Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
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
Bronze Brooch by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A gilt bronze brooch by French art jewelry designer Line Vautrin (1913-1997) Untitled circa late 1940s. The brooch depicts a horn with twisted texture wrapped with articulated chains. No signature found.
Provenance: From a former Collection of a Line Vautrin jewelry...
Category
1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Bronze
Mid Century Wrist Watch by Baume
Mercier in white gold, Switzerland 1970s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a sleek Mid Century Modern wrist watch by Baume & Mercier. This Tank model is part of their broader Hampton collection known for its rectangular, Art De...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Gold
Vintage MCM 1960s Kenneth Jay Lane Nautical Rope Twist Cuff Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Bold, large vintage KJL nautical knot rope twist cuff bracelet.
Spring opening
Signed KJL
From the collection of an East Hampton socialite, daughter o...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Metal
Sterling Silver Link Bracelet by Antonio Belgiorno
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Sterling Silver Link Bracelet by Antonio Belgiorno
Beautiful Sterling Silver Bracelet with a "Herringbone" design characteristic of the Belgiorno brand from the 1950s. This design is...
Category
20th Century Argentine Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver
1950 Hamilton Thin-O-Matic Wristwatch w/ Black Dial on Leather Band
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-century Hamilton u246 Thinomatic manual wind wristwatch with black dial on leather band. This Hamilton Thinomatic wristwatch from the 1950s exudes timeless elegance. With its mec...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Steel
$617 Sale Price
35% Off
Mid-20th Century Platinum Band
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-20th century platinum band, size 5, 2 grams.
We are a family business that has been a major source for the selective buyer for over 90 years. We are one the finest antiques shop...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Platinum
Gilt Bronze Brooch by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A gilt bronze brooch "Moise ou la Traversee du Desert" by French Jeweler Line Vautrin, circa 1940s.
The patinated surface features amazing details illustrating the biblical story of Moses crossing the desert out of Egypt...
Category
1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Bronze
Taxco Los Castillo Pin Mixed Metal Onix Mexico
By Los Castillo
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Modernist Pin Mixed Metal Onix Negro stamped
Taxco Mexico Los Castillo
.5 x .35
Original vintage condition
Refer to listed images please
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Onyx, Metal, Sterling Silver
Mid-Century Modern Modernist Silver Spiral Bracelet in Style of Alexander Calder
Located in Studio City, CA
A fantastic, wonderfully designed, and artfully crafted Mid-Century modern vintage spiral/swirl pattern silver bracelet somewhat reminiscent of the jewelry designs of Alexander Calde...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Silver
Antique Art Deco Natural Diamond Cluster Ring
By Tiffany
Co., Cartier
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Antique Art Deco Natural Diamond Cluster Ring
Stunning diamond on a 14k yellow gold band.
Art Deco diamond in a lovely cameo shape
approximately 1 x .75 x .75 at 6.1 grams
Preowned C...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Gold
Vintage 1998 Philip Treacy Bespoke Unused Pheasant Feather Fascinator Hat
Located in London, England
A stunning bespoke and never worn Philip Treacy fascinator in its original blue box. Original receipt available. The hat is secured onto the head via two metal clips and an elastic...
Category
1990s British Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Metal
Native American Belt Buckle Turquoise Ebony Cowboy Mid-Century Modern
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a 1970s hip belt buckle turquoise, sterling on Ebony . Unmarked, no information on the maker. Modern Native American cowboy belt buckle.
Dimensions: 3 .13" ...
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Stone
Sigfredo Pineda Sigi Mid Century Sterling Brooch Pendent
By Sigi Pineda
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A well crafted sterling silver brooch pendent with amoeba shaped design having 8 silver balls of varying sizes to the front. The back round has been oxidized by the artist and the ed...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Herman Siersbøl Ring in 14 Carat Gold w. Purple Stone
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Midcentury ladies ring size 17/57 on ring measurer. Its made from solid 14 carat yellow gold and is set with a faceted dark amethyst with both blue and purple tonalities. Designed an...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Amethyst, Gold
Christopher Ross Hummingbird Belt Buckle, 1976
By Christopher Ross
Located in New York, NY
Enchanting vintage 1976 Christopher Ross hummingbird sipping a flower belt buckle, currently fashioned as a fabulous conversation piece necklace. Easily reverts to belt if desired.
