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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Period: 1960s
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Italian 1960s small red travertine stone and brass trim bowl
Located in Milan, IT
Italian 1960s small red travertine stone and brass trim bowl.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Travertine, Brass
$343 Sale Price
42% Off
Stig Lindberg Stoneware Bowl Gustavsberg Sweden 1961
Located in Basel, BS
Unique Stig Lindberg stoneware bowl in a beautiful deep blue and brown hares fur glaze, hand-crafted in his studio at Gustavsberg factory in 1961.
Diameter: 12.5 cm
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
24 Modern Chrome Candleholders + Ashtray Bowl, Werner Stoff Nagel Germany 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
A set of 24 S-22 model stackable 3-legged chrome modular candleholders plus an S-44 Ashtray/Bowl by two German artists, Hans Nagel (1926-1978) and Werner St...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
$1,400 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Large Scandinavian Mid-Century Candle Holder
By Odel
Located in Oslo, NO
Charming candle holder in brass and colored glass.
Designed and manufactured in Norway by Odel, circa 1960 second half.
In excellent vintage condition.
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Vintage Silver and Abalone Shell Photo Frame Mexico Los Castillo
By Los Castillo
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Gorgeous silver frame with abalone inlay from Mexico circa 1970's.
Measures 7" X 5-1/4". Designed for a 6"X4" photo.
Perfect condition.
Category
1960s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver
Brutalist Hammered Metal Tree Sculpture with Uplight, Curtis Jere, 1960s
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Mid-Century Modern metal tree sculpture by Curtis Jere. This tall dimensional botanic floor tree features torched gold brass metal leaves on natural wood st...
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone, Metal
Mid Century Modern Vase by Bitossi Italy
By Bitossi
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
A Mid-Century Modern Bistossi ceramic vase with a stylized crossword design of squiggly lines with block squares in red, yellow, gray blue and black on a white glazed soft textured b...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Heinrich Fuchs "Archais" Series for Lorenz Hutschenreuther, 1970
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderfully sculptural bisque porcelain vase "Artichoke" by Heinrich Fuchs for Hutschenreuther, released between 1968 and 1970 with matte exterior and gloss interior, marked
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Set of two Leather Pigs by Dimitri Omersa, 1960s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The Leather Pigs Ottoman by Dimitri Omersa, originating from the 1960s, stands as a truly unique and captivating piece of functional art. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail ...
Category
1960s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather
$4,058 / set
Vintage Submerged Glass Vase by Vladimir Mika for Moser Glasswork, 1967
Located in Varese, Lombardia
A submerged glass vase designed by Vladimir Mika for Moser Glasswork in 1967. Very good condition: few light scratches.
Category
1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Karl Jüttner studio production pottery vase with fantastic colors
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A stunning Mid-century modern studio pottery hand-turned vase from the talented Karl Jüttner workshop from the 60s. The shape is simple yet unusual with a small, raised opening, but ...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$372 Sale Price
38% Off
Jacob Bang White Glass Vase / Decanter for Kastrup, Denmark, 1960s
By Kastrup
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Jacob Bang White Glass Vase / Decanter for Kastrup, Denmark, 1960s comes with original cork top.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
$206 Sale Price
25% Off
Pair Asian Bronze Elephant Sculptures Figures Vintage, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A decorative hand made pair elephant sculptures or statues. Some wear but this is old-age. Made of brass or bronze. We think it is from Asia and was mad...
Category
1960s Asian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Metal
Jane and Gordon Martz Large Ceramic Bowl for Marshall Studios
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A large scale bowl by Jane and Gordon martz for Marshall studios. Largely known for execution of lamps, the ceramicist duo also did a number of bowls and vases. Offered here is a very large bowl...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
1960s Candlestick Holder Style Martz Studios Art Pottery
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
1960s Pottery Candle Stick Holder Style of Martz Studios Art Pottery
In the Style of Martz Studios Art Pottery
Unmarked
5.75 h x 2.5 diameter
Preowned vintage with ...
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Scandinavian Mid-century design art sommerso glass vase by Gunnar Nylund
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A fantastic and rather large handblown vintage art sommerso glass vase, design and signed by the talented Gunnar Nylund and Asta Strömberg from the prestigious Strömbergshyttan Sweden. This vase has a fantastic color, a deep smokey grey or nearly black color, covered with clear crystal. The design is simple yet very much of 60s and inspiration from the space age, it is sleek, elegant and sophisticated, especially with the fantastic contrasting color.
