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 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
Large Oval Majolica Palissy Crab and Fish Wall Platter Vallauris, circa 1950
By Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Large oval Majolica Palissy crab and fish wall platter Vallauris, circa 1950
Large crab in relief, fish’s, shells and seaweeds.
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Majolica, Ceramic, Faience
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Plaque by Harris and Ros Barron Boston Artists
By Harris Barron
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mid-century ceramic plaque, hand made by Boston Massachusetts artists Harris and Ros Barron, American, circa 1950s. This is a unique work and is e...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Vintage Brass Wall Sculpture Of Naked Woman, Circa 1940
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful and elegant wall art sculpture in brass. Produced probably in Czechoslovakia circa 1940s. The art work portraits a nude woman. Unknown autho...
Category
1940s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Brass, Copper
$288 Sale Price
70% Off
Vintage Handmade Turkish Rug Christmas Stocking
Located in Houston, TX
Handmade
Vintage from the 1960s
Materials: wool, cotton
Sustainable, upcycled Turkish rug Christmas stocking made from hand-woven rug fragments.
Width: 13 inches
Height: 17 inches
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Diaz Costa Ceramic Hand Painted Artwork, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Ceramic hand painted artwork by Catalan artist Diaz Costa, circa 1960. Framed. Signed. In original condition, with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiul pat...
Category
1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
Green Majolica Leaf Plate Gien circa 1950
By Gien
Located in Austin, TX
Green Majolica Leaf Plate signed Gien Primefleur Circa 1950.
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
$140 / item
Large Mid Century Neon Sign Red / Blue "Downstairs" in a Acrylic Showcase 1980s
Located in Berlin, DE
This impressive Mid Century Neon sign shows the word "Downstairs" and is placed in a acrylic showcase. It is made in the 1980s in Germany.
The Sign i...
Category
1980s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Acrylic, Glass
Nerone & Patuzzi Zinc Headboard Panel, Italy, 1970s
Located in Hellouw, NL
This Nerone & Patuzzi zinc head panel, produced in the seventies, stands as a remarkable example of artistic expression. Crafted by Nerone Cecciarelli and Giancarlo Patuzzi, masters of working with forms of zinc, this piece showcases a beautiful example of that. The zinc is skillfully treated with acid, resulting in an interplay of light across its surfaces, where smooth and shiny areas contrast with rough and dark textures.
The head panel's design features lines that meticulously trace furrows and define distinct surfaces, each possessing a stark and essential geometry. The deliberate arrangement of shapes creates a harmonious composition that captures the viewer's attention. The artist's technique produces a relief effect, adding depth and dimension to the forms on the panel.
Within this abstract artwork, one cannot help but notice echoes of avant-garde pioneers like Joan Miró and Picasso...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Zinc
$7,348 Sale Price
20% Off
Mackerel Smoking Scene Marianne Starck, Michael Andersen, Persian Glaze Plaque
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Entertaining scene of a Bornholm mackerel smoker and his family
Beautifully created wall plaque with a complex Persian glaze, by renowned ceramicist Marianne Starck, for Michael A...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
Don Freedman Woven Fiber Wall Art
By Don Freedman
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Designer: Don Freedman
Manufacturer: Unknown
Period/Model: Mid-Century Modern
Specs: Jute, Wood
This Don Freedman woven fiber wall art...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Jute, Wood
Polished Chrome Wall Relief Sculpture Wall Art
Located in Miami, FL
Polished chrome wall relief sculpture wall art. Please ignore the reflections. The piece is about 30 pounds heavy.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Chrome, Steel
1940s Tin Sign Philip Morris Cigarettes Smoking Mid-Century Garage Decor Tobacco
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Over two foot wide 'Tin Tacker' Sign. A brightly colored embossed metal "Call For Philip Morris" cigarette advertising sign with a great graphics of a period bell hop...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Tin
$1,356 Sale Price
20% Off
Picasso Ceramic Edition Madoura , Square plaque "Face with X shaped lines" 1968
Located in Paris, FR
Picasso ( 1881-1973 ) Original Edition Madoura square plaque "face with X shaped lines" :
Red earthenware, black engobe, engraved
Stamped with 'Madoura plein feu' and 'Empreinte orig...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Wall Decoration Sgrafo Modern, Heron, Bird, Teak and Porcelain, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- around 1960s
- nice wall decoration
- marked
rj.
