Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
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.
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Color: Beige
Man and Chair 'Furniture Book, Catalogue', 1970 / Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1970, Grafia, Brno
- czech language
- original condition, see the photos
- 47 pages
- many pictures of seating furniture by Czech designers
- jr.
Category
1970s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Mid-Century Modern 1970s Paul McCobb Style Brass Stand Replogle Globe
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 American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Ceramic Easter Egg from Atelier Madoura 'circa 1960s'
By Madoura
Located in London, GB
Vintage ceramic egg figure from Atelier Madoura, Vallauris, France (circa 1960s). This egg-sized ceramic figure is painted with a stylized suited man w...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ceramic
Carl Auböck Handcrafted Midcentury Hand Figurine Key Ring Chain Holder
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming modernist Hand 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 Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Carl Auböck Midcentury Brass Star Sea Star Starfish Key Ring Chain Holder
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming modernist star keyring / key holder / keychain, designed by Carl Auböck in the 1950s. Handmade of solid polished brass by Werkstätte Auböck in Austria. Fully stamped and m...
Category
20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Lighter Elephant in Travertine attributed to Fratelli Mannelli, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Table lighter elephant in Travertine attributed to Fratelli Mannelli.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Travertine, Marble, Metal
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...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
"Lincoln Bank" Still Toy Savings Bank, American, circa 1950
Located in Incline Village, NV
This seldom seen bank is technically a mechanical bank but basically it is a still bank with a slight mechanical function, that being; once it is full of coins, it opens up automatic...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Tin
Mexican Modern Sterling Silver Brooch 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 Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Curtis Jere Tic - Tac - Toe Onyx and Metal Sculptures or Bookends
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Saint Louis, MO
One of a kind Curtis Jere onyx and metal Tic Tac Toe sculptures or bookends, sold individually or as a pair. All of Jere's Tic Tac Toe sculptures are unique ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Onyx, Metal
Billy Baldwin Decorates, A Book of Practical Decorating Ideas 1st Edition 1972
Located in London, GB
Billy Baldwin Decorates - A Book of Practical Decorating Ideas by Billy Baldwin
Published by Chartwell Books, 1972 1st Edition. Hardback in du...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Carl Auböck Handcrafted Midcentury Brass Anchor Figurine Key Ring Chain Holder
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming modernist Anchor keyring / keyholder / keychain, designed by Carl Auböck in the 1950s. Handmade of solid polished brass by Werkstätte Auböck in Austria. Fully stamped and ...
Category
20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Carl Auböck Midcentury Very Large Hand Figurine Key Ring Chain Holder
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming modernist XL Hand keyring / keyholder / keychain, designed by Carl Auböck in the 1950s. Handmade of solid polished brass by Werkstätte Auböck in Austria. Fully stamped and...
Category
20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
20th Century Gymnastic Rings in Metal and Rope
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Gymnastic rings, circa 20th century.
By unknown manufacturer, from France.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, pres...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Mexican Modern Silver and Amethyst Brooch Antonio Pineda
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Mexican modern brooch by Antonio Pineda circa 1950-60s. The minimalistic piece features a silver shaft with a curved end and a set-in drop of am...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Amethyst, Silver
Floor Ashtray Travertine & Steel Fratelli Mannelli Style, Italy, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Cylindrical floor ashtray in travertine marble structure and steel by Fratelli Mannelli.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Travertine
Carl Auböck Horn Salad Servers, Austria, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck Salad Servers made of Horn, Austria, 1960s.
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Horn
Vintage Silver Bracelet Teka by Theodor Klotz, Germany, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A silver brutalist arm bracelet Teka made by Theodor Klotz in Pforzheim -Germany 1960s. Beautiful and easy to wear vintage armcuff with a rose like center and a solid silver band all...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Midcentury Antique "Mariquita Perez" Doll
Located in Miami, FL
Midcentury antique "Mariquita Perez" doll.
