Giraffe Sculpture by Sergio Bustamante
Located in San Diego, CA
whimsical 1970's small giraffe sculpture by Sergio bustamante in brass patch work with copper spots.
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20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Copper

Mandruzzato Murano Sommerso Red, Blue, Yellow & Clear Faceted Glass Vase, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Beautiful faceted Sommerso triple cased rubi red, yellow and blue Murano glass vase attributed to Mandruzzato. Murano, Italy, 1960s. The vibrant colors make this piece highly decora...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Glass, Art Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Christian Dior Gilded Brass and Bronze Picture Frame with Faux-Wood
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant decorative picture photo frame was crafted and painted for the Christian Dior Interior Collection circa 1960. The traditional decor in the style of L'Ecole Boulle in Par...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Metal

Hand Built Lidded Ceramic Studio Pottery Jar, 1970's
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Hand Built Lidded Ceramic Studio Pottery Jar, 1970's
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage American Studio Craft Artist Made Round Turned Wood Sculptural Clock
Located in Troy, MI
One of a kind artist made petite round wooden wall clock Circa 1980s Mixed woods design beautifully turned with contrasting inlaid markers and finished with unique sculpted hands ...
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Alfredo Barbini Murano Glass Bowl, Lattimo with Gold Polveri - CLOSING SALE
Located in Warrenton, OR
Alfredo Barbini Murano Glass Bowl, Lattimo with Gold Polveri - CLOSING SALE *****NOTICE: OUR 1ST DIBS SHOP CLOSES AT THE END OF MAY***** Nice vintage condition. We found no chips or...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Gold Leaf

Vibrant Motion: Kinetic Sculpture - Iron, Paint, Movement
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vibrant Motion: Kinetic Sculpture - Iron, Paint, Movement Manufactured in France by unknown artist, circa 1990. In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, pre...
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1990s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Painted Paper Mache Bust of Salvador Dali, Spain, around 1970
Located in Berlin, DE
This mid-century painted papier-mâché bust of Salvador Dalí, crafted in Spain around 1970, is a whimsical tribute to the legendary surrealist artist. The bust captures Dalí's distinc...
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1970s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Paint, Paper

Italian Midcentury Rimini Blu Ceramic Candleholder by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
Located in Vienna, AT
iconic Italian modern ceramic candleholder from the Rimini Blu series designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italy. It is in beautiful original condition. The Italian Ceramic Artist Aldo...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Venetian Glass and Gold Candlesticks, 1950s
Located in Benalmadena, ES
This elegant pair of candlesticks is crafted from Venetian glass with exquisite hand-blown craftsmanship. The candlesticks feature delicate decoration on the edges and the upper base...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass

Midcentury Blue Capri Glass Vase by Jacob E. Bang for Holmegaard, 1961
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Model: Capri. Vase designed in 1961 by Jacob E. Bang. The little brother of Jacob Bang. It was manufactured by Holmegaard in Denmark. It features optical horizontal stripes.
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Mid Century German Enameled Dishes
Located in Montréal, QC
Mid Century German Enameled Dishes CREATOR: unknown PERIOD: 1960-1969 COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Germany CONDITION: GOOD (see condition description). CONDITION DETAILS: In excellent c...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Brass

Bitossi Aldo Londi Midcentury Vintage Italian Large Ceramic Vase/Pitcher, 1960s
Located in Valencia, VC
Rare Bitossi for Ceramiche Paoli Large Vase – Mid-Century Neolithic-Inspired Design A striking example of Aldo Londi’s masterful work, this large ceramic vase embodies the timeless influence of Neolithic utility pottery, reinterpreted through Bitossi’s signature craftsmanship. Featuring the iconic sgraffito hand decor, inspired by Etruscan ceramics, this piece is part of the Sahara line, distinguished by its earthy, textured aesthetic. Unlike the standard Bitossi Sahara...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware, Majolica, Stoneware

Murano Italian Art Glass Sword Fish Sculpture Statue, Italy Vintage
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A Venetian sculptural fish figurine in hand blown glass, produced on the isle of Murano, circa 1960s. A nice piece of art for any room.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Italian Mid-Century Pesce Fish Pottery Bowl by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century, richly "Rimini" glazed "Pesce" bowl by internationally acclaimed Italian designer Aldo Londi for equally illustrious manufacturer Bitossi. Handmade in Italy with deeply ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Pottery

