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: Black
Jean Dubuffet , Cerceaux ‘Sorcellent Limited Edition, 1st 1967
Located in London, GB
Jean Dubuffet. Cerceaux ‘Sorcellent by Max Loreau. Edition Jeanne Bucher, Editions Beyeler, Paris, 1967. Limited edition of 800 of which this is no. 496.
Contains 20 original colo...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Set Of 3 Miniature Amber And Silver Harley Davidson Style Motor Bikes
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Set of 3 Miniature Amber and Silver Harley Davidson Style Motor Bikes
925 stamped silver.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
1960s, Stunning Alabaster Smoking Set by Romano Bianchi
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Stunning alabaster smoking set by Romano Bianchi with ashtray, cigarette box and table lighter, everything is handmade carved. Made in Italy. This...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Alabaster
Swiss Air Boeing 747 Chrome Plated Ashtray
By Buhler
Located in Weesp, NL
Presenting the Ultimate Collectible: Rare Mid-Century Modern Swiss Air Ashtray with a Boeing 747 Model!
Imagine owning a piece of aviation history an...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Brass, Chrome
Rare Mid Century Swiss Air DC 4 Chrome Plated Ashtray
By Buhler
Located in Weesp, NL
Introducing a Collector's Dream: Rare 1960s Swiss Air Chrome-Plated Ashtray with a DC-4 Airplane Model!
Are you ready to own a piece of aviation history that's not just functional b...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Chrome, Iron
Signed "Rattan Furniture" First Edition Coffee Table Book by Harvey Schwartz
By Harvey Schwartz
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original brand new 1st edition copy of Rattan Furniture: Tropical Comfort Throughout The House signed by author Harvey Schwartz.
Request a personal message written by the author at...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Midcentury Gucci Cigarette Cutter
By Gucci
Located in Vienna, AT
This special monogrammed GUCCI piece is a very rare cigarette cutter in horn from the 20th century. A bit of damage on the knife, but otherwise in very good condition.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Pan American - Grace Airways Airplane Model Advertising Paperweight. c1930´s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Pan American - Grace Airways Airplane Model Advertising Paperweight.
circa 1930´s.
Pan American-Grace Airways, also known as Panagra, and dubbed "The World's Friendliest Airline" w...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Marble, Brass
Carl Aubock Modernist Cast Iron Chess Game Set with Handmade Leather Board
Located in Vienna, AT
A very exceptional and beautiful Minimalist Mid-Century Modern chess game, model #5606, designed by Carl Aubock III in 1969. Executed by Werkstätte Aub...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron, Nickel
Tom Bianchi 63 E 9th Street
Located in London, GB
Tom Bianchi 63 E 9th Street
Published by Damiani Editore, Bologna, 2019.
In 1975, Tom Bianchi moved to New York City and took a job as in-house counsel at...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
1972 Modernist Columbia Aluminum Chess Set by Scott Wolfe
By Scott Wolfe
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage 1972 MCM Modernist Columbia Aluminum Chess Set by Scott Wolfe
Boxed Vintage Set
15.63 x 15.63 x 5.5 tall
Box 17.25 x 16.38 x 1.88
Preowned original vintage condition
Review a...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum
Walter Bosse Cat Figurine with Thermometer, Herta Baller, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming Austrian desk thermometer, consisting of a lovely cat figurine and a lantern-shaped thermometer. A humorous design by Walter Bosse, executed by Hertha Baller Austria in th...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Carl Auböck Chess Set #5606
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck chess set, originally designed in the 1950s.
Authorized re-edition of a design originally produced by Carl Auböck III. This set is handm...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron, Nickel
The Sculptures of Picasso Photographs by Brassaï 1949 1st Edition
By Brassaï, Pablo Picasso
Located in London, GB
First edition, published by Rodney Phillips & Co, 1949.
