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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An Art And Crafts Mezuzah Case, Israel 1948. Judaica
Located in New York, NY
An Art and crafts Mezuzah Case made in Israel in 1948.
Early Israeli Mezuzah case on a shaped piece of wood covered in green velvet with a scroll encased...
Category
1940s Israeli Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
French Art Bronze Brooch St Eloi by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare bronze brooch St Eloi by Parisian art jeweler Line Vautrin ((French, 1913–1997) circa 1946. Brilliantly designed in the shape of horseshoe with the saint spreading his arms ho...
Category
1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Sigi Pineda Taxco Sterling Silver With Niello And Tiger's Eye Brooch
By Sigi Pineda
Located in Mexico City, MX
A modernist 1970's Taxco, México Sterling Silver with Niello finish and a tiger's eye cabuchon brooch by Sigifredo Pineda. The curved 2-layer design is in clear silver finish in fron...
Category
1970s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
1970s White Vein Encircled Black Marble Dish Ashtray Organic Geometric Design
By Sergio Asti
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Carved out black marble ashtray, revealing nicely placed circular white veining. Has an imperfection / chip near one of the cigarette notches, shown in image 3, bottom left notch.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Marble
1960s Sterling Silver Ring Modernist Taxco Mexico
By Taxco
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Elongated Sterling Silver Ring Modernist design Taxco Mexico
1.13 long x 11/16 in diameter
stamped Mexico 925
Preowned vintage condition
Refer to photos for details
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Ashtray for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Vintage ashtray in signature Rimini blue glaze with leaf motif by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Marked "Italy" on bottom.
Artist: Aldo Londi
Manufacturer: Bitossi
Origin: Italy
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ceramic
Leonardo da Vinci Helicopter Model by Renown Italian Model Maker Giovanni Sacchi
Located in Weesp, NL
Beautiful Leonardo da Vinci helicopter model made by Italy's renown model maker Giovanni Sacchi. This particular model was a gift to Paolo Viti during...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Rope, Olive, Paper
Silvered Bronze Box with Relief Cast Poem by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A wonderful jewelry box in silvered cast bronze by Parisian art jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997). From a small special series, the designer created circa 1945-55. on which poems were cast in relief on the cover. Most existing examples features poems that are well-known. This poem, however, was not identified by us, and possibly is a creation of the artist herself. It is a very soulful prose (see the full poem in French below). Signed on the base as shown.
We have a gilt bronze box with the same relief cast poem that comes with a three-page Certification in French by Comite Line Vautrin, shown in some photos as well.
Reference: For other boxes with poems see "Line Vautrin Sculptor, Jeweller, Magician by Line Vautrin and Patrick Mauries, page 42.
"Les glaciers vagabonds qui ébranlent les murs
et les anges frileux qui cherchent un asile quand la nuit de décembre
anesthésie la ville t’effraient plus que les morts tutélaires et durs
Ils désertent pour toi...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Leather and Wood Vaulting Horse from the 1930s
Located in Wien, AT
Leather and wood vaulting horse from the 1930s.
This adjustable vaulting horse was made in the 1930s in former Czechoslovakia.
The thick cowhide leather has a nice patina. Very goo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
Germany Grundig Table Radio, Hi Fi Sound.
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Grundig table radio, Hi Fi Sound. With a varnished wooden case, refined finish and elegant design. The top houses a golden grille that covers the speaker, while the bottom contains t...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
1950s JHP Metales Casados Chain Link Bracelet Taxco Mexico
By Taxco
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
1950s Modernist Metales Casados Chain Link Bracelet Mexico JHP
bracelet is stamped TAXCO MEXICO METALES CASADOS references metals sterling silver, copper, and bra...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pate de Verre Daum Art Glass Triangular Dish Midcentury Ashtray Blue Dot, French
By Daum
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful design, great table prop/decor. Signed on top side, Daum, then the Cross of Lorraine symbol, and Nancy and also Signed on the bottom; Daum Nancy France.
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Art Glass
1950s Mixed Metal Cat Pin Chato Castillo Taxco
By Taxco
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
1950s Cat Pin Married Metals Taxco Mexico
modernist minimalist brooch
attributed Jorge Chato Castillo
designer influence of William Spratling & Matilde Poulat.
sta...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Silver, Brass
1950s Atomic UFO Ashtray in Black and Red Molten Lava Space Age Midcentury
By Erwin Kalla
Located in Hyattsville, MD
6 and a half inch round dish ashtray with cork bottom, and makers markings.
