Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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

Fulvio Bianconi for Venini "Fazzoletto" Vase, ca. 1950

$525

Fulvio Bianconi for Venini "Fazzoletto" Vase, ca. 1950

By Fulvio Bianconi, Venini

Located in Bochum, NRW

A vintage Murano hand blown 'fazzoletto'/handkerchief art glass vase. Deigned by Fulvio Bianconi, for the Venini Company, circa 1950, the vase has a red and white decoration of alte...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Glass

Bitossi Rimini Blue Ceramic Owl Sculpture by Aldo Londi, Italy, 1960s

$392

Bitossi Rimini Blue Ceramic Owl Sculpture by Aldo Londi, Italy, 1960s

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Bitossi Ceramic Sculpture by Aldo Londi, Rimini Blu, Italy, 1960s An exceptional Mid-Century Italian ceramic sculpture by Bitossi, designed by Aldo Londi in the 1960s. This rare piec...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Murano Hand-Blown Glass Table Fountain w Gold Leaf Inclusions, Att Gino Cenedese

$18,667

Murano Hand-Blown Glass Table Fountain w Gold Leaf Inclusions, Att Gino Cenedese

By Gino Cenedese

Located in Lisse, NL

Incredible handcrafted and mouth-blown glass table fountain and light fixture. This rare Murano glass table fountain is a spectacular fusion of sculpture, light, and water — a true ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Metal, Gold Leaf

Very beautiful small 1960s mechanical brass alarm clock table clock from Europa

$560

Very beautiful small 1960s mechanical brass alarm clock table clock from Europa

By Europa Clocks

Located in München, DE

Rare, beautiful, small, original 1960s mechanical brass table clock by Europa. It features a built-in 7-day mechanical movement with an alarm function. The clock runs very accurately...

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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Brass

French Modernist Silver Plated Cigar Box by Crevillen, Paris c.1960

$649

French Modernist Silver Plated Cigar Box by Crevillen, Paris c.1960

Located in Bath, GB

A lovely quality mid-century modern oval cigar box made from silver plate and signed on the underside "Crevillen, Paris". They were famed in the 1960's and 1970's for making quality...

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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Silver Plate

Wood Handcarved Decorative Box, Mid-Century Modern, France, After Noll

$819Sale Price|35% Off

Wood Handcarved Decorative Box, Mid-Century Modern, France, After Noll

By Alexandre Noll

Located in Barcelona, ES

Wood handcarved box after Alexandre Noll Signed Tony to the underside. Late 20th century. In original condition, with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a be...

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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Wood

Vintage Italian Shell Encrusted Grotto Jewelry Box Re-Lined Interior c. 1950

$455

Vintage Italian Shell Encrusted Grotto Jewelry Box Re-Lined Interior c. 1950

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

This finely crafted Italian shell-encrusted jewelry box exudes a charming Grotto style, typical of mid-century decorative art from the 1950s. Its...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Shell

Mid Century Chianti Bottle Fish Motif

$720

Mid Century Chianti Bottle Fish Motif

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

A unique vintage Chianti bottle in the shape of graduating fish. Standing at an impressive 44.2" tall, it features vibrant green glass and is in...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Glass

VENINI Opalino 90th vase Green Murano Glass, Signed 2012, handmade in Italy

$921

VENINI Opalino 90th vase Green Murano Glass, Signed 2012, handmade in Italy

By Paolo Venini, Venini

Located in Venezia, IT

Venini Opalino 90th anniversary vase, model 706.24, produced in 2012, signed on the base, and accompanied by its original Venini box and paperwork. Unusued and preserved in excellen...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Mid-Century Hand-Blown Murano Glass Figural Sculpture signed Lorenado Rosin

$2,475

Mid-Century Hand-Blown Murano Glass Figural Sculpture signed Lorenado Rosin

Located in New York, NY

This Mid-Century Modernist hand-blown Murano glass figural sculpture, signed by renowned glass artist Loredano Rosin and crafted in Italy circa 1970, is an exceptional example of Ita...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Mid-Century Oball Murano Glass Fish Sculpture w/Original Label, Italy

