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Mid-Century Modern Decorative 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

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

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 still life in green-orange-black by the French painter Serge Labégorre
Located in Salzburg, AT
Abstract painting in green-black-orange colors by Serge Labégorre - professionally framed Passionate still life designed with thick brush strokes of ac...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Gold Leaf

Abstract still life in green-orange-black by the French painter Serge Labégorre
Abstract still life in green-orange-black by the French painter Serge Labégorre

Abstract still life in green-orange-black by the French painter Serge Labégorre

Mid-Century French Studio Pottery Art Wall Plate by Gilbert Valentin, 1950s
By Gilbert Valentin
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century French Studio Pottery Art Wall Plate by Gilbert Valentin for Vallauris, 1950s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1950 to 1959 This piece has an attribution mark. Additio...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Ceramic

Mid-Century French Studio Pottery Art Wall Plate by Gilbert Valentin, 1950s
Mid-Century French Studio Pottery Art Wall Plate by Gilbert Valentin, 1950s

Mid-Century French Studio Pottery Art Wall Plate by Gilbert Valentin, 1950s

Wool Tapestry of a nude Seated Womanin style of Don Freedman, 1960s
By Don Freedman
Located in Hannover, DE
This beautiful, high-quality tapestry from the 1960s was made by hand from wool. The quality of the wool is excellent and the many decades have not affected its quality. The motif of...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Wool

Wool Tapestry of a nude Seated Womanin style of Don Freedman, 1960s
Wool Tapestry of a nude Seated Womanin style of Don Freedman, 1960s

Wool Tapestry of a nude Seated Womanin style of Don Freedman, 1960s

Italian mid century rectangular mirror with lines drawing, Gio Ponti style, 1940
By Gio Ponti
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern rectangular mirror with lines drawn on the glass, in the style of Gio Ponti, 1940s. Rectangular mirror, with Pontian lines drawing on the glass. White desi...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Mirror, Wood

Italian mid century rectangular mirror with lines drawing, Gio Ponti style, 1940
Italian mid century rectangular mirror with lines drawing, Gio Ponti style, 1940

Italian mid century rectangular mirror with lines drawing, Gio Ponti style, 1940

String Art Copper & Brass Wall Decoration
Located in Fulton, CA
I've seen string art of the 1970's made of fishing line many times. But, have only seen copper and brass wire when I came across two of these amazing examples. Intricately crafted co...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Brass, Bronze, Copper

String Art Copper & Brass Wall Decoration
String Art Copper & Brass Wall Decoration

String Art Copper & Brass Wall Decoration

Mid Century Sun Burst Fiber Art by Susan Frank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sunburst Fiber Art by Susan Frank, Circa 1975. Made from wool, steel , wood and clay beads. 25"DIA Local pick up available at our Los Angeles showroom
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Steel

Mid Century Sun Burst Fiber Art by Susan Frank
Mid Century Sun Burst Fiber Art by Susan Frank

Mid Century Sun Burst Fiber Art by Susan Frank

Wall Plate Italian Ceramic with a Rooster on it, 1960s
Located in Oirlo, LI
Wall Plate Italian Ceramic with a Rooster on it, 1960s This is a ceramic elongated wall hanging board. There is a beautiful colored rooster on the plate with beautiful colors. It ...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Ceramic

Wall Plate Italian Ceramic with a Rooster on it, 1960s
Wall Plate Italian Ceramic with a Rooster on it, 1960s

Wall Plate Italian Ceramic with a Rooster on it, 1960s

Rare Walter Bosse key rack in the shape of monkeys
By Walter Bosse
Located in Vienna, AT
This intresting piece is a Key board in shape of three monkeys Creator: Herta Baller (Maker*in),Walter Bosse (Designer*in) At the end of the 1940s, he developed brass miniatures in t...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Brass

Rare Walter Bosse key rack in the shape of monkeys
Rare Walter Bosse key rack in the shape of monkeys

Rare Walter Bosse key rack in the shape of monkeys

Rooster By Marianne Starck For Michael Andersen. Danish Wall Plaque
By Marianne Starck
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Bold rooster wall plaque by Marianne Starck for Michael Andersen, Denmark Wonderfully hand crafted by the renowned Danish ceramicist Stamped MS, Three Herrings mark, and #6071 on re...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Ceramic

