Mid-Century Modern Paintings
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
Lee Porzio Mixed Media Painting Midcentury Scottsdale Arizona Artist
By Lee Porzio
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Lee Porzio, Untitled, Oil on Gesso Board with String, ca 1960s.
Painting measures 32: high x 48" wide; with frame painting measures 33-1/2 high x 49-3/4" wide.
Painting is in good vintage condition with new gold wood frame.
LEE PORZIO (1913-2004)
Lee was born in Paterson, New Jersey in September 1913 to Italian immigrant parents.
Growing up in nearby Hawthorne, New Jersey, Lee met first husband Angelo di Benedetto, by then a well-known artist in his own right. They married in 1942 while Angelo was serving in the Air Force. In 1946, when he was discharged, they remained in Colorado, where he had been stationed, settling in Central City near Denver. Apparently, Angelo’s years-long obsession with turning a warehouse into a giant art studio created tension in their relationship ending in their divorce.
By 1953, Lee had met Allen Ditson and moved to Arizona; they married in 1954. Once in Arizona, they began building their reputations as artists able to work in various media.
Allen was a sculptor in metal and wood and a furniture designer. Lee was known for her skill as a graphic artist and could execute her designs in clay, oils, fabrics and fibers. Her work was sold at fine galleries nationwide.
Together, their commissions include works of dramatic size and scope in the architectural and commercial field throughout the United States as well as intimate pieces for homes and small offices. Their work adorned numerous banks, offices, restaurants, churches and university buildings all over Phoenix, Arizona.
Lee passed away in Paradise Valley, Arizona in 2004. Allen died in 2007.
Exhibitions:
- Syracuse Ceramic National Exhibition, 1948
- Art Institute of Chicago, 25th Annual Exhibition by the Society for Contemporary American Art...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Gesso, String, Masonite, Wood, Paint
Christian Aabye Tage Oil on Canvas of Beach Scene
Located in Søborg, DK
Beautiful oil on canvas of a beach scene by the Danish artist Christian Aabye Tage.
Signed but not dated.
Christian was very active in the postcard field, drawing for all the C...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Oversized Mid Century Modern Abstract Impressionist Oil on Canvas Painting C1968
Located in Big Flats, NY
Oversized Mid Century Modern Abstract Impressionist Oil on Canvas Painting of Reading Woman Signed by Sharie Jones C1968
Measures - 48"H x 36.5"W x 1"D
An oversized mid-century mod...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
1959 Latin American Painting PALO BORRACHO Tucuman by A Osorio Luque, Argentina
Located in Miami, FL
Lovely Latin American oil on canvas painting by Argentine Antonio Osorio Luque from 1959. Named Palo Borracho which is the Argentine name for the Ceiba Speciosa or Silk Floss Tree. ...
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1950s Argentine Vintage Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Vintage Boho Monumental Original Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in west palm beach, FL
A captivating burst of color and form, this monumental original abstract oil painting by artist Ursula is a masterstroke of mid-century modern and bohemian expression. With its overs...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Large Painting by Eddie Powel AKA Tao Gaea
By Taogaea
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the captivating "Oil on Canvas Painting" by the renowned artist Eddie Powel, also known as Tao Gaea. This exquisite piece of art is a true testament to the artist's ski...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Lee Reynolds Large Abstract Painting Vanguard Studio
By Lee Reynolds
Located in Westport, CT
Large Lee Reynolds abstract oil painting circa 1960s for Vanguard Studios original tag to back with a polished aluminum original frame.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Metal
Gino Gregori large abstract still life painting
Located in London, GB
Gino Gregori was born in Milan, Italy, in 1906, the grandson of the painter Martin Kroller. He won several awards including the Antonio Award in 1931, the Arte Sacra prize in 1932 an...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Set of 2 abstract paintings titled “Fyrhat” by the Belgian Artist Nico de Guchte
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 1998 / set of 2 abstract paintings “Fyrhat” / Nico de Guchtenaere / paint on canvas / Mid-century / Contemporary Art
Two large abstract painting designed to complement eac...
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20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Gwen Wagor, Framed Modernist Watercolor Landscape Painting
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
The vintage watercolor landscape painting depicts a waterfront view with outlines of the buildings, a fishing boat, and a flock of birds flying over water. Moody, emotionally charge...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Paper
Tropical Watercolor Painting on Paper by Alanna Fagan
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Charming vintage watercolor on paper of a bungalow in a tropical setting executed in an impressionist style. Presented under glass in a gilt wood frame and signed Alanna Fagan 1987 i...
