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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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
Vintage 1960s Wedgwood Jasperware Cream on Blue Ceramic Collection
By Wedgwood
Located in Bochum, NRW
Midcentury small collection of four pieces Wedgwood Jasperware diamond cream on blue.
Comprising 2 lidded boxes, a cachepot, an ashtray and a pair of candleholders.
Vintage, 1960s. A...
Category
1960s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
$818 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Mid-Century Modernist Crystal Bagatelle Vase signed Lalique
By Lalique
Located in New York, NY
This stunningly designed Mid-Century Modernist Crystal Bagatelle Vase signed Lalique originates from France, Circa 1980. An emblematic piece by Lalique first designed in 1939, this v...
Category
1980s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
20th Century English Vintage Leather Rhinoceros Footstool by Dimitri Omersa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage English leather footstool, accent in the shape of a rhinoceros from Dimitri Omersa, in good condition. Minor fading, due to age. W...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather
Mid-Century Italian Rattan and Brass Baskets/ Centerpieces, 1970s
Located in Valencia, VC
Pair of Italian Natural Fiber and Brass Trays, 1970s
Large vintage trays handmade in Italy, circa 1970s. Woven natural fiber with brass trim. In the style of Gabriella Crespi, Vivai...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Walter bosse for herta Baller cat figurine vienna around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Walter bosse for herta Baller cat figurine vienna around 1950s
Original condition
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Mandruzzato Murano Sommerso Red Yellow Ice Glass Faceted Vase, 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Midcentury Faceted Murano art glass vase with textured ice glass sides. Attributed to Mandruzzato, Italy, 1960s.
Sommerso technique with red glass with a layer in yellow submerged in...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Dior Silver Plated and Tortoiseshell Lucite Serving Serving Tray, Italy 1970
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous midcentury serving tray in silver plated metal and tortoiseshell effect lucite. This stunning and unique piece was produced in Italy during the 1970s and its design is attr...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver Plate
Carl Auböck Handcrafted Midcentury U-Shaped Brass Key Ring Chain Holder Knopferl
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming modernist U-shaped keyring / keyholder / keychain "Knopferl", designed by Carl Auböck in the 1950s. Handmade of solid polished brass by Werkstätte Auböck in Austria. Fully...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Art Glass Vase by Wiktor Berndt for Flygsfors
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
Scandinavian art glass vase in the shape of a Peacock made and signed by Wiktor Berndt for Flygsfors, Sweden. This an amazing hand-made piece of art, it is sculptural with clean line...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
$304 Sale Price
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Vintage Travel Alarm Clock Seiko, 1970s, Brass with Faux Leather Cover
By Seiko
Located in Bochum, NRW
Vintage Seiko Travel Alarm Clock, Japan, 1970s
A compact marvel of mid-century Japanese design, this 1970s Seiko travel alarm clock combines precision engineering with sculptural ele...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Decorative Round Box in Leather, Italy 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful round decorative box in leather.
Made in Italy in the 1960s.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather
Giraffe by Walter Bosse around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Giraffe by Walter Bosse around 1950s
Original condition
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Green Murano Sommerso Glass Bowl Signed by Archimede Seguso, Italy, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic mouth-blown Midcentury bowl or vide-poche or ashtray in a stunning Murano aqua green glass. This stunning piece is signed by Archimede Seguso on the bottom and was made in ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass
Factice Perfume Guerlain Lanvin Store Display Bottles
Located in Bochum, NRW
Factice perfume Guerlain Lanvin store display bottles
Three vintage store display fragrance bottles / Factice perfume bottles, all in excellent c...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Alfredo Barbini for Cenedese Murano Glass Aquarium Sculpture Paperweight
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Lovely Murano aquarium fish tank block paperweight. A colorful tropical fish inside a glass block with green seaweed. A highly decorative sculpture for ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Matched Pair of Tall Mid-Century American Sterling Silver Flower or Bud Vases
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine matched pair of tall bud vases.
By Baldwin & Miller.
In sterling silver.
Each in an elongated trumpet form and medial band.
Simply a wonderful pair of sterling flower vases...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
Travel alarm clock by Jaeger-LeCoultre, Swiss, 1950s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
2-day travel alarm clock by famous Swiss watch factory Jaeger-LeCoultre made in Swiss in the 1950s.