Rooster By Marianne Starck For Michael Andersen. Danish Wall Plaque
Rooster By Marianne Starck For Michael Andersen. Danish Wall Plaque

Rooster By Marianne Starck For Michael Andersen. Danish Wall Plaque

Decorative Mid-Century Chinese Fan in Paper Decorated Painted Wooden Structure
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Decorative Mid-century Chinese Fan in paper decorated painted wooden structure and straw. Decoration on gold leaf, of swans, herons and plants. very stylish.
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Straw, Wood, Paper

Decorative Mid-Century Chinese Fan in Paper Decorated Painted Wooden Structure
Decorative Mid-Century Chinese Fan in Paper Decorated Painted Wooden Structure

Decorative Mid-Century Chinese Fan in Paper Decorated Painted Wooden Structure

Fratelli Toso "Laguna" Impressive Waterfall Glass Wall Sculpture Design Years 60
By Giusto Toso
Located in Biella, IT
Fratelli Toso impressive "laguna" waterfall glass wall sculpture design Giusto Toso years ’60 with 171 glass, every glass is long 17 inches 43 cm and weight 2,8 lbs each 1,3 kg in th...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Art Glass

Fratelli Toso "Laguna" Impressive Waterfall Glass Wall Sculpture Design Years 60
Fratelli Toso "Laguna" Impressive Waterfall Glass Wall Sculpture Design Years 60

Fratelli Toso "Laguna" Impressive Waterfall Glass Wall Sculpture Design Years 60

Red plastic and white writing cinema or theater sign, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern red plastic and white writing cinema or theater sign, 1960s Rectangular cinema or theater sign. The front structure is made of red plastic with engraved wh...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Metal

Red plastic and white writing cinema or theater sign, 1960s
Red plastic and white writing cinema or theater sign, 1960s

Red plastic and white writing cinema or theater sign, 1960s

Red plastic and white writing cinema or theater sign, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern red plastic and white writing cinema or theater sign, 1960s Rectangular cinema or theater sign. The front structure is made of red plastic with engraved wh...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Metal

Red plastic and white writing cinema or theater sign, 1960s
Red plastic and white writing cinema or theater sign, 1960s

Red plastic and white writing cinema or theater sign, 1960s

Red plastic and white writing cinema or theater sign, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern red plastic and white writing cinema or theater sign, 1960s Rectangular cinema or theater sign. The front structure is made of red plastic with engraved wh...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Metal

Red plastic and white writing cinema or theater sign, 1960s
Red plastic and white writing cinema or theater sign, 1960s

Red plastic and white writing cinema or theater sign, 1960s

Italian mid-century modern red plastic cinema or theater sign, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern red plastic and white writing cinema or theater sign, 1960s Rectangular cinema or theater sign. The front structure is made of red plastic with engraved wh...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Metal

Italian mid-century modern red plastic cinema or theater sign, 1960s
Italian mid-century modern red plastic cinema or theater sign, 1960s

Italian mid-century modern red plastic cinema or theater sign, 1960s

"Bouquet de Jonquilles, " Oil Painting by Miguel Guzman c.1968
By Miguel Guzman
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century oil on canvas by painter Miguel Guzman entitled "Bouquet de Jonquilles," signed and dated 1968. Framed with original giltwood hand-carved frame. Brass plaque attached w...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Canvas

"Bouquet de Jonquilles, " Oil Painting by Miguel Guzman c.1968
"Bouquet de Jonquilles, " Oil Painting by Miguel Guzman c.1968

"Bouquet de Jonquilles, " Oil Painting by Miguel Guzman c.1968

Eugene Leroy Abstract Composition, French Artist Proof Titled "Sleep"
By Eugène Leroy
Located in Miami, FL
Eugene Leroy abstract composition or original artist proof, eau forte or etching. This intriguing work of art is titled "Sleep". Hand-signed on the lower ...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Wood, Paper

Eugene Leroy Abstract Composition, French Artist Proof Titled "Sleep"
Eugene Leroy Abstract Composition, French Artist Proof Titled "Sleep"

Eugene Leroy Abstract Composition, French Artist Proof Titled "Sleep"