Category
Late 20th Century Caribbean Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Giltwood, Paint, Paper
Charles Cobelle Painting - Paris
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful signed original painting on canvas by Charles Cobelle of Paris. Charles Cobelle was a studio assistant to Raoul Dufy prior to his own prolific career as an artist in Paris....
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood
1980's Abstract Oil On Canvas Modern Artwork
Located in New York, NY
1987 modern oil on canvas abstract artwork painting, purchase at a estate in Maine, signed by the artist in vintage original condition with minor wear and patina due to age and use.
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
"Girl With Mandolin" Painting Pablo Picasso Re-creation. Sela Cubist Art Decor
Located in Peoria, AZ
Stunning!
Re-creation of Pablo Picasso's
Iconic Cubist Painting
"Girl With Mandolin"
Signed verso: Sela
Dimensions: 36" by 24"
In the late 1980's Picasso artwork was really start...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Extraordinary Mid Century Surreal Oil On Canvas Cityscape
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A distressed Mid Century painting of a Cityscape with incredible color, timeless stylized buildings and figures and a true dreamlike quality. . A pastel tone surreal setting with fan...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
1960s Intarsa Italian Coast Wall Art
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Italy
Designer: Unknown
Manufacturer: Unknown
Era: 1950s
Materials: Teak, Walnut, Oak
Measurements: 14.5" wide x .5" deep x 10.75" tall
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Oak, Teak, Walnut
La Barge Hand Painted Eglomise Glass Frame with Beveled Mirror
By La Barge
Located in Miami, FL
Artisan reverse hand painted glass mirror of flowering magnolia trees and bluebird, signed, dated 1989 with an outer frame in brass. The motif has exquisite details. The mirror is be...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Mirror
Mid-Century Oil Painting of A Gothic Interior By Priscilla Dimsdale
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Lovely oil painting of a gothic interior
Wonderful colours and simplicity
Oil on board. 1960's.
Unframed
Free UK shipping
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Other
1990s Signed Mario Schifano Artwork
Located in Roma, IT
Enamel on canvas "Untitled" signature on the back.
Certification by the artist is present.
Archived in 1997 Monte Titano Arte
General Archive of Mario Schifano's paintings n. 713/9...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Glass, Wood
20th Century French Modern Interior Oil on Canvas Painting by Daniel Clesse
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A blue-red, vintage French Mid-Century modern abstract interior oil on canvas painting of a color field, painted by Daniel Clesse in good condition. Singed on the lower left. Wear co...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Signed New York School Style Red Black Yellow Abstract Expressionist Painting
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Original abstract painting, signed “Goldberg.” This piece parallels Abstract Expressionist work from the New York School active during the same period. We believe this painting was c...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Mid Century Watercolor Drawing, Industrial / Architectural Theme
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
A super watercolour by an unknown artist,
C.1960
Great colours.
On artists board
Unframed.
Free shipping
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1960s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Paper
Original Midcentury Still Life Floral Oil Painting
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Heavy palette floral still life done in primarily blues and greens. Painted by midcentury artist Etta Cien.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Paint
Abstract Oil on Canvas, Signed Indistinctly, 1967
Located in London, GB
A decorative 1960's geometric abstract painting - acrylic on canvas, which we have had mounted in an elegant giltwood tray frame.
An attractive, whimsical picture, we particularly l...
Category
1960s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Vintage Framed Original Signed Painting of Mount Rainier.
Located in Seattle, WA
Possibly 1930s, due to Age of Frame and Petina on Painting. Possibly Oil or Acrylic on Canvas. Mountain Forest Scene. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured.
Dimensions. ...
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1930s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Large Vintage Oil On Canvas, Venice, Passage to San Marco, Painting, Framed Art
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large vintage oil on canvas of Venice "Passage to San Marco'. An unsigned Venetian street scene in quality frame, dating to the late 20th century.
Capturing Venice in idyl...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Josep Guinovart Signed Modern Abstract Painting
Located in Roma, IT
Important painting by the great Spanish artist Josep Guinovart.
Signed and inscribed in the back with is a label from an exhibition at Fiamma Vigo's...
Category
1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Plaster, Wood
Abstract Painting by Mexican Artist Leonardo Nierman
Located in San Mateo, CA
Oil on board abstract painting by Leonardo Nierman (1932-2023). The painting is titled on the back City Abstracture (Compostion #28). There are remnants of an exhibition label. The s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Paint
Guylaine Guy 1929 Onirism, 1986 "Technique Mixte" Large Format
By Guylaine Guy
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guylaine guy (1929) Onirism, 1986."technique mixte". Titled, dated on the back, signed lower right
large format 150 x 150 cm
Guylaine Guy, real name Guy...
