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 legendary 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.
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
Period: 1940s
Hand Painted Ceramic Candle Holder, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Hand painted ceramic candle holder, circa 1960
By Unknown manufacturer. Spain.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina...
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1940s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
French Silvered Bronze Paperweight Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A silvered cast bronze rectangular paperweight by Parisian art jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997) circa 1940s. A lovely piece of desktop object d'art in a relatively uncommon form and ...
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Very Rare Donna Vase by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini
Located in Munich, DE
From an italien collection we are proud to present this rare piece from around 1949. flawless and signed.
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
White Ceramic Tulip Vase by Pol Chambost, France, 1940s
Located in Brussels, BE
White ceramic tulip vase by Pol Chambost - France 1940s.
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Gunnar Nylund, Vase, Glazed Stoneware, Rörstand, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An orange / yellow / brown glazed stoneware vase designed by Gunnar Nylund (Swedish, 1914-1997) and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s.
Nylund served as artistic director at Rö...
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1940s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund, Dish, Yellow-Glazed Rörstand, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A yellow glazed stoneware tray / dish produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s. Designed and signed by Gunnar Nylund, (Swedish, 1914-1997).
Nylund served as artistic director at Rörst...
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1940s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund, Vase, Blue-Glazed Stoneware, Rörstand, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A vase produced by Rörstrands, Sweden, 1940s, designed and signed by Gunnar Nylund, (Swedish, 1914-1997).
Nylund served as artistic director at Rörstrands, where he worked 1931-19...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Aluminum Mannequin Torso Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Made out of a material far more interesting than your standard dress form, this oddly unique, mannequin torso is both playful and sleek. A true stateme...
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Aluminum
1940s Brass Covered Dish Lacquered Goatskin Aldo Tura for Macabo ITALY
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1940s covered dish in lacquered goatskin, parchment and brass.
Aldo Tura made in Italy by Macabo Cusano
2.75 x 6.75
Original vintage condition, unrestored finish with patina present....
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Giovanni Gariboldi Tall Vase, Italy 1940's
Located in New York, NY
Giovanni Gariboldi (1908 - 1971) For Richard Ginori
An important ceramic vase by Giovanni Gariboldi for Richard Ginori in matte grey tones, the neck decorated with contrasting white...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Gunnar Nylund, Vase, Orange-Glazed Firesand, Rörstand, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An orange glazed vase designed by Gunnar Nylund (Swedish, 1914-1997) and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s.
Nylund served as artistic director at Rörstrand, where he worked 19...
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1940s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Rope and Wicker Wastebasket
Located in New York, NY
Rope and wicker wastebasket. Vintage wicker and rope twined litter basket with rope ring handles. United States, circa 1940
Dimensions: 11.5” diameter x 12"Height.
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wicker, Rope
Mid-20th Century Ceremonial Vases
Located in London, GB
Mid-20th century ceremonial vases
We are proud to offer a rare example of a matched pair of ceremonial decorative vases dated 1948. Hand painted leather forms covered in floral motifs, and with a central coat of arms (DTO FAVENE) stating “To General J.H Marden & Mrs Marden, Frum Officers & Men of BTC. ESP, Dated The 22 Sep 1948.
History: The Remarkable O.B.E. Group of 20 awarded Lieutenant-General John Harold Marden, O.B.E., Commander-in-Chief of Bahawalpur State Forces, late 2nd / 76th Punjabis. Having served as a Second Lieutenant late on in the Great War, and on the North West Frontier in 1919-21 with the forces of the Maharajah of Nabha. Some years later in the 1930s he joined the Army of Bahawalpur, becoming its Commander-in-Chief, and serving (and being wounded) during the periods of unrest leading up to and after the partition of India and the creation of the Dominion of Pakistan in 1947. He served as a Personal Aide to the Amir of Bahawalpur until his death in 1974, and features heavily in the book ‘Divide...
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1940s Indian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather
French Industrial Paper Bin, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Industrial paper bin, circa 1940.
By unknown manufacturer from France.
Materials:
Metal.
Category
1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
French Art Bronze Bracelet by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare cuff bracelet in gilded and silvered bronze by Parisian art jewller Line Vautrin (1913-1997). The playful piece is called "Le gendarme et le voleur"...
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Italian Decorative Crystal and Silver Bottle 1940s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Italian crystal decorative bottle made in Italy 1940s.
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Silver
Decorative Italian Crystal Bottle 1940s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Decorative crystal bottle made in Italy 1970s.
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
1940s Italian Iron Candelabra
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Italian candelabra made in 1940s.
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Midcentury Floor Vase by Vicke Lindstrand, 1940s, Sweden
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Wonderful large white floor vase. Produced at Ekeby and designed by Vicke Lindstand in the 1940s.
