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: 1960s
Gabriel Gouttard Abstract amorphous sculpture, France 1960s
By Gabriel Gouttard
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Abstract amorphous sculpture by Gabriel Gouttard (Lyon 1927-2015), France 1970s. Outstanding organic free form - amorphous shaped sculpture. The sculpture has a strong polyester stru...
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Concrete
Life-Size Italian Galgo Greyhound Majolica 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
Materials
Majolica
Mid Century Studio Pottery Weed Pot in the style of Jerry Glenn
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful studio ceramic weed pot in the style of northwest artist Jerry Glenn. This wheel-thrown piece has both an incredible glaze and form. Sculptural, minimalist and timeless. ...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Tenmoku stoneware bulbous bottle vase by Shoji Hamada, mid-century
By Shoji Hamada
Located in London, GB
With Hamada's beautiful signature 'sugar cane' pattern.
In perfect condition.
Provenance;
The library of a Gentleman, private collection Norfolk and London - UK.
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1960s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Vintage Set of 2 Glass Candlesticks Design by Staffan Gellerstedt, 1960s
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Vintage set of 2 glass candlesticks Design by Staffan Gellerstedt 1960s
A beautiful set of 2 glass candlesticks from Scandinavia: candlestick/...
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1960s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Giovanni de Simone Hand-Painted Jug Vase
Located in Skokie, IL
Giovanni de Simone Hand-Painted Jug Vase
This three-sided handled jug vase by famed Italian artist Giovanni de Simone (1930-1991) is an original gem. The...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Italian mid century brass photo frame 1960s
Located in bari, IT
Lovely Brass photo frame 1960s
N.B. space for photo 13.5×17.5
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Pair of majolica vases, Aetruriae Ars, 1960s
Located in Firenze, IT
Pair of majolica vases, produced by the Aetruriae Ars kiln in Sesto Fiorentino, Florence, in the 1960s. They present rather distinctive decorations with bi-anodized handles.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Maiolica
An Impressive Pentti Papinaho Wooden Sculpture, 1964
Located in Helsinki, FI
Pentti Papinaho (1926-1992) was a Finnish sculptor whose works (sculptures and wall reliefs) can be found all over Finland, such as the Tampere Central Hospital and Siilinjärvi Churc...
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1960s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pine
Mid century modern rattan wall clock by Raymor, circa 1960s.
By Raymor
Located in Houston, TX
Mid century modern rattan wall clock by Raymor, circa 1960s. In great working order.
14x14
Category
1960s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Rattan
1960's Collection of Vintage Amber Glass Vases & Decanters, Set of 11
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Collection of vintage Amber color Glass Vases & Decanters. All are made in the 1960's era. Italy, France & Scandinavia made. Empoli and other design glass. Set of 11 different pieces...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Brutalist Fat Lava German Pottery Ceramic Floor Vase, vintage 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An amazing ceramic Mid-Century Modern floor vase made in Germany, circa 1960s. This is a heavy floor vase. Vase is in very good condition with no chips, cracks, or flea bites. Nice c...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Rosewood Square Desk Clock for Howard Miller
Located in Troy, MI
Arthur Umanoff model 645 alarm clock for Howard Miller circa late 1960s
Rosewood case with aluminum dial on a black background
Plug in electric movement with black hour and minute ha...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Aluminum
1960s Art Glass Vase By Josef Hospodka, Chribska Glass
Located in Zohor, SK
Introducing this exquisite large glass vase, a stunning piece of craftsmanship from the 1960s. This bowl was meticulously handcrafted at the renowned Chribska Glassworks in Czechoslo...
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1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage Giant Sneaker Bata Super Bullets Store Display High Top Basketball Shoe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large collectible sneaker store display from the 1960's. All original with nice patina. Free USA shipping on this item!
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Resin, Plaster
Sculpture in Terracotta with Mixed Technique by Pino Castagna, 1969, Signed
Located in Brescia , Brescia
Transport your space into a realm of timeless elegance with this magnificent large Terracotta Sculpture by renowned artist Pino Castagna, crafted in 1969. Reminiscent of a woman's b...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Cement
Signed Mid-Century Murano Glass Giaue Bowl by Toni Zuccheri for Venini
By Toni Zuccheri, Venini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine mid-century modern Murano glass bowl.
By Venini.
Designed by Toni Zuccheri.
In the form of a thick glass bowl with complex copper inclusions on opaque orange ground.
Desig...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Eight Dutch 1960 Royal Leerdam Crystal and Rimac Baarn Bulb Vaseline Glass Vases
Located in Haarlem, NL
8 large 1960s flower bulb hyacinth, daffodil, tulip and crocus vases.
All clear blown glass in beige, amber and yellow/green colours by Royal Leerdam Crystal company and by the Rimac...
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1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass, Uranium Glass
Mid-Century Black Modernist Ikebana Vase, Japan
Located in San Diego, CA
Modernist Ikebana vase with a textured surface. Retains the original Japanese label. Japan, 1960s.
Category
1960s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay
Porsche Leather Card Holder Cigarette Box
Located in Munich, DE
Elegant cigarette or card holder etui in saddle leather and with golden brass clips, signed.
