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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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...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
1960s Vintage Minimalist Italian Design Nickel and White Glass Desk Table Lamp
By Valenti
Located in New York, NY
Italian design mid-century modern rare table lamp, space age mushroom shape, signed by Valenti & C., Milan. This light ideal for a desk light source has a very sleek shape, the white glass allows for plenty of illumination and the nickel finish adds appeal to the design. A rare example in the collection of Valenti lighting.
Base measures: 8.25 in Diameter - Glass globe: 10.25" Diameter
Valenti Luce was founded in 1929 and became iconic during the 1960s, representing superior design in Made in Italy lighting...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Nickel
Mid-Century Modern Paper Machee Sculpture of a Leopard by Bert van Oers, 1980
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare one of a kind Mid-Century Modern sculpture of a leopard.
Design by Bert van Oers.
Striking Dutch design dated 1980.
Original hand-crafted and hand-painted paper mac...
Category
1980s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pine, Paper
Italian Natural Alabaster Stone Trinket Box by Romano Bianchi, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Decorative natural orange alabaster stone trinket, cigar, jewelry, vanity or cigarette box. Hand-made in Italy during the 1970s by Romano Bianchi. Measurements: 11x8x5 cm.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Alabaster
Vintage Aldo Londi For Rosenthal Netter Planter
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful brown, yellow, orange and green striped planter. Designed by Aldo Londi for Rosenthal Netter, made in Itally. large version available in separate listing.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Large Handmade Iron Jack by Bill Curry
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large vintage handmade cast iron Jack, Jax, designed by Bill Curry of Design Line, 1967.
This bookend is made of cast iron and is in original condition.
Great addition to any decor, Industrial retro Pop Art...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
1950s Italian Square Crystal Dish
Located in London, London
Square dish
Crystal
Italian 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Mid Century Blue Murano Glass Dish
Located in London, London
Dish
Murano glass
Glorious colour
Italy 1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
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 large murano vase Red and White Italy 1970s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Embrace the essence of Italian artistry with this captivating Mid-Century Murano Glass Vase, a splendid creation from 1970s Italy. The original label has been preserved. The sleek an...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Lauritz Adolph Hjorth Danish Mid-Century Hand-Painted Ceramic Dish
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Lauritz Adolph Hjorth (Danish, 1834-1912) established a factory at Bornholm in 1859 which also established a ceramic dynasty that included Hans Hjorth, Gertrud Vasegaard and Lisbeth ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Per Linneman-Schmidt Palshus Haresfur Glazed Studio Pottery Bowl
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Per Ingvard Henrik Wulff Linneman-Schmidt (Danish, 1912-1999) was a Danish sculptor and ceramic artist born in Copenhagen. In 1948 he established a studio with his wife Annelise in T...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Murano Bright Yellow Gold Flecks Vintage Italian Art Glass Heart Bowl Ashtray
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown bright yellow and gold flecks Italian art glass heart shaped bowl / vide poche. Attributed to designer Alfredo Barbini. The bowl I made with a gol...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
Fratelli Toso Murano Millefiori Pink Opalescent Italian Art Glass Heart Bowl
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown pink and opalescent Italian art glass heart shaped bowl with wild flower murrines. The piece is documented to the Fratelli Toso, circa 1950s. The ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine, Opaline Glass
Fratelli Toso Murano Millefiori Mosaic Decor Italian Art Glass Clear Flower Bowl
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown mosaic murrines Italian art glass clear flower shaped bowl. The bowl is attributed to the Fratelli Toso company. It has a transparent body, with 6...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine, Sommerso
Rare turquoise fat lava "DOTS" Ceramic Vase VEB HALDENSLEBEN, GDR Germany, 1970s
By VEB
Located in Santa Monica, CA
East German Pottery Vase VEB Haldensleben 3059 Mint Pastel
This elegant vintage studio pottery vessel, crafted with exceptional skill in 1999 by VEB Haldensleben, showcases the unp...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Nils Thorsson Royal Copenhagen Mid-Century Celadon Bowl
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Nils Thorsson (Danish, 1898-1975) was a renowned Danish ceramicist and was the leading ceramicist at Royal Copenhagen/Aluminia for around 60 years. Born in Sweden he moved to study i...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Toyo Hand Painted Floral Decorative Small Plate
Located in Medina, OH
Beautiful Vintage Toyo Hand Painted Floral procelain Decorative Small Plate. It does come with a stand. This piece is only for decorative purposes. It has been kept in really good co...
