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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Period: 20th Century
Vintage Fuller's Calculator, English, Bakelite, Brass, Mathematical Instrument
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage Fuller's Calculator. An English, Bakelite and brass cased mathematical instrument by Stanley of London, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950.
Beautifully pre...
Category
British Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Collectible "Knoll" Tractor Trailer Truck Toy with Original Box by Winross USA
By Knoll
Located in San Diego, CA
Very cool and collectible "Knoll" diecast tractor trailer truck toy with original box by Winross USA of Rochester, NY, circa 1980's. This is new old stock and appears to have never ...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Il pleure dans mon coeur (It's crying in my heart) by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Brussels, BE
Il pleure dans mon coeur (He is crying in my heart), by Line Vautrin.
Gilded bronze compact whose lid is decorated with a poem by Paul Verlaine (1844-1896) published in the collectio...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Antique Art Book Golden Book of Famous Women, English, Eleanor F Brickdale, 1919
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique art book 'Eleanor Fortescue Brickdale's Golden Book of Famous Women.' An English language literary compendium, dating to the ear...
Category
British Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Lighter S.T. Dupont Chinese Lacquer Gold Plated Made In France Midcentury
By S.T. Dupont
Located in Palermo, IT
Lighter S.T. Dupont china lacquer black is a LUXURY product known for its elegance and superior quality. This specific model, with its lacquer and 18kt gold plating, is particularly ...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold Plate
Signed Araki's Magnum Opus: Complete Book Collection 1-20 + Satchin and Mabo
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Works of Nobuyoshi Araki Book Complete Collection 1-20 plus special book Nobuyoshi Araki Book Satchin and His Brother Mabo / 1stn in 1997
The works of Nobuyoshi Araki Book collectio...
Category
Japanese Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
1970s Gorgeous Turquoise and White Chess Set in Volterra Alabaster Handmade Made
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Gorgeous turquoise and white chess set in Volterra alabaster. Handmade Made in Italy, the items are in excellent condition. So rare to find in this color
This chess set is a be...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Alabaster
Vintage Book, Once A Week, AA Milne, English, Morocco Bound, Short Stories, 1926
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage copy of Once a Week by A.A. Milne. An English, Morocco bound book of short stories, dating to the early 20th century.
Once a Week is a collection of short stories ...
Category
British Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
1951 Life Magazines Bound Volume, Incl Queen Elizabeth Issue, Aug-Dec, 11 Issues
Located in New York, NY
Life Magazine, 11 International Edition issues bound volume. August- December 1951, Binding label months in French, see photo.
This volume includes an issue with H.R.H. Princess Eli...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Vintage Gold Dollar Cigarettes Advertising Sculpture 1950s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Gold Dollar Cigarettes Advertising Sculpture 1950s
This old BAT (British American Tobacco) advertising figure made of wood and plaster advertising the cigarette brand "Gold ...
Category
German Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Radiofonografo 'RR 126' Achille e Pier Giacomo Castiglioni per Brionvega 1960s
Located in Milano, IT
Iconico radiofonografo modello 'RR 126' disegnato dai fratelli Achille e Pier Giacomo Castiglioni e prodotto a partire dal 1965 da Brionvega. Corpo e casse in legno, supporto in fusi...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum
Off White Ceramic Sauceboat, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, ES
Ceramic Sauceboat, Circa 1940.
by IT manufacturer, Spain.
Stamped to the underside
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina....
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ceramic
Early XXth Century Alfonso XII Cartridge Holder
Located in Barcelona, ES
"Early 20th Century Alfonso XII Cartridge Holder"
Origin: Spain
Era: Early 20th Century
Materials: Metal, Leather
Dimensions: D 4 cm x W 16.5 cm x H 8.5 cm
Experie...
Category
Spanish Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
1952 Life Magazines Bound Volume, Incl Marilyn Monroe Issue, Jan-Jun 13 Issues
Located in New York, NY
Life Magazine, 13 International Edition issues bound volume. January- June 1952, Binding label months in French, see photo.
This volume includes Marilyn Monroe's first ever cover fo...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Vintage Gold Plated Manicure Set by Gosol Sollingen, Germany 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Decorative yet very useable vanity or travel manicure set consisting of 10 parts including the leather pouch and Gold Plated Cup. The manicure set was made by Gosol in Germany circa ...
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold Plate, Steel
Vintage Book, Tess Of The D'Urbevilles, Thomas Hardy, Limited Edition, Novel
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage copy of Tess of the D'Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy. An English, cloth bound limited edition novel, dating to the early 20th century, published 1926.
Often set in th...
Category
British Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Vintage Fuller's Calculator, English, Walnut Case, Scientific Instrument, C.1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage Fuller's Calculator. An English, Bakelite and walnut cased scientific instrument by Stanley of London, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950.
Quality mathemat...
Category
British Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bakelite, Walnut
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....
