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
Midcentury Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Houston, TX
Midcentury abstract oil painting on canvas.
Colorful Mid-Century Modern abstract impasto oil painting on canvas. This stunning square ...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
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Canvas, Paint
Vintage Pop Art exhibition screen print after Roy Lichtenstein's "Kiss V"
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning silk screen print from the limited 1990 run authorized by Lichtenstein’s estate after his iconic painting Kiss V (1964). Very good vintage condition. M...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
41" Curtis Jere Brutalist Starburst Pom Pom Mixed Metal Abstract Wall Sculpture
Located in Troy, MI
Large "Urchin" or "Pom Pom" starburst wall sculpture by Curtis Jere for Artisan House 1986
Three dimensional layered wire spray design in an ombre of mixed metal finishes from nicke...
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Metal, Brass, Nickel
Mid-Century Carved Wood Artwork Panel of Glassblower
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
One of a kind art featuring a carved wooden art piece featuring multiple curved pieces that have been put together as a puzzle giving this art a multi-dimensional piece. When we saw ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood
Framed Tony Sarg Lithograph "Tony Sarg's New York" 1927 First Edition
By Tony Sarg
Located in Barcelona, ES
Original lithograph by Tony Sarg, from the renowned publication "Tony Sarg's New York" (1927), published by Greenberg and featuring typography by Lewis F. White. Tony Sarg (1880–1942...
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1920s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
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Paper
Original David Hockney Exhibition Lithograph Poster Beverly Hills Housewife 2001
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Rare Original Vintage David Hockney Pop Art Lithograph Exhibition Museum Poster Beverly Hills Housewife 2001. Denmark
Very rare, Large Format, Original, Out-of-Print, David Hockney,...
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Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
FORNASETTI "Jerusalem by Night" Panel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare original vintage "Jerusalem by Night" screen print on wood panel, designed by Piero Fornasetti / made in Milan Italy by Fornasetti
Original label on the back
Measures: width 37 ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood
David Hockney Park Hotel Munich Original Exhibition Lithograph Poster Denmark
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
David Hockney Park Hotel Munich Original Exhibition Lithograph Poster Denmark
1972 David Hockney Original Exhibition Lithograph Poster entitled Park Hotel Munich published by the Louisiana Museum of Art. Denmark.
Beautiful, calming, minimalist, David Hockney lithograph...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Rope Wall Decoration in the Shape of Flower - Style of Audoux et Minet, France
Located in London, GB
A decorative object in the shape of a simple flower, found in France, 20th century.
Made of thick rope over metal, very much in the style of Adrien Audoux and Frieda Minet. Hard to...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Metal
Phillip & Kelvin LaVerne "Donna" Bronze Wall Plaque, 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Phillip & Kelvin LaVerne "Donna" Bronze Wall Plaque, 1950's. Acid etched and patinated. Signed lower right and on reverse. Overall great vintage condition. Slight wear along edges...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
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Bronze
Utensilo II Wall Organizer by Dorothee Maurer Becker for Design M, Germany, 1970
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
This original 70s Uten.Silo II is a design by Dorothee Maurer Becker. This Utensilo is an old original of the company Design M. It was still produced by the company of her husband, t...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Plastic
Original 1979 Exhibition Poster by María Simón
Located in Barcelona, ES
Original 1979 Exhibition Poster by María Simón – Sala Gaspar, Barcelona
Artist: María Simón
Exhibition: Sala Gaspar, Barcelona
Year: 1979
Dimensions: 66 x 44.5 cm
Condition: Goo...
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1970s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Piet Mondrian: "Composition C n°III in Red, Blue, and Yellow" Lithography
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Piet Mondrian: "Composition C n°III in Red, Blue, and Yellow" - Signed Lithography
Elevate your collection with this stunning lithograph by Piet Mondrian, titled "Composition C n°III in Red, Blue, and Yellow." This 8-color passage lithograph is signed in the plate and marked HC, printed on Arches vellum paper measuring 38.5 x 32 cm. Published by Edition d'Art Henri Piazza, it is based on the eponymous 1935 painting and authenticated by the publisher's dry stamp. The lithograph was printed in an edition of 250 copies, plus a few HC proofs, and includes the publisher's certificate.
This artwork is in excellent condition, with minor wear consistent with its age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. It is framed in a high-quality black lacquered wood frame. Dimensions: D 3 cm x W 33 cm x H 40 cm.
Ideal for collectors and art enthusiasts, this Piet Mondrian lithograph...
