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Japan Cast Iron Mid Century Modern

Cast Iron Owl Garden Lantern, Japan, Mid 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A delightful, whimsical and rare cast iron Japanese garden lantern in the shape of an owl, made in
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments

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Iron

Mid Century Modernist Japanese Cast Iron Ikebana Planter
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-Century Modernist iron Ikebana planter from Japan. It could also be used as a planter or
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Iron

(3) Mid 20th Century Cast Iron Figural Pigeons. Japan, Circa 1955
Located in Incline Village, NV
Being offered is a hard to find set of three cast iron ornamental garden pigeons; made in Japan
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments

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Iron

Vintage Distressed Cast Iron Japanese Pagoda Lantern
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage distressed cast iron Japanese pagoda lantern, circa 1950s. The lantern has a great
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern More Candle Holders

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Iron

Vintage Distressed Cast Iron Japanese Pagoda Lantern
Vintage Distressed Cast Iron Japanese Pagoda Lantern
$300 Sale Price
20% Off
H 9.5 in Dm 9.5 in
Modernist Japanese Cast Iron Vase, 1960s
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-Century modernist iron vase from Japan. A compelling minimalist twisted form crafted from thick
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Iron

Modernist Japanese Cast Iron Vase, 1960s
Modernist Japanese Cast Iron Vase, 1960s
$250
H 9.5 in W 2.75 in D 2 in
Japanese Gold Gilt Cast Iron Abstract Bird Incense Burner
Located in San Diego, CA
Japanese gold gilt cast iron abstract bird incense burner, circa 1950s. The piece is in good
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Metalwork

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Iron

Japanese Gold Gilt Cast Iron Abstract Bird Incense Burner
Japanese Gold Gilt Cast Iron Abstract Bird Incense Burner
$220 Sale Price
20% Off
H 9.25 in W 2.75 in D 7 in
Japanese Cast Iron Candleholder inspired by Quistgaard Denmark, Midcentury
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Japanese cast iron candleholder inspired by Quistgaard, Denmark Cast iron 1960s candleholder. Mid
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern More Candle Holders

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Iron

Mid-Century Japanese Nambu Cast Ironware Flounder Fish Dish Trinket Paperweight
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A rare and uncommon piece of Nambu Cast Iron Serving Ware. It was design by Goro Mori, shaped like
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Iron

Japanese Cast Iron Candleholder inspired by Quistgaard Denmark, Midcentury
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Japanese cast iron candleholder inspired by Quistgaard, Denmark Cast iron 1960s candleholder. Mid
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern More Candle Holders

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Iron

Japanese Cast Iron Candleholder in the Style of Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Japanese cast iron candleholder in the Ssyle of Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa 1950s. The piece
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Iron

1960s Iron Bonsai Ikebana Tripod Japan MCM Planter Dish Mid-Century
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Interesting variation on the most popular ikebana form form the Mid-Century Era. Procured from a
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Vintage 1960s Asian Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

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Metal

1960s Iron Bonsai Ikebana Tripod Japan MCM Planter Dish Mid-Century
1960s Iron Bonsai Ikebana Tripod Japan MCM Planter Dish Mid-Century
$1,400 Sale Price
75% Off
H 3 in W 12.88 in D 5 in
Cast Bronze Upright Rabbit Circa 1950 s + Cast Iron Rabbit Motif Plaque On Stand
Located in Incline Village, NV
accompanied by a 9" heavy cast iron plaque rabbit themed bust (see image) and specially made stand for display
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments

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Bronze, Iron

Vintage Cast Iron Figural Garden Mother Goose Three Goslings
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage cast iron figural garden mother goose and three goslings, one stamped on the bottom "JAPAN
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Iron

Modernist Cast Iron Teapot – Minimal Bauhaus Style, France 1940s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Franz Hagenauer
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
of Bauhaus, Modernist, and Japanese Minimalist design. Crafted from heavy cast iron, it showcases a
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

