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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 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
Mid-Century Wooden Illustration of Prague, 1950's
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Czechoslovakia - made of veneer - picture is made of plywood and veneer - good, original condition.
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1950s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Wood, Plywood

20th Century Italian Vintage Metal Oval Wall Glass Mirror by Pier Luigi Colli
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A gold, large vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian full size oval wall mirror made of hand crafted gilded metal with its original mirrored glass, designed by Pier Luigi Colli in good condition. The metal frame is decorated with alluring details. Wear consistent with age and use, circa 1940 - 1950, Italy. Pier Luigi Colli (1895-1968) studied at the Paris L'École Des Beaux Arts Decoratifs. He returned to Turin, Italy to lead the Colli family furniture business. Today, Colli is one of the most popular furniture factories in the antique and vintage market...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Metal

Framed object by Rune Hagberg, Mixed Media, Sweden 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Painting by Rune Hagberg, Sweden, 1970s. Mixed media. H: 95 cm / 3’ 1 1/2" W: 48 cm / 1’ 7” Rune Fredrik Hagberg was a renowned Swedish artist that took much of his inspiration from Zen Buddhism spirituality and Eastern Calligraphy. He is represented at, among many others, the Museum of Modern Art, Stockholm, and the Norrköping Art Museum. Hagberg’s meditative informalism is placed between the concretism and expressionism of the 1950s, his art becoming simpler until he reduced it so far that only tightly closed picture reels...
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Paper

Schumacher by Peg Norriss Steps Wallpaper Mural in Rose & Camel
Located in New York, NY
Peg Norriss—the brainchild of designer Barrie Benson and gallerist Chandra Johnson—works with leading contemporary artists to create showstopping wallpapers. A mesmerizing, loosely abstracted two-panel pattern by fine artist Jackie Gendel...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Paper

Pair of Midcentury Glazed Ceramic Fish Wall Plates / Wall Decoration, 1960s
By Caldas Da Rainha, Kerangol
Located in Barcelona, ES
Unmatching Pair of Glazed Ceramic Fish Plates Wall Decorations or Platters Pair of Portuguese red and yellow ceramic plates from the Mid-Century ...
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20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Majolica, Pottery, Ceramic

Modernist German Wall Rug by Ewald Kröner for Schloss Hackhausen, Germany, 1970s
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 wishes, in sizes and coloration) Decade: 1970s Origin: Germany Producer: Schloss Hackhausen, Germany Design: Ewald Kröner This rug is a great example of 1970s pop art interior. Made in high quality handmade weaving technique in Germany in the 1970s. This high quality rug was designed in the 1970s by Ewald Kröner and manufactured by his own Label Schloss Hackhausen near Dusseldorf in the Germany. It is made from cotton wool and it is still in a very good vintage condition. Fantastic coloration in different brown ochre yellow tones and in the right bottom side a huge macrame knotted element...
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Wool

Salvador Dali Midcentury Art Exhibition Poster, 1975
Located in Miami, FL
Original midcentury art exhibition poster of Salvador Dali’s work. This poster shows the master's interesting depiction of a woman holding a bouq...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Paper

Schumacher by Josef Frank Citrus Garden Wallpaper Mural in Pool
Located in New York, NY
Based on an archival 1947 Josef Frank print, this hand-drawn pattern bears the designer’s signature modernity, whimsy, and warmth. 2 panel set Pa...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Paper

Ceramic Fish Giovanni de Simone 1971 Multi-Color Picasso Style
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Ceramic fish Giovanni de Simone 1971 multi-color Picasso style.
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1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Ceramic

Italian Black Plexiglass Decorative Panel with Animal by Lino Sabattini, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian black plexiglass decorative panel with animal by Lino Sabattini, 1980s Black plexiglass decorative panel with eight silhouettes of animals in silver-plated brass by Lino Sab...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Silver

Ann & Dick Rundall Mid Century Batik Textile Art
Located in Countryside, IL
Ann & Dick Rundall mid century batik textile art This piece measures: wide 20.25 x 1.75 deep x 14.5 inches high Excellent vintage condition We take our photos in a controlle...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Metal

