Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
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
Jean Dewasne Artist Edition Serigraph
Located in Westport, CT
Jean Dewasne artist edition serigraph and dedicated reverse ,in black lacquer frame.
Jean Dewasne (1921-1999).
(b Lille, 21 May 1921). French painter, writer and sculptor. He began painting at the age of 12 and was producing pointillist works at the age of 18. He studied architecture for two years at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris as a preparation for his painting. In about 1943 he began painting abstract works, and he remained an abstract painter for the rest of his career. He was associated with the group of abstract artists who exhibited at the Galerie Denise René in Paris, including Hans Hartung, Nicolas de Stäel and Serge Poliakoff and he himself exhibited there from 1945-1956. Together with Sonia Delaunay, Hans Arp, Antoine Pevsner...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Glass, Paper, Wood
Painting, Oil, 'Street Scene' Signed Bela Kadar
By Bela Kadar
Located in New York, NY
Painting, Street Scene, Signed Bela Kadar, (Hungary 1877-1955), un-framed, oil on board.
Bela Kadar was born in Hungary in 1877. Amongst his early interests was mural painting. Like many of the artists of his day he was drawn to Paris and Berlin, and by 1910 he had visited both cities twice. In 1923, Kadar showed his paintings in Berlin at the invitation of Herwath Walden. Walden was an important figure in the German avant-garde, being the publisher of the journal Der Sturm which featured the works of Franz Marc, Paul Klee, Wassily Kandinsky, Marc Chagall and Oskar Kokoschka. During the group exhibition at Walden's gallery with other artist's of Der Sturm, Kadar met Katherine Dreier whose Societe Anonyme was instrumental in bringing the work of the European avant-garde to New York. With her help two major exhibitions of his work were planned for the Brooklyn Museum of Art, the second of which in September 1928 Kadar travelled from Europe to attend.
Bela Kadar incorporated themes of Hungarian...
Category
1930s Hungarian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Mauro Oliveira Michael Jackson Lithograph
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mauro Oliveira Michael Jackson lithograph. Artwork signed and dated by artist. Mauro is a Brazilian artist who immigrated to the US and currently lives in Los Angeles.
Limited editio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Lucite, Paper
Contemporary Modern Abstract Metal Wall Art
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique piece adds a unique modern feel to any room, it's unique design and color scheme make it a wonderful choice for home or business.
Location: Brooklyn NY.
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Metal
$350 Sale Price
30% Off
Exquisite Julio Aguilera Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning abstract by Julio Aguilera is sure to make a lasting impression in any home, business, or office. The elaborate colors, textured finish, a...
Category
Early 2000s South American Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Canvas
$1,750 Sale Price
30% Off
Vintage Man Ray Lithographie At Cost Price
By Man Ray
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
"Serie Cactus" lithographie signed by Man Ray ( 1890 - 1976 )
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Wood, Paper
Melissa Strawser Bertoia Junior Dandelion Gong Intaglio Print, 2016
By Melissa Strawser
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary artist Melissa Strawser’s Bertoia Junior Dandelion Gong Print is a pulled Artist Proof, an original intaglio print using handmade Doug Zucco White Crow Printmaking Paper (Fleetwood, PA) with colored inks from a single bronze plate that just happens to be a singing Bertoia Gong...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Paper
Mid-Century Modern Extra Large Original Artist Signed Abstract Painting
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning extra large original oil on canvas framed abstract that measures 49" wide by 64" tall.
It was part of the famed Credit Suisse collection of artwork. It is signed in the lowe...
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Canvas, Wood
$7,560 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Vintage Figural Female Nude Green and Gold Paintings by J.Z Swanson
Located in Chattanooga, TN
What a treat to find this pair of vintage female figural portraits still together. Time has a way of separating companions, but not in this case. Not only have the darling portraits ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Canvas, Paint
The First Sin, Signed Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional singed oil painting from 1974 on canvas. Titled “The First Sin”, subject is a bathing woman before the apple.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Xavier Cazares Cortez Mixed Media Abstract Painting On Wood Art Sun In My Sky
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage Xavier Cazares Cortez Mixed Media Abstract Painting On Wood.