Its streamline shape makes it perfectly adapted to ...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Art Deco Brown Blown Glass Vases in the Style of Borsani, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1940s.
These vases are made in brown blown glass with etched glass and golden parts, and feature two caps.
They are vintage items, therefore they might show slight tr...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Midcentury Blue Floor Vase by Vicke Lindstrand, 1950s, Sweden
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Wonderful large blue rare floor vase. Produced at Ekeby and designed by Vicke Lindstand in the 1940s.
Its streamline shape makes it perfectly adapted to the modern home. Drilled hol...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of 2 Antique Italian Vase 1940
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pair of 2 antique vase made with iron and brass detail. The vases are used as you can see from the picture but they are still beautiful and u...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Vintage Venini Murano Fulvio Bianconi Handkerchief White Latimo
Located in Brussels, BE
This is a vintage circa 1950 fazzoletto (handkerchief) vase designed by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini Murano in Italy.
The vase is made from white latimo glass
The shape of old handke...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
1940's Fano Girl by Carl Emil Ruge by Just Andersen A/S
Located in Knebel, DK
Small Danish buste of a Fanø girl by Carl Emil Borch produced in disco metal by Just Andersen A/S in the 1940 - 1950´s.
The buste dressed in folk custome ...
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1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Saca Country Girl Sculpture by Leopold Anzengruber Austria, 1940s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
This delightful figurine fully represents the style of the Austrian artist.
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Barovier Toso Murano Light Green Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Bowl Ashtray
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and rare, vintage Murano hand blown light green and gold flecks Italian art glass bowl with internal berry decoration. Documented to designer Ercole Barovier for Barovier e...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
Vase “Surrea” by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940’s
By Wilhelm Kage
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stoneware.
Measures: H: 45 cm/ 1' 5 3/4"
D: 23 cm/ 9".
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
GIO PONTI - Richard Ginori “Pittoria Di Doccia” Porcelana Vase 1940 Italy
Located in Milano, IT
GIO PONTI - Richard Ginori “Pittoria di Doccia “Porcelana Vase 1940 Italy
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
1930's Danish Decorative Platter by Axel Sørensen for P. Ipsens Enke
Located in Knebel, DK
Danish decorative platter by Axel Sørensen for P. Ipsens Enke 1939
The platter feature a branch of lively colorfull rowanberries is in very good vintage...
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1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Horse Sculpture
By A. Mead
Located in Chicago, IL
Horse sculpture, signed Jo Mead.
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Plaster
Footed Bowl Gold Leaf and Grapes, Ercole Barovier for Barovier Toso & Co 1949
Located in London, GB
Classically shaped oval bowl is a master class of technique and elegance, designed by Ercole Barovier (1889-1974) circa 1948 for Barovier, Toso & Co. It has an edging of white on the...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Gastone Batignani Engraved Ceramic Vase, Italy 1940s
Located in Naples, IT
The Ceramiche Batignani company was born in Tuscany in 1907 from the artistic and creative skills of Gastone Batignani, the founder. He started the c...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Decorative Decanter / Bottle Form, Italy, 1940s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Decorative Decanter / bottle form, Italy, 1940s
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Gunnel Nyman Glass Bowl with Air Bubbles, Finland, 1940s
By Gunnel Nyman
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Unique blown glass bowl, internally decorated with control bubbles, Its is an early piece designed by Gunnel Nyman during the 1940s where it was made at the glass studio Nuutajarvi N...
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1940s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Decorative Baccarat Bottle Made in France, 1940
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage decorative Baccarat made in France, 1940s.
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Pair of Bronze Candle Holders, France, 1940
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of candle holders made of solid bronze.
Category
1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Paul Dressler for Grotenburg, Germany, Two Vases in Glazed Stoneware, 1940s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Paul Dressler for Grotenburg, Germany. Two vases in glazed stoneware.
Beautiful crackle glaze in shades of red. 1940s.
The vase with handle measures: ...
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1940s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Midcentury Vase by Vicke Lindstrand, 1940s, Sweden
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Wonderful vase produced at Ekeby and designed by Vicke Lindstand in the 1940s.
Its streamline shape makes it perfectly adapted to the modern home. Drilled hole on the top. We also ha...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Decorative Set of Decanter and B/ S Glasses, 1940
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful sent of decanter and glasses made with crystal in Italy 1950s.
The set include one big rotating decanter and 10 small glasses ( 2x20 ) and 8 big glasses (3x3).
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1940s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Figurative Martini Sculpture Ceramic Priest Italy 1940 Style Arturo Martini
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Figurative Fosco Martini sculpture ceramic Priest Italy 1940 Style Arturo Martini.
