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

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.

Style: Mid-Century Modern

1963, Large French Painting on Plaster

By Jean Balladur

Located in Perpignan, FR

Anonymous painting on plaster, 1963. Signature visible. French Mid-Century Modern from building in La Grande Motte oak frame.

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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Plaster

1963, Large French Painting on Plaster

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Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas by Carlos A. Lopez

Located in Pasadena, CA

Abstract art offers us its mysteries, a prolific field of nuances and multitudes of interpretations. Through it, our perception is tested - a silent but intensely emotional dialogue occurs. This oil painting by Carlos...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Canvas, Paint

Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas by Carlos A. Lopez

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Fausta Dossi Oil on Canvas Mixed Media "Il Mondo Piangett", circa 2007

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas by Fausta Dossi (B 1936) This is an abstract oil painting on canvas created by Fausta Dossi, a renowned Italian artist from Milan, in 2007. The paint...

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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Cane

Fausta Dossi Oil on Canvas Mixed Media "Il Mondo Piangett", circa 2007

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Ceramic Fish Shaped Snack Cocktail Serving Tray / Wall Decoration, 1950s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Large glazed ceramic amber and black fish platter / wall plate, Spain, 1950s. The perfect serving piece for entertainment or party with four compartments. It can be hung on the wall ...

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery

Ceramic Fish Shaped Snack Cocktail Serving Tray / Wall Decoration, 1950s

Peter Ghyczy Brass Very Rare Wall Unit Model R16 1970

By Peter Ghyczy

Located in Oirlo, LI

This exclusive glass wall cabinet, designed by Peter Ghyczy in the 1970s, showcases a pioneering clamping system that has become the designer’s s...

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1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Brass

Peter Ghyczy Brass Very Rare Wall Unit Model R16 1970

Original Vintage Advertising Poster Olivetti Lettera 22 Flowers Typewriter

By Giovanni Pintori

Located in London, GB

Original vintage advertising poster for the Olivetti Lettera 22 portable mechanical typewriter designed by Marcello Nizzoli in 1949 featuring a great mid-century graphic design depic...

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1950s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Paper

Original Vintage Advertising Poster Olivetti Lettera 22 Flowers Typewriter

Fourteen Asymmetric Brass Wall Hooks by Hertha Baller, Austria, 1950s

By Herta Baller

Located in Wien, AT

Fourteen asymmetric brass wall hooks by Hertha Baller, Austria, 1950s. priced and sold per piece. Original condition.

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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Brass

Fourteen Asymmetric Brass Wall Hooks by Hertha Baller, Austria, 1950s

Framed Helmut Newton Black and White Photography - Iconic Nude, 1987

By Helmut Newton

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Framed Helmut Newton Black and White Photography - Iconic Nude, 1987 Own a piece of photographic history with this framed black and white photograph by Helmut Newton. This iconic im...

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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Paper

Framed Helmut Newton Black and White Photography - Iconic Nude, 1987

Early 1960s Brutalist Mid Century Wall Sculpture

Located in Berkeley, CA

Origin: USA Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1960s Materials: Steel Measurements: 43.5" wide x 5" deep x 42.5" tall

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Steel

Early 1960s Brutalist Mid Century Wall Sculpture

Framed Print After Van Gogh Artwork, Circa 1990

By Vincent van Gogh

Located in Barcelona, ES

This stunning framed print, created after an original Vincent van Gogh artwork, features a vibrant depiction of a ceramic vase filled with flowers. The print's varnished finish gives...

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1990s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Wood

Framed Print After Van Gogh Artwork, Circa 1990

1970s Original Astonishing Alexander Calder "Swirl" Lithograph

By Alexander Calder

Located in Milano, IT

1970s Original Astonishing Alexander Calder Litograph called "Swirl" Limited Edition (1974 Braniff Airlines) Signed in Plate. This lithograph is in excellent condition, initialed and...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Paper

1970s Original Astonishing Alexander Calder "Swirl" Lithograph

Handwoven and Signed Jean Lurcat Aubusson Tapestry

By Jean Lurçat

Located in Dronten, NL

Unique midcentury tapestry designed by Jean Lurcat (1892-1966) and woven at Atelier Suzanne Goubely-Gatien in Aubusson, France. Handwoven in wool, they date to circa 1950. The revers...