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Metal, Iron

Modernist Japanese Nambu Iron Incense Holder Bowl
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in San Diego, CA
Japanese Nambu cast iron incense holder or bowl. Beautiful minimalist iron piece that could be used
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Metal

Amazing Cast Iron Candleholder by Jens Quistgaard For Paro
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Søborg, DK
Amazing Danish cast iron candleholder by Jens H. Quistgaard for Pato. Comes with a box of 12 hand
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

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Iron

Amazing Cast Iron Candleholder by Jens Quistgaard For Paro
Amazing Cast Iron Candleholder by Jens Quistgaard For Paro
$76 Sale Price / item
43% Off
H 21.66 in Dm 7.88 in
Set of Three Midcentury Japanese Geisha Figurines
Located in San Diego, CA
great Mid-Century Modern accent in any space! #965
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Iron, Gold Leaf

Set of Three Midcentury Japanese Geisha Figurines
Set of Three Midcentury Japanese Geisha Figurines
$300 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 4 in W 3 in D 1.25 in
Isamu Noguchi Early Akari BB3 Bamboo Iron Floor Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Sharon, CT
Early BB3 floor lamp. Cast iron base marked with white paint by hand: Made in Japan.
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Iron

Isamu Noguchi for Akari / Ozeki lamp; Co. Horn floor lamp, model BB3-33S Japan
By Ozeki Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Skokie, IL
. More recent production dating to the 2000s. Materials: bamboo, washi paper, cast iron 
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2010s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Steel

20th C. Korean Style Tansu Chest with Iron Mounts, Collection of Plácido Domingo
Located in Morristown, NJ
striking and functional Korean-style tansu cabinet, crafted in the mid-to-late 20th century and composed of
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Vintage 1970s Korean Modern Cabinets

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Metal

Chinese Rare Vintage Pair Symbolic Longevity Lighting Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
imported from India and has existed in Japanese and Chinese temples and gardens since the 7th century
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lanterns

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Iron

Chinese Rare Vintage Pair Symbolic Longevity Lighting Lanterns
Chinese Rare Vintage Pair Symbolic Longevity Lighting Lanterns
$1,000 Sale Price / set
64% Off
H 12 in W 7 in D 5 in
Noguchi Akari Model 32N Floor Lamp
By Akari, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Cambridge, US
-1988). Features an enameled cast iron and steel base by Ozeki & Co., Ltd. of Gifu, Japan. As is often
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Steel, Iron

Noguchi Akari Model 32N Floor Lamp
Noguchi Akari Model 32N Floor Lamp
$13,500
H 76 in Dm 20 in
Eero Saarinen x Charlotte Perriand Tokyo Tulip Table Homage
By Charlotte Perriand, Eero Saarinen
Located in Saint Paul, MN
Tokyo. Using a vintage cast iron based form an original Saarinen table, we stripped it and repainted
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Iron

Early Rare Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculptures, Model 41S Globes, Bamboo Base
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1955). Hand-made form by Ozeki & Co. Ltd., Gifu, Japan. Washi paper, bamboo, enameled cast iron. Cast
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Bamboo, Papercord

Early Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculptures Model T1-V2 c. 1977
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. Hand-made form by Ozeki & Co. Ltd., Gifu, Japan. Washi paper, bamboo, enameled cast iron and steel
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Bamboo, Paper

Early Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculptures Model T1-V2 c. 1977
Early Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculptures Model T1-V2 c. 1977
$21,000 / set
H 42.25 in W 13.25 in D 13.25 in
Pair of Large Brass Japanese Candlesticks on a Round Scalloped Base and Top
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
. Cast iron brass, rose color, nice patina. Mid 20th century.
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Brass

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Pair of Mid Century Cast Iron Candle Holders
Located in London, GB
Mid Century modern pair of cast iron taper candle holders in lovely vintage condition with no chips
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Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Iron