Alfredo Barbini Great Plate Murano Art Glass Black Corroded Copper Green, 1980
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Alfredo Barbini great plate Murano art glass black corroded copper green, 1980.
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Murano Glass

Edvins Strautmanis Signed Mid Century Abstract Silkscreen Art
Located in Countryside, IL
Edvins Strautmanis signed mid century abstract silkscreen art This piece measures: 24 wide x 1.5 deep x 31.75 inches high Excellent vintage condit...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Metal

Majolica Trompe L'oeil Seafood Decorative Plates Wall Decor, Portugal, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Trompe L'Oeil wall decoration / decorative wall plates, majolica, ceramic, Portugal, 1940s-1950s A colorful wall composition comprised by three Majolica glazed ceramic wall plates w...
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20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Majolica, Pottery, Ceramic

Infinity Lights Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish and hip infinity light mirror was acquired from an estate in South Beach, Florida and dates to the 1970s. The frame is a burl pattern lamin...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Glass, Mirror, Laminate

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.
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Gold Leaf

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

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Ceramic

Original Seascape Painting
Located in Miami, FL
A very colorful original painting depicting a seascape scene has very vivid blue, white and orange colors. A very nice, well-priced wall decoration. Good vintage condition.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Paper, Paint

Diaz Costa Ceramic Hand Painted Artwork, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ceramic Hand Painted Artwork of a fish by Catalan artist Diaz Costa, circa 1960. Framed. Signed. In original condition, with minor wear consistent of ag...
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1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Ceramic

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. Decoration on gold leaf, plants. very stylish.
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1940s Chinese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Gold Leaf

M P Marion Mid Century Landscape Mixed Media Collage
Located in Countryside, IL
M P Marion mid century landscape mixed media collage This collage measures: 22.25 wide x .75 deep x 28.25 inches high This Collage is in Good Vintage Co...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Wood, Paper

Hand Carved Art Panel by Nioi, Italy, 1974 in the Style of Nerone & Patuzzi
Located in Antwerp, BE
Artwork, Carved wall panel, assemblage, Nioi, Italy 1974. Masterpiece hand carved panel, part of a series of three large pieces. Bespoke artwork for a Veneto Hotel. ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Pine

Giovanni de Simone Ceramic Tile Italian Design Multi-Color Swordfish Marlin 1970
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Giovanni de Simone ceramic tile Italian design multi-color swordfish marlin.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Ceramic

Brass Wall Sculpture Wheat Plant, Corn Stalk, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
1960s brass wall sculpture of a corn stalk or wheat plant. Stylish messing wall decoration which looks great by his size. The brass sculpture of the cerea...
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1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Brass