A very important book of Picasso's sculptures beautifully photographed by the renowned French photographer Brassaï, a close f...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Piezo Electric table Gas Lighter with Draw Poker 1970 USA
Located in Den Haag, NL
Curiosity this Piezo Electric table Gas Lighter with Draw Poker . crazy combination .
when i bought this game and open the Faux book the lighter lid op right away ,after bin in
a bo...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plastic
Yamaha Casette Deck Mario Bellini
By Mario Bellini, Yamaha
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Yamaha casette deck designed by Mario Bellini in 1974. Working with 100V or DC12V.
Historical audio equipment which is one of MOMA permanent collection.
Inclined body has control panel...
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1970s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plastic
Black Colored Metal TV Television Tower of Nuremberg Scale Design Model, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Scaled model of the Nuremberg television tower also called Nuremberg Egg (because of the Design). A nice architectural sculpture for every living or man’s room. Diameter given in dim...
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1980s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Rudi Gernreich Girls Knit Monokini Bandeau Top Bathing Suit, circa 1964
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An original girls sized 6X monokini with a bandeau top bathing suit designed by Rudi Gernreich, circa 1964.
Rudi Gernreich was an American Designer born in Austria, Vienna in 1922 ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fabric
1960s Hanging Brass Temperature Thermometer Gauge
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Brass Temperature Gauge
1960s Modern Decorative Brass Hanging Temperature Thermometer Gauge
Solid Brass and Cork
10 tall 3.5 tall with handle x 1.13 in diameter
Preowned original...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Carl Aubock Patinated Brass "Standing" Figural Sculpture #4069
Located in Chalk Hill, PA
Carl Aubock Patinated Brass "Standing" Figural Sculpture #4069. Produced by Carl Auböck IV in the original Auböck workshop in Vienna, Austria using the same standards, high-quality m...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
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.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Chrome
Late 20th Century Tiffany Sterling Silver God Loves You Lapel Tie Pin
Located in Seguin, TX
Vintage late 20th century Tiffany sterling silver "God Loves You" lapel or tie pin. Marked on back, 1/2" sq. good condition.
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Eames Design: The Work of the Office of Charles and Ray Eames - Neuhart - 1994
Located in London, GB
First edition, third printing, published by Harry N. Abrams, 1994. Text by John & Marilyn Neuhart and Ray Eames.
From a partnership that started with modest beginnings exploring the...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Black Leather Stuffed Elephant Toy
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Hand-sewn black leather stuffed elephant figurine toy.
He will make a wonderful gift for anyone who loves elephants.
In the style of Dimitri Omersa'...
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Late 20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
1970s Modernist Style of Pal Kepenyes Abstract Silver and Stone Ring Mexico
By Pal Kepenyes
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Modernist Style of sculptor Pal Kepenyes, Abstract Silver and Stone Ring from Mexico
1.25 tall x 1 w x 1.5 d
Brown polished stoned mount...
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1970s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Stone, Silver, Chrome
1940s Vintage Modern Ambriz Floral Link Bracelet Sterling Silver Taxco Mexico
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1940s vintage Modern Floral link bracelet sterling silver made in Taxco, Mexico
maker stamped Mexico
Sterling silver large link bracelet a...
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1940s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s U.S. Air Force Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird Stealth Airplane Jet Model
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A vintage 1980s large desktop 1/72 scale model of the fastest plane in the world, at that time, the SR-71 Blackbird. This model is 18 inches long on wooden base.
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1980s Philippine Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Resin
Soleri, Paolo. Visionary Cities: the Arcology of Paolo Soleri Hardcover Book
By Paolo Soleri
Located in Ferndale, MI
Praeger Publishers Inc., New York, Washington, London. A lively black & white typography rich volume exploring the theories and designs for the cities of the future by architect, urb...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Brooch by Line Vautrin, Black Talosel Encrusted with Red Mirrors
By Line Vautrin
Located in Brussels, BE
This Brooch in black Talosel encrusted with red mirrors in the shape of flower petals represents a very characteristic aesthetic of the work of Line Vautrin.
