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
Hand Carved Shell "Knight" Cameo Cufflinks in 14-Karat with Bullet Back Clasp
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage 1950s cameo "Knight" cuff links, full marked "14K" featuring a 14-karat post with a hand carved portrait of a knight fixed to a back clasp...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
$948 Sale Price
31% Off
Original Travel Caddie in Bright Yellow Fiberglass / Black Interior, circa 1960
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
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fiberglass
Massage Machine Redor III, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
good original condition, with signs of use
Fully functional
two massage belts
made in Czechoslovakia
Category
1980s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Vintage Brown Leather Medicine Ball, 1kg, 1930s
Located in Wien, AT
This medicine ball comes from the stock of an old Czech gymnasium. Made in the 1930s. Patina consistent with age and use. Cleaned and treated with a special leather care. Measures: W...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
60's Junior model scooter
Located in bari, IT
Junior wood Scooter production Cogis 1960s
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Walnut
Decorative Natural Animal Horn
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Decorative horn. Made from a natural ox or buffalo horn. The horn has a curved and elegant appearance, with natural tones ranging from beige to black, providing a rustic and authentic look. At the widest end, there is a metal finish, possibly in brass or iron, with a fixing ring, allowing it to be hung or used as a display piece.
The decorative horn can be used as an ornamental element in environments with rustic, country or even medieval-themed decor. In addition, it may have been inspired by traditional gunpowder horns...
Category
Mid-20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Horn
Man and Chair 'Furniture Book, Catalogue', 1970 / Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1970, Grafia, Brno
- czech language
- original condition, see the photos
- 47 pages
- many pictures of seating furniture by Czech designers
- jr.
Category
1970s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Bohemian Glass, Tradition and Present
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1991
- english language
- Publisher: Crystalex and Novy Bor
- printed by Graphia tisk
- original condition, see the photos
- 192 pages
- 301 ilustrations ( Šuhájek, Metelák, ...
Category
Early 2000s Czech Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Architectural Paper Model with Wood Frame and Glass Top, Italy, 1960s
Located in Milan, IT
Italian 1960s architectural model with wood frame and glass top.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Midcentury Three-Piece Lucite Powder Room Set
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An amazing group of three vintage Lucite accessories for the powder room; wastebasket, tissue holder and soap-dish. Each piece has meticulou...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Lucite
Antique Toy Chair Made of Wood
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Toy chair, made of wood. Designed for young children. The structure is made of light wood, with a simple and functional design. It has a raised seat with a curved backrest, providing...
Category
Mid-20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Design and Plastics / Plastické Hmoty by Milena Lamarová, 1972
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1972
- UPM Prahg ( The museum of decorative arts)
- English and Czech language.
- Original condition, see the photos.
- 207 pages.
- Many beautiful pictures of furniture and interior design.
- Gaetano Pesce, Giancarlo Piretti,Olivier Morgue...
Category
1970s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Rocket Sculptures Mobile
Located in Chicago, IL
Three steel cast rockets movable and suspended on 16 foot long cables.
Each sculpture has designated cable. Turn buckle mounting mechanism on each cable.
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Wire
$4,200 / set
Large Mid-Century Modern Didactic Resin Anatomical Model Jaw
Located in Weesp, NL
Big 1960s anatomical jaw teaching model in perfect condition. This beautiful resin jaw can be taken apart as shown in the images. It was made in the 1960s by Rudiger Anatomie in Berl...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Resin
David Palombo Cascading Sculpture/ Candelabra/ Menorah
Located in Highland, IN
This beautiful candelabra by Israeli artist David Palombo can serve as a menorah at Hanukkah and a wonderful abstract sculpture the rest of the year. The stone base supports a twisti...
Category
1960s Israeli Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Stone, Iron
1960s Tesla Speaker Ars450, Czechoslovakia
By Tesla
Located in Zohor, SK
Unique and original item. A speaker used in villages as a part of a local radio in Czechoslovakia. this piece in marked as Tesla ARS 450, 25W. We were no...
Category
1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
$171 Sale Price
75% Off
Mexican Historical Book Juan A. Mateos Priest and Leader Sacerdote y Caudillo
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
Mexican Novel Historical Book Juan A. Mateos Priest and Leader Sacerdote y Caudillo
8.25 h x 5.75 w x 1.75 thick
Original vintage condition fading present
See all i...
Category
Early 20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Midcentury Clear Aurora Borealis Prong Set Rhinestone Wedding or Pageant Crown
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This vintage crown is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from the United States and date to approximately 1955 and done in the period Mid-Century Modern style. The frame of the crown is done in a silver paste with hundreds of small and cut clear aurora borealis rhinestones of various sizes and shapes. The crown comes to four points from the top and has a six inch circular diameter with mounting loops around the inside of the base. The crown measures eight and a half...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paste, Art Glass
Ashtray "Ponza" by Bruno Munari for Danese Milan, Italy, 1958
Located in Milano, IT
"Ponza" ashtray by Bruno Munari, Danese Milan, 1958
The Ponza ashtray is a refined floor-standing design object made by Danese Milano with a functional and minimalist concept. The s...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Steel
Vintage Boho Dimuntive Leather Elephants After Omersa - Set of 2
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Introduce a touch of vintage safari charm and bohemian whimsy with this set of two diminutive leather elephants, crafted in the beloved style "After Omersa." Each charming figure is ...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
Set of Ten Unique Colored Bakelite Ashtrays, Škoda Car Manufacturer, 1950s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very rare
- Advertising.
