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
Italian Wall Console Attr. to Melchiorre Bega in Walnut and Blue Fabric
Located in Milano, IT
Large Italian console or wall shelf from the 1950s. The console is attributed to the great designer Melchiorre Bega because of its shape and line...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Lee Reynolds Burr
By Lee Reynolds
Located in Hanover, MA
1960s oil on canvas abstract painting signed 'Reynolds'. This large scale artwork features a bright white ground with vivid yellow, orange, red and pink textured palette knife detail. See the obituary for Lee Reynolds Burr...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Aluminum
A copper panel from 1978, depicting Viking longships - André Bizette Lindet 1978
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A repoussage copper panel from 1978, depicting Viking longships, is a beautiful piece of French craftsmanship by André Bizette Lindet, realized by the Ateliers d'Art Français. Repous...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Copper
Midcentury Round Dish Robert Picault Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Midcentury round dish with handle by Robert Picault Vallauris.
Robert Picault (1919 - 2000) was born in Vincennes, Paris and studied at the S...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Epifanio Ortega Mid Century Bullfight Painting 1969
By Ortega
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A charming mid century bullfight painting by Epifanio Ortega, A Mexican artist, ca' 1969. Born in 1947, Ortega's paintings have a very modern, Cub...
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1960s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas
Artisan House large brightly colored enameled copper city scape signed Jere 1966
Located in Ferndale, MI
Large and early Artisan house wall sculpture . Multiple copper building forms enameled in bright colors attached to steel and brass form depicting a city scape in the shadow of a b...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Brass, Copper, Steel
Mid-Century Map of New York, Framed in Black Lacquered Wood
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Map of New York, Framed in Black Lacquered Wood
Beautiful mid-century printed map of New York, showcasing the city’s iconic grid and urban layout with vintage charm and ...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
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.
Category
1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Ceramic
ceramic wall panel by Gilson from 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
The 3D ceramic tiles produced by the Gilson company, established in Campagne-lès-Wardrecques, tell the story of how traditional brick manufacturers set out to reclaim innovation, con...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Ceramic
Gayraud, Original Vintage Poster, Morocco Map, Royal Air Maroc, Essaouira, 1950
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Poster created by the artist Gayraud around 1950 and published by Royal Air Maroc to promote tourism in Morocco.
Artist: Gayraud M.
Title: L’architecture – Royal Air Maroc
Date: c...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Brutalist Contrasting Black and Silver Wall Sculpture, 1960s Designed in Belgium
Located in Antwerp, BE
A 1960s setting of a Brutalist Wall Sculpture in metal and aluminum, made by a Belgium Unknown Artist.
The quarter-circle design allows for many pattern opti...
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1960s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Aluminum, Iron
Large Mid Century Italian Wood Marquetry Panel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A mid century Italian wood marquetry art panel. Composed of a scenic depiction of an Italian seaside village and sculptural arches. Rich warm color scheme from the different wood inl...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood
C. Jeré Seaside Village Wall Sculpture, signed
Located in Littleton, CO
Designed by Curtis Jeré - a collective pseudonym for artists Curtis Freiler and Jerry Fels - this signed “C. Jeré” wall sculpture was produced by their company, Artisan House, in 197...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Copper
Vintage Haitian Jungle Painting on Board by Michelet
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Striking mid century Haitian acrylic painting on board of a jungle scene with animals, trees, flowers and fruit executed in a distinctive naive style, signed Michelet in the lower le...
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Late 20th Century Haitian Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paint
Original Surrealist Painting Inspired by Pablo Picasso
Located in Miami, FL
Original surrealist painting by self taught French artist from the city of Sete, France, named El Kalo.
This interesting piece of artwork clearly depicts one wonderful painting by this brilliant artist which is inspired by Pablo Picasso and Herve Di Rosa...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas, Paint
High Quality Print of Madame Canals 1905 by Pablo Picasso, circa 1966.
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
High Quality Print of Madame Canals 1905 by Pablo Picasso.
Manufactured in Spain, circa 1966.
In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautifu...
