Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia

Lovely traditional German military drum, the so called ''Landsknechte'' drum (land's servants drum/minstrel drum). These larger drums are a typical oldern days music parade drums, an...

Rare Original 1960s Fallout Shelter Sign: Type FS-1 Aluminum Cold War Era, DOD OCD Issue A stark and unforgettable artifact of the atomic age, this original Type FS-1 Fallout Shelt...

A vintage pair of Mod Go-Go boots. circa. 1960's. White base color with red and blue rectangles. Notice fade (discoloration) to white portion of shoes at lower portion. Label with si...

Italian plexiglass and chrome-plated steel table lighter, 1970s Polygonal table lighter made of transparent plexiglass in shades of orange and pink, characterized by faceted surfaces...

An elegant French Mid-Century Modern travel shaving kit manufactured circa 1960, presented in its original brown leatherette travel case. The compact luxury grooming set features be...

Introduced in the early 1950s by the legendary engineering firm Siemens & Halske, the Trommelwähler (literally translating to "drum dialer" or "barrel dialer") is one of the most mec...

This is a collection of historical press photographs in an original box. They show several American presidents. Many are by John F kennedy, one by Roosevelt, one with Grover Clevelan...

Vintage Komet King 10 Cent Vending Gumball Peanut Candy Machine Game Room/Arcade Decor. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 15" H x 7" W x 7.5" D.

Fabulous pair of Ericsson one piece phones from Sweden. One Rotary, one push button. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear. Phones are from a large collection so they wer...

A simplified adaptation of Homer's 'Odyssey,' the 1954 Italian fantasy-adventure film 'Ulysses' follows the warrior king on his wandering ten year journey home to Ithaca after the Trojan War, where his loyal queen and son pray for his safe return. Kirk Douglas starred as the titular Greek hero, alongside producer Dino De Laurentiis' wife Silvana Mangano in a double role as both the faithful wife Penelope and mysterious sorceress Circe. Shot over seven months on a budget of $3 million, with almost a year in post-production, 'Ulysses' earned $124 million at the US box office alone and provided a template for Italian productions to come, igniting the sword-and-sandal craze for lavish Greco-Roman historical...

Italian coffee dispenser in wood, glass and metal, 1960s Countertop coffee dispenser with a wooden structure and lid, featuring a metal and glass front container. The front is equipp...

Unique model of dial plastic phone by Sergio Todeschini, made in Italy in the 1970's.

Although the film itself is somewhat unknown, released only in France and the Netherlands, this stunning French Moyenne poster for the 1964 Pierre Armand melodrama 'Paris-Champagne' ...

A touchstone of the American counterculture movement, Dennis Hopper's 1969 revolutionary road drama 'Easy Rider' defined a generation of disillusioned youth, marking a turning point ...

Countertop "Electric Snack House" hot dog warmer with a house-form sheet metal body, pitched roof, and chimney-style vent. The front panel features bold mid-century graphics includin...

Antique French Black Marble Cassoulets Gilt Decor Pedestals Neoclassical Pair , 1900s

This is a rare 1965 presentation award bust of JFK. A wonderful piece of mid-century historical decor from an important American sculptor, Robert Berks. Hi...

For your consideration, vintage "Perfect Handle" screwdrivers, featuring distinct wooden scales riveted to a metal handle core. Different brands stamp on them. They are characterize...

Based on the novel by Pierre La Mure, the 1952 British film 'Moulin Rouge' is a fictionalized account of the life of street artist Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec as he pursues his art in ...

A walking cane designed by Gucci. This is a vintage walking cane created in Milano Italy by the luxury house of Gucci, back in the 1970'a. This walking cane was masterfully crafted ...

Hard to find a rare vintage wood measuring stick by Lenner.

Vintage "Men of Modern Mathematics" by Charles and Ray Eames, 1966 offset lithograph in colors open: 48 h × 73.5 w folded: 24 h × 14.75 w "poster comes with its original envelope...

