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Period: 1950s
Brass Airplane Jet Squadron Aviation Model, France circa 1950
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is an exceptional and important brass airplane squadron model, made in France circa 1950. The rare piece features three impressive all-metal jet pl...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Brass

Danish Design Midcentury Pianette by Louis Zwicki in Mahogany, 1950s
Located in Breda, Netherlands
Danish design A rare Danish midcentury pianette made of mahogany. It is called pianette due to the 82 keys rather than the standard 88 of a full size piano. This pianette is made by ...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Mahogany

Industrial Design 3: June 1954 (Alvin Lustig, Art Consultant)
Located in New York, NY
Volume 1, number 3 (June 1954) issue of Industrial Design, edited by Jane Fisk Mitarachi and published by Whitney Publications, Inc, known contemporaneously for Interiors and for Geo...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Viking Soldier Decorative Bronze Statue Sculpture, Vienna Austria 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous classic decorative Statue or Miniature Sculpture. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of a kind of metal, we think it's bronze or brass. Very decorativ...
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Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

Mobilia Magazine Big Rare Collection
By Mobilia Collection
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
From 1954 until 1985, Mobilia served as an influential Danish publication dedicated to modern design. Its pages showcased the innovations of Scandinavian furniture makers, architects...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Chinese 14-Karat Gold and Jade Buddha Necklace Pendant with Ruby
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Chinese 14-Karat Gold and Jade Buddha Necklace Pendant with Ruby
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Asian Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Jade, Gold

Vintage Leather Vaulting Horse, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vaulting horse by unknown manufacturer from France, circa 1950. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Material: Le...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

One-of-a-kind cool Coca-Cola cooler from the 1950s. in white and red colors.
Located in Mexico, DF
This is a beautiful and rare vintage metal cooler for Coca-Cola bottles from the 1950s. (Drink Coca-Cola very cold!) It was manufactured in Méxic...
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Mexican International Style Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Chrome, Sheet Metal

Yater Classic Longboard Surfboard
By Reynolds Yater
Located in Haleiwa, HI
Own a remarkable piece of California surf history with this 9'0" Yater longboard from the late 1950s to early 1960s, featuring vibrant turquoise panels and its original checkerboard-...
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American Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Fiberglass, Foam, Softwood

Mid Century sterling silver Hanukkiah or Menorah - Made in 1954 by Viners Ltd.
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1954 by Viner's Ltd., this handsome Elizabeth II period, Sterling Silver Menorah, is of traditional form. The menorah measures 9.75"(24.5m) tall, by 10.25"...
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English Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

Bust of Yachtsman Sir Thomas J Lipton
Located in Norwell, MA
Award trophy of famous yachtsman and tea merchant Sir Thomas J Lipton. Engraved plate reads Sir Thomas J Lipton - Boys and Girls Club Sportsmanship award, Optomist Branch, Michael Mo...
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European Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Resin

Reims Cathedral Souvenir Building Architectural Collectible France 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A decorative building sculpture as a souvenir. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is due to age. Made of metal. This item was purchased as a souvenir at a Grand Tour in Europe an...
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German Art Nouveau Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Salvador Dali Rare Hand Signed Midcentury Book A Study Of His Art In Jewels 1959
Located in Studio City, CA
A quite scarce and coveted hardcover book in slipcase - "Dali: A Study of His Art-In-Jewels (The Collection of the Owen Cheatham Foundation)". Bound into the book are color photographs of 28 jewels designed by Dali with comments and captions written by the artist himself. The book was published by The New York Graphics Society in 1959 - a quite collectible first edition/first printing (with no other printings noted) of the art book. The book is boldly hand-signed and dated (in the year of publication - 1959) by Dali on the lower corner of the first blank page/ front free endpaper. As such, exceedingly rare (we only know of two other existing copies, and only one was also signed in the year the book was published). A scarce signed edition. Would be a great addition to any collector of Dali's work or those who appreciate his fine art jewelry...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Bronze and Bamboo Handle Flower Pot Cactus Gardening Tool Set, German, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful tool set from the 1950s. This unique object, is made of bronze with bamboo, was traditionally a cactus gardening tool set. A nice original ...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass, Bronze

Plaster Religious Traditional Wall Artwork of The Last Supper, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Traditional religious plaster wall artwork depicting The Last Supper. Made in traditional Catalan atelier in Olot, Spain, circa 1950. In original condition, with minor wear con...
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Spanish Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plaster

