Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Color: Gray
Painting by Unknown Artist, Oil on Canvas, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Painting by unknown artist, circa 1940.
Oil on canvas. Handsigned. Ilegible signature.
In original condition, with some visible signs of previous use and age, preserving a beau...
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1940s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas
Vintage Metal Martini Sculpture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A vintage sculpture of martini glasses and shaker featuring light colors and a sturdy build.
Please confirm item location (NJ or NY).
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Metal
1950s Mid Century German Castle River Landscape Pastel Painting Drawing
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century 1950s framed German pastel painting of a hilly landscape by a river centered on a stone castle or chateau and farmhouse. Purchased in the 50s in Frankfurt.
Measures: 3...
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1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
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Paint
1950's French Modernist/ Cubist Drawing - Portrait Of Lady
Located in Cirencester, GB
French Landscape
by Bernard Labbe (French mid 20th century)
original watercolour/ gouache painting on artist paper, unframed
size: 12 x 9 inches
condition: very good and ready to...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Other
The Beatles by Richard Avedon, Look Magazine, Offset Lithographs, Framed
Located in New York, NY
The Beatles by Richard Avedon, offset lithographs, for Look Magazine, framed. Set of 4 Look Magazine Beatles posters with bright colors and minor toning and handling wear. The posters are in very good condition - having been stored in the original shipping tube (included in the listing). Each poster has been archivally floated on a white matte board, under UV plexiglass and framed in a 1.25 inch white lacquer wood cube molding.
Measurements:
Sheet image sizes: 31 inches H; x 22.5 inches W;
Framed size: 39 inches H x 30 inches W x 1.25 inches D.
Printed in the lower left of each poster is the band member's name; E.g., JOHN LENNON photographed by Richard Avedon for Look Magazine.
Original Look Magazine shipping tube is emblazoned with groovy psychedelic "Beatles", shows the recipient's address and the sender's return address:
Beatles Posters
Box 1
Look Building
Des Moines, IA. 50304
Background of Avedon/Beatles Collaboration:
The Beatles were photographed by Richard Avedon on August 11th, 1967. The shoot took place at a photography studio in a penthouse at Thompson House, 200 Gray's Inn Road, London, England.
The American photographer took a number of shots of the group, four of which were later embellished with psychedelic effects.
The posters were printed by Waterlow & Sons Ltd of London/ The publisher's information appears in the lower right margin of each poster.
One a side note, Avedon sold the copyrights of both the photos he took that day and his psychedelic embellishments, executed in post production, to NEMS Enterprises, Ltd. - a firm run by the Beatles music manager Brian Epstein.
On Aug 27, 1967, sixteen days after Avedon’s Beatles photo session, Beatles manager Brian Epstein died from an overdose of Carbitol. The Beatles were shocked. By strange twist of fate, the Beatles were attending Maharishi Mahesh Yogi’s meditation seminar at Bangor, North Wales. The guru they had just met in London became a substitute for their use of psychedelics and a cushion for their bereavement. Avedon, unknowingly to the Beatles, or even himself, had captured this true spiritual essence just weeks before.
January 1968 was the initial concurrent publication of the Avedon photos...
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1960s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
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Paper
Marc Chagall, 'Nice Soleil' Original Vintage Poster
By Marc Chagall
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
This is a deluxe edition featuring a blind stamp with the markings RGM. This poster was printed in France by and for the French Government.
Marc Chagall was a Russian-French artist of Belarusian Jewish origin. An early modernist, he was associated with several major artistic styles and created works in a wide range of artistic formats, including painting, drawings, book illustrations, stained glass, stage sets, ceramics, tapestries and fine art prints.
Nice Soleil...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
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Paper
Danish Mid-Century Ceramic Tray Handpainted Still Life Motif by Kai Klinge 1960s
By Giorgio Morandi
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Rare mid-century decorative tray by Danish painter and ceramist Kai Klinge (1925-2000). Made circa 1950s to 60s.