Mariquita Perez appeared in the market in 1940, being the best known doll of the 1940s, 1950s and early 1960s in Spain, Portugal and in so...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plastic
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Copper Carl Auböck Standing Ashtray Vienna 1950
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage brass and copper standing ashtray, which was designed by Carl Auböck and manufactured by Workshop Carl Auböck, Vien...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Copper
Venice Souvenir Building Ashtray Vintage, Italy, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A 1950s souvenir building architectural model ashtray. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of metal. A beautiful nice item to use...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Pair of Large Chrome Jacks Book Ends
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of large chrome Jacks Book ends.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Steel, Chrome
Set of Five Carl Auböck Brass Figurine Keyrings
Located in Glendale, CA
Set of four Carl Auböck brass figurine keyrings. Includes model #4500 'Pig', model #5607 'Donkey', model #5663 'Shell', model #5734 'Hand and model #7151 'Anchor'. Designed in the 1...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Dancer, Doll, 1950, Spanish
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Dancer, Doll, 1950, Spanish
Measures: H 33cm, L 23cm, P 17cm.
Category
1950s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fabric
P.W. Baston Supp-Hose Woman's Stockings Advertising Pen Holder Desk Set
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This advertising pend holder was produced by P.W. Baston, also known as Sebastian Miniatures, of the United States in approximately 1960 in the period Mid-Century Modern style. The figurine is composed of a glazed ceramic with a brass and plastic pen holder. The figurine depicts of business woman...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Luxury Liner Ship Model
Located in New York, NY
Mid-century model of a luxury liner boat / ship model painted red, white and blue with 2 smoke stacks supported on a stand.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paint
Mid-Century Remote Control Model Airplane
Located in New York, NY
American (1950s) hand made model airplane with working engine and remote control.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Maison Lancel Brass Dolphin Sconces Ruffled Opaline Glass Shade France 1950-Pair
By E. Guillemard, Maison Lancel
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of Maison Lancel brass dolphin sconces, wall lights with original white ruffled Opaline glass shade.
These animal sculpture lighting was m...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Italian Empire Furniture, 1800-1843
By Enrico Colle
Located in London, GB
Published by Rizzoli, first edition, 1998
This volume illustrates the singular and highly original direction that the Empire style took in Italy during the period of French rule a...
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Modern Furniture, its Design and Construction by Mario Dal Fabbro, 1950
Located in London, GB
First edition, second printing, published by Reinhold Publishing Corporation, 1950.
A guide to the design and production of modern furniture, published contemporary to the era. Wi...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Brass and Aluminium Munich TV Television Tower Scale Design Model, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Scaled model of the Munich television tower. Hand-spun in aluminium and brass. A nice architectural sculpture for every living or mans room.
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
1985 Think Big!, Huge Safety Pin
By Think Big
Located in Weesp, NL
Huge safety pin 1985 Think Big! This rare Pop Art piece is in great condition. No cracks or damage.
Think Big! was a retail store originally established in New York City in 1979. It...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mexican Sterling Silver Brooch Antonio Pineda
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Mid-Century Modern sterling silver brooch with three amethyst gem stones by Mexican Taxco silversmith Antonio Pineda (1919-2009). The lovely piece was created in the form of a peapod with amethyst as the peas. It is marked verso model number #PR571
Antonio Pineda stamp and .970 silver...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Modernist Sterling Silver Bracelet
Located in Atlanta, GA
A selection of Modernist Sterling Silver Bracelets, American, circa 1950's. The bangle and the cuff with the semi-precious stone we...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Crown Trifari Gold-Tone Pinwheel Brooch
By Trifari
Located in Topeka, KS
Beautiful gold-tone crown Trifari pinwheel shaped brooch. This great pin is in excellent like-new condition.
This is a gorgeous 1.75-inch diameter bro...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Molecular Models Set from the 1950s, 7 Pieces
Located in Wien, AT
7-part set of different molecular models for chemistry lessons. Made in the Czech Republic in the 1950s. Sturdy iron wire construction with bakelite balls. Excellent original conditi...
Category
1950s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Table Ashtray Vide-Poche Travertine Marble Fratelli Mannelli, Italy, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Table ashtray / vide-poche in travertine marble and metal by Fratelli Mannelli, Italy, circa 1970.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Travertine, Marble, Metal
Midcentury Antique Bisque Porcelain Doll
Located in Miami, FL
Midcentury Antique Bisque Porcelain Doll.
