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 legendary 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.
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
Period: 1940s
Karl Blossfeldt Photogravure: Nature's Elegance in Classic Frame (1942)
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Presenting a captivating Karl Blossfeldt Photogravure from the 1942 edition of the book 'Wunder in der Natur.'
In its original condition, this piece boasts minor wear that beautifu...
Category
1940s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Medical Chart Bone Structure
Located in Otley, GB
A superb vintage medical chart 1947 supplied by Adam Rouilly & Co Ltd London. Fantastic colours & illustrations of the bone structure. Comes as a...
Category
1940s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas
Primitive Figural Abstract Painting - Zoute 1942
Located in Rochester, NY
Primitive abstract modernist oil painting on homosote board by Zoute ( born Leon Salter 1903 - 1976 - North Rose NY ) two figures - signed bottom right Z. '42. This painting is remin...
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paint
Large Abstract Modernist Painting - Zoute, 1949
Located in Rochester, NY
Large American abstract modernist impressionist oil painting on masonite board in the great original artist hand painted sgraffito combed decorated wood frame by Zoute ( born Leon Sa...
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood, Masonite, Paint
Karl Blossfeldt Photogravure: Nature's Elegance in Classic Frame (1942)
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Presenting a captivating Karl Blossfeldt Photogravure from the 1942 edition of the book 'Wunder in der Natur.'
In its original condition, this piece boasts minor wear that beautifu...
Category
1940s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Karl Blossfeldt Photogravure: Nature's Elegance in Classic Frame (1942)
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Presenting a captivating Karl Blossfeldt Photogravure from the 1942 edition of the book 'Wunder in der Natur.'
In its original condition, this piece boasts minor wear that beautifu...
Category
1940s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Karl Blossfeldt Photogravure: Nature's Elegance in Classic Frame (1942)
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Presenting a captivating Karl Blossfeldt Photogravure from the 1942 edition of the book 'Wunder in der Natur.'
In its original condition, this piece boasts minor wear that beautifu...
Category
1940s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Set of Four Karl Blossfeldt Framed Photogravures: Nature's Elegance (1942)
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Presenting a captivating set of four Karl Blossfeldt Photogravures from the 1942 edition of the book 'Wunder in der Natur.'
In its original condition, this piece boasts minor wear ...
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1940s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Brassai's Insight: Photogravure of Picasso's Sculpture, circa 1948
By Brassaï, Pablo Picasso
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Brassai's Insight: Photogravure of Picasso's Sculpture, circa 1948
From 1948
Photography by Brassai
Photogravure
From 'The Sculptures of Picasso' by Daniel Henry Kahnweiler
Printed ...
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1940s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Brassai's Insight: Photogravure of Picasso's Sculpture, circa 1948
By Brassaï, Pablo Picasso
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Brassai's Insight: Photogravure of Picasso's Sculpture, circa 1948
From 1948
Photography by Brassai
Photogravure
From 'The Sculptures of Picasso' by Daniel Henry Kahnweiler
Printed ...
Category
1940s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Mid-Century Rural Decorative Wall Porcelain Made by Trevir from Vincenza, Italy
By Trevir
Located in North Miami, FL
Mid-20th century rural decorative wall porcelain of a girl looking through window made by Trevir from Vincenza, Italy
By: Trevir
Material: ceramic, paint
Technique: molded, pressed,...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain, Paint
Antique Black Oval Wood Laquered Frame, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, ES
Antique Black Oval Wood Laquered Frame.
Manufactured France, circa 1940.
Materials:
Wood
Dimensions:
D 3 x W 35 cm x H 45 cm
In original condition, with minor wear consistent wi...
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood
Polychrome Screen Print "Zig+Zag" by Josef Zenk
By Joseph Zenk
Located in Montreal, QC
Signed, titled and numbered to lower edge ‘Zig + Zag 7/60 Zenk’. This work is number 7 from the edition of 60. Zenk studied for three years at the National Academy of Design, followe...
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Carel Blazer and Papillon Vintage Photo Gravure, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Vintage photo gravure by the photographers Carel Blazer and Papillon, circa 1940.
Wood frame with passepartout and high quality museum's glass.
In original condition, with minor ...