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1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
'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
Materials
Paper
Wrought Iron and Enamel Brutalist Wall Sculpture by Salvino Marsura circa 1970's
Located in London, Fitzrovia
A large wrought iron and enamel brutalist wall sculpture by Salvino Marsura circa 1970's
with red blue white and green enamel
there is a possibility that it could also be turned int...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Wrought Iron
Large MCM Abstract Acrylic Painting by Richard Mann
By Richard Mann
Located in San Diego, CA
Large MCM abstract acrylic on panel original painting by listed artist Richard Mann, circa 1960s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and is presente...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Acrylic, Wood
Piet Mondrian: Composition C n°II in Red, Blue, and Yellow Lithography
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Piet Mondrian: "Composition C n°II in Red, Blue, and Yellow" - Signed Lithograph, Framed
Acquire an iconic piece of modernism with this lithograph by Piet Mondrian, titled "Composition C n°II 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 is accompanied by the publisher's certificate.
This artwork is in excellent condition, with minor wear consistent with its age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Dimensions: D 3 cm x W 33 cm x H 40 cm.
Perfect for collectors and art enthusiasts, this Piet Mondrian lithograph...
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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
1960 Andre Daude Big Eyed French Girl Painting Oil Canvas Black Frame Green Coat
By Andre Daude
Located in Miami, FL
Framed signed Daude Vintage Mid-Century Oil Painting Cityscape French Girl with Black Hair Brown Eyes Green Coat.
Circa 1960’s oil painting on canvas depicting a young girl with jet ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Gold Leaf
Vintage 1950s Male Original Nude Photo of Brothers Playing Records
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A rare original b & w photograph of 2 brothers listening to records on the floor nude. Many decades ago we saw a second image from this series and it was listed as the models were brothers. Listening to Les Baxter and Dinah Washington albums! Mid 1950s. I believe the photo to be an “Athletic Model Guild” photo, a competitor of the equally famous, Bruce Bellas aka Bruce of Los Angeles.
The 8x10 photograph has a 11x14 white acid free matt. Ready for framing. If you would like this framed for a gift, we can frame it in a simple black frame for $100. Without a frame, it is easy to be shipped UPS. Makes a great gift for collectors of Male Nude and Beefcake Physique photography. These high quality originals are very difficult to come by. They are NOT computer generated...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
"Black and Red Nude", Large Male Nude Painting by Christopher Clark, 1954
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bold and striking, this large 1950s painting of a nude male youth, executed in black gouache or charcoal on a rich, deep red ground, was made by Christopher Clark. The artist is bes...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paint
Bruce of L.A. Original Vintage 50s Male Nude Signed Black & White Photograph
By Bruce Bellas
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Another original 8 x 10 black-and-white photograph by world, renowned photographer, Bruce Bellas AKA Bruce of L.A. we have sold many on 1st Dibs from our personal collection of 40+ y...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Goya's Etching Tragala Perro 1797-1799 for Prado Museum in Madrid
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Goya's etching "Tragala Perro" for Prado Museum in Madrid.
In 1797-1799.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a...
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1950s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Mid-Century Oil Painting of Farm Buildings By Priscilla Dimsdale
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Lovely oil painting of farm buildings
Wonderful colours and simplicity
Oil on canvas board. 1960's.
Presented in an antique bleached pine frame
Free UK shipping
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Other
Landscape Oil Painting by Matthew Broussard
Located in Dallas, TX
This listing features an Impressionist-style landscape presumably signed and titled "Chalk Wash" by the artist Matthew Broussard. This painting features lush green colors that have b...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Floral Brutalist Gilt Wall Sculpture in the style of Curtis Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Redding, CT
Floral Brutalist Gilt Wall Sculpture in the style of Curtis Jere. Rare and hard to find design.
Perfect accent piece for that focal point.
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Metal
Original David Hockney Exhibition Lithograph Poster 8 Sun Chairs by a Pool 1976
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Original David Hockney Exhibition Lithograph Poster, entitled "8 Sun chairs by a Pool", was created in 1996 for Hockney's Drawing Exhibition held at the Los Angeles County Museum.
