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 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
Tommi Parzinger Brass Box Mid-Century Modern
Located in North Miami, FL
This Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths is hallmarked on the back. This chic brass box back in the times of the 1950s was s silent butler tray to pick up the ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Vintage Round Marble Trinket Box With Lid
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This beautiful vintage round trinket box, crafted from smooth stone marble, offers both timeless elegance and functional storage. Its natural marbling features delicate swirls of ear...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Rare Box by Piero Fornasetti from 50's
Located in Brussels, BE
Rare and original metal Boxe by Piero Fornasetti from 50's, decorated with pipes, with the original package. in very good and original condition, used for matches, cigarettes jewelry...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Giant Mandruzzato Murano Sommerso Smoked Grey Clear Faceted Art Glass Vase
Located in Barcelona, ES
Excellent Sommerso huge vase with faceted glass in shades of grey.
Dark and clear grey glass cased into clear glass using the Sommerso technique.
Attributed to Mandruzzato, Italy, 19...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Spanish Bull Shaped Glazed Ceramic Pitcher
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching ceramic bull jug / pitcher, Spain, 1960s.
Spanish ceramic bull shaped jug with romanesque inspired decorative details in green, white and brown-black.
This kind of tradi...
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
Orange Ball Vase in Czech Art Glass by Frantisek Koudelka, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Colorful art glass vase by Czech designer Frantisek Koudelka. Hand blown orange glass with infused coal and air bubbles.
Category
1970s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Italian Typewriter Olivetti 1930 Ivrea M40
By Olivetti
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Italian typewriter Olivetti 1930 Ivrea M40.
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
8.5 Inch White Porcelain or Ceramic Greyhound / Whippet CLOSING SALE
Located in Warrenton, OR
8.5 Inch White Porcelain or Ceramic Greyhound / Whippet CLOSING SALE
*****NOTICE: OUR 1ST DIBS SHOP CLOSES AT THE END OF MAY*****
This mid-century modern era porcelain or ceramic gre...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain, Pottery
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...
Category
Late 20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Multi-gemstone
Four Miniature Vases by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand – 1950s–60s
Located in Knivsta, SE
Four Miniature Vases by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand – 1950s–60s
A beautiful set of four stoneware miniature vases by the Swedish designer Gunnar Nylund (1904–1997) for Rörstrand, o...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Bag sculpture vase handcrafted leopard-print Murano glass 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Hand-designed and hand-made Murano glass of great quality and chrome-plated brass frame.
In very good condition.
This purse-shaped sculpture is an exclusive Murano glass vase made e...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass, Sommerso, Stained Glass
Signed Bronze Dish by Italian Gio Pomodoro Il Sestante Galeria
Located in Chicago, IL
A bronze sculpture / dish by Italian artist Gio Pomodoro for Il Sestante Galleria, Milan, Italy, circa 1958. This example is much larger than the usually found sculptural dishes. The...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Emil Milan Teak Bissilon Bird Sculpture
By Emil Milan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emil Milan Teak Bissilon Bird Sculpture.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Teak
Peter Bramhall Sculpture, Signed and Dated
Located in New York, NY
Peter Bramhall glass Orb sculpture signed and dated.
The clear glass orb has internal glass threads in aqua and blue tones.
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Mathilius Schack Elo Garden Sculpture ‘Eva’ Produced in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Large garden sculpture ‘Eva’ by Mathilius Schack Elo. Produced in Denmark.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
Large 9 Rod Sonambient Sculpture in the Style of Harry Bertoia
Located in Culver City, CA
Picture this: a tall, elegant sculpture that pays homage to the legendary Harry Bertoia but with its own twist. While Bertoia's original sonambient sculptures are famous for their de...
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel
1960s Italian Brass Vase, Style of Gio Ponti for Christofle
By Gio Ponti, Christofle
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Stunning Mid Century Modern organ vase sculpted from brass tubes and brass rods, in the style of Gio Ponti for Christofle. Sourced in Italy and dating to the early 1960s.
The vase i...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Bay Keramik Fat Lava ‘Bubble’ Vase by Bodo Mans
By Bodo Mans, Bay Keramik
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Vibrant Orange Seventies tall Bay vase, quite rare decor and to my opinion the most attractive vase from this period.
I have a similar (large) one for sal...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
1950s Fornasetti Vide Poche / Catchall by Piero Fornasetti, Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1950s Fornasetti original astonishing porcelain vide poche/catchall "Sonate- Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart" by Piero Fornasetti . Heavy porcelain construction for use as beautiful desk acc...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Tapio Wirkkala Purple Lilac Colored Glass Vase for Iittala Finland
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Purple lilac colored glass vase with bubble in base designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala Finland in 1959 and made throughout the 1970s.