$195Sale Price|35% Off

Mid-Century Oball Murano Glass Fish Sculpture w/Original Label, Italy

By Atelier Oball

Located in Warrenton, OR

Mid-Century Oball Murano Glass Fish Sculpture w/Original Label, Italy. ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs store is closing end May and items will not be available thereafter.*** The sculpture stil...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Beautiful Murano Glass Bowl Catchall or Cigar Ashtray Vintage, Italy, 1980s

$280

Beautiful Murano Glass Bowl Catchall or Cigar Ashtray Vintage, Italy, 1980s

By Murano Glass Sommerso

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Gorgeous hand blown Murano art glass piece with Sommerso and bullicante techniques. A beautiful organic shaped bowl, catchall or centre piece, Venice, Murano, Italy, 1980s. Colors ar...

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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Murano green Glass Sommerso Block Cube Ashtray Element Flavio Poli, Italy, 1970s

$758

Murano green Glass Sommerso Block Cube Ashtray Element Flavio Poli, Italy, 1970s

By Flavio Poli

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Murano glass ash tray Origin: Murano, Italy Design: Flavio Poli Decade: 1970s This original vintage glass ash tray bowl element was designed by Flavio Poli and ...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Vintage Mid Century Diamante Evening Bag

$175

Vintage Mid Century Diamante Evening Bag

By Paco Rabanne, Gianni Versace, Christian Dior

Located in San Diego, CA

Vintage beautiful sculptural semi-precious stone bag crafted by hand. This piece is glamourous and chic. Gold diamante evening piece hand-stitched with high quality construction an...

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Crystal

Large Green Handblown Glass Vase, Attributed to Reijmyre Glasbruk, Sweden, 1960s

$328Sale Price|20% Off

Large Green Handblown Glass Vase, Attributed to Reijmyre Glasbruk, Sweden, 1960s

By Reijmyre Glasbruk

Located in Glasgow, GB

A large handblown green glass vase attributed to Reijmyre Glasbruk, Sweden, circa 1960s. Known for its vibrant coloration and impeccable Scandinavian craftsmanship, Reijmyre produced...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Art Glass, Blown Glass

Large Vetro Soffiato Glass Vase by Vittorio Zecchin attr. Murano 1924

$5,125

Large Vetro Soffiato Glass Vase by Vittorio Zecchin attr. Murano 1924

By Venini, Vittorio Zecchin, MVM Cappelin

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Large Vetro Soffiato Glass Vase by Vittorio Zecchin attr. Murano 1924 A large art glass vase in mouth blown 'Vetro Soffiato' glass, designed by Vittorio Zecchin. Manufactured most p...

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1920s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Lee McCarty Merigold Mississippi Studio Ceramic

$250

Lee McCarty Merigold Mississippi Studio Ceramic

By Lee McCarty

Located in San Diego, CA

Glazed ceramic bowl by Lee McCarty, of Merigold Mississippi. Signed on the bottom. Lee McCarty (1923-2015) grew up in Merigold, Mississippi. After serving in WWII and graduating fr...

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Clay

‎Life-Size Italian Boxer Dog Terracotta Ceramic Statue Figurine Vintage, 1960s

$1,920

‎Life-Size Italian Boxer Dog Terracotta Ceramic Statue Figurine Vintage, 1960s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Classic early 1960s Italian Boxer Majolica dog statue figurine. Nice addition to your room or entry hall. It is approx. 32 inches high, 20 inches wide and 13 inches deep. Made of Ma...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Majolica, Terracotta

Modernist Sculpture in Oregon Pine by Kaija Aarikka

$850

Modernist Sculpture in Oregon Pine by Kaija Aarikka

By Kaija Aarikka

Located in Oslo, NO

Modernist figure of an ostrich or crane bird in Oregon pine by Kaija Aarikka. Hard to come by as only a limited edition were made. The figure is in good vintage condition, it’s with ...

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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Pine

Tapio Wirkkalla for Rosenthal Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Black 'Pollo' Vase

$443

Tapio Wirkkalla for Rosenthal Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Black 'Pollo' Vase

By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern

Beautiful sculptural Midcentury Modern vintage matt black 'Pollo' vase designed by Finish designer Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Germany as part of their 'studioline' in the early 196...