T...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Irving Amen Signed Wood Cut Print Titled “Blue Bird” no. 68/200
By Irving Amen
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
Beautiful colored wood cut print by American born artist Irving Amen. Titled “Blue Bird” and annotated 68/200. Hand signed. Dimensions with frame are 26” H x 19.75” W x 1.75” d.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood, Paper
Elvis 'Girls! Girls! Girls!' Original Vintage Japanese B2 Movie Poster, 1963
Located in Devon, GB
Following the tried and tested golden formula of light-hearted musical entertainment, exotic location and girls galore which saw Elvis' soundtrack albums far outstrip his regular album sales, 'Girls! Girls! Girls!' stands out as one of Elvis Presley's more popular films, even receiving a Golden Globe nomination for Best Motion Picture - Musical. Elvis' eleventh feature film and his second shot in Hawaii, 'Girls! Girls! Girls!' was a safe money-spinner for both his record label RCA and the film's distributor Paramount, who saw Elvis voted as 1962's 'Top Box Office Draw' for having three of the top grossing films of that year. The highlight of the film is Presley's performance of his enduring pop classic 'Return to Sender,' which subsequently peaked at no.2 on the US Billboard chart when released as the lead single from the soundtrack album. Seen in sublime profile, Elvis is every inch the handsome heartthrob as the penniless fishing boat pilot on this ultra rare B2 poster for the original Japanese release. Completing one of the best poster designs we have seen for this picture, a bevy of bikini-clad beauties feature at the foot of the photomontage, with Elvis as the carefree sailor sandwiched between his two love interests, played by Stella Stevens...
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1960s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Early 20th Century Oil on Canvas Matterhorn Artwork
Located in Barcelona, ES
Early 20th Century Oil on Canvas Matterhorn Artwork
By unknown artist, from France
In fair condition, with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful patina
Category
1930s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas
Modern Boho Wall Decoration Large Fish made of Bamboo from the 1970s
Located in Hannover, DE
This fish is a work of art. It's something different than a normal wall mural. Let yourself be inspired.
According to the previous owners, this fish was acquired in the 1960s and 197...
Category
1970s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Cotton, Bamboo
Marc Chagall Set of 15 Framed Heliogravure Prints from the 1956 Bible Series
By Marc Chagall
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Acquire a remarkable set of 15 black and white heliogravure prints by the legendary Marc Chagall, each depicting iconic biblical scenes with his signature ethereal and dreamlike styl...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Pat Rini Rohrer, Mid-Century Organic Modern Painting, Framed
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Pat Rini Rohrer is well established, West New York State based artist and gallery owner, who exhibited nationally in galleries and group exhibitions. She holds BA and MS in Art Educa...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Abstract Painting on Canvas. Thick Paint on a cream background. Paint shows typical signs of cracking in the heavy paint. Looks like original period frame. Signed bottom right 19...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paint
Charles Levier (French, 1920 - 2003) Oil On Canvas Portrailt Of A Seated Acrobat
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Charles Levier born of a French Father and American mother. He was was active/lived in New York, California / United Kingdom, France and is known for landscape, still life and figura...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas, Wood
"Tree of Life, " Large Midcentury Tapestry by Ahmed, Early Student, Wissa Wassef
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Dating from 1976, about 20 years after Ramses Wissa Wassef established his tapestry workshop in the 1950s, this monumental tapestry by Samina Ahmed...
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1970s Egyptian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Wool
Impressive Brutalist Style Wall Light / Sconce Metal Sculpted lights gold brass
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
From our own new modern design collection: This gorgeous pair of metal sculpted brutalist styled wall lights / wall sculpture.
Inspired b...
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2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Metal
Two Pascal Cucaro Abstract Figural Oil Paintings on Masonite
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Two abstract oil paintings on masonite boards by Pascal "Pat" Cucaro including the Cory Gallery of San Francisco pamphlet where the works were originally purchased (ca. 1968, USA).