Tapio Wirkkala signature and model number en...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
2000s Barovier Toso Italian Twisted Gold Leaf Murano Glass Brass Picture Frame
Located in New York, NY
A sophisticated Venetian modern design horizontal photo frame in thick blown Murano glass worked with luscious gold leaf within the crystal frame, by Barovier Toso, signed piece. The...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
Midcentury Black String Iron Rigshaw by Bror Bonfils, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Graphic looking string Figurine designed and manufactured by Bror Bonfils in Denmark during the 1950s. It is made from blackened iron. The figure's clothes are made textile and his h...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel
CARTIER 1970 New York Lunch-Box Purse Clutch In 18kt Gold Vermeil On Sterling
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Lunch-box purse designed by Cartier.
This is a stunning hand formed evening purse clutch in the shape of a diminutive lunch box, created by the French jewelry house of Cartier, back...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Mid-Century Hand-Blown Murano Glass w/ Murines & 24k Gold Pear
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Mid-Century Modernist hand-blown Murano glass pear, crafted in Murano, Italy circa 1960, is designed as a functional and elegant paperweight or decorative object Create...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Vintage Italian Modernist Pair of Blue and Green Horses
By Aldo Londi
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of horse sculptures created by Aldo Londi for Bitossi of Italy. each has great coloration of blue and green glazes within the stamped texture. Large horse measures 6" by 6.5" b...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Large ceramic sculpture of Zebra from Bassano, Italy 2000s
By Bassano
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
The stunning large hand painted ceramic animal sculpture of Zebra made in Bassano Italy in the 2000s. A very beautiful sculpture. In great condition. The perfect addition to any surf...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Large Murano "Bullicante" Blown Glass Fan Flower Vase by Barovier, Italy 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular and huge rostrato and "bullicante" mouth-blown crystal Murano glass vase made by Ercole Barovier in Italy during the 1950s. In spectacular condition, not missing a single...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Giangurgolo Monumental Murano glass figurine by Fulvio Bianconi
Located in Uccle, BE
“Giangurgolo”, Monumental Murano glass figurine by Fulvio Bianconi.
“Lattimo” glass figurine with polychrome decoration.
Represents a slender character playing the accordion. The cha...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Small Johnny Mattsson Glass Bowl Reijmyre Sweden Ruby Red Crystal 1950s
Located in Basel, BS
A rare small glass bowl by Johnny Mattsson, designed for Reijmyre glass factory in Sweden in the 1950s.
Hand-shaped in Reijmyres signature deep red.
Width: 12.5 cm
Depth: 10.5 cm...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Pair of Candlesticks with Hurricanes Designed by Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn
Located in Doraville, GA
An obscure design by Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths. A pair of vintage brass candlesticks listed in the Dorlyn Silversmiths catalog as "Hurricane Console No. 66". The candle...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Patricia Urquiola Sestiere Vase For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Patricia Urquiola Sestiere Vase For Cassina
A collection of contemporary vases that preserves and interprets the quintessential Venetian legacy. Sestiere perpetuates traditional gl...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
CLOSING SALE Opaline Ribbed Murano Glass Bowl, Archimede Seguso
Located in Warrenton, OR
CLOSING SALE Opaline Ribbed Murano Glass Bowl, Archimede Seguso (assumed)
*****NOTICE: OUR 1ST DIBS SHOP CLOSES AT THE END OF MAY*****
NOTICE: Please be aware that our 1stDibs shop w...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
Versace For Rosenthal Medusa Crystal Bowl
Located in New York, NY
1980's Gianni Versace designed for Rosenthal crystal decorative bowl with medusa motif, in vintage original condition with some wear and patina due t...
Category
1980s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Purple Fatlava Ceramic Vase from Dümler & Breiden, Germany, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Unique looking vase covered all over in a mixed fatlava glaze of purple, rose and greens nuances. Designed and made by Dumler & Breiden in Germany during the 1970s. Imprinted/signed ...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
HL-70 Personal Desk Fan by Reinhold Weiss for Braun, 1960s
By Braun
Located in Milan, IT
HL-70 Personal Desk Fan by Reinhold Weiss for Braun, 1960s
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Mandruzzato Murano Sommerso Red Yellow Ice Glass Faceted Vase
Located in Barcelona, ES
Midcentury Faceted Murano art glass vase with textured ice glass sides. Attributed to Mandruzzato, Italy, 1960s.