Category
1980s Canadian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Metal
Big Oil on Canvas from the 1960s, Signed v, Busa Abstract Colored Italian Design
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Big oil on canvas from the 1960s. Signed V. Busa abstract colored Italian design, very reminiscent of the city of Manhattan.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Paint
Dynamic Abstract Impasto Still-Life Flowers Painting, Artist Signed, 40x30
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Painted in the USA around the 1970s, this painting features great color tones of burnt orange, pale orange, off-white, and grey on a backdrop of pale dark blue and white. Painted in ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Wood, Paint
1950s Abstract Art Oil Painting on Canvas Miguel Alvarez Acosta INBA Mexico
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Abstract Painting by Miguel Alvarez Acosta cultural ambassador of Mexico and former director of the INBA National Museum of Art in Mexico.
Midcentury Modern Mexican Art...
Category
1950s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood
KC Haxton American Modernist Oil on Canvas with Walnut Frame
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Teal, ochre and grey oil on canvas painting created by listed California contemporary modernist artist, KC Haxton. Painting was painted on canvas and mounted on a stretched canvas ba...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
"Red Tape", Early and Important Surrealist Painting by John Lear w/ Male Nudes
By John B. Lear
Located in Philadelphia, PA
One of the finest, and certainly the earliest painting by John Lear that we have seen or offered, this image depicts three male nude figures connected by a trailing line of red ribbo...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Paint
Charles Levier Painting "Clown Avec Un Oiseau"
Located in Miami, FL
A Captivating Vision: "Clown Avec Un Oiseau" by Charles Levier.
This striking oil on canvas painting, titled "Clown Avec Un Oiseau" (Clown with a Bird) in French, is a captivating...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Paint, Wood
Vintage Chamberl Signed Watercolor Mid-Century Modern Custom Museum Framed
Located in North Miami, FL
This vintage signed original one of a kind watercolor by Chamberlain and dated 1960 has a real sensuality to it. This has been tastefully and be...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Silver Leaf
Emile Gerard Abstract Modernist Oil on Canvas Painting
By Émile Gérard
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Oil on canvas abstract modernist painting created by listed artist, Emile Gerard of France. Painting measures 24" by 36" and is signed lower left, Emile G...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Paint
Pair of Vintage Haitian Painting of Animals in a Jungle by Roland Blain
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Enchanting pair of acrylic paintings on board both depicting an eccentric composition of animals in a jungle setting executed in a distinctive moody surrealist style. Signed by self ...
Category
Late 20th Century Haitian Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Paint
M. L. Wallace, 'Morning Haze', Modernist Watercolor Painting, Canada, 1972
Located in Chatham, ON
M. L. WALLACE (Unknown/Unidentified Artist) - 'Morning Haze' - Mid Century Modern watercolor painting on paper - titled lower left - signed and dated lower right - Frank Jarman, Otta...
Category
Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Paint, Paper
Guy de Neyrac Signed French Impressionistic Painting Pont Alexandre III, Paris
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful, moody and wonderfully composed Mid-Century original watercolor painting by French artist Guy de Neyrac (1900-1950) featuring the famed Paris bridge/walkway Pont Alexandr...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Wood, Paint, Paper
Hiroshi Honda Signed Japanese American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Oil Painting
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful and very engaging original oil on canvas painting my Japanese American artist Hiroshi Honda (1910-1970). The bold colors and abstract design are really quite striking. ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Large Mid-Century Abstract Impressionist Cityscape Watercolor.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Large Mid-Century Abstract Impressionist Cityscape Watercolor.
Beautifully rendered cityscape from downtown Ann Arbor, Michigan. This abstract impressionist watercolor painting is e...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Glass, Paint
Painting in Style of Van Gogh, circa 2000
Located in Barcelona, ES
Painting in Style of Van Gogh.
Manufactured in France by unknown author, circa 2000.
Mixed media.
In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beau...
Category
Early 2000s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Paint
"Remanso En El Tendido" Artwork By Mexican Artist Maricruz Hernandez Covarrubias
Located in New York, NY
"Remanso En El Tendido" Acrylic on canvas abstract artwork by Mexicasn artist Maricruz Hernandez Covarrubias 1947-2016
Painting measurements: Width 39.25 Height 33.25
Maricruz H. ...
