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
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Michel Mangematin Bronze Paperweight, circa 1970, France.
Located in Brussels, BE
Michel Mangematin stone shaped paperweight, circa 1970, France.
Polished bronze.
Signed with the two inverted M and numbered 16.
Dimensions: 7 cm W, 5 cm D, 3 cm H.
All purchases ar...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Gray Ceramic Pot, Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, 1961 - Mid century Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A flowerpot designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, it´s 14 cm in diameter, 13 cm high and it´s in mint condition. This is a unique pot only made in one copy as you can see of ...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Brionvega RR 126 FO-ST, Dual 1214 turntable- radiophonograph
Located in Napoli, NA
Castiglioni Brionvega Italian modern RR126 radiofonograph and record player, 1960s Radiofonograph RR126 and record player with rectangular base, white wood . There are two speakers t...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Aluminum
Handmade leather dog/Boxer by DERU, Germany 1960s.
By Deru
Located in Köln, NW
Handmade leather dog / Boxer by DERU, Germany 1960s.
These small leather animals are folded from a thicker piece of brown leather and riveted . Stamped Deru.
Origami technique.
The m...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather
RARE Art Ceramic Dish Attributed to Perignem Amphora Studios, Belgium 1960's
By Perignem
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Rare Art Pottery Studio Large Surfboard model dish attributed to Perignem / Amphora Studios. Made in Belgium, 1960's period. Large dish with beige underglaze and brown, white and gre...
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1960s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Art Pottery Studio Surfboard Dish by Sanchez for Perignem Studios, Belgium 1960s
By Perignem
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Art Pottery Studio Surfboard Dish by Sanchez for Perignem Studios, Belgium 1960's. Signed on the bottom. Large model surfboard dish bowl made in the Amphora / Peri...
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1960s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Art Studio Vase by Fratelli Fanciullacci, Italy 1960's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Art Pottery Studio Vase by Fratelli Fanciullacci. Made in Italy, 1960's period. Signed; Italy on the bottom. Black and green carved vase with women figures and stripes. A rar...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Large Mid Century Modern Styled Artist Signed Vintage Cobalt Blue Art Glass Vase
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large art glass vase is signed by an unknown artist, and presumed to have originated from Italy and date to 1989 and done in a Mid Century Modern style. The vase is composed of...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Leather desk set Jacques Adnet.
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant desk displayer is made of a black leather. This is a model by famous French designer Jacques Adnet. Circa 1950
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather
Omersa for Abercrombie Fitch Leather Kangaroo
Located in Bradenton, FL
Rare Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie & Fitch leather figural kangaroo magazine stand. Made of top quality full grain leather and is in vintage condition. Pouch can be used to hold mis...
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather
Walter Bosse figurine BULL brass patinated new Vienna Austria
By Walter Bosse
Located in Vienna, AT
Figurine: Bull Taurus. New production made in Austria. The figurine is special in its own way and requires 14 work steps. It is a "lost wax casting" piece.
Model number 6094
In 200...
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2010s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
1970s Style of Rude Osolnik Exotic Turned Wood Vessel Weed Pot Vase
By Rude Osolnik
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Exotic Cocobolo Turned Wood Weed Pot Bud Vase Vessel
in the style of Rude Osolnik
4 x 4 diameter
No signature
Preowned original vintage.
Refer to images.
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Large Brass Table World Time Zone Clock by Kundo / Kieninger & Obergfell, 1970s
Located in München, BY
Large modernist brass table world time clock by Kundo / Kieninger & Obergfell, West Germany circa 1970s.
Beautiful clock with a large 9-inch round dial in white with a gold world ma...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Metal
Gorgeous Murano Art Glass Sommerso Fruit Bowl Pink, Blue, Clear Vintage, Italy
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An amazing Venetian Murano glass bowl in a nice pink, blue, green and clear color. A highly decorative piece useful as centre piece or bowl, candy bowl or fruit bowl, Italy, 1970s. F...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage Flower Vase, French, Art Glass, Decorative Sleeve, Mid Century, C.1960
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage flower vase. A French, art glass decorative sleeve with mid century taste, circa 1960.
Appealing and distinctive vase with tasteful mid century decor
Displays a d...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
3 oz. .Sterling Silver Stamped 925 Garlic Sculpture Italy
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful simple elegant sterling silver garlic stamped 925 well done piece brought from Italy.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
Brazilian Midcentury Basket in Rosewood by Casa Finland. c. 1970
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Basket made in rosewood slats of Brazilian rosewood with leather finish, manufactured by Casa Finland which produced utilitarian objects in noble Brazilian woods in Brazil in the mid...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Rosewood
Erich & Ingrid Triller Swedish Tobo Studio Pottery Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Erich Triller (German, 1898-1972) and Ingrid (Swedish, 1905-1982) produced what is considered the finest stoneware in Scandinavia and were completely committed to the concept of aest...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Modern Pair Lorin Marsh Murano Clear Silver Flake Art Glass Seguso Candlesticks
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Modern Pair Of Lorin Marsh Murano Clear & Silver Flake Art Glass Candlesticks In The Manner And Style Of Seguso / Barovier & Toso.
