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 legendary 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.
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
Henry Moore Signed Leopard Framed Lithograph from His Animals in the Zoo Series
By Henry Moore
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This signed and numbered lithograph was done by the very well known British artist and sculptor Henry Moore in approximately 1980-1982 in his Modernist style. This lithograph comes f...
Category
Late 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Paper
Selection of Modernist Art Lithographs or Serigraphs
By Victor Vasarely, Claude and Francois-Xavier Lalanne, (after) Alexander Calder, (after) Henri Matisse
Located in Atlanta, GA
Selection of modernist art serigraphs or lithographs, circa 1950s-1970s.
They are:
1) Victor Vasarely color lithograph, circa 1960s. It has been recently reframed in a clean lined bl...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Glass, Paper, Wood
Color Lithograph in the Manner of Lazlo Moholy-Nagy Framed by Yasuo Minagawa
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Unsigned. Framed by master framer Yasuo Minagawa (Japanese, 1934-2015), labeled on verso at an old address- Great Jones St., New York City (pre mid 1990's).
A large abstract black, gray, and white with red linear composition reminiscent of the works of Lazlo Moholy...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Paper, Wood
Abstract Etching, Holland, circa 1980
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Abstract etching, Holland, circa 1980.
Unknown artist.
In original condition.
Category
1980s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Paper
Original Artwork, One Experience by Gianni Vive Sulman
Located in Nantwich, GB
One experience.
Original Artwork of Michael Jackson by Gianni Vive Sulman, Michael Jackson’s costume designer and perfumier.
Gianni Vive Sulman would design amazing outfits for Mic...
Category
Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Paper
Joan Thorne "Izz", Oil on Canvas, 1979
Located in Dallas, TX
Joan Thorne (born 1943) is a New York-based artist whose work is nationally and internationally recognized. Measures: 83" x 68".
Her work has been exhibited in galleries in New Y...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Victor Vasarely Limited Edition Op Art Lithograph, Signed and Numbered
Located in Miami, FL
Victor Vasarely (French-Hungarian 1908 - 1997) lithograph on paper, optical art illusion with cubes. The work is signed and numbered in pencil and maintains original aluminum frame. ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Aluminum
Eduardo Chillida 'Spanish, 1924-2002', 'Reflections', Ivory Press, 2002
Located in London, GB
Number 180 from an edition of 200 plus one prototype.
Essays by Carlos Fuentes and John Berger; translations by Professor Alfred MacAdam and photographs by Ferdinando Scianna...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Paper
Joan Miro Mid Century Abstract Art Print
Located in Countryside, IL
Joan Miro Mid Century Abstract Art Print
This print measures: 14 wide x .25 deep x 18 inches high
This print is in Excellent Vintage Con...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Paper
Original Iconic Achillo Sullo Colorful Abstract Painting on Canvas
Located in West Hartford, CT
Colorful abstract painting by famed Massachusetts artist Achillo "Achi" Sullo (American, 1922-2013). This piece is from his estate. He was known for his play with vibrant colors and ...
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Canvas
Ramon Horts Minimalism Metal Artwork 1/3 N 001
By Ramon
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ramon Horts, Minimalism artwork.
Structures of metal compositions made in Barcelona, circa 2017. For a solo Exhibition.
Signed by himself in engraving punch.
Stripping metal...
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Metal
Richard Florsheim Signed Limited Edition Cityscape Lithograph Blast Furnaces
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful and alluring, dark, rich black and white lithograph by Chicago-born American painter and artist Richard Florsheim.
The work, titled "Blast Furnaces...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Paper
Arnold Mesches Signed Chair Series Large Color Lithograph, 1969
Located in Studio City, CA
A very engaging and somewhat scarce work by the Bronx, NY-born controversial American artist Arnold Meches. This piece is one of his from his most recognizable works the chair series that he did in the 1950s/60s and perhaps a bit of a precursor to Andy Warhol's 1967 "Electric Chair" image albeit somewhat less provocative.
Signed and dated (1969) in pencil by the artist in the lower right margin.