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Iron Cast Bulls Bookends Japan
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, Mid-Century Modern sculptural iron cast bulls bookends. Made in Japan circa
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Bookends

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Iron

Japanese Modernist Cast Iron Vessel
Located in Rochester, NY
A mid-20th century Japanese modernist black sand casted iron vase with large stylized incised
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Metalwork

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Iron

Cast Iron Midcentury Japanese Geisha Figurine
Located in San Diego, CA
Cast iron Japanese geisha figurine, circa 1960s. The pieces is in cast iron with verde gris finish
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Iron

Mid-Century Modern Japanese Iron Origami Candle Holders
Located in New Windsor, NY
A set of three cast iron origami style candle holders. Geometric pattern that resembles the ancient
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern More Candle Holders

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Iron

Japanese Art Organic Modern Bookends Gold Gilt on Cast Iron 1960s Japan
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration: Japanese mid century organic modern cast iron sculptural bookends. Stamped
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Bookends

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Gold, Iron

Vintage Distressed Cast Iron Japanese Pagoda Lantern
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage distressed cast iron Japanese pagoda lantern, circa 1950s. The lantern has a great
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern More Candle Holders

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Iron

Cast Iron Midcentury Japanese Geisha Figurine
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in San Diego, CA
Cast iron Japanese geisha figurine, circa the 1960s. This piece in cast iron with a gold leaf
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Iron

Japanese Mid Century Cast Iron Ikebana Planter in Style of Isamu Noguchi, 1950s
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare mid century Japanese ikebana cast iron planter dish in style of Isamu Noguchi produced in
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardin...

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Iron

Japanese Mid Century Modern iron Deer by Tadahiro Baba Nambu Tekki
Located in New Windsor, NY
Decorative stylized Japanese ironware deer on a wood base designed by Tadahiro Baba. Gold stencil
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Iron

Cast Iron Candle Holder, Japan circa, 1960
By Ikebana
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Cast Iron candle holder, Japan circa. 1960.
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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Iron

Cast Iron Candle Holder, Japan circa, 1960
By Ikebana
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Cast iron candle holder, Japan circa. 1960.
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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Iron

Vintage Japanese Cast Iron Decorative Hook Hanging Bear
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Japanese Cast Iron Decorative Hook Hanging Bear 8 tall x 1.25 w x 1 d Original vintage
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Late 20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Iron

1960s Mid Century Japanese Iron Bird / Crane sculpture set
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Vintage table top bird sculptures in the style of Isamu Noguchi. Cast iron, hollowed body, with an
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Iron

1950s Japanese Modernist Cast Iron Bird Incense Burner Sculpture
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Cast iron Koro bird incense burner or sculpture, made in Japan. Piece measures 9.5" high by 5" wide
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Iron

Fine Rare Antique Japanese Decorative Cast Iron Vase Ikebana
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a fine rare antique Japanese decorative cast iron vase Ikebana. Unmarked
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Iron

Pair of Cast Iron Candle Holders
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of pillar tripod cast iron candle holders. This example was produced in Japan and features a
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Iron

Nanbu Japan Cast Iron Ikebana Footed Vase / Planter ca 1950s/60s
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Nanbu, Japan Cast Iron Ikebana Footed Vase / Planter ca 1950s/60s Nanbu is an area of Japan that
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Organic Modern Vases

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Iron

Mid-Century Modern Japanese Black Metal Candelabra
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a vintage Mid-Century Modern cast iron 12 hole thin tapered candelabra, marked 'Japan
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Brutalist Candelabras

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Metal

Massive 2Ft Mid Century Modern Iron Brutalist Noguchi Insp Sculptural Candelabra
By Vanguard Studios, Lee Reynolds
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Massive 2Ft Mid Century Modern Brutalist Isamu Noguchi Insp Sculptural Abstract Cast Iron
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Iron

Japanese Iron Owl Incense Burner
Located in Denton, TX
Rustic Cast iron owl with spotty gilt and bronze patina, also included the incense anchor to hold
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Iron

