1950s Furniture

Executed in glass, brass and metal. The lamp needs 8 x E14 / E15 Edison screw fit bulb, is wired, in working condition and runs both on 110 / 230 volt. Our lamps are checked, cleane...

Rare and early ceiling lamp model 9029/5 designed by Paavo Tynell. Produced by Taito Oy in Finland.

Classic midcentury Italian wall fixture from Stilnovo from the 1950s in textured glass, brass and steel. Original brass and painted steel finish. Partially restored with 3 E12 candel...

A vintage, 1950's milk glass covered candy dish by Westmoreland, in the Argonaut pattern, having lovely garlands of shells, beading, dolphin feet and a shell top handle. First made by Westmoreland in the 1920s in the United States, milk glass was the most remarkable and prolific product the company manufactured. In fact, they were one of the top producers of fine quality milk glass in the United States, according to the Collector's Encyclopedia of Milk Glass by Betty and Bill Newbound. The pattern for this eclectic lidded milk glass bowl, #1048, was based on the original Dauphins pattern by Portieux Vallerysthal which debuted in 1908. Westmoreland copied the design and made their own mould calling the production a “Faithful Reproduction of a Classic Design". From what I understand, over 20 colors were produced in this pattern beginning in the late 1950s all the way through 1984; milk glass was discontinued in 1963. The pattern consists of raised seashells, beaded lip and a stylized dolphin footed tripod base; an Argonaut shell serves as the lid’s handle. It measures 7” high with the lid on; lid off 3½”; 6” lip diameter; tripod base width 6”. It weighs a hefty 2 lbs. 9 oz.. Color is snowy white milk glass that has some opalescent hues depending on light casting; medium is pressed moulded glass. Overall in excellent condition with minimal wear. Interior lid has the mark Westmoreland used from 1940 to 1980. A beautiful piece that would look fabulous on any vanity or table top as a décor accent or trinket bowl or a perfect gift for a Westmoreland Glass...

Travelling to the beat of a different design drum... If you Love Lucy, late 40's/ early 50's Hollywood, wanted to dance all night at the Tropicana to Ricky Ricardo's band, you may love this lamp by the Continental Lamp Co. The male figural plaster lamp and original hand woven cotton shade are in good vintage condition. The Continental Lamp Co. produced and wide variety of styles during the mid 20th century and lamps by the company have become quite collectible. This mid-century Saxon crusader Robin Hood wood nymph themed chalk-ware figural table lamp. Continental Art Lamp Company was a Chicago based manufacturer located on the famous Division Street. The owners were John Matanky, the son of Russian immigrants, and three Italian nationals. Plaster lamps were made from molds of sculptures by Italian designers. Production began in 1948 or 1949 and ended in 1962. The plaster lamp base...

A beautiful example from a rare series by American of Martinsville, circa 1950. Stout, expertly made mahogany case construction finished in cream lacquer. Fabulous wormhole detail on...

Mica Italy beautiful oval pink and gold ceramic dish centrepiece standing on four feet. Featuring a wonderful floral hand painted design in blue, grey and o...

iconic table lamp first presented at the triennale / milano in 1951 . very rare and important piece of modernism in all original and wonderful condition. the system of brass tubes to...

Akari model "10DT" by Isamu Noguchi Original shade in washi, bamboo rings & bamboo rims Structure in black lacquered metal & plate base in cast iron and black lacquered metal Hand...

This magnificent pair of lounge chairs is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing; Excellent Vintage Condition. The frames display fabulous patina. The cu...

A stunning and lovely curved Italian sofa by Federico Munari, original from the 50's. This amazing sofa has a deep, highly comfortable seat and a gracefully sloping back. The or...

Decorative ceiling light with hand-decorated glass shade and brass metal base. Designed and made in Norway from circa 1950s first half. The lamp is fully working and in good vintage ...