Category
1980s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Original flowers oil painting Spanish artist baléares, Spain 1960
Located in La xara, VC
This Spanish still life oil painting captures a scene of a large bouquet of purple and blue lilacs in a brown stained terracotta vase. He is lying on a fabric, the bouquet is very h...
Category
1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Modernist Still Life Painting by Bill Condon
Located in Denton, TX
Highly textured mixed media impressionist still life on board with giltwood frame.
Bill Condon was a native Houstonian, a practicing architect a...
Category
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Figure in an Abstract Landscape, A. C. Taylor, circa 1950
By B.C. Taylor
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great painting of a figure in an abstract landscape
By Yorkshire artist A. C. Taylor. In the style of Keith Vaughan.
Wonderful green colors
...
Category
1950s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Wood
ART: 36 x 36 x 2.5" Original Impressionist Landscape Painting, Signed on Back
Located in Warrenton, OR
ART: 36 x 36 x 2.5" Original Impressionist Landscape Painting, Signed on Back
UPDATE: Due to agreement with 1stDibs, we'll be staying through the end of the year.
This is a large, te...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Other
1950's Earth Tone Abstract Oil Painting by Randall Morgan
Located in Fulton, CA
A period Mid-Century Modern abstract oil painting on canvas with earth tone colors. Signed lower right. Original wood frame.
36.25 inched High.
26.13 inches Wide.
1.13. inched Deep.
Randall Morgan was born in Knightstown, Indiana in 1920. He held the director position at the Positano Art...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Michael O'Connell, sunbathing, Wall Hanging, Painting on Woven Fabric, 1950s UK
Located in London, Fitzrovia
"sunbathing", a unique wall hanging.
Paste resist painting on a thick woven fabric, by Michael O'Connell, mid century, UK.
An impressive piece.
Michael O'Connell (1898 – 1976) was an English modernist artist who worked in Australia between World War I and World War II and then in England. He is best known as a textile artist with significant works held in the Victoria and Albert Museum, the Museum of English Rural Life, the National Gallery of Australia etc... He was commissioned to produce a very large 56 meters long wall hanging...
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20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Fabric
Leonard Maurer Painting, 1949
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Important painting by Leonard Maurer (1912-1976), titled "Bridge #2", 1949. A great example of American 1940's modernism with clear influences of Jackso...
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1940s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Mid century modern abstract oil on canvas signed Cabot
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a mid century vintage modern abstract oil on canvas. This abstract oil on canvas has a heavy pallet knife impasto with deep tones of burgundy, Amber and gold On a cream backg...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Mid-century view of Piazza del Popolo
Located in New York, NY
Mid-century view of Piazza del Popolo. Large pastel and gouache on paper of the obelisk with lions and the twin churches of the famous Piazza Del Popolo in Rome. Signed lower right "...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Paper
Original 20th Century Abstract Painting by Christian Lagarde Demianoff
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning Mid-Century Modern oil on board, abstract composition by listed French artist, Christian Lagarde Demianoff.
Very interesting work, titled "Couche de Soleil sur l'Etang", translated this means Sunset Over The Pond.
Monsieur Christian Lagarde Demianoff is from Sete, France, he owned an art gallery there in the port area and created numerous modern works of art. He attended the Ecole de Sete...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Paint
Trio of Midcentury Figurative Watercolor Framed Paintings
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Lovely collection of three mid-century modern watercolor paintings each matted and framed on giltwood frames behind glass. The set consists of two larger paintings sight measuring 9 ...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Glass, Giltwood, Paper
Etta Cien Benjamin Original Mid-Century Modern Large Abstract Painting on Canvas
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large Mid-Century Modern original abstract painting was done by Etta Cien Benjamin, also known as Etta Cien, Estacien J. Benjamin, Etta J. Benj...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Rectangular Oil Painting Canvas Colosseum in Rome 1957 Italian Design Stradone
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Rectangular oil painting on canvas Colosseum in Rome 1957 Italian design, remember Giovanni Stradone artist.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Jim M Wispinski, 'Inner Harbor Stroll', Framed Watercolors, Canada, C.1980's
Located in Chatham, ON
JIM M. WISPINSKI (Canadian - b.1942) - 'Inner Harbor Stroll' (Victoria - B.C.) - Vintage pair of watercolor paintings on paper - contained...
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Late 20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Paint
Mid-century Modern paintings for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern paintings 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 paintings created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include wall decorations, folk art, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, paint and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern paintings made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Europe pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original paintings, popular names associated with this style include Peter Keil, Jacob Semiatin, Daniel Clesse, and Charles Levier. 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 paintings differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $45 and tops out at $275,000 while the average work can sell for $1,851.