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: Early 20th Century
Pewter Vase by Estrid Ericson for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1928 with poem, brass
Located in Stockholm, SE
Vase designed by Estrid Ericson for Svenskt Tenn,
Sweden, 1928.
Pewter vase and brass bands engraved with a poem by Verner von Heidenstam.
Stamped.
Category
1920s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Pewter
Artist Signed Sculpture of an Abstract Nude
Located in Essen, NW
Abstracted sculpture of a reclining woman leaning on her elbows, made of coloured concrete ore pumice, unreadable signed on the underside.
Category
Early 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Concrete
Napoleone Martinuzzi Attr. for Venini 'A Bolle' Vase, ca. 1927
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Napoleone Martinuzzi attr. for Venini 'A Bolle' Vase ca. 1927
A large 'soffiato a bolle' vase in amber glass with regular air bubbles. Attributed to Napoleone Martinuzzi, manufactur...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage Brass and Murano Glass Liqueur Decanter or Whiskey Noggin, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1920s.
This decanter is made in molded and grounded Murano glass and handcrafted brass.
This noggin was probably made in Italy for an English customer, considering the...
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
The Proud Caretaker by Søholm Ceramic Danish Midcentury Ornament
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A simple unglazed figurine of a buildings caretaker that looks proudly into the horizon and a days hard labor. An old design dating back to the 1920s. This example from Søholm in Den...
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Early 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Hand Painted Ceramic Pot. Imported From Holland.
Located in Seattle, WA
Traditional design atop this unique ceramic piece. Makers mark on the bottom,stating that was made in Holland. Made in the early 1900s. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictu...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century Botanic Model by Robert Brendel - Cherry Blossom
Located in Berghuelen, DE
19th Century Botanic Model by Robert Brendel - Cherry Blossom
A rare antique botanical model manufactured by the famous Robert Brendel manufactory for botanicals models around 1900....
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Early 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Plaster, Wood, Paper
Nils Thorsson Glazed Yellow Funkis Jug for Aluminia, 1940s
By Aluminia
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare yellow jug or milk pitcher designed by Nils Thorsson and manufactured by Aluminia in Denmark during the 1930s or 40s. Featuring a delicate crackle glaze to its interior. Its a...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Ceramic Hand Painted Bowl Imported From Holland. Circ 1903
Located in Seattle, WA
Traditional design atop this unique ceramic piece. Makers mark on the bottom, stating that was made in Holland. Circa 1903. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured.
Dimens...
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Early 1900s Antique Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Paper Mache Bobble Head Mikey Mouse ca. 1930s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Paper Mache Bobble Head Mikey Mouse ca. 1930s
A rare paper mache Mickey Mouse with bobble head manufactured ca. 1930s. With stamp on the base: "Made with the consent of Walt...
Category
Early 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Paper
19th Century Botanic Model by Robert Brendel - Barley
Located in Berghuelen, DE
19th Century Botanic Model by Robert Brendel - Barley
A rare antique botanical model manufactured by the famous Robert Brendel manufactory for botanicals models around 1900. Highly ...
Category
Early 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Plaster, Wood, Paper
Metal English Antique Hand Painted Buckets
Located in Pasadena, CA
Wonderful painted metal and iron handle bucket. The front sides and back have a chinoiserie styled design. the colors are attractive and pop with the contrasting background.
Bucket ...
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Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Iron
Metal English Hand Painted Buckets
Located in Pasadena, CA
Wonderful painted metal and iron handle bucket. The front sides and back have a chinoiserie styled design. the colors are attractive and pop with the contrasting background.
Bucket ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Iron
Metal English Antique Hand Painted Buckets
Located in Pasadena, CA
Wonderful painted metal and iron handle bucket. The front sides and back have a chinoiserie styled design. the colors are attractive and pop with the contrasting background.
Bucket ...
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Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Iron
Rare Vintage Orange Murano Glass Vide-Pouch by Vittorio Zecchin mod. 1302, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1921 - 1922.
This stunning trinket bowl / vide-poche is made in orange hand-blown Murano glass.
It was presented at Salon D'Automne in Paris in 1922 and at the Bienna...
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Art Deco Black Amethyst Tiara Glass Vanity Jar with Nude Woman
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This antique 1920's classical black amethyst hexagon shaped Tiara Glass vanity jar presents a captivating blend of elegance and antiquity. Crafted with meticulous detail, the jar fea...
Category
1920s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage Art Nouveau Era Vase With Feminine Figurine Sculpture and Floral Motif.