Sommerso technique with red glass with a layer in yellow submerged i...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Fish Sculpture Figurine, Italy, 1950s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful, decorative midcentury Rimini blue glazed fish sculpture. Designed by Aldo Londi, manufactured by Bitossi Ceramiche / Italy in the 19...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Terracotta
Rattan Pencil Reed Desk Organizer Mid Century Modern
Located in Oxford, GB
This elegant mid century modern rattan pencil reed desk organizer features a beautiful texture and gold accents. Its three compartments offer practica...
Category
Mid-18th Century Unknown Antique Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Rattan
ZBS, Modern Bohemian Citrine Yellow Blown Glass Vase, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful citrine yellow glass vase attributed to Miloslav Klinger for Zelesnobrodské Sklo back when the Czech Republic was still part of Czechoslovakia, circa 1960. Elegant draped t...
Category
1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Oggetti Murano Signed Alexandrite Purple Italian Art Glass Sculpture Paperweight
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso "Alexandrite" purple Italian art glass paperweight / sculpture. The piece is fully signed underneath, “Ogge...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Mid-Century Ceramic Wall Plaque Flowers Picard Vallauris
By Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Mid-Century Wall Plaque Flowers Picard Vallauris.
Category
1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage "Zero" Aluminum Attaché / Briefcase P5-SI by Haliburton - New Old Stock
By Halliburton
Located in San Diego, CA
A brand new vintage "Zero" aluminum attaché / briefcase model #P5-SI 5" Premier by Halliburton, circa 1990s. This piece is "New Old Stock (NOS)" and has never been used and comes wi...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Aluminum
Midcentury ceramic vase by Gio Ponti for Richard Ginori, Italy 1947
Located in Piacenza, Italy
San Cristoforo ceramic green vase by Gio Ponti and Giovanni Gariboldi
manufactured by Richard Ginori.
Rare color and manufacturing.
Signed Richard Ginori on the bottom.
Perfect vin...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Marble Soap Tray 1970s
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
A sculptural Italian marble soap tray from the 1970s, elegantly carved with a minimalist sensibility. The rectangular form is softened by gently rounded corners and a shallow concave...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Carrara Marble
Robert P Gottlieb MOMA Desk Accessory Tape Dispenser Lucite / Chromed Steel
Located in Doraville, GA
Vintage lucite and chromed steel tape dispenser manufactured by Two's Company, Mount Vernon, NY. Robert P. Gottlieb is associated with the dispenser, but little is known about Gottli...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Chrome
Large Bertoia Studios 32-Rod 'Sounding Chess / B-2466' Copper & Brass Sculpture
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Bertoia Studios 32-Rod 'Sounding Chess / B-2466' copper & brass sculpture. A lyrical and musical sound sculpture with certificate of authenticity signed by Val, the artist and son of the original designer, Harry Bertoia. Hand made at the original Bertoia...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Copper, Silver
Joe Colombo "Biglia" Ashtray/Round Box for Arnolfo di Cambio, 1969, Signed
Located in Bagnolo Mella, Brescia
This rare and elegant piece is a testament to Joe Colombo's visionary design and mastery of form. Crafted from Alexandrite glass, renowned for its ability to change color depending o...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver Plate
Pair of Extra Large Brass Deer by Sarreid ltd, Spain 1970s
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in Den Haag, NL
Pair of Extra Large Brass Deer by Sarreid, Spain 1970s
Category
1970s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Formafantasma Post Scriptum Cachepot Reticolo Nero Piccolo Vase For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Formafantasma Post Scriptum Cachepot Reticolo Nero Piccolo Vase For Cassina
BLACK ON WHITE, THE CONTEMPORARY EXPRESSION OF DESIGN
The Formafantasma designs become decorations on t...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Group of Four Brass and Copper Bud Vases, Priced Individually
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Charming mid century group of four bud vases handcrafted in copper and brass in a sculptural form with removable coated metal flowers.
Priced Individually
Tallest: H: 14.5 DM: 3 $...
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Copper
20th Century Mini White Dalmatian Dog Sculpture, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Painted ceramic, very good original vintage condition. No damages or cracks. Beautiful and unique decorative sculpture. Mini White Dalmatian Dog Sculpture was produced in Italy. Only...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Carl Auböck Handcrafted Midcentury Peanut Brass Figurine Key Ring Chain Holder
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming modernist peanut keyring / keyholder / keychain, designed by Carl Auböck in the 1950s. Handmade of solid polished brass by Werkstätte Auböck in Austria. Fully stamped and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Piero Fornasetti Rectangular Porcelain Tray
By Fornasetti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Piero Fornasetti porcelain plate or ashtray depicting the nose and mouth of the famous opera singer Lina Cavalieri / made in Milano Italy circa 1990s
Original mark on the back / come...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Mid Century Sommerso Murano Glass Vase Pink/ Green, Italy, circa 1960/70
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Highly decorative mid century Murano Glass Vase from the renown workshops in Italy around 1960/70. A fantastic shaped, mid-sized vase with twisted body combined with a lovely coloration from pink tones down to a bright green on the base. An exceptional designed Murano masterpiece...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
International Silver Vintage Velvet Heart Ring Box
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
Vintage Silver Plate Velvet Heart Ring Box
4.5 x 4 x 2
maker stamped International Silver Company
Vintage unrestored condition marks and...
