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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Place of Origin: North American
Paul Laszlo Catalog from 1947
By Paul Laszlo
Located in New York, NY
Scarce, self-published, 102-page catalog with laminated boards showcasing Paul Laszlo's work in and around Beverly Hills between 1937-1947. The Hungarian born and Vienna-educated Las...
Category

1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wire

Two Painted Cast Iron Antique Car Door Stops or Book Ends
By Sexton
Located in Nova Scotia, NS
This fabulous pair of painted cast iron antique cars can be used as door stops, book ends, or shelf décor. One is a red, early Model T Ford with gold and ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Iron

Wheelmaster Roller Coaster Ride C. 1950/1960's
Located in New York, NY
Cool vintage Roller Coaster Ride toy by Wheelmaster. Architectural and graphic, this is being offered for display only, it is freestanding, but not safe...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

Vintage 1968 The Machine: As Seen at the End of the Mechanical Age MOMA Book
By K.G. Pontius Hulten
Located in Seguin, TX
The Machine: As Seen At The End Of The Mechanical Age by K. G. Pontus Hulten. Museum of Modern Art, New York, 1968. Embossed aluminum boards designed by Anders Osterlin...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Virginia Metal Crafters 1948 Brass Butterfly Bush Leaf Dish
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful brass butterfly bush leaf dish by Virginia Metal Crafters. It is one of a series of botanical leaf sculptures designed by artist Oskar Hansen....
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1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Pair of Vintage Brass and Copper Trench Art Bookends
Located in San Jose, CA
Pair of mid century trench art bookends in copper circa 1950's. Features a rustic hammered texture and bullet casing in patinated brass. The perfect accessory to organize your books or library and pairs well with industrial modern and Scandinavian decor.
Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Copper

Mid-Century Modern Record Player LP Vinyl Album Metal Holder Rack Stand Table
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in New York, NY
A Mid-Century Modern black record player and LP vinyl album metal holder rack stand table, circa mid-20th century, USA. Piece can support player and albu...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

2nd Place Texas State Brass Trophy Cup 1957
By Dodge Inc. 1
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A tall brass metal trophy from the Texas State Exchange Clubs. This Trophy features a figural woman with wings atop a trophy cup with handles. She holds a...
Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Brass

1950s Midcentury Shortwave Radio by Phillips
By Phillips
Located in San Diego, CA
This cool vintage original radio shortwave by Phillips, circa 1950s with bakelite knobs in cream color case, the radio works but it takes a while to war...
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bakelite

Carved and Polished Rosewood Conch Shell
Located in Ferndale, MI
Solid piece of rosewood carved and finished smooth in the shape of a conch shell. Fine display as desk top sculpture or paperweight.
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Rosewood

Pair of Pfeiffer's Beer Advertising Wall Hangings with a Horse Racing Theme
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of wall hangings were manufactured by the Pfeiffer Brewery of the United States in approximately 1960 in the period Mid-Century Modern ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Retired Vintage James Avery Bronze Retro Belt Buckle
Located in Seguin, TX
Bronze retired James Avery modern sculptural belt buckle. Extremely rare and hard to find pattern, fits belt width of 1.75". Minor scuffing.
Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

1950s Hargo Creations (HAR) Cobra Snake Parure Necklace Earrings Bracelet Brooch
Located in Hyattsville, MD
1959 Hargo Creations (HAR) Cobra Snake Parure completed with necklace, earrings, bracelet and brooch. This coveted gilt green enamel jeweled cobra snake design is from the HAR Fantasy Collection of 1959. The bracelet, earrings and brooch are each signed HAR, the necklaces from this collection are not signed. This set is intricate, elaborate, and highly crafted. The color is light teal green enamel is accented with glass and aurora borealis rhinestones. Necklace 16" long and the cobra centerpiece is 4-1/4" wide 2-1/2" at its longest point. The cobra necklace has the gold tone braided chain connecting both sides of the cobra in the front with a slide in clasp that closes securely and tight. Earrings 1-1/2" x 1-1/4". Clips are strong and tight, very sturdy. Bracelet has a spring back at its tail. It measures 1-1/2" high at the head and will fit a wrist of 6-1/2-7-1/2. Brooch is 2-3/4" long and has a turning clasp that is secure. HAR Jewelry History (1955 - 1967) Known for excellent enameling and fantastic figural jewelry, including beautifully detailed Oriental figures with imitation ivory faces, exotic genies, cobras, dragons, and blackamoors. Some of the designs include large misshapen crystal cluster stones with an iridescent glow for which HAR is known. Selected pieces of HAR jewelry were featured in the famous 1990’s “Jewels of Fantasy...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Set of 4 Mysterious Falcon Brass and Wood
Located in Pasadena, CA
A set of rare, collectible brass, wood and cork maybe pool table accessories in the shape of falcon talons.
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

