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
Brass Frankfurt / Main TV Television Tower Scale Design Model, 1980s, German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Scaled model of the Frankfurt Main television tower, it is named also "Europe Tower". Hand-spun in brass. A nice architectural sculpture for every living or man’s room. Found at an E...
Category
1980s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
RS Barcelona 'Ella' Special Edition Pink Futbolin: Female Players
By RS Barcelona
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
"RS Barcelona 'Ella' Special Edition Pink Futbolin: Female Players"
Manufacturer: RS Barcelona, Spain
Special edition: Pink lacquered finish
Players: All female
Year...
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Vintage Collection of 47 Murano Glass Miniature Animals, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1960s.
These 47 miniatures are made in hand-modeled Murano glass.
They are all between 1 to 10 centimeters.
They are vintage, therefore they might show slight traces...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Murano Glass
Pipe Holder by Abraham Palatnik
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pipe holder designed by Abraham Palatnik with the artist's own aesthetic characteristics, vivid and colorful, made out of polyester resin. Produced by “Si...
Category
1970s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Resin
Unique Bronze Design of the Ball Fountain from Nuremberg by Günther Rossow
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Bronze design of the famous ball fountain from Nuremberg by sculptor Günther Rossow.
Günter Rossow (*1913 Deutsch Krone / West Pomerania †1992 Marktre...
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Carnielli Italy Prod, Professional Vintage Punching Ball Cuir Boxing Boxe Years
Located in Biella, IT
Carnielli Italy prod. professional vintage punching ball boxing boxe years 1960
very good vintage condition with sign of the years use
material...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Chrome, Wrought Iron
Antique Asian Rattan Hat, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Asian hat, circa 1950. By unknown manufacturer, from Asia. In original condition, with some visible signs of previous use and age, preserving a beautiful patina. Materials: Rattan
Category
1950s Asian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Rattan
Harry Bertoia - Sculptor by June Kompass Nelson
Located in Bradenton, FL
Harry Bertoia - Sculptor by June Kompass Nelson. Hardcover book with dustjacket. First edition published in 1970 by Wayne State University Press of Detroit, Michigan. Illustrated, 13...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Set of 2 Early 20th Century Metal Feet Heaters
Located in Barcelona, ES
Antique metal feet heaters. Made in Spain by unknown manufacturer, circa 1900. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patin...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
$1,239 / item
1970s Abstract Virgin Mary Plaque Emaus Cuernavaca, Mexico
By Emaus
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s by Emaus Monks Abstract Virgin Mary Art Cuernavaca, Mexico
Painted Wall Art Panel Mahogany Wood
Maker stamp on backside
10 tall x 5 w x .75 thick...
Category
1970s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Mahogany, Paint
'Hang 'Em High' Original Vintage Movie Poster, Japanese, 1968
Located in Devon, GB
A steely Clint Eastwood dominates as a vengeful lawman fighting to bring down the vigilante lynch mob who left him for dead on this atmospheric B2 poster for the original Japanese re...
Category
1960s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
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
1960s Joaquin Taller Tinta Ecuador Turquoise Onyx Birds Silver MCM Sculptures
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Pair of birds with some denting, and heavy patinations, normal tarnishing to dark tarnishing and black staining.
Joaquin Humberto Tinta Figueroa (1934- )
The original taller was ...
Category
1960s Ecuadorean Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
$2,160 Sale Price / set
20% Off
"Herman Miller" Tractor Trailer Truck Toy with Original Box by Winross USA
Located in San Diego, CA
Very cool and collectible "Herman Miller" diecast tractor trailer truck toy with original box by Winross USA of Rochester, NY, circa 1980's. This is new old stock and appears to hav...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Aluminum Nuremberg TV Television Tower Scale Design Model, 1980s, German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Scaled model of the Nuremberg television tower also called Nuremberg Egg (because of the Design). Hand-spun in aluminum. A nice architectural sculpture for every living or man’s room...
Category
1980s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum
Early 20th Century Traditional Wooden Pastoral Primitive Carved Cowbell Support
Located in Barcelona, ES
Traditional pastoral primitive carved wood cowbell support. Handmade in Spain, circa 1900. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beau...
Category
Early 1900s Spanish Antique Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modernist Brass Menorah signed Morningstar Metalworks
Located in New York, NY
This sleek and elegant Mid-Century Modernist Brass Menorah signed Morningstar Metalworks origiantes from the United States, C. 1998. This piece features a well balanced rectilinear b...
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
July 1951 Arts & Architecture Magazine John Entenza
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Modernism Arts & Architecture Magazine July 1951
John Entenza editor and publisher
9.75 W x 12.75 H
Preowned used vintage condition
Refer to all images
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Big Size French Georgio Armani Glasses Tortoise Shell Case
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this very large mid-twentieth century French faux tortoise shell glass case factice features a pair of large wire rim glasses. Both the case and glasses are marked Georgio Armani...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass
Large Midcentury Aluminium Ostankino TV Tower, Moscow, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- very rare model
Category
1970s Russian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Stone, Aluminum
1970s Black Omega Genève Vintage Watch Swiss Made
By Omega
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
1970s Black Omega Genève Vintage Watch Swiss Made
unisex
mechanical
Wrist 7.75 x 1.13 W Face is 1 x 1 x.25 D box 4.25 x 4....