White plaster wall relief by Momcilo Milovanovic, 1975
By Momćilo Milovanović
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Unique plaster wall relief by Momcilo Milovanovic (1921 - 2013), France 1975. Milovanovic studied sculpting at the Academy of Fine Arts in Belgrade...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Plaster

White plaster wall relief by Momcilo Milovanovic, 1975
White plaster wall relief by Momcilo Milovanovic, 1975

White plaster wall relief by Momcilo Milovanovic, 1975

1960s Rattan and Bamboo Round Wall Mirror by Franco Albini
By Franco Albini
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This very decorative mirror was made in Italy in 1960s. It is typical of this period design and is all original. It was all handcrafted and is in perfect condition. It has got a beau...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Bamboo, Rattan, Mirror

1960s Rattan and Bamboo Round Wall Mirror by Franco Albini
1960s Rattan and Bamboo Round Wall Mirror by Franco Albini

1960s Rattan and Bamboo Round Wall Mirror by Franco Albini

Mid-century Tropical Cranes in Water Scene Metal Wall Scupture by Syroco
Located in Van Nuys, CA
1950s hand-cast spelter metal wall sculpture featuring a tropical water scene with palm trees and cranes by Syroco Wood Co. The scenic is framed in a unique 11-inch square frame. Sy...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Tin

Mid-century Tropical Cranes in Water Scene Metal Wall Scupture by Syroco
Mid-century Tropical Cranes in Water Scene Metal Wall Scupture by Syroco

Mid-century Tropical Cranes in Water Scene Metal Wall Scupture by Syroco

Framed Ww ii Nautical Signal Flag 'Yellow & Blue'
Located in North Miami, FL
This flag represents the sign for "BOOT SIGNAL - STEER TOWARDS" - according to the international flags and pennants chart. The flag is a vivid yellow and blue. Hardware is galvanized steel. This is a large ship standard sized flag. THIS ITEM IS LOCATED AND WILL SHIP FROM OUR MIAMI, FLORIDA SHOWROOM. Professionally framed in natural maple low profile shadow box and sewn on to the matting, this vintage German-made nautical Signal flag from WW II era, was never used and acquired as a group. The purpose of International Signal Code Flags...
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1940s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Fabric, Glass, Wood

Framed Ww ii Nautical Signal Flag 'Yellow & Blue'
Framed Ww ii Nautical Signal Flag 'Yellow & Blue'

Framed Ww ii Nautical Signal Flag 'Yellow & Blue'

Set of 5 Mid-Century Modern Decorative Panels, Handmade Carved Wood - Spain
Located in Girona, Girona
Set of five relief decorative panels, handmade carved and painted on solid wood, dance and music scenes. Extremely fine work with Art Deco inspiration. Signed and dated: A Trapote M...
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1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Wood, Paint

Set of 5 Mid-Century Modern Decorative Panels, Handmade Carved Wood - Spain
Set of 5 Mid-Century Modern Decorative Panels, Handmade Carved Wood - Spain

Set of 5 Mid-Century Modern Decorative Panels, Handmade Carved Wood - Spain

Framing of a Ceramic Tile Work by Jean Lurçat, circa 1950.
By Jean Lurçat
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Framing of a ceramic tile work by Jean Lurçat, circa 1950. Framing of a work in ceramic tiles by Jean Lurçat, circa 1950. H: 54cm, W: 102cm, D: 4cm
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Ceramic

Framing of a Ceramic Tile Work by Jean Lurçat, circa 1950.
Framing of a Ceramic Tile Work by Jean Lurçat, circa 1950.

Framing of a Ceramic Tile Work by Jean Lurçat, circa 1950.

Modernist German Wall Rug by Ewald Kröner for Schloss Hackhausen, Germany, 1970s
By Schloss Hackhausen, Ewald Kröner
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Wall rug individual customs made order by Ewald Kröner, 1970s (see images of the illustration prospect, each rug of the Kröner Collection could be configured on customers ...
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Wool

Modernist German Wall Rug by Ewald Kröner for Schloss Hackhausen, Germany, 1970s
Modernist German Wall Rug by Ewald Kröner for Schloss Hackhausen, Germany, 1970s

