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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

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Mid-20th Century Lacquered Wooden Architectural Construction Set, Spain
Located in Barcelona, ES
This rare mid-20th-century architectural construction set, crafted in Spain, is a nostalgic piece that showcases the charm of traditional wooden toys. The set features lacquered wood...
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1950s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Danish Carved Siam Teak Pipe Rest, Denmark 1960's
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Danish Carved Siam Teak Pipe Rest / Holder / Rack / Stand, Denmark 1960's.
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Teak

Midcentury Ashtray Pipe Holder Plexiglass Vienna Straw Tobacco Accessories 1970s
Located in Palermo, IT
Rectangular pipe holders/ashtray made of plexiglass and Vienna straw. Made in Italy in the 70s. Please watch the video and photos carefully, thank you. Weight: 0.450 Kg NOTE: We of...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Straw, Plexiglass

Early 20th Century Anatomical Plaster Medical Torso Figure
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century anatomical plaster medical torso figure This early 20th century life size anatomical medical torso would have originally been used as...
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Plaster

Antique Chinese Abacus in Mahogany with Brass Accents
Located in San Diego, CA
Original antique solid mahogany , with patinated brass accents in great condition.
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20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

Modernist Rosewood & Sterling Silver Crucifix / Cross by Taxco
Located in San Diego, CA
Modernist rosewood and sterling silver crucifix / cross by Taxco of Mexico, circa 1970s. The piece measures 5.75"W x .75"D x 9"H and is in very good vintage condition. It is signed o...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Sterling Silver

Aviation Lockheed Super Constellation Vintage Desk Airplane Model, circa 1940s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Aviation Lockheed Constellation vintage aluminium desk top display airplane model. The model has movement, you can change the position of the airplane...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Aluminum

Ricci Paolo Italian Onyx green Vintage Telephone
Located in Valladolid, ES
Gorgeous Italian Vintage rotary dial telephone, made of green onyx and 18 kt gold plated details , años 60-70. Beautiful light green color with beautiful veins that make up onyx, a...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Marble

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
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Vintage Bakelite, Sheet Metal / Tin Globe from the 1950s, West Germany
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Vintage Globe from the 1950s. Specially made on the subject of aviation. Depicted with all kinds of flying lines. Made by the company M.S. Germany. The globe is made of Tin and the stand is Bakelite. Globe and stand...
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

Selza Automatic WWII Military Aviation Pilot Cold Capped 14K Gold Watch
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This Selza Gold filled Automatic Cold Capped Watch from the WWII era was used extensively for US Air Force Pilots. The case is a 14K gold case with stainless steel parts and a lumino...
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Gold, Stainless Steel

Antique Vintage Wood Toy Airplane Propeller
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Antique wood toy airplane propeller 12 x 1.13 x .38 thick Original unrestored vintage condition Refer to images listed please.
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1940s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

1960s Taxco Mexico Abstract Fish Malachite Sterling Silver Pin
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
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Malachite, Silver

Antique Nikon RF10 Camera
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Nikon RF10 camera. Compact 35mm camera launched in the 1990s, ideal for casual and travel photography. With an ergonomic design in matt black plastic and discreet red details, this p...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Plastic

Mexican Sterling Silver Brooch Antonio Pineda
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Mid-Century Modern sterling silver brooch with three amethyst gem stones by Mexican Taxco silversmith Antonio Pineda (1919-2009). The lovely piece was created in the form of a peapod with amethyst as the peas. It is marked verso model number #PR571 Antonio Pineda stamp and .970 silver...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Amethyst, Sterling Silver

1950s Reach Stroehmann Sunbeam Bread Store Display Sign Rare Vintage Advertising
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A very rare advertising campaign tin tacker sign. 'Reach for Stroehmann's Sunbeam Bread.' A single sided tin (SST) embossed sign. Marked Q.B.A. Coop I...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

Adorable and Therapeutic Musical Clown Automaton Figure/Toy
Located in Miami, FL
A fine quality therapeutic musical automaton clown toy in wonderful vintage condition. Features porcelain head, hands and feet. Made in France during the 195...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Textile, Porcelain

Set of Seven Wooden Sculptures, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of seven wooden sculptures, circa 1950 Originally used for textile industries. In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Wooden Traditional Figure in a Niche of a Saint, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Traditional religious plaster figure of a virgin in a wooden niche. Made in traditional Catalan atelier in Olot, Spain, circa 1950. In original condition, with minor wear consisten...
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1950s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Vintage 1998 Philip Treacy Bespoke Unused Pheasant Feather Fascinator Hat
Located in London, GB
A stunning bespoke and never worn Philip Treacy fascinator in its original blue box. Original receipt available. The hat is secured onto the head via two metal clips and an elastic...
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1990s British Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

