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
Antique Teaching Model Longitudinal Profile of the Grain
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Teaching Model Longitudinal Profile of the Grain
A great antique hand-painted model of the grain with removable germ. Made of papier ma...
Category
Early 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plaster, Wood, Paper
1960s French Cufflinks Vintage Christian Dior Gold Pavé
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s French Cufflinks Christian Dior yellow Gold Pavé style
stamped Christian Dior
approximately 1.25 x.5
Original preowned vintage condition
Refer ...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Stone, Metal
1960s Office Plaque Naval Intelligence Processing System Support Activity Nipssa
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Rare and Obscure Naval Department Office Wall Plaque / Sign.
Plaque Only Dia 15 x Thk 5/8 in.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Resin, Walnut
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
Set of Five Wooden Sculptures, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of five wooden sculptures, circa 1950 Originally used for textile industries. In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
Category
1950s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Set Of Antique Circus Juggler's Clubs, English, Beech, Juggling Tool, Circa 1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a set of 7 antique circus juggler's clubs. An English, beech performance aid, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920.
Delightfully tactile and unusual, a charming set...
Category
Early 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Beech
1970 Ottaviani Italian Design Blue Enamel Silver Ashtray
By Ottaviani
Located in Brescia, IT
Ashtray
Ottaviani
Italy, 1970
Blue Enamel, Silver and Wood
"Ottaviani" engraved
Excellent Condiction
Category
1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Jean Mégard, Ceramic Medallion, Biot c. 1950
By Jean Mégard
Located in St Ouen, FR
Extremly rare three-dimensional ceramic medallion depicting a stylised female silhouette.
Rich glazes with a juxtaposition of vivid colours.
Signed on back.
The piece is in its o...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ceramic
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
Vintage Tibetan Turquoise Prayer Wheel
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice vintage Tibetan turquoise, wood and brass prayer wheel, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures 1.75"D x 8"H. #3891
Category
Mid-20th Century Tibetan Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Stone, Brass
Vintage Gymnastic Rings in Metal, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Gymnastic rings, circa 1950.
By unknown manufacturer, from France.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
Materials:
Met...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Vintage Guy Laroche Rhinestones Brooch
Located in Bochum, NRW
Vintage Guy Laroche Brooch, made of green, blue and clear crystal inserted in a golden structure. Marked on the reverse.
Condition: Excellent con...
Category
1980s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
1970s Pal Kepenyes Sculptural Brass Pendant Milagros
By Pal Kepenyes
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
1970s Pal Kepenyes Sculptural Brass Pendant Milagros
4.5 long x 1.25 w x .13 d
Preowned vintage condition
Refer to images
Category
1970s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Toy Hot Rod Roadster Tether Car
By All American Co.
Located in Ferndale, MI
Based on a 1930 Model A. Mfr by the all American company. This Hot Rod was made in the 1950s as part of the tether car craze. Sometimes cut up with gas engi...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Val Saint Lambert Cut Crystal Ashtray Trinket Dish Vide Poche Clear Belgium 1970
Located in Miami, FL
Signed Val Saint Lambert Diamond faceted shaped lead crystal Ashtray, hand cut-to-clear, the glass clear thick, deeply and evenly cut, made in Bel...
Category
Late 20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Crystal
Vintage Large Kenneth Jay Lane Bee and Rose Cream Enamel Earrings, 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Rare design, glamorous estate KJL rich cream enamel gold plated ear clips with bees and roses motif.
Lovely Spring/Summer accessory for garden aficionados, wedding celebrations, int...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Enamel
Mid Century Solid Brass Crucifix by Willy Buck, Switzerland
Located in Bern, CH
Mid Century solid brass crucifix made by Swiss artist and goldsmith, Willi Buck (1911 - 1997). W. Buck Gold & Silversmith, Wil, Switzerland.
Makers mark on rear side: W.Buck Wil
Con...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Metal
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
Midcentury Painted Ventriloquist Dummy, circa 1960
Located in San Francisco, CA
About
An original ventriloquist dummy. Painted composite head with movable mouth. Hole in the back for your hand to manipulate the mouth and rotate the head. Fabric clothes, woode...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Composition
From the Personal collection of Audrey Hepburn, Photo by Vincent Rossell, 1962
Located in Devon, GB
Audrey Hepburn on the set of 'Paris When it Sizzles,' Paris, 1962 by Vincent Rossell
Vintage gelatin silver print
Photographer's credit stamp, Audrey Hepburn collection stamp and numerical notations verso
From the Personal Collection of Audrey Hepburn...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
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
Set of Vintage Italian Micro Mosaic Brooches, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A set of lute/guitar brooches made in Venice Italy during the 1960s or 1970s. The micro mosaic consists of tiny pieces of colored glass. Set into gilt br...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass
1970 Franco Bucci Pesaro Italian Ceramic Ashtray _ Set of 3
Located in Brescia, IT
Franco Bucci
Laboratorio Pesaro
Italy, 1960
Ceramic Ashtray
"LP" mark under the base
Perfect Condiction
h 6 cm / d 20 cm / w 20 cm
h 6 cm / d 10 cm / w 10 cm
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Barrister's Map of London, English, Framed, Inner, Middle Temple, C.1970
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Our Stock # 24730
This is a vintage barrister's map of London. An English, annotated Inner and Middle Temple lithograph framed behind glass, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1...
