Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Period: 20th Century
Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand Ashtray for Lumax
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
Murano Glass Bullicante Bowl with Generous Gold Polveri, Alfredo Barbini
Located in Warrenton, OR
Murano Glass Bullicante Bowl with Generous Gold Polveri, Alfredo Barbini
(likely. Seguso is another possibility but it's more likely Barbini in our opinion.)
Colors: Gold polveri o...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
Bernard Leach Mid-Century Studio Pottery Salt Glazed Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish mid-century salt glazed hand crafted studio pottery vase by renowned English potter Bernard Leach CBE (British, 1887-1979) and made at the Leach Pottery in St Ives, Cornwal...
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1950s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Turned Wood Bowl by Rude Osolnik
By Rude Osolnik
Located in Oakland, CA
Hand turned walnut bowl by American woodturner Rude Osolnik (1915-2001), with very figurative graining to the wood and his trademark form in this bowl. Signed on the bottom in marker...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Walnut
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
Vibrant Motion: Kinetic Sculpture - Iron, Paint, Movement
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Vibrant Motion: Kinetic Sculpture - Iron, Paint, Movement
Manufactured in France by unknown artist, circa 1990.
In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, pre...
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1990s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter Yellow Ceramic Box and Vide Poche Set, Italy 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a striking 1960s Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi for Bitossi ceramic set of three pieces, a box, and vide poche or catchalls. This set is imported and distributed in the United...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
"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
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
Signed Murano Art Glass Vide Poche / Ashtray, Italy 1980
By Fontana Arte
Located in London, GB
Mid-Century Modern squared blue art glass ashtray or vide poche in style of Fontana Arte.
The designer signature is not identifiable but it's dated and signed in Murano 1980.
Measure...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Jan De Swart Lucite Sculpture
By Jan De Swart
Located in Chicago, IL
This Lucite sculpture by the artist Jan De Swart is an early work from the 1940s. The organic bean-shaped sculpture is entirely handmade and polished by the artist, very few of these...
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Lucite
west german 1950s VASE scheurich model 239-30 stripe decor brown orange and whit
Located in Mannheim, DE
West german mid century ceramic vase manufactured by Scheurich Keramik in the late 1950s. Beautiful decor variation. Shiny brown glaze with orange, white and brown and white stripes....
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
James Lovera
By James Lovera
Located in Oakland, CA
Deep red glaze art bowl by Bay Area artist James Lovera (1920-2015), he was known for his thin walled vessels and bowls with dramatic glazes, this piece those marks. James Lovera’s f...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
1940s Brass Hands Calling Card Memo Picture Holder Stand
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1940s Brass Hands Calling Card Letter Note Picture Holder Stand
Hands have spring clips.
14.25 h x 4 diameter
Preowned vintage condition.
Refer to images.
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Early 20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Mid-20th Century Pottery Low Compote by Man Ray, Vallauris, France
By Man Ray
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-20th century pottery low compote by Man Ray, Vallauris, France. An intriguing piece, featuring a dancing figure. Minute paint rim nicks.
4.75" dia., 1 5/8" h.
Whitehall Antique...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
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Pottery
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
1960s Reed & Barton Silver Plated Mini Bowl
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Reed & Barton Silver Plated Mini Trinket Bowl
1.63 h x 3.75 diameter
Stamp present 189
Preowned original vintage unrestored
Review all images
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver Plate
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
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather
Large Vintage Murano Glass Vase by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1970s
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Brescia , Brescia
Embrace the timeless elegance of Murano glass with this exquisite vintage vase crafted by the renowned Carlo Nason for Mazzega in the 1970s. This grande masterpiece showcases Nason's...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Horst Kerstan Studio Art Pottery Vase signed & dated 1980 Glazed Stoneware
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A beautiful vibrant gray glazed bottle vase by German ceramicist Horst Kerstan.
His work is featured by a distinct language of forms and the inspiration by Chinese and Japanese glazi...