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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Wool

Handwoven and Signed Jean Lurcat Aubusson Tapestry

Carl Auböck Model #4965 Large Brass Hook

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Glendale, CA

Carl Auböck brass #4956 brass hook. Designed in the 1950s, this versatile and Minimalist Viennese hook is executed in polished brass by Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Austria. Price is per...

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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Brass

Carl Auböck Model #4965 Large Brass Hook

Kaoru Kawano Signed Lifetime Edition Japanese Woodblock Print The Big Owl

By Kaoru Kawano

Located in Studio City, CA

An engaging and quite coveted work by famed Japanese artist Kaoru Kawano who was known for his whimsical portrayals of women, children, and animals. Stylistically, he was one of the first Japanese artists to combine Western-style elements with the traditional methods of woodblock printmaking. This work is known as "The Big Owl" Kawano's owl images are some of his most popular works, this one in particular. This print is hand signed in pencil and sealed (in red) by Kawano within the image. This work is a quite rare self-printed lifetime print. Prints made and signed by Kawano are becoming harder to find. A very beautiful and rich image. Would make for a great addition to any Japanese art and print collection or eye-catching stand-out accent work in about any setting. Frame dimensions: 21.25" high, 16.25" wide, .5" deep Viewable art: 14.5" x 9.5". Please note that the work is framed but there is no glass covering...

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1950s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Paper

Kaoru Kawano Signed Lifetime Edition Japanese Woodblock Print The Big Owl

Irving Amen Signed Mid-Century Modern Framed Color Woodcut Print Susan

By Irving Amen

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderfully designed and richly colored woodcut image by New York City/American-born Jewish artist Irving Amen. Pencil signed, titled (Susan), and noted "artist proof" (likely a small edition after the initial run of 50-100 prints) by the artist. Would be a great eye-catching work in about any setting. Amen's work can be found in prominent collections and museums both domestically and internationally including: Museum of Modern Art, New York National Museum of American History, Washington, D.C. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York The National Gallery of Art Washington University of South Alabama – Mobile, Alabama Arizona State University – Tempe, Arizona Tucson Museum of Art – Tucson, Arizona Arkansas Art Center Foundation – Little Rock, Arkansas Arkansas State University – State University, Arkansas Judah L. Magnes Memorial Museum – Berkeley, California Skirball Museum Hebrew Union College – Los Angeles, California' Mills College – Oakland, California Stanford University Museum of Art – Stanford, California Hausatonic Museum – Bridgeport, Connecticut Yale University – New Haven, Connecticut University of Georgia – Athens, Georgia Honolulu Academy of Arts – Honolulu, Hawaii Art Institute of Chicago – Chicago, Illinois Quincy College Art Gallery – Quincy, Illinois Rosary College – River Forest, Illinois Illinois State Museum – Springfield, Illinois Lafayette Art Center – Lafayette, Indiana Art Gallery, University of Notre Dame – Notre Dame, Indiana Davenport Municipal Art Gallery – Davenport, Iowa Des Moines Art Center – Des Moines, Iowa University of Maine Art Gallery – Orono, Maine Baltimore Museum of Art – Baltimore, Maryland Boston Museum of Fine Arts – Boston, Massachusetts Harvard Art Museum – Boston, Massachusetts Town of Brookline Public Library – Brookline, Massachusetts Fogg Art Museum – Cambridge, Massachusetts De Cordova and Dana Museum – Lincoln, Massachusetts Art Museum Mount Holyoke College – South Hadley, Massachusetts Museum of Fine Arts – Springfield, Massachusetts Albion College – Albion, Michigan University of Minnesota – Minneapolis, Minnesota Central Missouri...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Wood, Paper

Irving Amen Signed Mid-Century Modern Framed Color Woodcut Print Susan

Signed Oil Painting by Dutch Artist Geelong after Van Gogh 'The Bedroom'

By Vincent van Gogh

Located in Barcelona, ES

This signed oil painting by Dutch artist Geelong offers a striking reproduction of Vincent van Gogh's famous work "The Bedroom." Painted with remarkable skill, this piece captures th...

