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Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Mid-20th Century Italian Leather Playing Card Case
Located in Stamford, CT
Wonderful Italian handcrafted tooled leather playing card case with painted enamel-like decoration of cards on the sides and symbols for all the suites, clubs, diamonds, spades and hearts on the cushion top. Beautifully made and clearly loved, a charming gift for the poker player or gambler. Holds two decks. Stamped on the bottom in gold letters, 'Genuine Leather, Made in Italy'. With a fleur di lis mark stamped...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Leather

Vintage Teak Weather Station by Barigo, Germany, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A stylish and sleek wall or table weather station with thermometer, barometer and hygrometer. Designed and made in Germany during the 1960'erne by Barigo. Measurements: W: 17.5 cm,...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Acrylic, Teak

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

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Ceramic

Atmos Clock by Jaeger LeCoultre, Classique Design, Manufactured in 1950
Located in Greven, DE
Early Atmos clock from Jaeger LeCoultre Switzerland Brass, partly gold-plated Year of manufacture 1950 Dimensions: H x W x D: 23.5 x 21 x 16.5 cm Description: Atmos II in matt bru...
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1950s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

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

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Slate

Giant Mandruzzato Murano Sommerso Green Yellow Faceted Art Glass Vase
Located in Barcelona, ES
Massive Sommerso vase with faceted glass in Green and yellow glass cased into clear glass. Attributed to Mandruzzato, Italy, 1960s. Green glass with a layer of yellow glass cased in...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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

Mid Century Italian Glass Abstract Sculpture
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
This is a stunning mid-century glass abstract sculpture. It is reminiscent of Luciano Gaspari's Murano glass sculptures with free-flowing abstract lines on a chunky glass base. The g...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Glass

Brown and Black Stoneware Ceramic Vase Signed circa 1960 handmade Pottery
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Signed at the base Original stoneware ceramic vase by French artist GB Midcentury ceramic vase design Brown and black stoneware ceramic glazes colors and effects Original...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Large Vetro Soffiato Glass Vase by Vittorio Zecchin for Venini Murano 1924
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Vetro Soffiato Glass Vase by Vittorio Zecchin for Venini Murano 1924 Rare mouth blown (vetro soffiato) art glass vase, designed by Vittorio Zecchin in 1924. Manufactured by Ve...
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1920s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Rare H.Bequet Faience Floral Relief Pitcher Vase, Belgium Ceramics
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Rare Hubert Bequet ceramic pitcher vase was decorated with a bright colorful raised pattern of abstract flowers on textured teal background. Gold accents draw attention to highly de...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Gold

Robert Picault, Set of Two Ceramic Dishes, Signed, Vallauris, France, 1950s
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Robert Picault, set of two ceramic dishes, signed, Vallauris, France 1950s Two large dishes enamelled in white, green and brown tones. Geometric decorations. In very good cond...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Enamel

Flavio Poli Murano Faceted Sommerso Green Yellow and Clear Art Glass Vase
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching faceted sommerso green and yellow art glass vase. Attributed to Flavio Poli for Seguso. Italy, 1960s. Green glass with a layer in y...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Travel Alarm Clock from "Deluxe", Germany, circa 1960s
Located in Wien, AT
Travel alarm clock from "Deluxe", Germany, circa 1960s Excellent original condition Brass and painted hart cover Still working It is marked Germany on the front of the clock. Tw...
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Brass

Aldo Londi Bitossi Vintage Glazed Ceramic Horse Sculpture, 1960s Italy
Located in Miami, FL
Aldo Londi Bitossi Vintage Glazed Ceramic Horse Sculpture, 1960s Italy Offered for sale is a large 1960 Mid-century Modern red-orange glazed ceramic horse sculpture by Aldo Londi f...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Gilded Vintage Mid-Century Sunburst Starburst Wall Clock, Germany, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Stunning original 1960s sunburst starburst wall clock. Featuring beautiful wood and composition sunburst surrounding illustrating perfectly the mood of the decade. It is in very good...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Composition, Metal

Original 1960s Large MICHELIN Man Bibendum Mascot
Located in Miami, FL
Original restored Space Age white Bibendum Michelin advertising mascot, circa 1960s France. The Michelin man is made of white plastic and shows the...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Plastic

26.44 Ct Emerald Cut Green Tourmaline Ladies Cocktail Ring
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Impressive 18k Yellow Gold Emerald Cut Green Tourmaline Ring with Double Halo Diamonds. Measurements are as follows: Stone only measurements 18X16X9.4mm Weight of stone 26.44 ct. The...
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Late 20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Multi-gemstone

Small bear figurine by walter bosse vienna around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Small bear figurine by walter bosse vienna around 1950s Original condition
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Brass

Midcentury Lucite and Wicker Vase Centerpiece Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing handkerchief vase / centerpiece / bowl in lucite and wicker in the style of Christian Dior Home. Made in Italy in the 1970s. Great accessory for any modern int...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Wicker, Rattan, Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass

