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: 1940s
Pair of Carl Auböck Patinated Brass Candle Holders
Located in Utrecht, NL
Pair of patinated candle holders designed by Carl Aubock in 1948. This signature piece from the Auböck collection is hand made manufactured in Vienna Austria workshop ever since 1948...
Category
1940s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Amber Glass Bowl on a Chrome Stand made in NY
By Farber Bros.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant Art Deco / Hollywood Regency style compote made by Farber Bros., New York, ca. 1940s. Amber colored glass bowl, atop a gracefully curved pedestal, sits inside a chrome overly. A classic Farber Bros. style that is perfect for candy, nuts or potpourri. Marked on the bottom, "Farber Bros. - N.Y.C. -
There is no marking on the glass bowl, but the majority of glass for Farber Bros. was made by Cambridge Glass Company. Other makers included Corning, Duncan and Miller...
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Giovanni Gariboldi Tall Vase, Italy 1940's
Located in New York, NY
Giovanni Gariboldi (1908 - 1971) For Richard Ginori
An important ceramic vase by Giovanni Gariboldi for Richard Ginori in matte grey tones, the neck decorated with contrasting white...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Stoneware Bowl by Winslow Anderson, 1947
Located in South Charleston, WV
Created by Winslow Anderson in 1941 while a
student at Alfred University, it is one of a kind and unique.
Measures: 1.5" tall, 9" wide and 7" deep.
Signed with Winslow Anderson's ...
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Midcentury Modern Rare Pair of Vases Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
These pieces were made in Sweden at Rörstrand factory and designed by Gunnar Nylund in the 1940-1950s.
This is the small size vase and the large vase called "Charmotte". The name in...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
1940s Ercole Barovier Round Lenti Vase
Located in Roma, IT
Ercole Barovier 1889–1974 was the world renowned artistic director, designer and owner of Barovier & Toso the Venetian Furnace famed for its Murano glassware. Ercole became known for...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Modernist Brass Box with Gilt Decor, France 1940s
By Metal Arts Studios
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning decorative box was crafted in France in the 1940s. The geometric square shape has a modernist minimalist design with industrial flair. The quality brass metal has an in...
Category
1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Brass
Ercole Barovier Toso Murano Gold Flecks Relievi Aurati Italian Art Glass Bowl
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown clear and gold flecks raised texture Italian art glass bowl. Documented to designer Ercole Barovier for the Barovier e Toso company, circa 1940. C...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
Charming Hand-Painted Ceramic Duck Sculpture - Naif Primitive Art, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, ES
Embrace the rustic charm of this traditional and primitive ceramic sculpture, meticulously hand-painted to capture the essence of a duck. This delightful piece embodies the spirit of...
Category
1940s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Gab Bronze Decorative Box With Wood Insert
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A bronze hinged lid box by GAB, Guldsmedsaktiebolaget. Wonderful patina with the bronze showing a greenish effect throughout. Great Art Deco styling. Could be used as a jewelry or pe...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Brutalist Romance: Pair of Vintage Cork Trash Bins from the Early 20th Century
Located in Barcelona, ES
Embark on a journey through time with this enchanting pair of trash bins, relics from the early 1940s. Crafted in the distinctive Brutalist style, their designs radiate simplicity an...
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Cork
Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand Bowl
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A unique bowl designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand. Features an interesting green and black glaze with some areas having brown and gold tones present. Beautifully executed p...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Small Disko Metal Vase by Just Andersen
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An elegant small vase designed by Just Andersen in Disko Metal. Great art deco styling and patinated body.
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1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Large Organic Freeform Stoneware Vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A well sized vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand. Features a freeform or organic shaped rim which provides for excellent movement. Beautiful soft neutral color palette would wo...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Andersson & Johansson Stoneware Vase for Höganäs, Sweden
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Large vase in a vibrant orange/ rust/ terracota color by Andersson & Johansson for Höganäs. Great simplistic form which showcases the color depths of the glaze. A large size compared...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Vase by Giovanni Gariboldi for San Cristoforo - Ginori
Located in Milan, Italy
Ceramic vase designed by Giovanni Gariboldi and produced by San Cristoforo - Ginori in 1950. Brand on the base. In excellent condition.
Biography
Designer, sculptor and modeler Giov...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Berndt Friberg Gustavsberg Haresfur Glazed Bulb Shape Studio Pottery Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Berndt Friberg (Swedish, 1899-1981) joined Gustavsberg in 1934 and his work is considered as some of the finest examples of wheel thrown pottery of the 20th Century. Inspired by the ...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Giovanni Gariboldi Art Deco Ceramic Umbrella Stand, Italy 1940s
Located in Milan, IT
Giovanni Gariboldi Bold Art Deco Ceramic Umbrella Stand in "Sangue di Bue" Red,
Italy 1940s
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
French Bronze À La Gloire des Phoques Brooch Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A bespoken bronze brooch by French Parisian art jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997) circa 1946 named "À La Gloire des Phoques" (The glory of the seals). This bronze brooch features a se...
