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
Abstract Midcentury Painting by Claffy Williams
By Claffy Williams
Located in Atlanta, GA
Abstract midcentury painting by Claffy Williams, circa 1980s.
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Original 1968 Poster - "Pintura, Dibujo, Grabado" by Picasso
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Celebrate the genius of Pablo Picasso with this original exhibition poster, "Pintura, Dibujo, Grabado", created for the iconic 1968 exhibition at Sala Gaspar in Barcelona. This authe...
Category
1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Wood, Paper
$679 Sale Price
61% Off
Palette Knife Abstract Painting Framed & Signed
Located in San Diego, CA
Nicely done great colors on this abstract palette framed painting , circa 1980's .
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Aluminum
Exhibition Poster, 1968
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Exhibition poster for Pablo Picaso, 1968.
Poster of his exhibition on the Gallery "Sala Gaspar" in Barcelona.
In good original condition.
Pab...
Category
1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Paper
$560 Sale Price
50% Off
Palette Knife Abstract Painting Framed & Signed
Located in San Diego, CA
Nicely done great colors on this abstract palette framed painting , circa 1980's .
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Aluminum
Michael Tetherow Artwork
Located in New York, NY
1990 artwork by artist Michael Tetherow "Signed and numbered" in original condition with original walnut wood frame.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Paper, Walnut
$2,800
Italian Oil on Canvas Painting of Capri by Federico Salvatore
By Federico Sandri
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Original oil on canvas painting by listed Italian artists Federico Salvatore.
The painting depicts a sailboat coming out of the Marina Grande in Capri Italy.
Hand marked ‘Marina ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Original Carol Summers "Basholi" Original Abstract Woodcut Print Signed, Framed
Located in Sheridan, CO
Basholi by Carol Summers (1925-2016)
(Basholi - a town in JAMU and KASHMIR - INDIA )
MEDIUM: Woodcut
Mixed Media on Paper Abstract Composition
DATE: 1980
DIMENSIONS: 25.25 x 37.625 i...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Metal
Robert Yucikas, B. 1944, Colored Pencil on Rives Paper, 1978
By Robert Yucikas
Located in Dallas, TX
A New York City abstract painter and printmaker, Robert Yucikas has exhibited his art in Manhattan and elsewhere since the mid 1970’s. Born in Washington, D. C., Yucikas studied art ...
Category
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Wood, Paper, Glass
$1,320 Sale Price
40% Off
Midcentury Texas Abstract Oil on Canvas by Gary Minkert
By Gary Minkert
Located in Houston, TX
Midcentury Texas Abstract Oil on Canvas by Gary Minkert.
Gorgeous abstract oil on canvas by Gary Minkert titled "Paths In Space", circa 1959.
J.Gary Minkert, "MINK," (10 June 1910-22 July 1969) was a Texas artist, sign painter...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Canvas
Ru Van Rossem Signed Mid Century Lithograph 1962 Netherlands
By Kikuo Saito 1
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A Mid Century lithograph by well listed Dutch artist Ru Van Rossem ( 1924-2007 ) titled " Destroyed City 2 " signed and numbered 140/ 210 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Paper
Oil on Canvas Abstract Cubism Painting in the Manner of Jacques Villon
By Jacques Villon
Located in Miami, FL
A striking and boldly colorful cubist abstract painting executed in the manner of Jacques Villon, signed and dated lower right "M. Jardet." T...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Giltwood, Canvas
$3,675 Sale Price
25% Off
Marcel Marceau Limited Edition Figurative Lithograph Hand Signed and Numbered
Located in Miami, FL
This artwork is an original color lithograph on Arches paper by French artist Marcel (le Mime) Marceau, 1923-2007. His signature is signed in pencil on the bottom right, artwork is numbered.
The print depicts a massive crowd standing about observing different various events or things. Look closely there are images of Charlie Chaplin, Laurel and Hardy, a ship sinking...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Paper
$1,095 Sale Price
38% Off
Sculpture Work by Dedessus les Moustier
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
A wall-mounted sculpture with the signature of Dedessus les Moustier. It was discovered in France. It has a mysterious charm due to its unique color and motif.