They Are Signed, Difficult Making Out T...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Two Aldo Londi for Bitossi Vases Blue Rimini Collection
By Bitossi
Located in Antwerp, BE
These magnificent vases are designed by Bitossi's artistic director Aldo Londi in 1953. The sinuous shape of these white clay pieces, finished with a vivid turquoise color, are decor...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Large Vintage Display Vase, Italian, Art Glass, Flower Pot, Late 20th Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large vintage display vase. An Italian, art glass flower pot, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1970.
Fascinating late 20th century vase with strong visual appeal
Di...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Gold, Clear Murano Glass Shark by Barovier
By Barovier
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century gold Murano glass shark on clear glass stylized rock base. Barovier, Italy.
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid Century Mahogany Plywood Trash Can
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960, We offer this mid century Mahogany Plywood trash can. Recently restored.
Category
1960s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Plywood
1950s Flavio Poli Murano Glass Ashtray or bowl
By Flavio Poli
Located in Palermo, PA
Flavio Poli, the esteemed Italian artist, is celebrated for his groundbreaking contributions to Murano glass, particularly his pioneering work with submerged glass, known as 'sommers...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano glass bowl or ashtray by Seguso 1970s
By Seguso
Located in Palermo, PA
Presenting a stunning Murano glass piece by Seguso from the 1970s – a bowl or ashtray showcasing the renowned craftsmanship of the Seguso artisans. This exquisite piece features a bl...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Wood Box for Desk or Cigars, France, 1950
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This box has been done in France in the 1960's. It is in the style of Alexandre Noll. The condition is good. You can use it as, a cigar box or pen box.
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
DONKEY Walter Bosse figurines brass patinated new Vienna Austria
By Walter Bosse
Located in Vienna, AT
In 2000 a Viennese public house released the first monograph about Walter Bosse. Illustrated with various pictures it shows his highly creative potential and his influence and impact...
Category
2010s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand Ashtray for Lumax Set of 2
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
About product:
Lumax ashtrey by Le Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand.
Manufactured in France, circa 1970.
The Lumax Ashtray by Le Corbusier is an iconic design piece. It was designe...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand Ashtray for Lumax Set of 2
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
About product:
Lumax ashtrey by Le Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand.
Manufactured in France, circa 1970.
The Lumax Ashtray by Le Corbusier is an iconic design piece. It was designe...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage Italian Florentine Wooden Gold Gilt Wastebasket Trash Can
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Florentine Wooden Gold Gilt Wastebasket Trash Can. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 12" H x 10" W x 8" D.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Small 19th Century European Wood Mortar
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Small 19th Century European Wood Mortar
Embrace the quaint allure of this smaller European Wood Mortar, radiating warmth through its beautiful wood finish. With dimensions of 16" in...
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19th Century European Antique Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Early Teak Salad Bowl by Jens Quistgaard, Denmark
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A rare and hard to find, large teak salad bowl by J.Quistgaard. Unusual form with raised handles and great patina. Note butterfly joints. Also Danish teak spoons (non Quistgaard desi...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
Vase Decorative Object Ceramic Enamelled Midcentury Modern Italian Design 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Ampoule/vase pot-bellied with short neck, made of enamelled ceramic in shades of honey and sand. Made in Italy in the 60s.
Note: We try to offer our customers an excellent service...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Copper Ribbed Vase
Located in Dorchester, GB
A heavy gauge copper vase with vertical ribbed exterior.
Nicely patinated colour.
Dimensions
H 31cm, W 15cm D 12cm
Condition
Please do take a careful look at all our pic...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
Vintage Aluminium Gymnast Sculpture
Located in Dorchester, GB
Cast aluminium gymnast sculpture on stand.
Dimensions
H 29cm, W 7cm, D 31cm
Condition
Please do take a careful look at all our pictures and note that these are antique...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Aluminum
Curtis Jere Overlapping Multicolor Butterfly Shape Sculpture Dated 1990 MINT!
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Curtis Jere Overlapping Multicolor Butterfly Shape Sculpture Dated 1990 MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Steel
Tuff Stone Sculpture Henri Gaudier-Brzeska
Located in Dorchester, GB
A rare sculpture done in the style Henri Gaudier-Brzeska's seated woman.
Made from Tuff which is a type of rock made of volcanic ash, you see it used more frequently with mid 20th ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
Arne Tjomsland Polar Bear in Teak, Scandinavia Norway 1950s
Located in Bergen, NO
Arne Tjomsland Polar Bear produced by Hiorth & Østlyngen in the mid 50.
Arne Tjomsland was one of Norway’s foremost souvenir designers in the 1950s and 60s. His designs were based o...
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
Pair French Midcentury XXL Bamboo Baskets, 1970s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
A pair of beautiful, unusual and large standing baskets.
They were made in France from bamboo wood in the 1970s and 1980s.
They were originally used in a bakery as baguette baskets, ...
