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: 1930s
Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Set of Three Tangerines by Martinuzzi for Venini
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1930s.
These tangerines are made by Napoleone Martinuzzi for Venini in Murano glass.
These items might show slight traces of use since they are vintage as a chip on t...
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1930s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
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
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
Set of 2 Hand Painted Ceramic Candle Holders, circa 1930
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of 2 hand painted ceramic candle holders, circa 1930
By Unknown manufacturer. Spain.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful ...
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1930s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Italian Black Ceramic Rearing Horse Sculpture by Ugo Zaccagnini
Located in North Miami, FL
Mid-20th century Modern italian glazed black ceramic rearing horse sculpture by Ugo Zaccagnini & Figli
By: Ugo Zaccagnini & Figli
Material: ceramic, paint
Technique: pressed, molded...
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1930s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
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
Glass vase, IKORA pattern, WMF, designed by Karl Wiedmann, circa 1930.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Glass vase, IKORA pattern, WMF, designed by Karl Wiedmann, circa 1930. Colorless, thick-walled glass, with air bubbles, embedded glass powder in orange, green and blue.
Height: 27,5...
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1930s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Glass vase, IKORA pattern, WMF, designed by Karl Wiedmann, circa 1930.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Glass vase, IKORA pattern, WMF, designed by Karl Wiedmann, circa 1930. Colorless, thick-walled glass, with air bubbles, embedded glass powder in orange, green and blue.
Height: 27,5...
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1930s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Set of Four Antique Spanish Candy Glass Container, circa 1930
Located in Barcelona, ES
"Antique Stackable Set of Four Glass Containers with Metal Caps, circa 1930"
Origin: Spain, circa 1930
Style: Antique
Materials: Glass, Metal
Enhance your storage solut...
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1930s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Vintage Coppered Ceramic Roe Deer Decorative Figurine, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1930s - 1940s.
This roe deer is made in coppered ceramic.
This is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be considered as in excell...
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1930s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Pol Chambost Off White Crackle Vase, Brown Incised Bands, France, 1940, signed
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large Off White Crackle Vase with African inspired incised brown bands, stamped: 'Made in France'
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1930s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Spanish 'Hachero' Traditional Ancient Wood Candel Holder circa 1930
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish 'Hachero' Traditional Ancient Wood Candel Holder circa 1930
Origin: Spain, circa 1930
Style: Spanish 'Hachero' Traditional
Material: Wood
Experience the rich he...
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1930s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Vintage Transparent Murano Glass Vase by Barovier and Toso, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1930s - 1940s.
This vase is made in hand-blown Murano glass.
It is a vintage item, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be considered as in excell...
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1930s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Measured Time Clock by Isamu Noguchi
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
The Hawkeye Measure Time Clock Timer, a masterpiece by Isamu Noguchi, stands as a testament to both form and function. In impeccable working order, this timekeeping gem has undergone...
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1930s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Studio Ceramic Vase Italy
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
An Italian mid century studio made vase glazed in white and gray/black. No chippings or cracks. Signed on the bottom.
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1930s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Seguso vetri d'arte Rare Veronese Vase in Green with Gold Inclusions
Located in New York, NY
Segoso vetri d'arte rare and exquisite 'Veronese' blown glass vase in cased green-colored glass with gold foil applications, Murano, 1939. This extraordinary vase is classic in form...
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1930s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
1930s Murano blown glass figure of a young man attributed to Archimede Seguso
Located in London, GB
A rare 1930s Murano blown glass figure of a young man with a black hat, gold dust top and green trousers, clear and gold submerso shoe positioned on a off white round glass base.. Th...
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1930s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Pair of Ring Bookends by Walter von Nessen for Chase USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of nickel and copper art deco machine age bookends by Walter von Nessen for Chase, c.1930s, USA. The pair of bookends feature two circles, one larger in a black satin enameled c...
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1930s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Nickel, Enamel, Copper
Bronze Baby Poseidon Table Base
Located in Pasadena, CA
Baby Poseidon, showing strength and poise with the control of sea animals . King of he sea. This baby Poseidon sculpture is a table base and needs a...
