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Fratelli Toso Murano Midcentury Orange Clown Face Italian Art Glass Decanter
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Cute and unusual Murano hand blown orange Italian art glass decanter with clown face. Documented to
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bottles
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass
Fratelli Toso Murano Cranberry Pink Clown Face Italian Art Glass Decanter
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
cranberry pink, with applied red and white clown face. Documented to the Fratelli Toso Company. The piece
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bottles
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Sterling Silver and Enamel Clown Figure after Tiffany
Co., Gene Moore
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sterling silver and enamel clown figure - reminiscent of the Tiffany sterling figures and likely by
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1950
s French Oil Circus Clown Flirting with Girl Original Frame
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Clown Flirting with Circus Girl
French School, mid 20th century
oil on canvas, framed
framed: 21 x
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Illogical Clowning - 1960
s Surrealist Abstract Oil - ELVIC STEELE (1920-1997)
By Elvic Steele
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
abundant colours and movement. The work is titled verso, "Illogical Clowning".
Elvic Steele is a
Category
Mid-20th Century Surrealist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Royal Doulton the Clown Character Toby Jug D6322 with White Hair
By Harry Fenton, Royal Doulton
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful Royal Doulton character jug aka toby jug the clown D6322 with white hair and red ruffled
Category
Mid-20th Century English Other Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Franco Toffolo Commedia Dell
Arte Glass Clown Figure Playing A Squeeze Box
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish Murano commedia dell'arte clown style art glass figure designed by Italian Maestro
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Framed Realism Enamel Painting on Copper by T. Kooper Three Circus Clowns
Located in Miami, FL
Framed colorful realism enamel painting on copper by T. Kooper Three Circus Clowns.
Signed by
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Fratelli Toso Murano Midcentury Pink Red Clown Face Italian Art Glass Decanter
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Cute and rare Murano hand blown Italian art glass clown face decanter in pink, with red accents
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bottles
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass
Pablo Picasso Poster "Two Clowns" 1962 New York City Gallery Shows
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Sharon, CT
Rare poster for the 1962 NYC multi gallery celebration of Picasso's work.
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Posters
Materials
Paper
Pair of Murano Glass and Sterling Silver Musical Clowns by Vittorio Angini
By Vittorio Angini
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of Murano glass and sterling silver musical clowns by Vittorio Angini, charming set with
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Silver
Set of 6 Vintage Italian Marquetry Wood Inlay Musician Clowns Stamped
Located in Beirut, LB
exquisite set of six Mid Century wood clown panels meticulously crafted by the renowned artisan, Gargiulo
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Decorative Art
Materials
Wood
Murano Opal White Gold Flecks Red Blue Italian Art Glass Clown Figure Sculpture
By Cenedese, Alfredo Barbini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
the Cenedese company. Mid-century era. Measures 8" tall.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
Set of Five Murano Glass and Sterling Silver Musical Clowns by Vittorio Angini
By Murano 5, Vittorio Angini
Located in Buffalo, NY
Set of five Murano glass and sterling silver musical clowns by Vittorio Angini,, charming set with
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Bronze Lamp with Pierrot Clown and Cat Georges Omerth, France, 1920
Located in Antwerp, BE
Cute bronze table lamp with a sculpture of a Pierrot clown and his cat. The lamp is signed by
Category
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Alexander Calder lithograph Derrière le Miroir (Calder prints)
By Alexander Calder
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Contemporary Art. Mid Century Modern. Calder clowns.
Category
1960s Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Alexander Calder lithograph Derrière le Miroir (Calder prints)
By Alexander Calder
Located in NEW YORK, NY
.
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Calder prints. Mid Century Modern. 1970s. Alexander Calder and Contemporary Art. Mid
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1960s Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Clown Oil Painting Framed Kitsch Mid Century Clown Portrait
Located in East Hampton, NY
Mid century kitschy clown oil painting in ornate frame, signed.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century Belgian Plaster Pierrot Clown
Located in Raalte, NL
and has been repainted spots. Originating from the mid-20th century.
The measurements are,
Depth
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Heifetz Mid Century Whimsical Ceramic Clown Table Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
Exceptional Mid Century Ceramic Clown Table Lamp by Heifetz. This unique piece is comprised of a
Category
Vintage 1940s American Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Clown
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
A painted plaster clown fairground sideshow automaton.
The head would mechanically move from
Category
Mid-20th Century English More Furniture and Collectibles
$548
Tête de Clown (Clown Face)
By Bernard Buffet
Located in Paris, FR
Bernard Buffet
1928-1999 French
Tête de Clown (Clown Face)
Crayon on paper
Signed and dated
Category
Mid-20th Century Expressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Crayon
Painted Papier Mâché Clown Sculpture
Located in Seattle, WA
This is a folk art painted papier mâché and wire clown sculpture sporting Classic clown garb and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Wire
VAN CLEEF
ARPELS Clown Pendant
By Van Cleef
Arpels
Located in New York City, NY
A whimsical French mid-20th century 18 karat gold clown pendant with diamonds, emerald, rubies and
Category
French Necklace Enhancers
“the Clown” Italian Marquetry Picture, circa 1960
Located in Paddock Wood, Kent
“The Clown” Italian Marquetry Picture, circa 1960.
