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 celebrated 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.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. 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.
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Item Ships From: USA
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Monumental Sterling Silver Menorah in Mid-Century Modern Style
Located in New York, NY
Monumental, sterling silver menorah in Mid-Century Modern style with an elegant, curvilinear design, measuring 21 1/3'' in height by 16 3/4'' f...
Category
20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Seguso Murano Signed Topaz Clear Italian Art Glass Nautical Sailboat Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and large, vintage Murano hand blown Italian art glass clear glass sail with topaz gray boat sculpture. The sailboat is fully signed underneath, "Archimede Seguso Murano (Italy)". The piece has done in the Minimalism style. Very clean lines and design. The signature is acid etched on the bottom of the boat. Would make a great display piece on any coffee table or credenza. As you can see from the photos in the sun, it created a beautiful shadow. The topaz boat really picks up in color intensity. A must for collectors of Archimede Seguso pieces and Nautical / Sailing objects...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Uranium Glass
Cocteau a Biography Hardcover by Francis Steegmuller 1970
By Jean Cocteau
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Cocteau a Biography Hardcover by Francis Steegmuller 1970.
Title: Cocteau, A Biography
Publisher: Little, Brown, Boston
Publication Date: 1970
Binding: Hardcover English 538 pages
Ed...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Italian Murano Green Glass Wrapped Candy Christmas Tree Ornament
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This Italian Murano glass wrapped candy ornament will make a great addition to your decor whether you use it on a tree or someplace else for the holidays or just add to your everyda...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Murano Glass
Mildred Ball Jewelry Cufflinks and Tie Tack Pin
Located in South Charleston, WV
Rare and early work by Mildred Ball, these cufflinks and tie pin were purchased in Winston-Salem where Mildred got her start. The "Ball" without the "r" m...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
University of Pennsylavania Vintage Pennant by Collegiate Ames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
University of Pennsylavania
Vintage Pennant
by Collegiate Ames
"in good vintage conditions"
"size does not include tassels"
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Felt
9" Emeco 1006 Miniature Salesman Sample Aluminum Chair Scultpure
By Emeco
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The Miniature Emeco model 1006 aluminum miniature chair sculpture salesmen sample is a detailed and compact replica of the iconic Emeco Navy Chair, originally designed in 1944 for us...
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum
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
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Stainless Steel
Italian Wooden Humidor with Brass Corner Accents and Moisture control
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautifully designed wooden humidor with brass corners. The size is perfect for the side table, smoking room, desk or work station. inside top holds a sponge for creating the amo...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Victory Through Air Power By Major Alexander P. De Seversky, Signed, 1942
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Seversky, Alexander. Victory Through Air Power. New York: Simon and Schuster, 1942. First Edition. Signed and inscribed. In the publisher’s original unclipped dust jacket and boards....
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
1960s Artes De Mexico Metalwork Ashtray Lantern Smokestack Incense Burner Candle
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Pair of Banditos lantern / smokestack ashtrays. Many new uses, wonderful small objects. Relics from beyond the border. The stout copper one has a shadow of a label and is Dm 3.75 x H...
Category
1960s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Copper
Midcentury French Anatomical Medical Teaching Display, circa 1950
Located in San Francisco, CA
About
A midcentury French anatomical medical teaching device of the human body. The organs and muscles are numbered and the skull has Roman numerals. One glass eye. The piece has re...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plastic, Wood
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...
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Solid Bronze Female Torso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Solid bronze sculpture. This piece features the female form. A beautiful display piece for a shelf or paperweight. Signed G. Shaw.
Dimensions
2.5" width x 1.25" depth x 4.25" height...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
British Military Concept Vehicle Model "Bristol Siddeley Flying Car" c.1950
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
A mid-century proof of concept model of a hover vehicle or Flying Jeeps or Jumping Jeeps, presented by the British Aircraft Corporation to the British Ministry of Defense, tit...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plastic, Rubber
Irving J. Gill, architect Book by Bruce A. Kamerling 1st Edition
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Irving J. Gill, architect hardcover Book by Bruce A. Kamerling.
