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
Finnish art glass design, a bowl “Avanti” made by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala.
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
Rare and very beautiful Scandinavian glass design, a rather large footed bowl or plate, suitable for fruit or confectionery made by Iittala Finland. The bowl is known as "Avanto" (wh...
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1970s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Pair of Italian Amber Marble Obelisks from the 1960s
Located in Milano, MI
Coppia di obelischi in marmo ambrato, realizzati negli anni '60
Ø cm 9,5 h cm 35
Gli obelischi erano originariamente costruiti dagli antichi egizi come monumenti religiosi per onor...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Huge Flavio Poli Seguso Purple Vase
By Seguso, Flavio Poli
Located in Munich, DE
Huge and heavy Flavio Poli Murano Glass Vase in pink, purple and clear Murano Glass. Made for Seguso in the 1960s.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
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
1970s Green Art Pottery Vase Piña Ceramics Michoacán Mexico
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Green Art Pottery Vase Piña Ceramics Michoacán Mexico
8.5 h x 10 diameter
Unsigned
Nicks chipping present
Unrestored original preowned condition
Refer to images provided.
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1970s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
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
Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano Blue Lavender Italian Art Glass Vanity Perfume Bottle
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso sapphire blue and light lavender Italian art glass perfume bottle. The piece is documented to the Seguso Vetri d'Arte company. It has an ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Glass
Gabriella Crespi Large Brass Rectangular Picture Frame, Signed
Located in New York, NY
Gabriella Crespi large rectangular picture frame with alternating bands of polished and brushed brass, Italy, 1970s. This incredibly chic picture frame is a striking example of the ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid Century Modern Box by Tommaso Barbi in glazed ceramic in faux onyx
Located in Roma, IT
Splendid vintage box made in Italy during the 70s signed, as readable on the sticker, by the Italian designer of luxury and opulence Tommaso Barbi.
This vintage box is large, 28cm l...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Art Ceramic Vase by Ingrid Atterberg for Upsala-Ekeby, 1970s
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A fantastic and rather large vintage ceramic vase made by the talented Ingrid Atterberg for the prestigious Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden. She is known for a design which is unassuming yet be...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Large Plate or Bowl by Inger Persson for Rörstrand, Sweden
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A signed abstract art ceramic plate made by Inger Persson for Rörstrand, Sweden. This is a studio production and has an unusual pattern and technique with a swirl in a warm brown col...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Large Diabolo Vase Germany 1960s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Mid Century Large Diabolo Vase, Germany, 1960s.
Wonderful and very stylish diabolo shaped studio pottery vase from Germany, 1960s. Great colors and glazing. Fantastic shape and size...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Mid Century Modern Solid Black Walnut Ice Box by Custom Kraft .
Located in Seattle, WA
Circa 1960s. Solid Walnut lid and casing, as stated on the markers mark on the bottom. Contrasting wood grains cover the sides. Turned wood Handle. Vintage condition consistent with ...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Vintage Mid Century Boomerang Ashtray by Stangl Pottery
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage Mid Century Boomerang Ashtray, Stangl Pottery, Trenton, New Jersey. Marked 3938. This beautiful and stylish piece is a great tasteful touch to any decor. Captivating as a sc...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Brazilian Modern Sculpture of a Zebra in Resin, Abraham Palatinik, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Brazilian Modern Kinetic Sculpture of a Zebra in Resin by Abraham Palatinik made in the 1960s is beautiful!
This is part of the Artemis collection that feature...
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1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Resin
Alexander Calder Style Steel Mobile Sculpture, 1980s France
Located in Malibu, US
Painted sheet metal abstract sculpture in the style of Alexander Calder. Fabricated by hand in the south of France and hand painted in red, yellow and black sometime circa 1990. The ...
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1980s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Sheet Metal
Danish Modern Brass Candlesticks by Max Bruel for Torben Orskov
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish modern brass candlesticks, designed by Max Bruel for Torben Orskov, Denmark, circa 1960s. They retain their warm original patina. They are priced at $175 each.
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
1964 Ellamarie and Jackson Woolley Copper Sculpture Modernist Art
By Ellamarie & Jackson Woolley
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1964 Ellamarie and Jackson Woolley Copper Sculpture Art
San Diego Civic Theatre
17.75 h x 17 w x 1.75 d
Original preowned condition
Refer to images provided.
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
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.
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Vintage Flower Vase, English, Art Glass, Decorative, Ovoid, Mid Century, C.1960
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage flower vase. An English, art glass decorative ovoid pot, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1960.
Fascinating colour palette and application
Displays a desirab...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
1960s Gorgeous Green Vase by Ind. Vetraria Valdarnese. Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Gorgeous green vase by Industria Vetraria Valdarnese, mouth-blown glass and handmade. Made in Italy. This vase is in excellent condition. Made in Italy.
