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
- 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
Set of three ceramic tiles by Roger Capron, France - 1970s
By Roger Capron
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of three tiles by Roger Capron, France - 1970s
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
Framed Ceramic Tile Hand Painted Composition, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Manufactured Spain, circa 1950.
Materials:
Wood, ceramic.
Dimensions:
D 3 x W 29,5 cm x H 29,5 cm
The artwork is in its original condition, showing minor signs of wear consistent...
Category
1950s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Framed Ceramic Tile Hand Painted Composition, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Manufactured Spain, circa 1950.
Materials:
Wood, ceramic.
Dimensions:
D 2.5 x W 29,7 cm x H 29,7 cm
The artwork is in its original condition, showing minor signs of wear consiste...
Category
1950s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
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.
Each tile is nominally 6 inches...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
Judith Daner Enamel Artwork Wall Panels Set, the Mexicans, 1950s
By Judith Daner
Located in Atlanta, GA
Judith Daner (1936 - 2023) designed these lovely Mid-Century modernist enamel on copper artwork in the 1950s. The one-tile plaque is on the original structured wood frame. The abstra...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Seventies modern artwork in resin of a fisherman, Belgium ca. 1970
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 1970 / artwork / resin / mid-century / design / vintage
Large Belgium artwork in resin with earthly color pallet, around 1970. This exquisite artwork captures the essence ...
Category
1970s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Resin
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...
Category
20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Wool
Small French Majolica Fish Platter Vallauris, Circa 1950
By Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Small French Majolica fish platter Vallauris Circa 1950.
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
Erik Höglund Glass Relief Plaque for Kosta Boda
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Decorative smoked glass plaque with embossed, medieval motif, of three knights on a horse. The plaque measures 10.25 inches wide by 11 inches tall and hangs from a black chain link m...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Smoked Glass
H Lee Hirsche Impasto (1927-2008), Mountain Storm, 1961, Mixed Media paint impas
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
N. Lee Hirsche, “Mountain Storm”, 1961. Mixed Media, .OIl and Sand Impasto on Board.
H. Lee Hirsche was born in New London, Connecticut, and studied under Josef Albers at the Yale ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Paint
Mid-Century Modern Stoneware Wall Plaque by Roland Zobel France
By Roland Zobel
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Sublime ceramic image on wooden wall plaque 1960s relief with beautiful colors.
Roland Zobel (died in 2004), a native of Martinique and son of famous author...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic, Hardwood
Dantoft Black Metal Art Glass Wall Decor Denmark, 1960s
Located in Rīga, LV
Vintage art glass and metal wall decoration from Dantoft.
Additional information:
Country of manufacture: Denmark
Period: 1960s
Dimensions: Diameter: 38 cm, Depth: 4 cm
Condition: G...
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Metal
Abstract American Modernist Oil Painting "Dressing for the Party" by Zoute 1951
Located in Rochester, NY
Abstract Modernist oil painting by Zoute dated 1951. Oil on Masonite. I believe the subject in the painting is the artist's wife Thelma Salter. Zoute used himself and his wife almost exclusively as models. Painted in 1951. Unframed.
Zoute (Born-Leon Salter, 1903-1976) was self-taught and well exhibited during his lifetime. He painted from 1940-1954 (he stopped painting at this later date due to his wife's illness and death and never painted again) A self-taught artist, he was part of the great modern wave. He exhibited with many of the most notable artists of the day such as Picasso, Braque, Klee and others at the invitation only State University of Iowa International Show 1946-1947. He had numerous one man shows at NYC galleries, Mortimer Levitt / Joseph Heller...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Masonite, Paint
Vintage Decorative Abstract Wall Work Ceramic Tile
Located in Seattle, WA
This tile is white and brown toned paint or glaze on top of a ceramic tile. Wall hook in the back for hanging. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured.
Dimensions. 8 W ; 6...
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
P. Zwier diptych wall art mosaic, vinyl on wood 1960s Netherlands
Located in The Hague, NL
Beautifully hand carved vinyl 1960s artwork by Pieter Zwier.
This piece is a unica, one of a kind.
Wooden hand made frame and wooden back plate.