Category
German Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plaster, Wood, Paper
Penny machines "Chad" Oliver Whales collection - Ruffler & Walker Collection
By Ruffler & Walker
Located in Brussels , BE
Very original piece of decor
Category
English Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Stylish Buccellati Modern Sterling Silver Figural Apple Lighter
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Stylish Italian 800 silver lighter. Large apple with naturalistic irregular form and striated skin. Long stem with leaf. Underside has inset lighter. Italian maker’s mark (1944-68) a...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Art Deco Silver Table Lighter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful Aluminum Art Deco Table lighter by Saroma, made in Japan, 1960.
A compliment to the cocktail table, desk or side table - in any room. The lighter is perfect for Cigars,...
Category
Japanese Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
The Century by Peter Jennings and Todd Brewster Published by Doubleday 1998
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The Century by Peter Jennings and Todd Brewster Published by Doubleday 1998.What was it like to watch the Wright Brothers soar into the sky? To hear the first crackling voice aired o...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Mannequin of a Young Girl in Black Dress, Shop Display, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Original shop window display child mannequin for primary school clothing, she wears a black dress as an example for children's uniforms from the 1950s.
Category
Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plaster, Wood, Paint
Mid 20th Century Modern Table lighter by Dieter Rams for Braun
By Braun, Dieter Rams
Located in Brugge, BE
1968-1970
Germany
Brushed metal
8.5cm high, 5.5cm diameter
Dieter Rams, born in 1932, is a renowned German industrial designer closely associated with Braun, Vitsœ, and the funct...
Category
German Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
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
German Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plaster, Wood, Paper
Bose 901 Series Speakers On Eero Saarinen Tulip Bases
By Eero Saarinen, bose
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of newly finished and upholstered, mid-century modern, Bose 901 series speakers on tulip base stands designed by the Finnish-American designer and architect Eero Saarinen, circa...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Mid-20th Century English Camelot/King Arthur Chess Set in Hand-Painted Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Mid-20th century english Camelot/King Arthur chess set made in hand-painted ceramic
By: unknown
Material: ceramic, enamel, paint, felt
Technique: molded, pressed, painted, hand-pain...
Category
English Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Enamel
De Coene Furniture Music Box and Speakers, Blue Tooth
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful collectors De Coene 50s sideboard with renewed built-in stereo Bluetooth installation and original 50s Philips speakers in perfect working condition, it fills your interior with the sound you love. A beautiful piece of furniture made of walnut wood and brass elements.
The doors can be fully folded out sideways and the sideboard is also equipped with wheels so that it can be moved while rolling.
The black and white 50s Philips TV...
Category
Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass, Wood
Lucite Checker Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Lucite Checker Set probably from the late 1970's or early 80's. Set consists of round and square pieces. Board is about 3/4" thick with engraved deep lines. Overall clean condition!
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Lucite
Set of Three “Ultima” Solid Brass Ashtrays by Bäckström & Ljungberg, Sweden 1960
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic Mid-Century complete set of the iconic "Ultima" brass ashtrays designed by Holger Bäckström and Bo Ljungberg and produced by Diverse Ting in Sweden during the 1960s.
The...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Brass
Sears Tower Constellation Portable Typewriter W/Metal Case. Circa 1960s.
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Sears Tower Constellation Portable Typewriter W/Metal Case. Circa 1960s.
Manufactured for SEARS is the equivalent of a Smith-Corona Classic 12.
Features a stylish mid century...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Antique Half Relief Anatomical Model Head in Wax, Germany c.1910
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
A German wax dissected model of the head, circa 1910, showing nerves, arteries, veins and muscles of the head with paper numbered labels. The case has the original marker’s la...
Category
Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood, Glass
Raymond Loewy Designed Nordmende Spectra Futura Transistor Radio in Red & Orange
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Nordmende Design Center collaborated in the late 1960's with renowned American designer Raymond Loewy, who created iconic designs like the Coca-Cola bottle and Lucky Strike pack. Collaborating with the American designer was an excellent choice. The device that was the result. the Spectra Futura...
Category
German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Vintage Wooden 13 Row Abacus.
Located in Seattle, WA
This Abacus has Black painted wood framing. The beads have been left unpainted, showcasing beautiful wood grain. The middle dividing wood piece is accented with white lining. Vintag...
Category
Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Vintage Craftsmanship: Set of Four Solid Wood Shoe Lasts, c. 1940
Located in Barcelona, ES
Era: circa 1940
Material: Solid Wood
Original Condition Vintage Charm Timeless Craftsmanship
Discover the allure of authentic craftsmanship with this set of four solid wo...
Category
Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
David Marshall hexagonal ashtray in cast brass and aluminum from the 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful hexagonal ashtray in solid brass and aluminum. This lovely piece was designed by David Marshall in Spain during the 1970s.
The simple straight lines and contrast between the different materials make this David Marshall ashtray...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
Midcentury Sailor Scottish Terrier Drinking Beer Cigarette Box, 1950s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Midcentury sailor Scottish terrier drinking beer cigarette box, France, 1950s. Wood, metal and synthetic. Glass eyes. Measures: Height 8.2" (20.8cm), width 9" (22.9cm), depth 5.3" (1...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Complete Boxed 16 Animali Puzzle Set by Enzo Mari for Danesse Milano
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine puzzle set published by Danese Milano
By Enzo Mari.