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1930s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Italian Rock Crystal Hand Carved Bowl
Located in Pasadena, CA
Vintage Italian Rock Crystal Hand Carved Bowl . Wonderful transparent crystal. Great weight and great design. Measures approx - 8w x 10d x5h
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1930s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Rock Crystal
Vintage Pair of Transparent Bullicante Murano Glass Vases by Ercole Barovier
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1930s - 1940s
Made in transparent bullicante hand-blown Murano glass by Ercole Barovier.
These vases are original and quite rare to find as a pair, especially in this...
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1930s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Edvin Oller for Gjutet Tenn / Schreuder & Olsson Large Pewter Bowl, Sweden
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A wonderful Swedish modern organic shaped bowl by Edvin Oller for Schreuder & Olsson. Executed in Pewter and signed underneath with manufacturer impression. A Wonderful example
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1930s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pewter
Pair of Vintage Transparent Crystal Flutes attributed to Baccarat
By Baccarat
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
1930s - 1940s.
These flutes are made in high-quality crystal.
They are vintage, therefore they might show slight traces of use, but they can be considered as in perfect original con...
Category
1930s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Vintage Danish Church Altar Candlesticks in Brass, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of heavy altar candlesticks in brass. These came out of a Church Near Ribe in the western part of Denmark. The design is very plain despite their Baroque inspired shape. They ...
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1930s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Upsala Ekeby, Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Beige Ceramic Vase, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in Stamford, CT
Upsala Ekeby, Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Beige Ceramic Vase, Jar or Urn, Sweden, 1930s
A beige and orange glazed ceramic vase designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby in Sweden circa ...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Anna Lisa Thomson Vase Upsala Ekeby Relief Pattern Ceramic Sweden 1937
Located in Basel, BS
A simple beauty by Anna-Lisa Thomson. Cream glazed earthenware vase with incised pattern, made for Upsala Ekeby in Sweden, circa 1937.
The last photo shows the artist in 1937, with ...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Lidded Vase by Gio Ponti for Richard Ginori, 1930s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Zürich, CH
Gio Ponti
Teal-coloured lidded vase/Urn 5756
Inscribed at the bottom '695T'
Expertise conducted by the Gio Ponti Archives
The vase is in great con...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Ercole Barovier for Ferro Toso Barovier, tall murano glass vase "avventurina"
Located in Aachen, DE
A nice and tall "avventurine" Murano glass vase made in the 1930ties by Ferro Toso Barovier, designed by Ercole Barovier. The vase with a simple and modern shape, was decorated with...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Early abstract / biomorph ceramic sculpture, Henry Heerup
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Henry Heerup was a Danish painter, graphic artist and sculptor. From 1948 untill 1951 he was part of the CoBrA movement, together with Asger Jorn, Karel Appel, Constant and Corneill...
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1930s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Art deco ceramic vase with grainy decoration, in the style of Primavera, 1930
By Primavera, Louis Dage
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Art deco ceramic vase with grainy decoration, in the style of Primavera, circa 1930
Category
1930s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Large copper deco vase, Italian manufacture
Located in Firenze, IT
Large copper deco vase, Italian manufacture
Stunning Italian-made brass and copper lobed vase, created in the 1930s, with classic copper and brass deco stylings
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Copper
Ercole Barovier for Ferro Toso Barovier, murano glass vase "avventurina"
Located in Aachen, DE
A nice "avventurine" Murano glass vase with applied handles made in the 1930ties by Ferro Toso Barovier, designed by Ercole Barovier. The vase was decorated with copper inclusions an...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage Pair of Art Nouveau Style Candlestick Holder Decor
Located in Seattle, WA
Possibly Circa 1930s. Beautiful Petina on the Materials.The Slight Details of the Petals and Leaves Creat a Delicate Silhouette. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured.
D...
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1930s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Deep Purple Glass Vase from August Walther. 1930 - 1940
Located in CADALSO, ES
Faceted deep purple glass vase with golden banding with dancing girls. great condition
Category
1930s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Japanese Craftsman Bronze Vases Black Volcanic Patinated Enamel, Japan 1930's
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair Japanese Craftsman Bronze Vases Black Volcanic Patinated Enamel, Japan 1930's.
Vases have a vibrant color of black with a green/blue hue. Vases are quite heavy being solid bronz...