Very decorative art work made of thou...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
PVC
Ethereal Threads: Tapestry Textile Sculpture from Spain, circa 1980
Located in Barcelona, ES
Immerse yourself in the artistry of a bygone era with the "Timeless Threads" Tapestry Textile Sculpture, a captivating wall-mounted natural artwork from Spain, circa 1980. Crafted by...
Category
1980s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Rattan
Magnificent Nino Caruso White Ceramic Decorative Panel, 1975, Signed
By Nino Caruso
Located in Brescia , Brescia
Elevate your interior decor with this stunning vintage grande pannello decorativo crafted by the renowned Italian ceramic artist, Nino Caruso, in 1975. Exuding timeless elegance and ...
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
20th Century Dino Gavina Wall Decorative Panel mod. Mandelbrot
By Gavina, Dino Gavina
Located in Turin, Turin
Dino Gavina was an Italian designer, entrepreneur, and publisher. He began his career in the 1940s working on stage sets. Visual arts were a great passion for Gavina. In 1960, Dino G...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Steel
Vintage Original Mixed Media Artwork of the River Rainforest by Laura Emerson
Located in Seattle, WA
Professionally framed and matted within wooden frame. Signed in the Lower Corner.Beautiful textile and line Work. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured.
Dimensions. 24 W...
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Wood
1950 Guerrino Tramonti INA CASA Italia Arti Decorative Ceramica Piastra
Located in Brescia, IT
Piastrella INA CASA
disegno di Guerrino Tramonti
Italia, 1950s
Ceramica smaltata a gran fuoco
Eccellenti condizioni, lievi difetti segnalati in foto
"INA-Ca...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
Kerina, Monaco, Majolica Wall Platter Vallauris, 1950
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Majolica wall platter by Kerina, Monaco, ca.1960. Measure: diameter: 13.2" (33.6cm), depth: 1.8"(4.5cm). Signed "Kérina Monaco" on the back. Few slight traces of age. Very good condi...
Category
1960s Monacan Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
Vintage 1970s Tiki Safari Leopard Painting Hand Painted On Faux Fur
Located in Chattanooga, TN
You may have seen velvet paintings… but have you seen a leopard painting on faux fur? This vintage 1970s big cat painting uses faux leopard fur as the canvas. Signed “Rodriguez” on t...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Canvas, Paint, Fabric
Unique vintage set of 8 panels in carved aluminum by Nerone Ceccarelli.
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
REF : 10248
8 Wall panels in aluminum, engraved, patinated and painted by Nerone Ceccarelli and Giancarlo Patuzzi.
Italy, 1973
Dimensions: 790 x H 200 x Depth 2 cm
Nerone Ceccarell...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Ceramic Wall Decoration
Located in Praha, CZ
Large vintage decorative ceramic wall plate.
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
Large Brutalist Hand Made Copper Wall Sculpture, 1960s Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Brutalist Copper Wall Sculpture, 1960s Germany
Great part, makes an impressive impression.
The individual copper plates are finished differently and are held in position at differ...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Metal, Copper
Vintage Stained Glass Wall Art of Scenic Desert Landscape.
Located in Seattle, WA
This Vintage stained glass piece has vibrant coloring and a retro feel. The orange sky and sand have a marbled effect to it. Silver Toned metal detailing and framing. Vintage Conditi...
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Art Glass
Rosenthal Studio Line Porcelain Plate by Björn Wiinblad 'Limited Edition'
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Stunning wall plaque by Bjorn
Wiinblad for Rosenthal. The plaque was produced in 1975 in an edition of 5000, and this one is number 1328.
The text on the plate is German ‘auch die...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Porcelain
French Majolica Pink Daisy Plate Massier Style, Circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica pink daisy plate Massier style, circa 1950.
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Glass and Stone Mosaic Abstract Wall Art Sculpture, by Han van Hattem 1964
Located in Den Haag, NL
Glass and Stone Mosaic abstract wall art sculpture, The Netherlands 1964, The Hague, By Han van Hattem
Dated and Signed 1964.