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Porcelain
Knoll International Catalogs
By Knoll
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Introducing a captivating collection of vintage Knoll catalogs, a must-have for design enthusiasts and collectors alike. This carefully curated assortment showcases the iconic furniture designs and timeless style that have made Knoll a revered name in the industry.
Each catalog in this collection offers a glimpse into the rich history of Knoll, featuring a range of beautifully photographed interiors, furniture arrangements, and detailed product descriptions. Immerse yourself in the mid-century modern aesthetic, as these catalogs transport you to an era of sleek lines, organic forms, and innovative design concepts.
Discover the vision of legendary designers such as Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Eero Saarinen, and Harry Bertoia, whose iconic creations are showcased within these pages. Explore the iconic Barcelona Chair, the elegant Tulip Table, or the sculptural Diamond Chair, among many other timeless masterpieces that have defined Knoll's legacy.
As you peruse these vintage catalogs, you'll gain a deeper appreciation for the meticulous craftsmanship and attention to detail that Knoll is renowned for. The catalogs offer insights into the design philosophies behind each piece, providing a fascinating glimpse into the creative process and the ideas that shaped these iconic designs.
This collection is not only a valuable resource for design professionals and enthusiasts but also a visual delight for anyone passionate about mid-century modern aesthetics. The catalogs serve as a source of inspiration for interior designers, architects, and collectors seeking to create spaces that exude elegance, sophistication, and enduring style.
Each catalog has been meticulously preserved, showcasing the original graphics, typography, and design elements that capture the essence of the era. Whether you're a seasoned collector or a newcomer to the world of vintage design, this collection of vintage Knoll catalogs is a rare treasure that will enrich your understanding and appreciation of design history.
Don't miss the opportunity to own this remarkable collection of vintage Knoll catalogs, a testament to the enduring legacy of one of the most influential design companies in the world. Immerse yourself in the golden age of modern design and be inspired by the timeless creations that continue to shape the aesthetic landscape even today.
A wonderful collection of twelve Knoll International...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
A Last Encore Noel Coward, 1973
Located in London, GB
A Last Encore
by Noel Coward
Published by Little, Brown & Company, Boston 1973. First American Edition.
The wit of Noel Coward's words alongside...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Midcentury Era Chesterfield Cigarette Metal Tobacciana Advertising Sign
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This midcentury period embossed and painted tin advertising sign was made for the Liggett and Myers Tobacco Company in circa 1965 to promote their Chesterfield cigarette...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Polished Brass NY New York Display Sculpture Table Decoration
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern polished decorative heavy Brass New York big NY sculpture, window display or table decor.
Great for a Store or Showroom.
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Christo and More SMS A Collection of Multiples 'William N. Copley, 1968'
Located in Chicago, IL
Christo and More SMS A Collection of Multiples 'William N. Copley, 1968'
S.M.S. is an art collection in a box that was available by subscription in 1968. Through February and December, subscribers were mailed six issues containing assorted works of art curated by William N. Copley. The portfolios consist of “original reproductions" by 73 artists including William Copley, Christo, Marcel Duchamp, Roy Lichtenstein, Joseph Kosuth, Walter de Maria, Yoko Ono, Lawrence Weiner, Richard Artschwager, Man Ray, Bruce Nauman, John Cage, Terry Riley and more.
S.M.S. included renowned and unknown artists side by side. As form of protest against galleries, S.M.S. made contemporary art affordable and accessible at a modest price of $125.00 per subscription. The portfolios are all kept in their original display covers.
Edition of approximately 2,000 published by Letter Edged in Black Press.
Volume No. 1 February 1968
Little Box of Earthquake and Cotton (cover), Irving Penn; Black Dress, James Lee Byars; Chicago Project…, Walter de Maria; My Country ‘Tis of Thee, Kasper Konig; Luggage Labels Nancy Reitkopf; Project for a Bridge, Sue Braden; A Postcard for Mother, Richard Hamilton; Two Propositions in Black, Le Monte Young and Marian Zazeela; Store Front, Christo; Sol Mednick; Pharmaceuticals, Julian Levy.