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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Large Mid-Century Sterling Silver Flower Vase By Tuttle

$4,500

Large Mid-Century Sterling Silver Flower Vase By Tuttle

By Tuttle Silver Company

Located in New York, NY

Fabulous, large, sterling silver flower vase by Tuttle Silversmiths, Boston, Mass., made during the U.S. Presidency of Lyndon Baines Johns...

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Sterling Silver

Vistosi Bianconi Murano Label Blue Red Band White Italian Art Glass Flower Vase

$1,050

Vistosi Bianconi Murano Label Blue Red Band White Italian Art Glass Flower Vase

By Fulvio Bianconi, Vistosi

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown bright sapphire blue and red band over white Italian art glass flower vase. The piece is documented to designer Fulvio Bianconi for the Vistosi co...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Vintage Italian Patinated Copper Leaf Bowl

$450

Vintage Italian Patinated Copper Leaf Bowl

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This exquisite vintage Italian leaf-shaped bowl is a refined example of mid-century design inspired by nature’s organic forms. Sculpted from solid bronze, the bowl features a gracefu...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Copper

Vintage Libbey La Femme Highball Female Body Glass Mid-Century Modern

$144Sale Price|40% Off

Vintage Libbey La Femme Highball Female Body Glass Mid-Century Modern

By Libbey Glass Co.

Located in Toronto, CA

Explore the Vintage Libbey La Femme Highball Glass, a striking example of Mid-Century Modern design that beautifully combines functionality and artistry. This unique piece features a captivating depiction of three nude women dancing, celebrating the elegance of the female form. Crafted from high-quality glass, this vintage treasure serves not only as a stylish drinking vessel but also doubles as an eye-catching vase, making it a versatile addition to your decor. Whether showcasing fresh flowers or serving cocktails, this glass enhances any setting with its charming design. Perfect for collectors and lovers of distinctive home accents, the Libbey La Femme glass...

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Glass

Abalone shell vanity box, Alpaca & wood, Mexico, circa 1970's

$991

Abalone shell vanity box, Alpaca & wood, Mexico, circa 1970's

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Superb jewelry box designed and produced in Mexico during the 1970's. This artisanal set with abalone mother-of-pearl and alpaca, is a true work of art. A beautiful item to display i...

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1970s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Abalone, Alpaca, Wood

Green alabaster vanity box by Romano Bianchi, Italy, 1970's

$1,225

Green alabaster vanity box by Romano Bianchi, Italy, 1970's

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Beautiful green alabaster box designed and sculpted by romano bianchi in Italy in the 1970s. Handcrafted green alabaster box and golden metal structure. Decorative object that will b...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Alabaster

Bronze Greyhound Dog Sculpture on Wood Base, Circa 1950

$568Sale Price|35% Off

Bronze Greyhound Dog Sculpture on Wood Base, Circa 1950

Located in Barcelona, ES

Bronze Greyhound Dog Sculpture on Wood Base, Circa 1950 Charming bronze sculpture of a greyhound dog mounted on a wooden base, made circa 1950. This elegant mid-century piece captur...

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1950s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Wood

CLEARANCE - Murano Glass Bowl, Orange with Gold Polveri, Alfredo Barbini

$108Sale Price|43% Off

CLEARANCE - Murano Glass Bowl, Orange with Gold Polveri, Alfredo Barbini

By Alfredo Barbini

Located in Warrenton, OR

CLEARANCE - Murano Glass Bowl, Orange with Gold Polveri, Alfredo Barbini (suspected). ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs Shop is Closing in May.*** This piece is approximately 6 x 5.25 x 2.5 inche...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Gold Leaf

1970s Mid-Century Modern Carlo Moretti Orange and Blue Opaline Vase

$466

1970s Mid-Century Modern Carlo Moretti Orange and Blue Opaline Vase

By Opaline florence, Carlo Moretti

Located in Aci Castello, IT

An Italiane vase manufactured by Opaline Florence. Totally hand-crafted, opaline it's in perfect conditions. The orange and blue colors are typical of the period. The Vase is a strik...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Opaline Glass

Bibendum Michelin Man Advertising Sculpture

$6,600

Bibendum Michelin Man Advertising Sculpture

Located in New York, NY

Bibendum Michelin man advertising sculpture. Original white painted heavy and sturdy larger cast iron mid-century Bibendum figure. England, circa...

