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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Sept 1953 Reed and Follis Arts & Architecture Modernism Magazine
By John Follis
Located in Chula Vista, CA
September 1953 Reed and Follis Arts & Architecture Modernism Magazine
John Follis James Reed
9.75 W x 12.75 H
Original vintage condition preowned
Refer to images please
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Brutalist Tortured Metal Wall Art Textured Gold
By Paul Evans
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Brutalist Tortured Metal Wall Art
Perforated textured gold
26 h x 26 wood art 24 .38 x 24.24
Preowned original vintage condition
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LA delivery
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Life Size Mannequin Boy with Blue Eyes, circa 1980
Located in Barntrup, DE
Life-size mannequin boy with blue eyes, circa the early 1980s, England, by Adel Rootstein.
An expressive life-size boy mannequin with beautifully hand-pa...
Category
1980s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Vintage Anatomical Pull Down Chart 'Osteology, GH Michel Company
By G.H. Michel Company
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage Anatomical Pull Down Chart 'OSTEOLOGY ,GH Michel Company,Black background,amazing color contrast.Beautifully screened printed,linen backed.S...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Linen, Paper
Gucci attributed to Rare Barometer and Clock Year 1960 Vintage Design
By Paolo Gucci
Located in Biella, IT
attributed to Gucci rare barometer and clock year 1960 vintage design. Measure h 17 inches x L12" x deep 3".
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Brass
Northern European Midcentury Orange Metal and Brown Tan Suede Gym Horse, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Northern European Mid-Century Modern orange metal and brown tan suede gym horse, 1960s.
Gym horse from northern Europe, with four round section orange metal legs, two of which origi...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Pablo Picasso -bull, Ceramic Bowl
Located in Bilzen, BE
A ceramic bowl covered with leather on the outside.
The bowl is handpainted with a decoration of a bull and Picasso's letters, in impeccable condition without restorations or other d...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ceramic
Nostromo Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Nostromo Bench commands attention with its strikingly minimalist form, drawing inspiration from the Brutalist design movement.
Its monolithic solid wood slab top, supported by ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ash, Oak, Walnut
Danish Modernist Sterling Leaf Necklace by Bent Knudsen, 1960s
By Bent Knudsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This Mid-Century Modern necklace sometimes referred to as peak or leaf was made by the Danish silversmith Bent Knudsen. Bent Knudsen designed for the Hans Hanse...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Spectacular French Mid-Century Clipper Ship Wall Light, circa 1950
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Spectacular iron wall light, France, circa 1950. Square three-masters clipper. Ambient and decorative wall light. Measures: height : 28"(71cm), width : 16.9"(43cm), depth : 7.2"(18.2...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
Original Exhibition Catalog – 5 Grabats Més 1 Portada by Joan Miró, Sala Gaspar
By Joan Miró
Located in Barcelona, ES
Original Exhibition Catalog – Sobreteixims y Esculturas by Joan Miró, Sala Gaspar, 1972
Artist: Joan Miró
Exhibition: Sobreteixims y Esculturas – Sala Gaspar, Barcelona
Year: 1972...
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1970s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Vintage Mid-Century Glass Ashtray Ruby Red Triangular
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage modernist mid-century glass ashtray ruby red triangular.
Mid-century glass ashtray circa 1960's - 1970's USA.
Large and stunningly beautiful art glass ashtray by Viking in...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Art Glass
Original 1956 ÖBB ' Österreichische Bundesbahnen' Ashtray by Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
In this ad you can find a beautiful historical artifact. The object for sale is an aluminum cast board ashtray used on Austrian trains in the 50s. It as manufactured for the staatlic...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum
Collection of Vintage Megaphones
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Very colorful and graphic collection of 13 vintage megaphones from the 1940s-1970s. Tallest example measures 38 inches, smallest measuring 8 inches.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
1940s Leather Boxing Ball, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition with minor signs of use
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
Olivetti by Sampa production in years '60 by Giorgio Soavi design blue astray
By Olivetti
Located in Biella, IT
Olivetti by Sampa production in years '60 by Giorgio Soavi design,
blue color astray rare is in good condition
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plastic
Kay Bojesen Vintage Puffin
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Krefeld, DE
Vintage and early puffin designed by Kay Bojesen. It is marked with the old sticker: Kay Bojesen copyright Denmark.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
nice Mid Century Coca Cola cooler beverage crate red Ice Cooler 50s
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
Mid Century Coca Cola cooler beverage crate red Ice Cooler, 50s
The decorative Coca Cola cooler/beverage crate still has the original red painting with white Coca Cola advertising p...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Vintage Gold Dollar Cigarettes Advertising Sculpture 1950s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Gold Dollar Cigarettes Advertising Sculpture 1950s
This old BAT (British American Tobacco) advertising figure made of wood and plaster advertising the cigarette brand "Gold ...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Danish Midcentury Cufflinks in Knotted 14 Carat Yellow Gold, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of draped or knotted gold cufflinks by the Danish goldsmith Henrik Munck Hansen. Executed in 14 carat yellow gold. Hallmarks reads: 585 - HMH. Beautiful unisex design and a gr...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Large Controlled Bubble Glass Match Striker Holder by Thomas Webb Crystal
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Superb large Thomas Webb English controlled bubble glass match striker. Acid etched relief marked "Webb England" with a company mark used from ...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Crystal
Italian vintage red and white road cones, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian vintage red and white road cones, 1960s.