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Porcelain, Teak
Large Majolica Oyster Platter Vallauris circa 1950
By Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Large Majolica Oyster Platter Vallauris circa 1950.
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
Pair Of Large Vintage Wall Carvings, Thai, Framed Relief Figures, Display Panels
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of large vintage wall carvings. A Thai, framed relief stone decorative panel, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1980.
Fascinatingly presented stone carvings, wi...
Category
Late 20th Century Thai Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Stone
Diaz Costa Ceramic Hand Painted Artwork, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
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...
Category
1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
Majolica Fish Sealife Platter Vallauris, circa 1950
By Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica sealife platter Vallauris, circa 1950.
High relief of fish, seaweeds and shells.
Nautical style.
Measure: 9.3" diameter.
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Rare Abstract Mid Century Ceramic Mosaic Tile Wall Art! Teak Frame. 1950s Table
Located in Peoria, AZ
SUPERB !
MID-CENTURY MODERN
ABSTRACT HANDCRAFTED
TILE MOSAIC
DIMENSIONS: Approx. 26" by 14"
Dated
1953
This magnificent mosaic wall art work is...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic, Teak
$3,200 Sale Price
58% Off
Roger Capron - Panel with 5 Ceramic Tiles - BIRD
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
Playful and whimsical, Capron’s art panels are the most sought after, as editions were small, and in some cases not more than a few, or by special commission. Some are rough and mat...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
Diaz Costa Mid Century Modern Ceramic Hand Painted Artwork, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Ceramic hand painted artwork of three fishes by Catalan artist Diaz Costa, circa 1960.
Framed.
Signed.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent of age and use, pre...
Category
1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
$1,015 Sale Price
55% Off
Ceramic Fruit Plate, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Manufactured France, circa 1950.
Materials:
Ceramic
Dimensions:
Diam. 23,5 cm x H 2,8 cm
The artwork is in its original condition, showing minor signs of wear consistent with its...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
$243 Sale Price
74% Off
Natural Stone Portrait Mosaic
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Unique portrait mosaic. Titled "The Athlete", dated 2019 and signed.
The mosaic is constructed out of natural stone in the most gorgeous tones.
No damage to be noted.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Stone
Danish Tue Poulsen Ceramic Wall Object Sculpture Wood Frame Denmark 1960s
By Tue Poulsen
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Vintage Danish Tue Poulsen ceramic art wall tile with black patinated wood frame dating to the 1960s.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Wood
$1,425 Sale Price
20% Off
Curtis Jeré Brass Mid Century Modern Sculptural Signed Sailing Boat
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Weesp, NL
A Rare Mid-Century Modern Masterpiece – Curtis Jeré’s 1976 Brass Sailboat Sculpture.
Elevate your collection with this exceptional 1976 mid-century modern brass wire sculpture by C...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Brass, Iron
Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, Bronze, Chinois Wall Plaque, USA, 1960s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American Mid-Century Modern, Bronze, Wall Plaque, USA, 1960s
A patinated bronze ' Chinois Plaque' designed and produced by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne in the Un...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Bronze
1970s Abstract Color Sand Art after Joan Miró Mexico City
By Joan Miró
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Midcentury Modern Sand Art Painting after Joan Miró Mexico City
artwork combining surrealism with abstract art
unsigned
17.75 h x 15.75 w x 1d art 9 x 7.25
Original vintage condition...
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Sandstone
Rare Cosack Louis Kalff Royal Telescope Articulating Wall Light, Germany, 1950s
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderfully stylish and pleasing to the eye swing light, easy to wall mount.