Mid century, circa 1967 Canadian Confederation Centennial 7-Coin Proof Set, featuring all circulating denominations from one cent to one dollar, plus a commemorative $20 gold coin. ...

Ce remarquable Musikschrank Grundig, en très bon état de marche, incarne toute l’élégance et le savoir-faire des meubles-radio haut de gamme du milieu du XXe siècle. Fondée par Max G...

Italian mid-century modern SIP wall-mounted public telephone in metal, 1960s Wall-mounted SIP payphone with a metal frame enameled in the characteristic blue and yellow colors, compl...

Antique French Black Marble Cassoulets Gilt Decor Pedestals Neoclassical Pair , 1900s Dimensions: 25,5cm Height , 18,5cm Width , 18,5cm Depth Condition: Good the edges have some chi...

Named after Emperor Ashoka the Great, this heavy 6 oz. cast metal medallion once adorned the key that opened room No.316 at the Great Emperor's Hotel in New Delhi, India. The Ashok H...

Extremely Rare "Welcome to Woolworth" rug / welcome mat . Salvaged from Woolworth Dept. Store.. I can't imagine very many of these survived ? This one saved and has been rolled up i...

An uber cool Australian Daybill for the 1967 American prison drama 'Cool Hand Luke' starring Paul Newman in an Oscar nominated performance as the titular anti-hero, a free spirited prisoner who refuses to conform to the system, as indicated by the poster's tagline "The man... and the motion picture that simply do not conform." Acclaimed as one of the key movies of the 1960s, the film's anti-establishment ethos touched a nerve during a time of growing opposition to the Vietnam War. The Australian Daybill was printed using stone lithography based on US artist James Bama...

c. 1950s; The Dahlberg Co. - Minneapolis, MN This example retains its matching Dahlberg pillow speaker and comes stored in a fitted carrying case, an uncommon configuration compared...

A copy of the crazy and iconic 1978 National Lampoon's Animal House movie soundtrack LP signed in black marker by its main star John Belushi to the front cover. Depicting the stars a...

This is a vintage dairy set. An English, copper milk churn and pail, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950. Appealing country kitchen or courtyard duo Displaying a desirable ag...

Mid Century Modern German record player, radio by Siemens , 1950s The radio is in fully functional. Dimensions: 43 D x 120 W x 111 H It is in good vintage condition, however,...

Although Western films were shown during the Soviet era in the Communist Bloc, American publicity materials were banned, allowing the state-commissioned artists to operate with total creative freedom from the demands of the big Hollywood studios...

A scarce original poster for the first Romanian release of the 1962 American film adaptation of Harper Lee's 1960 Pulitzer Prize winning novel 'To Kill A Mockingbird,' which addressed themes of racism and injustice in the Deep South. Gregory Peck won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance as Alabama lawyer Atticus Finch, while his ten-year-old co-star Mary Badham was nominated for Best Supporting Actor for her role as daughter Scout. Robert Duvall made his big screen debut as the misunderstood recluse Boo Radley...

1970s German Souvenir Set – Munich Olympic TV Tower Spoon & Stuttgart TV Tower Pen A charming pair of mid-20th-century German souvenirs dating to the 1970s, evocative of the era’s fa...

Italian mid-century floor electric white metal and plastic popcorn machine, 1960s Floor standing electric popcorn machine with square base in cream wh...

1950s aluminum on wood General Electric logo, sign plaque. Salvaged from General Electric Buffalo NY office, stunning, original plaque, cast aluminum depicting famous G E Logo, mount...

A collection of packaging from the IBM corporation by iconic graphic artist Paul Rand , colorful and direct containing materials for IBM office machines . The collection includes pap...

Two beautiful Lobster plates made of Glass. A nice addition to your Table. Found at an estate sale in Stockholm, Sweden.

