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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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...
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Paint
Mid-Century Modern Stoneware Vase with Sgraffito and Butterflies. Sweden, 1950s
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Mid-Century Modern Hand-Sculpted Stoneware Vase with Sgraffito Technique and Butterflies, Sweden 1950s
Crafted in the 1950s, this hand-sculpted and hand-decorated stoneware vase ha...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Lucite
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
Swedish Tobak, Mid-Century Glazed Ceramic And Teak Humidor Tobacco Jar
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Typically Scandinavian understated and functional, ceramic tobacco jar with teak wooden lid
Tobak boldly incised within a subtle dark muted green glaze
Stamped Made in Sweden #903 on...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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 -...
Category
1950s German 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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Pair of 3 Foot Tall Solid Brass Ballerina Dancers Sculptures Figurines Statue
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of 3 Foot Tall Solid Brass Ballerina Dancers Sculptures Figurines Statue
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Hand blown art vase, Willy Johansson for Hadeland. Norway 1960s
By Hadeland
Located in Bergen, NO
Scandinavian hand blown glass vase 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
1960s Goatskin and Brass Dish with Lid by Aldo Tura
By Aldo Tura
Located in London, London
Covered dish
Goatskin body
Brass lid
By Aldo Tura
Wooden dish
1960s Italy
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Christian Dior Tortoiseshell Lucite Picture Frame, 1970s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Christian Dior designed this stunning picture frame for his Christian Dior Home Collection in the 1970s. It is the perfect way to showcase your favorite photos. The frame has a round...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Plexiglass, Lucite, Acrylic
Higgins Violet/Green Art Glass Keepsake Box
Located in New York, NY
Modernist Violet/Green keepsake/desk box featuring a walnut case and Higgins Glass top. Signed
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Walnut
Large Famille Rose Cachepot Planter Chinese Export Porcelain Cobalt Blue / Gilt
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A finely hand-painted large famille rose porcelain planter from the mid-20th century. The planter features intricate hand-painted designs in vibrant colors, typical of the famille ro...
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1950s Chinese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Alessio Tasca "Sfere" abstract ceramic sculpture, Italy 1974
Located in Renens, CH
"Sfere" abstract ceramic sculpture by Italian ceramic artist Alessio Tasca (1929-2020).
Alessio Tasca participated in several editions of the Triennale in Milan as well as the Bienn...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
French bamboo cache pot/planter 1950-1960
Located in Herentals, BE
This sturdy cache pot has 2 handles and is equipped with the original zinc inner container.
A pot can be used with a maximum dimensions of 21 cm at the top and 15 cm at the bottom an...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bamboo
Berndt Friberg Gustavsberg Green Haresfur Glazed Studio Pottery Bowl
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Berndt Friberg (Swedish, 1899-1981) joined Gustavsberg in 1934 and his work is considered as some of the finest examples of wheel thrown pottery of the 20th Century. Inspired by the ...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Empoli Italy Large Teal Glass on Foot
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This majestic vintage snifter-shaped vessel from Empoli, Italy features clear teal-colored glass and a wide ruffled mouth. It can be used as a table-top vase or a substantial candle...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
American Mid-Century Modern Rare Amoeba Blenko Glass Bowl
By Blenko Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and rare color amoeba shape textured glass bowl dish , by Blenko circa 1960's excellent condition no chips or cracks.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Berndt Friberg Gustavsberg Miniature Blue Haresfur Studio Pottery Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Berndt Friberg (Swedish, 1899-1981) joined Gustavsberg in 1934 and his work is considered as some of the finest examples of wheel thrown pottery of the 20th Century. Inspired by the ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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
Sonambient Cattails Sound Sculpture in the Manner of Harry Bertoia
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Vintage Sonambient cattails sound sculpture in the manner of Harry Bertoia circa 1970. It is in great vintage condition with patina throughout, four rows of four copper colored sound...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Brass
French Riviera Vide-Poche Bowl Tray in Woven Rattan and Brass, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful vide-poche or decorative bowl fully made in woven rattan wicker and brass. This elegant French Riviera style object was made in Italy during the 1970s.
This stunning vide-...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
1960-1972 Salt Glazed Pottery Jug by Ben Owen I
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
1960-1972 salt glazed pottery jug by Ben Owen I, Seagrove, NC. Large & elegantly formed with ring incised decoration; marked "Ben Owen Master Potter". 1 gallon size.
