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
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by 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.
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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Bamboo and Brass Basket Bowl with Handle, Italy, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant basket bowl with handle framed by brass , made in Italy in the 1970s.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage Railway Chronometer - Brass Jumbo Pocket Watch or Wall Clock
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Midcentury novelty Jumbo Pocket Watch or small Wall Clock. It is called Railway Chronometer. The case, crown and ring/crown guard is fashioned from b...
Category
1970s South African Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Kienzle GMT World Clock Brass Table or Desk Clock, Art Deco Vibe, 1960s, Germany
Located in Andernach, DE
A world time clock by the famous German watch- and clock maker Kienzle.
This table or desk clock has a slick, ''timeless'' approach, a masterpiece of mid-century design really.
Attributed to the master of mid-century design Heinrich Müller, who did most designs for Kienzle clocks.
Made in the 60s, this table clock comes in an a brushed gold matte shimmering finish.
The clock stands slanted and the glass is domed.
Chrono quartz...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Italian Midcentury Rimini Blu Ceramic Cat by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Vienna, AT
Charming iconic and Huge Italian modern ceramic cat sculpture from the Rimini Blue series designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italy.
The Italian Ceramic Artist Aldo Londi from Montel...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 52 Animal Sculpture in Travertine Fratelli Mannelli, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing set of 52 animal sculptures paperweights in travertine marble attributed to Fratelli Mannelli.
Comprising different types of animals in different sizes , including giraff...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Travertine, Marble
Rosenthal White Relief Striped Porcelain Vase by Martin Freyer, Germany, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful white matte striped relief biscuit porcelain vase from the 1960s, designed by Martin Freyer, executed by Rosenthal, Germany. In very good condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Modern Abstract Wooden Totem Still Stand No69 by NONO, Joel Escalona Crafted
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
“Still Stand” sculptures by Joel Escalona
Joel Escalona's wooden standing sculptures are objects of raw beauty and serene grace. Each one is a testament to the power of the material...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Hardwood
Venini Attr. Murano Art Glass Handkerchief Vase
By Venini
Located in Astoria, NY
Venini Attributed Murano Art Glass Handkerchief Vase, with turquoise blue and green caned stripes. 4.25" H x 6" W x 5.5" D. Provenance: From the Collection of Laura and Lewis Kruger.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
vintage royal copenhagen porcelain VASE flower decor model 2667 36
Located in Mannheim, DE
Beautiful vase by Royal Copenhagen, model 2667 36. Flower decor on light blue.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 17.5 cm, width 12 cm.
Dimensions in inches:
Height 6.88", width 4.72".
Weig...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Giovanni de Simone Ceramic Tile Italian Design Multi-Color Swordfish Marlin 1970
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Giovanni de Simone ceramic tile Italian design multi-color swordfish marlin.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$996 Sale Price
30% Off
Mid-Century Mandruzzato Faceted Murano Glass Vase in Citrine and Smoked Cerulean
Located in New York, NY
This Mid-Century Modernist Mandruzzato Sommerso Murano glass vase, created in Italy circa 1960, is a dazzling fusion of artistry and innovation. Hand-blown by Murano artisans, it sho...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Asian Carved Jade Hard Stone Fruit Grape Bunch w/Leaves Decorative
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is a realistically carved jade bunch of grapes with darker jade carved leaves. The stem network is wire wrapped with blue satin cord and the end where it would have been cut fro...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Jade
$352 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Bitossi by Aldo Londi Set of Ceramics, Handmade in Italy, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Valencia, VC
Vintage Italian Bitossi by Aldo Londi Mid-Century set of ceramic vase and pitcher. Featuring a gorgeous ¨Fascie Colorate¨ glazing décor. The vase/bottle in a deep olive green backgro...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
Graceful Wallendorf Ice Skater Figurine, Germany, 1950s – Large Model
Located in Antwerp, BE
Graceful Wallendorf Ice Skater Figurine, Germany, 1950s – Large Model
A beautifully detailed large Wallendorf porcelain figurine of an elegant female ice skater, produced in Thuring...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Two Mid-Century Modern Wall Candleholders by Konrad Galaaen, Norway 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Two midcentury wall candleholders in stoneware and steel designed by Konrad Galaaen for Porsgrunds Porselænsfabrik, Norway 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Cut Steel
Barovier Toso Murano Purple Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Double Handle Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, rare, vintage Murano hand blown gold flecks and dark purple trim Italian art glass ornate pierced handles vase. Documented to designer Ercole Barovier, for the Barovier e ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
$1,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Venini Vase
Fazzoletto Opalino
, by Fulvio Bianconi, 1950s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Venini Vase 'Fazzoletto Opalino', by Fulvio Bianconi 1950s
A Fazzoletto vase in opaline and rose glass with clear glass overlay. It was manufactured in the 1950s by Venini, Venice a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
1980s (1989) Gorgeous Swatch Twin Phone "1st Model Candy". Memphis Style
Located in Milano, IT
1980s Gorgeous Swatch twin phone 1st model in production called Candy. It's in excellent condition. It works perfectly. Memphis style. It was an icon for its amazing design. A true p...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Plastic
$1,192 Sale Price
20% Off
Brass Candelabra - 7-Branch Menorah - Judaica Candle Holder, 1970s
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Brass Candelabra - 7-Branch Menorah - Judaica Candle Holder, 1970s
Elegant 7-branch menorah crafted in solid brass, with an elegant and modern design. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Brass
Wrought Iron Wall Candlestick, circa 1950, France.