Modernist German Wall Rug by Ewald Kröner for Schloss Hackhausen, Germany, 1970s

Signed Philip & Kelvin Laverne Wall Plaque Bronze and Enamel- Titled Consoling
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Signed Philip & Kelvin LaVerne wall plaque. Titled Consoling. Dated 1962 and plaque is done in bronze and enamel Classified number 3010 on Seymour gallery label on verso. Philip & K...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Bronze, Enamel

Signed Philip & Kelvin Laverne Wall Plaque Bronze and Enamel- Titled Consoling
Signed Philip & Kelvin Laverne Wall Plaque Bronze and Enamel- Titled Consoling

Signed Philip & Kelvin Laverne Wall Plaque Bronze and Enamel- Titled Consoling

Charcoal Drawing on Ingrès Paper Signed Marceau Constantin Original, F113
By Marceau Constantin
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Charcoal drawing by the French artist Marceau Constantin (1918 - 2017). Drawing on ingres paper representing two characters in shades of black and grey creating a fascinating light a...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Paper

Charcoal Drawing on Ingrès Paper Signed Marceau Constantin Original, F113
Charcoal Drawing on Ingrès Paper Signed Marceau Constantin Original, F113

Charcoal Drawing on Ingrès Paper Signed Marceau Constantin Original, F113

Mid Century Woman in Red Hat Artwork
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid century woman in red hat artwork This piece measures: 21.5 wide x 25.5 inches high This piece of artwork is in good vintage condition We ...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Canvas, Paint

Mid Century Woman in Red Hat Artwork
Mid Century Woman in Red Hat Artwork

Mid Century Woman in Red Hat Artwork

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...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Metal

Gorgeous Pair of Curtis Jere Wall Art
Gorgeous Pair of Curtis Jere Wall Art

Gorgeous Pair of Curtis Jere Wall Art

Pair of Hand Painted Freeform Dishes, Italy, 1950's
Located in Barcelona, ES
A pair of Italian free form dishes from 1950's signed Man. Hand painted glazed ceramic. They can be used as a dish or tray or as wall decoration.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Ceramic

Pair of Hand Painted Freeform Dishes, Italy, 1950's
Pair of Hand Painted Freeform Dishes, Italy, 1950's

Pair of Hand Painted Freeform Dishes, Italy, 1950's

Vintage Modernist Brass Wall Object Decoration Sculpture Bonsai, Germany, 1960s
By Gilde Handwerk
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Modernist 60s BONSAI wall sculpture made in Germany. Vintage 60s brass metal wall sculpture. A divergence from the typical subject of birds. This wall hanging is very elegant and fi...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Brass

Vintage Modernist Brass Wall Object Decoration Sculpture Bonsai, Germany, 1960s
Vintage Modernist Brass Wall Object Decoration Sculpture Bonsai, Germany, 1960s

Vintage Modernist Brass Wall Object Decoration Sculpture Bonsai, Germany, 1960s

Elli Hemberg 1968 Textile Collage "Escape"
By Elli Hemberg
Located in New York, NY
Textile collage by the Sweedish artist Elli Hemberg. Title "Escape" created in 1968. This art piece shows a collage of textile cut out of boby like sh...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Textile

Elli Hemberg 1968 Textile Collage "Escape"
Elli Hemberg 1968 Textile Collage "Escape"

Elli Hemberg 1968 Textile Collage "Escape"

Figure in an Abstract Landscape, A. C. Taylor, circa 1950
By B.C. Taylor
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great painting of a figure in an abstract landscape By Yorkshire artist A. C. Taylor. In the style of Keith Vaughan. Wonderful green colors ...
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1950s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Figure in an Abstract Landscape, A. C. Taylor, circa 1950
Figure in an Abstract Landscape, A. C. Taylor, circa 1950

Figure in an Abstract Landscape, A. C. Taylor, circa 1950

Painting of New England Landscape, Robert Emmett Owen
By Robert Emmett Owen
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
An original Robert Emmett Owen painting of New England Landscape. Offering a beautiful oil on canvas painting by American Impressionist painter...
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Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Canvas

Painting of New England Landscape, Robert Emmett Owen
Painting of New England Landscape, Robert Emmett Owen

Painting of New England Landscape, Robert Emmett Owen

Hand Painted Freeform Dish, Italy, 1950's
Located in Barcelona, ES
Italian free form dish from 1950's signed Man. Hand painted glazed ceramic. It can be used as a dish or tray or as wall decoration.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Ceramic