Traffic signals or cones with conical rubber structure and square support and with a hole in the upper ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plastic, Rubber
Early XXth Century Alfonso XII Cartridge Holder
Located in Barcelona, ES
"Early 20th Century Alfonso XII Cartridge Holder"
Origin: Spain
Era: Early 20th Century
Materials: Metal, Leather
Dimensions: D 4 cm x W 16.5 cm x H 8.5 cm
Experie...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Sterling Silver "Bamboo" Lighter by Hermès, France, c. 1950s
By Hermès
Located in New York City, NY
Vintage "bamboo" Lighter in Sterling Silver by Hermès, France, c. 1950s
Engraved on the underside with maker's name.
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Roller Skates by Matollo, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vintage hockey roller skakes in black and brown leather. Manufactured by Matollo, Spain, 1950s-1960.
The boots are made in leather on a metal base with...
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Ed Wiener 1954 New York Rare Modernist Sculptural Cuff Bracelet .925 Sterling
By Ed Wiener
Located in Buffalo, NY
This modernist sculptural piece is one of Wiener's first creations as a jeweler-artist, in New York City, circa 1954.This cuff bracelet is composed of two simple aerodynamic pieces w...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Swing Tractor Seat Chair, in Red like Achille Castiglione Stool, circa 1970
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Italian Modern White Plastic Column Radio, 1990s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern white plastic column radio, 1990s.
Column radio covered with a white plastic structure. The radio is functional.
Good conditions.
Measurements in cm 24 x 26 x 61 H....
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Metallic Thread
MID CENTURY MODERN ViNTAGE MAHJONG 144 PIECE GAMES SET MOTHER OF PEARL COUNTERS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely Mid Century Modern 144 piece tile Mahjong set with Mother of Pearl counters
A very nice suite,...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bakelite
1970s Pal Kepenyes Brutalist Brass Necklace
By Pal Kepenyes
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
1970s Pal Kepenyes Brutalist Necklace Brass Mexico
10 h 9.75 chain .5 d x 1 w
preowned vintage
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1970s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Lucite Hourglass Sand Timer Sculpture After Charles Hollis Jones 1970
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing midcentury hourglass in bubble lucite with straight external lines. This fantastic item was produced in Italy during the 1970s in the manner of Charles Hollis Jones.
The 15-minute sand timer...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Lucite
Vintage Design Patent Mack Trucks Bull Dog Figurine, Statue, Animal Sculpture
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Design Patent Mack trucks bulldog figurine, statue, animal sculpture.
Silvered Bronze Bull Dog mounted on a wooden Base.
Marked Mack, 87931, Design ...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Mid 20th century vintage BP memorabilia oil dispenser
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Large piece of British motoring history circa 1950.
Was in everyday use when we purchased. Rectangular tall container with removable lid and fully functioning perfect pour shut off...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel
Mexican Modern Silver Necklace with Large Hand Pendent William Spratling
Located in Atlanta, GA
A bespoken Mexican Modern silver necklace circa 1950s from Taxco, Mexico and crafted by William Spratling (1900-1967), an American designer and entrepreneur who established his silve...
Category
1950s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Malachite, Silver
1970s Davidoff Cigar Humidor XL Switzerland
By Davidoff 1
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Extra Large Rosewood Cigar Humidor Box
Campaign Brass Handles
made by Davidoff Switzerland
Luxurious Swiss design
10 h x 19.75 d x 31.5 w
Signature on handles.
Brass has patina...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Vintage MCM 1960s Kenneth Jay Lane Nautical Rope Twist Cuff Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Bold, large vintage KJL nautical knot rope twist cuff bracelet.
Spring opening
Signed KJL
From the collection of an East Hampton socialite, daughter o...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Canned Candies, The Exotic Women and Clothes of Paco Rabanne by Jean Clemmer
By Jean Clemmer
Located in CA, CA
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
American Studio Jewelry Modernist Abstract Sterling Cufflinks
Located in San Mateo, CA
Pair of sterling studio craft modernist cufflinks. These do not have a makers mark. They do show the influence of Margaret DePatta. One has a some discoloration of the patinated port...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rietveld 'Berlin Chair and End Table' Model Toy, 1985
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Scale model kit of the Berlin chair and end table.
Manufactured in Holland in 1985.