1980s Isamu Kenmochi Ashtray Sleek Chrome & Brown Modern Classic
By Isamu Kenmochi
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Mid-Century Modern Isamu Kenmochi ashtray in chrome and plastic. Stamped underneath with makers information. Made in the USA. Dimensions: 6 in...
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1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Chrome

1960s Bathroom Scale by Hanson in Lemon Yellow Lime Green Dot Mid-Century Mod
By Josef Albers, Verner Panton
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Very hard to find Psychedelic Era bathroom scale in wonderful condition, for decor or gentle uses. In the manner of a Verner Panton or a Josef Albers de...
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plastic

Rare Decorative Vintage Coin Saver Mid century Modern Umbrella Bank Original Box
By Banthrico Inc.
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool and unique conversation piece, never used the umbrella bank's original box and key to open it, the chrome on the top is worn due to age but this item was never used, has ...
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Wharton Esherick Music Stand
By Wharton Esherick
Located in New York, NY
Amazing architectural hand carved walnut music stand by Wharton Esherick. Monogrammed WE and dated 1962.
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Vintage MacGregor Goldsmith 9 LB Leather Medicine Ball, 1940s
By Macgregor & Goldsmith
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large American leather medicine ball by MacGregor & Goldsmith. This weighted 9lbs ball has amazing patina and age-appropriate wear with signs of natural aging caramel-tan leather.
Category

Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

The War: An Intimate History, 1941-1945 Hardcover Book by Ken Burns
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The War: An Intimate History, 1941-1945 Hardcover Book. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 2007. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. First edition of this companion volume to the doc...
Category

Early 2000s Mid-Century Modern North American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

MCM Petite Red Enamel and Brass Crucifix / Cross on Base
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice MCM petite red enamel and brass crucifix / cross on base, circa 1970s. Nice weight and detail. #2475
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Better Homes & Gardens Flower Arranging for Every Day and Special Occasions1957
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage hardcover book, Better Homes & Gardens Flower Arranging: For Every Day and Special Occasions Library Binding – January 1, 1957 Hardcover book by Better Homes and Gardens...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Floor Model Light Up Globe by Replogle Ca. 1950/1960's
By Replogle Globes
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional light up floor model globe, by Replogle Globes Inc. The globe is 16 in. in diameter, it features an interior light, and restrain a solid mahogany frame. This example is i...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass, Mahogany, Paper

Warhol Retrospective Art Book and Exhibit Programs Moca LA 2002
By Andy Warhol
Located in San Diego, CA
Andy Warhol "Retrospective" art book and programs from his exhibit at the Museum of Contempoary Art in Los Angeles, CA (MOCA LA) from May 25th to August 18th, 2002. The book is in ve...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern North American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Stunning Stylized Mid-Century Modern Electro Voice Stereo Speakers in Walnut
By Allied Maker, Kipp Stewart, Electro Voice
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning stylized Mid-Century Modern electro voice 3-way loud speakers in oiled walnut with aluminium trim, amazing original condition, cabinets possibly...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Mixed Metals on Quartz Anchor Sculpture by C. Jere for Artisian House
By Artisan House, Curtis Jeré
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice mixed metals on quartz base anchor and sea gulls sculpture by C. Jere for Artisian House, circa 1971. The piece is in great vintage condition with a wonderful patina and ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Quartz, Brass, Bronze, Iron

Mid-Century Modern 1970s Paul McCobb Style Brass Stand Replogle Globe
By Replogle Globes, Paul McCobb
Located in St. Louis, MO
Often attributed to Paul McCobb, because of the same brass tubing that McCobb used in his furniture. Circa 1970s Replogle globe is in very nice condition with raised topography and t...
Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