Arnold Mesches...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Paper
Colorful 20th Century Oil Painting of Paris by Italian Artist Piero Solavaggione
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Oil painting on canvas in its original frame representing a Parisian quarter with a church on the background. Painted by the Italian artist Professor Piero Solavaggione (Carmagnola (...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Canvas
Large and Striking Mixed Media Abstract Composition by Teri Stern
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very large and vibrant Abstract Painting and mixed media assemblage. Signed lower right. Block like elements in reds, heavily textured tan, white and black. Along with black and whit...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Cord, Acrylic
Moody Mid-Century Modern Abstract Painting
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Moody and striking abstract painting with yellow circular element, random drips of paint and a marvelous color palette of olive green, light grey and charcoal.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Canvas
Henri Matisse "Fruits" Black & White Lithograph by Henri Matisse
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Henri Matisse
"Fruits," original black & white lithograph by Henri Matisse
Henri Matisse - Fruits - Original Lithograph
1965
Edition of 200 (one of the 200 on Vélin de Rives)
M...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Wood, Paper
Pair of Modernist Tapestries after Robert Motherwell
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Modernist needlepoint tapestries after Robert Motherwell, circa 1970s. They have been framed in clean lined black lacquer wood frames.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Wool, Wood
Abstract Painting in Original Wood Frame, Rowboats Oil on Board, c. 1950s
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Vintage oil on board abstract painting featuring rowboats amongst structural and architectural figures. Illegible artist's signature on the lower ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Brass
1960s Whimsical Nude Art Blue Lithograph CA Artist D Borthwick
By Peter Max
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Whimsical Modern Nude vintage Art Blue Lithograph artist Donald Borthwick signed and numbered 10/20 D Borthwick
Artist Donald Borthwick California
M...
Category
1960s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Paper
Mid Century Abstract Painting on Canvas
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid century abstract painting on canvas
This painting measures: 60.5 wide x 1.5 deep x 48.5 inches high
Good vintage conditio...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Paint, Canvas
Sandro Contemporary Artwork Red Paper Composition
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Contemporary artwork by Sandro.
Frame included.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
Materials:
Paper
Wood
Gl...
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Goya's Etching Tragala Perro 1797-1799 for Prado Museum in Madrid
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Goya's etching "Tragala Perro" for Prado Museum in Madrid.
In 1797-1799.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a...
Category
1950s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Evelyn Ackerman ERA Signed Mid-Century Modern Woven Floral Tapestry Wall Hanging
Located in Studio City, CA
A fantastic work by famed Mid-Century Modern designer Evelyn Ackerman. Bright and intensely colorful with an elegant design.
Evelyn, along with her husband Jerome, began her care...
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Nylon
Selection of Large Joan Miro Lithographs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Selection of Joan Miro large color lithographs, France, circa 1960s. We purchased a group of these color lithographs from the estate of a couple that l...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Vintage Metal Martini Sculpture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A vintage sculpture of martini glasses and shaker featuring light colors and a sturdy build.
Please confirm item location (NJ or NY).
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Metal
Hand Crafted Wet-Cut Mosaic Modern Wall Hanging Plaque Art Sculptural Tiles
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Modern wall art sculpture by Donald C. Rattino
This work has been featured in several juried art shows since its inception and most recently shown at The Chicago Museum of Contemp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware, Wood
Artist Richard Anuszkiewicz Inward Eye #10 Op-Art Silkscreen Print, 1970, Signed
Located in St. Louis, MO
Richard Anuszkiewicz (1930-2020) Inward Eye #10 from the Inward Eye Series, 1970. Pronounced it ah-noo-SHKEV-ich. Silkscreen 25 19/20 × 19 3/4 inches
Edition of 100, #56/100. Acid f...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Metal
Huge Abstract Painting Sculpture by Scott Hile
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Art Acquisitions Of A
Monumental Mid-Century Modern Abstract Painting Sculpture by SCOTT HILE
Consists o...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Steel
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
20th Century Original Abstract Oil Paintings on Canvas - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of original oil paintings on canvas, from the mid 20th Century. Untitled, (Abstract). Unsigned, artist unknown. Presented in a black metal frames with clip hangers.