Swiss manual winding movement. The lid folds down, allowing the alarm clock to be...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Flavio Poli Murano Sommerso Smoked Grey Faceted Glass Box, Italy 1950
By Flavio Poli
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern Sommerso faceted Murano lidded box in grey and clear glass. Attributed to Flavio Poli, Italy, 1950s.
Rectangular faceted box in grey gla...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Cut Glass, Art Glass
$1,225 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid Century Medium Ceramic Leopard Decorative Sculpture, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Italian ceramic, signatures, very good original very good vintage condition. No damages. Leopard was produced in 1960s in Italy.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Wooden
Metal Kinetic Ferris Wheel with Red, Blue
Yellow Cabins
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fun Mid-Century ferris wheel with red enameled metal frame and wooden cabins mounted on a wooden block. The wheels spins and the little cabins move as wel...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Carl Auböck Handcrafted Midcentury Brass Heart Figurine Key Ring Chain Holder
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming modernist heart keyring / keyholder / keychain, designed by Carl Auböck in the 1950s. Handmade of solid polished brass by Werkstätte Auböck ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Brass, Copper and Enamel Mobile by Cesar Vasquez
By Cesar
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Hand crafted bronze, brass and enamel wall hanging or mobile by Chilean artist Cesar Vasquez.
Category
1960s Chilean Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Copper, Enamel
Mid Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vase Attributed Flavio Poli
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a vintage Murano glass vase attributed to Flavio Poli, featuring a faceted design and smoky gray and clear Sommerso glass. Signed "MURANO" Underneath.
Dimens...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Murano Glass Horse By Seguso With Silver Foil Label
Located in Torquay, GB
Mid-Century Murano glass horse with original silver foil label attributed to Archimede Seguso circa 1960s.
Smoked grey glass, delicately formed and in excellent vintage condition.
No...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Brown and Black Stoneware Ceramic Vase Signed circa 1960 handmade Pottery
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Signed at the base
Original stoneware ceramic vase by French artist GB
Midcentury ceramic vase design
Brown and black stoneware ceramic glazes colors and effects
Original...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Toyo Modernist Japanese Ceramic Ikebana Chalice Vase, c.1965
By Toyo
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Toyo Modernist Japanese Ceramic Ikebana Chalice Vase, c.1965.
Category
20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Fritz Heidenreich Rosenthal Mid-Century Large Pair Porcelain Doves
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning and quality pair German Rosenthal mid-century large porcelain doves designed by renowned sculptor Fritz Heidenreich (German, 1895-1966). The ...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Blue/ Clear Murano Glass Vase, Late Mid Century - Italy ca. 1960/70
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Fantastic looking, decorative mid-century glass vase from the famous workshops of Sommerso Murano in Italy. Elaborately handcrafted in the period around 1960/70, this large Italian glass vase (height: 12.6") impresses with an unusal design and dark blue toned patterns which pull from the beautiful shaped base up to the top. This artfully mouthblown Murano...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano glass vase italy around 1970s
Located in Wien, AT
Murano glass vase italy around 1970s
Original condition
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Jean Gerbino, Vallauris, France, Ceramic Pale Blue, Cream Mosaic Posy Vase c1960
By Jean Gerbino
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Charming And Petit, Jean Gerbino for Vallauris, France, ceramic glazed pale blue and cream mosaic posy potpourri vase
An intriguing, tactile vase with superb mosaic pattern.
Circ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Large Lomonosov 22K Gold, Cobalt Decor Porcelain Vase, USSR - 2 available
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Russian white porcelain vase manufactured in the 1950s by the Lomonosov Porcelain Factory (founded in 1744). Soft shaped organic Mid-Century Modern vase decorated by hand with large mineral...
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Mid-20th Century Russian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold
Early Glass Decanter by Blenko
By Blenko Glass
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful and early, hand-blown glass decanter by Blinko from 1958. The decanter is in excellent condition and has the acid stamp signature on the bottom.