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Wood
JORGE FICK ABSTRACT Painting Series - Motel Suitcase 6034
By Jorge Fick
Located in Hawthorne, CA
MOTEL SUITCASE SERIES 6034 by JORGE FICK
Born in 1932 and passing in 2004 in the vibrant artistic community of Santa Fe, New Mexico, this artist was a prominent figure in the world of high color abstraction. His unique approach to abstract expressionism was deeply influenced by the teachings and mentorship of renowned artists Franz Kline, Jack Tworkov, Phillip Guston, and Joseph Fiore...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Acrylic, Paper
Sven Lukin: Silkscreen #1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sven Lukin: Silkscreen #1
Released by Pace Gallery in NY 1969
Limited Edition
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Paper
'Geometry Study' by M. Vondrak, 1971
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
'Geometry Study' by M. Vondrak, 1971
Signed lower right M. Vondrak, and dated '71
Presenting 'Geometry Study' signed by the artist M. Vondrak, painted in the year 1971. This cap...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Canvas, Wood
$3,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Ceramic Panel Wall Plaque by Jean Lurçat, Sant Vicens, France, 1952-65
By Jean Lurçat
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An unique and vibrant vintage Jean Lurcat hand painted, glazed fired ceramic and enamel wall plaque. A limited edition hand inscribed Saint Vicens, ...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Enamel
Peter Keil Oil On Canvas, 'The Clown' Painting
By Peter Keil
Located in Bradenton, FL
Oil on canvas painting was painted by German/American artist Peter Keil (born 1942). Original expressionist portrait of "The Clown." The painting is signed and dated on the reverse (...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Canvas
Pink Monochrome Contemporary Artwork by Sandro
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
This contemporary artwork by Sandro is a stunning piece that showcases a beautiful pink monochrome color scheme. With its minimalist design, this artwork exudes a sense of simplicity...
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Wood
$962 Sale Price
70% Off
Charles Levier Watercolor Painting
Located in New York, NY
1960s watercolor painting by French artist Charles Levier (1920-2003)
Artwork measurements width 20.25", height 14.25".
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Paper
Klaus Moritz, Original Color Lithograph, Artist Proof, circa 1970
By Klaus Moritz
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Klaus Moritz, original color lithograph, artist proof, circa 1970, signed lower right, from his "London Mix" series. The work is done on paper, 35.4"-inches x 27.5"-inches, the artis...
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Paper
$485 Sale Price
30% Off
Ramon Horts Minimalist Contemporary Artwork N5
By Ramon
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ramon Horts, Minimalist artwork.
Structures of metal compositions made in Barcelona, circa 2019.
In original condition.
Scraped metal, rusted and varnished.
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Metal
$2,658 Sale Price
50% Off
Ramon Horts Artwork 1/2 N 001
By Ramon
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ramon Horts, minimalism artwork.
Structures of metal compositions made in Barcelona, circa 2016. For a solo exhibition.
Signed by himself in engraving punch.
Stripping metal...
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Metal
$945 Sale Price
71% Off
Tom Phillips, Art on the Road, Screenprint, Limited Edition 33/50, Signed, 1976
By Tom Phillips
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
Tom Philips, Art on the Road, 1976, signed and numbered in pencil, 33/50, screenprint. Unframed.
CREATOR Tom Philips 1937-2022.
DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1976
MATERI...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Paper
James Rosenquist Etching " Other Great Cities" AP
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
James Rosenquist " Other Great Cities"
1978, etching, signed in pencil, from the numbered edition of 29/78
image 17 ¾ x 35 ¾”, full margins
Abstract Art , Pop Art
Frame: 46"x3...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Glass, Paint, Paper
Sven Lukin: Silkscreen #2
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sven Lukin: Silkscreen #2
Released by Pace Gallery in NY 1969
Limited Edition
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Paper
Françoise Gilot Lithograph 'Portrait Head of a Woman', 1951
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Françoise Gilot original lithograph 'Portrait Head of a Woman'.
From the poetry book "Pages d'Amour" by André Verdet, editions Raison d'êt...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Paper
$738 Sale Price
50% Off
Abstract Lithograph in the style of Margaret Neill
Located in Miami, FL
Original midcentury abstract lithograph signed P.Z and numbered 8/75, in the style of Margaret Neill.
This limited edition and interes...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Paper
$400 Sale Price
30% Off
Circus II (Space Man), c. 1950, Letterio Calapai
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Letterio Calapai (1901-1993)
Circus II (Space Man), c. 1950
Image: 8.7/8″ (22.5 cm) by 6″ (15.2 cm)
Edition: 24/50, with full margins
Signed: In pencil, lower right margin, L. Calapa...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Paper
Abstract Geometric Serigraph "Temple of Light" by Walter Allner
Located in San Diego, CA
An abstract geometric serigraph entitled "Temple of Light" by listed artist Walter Heinz Allner, circa 1973. The modernist print, rendered in flat areas of color with precise edges,...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Paper, Plastic
Modern Painting Depicting Liberty Titled "Krach" by Nico Rush
Located in Miami, FL
A mid-century painting on canvas signed N. Rush, dated 1963.