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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Iron

Fruit Bowl in Wood, Brown Color, France 1970

$235

Fruit Bowl in Wood, Brown Color, France 1970

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

This bowl is in wood in a brown color. It is fruit bowl, made in France in the 1970.

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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Rare Medium Black Panther Ceramic Sculpture, Italy, 1960s

$933

Rare Medium Black Panther Ceramic Sculpture, Italy, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Italian ceramic, perfect condition, produced in 1960s. We have also another big cats for sale, check our products. Only one unique piece available.

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Organic Modern XL Pencil Reed / Rattan Planter with Brass Rim

$1,250Sale Price|20% Off

Mid-Century Organic Modern XL Pencil Reed / Rattan Planter with Brass Rim

By Vivai del Sud

Located in Valencia, VC

Mid-Century Organic Modern XL Pencil Reed / Rattan Planter with Brass Rim A striking and beautifully crafted Mid-Century Organic Modern XL planter executed in pencil reed / rattan ...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Brass

Whimsical Hand-Built Ceramic Creature Sculpture with Long Ears.

$595

Whimsical Hand-Built Ceramic Creature Sculpture with Long Ears.

Located in Seattle, WA

This imaginative hand-built ceramic sculpture depicts a fantastical creature with oversized, upright ears and a wide, rounded face marked by tiny pierced eyes and smile. Sculpted from clay, the figure features an expressive, organic form with irregular contours and surface texture, emphasizing its handmade nature. The creature's body is lightly glazed in soft shades of pink, lavender, and cream, giving it an iridescent, dreamlike quality. Perforations along the sides, back, and crown suggest it may have served a functional purpose-possibly as an incense diffuser...

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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Vintage Art Glass Vase by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta 1950s

$525

Vintage Art Glass Vase by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta 1950s

By Kosta Boda, Vicke Lindstrand

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Vintage Art Glass Vase by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta 1950s A vintage art glass vase designed by Vicke Lindstrand and manufactured by Kosta Glassworks in the 1950s. Thick clear glass...

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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Flavio Poli Murano Glass Ashtray, Sommerso Design, 1960s, Excellent

$550

Flavio Poli Murano Glass Ashtray, Sommerso Design, 1960s, Excellent

By Flavio Poli

Located in Milano, IT

1960s Astonishing ashtray or catch-all By Flavio Poli for Seguso in Murano Sommerso Glass. The item is in excellent condition. Dimension: 5,11" diameter x 3,14" H inches cm 13 x cm 8 H

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Beautiful light green mouth-blown Murano vase by Carlo Scarpa for Venini Italy

$5,716

Beautiful light green mouth-blown Murano vase by Carlo Scarpa for Venini Italy

By Venini, Carlo Scarpa

Located in München, BY

Beautiful 1960s light green hand-blown Murano glass vase by Carlo Scarpa. Manufacturer: Venini. Made in Italy. The bottom is engraved with "Venini Murano Italia". Very beautiful, hi...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Brass and Marble Birds in Flight Seagulls Sculpture in Style of Curtis Jere

$650

Brass and Marble Birds in Flight Seagulls Sculpture in Style of Curtis Jere

By Curtis Jeré

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Mid Century Modern sculpture features three birds, possibly seagulls, in flight; The birds are done in brass and mounded on a round black marble base. The sculpture is not signed, ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Marble, Brass

Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Blue Glass Tray, Italy 1960s

$4,083

Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Blue Glass Tray, Italy 1960s

By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand

Located in Milan, IT

A refined and highly architectural Italian glass vide-poche or serving tray designed by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte in the 1960s. Executed in deeply saturated cobalt blue curved cry...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Glass