Rustic Modern Table Top Mobile in Steel
Located in Oakland, CA
Hand crafted table top mobile created out of cut and welded steel. The sculpture is a blend of both the rustic and modernist aesthetic. Having developed a patina to the steel from ov...
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1970s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Cut Steel

Pair of Vintage Geode Quartz Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Admired since ancient times, natural quartz is prized for its extraordinary natural design. These vintage 1970s gems are polished and present the beautiful array of tan and brown col...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Stone, Quartz

MCM Stylized Signed Zebra Wood and Walnut Lidded Box
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous MCM stylized signed zebra wood and walnut lidded box, circa 1990s. The small box is superbly crafted and measures 2.5"W x 3.75"D x 1.5"H; it is signed on the underside. T...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Zebra Wood, Walnut

Hornsea Mid-Century Hand Painted Rainbow Pattern Art Pottery Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish mid-century hand painted vase decorated in the rainbow pattern by Hornsea and dating from around 1960. This finely made ceramic vase stands on a narrow round unglazed ...
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1960s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

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

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Alabaster, Metal

Glass Millefiori Vasart Brothers Paperweight Hand Blown, Scotland Ca 1950s
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a beautiful handblown Glass Millefiori Paperweight by Vasart, Scotland, Circa 1950s. This paperweight is handmade with a Millefiori, ten spoke radial cane design. having Latticino Spokes. The predominant colours are red, green, blue and white colour combination gives excellent contrast producing a very distinctive weight. The pontil mark to the base has been ground down giving a somewhat matt finish to the ventral section. There are no makers markings on the base that we can see. VASART HISTORY Pre 1946, Salvador Ysart and his 3 sons were working for Moncrieff Glass, then In September 1946, Salvador Ysart and two of his sons (Vincent & Augustine) established Ysart Brothers Glass (trading as "Vasart", formed from the names 'Vincent', 'Augustine' and 'Salvador'. At that time Paul Ysart remained working for Moncrieff. Vasart made various glass art forms at the Shore Glassworks in Scotland, which included some paperweights including Minis. In 1960 George Dunlop (MD of Pirelli Glass...
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Mid-20th Century Scottish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Glass

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

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Brass

Vintage Medium Size Enameled Metal Hefty Utility Bins
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Medium sized multi-color enameled metal stacking utility bins in original condition with visible patina and wear. Mostly in shades of gray, brown and blue...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Metal

Mid Century Modern Carole Stupell Lucite Ice Bucket
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Mid Century Modern Carole Stupell Lucite Ice Bucket
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Lucite

Midcentury Toso Murano Copper Flecks Green & White Italian Art Glass Bowl
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spectacular Murano art glass flower bowl with copper or gold aventurine flecks. Attributed to Fratelli Toso, circa 1950s. Flower shaped hand blown glass bowl or ashtray in mint gree...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Copper

Empoli Emerald Green Verde Op-Art Glass Vase with Handles, Signed, Italy 1960
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage large, urn-shaped glass vase features elegant Op-Art design on the body of the vase and highly detailed ribbed handles. Monochromatic emerald green glass appears darker in t...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Glass, Art Glass

Murano Glass Vase Mid Century, Italy, circa 1960/70
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Colorful mid century red/ orange Murano glass vase out of the renown glass art workshops of Sommerso on the little island of Murano/ Italy. Artfully made around 1960/70 this fantasti...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

1940s, Gorgeous Oriental Decorative Statue, Thai Deity
Located in Milano, IT
1940s, Gorgeous oriental decorative statue in bronze. Thai Deity. The item is in excellent condition. Dimensions: 4, 33" W x 1, 96 D x 7, 87 H inches. L...
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1940s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Bronze

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

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Porcelain

Midcentury Rectangular Decorative Box in Wood and Brass, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful rectangular decorative box in wood and brass details. Made in Italy in the 1970s.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Metal, Brass

Pastoral Basque Scene Ashtray By Monique Ordoqui, For RF Ciboure, France 1970's
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Peaceful pastoral Basque scene illustrated by Monique Ordoqui for Ciboure, France Stoneware ashtray hand decorated by the creative Basque artist Circa 1969-1974 Signed M Ordoqui. R F Ciboure...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Vase Decorative Object Murano Glass Attributed to Flavio Poli Midcentury 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Imposing vase attributed to Flavio Poli and produced in Italy in the 60s. The vase was made of Murano glass in forest green with two cords at the extremity, one in electric blue and ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

1970s Toni Zuccheri Veart Murano Italian Design Glass Sculpture
Located in Brescia, IT
Toni Zuccheri VeArt Italy, 1970s Murano Glass Sculpture Perfect condiction
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Cabinet of Curiosities Sculptural Artwork on a Wooden Cabinet, Circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Cabinet of curiosities of plaster figures, pieces and collectibles in a wooden and glass vitrine. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a be...
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1950s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Wood

