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
1950s Set of 4 delicate Glass Vases by Albin Schaedel, GDR – East Germany
Located in Andernach, DE
Collection of four very delicate glass vases, all attributed to Albin Schädel, well known East German glass blower.
This skilled artist created the most delicate objects from very th...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
$131 Sale Price
40% Off
Marvellous Mosaic Ceramic Vase By Jean Gerbino For Vallauris, France
By Jean Gerbino
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Created by the master ceramicist Jean Gerbino for Vallauris, a superbly designed flared shaped vase with mosaic patterning in tones of leaf green, sage, sand and cream
Circa 1960's
S...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$1,180 Sale Price
30% Off
Rare Wedgwood Jewelry Box, Round Light Blue Jasperware Lidded Box
By Wedgwood
Located in Bochum, NRW
Light Blue Wedgwood Jasperware Trinket Box - Round Shape with Grape Leaves
Dimensions: Measure 10 cm in height and 12 cm in diameter.
In excellent condition.
Category
1960s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Beautiful large original 1960s brass sunburst wall clock by Junghans ATO-MAT
Located in München, DE
Beautiful, large, original 1960s brass sunburst wall clock by Junghans ATO-MAT.
Very beautiful, elaborate mid-century design. Battery-operated with a new clock mechanism.
Dial with R...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Elegant Amber Blown Glass Vase - Early 20th Century Spanish Artistry
Located in Barcelona, ES
Enhance your decor with the timeless elegance of this vintage amber blown glass vase from the early 20th century. Crafted by an unknown Spanish ...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
$432 Sale Price
81% Off
Fratelli Toso Murano Glass Bowl, Lenti with Aventurine
Swirl
Located in Warrenton, OR
Fratelli Toso Murano Glass Bowl, Lenti with Aventurine
Swirl
This sculptural bowl by Fratelli Toso is a joy to hold and behold. It would ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
Murano Opal Pink Alabastro Air Bubbles Art Glass Bowl by Archimede Seguso
Located in Barcelona, ES
Massive hand blown Murano Sommerso pink and opalescent white glass flower bowl with folded rim.
Manufactured By Archimede Seguso and Seguso Factory, Italy, 1950s.
Iridiscent pink gl...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Opaline Glass
$1,187 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare Hermès, Paris Equestrian / Horse Box c.1970
Located in Bath, GB
A very rare example of a French mid-century modern silver plate and gold plate box by the iconic French fashion house, Hermès of Paris.
A stunning design in silverplate with a gilde...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Plate, Silver Plate
Antique 11" Tiffany
Co. Gilt Sterling Silver Floriform Trumpet Flower Vase
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed, antique trumpet form flower vase.
By Tiffany & Co.
In sterling silver.
With a fluted trumpet shaped top, line engraved stem, beaded knop transition, and a disc foot.
Fully marked to the base.
Simply a wonderful antique Tiffany flower vase...
Category
Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
Petite Murano Art Glass Bowl or Catchall by Barovier Toso, 1950s, Venice, Italy
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown Italian art glass ashtray, bowl or catchall. Attributed to Barovier Toso, a Murano glass company. Made of hand blown green glass, with a clear glass layer...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Vintage Paolo Soleri Brutalist Bronze Rib Cage Wind Bell Arcosanti 1970s
Located in Troy, MI
Massive architectural bronze wind chime bell sculpture by Paolo Soleri
Arcosanti Cosanti USA circa 1970s
Rib-like apex above a faceted bronze bell with raised modernist decoration
...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Murano Glass Dressing Table/Vanity Mirror, Italy, Mid 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage - Murano glass - dressing table/vanity mirror - all original fittings with silver leaf backed mirror - finished and hinged wood easel back (can be wall mounted) - unsigned - ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Mirror, Hardwood
Abstract Wood Sculpture, Brown and Gold color Base France 1970
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Abstract Wood Sculpture, Brown and Gold color Base France 1970
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Aldo Tura photo frame 1970s.