Italian Art Informel Painting Black, Grey, Red, Blue by Danilo Picchiotti, 1987
Located in Salzburg, AT
Fantastic large abstract informal painting with a poectic note in wonderful colors signed Danilo Picchiotti 1987. The original artist frame in red allows the artistic design to run into the frame or integrates the frame into the artwork Childhood and the French period Danilo Picchiotti was born in 1933. His childhood and youth are characterized by the restless search of an artistic expression for his own sensibility and perception, as well as his very strong sense of existence. This would eventually lead him to join an art club known as “I Pennelacci” (the Paintbrushes) in his hometown in Rome at the early age of 18. He then starts devoting himself exclusively and passionately to reading and painting. He moves to Paris in 1952. In Paris he explores the stimulating and innovativeenvironmentsrepresented by the local versions of Surrealism of the period. From that moment onwards, he allows his own existence to be overwhelmed by his art until he becomes his art’s main subject, firmly convinced that self-consciousness and stylistic research are closely linked. This immense labour will find the truest expression of his artistic and existential sensibility in Surrealism. From his early career to action painting. During the early 1970s, the artistic environment in Rome and his successful participation to several collective art exhibitions, especially with the “Pennellacci” club, leads him to his public debut and paves the way to a very important and busy period. Later on, after enormous intellectual labour, he approaches the gestural informal painting, also known as “Action Painting”. This art movement was mostly developed in the United States, and is also called Abstract Expressionism. The most celebrated artist of this movement is Jackson Pollock. In 1986 Danilo Picchiotti holds a number of exhibitions of works that are strongly influenced by this art movement (action painting). The latest works of the artist. In Europe, the French painter Jean Fautrier begins incorporating his paintings with plastic materials that burst out of the canvas, overcoming the boundary between two-dimensional images and plastic forms. This type of painting will be called “Matter Painting”; other painters will join this movement including Jean Dubuffet, Antoni Tápies and the Italian Alberto Burri. While some artists hide into the sign, others, including Picchiotti, emphasises the matter that identifies the work itself, by choosing any kind of material such as wood, fabric, glass, wall or even colour, which are arranged on the canvas, assuming their own physicality and are transformed, layer by layer, by using fire, water and other elements. Beginning from 2000, after several years of artistic inactivity due to health problems, Danilo Picchiotti, today more culturally open-minded than ever, returns to painting with determination, strength and energy giving birth to his new “GESTURAL MATTER” period. Major exhibitions and awards: a selection 1965 First Prize of the “Gatta d’oro” Award – Rome First Prize of the “Trevignano 1965” Award - Trevignano Art Exhibition at "Galleria Brandi" - Rome Art Exhibition at “Circolo Artistico” via Margutta – Rome Art Exhibition at “La Tozzella” Gallery – Avezzano First Prize of the “Riccio d’oro” Award, prize of Medaglia d’oro Award 1966 Art Exhibition at "La Saletta" Gallery- Frosinone Theatre and Painting exhibition at the "Piccolo Teatro" - Rome Figurative Art Exhibition at the "Piccolo Teatro" - Rome 18th Art Trade Show via Margutta – Rome International painting exhibition - Manziana 1967 International painting exhibition - Bracciano 1968 Exhibition at Geswind Villa at Meung sur Loire - France 1969 Art exhibition at the Hotel de Bordeaux Tours - France 1970 Art Exhibition at "Anfora" gallery - Paris Art Exhibition at "Hervè" gallery - Paris 1972 Art Exhibition at "Pencier" gallery - Paris Art Exhibition at "Bernier" gallery - Paris 1974 2nd prize of “IV edizione Cavalletto d'oro" Award - Florence 1975 Art Exhibition at "Galleria Facchetti” - Art Exhibition at "Daber" gallery - Paris 1977 Art Exibition at "Galerie Wolfang Gurlitt" - Munich 1978 Art Exhibition at "Galerie Ernest Fuchs...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Canvas, Wood

Abstract Charcoal and Pencil 'Yin and Yang' by California Artist Bernice Riley
By Bernice Riley
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Abstract charcoal on paper and pencil 'Yin and Yang' by California Artist Bernice Riley. Signed lower right, professionally framed with vintage linen matt. Measures 46.5" W x 37.5" H Available to see in our Modern Vault...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Paper

Ceramic Majolica Trompe L'oeil Deep See Landscape Wall PLate
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching hand painted Majolica glazed ceramic deep sea landscape trompe l'oeil wall plate, Portugal, 1960s. Such a realistic and colorful represent...
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20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Majolica, Ceramic

Italian 007 "Thunderball" Movie 1980 Rerelease Poster by Rotopress Roma
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Vintage poster that chronicles the iconic fourth James Bond movie,“Thunderball“, originally released in 1965. An original Italian rerelease poster for the movie by Rotopress Roma. Cu...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Paper

Original Modern Surrealist Painting by Alexander Gore, Dated 2012 and Certified
Located in Miami, FL
This is an original painting titled "The Big Bear" in the manner of the great Pablo Picasso. Professional gilt wood frame. The piece is dated 2012 and bears the certification on the...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Paint, Giltwood