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ceramic
Mexican Sterling Silver and Tigers Eye Jewelry Suite
Located in Norwalk, CT
This set includes a matching necklace, bracelet, and pair of earrings. The pieces are marked Mexico 925. With a Classic segmented form, each stone is inset into a sterling frame. Ver...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
French Bronze Brooch "Pergatoire" by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A hanging articulate three-piece gilt bronze brooch "Purgatoire" also known as "Le Ciel, la Terre, et l'Enfer." by Line Vautrin (1913-1997). Each element with figure symbolizes Heave...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Kay Bojesen and Jorgen Bloch Lion in Natural Rope, Denmark 1960s
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare example of the Danish toy-design-master Kay Bojesen work. This lion in braided natural rope was designed I collaboration between Jorgen Bloch and K...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Rope
French Bronze À La Gloire des Phoques Brooch Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A bespoken bronze brooch by French Parisian art jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997) circa 1946 named "À La Gloire des Phoques" (The glory of the seals). This bronze brooch features a se...
Category
1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Carved Wood Decorative Golf Bag
Located in New York, NY
Heavily carved solid wood golf bag. Custom made and one of a kind. Nice item for a collector or golf enthusiast. Has a metal insert inside.
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
The Robert O. Anderson Building Paperback 1986 English edition
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The Robert O. Anderson Building Paperback 1986 English edition.
Title: The Robert O. Anderson Building
Publisher: Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Los Angeles, CA
Publication Date: ...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Audiorama 4000 Spherical Speakers, Grundig
By Grundig
Located in Neuss, NW
AUDIORAMA 4000 spherical speakers from the 1970s in silver grey with brushed stainless steel stand. Made in Germany, manufacturer: Grundig.
The individual components have been teste...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage Herman Siersbøl Ring in 14 Carat Gold w. Purple Stone
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Midcentury ladies ring size 17/57 on ring measurer. Its made from solid 14 carat yellow gold and is set with a faceted dark amethyst with both blue and purple tonalities. Designed an...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Amethyst, Gold
1950s Gas Station Object Gulf Oil Tin Bug Spray Can Advertising Graphics Prop
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Gulf Oil Corporation Spray Can
USA, c.1957
Spray can with red, white, green, and blue text on white label and insect graphics. Round blue removable cap. No leaks, No holes.
Dia 3 x H...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel
Valentino Garavani Alligator Leather Satchel Bag
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a collectible Valentino Garavani Alligator Leather Satchel Bag. It depict a trapezoid like shaped dark brown leather purse with a rect...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Early 20th Century Antique Hunter Knife with Leather Case
Located in Barcelona, ES
Early 20th century antique hunter knife with leather case. By unknown artisan from Spain. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with ag...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Vintage Silver Magnifying Glass with Antler Horn Handle
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
We love seeing this sitting atop antique books on a coffee or side table as well as functional on a desk in an office. Fantastic patina on this vintage magnifying glass.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver Plate
Baa Baa Black Sheep by Pappy Boyington, Signed and Inscribed, Original DJ, 1958
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Boyington, Gregory. Baa Baa Black Sheep. Fresno: Wilson Press, Inc., 1958. Twice signed and inscribed by Boyington. First edition, seventeenth printing. In the publisher’s original dust jacket, blue hardcover boards with silver titles to the spine.
This first edition, seventeenth printing of Baa Baa Black Sheep is twice signed and inscribed by Colonel Gregory “Pappy” Boyington. On the photograph, just opposite the half title page, Boyington inscribed, “Paul- your dad Jim was a great pilot and a privilege to fly with. Pappy 10/12/1980-” in black ink. On the half title page, the second inscription reads “To Paul Hill- With All The Best- Always- Pappy Boyington” and is dated “Oct. 12, 1980.” Published by Wilson Press in 1958, this book retains its original boldly colored red and green dust jacket and bright blue hardcover boards with silver embossed titles on the spine.
Col. Boyington was a Marine Corps Ace during WWII and famously commanded the legendary Black Sheep Squadron. Additionally, he was a Flying Tiger and eventually was awarded both the Congressional Medal of Honor and the Navy Cross. This autobiography describes the unconventional hero and his fearless, successful leadership during the war while still maintaining his own wild and independent habits. With eight Aces in addition to Boyington and a confirmed 94 Japanese planes shot down, the Black Sheep Squadron became the most well-known Marine Corps fighter squadron of WWII. This thrilling true story of Boyington’s fall from favor and eventual recovery with his famous leadership is entertaining and well-written.