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Set of Three Danish Modern 24 Carat Gold Plated Candlesticks by Hugo Asmussen
Located in San Diego, CA
A gorgeous set of three Danish modern 24 carat gold plated candlesticks by Hugo Asmussen, circa 1960s. The set is in good vintage condition with a nice patina and measures 2.125"D x...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Plate
Large and Impressive Branch and Table Coral Sculpture on Lucite
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Large and impressive branch and table coral assemblage hand crafted in specimens with mother nature's sea inspired colors and forms. Presented on a lucite base to enhance its sculptu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Solomon Islands Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Organic Material
1980s Gorgeous Cartier Alarm Clock. Made in Swiss
By Cartier
Located in Milano, IT
1980s Gorgeous Cartier alarm clock pendulette. Made in Swiss.
It's lapis lazuli and golden metal with manual winding. Clock case numbered 7507 10267. With original case, lined with r...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Lapis Lazuli
Largest Leather Rhino Stool by Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie
Fitch, Signed
Located in Lisse, NL
A wonderful and original collectors example of the large-size rhinoceros footstool by Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie and Fitch.
This impressive size and highly decorative design Rhi...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather, Glass
Bitossi by Aldo Londi Chamotte Ball Vase, Italy, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Valencia, VC
Aldo Londi for Bitossi – Ceramic Vase with “Palmetto” Décor, Italy, ca. 1960s
Spherical ceramic vase designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Montelupo Fiorentino. Handcrafted in chamott...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel
Italian Glass Sculpture Attributed to Fontana Arte
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and substantial glass sculpture attributed to Italian design Maison, Fontana Arte, Mid-Century Modern to '70s Modern design period, circa mid to late-20th century, Italy....
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Abstract Black Ceramic Sculpture, Signed 1979
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
This abstract sculpture has a smooth black, glossy surface and an organic modernist form. The sculpture has a negative space that pierces through its center creating a sense of depth...
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Handmade Leaf Vide-Poche or Centerpiece in Brass by Cassetti, Italy 1970
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous Mid-Century catchall or centerpiece handcrafted in gilt brass and signed by Renzo Cassetti. This stylish and unique decorative piece was produced in Italy during the 1970s.
...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Stunning 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...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Wicker Vintage Picnic Case, Basket, circa 1940
Located in Bochum, NRW
Vintage traditional woven wicker case in a classic pattern.
Made by an unknown manufacturer in France circa 1940
Inside a serving set of 4 plastic dishes, mugs and cutlery, and a ch...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Fabric, Wicker, Plastic
Giant Beige Ceramic Fat Lava Floor Vase Dümler
Breiden, 1970s, West Germany
Located in Andernach, DE
Original Western German Mid Century very large floor vase by Dümler & Breiden.
Original German ‘'Fat Lava’' art ceramic from the middle of the 20th century.
Absolute classic in desig...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$285 Sale Price
46% Off
Large Decorative Floor Vases After Richard Klemm Dresden Made By Limoges
By Richard Klamann
Located in New York, NY
Amazing pair of large Richard Klemm style floor decorative vases, with cylindrical form and wide opening, with beautiful detail and design, in very good vintage condition.
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Archimede Seguso Murano Purple Sommerso Art Glass Bowl
Located in Barcelona, ES
Hand blown Murano glass Sommerso bowl / ashtray in purple color with a cased rim in pink/ blue glass. Design attributed to Archimede Seguso for Seguso Factory, Italy, 1960s.
A highly decorative geode round bowl lovely to be used as rings bowl, jewelry bowl, vide-poche or ashtray.
An interesting piece placed with other Murano glass pieces or decorative objects on a mirror tray to use in a vanity table, powder room our courtesy bathroom. It can be used also it as hand soap bowl...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
$831 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid Century Murano Sommerso Glass Vase - Italy - Circa 1950
s
By Flavio Poli
Located in Chatham, ON
Mid Century Murano Sommerso art glass vase - featuring a red interior and clear glass casing - flat polished base - unsigned - Italy - circa 1950's.
Excellent vintage condition - no...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Red/ Amber Colored Murano Glass Basket/ Bowl With Handles, Italy ca. 1960
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Elaborately handcrafted mid-century Murano glass basket/ bowl from the workshops of Murano Sommerso in Italy. Beautifully colored in a fantastic looking intense red, this extraordina...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Danish Brutalist Tall Vase by Løvemose Unglazed Brown Ceramic Hand-carved Decor
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Tall Mid-century Danish vase in Brutalist style by the ceramic studio Løvemose. Made circa 1960s to 1970s.