This rare design wall lamp from the midcentury era is by Louis Kalff and it was manufactured by Gebrüder...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Spanish Colorful Ceramic Wall Plate Fishes Design, 50's
Located in Barcelona, ES
Hand painted Naïf fish design terracotta wall plate
Beautiful mid-20th century terracotta plate with hand painted naif fish decoration. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Terracotta, Ceramic
Fela Kuti New York 1986 (original show mockup advertisement)
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage 1980's Fela Kuti announcement:
Original mockup advertisement obtained from the ad's designer. This rare Fela Kuti announcement/poster was published on the occasion of his Nov...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
$640 Sale Price
20% Off
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.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Murano Glass
$2,078 Sale Price
30% Off
Diaz Costa Ceramic Hand Painted Artwork, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
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...
Category
1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century French Majolica Cicada Applique
Located in Austin, TX
Mid-Century French Majolica Cicada Applique.
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
Fossil Bonefish Fish Copper Wall Decoration Wall Panel Picture Vintage, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful, vintage copper Bone Fish themed wall decor picture. It would make a beautiful ornament at your wall. Vibrant colors and excellent craftsmanship. Also a great wall hangin...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Copper
Hand Woven Bauhaus Fringed Wall Panel Artwork
By Pamela Print
Located in Chelmsford, GB
Handwoven on a dobby loom in Pamela's studio using a complex double cloth weaving technique and a combination of weave structures, this unique, striking wall hanging draws inspiratio...
Category
2010s British Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Wool
$1,441 Sale Price
25% Off
DeSimone of Italy, Hand Painted Colorful Ceramic Plate, 1960s
By DeSimone
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Colorful hand painted, large ceramic plate by DeSimone, Italy
Signed DeSimone, Italy to reverse,
circa 1960s
Measures: Height 1 inch, diameter 10 inch
In very good condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
Majolica Fish Sealife Oysters Platter Vallauris, circa 1950
By Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica sealife oysters platter Vallauris, circa 1950.
High relief of seaweeds, starfish , oysters , mussel
Nautical style.
8.3 inches diameter
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Diaz Costa Ceramic Hand Painted Artwork, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Ceramic hand painted artwork of virgin 'Nuestra Señora del Pilar' by Catalan artist Diaz Costa, circa 1960. Framed. Signed. In original condition, with minor wear consistent of a...
Category
1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
$1,175 Sale Price
55% Off
French Riviera Mediterranean Harbour Scene
Located in Seaford, GB
Fabulous Midcentury South of France Mediterranean Harbour Scene – South Of France Mediterranean Oil Painting
This exquisite South of France Mediterranean Oil Painting beautifully captures the essence of a South of France coastal scene, transporting viewers to a serene sun-drenched port where life moves at a relaxed, rhythmic pace. This vintage seaside artwork is a masterful portrayal of the picturesque fishing villages of the French Riviera, featuring azure blue waters, colourful boats, and rustic whitewashed buildings with terracotta rooftops.
The artist’s expressive brushstrokes and keen eye for detail bring to life the tranquillity of the Mediterranean, making this piece a perfect addition to any coastal home, vintage art collection, or midcentury-inspired interior. Whether displayed in a Sussex beach house, a contemporary living space, or a collector’s gallery, this artwork captures the warm, nostalgic charm of a bygone era.
South Of France Mediterranean Oil Painting – A Timeless Coastal Masterpiece
The focal point of this painting is the harbour’s crystal-clear waters, where a fleet of traditional fishing boats floats gently, their vivid reds, blues, and yellows contrasting against the deep turquoise sea. The artist expertly conveys the movement of the water, reflecting the brilliance of the sun and the soft dance of the ripples. Fishing nets, mooring ropes, and maritime gear are scattered along the quayside, suggesting a day’s work is completed, adding an element of authenticity and character to the composition.
Beyond the boats, a charming row of Mediterranean buildings lines the harbour, their sun-bleached facades glowing in warm ochres, soft creams, and earthy oranges. These structures, reminiscent of Provençal architecture, exude rustic elegance, with wrought-iron balconies, wooden shutters, and cascading bougainvillaea adding charm. The artist has captured the laid-back atmosphere of a French coastal town, making this painting an inviting French Riviera wall art piece that radiates warmth and nostalgia.