Titled Igniting Wet Tinder. There are 3 of them in a series. I am selling them separately.
Signed: Xavier Caza...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Aqua Blue White and Green Nautical Harbor Painting
By Lee Reynolds
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Mid-Century Modern harbor painting signed, “LeMark.” The painting deviates from others of the period with it’s bright aqua blue, yellow, green and white palette. Earth tones are abundant in Mid-Century Modern paintings. Here we have something light and bright to illuminate your space. The harbor scene is rendered with broad, painterly strokes. These dynamic brush marks are borrowed from the Abstract Expressionist aesthetic prevalent at the time. This painting will be right at home in coastal locations with it’s sailboat set...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Canvas, Paint
1960s Finish oil on canvas painting view of Tampere Finland
By Reino Viirilä
Located in London, GB
An imposing and very evocative of the period 1960s landscape view of the city of Tampere Finland.
Simply framed and painted in gentle tone of greens, blues and greys of the tree line...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Canvas
Vintage Central Oregon Geological Topographical State Map.Circa 1955.
Located in Seattle, WA
This Map was made by the US Department of the Interior as a Geological Survey. Green background
With Topographical markings. Made in 1955 as stated at the bottom. Vintage Condition ...
Category
1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Paper
David Bromley Aussie Pop Art Silk Screen Painting ‘Boy Leaping’ 1990s Modern Art
Located in Brooklyn, NY
David Bromley immigrated with his family as a child to Australia where he still lives. Self-taught, he began his artistic career as a potter, and then, with a focus on painting, became known for his storybook images of his imagined British childhood. These images are the frequent subjects of his large oils on canvas, small embroideries and gorgeous silk screen prints with children playing, skipping, sleeping or at the seaside in boats, as if from the pages of Dick and Jane books...
Category
Late 20th Century Australian Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Paper
$1,500 Sale Price
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Trumpet Man
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Man playing trumpet after a night of celebration.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Plywood
$1,250
Xavier Cazares Cortez Mixed Media Painting On Wood Art The Nature Of Being
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage Xavier Cazares Cortez Mixed Media Abstract Painting On Wood.
Titled The Nature Of Being. There are 3 of them in a series. I am selling them separately.
Signed: Xavier Caza...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Wood
Dan Flavin "for Janette, affectionately" Aquatint in Colors
By Dan Flavin 1
Located in Stamford, CT
A Dan Flavin aquatint and etching in colors. Titled, signed and dated # 30/30 - 1988. Measures: Sheet 22 1/4 in. × 31 3/16 in.
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Paper
Abstract Painting by René Roche, France, 1979
Located in Antwerp, BE
European, Contemporary Abstract Painting by René Roche on Canvas, Late 20th Century; France;
Painting by René Roche, 1979, contemporary painting, post-w...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Canvas
$10,800 Sale Price
49% Off
Hiroshi Murata, Acrylic on Canvas, dtd. 1973, 50.25" x 60.25"
Located in Dallas, TX
Introduce an unparalleled piece of mid-century modern elegance to your art collection with Hiroshi Murata's Acrylic on Canvas, dated 1973. Measuring at 50.25" x 60.25", this exquisit...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Canvas, Paint
John S Original Photograph of the Band Frankie Goes to Hollywoow
Located in North Miami, FL
Presenting an original black and white photograph captured in the 1980s by Liverpudlian photographer John Stoddart, featuring the iconic Liverpool band, Frankie Goes To Hollywood. This signed print, produced in 2008, is a testament to the band's era-defining presence in the music scene.
The photograph captures Holly and Paul, members of the band, adorned in leather S & M attire, confidently posing for the camera. This striking image, recently featured in the National Museums Liverpool Pride & Prejudice LGBT+ collection, offers a glimpse into the bold and unapologetic side of self-expression within the LGBTQ+ community.