Large format hardcover, folio size volume bound in dark gray cloth lettered in gold, in publisher's non price-clipped ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Vintage Empire State Building Model in Metal
Located in San Diego, CA
Very cool vintage Empire State building model in metal, circa 1960s. The piece has a great well worn patina and measures 4.25"W x 2.75"D x 11.5"H. #4369
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Hand Blown Emerald Green Murano Weighted Cased Art Glass Ashtray
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-century emerald hand-blown Murano art glass ashtray cased in green and transparent colors featuring a polished bottom like the best of Venetian glass. The ashtray features rounde...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Art Glass
Georg Jensen Sterling Heart Ring #89, Henning Koppel, Denmark
Located in Toledo, OH
Sterling heart ring by Georg Jensen and Henning Koppel, size 5, style #89. 10.6 grams, 1 1/4" long x 5/8" wide.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
1970s Vintage Sculptural Magnifying Lens Glass
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Sculptural magnifying lens glass
7.38 w x 1.5 d x 6 h
Unrestored vintage condition
Refer to images.
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass
S.S. United States Aluminum Grand Stairway Hand Rails
Located in Hudson, NY
These aluminum handrails which once graced the center of the grand staircase of the
S S United States exemplifies the sophisticated sleek aesthetic of Mid-Century American design. When launched in July 1952 the S S United States was the culmination of years planning and design. On the heels of WW II, the U S Government saw the need to have modern ships that could be easily converted to troop transport ships in wartime constructed with safety and speed as the top priorities. They worked in partnership with the United States Line and underwrote a great deal of the liner's finished cost of 72 million as well as the future operating and maintenance cost of this proud symbol of her country and her age. The designer of the ship William Francis Gibbs had to incorporate the requirements of the government into his designs for the great liner. From her knife-edge bow across the superstructure and a pair of massive blue white and red raked funnels to the perfect arc of her stern, she sat proudly in the water and conveyed a sense of movement and speed even when still. His design incorporated a "secret" hull, numerous bulkheads which limited the grand open spaces of most liners of the time, no flammable material used in construction and fitting out other than the Steinway grand piano...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum
Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Berge Collection, by Christie's 2009
By Christie's
Located in San Francisco, CA
A collection of historic documents of the greatest, most secret and legendary
collections formed by private collectors in the 20th Century.
The set of Auction Catalogs also includes a DVD of the entire collection.
For fifty years, the couturier Yves Saint Laurent and his friend and partner
Pierre Berge...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antiques Oxford Pennant, 1913
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Oxford Vintage Pennant, 1913
"in good vintage conditions"
"some small holes in the felt"
"great color and graphic"
"size does not include tassels"
Category
1910s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Felt
Italian Mid-Century Modern Silver Plate Owl Money Bank
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Vintage Money Bank of an Owl in Italian Silver Plate.
This charming money bank comes in two parts that is easily opened. This bank is very functiona...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver Plate
Mona Lisa’s Mustache by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings
Located in Stamford, CT
1947 First Edition hardcover Mona Lisa’s Mustache by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings.
Hardcover with as found Mylar covering.
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
X Large Leather Rhinoceros Footstool Dimitri Omersa Abercrombie & Fitch, 70's
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Vintage XL leather rhinoceros decorative footstool designed by Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie and Fitch, circa 1960s is hand-stitched and features aged leather. This Charming fellow is huge-much bigger than I expected. It measures 20" T x 45" L x 10" D and the seat height is 16" T.
The horn, tail, and eyes are intact. The vintage leather footstool...
Category
1970s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
Vintage Articulated Brass Crab Ashtray
Located in Charleston, SC
Vintage articulated brass crab ashtray. (life-size). Circa 1960. Made in India
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Vintage 1980s Knoll Furniture Metal Truck
By Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A fun Knoll Furniture miniature die-case truck made by Winross. Given to Knoll's vendors as a gift, it is a 1:64 scale model with removable cab and trailer with metal and plastic pa...
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Pierre Cardin 1970 Paris Sculptural Artistic Metallic Tie In Steel And Enamel
Located in Miami, FL
Metallic art tie designed by Pierre Cardin.
