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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Style: Mid-Century Modern
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
Speakers Audiorama 4000 by Grundig, 1970s, Set of 2
By Grundig
Located in bruxelles, BE
Pair of Black Grundig speakers. Model: Audiorama 4000. Work very well. Wear due to time and age.
For shipping, request us for receive the best price.
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plastic, Wood
American Mid Century Atomic Age Vintage 12" Replogle Globe Rare Walnut & Metal
Located in San Diego, CA
A very rare mid century modern atomic age Replogle Globe , sitting on walnu & metal base very hard to find , original condition and patina , circa 1950's some fading and wear as shown .
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Brass
DUPONT 1945 Tall Roller Petrol Pocket Lighter In Plated Sterling
By S.T. Dupont
Located in Miami, FL
A Dupont roller petrol lighter made in France.
This is a very rare pocket petrol lighter created in Paris France during the post war period, back in the 1945. The lighter has been p...
Category
1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver Plate
Brass Crab Ashtray or 420 Holder
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A small Cancer Crab that serves as a decorative item or for use as an ashtray or 420 tray. The brass is patinated but can be shined to a brilliant gold.
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Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Elegant Mid Century Modern Brass Pipe Holder By Carl Auböck, Austria 1950s
Located in München, BY
Elegant midcentury brass pipe stand designed and manufactured by Carl Auböck, Austria circa 1950.
The sculptural pipe stand is cast from solid brass. A great patina covers the bras...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Vintage 1950's MARX Pressed Steel and Aluminum A&P Market Delivery Toy Truck
By Marx Toy Co.
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage 1950's MARX Pressed Steel and Aluminum A&P Market Delivery Toy Truck and trailer .. Amazing original condition. rear doors open and close, all whee...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
1930's "My Buddy" Metal Tackle Or Tool Box with Stacking Trays by Falls City
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Falls City, 1930's "My Buddy" metal tool box with handle and stacking trays. In original condition with visible wear consistent with its age and use.
Category
1930s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Stereophonic TOTEM rr130 Radio by Mario Bellini for Brionvega, 1970s
Located in bruxelles, BE
White Brionvega stereo radio, Totem model. The radio and record player work perfectly and have been completely overhauled by an engineer. There's a bluethoot connection for connectin...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
MERCEDES BENZ 1966 Royal London Car Radiator Grill Desk Petrol Lighter Lacquered
Located in Miami, FL
Table petrol lighter designed by Mercedes Benz.
This is a beautiful petrol desk lighter, created for the Royal London Limited, back in the 1966. The desk lighter has been crafted in...
Category
1960s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Enamel, Steel
Vintage Army Green Enameled Metal Tool or Storage Box with Leather Handle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage green metal tool box with leather handle. In original condition with visible wear, including enamel loss, discoloration and scratches. Wear is...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Brazilian Modern Bronze Ashtray Catchall, 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
Brazilian mid-century modern solid bronze ashtray or catchall circa 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Herbert Matter Knoll Catalog 1950 Vintage
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic Knoll catalog ca' 1950 designed by Herbert Matter. Spiral bound with approx. 80 pages. Silver cover with big K Knoll logo that became a classic.
Category
1950s Central American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Speakers Audiorama 4000 by Grundig, 1970s, Set of 2
By Grundig
Located in bruxelles, BE
Pair of Black Grundig speakers. Model: Audiorama 4000. Work very well. Wear due to time and age.
For shipping, request us for receive the best price.
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plastic, Wood
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
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Unique Mid Century Sport Gymnastic Rings, Around 1960s / Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1960s
- Completely good original condition.
Category
1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather, Wood
1950 Aldo Tura Italian Design MidCentury GoatSkin Brown Ashtray
By Aldo Tura
Located in Brescia, IT
Ashtray
Aldo Tura
Italy, 1950
Brown Goatskin and metal details
Excellent Condiction
Size: 21 cm
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Poul Petersen Solid Gold Jensen Styled Queen's Plate Stakes Horse Racing Trophy
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This solid 14-karat yellow gold Queen's Plate Stakes horse racing trophy was made by renowned Danish Canadian silversmith, Carl Poul Petersen for...
Category
Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Rare Lenaerts Carousel Motorbike, Belgium, 1950s
By Jeff Lenaerts
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A very rare carousel motorbike, manufactured by Lenaerts, circa 1950.
This eye-catching model remains in beautiful original condition. It is made of high quality metal in a nice g...
