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.
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Item type: Antique and Vintage
Style: Mid-Century Modern
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
Corum Swiss 18K White Gold Mid Century Modern Ladies Women’s Watch
By Girard Perregaux
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Simple and elegant 18K white gold watch by Swiss luxury watch manufacturer, Corum. This watch has a round dial with an 18K white gold case and bracelet. Marked 18K on the back of ca...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Vintage Set of Wooden and Brass Marvellous Beers Playing Cards with Poker
Located in High Wycombe, GB
A Vintage Set of Marvellous Beers Playing Cards with Wooden Brass Finished Poker Card Box
Item is in vintage condition, cards featured in the images are included in the price.
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
1960s Pierre Cardin Acrylic Coffee Table Lighter Signed
Located in San Gabriel, CA
Rare acrylic and brass table lighter with laminate backing by Pierre Cardin. Signed piece.
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Vintage Pair of 14k Yellow Gold Ridged-Hoop Earrings w/ Omega Clips
Located in Shippensburg, PA
VINTAGE PAIR OF 14K YELLOW GOLD RIDGED-HOOP EARRINGS
Item # C104601
A very nice vintage pair of hoop earrings entirely crafted of 14 karat yellow gold, they hang on stud posts with ...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
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...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Brass, Chrome
Mid Century Modern Teak Case AM/FM Stereo Radio by Panasonic
By Panasonic
Located in San Diego, CA
Cool in working condition Panasonic Model RE-7371 AM/FM Radio circa 1970's great condition nice teak case with chrome accents .
Category
20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Chrome
Creative Playthings Crossword Blocks
Located in Garnerville, NY
Wood crossword blocks puzzles by Creative Playthings, Princeton, New Jersey. Circa 1967. Instructions included. Solid wood cubes with vibrant orange lettering. Never mind the phone o...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood, Paper
Antique Teaching Aid Modell of an Ear - Somso ca. 1900
By Somso
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Teaching Aid Modell of an Ear - Somso ca. 1900
A folding model of an ear. It was used as teaching material in German schools ca. 1900. It is made of wood and paper mache by ...
Category
Early 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plaster, Wood, Paper
Libuse Niklova Accordion Squeaky Toy Cat „Tomcat“ by Fatra, Czechoslovakia 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming Classic vintage plastic squeaky toy cat „Liba, the tomcat“ with accordion body, designed in 1963 by Libuse Niklova, executed by Fatra Napajed...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plastic
Ceramic Piggy Bank by Eva Jancke Björk, Bo Fajans, 1940s
Located in Grythyttan, SE
A charming piggy bank designed by Eva Jancke Björk for Bo Fajans. While the piggy banks from Bo Fajans may share similar shapes, each one boasts a distinct hand-painted face and atti...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ceramic
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...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Chrome, Iron
Harley Davidson Rolling Sculpture Hardcover Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Harley Davidson Rolling Sculpture Hardcover Book by Doug Mitchel Celebration of Harley-Davidson Motorcycles.The book features full-color photography of over 100 classic and contempor...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
20th Century Terrestrial Globe by Peter J. Oestergaard
By Peter J. Oestergaard
Located in Madrid, ES
Early 20th century antique traditional Columbus earth globe, brass frame, papier mâché sphere and turned, ebonized wooden base.
Gezeichnet & Hergestellt
Peter J. Oestergaard.
Category
Early 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Statue of Liberty Souvenir Building Grand Tour Metal Vintage, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This vintage Statue of Liberty souvenir statue is being offered from a major estate sale in Vienna, Austria. Guaranteed old, original and as shown. It is impressive in size, measurin...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Mid-century Table top smoking set, ashtray and table lighter, Italy 1950s
Located in Firenze, IT
Mid-century Table top smoking set, ashtray and table lighter
Italy 1950s
wood & brass
18 x 12 x 5 cm
11 x 6,5 x 6,5 cm
Conditions: excellent conditions.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Canned Candies, The Exotic Women and Clothes of Paco Rabanne by Jean Clemmer
By Jean Clemmer
Located in London, GB
Canned Candies, The Exotic Women and Clothes of Paco Rabanne. Photographed by Jean Clemmer.
Published by Charles Skilton Limited, 1969.
A collaboration between the Parisian photog...
Category
1960s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Pair of Mid-20th Century Large Copper and Holophane Lead Crystal Pendant Lights
Located in Nantucket, MA
This is a fabulous pair of vintage pendant lights. It is a married combination of large copper shades from a decommissioned ship coupled with a large, prismatic Holophane lead crystal plate...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Copper
Vintage Pan Am Pan American World Airways Advertising Wall Barometer, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
A round and large mid-century wall-mounted barometer / weather station from the airline PAA Pan American World Airways. Dated around the 1960s. A high-quality product, made in Western Germany...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Carl Auböck Midcentury Lucky Charm Pig Brass Figurine Key Ring Chain Holder
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming modernist pig keyring / keyholder / keychain, designed by Carl Auböck in the 1950s. Handmade of solid polished brass by Werkstätte Auböck in Aus...
