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: Mid-20th Century
Vintage Aldo Londi For Rosenthal Netter Planter
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful brown, yellow, orange and green striped planter. Designed by Aldo Londi for Rosenthal Netter, made in Itally. large version available in separate listing.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
1950s Italian Square Crystal Dish
Located in London, London
Square dish
Crystal
Italian 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Mid Century Blue Murano Glass Dish
Located in London, London
Dish
Murano glass
Glorious colour
Italy 1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Lauritz Adolph Hjorth Danish Mid-Century Hand-Painted Ceramic Dish
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Lauritz Adolph Hjorth (Danish, 1834-1912) established a factory at Bornholm in 1859 which also established a ceramic dynasty that included Hans Hjorth, Gertrud Vasegaard and Lisbeth ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Dice Crayon Pencil Pen Holder Stand Figure Germany Mid Century, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1950s German design wood dice sculpture as a pen holder stand. Nice addition to your table or just for your collection of design items. Made of wood. Found at an estate...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Per Linneman-Schmidt Palshus Haresfur Glazed Studio Pottery Bowl
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Per Ingvard Henrik Wulff Linneman-Schmidt (Danish, 1912-1999) was a Danish sculptor and ceramic artist born in Copenhagen. In 1948 he established a studio with his wife Annelise in T...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage large murano vase Red and White Italy 1970s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Embrace the essence of Italian artistry with this captivating Mid-Century Murano Glass Vase, a splendid creation from 1970s Italy. The original label has been preserved. The sleek an...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Bright Yellow Gold Flecks Vintage Italian Art Glass Heart Bowl Ashtray
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown bright yellow and gold flecks Italian art glass heart shaped bowl / vide poche. Attributed to designer Alfredo Barbini. The bowl I made with a gol...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
Fratelli Toso Murano Millefiori Pink Opalescent Italian Art Glass Heart Bowl
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown pink and opalescent Italian art glass heart shaped bowl with wild flower murrines. The piece is documented to the Fratelli Toso, circa 1950s. The ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine, Opaline Glass
Fratelli Toso Murano Millefiori Mosaic Decor Italian Art Glass Clear Flower Bowl
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown mosaic murrines Italian art glass clear flower shaped bowl. The bowl is attributed to the Fratelli Toso company. It has a transparent body, with 6...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine, Sommerso
Nils Thorsson Royal Copenhagen Mid-Century Celadon Bowl
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Nils Thorsson (Danish, 1898-1975) was a renowned Danish ceramicist and was the leading ceramicist at Royal Copenhagen/Aluminia for around 60 years. Born in Sweden he moved to study i...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Mexican Modernist Mixed Metal and Abalone Scorpion Dish
Located in Houston, TX
Mexican Modernist mixed metal and Abalone Scorpion dish.
Large Mexican modernist or Mexican midcentury mixed metal and abalone scorpion dish, bowl or...
Category
1950s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Copper, Stainless Steel
1960s Vintage Minimalist Italian Design Nickel and White Glass Desk Table Lamp
By Valenti
Located in New York, NY
Italian design mid-century modern rare table lamp, space age mushroom shape, signed by Valenti & C., Milan. This light ideal for a desk light source has a very sleek shape, the white glass allows for plenty of illumination and the nickel finish adds appeal to the design. A rare example in the collection of Valenti lighting.
Base measures: 8.25 in Diameter - Glass globe: 10.25" Diameter
Valenti Luce was founded in 1929 and became iconic during the 1960s, representing superior design in Made in Italy lighting...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Nickel
Seguso Murano 1950s Coral Red Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Flower Basket Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Rare and beautiful, large vintage Murano hand blown coral red and gold flecks Italian art glass flower basket / vase. Documented to designer Archimede Seguso, circa 1952. A similar p...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
Murano Large Pink Bubbles Bunny Rabbit Gold Leaf Egg Italian Art Glass Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and very large, vintage Murano hand blown pink bubbles and golden egg Italian art glass Easter Bunny rabbit sculpture. The rabbit is very nicely detailed with a cute face, ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
Italian Midcentury Modern Sterling Silver Honeycomb Picture Frame
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury Modern sterling silver picture frame. Square window in wide and flat surround with incised honeycomb pattern on front; edges plain. With glass and velvet lining and back w...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Indian Sculpture in Brazilian Rosewood
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Small sculpture of an indigenous face carved in Brazilian rosewood of unknown authorship.