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Bespoken Large French Bronze "Chatelain" Link Brooch Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large bespoken bronze brooch by French Parisian art jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997) circa 1940. Called "chatelaine", this bronze brooch features articulated chain links with hangi...
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Marianna von allesch Ceramic Sculpture Bull American Mid Century 1940s
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful hand thrown and painted bull sculpture by famed American artist, Marianna von allesch . Signed
Biography:
Marianna von Allesch was born Maria Anna Steudel in Germany.
...
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Luigi and Sophie De Lerma, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Organic Stoneware Vase
Located in Stamford, CT
Luigi and Sophie De Lerma, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Organic Stoneware Vase
An organic modern vase designed by Luigi and Sophie De Lerma and produced in Italy circa 1940s. Incised...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Ceramic Woman with Deer by R. Unger for Göbel. 1941
By Unger
Located in CADALSO, ES
R. Unger was the master modeler at Göbel for the world-famous Hummel figures
Category
1940s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Charles and Ray Eames Molded Plywood Leg Splint for Evans in Original Wrapper
Located in Chicago, IL
These leg splints were designed by Charles and Ray Eames and produced for the United States Navy by the Evans Products Company, molded plywood division. They're still in their origin...
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Plywood
Italian Murano Glass Vase Corrosi Series by Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Milan, Italy
Murano glass vase from the Corroso series designed by Flavio Poli for Seguso in the 1940s.
Biography
Designer, businessman, ceramic artist. Born in Chioggia, he attended the Istitut...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Italian mid-century modern Vase in glazed ceramic by Guido Andlovitz, 1940s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern Vase in glazed ceramic by Guido Andlovitz, 1940s
Fantastic and vintage fall vase with round base in green glazed ceramic. The vase has a round hole at the ...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Unusual Sterling Silver and Blue Enamel Chanberstick-Dragsted
By A. Dragsted
Located in New York, NY
Lovely, unusual, sterling silver and cobalt blue and gold enamel chamberstick, Copenhagen, Denmark, Ca. 1940's, A. Dragsted - maker. The cobalt blue and gold enamel rim of the candle...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Candle holders Pietro Chiesa
Located in London, GB
Pair of candle holders by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte c1940s
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Decorativ Massif Vanity Set Murano Glass 1940s Seguso Italy perfume jar
By Seguso
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Vanity Set Murano Glass 1940s Seguso Italy perfume jar
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid-century cork and brass box, France 1940s
Located in Firenze, IT
Mid-century ice-bucket shaped decorative box
France 1940s
H 22 cm - 21 cm diam.
Conditions: very good consistent with age and use.
Category
1940s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
grey marble vase French 40's
Located in Lyon, FR
Grey French marble vase from the 1940s. Sober, minimalist design. The vase can also be used as a pot holder for outdoor use. Very fine vintage condition, with slight signs of age and...
Category
1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Murano Vase signed Zecchin rare
Located in Montecchio Precalcino, VI
Incamiciato Murano glass vase made by master glassmaker Zecchin.
It bears the signature engraved on the underside as shown in the photo.
The vase has no defects.
Beautiful colour eff...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Midcentury Modern Unique Early Ceramic Vase Carl-Harry Stålhane Rörstrand Sweden
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This unique vase was included within a series of vases produced in 1948 called "Frozen Ground" It was made in Sweden at Rörstrand and designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane. There is only o...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Blue Murano Dogs
Located in New York, NY
Blue Murano dogs. Vintage set of fine blown Murano blue glass dogs father mother and puppy, grey hound/ whippet. Italy, 1940’s
Dimensions:
Largest 4" L x 1.5" W x 4" H
Smallest 1.5"...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Typewriter/ Olivetti Studio 42, Italy 1946
Located in Praha, CZ
Fully functional
Made of metal, steel, chrome, fabric.
Good original condition
The machine has a crooked bottom edge
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Grey Murano Dogs
Located in New York, NY
Grey Murano dogs. Vintage set of fine blown Murano grey glass dogs father mother and puppy, grey hound/ whippet. Italy, 1940’s
Dimensions:
Largest 2" L x .5" W x 2.25" H
Smallest 1"...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Carl Harry Stahlane SOA H55 Stoneware Vase, Sweden
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Iconic raindrop shaped stoneware vase by Carl Harry Stahlane. Wonderful organic shape with bulbous form and petite opening.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Ceruse oak box from the 40's, bronze bas-relief with antelope decoration - H193
Located in Lyon, FR
Nice French decorative box from the 40s. Ceruse oak box with bronze antelope plaque inlaid on top of lid. Very nice vintage condition, with slight trac...
Category
1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
California Pottery Green Vase, USA, 1940s
By The Bennetts
Located in Miami, FL
Rare Mid-Century Modern rectangular ceramic vase by The Bennetts of California, active as art ware ceramicists in North Hollywood in the 1940s and 1950s. The vessel features a rich e...