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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Spanish Ceramic Decorative Wall Plate with Fishing Scene
Located in Barcelona, ES
Large Cubist Wall Plate or Wall Decoration
Colorful Spanish Mid-Century Modern Manises ceramic wall plate by Vicente Martinez, Spain, 1960s.
This wall plate features a cubist design mediterranean fishing...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Ceramic
Framed Henri Matisse Cut Out Blue Lithograph Nu Bleu I, 1970
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Framed Henri Matisse Cut Out Blue Lithograph Nu Bleu I, 1970
Color lithograph after the work by Henri Matisse, circa 1970.
Signed in the stone. Edited by Edition des Nouvelles Imag...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Evelyn Ackerman Carved Redwood Panel for Panelcarve, circa 1950s
By Evelyn Ackerman, Panelcarve
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Evelyn Ackerman Carved Redwood Panel for Panelcarve, circa 1950s. Features a bird, ram and frog in typical Ackerman style.
Measures 36" wide, 12" high and 1" deep.
Stamped "copyrig...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood
Untitled Monoprint by Beverly Pepper C. 1985.
By Beverly Pepper
Located in Long Island City, NY
Untitled Monoprint by Beverly Pepper C. 1985. Signed and dated to lower right 'Beverly Pepper 1985'
Beverly Pepper was an American sculptor known for her monumental works, site spec...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Plexiglass
Pop Art Two Figures and Heart Abstract Framed Print by Keith Haring 1982
By Keith Haring
Located in Troy, MI
Vintage Keith Haring Two Figures and Heart Abstract Framed print
Untitled (two figures with heart) 1982
Offset lithograph / photo by Ivan Dalla Tana
Printed by Nouvelles Images SA ...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
1987 Original David Hockney "Pool and Steps" Louisiana Museum Exhibition Poster
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
1987 Original David Hockney "Pool and Steps" Louisiana Museum Exhibition Lithograph Poster
Gorgeous Original David Hockney's "Pool and Steps" Lithograph Exhibition Poster for the Lo...
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1980s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Mid-Century Rare Ceramic Oyster Plate Robert Picault Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Rare oyster Plate signed Robert Picault.
Robert Picault (1919 - 2000) was born in Vincennes, Paris and studied at the School of Applied Arts in Paris. After the war he spent a short...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Richard Hamilton – Handwritten and Signed Framed Postcard on Marcel Duchamp
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
This unique framed postcard (artcard) by Richard Hamilton features a handwritten and signed message dedicated to Marcel Duchamp. Renowned for his role in the development of Pop Art a...
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1990s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Original 1961 Exhibition Poster - "Dibujos de Picasso" by Pablo Picasso - Framed
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Own a rare piece of art history with this original exhibition poster, "Dibujos de Picasso", created for the renowned 1961 exhibition at Sala Gaspar in Barcelona. This authentic litho...
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1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
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Paper
Jean Cocteau "Corrida" Framed Lithography
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
'Corrida' lithography by Jean Cocteau, 1953.
Jean Cocteau lithography of the series "Corrida".
Signed in plate.
Framed.
In original good condition.
Jean Maurice Eugène Clément Co...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Italian Abstract Expressionist Painting by Ugo Sterpini, Signed and Dated 1958
Located in Stamford, CT
Ugo Sterpini (Italian, 1927-2000)''La Lotta Sulla Duna" (The Battle On The Dune). Mixed media on canvas, signed and dated ''58'' lower right, signed, titl...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
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Canvas
midcentury Nr. 2 wood print blue beige black tone of city scape by Gerhard Tor
Located in Rümmingen, BW
The posters and prints may display signs of aging, such as paper discoloration, tears, folds, and other imperfections.
These pieces were part of an art collection owned by a German ...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
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Paper
Framed Tony Sarg Lithograph "Tony Sarg's New York" 1927 First Edition
By Tony Sarg
Located in Barcelona, ES
Original lithograph by Tony Sarg, from the renowned publication "Tony Sarg's New York" (1927), published by Greenberg and featuring typography by Lewis F. White. Tony Sarg (1880–1942...
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1920s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
WWII Plywood Leg Splint by Charles Eames
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
The WWII molded plywood leg splint, designed by Charles Eames and manufactured by Evans Mfg., is a pioneering example of functional design and innovative use of materials. Created in...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Plywood
Michelin Set of Original Tiles, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Michelin Man Set of sixteen tiles.
By unknwon manufacturer from Spain, circa 1960.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina...