1960s Alexander Girard Ashtray La Fonda Del Sol Restaurant NYC New York City MCM
By Alexander Girard
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A very rare and vintage New York City relic. No chips, No handling damage. However this example does have some manufacturing defects that are all Photo'd.
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Porcelain

Fred Davis Mexican Taxco Sterling Silver and Green Jasper Choker
By Fred Davis
Located in Mexico City, MX
A 1950's Sterling silver choker with prehispanic design by American designer Frederick "Fred" Davis. Manufactured in Taxco, Guerrero. The choker's links show a prehispanic Mayan glyp...
Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mildred Ball Jewelry Cufflinks and Tie Tack Pin
Located in South Charleston, WV
Rare and early work by Mildred Ball, these cufflinks and tie pin were purchased in Winston-Salem where Mildred got her start. The "Ball" without the "r" m...
Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage California Green and Brown Ceramic Pottery Round Ashtray
By Edith Heath
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Gorgeous vintage ashtray with a glowing splash in yellow, green and brown colors. Classic Mid-Century Modern round ashtray in yellow green and brown glazed ceramic, the outside is painted brown but not glazed. The ceramic tray is in good condition. This could make an interesting retro trinket tray or small relish dish...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Cast Aluminum Stylized Airplane Model or Sculpture & Stand
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This airplane model or sculpture is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from the United States and dating to approximately 1945 and done in the period streamlined Mid-Century M...
Category

Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Original Vintage 1966 Austin Cox Chess Set
By Austin Enterprises
Located in East Hampton, NY
Marked Austin Enterprises to the bottom of every piece, this wonderful vintage aluminum chess game set from 1966 comes in its original box. The box can be hung on the wall (see im...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum

Large Mid-Century Era Brass Plated Christian Church Cross or Crucifix
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large brass plated cross is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from Italy and dating to approximately 1970 and done in the period Mid-Cen...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Joseff of Hollywood Jeweled Amber Cabochon Cross Necklace Costume Jewelry
By Joseff of Hollywood
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Classic & Brilliant Cross necklace with stacked Amber Cabochons and Vivid Clear Rhinestones with the Original Chain & Closure, all in Very Good Vintage Condition with some light pati...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Vintage Design Patent Mack Trucks Bull Dog Figurine, Statue, Animal Sculpture
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Design Patent Mack trucks bull dog figurine, statue, animal sculpture. Silvered Bronze Bull Dog mounted on a wooden Base. Marked Mack, 87931, Desi...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Chrome Midcentury Leather Wrapped Letter Opener Lighter
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original midcentury leather wrapped letter opener lighter with a blank monogram. The lighter comes fully functional with fresh flit and fluid ready for use.
Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Aviation Vintage Desk Airplane Over Globe Model, 1940s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Aviation Model. Vintage aluminium display airplane model. The model is a mixture of Art Deco and midcentury design. It is mounted over a silvered ball...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Softbound Program, 1966 Man Ray Los Angeles County Museum of Art Exhibition
By Man Ray
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice softbound program from Man Ray"s 1966 exhibition at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. Ray was a key figure of Dada and Surrealism, one of the few Americans associated with either movement. Born Emmanuel Radnitzky, the artist adopted his pseudonym in 1909 and—while he also worked across painting, sculpture, video, and printmaking—became renowned for his striking, sensual black-and-white photographs. A number of his portraits—such as Larmes (Tears) (ca. 1932), which features a woman “crying...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

La Bauhaus y el México Moderno, EL Diseño de Van beuren Book by Ana Elena Mallet
By Bauhaus
Located in San Diego, CA
2014 Ana Elena Mallet BAUHAUS & MODERN MEXICO Design by Michael Van Beuren Book. (Spanish). First edition.  
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2010s Mid-Century Modern North American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Mexican Modern Sterling Silver Brooch William Spratling
By William Spratling
Located in Atlanta, GA
A modernistic sterling silver brooch by William Spratling from the first period 1940-1944. Made in his studio in Taxco, Mexico. The brooch features an abstract woven motif within a b...
Category