T...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Velvet, Giltwood, Masonite, Paint
Original Midcentury String Shelving Unit by Nils Strinning
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful Patina on this dark teak String Unit original from 1950. Featuring 8 shelves that are adjustable along the ladder work using the built in brass c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Brass, Enamel, Steel
Mid Century Jacallo 'Architectural Landscape' Signed Oil on Canvas Painting
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid century Jacallo 'Architectural Landscape' Signed oil on canvas painting
This piece measures: 40.25 wide x 1.75 deep x 28.5 inches high
This Painting is in Excellent Vintage...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas, Paint
An Oversized Floral Still Life, Oil on Canvas, Sarkis Sarkisian 1909-1977
By Sarkis Sarkisian
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This is an impressive oversized floral still life by Sarkis Sarkisian featuring tulips and Lillies in a vase. The mauve background is subtle enough to compliment the flowers and vas...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas
Mid-Century Modern Italian Adjustable Wall Unit with Shelves and Cabinets
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adjustable wall unit, teak, coated steel, brass, Italy, 1950s
Behold this exquisite multifunctional design from Italy, a testament to the mid-century modern design ethos of the 1950...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Brass, Steel
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...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Metal
Picasso Pablo Deux Femmes Sur La Plage, 1956
Located in CA, CA
Picasso Pablo (1881-1973)
Deux Femmes Sur la Plage, 1956 (Two Women on the Beach)
Lithograph, on Arches paper, with full margins.
Signed and num...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Harris Strong Painting Titled Grove Signed Brent
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Harris Strong Studio was a prominent American design studio renowned for its innovative and artistic approach to ceramic and tile work during the mid-20th century. Founded by artist ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Paloma de la Paz (after Pablo Picasso) - Framed Lithography, 1970
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Paloma de la Paz (after Pablo Picasso) - Framed Lithograph, 1970
Medium: Lithograph on paper, framed
Dimensions: H40 x W56 x D2 cm
Year: 1970
Manufactured in: France
Condition: ...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Traditional Style Vintage Framed Signed Scenic Abstract Mid CenturynPainting
Located in Seattle, WA
"A Window into Simpler Times".This vintage painting isn't just a painting-it's a quiet moment, frozen in time. Two figures rest against a weathered fence, gazing at the world beyond,...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood
Curtis Jere 1977 Sailboats Wall Sculpture - SIGNED
By Curtis Jeré
Located in North Miami, FL
This large scale SIGNED Curtis Jere wall sculpture depicting three sailboats in a wonderful silver tone over brass.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
Tapestry in Woven Wool Aubusson by Pinton Freres and Alexander Calder
Located in Miami, FL
Tapestry by Pinton Freres and Alexander Calder
Woven wool
Titled "Serpent au Vitrail N0 20"
Woven signature, Pinton Freres tapestry mark and numbered 3/6 on the reverse, with the l...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Wool
Hand-Painted Plate Terra Cotta Danish Pottery Decorative Dish 1950s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Romanian Ceramika hand-painted terra cotta pottery decorative plate.
European plate highly detailed marbleized pattern in shades of green, rust, yellow, ivory and dark brown.
Vintage Handmade ceramica de Horezu pottery...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Pottery
Smaller G. Ugolini Pietra Dura Framed Natural Stone Landscape Wall Art, 1950's
By G. Ugolini
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Florentine G. Ugolini Gilt framed hand cut natural stone mosaic wall hanging. Featuring a handmade rectangular, intricately detailed pastoral landscape scene by a pietra dura artisan...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Stone, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Onyx, Marble
Vintage Handmade Turkish Rug Christmas Stocking
Located in Houston, TX
Handmade
Vintage from the 1960s
Materials: wool, cotton
Sustainable, upcycled Turkish rug Christmas stocking made from hand-woven rug fragments.
Width: 13 inches
Height: 17 inches
...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Framed Lithograph after Original Matisse Drawing
By Martin Fabiani, (after) Henri Matisse
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Lithograph / plate from the book Dessins: Themes et Variations.
Edited by Martin Fabiani (Paris) in 1943.
In good original condition.
Framed.
Henri Matisse (1869-1954) was a Frenc...
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Vittorio Introini for Saporiti 'P700' Modular Wall Bookcase in Metal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vittorio Introini for Saporiti, storage wall system from the Proposal series, model 'P700', chrome-plated steel, stainless steel, smoked glass, Italy, 1969
An impressive open bookca...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel, Chrome
Pair of Gilt Tole Metal Wall Fragments Sculptures, Italy 1950's
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Italian Gilt Tole Wall Sconces, A Pair
Originally these Italian wall sconces were electrified and can be rewired if requested. This set is impre...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Metal, Gold Leaf
Jackson Pollock Style Artwork By Woodstock, NY Artist
By Jackson Pollock
Located in New York, NY
Large painting in the style of Jackson Pollock done by Woodstock , NY artist in the early 1990's, in vintage original condition with minor wear and patina due to age and use.