-It is 27cm (10.62") high and 8.5cm wide (3.34") and 5cm deep (1.96") at the base, in a teardrop shape and in a good condition, yet some minor abrasion underneath, and micro soot flakes yet overall a fantastic vase. The price includes free shipping.
Strömberghyttan; a company which early on grasped the importance of good design when it comes to art and design glass, rendering them a leading position in mid-century modern Scandinavian design.
Interior design and decoration which stood out with a distinct quality, very much due to the famous designers Gerda and Asta Strömberg. Many items with iconic design which Strömbergshyttan became famed for was often creations made by Asta Strömberg, who designed most of the glass, focusing on modern art glass and other interior design objects such as crystal vases. The company also hired the multi-talented award winning and iconic artist and designer Gunnar Nylund as well as Rune Strand...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
$658 Sale Price
20% Off
Ceramic Poodle with Jeweled Collar
Located in Hanover, MA
1960s Italian ceramic poodle with jeweled collar.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Solid Bronze Carl Auböck Egg Paperweight Austria
Located in San Diego, CA
Solid bronze egg paperweight by Carl Aubock. Signed. Austria. 1960s.
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Uno Westerberg, Bowl, Glass, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A blown glass bowl designed by Uno Westerberg and produced by Pukebergs Glasbruk, Sweden, c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 4.25"H x 12.0"W x 12.0"D
All items ship from High P...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Set of 5 Vintage Nativity Scene Figures, Handcrafted in Barcelona, 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of 5 Vintage Nativity Scene Figures, Handcrafted in Barcelona, 1960 – Traditional Spanish Art in Plaster.
Add a charming touch of traditional craftsmanship to your collection wi...
Category
1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Plaster
$387 Sale Price / set
50% Off
German Mid-Century Ceramic Vase, 1960s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
German Mid-century ceramic vase, Germany, 1960s. Measures: Height: 45cm - 17.7 in., Diameter : 22cm - 8.7 in. Marked under the base (see photo).
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Venini Art Glass Vase 'Bolle' by Tapio Wirkkala for Venini, Murano 1966
By Tapio Wirkkala, Venini
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Venini Art Glass Vase 'Bolle' by Tapio Wirkkala for Venini, Murano 1966
A vintage art glass vase of the 'Bolle' series. Thin mouthblown green and yellow glass fused in incalmo techn...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
1960s Astonishing Rare Murano Blue Vase by Flavio Poli for Seguso, Made in Italy
By Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Astonishing blue vase by Flavio Poli for Seguso in Murano glass. Made in Italy. It's so rare in this color. This vase is a true piece of modern art. The item is in excellent co...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Signed Italian Murano Art Glass Vase, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Vintage Murano Italian art glass vase. This charming blue and purple vase has been hand blown with a colorful stripped pattern. This piece can be decorative as well as functional hol...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Murano Art Glass Green and Clear Bowl Catchall Italy, Sommerso, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An amazing Venetian Murano glass object in an unusual design and a pretty beautiful green and clear color. A highly decorative piece useful as center piece, bowl, candy bowl or catch...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
1960s Astonishing Jack in the Pulpit "Calla Lily" vase in Murano glass.
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Astonishing yellow and blue Jack in the Pulpit "Calla Lily" vase in Murano glass. Made in Italy. The item is in excellent condition.
Dimension:
diameter 3,54 x 11,81 H inches
d...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Carved Italian Wood Mandarin Duck Figurine By Sarreid Limited, Mid/Late 20th C.
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand carved and lacquered wood and brass Mandarin Duck statue or figurine by Sarreid Ltd. The Sarreid company is know for their quality and craftsmanship in areas of manufacturing su...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Spanish Rustic Metal Hand Bell, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Traditional metal hand bell bottle opener, by unknown manufacturer from Spain, circa 1960. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautif...
