Mid-Century Modern Prints
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
Vibrant Abstract Color Lithograph #2 by Angelo Savelli
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vibrant Abstract Color Lithograph #2 by Angelo Savelli, Italian, 1991-1995. Color lithograph executed on thick paper. Pencil signed and numbered by the artist. Framed in a simple, cl...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Prints
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Paper
Lithograph by Léonor Fini, XXth Century.
By Leonor Fini
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Lithograph by Léonor Fini, XXth Century.
Lithograph by Léonor Fini, unsigned, unframed, 20th century.
h : 66,5cm , w : 48cm, d: 0,2cm
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Prints
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Paper
Lithograph by Léonor Fini, XXth Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Lithograph by Léonor Fini, XXth Century.
Lithograph by Léonor Fini, unsigned, unframed, 20th century.
h : 64,5cm , w : 50cm, d: 0,2cm
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Prints
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Paper
Italian Wall Print on Fabric of Botticelli's Venus by Pino Tovaglia, 1969
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern wall print on fabric of Botticelli's Venus by Pino Tovaglia, 1969
Wall fabric print supported by two round section wooden ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Prints
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Fabric, Wood
Group of Four Vibrant Modern Color Paintings by Betsy Friedman
By Betsy Friedman
Located in Atlanta, GA
Group of Four Vibrant Modern Color Paintings by Betsy Friedman, American, circa 1990's. These works were originally purchased from The Mary Dela...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Prints
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Glass, Paper, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Unframed Matted Monoprint Signed J. Hovadik 1965 8/25
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is an original, abstract monoprint, signed by J. Hovadik, dated 1969. Matted and in excellent condition. The dimensions are 24" W x 30" H.
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Prints
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Paper
Lithograph by Léonor Fini, XXth Century.
By Leonor Fini
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Lithograph by Léonor Fini, XXth Century.
Lithograph by Léonor Fini, unsigned, unframed, 20th century.
h : 66,5cm , w : 48cm, d: 0,2cm
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Prints
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Paper
Vintage Mother and Daughter Lithograph Signed and Numbered
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Cherish the bond of family with the Vintage Mother and Daughter Lithograph, a signed and numbered artwork by the artist. This lithograph be...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Prints
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Paper
Joan Miro Mid Century Art Print
Located in Countryside, IL
Joan Miro Mid Century Art Print
This print measures: 14 wide x .25 deep x 18 inches high
This print is in Excellent Vintage Condition with ...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Prints
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Paper
Karl Blossfeldt Black White Flower Photogravure Botanic Photography, 1942
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Karl Blossfeldt Photogravure from the edition of the book 'Wunder in der Natur' in 1942.
Photography number 30. 'Chrysanthemum Leucanthemum. Gemeine Wucherblume, große Maßliebe, Mar...
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1940s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Prints
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Paper
'Joan Prats', Etching, Conrad Marca-Relli
By Conrad Marca-Relli 1
Located in Surbiton, GB
Large framed etching titled 'Joan Prats' by Conrad Marca-Relli (1913-2000).
Considered one of the main exponents of the New York School of Abstract Expressionism, he was involved in the first Abstract Expressionist show at the Ninth Street Show in 1951 with Franz Klein and gallerist Leo Castelli, marking the beginning of the unique America artistic movement alongside Pollock, de Kooning, Guston, Newman, Hoffman and Motherwell. Often considered the link between European and American cultures, he combines the dramatic effects of Abstract Expressionism with the sense of order that can be found in Italian Renaissance painting...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Prints
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Paper
Karl Blossfeldt Black White Flower Photogravure Botanic Photography, 1942
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Karl Blossfeldt Photogravure from the edition of the book 'Wunder in der Natur' in 1942.
Photography number 30. 'Chrysanthemum Leucanthemum. Gemeine Wucherblume, große Maßliebe, M...
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1940s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Prints
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Paper
Karl Blossfeldt Black White Flower Photogravure Botanic Photography, 1942
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Karl Blossfeldt Photogravure from the edition of the book 'Wunder in der Natur' in 1942.
Photography number 30. 'Chrysanthemum Leucanthemum. Gemeine Wucherblume, große Maßliebe, Mar...
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1940s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Prints
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Paper
Adrian Mid-Century Modern Rotorelief Artwork, 2020
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Artwork, Mid-Century Modern, by Adrian, 2020.