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Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Gold Plate, Silver Plate
1960s French Cufflinks Vintage Christian Dior Gold Pavé
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s French Cufflinks Christian Dior yellow Gold Pavé style
stamped Christian Dior
approximately 1.25 x.5
Original preowned vintage condition
Refer ...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Stone, Metal
Fendi Umbrella with Gold Logo
By Fendi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful black and gold umbrella by Fendi - signed Fendi Perfumes. In wonderful condition, design works well unisex - full sized with case - sleek han...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Fabric, Resin, Wood
Set of Vintage Italian Micro Mosaic Brooches, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A set of lute/guitar brooches made in Venice Italy during the 1960s or 1970s. The micro mosaic consists of tiny pieces of colored glass. Set into gilt br...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Glass
Vintage Hans Hansen Sterling Silver Four Clover Heart Pin Brooch
By Hans Hansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A stylish four clover pin brooch cleverly made from 4 connected hearts. Designed and made by Hans Hansen in Denmark ca 1960-70. Hallmarked: HH, 108, Denmark, 925s. Measurements: 27x2...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Silver
Henry Steig Sterling Brooch - Classic 40
s-50
s Modernist
By Henry Steig
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage from the 1950s
Materials: Silver
Mid Century Modernist Designer Henry Steig Sterling Silver Brooch c 1940-50s - This Brooch would make a great Lapel or Cape pin! - Carl Lewi...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver
1970s Brutalist Biomorphic Brass Ring attribution Jack Boyd
By Jack Boyd
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a mid-century modern brutalist ring biomorphic spore design. Attributed to Jack Boyd. Unmarked.
Dimensions: 1.38" D x .75" W x 1.5" H.
Please visit take a l...
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Brass
WWII USA Air Corps Force Sterling Silver Brooch Pin Badge by Meyer
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This is a high-quality, original World War II U.S. Army Air Corps Aviation Cadet Brooch insignia, manufactured by the renowned American badge maker Meyer of New York. Crafted in two ...
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Silver
$162 Sale Price
35% Off
Mid-Century Handcrafted Bronze Hinged Bangle Bracelet with Fish Motif, Signed
By Line Vautrin
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This beautiful handcrafted bronze hinged bangle or bracelet showcases a striking mid-century modernist fish pattern, signed by the artist Korosanyi. The detailed embossing of stylize...
Category
1950s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Bronze
Vintage 1970s Gucci 22-Karat Gold-Plated Wrap Sunglasses with Brown Lenses Italy
By Gucci
Located in St. Louis, MO
Classic 1970s vintage Gucci wrap sunglasses or eyewear, plated in 22-karat gold with brown plastic lenses, with nice knurled texture to front of frames. Some wear to gold plating, al...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Metal
American Studio Jewelry Modernist Abstract Sterling Cufflinks
Located in San Mateo, CA
Pair of sterling studio craft modernist cufflinks. These do not have a makers mark. They do show the influence of Margaret DePatta. One has a some discoloration of the patinated port...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver
1970s Black Omega Genève Vintage Watch Swiss Made
By Omega
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
1970s Black Omega Genève Vintage Watch Swiss Made
unisex
mechanical
Wrist 7.75 x 1.13 W Face is 1 x 1 x.25 D box 4.25 x 4....
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage Tegrov Swiss Made Watch Mechanical 17 Jewels Stainless Steel
By Piaget
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Tegrov Swiss made vintage Mechanical watch
17 jewels
Stainless steel
Measures: 9 long x 1.38 w x .38 thick
Preowned original unre...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Stainless Steel
Reed
Barton Silver Plate Shoe Horn Mid Century Modern Patinated
By Reed
Barton
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a vintage Reed & Barton silver plated shoe horn. Mid-century modern period. Made in the USA. Patinated. Features a lion head. It has a ring on the lions head....
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
Vintage Earrings with Black Pearls and Rhinestones, Germany ca. 1950s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Earrings with Black Pearls and Rhinestones, Germany ca. 1950s
A pair of beautiful traditional earrings with black pearls and rhinestones. Made from 925 sterling silver. The ...
Category
1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Silver
1960 Hans Hansen Danish Design Silver Sterling Heart Necklace Bracelet Set
By Hans Hansen
Located in Brescia, IT
Hans Hansen
Denmark, 1950
Sterling Silver Necklace and Bracelet
Amazing Design and Manufacture
NECKLACE
Lenght max: 53 cm approx. / Lenght Min 42 cm
BRACELET
Lenght: 17 cm approx
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Silver
Mid-Century Mod Brass Dark Wood Belt Buckle Kenneth Reid New Mexico
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a 1970s Brass Wood Belt Buckle Kenneth Reid New Mexico
Dimensions: 3" W x 1.75" D x .5" D. Belt width 1 1/2"
Please visit take a look at our listings, we ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Brass
Longines 10K Gold-Filled Hexagonal Case Manual Watch w/ Crocodile Leather Band
By Longines
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This 1960s Longines 10K Gold-Filled hexagonal case watch showcases exceptional craftsmanship, highlighted by its elegant gold-filled case. This Swiss-made watch features a sub-second...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Gold Plate
$357 Sale Price
35% Off
Vintage Gold Plated Manicure Set by Gosol Sollingen, Germany 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Decorative yet very useable vanity or travel manicure set consisting of 10 parts including the leather pouch and Gold Plated Cup. The manicure set was ...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Gold Plate, Steel
$178 Sale Price / set
49% Off
1980s French Red Gripoix Pearl Sautoir Necklace Pate de Verre Costume Jewelry
By Francoise Montague
Located in Hyattsville, MD
French sautoir comprised of an ornate gilt metal chain accented by white faux pearls and red geometric gripoix and pate de verre elements. The necklace can be doubled.