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1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Ceramic
Gilt Metal Tole Rose Flower Key Hanger Wall Decoration, Italy Vintage, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful gilt metal key hanger wall decoration. Made in Italy, about 1950s. Made of gilded metal. In very good used condition. Very charming piece. Nice addition to your room or e...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Metal
George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Walnut Omni Wall Unit - 4 Bay
Located in Countryside, IL
George Nelson for Herman Miller mid-century walnut omni wall unit - 4 bay
This wall unit measures: 129.5 wide x 18 deep x 95 inches high.
All piec...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Metal
20th Century Oil on Canvas Abstract Painting
Located in Bradenton, FL
Large 20th century oil on canvas abstract painting. Rich blues, yellows, pinks. Signature in right lower corner, yet unable to decipher.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas
Ceramic Traditional Hand Painted Plate by Catalan Artist Diaz Costa, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Ceramic hand painted plate artwork by Catalan artist Diaz Costa, circa 1960.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
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1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Ceramic
XL Mid-Century Modern Abstract Cubist Women Textile Art Wall Hanging Tapestry
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Rare 60s XL Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Cubist Textile Art Wall Hanging Tapestry of Women. Made in Hungary
Gorgeous, Monumental, Mural-sized, 1960's Mid Century Modern, St...
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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Wool, Cotton
41" Curtis Jere Brutalist Starburst Pom Pom Mixed Metal Abstract Wall Sculpture
Located in Troy, MI
Large "Urchin" or "Pom Pom" starburst wall sculpture by Curtis Jere for Artisan House 1986
Three dimensional layered wire spray design in an ombre of mixed metal finishes from nicke...
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Metal, Brass, Nickel
Vintage Fiber Art Woven Wall Hanging
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1960s
1960s handwoven textile piece in burgundy with some chartreuse accents. Beautiful vintage fiber art, extra tall and slim (purchased from a...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Natural Fiber
Framed Abstract Color Serigraphy After Alexander Calder
Located in Barcelona, ES
Framed Abstract Color Serigraphy After Alexander Calder
Elevate your collection with this vibrant framed color serigraphy, created after the iconic work of Alexander Calder. Edited ...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Cityscape Painting by Jordi Mir: 'Battery Park, NY
Located in Barcelona, ES
Immerse yourself in the dynamic energy of the city with this striking artwork by Jordi Mir, entitled "Battery Park, NY." Crafted around 2005, this captivating piece captures the bust...
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Early 2000s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paint
Set of Six Pablo Picasso Framed Artworks, Editions du Chene, 1943
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Step into the timeless brilliance of Pablo Picasso with this extraordinary set of six color clichés, expertly edited by Editions du Chêne in Paris, France, in 1943. Adorned by a stun...
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Large Floating Teak Wall Mounted Shelf by Walter Wirtz for Wilhelm Renz, 1960s
By Walter Wirtz, Wilhelm Renz
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful floating wall unit designed by Walter Wirtz for Wilhelm Renz, Germany, 1960s. Very good condition, signed with Wilhelm Renz logo. This U-shaped shelf is made of high-qualit...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Teak
Ronald Searle "Great Cat God " Lithograph 1970's Artist Signed and Numbered
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very nice lithograph by well listed British artist Ronald Searle ( 1920-2011 ) titled " Great Cat God " pencil signed and number by the artist 69/95 . Searle who was featured in ma...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
French Majolica Daisy Marcel Guillot Vallauris, circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica Daisy Marcel Guillot Vallauris, circa 1950.
8.2 inches diameter.
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
20th Century, Ettore Sottsass "Tower Furniture" Series Wall Cabinet
Located in Turin, Turin
Ettore Sottsass grew up in Turin, and graduated in architecture from the Turin Polytechnic in 1939. In 1947, he founded his own studio in Milan. In 1956, Sottsass moved to New York w...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Metal
Maurice André Large Colored Wall Tapestry for Robert Four Edition
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Maurice André - Robert Four edition
Large wool wall tapestry by Maruice André
Realised circa 1960 by Robert Four Studio
Original perfect condition
Original perfect colors...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Tapestry
Vintage Abstract Oil on Canvas Painting, Late 1970s
Located in Round Rock, TX
A vibrant vintage and dynamic abstract composition rendered with a refined, confident hand.
The artist balances bold color fields with gestural precision, creating a sense of motio...