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Swiss Air DC-8 Chrome Plated Ashtray
By Buhler
Located in Weesp, NL
Introducing a Collector's Dream: Rare 1960s Swiss Air Chrome-Plated Ashtray with a DC8 Airplane Model!
Are you ready to own a piece of aviation history that's not just functional bu...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Brass, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Coral Pink Crosley Model T-60 AM Tube Table Radio
By Crosley Radio
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This Mid-Century Modern working tube radio was made by Crosley in Toronto Canada in approximately 1965 in the period stream-lined style. The radio is done with a molded coral pink pl...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
1970s Exquisited Handcrafted Smoking Set in Ceramic and Gold Leaf. Made in italy
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Exquisited handcrafted smoking set in ceramic and gold leaf. Made in italy. The table lighter works perfectly. This smoking set is in excellent condition.
Dimension :
Table Li...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold Leaf
ZEISS Ikon Novar-Anastigmat 45mm F3.5 Film Camera 1950s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Zeiss Ikon Contina Camera with Novar-Anastigmat 45mm F3.5 Prontor SVS.
Zeiss Ikon Contina 35mm RF style camera with a 45mm f/3.5 Novar-Anastigmat prime lens.
Cosmetically in great co...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Pair of Sculptural Summit Speakers
By Summit
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pair of sculptural summit speakers.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Acrylic
Mid-Century Modern Leather Medicine Ball Perfect for Your Gymnasium
Located in London, GB
Early to mid-20th century leather medicine ball in good condition with wonderful patina that only comes with genuine wear and age, 3.1kg in weight.
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Category
1950s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
Leather and Brass Miners Lamp Shaped Table Lighter, France 1960s
By Hermès
Located in Milan, IT
Attributed to Hermes, leather and brass miners table lighter. France 1960s.
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Stride Toward Freedom by Martin Luther King, Jr., First Edition, 1958
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
King Jr., Martin Luther, Stride Toward Freedom: The Montgomery Story. New York: Harper & Brothers: 1958. First edition. Presented in the publisher's original boards and dust jacket. ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
1960s Alvino Bagni Sea Garden Glazed Italian Stoneware Cigar Ashtray by Raymor
By Alvino Bagni
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Heavy swirling colorful glaze, with lava and glaze pops. Super fun form, with a retro futuristic or brutalist design. Stamped ITALY in the bottom rim. About 7 inches in diameter.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage GALA Hockey Gloves, made in CSSR, in the 1970's
Located in Praha, CZ
Boxing gloves GALA 804, made in former Czechoslovakia (CSSR), in the 1960's.
Made of plastic, leather and polyester.
Cleaned, shows signs of use.
Fully functional.
Category
1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather, Plastic, Polyester
Hermes Silver Cube Lighter, 1960s France
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Magnificent cube lighter by Hermes, Paris. In cast metal with silver plating, this piece is meticulously handcrafted. The letter 'H' emerges from the structural silhouettes, echoing ...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Silver
1950s Taxco Onyx Sterling Silver Link Bracelet Mexico
By Taxco
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
1950s Vintage Mexican Onyx Sterling Silver Link Bracelet
Modernist design Taxco Silversmith N S
Stamped
7.25 x 1.25 w .5
Preowned vintage condition
Refer to images ...
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Onyx, Sterling Silver
Rustic Taxidermy White Tail Deer Buck Antlers Horns Dark Wall-Mounted Plaque 70s
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern white tail deer buck antlers, horns on a dark brown wooden wall-mounted plaque.
Great Taxidermy Plaque Mount, wall sculpture for h...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Antler, Leather, Wood
Mid-Century Handcrafted Bronze Hinged Bangle Bracelet with Fish Motif, Signed
By Line Vautrin
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This beautiful handcrafted bronze hinged bangle or bracelet showcases a striking mid-century modernist fish pattern, signed by the artist Korosanyi. The detailed embossing of stylize...
Category
1950s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Stereo System Weltron 2007, 1970s
By Weltron
Located in bruxelles, BE
Weltron stereo system model 2007 in white plastic and metal with cassette, record player, radio. Everything works very well. It has been completely overhauled by an engineer.
Wear du...
