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
Goblin Hand Woven in Wool, Poland 1955, Abstraction of a Landscape
Located in London, GB
Goblin tapestry named 'Wakacje' (meaning; Holidays) is designed by Boruck for Pilsko and woven by Tomaszek, Slonka, Poland 1955. This colourful goblin appears a pictorial abstraction...
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1950s Polish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Wool, Linen
Brothel Wall Mounted Metal Sculpture in Style of Curtis Jere
Located in Hanover, MA
Vintage 1960s torch cut brass, steel and copper wall sculpture in the form of a bordello with the ladies of the night peering out of three windows. Fun s...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Brass
Robert Motherwell, Untitled
Located in Stamford, CT
"Untitled" Lithograph by Robert Motherwell on Arches Paper. Signed and numbered 198/225 in pencil. Printed by Irwin Hollander, New York, with artist...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
$13,900
Leonor Fini, women and flower, rare print on paper
By Leonor Fini
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Leonor Fini, rare original serigraph on Rives paper, circa 1970
Rare print handsigned by surrealist artist Leonor Fini, inscreasingly esteemed with the movement of rediscovering art...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Original 20th Century Abstract Painting by Christian Lagarde Demianoff
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning Mid-Century Modern oil on board, abstract composition by listed French artist, Christian Lagarde Demianoff.
Very interesting work, titled "Couche de Soleil sur l'Etang", translated this means Sunset Over The Pond.
Monsieur Christian Lagarde Demianoff is from Sete, France, he owned an art gallery there in the port area and created numerous modern works of art. He attended the Ecole de Sete...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paint
$1,125 Sale Price
57% Off
Painting by Peter Keil, C 1977, Acrylic on Paper Board, Signed, Blue, Not Framed
By Peter Keil
Located in New York, NY
Peter Robert Keil was born to an artist blacksmith father whom he lost very early in his childhood during the Second World War. During the end phase of the war, Keil's mother, also a...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Acrylic, Paper
"the Piano" Wall-Mounted Piece by Curtis Jeré
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Rare wall-mounted piece by Curtis Jeré.
Made of brass. Signed.
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Brass
Italian Plates & Pots Rack, Kitchen Shelf, solid Walnut, Dresser 4 Drawers
Located in Vigonza, Padua
An excellent Mid-Century Italian Tyrolean kitchen shelf or plate rack, with four drawers in massive blond walnut, wax polished.
A very useful item for y...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
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Walnut
Marcello Fantoni Wall Plaque
Located in Chicago, IL
Marcello Fantoni rare studio wall plaque. Marked: Fantoni, Italy.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Ceramic
Jacob Lawrence Poster The Relay Race Lithograph Olympic Games Munich 1972
Located in Praha, CZ
- rare
- marked
- original
- can be framed and glazed.
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Abstract Mid-Century Modern Artwork by Merv Slotnick, 1971
By Merv Slotnick
Located in Ventura, CA
Abstract Mid-Century Artwork by Merv Slotnick, 1971
This Black & White Abstract by Merv Slotnick, 1971 signed and dated lower left is a captivating piece encapsulated in a chunky 19...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Meresad Berber Graphic Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A painter born in Bosnia, Berber was one of the best-known graphic artists in the world. He went on to study at the Academy of Fine Arts in Ljubljana. From 1992 until his death in Oc...
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1990s Balkan Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paint
Villemot, Original Vintage Poster, French Railway, Car Rental, Train, Key, 1971
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Original Vintage Poster created by Bernard Villemot in 1971 for the French Railway.
Artist: Bernard Villemot
Title: SNCF – Service Train + Auto – Location de voitures
Date: 1971
Siz...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Vintage Orig Metallic Painting by O. E. L. Graves Extremely Rare Collectible
By O.E.L. Graves
Located in Palm Springs, CA
We are so proud to offer this original work of art by legendary Palm Springs artist O. E. L. Graves. We discovered his work when we first purchased a second home here in 1997. His work was very difficult to come across, but stories about Mr. Graves were legendary, and the first art we saw of his were his extraordinary and very collectible cover art for vintage mid century Palm Springs villager magazines which we found at some thrift stores! We have since collected 8 original paintings. This is the Rolls-Royce of the collection. His artwork is now collected by a new generation of the Palm Springs younger rich and famous entertainment industry that have brought new life to the town with Coachella Music Festival and the endearing architecture Palm Springs is famous for! We purchased an amazing coffee table book by French photographer Robert Doisneau called “Palm Springs 1960” Mr Graves himself and his artwork is featured in wonderful 1960s vintage photographs. This spurred on more collectors looking for his paintings. This large painting was definitely owned by a Palm Springs/Beverly Hills client. His work was even sought out by Rockefeller that wanted to buy a painting of Mr. Graves that he refused to sell! The paintings were very expensive. Just the original painting’s framing alone shows how chic and special it was. The subject is a bird in its cage with a clock in the corner, In shades of silver, green, black and gold. There is a name on the painting, along side Mr. Graves signature we believe to be the title of the painting, “Orsi” It is such an extraordinary painting! Please check out the pictures to see the amazing color and details of this work.