This organic shape is d...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Mirror, Talosel
1950s Vintage Tricle Bakelite Olympic Tape Measure Peoples Republic of China
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Tricle Bakelite Olympic tape Measure Peoples Republic of China
Wonderful vintage tape measure has a cover made from dappled rich dar...
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1950s Chinese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
20th c. Nautical Hand-Painted Trinket Pottery
Located in Clermont, FL
A hand-painted trinket dish by ceramic pottery artist.
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20th Century South African Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Pottery, Ceramic, Paint
Italian Mid-Century Modern Brionvega Algol 11 Black Television, 1968
By Brionvega
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern Brionvega Algol 11 black television, 1968.
Brionvega Algol 11 black television, not revised. This is an object in its original state of conservation.
G...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Metallic Thread
French Hand-Crafted and Painted Ceramic Trinket or Jewelry Box
Located in Miami, FL
A beautiful hand-crafted ceramic lidded trinket or jewelry box.
Mid-20th century, French.
Used as decorative item, this piece would enhance any shelf or tabletop.
Measures: 6 1/8...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ceramic
1950s Rare Marijuana Ashtray Bowl San Francisco Architect California SF
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Amazing 1950s sculptural ashtray created in the MCM period in San Francisco. Small studio craft, low numbers produced. Signed.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Gabriella Crespi Silver Plate Sewing Egg Box, 1970s
Located in Naples, IT
Egg-shaped silverplate sewing box, signed Gabriella Crespi. Sewing kit with scissors, thimble and Silk Silk threads in assorted colors. Signature engraved inside.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver Plate
Authentic Massive Brass Ashtray and Extinguisher by Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
In this listing you will find an extremely rare brass ashtray or pipe holder designed by Carl Auböck in 1948. It features beautiful and elegant lines, part of the exquisite craftsman...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Holder for Set of Three Cigars
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful case for three cigars of your choice... cuban, hand rolled... you name it.
Tin case is perfect place to stash three for the game, dance or long weekend.
The piece lo...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Tin
1970s Navajo Southwestern Silver and Stone Decorative Cuff Bracelet Watch Band
By Navajo
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Navajo Silver and Stone Decorative Cuff Bracelet Watch Band
Measures: 2.38 tall x 3.38 width 1.75 depth
Preowned used vintage condition.
See all images.
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Stone, Silver
Vintage Lions Club International Metal Plaque / Painted Advertising Sign, 1940´s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Vintage Antique Lion´s Club International Plaque / Sign with mostly original hand paint. It has some age wear, but overall very good conditions.
Vintage Lions Club International metal plaque...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
1950s Native Aztec Sterling Silver Brooch Pendant Pin Mexico
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Vintage Native sterling silver brooch pendant Aztec Pin Made in Mexico
Maker Stamped from Mexico
2 w x 2.5 tall x .13 thickness
Preowned original vintage condition
See imag...
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1950s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Marco Zanuso & Richard Sapper for Brionvega TS 505 Cube Radio, 1976
Located in Naples, IT
The TS 505A is a unique portable transistor radio, designed by designers Marco Zanuso and Richard Sapper in 1962 and launched two years later by the Milan-based company Brionvega.
The TS 505 - also known as the 'Cube' - is a worldwide icon of industrial design, and is exhibited in the most important museums of contemporary art. It can also be found at the MoMa in New York.
A cult object composed of two cubic plastic 'valves' that make it resemble a cuboid shell.
The radio bears the Florentine silver...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
1960s Dunhill Lift Arm Ostrich Leather Lighter
By Dunhill
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant Dunhill lift arm lighter made in the 1960s. Body wrapped in ostrich leather that has a perfect patina. Amazing texture and practical size perf...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Elisabeth Frink Original Prints, Catalogue Raisonne by Caroline Wiseman, Book
Located in London, GB
A beautiful 1st edition book in beautiful condition.