This photograph, part of a limited edition of 10, is a large archival rag print, with the artist's signature adorning the bottom. John Stoddart, renowned for his portraits of famous personalities, skillfully captures the essence of this historic moment. Hailing from Liverpool and a former Grenadier Guard...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Wood, Paper
$4,475 Sale Price
50% Off
Large Abstract by John Simpson, Dated 1964
Located in Dallas, TX
Large oil on canvas by John Simpson, dated 1964. Exhibited at the Brooklyn Museum of Art. Ellsworth Kelly style geometric with vibrant reds and greens.
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Canvas, Paint
B. Keville Oil on Canvas Abstract
Located in Dallas, TX
Midcentury oil on canvas by B. Keville.
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Canvas, Paint
$1,650 Sale Price
40% Off
Ciro Oduber Arosemena Painting "Seated Man"
By Ciro Oduber Arosemena
Located in Westport, CT
Ciro Oduber Arosemena painting title "Seated Man," dated 1950.
Panama, Born 1921-d 2000 oil on canvas.
Exhibited Museum of Contemporary Art Panama 6/15/92.
with original...
Category
Mid-20th Century Panamanian Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Wood, Acrylic, Canvas
Eric Terry, "Blue Flow", Graphite on Paper, 1975
Located in Dallas, TX
Gallery sticker affixed to back, dated 1975, detailed graphite drawing titled "Blue Flow" by Eric Terry. In a quality ebony wood frame with glass.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
1960s woven Tapestry by Jean-Claude Duprez
Located in London, Lambeth
1960s French decorative Tapestry by Jean Claude Duprez
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Wool
Large Scale Contemporary Acrylic On Canvas, Abstract With Reclining Nude
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large and colorful unframed painting of a Nude in Abstract manner. Artist signed on verso on the label. A female nude with long dark hair reclines in a sinuous pose on a printed gr...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Floral Abstract Painting Signed
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous Mid-Century Modern painting features an abundance of flowers in a vase. The eloquent use of colors and sleek metal frame are sure to add style to any modern interior. (Signa...
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
"Vibrations" Wall Sculpture by Curtis Jere for Artisan House
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Vibrations" is a delightfully compelling, contemporary, abstract hanging wall sculpture by Curtis Jere, signed and dated 1993. Memphis style. Resembles pieces by Ettore Sottsass. In...
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Metal
$1,050 Sale Price
30% Off
Unusual Standing Tile Art
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage standing art features detailed tile work on a sturdy base. Very impressive addition to any interior or home.
Please confirm item location (NY or NJ).
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Ceramic
$1,520 Sale Price
20% Off
Gorgeous Pair of Curtis Jere Wall Art
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Curtis Jere metal sculpted wall art, these abstract items would make a great addition to any home or office. Featured with the pair is a cert...
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Metal
$1,330 Sale Price
30% Off
Mixed Media Painting, Scroll in a Framed Box Designed by Rune Hagberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sweden, 1980's.
Mixed media.
Measurements:
H: 82 cm / 2' 8"
L: 49 cm / 19 1/3’’
W: 10 cm / 3 1/6’’.
Born in Uppsala, Sweden, Hagberg became heavily influenced by Eastern calligraphy throughout his life – and developed a spontaneous sign painting style with a strong concentration on a select amount of characters rooted in Zen Buddhism...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Fabric
Stanislaw Kozlowski Mixed-Media on Panel
Located in Dallas, TX
Oil, acrylic, pastel, and pencil, signed lower right. Dated New York 1985 verso. Medium given verso. Dimensions: (Frame) H 58" x W 49.5", (Panel) H 55.75" x W 47.5" condition: Unvarn...
Category
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
$1,920 Sale Price
40% Off
Mid-Century Modern Abstract Oil on Canvas
Located in Dallas, TX
We cannot find a signature but there may be one under frame. Painting has depth and interest.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Canvas, Paint
$1,650 Sale Price
40% Off
Jean Marais Lithographie At Cost Price
By Jean Marais
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Vintage lithography, numbered and signed by the french artist Jean Marais (1913-1998)
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Wood, Paper
'Snake River' by Karen Parisian
Located in Chicago, IL
‘Snake River ’ by Chicago Artist, Karen Parisian. Acrylic + mixed media on canvas.