Category
1950s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bakelite
Sport Mid-Century Letaher Gymnastic Mat, Around 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1970s, Czechoslovakia
- original condition
- for the condition see detailed pictures
- two holes repaired some time ago
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Category
1970s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
Karl Nissan Sculpture, circa 1986
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Sculpture by the artist Karl Nissan, circa 1986.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
Category
1980s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
$1,031 Sale Price
30% Off
Mid-Century German Bavarian Curling Ice Stock
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A original mid-century German ice stock made of turned fruitwood and a iron ring.
The "Icestocksport" (Eisstockschießen) is also known as ‘Bavarian curling’ due to its similarity to...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
Mexican Modern Silver and Amethyst Earrings Antonio Pineda
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Mexican modern earrings in sterling silver with teardrop amethyst circa 1950-60s. The earrings are screwed on as shown and marked with his ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Amethyst, Silver
Erie County New York Judges & Police Conference Portable Lecturn or Podium & Bag
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
The maker of this lecturn is unknown, but presumed to have originated from the United States and date to approximately 1965. The podium is composed of pine boards and playwood with h...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Pine
Suite of 9 Vintage Eiffel Tower in Reduced Model, circa 1970-1980
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Suite of 9 vintage Eiffel Tower in reduced model,
circa 1970-1980
Dimensions of the biggest 25 x 12 x 12 cm
Dimensions of the smallest 5 x 2 x2 cm.
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Earth Globe Electrified
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Earth globe, electrified. With polished wooden base and golden metal structure. This model presents a physical and political representation of the world, with reliefs that highlight ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Round 14-Karat Pearl Cufflinks with Bullet Back Clasp and Lapel Pin
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-century era round 14-Karat Gold & Pearl Bullet Back Cufflinks with matching Lapel Pin. Each cufflink features 15 deep-set natural pearls fixedalong the edges. Also includes a mat...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
$1,031 Sale Price
31% Off
Pair of Bronze and Enamel Earrings Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of bespoken earrings by French Art Jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997). The cast bronze earring features a sculptural design that evokes an archaic form with shell like scroll an...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
$1,850 / set
1940 Aldo Tura Goat Skin and Brass Tobacco Container
By Aldo Tura
Located in Weesp, NL
Goat skin and brass Aldo Tura 1940 tobacco container.
Rare 1940s tobacco container shaped as a pipe. The container has one compartment to store tobacco and another one to keep and...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Saddle Leather Pipe Cradle from England
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A beautifully hand crafted pipe cradle made of rich, oiled and stitched saddle leather.
Category
1960s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
Line Vautrin, Bronze Brooch circa 1950, Signed
By Line Vautrin
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Line Vautrin, bronze brooch circa 1950, signed.
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
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
Mid-Century Modern Folk Art Eno Antacid Advertising Sign
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This advertising sign was made during the 1960s in the Mid-Century Modern style and likely originates from South Africa. The sign is a combination of a professionally made molded, and silk screened plastic advertisement, which has been crudely mounted to a framed piece of pegboard with Styrofoam board in between. There is also a very light cord, presumably from a battery operated light...
Category
Mid-20th Century South African Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plastic, Wood
Italian mid-century modern yellow white and black metal telephone sign, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern yellow white black telephone metal sign, 1960s
Double-sided sign in yellow, black and white enamelled metal. The elongated rectangular part has the writing...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
1989, Cortesi e Scansetti for Cartel, Plastic Wastepaper Bin in a Conical Shape
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, check last pictures on this listing and/or find more details on his family name plus eu, is for sale soon too. :-)
Elegant trash can. Has traces of wear like some scratches (see picture #9 and inside the black ring) and spots. The inner lid is missing. The black ring can be taken off to replace a trash bag...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plastic
$927 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Black Leather Medicine Ball, 4kg, 1930s
Located in Wien, AT
This medicine ball comes from the stock of an old Czech gymnasium. Made in the 1930s. Patina consistent with age and use. Cleaned and treated with a special leather care. Weight: 4kg...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
Silver and Blue Tourmaline Cuff Band, Belgian Work
Located in Uccle, BE
Cuff bracelet in 925 (Silver hallmark) silver adorned with four set blue tourmalines.