Numerous colour illustrations. Hardcover
written by Caroline Wiseman.
Published by Art Books International
ISBN 10: 187404425...
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20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Charles Walker Moonstone Vintage Cufflinks with Sterling Silver for Petit Musee
Located in Lomita, CA
This set of cufflinks will turn heads for the moonstone hue that changes with the light. The stone is encircled with a rope of sterling silver that continues around the cufflink. The...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Jean Cocteau, Poteries, Catalogue Des Ceramiques, 1957-1963, First Edition, 1989
By Jean Cocteau
Located in London, GB
First edition. Published by Galerie Laurent Teillet, 1989.
A Near Fine copy of the catalogue raisonne´ of Jean Cocteau's ceramic works, a very important reference book. Includes 2...
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1980s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
1940's-50s Playground / Carnival Elephant Slide, Garden Ornament, Sculpture
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage 1940's-1950's Elephant themed playground slide. Garden ornament, sculpture. Children's outdoor slide retaining painted elephant to both sides,...
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel
Modernist Chess Set #5606 by Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
A chessboard made from black and natural leather with 32 nickel pieces.
Designed in the 1950s by Carl Auböck. Made in Vienna.
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Nickel
Antique "Ecce Homo" in Carved Stone
Located in Milano, IT
Wonderful carved stone sculpture depicting Christ, modeled by a master sculptor in the 15th century, carved entirely by hand. This sculpture is known as Ecce homo.
As tradition tell...
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Stone
1980s Isamu Kenmochi Ashtray Sleek Chrome & Brown Modern Classic
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 American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Chrome
Ten Sen Men, Issey Miyake, 1990
By Issey Miyake
Located in London, GB
Ten sen men - Issey Miyake
Published by Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art, 1990
First edition.
A Beautifully photographed and printed catalogue Published in 1990 to ac...
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1990s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Munich 72 Commemorative Belt With Metal Buckle
Located in Mexico City, MX
A 1972 Summer Olympics commemorative belt with metal buckle. The olive green fabric belt shows mild marks of wear. The metal buckle features the Olympic rings...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern 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 American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Classic Retro Chrome Mike by Bouyer Set on a Marble Table Stand
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Classic Retro Chrome Mike by Bouyer set on a marble table stand
A Classic of its time, this Bouyer 709 Goose Neck Microphone would be great in a 60s Retro design...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Chrome
Italian Mid-Century Wrought Iron Armillary
Located in New York, NY
Italian Mid-Century Modern wrought iron armillary globe with a center sun surrounded by 9 movable planetary rings on a platform base.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Rare Vintage 1960's Omega De Ville Swiss Made 18k Gold Plated Ladies Watch
By Omega
Located in London, GB
1969 Omega De Ville mechanical watch, with deep blue sea dial, 18K gold plated watch case, original strap and applied hour markers at the cardinal positions 3,6,9 & 12.
The watch ...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold Plate
1970s Spine Shaped 'Proteo' Halogen Table Lamp, Italy
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Bold spine shaped and articulated Proteo halogen table lamp.
Playful, easy adjustable in various sculptural shape.
Well made solid construction with black PVC parts and rubber joint.
Measure: 21 in. high when curl as pictured, 36 in straight up.
2 intensity switch.
50 watt 2 pin light...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
PVC
Howard Hodgkin Paintings - Michael Auping, Susan Sontag - 1st Edition, T&H, 1995
Located in London, GB
First Edition, published by Thames and Hudson, London, in association with The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, Texas, 1995. Texts by Michael Auping, John Elderfield and Susan Sontag...
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1990s British Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Vintage Sterling Silver Pin Brooch by Erik Granith, Finland, 1966
By Erik Granit
Located in Stockholm, SE
Round silver pin brooch with a dangle ball in the middle by Erik Granit, Finland, 1966. Ball clasp closure. Unique midcentury and Classic silver brooch sui...
Category
1960s Finnish 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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