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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Stunning Vintage Bassano Ceramic Bust Of A Rhinoceros * Free Delivery
Located in Portlaoise, IE
Stunning vintage Italian ceramic bust of a rhino. This charming and delightful sculpture is a real work of art and is extremely realistic. Made in Bassano Italy it boasts fabulous de...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 3 Wooden Vases by De Coene, 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
Set of 3 Wooden Vases by De Coene, 1950
Category
1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Bilobed Vase, Accolay, France c. 1960
Located in St Ouen, FR
Biomorphic vase with scarified patterns of 2 female silhouettes on shiny milky white enamel.
Accolay designates both the place (South Burgundy) and the name of a community of ceram...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Zoomorphic Vase, Jean-Claude Malarmey, Vallauris c. 1960
Located in St Ouen, FR
Vase in the shape of a bird in red earth from Vallauris, enamels in muted tones and patterns evoking oriental decorative ceramics.
Graduated of the Ecole des Beaux Arts in Reims, Je...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Vase by Vivi Calissendorff, Sweden, 1970s, Apricot, Terra Cotta, Stonware, Tan
Located in Stockholm, SE
Vase by Vivi Calissendorff, Sweden, 1970s
Stamped.
H: 13 cm
Diameter: 9 cm
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Vintage porcelain vase from Royal KPM. 1960 - 1970
Located in CADALSO, ES
Rare to find in purple
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Vase by Vivi Calissendorff, Sweden, 1970s, Stoneware, Apricot, Terra Cotta, Tan
Located in Stockholm, SE
Vase by Vivi Calissendorff, Sweden, 1970s
Stamped.
H: 11 cm / 4 1/4''
Diameter: 4 cm / 1 1/2''
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Haberdashery chest of drawers by Thiriez & Cartier Bresson. 1910 - 1920
Located in CADALSO, ES
Good condition
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Abstract black ceramic cubist sculpture, 1970s
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Abstract cubistic ceramic sculpture, The Netherlands 1970s. The sculpture is made out of heavy chamotte clay with a beautiful black glazed finish. Interesting composition out of seve...
Category
1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Iconic ceramic figurine 'La Linea' by Osvaldo Cavandoli, 1960s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
“La Linea” is an iconic set of ceramics realized by Osvaldo Cavandoli from the 50s until the early 70s.
A series of figurines representing men and women in humorous postures – this...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Royal Copenhagen ‘Fajance’ vase – Nils Thorsson
Located in Heerhugowaard, NL
Iconic Danish design vase by Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen.
This Fajance series vase is from the 1960s. The convincing shape is decorated with a diverse brown and grey toned pa...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Silver Plated Vase by Luc Lanel for Christofle
By Luc Lanel, Christofle
Located in Long Island City, NY
Silver Plated Vase by Luc Lanel for Christofle with a wooden base. Marked on the underside.
About Luc Lanel:
The designer and ceramist had received his training at the École des a...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver
Fermacarte "TRITTICO" di Roberto Giulio Rida
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Trittico di fermacarte in cristallo pensato e prodotto da Roberto Giulio Rida.
Gli elementi fermacarte decorativi, sono stati ricavati da rocce di vetro di fusione che sono stati mo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass, Stained Glass
Pair of rabbit sculptures designed by Hanna W, Sweden, 1983
Located in Stockholm, SE
Hanna W
Pair of sculptures designed by Hanna W, Sweden, 1983
Signed.
Carved Stone.
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
Crystal glass paper weight made and signed by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta Sweden
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A fantastic rather large handmade vintage glass sculpture or paperweight made and signed by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta, Sweden. This piece is showcasing his enormous talent as a glas...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Cut Glass
Midcentury Green Plate / Vide Poche, Giuseppe Mazzotti, Albisola, Italy, 1950
Located in Firenze, IT
Midcentury green ceramic plate / centerpiece.
Giuseppe Mazzotti, Albisola, Italy, 1950s.
