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 celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Large Mid Century Italian Wood Marquetry Panel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A mid century Italian wood marquetry art panel. Composed of a scenic depiction of an Italian seaside village and sculptural arches. Rich warm color scheme from the different wood inl...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood
$1,920 Sale Price
20% Off
Ceramic wall relief by Carlo Zauli, Italy 1960s
By Carlo Zauli
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Unique sculptural ceramic wall relief by Carlo Zauli (Faenza 1926–2002), Italy, 1960s. Exceptional and expressive amorphous-shaped relief in the beautiful signature "Bianco Zauli" co...
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Ceramic, Wenge
Mid-Century Modern Tapestry by Jean Picart le Doux, 'Hommage a Paul Eluard'
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning tapestry by the well-known tapestry maker Jean Picart le Doux. It is signed on the bottom right hand side. The tapestry is named 'Homage a Paul Eluard...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Oil on Canvas Matterhorn Artwork
Located in Barcelona, ES
Early 20th Century Oil on Canvas Matterhorn Artwork
By unknown artist, from France
In fair condition, with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful patina
Category
1930s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas
Vintage 1960s Abstract Painting by John Popovic
Located in Oxnard, CA
Here is a stunning and powerful painting by Montreal artist, John Popovic. The work features deep dark blacks, contrasted with splashes of red, orange and...
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paint
Oil and Acrylic on Paper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Combination of oil and acrylic on paper. From Bauhaus but unknown artist, c.1950s. Framed
Dimensions without the frame are 30" W x 22.25"H".
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Acrylic
$2,880 Sale Price
20% Off
Umberto Mastroianni 1960s Original Etching
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful black and white lithograph by the great 20th century Italian artist Umberto Mastroianni.
This work best represents the work of one of the greatest artists of the European a...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood, Paper
$1,008 Sale Price
35% Off
Mid century French ceramic wall mask, 1950s
Located in STRASBOURG, FR
Glazed earthenware mask circa 1950, with a beautiful turquoise glaze that varies in texture. Signature on the back similar to those of Accolay.
In very good condition.
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Ceramic
Tropical Modern Watercolor/ Handmade Paper "Hauling in the Net" Tahiti 1950s
Located in Miami, FL
Mid Century Modern Watercolor on crinkled handmade paper titled "Hauling in the Net" depicting a young Tahitian man by canoe. Lovely Tropical theme with vibrant colors of green,blue,...
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1950s Polynesian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Exceptional Ceramic Wall Panel by the Cloutier Brothers, circa 1960
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Rare wall panel of the Cloutier Brothers, made of 5 lava plates enamelled with Cloutier red and black, this abstract representation which can make yo...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Lava
Vintage Hand Painted Wooden Spoon With Hanger and Hooks
Located in Seattle, WA
This piece would make excellent wall decor to hang small utensils or the like. Hand painted spoon with nice patina and character. Vintage condition as pictured. Listing is for descri...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood
Brassai's Insight: Photogravure of Picasso's Sculpture, circa 1948
By Pablo Picasso, Brassaï
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Brassai's Insight: Photogravure of Picasso's Sculpture, circa 1948
From 1948
Photography by Brassai
Photogravure
From 'The Sculptures of Picasso' by Daniel Henry Kahnweiler
Printed ...
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1940s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Henri Matisse Lithograph from the Jazz Portfolio Folded Out Page
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Henri Matisse (French, 1869-1954)
Elle vit apparaitre le Matin, Elle su tut discretement, 1950
Lithograph in colors on wove paper.
W 11 15/16 x L 32 3/16 in (30.4 x 81.2cm)
Fold out...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
$2,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Giacomo Benevelli ''Arabesco'' Sculptural Art Wall Light, Italy 1965
Located in Den Haag, NL
Rare Art object "Arabesco" by Giacomo Benevelli.
Produced by Gaetano Missaglia, Italy 1965.