A fantastic association copy, this book was gifted in 1980 to Paul Hill, son of WWII pilot Jim Hill. Jim Hill was a pilot in the legendary Black Sheep Squadron (VMA-214), known for his combat experience and for being one of the original "plank holders" alongside Pappy Boyington. During his two tours with the Black Sheep, Hill flew a total of 70 combat missions, and also flew a third combat tour with VMF-211 on Green Island...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
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 4,33 H inches
di...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Onyx
Tennis Racket, Miss Go, Pro, Middle of the 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Tennis racket, Miss Go, pro, mid-20th century.
Measures: H 70cm, W 23cm, W 3cm.
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Dunhill Black Leather & Cork Humidor
Located in New York, NY
A black leather and cork cigar humidor by Dunhill of England. Signed. Portugal, circa 1950.
Made of cork with black leather banding and removable cover. Underside of cover incl...
Category
1950s Portuguese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Cork, Glass, Leather
1980 Basquiat magazine article (Basquiat Glenn O'Brien)
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Graffiti 80: The State of the Outlaw Art by Glenn Obrien
June 1980 edition edition of High Times featuring in important early profile of Bassuiat aka SAMO by writer & key early supp...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Gilt Bronze Reliquary Pendant by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A piece of wonderful jewelry by Line Vautrin designed in 1941 on the subject of St Foi, a child martyr on the early fourth century and the patron saint of prinsoers, in a rare form of a reliquary...
Category
1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Antique Keystone Model K-160 Antique Projection Machine
By Keystone Camera Company
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Antique Keystone projection machine. Model K-160. Manufactured by Keystone, MFG, Boston Mass, USA. The structure has a compact shape and includes a handle at the top for transport. It has several visible mechanical parts, such as pulleys, rollers, gears and adjustment knobs. At the front is the lens, through which the film was projected. The base houses the control panel with switches and a rotary knob. At the back, there is a cooling fan...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
"Beosound 3200" & "Beolab 8000" Audio System, Bang Olufsen
Located in Neuss, NW
Legendary design classic "BeoSound 3200" designed by David Lewis for Bang & Olufsen in the 1990s. Stereo compact system with CD player, remote control, stand with glass table top, an...
Category
1990s German Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
MRT Peruvian Sterling Silver Wide Panel Story Bracelet
Located in Chula Vista, CA
MRT Peru Peruvian Sterling Silver Wide Panel Story Bracelet
stamped MRT Peru 925
7.38 x 1.75
preowned vintage condition
Refer to images
Category
Mid-20th Century Peruvian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Donna Chambers 14k Yellow Gold Mother Pearl Goddess Pendant Brooch Cadillac
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Contemporary Pin/Pendant. 14K Gold & Antique Mother-of-Pearl, Chinese Gambling Chip Pin, and Combination Enhancer. Hand-carved tiger-eye face, h...
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
1970s W & M Sterling Silver Turquoise Ring
By Wheeler
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Stunning Sterling Silver W & M Turquoise Ring
Southwestern WM Co Wheeler Sterling Silver Turquoise Ring
.75 diameter x .5 W
maker stamp
size 8
Preowned vintage condition
Refer to images
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Stone, Sterling Silver
New York 'World's Fair' Bamboo Lamp with Parasol Shade by Christopher Tennant
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The World’s Fair Collection is a family of fixtures handmade from sustainably sourced materials and upcycled antique paper parasols given to visitors at ...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Cement, Brass
Barigo Germany barometer fine design in years '70
Located in Biella, IT
Barigo Germany rare barometer design in years '70 with old label of the price in disappeared italian coin "lire"
very elegant and fine design for this interesting object
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Marcel Duchamp Boîte-en-Valise Facsimile Edition Mathieu Mercier 2015
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
An exceptional facsimile of Marcel Duchamp’s Boîte-en-Valise, meticulously edited by Mathieu Mercier and published by Wather König in 2015. This first edition is a complete reproduct...
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Mid-20th Century Baby Jesus Figure in the Cradle
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid-20th century hand painted baby Jesus figure made of ceramic in the cradle.
Made in Barcelona, Spain.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent ...
Category
1950s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
A vintage Italian ceramic lighter by Aldo Londi, Italy circa 1960
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in View Park, CA
A vintage Italian ceramic lighter by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, circa 1960. In brilliant tones of maraschino and pewter, and featuring a geometric harlequin motif in the glaze. Needs li...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
1970s Gary Edwards Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Stone Bracelet Cuff
By Navajo
Located in Chula Vista, CA
By Gary Edwards Native American Decorative Navajo Sterling Storyteller Bracelet Cuff with Turquoise Stone
2.13 tall x 3.13 w x 1.75 d
Engraved sta...