The tray is decorated with a handpainte...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Ceramic
World Beat 1997 Festival Poster
Located in Pasadena, CA
Lovely vintage large poster of a drummer boy, in orange, black, white and blue, designed for the World Beat Festival in Kansas City in the summer of 1997....
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Moholy-Nagy Photography
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Photography by László Moholy-Nagy.
A posthumous print from the original negative, circa 1973
Stamped by Foto Moholy-Nagy and Galerie Khlim.
In...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
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Paper
Artist Richard Anuszkiewicz Inward Eye #10 Op-Art Silkscreen Print, 1970, Signed
Located in St. Louis, MO
Richard Anuszkiewicz (1930-2020) Inward Eye #10 from the Inward Eye Series, 1970. Pronounced it ah-noo-SHKEV-ich. Silkscreen 25 19/20 × 19 3/4 inches
Edition of 100, #56/100. Acid f...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
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Metal
Austrian Midcentury Wall Hook Attributed to Hagenauer
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass chrome-plated coat, hat hooks, elegant shape and perfect quality made in Austria probably by Hagenauer in the early 1950s.
Original condition.
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Joan Miró Limited Edition Photolithography, circa 1970
By Joan Miró
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Lithography by Joan Miró, circa 1970.
Stamped rotogravure reproduction of series by Bolaffiarte. Limited edition of 5000.
Unframed.
Signed by the artist.
In good original...
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1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
John Piper Chiesa Della Salute Venice Screenprint Textile 1959 Sanderson
By John Piper
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
JOHN PIPER CH (BRITISH,1903-1992) :CHIESA DELLA SALUTE, VENICE Screenprinted fabric, printed by Sandersons, 1959
In the late 1950's to the early 60's there was interest in painterly textiles that demonstrated the unique potential of screen printing, with its ability to capture the quality of brush-stroked colour
"The monumental grandeur of many artists' textiles in the early 1960's was necessary if they were to work in the large scale architectural interiors of the era which witnessed a rapid growth in new public buildings, all which required furnishing with suitably prestigious fabrics".
The painterly design is one of five fabrics designed by John Piper (1902-1993) for A Century of Sanderson 1860-1960, Sanderson's prestigious Centenary Collection.
This study of the Chiesa della Salute church in Venice was taken from Piper's 1959 travels when he was commissioned by the Arthur Jeffress Gallery in London. He then regularly made paintings of the city, and drew illustrations for an edition of Adrian Stokes...
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1950s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
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Textile
Pair, Op Art Oil Paintings by Patrick Dupré in the Style of Julio Le Parc
By Julio Le Parc
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Optical illusionary art by Patrick Dupré in the style of Julio Le Parc.
Amazing optical perfect to accentuate your living space - come as a pair.
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paint
Mari Simmulson Upsala-Ekeby Abstract Painted Girl and Bird Pottery Tile
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A striking Swedish mid-century wall plaque decorated with an abstract stylized bird and a girl by Mari Simmulson (1911-2000) for Upsala-Ekeby. The stoneware plaque...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
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Stoneware
Sculptural Modernist Wall Bull Ceramics by Helmut Schäffenacker
Located in Essen, NW
Schäffenacker Ulm studio
Helmut Friedrich Schäffenacker (1921 Ulm - 2010 Ulm)
Helmut Schäffenacker was a ceramist who had a decisive inf...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Ceramic
Lithograph by Henri Matisse Drawing
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Lithograph by Henri Matisse 1942.
Framed.
Signed and numbered.
In good original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use.
Henri Matisse (31 December 1869-3 Nove...
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Mid Century Modern Artist James Koenig 1948 Buffalo NY Titled 'Net Work'
By James Koenig
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Titled ‘Net Work’ buffalo artist James Koenig paintings reflected many phases of American painting styles including scenes from the WPA period, abstract...
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas
Brass Sailboat Wall Art in the Style of C. Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Intricately crafted in brass, this large wall-mounted sailboat sculpture is styled after the art of C. Jere. Please confirm item location with seller (NY/NJ).