White Lacquered cut and folded metal front in a whit...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Metal
Curtis Jere Brass Ships and Seagulls Wall Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Kansas City, MO
Brass and metal wall sculpture by Curtis Jere. Scene of docked sailboats with multicolor flags and flying sea gulls. Patinated brass and metal in very good condition. Ready to Hang.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage Monopoly Game "Park Place" Title Deed Lithograph
Located in San Diego, CA
An extremely hard to find and super cool vintage Monopoly game "Park Place" title deed lithograph in a black metal frame, circa 1970s. The piece ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Heliogravure Print by Marc Chagall from His Iconic Biblical Series, 1956
By Marc Chagall
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Discover a stunning black and white heliogravure print by the renowned Marc Chagall, capturing his unique interpretation of a biblical theme with his signature dreamlike style. This ...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
James Dean 'East of Eden' Original Vintage Movie Poster, Romanian, 1968
Located in Devon, GB
A dark and moody photomontage teases the love triangle at the centre of the drama on this rare poster for the first Romanian release of Elia Kazan's 1955 adaptation of John Steinbeck...
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1960s Romanian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Linen, Paper
Curtis Jere Hot Air Balloon Wall Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
1970s Unsigned Wall Sculpture of a hot air balloon from Curtis Jere. You seldom see this piece come up for sale. This piece is in nice vintage condition. This piece is depicts a 18th...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Metal
Bluebirds Trio By Marianne Starck For Michael Andersen. Danish Wall Plaque
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Bluebirds trio wall plaque, by Marianne Starck for Michael Andersen, Denmark
Engaging blue glazed birds on stoneware plaque
Stamped MS, Three Herrings mark and #6267 on reverse
Widt...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Ceramic
French Majolica Wall Fish Vallauris, Circa 1970
By Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica Wall Fish Vallauris, Circa 1970.
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Hand Painted Artwork by Diaz COSTA, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Ceramic hand painted artwork of a plant by Catalan artist Diaz Costa, circa 1960.
Framed. Signed.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beau...
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1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Vintage 1980s Spanish Landscape Pencil Drawing by R. Duran Font, Framed in Black
Located in Barcelona, ES
A delicate and atmospheric black and white pencil drawing on paper, depicting a serene landscape with trees. The composition captures a quiet, almost meditative moment in nature, ren...
Category
1980s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Diaz Costa Ceramic Hand Painted Artwork, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Ceramic hand painted artwork of a fish by Catalan artist Diaz Costa, circa 1960. Signed. In original condition, with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiul p...
Category
1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Ceramic
Large Mid Century Metal Sculpture of a Sailboat
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Redding, CT
Large Mid Century Metal Sculpture of a Sailboat. Well made piece with a brutalist flair. Perfect for that sailor or person who loves to boa...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Metal, Iron
1970s Abstract Color Sand Art after Joan Miró Mexico City
By Joan Miró
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Midcentury Modern Sand Art Painting after Joan Miró Mexico City
artwork combining surrealism with abstract art
unsigned
17.75 h x 15.75 w x 1d art 9 x 7.25
Original vintage condition...
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Late 20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Sandstone
Italian "Map of the World" Stone Wall Sculpture in Agate, Marble, and Quartz
Located in Stamford, CT
Our objective is to procure some of the world’s most wonderful designs, and in this case, it seems that we’ve found the world itself. We immediately fell in love with this rarely see...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Stone, Agate, Quartz, Marble
Black and White Suprematist Lithograph by Vastian – Signed & Framed
Located in Barcelona, ES
A bold and striking black-and-white lithograph by contemporary artist Vastian, executed in the Suprematist style. This piece embodies the movement’s radical approach to abstraction, ...