Seaside Village Life – A Celebration of Mediterranean Culture
On the quayside, villagers and fishermen are depicted through loose yet expressive brushstrokes, illustrating the bustling yet peaceful rhythm of daily Mediterranean life. Whether mending nets, chatting along the harbour, or preparing to set sail, the figures add a dynamic yet harmonious element to the scene, embodying the spirit of French coastal living.
The inclusion of palm trees, sun-drenched stone streets, and lush greenery enhances the atmosphere, reinforcing the idyllic charm of this vintage seascape painting...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Acrylic
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Roosters from Turner Wall Accesory
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
These are original Molded Plastic Turner Mfg. Co. Wall Accessory Pictures, made in the USA, Each one has a 3-D appearance and both prints have the original prints on the back.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Wood, Plastic, Paint
1950s Spanish Folding Screen / Room Divider in Gilt Metal
Located in Barcelona, ES
Faux bamboo foliage folding screen, wrought iron, gold leaf, Spain, 1960s
Eye-catching gilt metal three-panel folding screen or room divider with faux bamboo ironstructure and foliag...
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf
Magic Tree Sculpture by William Bowie, 1960s
Located in Hilversum, NL
William Bowie (1926–1994) was a pioneering sculptor based in New York City, active from 1954 until 1994. He is best known for his striking metal sculptures, often crafted from welded...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Metal, Gold Leaf
1962 Abstract Italian Painter G. Martinelli Oil on wood and Cardboard Painting
Located in IT
1962 Abstract Italian Painter Giuseppe Martinelli oil on wood and Cardboard Painting , titles " colloquio" ( interview). This abstract painting with brown, red and sand warm colors has been painted in 1962 by Italian Giuseppe Martinelli .
Excellent conditions. Size 190x181 cm. The painting features a black metal frame. It shows the signature both on the back and the right bottom side.
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Giuseppe Martinelli (Viareggio, January 19, 1930 - Milan, July 15, 2016) was an Italian painter.The first solo show was in his hometown in 1953, and in the same year he won the Viareggio Prize. In 1956 he moved to Milan, sharing a studio in via Procaccini with Scapaticci, Ferroni, Banchieri and Luporini ; in 1958 he exhibited at the Pagani gallery in Milan, with a presentation by Mario De Micheli. In 1959 he won the purchase prize at the Golfo della Spezia painting prize with a work that became part of the collection of the Modern and Contemporary Art Center of La Spezia , he was awarded ex aequo (with Nikos...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Wood
Diaz Costa Mid Century Modern Ceramic Hand Painted Artwork, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
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...
Category
1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Italian Leather and Brass Stirrup’s
Located in New Orleans, LA
A stunning set a five vintage Italian hand stitched, fine leather and solid brass stirrups, Borrella Roma, made in Italy stamped in the leather.
These ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Brass
$131 Sale Price / set
65% Off
Rene Fumeron Aubusson Tapestry
By Rene Fumeron
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century tapestry designed by Rene Fumeron (1921-2003) and woven at Atelier Pinton Freres in Aubusson, France. Woven in wool, it dates to 1964 and entitled "Comme La Lune". The a...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Wool, Tapestry
large WALL TILE ceramic fish relief elisabeth vandeweghe atelier perignem belgiu
Located in Mannheim, DE
Outstanding fish wall tile designed by Elisabeth Vandeweghe for Atelier Perignem, Beernem, Belgium in the 1970s. Dark glaze with some red and blue.
Dimensions in cm:
Length 56 cm, w...