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bamboo
Ceramic Vide Poche from France 1960 Multicolor Color, Rond Shape Brown and Green
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Ceramic Vide Poche from France 1960 Multicolor Color, Rond Shape Brown and Green
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Owl With Fixed Gaze, Hand Carved Alabaster Lidded Trinket Pot, Italy 1970s
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Striking Italian alabaster hand crafted trinket pot of an owl with a fixed gaze
Circa 1970's
Original Italian label to base
Height 1.75 inch, Diameter 3.25 inch
In excellent conditio...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Alabaster
Vintage Teak Bowles, Scandinavian Midcentury
Located in Bergen, NO
A set of four vintage teak bowls from the 60 - 70s.
Made in Norway.
1. Diameter 13 cm, Height 8 cm
2. Diameter 15 cm, Height 5 cm
3. Diameter 15 cm, Height 5 cm
4: Diameter 20 cm,...
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
Early 20th Centry Spanish Glass Bottle Vase, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, ES
Early 20th centry Spanish glass bottle vase.
Manufactured in Spain, circa 1940.
In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
Mat...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Dino Martens Aureliano Toso Murano Zig Zag Ribbon Italian Art Glass Decanter
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Rare and impressive 20" tall vintage Murano handblown Italian art glass decanter. Documented to designer Dino Martens for Aureliano Toso. Created with a alternating zig zag ribbon de...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
Hand blown art glass bowl, Willy Johansson for Hadeland. Norway 1960s
By Hadeland
Located in Bergen, NO
Scandinavian hand blown glass bowl with internal bubbles, in clear, blue and red glass, Norway 1960s.
Willy Johansson for Hadeland Glassverk.
Engraved "Hadeland WJ"
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Vintage Flower Vase, English, Art Glass, Decorative, Ovoid, Mid Century, C.1960
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage flower vase. An English, art glass decorative ovoid pot, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1960.
Fascinating colour palette and application
Displays a desirab...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art 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
"Staufen" Vase by Liesel Spornhauer for Schlossberg Ceramic, Germany 1950's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Modern Design XL "Staufen" Vase by Liesel Spornhauer for Schlossberg Keramik. Made in Germany, 1950's / 60's period. Marked on the bottom: Foreign, 248 / 38. Matt ...
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1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Gordon Martz Marshall Studios Ceramic Bookends ca' 1950's
By Gordon Martz
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of stylish, 1950s bookends by Gordon Martz. Circular pattern,beige ceramic tiles, inset into walnut frames, with brass extensions. Heavy and well made.
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Walnut
Vintage Studio Pottery Leaf Bowl by Albert Ferlay, Vallauris France 1960's
By Vallauris
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Period Art Studio Pottery Large Leaf Bowl by Albert Ferlay. Made in France, Vallauris, 1960's. Stamped on the bottom: Creation A. Ferlay Vallauris. Forest green gl...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Murano Venetian Vintage Glass Mouse Figure, 1950s-1960s
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A delightful vintage Italian Murano novelty glass mouse figure standing wearing a long 'robe' in red cased in amber glass with a large white button with la...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Hand Carved Wood Elephant from the Dr. Livingstone Collection
Located in Medina, OH
Unique hand carved Elephant sculpture by Dr. Livingstone Collection. It is in great condition and includes the tag of the collection name. This perfect to add to your home library, d...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Paint
Alfredo Barbini for Cenedese Murano Glass Aquarium Sculpture Paperweight
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Lovely Murano aquarium fish tank block paperweight. A colorful tropical fish inside a glass block with green seaweed. A highly decorative sculpture for any desk or shelf.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Fine Studio Art Pottery Vase with Crystalline Glaze Vintage Mid Century
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A delicate studio ceramic soliflor vase with a blue crystalline glaze on an ocher-colored ground, signed by an unknown artist. The vase exhibits fine craftsmanship and features a bea...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Mid Century Modern White Frosted Lucite Flower Candle Holder with Gold Leaves
Located in Plainview, NY
A Mid Century Modern flower shaped candleholder. Made of white frosted lucite, the beautiful flower can holder is raised by a antiqued gold base in the shape of leaves adding charm a...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Lucite
Decorative Vase from Tilgmans, Sweden with a very period design from the 1950s
Located in Knivsta, SE
Very Decorative Vase in cerramics from Tilgmans Keramik, Gothenburg, Sweden with a very period design from the 1950s. Made with Sgraffito technique.
Wear consistent with age and use
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Gianfranco Frattini, "Sfera", Crystal vase, Progetti, 1980
Located in Paris, FR
Gianfranco Frattini (1926-2004)
Sfera
A glass and crystal vase.
The spherical clear crystal vase inserted with a frosted glass flower container circled with a protective black rubb...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Mid-Century Ceramic Vase, Germany, 1950s
By Bay Keramik
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
German Mid-century ceramic vase, Germany, 1950s. Vase with a handle. Fantastic red color on a cameo floral decoration typical of the 50s. Height : 30cm - 11.8 in. , Diameter : 22cm -...
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1950s German 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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