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Metal
Fauvist Landscape Painting, circa 1970
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Fauvist style landscape painting.
By F.Canadell from Spain, circa 1970.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
Mate...
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1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Carl Auböck Patinated #4982-2 Wall Hooks, Austria 2022
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck Patinated #4982-2 Wall Hooks, Austria 2022.
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2010s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Brass
Industrial 1965 Venner IT 387 Metal Zinc Stackable Storage Boxes or Wall Shelves
Located in Markington, GB
Industrial Venner stock number IT - 387, 1965 metal zinc stackable storage display boxes or can be drilled to become stylish wall shelves or can be used as planter boxes, these boxes will be great for shop display, usage is endless!
Proper very well made sturdy bend metal...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Zinc
1950's French Modernist/ Cubist Signed Painting Black & White Village Landscape
Located in Cirencester, GB
French landscape
by Bernard Labbe (French, mid-20th century)
Signed original watercolour/ gouache painting on artist paper, mounted on board unframed
Size: 19.75 x 25.5 inches
Co...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Other
Pablo Picasso Lithographic Exhibition Poster, 1968
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Exhibition poster by Pablo Picaso, 1968.
Poster of his exhibition on the Gallery "Sala Gaspar" in Barcelona.
In good original condition.
Pablo Pica...
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1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Leonard Maurer Tempera Painting of Woman, 1955
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Beautiful tempera on board by Leonard Maurer (1912-1976), painted in 1955. Portrait of a woman, exaggerated, with great depth and expressive character. ...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paint
Taro Okamoto ‘Tower of the Sun’ Ceramic Wall Sculpture, Expo 70 Osaka World Fair
By Tarō Okamoto
Located in London, GB
Taro Okamoto, artist (Japan)
Tower of the Sun’ ceramic face wall plaque, for Expo ’70 world fair in Osaka japan, 1970.
Cast, glazed ceramic. Due to th...
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1970s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Ceramic
The Art Institute of Chicago Archive Photography of Joan Miro Drawing, 1971
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Black and White Photography of Joan Miro Drawing "Figures en Estat de Metamorfosi" from 1931 by The Art Institute of Chicago, 1971.
In original co...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Man Ray Photography of a Woman
By Man Ray
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Man Ray photography of a woman, circa 1930.
A posthumous print from the original negative in 1977 by Pierre Gassmann.
Gelatin silver bromide.
Born (Philadelphia, 1890 - Pari...
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1930s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Midcentury Seeburg Styled Wall Mount Jukebox Diner or Soda Shop Tune Selector
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This early wall-mounted coin operated jukebox tune selector is completely unmarked, but being attributed to the Seeburg Corporation of the United States in circa 1955 in the period M...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Antoni Tàpies Abstract Art Lithograph, Exibition, 1969
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Lithograph by Antoni Ta`pies 1969.
In good original condition.
Antoni Ta'pies born in Barcelona in 1923, Ta'pies started his artistic run during a long convalescence due to a s...
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1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Sculptural Concave Mirror in Green
Located in London, GB
Anish Kapoor style concave mirror.
Sculptural green glass mirror, with brass wall fixing.
Excellent quality mirror with amazing reflections.
Available in pink gold, copper and b...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Brass
Steinberg Lithography for Galerie Maeght, Printed by Mourlot in Paris, 1973
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A beautiful lithography for the Steinberg Exhibition at Galerie Maeght, printed by Mourlot in Paris, France in 1973.
Framed in a nice, Minimalist black frame with passe partout, b...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Archive Photography of Isamu Noguchi Sculpture "Vase-1952", circa 1955
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Black and White Photography Isamu Noguchi Sculpture "Vase-1952", by unknown photographer.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with ...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Man Ray Photography of Georges Braque
By Man Ray
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Man Ray Photograph of Georges Braque, 1930.
A posthumous print from the original negative in 1977 by Pierre Gassmann.