1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Taxidermy Butterfly Collection in Lucite Display Signed by Linda Bosse
Located in St. Louis, MO
Vintage Mid-Century Modern 1970s curiosities collection of exotic mounted butterflies of various species, in custom Lucite box totaling 18 butterflie...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Lucite

Horse Head Tape Dispenser in Brass Colored Metal, 1960s
By Ted Arnold LTD.
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Unique brass colored horse head tape dispenser, heavy cast metal construction made by Ted Arnold Ltd in the 1960s. Marked inside the horse head. Very nice patina, some loss of color...
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Brass

Georges Briard Midas Hyalyn Porcelain Ashtray with Gold Design
By Georges Briard
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Georges Briard Midas Hyalyn porcelain ashtray trinket dish home bar decor. Vintage Georges Briard ceramic ashtray Mid Century Retro gold medallion graph...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Porcelain

Silver Plate Virgin Sculpture by Los Castillo
By Los Castillo
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this silver plate Virgin sculpture Attributed to Los Castillo, circa 1970. Of Taxco, Mexico.
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

Mid Century Silver & Green Aluminum Christmas Tree, "Starlite" by Revlis
By Alcoa Aluminum
Located in Buffalo, NY
Seldom seen Mid Century Modern silver & green over 7' Aluminum christmas tree."STARLITE" by Revlis. Lush and full!. You will see 100 vintage s...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum

Mexico 68 Olympics Original Posters with Pictograms for Each Sport Discipline
By Lance Wyman
Located in Mexico, DF
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...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Pal Kepenyes Brutalist Bronze Ring
By Pal Kepenyes
Located in Mexico City, MX
A 1970's Brutalist bronze ring by Hungarian-born Mexican artist Pal Kepenyes. The ring has a pine shaped top. Ring size: 5.5 (16 mm. Ø) A sculptor fr...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Antonio Vitali Wood Toy Family Set for Creative Playthings
By Creative Playthings
Located in San Mateo, CA
Carved wood toy family by Antonio Vitali, Swiss toy designer. Vitali designed this set for Creative Playthings in 1954. These were marketed under the na...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Scott Henderson Design for Mint Inc. White Porcelain Pig Shaped Piggy Bank, 1980
Located in Miami, FL
Scott Henderson Design for Mint Inc. White porcelain open top pig, piggy bank, animal sculpture Mid-Century Modern. Marked at Base, Makers Trademark. ...
Category

1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Porcelain

Hand Machined Willys Jeep Table Lighter and Holder, Occupied Germany by Baier
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original polished aluminum and rubber late 1940s "Baier Willys Jeep & Trailer Table Lighter & Ashtray made by the Walter Baier Company, in U.S. occupied G...
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1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum

West German Augusta Semi-Auto Lift Brass Table Lighter, circa 1950
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original 1950 West German polished brass semi-auto table lighter by Augusta Lift Table Lighter Company. Simply pull up on the lighter and push back down to igniting the flame. The...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Coral Pink Crosley Model T-60 AM Tube Table Radio
By Crosley Radio
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This Mid-Century Modern working tube radio was made by Crosley in Toronto Canada in approximately 1965 in the period stream-lined style. The radio is done with a molded coral pink pl...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Aviation Lockheed Super Constellation Vintage Desk Airplane Model, circa 1940s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Aviation Lockheed Constellation vintage aluminium desk top display airplane model. The model has movement, you can change the position of the airplane...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum

1950s Vintage Weight Plumb Bob Tool Level Iron & Wood
By Stanley
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Plumb Tool Mid Century Modern Vintage Weight Plumb Bob Tool Instrument Level Collectible level made in Iron and Wood 5.25 x 1.5 diameter Fair Condition in Or...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Ed Wiener 1954 New York Rare Modernist Sculptural Cuff Bracelet .925 Sterling
By Ed Wiener
Located in Buffalo, NY
This modernist sculptural piece is one of Wiener's first creations as a jeweler-artist, in New York City, circa 1954.This cuff bracelet is composed of two simple aerodynamic pieces w...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mid-Century American Airlines Wire Plane Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century (1960s) American Airlines wire jet plane sculpture on a square wooden base.
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Framed Yacht Club Flag
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool mid-century framed yacht club flag, circa 1960s. The flag is presented in a black wood frame with a red back ground. The overall piece meas...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

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