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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Prints
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Paper
Karl Blossfeldt Black White Flower Photogravure Botanic Photography, 1942
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Karl Blossfeldt Photogravure from the edition of the book 'Wunder in der Natur' in 1942.
Photography number 30. 'Chrysanthemum Leucanthemum. Gemeine Wucherblume, große Maßliebe, M...
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1940s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Prints
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Paper
Man Holding Birds, Framed and Signed Lithograph 74/120 by Laiquot
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exotic framed lithograph depicting man holding birds in cages. Numbered 74/120.
Additional information:
Material: Glass, Paper, Wood
Color: Green, Orange
Style: Mid-Century, Vi...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Prints
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Wood
Pair of Marino Marini Lithographs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of horse and rider lithographs by Marino Marini, from the Marino Marini portfolio, printed by Carl Schunemann, Germany, circa 1968. They have been framed in clean lined black la...
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1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Prints
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Glass, Wood, Paper
Abstract Lithographs by Josef Albers from Formulation and Articulation
By Josef Albers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Josef Albers abstract lithographs from Formulation and Articulation, published by Harry N. Abrams Inc., New York, and Ives Sillman Inc., New Haven, circa 1972. These works are from P...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Prints
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Glass, Wood, Paper
Karl Blossfeldt Black White Flower Photogravure Botanic Photography, 1942
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Karl Blossfeldt Photogravure from the edition of the book 'Wunder in der Natur' in 1942.
Photography number 77.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and us...
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1940s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Prints
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Paper
Derek Sullivan 'After the Life for the Most Part (E)' Silkscreen, 2014
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Derek Sullivan silkscreen in colour 'After the life for the most part (e)'.
Made by the artist in Canada, circa 2014.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age...
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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Prints
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Paper
Karl Blossfeldt Black White Flower Photogravure Botanic Photography, 1942
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Karl Blossfeldt Photogravure from the edition of the book 'Wunder in der Natur' in 1942.
Photography number 30. 'Chrysanthemum Leucanthemum. Gemeine Wucherblume, große Maßliebe, M...
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1940s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Prints
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Paper
Karl Blossfeldt Black White Flower Photogravure Botanic Photography, 1942
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Karl Blossfeldt photogravure from the edition of the book 'Wunder in der Natur' in 1942.
Photography number 18. Clematis recta. Waldrebe. Samen in 4 facher Vergrößerung.'
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
Karl Blossfeldt (June 13, 1865-December 9, 1932) was a German photographer...
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1940s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Prints
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Paper
Outrageous Lithograph American Dream Nude with Porsche Mid-century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Outrageous lithograph called American Dream. I do think this is perfect for the man with everything. Two of his favorite things in one piece of art. Sure to get a lot of comments....
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Prints
Abstract Lithographs by Josef Albers from Formulation and Articulation
By Josef Albers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Josef Albers abstract lithographs from formulation and articulation, published by Harry N. Abrams Inc., New York, and Ives Sillman Inc., New Haven, circa 1972. These works are from P...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Prints
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Glass, Wood, Paper
Vibrant Abstract Color Lithograph #1 by Angelo Savelli
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vibrant Abstract Color Lithograph #1 by Angelo Savelli, Italian, 1991-1995. Color lithograph executed on thick paper. Pencil signed and numbered by the artist. Framed in a simple, cl...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Prints
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Paper
Karl Blossfeldt Black White Flower Photogravure Botanic Photography, 1942
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Karl Blossfeldt photogravure from the edition of the book 'Wunder in der Natur' in 1942.
Photography number 34 Ballota acuta. Gottverge. Sonnenkrone in 20 8 facher Vergrößerung.
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1940s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Prints
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Paper
Karl Blossfeldt Black White Flower Photogravure Botanic Photography, 1942
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Karl Blossfeldt photogravure from the edition of the book 'Wunder in der Natur' in 1942.
Photography number 30. 'Chrysanthemum Leucanthemum. Gemeine Wucherblume, große Maßliebe, M...
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1940s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Prints
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Paper
Abstract Lithographs by Josef Albers from Formulation and Articulation
By Josef Albers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Josef Albers abstract lithographs from Formulation and Articulation, published by Harry N. Abrams Inc., New York, and Ives Sillman Inc., New Haven, circa 1972. These works are from P...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Prints
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Glass, Wood, Paper
Framed Giclee Feild Landscape Fine Art Print by Helen Drummond.