Category
1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Vilhelm Lundstrøm: Still life, 1942
By Vilhelm Lundstrøm
Located in Berlin, BE
Vilhelm Lundstrøm
Still life, 1942.
Unsigned. Woodcut. Visible size 24.5×32.5 cm.
Published by the Danish art magazine Klingen, 1942.
Vilhelm Lundstrøm was a danish artist, born in...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Original Vintage French Film Poster, 'La Maternelle', by Peynet, 1949
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Original Vintage French Film Poster, 'La Maternelle', by Peynet, 1949
This is a charming poster for the film, 'La Maternelle', (Kindergarten) by the French artist, Raymond Peynet. ...
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Vintage Framed Movie Poster of “ Les Enfants Du Paradis “ Circa 1945.
Located in Seattle, WA
This framed movie poster is of a French Film from 1945. Translates “ The children of paradise “ Within Silver toned. Professionally custom framing. Vintage Condition Consistent with ...
Category
1940s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood
Albert Skira Print of battle of Centaurs, Ceramic Plate, "Céramiques De Picasso"
Located in Stockholm, SE
An exquisite shiny polychrome print of Picasso Vallauris ceramic plate depicting battle of Centaurs. The color print is attached to a thick, high quality paper with decorative lines....
Category
1940s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
"She's Ready, Too. Buy War Bonds" Vintage WWII Bonds Poster, 1942
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is a vintage WWII War Bonds poster, printed in 1942. In the poster, a confident woman sets out with conviction to buy war bonds, her hand over her pocketbook. As the woman ...
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Vintage Original Signed Watercolor Painting Titled “ Hampton Court “
Located in Seattle, WA
This beautiful watercolor on paper Shows a viewpoint of buildings through an archway. Signed, dated, and titled in the lower corner. Professionally framed and matted. Vintage Conditi...
Category
1940s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood
"Work on a farm... this Summer. Join the U.S. Crop Corps" Vintage WWII Poster
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is an original WWII U.S. Crop Corps recruitment poster. Designed by Douglas, this poster was issued by the Office of War Information in Washington DC, in 1943. In the compo...
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Mid Century Modern Abstract Painting by Flora Crockett (1892-1979)
By Flora Crockett
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Attributed to Flora Crockett (American, 1892-1979), Untitled Abstraction.
Flora Crockett is a newly discovered American abstractionist whose career spanned the middle decades of th...
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas
Pair of Authentic California Fruit Crate Labels Featuring Apples. Circa 1940's
Located in Incline Village, NV
Offered is a pair of original "Apple" fruit crate labels, circa 1940's, unused and professionally mounted in oak frames with white colored beveled matte.
The labels would have been...
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
After Gil Elvgren (Am. 1914-1980) Framed Offset Lithograph “Sleepy Time Girl”
By Gil Elvgren
Located in Chicago, IL
Black lacquered wood framed offset lithograph after Gil Elvgren, titled “Sleepy Time Girl”. Image site measurements, 7.5” x 9.5”. Framed measurements “12” x 15” x .5”. Not examined o...
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
String Shelving System by Nisse Strinning for String, 1949
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic Scandinavian Design String shelving system designed by Nisse Strinning for String, 1949. This two section shelving system has three white wire risers and five adjustable teak...
Category
1940s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Wire
After Gil Elvgren (Am. 1914-1980) Offset Lithograph “A Knock Out” Pin Up
By Gil Elvgren
Located in Chicago, IL
Black lacquered wood framed offset lithograph after Gil Elvgren, titled “A Knock Outgg”. Image site measurements, 7.5” x 9.5”. Framed measurements “12” x 15” x .5”. Not examined outs...
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Karl Blossfeldt Photogravure: Nature's Elegance in Classic Frame (1942)
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Presenting a captivating Karl Blossfeldt Photogravure from the 1942 edition of the book 'Wunder in der Natur.'
In its original condition, this piece boasts minor wear that beautifu...
Category
1940s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Karl Blossfeldt Photogravure: Nature's Elegance in Classic Frame (1942)
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Presenting a captivating Karl Blossfeldt Photogravure from the 1942 edition of the book 'Wunder in der Natur.'
In its original condition, this piece boasts minor wear that beautifu...