Hand Painted Freeform Dish, Italy, 1950's
Hand Painted Freeform Dish, Italy, 1950's

Hand Painted Freeform Dish, Italy, 1950's

Mid Century Modern Framed Ceramic Art Tile Composition by Harris Strong C1965
By Harris Strong
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic European village scene by Harris Strong on 5 tiles framed in a original period frame. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear, frame has minor wear, see pics. Mos...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Ceramic, Hardwood

Mid Century Modern Framed Ceramic Art Tile Composition by Harris Strong C1965
Mid Century Modern Framed Ceramic Art Tile Composition by Harris Strong C1965

Mid Century Modern Framed Ceramic Art Tile Composition by Harris Strong C1965

4 panel wood with colored enamels and Chinese gold leaf lotus flowers and herons
Located in Palermo, Sicily
4 panel wood with colored enamels and Chinese gold leaf lotus flowers and herons
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1950s Chinese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Wood, Lacquer

4 panel wood with colored enamels and Chinese gold leaf lotus flowers and herons
4 panel wood with colored enamels and Chinese gold leaf lotus flowers and herons

4 panel wood with colored enamels and Chinese gold leaf lotus flowers and herons

Rare Mid Century Hand-Painted Linoleum Floor Tiles Cowboy Indian
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A pair of hand-painted linoleum floor tiles with 1950's cowboy and Indian motifs. Measures: Cowboy is 12.5" W x 16.5" H Indian 12.75" W x 11" H.
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Other

Rare Mid Century Hand-Painted Linoleum Floor Tiles Cowboy Indian
Rare Mid Century Hand-Painted Linoleum Floor Tiles Cowboy Indian

Rare Mid Century Hand-Painted Linoleum Floor Tiles Cowboy Indian

Large Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Wall Plate, Nittsjö Sweden
By Nittsjo Keramik
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
Mid-century modern signed Scandinavian art pottery wall decoration, which can also function as a large plate or bowl. This piece is known as “the Peacock” and has a very 70's feeling...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Large Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Wall Plate, Nittsjö Sweden
Large Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Wall Plate, Nittsjö Sweden

Large Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Wall Plate, Nittsjö Sweden

Diaz Costa Ceramic Hand Painted Artwork, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Ceramic hand painted artwork of five birds by Catalan artist Diaz Costa, circa 1960. Framed. Signed. In original condition, with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving ...
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1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Ceramic

Diaz Costa Ceramic Hand Painted Artwork, circa 1960
Diaz Costa Ceramic Hand Painted Artwork, circa 1960

Diaz Costa Ceramic Hand Painted Artwork, circa 1960

Nude Painting by Gerhard E. Wachtl Attributed, 1960s, Vienna
By Gerhard E. Wachtl
Located in Vienna, AT
Nude painting from a lady by Gerhard E. Wachtl attributed ( 1928 - unknown ) Gerhard E. Wachtl had made many exhibitions at home and abroad. He did many study trips in Europe, Asia a...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Paper

Nude Painting by Gerhard E. Wachtl Attributed, 1960s, Vienna
Nude Painting by Gerhard E. Wachtl Attributed, 1960s, Vienna

Nude Painting by Gerhard E. Wachtl Attributed, 1960s, Vienna

Fabulous Curtis Jere French Chateau Sculptural Wall Hanging
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Pemberton, NJ
FABULOUS SIGNED CURTIS JERE FRENCH CHATEAU WALL SCULPTURE. I LOVE THE DETAIL GIVEN TO THIS AMAZING WALL SCULPTURE WITH THE FLOWERS ON THE BALCONY TO THE BIRD SITTING ON THE OPEN DOO...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Fabulous Curtis Jere French Chateau Sculptural Wall Hanging
Fabulous Curtis Jere French Chateau Sculptural Wall Hanging

Fabulous Curtis Jere French Chateau Sculptural Wall Hanging

Original French Artist Proof Woman with Horses, Signed Dauce
Located in Miami, FL
Original artist proof or French epreuve d'artist. This very decorative work of art features a beautiful woman with horses and nature in the background. A very well executed work of...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Paper

Original French Artist Proof Woman with Horses, Signed Dauce
Original French Artist Proof Woman with Horses, Signed Dauce