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Toyo Hand Painted Floral Decorative Large Plate
Located in Medina, OH
Beautiful Vintage Toyo Hand Painted Floral procelain Decorative Large Plate. It does come with a stand. This piece is only for decorative purposes. It has been kept in really good co...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Seguso Murano 1950s Coral Red Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Flower Basket Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Rare and beautiful, large vintage Murano hand blown coral red and gold flecks Italian art glass flower basket / vase. Documented to designer Archimede Seguso, circa 1952. A similar p...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
Murano Large Pink Bubbles Bunny Rabbit Gold Leaf Egg Italian Art Glass Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and very large, vintage Murano hand blown pink bubbles and golden egg Italian art glass Easter Bunny rabbit sculpture. The rabbit is very nicely detailed with a cute face, ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
Medium 19th Century European Wood Mortar
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Medium 19th Century European Wood Mortar
Medium solid wood mortar, This solid wood mortar, with its rough shape and organic color, will be perfect in a natural, uncluttered and del...
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19th Century European Antique Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Large Turkish Vintage Olive Jar, 19th Century
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Large Turkish Vintage Olive Jar, 19th Century
This striking large-sized Turkish olive jar, with origins dating back to at least the 17th century ...
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19th Century Portuguese Antique Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
19th Century Moroccan Vessel
Located in Santa Monica, CA
19th Century Moroccan Vessel
Discover the enchanting beauty of Moroccan craftsmanship with this exquisite mid-19th-century vessel. A testament to the rich history and artistry of ...
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19th Century Moroccan Antique Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Aluminum sculpture Bertil Englert Sweden 1970
Located in PARIS, FR
Impressive aluminum sculpture on a steel base by Bertil Englert Sweden 1970
Was in a garden
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1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Aluminum
Large Vintage Murano Vase in pink Mouth Blown Art Glass, Italian Design, 1980s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Large vintage Murano glass vase in a beautiful rose pink shade. Mouth-blown in a round shape with ornaments in crystal glass with gold leaf. Handmade in Italy, 1990s. Signed Cose bel...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Satin glass vase signed Vivarini, Murano
Located in Santa Margherita Ligure, IT
Large frosted matte glass vase
Signed at the tip Vivarini, Murano
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Italian Midcentury Modern Sterling Silver Honeycomb Picture Frame
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury Modern sterling silver picture frame. Square window in wide and flat surround with incised honeycomb pattern on front; edges plain. With glass and velvet lining and back w...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Indian Sculpture in Brazilian Rosewood
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Small sculpture of an indigenous face carved in Brazilian rosewood of unknown authorship.
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Rosewood
Large column mirror plant display stand by Deknudt, Belgium, 1980
By Deknudt
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 1980 / plant display stand / planter / mirror / Deknudt / mid-century / design / vintage
A large mirror column planter or plant display made in Belgium, 1980. This exquisi...
Category
1980s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Mirror
Modernist Gray Lucite Kinetic Sculpture Astrolabe, Italy 1970s
By Studio Italia Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning rotating kinetic sculpture was crafted in Italy in the 1970s. The six circles are made of Lucite in a smoke gray color and stand on a frosted clear Lucite base. The six...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass
Gucci, Italy - Vintage Equestrian Letter Holder / Desk Organizer c.1975
By Gucci
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous vintage leather and gilt letter rack dating to c.1975, made in Italy by the iconic fashion house, Gucci.
The base is covered in leather, the top being a very dark green a...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Large Mid-Century Italian Modern Green Ceramic Horse Pottery Sculpture or Statue
By Bitossi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large and chic horse sculpture circa 1960s, probably Italian. This piece features all glazed ceramic construction in a beautiful green color.
Category
1960s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Mid_Century Gold Metamec Starburst Wall Clock, 1960s
By Metamec
Located in London, GB
For sale is a Mid-Century Modernist ‘Starburst’ or 'Sunburst' wall clock by Metamec, England and dating from the 1960s.
The clock keeps good time and is in good vintage condition, w...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Brass
Decorative Bowl, Pyot Thiry, Vallauris c. 1960
By Pyot Thiry
Located in St Ouen, FR
Delicate bowl with the motif of a female figure executed by Pyot Thiry and dating from the Artist's collaboration at the "Tapis Vert" workshop.
It is therefore an early piece since ...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Bottled Perfume Modernist Display, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, ES
This antique display counter is a rare and beautiful piece of the Modernist movement in Barcelona, Spain. The ornate forged iron structure is stunning and perfectly complements the b...
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1940s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Vintage Studio Pottery Bowl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful vertically striped glaze bowl. signed by artist on the bottom. "t.webber". blue glaze on inside.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Deco Bronze Bust of Man After Cipriani
Located in west palm beach, FL
Capture timeless elegance with this vintage Deco bronze bust of a man, inspired by Cipriani's iconic style. American-crafted with exquisite detailing, this sculpture embodies classic...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone, Bronze
Mid-Century French Wooden Signed Sculpture
Located in London, GB
A very unusual double sided head sculpture.
France, c1970s.
The graduated heads are removable.
Signed to the base.