Signed under the base "M.G.A”
Measure: 3.5 heigh...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Ivar Åhlenius Björk, Lily / Liljan Candlesticks, Ystad Metall, Brass, Sweden
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare Ivar Åhlenius Björk, Lily / Liljan Candlestickscandle holders made by Ystad Metal in Sweden. Please note these are the much rarer smaller versions. Price is for a pair. Sold in ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Hans-Agne Jacobsson Kerzenhalter Mit Farbigen Glaskugeln
Located in Hamburg, HH
Seltenes Set von 5 Stück Model L 24 Kerzenhaltern designed von Hans-Agne Jakobsson ca. 1959.
Von Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd Schweden in der zweiten Hälfte des 20ten Jahrhunderts
hergestellt. Messing und mundgeblasenes Glas in seltener wunderschöner Lila Färbung.
Hervorragender Vintage Zustand mit geringen Gebrauchsspuren.
Maße : (B x T x H) 13,5 cm x 13,5 cm x 26 cm bzw. 30 cm bzw. 42 cm
Herstellerlabel unter dem...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Sculptural Vase by Salvatore Meli, Italy, 1950s
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Sculptural vase by Salvatore Meli (Comiso 1929 - Rome 2011), Italy 1950s. Meli studied at the Academia di Belle Arte in Florence and became a significant figure in the Italian post war art movement. Meli's work stands in-between the poles of painting and sculpture. This particular vase stands out in its unusual organic sculpted shape, painting and texture...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Plaster
Large ceramic sculpture of Leopard Italy 1960s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Indulge in the allure of this large ceramic sculpture portraying a magnificent leopard. Crafted in Italy during the 1960s, this vintage masterpiece is a testament to the skilled hand...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Terracotta
Vase Designed by Erich and Ingrid Triller for Tobo, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Vase designed by Erich and Ingrid Triller for Tobo,
Sweden, 1950s.
Stoneware.
Signed.
H: 6.5 cm / 2 1/2''
D: 9.5 cm / 3 3/4''.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
XXL Black stained wooden Sculpture, 1970s
Located in Rotterdam, NL
XXL abstract wooden sculpture, 1970s. The sculpture has a very strong presence and is showing interesting overflowing organic lines. All is carved by hand with great conviction and e...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Chestnut
Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Chamotte 'Hedgehog' Series, Sculpted Topaz Vase
Located in Frome, GB
This viviacious work of Swedish Modernist design is the 'Igelkott' ('Hedgehog') vase that comes from the larger 'Chamott' (Chamotte) series designed between 1936 to 1948. The series was designed by the celebrated Swedish ceramicist and designer Gunnar Nylund (b.1904 - d.1997) for Rörstrand.
The vases were made in 5 colours (Emerald, Topaz, (Mustard), Turquoise, White, and Yellow) with 3 different forms to the vases. This Topaz piece comes from the 'Al' form and is the medium size of the 3 available sizes at 16 cm in height (small 12cm, medium 16cm, large 21cm). Nylund became well known for his Chamotte sculptures, designing the series during his time as artistic director at Rörstrand.
Handworked, the rugged yet polished décor...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Urn Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1936
Located in Stockholm, SE
Urn designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand,
Sweden, 1936.
Stoneware.
Signed.
Dimensions:
H: 78.5 cm / 2' 7''
D: 53 cm / 21''
Exhibitions: In Paris 1937 at the World's Fair, Gunn...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Handmade Luxury Leather Bowl in Teal and White
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This handmade leather bowl in aqua and white is the perfect addition to complete your dining room table or any room in your home. Rustic charm meets contemporary handcrafted design sensibility in this exquisite bowl. Featuring a unique asymmetrical design, this bowl is perfect for stacking with our other bowls.
Size: 9" D x 1.75" H
About the artist:
Jose Luis Bazan has been creating unique high-end leather products for 50 years in his studio in the village of Ubrique, hidden in the mountains of Southern Spain.