Vetro Soffiato Glass Vase by Vittorio Zecchin attr. for C.V.M. Murano
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vetro Soffiato Glass Vase by Vittorio Zecchin attr. for C.V.M. Murano A great 'Vetro Soffiato' (blown glass) art glass vase, attributed to Vittorio Zecchin. Distributed by Pauli & C...
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1920s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Petite Murano Art Glass Bowl or Catchall by Barovier Toso, 1950s, Venice, Italy
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown Italian art glass ashtray, bowl or catchall. Attributed to Barovier Toso, a Murano glass company. Made of hand blown green glass, with a clear glass layer...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

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

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Gold Leaf

African Woman Figurine Sculpture by Leopold Anzengruber, Vienna, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and decorative, lovely detailed sculpture/ figurine, vintage from the 1950s, portraying a sitting nude African woman with a brass bracelet wearing a skirt. Designed and h...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Brass

Blue and Grey "Scavo" Murano Glass Vases, Italy, Bottacin Venezia, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing pair of mid-century "SCAVO" stained glass vases. These wonderful set was realized in Venice, Italy in the 1960s and are signed by Bottacin. Elegant in shape and of extraordi...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

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

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Brass

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

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Brass, Copper

Archimede Seguso Murano Alabastro Yellow White Cased Oval Art Glass Bowl
Located in Barcelona, ES
Archimede Seguso oval geode Murano glass Sommerso bowl / ashtray. Italy, 1950s-1960s. Beautiful elongate shape with yellow and white alabastro glass ca...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Large Danish Modern Gray Ceramic Dish for Søholm, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Danish midcentury modern handmade and hand-decorated stoneware vide-poche dish by ceramic artist Einar Johansen. Gray base with brown lines accentuating the geometric lined relief pa...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware

Seguso Tortoise Turtle Figurine Sculpture Pink Alabastro Murano Studio Art Glass
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
An Archimede Seguso tortoise figurine in "Pink Alabastro" Murano art glass. A lovely sculpture and a beautiful and unique piece of art. Archimede Se...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass

Midcentury Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic Vase
Located in Barcelona, ES
'Rimini blu' glazed ceramic vase designed by Aldo Londi for by Bitossi. Italy, 1960s. This eye-catching vase is made of blue glazed ceramic with engraved patterns surrounding the cen...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Terracotta, Pottery

Large Mid-Century Danish Ceramic Bowl or Wall Plate from Søholm, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Large Mid-Century Danish Ceramic Bowl or Wall Plate from Søholm, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional information: Ma...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Bowl by Alfredo Barbini for Seguso
Located in Warrenton, OR
Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Bowl by Alfredo Barbini for Seguso likely) visit us at BeFirstBoldy com This piece is approximately 6.25 x 2.75 inches. It is vibrant and in nice ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

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

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Stone

Murano Sommerso Glass Casket Lidded Box Signed Garantito
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Murano heavy glass lidded casket box with gold/brass frame resting on paw feet. The box is clear glass octagon with interior grey/green oval hollow. Stamped on metal frame G.S.E Ott...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Brass

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

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Ceramic

Solid Bronze Scorpio, circa 1950s
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Decorative and artful solid bronze scorpio with fine wire legs and detailed face with eyes. The ends of the claws are decorated with leaf-like ornaments. Very nice patina. Probably f...
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Mid-20th Century Nigerian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Walter Bosse Brass Dog Figurine Jewelry Ring Holder, Herta Baller Austria, 1950s
Located in Boden, SE
Classic early 1950s Austrian Bosse dog Ring holder Figurine Collectible.Nice addition to your room or just for your collection of Austrian bronze item. Walther Bosse was an Austri...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Brass, Iron

Blue Tiffany Glass Vase By Michael Davis
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful Brilliant Tiffany Blue vase by Michael Davis for Tiffany and Co. The vase is a stand out piece due to its brilliant color - alone a sculptural piece or as a practical ...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Murano Art Glass Finger Food Bowl Catchall Red and Clear Vintage, Italy, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous hand blown Murano art glass piece with Sommerso and bullicante techniques. A beautiful organic shaped bowl, catchall or ashtray in red and clear, Italy, 1970s.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Bronze Etruscan Horse with Rider Sculpture on Marble Base, Greece Vintage, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This is a bronze sculpture, in the style of the antique statues and figures of the Etruscans is a gorgeous interior furnishing item. it is an incredibly stylized Etruscan horse with ...
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1970s Greek Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Metal

Cassina Set of Two Coral Vases
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Cassina Set of Two Coral Vases Inspired by coral and its typical twisted branches, the organic shapes of the Coral design vase seem shaped by the currents of the sea. Inspired by ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

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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