This Mid-Century, Italian marquetry clown has
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ebony, Rosewood, Walnut, Wood
"Judy" Clown Bean Bag Toss Board, 1960s
By Judy Instructo
Located in Alhambra, CA
Painted Masonite bean bag toss board with clown by Judy. (Judy Instructo)
A must have for the game
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Game Boards
Materials
Masonite
Smiling Circus Clown Head, Papier Mâché, 1930s
Located in Retie, BE
Smiling papier mâché - Paper Mâché circus clown head, circa 1930s.
This large wall decoration
Category
Mid-20th Century European Folk Art Decorative Art
Materials
Composition
Fantastic Pebble Art Clown Image Wall Hangings, circa 1950
Located in Alhambra, CA
Great pair of Mid-Century pebble art wall hangings of frowning and smiling clowns. Great for the
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Stone
Clown with Musical Instruments Poster by Marian Stachurski
Located in Asheville, NC
A Whimsical vintage Polish circus 'cyrk' poster, c 1978. Vibrant colors and quite playful.
Category
Vintage 1970s Polish Mid-Century Modern Posters
Materials
Metal
Joseph Wolins "Two Clowns" Oil on Canvas, United States, 1965
By Joseph Wolins
Located in Richmond, VA
Wolins died on November 3, 1999 in New York.
Joseph Wolins oil on canvas, "Two Clowns" is signed in
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Abstracted Clown
By Charles Luedtke
Located in Minneapolis, MN
A colorful vintage 1940s - 1950s modernist oil on canvas abstract painting by the 20th Century
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Hermès Tea Set "Le Clown Acrobate"
By Hermès
Located in Stamford, CT
31 piece Hermes children/ adult tea service
Dimensions:
5 Bowls: 6.75" diameter
rectangular tray: 6.75" deep by 14" long
6 bowls: 6" diameter
5 plates: 8 " diameter
2 cups ...
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Rare Vintage Carnival Circus Clown Bucket, Cony Island
Located in Southampton, NY
Original paint carnival bucket used with clowns, amazing piece.
Category
Mid-20th Century American More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wood
Vintage Candy Box with smiling Clown Head, 1950s
Located in Retie, BE
Lovely old Bonbon, chocolate box made of pasteboard from the fifties theme circus - clowns.
On the
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Decorative Boxes
Artistic Murano Clown by Fratelli Toso, circa 1940s
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Great Fratelli Toso Murano clown with paste glass accents, circa 1940s. Rare find.
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Bernard Buffet, Color Lithograph, Clown Head, 32/120
By Bernard Buffet
Located in Dorchester, MA
One of the artist's depictions of clown heads, this 1960s color lithograph is signed and numbered
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Prints
Materials
Paper
Charles Levier, "Pensent Harlequin, 1966" Oil on Canvas 30 x 24 clown MCM mid ce
By Charles Levier
Located in Dallas, TX
century.
In Banjo sur la Table avec un Pichet et une Pomme Verte, Levier has once again returned to a
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Vintage 1950
s USSR Tin Windup Donkey Clown Carriage Toy
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
Vintage 1950's USSR Tin Windup Circus Donkey Carriage with clown.
The mechanism is intact but not
Category
Vintage 1950s Russian Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls
Materials
Sheet Metal, Tin
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the mid century clown you’re looking for. Each mid century clown for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, murano glass and metal. Your living room may not be complete without a mid century clown — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A mid century clown made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one mid century clown that is appealing in its simplicity, but Fratelli Toso, Murano and Alfredo Barbini produced versions that are worth a look.
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- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024The difference between mid-century and mid-century modern comes down to specificity. When it comes to furniture and architecture, for example, mid-century refers to works that emerged during the middle of the 20th century, usually between 1950 and 1970. The more specific descriptor, mid-century modern, is used to refer to a particular style of design that emphasizes simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Mid-century modern furniture designers generally drew on the architectural work of Frank Lloyd Wright, Bauhaus design, Scandinavian modernism and more. Any piece of furniture produced during the 1950s and ’60s can be referred to as mid-century, but only those with specific characteristics are mid-century modern. That said, when enthusiasts of furniture and architecture use the shorter of the two phrases, they may indeed be referring to modernist works created during that period in history. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture.
- What is a mid-century sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A mid-century sofa is any sofa created during the mid-20th century. Mid-century modern sofas are pieces of seating furniture that embody the venturesome attributes that we associate with mid-century modern furniture — while not all sofas designed in the mid-century modern style are the same, they frequently have a low profile and are characterized by gentle curves, clean lines and an organic shape. Mid-century furniture is a timeless classic due to its elegant simplicity. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary mid-century sofas from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What is mid-century artwork?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mid-century artwork is any piece of art produced during the middle of the 20th century. It includes paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures, collages, pottery and other media. You'll find a large selection of mid-century artwork from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is mid century decor?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid-century modern decor was popularized during the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would suggest that the style emerged during the years that followed World War II. This style of decor is typically characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Find the finest mid-century modern furnishings and more on 1stDibs.