Karen Parisian is a Chicago based artist. Her work can be thought of ...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Taisuke Hamada Abstract Collage Painting Titled "Every Night"
By Taisuke Hamada
Located in Westport, CT
Taisuke Hamada Abstract Collage Painting, Titled "Every Night" 1966 wonderful Mid-Century Modern, From Gallery Dache' label a-fixed to back.
Born 1932 in the 1960s the work of many ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas, Plastic, Wood
Doylan Filtration Mixed Media Signed Contemporary Blue White Gold Black
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Doylan : filtration, mixed media, signed lower right
41” square
Striking, decorative, contemporary, abstract, mixed media work, highly textured
Composition exploring the qualities...
Category
1960s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Canvas
"Sailing Through" by Vanessa Joy, 2020
Located in Westport, CT
Title: Sailing Through
Artist: Vanessa Joy
Medium: Acrylic on canvas
Subject matter: Abstract Art
Size: 48 x 60 inches
Sailing Through depicts the w...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Vintage Modern Boat Painting on Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Framed Mid-Century Modern painting of a boat on glass, this art would make a great addition to any home or office.
Please confirm item location with dealer (NJ or NY).
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Paint
$315 Sale Price
30% Off
Vintage Jean Marais Lithographie At Cost Price
By Jean Marais
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Vintage lithography, numbered and signed by the french artist Jean Marais (1913-1998)
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Wood, Paper
Plaster Maquette Horse Sculpture of Red Rum by Annette Yarrow
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An impressive large plaster maquette horse sculpture of 20th century champion racehorse Red Rum by sculptor Annette Yarrow. This would’ve been used to create t...
Category
Late 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Plaster
Macchina Inutile 1 Lithograph by Renato Volpini, 1970s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Machine useless1" one of a series of useless machines by Renato Volpini (Naples, December 10, 1934 - Milan, February 3, 2017). Textile screen printing w...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Paper
George Segal: chicken sculpture part of the Tanglewood"7 objects in a box"
By George Segal
Located in Zemst, BE
Sculpture by George Segal (USA 1924-2000): "Chicken"
George Segal was an american painter and sculpturor. He was a member of the popart and happening movement
.
Sculpture in casted i...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Acrylic, Fiberglass
Hand-Woven Craftsman Wall Artwork
Located in Antwerp, BE
Woven; Wall piece; Artwork; Mid-Century Modern; Tapestries; Contemporary Art; Craftsman
This Hand-woven wall piece is a true conversation piece. The depth is created by layering d...
Category
1980s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Fabric
Ponte Corvo Print Erotic Limited Edition 2/50 C1950 Surrealist, Italian
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Ponte Corvo, Mid-Century Modern, Monotone, Surrealist print, limited edition 2/50, in the original gilded frame
Playful, erotic, surrealist composition
In Italian Ponte Corvo mea...
Category
1850s Italian Antique Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Paper
Jens Kjaer Danish Seed Pods Oil Abstract Earth Pigments Ochre Sienna Umber
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
JENS KJAER, (DANISH : b1938) Seed Pods Oil Board Abstract Earth Pigments Ochre Sienna Umber 28.5"
The theme of fertility and fecundity is explored in this ...
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Canvas
"Primal Sign V Copper" Aquatint and Etching by Robert Motherwell
Located in Stamford, CT
"Primal Sign V (Copper)" aquatint and etching from one zinc plate by Robert Motherwell (American. 1915-1991) Numbered 18/28 with 7 artist proofs in edition. Archival framed using mus...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Paper
Abstract Painting by René Roche, France, 1979
Located in Antwerp, BE
Painting by René Roche; 1979; Contemporary painting; post-war artwork; Graphic artwork.