Length: 51 in...
Category
1980s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Art Glass
$1,116 Sale Price
20% Off
1980s Sterling Silver American Bold Eagle Lapel Pin Badge
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original 1980s sterling silver American Bold Eagle lapel pin featuring an eagle flying through the sky ready to attack. The smooth silver finish gleams softly, highlighting its intri...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Silver
$126 Sale Price
35% Off
70s Boho Hand-Carved Tremolite Jade Pendant Necklace with Silk Knot
Tassel
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This vintage tremolite jade necklace features a hand-carved openwork jade bead enclosed in its jade cage carving suspended from an intricate knotted silk cord with a traditional Chin...
Category
1950s Chinese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Jade
$146 Sale Price
35% Off
Danish Midcentury Cufflinks in Knotted 14 Carat Yellow Gold, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of draped or knotted gold cufflinks by the Danish goldsmith Henrik Munck Hansen. Executed in 14 carat yellow gold. Hallmarks reads: 585 - HMH. Beautiful unisex design and a gr...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Gold
WWII US Army Air Corps Cadet Sterling Silver Badge Pin by Meyer
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original World War II U.S. Army Air Corps Aviation Cadet cap insignia, manufactured by Meyer of New York. Crafted in two parts, it features gold-plated wings and a silver-plated two-...
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Silver
$191 Sale Price
35% Off
Paris 1960s Era Gold-Tone Metal and Bakelite Jeweled Medallion Handmade Belt
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From Paris, France, a 1960s Era belt made of gold-tone metal rectangular links with applied medallions, and bakelite 'jewels'. Unusual and impactful! Heavy and very well made.
Ass...
Category
1660s French Antique Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Metal
Carl Auböck Model #5734
Hand
Brass Figurine Keyring
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck model #5734 'Hand' brass figurine keyring. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural object is hand fabricated in polished brass. Each piece is stampe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Brass
Harry Bertoia Hand-Forged Silver, Ebony and Silver Wire Pendant, USA 1942
Located in New York, NY
This early wire wrapped pendant was likely made by Harry Bertoia while he was at Cranbrook.
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Silver
Vintage 1960
s Costume Jewelry- A Carnelian Necklace.
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Pretty piece of carnelian jewelry
Silver coloured links
Approximately 27 inches long ( 69 cm )
Good condition
Free shipping
Category
1960s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Carnelian
Vintage Ring with Oval Red Cabochon Stone
Located in Seattle, WA
This vintage ring features an oval red cabochon stone set in a sculptural mounting softly curved, wave-like bezel. The stone present a deep, saturated red with natural surface verifi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Precious Stone
1959 American HAR Hargo Creations Cobra Necklace, Bracelet
Earrings Jewellery
By Hargo Creations
Located in London, England
A stunning vintage costume jewellery set comprised of a HAR (Hargo Creations) matching serpent or cobra snake necklace, bracelet
pai...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Metal, Metallic Thread
Carl Auböck Model #4500
Lucky Pig
Polished Nickel Figurine Keyring
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck Model #4500 'Lucky Pig' polished nickel figurine keyring. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural object is hand fabricated in polished nickel-plate...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Nickel, Brass
1970s Steven Burr Buckled Leather California Hippie Hip Purse Bag
By Jack Boyd
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Steven Burr Buckle is 1.5 wide by 2 long. Strap to top of purse is 16 inches. Purse is 9 wide, 2.75 deep, and 7 inches high.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Brass
$1,116 Sale Price
20% Off
1950s Weiss Brooch Gold Starburst Diamanté Pavé
By Weiss
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Signed Weiss Brooch Starburst Pin
stunning Gold Tone with brilliant Stones Diamanté Pavé
four tier setting
approximately 2 inches diameter
Preowned vintage condition unrestored
Estat...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Stone, Metal
Niels Erik From Modernist Silver Pendant Necklace with Agate
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A late 1960s or early 1970s pendant necklace by Danish silversmith N. E. From. The ovale pendant has a polished insert of red/rose agate. Its comes with its original 50 cm box neckla...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Sterling Silver
Indigenous Sheyka Sterling Silver and Inlaid Figural Rabbit Brooch or Pendant
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This Zuni Indigenous American sterling silver and inlaid gemstone figural rabbit brooch or pendant was made by Porfillo and Ann Sheyka. The piece was handmade in most likely the late...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Sterling Silver
Mid-Century Kenneth Reid Modern Brass Exotic Wood Stripe Belt Buckle New Mexico
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, Urban Cowboy Striped Brass and Wood Belt Buckle 01 by Kenneth Reid, Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Dimensions: 2.63" W x 1.5" H x .63" ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Brass
Vintage Matisse Costume Green Enamel With Copper Necklace, 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Matisse costume green enamel with copper necklace, 1960s.