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Stone, Sterling 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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Rebajes Sterling Silver Ubangi Brooch, Master Modernist Jewelry Artisan
Located in Buffalo, NY
1950s ubangi woman pin is among the most striking of artist Rebajes pieces. Seldom seen sterling silver version, as most Rebajes pieces are in copper. It is jigsaw cut with wrapped w...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Vintage Brown Leather Travel Bag With Brass Hardware, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
Located in Zohor, SK
A beautifully preserved leather travel or gym bag from 1960s Czechoslovakia, crafted from rich brown leather with brass hardware. The bag features two sturdy carry handles, a detacha...
Category
1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Vintage Centennial Medallion, American, Bronze, J Walter Thompson, Anniversary
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage centennial company medallion. An American, bronze corporate anniversary keepsake for the J Walter Thompson advertising agency, dated 1964.
Founded in New York City in 1864, the James Walter Thompson advertising agency was one of the first to open in the United States under the name Carlton & Smith. Incorporated as J. Walter Thompson in 1896, by 1899 the firm had opened a London branch before expanding to Africa and Asia. Long-standing clients include Unilver, Ford and Rolex watches.
Fascinating centenary medal, with fine detail and good weight
Displays a desirable aged patina throughout
Quality bronze presents deep golden hues and minimal tarnishing
Face features a representation of the global regions the company operated in
Reverse features a reproduction of the mural featured at the company headquarters
Maker's mark to edge for Medallic Art Co...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Pipe Rack in Brass and Leather by Carl Auböck, 1950′s
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pipe Rack in Brass and Leather by Carl Auböck, 1950′s
Additional Information:
Material: Brass and leather
Style: Mid century, Austria
Produced in Austria
Dimensions: (W x D x H): 9 ...
Category
20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Mexican Modern Sterling Silver Brooch William Spratling
Located in Atlanta, GA
A modernistic sterling silver brooch by William Spratling from the first period 1940-1944. Made in his studio in Taxco, Mexico. The brooch feature...
Category
1940s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
50th Anniversary Cigar Ashtray
By J.R.
Located in Charleston, SC
This Cigar Ashtray is a must-have for any collector or enthusiast. It is preowned and in excellent condition, no chips, cracks or smudges. I don’t think it has ever been used. With i...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Porcelain
Table Abacus, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
Located in Zohor, SK
This is a great item that will easily take you back to your childhood and bring a bit of fun and character to any desk. A table abacus produced in Czechoslovakia in 1960s. It used to...
Category
1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Old Pilot Table Radio, Model 203
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Old Pilot table radio, model 203. Old Pilot table radio, model 203. With a compact structure in dark bakelite, with a finish characteristic of the period. The front features an Art D...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Coca Cola Delivery Truck by Buddy L, C1960
By Buddy L. 1
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous buddy L Coca Cola delivery truck with aluminum hand truck from the late fifties early sixties. One rear tire is smaller by not much, it's a little dif...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Vintage Boxing Ball – France, Circa 20th Century
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vintage Boxing Ball – France, Circa 20th Century
Add a piece of history to your collection with this classic boxing ball, crafted in France in the early 20th century by an unknown m...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
Aldo Tura Smoking Stand, Italy
By Aldo Tura
Located in San Francisco, CA
Aldo Tura smoking stand made from stained fruitwood and a scalloped parchment covered top.
A patinated nickel and copper plated ashtray with cigarette ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fruitwood, Parchment Paper
Traditional Folding Metal Lantern, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, ES
Traditional textile and metal lantern. By unknown manufacturer from Spain, circa 1940. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful ...
Category
1940s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Alain Ramié, Picasso Catalogue of the Edited Ceramic Works 1947-1971
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Alain Ramié, Picasso: Catalogue of the edited ceramic works 1947-1971,
English Edition,
published in 1988, by Galerie Madoura, hardbound.
Good interior con...
Category
1980s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
1970s Chunky Cuban Link Sterling Silver Bracelet Taxco
By Taxco
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
1950s Modernist Metales Casados Chain Link Bracelet Mexico JHP
bracelet is stamped TAXCO MEXICO METALES CASADOS references metals of sterling silver, copper, and br...
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling 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.