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Stone
20th Century Dino Gavina Mirrored Panel mod. Baltimora
Located in Turin, Turin
Dino Gavina was an Italian designer, entrepreneur, and publisher. He began his career in the 1940s working on stage sets. Visual arts were a great passion for Gavina. In 1960, Dino G...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Steel
20th Century Gavina Studio Mirrored Panel mod. Margellina
Located in Turin, Turin
Dino Gavina began his activity as early as the 1940s with objects for theater sets, his great passion. Convinced of the need for design that was modern but also rich in poetry, he gr...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Steel
M. Fleischer Large Scale Abstract Crumpled Paper Modern Art Painting 1987
Located in Chattanooga, TN
M. Fleischer’s intriguing large scale work of art challenges what we commonly consider “painting.” The work itself is a sheet of paper, creased to create a richly textured surface. T...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Wood, Plexiglass, Paper
Georges Briard Music Themed Hand Painted Tole Tray or Wall Plaque, circa 1955
Located in St. Louis, MO
Large Georges Briard metal tray designed to hang on the wall, having hand painted gold gilt musical themed instruments with Bass, Harp and Horn. Has label on back when purchased in 1...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Metal
An Eccentric Mid-century modern design ceramic wall decor by Lars Bergsten
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
Wall decoration in the form of plaque or art with a very special and beautiful appearance. A fantastic and very rare handmade vintage made by the talented artist Lars Bergsten, Swede...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
Åke Holm Swedish Höganäs Man with Flagon Ceramic Wall Plaque
By Ake Holm
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Åke Holm (Swedish, 1900-80) was one of Sweden’s leading ceramic artists in the 20th century. He worked at the Höganäs factory in his early years before opening his own studio in the ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Stoneware
Reclaimed Mid Century Modern Abstract Wall Art
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A reclaimed mid century modern abstract wall art. This abstract modernist artwork piece creates an impact with its intricate, handcrafted design and unusual geometric shapes worked i...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Åke Holm Swedish Höganäs Men with Donkey Ceramic Wall Plaque
By Ake Holm
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Åke Holm (Swedish, 1900-80) was one of Sweden’s leading ceramic artists in the 20th century. He worked at the Höganäs factory in his early years before opening his own studio in the ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 4 Golden & White Ceramic Small Coaster, Fornasetti Mitologia Series
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This Fornasetti Mitologia set includes four 4 inch (10.5 cm) coasters, . These are in very good condition considering their age, with slight fading of the gold and some very light sc...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Gold Plate
20th Century Ottavio Gigliotti for Gavina Panel mod. Gemmazione continua
Located in Turin, Turin
The professional path of Ottavio Gigliotti (born in 1947 in Martirano, in the province of Catanzaro) began in 1980, the year Design Lab was founded, a silk-screen printing laboratory...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Wood
French Needlepoint of Four Seasons (Les Quatre Saisons), Framed 1970s Tapestry
Located in Chicago, IL
Framed, vibrant and hand-stitched needlepoint featuring the four seasons -- spring, summer, winter and fall -- executed with tapestry wool. The attention to detail is evident with th...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Wool
Large Italian vintage advertising picture painted on glass, l'Olandesina KOP Mir
Located in Parma, IT
Large KOP Mira Lanza advertising painting painted on glass from the 1960s.
The painting was hand-back-painted on glass, Kop Mira Lanza advertising depicting l'Olandesina.
Original al...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Glass
Vintage Tile Decorative Wall Art With Fish Motif.
Located in Seattle, WA
This Piece of Ceramic Artwork has been placed on top of a stone or marble base.Unable to verify if the base is stone or marble. Wall hanging hook on the back. No Makers mark. Vintage...