Category
1970s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
The Charles London 1947 Pocket Petrol Lighter Guilloche Plated Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
The Charles petrol lighter designed by Meyer Maximilian Levene
An exceptional and rare silver-plated 'The Charles' petrol pocket lighter stamped 'The Charles Lighter', made in London England, back in the 1947. It was rafted with slim rectangular form, decorated with engine-turned casing, double entry hinged lids with innovative internal mechanical features, including a revolving flint tube to provide even wear to the flint, and a rear barrel containing spare flint chambers so that semi-automatic loading of the spare flint can be undertaken. The Charles Lighter has an extremely complicated mechanism. The flint rotates while grinded by the friction wheel. Also interesting is the revolving magazine for spare flints. A fine example of complete over-engineering. This was made only for a very short period and was patented by Meyer Maximilian Levene in 1949.
Weight: 70.50 Grams, (45.19 Dwt).
Measurements: 48 mm by 43 mm by 12 mm (1.89 x 1.69 x 0.77 Inches).
Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark and signed in full, "THE CHARLES LIGHTER MADE IN ENGLAND BRITISH & DOMINION & FOREIGN PAT GRANTED.".
Literature: Stuart Schneider and Ira Pilossof, The Handbook of Vintage Cigarette Lighters...
Category
1940s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Contemporary French Tapestries, rare and collectible coffee table book, 1966
Located in View Park, CA
A very rare and collectible coffee table catalogue: Contemporary French Tapestries: New York, Charles E. Slatkin Inc., Galleries, 1965. Paperback. Brown wrap with orange lettering. 40 pp. Numerous color and black and white plates...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Taschen Case Study Houses: The Complete CSH Program 1945-1966 Jumbo edition
By TASCHEN
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Case Study Houses: The Complete CSH Program 1945-1966 published by Taschen.
Complete CSH Program 1946-1966 hardcover book
Arts and Architecture Southern California
13.5 w x 19.25 h...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plastic, Paper
Antique Kodak Retina III S Camera with Leather Case
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Kodak Retina III S Camera with Leather Case. Analog is a Kodak Retina, equipped with a Schneider-Kreuznach Retina-Xenar 50mm f/2.8 lens, renowned for its sharpness and optical quali...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
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
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
1990s Japanese 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
Table Lighter Bordeaux Ceramic and Brass by Tommaso Barbi, Italy, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Table lighter in bordeaux ceramic and brass by the Italian designer Tommaso Barbi.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
The lighter is functioning and Barbi's engraved initials...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Brass
HMV Model 2107 (RCA 45-J) 45 rpm record player turntable, bakelite 1950s classic
By RCA Victor, HMV
Located in London, GB
His Masters Voice (HMV), UK (manufacturer)
Model 2107A (RCA 45-J equivalent) 45rpm record player with record-changer facility
Manufactured under licence from RCA Victor
Designed 1949...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bakelite
ALFRED DUNHILL Paris 1960 Short Automatique Rollalite Petrol Pocket Lighter
Located in Miami, FL
An automatic rollalite lighter designed by Alfred Dunhill.
This is a very scarce petrol pocket lighter, created in Switzerland by La Nationale company for the Alfred Dunhill Company...
Category
1960s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Solid Bronze Male Torso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Solid bronze sculpture. This piece features the male form. A beautiful display piece for a shelf or paperweight. Signed G. Shaw.
Dimensions
4" width x 1.75" depth x 4.25" height.
C...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Original Vintage 1966 Austin Cox Chess Set
Located in North Miami, FL
Marked Austin Enterprises to the bottom of every piece, this wonderful vintage aluminum chess game set from 1966 comes in its original box.
The box can be hung on the wall (see im...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum
French Line Vautrin Bronze Poem Box with Sonnet by Felix Arvers
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A wonderful jewelry box in gilt cast bronze by Parisian art jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997). From a small special series, the designer created circa 1945-55. on which some French poems were cast in relief on the cover. This box features a well-known love poem "Sonnet" by Félix Arvers (1806 – 1850), widely considered as one of the most romantic French poems written about unrequited love and longing. Three out of four passages are shown on the lid except the third one. The box is lined with cork. There is a line on the back from casting, commonly seen in the boxes of the series.
Mon âme a son secret, ma vie a son mystère,
Un amour éternel en un moment conçu
Le mal est sans espoir, aussi j'ai dû le taire,
Et celle qui l'a fait n'en a jamais rien su.
Hélas ! j'aurai passé près d'elle inaperçu,
Toujours à ses côtés, et pourtant solitaire.
Et j'aurai jusqu'au bout fait mon temps sur la terre,
N'osant rien demander et n'ayant rien reçu.