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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Sorolla Painting of Children at the Beach
Located in Queens, NY
Copy of an oil painting by Spanish Impressionist Joaquin Sorolla y Bastida showing a young boy and a girl lying on wet sand on the beach
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paint
Clef de Sol étagère by Mathieu Matégot
Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire
Clef de Sol bookshelf
Produced by Ateliers Matégot
France, c.1955
White painted metal (later painted)
documentation :
- MONDINEU, Mathieu Mategot, éd. Jou...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Metal, Steel
Max Ernst "Fiat Modes - Pereat Ars" Dada Artwork Print, 1970
By Max Ernst
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Max Ernst "Fiat Modes - Pereat Ars" Dada Artwork Print, 1970
Explore the avant-garde world of Dada with Max Ernst's "Fiat Modes - Pereat Ars," a striking framed artwork print signe...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Rare Hydastone “Flora de Madera” Panel by Evelyn Ackerman, 1960s
Located in Oceanside, US
A rare Flora de Madera wall panel by renowned California designer Evelyn Ackerman, produced by ERA Industries in the 1960s. This sculptural bas-relief depicts a stylized female figure holding a flower, surrounded by Ackerman’s signature geometric border—an iconic example of mid-century West Coast modernism.
What sets this piece apart is its Hydastone construction—a high-strength, gypsum-based casting material used for a limited number of Ackerman’s panels...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Cement, Other
Vintage Maritime Painting, English, Framed Watercolour, Nautical Art, John Whale
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage maritime painting. An English, framed watercolour with nautical interest by John Whale, dating to the late 20th century.
Historic maritime imagery with great colo...
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Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas
Large White Concrete Wall Sculpture by Roger Desserprit, 1985
Located in Chicago, IL
A large oval wall sculpture by French artist Roger Desserprit. This bas-relief, crafted of concrete, has a surface finished in white cement plaster. Abstract floral motifs and intric...
Category
1980s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Concrete
Diaz Costa Mid Century Modern Ceramic Hand Painted Artwork, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Ceramic hand painted artwork of three fishes by Catalan artist Diaz Costa, circa 1960.
Framed.
Signed.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent of age and use, pre...
Category
1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Ceramic
1960's Egyptian Flatweave Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
79103 Vintage Egyptian Kilim Tapestry Rug, 02'02 x 03'04. This exquisite handwoven wool Egyptian pictorial tapestry rug is a striking representation of traditional life and pastoral scenes that resonate with cultural depth and artistic expression. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, the flatweave rug showcases a variety of animals commonly found in the rural landscapes of Egypt. Depicted are camels and goats, each rendered in natural, earthy tones that speak to the organic dyes derived from the region's abundant natural resources. The inclusion of a human figure, possibly a shepherd, anchors the composition in human experience, bridging the gap between nature and civilization.
The background of the tapestry is a rich, textured gray (greenish undertones), representing the fertile grounds of the Nile Valley, which has historically been the lifeblood of Egyptian agriculture and rural life. This backdrop serves as a vivid canvas that highlights the vibrant hues of the animals, lending a sense of vitality and movement to the scene. Each animal is colored distinctively, allowing their individual forms to stand out, while also harmonizing with the overall palette to create a cohesive visual narrative.
This vintage Egyptian tapestry...
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Mid-20th Century Egyptian Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Wool
$895 Sale Price
20% Off
Alexander Calder Original Exhibition Poster for Rolly-Michaux Gallery 1976
Located in Skokie, IL
Alexander Calder Exhibition Poster for Rolly-Michaux Gallery 1976
This piece is an original vintage poster advertising an exhibition of Calder's "Gouaches and Important Lithographs"...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Metal Sconce, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Brutalist metal sconce, 1970s.
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Metal
Signed Curtis Jere Sculpture of a Church with Village
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Redding, CT
Signed Curtis Jere sculpture of a church with village. Signed and dated 1972. Nice 3D design.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Metal, Brass, Copper
$792 Sale Price
68% Off
Sage Green Wall Sculpture by Maija-Liisa Vasenius for Kalevala Koru, 1960s
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This is an exceptional sage green handmade wall sculpture designed by Finnish modernist Maija-Liisa Vasenius for Kalevala Koru, 1960s
The piece is signed "MV" on the verso complete ...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Ceramic
$652 Sale Price
25% Off
Leroy Setziol Early Masterwork-1963 Architectural Wood Relief
By Leroy Setziol
Located in Camden, ME
This monumental wood sculpture by Leroy Setziol (1915–2005) is a rare and significant early commission, created in 1963 for the National Bank of Portland, Oregon. Measuring an impressive 191" x 31" x 7", the piece marks a pivotal moment in Setziol’s career as he transitioned into large-scale architectural work—integrating fine art with the built environment in a way that would define his legacy.