Vintage Bavarian Traditional Costume Jewelry Brooch, Bavaria ca. 1950s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Bavarian Traditional Costume Jewelry Brooch, Bavaria ca. 1950s An old Bavarian traditional costume brooch, handmade from 835 silver. A beautiful piece of historical Bavarian...
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German Folk Art Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

North by Northwest
Located in London, GB
Original Italian film poster from the first release of this Classic Hitchcock film. This film starred Cary Grant, Eva Marie Saint and James Mason. The art work on this poster is uniq...
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Italian Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Cabinet of Curiosities Display Sculptural Artwork, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Exquisite cabinet of Curiosities showcasing a stunning collection of plaster figures and pieces, elegantly presented within a wood and glass display case reminiscent of a Classic scu...
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Spanish Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plaster, Wood

Vallauris French Mid-century Ceramic Crucifix, 1950s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Striking French Mid-Century ceramic crucifix, France, 1950s. A beautifully modeled piece with exceptional design and quality, showcasing the sculptural and expressive ceramic traditi...
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Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Ceramic

Soldier on Horse Pull Toy Vintage Folk Art Ore Mountains, German, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This old hand carved wooden Soldier and horse on wooden wheels Toy, was made in the Ore Mountains (Erzgebirge) in Germany. It remains fully functional. Crafted in Germany during the ...
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German Folk Art Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Ladislav Sutnar Catalog Design Progress (first edition)
Located in New York, NY
First edition of art director Ladislav Sutnar and research director Knud Lonberg-Holm’s landmark exposition on information design and visual communication, published in 1950 by Sweet...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

The Case of the Negligent Nymph A Perry Mason Story Erle Stanley Gardner 1950
Located in Stamford, CT
The Case of the Negligent Nymph A Perry Mason Story Erle Stanley Gardner 1950. Hard cover with original dust jacket.
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Record Player Cabinet by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, 1955, Mid-Century
Located in New York, NY
This Caviuna Record Player was produced by Forma S.A. Móveis e Objetos de Arte in the 1950s, whose designs were made by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler. This typology was part of the storage furniture from the period, appearing in several interior projects published in the most known design and lifestyle magazines. It was part of modular furniture, commonly assembled with shelves, flower boxes, and bar compartments. Extraordinarily complex and hand-crafted, the wood pieces produced by Forma Móveis e Objetos de Arte in Brazil in the 1950s have unique construction details, very distinctive of any production of the time in Brazil. This Record Player is composed of two hanging doors...
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Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Hardwood

1950s Vintage Handmade Artists Model / Mannequin
Located in Oakland, CA
1950s handcrafted artists model / mannequin with articulating arms, legs, hands, feet and head. All the parts were hand carved and assembled with brass fasteners. The model has acqui...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Brass Wall Barometer, 1950s
Located in Palermo, IT
Mid-Century Brass Barometer, 1950s Working and in good condition.
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Italian Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

1950 Max Ingrand Fontana Arte Design Italy Crystal Ashtray
Located in Brescia, IT
Bowl Fontana Arte Italy, 1950 Chiseled Crystal Excellent Conditions Vintage Original
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Crystal

Vintage Dutch Gymnasium Vault
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Dutch Mid-Century, original 1950's gym horse, as used in schools in the Netherlands between the 1950s and the 1980s. It is made from gorgeously aged natural leather with an a...
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Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

I Married A Monster From Outer Space Original US One Sheet Movie Poster, 1958
Located in Devon, GB
With a kitschy schlock-horror title and eye-catchingly vibrant artwork featuring a young bride dramatically recoiling in horror at the alien shadow lurking behind her, B movie sci-fi doesn't get much better than this! Released in black and white by Paramount as a double feature with 'The Blob,' 'I Married A...
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American Post-Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper, Linen

Bardot Love is My Profession Original Vintage Movie Poster, Yugoslavian, 1959
Located in Devon, GB
A coquettish Brigitte Bardot starred opposite Jean Gabin in Claude Autant-Lara's 1958 film 'En Cas de Malheur', literally translated as 'In Case of Adversity' but released in the Uni...
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Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper, Linen

BRUDER EISERT Austria 1950 Superior Semi Automatic Squeeze Lighter In Chromed
Located in Miami, FL
Superior petrol lighter made by the Brüder Eisert Company. This is an original modernist pocket petrol lighter from the post-war period. Created in Vienna Austria by the Bruder Eise...
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Austrian Industrial Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Omega Jumbo Triple Date Moonphase Cosmic Vintage Watch 1952
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Omega Triple Date Moonphase Cosmic Vintage Watch 1952 Ref. 2486-1, caliber 381 (Lemania 27DL) Patinated silver dial, alternating applied Arabic numer...
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Swiss Other Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Stainless Steel

