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1970s Solid Walnut Desk Chair by John Nyquist made in California
By John Nyquist
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, California. Nyquist was designer and craftsman, who was involved in the studio craft movement. He created
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Pair of California Studio Ceramic Giraffes by Frank Engle Studio
Located in Ferndale, MI
Pair of Studio Ceramic Giraffes, Wonderful Form , fun and whimsical . Gold over matte black glaze . From the studio of Frank Engle . Originally in Los Angeles . Eventually relocate...
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

1980s Charles Cobb Studio California Cherub Chest Figured Acacia and Lacquer
By Charles B. Cobb
Located in Camden, ME
A Charles Cobb chest hand made at his Californian studio in the early 1980s This extraordinary
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Ebony, Maple

Forsyth Bespoke Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair and Ottoman in California Sheepskin
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
made to order and restored with our signature California sheepskins. The sheepskins are tanned without
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin

1980s Large Table or Floor Lamp by Casual Lamps of California
Located in Miami, FL
Lamps of California. The lamp has a square lucite base and is in great working condition.
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Lucite

Jeffry Mann Handmade Studio Craft Rocking Chair in California Black Walnut 1985
Located in Dallas, TX
in American studio craft. Hand-carved from rich California black walnut, the chair features flowing
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Walnut

California Studio Mid Century Glazed Stoneware Bird Sculpture by Robert Maxwell
By Robert Maxwell
Located in San Jose, CA
Venice, California. This slip-cast studio piece is reminiscent of a "toucan resting on a tree" featuring
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Rare California Purple Coral Specimen Allopora Californica on Asian Wood Stand
Located in St. Louis, MO
Rare authentic natural California Purple Coral or Allopora Californica from Catalina Island region
Category

Vintage 1960s American Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral

Pair of Gainey Planters in Satin Black Glaze, California Architectural Pottery
By Gainey Pottery
Located in Philadelphia, PA
bottom. Made in California in 1960s. This items pair perfectly with our Gainey tall black planter. Our
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Pair of Two Seat Mohair California Sofas, Jacques Charpentier, Paris, 1970
By Jacques Charpentier
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Superb and exclusive pair of two seat Mohair Velvet 'CALIFORNIA' sofas freshly reupholstered with
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Stainless Steel

Large Pair of California Studios Earth Tone Abstract Black Engraved Decoration
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large Pair of California Studios Earth Tone & Abstract Black Engraved Decoration A Large Pair of
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Pottery

Mid-Century Abstract Mixed-Media Painting by Diana Diamond, California, 1968
Located in San Francisco, CA
A heavily textured large abstract mixed media painting by American California artist Diana Diamond
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Fabric, Acrylic, Canvas

Vintage 1960s California Design Artist Jere Osgood Block Table Sculpture Bookend
By Jere Osgood
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful Bookend or Table Sculpture in Rosewood and Vermillion by California Design artist Jere
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Doug Ayers Signed California Artist Organic Natural Wood Turned Weed Vase Vessel
By Doug Ayers
Located in Studio City, CA
A very beautifully made and sculpted wood-turned weed vase by famed American (Mendocino, CA) artist/ sculptor Doug Ayers. The natural. organic wood grain is quite spectacular in this...
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Vases

Materials

Wood

California Listed Artist Original acrylic on Canvas The Bridge by Merwin Altfeld
Located in San Diego, CA
Original framed acrylic on canvas by San Francisco artist Merwin Richard Altfeld , California
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Carl Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand, Sweden. Large "California" bowl in ceramic
Located in København, Copenhagen
Carl Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand, Sweden. Large "California" bowl in ceramic with violet and gray
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

1950s Seymour Robins Architectural Catch-All Rack Bin California Design
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Neat little welded metal piece of furniture, very retro floor sculpture.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Metal

Ann Concoran for Nourot Studio Cobalt Blue Vase California Art Glass
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
husband and wife Micheal Nourot and Ann Corcoran. The artists met at California College of Arts and Crafts
Category

Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Glass, Sommerso

Large Scale Postmodern Ceramic Birds Figurines Jaru Art Pottery of California
By Jaru
Located in Miami, FL
California in pastel tones of pink and teal. Dated 1985. Feature a stylish 1980s Art Deco revival style
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Glass and Bronze Large Tiled Ribbon Sconce Made in California
By Hilliard Lamps
Located in Arcata, CA
We believe that fine lighting fixtures should be timeless in style and in materials. By using glass and bronze we can ensure that our fixtures become heirlooms of our next generatio...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Walnut Biomorphic vase by California Designer Craftsman, Doug Ayers, c. 1960
By Doug Ayers
Located in Buffalo, NY
Modernist walnut biomorphic vase by California Designer Craftsman, Doug Ayers c. 1962, signed on
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Walnut