A rare and sought after Japanese B2 poster for The Beatles' first full-length feature film 'A Hard Day's Night,' which followed the fab four over an anarchic 36 hours in London at th...

This 1960s era molded fiberglass and hand painted bull's head is unsigned, but believed to be a generic advertising wall decoration from a butcher shop. This head is hand painted in ...

Set of five Christmas tree ornaments red and white glass mushrooms, Germany, circa the 1970s. Adorable Christmas tree ornaments made of mouth-blown and delicate, wafer-thin glass, wh...

A Vietnam war naval "Air Medal" and issued to lieutenant commander Dennis Moore of the U.S. Navy for "meritorious achievement in aerial flight. The medal (complete set of medal and ...

The AEC seal is one of those great totems of the atomic age. A largely symmetrical and stylized representation of an atom (the highly toxic beryllium), it is strikingly more straightforward than the seals of its successor organizations. The design and design philosophy is very characteristic of the Mid-Century Era. This large rare plaque was only used in official locations of the Atomic Energy Department. The AEC officially came into existence and took over from the Manhattan Project...

At the height of her fame, Brigitte Bardot is every inch the devastating screen siren on Georges Allard's sumptuous and sought after poster for the country of origin release of Jean-Luc Godard's masterful New Wave drama 'Le Mépris...

Striking Original Posters printed as a Signal System for the various Disciplines of the Mexico 68 Olympic Games. Each poster is dedicated to a specific sport...

A 1960s souvenir building architectural model. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of metal. A beautiful nice desktop item or just a display item in your collecti...

A charming “Sheriff” toy penknife set, Sheffield, England, circa 1970s or earlier. This collectible piece reflects the enduring craftsmanship associated with Sheffield’s renowned cut...

A remarkable piece of American waterskiing history. This vintage pair of waterskis belonged to Dick Pope Jr., legendary world champion athlete and son of Cypress Gardens founder Dick...

A sultry Brigitte Bardot sizzles on this striking stone lithography poster for the French screwball rom-com 'La Bride sur le cou,' released in Australia and the UK as 'Please, Not Now!' and in the US as 'Only For Love'. Bardot starred as the saucy young model who enlists a handsome doctor in a zany plan to make her boyfriend jealous when he goes off with an American heiress. Directed by Bardot''s former husband Roger Vadim...

"For the first time on the motion picture screen in color!" Printed in stunning stone lithography, this fabulously kitsch and colourful Australian Daybill...

Italian motorcycle order to made for the Yugoslavian Special Force Tito . Made only 500 pieces. 70 of them was used for the President Tito military ...

Rare limited numbered boxed portfolio for the "Art and Architecture of Bruce Goff" exhibit. Yellowstone Art Center. Billings, Montana 1978. Number 366/1500....

From the Personal collection of Audrey Hepburn Audrey Hepburn and William Holden on the set of 'Paris When it Sizzles,' Paris, 1962 by Vincent Rossell Vintage gelatin silver prin...

Beautiful hand-painted and blown glass Christmas tree ornament Will make a striking addition to your holiday decor or a collector's item for Christmas lovers Original condition with ...

A spooky French moyenne poster by prolific French poster artist Boris Grinsson for the original release of Alfred Hitchcock's 1963 psychological masterpiece 'The Birds,' starring blonde beauty Tippi Hendren in her debut role. Based on Daphne du Maurier...

Rare Menier Chocolatier Salesman Sample Sweets Suitcase Dimensions in inches: H 8.5” x W 12.5” x D 4.5” Age: Mid-20th century Origin: France (Paris) Condition: Aged Overview A one-...

Italian mid-century modern wall thermometer Perutz in metal, 1950s Green metal wall thermometer. White lettering on the front: Perutz, la pellicola per le belle fotografie. 1950s Goo...

Opening with the striking panorama of a statue of Christ suspended by helicopter, flying across the city of Rome, Federico Fellini’s epic satire 'La Dolce Vita' charted seven episode...