Original French Artist Proof Woman with Horses, Signed Dauce

Mid-Century Textile Wall Art, Sweden 1960s
Located in Rīga, LV
Vintage wool wall art decoration from the 1960s, Sweden. It may be exposed from both sides, comes with an original wooden pole to fix on the wall. Additional information: Country of...
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20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Wool

Mid-Century Textile Wall Art, Sweden 1960s
Mid-Century Textile Wall Art, Sweden 1960s

Mid-Century Textile Wall Art, Sweden 1960s

Ceramic Wall Relief by Salvatore Meli, Italy, 1963
By Salvatore Meli
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Sculptural ceramic wall relief 'Corpo Sdraiato' by Salvatore Meli (Comiso 1929 - Rome 2011), Italy 1965. Meli studied at the Academia di Belle Arte in Florence and became a significa...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Ceramic

Ceramic Wall Relief by Salvatore Meli, Italy, 1963
Ceramic Wall Relief by Salvatore Meli, Italy, 1963

Ceramic Wall Relief by Salvatore Meli, Italy, 1963

Set of SIX Ceramic Wall Tiles pineapple vase pat'n 6 inches Square, circa 1960
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
These are a good set of SIX glazed ceramic vintage wall tiles, decorated in a pineapple vase pattern and dating to the mid-20th century, circa 1960. ...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Ceramic

Set of SIX Ceramic Wall Tiles pineapple vase pat'n 6 inches Square, circa 1960
Set of SIX Ceramic Wall Tiles pineapple vase pat'n 6 inches Square, circa 1960

Set of SIX Ceramic Wall Tiles pineapple vase pat'n 6 inches Square, circa 1960

George F Welch Abstract Judaica Artwork Enamel Panel Painting
By Welch
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning Mid-Century modernist enamel on copper artwork was designed by George F. Welch (1926 - 2003). The large square enameled plaque is wall-mounted and framed. The piece boa...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Metal, Copper, Enamel

George F Welch Abstract Judaica Artwork Enamel Panel Painting
George F Welch Abstract Judaica Artwork Enamel Panel Painting

George F Welch Abstract Judaica Artwork Enamel Panel Painting

French Majolica Wall Fish Vallauris, Circa 1970
By Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica Wall Fish Vallauris, Circa 1970.
Category

1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Ceramic

French Majolica Wall Fish Vallauris, Circa 1970
French Majolica Wall Fish Vallauris, Circa 1970

French Majolica Wall Fish Vallauris, Circa 1970

Vladimír David for Jihokera Bechyně Zodiac Studio Pottery Tile Scales / Libra
By Jihokera
Located in Meer, VAN
Vladimír David for Jihokera Bechyne Zodiac Tile Scales / Libra. Czech Republic, mid 20th century. This is a great mid-century studio pottery tile depicting the Zodiac sign of th...
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Pottery

Vladimír David for Jihokera Bechyně Zodiac Studio Pottery Tile Scales / Libra
Vladimír David for Jihokera Bechyně Zodiac Studio Pottery Tile Scales / Libra

Vladimír David for Jihokera Bechyně Zodiac Studio Pottery Tile Scales / Libra

Decorative Mid-Century Chinese Fan Paper Decorated Painted Wooden Structure chic
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Decorative Mid-century Chinese fan in paper decorated painted wooden structure. Decoration on gold leaf, of swans, herons and plants. very stylish.
Category

1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Gold Leaf

Decorative Mid-Century Chinese Fan Paper Decorated Painted Wooden Structure chic
Decorative Mid-Century Chinese Fan Paper Decorated Painted Wooden Structure chic

Decorative Mid-Century Chinese Fan Paper Decorated Painted Wooden Structure chic

1960s Pair of Carved Walnut Decorative Reliefs Wall Art
Located in London, GB
A stunning and unusual pair of vintage reliefs depicting field workers, dating from the 1960’s. They are carved from what looks like solid walnut, with carved walnut frames and a rat...
Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Walnut

1960s Pair of Carved Walnut Decorative Reliefs Wall Art
1960s Pair of Carved Walnut Decorative Reliefs Wall Art