Located in Seattle, WA
This Vase has gorgeous Petina around the female sculpture. It gives the illusion that she is climbing up the vines that wrap around the vase. Possibly early 1900s. Marble or stone ba...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Pair of Italian Decorative Bronze Vases
Located in Milano, IT
At the heart of art and innovation that marked the dawn of the 20th century, these bronze vases emerge as jewels of time. Born in a period of extraordinary cultural effervescence, wh...
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Elegant Amber Blown Glass Vase - Early 20th Century Spanish Artistry
Located in Barcelona, ES
Enhance your decor with the timeless elegance of this vintage amber blown glass vase from the early 20th century. Crafted by an unknown Spanish manufacturer, this vase retains its or...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Elegant Amber Blown Glass Vase - Early 20th Century Spanish Artistry
Located in Barcelona, ES
Enhance your decor with the timeless elegance of this vintage amber blown glass vase from the early 20th century. Crafted by an unknown Spanish manufacturer, this vase retains its or...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Exceptional Blown Glass Vase - Early XXth Century - Spanish Craftsmanship
Located in Barcelona, ES
Elevate your decor with the exceptional beauty of this vintage blown glass vase from the early 20th century. Created by an unknown Spanish manufacturer circa 1940, this vase remains ...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Exceptional Blown Glass Vase - Early XXth Century - Spanish Craftsmanship
Located in Barcelona, ES
Elevate your decor with the exceptional beauty of this vintage blown glass vase from the early 20th century. Created by an unknown Spanish manufacturer circa 1940, this vase remains ...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Antique Millefiori Vase with Handles, Fratelli Toso Murano ca. 1910
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Millefiori Vase with Handles, Fratelli Toso Murano ca. 1910
A small millefiori murrine glass vase in an unusual rare shape with two handles. Manufactured by Vetreria Fratelli Toso, Murano around 1910. Made of polychrome murrines (purple, green, red and white) which were melted together. Surface with acid etched matte finish. The vase is an authentic example of early 20th century Murano art glass. It was part of a large Fratelli Toso glass collection with over 600 pieces - collected since the 1970s.
Fratello Toso was one of the leading art glass manufacturers of Murano in the 20th century. In the early 1900's Fratelli Toso started to produce glasses in murrine technique. Murrine and Millefiori glasses remained a major product field of Fratelli Toso. In 1912 a very successful series of liberty inspired art glasses, designed by Hans Stoltenberg Lerche...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine
Elegant Amber Blown Glass Vase - Early 20th Century Spanish Artistry
Located in Barcelona, ES
Enhance your decor with the timeless elegance of this vintage amber blown glass vase from the early 20th century. Crafted by an unknown Spanish manufacturer, this vase retains its or...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Exceptional Blown Glass Vase - Circa 1940 - Spanish Craftsmanship
Located in Barcelona, ES
Elevate your decor with the exceptional beauty of this vintage blown glass vase from the early 20th century. Created by an unknown Spanish manufacturer circa 1940, this vase remains ...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
20th century carved mango wood novelty dinner gong
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
20th century carved mango wood novelty dinner gong circa 1928.
Here we present a novelty dinner gong made from mango wood, which was retailed by henry howell & co ltd. Having made ...
Category
Early 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Fruitwood
Multi Color Handled Letter Opener or Dagger with Stone Between Silver Spacers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A small letter opener and / or Dagger. We like to think if you receive a love letter or valentine this is a letter opener, for bills and tedious documents it would be a dagger.
The...
Category
Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver, Steel
A Soffiato Glass Vase with Aventurine by Fratelli Toso (attr.), Murano ca. 1930s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A Soffiato Glass Vase with Aventurine by Fratelli Toso (attr.), Murano ca. 1930s
A rare Murano art glass vase manufactured most probably by Fratelli Toso around 1930s. Thin opaque white glass with aventurine inclusions and applied foot, handles and rim in black.
Fratello Toso was one of the leading art glass manufacturers of Murano in the 20th century. In the early 1900's Fratelli Toso started to produce glasses in murrine technique. Murrine and Millefiori glasses remained a major product field of Fratelli Toso. In 1912 a very successful series of liberty inspired art glasses, designed by Hans Stoltenberg...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
20th century Viennese bronze cat pincushion
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
20th Century Viennese bronze cat pincushion
Pincushion showing a cat with bristly hair Viennese bronze with red
velvet, figure of the Ea...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Polkadot Brass Trinket Cigarette Jewelry Box Red Deco Aubock Werkstatte Style
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Stamped into coin shaped feet, 273 and Made in Austria.
Measures W 4 x D 3 x H 1.5 in.