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1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Wood

Signed Oil Painting by Dutch Artist Geelong after Van Gogh 'The Bedroom'

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Venice Painting in Gilt Frame (Italy)

Located in Round Top, TX

Italian oil on canvas painting of Venice, circa late 19th c. Featuring a canal scene, full of detail in the terra cotta tile roof tops and sailboat masts. Beautifully composed and fr...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Wood, Paint

Venice Painting in Gilt Frame (Italy)

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Early 20th Century Framed Artwork, circa 1930

Located in Barcelona, ES

Early 20th Century Framed Artwork, circa 1930 By unknown manufacturer, France. In original condition, with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful patina

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1930s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Paper

Early 20th Century Framed Artwork, circa 1930

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Mid Century Abstract Mirror Wall Art

By Greg Copeland

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

This unique piece of Mid Century wall art features a round mirror set within a sleek chrome metal frame, exuding a modern, minimalist appeal. Measuring 30.25”x30.5”. The mirror itsel...

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Glass, Mirror, Paint

Mid Century Abstract Mirror Wall Art

Original Pablo Picasso Poster, 1957, Galerie Louise Leiris

By Pablo Picasso, Mourlot

Located in Sharon, CT

Important early original poster by Picasso, printed by his lithographer, Mourlot. Paris, for an exhibition of paintings at Galerie Louise Leiris, 1957. Literature: Bloch, 1275; Mo...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Paper

Original Pablo Picasso Poster, 1957, Galerie Louise Leiris

Original Midcentury Raoul Dufy Mourlot Art Poster circa 1957, French

By Mourlot, (after) Raoul Dufy

Located in Miami, FL

Original midcentury Raoul Dufy art poster from the 1950s printed by Mourlot, Paris, France. Raoul Dufy was a renowned artist that created excellent works of...

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Paper

Original Midcentury Raoul Dufy Mourlot Art Poster circa 1957, French

Victor Vasarely Op Art Tuz Signed and Numbered Screen Print

By Victor Vasarely

Located in Chesterfield, NJ

Very cool original Op Art blue and silver screenprint, TUZ, by Victor Vasarely from 1974. Signed in the lower right hand corner, numbered 291/340 in the lower left. This has the orig...

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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Metal

Victor Vasarely Op Art Tuz Signed and Numbered Screen Print

Original Italian Vintage Poster-Rossi M.-China Martini-Quinquina-Ski, 1950

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Original Vintage Poster-Rossi M.-China Martini-Quinquina-Ski, 1950 Promotion poster for the Italian appetizer China Martini. It can also be drunk hot, mixed with warm lemon water. ...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Paper

Original Italian Vintage Poster-Rossi M.-China Martini-Quinquina-Ski, 1950

George Brassaï "Histoire de Marie" 1949 Book

By George Brassaï

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

'Histoire de Marie' book by George Brassaï, 1949. Published by Les Editions du Point du Jour (France). First edition. 2500 numbered copies on vellum Alfa paper. No. 926. In go...

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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Paper

George Brassaï "Histoire de Marie" 1949 Book

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

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Paper

Vintage Monopoly Game "Park Place" Title Deed Lithograph

Modernist Owl Tapestry, Mexico, c.1965

By Era Industries, Evelyn Ackerman

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Modernist Owl Tapestry, Mexico, c.1965.

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20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Wool

Modernist Owl Tapestry, Mexico, c.1965

Molgra Fauvist Painting, circa 1995

Located in Barcelona, ES

Fauvist Painting by the Spanish artist Molgra, circa 1995. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautif...

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1990s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Canvas, Wood

Molgra Fauvist Painting, circa 1995

A Wide EXPRESSIONIST Figurative PAINTING, in FERNAND LEGER Style, France 1950.

By (after) Fernand Léger

Located in PARIS, FR

A large figurative "and" abstract gouache painting on paper and mounted on canvas, powerful and colorful art work obviously expressing the artist's creative performance, at the cross...

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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Paint, Canvas, Paper

A Wide EXPRESSIONIST Figurative PAINTING, in FERNAND LEGER Style, France 1950.