Volume No. 2 April 1968
Seven Minute Recording of Contapetrie, a surrealist word game (cover), Marcel Duchamp; The Mirror of Genoveva, Meret Oppenheim; Three Color Separations, Alain Jacquet; A Two-Year-Old Girl Choked to Death Today on an Easter Egg, Ray Johnson; A Proposed Comic Section for the New York Times, Bernard Pfreim; Farwell to Faust, George Reavey; Album, Clovis Trouille; Legal Tender, Bruce Conner; 10 collages, Marcia Hertscovitz; Cynocephalus & Co., Nicolas Calas.
Volume No. 3 June 1968
Untitled abstract landscapes (cover), John Battan; Clouds, William Bryant (Bill Copley); Ode to London, Dick Higgens; Two Drawings, Ronnie Landfield; Bush in Hand, Roland Penrose; The Father of Mona Lisa, Man Ray, signed and numbered; Glove, Enrico Baj; Four Titled Abstracts, Joseph Kosuth; Correspondence, H.C. Westerman; Signal Flag Poem, Hannah Weiner; Poppy Nogoods All Night Flight, Terry Riley; Poems, Atograf.
Volume No. 4 August 1968
Untitled (cover), Robert Stanley; Drift Study 4:37:4:05:09:50 5 VII 68, La Monte Young and Marian Zazeela; Permanent Parking Decal, Robert Watts; 100 Year Calendar, On Kawara; Lichtenstein Hat, Roy Lichtenstein; Diary: How to Improve the World (You Will Only Make Matters Worse) continued, John Cage; Phenakistiscope, Hollis Frampton...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Charles Hollis Jones Lucite Chess Set with Original Nickel Base and Box, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning chess set designed by the Lucite master, Charles Hollis Jones.
The set is from the mid-1960s and is in very good original condition, the board has a few surface scratches and the pieces have a little crazing due to age and use.
There is minor crazing in some of the pieces, they all are in great shape, chess pieces range from 3" to 1 1/2" in size.
Measurements:
Board: 21 1/2" square...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Nickel
Collection of Vintage Megaphones
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Very colorful and graphic collection of 13 vintage megaphones from the 1940s-1970s. Tallest example measures 38 inches, smallest measuring 8 inches.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Fornasetti Rectangular Box with Smoking Motif
By Fornasetti
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Fornasetti long, rectangular, box with a charming illustration of three pipes. Hand colored Lithography on metal. Exterior metal box slides over a metal interior box, powder coated...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Tin
Walter Bosse Cow Figurine with Thermometer by Herta Baller, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming Austrian desk thermometer, consisting of a nice cow figurine and a lantern-shaped thermometer. A humorous design by Walter Bosse, executed by H...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Davis Anderson Enameled Sterling Modernist Neclace
Located in Westport, CT
Large Enameled Modernist David Anderson Pendant with Long Sterling Chain,is app 23" long
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Portrait Gallery of Grand Bostonians from Joe Tecce's
By Daniel Varoujan Hejinian
Located in Hanover, MA
Framed series of American modern pen and ink drawings, sixteen portraits of Boston "pols" and Italian American civic leaders, all of whom were the famous 'Friends of Joe Tecce's' of the eponymously named restaurant in Boston's North End.
The frame is sixteen feet long by one foot tall...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plexiglass, Wood, Paper
Taxco Sterling Silver Wide Band Ring Stylish Signet Mexican Modernism, 1970s
By Los Castillo, Taxco
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration: Mid century Mexican modernist Taxco sterling silver fashion ring. Stamped on the inside. Wide Band signet design.
Dimensions: ...
Category
1970s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Mid-century Modern collectibles and curiosities for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern collectibles and curiosities 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 collectibles and curiosities created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include more furniture and collectibles, decorative objects, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern collectibles and curiosities made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original collectibles and curiosities, popular names associated with this style include Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Line Vautrin, Dunhill, and Kay Bojesen. 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 collectibles and curiosities differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $15 and tops out at $130,932 while the average work can sell for $755.
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