Carved in his signature style of deeply incised geometric forms and rhythmic abstraction, the panel reflects Setziol’s exploration of nature, spirituality, and cultural symbolism. Commissioned during a period of progressive architectural development in the Pacific Northwest, the work exemplifies the region’s modernist ethos—where art and architecture were conceived in harmony.
Setziol would go on to complete numerous public commissions, collaborating with leading architects such as Pietro Belluschi and becoming one of the most influential wood sculptors of the 20th century. Early, large-scale works like this are exceptionally rare on the market and offer a unique opportunity to own a foundational piece of Pacific Northwest modernism.
This sculpture is not only a stunning example of Setziol’s craft—it is a historical artifact from a turning point in American architectural and design history.
The following is taken from the Portland Art Museum's profile of Leroy Setziol for their exhibit in 2015-16 celebrating the 100th year anniversary of his birth
"Leroy Setziol" Sept 5, 2015 – Oct 30, 2016
"A composer in wood, Leroy Setziol created lyrical sculpture that honors the beauty of a material strongly identified with the Northwest. The black walnut, teak, fir, and other woods he employed enhanced his complex gridded compositions, bringing them to life. A self-taught, intuitive worker, Setziol visualized his complex carvings using the grid as an armature to frame imaginative shapes. Throughout his career, his sculpture ranged from intimate works to large-scale public commissions. The largest work on display is an elegant, teak, two-panel wall relief from 1991. Twenty-three works are on view, including free-standing sculpture, totems, and a variety of wall reliefs.
Setziol’s sculpture gained greater recognition with Portland’s architectural community in 1964 when he was invited by Northwest Regionalist architect John Storrs to carve a series of large-scale relief panels for Salishan Lodge in Gleneden Beach...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Fir
Framed Ceramic by Roger Capron, Circa 1960.
By Roger Capron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Framed ceramic by Roger Capron, circa 1960.
Framed and illuminated ceramic by Roger Capron, circa 1960.
With frame: H: 49cm, W: 49cm, D: 4cm
Ceramic: H: 40cm, W: 40cm
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Ceramic
CY Twombly Sarajevo Winter Olympics 1984
By Cy Twombly
Located in New York, NY
Made for the 1984 Winter Olympic Games. Cy Twombly used the same characteristic scrawl that he had previously used on 1976 series. Lithograph numbered/ signed
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood
Den Fine Mand, Large Original Silkscreen Poster by Bjørn Wiinblad, 1957
By Bjørn Wiinblad, T. T. Serigrafi
Located in Dorchester, MA
Bjørn Wiinblad designed this whimsical silkscreen poster for a 1957 performance of Molière's play "Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme" at the Det Ny Teater in Copenhagen. This original poster, showcasing Wiinblad's assured use of unexpected color, was printed by T.T. Serigrafi, Copenhagen.
Framed; on Karlit wood fiber–based board...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Jose Ortiz Echagüe's Vision: Spanish Heritage in Photogravure, circa 1930
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Jose Ortiz Echagüe's Vision: Spanish Heritage in Photogravure, circa 1930
From 1930
Photography by Jose Ortiz Echagüe
Photogravure
Framed in black lacqu...
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1930s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
One of a Kind Oval Citrine Crystal Quartz Wall Mirror
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional wall mirror made of copper frame all artistically embedded with fine beautiful citrine crystal stone and points, all around oval shape, To make one of a kind beautiful ob...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Rock Crystal, Copper
1986 Curtis Jere Karl Benz Mercedes Brass Bicycle Sculpture Mid-Century Modern
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Dayton, OH
Curtis Jere wall sculpture portraying Karl Benz (Mercedes Benz) first Motorwagen that was built in 1886. Signed along the wheel, 1986. Made from brass with wood grain accents.