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Fat Lava West German Dümler & Breiden Vintage Ceramic Jug Vase, 1960s
Located in VALENCIA, ES
An outstandingly beautiful West Germany art pottery ceramic jug by Dümler & Breiden. It features the highly sought after Domino decor in brown, orange, and blue colors. Hand-produce...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Black Modernist Ikebana Vase, Japan
Located in San Diego, CA
Modernist Ikebana vase with a textured surface. A quality piece with good weight and expertly crafted. Japan, 1960s.
Category
1960s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay
Mid Century Modern Klinker Pottery West German Vase 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
Large Klinker German Mid Century Modern Pottery Vase 1960s. The body of the vase is painted with a dark chocolate brown glaze and incised into the clay are bands that uncover the re...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Aldo Londi Bitossi Kwan Yin, Ceramic, Blue Buddha Bust
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in New York, NY
Aldo Londi Bitossi Kwan Yin, Ceramic, Buddha Bust, Blue. Beautiful and calming female Buddha glazed in a vibrant dark reflex blue. According to one legend, Kwan Yin was an Indian Pri...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
NOS - Mid-Century Modern Carl Auböck Style Brass Initial "R" Paperweight, Japan
Located in St. Louis, MO
NOS in box Mid-Century Modern Brass letter or initial "R" paperweight in the style of Carl Auböck, stamped Japan. I have owned and sold other brass initial paperweights signed Auböck...
Category
1960s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Glass Vase, Chribska Sklarna, Czech Republic, 1960s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Glass vase in beautiful shades of pink and yellow
Produced in Czechoslovakia in the 1960s at the Chribska Glassworks
Very good condition, no damage
Dimensions: height 25 cm / widt...
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1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Mid-Century Modernist Sculptural Pen with Pen Holder 1960s
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredibly sculptural and aerodynamic piece of writing. This beautiful vintage mid-century piece is a great addition to anyone with a passion for mid-century design. The dynamic pe...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Chrome
Jacques and Dani Ruelland French Ceramic Bottle Aubergine Glaze
Located in Chicago, IL
An iconic bottle form by the French ceramic artists Jacques and Dani Ruelland.
An aubergine glaze.
Signature is obscured by the glaze.
Literature: Pierre Staudenmeyer, La Ce´ramiq...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Studio Del Campo 1960 Letter Tray and Opener. Italian Mid Century
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful polished bronze and enamel by famed Italian artists, Studio Del Campo. Signed. Includes a letter tray and opener.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Glazed Purple Ceramic Vase, Italy 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Naples, IT
Cylindrical vase from Aldo Londi's series for Bitossi with alternating horizontal stripes of various glazes and textures from the 1960s.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Hans Gustav Ehrenreich '1917-84' Scandinavian Modern Cigar Box in Rosewood
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Along with Alfred Klitgaard and Knud Albert Furniture-maker, and Artist Hans Gustav Ehrenreich is regarded as one of the most prolific Scandinavian designers of the 1960s. Although H...
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Rosewood
Bertoncello by Roberto Rigon Mid Century Ceramic Vase, Italy, 1960s
By Bertoncello
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An amazing ceramic Mid-Century Modern vase made in Italy, circa 1960s. This is a beautiful ceramic vase. Vase is in very good condition with no chips, cracks, or flea bites. Nice col...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Bronze Statuette of a Kouros from the Sanctuary of Hera, Samos, Museums Replica
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Offered is a Mid-Century Modern Greek patinated sculpture. This Etruscan Greek Statue is an iconic Mid-Century Modern item of decor. It would look fabulous on a console table, in a b...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Large Art Deco Style Brown and White Royal Haeger Ram Ceramic, 1960s
By Royal Haeger
Located in Meda, MB
This large Art Deco style ceramic was produced in the USA in the 1960s by Royal Haeger.
It features a bicolored, deep brown and white leaping ram with a high gloss glaze finish.
It...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Chrome Candlesticks
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Italian Chrome Candlesticks probably dating to the 1960's. Have an Sottsass Feel to them. Marked Italy on bottom
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Chrome
Valentine by Ettore Sottsass 1968 Olivetti
Located in Lucca, IT
Valentine Rossa Macchina da Scrivere design Ettore Sottsass production Olivetti Italy 1968 Valentine original and complete with everything first series . Fantastic typewriter , Vale...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Plastic
Michael and Frances Higgins Glass Charger
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Michael and Frances Higgins Glass Charger with a swirl design of blues, yellows and purple. Gold overlaid line design. Signed bottom right corner. Slump Glass in very nice shape w...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Set of Three Vintage Decorative Jacks made of iron with black lacque
By Bill Curry
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of Three Vintage Decorative Jacks made of iron with black lacquer in the style of Bill Curry.
Use these as great paperweights or to add texture and interest to a deskscape. Th...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Glass vase for lilies of the valley, Ząbkowice, Poland, 1960s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Glass vase model no. 2307, blue
Produced by HSG "Ząbkowice" in Dąbrowa Górnicza in the 1960s.
height 13.5 cm
outlet diameter 10cm
Very good condition, no damage
Category
1960s Polish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Large Fruit Bowl by Biot France 1970
By Biot
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
1960, fruit bowl, centerpiece or vide poche, in this beautiful Biot glass, well-known glass firm of the south of France near Vallauris.