Located in Seattle, WA
Helen Drummond is a Seattle based Artist, specializing in oil painting. Her makers mark is on the back of the print as shown. Framed and Matted with gold toned framing. Vintage Condi...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Prints
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Wood
1950s Hebbelinck Roger Belgio "Canal Du Midi'" Etching Aquatint, Numbered
Located in Biella, IT
Hebbelinck Roger Belgio 1912/1987 "canal du midi'" etching aquatint years '50
by Dietrich & C. brussels grave' et imprime' par Hebbelinck Roger
th...
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1950s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Prints
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Paper
Vintage School Map Of Czech State, Czechoslovakia 1960s
Located in Zohor, SK
This is a great vintage school map of "Czech State1526-1648". The map was produced by a National company Skolske Pomocky (School accessories) in 1960s in Czechoslovakia. This map was...
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1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Prints
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Wood, Paper
Lars Hawkes Serigraph Scroll Wall Hanging, Mid 20th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Original serigraph / silkscreen scroll on canvas wall art by California / Norwegian artist Lars Hawkes. Signed lower left.
Bold graphic art design and col...
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20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Prints
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Canvas
Vintage Original Framed and Signed Art Print Titled “ Wolf Lone Watcher “
Located in Seattle, WA
Professionally Framed and Matted Artwork of a Wolf in the Woods. Signed and Numbered and Titled at the Bottom of the Art. Blue Toned Painting Complimented by the Blue Painted Wood Fr...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Prints
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Wood
Maria Teresa Vieyra Rincon Original Abstract Art Paper Engraving 6/25 PEZ Fish
By Frida Kahlo
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Maria Teresa vieyra rincon original abstract art paper engraving 6/25.
Titled PEZ (Fish) Figure 1.
COA present
Measures: 13.75 x 20 art 13.5 x 9.25.
Preowned original vintage co...
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1970s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Prints
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Paper
Mamie Troxell Organic Modern Abstract Artwork on Paper 1970s Signed
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Mamie Troxell organic Modern abstract artwork 1970s signed
Measures: 11.18 x 7.13 art 9 x 7.75
Preowned original vintage condition art
See i...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Prints
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Paper
Vintage Tinted photo print
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage tinted photo print believed to be 1970 era. This Piece has nice patina and character. Vintage Condition as pictured. Listing is for described item only.
Dimensions. 31.5”W ;...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Prints
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Paper
1998 Alina D. Pocian Woodblock Etching Artwork Titled Tea Time 7/18
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1998 Alina D. Pocian Artwork tea time 7/18.
Woodblock, etching print. Signed in pencil lower corner.
12 x 10 H, art 8 x 6.
Preowned original vintage condition.
See images please.
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1990s Mid-Century Modern Prints
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Paper
Vintage Signed and Framed Art Print of Westminster Abbey.
Located in Seattle, WA
This print is framed and matted, signed and title in the lower corner. Frame is silver and gold toned. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured.
Dimensions. 12 W ; 1/2 D ; ...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Prints
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Silver
Pair of Framed Giclee Landscape Fine Art Print by Helen Drummond.
Located in Seattle, WA
Helen Drummond is a Seattle based Artist , specializing in oil Painting. This pairing has a beach landscape and a field landscape. Her Makers mark is on the back of the print as show...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Prints
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Wood
Original Lithograph by Clayette
By Clayette
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Original lithograph by Clayette, Limited production. 3/100. Black and White. Signed by hand by the artist.
Measures: H 50cm, L 65cm.
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Prints
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Paper
Botanical Fruit tree pruning school poster, Czechoslovakia 1960s
Located in Firenze, IT
Pruning fruit trees didactic board
Czechoslovakia 1960s
Paper
100 x 70 cm
Conditions: good consistent with age and use
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1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Prints
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Paper
Clive Barker , Homage to Magritte #2, silkscreen, 1969, signed and dated 8/10
By Clive Barker
Located in Oxford, GB
Clive Barker, an important British Pop Artist
Barker first visited New York during April-May of 1966 and the American dynamic of youth and freedom, and the relaxed, entrepreneurial ...