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas
3 American Fine Art Curtis Jeré Style Steel Pom Pom Sea Urchin Wall Sculpture
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern funky 3 Pieces Steel Pom Pom Wall Art in Brass Finish and black painted Wall Sculpture in the Style of Curtis Jeré.
American Metal Art with a touch of Designer Harry Bertoia, combines the kinetic movement of the sounding sculptures with the natural forms, simply amazing.
Sculpture can be arranged to Your personal design and hang horizontal or vertical.
These Modern Starburst Sculpture home...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Steel
Signed William Friedle Brutalist Wall Sculpture
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Signed William Friedle Brutalist wall sculpture.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Metal
Studio Brutalist Ceramic Wall Mural
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Studio ceramic wall mural with a black lacquer steel frame.
The glaze colors are lite blue, white and grey tones.
Measurements: 30” Wide , 47.75” ...
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2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Steel
Olympic Games Munich 1972 Poster / Olympische Spiele München, by Richard Smith
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1972, no copy, lithography
- Original condition, see the photos
- Glassed, signed.
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Glass, Paper
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
Materials
Paper
Mid 20th Century C Jeré Round Metal Abstract Signed Wall Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Wheat Ridge, CO
A unique C. Jeré abstract round metal wall sculpture with copper, bronze and brass tones. Signed on the bottom right.
Measurements: 24" diameter and 4.25" deep.
C. Jeré (or Curtis ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Metal
Kennedy Bahia styled Brazilian Hand Woven Tapestry Signed MES 1979
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A large colorful and very well crafted hand woven tapestry wall hanging depicting lush rich flowers , butterflies , plants and women in the marketplace . Celebrating the Afro - Baiana cultural heritage of the artists that craft these fine pieces . Signed MES and dated 1979 created in the manner of famous Brazilian...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Wool
Curtis Jere Music Notes Wall Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in New York, NY
Curtis Jere music notes wall sculpture. Very nice vintage condition. Hung above the fireplace in the living room of the HBO Show The Sopranos.
Category
Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Steel
2 Large Floating Shelves with 3 Sculptural Wooden Pebble Sereno by Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Set of Two Large Floating Shelves with Three Sculptural Wooden Pebble Accents in the Middle, Sereno by Joel Escalona
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What happens when the practical becomes art?
What happens whe...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
Rustic Taxidermy White Tail Deer Buck Antlers Horns Dark Wall-Mounted Plaque 70s
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern white tail deer buck antlers, horns on a dark brown wooden wall-mounted plaque.
Great Taxidermy Plaque Mount, wall sculpture for h...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Antler, Leather, Wood
Big Size Photographic Print Framed Composition by Man Ray “Solarised Nude”
By Man Ray
Located in Barcelona, ES
Big Size Photographic Print Framed Composition by Man Ray “Solarised Nude”
Offset Print, by unknown editor, circa 1970.
Framed Carefuly in Wood.
In original condition, with minor ...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Vintage Framed Poster by Bart Vander Leck: 'The Kat', circa 1960
By Bart van der Leck
Located in Barcelona, ES
Step into the world of mid-century artistry with this antique poster by Bart Vander Leck, titled "The Kat." Dating back to around 1960, this striking piece is framed in wood, adding ...
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1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood
3 Floating Shelves with 3 Sculptural Wooden Pebble Accents, Sereno by Nono
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Set of Three Floating Shelves with Three Sculptural Wooden Pebble Accents, Sereno by Joel Escalona
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What happens when the practical becomes art?
What happens when ornamentation ga...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
20th Century American Metal Birds and Sailboats Wall Sculpture by Curtis Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A black-grey, vintage Mid-Century Modern American abstract Brutalist wall sculpture made of hand crafted gilded metal, designed and produced by Curtis Jere in good condition. The detailed wall décor piece depicts three sailboats and shorebirds at dock. Signed lower right. Dated 1972, United States.
Curtis Jere is a metalwork artist of wall sculptures and household accessories...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Metal
Modernist Carved Wood Face Decorative Sculpture Panel, a pair
Located in Atlanta, GA
Superbly handcrafted pair of Mid-Century-Modern wooden wall art sculpture panels. The artworks feature dimensional female and male faces or mask wood relief with stylized shapes and ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood, Rattan
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.