Category
20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
ANRI Space Age Chess Set Designed by Elliott, Walnut, Maple 1950 Italy, No Board
By ANRI
Located in Miami, FL
Anri space age chess set Designed by Elliott, walnut and maple. Made in Italy. The set comes without chess board. The board in the pictures is not orig...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Maple, Walnut
Desktop Barometer / Weather Station by Airguide Instrument Company
By AirGuide
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool desktop barometer / weather station by Airguide Instrument Company, circa 1950s. The device is packaged in a walnut case with brass feet and accents. It has gauges and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Jukebox Jupiter 104, Year 1960
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Jukebox Jupiter 104, Year 1960.
Jukebox Jupiter 104, need to be fully restored, year 1960.
Dimensions: h: 142cm, w: 87cm, d: 66cm
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Four Croquet Mallets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A set of four wooden croquet mallets - beautifully made an lovely style. These can work for your game or be used as a decorative piece for your game roo...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
12 Various Vintage Brooches Different Models, Made in 1960
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Various Vintage Brooches Different Models, Made in 1960
A collection of different vintage brooches.
With stones in different colors combined with gold and silver tones, this vintag...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold Plate
Mid Century Revere S-16 16mm Sound Movie Projector w Case 22"
By Revere
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century Revere 16 sound projector with case. Working.
Dimensions:
22"x 15.5" x 7.5"
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Unique and Large Crucifix with Hand Crafted Ceramic Corpus of Christ
Located in Antwerp, BE
Unique and artistic crucifix from the Italian Midcentury Modern era. This ceramic work of religious art also comes with a mild glazing and the unique elongated design makes it even m...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Vintage "Miro's Posters" Art Book Catalogued by Gloria Picazo
By Joan Miró
Located in San Diego, CA
A vintage "Miro's Posters" art book catalogued by Gloria Picazo, circa 1980.
The book is in good vintage condition and measures 9.75"W x 11.5"H. #3274
The book is 269 pages with 1...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Leather, Aluminum & Macassar Ebony Walking Cane & Shooting Seat signed Hermes
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
This stunning and refined Walking Cane and Shooting Seat in Leather and Macassar Ebony originates from England, created by the esteemed French Company Hermes Circa 1960. The piece fe...
Category
1960s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Leather Medicine Ball
Located in Vienna, AT
Original patinated leather medicine ball with a branded manufacturers mark "Platura.
Category
1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
Vintage Midcentury European Black, Brown, Gold Ceramic Crucifix
Located in Chicago, IL
This ceramic crucifix is a quintessential representation of mid-century modern artistry, characterized by its sleek lines and the juxtaposition of muted tones. Handcrafted by a Europ...
Category
1950s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ceramic
1962 New Furniture 6 Book
By Gerd Hatje
Located in Seguin, TX
New Furniture 6 edited by Gerd Hatje. Published by Frederic A. Praeger, New York, 1962. The sixth volume in this important series on contemporary furniture of the 1960s. Gray cloth...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Original Brendel Botanic Model
Located in Weesp, NL
Discover Botany's Finest: Original Brendel Botanic Models from the 1950s
Unveil the beauty of botany with our exquisite collection of original Brendel botanic models: Spike, Raceme,...
Category
1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Modernist Crucifix on Travertine in the Style of Talleres Monastico Signed
Located in San Diego, CA
Modernist crucifix on travertine in the style of Talleres Monastico signed by A. Lugas, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Travertine
Dunhill London 1954 F-86 Jet Aircraft Table Desk Lighter In Polished Chrome
Located in Miami, FL
F-86 Jet fighter aircraft table lighter designed by Alfred Dunhill.
An unusual table desk lighter made in London England by the renowned Alfred Dunhil...
Category
1950s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel, Chrome
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
3 x ADO Ko Verzuu Children Toy Blocks bag, De Stijl, the Netherlands, 1950's
By Ko Verzuu
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
3 x nice mid-century decorative toy cubes/blocks bags, designed by Ko Verzuu for ADO Holland in the 1950s. Price is for the complete set of 3 bags of wooden toy blocks!
3 very nice...
Category
1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Canvas, Rope, Wood
Vintage English 1960s Pedigree Stroller
Located in Premariacco, IT
Collectible 1960s stroller branded Pedigree, English manufacture as they also report under the brand name.
It has a brake to lock the rear wheels and a folding awning.