Japanese Iron Owl Incense Burner
Japanese Iron Owl Incense Burner
H 5 in W 3.75 in D 3.75 in
Japan Fine Vintage Hand Cast Lantern with Exquisite Details
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a fine large vintage hand cast iron Yukimi round top lantern with exquisite details from the
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Garden Ornaments

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Iron

Cast Iron Abstract Cat Sculpture / Door Stop
Located in Oakland, CA
1960s cast iron abstract sculpture / door stop of a cat with a patina finish, wonderful texture
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Iron

Japanese Old Big Red Bronze "Full Moon" Lantern Planter and Chain
Located in South Burlington, VT
A pleasing red bronze vase including 68" antique iron chain, from our recent Japanese acquisitions
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Taisho Lanterns

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Bronze, Iron

Pair of Midcentury Japanese Geisha Figurines
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool pair of Japanese geisha figurines, circa 1960s. The pieces are cast iron with verde
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Iron

Rare Sculptural Bowl by Bonniers Japan after Isamu Noguchi, circa 1950
By Bonniers, Isamu Noguchi
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Rare sculptural bowl by Bonniers Japan after Isamu Noguchi, circa 1950.
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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Iron

Early Isamu Noguchi Akari Floor Lamp, circa 1950, Japan
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Girona, Spain
Early Isamu Noguchi Akari Floor Lamp Original, Period Floor Lamp Bamboo Structure and Cast Iron
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Wrought Iron

Isamu Noguchi Bb3 / 55dd Akari Floor Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Long Island City, NY
, considered icons of 1950s modern design. Designed by Noguchi beginning in 1951, handmade for a half century
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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Iron

Ming Dynasty Iron Figure of a Standing Guanyin
Located in Torino, IT
The figure has been cast in iron. There are traces of polychrome red lacquer that was highlighting
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Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Metalwork

Early Isamu Noguchi Akari light sculpture, Model BB2/20A, Globe Bamboo Stand
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, enameled cast iron. Cast manufacturer's mark to underside of each base 'Made in Japan'. All original
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Iron

Early Isamu Noguchi Akari Table Lamp BB1-30dd
By Ozeki Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An early Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture circa 1960s. Light features an enameled cast iron base
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Iron

Pair of Noguchi Akari Bamboo Floor Lamps
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in NYC, NY
a black cast iron base. The washi paper lampshades have a modern square form and enhance the lamp's
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Early Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Cculpture, Model BB2/20A Globe w Bamboo Base
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, enameled cast iron. Cast manufacturer's mark to underside of each base 'Made in Japan'. All original
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Mid Century Modern Cast Iron Mouse Okimono Sculpture, Japan
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Mid Century Modern Cast Iron Mouse Okimono Sculpture, Japan Cast iron, remnants of gilding or green
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Metalwork

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Iron

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Cast Iron Japanese Dancers Paper Weights
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a pair of cast iron Japanese dancers paper weights, Japan, circa 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Iron Cast Bulls Bookends
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Mid-Century Modern sculptural iron cast bulls bookends. This set of two pieces were made in Japan
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Bookends

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Iron

Mid-Century Modern Rooster Okimono Sculpture, Japan
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Offered by ZENA KRUZICK Mid-Century Modern Rooster Okimono Sculpture, Japan Last year, a small
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Cast Iron Japanese Grizzly Bear Bookends
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of unique and bold bookends of iron in the shape of two large bears holding your small to
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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Bookends

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Iron

Vintage Japanese Cast Iron Parrot Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage Japanese cast iron parrot sculpture, circa 1950s. The piece is quite heavy and measures
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Iron

Japanese Mid-Century Iron Bird Koro Incense Censor Pair
Located in Forney, TX
A charming pair of 70 year old Japanese painted cast iron bird of paradise koro / censer / incense
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Metalwork