Unique piece
Internal diameter : 2.95 in. (7,5 cm)
Weight : 41g
Very good vintage condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Tourmaline, Silver
French Gilt Bronze Brooch by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A brooch in gilded bronze by French art jeweler Line Vautrin circa 1950s-1960s. The unusual model depicts the mathematical sign of infinity, on which appears in relief inscription of...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Jean Mégard, Ceramic Medallion, Biot c. 1950
By Jean Mégard
Located in St Ouen, FR
Extremly rare ceramic medallion depicting a stylised female figure.
Rich glazes with a juxtaposition of green and brown colours.
The piece is in very good condition for its age, j...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 4 Mysterious Falcon Brass and Wood
Located in Pasadena, CA
A set of rare, collectible brass, wood and cork maybe pool table accessories in the shape of falcon talons.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
$224 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Vintage Wooden Hand Painted Cross.
Located in Seattle, WA
Cross with Beautiful Aging and Petina to the Paint and Wood. Floral and Angel Motifs. Pink and Green Toned Color,with Gold Tones at the Tip of the Cross. Possibly of Mexican Origin. ...
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Magazine “Módulo – Especial Oscar Niemeyer”. Brazil, July 1983.
Located in Barcelona, ES
Magazine “Módulo – Especial Oscar Niemeyer”. Brazil, July 1983
Dimensions: 21 x 28 x 0.8cm
Pages: 100
Language: Portuguese
Building: Softback
Category
1980s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Vintage Boho Brass Horse on Stand
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add a touch of vintage charm to your space with this exquisite Vintage Boho Brass Horse on Stand, a striking piece that blends artistry and history. Cra...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century Modern C. Jere Style Ship Wall Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful mid-century wall art features a three dimensional sailboat sculpture with plenty of intricate detail. A wonderful realistic design in the style of C. Jere with multipl...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
$560 Sale Price
27% Off
Italian mid-century modern pastel green metal sign with white lettering, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern pastel green metal sign with white lettering, 1960s
Elongated rectangular sign in sheet metal. The structure is painted light pea green and has the writing...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Ward Bennett (Phaidon Book)
By Phaidon, Ward Bennett
Located in New York, NY
Comprehensive and well-organized monograph on acclaimed American designer and artist Ward Bennett (1917-2003), published in 2017 by Phaidon. Edited by Elizabeth Beer and Brian Janusi...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Gilt Bronze Brooch Chateau en Espagne by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small gilt bronze brooch named "Chateau en Espagne" by French Parisian art jewelry and sculpture Line Vautrin (1913-1997) circa 1950s. It depicts ...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Antique Teaching Model Longitudinal Profile of the Kidney, ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A great antique hand-painted anatomical model of the kidney. Made of papier maché and plaster, mounted on a turned wooden base. Manufactured most probably by SOMSO or PHYWE, Germany ...
Category
Early 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plaster, Wood, Paper
Alain Ramié, Picasso Catalogue of the Edited Ceramic Works 1947-1971
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Alain Ramié, Picasso: Catalogue of the edited ceramic works 1947-1971,
English Edition,
published in 1988, by Galerie Madoura, hardbound.
Good interior con...
Category
1980s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Pharmacy Height Measure Stand, Pitch Pine Measuring Stick or Somastometre
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Pharmacy Height Measure Stand, Pitch Pine Measuring Stick or Somastometre
Once these along with scales were common place in Doctors Surgeries, Chemist S...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Articulate Bronze Brooch "Pergatoire" by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A hanging articulate three-piece gilt bronze brooch "Purgatoire" also known as "Le Ciel, la Terre, et l'Enfer." by Line Vautrin. Each element with figure symbolizes Heaven, Earth and...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Israeli Silver Book Binding by Yaakov Ettlinger
Located in New York, NY
Tanach (Five Books Of Moses) with silver binding, handmade with dedication handwritten and signed by the President of Israel, Shimon Peres.
With the fiv...
Category
1950s Israeli Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
$5,060 Sale Price
46% Off
Decorative Sculpture of a Goddess Holding a Consolidated B-24 Liberator
Located in Milano, IT
Coming from the house of an Italian WW2 Veteran, the present object is a decorative desk sculpture representing a goddess, possibly Minerva, holding in her hand a faithful reproducti...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
$1,118 Sale Price
20% Off
Blue & Gold Murano Art Glass Ashtray Jewelry Dish / Vide-Poche by Barbini, Italy
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Mid-Century Modern blue & gold hand blown murano Art Glass Ashtray Jewelry Dish / Vide-Poche by Alfredo Barbini.
Alfredo Barbini Art Glass ash...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Murano Glass
20th Century Assortment of Sports Memorabillia, by Hattersley's Viktoria England
Located in London, GB
An assortment of 20th century sports memorabilia, including Hattersley's Viktoria England traditional hickory lacrosse sticks.
Dimension: H 91.5 x W 68.5 x D 22 cm.
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood, Bamboo
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
1960s Macy's Decorative Steel Ball Ornaments
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of three, large, painted steel and decorative ball ornaments from Macy’s Department store display, circa 1960s.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel
$2,400 / set
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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