He’s learned from the top leather masters...
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather
Pair of Carl Auböck Model #3653 Brass Bookends
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Carl Auböck model #3653 brass bookends. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural pair of bookends are executed in patinated and polished brass.
Produced...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Carl Auböck Model #4995 Polished Brass Hook
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck Model #4995 Polished Brass Hook. Designed in the 1950s, this versatile and Minimalist Viennese hook is executed in polished brass by Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Austria.
Pro...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Carl Auböck Handcrafted Midcentury Foot Brass Figurine Key Ring Chain Holder
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming modernist foot keyring / keyholder / keychain, designed by Carl Auböck in the 1950s. Handmade of solid polished brass by Werkstätte Auböck in Austria. Fully stamped and ma...
Category
20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Carl Auböck #4330/1 Polished Brass Hook
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck #4330/1 polished brass hook. Designed in the 1950s, this versatile and Minimalist Viennese hook is executed in polished brass by Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Austria.
Produc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Serge Roche Pair of Large Plaster Sconces, 2 Pairs Available
By Serge Roche
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of plaster sconces by Serge Roche.
1 light, 60 watts Max bulb.
US rewired and in working condition.
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Plaster
Carl Auböck #4995 Patinated Brass Hook
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck #4995 patinated brass hook. Designed in the 1950s, this versatile and Minimalist Viennese hook is executed in polished and patinated brass by We...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Pair of Carl Auböck Model #1928 'Hands' Brass Bookends
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Carl Auböck model #1928 'Hands' brass bookends. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural pair of bookends are executed in patinated and polished brass.
P...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Carl Auböck Model #4273 'Foot' Brass Paperweight
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck model #4273 'Foot' brass paperweight. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly clean and refined Viennese paperweight is hand fabricated in polished brass by Werkstätte Car...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Sculpture of Bloodhound, Anonymous, Glazed Clay, Italy, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sculpture, anonymous,
Italy 1950s.
Glazed clay.
Representing a bloodhound.
Measurements:
H: 86 cm/ 2' 7/8"
W: 50 cm/ 1' 7 3/4"
D: 40 cm/ 1' 3 7/8"
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay
Pair of Carl Auböck Model #3530 'Flatiron' Patinated Brass and Cane Bookends
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Carl Auböck model #3530 'Flatiron' patinated brass and cane bookends. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural pair of bookends are executed in patinated...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Carl Auböck Model #3600 'Crown' Bowl in Patinated Brass
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck model #3600 'Crown' bowl in patinated brass. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural Viennese bowl is executed in patinated brass. Originally concei...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Carl Auböck Model #4056 Nickel-Plated Hook
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck brass #4056 brass hook. Designed in the 1950s, this versatile and minimalist Viennese candleholder is executed in nickel-plated brass by Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Austria.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Pair of Carl Auböck Model #4635 Brass Bookends
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Carl Auböck model #4635 brass bookends. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural pair of bookends are executed in patinated and polished brass.
Price i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Carl Auböck Model #3794/1 'Aorta' Brass Vase
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck model #3794/1 'Aorta' brass vase. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural Viennese vase is executed in polished and darkly patinated brass by Werkst...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Carl Auböck Model #4276 'Single Flower' Brass Vase
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck model #4276 'Single Flower' brass vase. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural Viennese vase is executed in darkly pat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Pair of Carl Auböck Model #3846 Brass Bookends
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Carl Auböck model #3846 brass bookends. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural pair of bookends are executed in polished brass.
Price is for the pair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Pair of Distressed Clay Sculptures Vintage, 1960s
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and unusual pair of clay sculptures, these date from circa 1960s-1970s. They are unsigned but have a most interesting look and are a great size. They are very well made a...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay
Belgian Sterling Silver Vase on Wood Stand, by Brussels Wolfers, circa 1950
Located in North Miami, FL
A Belgian silver vase on wood stand, by Brussels Wolfers, circa 1950. Trumpet form with wood rings, all affixed to wood base and marked on rim.