Category
1940s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Gunnar Nylund Vase for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940's, Large Baluster Shape Vase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Impeccable and rare large vase produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s. Designed and signed by Gunnar Nylund, (Swedish, 1914-1997).
Nylund served as artistic director at Rörstrands, w...
Category
1940s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Large midcentury Italian Murano glass picture frame by Barovier & Toso, 1940
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Large Murano glass picture frame by Barovier & Toso, Italy 1940.
The hand blown Murano glass has been twisted and shaped in the Torchon to create a thick ribbed texture.
Beautiful...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Vintage Bronze Decorative Figure of a Woman attributed to Karl Hagenauer
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
1940s.
This item is made in bronze and might show slight traces of use since it's vintage, but it can be considered as in excellent original condition and ready to become a piece in ...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Mid Century Blue Flamingo Milk Glass Vase by Anchor Hocking Vitrock
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The Mid-Century Blue Flamingo Milk Glass Vase by Anchor Hocking Vitrock is a charming vintage piece that epitomizes the retro aesthetics of the mid-20th century. Crafted from milk gl...
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1940s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Andersson & Johansson, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed and incised vase designed and produced by Andersson & Johansson, Höganäs, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Aluminum Thermos from Veb Thermos Langewiesen, circa 1940's.
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Germany
Made of Aluminum,Glass,Cork
The thermos has the original label
The aluminum surface shows signs of use, it is wrinkled, the inner part is undamaged
fully functional
...
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1940s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Aluminum
1940s Rosewood Box Partitioned Interior Clean Modern
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Small Rosewood Box vintage with clean modern lines.
Divided interior
Rosewood veneer
Preowned vintage unrestored condition. Some prior repairs are visible.
No key.
3.75 tall x 7 w...
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1940s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Rosewood
Beautiful and Highly Decorative Natural Sea Shell #3
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Beautiful and Large Highly Decorative Natural Sea Shell. I purchased a collection of large beautiful Sea Shells from an antique store in Newport.
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1940s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Shell
Pair of Rare Rookwood Raven Bookends, 1940s, USA
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful and rare ceramic Rookwood Raven bookends, mid-1940s, USA. Turquoise crackle glaze.
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
A Caravan of Murano Camels
Located in New York, NY
A caravan of eight amethyst camels. An elegant display of dromedary caravan of amethyst camels from Venice ranging in size and color from amethyst to smokey grey. Italy, 1940's
Dime...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Highly Decorative Large Natural Sea Shell #2
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Highly Decorative Natural Beautiful Sea Shell. Large size.
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1940s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Shell
Brutalist Charm: Early 20th Century Cork Trash Bin with Time-Worn Charachter
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Step into the past with this remarkable trash bin, a relic from the early 1940s. Crafted with the distinctive Brutalist aesthetic, its design exudes simplicity and rustic charm.
The...
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Cork
Large Gorham Modern Classical Sterling Silver Scallop Shell Dish, 1947
Located in New York, NY
Large sterling silver scallop shell. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1947. Traditional form with dense and tiered flutes and 2 ball supports. Fully marked including maker’s stamp, da...
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
Large Highly Decorative Old Natural Sea Shell #4
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Beautiful Large Natural Highly Decorative Sea Shell. Great for decorating! I purchased a collection of Sea Shells from a antique store in Newport.
Category
1940s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Shell
Pair of Rustic Metal Basket, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Pair of Metal basket made by welded wire completed by a solid ring.
Unknown manufacturer, France,
Circa 1940
Materials:
Metal
In original condition, with minor wear consistent of...
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
1940 Giovanni Gariboldi Ginori San Cristoforo Italian Ceramics Large Vase
Located in Brescia, IT
Giovanni Gariboldi
Ginori _ San Cristoforo
1940s
White ceramic vase
Decoration "Nave Goletta"
Perfette condizioni
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Ingrid Atterberg for Upsala-Ekeby "Spiral" Vase
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A well proportioned vintage vase designed by Ingrid Atterberg for Upsala-Ekeby. Features a serial pattern of alternating glazes and colors. This is often referred to as the "Spiral" ...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury italian Murano glass picture frame by Barovier & Toso, 1940
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Elegant medium Murano glass picture frame by Barovier & Toso, Italy 1940.
Signed in the brass frame
The hand blown Murano glass has been twisted and shaped in the Torchon to create...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Cast Brass Mayapple Leaf Tray by Virginia Metalcrafters
Located in Malibu, CA
Gold toned brass Mayapple leaf tray.
The Mayapple is unique in that it has just 2 leaves & 1 flower. The large umbrella like leaves are very dramatic & unusual, for this reason Virginia Metalcrafter's showcased the leaf in the 1940's.
A very heavy cast brass tray...
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
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