Good condition generally, some scuffs commensurate with age...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Drip Glaze Studio Pottery Bowl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful multi colored drip glaze bowl with speckled glaze inside. signed by artist on underside.
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modernist Fish Motif Hand-Blown Murano Glass Bowl by Alfredo Barbini
Located in New York, NY
This exquisitely achieved Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Bowl in Viridian with Fish Motif is rendered by the esteemed glass artist Alfredo Barbini and originates from ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage Petrified Wood Catch-All Bowl
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice vintage petrified wood catch all / bowl, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good condition with wonderful brown and tan colors and measures 7"W x 6"D x 1"H. Cool piece! ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Mexican Antique Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Petrified Wood
Imposing Slab Vase By Christine Konschak For Knabstrup, Denmark, c1960
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Imposing in design, rich in colour. Large ceramic slab vase by Christine Konschak for Knabstrup, Denmark
Rich caramel brown glaze of varying hues
Fabulous Danish retro statement pie...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Round Green Onyx Marble Box with Gilded Lionfeet, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
A box as precious as the jewels it could contain inside, hand carved in Italy with the highest quality onyx marble from Pakistan (as attested by the adhesive label still present).
Al...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Onyx, Metal
Large Charcoal French Oil Vessel
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Large Charcoal French Oil Vessel 19th century
This stunning 19th-century French oil vessel is a beautifully crafted piece of history that exudes rustic charm and authenticity. Sta...
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19th Century French Antique Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Cenedese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Neon Yellow Italian Murano Glass Obelisk
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Cenedese vintage midcentury modern tall and rare 'new old stock' polished faceted Murano glass obelisk in a beautiful light neon yellow colored / coloured glass, made circa 1970. Won...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage French Art Glass Vase
Located in Ross, CA
Vivid green art glass vase, hand crafted and signed on the bottom "France". The bottom is a darker green and transitions upward to a lime green.
Can be picked up in Marin county for...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Cereste Figurative Earthen Toned Oblong Glazed Pottery Vase
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Lively Handmade Cereste Oblong Glazed Ceramic Vase, 1950s. Featuring three female figures hand painted in Black line with Cocoa, Beige,Creamy tones throughout, enhanced with Mustard ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Item of a Fig by Martinuzzi for Venini, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1930s.
This fig is made by Napoleone Martinuzzi for Venini in Murano glass.
This item might show slight traces of use since it's vintage as a chip on the top, but it ...
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1930s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
1960s Italian Murano Turquoise Geometric Faceted Sommerso Art Glass Block Vase
By Mandruzzato
Located in London, GB
1960s Italian Murano turquoise, blue, yellow and clear faceted "sommerso" geometric art glass block vase. Attributed to Mandruzzato. A beautiful piece of faceted Murano glass espec...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid 20th Century Pressed Steel Hobby Horse, Western Mexico
By G. None
Located in Guadalajra, Jal
Mid 20th Century Pressed steel hobby horse.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel
Midcentury Amber Yellow "Sommerso" Murano Glass Italian Artistic Vase, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing midcentury amber yellow "Sommerso" Murano glass vase. This fantastic piece was created by Artistic Crystal in the 1970s.
This amazing item has its original label and it's ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Set of Two Alarm Clocks by PRIM, Czechoslovakia, 1980s
By PRIM Clocks
Located in Praha, CZ
Set of two alarm clocks in very good original condition.
Made by PRIM in Czechoslovakia in 1980s.
Fully functional
Category
1980s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Steel
Mid-Century Modern Brown Ceramic Vase by VEB Haldensleben, East Germany, 1960s
By VEB
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This mid-century cool brown ceramic case by VEB Haldensleben was made in DDR (Deutsche Demokratische Republik), East Germany, in the 1960s. This vase, a VEB Haldensleben's creation, ...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
1960-1972 Pumpkin Glazed Double-Handled Lidded Pottery Jar by Ben Owen I
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
1960-1972 pumpkin glazed double handled lidded pottery jar by Ben Owen I, Seagrove, NC. Marked "Ben Owen Master Potter". Large & rare example; note the masterful glaze tones & perfec...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Single Leg Splint by Charles & Ray Eames for Evans Products Company, 1940s
Located in Chicago, IL
A Mid-Century Modern leg splint created by Charles and Ray Eames for Evans Products Company in the 1940s. Specifically designed for the US Navy, this leg splint is crafted of molded ...
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
1950s Mid-Century Modern Solid Brass italian Picture Frame
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A picture frame that embodies the essence of the 1950s Mid-Century Modern era, crafted with impeccable attention to detail and sophistication. This solid brass frame recalls the bamb...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Vintage Scandinavian Posy Vase, Swedish, Art Glass Flower Sleeve, Mid Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage Scandinavian posy vase. A Swedish, art glass flower sleeve, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1960.
Captivating colour to this elegant Scandinavian example
Di...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Mid-century Modern decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.
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