Black and Brown 20th Century Stoneware Ceramic Floor Vase by Steen Kepp 1975

$2,916

Black and Brown 20th Century Stoneware Ceramic Floor Vase by Steen Kepp 1975

By Steen Kepp

Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR

Steen Kepp - La Borne Realised circa 1975-1980 Large brown and black stoneware ceramic floor vase. Signed under the base Original perfect condition Measures: Height 40...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Modernist Bronze Torso Sculpture on Marble Base, Abstract Design

$475

Modernist Bronze Torso Sculpture on Marble Base, Abstract Design

Located in San Diego, CA

Modernist Bronze Torso Sculpture on Marble Base, Circa 1970s. This compact but powerful piece presents a stylized, headless and limbless human figure in a seated posed, emphasizing f...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

Mid Century Hand Painted Ceramic Lion Sculpture, Italy, 1960s

$1,048

Mid Century Hand Painted Ceramic Lion Sculpture, Italy, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Italian ceramic, perfect condition, produced in 1960s. Signed Made in Italy. We have also another big cats for sale, check our products. Only one unique piece available.

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Huge Vide-Poche or Bowl in Malachite Green Italian Marble, Italy 1970s

$1,925

Huge Vide-Poche or Bowl in Malachite Green Italian Marble, Italy 1970s

Located in Roma, IT

Magnificent organically shaped and materially exquisite Mid-Century modernist vide-poche or bowl made in solid Malachite from Elba Island in Tuscany, Italy, circa 1970. Featuring a...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Malachite, Marble

Mid Century Wool Ram Sheep Stool Sculpture

$2,200

Mid Century Wool Ram Sheep Stool Sculpture

By Hans Peter Krafft

Located in Las Vegas, NV

A beautiful mid century ram sheep sculpture, most likely of Scandinavian origin. These sheep sculptures are beloved for their whimsical wooly appearance. They make great conversatio...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Wool, Hide

2' Tall Vintage Lily Vase, French, Glass, Flower Sleeve, Mid Century, Circa 1950

$1,062Sale Price|20% Off

2' Tall Vintage Lily Vase, French, Glass, Flower Sleeve, Mid Century, Circa 1950

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a 2' tall vintage lily vase. A French, blown glass fluted flower sleeve, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950. Excellent proportion w...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass

Pietro Chiesa Hammered Nile Green Crystal Ashtray or Catchall, Italy 1950s

$641

Pietro Chiesa Hammered Nile Green Crystal Ashtray or Catchall, Italy 1950s

By Fontana Arte, Pietro Chiesa

Located in Roma, IT

Wonderful nile green hammered crystal ashtray or catchall. This charming piece is attributed to the mastery of Pietro Chiesa and was produced in Italy during the 1950s. This squar...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Crystal

Cartier Alarm Clock, Lapis Lazuli & Gold, Mid-Century Modern, Swiss

$2,800

Cartier Alarm Clock, Lapis Lazuli & Gold, Mid-Century Modern, Swiss

By Cartier

Located in Milano, IT

1980s Gorgeous Cartier alarm clock pendulette. Made in Swiss. It's lapis lazuli and golden metal with manual winding. Clock case numbered 7503 07516. With original case, lined with r...

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1980s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Lapis Lazuli

Brutalist Wall / Table Clock by Franco Bastianelli for Studio Cellini, Italy, 60

$750

Brutalist Wall / Table Clock by Franco Bastianelli for Studio Cellini, Italy, 60

Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen

Enamelled brutalist copper clock by Franco Bastianelli for Studio Cellini, Laurana Rame D'Arte in Pesaro, Italy 1960s. Handcrafted on a copper base, enameled on fire with striking colors. The clock is working and in very good vintage condition. The back has a double hook to hang it on the wall or become a table clock...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Copper, Enamel

Los Castillo Abstract Fish- Pull Handles Malachite Sterling Mexican Modernist

$1,500

Los Castillo Abstract Fish- Pull Handles Malachite Sterling Mexican Modernist

By Los Castillo

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration a pair of pull handles by Los Castillo. Abstract Fish with malachite and silver. Mexico Circa the 1950s. Dimensions: 3.75" W x 3" H x .75" D Please visit t...