The “Crane” is evidence why Tapio Wirkkala can be described as one of the icons of Finnish design and a symbol of the international success of post-war Finnish design. He was a versatile designer and artist who could shift fluently between different materials and crossed established professional boundaries. Wirkkala’s far-reaching career spanned multiple fields, from furniture design to sculpture and other art objects, and this can be clearly traced in this floor lamp. It functions as an art object just as much as a utilitarian lamp. With its slender shape and a brass and black lacquered body, this lamp is a great modernist piece that stands out in any space. The ingenious structure allows the height to be adjustable, and the design customizable. The main design elements are placed around the main functional parts, namely the shade, the adjusting rod, and the base. The sculptural brass rods cross each other similarly to a crane, and inspired the nickname of this model. The black lacquered conical shade and base, as well as the spherical counterweight stand out against the bright brass and add a modern edge to the design. The shade is lacquered white inside, creating a pleasant effect when the lamp is lit. Idman’s label engraved on the brass handle. Idman produced the models of some of the most renowned Finnish lighting designers of the time, including Tapio Wirkkala, Mauri Almari and Maria Lindeman. Unlike other aesthetic movements, Mid-Century Modern design was streamlined, while highlighting the materials used. The vibe of this “Crane” floor lamp is fresh, retro-tinged, and completely alluring with its dedication to quality and practicality wrapped up in beautiful design that will never go out of style. Condition: In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The brass has a beautiful patina. Dimensions: 26.37 in W x 7.08 in D x 51.39 in H (height is adjustable) 67 cm W x 18 cm D x 128 cm H (height is adjustable) Literature: Tuula Sakalari, Katri Lehtova, Werner Söderström, “Suomalaisia Tuolej”, Osakeyhtio, Helsinki, 2012, pp. 96 & 97 About the designer: Tapio Wirkkala (1915-1985) can be described as one of the icons of Finnish design and a symbol of the international success of post-war Finnish design. He was a versatile designer and artist who could shift fluently between different materials and crossed established professional boundaries: he worked on everything from refrigerators to banknotes and from furniture to striking jewels. The most important materials for Wirkkala were wood and glass – he never ceased to explore the possibilities they offer. Tapio Wirkkala studied sculpture at the Helsinki Central School of Industrial Design from 1933 until 1936, but he was also a self-studied artist in many areas, including glass design. His success as a glass artist began in 1946 when he designed one of his most famous works, the Kantarelli vase, for Iittala. Wirkkala gained worldwide success in 1951 at the Milan Triennial, where he received three Grand Prix awards: for the exhibition architecture, glass design and wooden sculptures. Many of his glass works for Iittala were also awarded later in the 1950s at the Milan Triennial. In the years 1951-1954, Wirkkala worked as the artistic director of Helsinki Central School of Industrial Design. In 1955, he received a Pro Finlandia medal and in 1972 the Academy of Finland's honorary title of academician. The first mass-production glassware range designed by Wirkkala was the Tapio series launched in 1954. The popular Ultima Thule glassware range, created in 1968, was based on the so-called ice glass technique, and the designer himself was involved in developing it at the Iittala glass factory. Wirkkala also received important commissions from abroad: in the mid-1960s he started to design glass objects for Venini Glassworks in Italy, where he created the Bolle bottles for the Venice Biennale collection in 1966. One of Wirkkala’s most significant commissions abroad was the work at the Rosenthal porcelain factory in Germany: he worked as a freelance designer for Rosenthal for almost 30 years, and the most influential result was the Paper Bag vase (1977), still today one of Rosenthal’s best-selling products. Tapio Wirkkala was also a furniture designer and a sculptor. He started his career as a sculptor in the 1930s, but abandoned the traditional sculpture in the post-war years. The result was a series of unique plywood sculptures which combined form and movement in the vibrant, densely lineated surface of plywood. Wirkkala’s sculptures represented exceptional abstractionism and gave Finnish sculpture...

Exceptionally beautiful and very high quality bar trolley or tea trolley from the 1950s. Very nice detailed design and high-quality workmanship. Manufacturer: Vereinigte Werkstätten München...

A French large faience plate with a farmer in the costume with flowers signed Henriot Quimper, circa 1950. Colorful yellow border and blue lines. Measure: 9.5 diameter.

Mid-Century Modern pair of Liljan candleholders by sculptor Ivar Ålenius Björk for Ystad Metall of Sweden. Designed to fit taper candlesticks, this set features a sculptural "Lily" s...

Stool, French design of the 1950s by Pierre Guariche for Meurop. coating to change

France, 1955 Brass stand and base, partially refined in dark grey, parchment lampshade.

Elegant outdoor pot/jardiniere, in an exceptionally rare and sought after version, by the legendary Swiss designer Willy Guhl. Formed in a charming jar des...

Moroccan Rug 4' x 6'.

Collection glass in multicolored Murano glass, made in the 1950s Ø cm 12 h cm 34

Mid-Century Modern Murano glass pendant chandelier.

Gabbeh rug 3' x 4'10''.

Excellent original condition Brass with a red faux leather cover Still working On the face of the it states that it has two jewels. Open: Height 8cm wide 7 cm x deep 8 cm Closed...

Table lamp model 2466 designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950s. Brass with fabric shade. Stamped. An understated and tim...

Modernist French brass pendant from the late 1950s or early 1960s. Lovely minimalist sculptural design with a brass ring and two heavily textured glass globes, juxtaposed and off-cen...

Chandelier with large crystals by Sciolari, Italy 1950s. This chandelier has 12 bulbs. The height on this listing is for the chandelier ...