Vase diameter 9,05 x 9,...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Bernard Rooke Studio Pottery Brutalist Hand-Carved Sculptural Jardinere, 1960s
Located in VALENCIA, ES
Bernard Rooke studio pottery Brutalist hand-carved white clay sculptural jardinere, originating from England circa the 1960s.
Measurements:
Height: 16cm (6.35")
Width: 18.5cm ( 7.2...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Roberto Rigon Bird Ceramic Flower Pot Catchall Bertoncello, Italy, 1960s Vintage
By Bertoncello
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An amazing ceramic Mid-Century Modern vase flower pot or catchall, made in Italy, circa 1960s. This is a beautiful mid-century item. It is in very good condition with no chips, crac...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Blanche Letalle for Saint Clement Turquoise Ceramic Vase Planter, 1950s
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stylish 1950s ceramic vase or planter was hand-crafted by ceramicist Blanche Letalle for Faiencerie Saint-Clement, France. The piece boasts a lovely turquoise glaze with a baske...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Model 1977 Crystal Bookends by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte
By Max Ingrand
Located in Watford, GB
A pair of luminous turquoise crystal 1977 bookends by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, c.1960s. The maker’s mark is visible at the base of one of the bookends.
FontanaArte was founded ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
1950s Mid-Century Modern Orange Gold and White Ceramic Italian Fish Vase
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Italian Fish Vase is a delightful blend of whimsy and sophistication, capturing the essence of mid-century design with its playful yet elegant aesthet...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
1960s Blue Glass Vase by Tamara Aladin for Riihimäen Lasi Oy A fine hand blown
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
1960s Blue Glass Vase by Tamara Aladin for Riihimäen Lasi Oy
A fine hand blown piece from Finland beautiful in both shape and colour, no chips 0r cracks
10” tall and 4” in diameter
...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
1950s Red Vase by Tamara Aladin for Riihimäen Lasi Oy
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
1950s Red Vase by Tamara Aladin for Riihimäen Lasi Oy
A fine hand blown piece from Finland beautiful in both shape and colour, no chips 0r cracks
10” tall and 4” in diameter
FB209
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1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Mid Century Modern Heavy Crystal Round Decanter A Classic of its time
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Mid Century Modern Heavy Crystal Round Decanter
A Classic of its time the lovely piece is in good condition, and one of the loveliest of the Mid 20th Century designs
No Chips for cr...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand Ashtray for Lumax Set of 2
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
1960s Hungarian Ceramic Wall Plaque: Woman's Visage by G. Staindl Katalin
Located in Brescia , Brescia
This captivating wall plaque features the delicate visage of a woman, intricately sculpted with remarkable detail.
Adorned with graceful lines and subtle nuances, this piece exudes ...
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1960s Hungarian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
1960s Los Castillo Fish Bowl Abalone Mixed Metal Taxco Mexico
By Los Castillo
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Los Castillo Handcrafted Handwrought Mexican Artistry Taxco Mexico
decorative Fishbowl Platter Catch All footed dish.
Abalone silver brass metals copper
2.5 h x 13.5 w x 12 d
S...
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1960s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver, Brass, Copper
Large Brass Table World Time Zone Clock by Kundo / Kieninger & Obergfell, 1970s
Located in München, BY
Large modernist brass table world time clock by Kundo / Kieninger & Obergfell, West Germany circa 1970s.
Beautiful clock with a large 9-inch round dial in white with a gold world ma...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Metal
Set of 2 Italian Travertine Obelisk Sculptures
Located in Chicago, IL
This set of two large Italian solid travertine stone obelisk sculptures from the 1970s is a striking example of timeless elegance and refined design, reminiscent of the work of Frate...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Travertine
Higgins Graphic Red, Orange Glass Box
Located in New York, NY
Decorative keepsake/cigarette wood box topped with a red orange Higgins Glass graphic lid. Great as a desk or bedside accessory. Signed
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Wood
Ingrid Atterberg, Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Ceramic Vase, Ekeby, 20th C.
Located in Stamford, CT
Ingrid Atterberg, Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Ceramic Vase, Ekeby, 20th C.
Swedish ceramic vase designed by Ingrid Atterberg for Ekeby in Sweden in the later half of the 20th centur...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
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
a pair of octagonal brass candle holders by Pierre Forsell for Skultuna
Located in Kiel, SH
The octagonal brass candle holders designed by Pierre Forsell for the Swedish company Skultuna is a stunning piece that exudes elegance and sophistication. Crafted in brass, this can...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
1960s Astonishing Antique Pink and White Vase in Murano Glass by Artelinea.
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Astonishing big antique pink and white vase in Murano glass by Artelinea. Made in Italy. The item is in excellent condition. This vase is handmade in blown glass.
Dimension:
d...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Midcentury box designed by Gabriella Crespi, Italy
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Box designed by Gabriella Crespi
Wooden and golden brass box by Gabriella Crespi.