O. E. L. Graves (1897 - 1971)
Graves was an American artist and painter/sculptor based in Palm Springs, California during Hollywood's golden years. His client list included many of the rich and famous of his era, from movie stars (Clark Gable, Bob Hope, Bing Crosby, Janet Gaynor) to business magnates (Raymond Loewys, George R. Hearst Sr.) to shady criminal kingpins. His own personal life was just as full of high intrigue and secrecy as the famous clients he cultivated. As a result, his need to maintain a relatively low profile in his private life has relegated him to near obscurity in death as an artist.
Graves experimented constantly with new media and techniques for expressing his art. His works include delicate watercolors, fine detailed portraits, impressionistic oils, sculptures in metal, and some techniques of his own invention. Graves claims to have invented "sculpted oil painting", where multiple layers of thick oil paint are placed on masonite and then cut away to create the image. His sculpted oil paintings were displayed in some of the trendiest galleries and art museums, including the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art, which purchased some of his sculpted paintings after they had been shown there. Winthrop Rockefeller...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
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Metal
Victor Vasarely Framed Porcelain Wall Sculpture for Rosenthal 1964
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Rarely seen Op Art wall sculpture by Victor Vasarely for Rosenthal. Porcelain relief panel in felt lined frame, limited number 7 of an edition of 50. Edition card attached on reverse...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
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Porcelain
Vintage Norman Rockwell Framed Print of Children Playing Marbles
Located in South Bend, IN
A vintage Norman Rockwell framed print of children playing marbles.
Recently procured from Frank Lloyd Wright's DeRhodes House.
Measures: 11.5"W ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Raphael Fenice Infinity Mirror
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Raphael Fenice infinity mirror in Lucite and led technology
When the mirror is off looks like a real mirror.
Mirror can be controlled ...
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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Lucite, Wood
Mid-Century Original French Advertising Poster, 'DD' Socks by Francis Martocq
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Mid-Century Original French Advertising Poster, 'DD' Socks by Francis Martocq
This poster is typically French in its design and humour! A cute poster for a children-friendly space...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
$960 Sale Price
20% Off
Jere Style Mid-Century Waterfront Scene Metal Wall Hanging
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Wilmington, DE
Jere style mid-century waterfront scene metal wall hanging
Offered is a beautifully unique, Jerè style wall hanging. It is in good condition, showing minor age wear (minor patina, minor surface wear-see pics). Check out our other listings for more mid century...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Metal
'An American in Paris' Original Vintage Australian Daybill Movie Poster, 1951
Located in Devon, GB
Printed in stunning stone lithography, this scarce Australian Daybill poster joyfully declared the original Australian release of MGM's 'An American in Paris' as "the gayest, the most gorgeous, the greatest musical ever." Inspired by a 1928 orchestral composition by George Gershwin, the classic 1951 musical starred Gene Kelly as an American ex-GI who remains in Paris after the war to become an artist and falls for a gamine Parisienne played by a nineteen year old Leslie Caron, who Kelly had spotted performing with the Ballets des Champs-Élysées two years previously. Following the devastation and trauma of the Second World War, producer Arthur Freed...
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1950s Australian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Linen, Paper
Portrait of a Beagle Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Queens, NY
Vintage (20th Century) large, unframed canvas oil painting of a black, white and brown beagle standing upright with a slight tilt of the head in a field of grass, with river, forest ...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas
Original Vintage Train Travel Poster Brittany Discover France Mid-Century Modern
Located in London, GB
Original vintage railway travel poster - Discover France By Train Brittany French National Railroads - featuring a colourful view by Jean Jacquelin (190...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Flower 1 Plaque by Brent J. Bennett, US, 2019
Located in Berlin, DE
One-of-a-kind panel with floral motif that can be used either indoors or outdoors.
Shown in natural clay with glazes and melted glass.
Created 2019 by Brent J. Bennett, US (signed).
Brent J. Bennett has achieved a worldwide reputation for design excellence. His goal over the last 50 years has been to create beautiful designed, quality pieces that other people enjoy. Most of his work has been architecturally oriented, such as large murals, outdoor furniture, and fountains.