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1960s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Prints
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Paper
Vintage Framed Scenic Print of York From Gibraltar Point by J Gray
Located in Seattle, WA
Dedication and information about this Print are included at the bottom of the frame. Within wooden frames.Two similar artwork are available through Separate listings. Vintage Conditi...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Prints
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Wood
Vintage Framed and Signed Watercolor Artwork, Possibly a Print.
Located in Seattle, WA
Framed and Matted within wooden frame. Unable to verify if this is a print or original. Cannot open the frame and risk the integrity of the Artwork. Vintage Condition Consistent with...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Prints
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Wood
Midcentury Original "Anne De Francony Galerie" Portrait Poster by Roland Oublot
Located in Miami, FL
Original vintage poster from well-known gallery in the south of France. Portrait Art by Roland Oublot.
Galerie de Francony was founded by Geoffroy de Francony to promote the works ...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Prints
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Paper
Vintage Framed and Signed Artwork of Foxes.
Located in Seattle, WA
Possibly Print or Original, unable to verify. Signed in the Lower Corner. Possibly Pen on paper. Matted within Wooden Frame. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured.
Dimen...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Prints
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Wood, Paper
Op-Art Print by Toshihiro Katayama
Located in Cambridge, US
USA, ca. 1970s. A bold Op-Art serigraph by Toshihiro Katayama (1928-2013). Features green and blue geometric pattern printed on bright red paper. Born in Osaka, Japan, Katayama was a...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Prints
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Paper
Karrel Appel Signed Lithograph
By Karel Appel
Located in Westport, CT
Karrel Appel Signed and numbered 49/100 dated 1971 Lithograph
B.1921.d2006 was a dutch painter sculpture,founder of Avant-Garde movement,this picture is matted and framed.
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1970s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Prints
Vintage Tiber Press Framed Print, Simeons
Located in North Miami, FL
Original print from 1960s - Tiber Press New York City framed beautifully. This extremely vivid and colorful original vintage print depicts Simeons in vario...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Prints
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Glass, Wood, Paper
Vintage Framed Art Print Titled “ Reindeer Roundup“ by Rie Munoz. Circa 1992
Located in Seattle, WA
This Print was originally made for the Tolles Galaxy in Mercer Island as pictured. White toned frame with beige matting. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured.
Dimension...
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1990s Mid-Century Modern Prints
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Wood
Vintage Framed Lithograph Print Titled “ Honore Daumier “
Located in Seattle, WA
This Vintage Lithograph on part is framed and matted within a gold toned frame. Historical information on the piece is in the back as shown. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Prints
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Wood, Paper
Mid-Century Modern, Lithograph n.15/20 by Emilio Scanavino
Located in Milan, IT
Mid-Century Modern, Lithograph n.15/20 by Emilio Scanavino.
The work was created around the 1970s, and it is part of a cycle of 20 lithographs.
The use of few colors enhances the work
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Prints
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Paper
Vintage Oregon Waterfowl Print by Dorathy Smith.
Located in Seattle, WA
Framed print of Ducks in water. Signature and detailing at the top of the print. Within a copper toned frame. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured.
Dimensions. 16 W ; 1...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Prints
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Metal
Pair of Karel Appel Curtains, 1963, Documented at Stedelijk Musem
By Karel Appel
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Super rare and impressive pair of large cotton ''gordijnstof' curtains, designed in 1963 by world renowned Dutch painter and sculptor Karel Appel (1921-2006) for the textile company Hermann Hartman & Co of Amsterdam.
This extremely rare, original repeat print textile is documented in the Stedelijk museum's textile collection under object nubmer KNA 1998, please see image 2.
Each curtain measures 56.7" X 83.85" (144cm X 213cm).
'Gordijnstof' translates as "curtain fabric" confirming that this textile was originally designed by Appel specifically for use as curtains however being of such an impressive dimension these examples could equally be used as wall hangings ,as photographed, or mounted on both sides of a screen or mounted and framed as an art work in its own right , a practice which is becoming increasingly commonplace as high end textile designs by important artists are becoming increasingly valued , appreciated and sought after in the marketplace.
Appel's paintings and sculptures can be found in the collections of some of the world's most prominent museums including the Museum of Modern art in New York and Tate Modern ,London.
Each curtain is of a very impressive scale with each measuring
56.7 " (144 cm) X 83.85" (213cm).