Recorded by Archivio Gabriella Crespi, Milan.
Signed.
Italy 1970s
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Wilhelm Kage, Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Vase, Glazed Stoneware, Argenta, 1960s
Located in Stamford, CT
Wilhelm Kage, Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Vase, Glazed Stoneware, Argenta, 1960s
A Swedish ceramic model 1210 glazed stoneware vase or vessel designed by Wlhelm Kage for Gustavsberg...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Exquisite Pair of Decorative Angel Head Busts, Mixed Media, 1930s
Located in Brescia , Brescia
Embrace timeless elegance with this stunning pair of angel heads, originating from a majestic Liberty villa of the 1930s. Crafted with meticulous detail and employing a captivating b...
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1930s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Limestone
Harrison Mcintosh Signed Early Mid-Century Modern California Studio Pottery Vase
Located in Studio City, CA
An exquisitely designed and gorgeously glazed vase by renowned American West Coast Californian master ceramist/potter Harrison Mcintosh who was famed for his Mid-Century Modern style...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware, Pottery
Figure of a Wrapped Woman from Ronzan, 1950s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Stylized nude woman posing with hand turned on the side and hand to the head, covered in half by a sheet. Ronzan 1950
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Figure of a Girl from Ronzan, 1950s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Figure graceful girl, half naked, brings a hand to her face Ronzan Torino 50's. Reference 20th Century Ceramics in Turin The Lenci Epigones Maria Grazia Gargiulo page 165
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Scandinavian art glass Vase by Kjell Engman, Sea Glassbruk, Sweden
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
Vintage beautiful cased glass vase, made and signed by the talented Kjell Engman for SEA, Sweden. Inspired by a stormy sea this vase have a fantastic shape and they have been produce...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Art Glass Vase by Wiktor Berndt for Flygsfors
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
Scandinavian art glass vase in the shape of a Peacock made and signed by Wiktor Berndt for Flygsfors, Sweden. This an amazing hand-made piece of art, it is sculptural with clean line...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Colorful Mid Century Studio Pottery Vase Germany 1960s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Colorful Mid Century Studio Pottery Vase, Bay Keramik, Germany, 1960s.
This is a quirky and wonderful mid century studio pottery vase by the famous maker Bay Keramik, 1960s. Great c...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Plexiglass, Lucite, Acrylic
Wooden Puzzle Sculpture by Gunnar Kanevad for Gamla Linköping Sweden, 1962
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
An exceptional and rare vintage Swedish Mid-century modern handmade figurative abstract puzzle/sculpture. It is made of individual 4 pieces forming a block when assembled. Many combi...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Pine
Danish Mid-century modern teak bowl, a large 1960s bowl from Digsmed design.
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A rather large Mid-century modern teak bowl from Digsmed, Denmark, which can be used as a lovely fruit and/or salad bowl, or a Vide-Poche. The quality of this bowl is of a very high ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
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
Elegant XL Vintage West German Pottery Vase by Bodo Mans for Bay Ceramic, 1960s
Located in VALENCIA, ES
Beautiful extra large West German pottery floor vase created by house designer Bodo Mans featuring the very rare ¨Pharaon Decor¨ in a green forest hue glaze. Hand-produced in West G...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Signed Petite Wood-Turned Vase in solid Walnut by George Biersdorf, USA, c. 1979
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing an expertly crafted and elegantly shaped minimalist vase hand-tooled by the well respected German-American wood worker George Biersdorf. Petite in size yet grand in shape...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Walnut
Wilhelm Kage, Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Vase, Glazed Stoneware, Argenta, 1930s
By Wilhelm Kage
Located in Stamford, CT
Wilhelm Kage, Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Jug or Vase, Glazed Stoneware, Argenta, 1930s
Swedish ceramic vase or vessel designed by Wilhelm Kage as part of the Argenta-serie for Gust...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
MCM Brutalist Welded Nail Sculpture Jewlery Stand
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Handmade late modern era welded nail sculpture with 3 layers of welded panels of welded iron nails giving it a 3d look. It is welded together using brass with older heat-treated iro...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Iron
Murano Glass Mid Century Modern White Bombon Jar, Italy 1960s
Located in VALENCIA, ES
Elegant hand-blown Murano glass bombon jar. Delicately crafted, this jar showcases a combination of a thin layer of clear glass lined by an equally thin white casing. The lid handle ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass, Art Glass
Classic Tiffany Midcentury Modern Abstract Calla Lily Vase
Located in New York, NY
Classic Midcentury Modern sterling silver vase. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. In form of abstract calla lily with asymmetrical mouth and irregular seam. Raised round foot. Fully...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mid-century Modern decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage decorative objects created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern decorative objects made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original decorative objects, popular names associated with this style include Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Scheurich Keramik, Bitossi, and Rörstrand. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for decorative objects differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $22 and tops out at $295,000 while the average work can sell for $847.
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