By Aldo Tura
Located in bari, IT
The picture frame has a rectangular shape with a double border: the thicker outer frame in hand-applied parchment and the inner one in brass. The surfaces feature a polished finish t...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Murano Glass Ashtray or Bowl by Flavio Poli, Sommerso Murano Glass
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Mid-Century Murano Glass ashtray or bowl by Flavio Poli - Faceted Murano Glass
This is a beautiful Murano glass ashtray or bowl. It is made according to the technique of sommerso wh...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
24 Modern Chrome Candleholders + Ashtray Bowl, Werner Stoff Nagel Germany 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
A set of 24 S-22 model stackable 3-legged chrome modular candleholders plus an S-44 Ashtray/Bowl by two German artists, Hans Nagel (1926-1978) and Werner St...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
$1,400 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Circa 1960 Amy Donaldson Hand Painted Ceramic Vase Pot
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Original 1960s ceramic pot by renowned female artist Amy Donaldson. This piece embodies nature and the craft movement. It has a substantial size at 12" wide x 8" tall. No damage, and...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Pottery, Paint
Ceramic Bull Sculpture attributed to Bruno Gambone, 1980s
Located in Antwerp, BE
A graphic stylistic impression of a beautiful sculptural bull animal figure, a collector's item for your interior attributed to Bruno Gambon made in Italy 1980s, molded in white clay...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Blown Murano Glass Goblet with Floral Decorations 1970s
Located in Milano, MI
Hand-blown Murano Glass goblet glass with floral decoration, made in the 1970s
Ø cm 9 h cm 23
Murano glass is a type of artistic glass produced on the island of Murano, near Venice...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Vintage Verdigris Bronze Fish Toothpick Holder, Mid-Century Walter Bosse Style
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This vintage bronze toothpick holder is designed in the form of a whimsical fish, showcasing a verdigris patinated finish with elegant gold-tone highlights. Inspired by the mid-centu...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Mid-Century French Decorative Pitcher / Vase by Jacques Blin
By Jacques Blin
Located in London, GB
Vintage French ceramic decorative pitcher / decanter / vase (circa 1950s) by Jacques Blin. The vase is in a subtle blue hue covered in Blin's trademark misty glaze. It is decorated w...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$4,386 Sale Price
20% Off
1970
s Mid -Century Bronze Vases by Esa Fedrigolli
Located in New York, NY
Set of 2 1970's Italian Handcrafted and signed Bronze vases by Esa Fedrigolli
The Organically shaped vases depict forms of lines in the shape of waves.
Each vase has created its own...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Studio Pottery Ceramic Vase No 10 by Ilse Ludwig-Korbel Germany 1984
Located in Munich, DE
Rare, elegant and highly decorative studio pottery ceramic vase. No 10. Designed and made by famous German studio ceramic artist Ilse Ludwig-Korbel, Tittmoning, Germany, 1980s. Dated...
Category
1980s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Murano Red Glass Bull Sculpture “Sommerso” Technique
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Magnificent Murano glass sculpture depicting a bull, entirely handcrafted using the renowned “sommerso” technique. This process consists of layering contrasting colors encased in a t...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Italian Tiger Eye Semi-Precious Stone Jewelry Trinket Box
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Classic Rectangular Tiger Eye Box featuring a black stone interior. Both form and function best describe this piece. We see this decorative box holding favorite trinkets as well as s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Multi-gemstone
Sommerso Murano Glass Small Faceted Vase, 1970s
Located in Miami, FL
Blue and yellow sommerso glass vase circa 1970s. Unsigned.
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Sommerso
$236 Sale Price
25% Off
Jean Gerbino For Vallauris, France, Ceramic Glazed Sage Mosaic Lidded Pot 1960
s
By Jean Gerbino
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Jean Gerbino for Vallauris, France, ceramic glazed mosaic lidded pot
Sage green, terracotta and cream shades, beautifully crafted
Circa 1960's
Signed Gerbino to base
Height 2.5 inch...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Onyx Lidded Bowl, 20th Century
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Highly Figured Onyx Lidded Bowl, 20th Century.
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Onyx
$200 Sale Price
20% Off
Hand-Thrown Ceramic Vase, 20th Century
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Hand-Thrown Ceramic Vase, 20th Century. Signed to the bottom.
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
20th century design black ceramic dish or vide poche att. to Pol Chambost 1950
By Pol Chambost
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Att. to / in the style of Pol Chambost
20th century design black ceramic cup or vide poche
Realised circa 1950
Original perfect condition
Height 5 cm
Large 16 cm
Depth 15 cm
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
VENINI vase Fazzoletto Zanfirico Murano Glass, Signed 2012, 90° Anniversary
Located in Venezia, IT
Venini Fazzoletto vase, model 701.01, produced in 2012 to commemorate the 90th Anniversary of Venini (1921–2011).