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1930s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Lars Holmström, Candelabra, Brass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A small brass candelabra designed and produced by Lars Holmström, Sweden, 1930s.
Holds 0.5” diameter candles
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1930s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Swedish Grace Crystal Glass Vase Stella Polaris by Vicke Lindstrand for Orrefors
Located in Grythyttan, SE
The Orrefors Stella Polaris Mouth Blown Crystal Vase, designed in 1936 by Vicke Lindstrand for Orrefors, is an exquisite example of vintage art glass. ...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Midcentury ceramic vase "La fenice" Albisola, Italy 1930
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Ceramic vase by La fenice, Albisola, Italy 1930
The item is signed in the bottom.
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Arthur Percy, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
By Gefle, Arthur Percy
Located in High Point, NC
A fluted green-glazed ceramic vase designed by Arthur Percy and produced by Gefle, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Ewald Dahlskog, Organic Bowl, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed fluted bowl designed by Ewald Dahlskog and produced by Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Rostrato vase attributed to Barovier 1938
Located in Lugo, IT
Splendid Rostrato vase.
Attributed to a production by Barovier, 1938
Very good condition
Thank you
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage French gilt Brass, Glass and Enamel Zodiac Astrology Themed Clock
By Hour Lavigne
Located in Leesburg, VA
Vintage French gilt Brass, Glass and Enamel Zodiac Astrology Themed Clock
Produced by JUST
France; ca. 1930-50
Glass, enamel and gilt brass
Approximate...
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1930s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Just Andersen, Small Vase, Pewter, Denmark, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A small pewter vase designed and produced by Just Andersen, Denmark, 1930s.
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pewter
1930s Art-Deco wall clock, Germany
Located in Praha, CZ
- German wall clock
- the clock is in good condition
- the front dial has been restored
- the chimes have been completely cleaned and oiled.
- The clock is mechanical and is wound w...
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1930s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Upsala Ekeby, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige and green vase designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Barovier&Toso Murano glass "rostrato" green vase circa 1938.
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible and special Ercole Barovier for Barovier&Toso circa 1938 green rostrato" Murano glass vase.
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1930s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Barovier&Toso Murano glass "Medusa" circa 1938 iridescent vase.
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible and rare Barovier&Toso Murano glass "Medusa" circa 1938 iridescent vase.
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1930s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Erik Mornils, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige and brown-glazed earthenware vase designed by Erik Mornils and produced by Nittsjö, Sweden, c. 1930s.
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1930s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Erik Mornils, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed earthenware vase designed by Erik Mornils and produced by Nittsjö, Sweden, c. 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Tin crackle Sonoor vase by A.D. Copier for Leerdam, The Netherlands 1938
Located in Steenwijk, NL
The 'Sonoor' vase, model VS0154, was designed by Andries Dirk Copier for the Leerdam glass factory in The Netherlands in 1938. The Sonoor series, with crackled glass, were the first ...
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1930s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Upsala Ekeby, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A white-glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.
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1930s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Anna-Lisa Thomson, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed earthenware vase designed by Anna-Lisa Thomson and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.
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1930s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Anna-Lisa Thomson, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A yellow-glazed incised earthenware vase designed by Anna-Lisa Thomson and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.
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1930s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Edward Hald, Vase, Glass, Sweden, 1930s
By Edward Hald, Orrefors
Located in High Point, NC
A smoked blown glass vase designed by Ewald Hald and produced by Orrefors, Sweden, c. 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Ewald Dahlskog, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed fluted earthenware vase designed by Ewald Dahlskog and produced by Bo Fajans, Sweden, c. 1930s.
“SMARAGD” stamp on bottom
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1930s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Napoleone Martinuzzi , Two Cactus in Murano iridescent Fume Vamsa Attribution
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Tare pair of two glass cactus in an iridescent Fume finish. This design is a classic design by Napoleone Martinuzzi.
Update: One leaf on the large cactus snapped and was glued in pla...
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1930s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Anna-Lisa Thomson, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An off-white and orange-glazed earthenware vase designed by Anna-Lisa Thomson and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.
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1930s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Upsala Ekeby, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
An orange and black-glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.
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1930s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
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