Gelatin silver bromide, ...
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1930s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Man Ray Archive Photography of Smoking Device
By Man Ray
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Man Ray Archive photography of smoking device in 1959.
Printed in 1970 by Studio Marconi.
Framed on a 19th century frame with Museum Glass.
Gelatin silver bromide 24 x 18.
Ma...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Beautiful & Rare Tapestry by Vincent Van-Gohg for Mira International
Located in San Diego, CA
A beautiful rug in wool stamp with medal and tag made by Mira International, the Netherlands circa 1970's always used on the wall no tears or fade.
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20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Wool
Adrian Contemporary Artwork, 2020
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Contemporary abstract artwork by Adrian.
Untitled.
Mixed-media on metal..
In good condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
M...
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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Metal
Kumi Sugaï Limited Edition Silkscreen Print Capricorn 1973
By Kumi Sugai
Located in Weesp, NL
Kumi Sugaï, one of the most internationally acclaimed Japanese painters of the twentieth century.
Kumi Sugaï Capricorne, Capricornus, 1973 limited edition silkscreen print. 50 x 53 ...
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1970s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
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 23. 'Acer Rufinerve. Ahorn. Sprossen in 10 facher Vergrößerung.'
In ...
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1940s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
"A Jackpot" by George Crionas Color Lithograph
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An extraordinary "A Jackpot" by George Crionas Color Lithograph 22/200 from the 1960s and in great condition. The piece is titled "A Jackpot" depicts a clown playing a slot machine c...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Joan Miro Lithograph Art Poster
By Joan Miró
Located in San Diego, CA
Highly collectible midcentury Joan Miro lithograph art poster, circa 1950s. The piece is from the French Posters Collection and is in very nice unframed condition with limited handling. Beautiful abstract image with vibrant and crisp colors and lettering. Free shipping in the continental United States...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Charles Hersey Vintage Mid-Century Modern Op-Art Painting, circa 1968
Located in San Francisco, CA
Charles Hersey vintage Mid-Century Modern op-art painting, circa 1968
Black, silver and red
Vintage 1960s acrylic op-art painting on canvas by San...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas
Brutalist Handcrafted Wall Art, Wall-Mounted Sculpture, Metal Art
Located in Miami, FL
Huge Brutalist handcrafted wall art, sculpture or wall hanging in metal.
Various circular shapes are intertwined with each other.
Marked.
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1980s Chinese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Metal
Original Travel Poster, Swissair Brazil, Georg Gerster & Emil Schulth, 1971
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1970s
- printer : Wolfensberger
- original, no later reprint!!
- glassed in frame.
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1970s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Glass, 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 6. 'Polypodiaceae Aspidieae. Tüpfelfarn. Junges eingerolltes Blatt in 4...
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1940s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Curtis Jere Mid Century Fishing Village Metal Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Countryside, IL
Curtis Jere mid century fishing village metal sculpture
This sculpture measures: 46 wide x 10.5 deep x 29 inches high
This sculpture is i...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Metal
1950's French Modernist/ Cubist Painting Signed, French Landscape
Located in Cirencester, GB
French Landscape
by Bernard Labbe (French mid 20th century)
Signed original watercolour/ gouache painting on artist paper, unframed
Size: 10 x 7.75 inches
Condition: very good an...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Other
1970s Tom Hayward Abstract Figurative Framed Textile Art
Located in Chicago, IL
Gorgeous and show-stopping art by Tom Hayward. 5 faces in a neutral palette with texture.
Dimensions: 49"W × 2"D × 59"H
Styles: Abstract, Figurative
P...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Textile, Canvas
Abstract Etching, Holland, circa 1980
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Abstract etching, Holland, circa 1980.
Unknown artist.
In original condition.