‘Floral Still Life’ Lithigraph by Ira Moskowitz
Located in Trensacq, FR
‘Floral Still Life’ by Ira Moskowitz (1912-2001) Large, Hand-signed Artist Proof. A good quality, mid-century lithograph in excellent condition, beautifully presented and profe...
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1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Plexiglass, Wood, Paper

Wall Art Weaving with Beads and Feathers
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Unique, folded weaving with cascading yarn embellished with tucked feathers & beads. Organic earth tones. Fantastic size, perfect for that smaller wall craving a unique look. Photographed with Arcteryx ball cap...
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1970s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Yarn

Pair Minimal Wall Decorative Mirror Black Italy 1980s Rimadesio Lucio Del Pezzo
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair minimal wall decorative mirror black Italy 1980s Rimadesio Lucio Del Pezzo.
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Metal

Selection of Modern Engravings, circa 1938
Located in Atlanta, GA
Selection of Modern Engravings, from a limited edition published in the December 1938 issue of the ground breaking modern art magazine XXe. They are framed in clean lined black lacquered wood gallery frames. They are priced at $550 each. From left to right, top to bottom, they are: 1) Henri Matisse 2) Henri Laurens 3) Juan Miro...
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1930s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Paper

Abstract Painting by Alwy Visschedyk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Abstract painting on masonite by Alwy Visschedyk, 2020.
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Masonite

California Studio Navajo Sand Painting Mosaic Art Panel of Thunderbird, 1960s
Located in Camden, ME
A Navajo sand painting mosaic art wall panel of the Navajo mythological Father Sky or Thunderbird created in the 1960s in a non traditional format...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Ceramic

Cristiano Toraldo di Francia Unique Bench in Walnut with Gold Leaf Wall Panel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Cristiano Toraldo di Francia and Andrea Noferi, bench with drawers and wall panel, walnut, gold leaf, fabric upholstery, Italy, 1986 Admi...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Gold Leaf

Mid-Century American Monumental Advertising Baseball Bat
Located in New York, NY
American advertising display sign of an over-sized ash wood baseball bat with an engraved wood burned inscription and a leather wrapped handle.  
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Leather, Wood, Ash

Josef Albers "Formulation : Articulation" Portfolio II, Folder 23
Located in Chicago, IL
JOSEF ALBERS (1888 – 1976) "Formulation : Articulation" Portfolio II, Folder 23 Screen-printed geometric composition printed by Ives Stillman, Inc., New Haven, CT. From the set of 12...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Paper

Mixed Media Painting, Scroll in a Framed Box Designed by Rune Hagberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sweden, 1980's. Mixed media. Measurements: H: 82 cm / 2' 8" L: 49 cm / 19 1/3’’ W: 10 cm / 3 1/6’’. Born in Uppsala, Sweden, Hagberg became heavily influenced by Eastern calligraphy throughout his life – and developed a spontaneous sign painting style with a strong concentration on a select amount of characters rooted in Zen Buddhism...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Fabric

1960s Modern Abstract Artwork
Located in New York, NY
1960s modern abstract artwork. This piece was purchased in a gallery in Paris in 1981.
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Paper

Exceptional Abstract Painting by Zdzislaw Salaburski
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exceptional painting by Zdzislaw Salaburski (1922-2006). Partially signed and dated 1969. Signature on the front was scratched off in order to bri...
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1960s Polish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Canvas

Mid-Century Modern Italian Glazed Ceramic Decorative Plate by Paolo De Poli
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1960s Italian glazed ceramic decorative centerpiece or wall plate Paolo De Poli designer, signed.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Enamel

Vintage Kurve Verner Panton Textile. 4 ft 1 in x 8 ft 6 in
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Kurve Verner Panton Textile, Country of Origin: Denmark, Circa date: Mid-20th century. Size: 4 ft 1 in x 8 ft 6 in (1.24 m x 2.59 m)  
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Linen

Mid-Century Modern Framed Rectangular Beige Enamel Flower Wall Art
Located in Miami, FL
Incredible artistic beige enamel sculpted flowers that can be wall mounted. It is framed and can be hung in landscape format as well as horizontal format. In good vintage condition.
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Enamel