11.5" h., 9" di...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Muranese Yellow Gold Glass Umbrella Stand, Italy 1960’s
Located in New York, NY
Can also be used as a large vessel.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Large 19th Century European Wood Mortar
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Large 19th Century European Wood Mortar
Introduce a touch of European flair to your home with this large European Wood Mortar, boasting an impressive stature of 24" in height and a...
Category
19th Century European Antique Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Gordon Martz Marshall Studios Ceramic Bookends
By Gordon Martz
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of stylish, 1950s bookends by Gordon Martz. Circular pattern, white 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
Mid-Century G. Ronzan Porcelain Femal Nude Figure Italian Manifacture from 1950
Located in Palermo, IT
Delightful figure in very fine porcelain depicting a female nude, with intact colors and shine. Signed on the bottom by the master ceramist Giovanni Ronzan ("original Giov Ronzan Tor...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Lot of Six Tiny Terracotta Garden Gnomes, Germany ca. 1950s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Lot of Six Tiny Terracotta Garden Gnomes, Germany ca. 1950s
A whimsy set of six tiny garden gnomes made in Germany ca. 1950s probably by Heissner. They are made of terracotta and ha...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Tapio Wirkkala - Art Object - Sculpture 3400 - 1950`s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Tapio Wirkkala Iittala Art object - Sculptur 1952
Cast crystal glass - cut - engraved by Theodor Käppi
Signed Tapio Wirkkala - Iittala 3400
According to Finnish Glass Museum only...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Mid-century Porcelain by János Török - Zsolnay Manufacture -MCM -
By János Török, Zsolnay
Located in Budapest, HU
Streamlined body, restrained painting. Stunning hand-painted Zsolnay women figures. Porcelain figures by renowned Hungarian artist János Török.
The present figures are published in...
Category
1940s Hungarian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Art Deco Val Saint Lambert Cobalt Crystal Ashtray Faceted, 1950s
Located in Verviers, BE
Art Deco Val Saint Lambert Label Cobalt Crystal Ashtray Faceted, 1950s
Beautiful Val Saint-Lambert crystal vases, handcut Faceted, the glass is thick,
deeply and evenly cut,
Val S...
Category
1950s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Ceramic Vase with Holes - Handmade - Italy - 1960s
Located in Milano, IT
Large vase handmade of thick ceramic, painted in an intense blue, externally and white, internally.
The cross section of the vase is square with rounded corners.
On one side it has ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Patent Leather
Vaso maculato firmato Borbonese Murano
By Zanaboni for Borbonese
Located in Santa Margherita Ligure, IT
Grande vaso bottiglia in vetro sommerso maculato
Firmato alla Punta Borbonese, Murano (Venezia)
Category
Early 2000s European Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Vienna Straw Wicker and Lucite Vide-Poche Bowl, Dior Style, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Delightful Mid-Century vide-poche made in curved clear lucite and Vienna straw. This lovely piece was made in Italy during the 1970s following the style of Christian Dior.
This ch...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wicker, Straw, Lucite
Pol Chambost Ceramic Jug, Model 837, circa 1953, France
By Pol Chambost
Located in Brussels, BE
Pol Chambost ceramic jug, 837 model, circa 1950, France.
Black and yellow enameled earthenware.
Dimensions: 40 cm H, 20 cm W, 17 cm D.
Good original condition.
Bibliography: Pol Cham...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Mid-Century Modern Ravello Green Ombre Vase - German
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Mid-Century Modern Ravello Green Ombre Vase - German
Introducing the Ravello Green Ombre Vase, a stunning embodiment of mid-century modern design with roots in Germany's rich arti...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Lucite, Rattan and Aluminum Picture Frame, Italy 1970s
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant decorative picture photo frame is perfect for a living space or vanity. The frame features a square shape with clear Lucite and rattan or wicker cane work. Genuine natur...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
MCM Marble Jewelry Box with Lid
Located in Medina, OH
Unique mid-century modern light brown marble jewelry box with lid. There is a chip inside and some light cracks, see pictures, overall I don't see any chips on the outside of the box.
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Vintage Boho Bronze Bust of Man After Jacob Epstein
Located in west palm beach, FL
Embrace artistic flair with this vintage Boho bronze bust of a man, inspired by Jacob Epstein's iconic style. American-crafted with distinctive character, this sculpture captures the...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone, Bronze
Largest Leather Rhino Stool by Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie & Fitch, Signed
Located in Lisse, NL
A wonderful and original collectors example of the large-size rhinoceros footstool by Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie and Fitch.