Measures:...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Metal
Mediterranean Fishing Village Mid-Century Modern Gouache c1950 Original Frame
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Mediterranean Fishing Village, Gouache, In original frame, Mid-Century Modern, artist unknown, c1950
Charming composition of fishermen mending their nets at the end of the day wit...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Paper
Abstract Oil Painting of Nude Swimmers and Bathers in Green Frame
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Amazing original oil painted in a green wooden frame. Features nude male and female people swimming, bathing and perhaps playing water polo.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Mulitcolored Abstract Painting on Board Signed Konzal
Located in Cathedral City, CA
1970s Abstract painting on board very colorful signed Konzal with silver leaf frame.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Silver Leaf
Ramon Horts Minimalist Contemporary Artwork 1/5 N 023
By Ramon
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ramon Horts, Minimalist large artwork.
Structures of metal compositions made in Barcelona, circa 2016. For a solo exhibition.
Signed by hi...
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Metal
Walter Wohlschlegel Vintage German Abstract Modern Art Painting, c.1970s
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Informal abstract modernist painting signed by German artist Walter Wohlschlegel (1907-1999). Painted circa 1970s, this piece is untitled and is painted on hardboard. Here Wohlschleg...
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Wood
Selection of Abstract Modern Lithographs or Gallery Wall
Located in Atlanta, GA
Selection of abstract modern lithographs or gallery wall, circa 1960s-1970s. They are:
Top row, left to right:
1 &2) Color lithographs of Mick Jagger after Andy Warhol for The Mick Jagger Sample Portfolio for The Pigeonhole Gallery, London, circa 1977. Framed in black lacquer gallery frames. They measure 12" H x 9.25" W each. They are priced at $550 for the pair. These have some creases, light spotting, and wear.
3) Black and white abstract lithograph by Chillida, from Derriere Le Miroir. Framed in a vintage gilt frame. It measures 11.5" H x 9" W. It is priced at $550.
Bottom row, left to right:
4) Black and white abstract lithograph by Raoul Ubac, from Derriere Le Miroir. Framed in a vintage gilt frame. It measures 11" H x 9" W. It is priced at $550.
5) Abstract color lithograph by Paul Rene...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Pablo Picasso Lithographic Exhibition Poster, 1968
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Exhibition poster by Pablo Picaso, 1968.
Poster of his exhibition on the Gallery "Sala Gaspar" in Barcelona.
In good original condition.
Pablo Pica...
Category
1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Paper
Mid Century Abstract Texture Painting
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid century abstract texture painting
This painting measures: 48 wide x 0.3 deep x 36 inches high
Great vintage condition
We take our photos...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Mary Nomecos 'Am., 20th C.' Oil and Mixed Media On Canvas, Abstract Painting
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large and striking Abstract painting by noted Artist Mary Nomecos. Signed and dated 2001 on verso with title "Gathered White". Gallery label and bio inf...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Canvas
Midcentury Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Houston, TX
Midcentury abstract oil painting on canvas.
Colorful Mid-Century Modern abstract impasto oil painting on canvas. This stunning square decorative oil painting measures 30" x 30" and ...
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Canvas, Paint
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
Ben Shahn Original Lithograph Exhibition Poster 1960's, Signed in Plate
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Midcentury Modern 1964 original Ben Shahn lithograph exhibition poster dated March 3-28. This figural abstract art is framed in original brass t...
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Metal
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
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
George Crionas Lithograph
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An extraordinary George Crionas lithograph 162/200 from the 1960s and in great condition. The piece is titled "Oops!" and depicts clown damage to a pool table, this lithograph is fra...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Large Scale Signed Abstract Oil on Canvas Painting / Art
Located in Kennesaw, GA
I love this painting! This is a large scale mid-century signed modern oil on canvas painting. It is signed “Monti”. The strong coloration includes black, blue, green and red.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Selection of Modern Artwork or Gallery Wall
Located in Atlanta, GA
Selection of Modern Artwork, circa 1920s-1960s. Perfect to start or add to your gallery wall. All are priced at $375 each.