The title of this work is "Krach" as written on the back of the canvas. Translated from the French language means noise....
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Paint
$975 Sale Price
35% Off
Marcel Duchamp 'Esquivons Les Ecchymoses Des Esquimaux Aux Mots Exquis', 1968
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Marcel Duchamp 'Esquivons Les Ecchymoses des Esquimaux aux Mots Exquis'.
Multiple of photograph record with printed collage.
Published by The Letter Edged in Black Press, Inc., New...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Paper
$4,962 Sale Price
50% Off
1950s Reach Stroehmann Sunbeam Bread Store Display Sign Rare Vintage Advertising
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A very rare advertising campaign tin tacker sign. 'Reach for Stroehmann's Sunbeam Bread.' A single sided tin (SST) embossed sign. Marked Q.B.A. Coop I...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Metal
$1,440 Sale Price
20% Off
Tom Phillips, 11 Elements of Violence, Screenprint, Edition 17/50, Signed
By Tom Phillips
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
Tom Philips, 11 Elements of Violence, 1977, signed and numbered in pencil, 17/50, screenprint. Unframed.
CREATOR Tom Philips 1937-2022.
DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1977.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Paper
Framed Carpet, Picasso's 'Guitar, Glass, and Fruit Dish' Rug, Decorative Art
Located in Manhasset, NY
Framed Rug, Picasso's 'Guitar, Glass, and Fruit Dish' Decorative Art
A wonderfully done abstract carpet in the manner of Picasso framed in a custom Luc...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Lucite
Robert Libeski Painting Lady with Dog 1946 Mixed Media
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco mixed media painting by Robert Libeski, which shows a Lady with Dog, 1946 in soft colors.
Robert Libeski ( 1892 - 1988 )
Robert Libeski was ac...
Category
1940s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Paper
Still Life with Italian Bowl, Life Mask, Peach and iPod, Original Oil Painting
Located in Chicago, IL
This still life painting on panel captures a variety of objects. Among the objects depicted are a beautiful venetian glass bowl, a cup of Italian gelato, a ripe peach, a white life mask and an obsolete iPod all placed upon a table. These masterfully painted objects create a tableau of our times. This artwork is framed in a simple antiqued silver wooden frame measuring 8.75 H x 14.75 W inches.
Andrew S. Conklin
Still life with Italian bowl, life mask, peach and iPod
Oil on panel
Measures: 7.50 H x 13.50 W in
19.05 H x 34.29 W cm
ACK036
Andrew S. Conklin
Andrew S. Conklin is a figurative painter. He holds an MFA from the Academy of Art University, and studied painting at the National Academy of Design in New York City with Harvey Dinnerstein...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Paint
1960 Abstract Painting and Paper Collage Ermete by Ermete Lancini
Located in Brescia, IT
This stunning abstract artwork was made in 1960, by the well known Italian artist Ermete Lancini.
The artwork is a painting and a paper collage.
In eff...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Paper
1954 Italy Abstract Painting Venice Biennial Special Artwork by Ermete Lancini
Located in Brescia, IT
This stunning abstract artwork was made in 1954, by the well known Italian artist Ermete Lancini.
The title of this artwork is "La Raticosa" it is an oil on paper and it was exhibite...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Paper
1960 Italy Abstract Painting and Paper Collage by Ermete Lancini
Located in Brescia, IT
This stunning abstract artwork was made in 1960, by the well known Italian artist Ermete Lancini.
The artwork is a painting and a collage with newspaper sheet and other paper glued e...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Paper
Modern Three-Dimensional Art Work by Shirley Lazarus Toran
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Modern three-dimensional art work by Shirley Lazarus Toran, mixed media, painted acrylic circles on pencil grids on paper. Stereometric composition in t...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
set Abstract Ceramic Wall Plaques . Germany 1960s
By Ruscha
Located in Den Haag, NL
set of Three Ceramic wall plaques . Contemporary Abstract , so typical 1960s
Two are signed ''see photos'' Works very well as a set .Unique ha...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Ceramic, Terracotta
Original 20th Century Abstract Painting by Rene Ravaute
By Rene Revaute
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning Mid-Century Modern oil on fibre board, abstract composition by listed French artist, Rene Revaute.
Very interesting work, the outer edges give the impression that there are...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Canvas, Paint
$1,200 Sale Price
50% Off
Tile Panel Julia Brändle, 1960s, Swiss
Located in Den Haag, NL
So typical 1960s this tile panel Abstract vase with flowers. Hand painted by Julia Brändle or Julia Francisca Maria Tosco Brändle (born 1928/died 1982) was a Dutch sculptress.