Vintage Nude Woman Textile Artwork by Don Freedman

By Don Freedman

Located in Raleigh, NC

Vintage textile wall art depicting a woman sitting nude with back turned. Designed by mid-century textile artist Don Freedman, circa 1970s. Original maker’s mark embellishment and ta...

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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Textile, Yarn

Vintage Nude Woman Textile Artwork by Don Freedman

Hernandez Pijuan Abstract Red and White Lithography on Paper, 1999

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Lithography by Hernandez Pijuan. Limited edition, numbered in pencil and signed in the stone. Printed by Poligrafa Barcelona in 1999 for Galeria d'arte contemporaneo. In good origin...

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1990s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Paper

Hernandez Pijuan Abstract Red and White Lithography on Paper, 1999

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Medieval Style Bas Relief in Polychrome Carved Wood, Spain, 1950s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Mid-Century Modern Medieval Inspired Bas Relief Wall Decoration in Polychromed Carved Wood. Spain, 1950s. Beautifully hand-carved bas relief depicting genre scene. Two standing men f...

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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Wood

Medieval Style Bas Relief in Polychrome Carved Wood, Spain, 1950s

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1950s Floral Ceramic Wall Plaque by Swedish Tilgmans

By Tilgmans Keramik

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Handmade Mid-Century Modern ceramic wall platter by Margit Lagerqvist for Swedish Tilgmans in 1957. Hand painted floral decor in white, yellow, orange, rose, light blue and green col...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Stoneware, Pottery, Ceramic

1950s Floral Ceramic Wall Plaque by Swedish Tilgmans

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Josef Albers – Interaction of Color (V-3), 1963

By Josef Albers

Located in Chicago, IL

Josef Albers – Interaction of Color (V-3), 1963 Medium: Offset lithograph on paper Dimensions: Double sheet, approx. "20 H × 26" W (each sh...

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Paper

Josef Albers – Interaction of Color (V-3), 1963

Pablo Picasso Framed Color Cliche, Editions du Chene, 1943

By Pablo Picasso

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Step into the timeless brilliance of Pablo Picasso with this extraordinary color cliché, expertly edited by Editions du Chêne in Paris, France, in 1943. Adorned by a stunning solid w...

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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Paper

Pablo Picasso Framed Color Cliche, Editions du Chene, 1943

"Buy War Bonds" Vintage WWII Poster by Newell Convers Wyeth, 1942

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Offered is an original World War II poster by Newell Convers Wyeth (1882-1945). The poster features bold lettering at bottom reading "Buy War Bonds," with a dynamic depiction of Uncl...

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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Paper

"Buy War Bonds" Vintage WWII Poster by Newell Convers Wyeth, 1942

Majolica Palissy Portuguese Crab Wall Platter, circa 1940

By Caldas Da Rainha

Located in Austin, TX

Majolica faience Palissy Portuguese crab platter circa 1940. Decorated with mussels and shells, Caldas da Rainha. 9.8 inches diameter. Hairline on the back.

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1940s Portuguese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Ceramic

Majolica Palissy Portuguese Crab Wall Platter, circa 1940

Painting by Peter Keil, C 1970, Signed, Acrylic on Board, No Frame, Germany

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

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Acrylic, Paper

Painting by Peter Keil, C 1970, Signed, Acrylic on Board, No Frame, Germany

Midcentury Mixed-Media Cubist Still Life Oil on Canvas

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Midcentury mixed-media Cubist still life oil on canvas, a fine composition with influences of Kurt Schwitters and George Braque. Signed "Gordon" Lower left center. Measures: Canvas 3...

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1960s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Canvas

Midcentury Mixed-Media Cubist Still Life Oil on Canvas

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Chin Ying Rectangular Coffee Table in Bronze

By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne

Located in New York, NY

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne large and exquisite "Chin Ying" rectangular coffee table in patinated and acid-etched pewter and bronze with vibrant hand-applied polychrome enamels and gol...