His background includes a BA degree from UCSB, two years graduate study at UCLA with Laura Anderson...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Clay, Glass
Mid-Century Large Abstract Oil on Canvas by Leson
By Jackson Pollock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Give any wall in any space a massive splash of color with this impressive abstraction on canvas by mid-century artist "Leson". Featuring bold brutalist geometric lines paired with a ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Chrome
Modernist "Crucifixion” Wall Plaque by Talleres Monastico, Benedictine Monks
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool modernist ebonized wood and mixed metals (sterling, brass & copper) "Crucifixion" plaque / wall sculpture by Talleres Monasticos - work...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Sterling Silver, Brass, Copper
$300 Sale Price
20% Off
Selection of Joan Miro Lithographs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Selection of Joan Miro color lithographs, French, circa 1960s. They are from the limited edition folio “Derriere le Miroir”, published by the legendary Galerie Maeght, circa 1960s. P...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
$650 / item
"Fighter's Locker Room, " Large, Rare Print with Watercolor with Nude Boxers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Executed and hand-watercolored by the artist, James Sheppard, this large and impressive print depicts three boxers in various stages of undress in a men's locker room, the figures hi...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Vintage Chamberlain Signed Watercolor Mid-Century Modern Custom Museum Framed
Located in North Miami, FL
This vintage signed original one of a kind watercolor by Chamberlain and dated 1960 has a real sensuality to it. This has been tastefully and be...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Silver Leaf
Cleveland Museum of Art Photography of Henri Matisse 'Geraniums', 1993
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Black and white photography of henri matisse 'Geraniums', by Cleveland Museum of Art from 1993.
In original condition, with minor wear consi...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
The Art Institute of Chicago Photography of Jackson Pollock Painting, circa 1991
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Black and White Photography of Jackson Pollock Painting "The Key" by The Art Institute of Chicago, 1991.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preser...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
"Roping Sculpture", Drawing of Two Youths w/ Classical Stone Head, Burnt Sienna
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This finely detailed drawing by Peter Todd Mitchell -- famed for his fabric and wallpaper designs after World War II -- depicts two semi-nude male figures maneuvering a Classical stone head...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Francesco Scavullo, Andy Warhol's Flesh: Joe Dallesandro with Child I, 1968.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Francesco Scavullo, Andy Warhol's Flesh: Joe Dallesandro with Child II, 19.25 x 13.25 in. Rare photo from Scavullo’s New York studio. 1968. Large scale photo mounted on board. Exceed...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Vintage Yellow Black Red Blue Artist Jan Cremer Art Rug. 8' 1" x 6' 7"
By Jan Cremer
Located in New York, NY
A breathtaking yellow, black, red and blue color vintage artist Jan Cremer art rug, country of origin / Rug type: Indian rugs, circa date: Vintage / mid-20t...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Wool
Original Vintage Art Exhibition Poster MAX ERNST, 1970 Galerie Alphonse Chave
By Max Ernst
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Original vintage Art Exhibition Poster MAX ERNST, 1970 Galerie Alphonse Chave
"A key member of first Dada and then Surrealism in Europe in the 1910s and 1920s, Max Ernst used a va...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
$520 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Midcentury Multicolored Round Glass and Concrete Wall Sculpture, 1950s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Large multicolored glass wall sculpture 1950s. Purchased in the Mid-1950s by the previous owners, artist yet unknown. Wooden frame, Colored glass mixed with concrete separation, fini...
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1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Concrete
Set of Five #4994 Wall Hooks by Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of five #4994 wall hooks by Carl Auböck.
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Brass
$1,690 / set
Vintage Hand Painted Screen Panels by Robert Crowder
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Incredible vintage hand-painted screen panels designed by Robert Crowder in the United States, circa 1960s. These screen panels have a design that takes us back to the typical gardens of ancient Japan, which fell in love with the eye and spread peace to visitors. It features six rectangular panels with a white background, which simulates an elegant oil painting...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood, Paper, Paint
Mid-Century Modern Signed Ballerina Canvas Original Impressionistic Painting
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
A very beautiful and engaging signed original Mid-Century Modern Impressionistic oil on canvas painting of a serene ballerina caught in a moment of quiet contemplation. Exquisitely h...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Curtis Jere Pop Art Slotted Spoon
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1992, giant copper and brushed aluminum spoon wall sculpture. Great vintage condition, signed and dated
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Copper
1969 Fran DeBellas Lithograph Abstract Optical Art
By Peter Max
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1969 Fran DeBellas Lithograph Print
Abstract Optical Art
19.13 h x 25.13 w x 1.13 d frame
Art 17.38 x 23.5 w
signed numbered art
Original vintage condition
Refer to images listed.
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Metal
'Composition II' Lithograph by Adja Yunkers
By Adja Yunkers
Located in New York, NY
Framed lithograph by Adja Yunkers 'Composition II', 1960s.
Numbered 14 out of 20.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood, Paper
Edelmira Marquez Oil on board of young girl dated and signed
By Marquez
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Edelmira Marquez Oil on Board of a Young Girl. Mexican Artist, signed and dated top left corner. Surface is built up with textures in the hat and fruit. Looks like original frame....