Background information.
Juliana Francisca Maria Tosco Braendle (Brändle) was born on 28 August 1929 in Rotterdam, with Swiss nationality. Julia was a student of the arts and crafts school (Kunstgewerbeschule) in Zurich and of the Academy for Visual Arts in Rotterdam. She lived in Bingelrade (South Limburg) since 1969 where she died on 30 September 1982. She was a watercolour painter...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Ceramic
Johannes Bévort, Manhattan from the Brooklyn Bridge
By Johannes Bévort
Located in CH
Johannes Hubertus Hendrikus "John" Bévort, (Utrecht 1917-1996 Schoorl) view of Manhattan Lower Eastside from the Brooklyn Bridge
Johannes John H.H. Bévort was a pupil at the Artib...
Category
20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Canvas
1962 Italy Abstract Pastel Painting and Paper Collage by Ermete Lancini
Located in Brescia, IT
This stunning abstract artwork was made in 1962, by the well known Italian artist Ermete Lancini.
The artwork is a pastel painting on paper of old newspaper. This artwork can be cons...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Paper
Midcentury Style Wall Art
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage abstract wall art featuring a variety of colors making a unique piece.
Please confirm the item location (NY or NJ).
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Parchment Paper
$315 Sale Price
30% Off
Mesmerizing Modern Abstract by Arnold Weber, Dated April 1972
By Arnold Weber
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fabulous modern abstract by wonderfully talented Arnold Weber (1931-2010). Tremendous mood, energy and range of color. This Killer piece succinctly captures the feeling of the earl...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Charles Levier (French, 1920 - 2003) - Watercolor & Ink
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Watercolor and ink depicting two women standing behind a colorful bouquet of flowers. The women with dark poignant eyes are standing in a crowd with other figures in the background.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Metal
A. Green, Signed Modern Ink On Paper, Two Figures
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An intricate and striking Ink Drawing full of movement and coiled energy. Signed lower left. Two figures of women in robes walking, done in stippled ink on off-white paper.
sight 23...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Pop Art Oil on Canvas Untitled Still-Life Painting by Salvatore Grippi, 1970
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pop Art Oil on canvas untitled still-life painting by Salvatore Grippi, 1970
Salvatore Grippi oil painting, Signed
New York School
One of the original members of the Abstract Express...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Canvas, Paint
$17,440 Sale Price
20% Off
Selection of Modern Art or Gallery Wall
Located in Atlanta, GA
Selection of Modern Art or Gallery Wall, circa 1960s.
From left to right they are:
1) Watercolor of male nude on blue paper, circa 1960s. It h...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
$450 / item
Selection of Abstract Paintings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Selection of Modern Abstract paintings, probably American, circa late 1950s-early 1960s.
From left to right, they are:
1) The framed abstract painting on paper on the left measure...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint, Paper
$575 / item
1954 Italy Abstract Painting Venice Biennial Special Artwork by Ermete Lancini
Located in Brescia, IT
This stunning abstract artwork was made in 1954, by the well known Italian artist Ermete Lancini.
The title of this artwork is "Valledolmo" it is an oil on paper and it was exhibited...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Paper
$3,980 Sale Price
25% Off
Pair of Marino Marini Lithographs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Marino Marini lithographs, from the Marino Marini portfolio, printed by Carl Schunemann, Germany, circa 1968. They have been framed in clean lined black lacquer gallery frames.
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
$950 / set
Midcentury Work of Art Hand Painted Porcelain Plate Limited Edition by Artist
Located in Miami, FL
Hand painted porcelain work of art by Contemporary Artist painter, signed by DECARIS, Limited Edition.
Manufactured by Charles Fields Haviland....
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Porcelain
Edward Avedisian (1936-2007): Green Gold Lithograph on Woven Paper ~ Signed
Located in New York, NY
Edward Avedisian (1936-2007), Green Gold, 1969
Lithograph in color on woven paper.
Signed, dated and numbered in pencil.
Edition 100/100
Dimensions:
22 1/4 inches L x 30 1/4 inches...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Paper
1960 Italy Abstract Painting by Ermete Lancini
Located in Brescia, IT
This stunning abstract artwork was made in 1960, by the well known Italian artist Ermete Lancini.
The artwork is a painting, signed by the artist to the right.
Ermete Lancini was b...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Paper
$3,198 Sale Price
39% Off
Luigi Billi - Untitles Kisses
Located in bari, IT
Luigi Billi (1958-2016)
"Elegant, beautiful, amusing, ironic and tender at the same time; but pungent, painful, the artist probably hid through his love notes of enlarged, crumpled ...
Category
1990s Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Resin
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