Italian mid-century furniture and interior design is known for its elegantly organic forms. The era’s seating models - including this sofa - were created to highlight the spirit of r...

Ceramic smoking set and metal composed of an ashtray, a small mortar and a container, arranged on tripod table. Italy, 1950s/60s ORIGIN Italy PERIOD 1950s/60s MATERIALS Ceramics a...

1950s gorgeous white, blue and gold tea set/coffee set in Bavaria Porcelain. Made in Germany. The items are in excellent condition. - 1 Coffee...

Set of three elegant brass ceiling lamps by Birger Dahl, with long brass stems. Conical shades with a perforated pattern around the rims. The stems can be shortened.

Alexandre Kostanda (1921-2007), Table lamp in enamelled sandstone with abstract patterns, Vallauris 1950. Alternating light blue and ultramarine, yellow and green highlighted with br...

Superb vase from the 1950s in enamelled terracotta on the inside. Ultra trendy and with dimensions that go everywhere, in the purest traditions of the 1950s. This is an artisanal pie...

Brass construction with eight-arm each fitted with E14 sockets. Made in Vienna by Rupert Nikoll in the early 1950s.    

Mid-Century Wingback Italian sofa. It consists of a solid handcrafted wood structure with a curved high back and ebonized conical leg. Reupholstered in ...

Flush mount ceiling lamp by Alvar Aalto, in a sleek design. Five lamp shades with vertical lamellas, mounted on a white lacquered metal rectangle that is mounted directly to the ceil...

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Georg Jensen sterling silver bowl from 1950's with stamp that belongs to the George Jensen store in Barcelona. Sterling silver, weighs 578 grams.

A huge German mid -century 24 -light Sputnik flush mount, Germany, circa 1950s. This chandelier is made of polished brass and lacquered metal. Measures: Diameter: 51.18 inches (witho...

Beautiful vintage modern wall hanging of an outdoor scene with people, animals, and trees in the styled of Evelyn Ackerman. Very good condi...

A minimalist floor lamp designed by Hans Eichenberger, manufactured by Keller Metalbau in Germany around 1950. This elegant piece is made of high quality chrome plated metal in th...

'Faux Bois' ceramic Tea sets of 13 pieces by Grandjean Jourdan, Vallauris France 1950s / 1960s. Some of the pieces are marked Vallauris underneath. The set is composed of 6 cup...

A wonderful and alluring, dark, rich black and white lithograph by Chicago-born American painter and artist Richard Florsheim. The work, titled "Blast Furnaces...

Umbrella stand, Vienna, around 1950s. Only the iron is new painted (blackened) Original condition.

1950s Stilnovo Two-Pendant Blue and White Opaline Glass Suspension Lamp. A quintessentially 1950s Italian design executed in sculptural opaline glass with two-toned blue colored glas...

Pair of very nice long Mid-Century Modern fiberglass brass wall lights. Very elegant, high-quality design for indirect, pleasant light to the wall. Frame, original socket and ball ...

Pair of refined potiche urn vases in rouge red luster colour. The vases are in ceramic characterized by refined chinoiserie decoration, animated scenes of daily life with temples and...

Matisse "Femmes et Singes" Orignal Lithograph printed in 1954 by the renowned Mourlot Freres, Paris. This original lithograph was published in a limited edition by Tériade. Matisse's famous painted...

Wonderful ceiling light with decorated glass shade. Designed and made in Norway from ca 1950s first half. The lamp is fully working and in very good vintage condition. It is fitted w...

Beautiful "bird" sculpture from France. This highly refined work dates from the 1970s and is typical of the period. It is made of white glazed ceramic in elegant sobriety.

Three-legged floor lamp from the 60s in mid-century style. The lamp has a coccon-shaped lampshade, which is made of goat skin. The frame of the lamp is made of black lacquered steel....

Ceramic lamp with fabric shade, Vienna, around 1950s. The fabric shade is replaced (new).

Charles and Ray Eames second generation Zenith shell armchair, black enameled metal legs in X-pattern, large shock mounts, pale yellow fibergla...

Created in 1952 by British Railways, this beautiful poster advertises routes to Hampton Court in Richmond upon Thames, London, England. Artist Cla...

Brass frame chrom-plated, with smoked glass plates. Fitted with nine E14 sockets up to 60Watts each. Manufactured in the 1960s in Italy by Fontana Arte.

A quintessential 1950s Mid-Century Italian loveseat by Gigi Radice for Minotti, upholstered in a luxe wool boucle by Beacon Hill, perched on black enameled steel legs with with polis...

Striking stoneware vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane in a sleek form, with eggshell glaze and a subtle graphic pattern. Flecks of brown and white around the rim and base. Carl-Harry Stå...

A Classic expression of both modernism and whimsy design by Tommi Parzinger.