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1970s Greek Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Mid-Century Modern Danish Wall Tapestry by Hans J. Schöbel for Sodahl
By Södahl AS, Hans J. Schöbel
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Stunning wall tapestry of a peacock in orange/brown.
Produced in the 1960's and 70's by Södahl Design A/S, the Danish textiles company founded in 1963 by artist and designer Hans-Jü...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Jute
Vintage Architectural Concert Poster of the Kammermusiksaal Berlin from 1988
Located in Rümmingen, BW
The posters and prints may display signs of aging, such as paper discoloration, tears, folds, and other imperfections.
These pieces were part of an art collection owned by a German architect, who carefully sourced them over the past 50 years.
A minimalist, architectural poster...
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Marc Chagall Color Cliché Editions du Chêne 1947 Framed
By Marc Chagall
Located in Barcelona, ES
Marc Chagall Color Cliché Editions du Chêne 1947 Framed
Enter the enchanting world of Marc Chagall with this beautifully crafted color cliché, published by Editions du Chêne in ...
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Vintage Signed and Framed John Luke Eastman Lithograph Print of woman . 1975
Located in Seattle, WA
Poem written in ink surrounding the bottom of the print. Signed at the bottom as shown.John Eastman was a Southern California Artist who rose in popularity during the 60/70s. His Unique Contemporary design often featured beautiful distortion of the world around him. Brown toned print professionally framed within gold toned framing. Vintage condition consistent with age as Pictured.
Dimensions. 26 W ; 1/2 D ; 26 H
Poem : “ It is me who made the earth by his power who established the world by his wisdom and by his understanding stretched out the heavens. When he utters his voice there is a tumult of waters in the heavens and he makes the mist rise from the ends of the earth. “ 1975 108/30
John L...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Metal
Cindy Sherman fashion advertisement 1983 (advertisement)
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Cindy Sherman Issey Miyake 1983:
A RARE 1980s fashion campaign advertisement, featuring photography by Cindy Sherman in conjunction with famed Japanese fashion designer, Issey Miyake...
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1980s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Vintage Venetian Canal Painting, Continental School, Oil on Canvas, Venice, Art
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage Venetian canal painting. A Continental school, oil on canvas study of Venice, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1980.
Appealing canal scene in oils, with grea...
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Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood
Framed Tony Sarg Lithograph "Tony Sarg's New York" 1927 First Edition
By Tony Sarg
Located in Barcelona, ES
Original lithograph by Tony Sarg, from the renowned publication "Tony Sarg's New York" (1927), published by Greenberg and featuring typography by Lewis F. White. Tony Sarg (1880–1942...
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1920s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
LE PHO Lithograph E.A Flowers
By Lê Phổ
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Le Pho is a major Vietnamese artist born in 1907 in Vietnam and died in Paris in 2001. This lithograph is an Epreuve d'artist which means it was printed before the artist started to ...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Pablo Picasso Style Stoneware Wall Hanging Tile decorated with a Dove
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A beautiful hand painted and thickly glazed decorative wall tile by an unknown artist, influenced by the works of Pablo Picasso.
The wall plaque is decora...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Stoneware
Mid Century Modern Fiber Art Textile Stitchery Wall Hanging by Carolyn Hall 1965
Located in Troy, MI
Fantastic fiber art wall hanging by Michigan artist Carolyn Vosburg Hall
Bright colored applied textile elements and hand stitched details on a black fabric canvas
Titled "Cheerful...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Textile, Yarn
The 12 Tribes of Israel, Tapestry by Salvador Dalí Notarial Certificate -N° 1468
Located in Paris, FR
Artist: Salvador Dalí
Era: 20th century
Style: Design 50s-60s
Condition: Perfect condition
Material: Tapestry
Width: 130 cm
Height: 180 cm
Depth: 1 cm
The 12 Tribes of Israel, Salvador Dalí – Tapestry...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Wool
1993 Fornasetti Portfolio 6 Surrealist Black/Gold Prints France
Located in Miami, FL
The complete portfolio from the series Sole e Lune containing 6 Fine Art Silkscreen by Piero Fornasetti published in France by Graphique de France in 1993. This portfolio was exclusively created for Pier One...
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1990s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Vintage W. Kwan Mid Century Modern Fiery Abstract Sailboats Nautical Painting
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Fiery Orange Abstract Sunset Sailboats Nautical Oil Painting Framed by Chinese-Canadian artist W. Kwan.
A bold, fiery background of reds, oranges,, and ye...