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1960s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paint
Big Size Sergio Bustamante Sculpture of Toucan on Hanging Perch
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this toucan sculpture by Mexican artist Sergio Bustamante, circa 1960 made in brass and copper with fantastic patina. Present some details on the tail feathers and some on t...
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1960s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Brass, Copper
Charles Levier (French, 1920 - 2003) - Watercolor & Ink Marina Coastal Scene
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Watercolor & ink depicting a coastal scene with colorful sailboats in the marina. The scene with pastel structures over-looking the blue tonal waters and dark blue rolling hills in t...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Metal
Set of Six Framed Marcel Duchamp Rotoreliefs, 2000
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of six Marcel Duchamp framed rotoreliefs, 2000 by Konig Series 133.
Manufactured in 2000.
In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautifu...
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Early 2000s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
$10,148 / set
"Standing Male Nude", Rare, Early Painting by Paul Goadby Stone, 1949
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Exquisitely accomplished, this lovely male nude by Paul Goadby Stone is the earliest piece we have ever offered by the artist. Although it has the a...
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paint
Japanese Mid-Century Modern Woodblock Print by Tasuku Yoshida
Located in Weesp, NL
1960's Japanese woodblock print untitled by Japanese asian and modern & contemporary artist Tasuku Yoshida.
The At work is signed and dated in pencil by the artist. The Art work is ...
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1960s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Oil On Canvas
Located in West Palm Beach, US
This oil-on-canvas painting from the 1960s exudes a captivating depth and complexity, despite its mystery artist. The composition is a masterful interplay of grays, blacks, and musta...
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1960s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paint
$2,530
John Stuart Burlwood and Glass Wall Unit
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This striking Mid-Century Modern metal, glass, and burl wood wall unit makes an impressive vintage modern storage and display unit for home or showroom interior. Rich vintage burl wo...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Metal
$3,000 Sale Price
40% Off
Mid century abstract impressionist cityscape oil on canvas signed garland
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a mid century abstract Impressionist oil on canvas cityscape. This oil painting is presented at a painted black frame. This impressionist oil painting has brilliant tones of ...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas
Still Life Oil Painting on Board with Book and Brass Candlestick
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Oil Painting on Board with Book Brass Candlestick and Vase
A very simple, lifelike still-life oil on canvas. This piece has been encased in a solid wood frame with classic gold liner. This Mid 20th Century artwork...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Gold
Manolo Hugué Archive Photography of Sculpture
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Manolo Hugué archive photography of sculpture.
Printed, circa 1960.
Wood frame included.
Materials:
Gelatin silver bromide print
Dimensions:
D...
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1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood, Paper
Josef Albers "Formulation : Articulation" Portfolio II, Folder 14
By Josef Albers
Located in Chicago, IL
JOSEF ALBERS (1888 – 1976)
"Formulation : Articulation" Portfolio II, Folder 14
Screen-printed geometric composition printed by Ives Stillman, Inc., New Haven, CT.
From the set of...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Vintage Framed Sketch Two Cows Book Peinture et Dessins de Paul Jouve, 1930
By Paul Jouve
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage black wood framed sketch of two cows, from the Book Peinture et Dessins de Paul Jouve.
Dated circa 1930. Not an original Paul Jouve drawing.
Sk...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Vintage Boho Abstract Oil on Canvas
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Make a vibrant statement with this captivating Vintage Boho Abstract Oil On Canvas, an original work of art that pulsates with dynamic energy and bold color. This expressive painting...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Solid Cast Bronze Large Scale Room Divider Syracuse, NY 1964
Located in New York, NY
Lobby room divider from the Public Safety Building in Syracuse, NY sculpted in 1964. This is a magnificent example of Mid-Century Modern design. Composed of alternating pod-shaped s...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Bronze
Large Vintage Uzbek Suzani Needlework Textile Blanket or Tapestry
Located in Antwerp, BE
Large vintage Suzani Uzbek Samarkand textile, Suzani means needlework and these embroideries are some of the most characteristic forms of tex...
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Mid-20th Century Uzbek Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Silk, Cotton
Rare Free Standing Modular George Nelson Wall Unit Bookcase, Herman Miller Inter
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Rare midcentury Free standing Modular George Nelson Wall Unit Bookcase, Herman Miller International collection "Vitra", 1960s
brushed steel ...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood
Blooming Fields by Masayasu Uchida
Located in Weesp, NL
Discover the serene beauty and vibrant colors of rural Japan with “Blooming Fields,” an exquisite lithograph by the renowned Japanese artist Masayasu Uchida. Numbered 133 out of a li...
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1960s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Impressionist Oil Painting on Board of City Harbor Scene in Original Frame
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Elegant impressionist style painting of a city harbor scene. The original frame with intentional distressed finish. 18 high, 24 wide, with frame...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Giltwood, Paint
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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