It consists of parts of quality wood with little paints. In 1/6 scale...
Category
1980s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Metal Pulley Hook
Located in Barcelona, ES
Antique Metal Pulley Hook, circa 1960. By unknown manufacturer, Spain. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, pre...
Category
1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Vintage Boho Glazed Ceramic Ostrich - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Boho Chic with a Twist: Vintage Glazed Ceramic Ostriches - A Pair. Add a dash of eclectic charm to your space with these American-inspired treasures, embodying bohemian flair and art...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ceramic
Davis Anderson Enameled Sterling Modernist Neclace
Located in Westport, CT
Large Enameled Modernist David Anderson Pendant with Long Sterling Chain,is app 23" long
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
1950s Wall Unit Vornado Grey Electric Window Fan
By Vornado
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Vintage Wall Unit Vornado Gray Electric Window Fan
18 h 37 w (open) 25.5 w closed x 9.5 d
Preowned unrestored vintage condition.
Tested and working.
Refer to all images please.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
David Marshall hexagonal ashtray in cast brass and aluminum from the 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful hexagonal ashtray in solid brass and aluminum. This lovely piece was designed by David Marshall in Spain during the 1970s.
The simple straight lines and contrast between the different materials make this David Marshall ashtray...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
Vintage Hanging Crystal Glass Beads
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Decorative Ornament Hanging Crystal Glass Beads
1.75 diameter x 3.75
Original rustic vintage condition
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Crystal, Metal
US Air Force Aluminum Airplane Model Wooden Base, 1970s Italy
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Scaled model of the a US Air Force airplane. made of aluminum with a wooden base. A nice sculpture for every living room or desktop. Use it at as a Pictur...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Hollywood Regency Hand Cut Multi Faceted Crystal Table Lighter
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This vintage Hollywood Regency crystal table lighter exudes timeless elegance and sophistication. Crafted from substantial, high-quality crystal, it has a striking presence, making i...
Category
1960s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass
Original Exhibition Catalog – Sculptures 1979 by Moisès Villèlia, Martha Jackson
Located in Barcelona, ES
Original Exhibition Catalog – Sculptures 1979 by Moisès Villèlia, Martha Jackson Gallery, New York
Artist: Moisès Villèlia
Exhibition: Sculptures 197...
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1970s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Cute Bambi Children Silver plate Money Box Piggy Bank, Vintage German 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous metal silver plate money bank. It's a nice collectible item. Probably a Souvenir from the famous Disney Land. A beautiful decorative item, with nice patina. Made in the 1950...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Belgiorno style sterling silver bracelet
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Belgiorno style sterling silver bracelet
Beautiful Belgiorno style silver bracelet, representing a vintage model, characteristic of the brand. The detail of the union in each link gi...
Category
20th Century Argentine Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
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
Dick Francis Novels 32 Signed Books Including 'Dead Cert'
Located in Pewsey, GB
32 Signed by Hand Dick Francis Books which include:
All First Edition and Signed by Hand : All with Dust Jackets and Jackets covered in Book with see through covers.
BELOW ALL SIGN...
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Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Longines 10K Gold-Filled Hexagonal Case Manual Watch w/ Crocodile Leather Band
By Longines
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This 1960s Longines 10K Gold-Filled hexagonal case watch showcases exceptional craftsmanship, highlighted by its elegant gold-filled case. This Swiss-made watch features a sub-second...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold Plate
Mid-Century Hand Painted Bull's Head Butcher's Shop Advertising Wall Sculpture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This 1960s era molded fiberglass and hand painted bull's head is unsigned, but believed to be a generic advertising wall decoration from a butcher shop. This head is hand painted in ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fiberglass
MERCEDES BENZ 1966 Royal London Radiator Grill Petrol Lighter In Lacquered Steel
Located in Miami, FL
Table petrol lighter designed by Mercedes Benz.
This is a beautiful petrol desk lighter, in mint never used condition and in the original box. The unusual lighter was created for th...
Category
1960s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Enamel, Steel
Vintage tri-ang tin toy car, 1950s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage toy car from the english brand 'Tri-ang'.
The charm is in the wear and tear of this item, it makes this little truck very attractive and decorative.
Good original condition...
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1950s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
12 Le Cirque N.Y. Villeroy & Boch 9" Soup Bowls Designed by Adam D. Tihany
By Adam Tihany
Located in Bridgeport, CT
From pasta primavera to world-renowned decadent desserts, Le Cirque's ubiquitous reputation for presenting its fine dining fare with whimsy and fun, landed it on the map of must-dine...
Category
20th Century Luxembourgish Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Porcelain
Carstens Tonnieshof German Mid-Century Green Glazed Ashtray Set
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish German mid-century art pottery ashtray set decorated in green glazes by Carstens Tonnieshof and dating from the 1950’s. The set comp...
Category
1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ceramic
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.