By Jean Touret
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-century decorative wall candlestick, circa 1950, France.
Ateliers de Marolles style.
Medieval character in blackened wrought iron.
Dimensions: 31 cm H, 19 cm W, 13 cm D.
All purc...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wrought Iron
Robert Maxwell for Pottery Craft USA Vase
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Striking modern slip-cast vase with overlapping circles motif was created by Robert Maxwell for Pottery Craft USA using his innovative glazing techn...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery, Ceramic
Rare and Exquisite Decorative Bowl by Fontana Arte, 1960s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Brescia, Brescia
Step into the world of mid-century elegance with this rare and exquisite decorative bowl by Fontana Arte, dating back to the 1960s. Radiating with timeless allure, this piece seamles...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
$1,556 Sale Price
20% Off
Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Sculptural Glass Dish or Vide Poche Model 1419
Located in New York, NY
Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte exquisite glass dish or vide poche with colored profiled and curved glass resting on an angular fitted black enameled metal base, Italy, c. 1956. The sop...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Rare Hertwig Katzhutte Germany Pair Parakeet Porcelain Figurine Ornament
By Hertwig
Co.
Located in Bochum, NRW
Vintage Ceramic Pair Budgerigars by Hertwig Katzhütte
Colorful ceramic pair of budgerigars or parakeets, made by german manufacturer Hertwig Katzhüt...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Galliano Ferro Murano Blue Clear Bullicante Art Glass Geode Bowl / Ashtray
Located in Barcelona, ES
Cool Murano Sommerso art glass bowl in blue and clear glass with air bubbles. Galliano Ferro, Italy, 1950-1960s
This beautiful hand blown glass bowl has a decorative design with hu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Walter Bosse Cat Figurine with Thermometer, 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Walter Bosse cat figurine with thermometer, 1950s
Austrian desk thermometer, cat figurine and a lantern-shaped thermometer.
Designed by Walter Bosse...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modernist Splash Form Crystal Vase signed Art Vannes
By Art Vannes
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Mid-Century Modern crystal vase, crafted circa 1960 and signed Art Vannes, exemplifies the elegance and innovation synonymous with French modernist design. The splash f...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Pair of Vintage Geode Quartz Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Admired since ancient times, natural quartz is prized for its extraordinary natural design. These vintage 1970s gems are polished and present the beautiful array of tan and brown col...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone, Quartz
Italian Murano Art Glass Bowl Seguso Style
Located in New York, NY
An Italian Murano art glass bowl, Midcentury Modern design period, in the style of Italian designer Angelo Seguso, circa mid-20th century, Italy. This Italian Murano art glass bowl i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Mid Century Brutalist Lion Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Redding, CT
Mid Century Brutalist Lion Sculpture. Classic design made out of thick metal wire in colors of black and gold. Supported by a black metal base,
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Iron
International Silver Vintage Velvet Heart Ring Box
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
Vintage Silver Plate Velvet Heart Ring Box
4.5 x 4 x 2
maker stamped International Silver Company
Vintage unrestored condition marks and...