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rosenthal Box with Porcelain Tiles by Bjorn Wiinblad, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Rosenthal, Studio Line
Wood cigarette box with four decorative porcelain tiles with gold glaze by Bjorn Wiinblad
with round label Rosenthal Germany at b...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Porcelain, Wood
Collection of Three Paris Eiffel Tower French Souvenir Building Metal, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A 1960s or older collection of three souvenir building architectural models. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of metal. A beautiful nice desktop item or just a...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Set of Four Vintage Weights, circa 1920
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of four vintage weights: 5, 2, 1 and a half kilograms. By unknown manufacturer, circa 1920. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with ...
Category
1920s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Checkers Game "The Solitaire" in Wood by Artek, Italy, 1970s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Rome, IT
Checkers game "The Solitaire" in wood by Artek. Made in Italy in the 1970s.
It comes with its original box and instruction paper. The original label is still attached on the botto...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Blue Green Art Glass Ashtray Catchall
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Blue Green Art Glass Ashtray Catchall (Price is per piece). Item features a beautiful blown glass, wonderful v...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass
Early Gilt Bronze Necklace by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A gilt bronze necklace with chain and a square plaque on the subject of "Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden" with apple tree in the center, designed and made by Line Vautrin in her e...
Category
1930s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Large Mid-Century Era Brass Plated Christian Church Cross or Crucifix
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large brass plated cross is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from Italy and dating to approximately 1970 and done in the period Mid-Cen...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Folded Leather Origami Elephant Sculpture from England circa 1960s
By Deru
Located in Oakland, CA
Hand crafted folded leather Elephant from England circa 1960s. A very creative approach using a single piece of leather to make the Elephant form that is folded then stitched togethe...
Category
1960s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
Christopher Ross Hummingbird Belt Buckle, 1976
By Christopher Ross
Located in New York, NY
Enchanting vintage 1976 Christopher Ross hummingbird sipping a flower belt buckle, currently fashioned as a fabulous conversation piece necklace. Easily reverts to belt if desired.
...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold Plate, Silver Plate
Brooke Cadwallader Carnival Mid-Century Era Silk Scarf, 1947-1950
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Brooke Cadwallader Silk Scarf, The Carnival Print – 1947-1950
Brooke Cadwallader was a well-known printed textile designer of the mid-20th century...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silk
1952 The Last Resorts by Cleveland Amory Book
Located in Stamford, CT
1952 The Last Resorts by Cleveland Amory 1st edition hardcover. Clear Mylar jacket has been added over the original dust jacket.
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Charles Walker Moonstone Vintage Cufflinks with Sterling Silver for Petit Musee
Located in Lomita, CA
This set of cufflinks will turn heads for the moonstone hue that changes with the light. The stone is encircled with a rope of sterling silver that continues around the cufflink. The...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
$223 Sale Price
20% Off
Ettore Sottsass Pink Ceramic Shiva Flower Vase, by BD Barcelona
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shiva ceramic flower vase designed by Ettore Sottsass, circa 1973, edited by BD in Barcelona.
In good original condition with minor wear consistent with age and use preserving a b...
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ceramic
Original Exhibition Catalog – 347 Grabados by Pablo Picasso, Sala Gaspar, 1968
Located in Barcelona, ES
Original Exhibition Catalog – 347 Grabados by Pablo Picasso, Sala Gaspar, 1968
Artist: Pablo Picasso
Exhibition: 347 Grabados – Sala Gaspar, Barcelona
Year: 1968
Language: Spanis...
Category
1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
How to Construct Rietveld Furniture Book
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Rietveld Meubels om zelf te maken - How to construct Rietveld Furniture, 1986.
First Edition. Published by Academia Bruylant.
Book with facsimile reproductions of work-drawings...
Category
1980s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Ettore Sottsass Pink Ceramic Shiva Flower Vase, by BD Barcelona
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shiva ceramic flower vase designed by Ettore Sottsass, circa 1973, edited by BD in Barcelona.
In good original condition with minor wear consistent with age and use preserving a bea...
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Modern Swank Arrow Tie Bar Clip 1960s Collectible Jewelry
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a 1960s Swank Arrow Tie Bar Clip. Maker stamp present.
Dimensions: 3.5 L x .25 D x 3.16 thickness
Please visit take a look at our listings, we have an amazi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Traditional Paper Lantern, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, ES
Traditional paper lantern. By unknown manufacturer from Spain, circa 1940. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. M...
Category
1940s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Mid-Century Steel Crucifix
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice MCM steel crucifix with Jesus on the cross, circa 1970s. Nice weight and detail. #4008
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Carl Auböck Pipe Holder, Austria 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck Pipe Holder, Austria 1960s.