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Iron

Mid-Century Modern Akita Dog Okimono Sculpture, Japan
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Mid-Century Modern Akita Dog Okimono Sculpture, Japan Last year, a small group of cast iron
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Vintage Distressed Cast Iron Japanese Pagoda Lantern
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage distressed cast iron Japanese pagoda lantern, circa 1950s. The lantern has a great
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern More Candle Holders

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Iron

Mid-Century Modern Akita Dog Okimono Sculpture, Japan
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Offered by ZENA KRUZICK Mid-Century Modern Akita Dog Okimono Sculpture, Japan Last year, a small
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

1960s Japan Cast Iron Owl Bird Lantern Incense Candleholder Mid-Century Brutal
By Otagiri Company
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Pair of rough cast Owl bird forms. Each 2-piece. For incense or candleholder, or table lanterns. No
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Japanese Cast Iron Candleholder Inspired by Quistgaard, Denmark
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
iron 1960s candleholder. Mid-Century Modern Brutalist spider Mid-Century Modern style made in Japan.   
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Iron

Japanese Cast Iron Nambu Owl Hanging Lantern 1960s
Located in San Diego, CA
Stylized cast iron owl sculpture from Japan. Holds one candle. Nice patina throughout. Stamped
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Modernist Japanese Cast Iron Bird Sculpture 1950s
Located in San Diego, CA
Stylized cast iron bird sculpture from Japan. Fantastic incised design. Nice patina throughout
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Modernist Japanese Cast Iron Bird Sculpture 1950s
Located in San Diego, CA
Stylized cast iron bird sculpture from Japan. Fantastic incised design. Could also be used as an
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Iron

Modernist Japanese Cast Iron Bird Sculpture 1950s
Located in San Diego, CA
Stylized cast iron bird sculpture from Japan. Fantastic incised design. Could also be used as an
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Iron

Mid Century Modernist Japanese Iron Ikebana Planter
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-Century Modernist cast iron Ikebana vase or planter from Japan. Abstract incised design on a
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Iron

Mid-20th Century Wild Boar Okimono, Japan
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Offered by Zena Kruzick Mid-20th century wild boar, Okimono, Japan Cast iron, remnants of gilding
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Cast Iron Jack Bookend or Doorstop
Located in Fairfield, CA
A large cast iron mid-century jacks for using as bookend or doorstop. Nice heavy weight. Matte
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Iron

Miyazawa Kanae Iron Japanese Mid-Century Fighting Bull Market Sculpture
Located in Hyattsville, MD
No damages, in original finish. W 10 5/8 x D 3.75 x H 8 3/8 in.
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Pelican Sculpture Cast Iron
Located in Rochester, NY
Cast iron pelican sculpture. Japanese, mid-20th century. Stamped "Japan".
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Pelican Sculpture Cast Iron
Pelican Sculpture Cast Iron
H 17 in W 11 in D 7.5 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Akita Dog Okimono Sculptures, Japan
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Offered by Zena Kruzick Mid-Century Modern Akita Dog Okimono sculpture, Japan Last year, a small
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Tokaido Japanese Cast Iron Nambu Salt Pepper Shakers Japan like Noguchi Tackett
By La Gardo Tackett, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Cast metal salt and pepper shakers, will provide cork stoppers. Designer unknown. Ink stamped
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Ward Bennett, Brass and Cast Iron, Flame Andirons, 1950s
By Ward Bennett
Located in Austin, TX
Cast iron andirons with brass flames, signed. Ward Bennett (November 17, 1917–August 13, 2003
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

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Iron

Pair of Art Noveau Style Cast Iron Garden 
Patio Benches
Pair of Art Noveau Style Cast Iron Garden 
Patio Benches
$4,695 / set
H 32 in W 53.5 in D 23 in
Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure
Located in London, GB
A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a unique masterpiece in High Victorian Ironwork design. Our research confirms it is French, da...
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Antique Late 19th Century European Moorish Architectural Elements

