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Period: 1950s
Pinocchio
Located in London, GB
Original British front of house card used inside the foyer of the cinema.
The artwork features the films scene where pinocchio takes his first steps.
Walt Disney's second animated fe...
Category
British Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paint
Let It Come Down by Paul Bowles, 1st Ed, Stated 1st Printing
Located in valatie, NY
Let It Come Down by Paul Bowles. Publisher Random House, 1952. 1st Ed, Stated 1st Printing hardcover with dust jacket. Let It Come Down, with its title from Macbeth, tells the story...
Category
American Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Ulm Minster Church Grand Tour Souvenir Building Vintage, Germany, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A 1950s 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...
Category
German Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Mid-20th Century Lacquered Wooden Architectural Construction Set, Spain
Located in Barcelona, ES
This rare mid-20th-century architectural construction set, crafted in Spain, is a nostalgic piece that showcases the charm of traditional wooden toys. The set features lacquered wood...
Category
Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Viking Soldier Decorative Bronze Statue Sculpture, Vienna Austria 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous classic decorative Statue or Miniature Sculpture. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of a kind of metal, we think it's bronze or brass. Very decorativ...
Category
Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Nuestra Señora de los Desamparados Metal Virgin Traditional Figure, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Traditional memorabilia metallic figure of virgin Nuestra Señora de los Desamparados. Made Spain, circa 1950. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use...
Category
Spanish Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Plaste Traditional Figure of a Saint, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Traditional religious plaster figure of a saint. Made in traditional Catalan atelier in Olot, Spain, circa 1950. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and ...
Category
Spanish Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plaster
Machine Age Industrial Wooden Foundry Mold for a Chrome Car Grill, France, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Architectural wooden foundry mold for the industrial car industry in the 50s, now a decorative machine age object for a modern interior.
Foundry molds and patterns are wooden tools,...
Category
French Industrial Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Antique Church Traditional Altar Cloth, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Traditional religious altar cloth artwork of a Spanish church. Made in traditional Catalan atelier in Olot, Spain, circa 1950. In original condition, with minor wear consistent...
Category
Spanish Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fabric
Plaster Traditional Figure of a Saint, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Traditional religious plaster figure of a saint. Made in traditional Catalan atelier in Olot, Spain, circa 1950. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use,...
Category
Spanish Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plaster
Vintage American Wood & Metal Architectural Birdhouse
Located in New York, NY
A handmade wooden birdhouse made in a 19th century American vernacular style.
USA, circa 1950.
Age related wear and vintage charm.
Dimensions: 24” L x 18” W x 26” H
Category
American Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Altamira: Italian Furniture Glassware Lamps Accessories
Located in New York, NY
Catalog showcasing high-end Italian furnishings and accessories, published circa 1956 by the fabled Altamira design center located at 18 East 50th St in New York City. Per the introduction, “Altamira is the only center in this country where Interior-Architecture by Italy’s foremost architects is represented together with furniture, handicrafts, accessories and every other element essential to the modern interior.” Altamira commissioned a line of furniture from Gio Ponti in 1953, crafted by Giordano Chiesa in Milan. Included were a number of Ponti’s iconic mid-century designs—the Distex lounge chair and a self-described masterpiece, the two-drawer desk, model AP 1025, are shown in the present catalog. Shown, too, are furniture designs by Ponti’s fellow “interior architects” and designers Marco Zanuso (produced by Arflex Milano), Enrberto Carboni, Enrico Peresutti of BBPR, Carlo Pagani, Enrico Taglietti, Nino Zancada, Ico and Luisa Parisi, Ignacio Gardella...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Set of Three Traditional Plaster Figures, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of 3 traditional religious plaster figures. Made in traditional Catalan atelier in Olot, Spain, circa 1950. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and u...
Category
Spanish Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plaster
Mid-century French Daum Crystal Ashtray, 1950s
By Daum
Located in LEGNY, FR
Large Daum crystal ashtray in very good condition dating from the 50s. Signature "Daum France" on the side.
Very good quality.
Category
French Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Crystal
The Big Knife
Located in London, GB
Original American style B movie poster for Robert Aldrich's 1955 drama staring Jack Palance, Ida Lupino, Rod Steiger.
This poster is conservation paper b...
Category
American Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Vintage Bakelite, Sheet Metal / Tin Globe from the 1950s, West Germany
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Vintage Globe from the 1950s.
Specially made on the subject of aviation.
Depicted with all kinds of flying lines.
Made by the company M.S. Germany.
The globe is made of Tin and the stand is Bakelite.
Globe and stand...
Category
German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Toy Hot Rod Roadster Tether Car
By All American Co.
Located in Ferndale, MI
Based on a 1930 Model A. Mfr by the all American company. This Hot Rod was made in the 1950s as part of the tether car craze. Sometimes cut up with gas engi...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Large Polished Aluminium Lockheed Super Constellation Model, circa 1951
Located in London, GB
A wonderful cast aluminium model of a Lockheed Super Constellation airplane; circa 1951. Mounted on a newly made aluminium stand, all polished to a mirror finish.
Dimensions: 52.5 c...