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1950s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Malachite, Sterling Silver

Bruno Gambone Monumental Vessel, 1975

$14,000

Bruno Gambone Monumental Vessel, 1975

By Bruno Gambone

Located in Chicago, IL

Bruno Gambone Monumental Vessel, 1975 Partially glazed stoneware monumental vessel by Bruno Gambone, Italy, 1975. Architectural slab-form vessel with partial glaze decoration. Glazed...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Earthenware

Strombergshyttan Smoked Brown Sommerso Glass Bud Vase, Sweden, 1960s

$131Sale Price|36% Off

Strombergshyttan Smoked Brown Sommerso Glass Bud Vase, Sweden, 1960s

By Strombergshyttan

Located in Glasgow, GB

A small mid-century Swedish smoked glass bud vase by Strömbergshyttan. Modernist in style, the vase is crafted from thick-walled glass using the sommerso technique, with a layer of r...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal

Junghans Germany Wall Clock, 1950

$1,100

Junghans Germany Wall Clock, 1950

By Junghans Uhren GmbH, Max Bill

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rare, oval ceramic wall clock, attributed to Max Bill for Junghans Germany, 1950, with a Dual tone ceramic housing, powered by mechanical manual-winding clockwork, in fine working co...

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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blu Ceramic Round Bowl, 1950s

$904

Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blu Ceramic Round Bowl, 1950s

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Barcelona, ES

Rimini Blue Bitossi Aldo Londi Bowl, Glazed Ceramic Italian midcentury Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini blue glazed ceramic circular bowl. Italy, 1950-19...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery, Terracotta, Ceramic

Max Neufeldt Gear Heart Collage 1990c.

$1,800

Max Neufeldt Gear Heart Collage 1990c.

By Max Neufeldt

Located in Chicago, IL

Max Neufeldt Gear Heart Collage 1990c. Born in Kansas and raised in Mount Vernon, New York, before settling in Santa Barbara, California, the artist Max Neufeldt imbued his work with...

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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Mesmerizing Kinetics: Iron Sculpture - Painted Motion and Color

$621Sale Price|35% Off

Mesmerizing Kinetics: Iron Sculpture - Painted Motion and Color

By Alexander Calder

Located in Barcelona, ES

Mesmerizing Kinetics: Iron Sculpture - Painted Motion and Color Manufactured in France by unknown artist, circa 1990. In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and us...

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1990s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Large Danish Studio Pottery Bowl Attributed to Erik Askholm, 1960s

$1,173

Mid-Century Large Danish Studio Pottery Bowl Attributed to Erik Askholm, 1960s

By Erik Askholm

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Large Danish Studio Pottery Bowl attributed to Erik Askholm, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/make...

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Italian Vase Ceramica Artistica Solimene Guido Gambone Style Midcentury

$588Sale Price|66% Off

Ceramic Italian Vase Ceramica Artistica Solimene Guido Gambone Style Midcentury

By Ceramica Artistica Solimene

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Ceramic Italian vase Ceramica Artistica Solimene Guido Gambone style.

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Bulldog Sculpture Figurine in Ceramic by Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg 1960s

$520

Bulldog Sculpture Figurine in Ceramic by Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg 1960s

By Gustavsberg

Located in Troy, MI

Lisa Larson Gustavsberg Bulldog Sculpture Figurine Ceramic bulldog sculpture from the Large Zoo series Designed by Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg Sweden c. 1960s Labeled to underside ...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Walter Bosse Mermaid and Fish Wall Sculpture by Herta Baller, Austria, 1950s

$550

Walter Bosse Mermaid and Fish Wall Sculpture by Herta Baller, Austria, 1950s

By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse

Located in Vienna, AT

A lovely Mid-Century wall-mounted brass sculpture, displaying a mermaid and a fish on a frame, made of black-finished brass. Designed by Walter Bosse, manufactured in the 1950s by He...

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Swedish Designer, Bowl, Teak, Sweden, 1950s

$450

Swedish Designer, Bowl, Teak, Sweden, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A teak bowl designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Light scratching present to wood Wear consistent with age and use Overall Dimensions (inches): 4.0" Height x 10.0" Diameter ...

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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Teak

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