Very rare metallic tie, created in Paris France by the fashion designer Pierre Cardin, back in the 1970. It was crafted as a piece of art...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Enamel, Steel, Stainless Steel
Small Minimalist Walnut and Aluminum Crucifix / Cross
Located in San Diego, CA
Small minimalist walnut and aluminum crucifix / cross, circa 1960s. The piece measures 8.5" high x 2" wide and is in very good vintage condition. #4007
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum
Signed Multi Faceted Murano Glass Ashtray Attributed to Flavio Poli, Italy
Located in Miami, FL
Multifaceted brown and yellow Sommerso Murano glass ashtray, glass bowl attributed to Flavio Poli.
Brown and amber glass cased into clear glass and a highly decorative twelve faced g...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Murano Glass
Alexander Calder 1975 Lithographs "Derriere Le Miroir" Maeght Editeur
Located in Sharon, CT
Containing five original lithographs by Alexander Calder. This is edition no. 212 Janvier 1975 of the Derriere le Miroir. Published in Paris by Galerie Maeght. Without staples. Very ...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Carl Auböck Model #5655 'Seahorse' Brass Figurine Keyring
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck model #5655 'Seahorse' brass figurine keyring. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural object is hand fabricated in polished brass.
Price is per i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Vintage "Lichtenstein 1970 - 1980" Art Book by Jack Cowart St Louis Art Museum
Located in San Diego, CA
A vintage "Lichtenstein 1970 - 1980" art book by Jack Cowart (St Louis Art Museum), circa 1980. This hard to find paperback book is in good vintage ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Swid Powell Magnifying Glass in Original Box
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stunning Richard Meier designed magnifying glass for Swid Powerll, having ebony wood handle, silver plate and glass, plus original sleeve and box.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver Plate
Original Eames Giant House of Cards
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Highly collectible, 1950s Eames Giant House of Cards for Tigrett Enterprises. This scarce first-edition deck contains the original 20 large cards ...
Category
1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
1970s Hip Belt Buckle Turquoise on Ebony
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Hip Belt Buckle Turquoise on Ebony
3 .13 w x 1.75 h x 1d
Preowned vintage, refer to images listed.
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Stone
1970's rotating replogle world globe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant world globe by Paul Mc Cobb, the brass patina is much nicer in person
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Remote Control Model Airplane
Located in Queens, 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
Post War Hotel Schwarzer Bock Logde Table Lighter with USAFE Engraving
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Post-World War II chrome table lighter with striking stepped base with geometric lines and elegant detailing and featuring "Hotel Schwarzer Bock Logde VIP Wiesbaden" along the front ...
Category
1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel, Chrome
The Wright Style Re-Creating the Spirit of Frank Lloyd Wright by Carla Lind Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The Wright Style: Re-Creating the Spirit of Frank Lloyd Wright by Carla Lind Hardcover book.If you've ever wanted to step inside a house designed by frank Lloyd Wright or if you've e...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Vintage Handcrafted Pond Sailboat with Red Sails, Mid-20th Century
Located in Northport, MI
A charming handcrafted pond yacht, likely dating to the mid-20th century, featuring a sleek wooden hull with original red and white painted waterline detailing. The model showcases a...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Ed Ruscha Make New History 2009
By Ed Ruscha
Located in CA, CA
Ed Ruscha multiple published on the occasion of the Gala of the 30th Anniversary of the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles. Printed in an edition of approximately 1000 copies ...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
1960s Zeischegg Sinus Ashtrays Bowls Helit Set of 6, Verner Panton Style Pop Art
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Designed by Walter Zeischegg in 1967 for Helit, in Ulm, Germany. The Helit company name was created by combining the founder's name Hefendehl and bakelite - the name of the plastic u...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plastic
1960s Anna Morelli Silver Cross Multi Gemstone Brooch Taxco
By Taxco
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
MCM Taxco Mexican Sterling Silver Cross Brooch Multi Gemstone Pin
inlaid stones hammered silver Gothic Modernist appeal
Stamped by Anna Morelli on backside 925 Taxc...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Sterling Silver
MCM Petite Red Enamel and Brass Crucifix / Cross on Base
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice MCM petite red enamel and brass crucifix / cross on base, circa 1970s. Nice weight and detail. #2475
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Enamel
1950s Antonio Vitali & Kurt Naef Swiss Handmade Wood Toy Elephant Car
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Wonderful vintage hand carved wood Toy Elephant shaped car by famed Swiss Master Toy Artist Antonio Vitali and modernist Kurt Naef.