The curtains are signed on the banding KUNSTENAAR DESSIN ONTWERP Karel Appel, HARTMAN PRINT, AMSTERDAM. Another of Appel's designs for Hermann Hartman,Amsterdam can be found in the collection of the national textile museum in Holland. Please see image 9.
Even a small sample of this 1963 textile in good condition would be hard to find today but to find two large scale Appel curtains intact and in beautiful unfaded condition with no staining or fraying must be next to unique today. This is a very rare find and certainly a unique opportunity.
Image 10 shows Karel Appel in his atelier in New York in 1966.
Provenance:
These curtains come from the private collection of a retired Professor from Oxford,UK.
Biography:
Karel Appel was an Expressionist Dutch painter. He was a member of the famous Cobra, the European group of the late 1940s to early 1950s, which promoted spontaneous expressionism and abstract features in painting. Appel's paintings incorporate applications of vibrant, violent colors often possessing a primal, childlike quality or a schizophrenic innocence. Later in life, Appel turned to creating figurative sculptures. Examples of his work can be seen in the Museum of Modern Art, New York City, Boymans-Van Beuningen Museum, Rotterdam, and other collections. Expressionist painter Karel Appel made a name for himself in the world of painting by creating a majestic collection of highly distinguishable work for which he became internationally renowned. From the start, art curators could not ignore Appel's work, which has been exhibited at major museums around the world, including New York's Museum of Modern Art, the Manhattan-based Guggenheim Museum, the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston and the Tate Gallery in London. Though Appel is widely recognized as one of the best-known Dutch Expressionist painters of all time, he was also a passionate printmaker, sculptor, and ceramicist.
Karel Appel’s childhood and early life
Christiaan Karel Appel was born on April 25, 1921, in his parents’ house at 7 Dapperstraat, Amsterdam. His father, Jan Appel, owned a barbershop. His mother, born Johanna Chevalier, was a descendant of French Huguenots. Karel Appel had three brothers. He studied art from 1940 to 1943 at the Rejksakademie van Beeldende Kunsten, the Royal Academy of Fine Arts during the German occupation and befriended young painter Corneille and, some years later, Constant. His parents opposed his choice to become an artist, leading him to leave home. This was also necessary to hide himself from the German police so that he would not be picked up and sent to Germany to work in the weapon industry. Appel produced his first real painting on canvas, which was a still life of a fruit basket at the age of fourteen. On his fifteenth birthday, his wealthy uncle Karel Chevalier gave him a paint set and an easel and some lessons on painting.
Career.
In 1946, his first solo show was held in Groningen, Netherlands. He also participated in the Jonge Schilders exhibition at the Stedelijk Museum of Amsterdam nd created a buzz in the art world, as it generated a huge scandal and many objections in the press and public. About this time, Appel was influenced first by Pablo Picasso and Henri Matisse, then by the French brute-art artist Jean Dubuffet. In 1947, he started sculpting with various used materials and painted them in bright colors such as white, red, yellow, blue and black. Karel Appel became the member of Nederlandse Experimentele Group in Holland along with the young Dutch painters Anton Rooskens...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Prints
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Cotton
Tender Love, Framed and Signed Lithograph 207/250 by Sandu Liberman
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful Signed and numbered lithograph by Sandu Liberman depicting two lovers embracing each other.
Sandu Liberman was a Romanian-born Israeli painter...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Prints
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Glass
Original 1958, Abstract expressionist wood cut by Lea Wellner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original woodcut print, number 5 out of 10. Title: “BLK. WHITE AND RED”
Artist: Lea Wellner
Date: 1958
Please note: will be mailed without glass, unless special requested
In vinta...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Prints
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Paper
1960s Karel Appel Colorful Rhino and Monkey Framed Lithograph
By Karel Appel
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Vintage 1960s Karel Appel rhino and monkey framed serigraph. The bold artist made his plate signature part of the image. The layering of inks can be seen...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Prints
Materials
Chrome
Kenneth Noland Print 72/300
By Kenneth Noland
Located in San Francisco, CA
Kenneth Noland Untitled framed print, Signed and dated 1973. Stamped on back Copyright 1973 by Kenneth Noland pencil numbered 72/300
Printed at Styria Studio. Newly framed and ready ...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Prints
Materials
Paper
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