Category
1940s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Karl Blossfeldt Photogravure: Nature's Elegance in Classic Frame (1942)
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Presenting a captivating Karl Blossfeldt Photogravure from the 1942 edition of the book 'Wunder in der Natur.'
In its original condition, this piece boasts minor wear that beautifu...
Category
1940s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Karl Blossfeldt Photogravure: Nature's Elegance in Classic Frame (1942)
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Presenting a captivating Karl Blossfeldt Photogravure from the 1942 edition of the book 'Wunder in der Natur.'
In its original condition, this piece boasts minor wear that beautifu...
Category
1940s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Abstract Impressionist Painting by Zoute - Portrait of Wife Thelma, 1946
Located in Rochester, NY
American abstract impressionist oil painting on maisonite by Zoute' ( born Leon Salter, 1903 - 1976 / North Rose, NY ) a portrait of his beloved wife Thelma sitting on a tall back ch...
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Masonite, Paint
Karl Blossfeldt Photogravure: Nature's Elegance in Classic Frame (1942)
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Presenting a captivating Karl Blossfeldt Photogravure from the 1942 edition of the book 'Wunder in der Natur.'
In its original condition, this piece boasts minor wear that beautifu...
Category
1940s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Rare Henri Matisse Lithograph, Editions du Chene, 1943
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Immerse yourself in the timeless brilliance of Henri Matisse with this extraordinary color lithograph, expertly edited by Editions du Chene in Paris, France, in 1943. Adorned by a st...
Category
1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Rare Color Lithograph: A Glimpse into Matisse's Artistic Mastery
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Immerse yourself in the timeless brilliance of Henri Matisse with this extraordinary color lithograph, expertly edited by Editions du Chene in Paris, France, in 1943. Adorned by a st...
Category
1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Rare Color Lithograph: A Glimpse into Matisse's Artistic Mastery
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Immerse yourself in the timeless brilliance of Henri Matisse with this extraordinary color lithograph, expertly edited by Editions du Chene in Paris, France, in 1943. Adorned by a st...
Category
1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
"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...
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Rare Henri Matisse Lithograph, Editions du Chene, 1943
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Immerse yourself in the timeless brilliance of Henri Matisse with this extraordinary color lithograph, expertly edited by Editions du Chene in Paris, France, in 1943. Adorned by a st...
Category
1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
"Arizona" Vintage Santa Fe Railroad Travel Poster by Don Perceval, circa 1940s
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is a vintage Arizona travel poster for the Santa Fe Southern Railway, issued in the 1940s. A very collectible poster, the compositi...
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Rare Color Lithograph: A Glimpse into Matisse's Artistic Mastery
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Step into the world of Henri Matisse with this rare color lithograph, a testament to the artist's unparalleled use of color and fluid draughtsmanship. Published in 1943 by Editions d...
Category
1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Timeless Brilliance: Rare Henri Matisse Lithograph, Editions du Chene, 1943
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Immerse yourself in the timeless brilliance of Henri Matisse with this extraordinary color lithograph, expertly edited by Editions du Chene in Paris, France, in 1943. Adorned by a st...
Category
1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Rare Color Lithograph: A Glimpse into Matisse's Artistic Mastery
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Immerse yourself in the timeless brilliance of Henri Matisse with this extraordinary color lithograph, expertly edited by Editions du Chene in Paris, France, in 1943. Adorned by a st...
Category
1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Rare Color Lithograph: A Glimpse into Matisse's Artistic Mastery
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Immerse yourself in the timeless brilliance of Henri Matisse with this extraordinary color lithograph, expertly edited by Editions du Chene in Paris, France, in 1943. Adorned by a st...
Category
1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Timeless Brilliance: Rare Henri Matisse Lithograph, Editions du Chene, 1943
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Immerse yourself in the timeless brilliance of Henri Matisse with this extraordinary color lithograph, expertly edited by Editions du Chene in Paris, France, in 1943. Adorned by a st...
Category
1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Pierre Adrien Ekman (1904-1993), Discovery of the New World, Framed Oil Painting
Located in PARIS, FR
Superb oil painting by Pierre Adrien Ekman (1904-1993). Beautiful representation of the Discovery of the New World. Painting style with touches of the Romantic, Naif, Art Deco, surre...