Category
1920s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Set of Fife Antique Millefiori Vases by Fratelli Toso, Murano
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Set of Fife Antique Millefiori Vases by Fratelli Toso, Murano
A set of five millefiore murrine glass vases, manufactured by Vetreria Fratelli Toso around 1910-20. All vases feature handles and are executed with polychrome multicoloured murrines. Four vases have an acid etched matte finish, one vase with glossy finish. The vases are authentic examples of early 20th century Murano art glass. They were part of a large Fratelli Toso glass collection with over 600 pieces - collected since the 1970s.
Fratello Toso was one of the leading art glass manufacturers of Murano in the 20th century. In the early 1900's Fratelli Toso started to produce glasses in murrine technique. Murrine and Millefiori glasses remained a major product field of Fratelli Toso. In 1912 a very successful series of liberty inspired art glasses, designed by Hans Stoltenberg Lerche...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Murrine, Murano Glass
Vaso “Soufflé” con Rosa Canina Émile Gallé. Nancy, 1925 ca.
By Gallé
Located in Milano, IT
Vaso ovoidale in vetro soffiato e inciso all’acido (vetro “cammeo”), decorato con il motivo della rosa canina. Firma ad acido “Gallé” sul corpo del vaso.
Pioniere dell’Art Nouveau e ...
Category
1920s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Antique Travelling Vanity Case, English, Leather, Silver, Dressing Table Box
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique travelling vanity case. An English, leather and silver dressing table box with fitted interior, dating to the early 20th ...
Category
Early 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather
Large Vetro Soffiato Glass Dish by Vittorio Zecchin for Venini Murano ca. 1925
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Vetro Soffiato Glass Dish by Vittorio Zecchin for Venini Murano ca. 1925
A very large 'vetro soffiato' glass dish in amethyst transparent glass, designed by Vittorio Zecchin in 1925 and manufactured by Venini, Murano Venice. Acid stamped signature 'venini murano ITALIA' on the base. Venini model number 1306. The dish has been manufactured in different sizes, this is the second largest version which is very rare. One of the early 20th century designs of Zecchin for Cappellin and Venini which motivated the muranese glass companies to set out for new shores. Good condition with some surface scratches.
Vittorio Zecchin (1878 - 1947) was a native Muranese and son of a glasswork technician. He graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts in Venice. Together with the painter Teodoro Wolf Ferrari...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Set of Five Antique Murrine Vases by Fratelli Toso, Murano
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Set of Five Antique Murrine Vases by Fratelli Toso, Murano
A set of five millefiore murrine glass vases, manufactured by Vetreria Fratelli Toso around 1910-20. All vases are executed with polychrome multicoloured murrines and have an acid etched finish, one vase with glossy finish. The vases are authentic examples of early 20th century Murano art glass. They were part of a large Fratelli Toso glass collection with over 600 pieces - collected since the 1970s.
Fratello Toso was one of the leading art glass manufacturers of Murano in the 20th century. In the early 1900's Fratelli Toso started to produce glasses in murrine technique. Murrine and Millefiori glasses remained a major product field of Fratelli Toso. In 1912 a very successful series of liberty inspired art glasses, designed by Hans Stoltenberg Lerche...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine
Vintage Erika Model 10 Germany Pearl Green Manual Portable Typewriter in Case
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Erika Model 10 Germany Pearl Green Manual Portable Typewriter in Case. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 6.5" H x 14.5" W x 15" D.
Category
Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Vaso Arciere e Cervidi, Marcel Goupy. Parigi, 1925-28 ca.
By Marcel Goupy
Located in Milano, IT
Vaso in vetro con colorazioni marmoree giallo-arancio, interamente decorato con smalti policromi. La decorazione è costituita da tre riserve, raffiguranti un arciere intento a scocca...
Category
1920s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel
A Macchie Art Glass Vase by Artisti Barovier Attribution, Murano ca. 1920s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A Macchie Art Glass Vase by Artisti Barovier Attribution, Murano ca. 1920s
A rare Murano art glass vase manufactured most probably by Artisti Barovier around 1920s. Thin opaque whit...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Original New Old Stock Circa 1900 Liberty's London Marionette String Puppet
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare, new old stock Liberty's London Marionette string puppet
A lovely example and a great size, it is ...
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Early 1900s French Antique Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pine, Oak
Pair of Wood Donkey Bookends
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of solid wood bookends hand carved into the shape of donkey heads. Each donkey has ears that stand at attention and a dark walnut finish. Marked Made in Haiti -1953.
Dimensio...
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Early 20th Century Haitian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Table fan MAICO, 220V - 1940s
Located in Praha, CZ
Fully functional. 220V, European plug. New power cable.