Category
Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
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
Ko Verzuu for Ado, Mid-Century Modern, Wood Blocks Construction Netherlands Toy
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Toy designed by Ko Verzuu, circa 1930.
Manufactured by ADO in Netherlands.
ADO Blokken, canvas bag with a set of wooden blocks / cubes to play.
In good original condition, with min...
Category
1930s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Vintage Mayan Revival Bracelet Sterling & Malachite Taxco Mosaico Azteca
By Los Castillo
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
Sterling Silver Malachite Bracelet
7 long x .63 w
Stamped made in Mexico .925
Mexican Mayan revival
Vintage Mexican modernist design.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Malachite, Sterling Silver
1970s Steven Burr Buckled Leather California Hippie Hip Purse Bag
By Jack Boyd
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Steven Burr Buckle is 1.5 wide by 2 long. Strap to top of purse is 16 inches. Purse is 9 wide, 2.75 deep, and 7 inches high.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Pair, Maison Lancel Gilt Bronze Sconces Ruffled Opaline Glass Shade France, 1950
By Maison Lancel, E. Guillemard
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of Maison Lancel gilt bronze sconces, wall lights with original white ruffled Opaline glass shade.
These animal sculpture lighting was made in the style of E. Guillemard...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze, Brass
Piet Hein 'Solitaire' Teak Board Game for Skjode, Denmark, 1960s
By Piet Hein
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Piet Hein 'Solitaire' rare teak board game for Skjode, Denmark, 1960s.
A solid teak Solitaire game designed by Piet Hein (1905-1996) in the 1950s. Manufact...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Three-Dimensional Anatomical Midcentury Wall Plaster Sculpture, Germany, 1950s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Midcentury three-dimensional anatomical plaster painting representing human respiratory system, provenance Hygiene Museum Dresden with museum sticker ...
Category
1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plaster, Wood
Affettatrice Berkel Modello 115 XX Secolo
By Berkel 2
Located in Milano, IT
Affettatrice Berkel modello 115, finitura a vernice rossa, produzione europea degli anni cinquanta. Presenta volano a fiore, lama 37 cm e piedistallo in ghisa. Completa, restaurata e...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Steel
Black Colored Metal TV Television Tower of Nuremberg Scale Design Model, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Scaled model of the Nuremberg television tower also called Nuremberg Egg (because of the Design). A nice architectural sculpture for every living or man’s room. Diameter given in dim...
Category
1980s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Friso Kramer Hand Signed Miniature Chair Toy Sculpture Ahrend de Cyrkel
By Friso Kramer
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Friso Kramer miniature chair toy sculpture
Manufactured in the Netherlands by Ahrend de Cyrkel.
Scaled miniature plastic Friso Kramer Revolt chair. Comes in pieces to be assemble...
Category
Early 2000s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plastic
Pair of Heavily Patinated Metal and Leather Roller Skates
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of original metal roller skates, made to attach to the shoes to become skates. The pieces are heavily patinated with some remnants of the leather binding. Wooden wheels are ...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
From The Personal Collection of Audrey Hepburn, Photo by Vincent Rossell, 1962
Located in Devon, GB
Audrey Hepburn on the set of 'Paris When it Sizzles,' Paris, 1962 by Vincent Rossell
Vintage gelatin silver print
Photographer's credit stamp, Au...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Other
Vintage tri-ang tin toy car, 1950s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Rare vintage toy locomotive from the english brand 'Tri-ang'.
The charm is in the wear and tear of this item, it makes this little truck very attract...
Category
1950s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Vintage Erskine Barber Shop Shaving Brush Tool
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage ERSKINE 200 Sterilized Barber Shop SHAVING BRUSH Nylon Bristles
Rubber Stamped Sterile 200
4.5 tall x 1.38 diameter
Preowned original vintage...
Category
1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Nylon, Rubber
Niels Erik From Modernist Silver Pendant Necklace & Earrings, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A late 1960s or early 1970s pendant necklace with matching earrings/ear-clips by Danish silversmith N. E. From. The set exhibits a delicate texture/polish to its abstract shapes. The pendant comes with its original 40 cm integrated Bismarck necklace...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Agate, Sterling Silver
Luxury Set Smoke Steel and 1970 Swarovsky Crystals for a Big Yacht Diamonds Chic
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Luxury set smoke steel and 1970 Swarovsky crystals for a big yacht diamonds chic.