They are:
Top row, left to right,
1) Paul Cezanne etching entitled "Portrait of Painter Guillauman with William Hanging" measures 10.5" H x 8.5" W.
2) Portrait of a big eyed...
Category
1920s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Glass, Wood, Masonite, Paper
Fernando Maza Abstract Painting, 1971, Signed
Located in Raleigh, NC
An outstanding abstract painting, oil on canvas in an oval form. Painted in 1971 by Argentine Artist Fernando Maza.
Fernando Maza is an Argentinian Postwar & Contemporary painter...
Category
1970s Argentine Vintage Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Canvas
Andy Warhol Rolling Stones Signed Sticky Fingers Album
By Andy Warhol
Located in Cathedral City, CA
An original zipper copy of Sticky fingers signed by the pop-art legend Andy Warhol who was responsible for the album artwork. Mounted framed.
Rolling ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Paper
Etched Brass Artwork by Bernhard Rohne
Located in Atlanta, GA
Etched brass artwork plaque by Bernhard Rohne for Metallic Design Studio, circa 1960s. Rohne has become famous for his work with Mastercraft, but also pr...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Brass, Metal
Ramon Horts Large Artwork 1/5 N 002
By Ramon
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ramon Horts, minimalism large artwork.
Structures of metal compositions made in Barcelona, circa 2016. For a solo exhibition.
Signed by himself in en...
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Metal
Horizon Marine Tapestry by Jean Picart Le Doux, Signed, Great Condition
Located in Kansas City, MO
Large Jean Picart Le Doux "Horizon Marin" tapestry handwoven at Atelier Pinton in Aubusson France. Signed. Limited edition. Virtually no signs of wear. ...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Wool
Martin Lake, Acrylic Painting by Ron Pelley
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Incredible acrylic painting by Ron Pelley, signed and dated 1979. Subject is a cold loggers gaze of satisfaction.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Acrylic
Large Oil on Canvas by Beverley Downie 1978 Red Abstract Expressionist
Located in Melbourne, AU
A large oil on canvas by extensively exhibited Australian artist, Beverley Downie, a painter whose keen interest in opera has strongly influenced her w...
Category
1970s Australian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood
Frank Martin Signed Limited Edition British Woodcut Print "Maened", 1969
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful image by British artist or printmaker Frank Martin titled "Maened". The image is of dancer Olga Tshechowa and was later used for the poster of...
Category
1960s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Paper
Midcentury Turner Wall Accessory "Blue Wind"
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Hauntingly beautiful, this print of a women titled "Blue Wind" was produced and distributed by Turner.
Bohemian in style. Framed in a silver-gold metal fra...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Glass, Paper
Vintage Signed Lee Reynolds Studio Textured Abstract Painting
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Lee Reynolds, Vanguard Studios original signed textured abstract oil painting.
Large Lee Reynolds abstract oil painting by Vanguard Studios.
Gorgeous large-scale Lee Reynolds abstract painting, Mid-Century Modern.
A vintage abstract painting composed of angled brush strokes in white, beige, blue, orange hues in varying intensities.
The piece is signed Lee Reynolds in the lower right corner and is a production of his well known Vanguard Studios.
Measures: Height: 48 inches; width: 60 inches.
Circa 1960s.
Lee Reynolds
Lee Reynolds Burr (1936–2017) opened his Vanguard Studios in Beverly Hills, California, in 1964 to make oil paintings an attainable decoration for any American household. With seascapes, nautical scenes, still lifes, bullfights, cowboys, pastoral views, hot-air balloons, horse races and abstractions, there was a Vanguard Studios creation to match any taste and interior.
Born in Los Angeles, Burr studied art at the University of Southern California. After graduating and a stint in the U.S. Army, he worked in a local studio as a painter before becoming a home decor entrepreneur with financial support from his mother.
Only a fraction of the alleged hundreds of thousands of oil paintings produced by Vanguard were actually painted by Burr, even though they were signed “Lee Reynolds,” “Lee Burr...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Canvas
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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