It shows sig...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron, Steel
Le Must de Cartier Vintage Playing Card Game Box, 1976
By Cartier
Located in Munich, DE
Never in use Cartier playing cards box, one deck plus joker, poker, bridge playing cards in Cartier red 2-doors case. Les Must de Cartier playing...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather, Paper
Set of Two Metal TV Television Tower Scale Design Models, Vienna Austria, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Scaled models of two television tower from Vienna Austria. Hand-spun in metal. A nice architectural sculpture for every living room or desktop. The smaller one measures approximate 7...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Eight Wood Dice Set with Case
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Eight wood dice set with case.
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Haskins Posters by Sam Haskin 1st Edition 1972
Located in London, GB
A beautiful iconic book consisting of 31 pull-out posters designed and photographed by Sam Haskins. Haskins Posters is considered a definitive example of 70’s...
Category
1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Italian mid-century modern bicycle trailer in metal and wood, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern bicycle trailer in metal and wood, 1960s
Bicycle trolley, trailer or cargo bike with green painted metal structure. The structure...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Handcrafted Lucite Chess Set
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A one of a kind, handmade lucite chess set, 1970 signed "Zina" The post impressionistic style with a moulon ROuge Lautrec design. 32 chess pieces plus boa...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wire
Vintage Meccano Building Game in Original Box
By Meccano
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Embark on a journey through time with this original Meccano building game, presented in its vintage box. Crafted by Meccano Limited in England, this piece of history invites you to u...
Category
1980s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Vintage Madonna of Montserrat, Our Lady of Montserrat Statue Grand Tour Souvenir
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This vintage Statue Madonna of Montserrat souvenir statue is being offered from a major estate sale in Vienna, Austria. Guaranteed old, original and as shown. It is impressive in siz...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Le Corbusier Der Modulor Book, 1956
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Le Corbusier Der Modulor book. Le Corbusier published Le Modulor in 1948, followed by Modulor 2 in 1955. These works were first published in English as The Modulor in 1954 and Modulo...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Passeggino vintage anni '60 PEG
Located in Premariacco, IT
Passeggino da collezione anni '60 marchiato PEG, produzione italiana come riportano anche sulla piccola visiera in plastica 'Made in Italy'.
Dispone di freno per bloccare le ruote p...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel, Iron
Antique Teaching Aid - Structure of the Human Skin, Plaster on Wood
By Somso
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Teaching Aid - Structure of the Human Skin, Plaster on Wood
An antique hand-painted anatomical wall model depicting the structure of the human skin with roots of the hair. T...
Category
Early 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plaster, Wood, Paper
Rare 1950s Dunhill Aquarium Half-Giant Lighter
By Dunhill
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A rare 1950s Half-Giant Dunhill aquarium table lighter (made in England)
Each of these lighters are very rare and unique as they were hand carved and painted and no one look exactl...
Category
1950s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Lucite
1960s Gorgeous Smoking Set in Onyx. Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Gorgeous smoking set in onyx. The table lighter works perfectly. Made in Italy. The items are in excellent condition.
Dimension:
Table Lighter
diameter 2,36" x 4,72" H inches
d...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Onyx
1959 American HAR Hargo Creations Cobra Necklace, Bracelet & Earrings Jewellery
By Hargo Creations
Located in London, GB
A stunning vintage costume jewellery set comprised of a HAR (Hargo Creations) matching serpent or cobra snake necklace, bracelet & pair ea...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Metallic Thread
David Hicks on Decoration - with fabrics 1st US Edition 1971
Located in London, GB
Published bye Britwell books 1st US Edition 1971
The use of pattern and fabric took on an entirely new meaning when David Hicks began his illustrious career. Here, he gives detailed ...
Category
1970s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
1970s Stunning Purple Smoking Set By Antonio Imperatore in Murano Glass.
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Stunning purple smoking set by Antonio Imperatore in Murano glass. Made in Italy The items are in excellent condition. The table lighter works perfectly,
This smoking set is go...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair Of Vintage Cased Opera Glasses, French, Brass, Binocular, Mid 20th Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of vintage cased opera glasses. A French, brass and Mother of Pearl Galilean binocular, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Lot of 5 Lighters, Rare 1950s Dunhill Aquarium Half Giant Lighters
By Dunhill
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Lot of 5 Rare 1950s Half-Giant Dunhill Aquarium table lighters (made in England)
Each of these lighters are very rare and unique as they were hand ca...
Category
1950s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Chrome, Silver Plate
Vintage Large Grand Tour Paris Eiffel Tower French Souvenir Building Metal 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A 1960s souvenir building architectural model. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of metal. A beautiful nice desktop item or just a display item in your collecti...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Vintage Longines 10k Gold Fill Wrist Watch Pontiac Stretch Band
By Longines
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Longines 10k gold filled wrist watch featuring a Pontiac strech band. Circa 1950s, Ser.# 7915121
The original serial number 7'915'121 identifie...
Category
1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
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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