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Rosewood
Large Mid-Century Italian Modern Green Ceramic Horse Pottery Sculpture or Statue
By Bitossi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large and chic horse sculpture circa 1960s, probably Italian. This piece features all glazed ceramic construction in a beautiful green color.
Category
1960s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Bottled Perfume Modernist Display, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, ES
This antique display counter is a rare and beautiful piece of the Modernist movement in Barcelona, Spain. The ornate forged iron structure is stunning and perfectly complements the b...
Category
1940s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Decorative Bowl, Pyot Thiry, Vallauris c. 1960
By Pyot Thiry
Located in St Ouen, FR
Delicate bowl with the motif of a female figure executed by Pyot Thiry and dating from the Artist's collaboration at the "Tapis Vert" workshop.
It is therefore an early piece since ...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Deco Bronze Bust of Man After Cipriani
Located in west palm beach, FL
Capture timeless elegance with this vintage Deco bronze bust of a man, inspired by Cipriani's iconic style. American-crafted with exquisite detailing, this sculpture embodies classic...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone, Bronze
Vintage Mid_Century Gold Metamec Starburst Wall Clock, 1960s
By Metamec
Located in London, GB
For sale is a Mid-Century Modernist ‘Starburst’ or 'Sunburst' wall clock by Metamec, England and dating from the 1960s.
The clock keeps good time and is in good vintage condition, w...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid Century Modern Ram's Head Sculpture
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This mid-century Rams head figurine serves as an ideal decorative accent, doubling as a functional bookend. Crafted with meticulous hand-carved embellishments, it boasts a charming n...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Resin
Italian Round Green Onyx Marble Box with Gilded Lionfeet, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
A box as precious as the jewels it could contain inside, hand carved in Italy with the highest quality onyx marble from Pakistan (as attested by the adhesive label still present).
Al...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Onyx, Metal
Imposing Slab Vase By Christine Konschak For Knabstrup, Denmark, c1960
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Imposing in design, rich in colour. Large ceramic slab vase by Christine Konschak for Knabstrup, Denmark
Rich caramel brown glaze of varying hues
Fabulous Danish retro statement pie...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Cereste Figurative Earthen Toned Oblong Glazed Pottery Vase
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Lively Handmade Cereste Oblong Glazed Ceramic Vase, 1950s. Featuring three female figures hand painted in Black line with Cocoa, Beige,Creamy tones throughout, enhanced with Mustard ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
1960s Italian Murano Turquoise Geometric Faceted Sommerso Art Glass Block Vase
By Mandruzzato
Located in London, GB
1960s Italian Murano turquoise, blue, yellow and clear faceted "sommerso" geometric art glass block vase. Attributed to Mandruzzato. A beautiful piece of faceted Murano glass espec...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modernist Fish Motif Hand-Blown Murano Glass Bowl by Alfredo Barbini
Located in New York, NY
This exquisitely achieved Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Bowl in Viridian with Fish Motif is rendered by the esteemed glass artist Alfredo Barbini and originates from ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Brown Ceramic Vase by VEB Haldensleben, East Germany, 1960s
By VEB
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This mid-century cool brown ceramic case by VEB Haldensleben was made in DDR (Deutsche Demokratische Republik), East Germany, in the 1960s. This vase, a VEB Haldensleben's creation, ...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
1960-1972 Pumpkin Glazed Double-Handled Lidded Pottery Jar by Ben Owen I
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
1960-1972 pumpkin glazed double handled lidded pottery jar by Ben Owen I, Seagrove, NC. Marked "Ben Owen Master Potter". Large & rare example; note the masterful glaze tones & perfec...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Single Leg Splint by Charles & Ray Eames for Evans Products Company, 1940s
Located in Chicago, IL
A Mid-Century Modern leg splint created by Charles and Ray Eames for Evans Products Company in the 1940s. Specifically designed for the US Navy, this leg splint is crafted of molded ...