1960s Pair of Carved Walnut Decorative Reliefs Wall Art

No 1 Varia Set 84x84cm Wall Rug by VERNER PANTON attrib for Vorwerk Germany 1970
By Verner Panton
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Wall rug varia set Decade: 1970s Origin: Germany Producer: VORWERK, the design was attributed to VERNER PANTON by QUITTENBAUM AUCTION HOUSE Munich, 143B - Design ...
Category

Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Wool

No 1 Varia Set 84x84cm Wall Rug by VERNER PANTON attrib for Vorwerk Germany 1970
No 1 Varia Set 84x84cm Wall Rug by VERNER PANTON attrib for Vorwerk Germany 1970

No 1 Varia Set 84x84cm Wall Rug by VERNER PANTON attrib for Vorwerk Germany 1970

Mid-Century Rare Ceramic Oyster Plate Robert Picault Vallauris
By Robert Picault
Located in Austin, TX
Rare Oyster plate signed Robert Picault. Robert Picault (1919 - 2000) was born in Vincennes, Paris and studied at the School of Applied Arts in Paris. After the war he spent a short...
Category

1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Mid-Century Rare Ceramic Oyster Plate Robert Picault Vallauris
Mid-Century Rare Ceramic Oyster Plate Robert Picault Vallauris

Mid-Century Rare Ceramic Oyster Plate Robert Picault Vallauris

Framed Abstract Mixed Media Art
Located in Seattle, WA
Framed Abstract mixed media art Dimensions. 34 1/4 W ; 48 H ; 1 D.
Category

1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Glass, Wood

Framed Abstract Mixed Media Art
Framed Abstract Mixed Media Art

Framed Abstract Mixed Media Art

Pair Minimal Wall Decorative Mirror Black Italy 1980s Rimadesio Lucio Del Pezzo
By Rimadesio
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair minimal wall decorative mirror black Italy 1980s Rimadesio Lucio Del Pezzo.
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Metal

Pair Minimal Wall Decorative Mirror Black Italy 1980s Rimadesio Lucio Del Pezzo
Pair Minimal Wall Decorative Mirror Black Italy 1980s Rimadesio Lucio Del Pezzo

Pair Minimal Wall Decorative Mirror Black Italy 1980s Rimadesio Lucio Del Pezzo

Traditional Plaster Artwork of Montserrat from Spain, circa 1970
Located in Barcelona, ES
Plaster handpainted artwork from Montserrat, Spain, circa 1970 By unknown artist. In original condition, with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
Category

1970s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Plaster

Traditional Plaster Artwork of Montserrat from Spain, circa 1970
Traditional Plaster Artwork of Montserrat from Spain, circa 1970

Traditional Plaster Artwork of Montserrat from Spain, circa 1970

Mid-Century Small Rope Barometer Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Austin, TX
Small rope shaped pocket watch barometer Audoux Minet, circa 1960.   
Category

1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Small Rope Barometer Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet
Mid-Century Small Rope Barometer Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet

Mid-Century Small Rope Barometer Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet

Mid Century Modern Cubist Mediterranean Village Scene in Tile by Harris Strong
By Harris Strong
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous Mediterranean Village scene in a Cubist manner on 4 tiles by Harris Strong. Beautiful artistic design and coloring depicting buildings with stairs and windows in an abstract...
Category

1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Ceramic, Hardwood

Mid Century Modern Cubist Mediterranean Village Scene in Tile by Harris Strong
Mid Century Modern Cubist Mediterranean Village Scene in Tile by Harris Strong

Mid Century Modern Cubist Mediterranean Village Scene in Tile by Harris Strong

Belgium Handcrafted Ceramic Wall Art, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage ceramic wall art. Brown earthenware with hand painted accents. Design of 8 figures in ceramic and glazed in the tones blue, gold, whit...
Category

1970s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Ceramic

Belgium Handcrafted Ceramic Wall Art, 1970s
Belgium Handcrafted Ceramic Wall Art, 1970s

Belgium Handcrafted Ceramic Wall Art, 1970s

Mid-century Modern decorative art for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern decorative 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 decorative art created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include wall decorations, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, ceramic and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern decorative art made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original decorative art, popular names associated with this style include Robert Picault, Curtis Jeré, Vallauris, and Daniel Clesse. 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 decorative art differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $50 and tops out at $406,322 while the average work can sell for $1,323.

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