Entitled '16 Animali' (16 Animals).
Model no. 3015 D.
Consisting of 16 form-cut stylized anim...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Resin
Araki's Magnum Opus: Complete Book Collection 1-20 + Satchin and Mabo
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Works of Nobuyoshi Araki Book Complete Collection 1-20 plus special book Nobuyoshi Araki Book Satchin and His Brother Mabo / 1stn in 1997
The works of Nobuyoshi Araki Book collectio...
Category
Japanese Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Laverne Originals Catalog (ABCDEF)
Located in New York, NY
Early catalog for Laverne Originals, the modern design company founded by Estelle and Erwine Laverne in 1938. From its modest origins producing primarily wallpapers and textiles, Lav...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Modernist Architectural Model in Stained Plywood 1950s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Modernist Architectural Model in Stained Plywood, presumably Dutch, 1950s.
This highly tasteful 1950s Modernist architectural model is well crafted in stained plywood and solid wood...
Category
European Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Bilancia pesa persona Wunder
Located in Roma, IT
Bilancia pesa persona prodotta in Italia negli anni 70 in perfetto stato
Meccanica restaurata
Pesata 120 Kg divisioni 500g
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
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 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Vintage 13 Row Wooden Abacus With Silver Toned Hardware.
Located in Seattle, WA
This Abacus has black painted wood framing and beads. The rods have been left unpainted, showcasing beautiful wood grain. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured.
Dimensio...
Category
Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Berkel LP Scales
By Berkel 2
Located in Roma, IT
Berkel scale mod.LP from the 1960s made in the Netherlands
Category
Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
Bilancia pesa persona da Farmacia Diara
Located in Roma, IT
Bilancia pesa persone da Farmacia prodotta in Italia negli anni 70 dalla ditta Diara di Livorno completamente restaurata
Pesata massimo 150 kg
Divisione 100 g
Meccanica
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
Wall Fish Skeleton Thermometer St Labre Indian School Ashland Montana
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
Wall Fish Thermometer St Labre Indian School Ashland Montana
Maker stamp
6.5 h x 2.5 w x .13
Original unrestored vintage untested decorative item
Refer to images.
Category
American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plastic
Leather Cigar Case
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A leather cigar holder. The piece is all leather and ribbed to hold three cigars.
The case pulls apart and back together to add and remove cigars. Perfect for the cigar aficiona...
Category
Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
Modernist Stainless Steel Crucifix / Cross
Located in San Diego, CA
Modernist stainless steel crucifix / cross with Jesus, circa 1970s. The piece measures 5"W x 10"H and is in very good vintage condition. #2673
Category
American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Stainless Steel
Altamira Catalog Circa 1956
Located in New York, NY
Mid-1950’s catalog for the fabled Altamira design center, located at 18 E 50th St in New York City, one of the top U.S. venues for high-end Italian design. Altamira commissioned a li...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
1930's Marx Marcrest Pressed Steel Pure Milk Dairy Toy Truck
Located in Van Nuys, CA
We have A white Marx Marcrest Pure Milk Dairy Truck modeled truck produced by Marx Toys, a prominent American toy company known for manufacturing a wide range of toys in the 1920s. T...
Category
Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel
Orange Stereophonic RR-126 Radio by F.lli Castiglioni for Brionvega, 1960s
Located in Lasne, BE
Brionvega orange stereo radio. Very unusual in this color. The radio and record player work perfectly. There's also a bluethoot socket for connecting the cell phone. It has been com...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Antique Book, Birds Of The British Isles, English, Ornithology Reference, C.1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique illustrated book of The Birds of the British Isles. An English, bound ornithology reference title, dating to the early 20th century, published 1920.
Full Title - ...
Category
European Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather, Paper
Vintage Swiss Powder Compact in Mother of Pearl & Gold Plating
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A stylish vintage powder compact with mirror executed in gold plated metal and showcasing a front tiled with mother of pearl. Swiss made circa 1930-60. Measurements: D: 8 cm, H:dept:...
Category
Swiss Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold Plate
Carl Auböck Pipe Holder, Austria 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck Pipe Holder, Austria 1960s.
Category
Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Vintage Lady's Gentleman's Mother of Pearl Traveling Walking Swagger Stick Cane
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Very unusual and stylish heavy gauge Mother of Pearl Lady’s or Gentleman’s Travelling two-piece Walking Stick with lavish allover inlay of multi colour Mother of Pearl. Mid Century p...
Category
British Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Hardwood
Vintage Apollo 11 "Voyage to the Moon" Pennant, 1969
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is a vintage pennant from 1969 highlighting the Apollo 11 space mission. The felt pennant features a white field with the words "A Voyage to the Moon- Collins - Aldrin- Arm...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Felt
1940s Art Deco French Oversized set of two Bakelite Butterscotch Caramel Dice
Located in Haarlem, NL
Very pretty set of two large and heavy oversized jumbo bakelite dice in luscious dark butterscotch and delicious caramel swirl colour.
Art Deco at its best in design and colour, these are must have for a collector and they are not easy to find in this colour.
So far they belonged to my own extensive dice collection...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bakelite
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