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
Large And Fantastic Haitian Screen Printed Fabric On Fabric Floral Art Work
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very large and incredibly decorative Abstract Floral painting which utilizes a a fabric on fabric technique. The underlying fabric is screen printed with colorful red blossoms with...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Haitian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Fabric
Vintage Map of Paris "Plan De Paris A Vol. D'Oiseau" by Blondel la Rougery, 1959
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Map Of Paris
"Plan De Paris A Vol. D'Oiseau"
Blondel la Rougery
1959
Map Size: 26 1/4" tall x 37 3/4" wide
Overall Size: 29" tall x 40" wide
edges are distressed / some wa...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Linen, Paper
Abstract French Mid-Century Cubistic Collage by Ida Colucci, Signed by Hand
By Ida Colucci
Located in Salzburg, AT
IDA COLUCCI (1894-1982)
Abstract, cubist collage by Ida Colucci, signed by hand
Freestanding on black cardboard, handmade frame with white gold overlay, anti-reflective glass.
Ida...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Vintage Dried Pressure Flower Decorative Wall Hanging Within Glass Frame.
Located in Seattle, WA
The glass frame is beveled with the Artist signature etched into the lower corner. The main flower used are pansies, with a variety of other flowers. Vintage Condition Consistent wit...
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Metal
Vintage Japanese Painting of Kimono in Giltwood Frame, Signed and Numbered, 1970
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage framed large Japanese painting of colorful kimono in a gilt frame. Signed and numbered (14/17) in upper left, faint signature is not legible, dated 1970. Sticker in Japanese ...
Category
1970s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Paint
Beautiful Midcentury Modern Wooden Pendulum Wall Clock By Westerstrand, Sweden
By Westerstrand
Located in Lisse, NL
Stylish and very good condition Midcentury wall clock.
Over the years we have sold our fair share of wall clocks and they all had something special about them. Those who have been b...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Brass, Metal
7 Hand Painted & Signed Bjørn Wiinblad Porcelain Plates for Rosenthal, 1970s
Located in Andernach, DE
Bjorn Wiinblad, Danish artist, has created this beautiful series for German art glass & porcelain makers Rosenthal for their Studio-Line art edition.
Plates from 1975 with the Annunc...
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Porcelain
Set of 3 Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal, Christmas Glass Plates 1976, 1977 & 1980
Located in Andernach, DE
Bjorn Wiinblad, Danish artist, has created this beautiful series for German art glass & porcelain makers Rosenthal for their Studio-Line art edition.
The Christmas decoration has bee...
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Crystal
Pair of Authentic California Fruit Crate Labels Featuring Apples. Circa 1940's
Located in Incline Village, NV
Offered is a pair of original "Apple" fruit crate labels, circa 1940's, unused and professionally mounted in oak frames with white colored beveled matte.
The labels would have been...
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Norrman Motala Blue Crane Ceramic Wall Plaque, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Swedish modern decorative ceramic wall plaque in a soft rectangular shape by Norrman Motala in the 1960s. White cranes in relief with a light blue tint on royal blue background. Hole...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Mid Century Modern Tile Wall Art
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid Century Modern glazed tile wall art in shadow box frame. This piece can be hung either vertically or horizontally. Looks equally good either way. Your preference of course.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Earthenware
Spanish Ceramic Wall Plate, Nude Dancer 'La Oterito', 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Hand-painted naked woman decorative wall plate, glazed ceramic, Spain, 1950s
Spanish andalusian nude dancer in black and white colors.
Signed M Ma...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Vintage Framed Cross Stitch Embroidered Textile.
Located in Seattle, WA
This Piece features two brass toned hinge hooks coming from the top of the frame. Maroon colored frame. Embroidered Textile may be of Chinese origin based on Research. The Textile is...
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Textile
2 bronze Reliefs vienna around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
2 bronze Reliefs vienna around 1950s
Only polished
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Bronze
Spanish Ceramic Wall Plate, Gipsy Nude with Parrot 'Gitana Desnuda', 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Hand-painted nude woman ceramic wall plate, Spain, 1950s
Gipsy naked woman with parrot
Signed M Marco at bottom right side
Marked at the back part: 'Gitana Desnuda'- I.Zuloaga- Pinta...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Painting by Peter Keil, Mid-Century Modern Art, Painted in Paris, On Paper, 1959
By Peter Keil
Located in New York, NY
Peter Robert Keil was born to an artist blacksmith father whom he lost very early in his childhood during the Second World War. During the end phase of the war, Keil's mother, also an artistically talented woman, took her son and struggled her way to West Berlin...
Category
1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Acrylic
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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