Category
1970s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
Jean Lurcat Aubusson Tapestry
By Jean Lurçat
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century tapestry designed by Jean Lurcat and woven at Atelier Suzanne Goubely-Gatien in Aubusson, France. Hand woven in wool, it dates to the 1950s and entitled "Bahia La Rouge...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Wool, Tapestry
$12,400 Sale Price
29% Off
Trio Of Birds By Marianne Starck For Michael Andersen. Danish Wall Plaque
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Trio of birds wall plaque, by Marianne Starck for Michael Andersen, Denmark
Amusing trio glazed with blue, green and brown over stoneware
Stamped MS...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
Apollo 11 Fitst on the Moon Texoprint Cloth Fabric Neil Armstrong NASA Vtg
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition.
Category
1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Fabric
Mid-Century Majolica Red Oyster Plate Vallauris
By Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Mid-Century Ceramic Red Oyster Plate Vallauris circa 1950.
9 colors available.
pink,navy blue,yellow,orange,green,purple,black,aqua,red.
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
Heidi Melano Contemporary Sculptural Mosaic Wall Panel
Located in Miami, FL
Wonderfully decorative mosaic wall art sculpture executed by Heidi Melano the world renowned artist responsible for multiple works completed for Fernand Leger, Chagall, Braque.
Hand-crafted, beautifully proportioned, this rectangle mosaic is inlaid in a slim frame. This rare work of art would make a great accent piece would enhance any wall. A true iconic piece by this artist.
Signed on the bottom right, back of panel also signed with Heidi Melano's initials.
Measures: Depth 1.25 in. x Width 28.75 in. x Height 20 in.
Would enhance any traditional, mid-century, contemporary, modern, country, beach house, ski resort setting.
About The Artist:
Heidi Melano, her maiden name Heidi Hoegger, she was born in Geneva on
April 20, 1929. Granddaughter of the great Swiss painter Ferdinand Hodler, she was passionate about art from an early age: she created, painted and lets her imagination speak by expression through different techniques. Very quickly, she wanted to become a mosaic artist. At the age of 23, she won a mosaic competition with her work "La Volière". On this occasion, she meets Lino Melano...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
$6,000 Sale Price
20% Off
1950 Gigi Caldanzano MGA Abisola Italian Ceramic Set of Plates
Located in Brescia, IT
Gigi Caldanzano
MGA, Albisola
Italy, 1950-1960
Set of 6 plates
Polychrome Ceramic
Excellent Condiction
"Caldanzano" and MGA under the base
diam: 30 cm
diam: 20 cm
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Mid-Century Sculptural-Figurative Sandstone Wall Pannel signed 1950s
Located in Salzburg, AT
Italian Mid-Century Sculptural-Figurative Sandstone Wall Pannel / Picutre signed 1950s
The mural shows a relaxed, classical-looking scene of male and fem...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Sandstone
Madonna and Child Mid Century Ceramic Wall Art C1950
Located in Trensacq, FR
Hand-Painted Madonna and Child Mid-Century Ceramic Wall Art C1950. Beautiful colourful and tender rendering of the Madonna and child. Hand-painted, textured ceramic with a high glo...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
$235 Sale Price
49% Off
Vintage pair of wood bookends , 1970s
Located in Delft, NL
Vintage pair of wood bookends , 1970s
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Teak
Jean Picart Le Doux Mid-Century Aubusson Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Aubusson tapestry designed by Jean Picart Le Doux (1902-1982) and handwoven at Atelier Pinton in Aubusson France. Woven in the mid-1960s, entitled "Autumn-Hiver", it depi...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Wool, Tapestry
Ondas de Yute – Handwoven Barrel-Wrapped Wall Sculpture
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
“Ondas de Yute” is a handcrafted textile wall sculpture made from natural jute and 100% cotton fibers. Inspired by rhythmic coastal movements, this piece merges traditional Mexican t...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Cotton, Thread
Decorative Round Wall Dish Plate in Ceramic by Claudio Pulli, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
This splendid round wall plate whit decorations fish was made by the Sardinian master ceramist Claudio Pulli.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
Claudio Pulli's works have a particular ce...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
1963 Joe Nyiri Abstract Monoprint
Located in San Diego, CA
Abstract stylized figure with applied decoration by California artist Joe Nyiri from 1963 in original Orr's Gallery frame.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
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