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Bronze, Enamel, Pewter

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Chin Ying Rectangular Coffee Table in Bronze

Françoise Gilot Lithograph 'Portrait of a Woman', 1951

By Françoise Gilot

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Françoise Gilot original lithograph 'Portrait of a Woman'. From the poetry book "Pages d'Amour" by André VERDET, editions Raison d'être, 1951, printed by Mourlot in 366 copies. Ma...

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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Paper

Françoise Gilot Lithograph 'Portrait of a Woman', 1951

Set of Two Nordic Vikings Wooden Figures, circa 1960

Located in Barcelona, ES

2 Nordic Vikings (1960) This set of 2 Nordic Viking figurines, created in 1960, embodies the bold spirit and warrior culture of the Viking era. These unique pieces capture the intri...

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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Wood

Set of Two Nordic Vikings Wooden Figures, circa 1960

"Man of La Mancha" Broadway Poster, Anta Washington Square Theatre, 1977

Located in San Diego, CA

Highly collectible "Man of La Mancha" first edition Broadway poster from Anta Washington Square theatre production, circa 1977. The print is in excell...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Metal

"Man of La Mancha" Broadway Poster, Anta Washington Square Theatre, 1977

Large Vintage Wool Textile Fiber Art Wall Tapestry

By Margo Farrin O'Connor

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Large, 5+' X 4' abstract textile art weaving strung from a wood rod. Long fringe bottom. Warm tone colors. Not signed or marked, circa 1980s.

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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Wool

Large Vintage Wool Textile Fiber Art Wall Tapestry

Monumental Sailboat Painting by Lee Reynolds Vanquard Studios

By Lee Reynolds

Located in Redding, CT

Monumental Sailboat Painting by Lee Reynolds of Vanguard studios. Minimalist design of sailboats in muted cream and brown tones. Framed in a gun metal colored frame. White glove ship...

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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Canvas, Wood, Paint

Monumental Sailboat Painting by Lee Reynolds Vanquard Studios

Joan Miró Framed Lithography, circa 1950

By Joan Miró

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Lithography by Joan Miro, circa 1950 Signed on the stone. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Joan Miró i Ferr...

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1950s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Paper

Joan Miró Framed Lithography, circa 1950

Painting by Peter Keil, Midcentury Art, 1964, Modern Art, Framed, Paper, Signed

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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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Acrylic

Painting by Peter Keil, Midcentury Art, 1964, Modern Art, Framed, Paper, Signed

Jean Lurcat Aubusson Tapestry

By Jean Lurçat

Located in New York, NY

Mid-Century tapestry designed by Jean Lurcat and woven at Atelier Suzanne Goubely-Gatien in Aubusson, France. Hand woven in wool, it dates to the 1950s and entitled "Bahia La Rouge...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Tapestry, Wool

Jean Lurcat Aubusson Tapestry

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Thomas McKnight Serigraph

By Thomas McKnight

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Thomas McKnight serigraph. Artwork is 39" x 35". Framed measures 49" x 45.5" x 1.5". Acrylic cover has scratches and frame has chips, so reframing ...

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Paper

Thomas McKnight Serigraph

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'The Italian Job' Original Vintage Japanese B2 Movie Poster, 1969

Located in Devon, GB

An action-packed Japanese B2 poster for the 1969 British crime caper "The Italian Job," starring Michael Caine as cockney criminal Charlie Croker, fresh out of prison and planning a heist in Italy. Consistently voted one of the greatest ever British movies, the quintessential sixties film has become a cult favourite and a Classic of the heist genre, while Caine's famous one-liner "You're only supposed to blow the bloody doors off!" has taken on a life of its own. Despite receiving a Golden Globe nomination for Best English-Language Foreign Film, "The Italian Job" was not a success in America at the time of its release. Caine blamed its failure on a misleading marketing Campaign, explaining to Empire magazine that the US poster "was a naked woman and me. And I said, 'This is for kids. There aren't any naked women in it! We're going to get a load of old guys coming in to see naked women and they're going to be pissed off, and mums aren't going to bring their children.' They said, 'We're not going to change the poster,' so I got on a plane and came home." While utilizing the same elements as the US poster in a more diminutive form, this superb Japanese poster places its focus on the real stars of the movie - the red, white and blue mini coopers...