In the style of Han...
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Rubber, Wood, Plywood
Italian Sterling Silver Cigarette & Makeup Case by Staldar
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Italian sterling silver combo cigarette & makeup case by Staldar featuring single hinge slip open with 2 powder makeup up compartments, lipstick holder, and a cigarette holder. Craft...
Category
1940s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Italian Glazed Ceramic Cat
Located in west palm beach, FL
Add a touch of whimsical charm to your space with this vintage Italian glazed ceramic cat sculpture, featuring an intricately sculpted feline perched atop a bold yellow pedestal...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ceramic
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ceramic
My Experiences in the World War, by John Pershing, First Edition, Two Vols, 1931
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Pershing, John J. My Experiences in the World War. New York: Frederick A. Stokes Company, 1931. First Edition. Two Volume Set. Rebound in 1/4 leather and cloth boards, with raised ba...
Category
1930s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Paper
Mid-Century Modern Hand Carved Pink Rock Crystal Catchall Bowl Vide Poche, 1970
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern pink and white Mineral Rock ashtray, catchall, vide poche or bowl made in Italy.
Raw Rock Crystal hand carved in a geometric shape.
Great as Ring Dish or Key Bowl...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Rock Crystal
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
Sterling Silver Baby Rattler Teether
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A lovely baby gift or wedding gift. A sterling silver teddy beat with a wonderful teething ring with a rattler inside the bear.
Could, of course, be practical or as a decorative piece.
A sophisticated addition to any baby room, as a small collection of sterling and books.
We have found the price...
Category
Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Nautical water color print 1966 Currier & Ives Panam Airline Menu Cover
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This 1966 nautical portrait is of the clipper ship "Sweepstakes". Originally intended as a menu cover for Pan Am Airlines, this piece has never been us...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
1950s Hargo Creations (HAR) Cobra Snake Parure Necklace Earrings Bracelet Brooch
Located in Hyattsville, MD
1959 Hargo Creations (HAR) Cobra Snake Parure completed with necklace, earrings, bracelet and brooch. This coveted gilt green enamel jeweled cobra snake design is from the HAR Fantasy Collection of 1959. The bracelet, earrings and brooch are each signed HAR, the necklaces from this collection are not signed. This set is intricate, elaborate, and highly crafted. The color is light teal green enamel is accented with glass and aurora borealis rhinestones.
Necklace 16" long and the cobra centerpiece is 4-1/4" wide 2-1/2" at its longest point. The cobra necklace has the gold tone braided chain connecting both sides of the cobra in the front with a slide in clasp that closes securely and tight.
Earrings 1-1/2" x 1-1/4". Clips are strong and tight, very sturdy.
Bracelet has a spring back at its tail. It measures 1-1/2" high at the head and will fit a wrist of 6-1/2-7-1/2.
Brooch is 2-3/4" long and has a turning clasp that is secure.
HAR Jewelry History (1955 - 1967)
Known for excellent enameling and fantastic figural jewelry, including beautifully detailed Oriental figures with imitation ivory faces, exotic genies, cobras, dragons, and blackamoors. Some of the designs include large misshapen crystal cluster stones with an iridescent glow for which HAR is known. Selected pieces of HAR jewelry were featured in the famous 1990’s “Jewels of Fantasy...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Vintage Brass Tic Tac Toe Set Game on Custom Lucite Base
Located in North Miami, FL
This polished brass Mid-Century Modern vintage tac tac toe square game set has 10 players total of X's and 0"s. A new lucite base was made to give it h...
Category
1950s Taiwanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Signed M. Coloman Framed Oil Painting on Canvas Titled Venice Italy 1940
By Coloman
Located in Miami, FL
VENICE oil painting, featuring the Doges Palacio, Italian School, circa 1940s in its original 1940s frame.
Signed M. Coloman, 20th century.
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood, Paint, Canvas
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