Pour elle, quoique Dieu l'ait faite douce et tendre,
Elle suit son chemin, distraite et sans entendre
Ce murmure d'amour élevé sur ses pas.
À l'austère devoir, pieusement fidèle,
Elle dira, lisant ces vers tout remplis d'elle
" Quelle est donc cette femme ? " et ne comprendra pas.
A secret fills my soul, and a mystery fills my life,
An eternal love conceived in an instant.
As the scourge was hopeless, it remained wordless,
And the one responsible was unaware of it.
Alas! I lived close to her but without notice,
Always by her side yet so lonely.
And I shall have lived my days on this Earth,
Not daring to ask for anything, obtaining nothing.
Even though God made her gentle and tender,
She goes her way, careless and oblivious
To the sough of love rising...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Rag & bone Professional Dress Forms
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Rag & bone Professional Dress Forms
Sewing mannequin - couture
Measures : 40cmx50cm H:200cm
Wear consistent with age and use : Please see photos
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Iron
Shelving audio system Dieter Rams, Braun
By Braun
Located in Neuss, NW
Unique wall-mounted audio system by Dieter Rams for Braun from the 1960s. High-quality construction featuring five aluminum E-profiles, two shelves, two L450 speakers, a TG60 tape recorder, a TS45 control unit (radio & amplifier), and a Braun PCS5 turntable, all released in 1965. All components are perfectly coordinated, with high-end technologies such as a Braun tonearm and a Shure cartridge.
Upon request, we can provide you with videos of the system.
The individual components have been inspected and cleaned by a professional workshop. Defective parts have been replaced to ensure flawless functionality.
Quality Features:
accomplished design: perfect proportions and visible attention to detail
high-quality workmanship using first-class materials
Made in Germany. Designer: Dieter Rams, manufacturer: Vitsœ, Braun
Shelves: W 44 cm, H 2 cm, D 36 cm
Braun Turntable...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum
Miniature Motorboat, Chris Craft, Various Woods, Metal, Lacquer, USA circa 1950
By Chris Craft Boats
Located in Regensburg, DE
Large, very decorative and detailed model of a two-seater wooden motorboat in the style of the runabout or barrel back boats by Chris-Craft (USA).
Worked in various woods, including ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Danish Design Midcentury Pianette by Louis Zwicki in Mahogany, 1950s
Located in Breda, Netherlands
Danish design
A rare Danish midcentury pianette made of mahogany. It is called pianette due to the 82 keys rather than the standard 88 of a full size piano. This pianette is made by ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Mahogany
Unusual Mesmerizing Hand Built Hypnotic Wheel, by Melvin Powers, 1951
By Marilyn Powers
Located in Buffalo, NY
Melvin Powers is considered the king of hypnosis in this country. His first self published book entitled hypnotism revealed is still in print and first published in 1949, He self pub...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Collection of Vintage 1970s Skateboards
Located in Highland, IN
This colorful collection of twelve vintage skateboards from the 1970s includes examples by GT, the Scamp, the Sizzler, the Free Former and a variety...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plastic
Vintage Italian Leather Box for Two Deck of Cards
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Rectangular Leather Box for Two Deck of Cards, Vintage 1960's Italily. This Mid-Century box is gold embossed with decorations on the top. Stamped on the bottom Made in Italy. Fantast...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
Hand Carved Wood Dog Head Estate Pipe, Antique Brienz Black Forest
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An antique Estate pipe hand carved wood Dog head pipe. Good used condition. Some minor surface wear. See pictures for details. An all original item to display in your man cave. super...
Category
Late 19th Century German Antique Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Modernist Bracelet Silver Bangle Taxco Mexico
By Taxco
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Handcrafted Modernist Bracelet Bangle Silver Taxco Mexico
cutout designs
2 15/16 outside diameter 2.5 inside diameter x 3/16 thick
Stamped Mexico 925
Preowned vintage
Refer to listed...
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Caldelli for Big Ben Cedar Wood Humidor 1970s Italy
Located in Den Haag, NL
Vintage 1970's Caldelli handmade solid cedar wood cigar humidor. Made for Big Ben. Measuring 27cm x 19.5cm x 8cm. Will hold cigars upto 23cm long horizontally, 16.5cm vertically, 2 d...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Cedar
Stunning Stylized Mid-Century Modern Electro Voice Stereo Speakers in Walnut
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning stylized Mid-Century Modern electro voice 3-way loud speakers in oiled walnut with aluminium trim, amazing original condition, cabinets possibly...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
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.