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1960s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Paper

'The Italian Job' Original Vintage Japanese B2 Movie Poster, 1969

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Framed Contemporary Watercolor by Enrico Della Torre – Minimalist Art, 2015

By Enrico Della Torre 1

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

This framed contemporary watercolor artwork by renowned artist Enrico Della Torre showcases his signature minimalist style, beautifully capturing the essence of simplicity and subtle...

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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Paper

Framed Contemporary Watercolor by Enrico Della Torre – Minimalist Art, 2015

Bing & Grondahl Modernist Green Tile Wall Art Piece, 1960s

By Bing & Grøndahl, Royal Copenhagen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Exceptional Danish Mid-Century Modern piece of ceramic artistry. Handmade wall plaque made of six glazed tiles (each 15x15 cm) in white, dark pine and forest green colors, all handpa...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Ceramic, Pottery, Wood, Oak

Bing & Grondahl Modernist Green Tile Wall Art Piece, 1960s

Max Bill Limited Edition Hand Signed Photolithography, 1977

By Max Bill

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Max Bill photolithography signed by, circa 1977 Stamped rotogravure reproduction of series by Bolaffiarte. Limited edition of 5000. Exemplary number 4912. Framed

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1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Paper

Max Bill Limited Edition Hand Signed Photolithography, 1977

1970s Artisan Curtis C Jere Fork & Spoon Pop Art Wall Sculpture California

By Curtis Jeré

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Curtis Jeré for Artisan House iconic midcentury Pop Art Collectible from California Brobdingnagian Fork and Spoon Wall Art sculptures Monumental oversiz...

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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Aluminum

1970s Artisan Curtis C Jere Fork & Spoon Pop Art Wall Sculpture California

1960's Mid Century Modern Large Egyptian Themed Painting on Aged Parchment Paper

Located in Opa Locka, FL

1960's Mid Century Modern Large Egyptian Themed Painting on Aged Parchment Paper. This painting would make a bold artistic move in any room. Framed.

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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Parchment Paper

1960's Mid Century Modern Large Egyptian Themed Painting on Aged Parchment Paper

Mid Century Modern Colorful Tapestry, circa 1970

Located in Barcelona, ES

Mid Century Modern Colorful Tapestry, circa 1970 By unknown Artist In original condition, with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserv...

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1970s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

Materials

Wool

Mid Century Modern Colorful Tapestry, circa 1970

Framed Helmut Newton Black and White Photography - Iconic Nude, 1980s

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Framed Helmut Newton Black and White Photography - Iconic Nude, 1980s Own a piece of photographic history with this framed black and white photograph by Helmut Newton. This iconic i...

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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Paper

Framed Helmut Newton Black and White Photography - Iconic Nude, 1980s

Bruce of LA /AKA Bruce Bellas Photograph of Drew Burton

By Bruce Bellas

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Popular beef cake model Drew Burton was photographed by many male physique photographers. His All American Good Looks made him very popular! Didn't hurt th...

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Paper

Bruce of LA /AKA Bruce Bellas Photograph of Drew Burton

East Village Art Scene Oil on Canvas, Signed Kim Keever, 1985

By Kim Keever

Located in Stamford, CT

Stunning expressionistic oil on canvas by East Village artist Kim Keever, part of the 1980s New York City East Village art scene that includ...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Canvas

East Village Art Scene Oil on Canvas, Signed Kim Keever, 1985

MCM "Face" Mosaic on Board

Located in San Diego, CA

A real nice MCM "face"mosaic on board with dark blue background, circa 1970s. This well crafted piece is in good vintage condition and measures 13.75"W x 1.25"D x 14.25"H. Great colo...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

Materials

Glass, Wood

MCM "Face" Mosaic on Board

Clef de Sol étagère by Mathieu Matégot

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...

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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

Materials

Metal, Steel

Clef de Sol étagère by Mathieu Matégot

Large Bas-Relief with Exotic Animals and Forest, 1950s-1960s

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

Large carved wood bas-relief wall sculpture, 1950s-1960s. This striking bas-relief sculpture is made of wood, with a dynamic composition that exudes elegance and refinement. Its intr...