Royal Copenhagen Diana Faience Tray, Nils Thorsson, Denmark, 1970s
Located in Bochum, NRW
Royal Copenhagen Diana Faience tray designed by the famous Danish designer Nils Thorsson. Marked to the backside. Excellent condition, retains vintage hangings, marked. Not anymore ...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Ceramic

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

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Ceramic

Picasso Ceramic Decorative Plate "Arlequin 1901" Masterpiece Edition
Located in San Diego, CA
1996 Picasso Living, decorative plate from his painting "Arlequin 1901", nice condition no chips or cracks.
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Late 20th Century Thai Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Porcelain

Early Carta Blanca Beer Sign. Mexico, 1940’s.
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare Carta Blanca beer porcelain metal sign. Mexico, ca. 1940’s.
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1940s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Sheet Metal

Oil of the 1960s Italian Represents the Saltworks of the Island of Mozia Trapani
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Oil of the 1960s Italian represents the saltworks of the island of Mozia Trapani, Signed Wultanio.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Chestnut, Paint

Mid-Century Small Rope Barometer Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet
Located in Austin, TX
Small rope shaped pocket watch barometer Audoux Minet, circa 1960.   
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Metal

S. Pinna Wooden Wall Piece Italian Mid Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
S. Pinna; Wooden; Wall Piece; Art Piece; Italian; Mid Century; Craftmanship Hand-crafted wooden wall piece. The carefully crafted details create depth and hold a historical value.  
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1950s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Glass, Wood

Large Platter by Birger Kaipiainen for Rörstrand in Limited Edition 294/500
Located in Stockholm, SE
Exceptional and beautiful large platter designed by Birger Kaipiainen for Rörstrand in limited edition, number 294/500. Decor with apples, plums and bunches of grapes. Birger Kaipiainen has been called "the master of ceramics" and "the undisputed ruler of decorative art". Highlights of iridescent glaze. The platter is in mint condition. No sign of use. Birger Kaipiainen began his career at the Arabia Art Department in 1937 and quickly found his own way to make art. The soon-to-begin Winter War and several losses in his personal life cast a dark shadow over the beginning of his artistic career, and this manifested as sadness and longing in his early works. They are dominated by ethereal, fairy-tale-like characters depicted in pastel tones, with references to early Italian Renaissance and longing for a more beautiful world. Kaipiainen graduated from the School of Arts & Crafts (later known as the Aalto School of Arts of Helsinki). After graduation he went to work for Finnish ceramics...
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1960s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Porcelain, Stoneware

Modern Abstract Wall Ceramic Sculpture by Thimonnier French Artist, 1980
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Thimonnier B. Abstract stoneware ceramic wall sculpture by french artist. Elegant ceramic glaze colors. Signed: THIMONNIER Realised circa 1980. Wall fixations. Dime...
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1980s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Ceramic

Mid-Century Small Rope Barometer Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet
Located in Austin, TX
Small rope shaped pocket watch Barometer Audoux Minet, circa 1960.  
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Metal

Authentic Julio Aguilera Oil on Canvas Painting
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Exquisite original oil on canvas painting by Julio Aquilera with a “Certificate of Authenticity”. This one of a kind abstract painting is sure to strike up a conversation. This beaut...
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Early 2000s South American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Canvas

Victor Olsen Impasto Oil on Board of Arabs
Located in Redding, CT
Victor Olsen Impasto oil on board of Arabs. Victor Olson (1925-2007) Mr. Olson attended the Art Career School of New York. He was a well-known award-...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Wood, Paint

Large Mid Century Geometric Abstract Painting
Located in Redding, CT
Large Mid Century abstract geometric painting. African tribal vibes and colors. Brown with an off-white creamy blush/mauve background. This item can parcel ship for $55
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1970s African Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Canvas, Wood

One of Two Framed French Painted Paper Panels
Located in Antwerp, BE
Two framed wall panels with flower decorations. Height: 155 cm Width: 58 cm. Price per item.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Wood, Paper

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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