Executed in milk-white Zanfirico glass. Hand-blown and worked free-h...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Ciotola per Cani in Ceramica "Braque Allemand" di Piero Fornasetti Anni 60
Located in Milano, MI
Ciotola per cani in ceramica dorata, raffigurante un Pointer Tedesco, realizzata da Piero Fornasetti negli anni '60
Ø cm 13 h cm 3
La ciotola è stata progettata da Piero Fornasetti,...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Naïve Floral Pitcher Vase, circa 1950s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
1950s handmade, hand-painted ceramic Mediterranean style pitcher vase. Simplistic red brick colored flowers on green stems on warm cream yellow base.
Beautiful vintage condition.
D...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery, Clay
$570 Sale Price
20% Off
1970s Carlo Moretti for Opaline Florence Space Age Opaline Glass Italian Vase
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A rare blue and green and white opaline glass vase made in Italy in the Seventies by Opaline Florence. Every single vase it's different from the other ones. The vase it's in perfect condition. Carlo Moretti is an esteemed Italian glass designer and manufacturer known for its exquisite handcrafted pieces. Opaline Florence is a renowned Italian glassware...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Opaline Glass
Mid Century Modern Murano Glass Vase by Sommerso Murano, Italy circa 1960
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Fantastic designed mid century modern Murano glass vase from the workshops of Sommerso Murano. Another exceptional example of Murano glass art showing how timeless these eye-catching vases are, although they have been handcrafted already over 60 years ago. This large 1960s Murano vase...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Archimede Seguso Murano Sommerso Pink Purple Square Geode Glass Bowl
Located in Barcelona, ES
Hand blown Murano Sommerso square shaped geode bowl in purple pink fuchsia glass. Italy, 1960s.
Eyecatching colors in shades of pink and purple using the "sommerso" technique. Manufa...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Fratelli Fanciullacci Fruit Bowl
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Fratelli Fanciullacci Pottery: during the first half of the 20th century the firm slowly branched out into a rich repertoire of artistic products. The family understood the pulse of ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
1980s Christian Dior Style Modernist Brass and Plexiglass Italian Jewelry Box
Located in Aci Castello, IT
An elegant brass and plexiglass designed and manufactured in Italy in the Eighties, it's in lovely condition. the jewelry box is characterized by use of high-quality materials, geome...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Erik Höglund Art Glass Medallions - Sculptural Ashtrays or Paperweights, Sweden
By Erik Höglund
Located in Bochum, NRW
Erik Höglund Art Glass Medallions - Sculptural Ashtrays or Paperweights, Sweden, 1960s
A striking pair of hand-cast glass medallions by renowned Swedish artist Erik Höglund, circa 19...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Signed Abraham Palatnik Lucite Dolphin Sculpture - Op Art
Located in Warrenton, OR
Signed Abraham Palatnik Lucite Dolphin Sculpture - Op Art
This Abraham Palatnik dolphin sculpture is in very nice vintage condition and shows no chips, cracks, or repairs.
It is ab...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Acrylic, Lucite
Mid-Century Sarreid Brass Reclining Frog Sculpture, Spain circa 1960s
By Sarried Ltd.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid-Century Sarreid Brass Reclining Frog Sculpture, Spain, circa 1960
Sarreid Ltd., Spain, circa 1960.
A whimsical cast brass reclining frog sculpture by Sarreid Ltd., produced in ...
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
"VeArt" Enameled Murano Vase, 1980s
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
"VeArt" Enameled Murano vase, Made in Italy, 1980s.
Light blue "encased" art glass vase with white interior. It is in perfect condition.
The price of shipping is for the Italian te...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Exceptional Blown Glass Vase - Early XXth Century - Spanish Craftsmanship
Located in Barcelona, ES
Elevate your decor with the exceptional beauty of this vintage blown glass vase from the early 20th century. Created by an unknown Spanish manufacturer circa 1940, this vase remains ...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
$590 Sale Price
65% Off
Ceramic Hand-Painted Candlestick Candle Holder by DeSimone, Italy
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This vintage figural candlestick by Giovanni Desimone Italy is a unique and eye-catching piece of decorative art. DeSimone was a renowned Italian ceramicist and designer who worked in the mid-20th century, known for his whimsical and colorful ceramic sculptures...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery
$132 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Swiss Gilt Brass
Lapis Lazuli Swiza 8 Day Alarm Clock, 1960s
By Swiza
Located in Roma, IT
Fabulous Mid-Century Swiza with 8-day movement and original 1960s alarm clock in a stunning combination of gilt brass and real lapis lazuli. This amazing piece was designed in Switze...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Metal, Gold Plate
Carl Auböck Handcrafted Midcentury Brass Shell Figurine Key Ring Chain Holder
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming modernist shell keyring / key holder / keychain, designed by Carl Auböck in the 1950s. Handmade of solid polished brass by Werkstätte Auböck in Austria.