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Mid-20th Century Asian Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Wood

Large Bas-Relief with Exotic Animals and Forest, 1950s-1960s

'Cat' by Harry Gordon, Poster Dresses Ltd, London, England, 1968

Located in London, GB

1st edition 1968. 'Poster Dress - Eye', a disposable paper dress screen printed tissue, wood pulp and rayon mesh, with internal 'Poster Dresses' label, in...

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1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Paper

'Cat' by Harry Gordon, Poster Dresses Ltd, London, England, 1968

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Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Wall-Mounted Sculpture, 1960s

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Wall-Mounted Sculpture, 1960s

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1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Wall-Mounted Sculpture, 1960s

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Rene Perrot Aubusson Tapestry

Located in New York, NY

Midcentury tapestry designed by Rene Perrot 91912-1979) and woven at Atelier Riviere des Borderies in Aubusson, France. Handwoven in wool, it dates to 1946...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Wool, Tapestry

Rene Perrot Aubusson Tapestry

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Vintage Alexander Calder lithograph (1970s Calder prints)

By (after) Alexander Calder

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vintage early 1970s Alexander Calder off-set lithograph: Published by Art in America, circa early 1970s. Good to very good overall vintage condition. Printed signature from an editi...

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1970s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Paper

Vintage Alexander Calder lithograph (1970s Calder prints)

Wall Mounted Wall Sculpture Ceramic Glazed, 1960s

Located in Antwerp, BE

A beautiful expression of the depiction of a Family, Father, Mother and Child. This is an unique wall mounted ceramic sculpture in ceramic in black, grey with blue accent glazed.

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1960s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Ceramic

Wall Mounted Wall Sculpture Ceramic Glazed, 1960s

Pablo Picasso Original Lithograph from 1950s Fine Art Picasso Wall Art

By Pablo Picasso

Located in Rochester, NY

Approximately 24 x 18” gorgeous custom matted and framed. Picasso lithograph from Mourlot Press in Paris, France.

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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Paper

Pablo Picasso Original Lithograph from 1950s Fine Art Picasso Wall Art

1960s Carlos Frederico Bastos Fine Art Original Warrior Wall Tapestry

By Emiliano Di Cavalcanti

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Brazilian Artist Carlos Frederico Bastos Fine Wall Art Tapestry Signed 71 w x 53.5 h Original vintage preowned condition Please refer to...

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1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

Materials

Textile

1960s Carlos Frederico Bastos Fine Art Original Warrior Wall Tapestry

Late 20th Century Gold Foil World Map Double Hemisphere

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Late 20th Century Gold Foil Ancient World Map Double Hemisphere Gold Foil Old World Framed Map information on reverse of the print. Original vintage ...

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Late 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Gold

Late 20th Century Gold Foil World Map Double Hemisphere

Large Vintage Green Pink Yellow Blue Silk Scarf California America Themes

Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland

Large vintage green pink yellow blue silk scarf California America themes Beautiful and rare vintage silk scarf Very pretty, multicolored, joyou...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Silk

Large Vintage Green Pink Yellow Blue Silk Scarf California America Themes

Judith Daner Enamel Artwork Wall Panel Cityscape, a pair

By Judith Daner

Located in Atlanta, GA

Judith Daner designed this pair of superb Mid-Century modernist enamel on copper artworks. Each panel is one tile plaque mounted on the original walnut wood frame. The abstract and s...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Metal, Copper, Enamel

Judith Daner Enamel Artwork Wall Panel Cityscape, a pair

"Nude Pan with Pipes", Large, Vivid Painting w/ Male Nude by Broadway Designer

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Like his contemporary, Raoul Pene du Bois, Waldo Angelo served as an important designer for Broadway productions over decades, but in his private time, he produced a number of beauti...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Paint

"Nude Pan with Pipes", Large, Vivid Painting w/ Male Nude by Broadway Designer

Carl Auböck Model #5262 Patinated Brass Hook

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Glendale, CA

Carl Auböck #5262 patinated brass hook. Designed in the 1950s, this versatile and Minimalist Viennese hook is executed in darkly patinated and polished brass by Werkstätte Carl Auböc...

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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations

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Brass

Carl Auböck Model #5262 Patinated Brass Hook

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