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Guido Andloviz Italian Midcentury Green Ceramic Vase, 1950s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern design ceramic vase model “1316/4” designed by Guido Andloviz and produced by S.C.I. (Società Ceramica Italiana, Laveno) with green semi-gloss enamel, 1950...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Gerd Bogelund for Royal Copenhagen Ceramic Cream Coloured Vase, 1940s
Located in Milan, IT
Gerd Bogelund for Royal Copenhagen
Ceramic cream coloured vase
1940s.
Please note : the "free shipping option" and/or "subsidised shipping option" if...
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1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
French Bronze Belt Buckle Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A cast bronze two-piece bronze buckle with hook and loop verso by French art jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997). The sculptural pieces are In a rare Inca motif, with triangular indenta...
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Aldo Tura Goat Skin, Brass and Wood Italian Pipe Shaped Tobacco Box, 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing midcentury tobacco box in goatskin, brass and wood with the shape of a pipe. This fantastic item was designed by Aldo Tura in Cusano Milanino Italy for Macabo during the 1940...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Vase 'Surrea' by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Stoneware, Sweden, circa 1940
By Wilhelm Kage
Located in Stockholm, SE
Vase ‘Surrea’ by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg,
Sweden, 1940.
Carrara-glazed stoneware.
Stamped "GUSTAVSBERG KÅGE".
Measurements:
H: 32.5 cm/ 12 3/4...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Vase in Oxblood Glaze
By Carl Haller
Located in Milan, IT
Carl Hallier for Royal Copenhagen
Danish mid-century vase in oxblood glaze
1940s.
Please note : the "free shipping option" and/or "subsidised shipping ...
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1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Sculptural Large Carved Wood Candleholder Rudolf Steiner School 1930-1950 Signed
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Sculptural large carved solid nut wood candleholder manufactured in Germany circa 1930-1950, circle of Rudolf Steiner Werkstätten / workshop Dornach att...
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1940s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Nutwood
Horse in Green Glazed Ceramic Zaccagnini Italian Design, 1940
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Horse in green glazed ceramic Zaccagnini Italian Design, 1940.
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1940s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Sculpture of Two Children, Czechoslovakia, 1940s
Located in Praha, CZ
Perfect condition, only one dent on a base.
Category
1940s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Early Laura Andreson California Modernist Ceramic Stoneware Bowl
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Large Laura Anderson stoneware bowl measuring 3.5" in height by 11.25" diameter. Signed Laura Anderson, 1949. In very good vintage condition.
The fol...
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Mid-Century Flora Vase Ekeby Anna-Lisa Thomson, 1940s, Sweden
By Gamla Uppsala Keramik
Located in Bochum, NRW
A lovely decorative ceramic vase designed by Anna-Lisa Thomson in the 1940s for Ekeby, Sweden. Model 'Flora', realized between 1948-1950. Glazed ceramic, hand painted, form number 24...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Sculpture Pheasants Porcelain Guido Cacciapuoti
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Large sculpture pheasants porcelain Guido Cacciapuoti 1940s made In Italy, famous Italian sculptor of the mid-20th century.
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1940s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Terracotta Fish Sculpture by Raymond De Meester, Belgium, 1940s
Located in Brussels, BE
Terracotta fish sculpture by Raymond de Meester - Belgium, 1940s.
Category
1940s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Guido Andloviz Italian Midcentury Orange Ceramic Vase, 1940s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern design ceramic vase model “1316/2” designed by Guido Andloviz and produced by S.C.I. (Società Ceramica Italiana, Laveno) with orange semimat enamel , 1940s...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
1940 Mexican Hand Painted Ceramic Aztec Revival Vase
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare ceramic vase hand painted "Juego de Pelota" aztec warrior-player.
Made in Mexico City, circa 1940.
signed and dated.
Unknown artist and Material.
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1940s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Mariana van Allesch 1940s American Studio Pottery Leaf Bowl
By Mariana Van Alesh
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful 1940s asymmetrical leaf platter made by American studio potter, Mariana van Allesch. Signed.
Biography:
Marianna von Allesch was born Maria Anna Steudel in Germany.
...
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Twenty George Sakier Vases for Fostoria
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Instant collection of 20 George Sakier vases for the Fostoria Glass Company. They range from 4.5" to 13.75" high. Various colors in collection.
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
"Study in Black & Burnt Sienna, " Early Vase, Abstract Pattern by Glidden Parker
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This early and important vase by Glidden Parker, an important American pioneer in ceramics for the modern home, dates from the 1940s and precedes the lines of homewares that he is mo...
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-century Modern decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.
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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