Category
1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
$331 Sale Price
50% Off
Art Pottery Dish by Hans Welling for Ceramano Ceralux, West Germany 1960's
By Ceramano, Hans Welling
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Art Studio Pottery Bowl by Hans (Hanns) Welling for Ceramano Ceralux, West Germany 1960's. Red fat lava glazed ceramic dish. Signed at the bottom. This comes in ve...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$334 Sale Price
20% Off
Signed Livio Seguso Murano Gold-Accented Pear & Apple Glass Sculptures
By Livio Seguso
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This elegant pair of large Murano glass sculptures, a pear and an apple, was crafted by renowned glass artist Livio Seguso. The sculptures feature a striking satin finish, complement...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Smoky grey Murano Glass Vase Attributed to Flavio Poli for A. Mandruzzato, 1960s
Located in Hannover, DE
This beautiful Murano block vase is a small work of art. The shape and the refraction of light are beautiful and captivate every viewer. The vase is well-kept but has a small defect ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Organic Handblown Transparent Murano Glass Sculpture signed Salviati
By Salviati
Located in New York, NY
This minimal yet effortlessly stunning Mid-Century Modernist Organic Hand-Blown Transparent Murano Art Glass Sculpture is signed Salviati and originates from Italy, Circa 1960. Featu...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Two Thinkers Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid century bronze sculpture 2 Thinkers from Est Asia.
Category
1960s East Asian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
$1,200
Carrara Marble Small Lidded Canister or Stash Box, Italy, 1960s
Located in San Diego, CA
Carrara marble small lidded canister or stash container. Italy, 1960s.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Carrara Marble
$120 Sale Price
20% Off
Danish Modern Solid Walnut Mid-Century Articulating Candleholder
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-Century Modern solid walnut, candleholder multi positions and folds flat for storage and shipping takes 1/2" diameter candles.
Category
1960s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
$224 Sale Price
20% Off
Ceramic Ashtrays blue and Pink color from France 1960 Rond Shape
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Pair of Ceramic Ashtrays with Sea Urchin Motif, Pink and Blue, Decorative and Functional
This pair of ceramic ashtrays, designed with a striking sea urchin motif, combines artistry ...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$334 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Midcentury Vintage Lacquer Wood Cylinder tin Metal Tea Canister Japan
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and Minimalist tea canister box from Japan. This rare beauty is a unique box or decorative box that brings midcentury shape with organic beauty. Constructed of wood panels ...
Category
1960s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Tin
Harry Bertoia Gold Plated Bronze Diagonal Double Tonal Sonambient Sculpture
Located in St. Louis, MO
Sculptor and Artist Harry Bertoia gold plated bronze Sonambient sculpture, diagonal double tonal, circa 1965. Two groupings of thin rods at different angles on poured slab of bronze. Purchased from estate of the original owner. Sold with a “Certificate of Authenticity” from the Harry Bertoia foundation, along with a copy of the Knoll letter...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Fish Graal Vase by Edward Hald for Orrefors, Sweden 1963
By Orrefors, Edward Hald
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Fish Graal Vase by Edward Hald for Orrefors, Sweden 1963
A vintage vase of the Graal series designed by Edward Hald for Orrefors Sweden in 1938. Clear and green glass decora...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Large Ceramic Midcentury Bulbous Red Vase, Italy 1960s
Located in New York, NY
A striking piece of Italian art pottery with a vibrant decoration.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Flavia Montelupo Rimini Unglazed Ceramic Cat Italy
Located in San Diego, CA
This vintage Flavia Montelupo Ceramic Cat is a beautiful addition to any collection. Made in Italy by Aldo Londi (Bitossi), this unglazed figurine showcases the intricate details of ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century German Large Floor Vase
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern ceramic floor vase hand painted with abstract motifs. Made in Germany in the 1960s
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Rattan Plant Holder Vivai Del Sud Style, Italy 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful round plant holder in curved rattan with three wheels in the style of Vivai Del Sud.
Made in Italy in the 1960s.
Vivai del sud, Gabriella Crespi and Arpex ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Design by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Pair of Teardrop Candleholders
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful pair of Dansk tilting silver-plated teardrop candleholders in great vintage condition. This piece was designed by Jens Quistgaard and is true to ...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
$220 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Riccardo Licata Midcentury Murano Glass "Aquarium" Sculpture for Cenedese, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful sculpture in blown Murano artistic crystal glass. This fantastic item was designed in Italy during the 1960s and it is attributed to the artist Riccardo Licata for Cenedese.