Very silent running
Category
Early 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Murano Blue White Zanfirico Ribbons Italian Art Glass Decanter Shot Glasses Set
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Gorgeous antique Venetian, early Murano hand blown blue and white ribbons Italian art glass seven piece liquor decanter and shot glasses set...
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass
Table fan MARELLI, 220V - Italy, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
In nice original and functional condition. Fully functional. 220V, European plug.
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron, Brass
Sartorial sleeve year 1950
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Beautiful Sartorial SLEEVE, Year 1950.
The structure is made of wood and covered with papier-mâché. Externally it was covered with pieces of advertising newspapers from the year 195...
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
MANICHINO Year 1950
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
BEAUTIFUL HANDBAG, Year 1950.
Fantastic paper-covered plaster mannequin, all original.
Complete with wooden arms without hands and fixed on an iron base.
The price of shipping is ...
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gesso
Rare Vintage Danish L. Hjorth Large Ceramic Bojan Grey & Red Crackle Glaze
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Large bojan shaped vessel from the Danish ceramic studio L. Hjorth.
It's made from stoneware and features a grey crackle glaze with red elements. The knob on top of the lid is shape...
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Early 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Italian mid-century Ceramic sculpture of a sea lion by Urbano Zaccagnini, 1920s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century Ceramic sculpture of a sea lion by Urbano Zaccagnini, 1920s
Ceramic sculpture depicting a sea lion with its snout pointing upwards. Finely crafted and painted.
Pr...
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1920s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Teaching Aid Modell of an Ear - Somso ca. 1900
By Somso
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Teaching Aid Modell of an Ear - Somso ca. 1900
A folding model of an ear. It was used as teaching material in German schools ca. 1900. It is made of wood and paper mache by ...
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Early 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Plaster, Wood, Paper
Danish Kähler HAK Tall Ceramic Vase with Red Lustre Glaze, Early 1900
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Tall vase from the Danish ceramic workshop Herman August Kähler (HAK). It has a stunning glaze with lots of red lustre and greyish elements. It looks very different from the differen...
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Early 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Art Deco Gold and Black Murano Glass Centerpiece Bowl with Serpent Handles
Located in Miami, FL
Impressive Art Deco footed bowl in black and gold Murano glass, circa 1920s. The decorative centerpiece, easily used as a large catchall or compote for ...
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Double-Handled California Studio Pottery Vase by Catalina Pottery
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice vintage double handled California studio pottery ceramic vase by Catalina Pottery, circa 1930s. Great look and form on this gorgeous robin egg blue and white vessel. The piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measures 4.5"W x 4"D x 6"H. Hard to find piece of Catalina Pottery!
#2943
Catalina Pottery (or Catalina Island Pottery) is the commonly used name for Catalina Clay Products, a division of the Santa Catalina Island Company, which produced brick, tile, tableware and decorative pottery on Santa Catalina Island, California. Catalina Clay Products was founded in 1927 by William Wrigley, Jr. of the Wrigley chewing gum family. He built a tile and brick pottery factory on a beach located near Avalon, Santa Catalina Island. The new pottery...
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Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Table fan ATAS, 220V - 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
Fully functional. 220V, European plug. New power cable.
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Pre-War Japanese Iron Fish Dish Vintage Flounder
Located in Hyattsville, MD
The flounder symbolizes many things among many different cultures; from good luck, to adaptability, to a bringing of change, or new life. Good condition; No chips and no cracks to th...
Category
1910s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Vintage Large Hand-Painted Earthenware Vide-Poche / Decorative Plate, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1920s.
This catchall / vide-poche / decorative plate is made in hand-painted and glazed earthenware with black and goldenrod floral motifs.
It has a shiny finish.
Thi...
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1920s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
D'Argental Style Vase, France 20th Century
Located in Milano, IT
Landscape-decorated polychrome glass vase. Vase made by adding colored glass flakes while the glass is still glowing. Then, once shaped and annealed, the vessel is engraved and decor...
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Early 1900s French Antique Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Centrotavola in Cristallo di Lalique, Francia XX secolo
By Lalique
Located in Milano, IT
Centrotavola in cristallo satinato con motivo a roselline in rilievo. Sotto la base marchio della manifattura.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Table fan ATAS, 220V - 1940s
Located in Praha, CZ
Fully functional. 220V, European plug. New power cable.
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Antique Teaching Aid - Structure of the Human Skin, Plaster on Wood
By Somso
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Teaching Aid - Structure of the Human Skin, Plaster on Wood
An antique hand-painted anatomical wall model depicting the structure of the human skin with roots of the hair. T...
Category
Early 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Plaster, Wood, Paper
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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