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Vintage Italian Trupa Trudi Plush Stuffed Lion Rocking Childs Rocker Hobby Horse
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Trupa Trudi Plush Stuffed Lion Childs Rocking Rocker Hobby Horse. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 23" H x 37.5" W x 16" D.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Chrome
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
1960s Taxco Mexico Abstract Fish Malachite Sterling Silver Pin
By Los Castillo
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
1960s Taxco Mexico Abstract Stylized Fish Malachite Sterling Silver Pin Brooch
stamped
2.13 h x 1.75 w x .26
Preowned vintage condition
Refer to photos for details
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Malachite, Silver
Modernist Silver Bow Brooch by John Laritzen, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Remarkable modernist brooch by Danish Silversmith John Lauritzen. Hallmarked 830s and signed John L., Denmark. Measurements: 48 x 28 mm.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
$245 Sale Price
25% Off
Vintage Set of Three Paris Eiffel Tower French Souvenir Building Metal, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A 1960s - 1970s set of three souvenir building architectural models. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of metal. A beautiful nice desktop item or just a display...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
1960s Large Sterling Silver Fish Skeleton Pendant
By Salvador Teran, Taxco
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
1960s Large Sterling Silver Fish Bone Skeleton Pendant
in the style of Salvador Teran
stamped 925 Mexico
3.88 h x 1.5 w
Preowned Condition
Refer to listed images p...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Walter Bosse Cow Figurine Table Thermometer by Herta Baller, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming sculptural Austrian midcentury desk thermometer, displaying a cow with a lantern-shaped thermometer. A humorous design by Walter Bosse, executed by Hertha Baller Austria i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Vintage Hans Hansen Sterling Silver Four Clover Heart Pin Brooch
By Hans Hansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A stylish four clover pin brooch cleverly made from 4 connected hearts. Designed and made by Hans Hansen in Denmark ca 1960-70. Hallmarked: HH, 108, Denmark, 925s. Measurements: 27x2...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
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
Refer to listed images
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Crystal, Metal
$225 / set
Hand Painted Wood Traditional Figure of a Saint, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Traditional religious hand painted wood figure of a saint.
Made in traditional Catalan atelier in Olot, Spain, circa 1950.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with ag...
Category
1950s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Vintage Horse-Riding Military Chaps Distressed Leather
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Equestrian Leather Chaps Gaiters Spats Pair
leg protectors military cavalry officer horse riding gear
11 h x 15 w
Preowned vintage condition f...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
1950s Modernist Miró Styled Silver Spiral Bracelet
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
Sensational Modernist Miró styled Silver Spiral Bracelet
unmarked
7 long x 1.13
Preowned vintage
Refer to listed images please
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Vintage Biography, Sir Emery Walker, Danish, Limited Edition, English Language
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage biography of Sir Emery Walker. A Danish, limited edition overview of the British printer and photographer, published in English in 1959....
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Metal Munich TV Television Tower Scale Design Model, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Scaled model of the Munich television tower. Hand-spun in metal. A nice architectural sculpture for every living or mans room.
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
DOG MINIATURE 1970 Italian Figure Of A Dog In Solid Textured .925 Sterling
Located in Miami, FL
Figurine of a dog in solid sterling.
This is a beautiful and very well made figurine of a standing dog created in Firenze Italy, back in 1970. The little decorative lovely dog has b...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
$348 Sale Price
30% Off
Tobacco Set in Travertine Ashtray Lighter and Box by Cerri Nestore, Italy, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Tobacco set in travertine marble composed of ashtray, lighter and box by the Italian designer Cerri Nestore, 1970s.
The original label is still attache...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Travertine, Marble
Ceramic Thermometer by Mithé Espelte with Flower Motif
By Mithé Espelt
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Wall thermometer in ceramic by Mithé Espelt. Typical flower decor with the numeral indication of the temperature.
Marie Thérèse Espelt, aka. Mithé Espelt (1923-2020)
Born in the...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ceramic
Behind the Picture Window by Bernard Rudofsky
Located in New York, NY
First edition of Bernard Rudofsky’s idiosyncratic and iconoclastic discussion of modern living conditions in postwar America, published by Oxford University Press in 1955. 201 pages, 8vo, hardcover with pictorial dust jacket. Several black-and-white illustrations. Rudofsky (1905-1988), an Austrian/American architect, curator, critic, industrial designer, exhibition designer, fashion designer, and author is best-known for his controversial exhibitions and accompanying catalogs, including Are Clothes Modern? (MoMA, 1944), Architecture Without Architects (MoMA, 1964), and Now I Lay Me Down to Eat (Cooper-Hewitt, 1980). He is also famous for his mid-century Bernardo sandal designs, which are popular again today. Behind the Picture Window...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Venice Souvenir Building Ashtray Vintage, Italy, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A 1950s souvenir building architectural model ashtray. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of metal. A beautiful nice item to use...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian 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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