Seguso Murano Pink Purple Sommerso Art Glass Centerpiece Bowl
Located in Barcelona, ES
Large hand blown pink Murano glass flower centerpiece bowl. Attributed to Archimede Seguso, Italy, 1950s. This eye-catching bowl is ma...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Carlo Moretti Vase Marbled Agate Glass Red White Italian Studio Glass
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Red, pink, orange and white marbled art glass vase by Carlo Moretti from the 1970s. This is a stunning piece of Venetian studio art glass that reflects the unique style and creativit...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Abraham Palatnik Lucite Optic Art Swan Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Abraham Palatnik Lucite Optic Art Swan Sculpture
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1970s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Lucite

Kienzle GMT World Time Zone Brass Table Clock, Midcentury, Germany, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and decorative Mid-Century Modernist solid brass Kienzle Chronoquartz desk or table clock with a domed glass and a 7“ diameter world map clocks face and world time zones....
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Textured and Faceted Murano Sommerso Alessandro Mandruzzato Ice Glass Vase
Located in Verviers, BE
About: Textured and faceted Murano Sommerso yellow ice glass vase by Alessandro Mandruzzato. The piece is in excellent condition and a real beauty! Measures: Height 14 cm Width 12 ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Carl Auböck Midcentury Elephant Handmade Brass Figurine Key Ring Chain Holder
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming modernist elephant keyring / keyholder / keychain, designed by Carl Auböck in the 1950s. Handmade of solid polished brass by Werkstätte A...
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20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Set of Three Antique Apothecary Glass Bottles
Located in Barcelona, ES
Early 20th century set of three antique apothecary glass bottles. By unknown manufacturer, Spain. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a be...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Gondola Shaped Enameled Copper Bowl, 1960s
Located in Meer, VAN
Gondola Shaped Enameled Copper Decorative Bowl 1960s. Beautiful and very elegant enameled copper bowl. A mid century piece, presumably made somewhere in the 1960s. A distinct design...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Carl Auböck Model #5371 'Heart' Polished Brass Paperweight
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck Model #5371 'Heart' polished brass paperweight. Designed in the 1950s, this beautifully refined Viennese paperweight is hand-fabricated in polished brass by Werkstätte ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

1970s Dior Home Style Mid-Century Modern Fake Tortoise Lucite Smoking Set
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A fake tortoise lucite italian smoking set composed by an ashtray, a cigarette box and a lighter not tested. Box side dimension is 12 cm, ashtray side ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Scandinavian Modern Blue Flower Motif Stoneware Vase Attributed to Berte Jessen
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This Scandinavian modern indigo blue flower motif stoneware vase, attributed to Berte Jessen of Royal Copenhagen, is a beautifully crafted piece featuring hand-painted indigo blue mo...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Abstract Mid Century Copper Sculpture
Located in Redding, CT
Abstract Mid Century Copper Sculpture in the style of Curtis Jere. Whimsical ribbon like swirls make up this decorative sculpture.
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper, Metal

Lalique, Ispahan Rose Crystal Vase, France 1950s
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful Lalique "Ispahan" (Isfahan) vase, model created in 1952. Decorations of roses polished in relief. Signed Lalique France. Good condition, scratches under base. Dimensions ...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal

Large Spanish Horse Woman Porcelain Sculpture by Lladro, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Large Porcelain Sculpture: Lady on Horse Large Sculpture by Lladró, Spain, 1960s Very rare Lladró "Horsewoman" #1036 Spanish Name "Amazona" Item Number A...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Six Brass Pots – Spain, Circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of Six Brass Pots – Spain, Circa 1950 Description: This elegant set of six brass pots, crafted by an unknown manufacturer in Spain circa 1950, offers a beautiful blend of vintag...
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1950s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

David Marshall Brutalist Candlestick, Spain, 1970s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Aluminium and Brass Brutalist Candle Holder by David Marshall, Spain, 1970s. David Marshall Desenos Brutalist three-arm aluminum and brass candlestick. Very good condition. Original...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Aluminum

‎Life-Size Italian Galgo Greyhound Terracotta Dog Statue Figurine Vintage, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An outstanding Italian Greyhound statue in glazed and hand painted terracotta. Perfectly placed on a pedestal stylized as a cushion, lifelike ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Majolica, Terracotta

Walter Bosse Hedgehog Stackable Brass Ashtrays, Herta Baller, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A complete set of six vintage stackable midcentury hedgehog ashtrays. A humorous and charming design by Walter Bosse, executed in the 1950s by Hertha Baller, Austria. Made of brass, ...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Brass

Jan Johansson, Orrefors, Set of Two Crystal Vases
Located in Bochum, NRW
Heavy Crystal set of two vases designed by Jan Johansson, made by Orrefors Sweden, circa 1980s. Dimensions: Vase 22 cm high, Bowl 11 cm high. Excellent condition. Each is signed unde...
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1980s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Crystal

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