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
1950s Mid-Century Modern Solid Brass italian Picture Frame
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A picture frame that embodies the essence of the 1950s Mid-Century Modern era, crafted with impeccable attention to detail and sophistication. This solid brass frame recalls the bamb...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Vintage Scandinavian Posy Vase, Swedish, Art Glass Flower Sleeve, Mid Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage Scandinavian posy vase. A Swedish, art glass flower sleeve, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1960.
Captivating colour to this elegant Scandinavian example
Di...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Brazilian Midcentury Candlestick in Rosewood by Casa Finland, c. 1970
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Sculptural vintage candlestick made in Brazilian rosewood with metal finish produced by Casa Finland. Preserves the manufacturer's seal.
Casa Finland produced utilitarian objects in...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Rosewood
Italian Murano Art Glass Bowl in the style of Seguso
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and substantial vintage Italian Murano burgundy/plum and transparent art glass bowl with a controlled bubble design, Midcentury Modern design period, circa mid-20th centu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Item of a Fig by Martinuzzi for Venini, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1930s.
This fig is made by Napoleone Martinuzzi for Venini in Murano glass.
This item might show slight traces of use since it's vintage as a chip on the top, but it ...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid 20th Century Pressed Steel Hobby Horse, Western Mexico
By G. None
Located in Guadalajra, Jal
Mid 20th Century Pressed steel hobby horse.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel
Midcentury Amber Yellow "Sommerso" Murano Glass Italian Artistic Vase, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing midcentury amber yellow "Sommerso" Murano glass vase. This fantastic piece was created by Artistic Crystal in the 1970s.
This amazing item has its original label and it's ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Bottle Vase, Jacques Innocenti, Vallauris c. 1950
Located in St Ouen, FR
Bottle vase in Vallauris red clay decorated with matt slip unrolling a naive village motif.
Pieces of that kind are extremely rare by this artist who died prematurely in 1958.
His ...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
1960s Scheurich Fat Lava West German Pottery Vase
Located in Greenport, NY
This vintage Scheurich shelf vase features alternating gloss and matte fat lava banding in black, white, and red, across a textured tobacco color glazed background. The water-tight g...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Gabriella Crespi Silver Plated Noci Acorn Bowl With Handle, Signed
Located in Miami, FL
Signed Gabriella Crespi silver plated acorn bowl with handle for the Gocce d’Oro Collection, 1974.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Malcolm Leland Chalice Planter Bisque Finish
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Large unglazed planter designed by Malcolm Leland for the Southern California company Architectural Pottery circa 1950s. The bisque finish was designed to let the water evaporate whe...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Archimede Seguso Murano Square Polveri Bowl Red with Gold Glass 1950s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Magnificent 1950s Archimede Seguso Murano hand blown glass bowl was made in a stunning combination of deep red glass with gold leaf inclusions encased in clear glass overlay, using ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
mid century VASE jasba model N 312 11 20 abstract decor
By Jasba
Located in Mannheim, DE
Very beautiful and rare mid century ceramic vase. Manufactured by Jasba Keramik in the 1960s to 70s. Relief decor in ochre, brown and black. Model N 312 11 20.
Dimensions in cm:
He...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Hand Crafted Burlwood Humidor Cigar Storage Box
By Dunhill
Located in Chula Vista, CA
20th Mid Century Hand crafted Burlwood Humidor Cigar Storage Box
In the manner of Dunhill and Davidoff
4.75 h x 11 w x 9.75
Burl wood with exotic woods.