Category
American Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum
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
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Brass
Set of Seven Wooden Sculptures, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of seven wooden sculptures, circa 1950 Originally used for textile industries. In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
1956 Britten's Old Clocks and Watches and Their Makers
Located in Bradenton, FL
Britten's Old Clocks and Watches and Their Makers. Hardcover book with dustjacket. Seventh edition, published in 1956 by Bonanza Books of New York. Illustrated, 518 pages.
Category
Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Ensembles Mobiliers, 6 Volumes ‘13 to 18’ (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
This is a six folio volume run of the Ensembles Mobiliers series published by Editions Charles Moreau in the 1950s, each volume is complete and the ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Wooden Traditional Figure in a Niche of a Saint, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Traditional religious plaster figure of a virgin in a wooden niche.
Made in traditional Catalan atelier in Olot, Spain, circa 1950.
In original condition, with minor wear consisten...
Category
Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Vintage tri-ang tin toy car, 1950s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage toy car from the english brand 'Tri-ang'.
The charm is in the wear and tear of this item, it makes this little truck very attractive and decorative.
Good original condition...
Category
British Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Vintage Chinese Cinnabar Shou Pendant Beaded Necklace and Matching Earrings.
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This vintage Chinese beaded necklace and earrings set features a large Shou symbol pendant and intricate red beads with flower motifs. This look...
Category
Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Plaster Jesus Traditional Figure, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Traditional religious plaster figure of a young Jesus with a fish. Made in traditional Catalan atelier in Olot, Spain, circa 1950. In original condition, with minor wear consis...
Category
Spanish Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plaster
Scandinavian Modern Viking Bottle Opener by Carl Bent
By Carl Bent
Located in Vienna, AT
Teak wood with brass vintage toy bottle opener from the 1950 signed Carl Bent.
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Vintage Bavarian Traditional Costume Jewelry Brooch with Hunting Pendants
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Bavarian Traditional Costume Jewelry Brooch with Hunting Pendants
An old Bavarian traditional costume pin. A beautiful piece of his...
Category
German Folk Art Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Silver
Eastern European binoculars from the Cold War, 1950s
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Eastern European binoculars from the Cold War, 1950s The TZK binoculars were made in Poland, the Czech Republic and Russia.
Optical quality is excellent: perfectly clear presentation...
Category
Polish Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum
Five Piece Wooden Train Set Attributed to Montgomery Schoolhouse, Vermont
Located in San Francisco, CA
This whimsical train set consisting of five interlocking pieces: locomotive, tank car, hopper, coal car and the caboose; wheels work smoothly.
Category
North American American Craftsman Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Large Traditional Figure of a Virgin in a Wood Niche, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Traditional religious plaster figure of a virgin in a wooden niche.
Made in traditional Catalan atelier in Olot, Spain, circa 1950.
In original condition, with minor wear consisten...
Category
Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Six Spoke Ship's Wheel with Chrome Hub
Located in Norwell, MA
Mahogany boat wheel with a chrome plated hub and six turned spokes. Varnish finish. From a small craft.
Weight: 5 lbs.
Overall Dimensions: 22"Dia
Made: America
Material: ...
Category
North American Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Mickey Mouse / Mickey's Garden
Located in London, GB
Original artwork ink and gouach
from Mickey Mouse annual, Mickey and Friends 1951 the annual was printed in 1952. This painting was done along side...
Category
British Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paint, Paper
1950s Modernist Cufflinks Crushed Stone Taxco Mexico
By Taxco
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
1950s Mexican Crushed Stone Cufflinks set artisan Taxco Mexico
11/16 x 11/16 x .75 d
Original preowned vintage condition
Refer to images
signed with stamp
Category
Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Stone
Plaster Saint Traditional Figure, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Traditional religious plaster figure of a saint. Made in traditional Catalan atelier in Olot, Spain, circa 1950. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and ...
Category
Spanish Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plaster
Set of Three Antique Skittles in Wood, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of three antique skittles, circa 1950. From unknown manufacturer, Spain. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, p...
Category
Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Cabinet of Curiosities Antique Sculptural Artwork, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Cabinet of curiosities of plaster baby Jesus on a wooden stand. Made in traditional Catalan atelier in Olot, Spain, circa 1950. Olot has a long tradition in the production of s...
Category
Spanish Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plaster, Wood
Kay Bojesen 1950s Oak Elephant
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Early elephant designed by Kay Bojesen in 1953. Its made from solid oak and features articulated limbs, legs, trunk and a removable head. This is an early example made between 1955-5...
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Oak
Cabinet of Curiosities Drawer Sculptural Artwork, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Cabinet of curiosities of plaster figures and pieces in a wooden niche. Made in traditional Catalan atelier in Olot, Spain, circa 1950. Olot has a long tradition in the product...
Category
Spanish Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plaster, Wood
Set of Five Wooden Sculptures, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of five wooden sculptures, circa 1950 Originally used for textile industries. In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
Category
Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Plaster Crown Sculptural Artwork, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Plaster crown on a stand artwork. Made in traditional Catalan atelier in Olot, Spain, circa 1950. Olot has a long tradition in the production of sculptures and religious imager...