Exhibited in the exhibition 'Espace et abstraction' in Palais Sai...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Canvas
$10,800 Sale Price
49% Off
Figure Study by Paul Shaub
By Paul Shaub
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A signed limited edition matted print with a female figure in blue by Paul Shaub. 'Figure Study 2/9 Paul Shaub' written in pencil.
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Paper
Contemporary Framed Thread Artwork By Hadi Tabatabai
Located in London, GB
A contemporary thread and acrylic paint artwork by Hadi Tabatabai. Box Framed & Signed.
About the artist :
Hadi Tabatabai was born in Mashhad, Iran, in 1964. He immigrated to the...
Category
Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Thread, Paint
Black and White Lithographs by Josef Albers from Formulation and Articulation
By Josef Albers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Josef Albers abstract lithographs from formulation and articulation, published by Harry N. Abrams Inc., New York, and Ives Sillman Inc., New Haven, circa 1972. These works are from p...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Josef Albers Screen Print Diptych from Formulation Articulation
By Josef Albers
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A terrific example of a two-paged screen print from Josef Alber's Formulation: Articulation, 1972. This example is Portfolio 1 from Folder 12, 1972.
From an edition of 1000 produ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Paper
$3,040 Sale Price
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Tropicana by Mauro Oliveira
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tropicana made with thin pieces of tape, paint to create the striped look and then covered with resin.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Resin, Wood
Macchina Inutile 2 Lithograph by Renato Volpini, 1970s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Machine useless2" one of a series of useless machines by Renato Volpini (Naples, December 10, 1934 - Milan, February 3, 2017) material screen printing w...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Paper
$1,002 Sale Price
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1950s Original Gelatin Silver Print from the Chrysler Building by Barbara Morgan
Located in North Miami, FL
ntroducing a captivating original vintage gelatin silver print from the 1950s, featuring the iconic Chrysler Building in New York, as captured by the acclaimed photographer Barbara M...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Wood, Paper
$3,823 Sale Price
44% Off
Original black and White Photograph of The Rolling Stones by John Stoddart
Located in North Miami, FL
Presenting an iconic original black and white photograph featuring the legendary members of The Rolling Stones during their "Steel Wheels" world tour in 1989. This historic image captures the essence of rock 'n' roll with Keith Richards, Mick Jagger, Bill Wyman, and Ronnie Wood in the spotlight. The photograph is a large archival rag print, part of a limited edition of 10, and bears the artist's signature on the bottom.
Renowned photographer John Stoddart, celebrated for his portraits of numerous famous figures, including Pierce Brosnan, Carla Bruni, Michael Caine, Anthony Hopkins, Jude Law, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Catherine Zeta-Jones, has skillfully immortalized this iconic moment in rock history. Hailing from Liverpool and a former Grenadier Guard...
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Wood, Paper
$3,975 Sale Price
50% Off
Original Black and White Photograph of Iggy Pop by Photographer John Stoddart
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing an original black and white photograph featuring the iconic Iggy Pop, captured by celebrated photographer John Stoddart in 1999. This strikin...
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Wood, Paper
$4,475 Sale Price
50% Off
Abstract Painting by René Roche, France, 1979
Located in Antwerp, BE
Painting by René Roche; 1979; Contemporary Painting; Post-war Artwork; Graphic Artwork; France;
Exhibited in the exhibition 'Espace et abstraction' in P...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Canvas
$10,800 Sale Price
49% Off
1978 Oil on Canvas by Roy Carruthers
Located in North Miami, FL
1978 oil on canvas paint by artist, Roy Carruthers (1938) from South Africa. This painting is titled “A Message from Magritte”. It is signed and dated by the artist. It is extremely big and very detailed. One of the best painting...
Category
Mid-20th Century South African Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Mid-century Modern contemporary art for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern contemporary art 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 contemporary art created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include wall decorations, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with paint, paper and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern contemporary art made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original contemporary art, popular names associated with this style include Charles Fields Haviland, John Stoddart, Victor Vasarely, and Barbara Morgan. 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 contemporary art differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $390 and tops out at $69,500 while the average work can sell for $1,498.
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