Preowned original vintage con...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Burl
1960s Small Red Willy Guhl Rectangular Concrete Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Crafted by willy guhl in switzerland during the 1960s, these rectangular concrete box planters exhibit a rich red hue adorned with a beautifully aged patina.
Measurements: 23.5" l x...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Cement
Carlo Scarpa Mezza Filigrana Vanity Mirror for Venini, circa 1935
By Carlo Scarpa, Venini
Located in Englewood, NJ
A fine Italian Mid Century Modern glass "Mezza Filigrana" vanity mirror designed by, Carlo Scarpa for Venini. The mirror frame is internally decorated with pink lattice decoration an...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Sommerso Glass Bud Vase Cranberry
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Scandinavian Mid Century Modern art glass bud vase is made in sommerso technique with cranberry red top and clear glass bottom. The vase is a part of the series designed by Josef Sc...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Hanging Pine Chandelier Candlestick Holder with 4 Glass Candle Holders
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century pine hanging candelabra with blown glass candle or votive holders by Harlyk Denmark. Hand braided rope with pine canopy. Handsome and stylish combination of wood, glass a...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Rope, Glass, Pine
Angelo Mangiarotti, Cap53 Bronze Vessel, Fonderia Battaglia for Bernini, 1960s
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Sculptural bronze vessel, designed by Angelo Mangiarotti as part of his Cap53 series of sculptural vessels and made at Fonderia Battaglia early 1960s for Bernini, Milan
Cast bronze ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
American Midcentury Modern Sterling Silver Jewelry Box
By Schroth Jewelers
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury Modern sterling silver box. Rectangular with straight sides. Cover hinged with straight tab. Box interior velvet lined. Cover interior gilt. Fully marked including maker’s...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Alfredo Barbini style Red Wine Murano Glass Ruffled Catchall
Located in Portage, MI
Vintage in the style of Alfredo Barbini Red Wine Murano Glass Ruffled Catchall. A possible signature on the bottom since it looks to be done by a tool but it is unconfirmed and unrec...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Midcentury Diehl Ceramic Wall Clock, Glossy Caramel Relief in 3D, 1960s, Germany
By Maison Diehl
Located in Andernach, DE
Outstanding colours & design by one of the oldest famous German watch- and clock maker Diehl.
Quite a futuristic approach, a masterpiece of mid-century design.
Made in the 1960s, thi...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Harlyk Denmark Multi-Level Pine Candle Holder with Glass Dishes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Danish Mid-Century multi-level pine candle holder with glass dishes by Harlyk Denmark, 1960's. This well designed piece will serve beautifully as a centerpiece and can be used to hol...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Pine
Italian Carved Round Green Onyx Marble Box with Gilded Lionfeet, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
A box as precious as the jewels it could contain inside, hand carved in Italy with the highest quality onyx marble from Pakistan (as attested by the adhesive label still present).
Al...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Onyx, Metal
Large MCM Advertising Desk Pad on Wood Truck "Mitchell"
Located in San Diego, CA
A super cool and hard to find large MCM advertising desk pad on wood truck "Mitchell", circa 1970s. This piece is in good vintage condition and measures 8.75"W x 3"D x 4.75"H. These...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Paper
Large and scarce amber tone ball shaped Blenko bottle with stopper
By Blenko Glass
Located in Ferndale, MI
Large amber ball shape body bottle with stopper . Rare form I have never seen before . Bottle is 17.5" tall stopper adds 3" .
William Blenko started a sheet glass company in 1921, ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Studio Turned Teak Footed Bowl by Bob Stocksdale
Located in San Diego, CA
Footed bowl by legendary craftsman Bob Stocksdale. Beautiful grain. Signed on the bottom.
Stocksdale was one of the earliest members of ACCI - the Arts and Crafts Cooperative, Inc...
Category
1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
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Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage decorative objects created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern decorative objects made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original decorative objects, popular names associated with this style include Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Scheurich Keramik, Bitossi, and Rörstrand. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for decorative objects differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $22 and tops out at $295,000 while the average work can sell for $847.
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