Vintage Teaching Aid Modell of An Ear - Somso ca. 1960
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Teaching Aid Modell of An Ear - Somso ca. 1960 A folding model of an ear. Used as teaching material in German schools ca. 1960. Made of wood and plastic by Somso, Germany. ...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Plaster, Wood, Paper

Kay Bojesen Original Painted Beech Zebra Figure with Patina, 1950s Danish Modern
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Type: Wooden toy zebra, Figurine. Material: Beech. Color: White and black. Design: Kay Bojesen. Origin: Denmark. Period: Manufactured in the 1950s (Designed in 1935). Measurements: ...
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1930s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Beech

Set of Three Antique Metal Cast for Chocolate Figures, circa 1930
Located in Barcelona, ES
Antique metal cast for chocolate figures, circa 1930. By unknown manufacturer from Spain. In original condition, with some visible signs of previous use and age, preserving a bea...
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1930s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

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...
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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Ceramic

Francesco Collura Designed Master Canasta Poker or Gaming Chip Dispense
Located in Ferndale, MI
Poker chip , gaming chip dispenser . Master Canasta co. , New York , Patent Appl'd For , Designed by Francesco Collura cast into the body on the underside . Individual pods hold sele...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plastic

Pair of Nautical Brass Port & Starboard Sconce or Table Lights with Fresnel Lens
Located in Nantucket, MA
A fabulous pair of nautical and marine port and starboard brass running lights from a decommissioned ship. These were originally wall/side mounted and can be used that way as a scon...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

Craters From Fire: Ceramics by James Lovera
Located in New York, NY
Catalog published in conjunction with an exhibition of James Lovera ceramics held at the Crocker Art Museum in Sacramento, CA, from July 22-October 8, 2006. Lovera (1920-2015) was a ...
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Petite Vintage 1960s Souvenir Wall Plate Bremen Town Musicians
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A classic decorative Bremen Town Musicians Statue wall plate. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of metal. This item was bought as a s...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Large Naval Pulley Table Lamp with Flintlock Pistol, Barometer & Horn
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large early 20th Century naval pulley converted into a table lamp with gentleman’s flintlock pistol, bullets, barometer and powder horn.  
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal, Brass

Vintage Sports Spectator Seat
Located in Queens, NY
2 Vintage (campaign) sports spectator seat with brown leather seat strap and silver metal pole support and ground spike with pivoting metal stop (PRICED EACH)
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

1960s Large Sterling Silver Fish Skeleton Pendant
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...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

Hitchcock 'The Birds' Original Vintage Australian Daybill Movie Poster, 1963
Located in Devon, GB
A stunning stone lithography Australian daybill poster for Alfred Hitchcock's psychological masterpiece 'The Birds,' starring Tippi Hendren in her debut role. Based on Daphne du Maur...
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1960s Australian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper, Linen

Rare Microscope "Neopan" by Carl Aubock 1963, Reichert Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
A very rare award-winning microscope, model Neopan, designed in 1963 by the Viennese architect and designer Carl Aubock. Executed by Reichert Austria. In good condition, fully workin...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Fontana Arte 1970s, Ashtray in Leather, Brass and Faceted Glass, Italy Art Glass
Located in Roma, IT
Fontana Arte 1970s. Ashtray in leather, brass and faceted glass.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass

Wrought Iron Ashtray Stand, 1950s
Located in PARIS, FR
Ashtray holder with black-patinated wrought iron structure, 1950s. In the style of Jean Royère. Features a constructivist base decorated at the upper extremities with gilded metal sp...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wrought Iron

Vintage John Players Navy Cut Cigarette Advertising Shipping Crate or Box
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Made in the mid-1860s, this wooden and silk screened shipping crate was made for the iconic Player's Navy Cut cigarettes. The crate appears to have been shipp...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Large Traditional Figure of a Virgin in a Wood Niche, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Traditional religious plaster figure of a virgin in a wooden niche. Made in traditional Catalan atelier in Olot, Spain, circa 1950. In original condition, with minor wear consisten...
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1950s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

1985 Think Big!, Huge Safety Pin
Located in Weesp, NL
Huge safety pin 1985 Think Big! This rare Pop Art piece is in great condition. No cracks or damage. Think Big! was a retail store originally established in New York City in 1979. It...
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Stainless Steel