Makers mark at the opening.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Modernist Silver Bow Brooch by John Laritzen, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Remarkable modernist brooch by Danish Silversmith John Lauritzen. Hallmarked 830s and signed John L., Denmark. Measurements: 48 x 28 mm.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Silver
1970s Bohemian Brass Belt Buckle in the style of Pal Kepenyes
By Pal Kepenyes
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Brass Belt Buckle in the style of Pal Kepenyes
Bohemian Hippie Flair
6.38 w x 2.38 h x .63 d
preowned vintage
Refer to images
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Brass
Vintage Fossil Money Clip Wood Metal
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Fossil Money Clip Wood Silver Metal
Modernist design
1 x 1.88 x .38
Preowned original vintage condition
Refer to images please
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Metal
Niels Erik From Modernist Silver Pendant Necklace
Earrings, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A late 1960s or early 1970s pendant necklace with matching earrings/ear-clips by Danish silversmith N. E. From. The set exhibits a delicate texture/polish to its abstract shapes. The pendant comes with its original 40 cm integrated Bismarck necklace...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Sterling Silver
1951 Trifari Alfred Philippe Leaf Brooch Diamanté Pavé
By Alfred Philippe, Trifari
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Trifari Alfred Philippe Vintage Brooch Diamanté Leaf
Rhodium plated silver tone clear crystal baguettes and clear diamanté pavé
collectible costume jewelry estate acquired
2.5 ...
Category
1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Stone, Crystal
1960s Light Blue Pendant Necklace Copper Enamel Renoir Matisse
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Modernist Blue Pendant Necklace Copper Enamel by Renoir Matisse
Neck 8 and 11 long
Preowned vintage-refer to images.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Modernist Sterling and Obsidian Cufflinks by Antonio Pineda
Located in San Mateo, CA
Modernist geometric sterling cufflinks by Antonio Pineda. These have a line of obsidian intersecting through the triangular form. Signed with the Antonio crown and 970 silver mark. S...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver
925 Sterling Silver B-25 Mitchell Aircraft Brooch w/ Moving Propeller Props
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage B-25 Mitchell bomber brooch with moving propeller props made from 925 sterling silver. The back of the pin-locking clasp and is signed "sterling".
Measurements: 0.75" Tall X...
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver
$146 Sale Price
35% Off
1950s Hargo Creations (HAR) Cobra Snake Parure Necklace Earrings Bracelet Brooch
Located in Hyattsville, MD
1959 Hargo Creations (HAR) Cobra Snake Parure completed with necklace, earrings, bracelet and brooch. This coveted gilt green enamel jeweled cobra snake design is from the HAR Fantasy Collection of 1959. The bracelet, earrings and brooch are each signed HAR, the necklaces from this collection are not signed. This set is intricate, elaborate, and highly crafted. The color is light teal green enamel is accented with glass and aurora borealis rhinestones.
Necklace 16" long and the cobra centerpiece is 4-1/4" wide 2-1/2" at its longest point. The cobra necklace has the gold tone braided chain connecting both sides of the cobra in the front with a slide in clasp that closes securely and tight.
Earrings 1-1/2" x 1-1/4". Clips are strong and tight, very sturdy.
Bracelet has a spring back at its tail. It measures 1-1/2" high at the head and will fit a wrist of 6-1/2-7-1/2.
Brooch is 2-3/4" long and has a turning clasp that is secure.
HAR Jewelry History (1955 - 1967)
Known for excellent enameling and fantastic figural jewelry, including beautifully detailed Oriental figures with imitation ivory faces, exotic genies, cobras, dragons, and blackamoors. Some of the designs include large misshapen crystal cluster stones with an iridescent glow for which HAR is known. Selected pieces of HAR jewelry were featured in the famous 1990’s “Jewels of Fantasy...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Metal
$3,600 Sale Price / set
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Mid-century Modern collectible jewelry for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern collectible jewelry 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 collectible jewelry created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include more furniture and collectibles, decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, silver and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern collectible jewelry made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original collectible jewelry, popular names associated with this style include Line Vautrin, Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Pentti Sarpaneva, and Antoñio Pineda. 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 collectible jewelry differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $90 and tops out at $60,000 while the average work can sell for $787.