Category
1980s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Brass
$960 Sale Price
20% Off
Metal Wall Plaques of Stylized Wine Bottles By Sexton
By Sexton
Located in Hanover, MA
1950's wall plaques made of colorfully enameled cast metal in form of stylized wine bottles. Various configurations possible as some are singles while others are doubles and triples...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Metal
Charles Levier (French, 1920 - 2003) Oil On Canvas Wharf Scene
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Oil on canvas depicting a wharf scene with moored sailboats and a marina flanked by docks and cubist style structures.
Signed lower center.
Presented in a carved gilt frame with egg ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Vintage Futuristic Concept Car Drawing by Artist Dennis Mog, circa 1970
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Lets Go Back to the Future"
Vintage Futuristic Concept Car Drawing
circa 1970
Artist Dennis Mog ( 1944-2012 )
Pencil on Vellum
Labeled On Back As Follo...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Oil on canvas "colored fish" - Signed lower right - Latin America - 1998
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Oil on canvas "colored fish" - Signed lower right - Latin America - 1998
Category
20th Century South American Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Mid Century Modern Danish Abstract Painting, signed and dated 1968
Located in Ventura, CA
Mid-Century Modern Blue Abstract Painting 1968
This panting is a captivating piece from the Danish art scene, characterized by its striking use of various shades of blue. Signed by ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas
6 Wall Hooks, Italy, Around 1970s
Located in Wien, AT
6 Wall hooks Italy around 1970s
Original condition
the bigger one´s :
Hight: 15cm
Wide: 9cm
Depth: 9cm
smaller one´s:
Hight: 6cm
Wide: 9cm
Depth: 5cm.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Metal
$429 / set
Black and White Photograph of Female Nude - Artist Unknown
By Alfred Stieglitz
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Black and White Photograph of Female Nude
Artist, Subject and Date are Unknown
"Nude" in the style of Alfred Stieglitz
image 10.75" x 13.75" - mounted
matte: 16" x 20"
"matte is l...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Ethereal Threads: Tapestry Textile Sculpture from Spain, circa 1980
Located in Barcelona, ES
Immerse yourself in the artistry of a bygone era with the "Timeless Threads" Tapestry Textile Sculpture, a captivating wall-mounted natural artwork fro...
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1980s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Rattan
Natural Stone Portrait Mosaic
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Unique portrait mosaic. Titled "The Athlete", dated 2019 and signed.
The mosaic is constructed out of natural stone in the most gorgeous tones.
No damage to be noted.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Stone
Original 1987 Exhibition Poster by Antón Lamazares – Sala Gaspar, Barcelona
Located in Barcelona, ES
Original 1987 Exhibition Poster by Antón Lamazares – Sala Gaspar, Barcelona
Artist: Antón Lamazares
Exhibition: Sala Gaspar, Barcelona
Year: 1987
Dimensions: 76 x 56 cm
Condition: Good vintage condition with minor marks and imperfections due to age
This original 1987 poster...
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1970s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Pair of brass candle wall sconces by Colseth Norway mid century modern
By Skultuna
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Unusual mid cntury modern pair of wall sconces for single candle. Fabricated by Colseth / Norway. Note - not by Skultuna.
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Brass
Big Size Sergio Bustamante Sculpture of Macaw on Hanging Perch
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this macaw sculpture by Mexican artist Sergio Bustamante, circa 1960 made in brass and copper with fantastic patina. Present some details.
Category
1960s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Brass, Copper
Reynaldo Maya O/C Landscape Painting Mexico Latin American Mid Century Art 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Reynaldo Maya (1911-Mexico) Landscape oil on canvas painting of Mexican town in the distance and snow coverd mountains (volcanos) in the backgro...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood
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