La Ceramica in Italia
Located in New York, NY
Well-edited and lavishly illustrated survey of mid-century Italian ceramics, written by Hugo Blattler and published in Rome in 1958 by Aristide Palombi as part of the Arti Pratiche series, intended to contribute to an examination in depth of the material, as well as to the documentation and to the spreading of knowledge of each separate subject. Features vessels, lighting, fireplaces, and artworks by renowned artists such as Lucio Fontana, Salvatore Meli, Fauson Melotti, Gio Ponti, Antonia Campi, Marcello Fantoni, Franco Meneguzzo, Pietro Melandri, and Guido Gambone, along with a host of lesser-known figures. Stellar abstract designs throughout. Square 8vo (8.5” x 9”), 206 pages, hardcover, illustrated throughout in b/w. Slight lean to spine. Mild soiling to extremities, with chipping to corners. Professional repair to front hinge, as well as between pp. 194-5 and 204-5. Light chipping to first two leaves. The complete front cover remains of the dust jacket, which is still crisp and vibrant, with only minor chipping to top edge. Missing spine and back of dust jacket. A must-have for collectors and connoisseurs of Italian design and mid century ceramics.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Kay Bojesen 1950s Oak Elephant
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Early elephant designed by Kay Bojesen in 1953. Its made from solid oak and features articulated limbs, legs, trunk and a removable head. This is an early example made between 1955-5...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Oak

Antique Agfa camera, Optima Flash, with Case
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Agfa camera, Optima Flash, with case. 35mm analogue camera, belonging to the iconic Optima series, renowned for its ease of use and robustness. This model features a compact and func...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Plastic

Modernist Sterling and Obsidian Cufflinks by Antonio Pineda
Located in San Mateo, CA
Modernist geometric sterling cufflinks by Antonio Pineda. These have a line of obsidian intersecting through the triangular form. Signed with the Antonio crown and 970 silver mark. S...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

1950s Modernist Cufflinks Crushed Stone Taxco Mexico
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents 1950s Mexican Crushed Stone Cufflinks set artisan Taxco Mexico 11/16 x 11/16 x .75 d Original preowned vintage condition Refer to images signed with stamp
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1950s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Stone

Italy 1940s Aldo Tura Goat Skin, Brass and Wood Tobacco Container, Pipe Shape
Located in Roma, IT
Tobacco container by Aldo Tura, Italy 1940s in goatskin, brass and wood. The container has two compartments, one for storing tobacco and another for storing and lighting the games. D...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

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...
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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Ceramic

Alexander Girard for Herman Miller Neck Ties. NOS. Silk. Vintage 1960s, Signed
Located in Kansas City, MO
Super rare neckties designed by Alexander Girard for Herman Miller, 1960s. We don't think these were ever in mass production. All th...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silk

1950s German Newspaper Advertising Tin Clips Midcentury Graphic Design Set
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Small collection of light duty metal clips, from German newspapers. Silkscreen on thin metal. All working. Kölnische Zeitung (Cologne Gazette) Frankfurter Rundschau Rheinische P...
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Tin

1960s Modernist Sterling Cufflinks Gemstone Center
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Modernist Sterling T2 Cufflinks Gemstone Center in the style of Georg Jensen circular motif with a center stone 15/16 x 5/8 Preowned vintage  Refer to images listed
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Stone, Sterling Silver

Vintage Cannon Shaped Iron and Brass Table Lighter
Located in Queens, NY
Vintage cannon shaped iron and brass novelty table lighter.  
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Brass, Iron

Vietnam War Naval Air Medal / POW Hero
Located in San Diego, CA
A Vietnam war naval "Air Medal" and issued to lieutenant commander Dennis Moore of the U.S. Navy for "meritorious achievement in aerial flight. The medal (complete set of medal and ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal, Enamel

The Sculptures of Picasso Photographs by Brassaï 1949 1st Edition
Located in CA, CA
First edition, published by Rodney Phillips & Co, 1949. A very important book of Picasso's sculptures beautifully photographed by the renowned French photographer Brassaï, a close f...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

20th Century Gymnastic Rings in Metal and Rope
Located in Barcelona, ES
Gymnastic rings, circa 20th century. By unknown manufacturer, from France. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. M...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

1970s Abstract Virgin Mary Plaque Emaus Cuernavaca, Mexico
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...
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1970s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Mahogany, Paint

Early 20th Century Traditional Wooden Pastoral Primitive Carved Cowbell
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...
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Early 1900s Spanish Antique Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Vintage Marvelous Mike Tractor 1000 Toy c.1954
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A vintage Marvelous Mike Tractor 1000 with robot driver. Painted yellow with all original decals present. Patents date on back. Shown with life size hand model for scale. ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

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...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

Pair of Talosel earrings by Line Vautrin
Located in Uccle, BE
Pair of Talosel earrings inlaid with decorative mirrors by Line Vautrin. Pair of blue Talosel earrings inlaid with natural mirrors. The circles inlaid with mirrors on the front and b...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Mirror, Talosel

Set of Three Antique Skittles in Wood, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of three antique skittles, circa 1950. From unknown manufacturer, Spain. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, p...
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1950s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

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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