Category
Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver Plate
Roberto Vivas Abstract Bronze Sculpture on Bronze Base, Brazil 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Brazilian modern abstract bronze sculpture on bronze base signed by Roberto Vivas circa 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Mario Badioli after Picasso Black and Orange Sommerso Murano Glass Vase, 1980s
Located in Roma, IT
Midcentury amazing black and orange sommerso Murano glass vase. Mario Badioli probably designed this fantastic piece in the style of Picasso in Italy dur...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass, Art Glass
Barbini Murano Opal Pink White Italian Art Glass Seashell Sculpture Ashtray
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown pink to white opalescent Italian art glass seashell sculpture / ashtray. Documented to designer Alfredo Barbini, circa 1950-1960s, and published i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Opaline Glass, Sommerso, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass
Pair of Gold Fleck Murano Glass Vases with Filaments Signed by Costantini 1980s
By Costantini
Located in Florence, IT
Pair of Gold Fleck Costantini Murano glass vases encased in a profusion of applied filament glass.
They are signed Costantini Murano on t...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Piero Fornasetti "Libri" Rare Vintage Basket, circa 1950, Italy.
Located in Brussels, BE
Piero Fornasetti "Libri" model basket, circa 1950, Italy.
Vintage edition.
Cat, mouse and books decor, brass border, blue-green interior.
Dimensions:28 cm H , 25 cm diameter.
Origina...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pink Marble Bowl Catchall Late 20th Century
Located in Toronto, CA
Pink Marble Bowl Catchall from the late 20th century. Crafted from stunning pink marble, this bowl showcases a captivating blend of natural hues and elegant design, making it a stand...
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Mid-Century Modern Large Glass Vase GullaSkruf Sweden, 1950s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This wonderful large vase made in Sweden at GullaSkruf was designed by Kjell Blomberg in the 1950s.
It has a lovely color and as many of the designers from Sweden the light has a ce...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Lull No59 Decorative Object – Modern Wooden Sculpture by NONO for Interior Desig
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Lull No59 Decorative Object – Modern Wooden Sculpture by NONO for Interior Design
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Balance and tension are at the core of these sculptures. The interplay between the smooth, roun...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Hardwood
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...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Composition, Metal
Blue and Red Sommerso Murano Glass Heart-Shaped Bowl, Italy, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Magnificent heart-shaped, glass bowl or ashtray in a lovely Blu and Red crystal "sommerso" Murano artglass, that was produced in Italy during the 1960s.
This wonderful piece is a pe...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Archimede Seguso Glass Vase Silver Flecks Murano Italy 1970s
Located in Basel, BS
Shimmering glass vase by Archimede Seguso, mouth-blown in Murano in the 1970s. Black glass with silver flecks, beautiful hand-shaped piece.
Remains the original manufacturers sti...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
LLADRO - Vintage Bending Girl Figurine - Matte Finish - Spain - 20th Century
By Lladro
Located in Chatham, ON
LLADRO - Vintage matte finish ceramic figure - bending girl dressed in her nightgown - retired - factory stamp to the base - Spain - mid 20th century.
Excellent vintage condition - ...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Signed and Dated 1977 Curtis Jere Brutalist Brass Wall Sculpture Mid Century
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Iconic Curtis Jere Mid Century Modern Brass Raindrops Wall Sculpture signed and dated 1977. This sculpture is almost 50 years old and shows amazing color variations from aging and t...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
pair of Arthur Krupp re-silvered 1950s Soliflore vases attributed to Gio Ponti.
Located in London, Fitzrovia
A pair of silver plated Soliflore vases / candle holders of unusual geometric balls design, by Arthur Krupp, Milano, and most probably designed by Gio Ponti.
Provenance: The Vienna ...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Bitossi pottery vase, Rimini Blue, By Aldo Londi, Italy
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
Classic Aldo Londi Bitossi ceramic vase from the Rimini blue range. A gorgeous Mid-century modern retro classic, with really nice glazing, the colors are what makes these vases so sp...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wicker, Art Glass
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