This item is amazing as it perfectly represents an aquarium tank...
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass, Art Glass
Mid Century Ceramic Soholm Bird Relief by Gerd Hiort Petersen
Located in San Diego, CA
Blue and white Soholm bird relief designed by Gerd Hiort Petersen, circa 1960-1970. This beautiful ceramic sculptural relief is captivating and whi...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Hand-Blown Murano Glass Vase in Sap Green W/ Fine Textural Detailing
Located in New York, NY
This timeless Mid-Century Modernist vase, crafted in Italy circa 1960, exemplifies the mastery of Murano glass artisans. Hand-blown in a rich sap green hue, the vase exudes an unders...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Petite Murano Glass Paperweight Flower inside Mid-Century Modern, Italy 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown Italian art glass paper weight. A beautiful nice addition to your desktop. Found at an estate sale in Verona, Italy....
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Set of Colorful Danish Candlesticks
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A great set of four Danish turned wood candlesticks. The taller ones are 11.75"H, the yellow are 7.75"H.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
$499 / set
Mid-Century Swedish Art Glass Centerpiece Ruby & White Bowl by Flygsfors Coquill
Located in New York, NY
This curvaceous and elegant Ruby Centerpiece originates from Sweden during the 1960 by Flygsfors Coquille. The rounded elliptical edge swells from a flattened base, one side curving ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Philip H. Darling Massive New York Abstract Modern Bronze Sculpture 1960s
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Handmade soldered bronze sculpture created by Philip H. Darling of Long Island, New York, circa 1960's. Sculpture measures 34" by 16" by 7" and is signed P.H. Darling. In very good ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Bronze
$2,655 Sale Price
27% Off
Uno Westerberg, a Clear Glass Vase, Candle Holder with Textured Decor, Pukeberg
Located in Bochum, NRW
This is a lovely Mid-Century Modern art glass block vase or candle holder made by the Swedish manufacturer Pukeberg and designed by Uno Westerb...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
$229 Sale Price
28% Off
mid century VASE fratelli fanciullacci strawberry sgraffito decor 1960s 1970s
Located in Mannheim, DE
Very beautiful 1960s 1970s vintage ceramic vase by Fratelli Fanciullacci (attr.). Sgraffito 'strawberry' decor in shiny red. Marked to bottom.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 20.5 cm, wid...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
1960s by Giotto Stoppino for Brambilla Italian Design Ceramic White Vase
Located in Brescia, IT
"Aster" series
White pottery vase
"Brambilla" mark impressed
Excellent condition.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Vintage Florence Knoll Molded Plywood Architectural Letter Tray
Located in Esperance, NY
This is a very unique premium paper or letter tray that is now available for sale. It comes with its original Knoll tag and is an early version of the product. With its stunning desi...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bentwood
$920 Sale Price
20% Off
Alvar Aalto Glass Bowl Savoy, circa 1960
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Glass designed by Alvar Aalto, circa 1960.
Manufactured in Finland.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
Hugo Alv...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
$1,922 Sale Price
30% Off
Aldo Londi Bitossi Buddha Bust, Ceramic, Blue, Gold, Rosenthal Netter, Signed
Located in New York, NY
Aldo Londi Bitossi Buddha Bust, Ceramic, Blue, Gold, Rosenthal Netter, Signed. Medium scale blue and gold glazed ceramic Buddha bust from Aldo Londi's Cinese series. Aldo Londi's "Ci...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$4,200 Sale Price
25% Off
Pair of Murano Glass Scavo Vases in Ancient Roman Style, Italy, Mid-Century
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This elegant pair of Murano glass vases showcases the renowned Scavo technique, lending them an aged, ancient Roman look. Crafted by skilled Italian artisans, the surface of each vas...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Unusual Ceramic Box By Bitossi Raymor, Italy
By Bitossi
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual ceramic box by Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter, Italy, ca' 1960's, signed. Geometric design, beautifully decorated in yellow, brown, black.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Elio Schiavon, Italy, Unique Vase in Glazed Ceramics with City Motif
Located in København, Copenhagen
Elio Schiavon (1925-2004), Italy.
Unique vase in glazed ceramics with hand-painted city motif. 1960s.
Measures: 26 x 8.5 cm.
In excellent condition.
Signed.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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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