Orange and Red Color.
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
1960s Brazilian Rosewood Bowl by Jean Gillon for Wood Art
By Jean Gillon
Located in Victoria, BC
Introducing a remarkable piece from the Jean Gillon's Wood Art collection: discover this elegant wood bowl, expertly fashioned from a single piece of Rosewood with meticulous attenti...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Rosewood
Bitossi Rosenthal-Netter Vase Gold/Black Metallic, Italy
Located in Chicago, IL
Bitossi Rosenthal-Netter Vase Gold/Black Metallic, Italy. Vase is labeled Italy on bottom.
Measurements 8" tall, 4.25" diameter
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
1960s Brazilian Rosewood Handled Bowl by Jean Gillon
By Jean Gillon
Located in Victoria, BC
Introducing our latest addition to our Brazillian smalls collection, this 1960's handle bowl by Jean Gillon for his Wood Art collection. Crafted from the finest jacaranda, it exudes ...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
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Rosewood
Crystal Decanter with Six Glasses, Germany, 1960s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Crystal decanter with a set of shot glasses.
Very good condition.
Carafe dimensions, height 32 cm, dia. 11.5 cm
Glasses, height: 6.5 cm, diamete...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Edna Arnow 1960's Mid Century Ceramic Sculpture
By Edna Arnow
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Edna Arnow ceramic bud vase with volcanic two tone glaze.
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Large Fruit vase by Biot Blue Color
By Biot
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
1960, Vase, in this beautiful Biot glass, well-known glass firm of the south of France near Vallauris.
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Mid-Century Large Floor Vase Designed by John Andersson Höganäs Sweden 1960s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This wonderful, sculptured floor vase was created / designed by John Andersson for Höganäs Keramik Sweden 1960s.
The shape and the turquoise glaze are stunning.
Good vintage con...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Vintage Boho 1969 Signed Torch Cut Brass Sculpture
Located in west palm beach, FL
Experience the captivating allure of this Vintage Boho 1969 Signed Torch Cut Brass Sculpture—a true testament to American artistry and innovation. Crafted with precision and passion,...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Salt and Pepper Shaker Ceramic by Limoges France White gold Color 20th Century
By Limoges
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Salt and Pepper Shaker Ceramic by Limoges France White gold Color 20th Century
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Archictural Abstract Sculpture by Dutch Margot Zanstra
Located in London, GB
Monumental abstract sculpture in stainless steel by Margot Zanstra (Dutch, 1919–2010) stands on a brushed stainless steel base. This sculpture most likely is a model for an outdoor s...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stainless Steel
Tall Mosaic Vase in Black and Red
Located in London, GB
Tall vase in an organic mosaic pattern of night black and tomato red pieces of glass. The mosaic is applied on a glass vase inorder to be a functional vase for flowers and it is edg...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Bitossi Fritte Fused Glass Mosaic Ceramic Vase Italy 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Troy, MI
Rare Fritte rectangular vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi circa 1960s
Colorful modernist mosaic of fused glass inlaid into an aqua blue glazed ceramic slab formed vase
Signed to under...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Art Glass
Vintage Italian Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blu Ceramic Vases, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in VALENCIA, ES
A remarkable duo of vintage ceramic vases, featuring the 'Nuovo Renacimento' style in the Carta Fiorentina and Paisley decors, designed by the visionary Aldo Londi for Bitossi circa ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Roberto Rigon ceramic vase for Bertoncello Ceramiche D'Arte - Italy
Located in The Hague, NL
Stunning large vase by designer Roberto Rigon for Bertoncello Ceramice d' Arte, Italy. Mid-Century period. All pieces are unique, but this one is extraordinair because of the amazing...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Retro Style Green Glass Ashtray in the style of Barovier
Located in Glasgow, GB
This Mid Century glass dish exudes a retro charm, crafted from luminous bright green glass. Its bold and vivid design draws inspiration from the iconic 'a grosse costolature' dish by...
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1960s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
1960s White Ikebana Footed Boat Vase Japanese
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s White Ikebana Footed Boat Vase Japanese
16.5 long x 5 w x 2.5
Original vintage condition.
See images provided.
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Large Tapio Wirkkala 'Stellaria' 3450 Vase/Bowl SKÅL for Iittala, 1960s
Located in Brescia , Brescia
Elevate your collection with this stunning Tapio Wirkkala 'Stellaria' 3450 vase/bowl SKÅL, crafted for Iittala in the 1960s. This iconic piece, designed by the legendary Finnish desi...
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1960s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Large polychrome black cache-pot by Rogier Vandeweghe for Amphora, belgium 1960s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 1960 / Amphora / polychrome / black / ceramics / planter
A remarkable piece made by Rogier Vandeweghe (1923 - 2020) for Amphora, Belgium in the 1960s. This highly decorat...
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1960s Belgian 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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