Edmund Ronaky Ceramic Bowl Dish Hand painted Under Glaze California Potter
By Edmund Ronaky
Located in Chicago, IL
This fun ceramic dish by California potter Edmund Ronaky has a free form and a two-part shape. It
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Clay

1950s La Gardo Tackett Iconic + Rare Pasadena Southern California Studio Pottery
By La Gardo Tackett
Located in Hyattsville, MD
, iconic California design! Lg W 4 x D 3 x H 11 3/4 in. Sm W 4 x D 2 3/4 x H 5 1/4 in.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bottles

Materials

Ceramic

Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in California Sheepskin
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
womb chair and ottoman will be made to order with the finest California sheepskins. Please note, as
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin

1950s Muriel Coleman Pacifica Desk Mid-Century California Palm Spring Style
By Muriel Coleman
Located in Hyattsville, MD
USA c.1952. Pacifica desk designed by Murriel Coleman for California Contemporary Co. Basket
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Franciscan by Gladding McBean Pair of Taper Candle Holders 1951-1954 California
By Franciscan China 1, Gladding, McBean
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Rare pair of taper candle holders feature classic Mid Century Modern lines with combination of
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

California Studio Navajo Sand Painting Mosaic Art Panel of Thunderbird, 1960s
By I. D. Henny
Located in Camden, ME
created in the 1960s in a non traditional format from a studio in Tehachapi. California. The artist has
Category

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

Materials

Ceramic

Green Majolica Ceramic Serving Tureen Set California Pottery, Mid 20th Century
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A polychrome verdigris green and blue majolica California Pottery Serving Tureen with lid and
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Paint

Four Piece "Space Age" Serving Set of by Metlox of California
By Metlox Manufacturing Company
Located in San Diego, CA
A super cool four piece "Space Age" serving set by Metlox of California, circa 1960s. The pattern
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic

1950s Rare Marijuana Ashtray Bowl San Francisco Architect California SF
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Amazing 1950s sculptural ashtray created in the MCM period in San Francisco. Small studio craft, low numbers produced. Signed.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Brass

Large Vintage Green Pink Yellow Blue Silk Scarf California America Themes
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Large vintage green pink yellow blue silk scarf California America themes Beautiful and rare
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

Materials

Silk

Pair of Petite California Studio Pottery Ceramic Vases by Barbara Moorefield
By Barbara Moorefield
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pair of petite California studio pottery ceramic vases with beautiful blue, red, tan
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery

Pair of Authentic California Fruit Crate Labels Featuring Apples. Circa 1940 s
Located in Incline Village, NV
Fruit Co." from Watsonville, California and features "Premium Pajaro Valley Apples" and is predominantly
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Paper

California Studio Mosaic Navajo Sand Painting Yei Dancers Rainbow 1960 Guardians
By I. D. Henny
Located in Camden, ME
Guardians created in the 1960s in a non traditional format from a studio in Tehachapi. California. The
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Stone

Mid-Century Vintage California Pottery Aqua and Gold Speckled with Gold Rim Bowl
By Doyle Lane
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-Century ceramic California Pottery bowl in vibrant aqua and gold-speckled throughout with gold
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Lucite Helix Twist Lamp by Herbert Ritts for Astrolite California
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Lucite Helix Twist Lamp by Herbert Ritts for Astrolite California. Style of Karl Springer.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Lucite

Beautiful Mid-Century Inlaid san Francisco Cable Car Tray by Couroc California
By The Couroc Company
Located in San Diego, CA
California, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition.  
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Brass

Casual Lamps Brushed Steel Deco Revival Table Lamps, Black Shades, 1998
By Casual Lamps of California
Located in Chicago, IL
Casual Lamps Brushed Steel Deco Revival Table Lamps, Black Shades, 1998
Category

1990s American Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Brutalist Acrylic and Plaster Table Lamp by Casual Lamps
By Casual Lamps of California
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Sculptural lamp by Casual Lamps. Cast plaster in a modern brutalist style. Hand painted finish and
Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Acrylic, Plaster

California Design Enamel on Copper Pin Dish by Jade Snow Wong
By Ellamarie Jackson Woolley
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice California design enamel on copper pin dish by Jade Snow Wong, circa 1970s. Great
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Copper, Enamel