Category
Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver Plate
Midcentury Basket Rattan, Wicker and Brass Vivai Del Sud Style, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury wonderful round basket with handles in rattan, wicker and brass in the style of Vivai Del Sud.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
Vivai del sud, Gabriella Crespi and Arpex were...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage G. Ugolini Pietra Dura Flower Art in Gilt Frame, Italy
By G. Ugolini
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
A vintage, mid 20th century G. Ugolini Italian Pietra Dura hard stone picturesque flower in a gilt frame. This incredibly beautiful Pietra Dura features a single stemmed rose, framed...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Cenedese Murano Sommerso Uranium Blue Yellow Green Italian Art Glass Bird Bowl
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso glowing Uranium yellow over blue Italian art glass dove bird sculptural bowl. The bird is attributed to the Cenedese company, and attrib...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Uranium Glass
$800 Sale Price
33% Off
Tiger Eye Lidded Semi Precious Stone Box
Located in New York, NY
Tiger eye lidded semi precious stone box. Gold, brown and yellow richly changing colour hardstone box with gold-wash silver hinge attributed ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone, Silver
Baccarat Signed Crystal Roaring Lion Sculpture, France
By Baccarat
Located in Rijssen, NL
Luxury at its finest, A collector’s item made by Baccarat in France. This crystal lion is made by Baccarat.
A lion, sculpted from clear Baccarat crystal, sits while roaring — a per...
Category
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Mid-Century Minimal Abstract Figurative Crystal Sculpture signed Steuben
Located in New York, NY
This delightfully formed Mid-Century Modernist Minimal Abstract Figurative Crystal Sculpture signed Steuben originates from France during the latter half of the 20th Century. This pi...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Vintage Plaster Bust Sculpture by Miquel Blay, Spain, circa 1930
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Vintage Plaster Bust Sculpture by Miquel Blay, Spain, circa 1930 – Original Condition
Behold the captivating allure of this vintage plaster bust sculpture, attributed to the renowne...
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Plaster
$2,907 Sale Price
30% Off
Brass Lying Deer with Shamanic Inlays
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This lying deer sculpture is made of brass with shamanic inlays. This is a French work, circa 1970.
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Pair of Midcentury Sèvres Style French Gilt Porcelain Bisque Parian Vases Urns
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stunning pair of French Sèvres style soft paste porcelain and Parian vases or urns of traditional cylindrical form and French origin, circa mid-20th centur...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Flavio Poli Murano Art Glass Vessel
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful emerald-green and yellow Italian Murano art glass vessel, by Flavio Poli, for glassmaking company Seguso Vetri d’Arte, Italian midcentury modern design period, circa mid-...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Modernist MCM Black Barro Negro Vases by Doña Rosa of Oaxaca, Mexico
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool pair of modernist MCM black barro negro pottery vases by Doña Rosa of Oaxaca, Mexico, circa 1970s. The large vase stands approximately 11.25"H x 11"W x 5.5"D. The smaller...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Acrylic Cube Sculpture Paperweight with Clock Parts by Pierre Giraudon, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Cube sculpture with clock parts immersed in acrylic by Pierre Giraudon. Made in France, circa 1970.
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Tiffany
Co. 1978 Cream Ceramic Craquelé Cat Porporri Holder
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Milan, IT
1978 Tiffany & Co. ceramic crackle cat figurine porporri holder. Beige crackle finish ceramic holder with removable lid.
Stamped Tiffany & Co. 1978 on the underside.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Walter Bosse Midcentury Deer Fawn Brass Figurine, Herta Baller, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A lovely fawn / baby deer sculpture made of brass from the 1950s. Designed by Walter Bosse, executed by Hertha Baller, Austria. In good condition with nice p...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
1970s Agate Catchall Bowl in Orange and Green with Raw Stone Base
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
1970s Agate Catchall Bowl in Orange and Green with Raw Stone Base
Agate catchall / vide-poche.
Decorative piece, perfect for holding small items like jewelry, keys, or coins.