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1980s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
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
Vintage Italian Murano Barbini Attributed Glass Bowls - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Elevate your table setting with this exquisite pair of Vintage Italian Murano Barbini attributed Glass Bowls. Infused with Old-World charm and artisanal craftsmanship, they effortles...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
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
1950s Swedish Single Handled Jug by Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand Factory
Located in London, GB
A beautiful mottled-yellow 1950s Swedish handle-jug designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane for the Rörstrand Factory. The pottery, stoneware jug, features a wonderful smooth and tactile gl...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
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
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
1950s MCM Swedish Single Handled Jug by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand Factory
Located in London, GB
A beautifully marbled 1950s Swedish handle-jug designed by Gunner Nylund for the Rörstrand Factory. The pottery, stoneware jug features a wonderful smooth glaze in marble effect ton...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
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
Brionvega RR 126 FO-ST, giradischi Dual 1214- radiofonografo
Located in Napoli, NA
Radiofonografo moderno italiano RR126 e giradischi di Castiglioni Brionvega, anni '60 Radiofonografo RR126 e giradischi con base rettangolare, in legno bianco . Ci sono due casse acu...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Aluminum
Midcentury Chrome Glass and Briar Wood Pocket Emptier in Christian Dior Style
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful midcentury chrome glass and briarwood pocket emptier. This fantastic piece was designed in Christian Dior Style during the 1980s.
The...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Vintage Murano Glass Shell Motif Bowl w/Gold Fleck, Opaline Exterior. Seguso?
Located in Warrenton, OR
Vintage Murano Glass Shell Motif Bowl w/Gold Fleck, Opaline Exterior. Seguso?
A very pretty piece. It measures about 5.25 x 2.25 inches.
Good vintage condition. No chips or cracks ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
Shimmering Murano Glass Bowl / Vide Poche with Copper Aventurine - Vintage
Located in Warrenton, OR
Shimmering Murano Glass Bowl / Vide Poche with Copper Aventurine - Vintage
This is a substantial bowl that measures about 7.5 x 2.5 inches.
No chips or cracks. Very nice vintage con...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
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
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
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
Dice Crayon Pencil Pen Holder Stand Figure Germany Mid Century, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1950s German design wood dice sculpture as a pen holder stand. Nice addition to your table or just for your collection of design items. Made of wood. Found at an estate...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Vintage Ceramic Oval Pot Hand Painted . Import From Holland.
Located in Seattle, WA
Traditional floral design atop this unique ceramic piece.Makers mark on the bottom stating that was made in Holland. Made in the Early 1900s. Hand Painted. Vintage Condition Consiste...
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Early 1900s Antique Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Alfredo Barbini Murano Glass Bowl with Gold Polveri and Bullicante
Located in Warrenton, OR
Alfredo Barbini Murano Glass Bowl with Gold Polveri and Bullicante
A mid-century modern classic.
Colors: orange and white with gold polveri
(Note: Keep in mind that an item's col...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
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...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
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
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.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Selection of Lucite Centerpiece Bowls
Located in Atlanta, GA
Selection of Lucite Centerpiece Bowls, by Ritts of California, circa 1950's. The price of $550 noted below is for each larger bowl, measuring 15.5" l...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Lucite
Large 20th century design greeen ceramic planter or cachepot by Mado Jolain 1950
By Mado Jolain
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Mado Jolain
Realised circa 1950
Famous 20th century iconic ceramic planter or cachepot by Mado Jolain
Luminous green ceramic glaze color
Documented in pubulication about french 5...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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 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
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
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...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wicker, Straw, Lucite
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
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
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
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Bronze Deer Figurines
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Mid-Century Modern pair of bronze deer consists of one buck and one doe, with the buck standing upright displaying his antlers and the doe grazing on the ground.
The brass has nic...
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Mid-20th Century Korean Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Wilhelm Kåge, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A red-glazed stoneware table lamp designed by Wilhelm Kåge and produced by Gustavsberg, sweden, c. 1950s.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
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
Vintage abstract stone sculpture
Located in London, GB
Well sized granite abstract sculpture of a female form very much in the vein of the work of Dame Barbara Hepworth. It is unsigned but is clearly the work of a very accomplished sculp...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
Large Cenedese Italian Rhombus White and Clear Murano Glass Bowl, Dish, Ashtray
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Antonio da Ros for Cenedese signed, large and heavy vintage mid-century modern Italian Murano glass rhombus (diamond) shaped bowl, serving dish or ashtray, circa 1965-1975. Large and...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
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
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
Vintage Murano Glass Geode Bowl with Bullicante, by Archimede Seguso
Located in Warrenton, OR
Vintage Murano Glass Geode Bowl with Bullicante, by Archimede Seguso
4 x 1.75 inches apx.
Very nice vintage condition. We found no chips or cracks.
View the video to better apprecia...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
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