Precious objects of great value, of great quality of execution.
Cigarettes box height cm.13.5, dia...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Crystal, Steel
20th Century Silver Brooch by Matilde Poulat of MATL, Mexico
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1950. We offer this silver brooch adorned with turquoise and amethyst. Designed by Matilde Poulat Signed on back MATL.
The MATL silver workshop, foun...
Category
1950s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
America's Best Small Houses Inscribed by William J. Hennessey
Located in New York, NY
1949 survey of small modernist houses in America, compiled and edited by William J. Hennessey based on selections by a jury of architectural photographers in...
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Polaroid Camera, Alpha SE, SX 70.
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Polaroid camera, Alpha SE, SX 70. Produced by Polaroid from the 1970s onwards. This model stands out for its folding leather and metal body, presented here in an...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Gilt Bronze Brooch by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A gilt bronze brooch "Moise ou la Traversee du Desert" by French Jeweler Line Vautrin, circa 1940s.
The patinated surface features amazing details illustrating the biblical story of Moses crossing the desert out of Egypt...
Category
1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Bicolor Travertine Chess Game Angelo Mangiarotti Style, Italy, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Rare modernist chess game in two colored travertine in the style of Italian design Angelo Mangiarotti.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
The minimalistic design of this game set will make a fine table top accessory...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Travertine, Marble
Modernist Crucifix on Travertine in the Style of Talleres Monastico Signed
Located in San Diego, CA
Modernist crucifix on travertine in the style of Talleres Monastico signed by A. Lugas, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Travertine
Scott Henderson Design for Mint Inc. White Porcelain Pig Shaped Piggy Bank, 1980
Located in Miami, FL
Scott Henderson Design for Mint Inc. White porcelain open top pig, piggy bank, animal sculpture Mid-Century Modern.
Marked at Base, Makers Trademark.
T...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Porcelain
1979, Old Danish Train Bronze Sign
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A very heavy and patinated bronze sign with raised numerals of the year 1979. The sign is handmade in thick stock and weighs in around 8 kg. The provenance...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century Embossed Brass Parchment Scroll Holder with Stand
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-century embossed brass parchment scroll holder with stand circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures 10.5"W x 2.75"D x 4"H. The holder is engraved "Mi...
Category
20th Century Israeli Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
1960s Modernist Sterling Silver Stone Cufflinks
By Gucci
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
1960s Modernist Sterling Silver with Stone Cufflinks
Stamped sterling
approximately .75 x .5 x 1
Preowned original vintage
Refer to images
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Stone, Sterling Silver
Mexican Silver Necklace by Margot De Taxco
Located in New York, NY
Stylish sterling necklace by Margot De Taxco (fully and correctly marked). Nice original condition, ready to wear.
Category
1950s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
1970s Pal Kepenyes Sculptural Brass Pendant
By Pal Kepenyes
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
1970s Pal Kepenyes Sculptural Brass Pendant
4 h x 2 w x .13
Preowned vintage
Refer to images please
Category
1970s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Vintage Hobé Double Strand Necklace with Glass Beads and Gold Tone Filigree
By Hobé Jewelry
Located in Topeka, KS
Phenomenal and stunning vintage Hobé crystal necklace and earrings set. Double stranded glass and crystal beads with gold-tone filigree accent. In excellent vintage condition with all original beads.
Striking and impossible to miss! This vintage Hobé double strand necklace with its gorgeous egg-shaped glass beads, iridescent champagne colored half-egg glass beads, and aurora borealis glass beads which are accented with faceted amber glass beads and gold-tone filigree, is phenomenal. There are six of the main and largest egg...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass
Carl Auböck Model #5608 'Donkey' Brass Figurine Keyring
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck model #5608 'Donkey' brass figurine keyring. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural object is hand fabricated in polished brass.
Price is per ite...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
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
Mid-Century Era 9 Karat Yellow Gold Men's Omega Wristwatch with Boxes & Papers
By Omega
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This 9-karat yellow gold men's wristwatch was made by the highly renowned Omega watch company of Switzerland in approximately 1965 in the period Mid-Century Modern style. The watch is in new/old stock condition showing no scratches or significant wear or damage to the face, the lugs, crystal or crown and retains its original elasticized metal gold toned band. The watch is complete with its instruction manual and warranty papers and both it's inner red leather bound box...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Gold
1970s Spine Shaped 'Proteo' Halogen Table Lamp, Italy
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Bold spine shaped and articulated Proteo halogen table lamp.
Playful, easy adjustable in various sculptural shape.
Well made solid construction with black PVC parts and rubber joint.
Measure: 21 in. high when curl as pictured, 36 in straight up.
2 intensity switch.
50 watt 2 pin light...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
PVC
Ronson rare plexiglass floor lighter from the 70s
By Ronson
Located in Vigevano, PV
Ronson rare plexiglass floor lighter from the 70s
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel
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.