- What is a mid-century chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A mid-century chair is a piece of seating furniture that was designed at any point during the middle of the 20th century. Mid-century modern furniture 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. The mid-century period provided an excellent opportunity to experiment with both functional and decorative forms. Mid-century modern chairs were made with a variety of natural and synthetic materials, combining leather, wood, and cane with chrome, steel, and plastic. Shop a range of vintage mid-century chairs on 1stDibs today.
- What is mid century furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid-century furniture is furniture created within the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would argue that the style began to emerge in the postwar years. This style of furniture is known for its sleek lines and organic shapes. The creators most frequently associated with mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living. Mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
- What is mid-century jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mid-century jewelry is a style of jewelry that rose in popularity along with the mid-century modern design movement. Pieces from this era typically feature bold, geometric designs. Shop a variety of mid-century jewelry and accessories from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What does mid century mean?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The mid-century modern style emerged primarily in the years following World War II. This style of decor is characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Creators of mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living, and mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
- Are the 1970s mid-century?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023No, the 1970s are generally not considered to fall within the era identified as mid-century. With respect to mid-century modern design, while there is some debate between collectors and design experts about the specific time period that saw the emergence of the style, most furniture enthusiasts agree that by the late 1960s, interest in MCM had largely declined. Writer Cara Greenberg, who coined the term “mid-century modernism,” suggests that “the period from the end of World War II to 1960 – from V-J Day to JFK – was the heyday of innovative furniture design in America.” Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by clean lines and inviting, organic shapes. Furniture makers of the era believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Find a variety of vintage mid-century modern furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- Is Eames mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Yes, Eames is mid-century modern. In many ways, Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and they have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century. Some of the couple's most famous mid-century modern designs include the Eames Lounge chair and ottoman, the Eames Molded Plywood chair and the Eames Fiberglass chair. Shop a wide range of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen. - 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern refers to the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 25, 2024The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern era correlates specifically to the years following World War II. These years in America saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history. Vintage mid-century modern furniture — including tables, chairs, desks and case pieces — are often organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple.
Postwar architects and designers in the United States were animated by new ideas and new technology during the era of mid-century modernism. Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century furniture designs manufactured by the likes of Knoll and Herman Miller.
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.
Knoll became 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 soon became desirable for the home. Similarly, Michigan’s Herman Miller is best known for its iconic mid-century modern furniture, and while the company focused on the office, people loved its designs for their homes, too.
Find vintage mid-century modern furniture for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024The years between 1950 and 1960 are typically considered mid-century. Some people also include the 1970s in the definition. Remember that the term mid-century furniture refers to pieces produced during the middle of the 20th century. It is different from mid-century modern, the name for a furniture style that emerged primarily in the years following World War II and 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. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of mid-century furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To tell if furniture is mid-century modern, examine the piece, looking for labels and markings that indicate who produced it. Then, consult trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active and what styles of furniture they made. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. A knowledgeable dealer or certified appraiser can help you determine if a particular piece is genuine mid-century modern or a reproduction. Shop a range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To tell if a chair is mid-century, look for labels and markings that indicate its maker. Then, use trusted online resources to determine when the company was active. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can be of assistance when dating chairs. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. Find a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023To identify mid-century lamps, look for a manufacturer's label or stamp on the base or the shade. You can use trusted online resources to determine when the company or artisan was active. Some lamps may also have a date stamp that you can use for identification purposes. Pieces dating from the late 1950s through the early 1970s are mid-century in terms of their age. A mid-century modern lamp will show off hallmarks of the design style, such as curvy hourglass or globe forms. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer may also be able to help with the identification. Find a range of mid-century lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Most experts agree that mid-century modern correlates specifically to the years following World War II. It has grown in popularity in the decades since, particularly due to the media and cultural institutions that have promoted the truly innovative era of design. Not only did the MoMA promote modern furniture, but pieces are prominently visible on the set of very popular television shows such as Mad Men. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023A dresser is a mid-century dresser if it was made during the middle of the 20th century. The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern period correlates specifically to the years following World War II. Mid-century modern dressers will likely have specific characteristics. There was a use of natural and man-made materials that included alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak as well as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. An authentic mid-century modern dresser will also be characterized by simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Shop an assortment of vintage mid-century dressers on 1stDibs.
- Is rattan mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024Yes, some rattan is mid-century modern. Designers of the mid-century modern movement often preferred to use natural materials, including rattan, in their designs. However, not all rattan furniture was made during this period. Rattan was also a popular material for furniture produced during the Victorian era and continues to be used to produce furniture today. Shop a wide range of rattan furniture on 1stDibs.
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