Materials

Wrought Iron

4 Antique English Edwardian Era Hand Painted Arched Leaded Stained Glass Windows
Located in Dayton, OH
A charming set of four Early 1900s Edwardian reclaimed, leaded hand painted stained glass windows. Features a multicolored geometric glass pattern set around hand painted and fired ...
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Windows

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Lead

Rare 19th Century Italian Memento Mori Bust / Sculpture Carrara Marble Vanitas
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Masterfully carved Italian Vanitas / Memento Mori bust in solid marble from late 19th century. White Carrara marble skull combined with masterfully carved hood & robes all from one...
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Busts

Materials

Carrara Marble

Japanese Iron Owl Incense Burner Lantern
Located in San Diego, CA
Iron owl sculpture with a nice patina. Removable head with vented ears and eyes. For burning incense, small lantern, or candle holder. Japan. 1960s.
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Metalwork

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Iron

Japanese Iron Owl Incense Burner Lantern
Japanese Iron Owl Incense Burner Lantern
$180
H 6 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in
Japanese 18th Century Style Lacquered Coffee Table With Scenes of Horses
Located in Stamford, CT
Japanese style equestrian themed lacquered square coffee table with a lift top that opens to a large storage area. The top and sides decorated with decoupage equestrian scenes of ind...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Burmese Gold and Black Lacquer Owl Boxes, Set of 2
Located in Stamford, CT
1960s hand-painted gold and black lacquer owl nesting boxes. Larger box is signed on the underside "handmade in Burma".
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Vintage 1960s Burmese Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes

Materials

Paint, Paper

1940s Kaare Klint Three Seater Sofa, Hardwood Legs Striped Wool Upholstery
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in London, GB
1940s Kaare Klint Three Seater Sofa, with Mahogany Legs & Striped Wool Upholstery with Leather Trim. Usable condition. Bespoke quote can be provided for re-upholstery.
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wool, Hardwood

1940s Kaare Klint Three Seater Sofa, Hardwood Legs 
Striped Wool Upholstery
1940s Kaare Klint Three Seater Sofa, Hardwood Legs 
Striped Wool Upholstery
$2,672 Sale Price
35% Off
H 35.04 in W 78.75 in D 30.32 in
Tiffany Studios Lotus Pagoda Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New Orleans, LA
This Tiffany Studios geometric leaded glass and bronze table lamp features the iconic Lotus Pagoda shade and its complementary original bronze base. The elegant form of the lotus-ins...
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20th Century American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios Lotus Pagoda Lamp
Tiffany Studios Lotus Pagoda Lamp
$298,500
H 30.5 in W 24.5 in D 24.5 in
39 Antique 18th C. Dutch Delft Tiles Blue White Star Animal Rabbit Hound Deer
By Delft
Located in Dayton, OH
Lot of 39 antique 18th Century blue and white ceramic Delft tiles. The majority feature a circle design around various animals including rabbits, dogs/hounds/fox, deer/stag, horse, c...
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Antique 18th Century Dutch Georgian Architectural Elements

Materials

Porcelain

39 Antique 18th C. Dutch Delft Tiles Blue 
White Star Animal Rabbit Hound Deer
39 Antique 18th C. Dutch Delft Tiles Blue 
White Star Animal Rabbit Hound Deer
$2,625 Sale Price
30% Off
H 5.25 in W 5.25 in D 0.5 in
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Japan Cast Iron Mid Century Modern For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Japan cast iron mid century modern you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, iron and bamboo, every Japan cast iron mid century modern was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Japan cast iron mid century modern, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right Japan cast iron mid century modern, those designed in Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made Japan cast iron mid century modern has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Akari, Isamu Noguchi and Chushin Kabo Studio are consistently popular.

How Much is a Japan Cast Iron Mid Century Modern?

Prices for a Japan cast iron mid century modern can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $100 and can go as high as $10,000, while the average can fetch as much as $480.

A Close Look at Mid-century Modern Furniture

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

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.