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Framed Beautiful Butterfly Wings Composition, circa 1930
Located in Barcelona, ES
Framed Beautiful Butterfly Wings Composition, circa 1930
Manufactured in France.
Materials:
Wood, glass
Dimensions:
D 1,5 cm x W 42,2 cm x H 42,3 cm
The artwork is in its origin...
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1930s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Glass, Wood
Robert Salleroli American Abstract Wood Assemblage Monumental Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Looking for a statement piece to add to your home or office? Look no further than this one-of-a-kind monumental cabinet, by Robert Salerolli, purcha...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood, Birch
8 Wall Hooks by Hertha Baller, around 1950s, 'Priced and Sell Per Piece'
By Herta Baller
Located in Wien, AT
8 wall hooks by Hertha Baller around 1950s
Priced and sell per piece.
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1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Majolica Yellow Oyster Plate Vallauris
By Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Mid-Century Ceramic Yellow Oyster Plate Vallauris
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Ceramic
"On the Waterfront", Nine Sailors at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, 1946 Oil Painting
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Painted just after the end of World War II in a style that could be called Art Deco meets Mid Century, this striking painting depicts nine sailors in their Navy uniforms, most of the...
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paint
Californian Modern "Raindrop" Chrome Sculpture by Curtis Jere
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Californian Modern "Raindrop" Chrome Sculpture by Curtis Jere
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Tapestry "La Table" Signed by Jean Lurcat
By Jean Lurçat
Located in Beirut, LB
A limited edition tapestry by Jean Lurçat entitled "La Table" signed in the lower right corner.
Depicting a lush surrealist still life of a picnic table laden with lobster, fruiting ...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Tapestry, Wool
Rosenthal Studio Line Porcelain Plate by Björn Wiinblad 'Limited Edition'
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Stunning wall plaque by Bjorn
Wiinblad for Rosenthal. The plaque was produced in 1975 in an edition of 5000, and this one is number 1328.
The text on the plate is German ‘auch die...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Porcelain
Giovanni de Simone Colored Ceramic Fish Squared Tile Plate, Italy 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Beautiful squared wall mounted tile plate in colored ceramic representing three fishes by the Italian artisti Giovanni De Simone.
Giovanni De Simone was a great Sicilian artist...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Ceramic, Terracotta, Pottery
Set 4 portraits The Beatles, Avedon, Psychedelic, Pop Art, Rock Band, Music 1967
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Set of 4 portraits The Beatles, by Richard Avedon in 1967.
Artist: Avedon Richard
Title: Beatles – Set of four portraits
Date: 1967
Size (w x h): 18.9 ...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
5 Wall Hooks by Hertha Baller
By Herta Baller
Located in Wien, AT
5 wall hooks by Hertha Baller
Polished and stove enameled.
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Brass
1959 Watercolor Abstract Architectural Painting signed Dow
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Watercolor Painting. Abstract architectural landscape.
Signed upper right corner Dow 59.
Signed in verso in pencil
Framed by Duane 8-18-64
36 h x 30 w x 2.5 d art 23.5 w x 29.5...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper, Paint, Wood
Unmatching Pair of Majolica Ceramic Trompe L'oeil Crab Lobster Large Wall Plates
Located in Barcelona, ES
Extra large spider crab and lobster seafood plates wall decoration, Majolica, glazed ceramic. Portugal, 1950s
Rare find.
A colorful pair of fine Majolica glazed ceramic plates with s...
Category
20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Majolica, Ceramic
Jaime Hayon & Nani Marquina 'Nani x Hayon' Wall Tapestry
Located in Tilburg, NL
Jaime Hayon & Nani Marquina 'Nani x Hayon' wall tapestry
Hayon x Nani, size 120x130, comes with wall hanging solution made with fabric sleeves sewn to the top back of the rug.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Wool
Mid Century Modernist Abstract Folk Art Painting
Located in San Diego, CA
Modernist Abstract Folk Art painting from the 1950s. Paint on Masonite board with artist made frame. The title is Indian Landscape. Signed on the front.
Dimensions: 39" wide x 27" ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood, Masonite, Paint
1950s by Arnaldo Gio Pomodoro Il Sestante Italian Midcentury Bronze Sculptures
Located in Brescia, IT
"Crosses and Stars"
Arnaldo & Gio Pomodoro for Il Sestante
1950s
Bronze sculptures
Bibliography: "Domus, December 1958"
Measures: 46 x 46 cm / 37 x 37 cm/ 16 x 16 cm/ 10 x 1...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Bronze
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