Cut...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone, Agate, Alabaster
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Brass Jewelry Box from Chapman
Located in San Diego, CA
Large, mid-century modern solid brass jewelry casket by Chapman measuring 15 1/4 by 8 1/4 by 9 1/2 inches. Commanding size and presence that will add style and glamour to your decor...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Modernist
Manta Ray
Art Glass Bowl by Paul Kedelv for Flygfors, 1955
By Paul Kedelv
Located in Esbjerg, DK
- Art Glass bowl in shape of a Manta Ray
- Designed in 1955 by glassmaker Paul Kedelv
- Manufactured by Flygfors in Sweden
- The bowl is signed Kedelv to the base and inscribed F...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Jens Quistgaard Iron "Candelabrums" for Dansk, Denmark, 1960
s
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Pair of Jens Quistgaard Iron "Candelabrums" for Dansk, Denmark, 1960's. Stamped Denmark & IHQ.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Hourglass Murano Clear Ribbed Studio Art Glass Objects Venini Style
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
An optical blown art glass hourglass with a ribbed surface by unknown artist.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Mdina Glass Azure Blue and Turquoise ‘Ming’ Bottle Vase, Malta, 1970s
By Michael Harris, Mdina
Located in Glasgow, GB
A distinctive squat bottle vase handblown by Mdina Glass in Malta during the 1970s, designed in the signature ‘Ming’ style developed by founder Michael Harris. Compact yet visually d...
Category
1970s Maltese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
$197 Sale Price
31% Off
1970
s Porcelain Bull - Pablo Zabel, Chile
By Pablo Studio
Located in Bern, CH
1970s Pablo Zabal Chile decorative porcelain bull. With insert for use as a candle holder. Signed on base: Pablo Zabal Chile.
Diameter: ca. 28cm. Height:...
Category
1970s Chilean Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
$99 Sale Price
33% Off
Contemporary Wooden Sculpture Lull No58 – Handcrafted by Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Contemporary Wooden Sculpture Lull No58 – Handcrafted by Joel Escalona
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Balance and tension are at the core of these sculptures. The interplay between the smooth, rounded forms ...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Hardwood
Abraham Palatnik Zebra Lucite Acrylic Sculpture Figurine
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Gorgeous large size resin zebra sculpture by Brazilian artist Araham Palatnik. Black outline detail encased in clear resin.
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Acrylic
$232 Sale Price
33% Off
Mid-Century Organic Glazed Gray
Violet Ceramic Studio Vase signed Tony Evans
By Tony Evans
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Mid-Century Modernist ceramic studio art vase by celebrated artist Tony Evans, crafted circa 1980, is a testament to the organic and expressive artistry of the era. Fea...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Vase Decorative Object Murano Glass Transparent Green Midcentury Italy 1970s
Located in Palermo, IT
Elegant clear glass vase. Spherical body with trumpet neck, circular mouth. Ribbed circular base in shades of green. Please watch the video and photos carefully, thank you.
Weight: ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Vintage German Yard or Garden Gnome Statue with Rake, 1930s
By Hertwig
Co.
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous character ceramic figural gnome statue - made by Hertwig & Endert in Germany, a well known manufacturer of this kind of figures. This character statue has been made in Germany, in the 1930s probably to 1940s. Absolutely gorgeous item with lots of character and still in great condition. Made of hand colored glazed earthenware. A nice addition to any Lawn, Yard, Garden or Patio, but can also be a nice addition to a room.
A German garden gnome...
Category
1930s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Two Mid Century Italian Sterling Coated Seashells By Federico Buccellati
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Lofty set of two silver coated organic seashells with enhanced sculptural elements. Stamped Federico Buccellati 999.
Left: H: 4 W: 8 D: 5.5 $2,700.00
Right: H: 2.5 W: 4.5 D: 3.5 $1...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver
Opaline Murano Glass Vase for Venini , circa 1970, Italy.
By Venini
Located in Brussels, BE
Elegant Murano glass vase for Venini, circa 1970, Italy.
Red and pale pink opaline .
Dimensions: 36 cm H, diameter: 17 cm .
Good condition, with is original round Venini sticker.
All...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Danish Mid-Century Teak Planter, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Mid-Century Teak Planter, 1960s.
Scandinavian Mid-Century flower box or planter stand on tall round tapered legs with decorative small tile inlay along the edge.
Good vintag...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
Mid-century Modern decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage decorative objects created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern decorative objects made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original decorative objects, popular names associated with this style include Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Scheurich Keramik, Bitossi, and Rörstrand. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for decorative objects differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $22 and tops out at $295,000 while the average work can sell for $847.
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