Length including...
Category
20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Sculptured Plaster Female Modelled Head, Italy 50s
Located in Lucija, SI
Nice woman head made in plaster.
This piece was made in Italy in the 50s.
Found near Florence
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Plaster
Carl Auböck Midcentury Lucky Charm Pig Brass Figurine Key Ring Chain Holder
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming modernist pig keyring / keyholder / keychain, designed by Carl Auböck in the 1950s. Handmade of solid polished brass by Werkstätte Auböck in Aus...
Category
20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Jan Johansson, Orrefors, Set of Two Crystal Vases
Located in Bochum, NRW
Heavy Crystal set of two vases designed by Jan Johansson, made by Orrefors Sweden, circa 1980s.
Dimensions:
Vase 22 cm high, Bowl 11 cm high.
Excellent condition.
Each is signed unde...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
$403 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Mexican Brass Copper Abalone Shell Crab Sculpture Tray Serving Dish, Signed
By Taxco, Los Castillos
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Mixed metal footed tray, created by Mexican silversmiths, features a Modernist abstract crab form with creab legs serving as tray's feet. The piece is decorated with a graphic patter...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Copper
Georgous Big Dolphin and Fish Sea Murano Italian Art Glass Aquarium Paperweight
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown aquarium Italian art glass paper weight. Showing some blue dolphins and fishes with a Coral Reef inside, floating on controlle...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Venini, Small Mid Century Murano Handkerchief Glass Vase, Italy, circa 1960
s
By Venini
Located in Chatham, ON
Mid Century handkerchief glass vase - twisted yellow canes with copper aventurine and white latticino - rare small size - smooth polished base ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Formia Murano Glass Rabbit, Clear Cased Silver Leaf, Five Plus Inches
Located in Warrenton, OR
Formia Murano Glass Rabbit, Clear Cased Silver Leaf, Five Plus Inches, with label
Good vintage condition: There is a rough/raised area on forehead...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver Leaf
Danish Brass Candlesticks with Rainbow Patina by Hans Bolling, Torben Ørskov
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This pair of candlesticks was designed by Hans Bolling and manufactured by Torben Ørskov in Denmark during the 1960s. They are made from solid brass and feature the manufacturer's ma...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Seguso Murano Blue Sommerso Pulled Art Glass Vase, 1960s
By Seguso
Located in Barcelona, ES
Hand blown Sommerso blue and clear Italian art glass vase on Sterling Silver base. Attributed to Seguso, Italy, 1950s.
This eye-catching and colorful pulled centerpiece vase stands u...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vallauris Yellow White Brown Ceramic Fat Lava Round Bowl / Ashtray, 1950s
By Vallauris
Located in Barcelona, ES
French Mid-Century Vallauris ashtray / bowl in glazed ceramic.
Beautiful fat lava glazed ceramic ashtray in yellow, amber, white and brown colors. Manufactured by Vallauris. France, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
Rattan and Brass Italian Large Oval Basket Centerpiece Bowl, 1970s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern brass and bamboo / rattan large oval bowl, centerpiece or basket.
It has a brass trim covering the top.
Handcrafted in Italy, 1970s.
Use it as fruit bowl or cente...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Pair of Rare Faceted Crystal Glass Candlesticks by Archimede Seguso, Murano, 50s
Located in Brescia, Brescia
An extraordinary pair of sculptural Murano glass candlesticks by Archimede Seguso, dating to the 1950s. Signed on the underside, these pieces represent one of the most sophisticated ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Marvelous French Bulldog Pug Dogs Ceramic Statue Sculpture Vintage, Italy, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic 20th century ceramic figurine, in beautiful condition. Figurine Statue in the shape of a bull dog in black and white shades. It was made probably in the 1980s in Italy, it is marked at the ground.
Nice addition to your credenza or just for your collection of pug dog items...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Seguso Murano Sommerso Bullicante Blue Glass Bowl / Ashtray
By Seguso, Flavio Poli
Located in Barcelona, ES
Bullicante gold dust art glass bowl or ashtray, Italy, 1950s.
Attributed to Flavio Poli for Seguso.
This eye-catching Murano cobalt blue Sommerso Italian Art glass bowl is made of ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
$737 Sale Price
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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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