This impressive size and highly decorative design Rhi...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather, Glass
Dutch Studio Pottery Vessel 1960s
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Dutch Studio Pottery Vessel 1960s
Immerse yourself in the tactile beauty of this Dutch Studio Pottery Vessel, a captivating piece from the 1960s that embodies the essence of mid-ce...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Terracotta
Holmegaard Blue Art Glass Bowl
By Holmegaard
Located in Vallejo, CA
A mid century Danish oval art glass bowl by Holmegaard. Great organic shape made of thick glass in. vibrant blue color.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Brutalist Torch Cut Sculptural Metal Vase in the style of Paul Evans
By Paul Evans
Located in San Diego, CA
Torch cut patchwork welded steel vase from the 1970s. A nice studio made piece. Retains the label of the former owner.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel
Biot Glass 1960 Champain Bucket Purple Color France
By Biot
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Magnifical, Champagne bucket, made by the well known glass firm BIOT in the South of France, near Vallauris.
See the details in pictures to see how the color is beautiful.
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Mid Century Vintage Edith Heath Ceramic Salt and Pepper Shakers
Located in San Diego, CA
Salt and pepper set designed by Edith Heath for her company, Heath Ceramics. A classic design by the vanguard ceramicist. Made in California in the 1950s.
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century M. Ingrand for Fontana Arte Pink Curved Crystal Frame Italy 60s
Located in Palermo, IT
Wonderful portrait frame with pink curved crystal frame of rectangular shape with rounded edges, brass support. Designed by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, Italian production since 193...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Brass and Murano Glass Liqueur Decanter or Whiskey Noggin, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1920s.
This decanter is made in molded and grounded Murano glass and handcrafted brass.
This noggin was probably made in Italy for an English customer, considering the...
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Mid 20th Century Brass Wall Hanging Crawfish Crayfish Prawn Lobster 12"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage mid 20th century brass wall hanging sculpture / figurine in the shape of a crawfish / crayfish/ prawn. Made in Taiwan - Republic of China.
Dimensions:
11.75" x 6.5" x 4" (Wi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
1960s Jaeger Lecoultre Mantel Clock Rue De La Paix Clock
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
1960s Jaeger Lecoultre Mantel Clock Rue De La Paix Clock
Beautiful vintage Jaeger Le Coultre miniature lamppost clock for table or desk. It has been tested and works.
It has a stra...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Boxer Dog Life-Size Majolica Statue Sculpture, Glazed Ceramic, Italy, 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
An eye-catching and ornamental vintage life-size figurine of a boxer dog, standing 34 inches tall. This handcrafted and hand-painted statue, made from glazed ceramic/pottery, was pro...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery
Mid-Century Modern Lucite Abstract Table Sculpture
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Thich Lucite Abstract Table Sculpture, MCM 1960's
The wonder of a lucite table sculpture never goes away as it seems to defy the laws of the nature, like having an ice sculpture tha...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Acrylic, Lucite
Transparent Murano Glass Vase By Barovier & Toso, Italy 1930's
By Barovier
Located in Hellouw, NL
The illustrious company Barovier & Toso was one of the great leaders of a creative change in the second half of the nineteenth century in the Venetian glass industry. This industry h...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
1970s Ornamental Doted Vase, Germany
By VEB
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Rare turquoise fat lava "DOTS" Ceramic Vase VEB HALDENSLEBEN, GDR Germany, 1970s
Discover a piece of mid-century artistry with this ornamental vase by VEB Haldensleben, a true emble...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
John Glick Plum Tree Charger Plate Pottery Mid Century Modern
By John Glick
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Discover this captivating Mid Century Modern Plum Tree Charger Plate by the renowned potter John Glick. This artistic ceramic plate is a conversation piece, featuring a harmonious b...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Vaso Batignani 1940
Located in Napoli, NA
Bellissimo vaso/ portaombrelli in ceramica Made in Italy
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Big Vintage 1970s Blenko Art Glass Modernist Owl Design Vase
By Blenko Glass
Located in Charleston, SC
For sale here is a BIG vintage 1960s 70s handmade hand-blown Blenko art glass modernist design OWL vase with applied op-art black thread 'eyes' and applied white decoration over the ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Pair of French Faience Vases Circa 1900
By Desvres
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of French Faience Vases Circa 1900.
Decorated with leaves on the top , coat of arms on the base.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Faience
Olle Alberius 60´s Lavendel Vase for Rörstrand
Located in Søgne, NO
Introducing the Lavender Series by Olle Alberius: Timeless Elegance for Your Home
Elevate your space with the exquisite Lavender Series by Olle Alberius, featuring a stunning vase t...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-century Modern decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.
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