The sculptural vase is made from unglazed chamotte clay and has a deep hand...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
LLADRO - Vintage Bending Girl Figurine - Matte Finish - Spain - 20th Century
By Lladro
Located in Chatham, ON
LLADRO - Vintage matte finish ceramic figure - bending girl dressed in her nightgown - retired - factory stamp to the base - Spain - mid 20th century.
Excellent vintage condition - ...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Winslow Anderson for Blenko "Pinched" Art Glass Vase, 1960s
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Winslow Anderson for Blenko "Pinched" Art Glass Vase, 1960s.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Glass
$440 Sale Price
20% Off
Unique Mid-Century Stoneware Vase by Carl-Harry Stalhane, Rorstrand Sweden 1960s
Located in Malmö, SE
Unique stoneware vase with amazing glaze.
Made by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand Ateljé, Sweden, 1960s.
Great condition. No chips, cracks or crazing.
Signed 'CHS', 'ATELJÉ' and ma...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Italian Ceramic Elephant Sculpture by Bruno Gambone, circa 1970s
Located in London, GB
Ceramic Indian motif white elephant by Bruno Gambone (circa 1970s). This is an absolutely charming ceramic white elephant with an Indian-style blanket and headdress, large whimsical ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Cat Brass Ashtray or Bowl
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
1950 vintage cat brass ashtray or bowl.
This can be used as a sculpture too.
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Carl Auböck Midcentury Brass Seahorse Handmade Key Ring Chain Holder
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming modernist seahorse keyring / key holder / keychain, designed by Carl Auböck in the 1950s. Handmade of solid polished brass by Werkstätte Auböck in Austria. Fully stamped a...
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20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Bollicine Bowl/Ashtray, Sky Blue
White, Seguso
Located in Warrenton, OR
Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Bollicine Bowl/Ashtray, Sky Blue
White, by Seguso or Barovier and Toso
Sky blue encased in white, hand blown with generous bollicine (often conf...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
VENINI vase Fazzoletto Aquamarine
Green Murano Glass, Signed 2010
Located in Venezia, IT
Timeless Venini Fazzoletto vase, model 700.02, in Aquamarine and Green opalino glass, diamond-engraved Venini 2004 with box and paperwork.
Hand-blown and shaped free-hand using the t...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Monkey Woven From Willow With Hat and Glasses MCM France Attributed
By MCM Unique
Located in Hannover, DE
This lovable little guy is always ready for a good time. This monkey is looking especially cute in its hat and red glasses. No matter how he positions himself, his hat and glasses st...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Rattan, Willow
Pair of Large Hollywood Regency Brass Asian Crane Bird Sculptures 1960s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage pair of crane or heron bird figurines is made of brass with sculptural, highly detailed bodies. The birds are sculpted in slightly different poses, offering an additional vi...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Copper Metal Enamel Modern Vessels Abstract Design by Harold Tishler 1950s
Located in Miami, FL
Two Modern abstract design small Copper Enamel Vessels by Harold Tishler from the 1950s. One in white enameling in relief over shiny copper background with some gray colored streaks throughout and turquoise glaze inside. Signed inside bottom H. Tishler. The second vessel/cup, was rendered with a thickly applied dark gray enameling fading into a very light gray towards the top on a bright copper background. The inside dark blue enamel. This cup is not signed.
Measurements: 2 1/2 inches diameter x 2 3/8 inches high.
Condition: The white vase has some gray colored streaks that are intentional. Both vases have some very small flakes around the inside of rim. The white/copper vase has some minor crackle of the enamel in two areas. Please look at all images and view our other Tishler creations.
Harold Tishler (1893, Odessa – 1993, Florida) Studied engineering in 1910 at University of Grenoble but did not finished his studies and moved to New York 1913. During WWI, he joined the Merchant Marines and while visiting Japan was introduced to the art of Cloisonne enameling. In 1927, Tishler went to Vienna to study under Josef Hoffmann. Upon his return to NYC in 1932, he began producing copper and silver enamels that were sold at high-end stores.
In 1935, Tishler visited a fellow student from the Kunstgewerbeschule in Vienna, Edward Winter in Cleveland. Tishler was impressed by Winter’s enameling...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper, Enamel
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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