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paint
Timeless Brilliance: Rare Henri Matisse Lithograph, Editions du Chene, 1943
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Immerse yourself in the timeless brilliance of Henri Matisse with this extraordinary color lithograph, expertly edited by Editions du Chene in Paris, France, in 1943. Adorned by a st...
Category
1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Orig Pre-War Beach Polynesian Girl Oil Painting on Velvet, Roger Fowler, Tahiti
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original late 1930s/1940s Polynesian girl on beach oil painting on velvet signed "Roger Fowler, Tahiti"
Fowler's paintings were sold at Don The Beachcombers...
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Velvet
Rare Color Lithograph by Henri Matisse: Editions du Chene, Paris 1943
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Indulge in the artistic brilliance of Henri Matisse with this rare color lithograph, meticulously edited by Editions du Chene in Paris, France, in 1943. Framed in a stunning solid wo...
Category
1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Timeless Brilliance: Rare Henri Matisse Lithograph, Editions du Chene, 1943
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Immerse yourself in the timeless brilliance of Henri Matisse with this extraordinary color lithograph, expertly edited by Editions du Chene in Paris, France, in 1943. Adorned by a st...
Category
1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Karl Blossfeldt Photogravure: Nature's Elegance in Classic Frame (1942)
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Presenting a captivating Karl Blossfeldt Photogravure from the 1942 edition of the book 'Wunder in der Natur.' In its original condition, this piece boasts minor wear that beautifull...
Category
1940s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Rare Color Lithograph: A Glimpse into Matisse's Artistic Mastery
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Immerse yourself in the timeless brilliance of Henri Matisse with this extraordinary color lithograph, expertly edited by Editions du Chene in Paris, France, in 1943. Adorned by a st...
Category
1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
"Ready. Join U.S. Marines" Vintage WWII Recruitment Poster by Haddon Sundblom
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is an original World War II Marines recruitment poster, issued in 1942. The poster depicts a uniformed Marine, standing strong and proud at attention. The persuasive text reads ...
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
"Let's Go. U.S. Marines" Vintage WWII Recruitment Poster by Dickson, 1941
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is an original World War II Marines recruitment poster, by Dickson and issued in 1941. The poster depicts a uniformed Marine beckoning at the viewer to follow him. The persuasive text "Let’s Go!” is printed in large red italics at top. At center, the text “on LAND, at SEA, in the AIR” is a reference to the first stanza of the Marines Hymn, the oldest official song in the U.S. Armed Forces. At the bottom of the poster are two overprinted addresses for local recruitment offices, "356 U.S. Court House, 225 South Clark Street...
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
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Paper
"The Meeting" Modern Oil Painting by Ron Childers
Located in Pasadena, CA
Ron Childer's "The Meeting" is an oil painting on thick paper . The painting offers a highly graphic work, borrowing some influences from cubism and semi-...
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Ephemeral Beauty: Brassaï's Rare Nude Pencil Drawing, 1944
By Brassaï
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Immerse yourself in the timeless allure of Brassaï's masterful artistry with this exceptionally rare nude pencil drawing, delicately crafted in 1944 Paris. A captivating portrayal of...
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
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Paper
"The U.S. Marines Want You" Vintage WWII Recruitment Poster, 1940
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is an original World War II Marines recruitment poster, issued in 1940. The poster depicts a no-nonsense Marine drill instructor, pointing directly at the viewer, in front of a ...
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Set of 30s/40s bank safes in steel and brass
Located in Lyon, FR
Lot of old bank safes from the 30s/40s. Steel structure (fairly heavy), painted yellow on the outside and blue on the inside (original paint). Brass locks and keys. Security system n...
Category
1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid Century Southwestern Impressionist Watercolor Panting Stucco Cottage Framed
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid 20th century watercolor on paper painting of a south western white stucco cottage with a tile roof and brick porch with columns. Signed and dated 1949 in lower right corner. Orig...
Category
1940s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paint, Paper
Carlo of Hollywood Arizona Desert Midcentury Painting
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original 1950s painting of the California desert in custom frame signed by Carlo of Hollywood. Needs professional restoration, due to a small tear on the canvas. The price has been l...
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood
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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