George Nobuyuki for Sy Allan Designs California Modernist Studio Ceramic Lamp
By Geo. Nobuyuki Kimura, Sy Allan Designs
Located in Dallas, TX
A Minimalist lamp designed by Hawaiin ceramic artist G. Nobuyuki for Sy Allan Designs of California
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Cleo Baldon for Terra of California X-Frame Beige Barstools
By Cleo Baldon, Terra
Located in Queens, NY
CALIFORNIA)(PRICED AS Pair) (Other examples in different upholstery: DUF0830, DUF0831, DUF0832, DUF0833) One
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Oak

Greta Magnuson Grossman for Glenn of California Walnut Dining Chair Set x4 1950
By Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Greta Magnuson Grossman for Glenn Of California. 4 seat dining set in Walnut recently upholstered
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Joel Edwards (1923-2007) California Signed Studio Pottery Large Scale Vase
By Joel Edwards
Located in Sarasota, FL
Large scale pot by Joel Edwards. Lovely piece with great stature.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery

California Art Pottery Yellow Speckle Candlestick holder by Lynda Feman Circa 19
Located in Van Nuys, CA
California Art Pottery Yellow Speckle Candlestick Holder by Lynda Feman Circa 1998, United States
Category

Vintage 1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Metal

Mid-century California Ceramic Pottery Pink Flamingo w/ Open Wings TV Table Lamp
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-century pink and green ceramic California pottery flamingo TV accent lamp. The table lamp
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Life on the Edge, A Guide to California s Endangered Natural Resources, Wildlif
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Life on the Edge: A Guide to California's Endangered Natural Resources. Wildlife Crabtree, Margo
Category

20th Century American Organic Modern Books

Materials

Paper

1960s Massive Coned Planters Pair by Willy Guhl for Eternit, California Style
By Lagardo Tackett, Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Hyattsville, MD
California Mid-Century Modern Aesthetic. No chips, cracks or repairs.
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Cement

Felted California Wool Wensleydale Body Pillow backed in Merino Fabric, in stock
By JG Switzer
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Wensleydale felted adornment is from local, California sheep. In this case, JG Switzer’s very own shop’s sheep
Category

2010s American Organic Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Fabric, Wool

Fred And Marilyn Buss Cazadero California Cocobolo Heart Wood Mushroom Stash Box
By Arthur Espenet Carpenter
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
This beautiful stash box was hand-carved from the heart of Cocobolo wood by Fred and Marilyn Buss of Cazadero, CA—a lovely vintage patina to the wood.
Category

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

Materials

Hardwood

Four Piece California Pottery Smoking Set by Marc Bellaire, Excellent Condition
By Marc Bellaire
Located in Kansas City, MO
Hand painted, Signed Marc Bellaire set of four ceramic dishes. Three have indentations for whatever you are smoking and the fourth is to hold whatever you are smoking. Fruit motif in...
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Pottery

1961 Petal Dining Table by Richard Schultz for Knoll in California Redwood
By Knoll, Richard Schultz
Located in Hanover, MA
underlying wood is California Redwood. (Later painted editions are made of HDPE). We removed the paint and
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Iron

Couroc of Monterey California Wells Fargo Co. Utility Dish / Bowl, 1970 s
By The Couroc Company
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Couroc of Monterey California Wells Fargo & Co. Utility Dish / Bowl, 1970's.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Resin

David Stewart Lions Valley Stoneware Lion Wall Pocket Vase, California, 1970 s
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
David Stewart Lions Valley Stoneware Lion Wall Pocket Vase, California, 1970's.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Paul Láslzó Bench in Mahogany and Cane
By Glenn of California, Paul Laszlo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paul László for Glenn of California, bench or sofa, mahogany, cane, United States, 1950 Designed
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

California Studio Pottery Blue and White Vase in the Style of Catalina Pottery
By Catalina Pottery
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice vintage California studio pottery ceramic vase in the style of Catalina Pottery, circa
Category

Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery

Set of 3 Enameled on Copper Purple Midcentury California Design Low Bowls
By Ellamarie Jackson Woolley
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice set of 3 enameled on copper in purple circa 1960s, California design. Egg shape very cool
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Copper, Enamel

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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the california modern you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, walnut and metal, every california modern was constructed with great care. There are 4001 variations of the antique or vintage california modern you’re looking for, while we also have 190 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a california modern — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each california modern bearing mid-century modern, modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. Glenn of California, Milo Baughman and McGuire Furniture Company each produced at least one beautiful california modern that is worth considering.

How Much is a California Modern?

Prices for a california modern can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $0 and can go as high as $750,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,726.