Category
Spanish Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plaster, Wood
Early 20th Century Anatomical Plaster Medical Torso Figure
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century anatomical plaster medical torso figure
This early 20th century life size anatomical medical torso would have originally been used as...
Category
German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plaster
Chelsea & Other English Porcelain Pottery & Enamel in the Irwin Untermyer Coll
Located in valatie, NY
Chelsea and Other English Porcelain Pottery and Enamel in the Irwin Untermyer Collection by Yvonne Hackenbroch. Published in London for The Metropolitan Museum of History and Art by ...
Category
American Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
American Historical Views on Staffordshire China, Signed First Edition
By Ellouise Baker Larsen
Located in valatie, NY
American historical views on Staffordshire China by Ellouise Baker Larsen. Doubleday, Doran & Company, Inc., New York, 1950. Rare, signed, new revi...
Category
American Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Artificial Smoked Ham Country Kitchen Folk Art Decoration Vintage Belgium 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A vintage Belgium Decorative Item nice to display in your country style home or kitchen. Found at an Estate Sale in Brussels, Belgium.
Category
Belgian Folk Art Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plastic, Rubber
La Ceramica in Italia
Located in New York, NY
Well-edited and lavishly illustrated survey of mid-century Italian ceramics, written by Hugo Blattler and published in Rome in 1958 by Aristide Palombi as part of the Arti Pratiche series, intended to contribute to an examination in depth of the material, as well as to the documentation and to the spreading of knowledge of each separate subject. Features vessels, lighting, fireplaces, and artworks by renowned artists such as Lucio Fontana, Salvatore Meli, Fauson Melotti, Gio Ponti, Antonia Campi, Marcello Fantoni, Franco Meneguzzo, Pietro Melandri, and Guido Gambone, along with a host of lesser-known figures. Stellar abstract designs throughout. Square 8vo (8.5” x 9”), 206 pages, hardcover, illustrated throughout in b/w. Slight lean to spine. Mild soiling to extremities, with chipping to corners. Professional repair to front hinge, as well as between pp. 194-5 and 204-5. Light chipping to first two leaves. The complete front cover remains of the dust jacket, which is still crisp and vibrant, with only minor chipping to top edge. Missing spine and back of dust jacket. A must-have for collectors and connoisseurs of Italian design and mid century ceramics.
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Murano Glass Dolphin Attributed to Barbini
Located in Houston, TX
Murano glass dolphin attributed to Barbini. This beautiful colorful dolphin figure or sculpture is hand blown with gold inclusions. Stunning!
Category
Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Sensualita
Located in London, GB
This is an extremely rare original Italian film poster for the 1952 film Sensualita
This film starred Marcello Mastroianni. Eleonora Rossi Drago and Amedeo Nazzari. The film was dir...
Category
Italian Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Artificial Smoked Parma Ham Country Kitchen Folk Art Decoration Vintage 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A vintage Belgium Decorative Item nice to display in your country style home or kitchen. Found at an Estate Sale in Brussels, Belgium.
Category
Belgian Folk Art Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plastic, Rubber
Bust of Yachtsman Sir Thomas J Lipton
Located in Norwell, MA
Award trophy of famous yachtsman and tea merchant Sir Thomas J Lipton. Engraved plate reads Sir Thomas J Lipton - Boys and Girls Club Sportsmanship award, Optomist Branch, Michael Mo...
Category
European Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Resin
Vintage Bell Southwest Bell Trading Post Turquoise and Sterling Silver Ring
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage Southwest style bell trading post ring with a sterling silver band and a large turquoise stone.
Ring size 10.
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Fontana Arte Blue Mirrored Glass and Wood Game Box, 1950, Italy
By Fontana Arte
Located in Milano, IT
Fontana Arte blue mirrored glass and wood game box, 1950, Italy.
Category
Italian Other Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass
Meubles et Ensembles Bretons by Stany Gauthier, First Edition
Located in valatie, NY
Meubles et Ensembles Bretons by Stany Gauthier. Ch. Massin Paris, 1950. 40 b&w plates. 12 page introduction followed by b/w photo plate section of 36 pages. Part of 'Collection de l'...
Category
French Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Vintage Leather Medicine Ball
Located in Vienna, AT
Original patinated leather medicine ball with a branded manufacturers mark "Platura.
Category
German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
Deco Hollywood Regency Murano Glass Pink Pineapple Lighter Gold Aventurine Brass
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This striking Murano glass pineapple lighter is an exceptional piece of Art Deco and Hollywood Regency design, crafted in Italy circa 1950. A true statement of opulence and artistry,...
Category
Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Gold
Vintage Radior Motorcycle Post War, French
Located in North York, ON
Vintage Radior motorcycle Post War, French. In original condition with Nervor Type C Engine. Sold as is, for decorative purposes or restoration interested enthusiasts.
Category
French Industrial Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Cathedral of Strasbourg City Metal Souvenir Building Vintage France, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A Cathedral of Strasbourg 1950s Souvenir building architectural model. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of metal on a marble base. This was bought as a souveni...
Category
French Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Marble, Metal
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