Category
20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
A. Riecke Cylindrical Vase in Black Engraved Glass Signed and Dated 20th Century
By A. Riecke
Located in Brussels, BE
A. Riecke cylindrical vase in black engraved glass signed and dated 20th century.
Category
1950s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Vase by Bertoncello, Italy, 1950s
By Bertoncello
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Vase by Bertoncello, Italy, 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
1950 Abstract Stone Sculpture Covered with Zinc, Plexiglass Base
Located in Milano, IT
1950 abstract stone sculpture covered with zinc, plexiglass base, beautiful piece of great emotional force.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Cast Stone, Zinc
Decorative French Studio Pottery Ceramic Vessel or Jar
Located in Miami, FL
This handcrafted, vintage French ceramic vessel is carefully decorated over a white base and contains lovely details.
Measures 5 1/8" diameter x 5 1/8" high
Very good condition, ...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Stylish Ceramic Glazed Handpainted leopard Sculpture Ronzan Signed, Italy, 1950s
By Lenci
Located in Verviers, BE
This stylish Leopard sculpture dates to the late 1950s-1960s and was Fabricated in Italy Signed. Ronzan numbered 1211/3
This porcelain sculpture of a Leopard is made by the Italian a...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Petrified Wood Bookends
Located in New York, NY
Stunning pair of petrified wood bookends.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Petrified Wood
1970s Lucite Ashtray and Lighter Set
Located in New York, NY
Stunning 1970s Lucite chrome ashtray and lighter desk set.
Lighter measurements: Width 3.75", depth 2.5, height 4.25".
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Chrome
Flavio Poli Murano Sommerso Purple and Yellow Faceted Art Glass Vase
By Flavio Poli, Seguso
Located in Barcelona, ES
Lovely faceted Sommerso glass vase in purple, yellow and clear glass. Attributed to Flavio Poli for Seguso. Italy, 1960s.
Burgundy / purple glass with a layer in yellow glass submer...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Sommerso, Glass, Murano Glass, Cut Glass, Art Glass
Sunshine Yellow Powder-Coated Decorative Swan Bowl, Mid-Century Modern England
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
This is a unique English decorative bowl, functional as well as fun. There are many uses for this versatile freshly powder-coated bright sunshine yellow piece. This bowl features two...
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1950s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Murano Glass Rhinoceros Designed by Antonio Da Ros for Cenedese
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This is a beautifully blown, somerso Murano glass rhinoceros. This piece was designed by Antonio Da Ros and blown by Fabio Tosi for Cenedese Ve...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Tommi Parzinger Polished Nickel Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Classic candlesticks in polished nickel designed by Tommi Parzinger.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Nickel
Beautiful Vase In Porcelain, by Kaiser, Germany 1970's
By Kaiser
Located in Örebro, SE
Decorative and rare vase in porcelain, by Kaiser, Germany 1970's.
Good vintage condition, wear and patina consistent with age and use.
Signs of wear inside the vase. Some spots has ...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Trio of Custom Acanthus Leaf Sconces by Tommi Parzinger
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Lovely and elegant group of brass candelabra sconces featuring an acanthus leaf motif were designed by Tommi Parzinger from one of his most important commissions, the Appleman resid...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Brazilian Modern Sculpture of a Zebra in Resin, Abraham Palatinik, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Brazilian Modern Kinetic Sculpture of a Zebra in Resin by Abraham Palatinik made in the 1960s is beautiful!
This is part of the Artemis collection that feature...
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1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Resin
Marshall Large Gild Solid Bronze Brutalist Door Handles Sculpture
Located in Valladolid, ES
Spectacular antique modernist handle in solid bronze, very exclusive piece.
One of a kind and great pieces , Beautiful and singular pieces, large solid bronze door handle by the re...
Category
1970s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
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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