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1980s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
1950's French Modernist/ Cubist Drawing - Landscape Of Church In French Town
Located in Cirencester, GB
French landscape
by Bernard Labbe (French mid 20th century)
Original watercolour/ gouache painting on artist paper, unframed
Size: 12.5 x 19.75 inches
Condition: very good and re...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Other
1950's French Modernist/ Cubist Signed Painting - French Landscape Of Houses
Located in Cirencester, GB
French Landscape
by Bernard Labbe (French mid 20th century)
signed original watercolour/ gouache painting on thin board, unframed
size: 9.75 x 13 inches
condition: very good and ...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Other
Rare Wall Crucifix Vienna Around 1950s 'Attr. Hagenauer'
Located in Wien, AT
Wall crucifix attr. Hagenauer vienna around 1950s
Original patina
Original condition.
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Brass, Copper
"The Pool Players" by Vincent Richard Campanella
By Vincent Campanella
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Oil on artist board signed and dated lower right featuring pool players playing a point match in the pool hall. Great WPA feel and texture impasto. Most likely the original frame measuring 15.25" x 19.25" overall.
Born in New York in 1915, Campanella studied at the Leonardo Da Vinci Art School where the curriculum was based on the Naples Academy founded in the 1440s. He took this classical Renaissance training to the streets of New York, then-rural Astoria, Monhegan Island, and Wyoming.
As an easel artist for the Works Progress Administration (WPA) in the 1930s he painted and taught in Rock Springs, Wyoming. There his style became Abstract and works of Classical Abstraction were recognized in art reviews and exhibitions. He was represented by the Rehn Gallery in New York until the death of Frank Rehn in 1956. His work has been shown at The Art Institute of Chicago, Carnegie Institute, Brooklyn Museum, Corcoran Art Gallery, Denver Museum, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, San Diego Museum, San Francisco Museum, Seattle Museum, Toledo Museum, Whitney Museum of American Art, and the Universities of Nebraska, Tennessee and Wyoming. He was a Fellow at the MacDowell Colony in 1968. Retrospective shows of his work have been held at Hunter College (1995) and the Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art (2007).
Campanella taught at the University of Wyoming (1940), Columbia University (1946-49), the Kansas City Art Institute (1949-52) and Park College (1952-80). Notable students include Robert Morris, Wilbur Niewald...
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paint
Mexican Artisanal Sunburst Mirror
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1950, we offer this big size mexican artisanal sunburst mirror. Made in steel, bass details and fantastic patina.
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1970s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Brass, Steel
1950's French Modernist/ Cubist Painting - Orange French Church
Located in Cirencester, GB
French Landscape
by Bernard Labbe (French mid 20th century)
original watercolour/ gouache painting on paper, unframed
size: 11.75 x 8.5 inches
condition: very good and ready to b...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Other
Adrian Contemporary Artwork, 2020
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Contemporary abstract artwork by Adrian.
Untitled.
Mixed-media on metal..
In good condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
M...
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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Metal
1950's French Modernist / Cubist Signed Painting, French Town
Located in Cirencester, GB
French landscape
by Bernard Labbe (French mid 20th century)
Signed original oil painting on board
Size: 9.5 x 7.5 inches
Condition: very good and ready to be enjoyed.
Provena...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Other
Rauschenberg Limited Edition Photolithography, circa 1970
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Photolithography by Robert Rauschenberg, circa 1970.
Stamped rotogravure reproduction of series by Bolaffiarte. Limited edition of 5000.
Exemplary number 4798.
About the Artist:
Milton Ernest "Robert" Rauschenberg (October 22, 1925 – May 12, 2008) was an American painter and graphic artist whose early works anticipated the Pop art movement. Rauschenberg is well known for his Combines (1954–1964), a group of artworks which incorporated everyday objects as art...
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1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
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Mid-century Modern wall decorations for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern wall decorations 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 wall decorations created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include wall decorations, decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with paper, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern wall decorations made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original wall decorations, popular names associated with this style include Curtis Jeré, Karl Blossfeldt, Herta Baller, and Josef Albers. 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 wall decorations differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $16 and tops out at $406,322 while the average work can sell for $1,500.
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