Wall Hanging Bronze Door Bell on an Anchor This bell hangs on an anchor shaped
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Wall Hanging Bronze Door Bell on an Anchor This bell hangs on an anchor shaped wall bracket and comes complete with hand clapper, it is in good age darkened condition, it is very lo...
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Country Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Christmas Santa Claus Bench Tree Christmas Wagon with Toys
Located in Boca Raton, FL
One of a kind Christmas Holiday installation display with Children’s bench, sitting Santa Claus in velvet outfit, small 24” Christmas tree decorated with European glass minis ornaments and Christmas toys...
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American American Classical Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Problems of Design by George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
First edition of George Nelson's Problems of Design, published by Whitney Publications in 1957. An important consideration of the topic by one of America's most significant and influ...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Vintage Mid-Century Brass Lion Figure
Located in San Diego, CA
A fabulous mid-century brass lion. Beautiful detail especially the mane. Caught in a majestic pose, this figure presents a regal and striking stance that adds style and chic to your ...
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Unknown Hollywood Regency Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Horse Skeleton (Equus Caballus)
Located in Diest, BE
Fully assembled horse skeleton. Circa 1950 from a training school for veterinarians.
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Belgian Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bone

Large Sculpture of Beetle in Flight
Located in Houston, TX
Large sculpture of beetle in flight, this is a large cut-away model (on the original base) of a beetle used for anatomical instruction in a Prague, (circa 1950-1959). Model is hand-crafted from papier-mâché and carved wood. Completely hand-painted and features articulated arms, removable painted cloth...
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Czech Other Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper, Fabric, Rubber, Plastic

Vintage Mniature Dollhouse Blue Cottage Fully Furnished
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage handmade blue cottage miniature dollhouse , fully decorated and with lights.
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American American Classical Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Rare Builders Half Model by Marine Artist Charles Henry Gifford
Located in Norwell, MA
Very rare drop centerboard sloop builder’s model by famous oil on canvas artist Charles Henry Gifford. The sleek design shows great talent. Beautiful form. Choice patina. Top piece o...
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Organic Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Cabinet of Curiosities Sculptural Wall Shelving Artwork, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Cabinet of curiosities of plaster figures and pieces in a wooden drawer. Made in traditional Catalan atelier in Olot, Spain, circa 1950. Olot has a long tradition in the produc...
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Spanish Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plaster, Wood

Mid Century Cast Plaster Sculptural Giant Clam "Tridacna" C1955"
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic and such a realistic example created from plaster. Large giant clam shell to be used in a decorative setting by itself in a minimalistic style or as a cornucopia with fruit...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plaster

MILNE, A. A.. When We Were Very Young. INSCRIBED BY CHRISTOPHER ROBIN MILNE
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: MILNE, A. A. TITLE: When We Were Very Young. PUBLISHER: London: Methuen & Co., 1954. DESCRIPTION. INSCRIBED BY CHRISTOPHER ROBIN MILNE. 1 vol., inscribed on the front pic...
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British Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Fabric

From Russia, With Love by Ian Fleming, First Edition, First Printing, Later DJ
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Fleming, Ian. From Russia, With Love. London: Jonathan Cape, (1957). First edition, first printing. Octavo, in original publisher's black boards, with silver and red embossed motif t...
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English Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Pan Am Boeing 707 Model Aircraft, circa 1958
Located in London, GB
An exceptional large scale vintage fiberglass and resin composite promotional model of a Boeing 707 in Pan Am’s iconic livery on original steel and cast iro...
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American Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel, Iron

MARBLE S Antique Ideal Hunting Knife Western Navajo .925 Sterling Silver Handle
By The Marble House
Located in Miami, FL
An antique hunting knife manufactured by Marble's This is a great "Ideal" hunting knife created in Gladstone Michigan by the Marble's company. ...
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American Native American Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver, Steel

Spectacular French Mid-Century Clipper Ship Wall Light, circa 1950
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Spectacular French Iron Wall Light, Circa 1950 – Square Three-Masters Clipper Design. A striking vintage iron wall light from France, circa 1950, featuring a unique square three-mast...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Elegant Mid Century Modern Brass Pipe Holder By Carl Auböck, Austria 1950s
Located in München, BY
Elegant midcentury brass pipe stand designed and manufactured by Carl Auböck, Austria circa 1950. The sculptural pipe stand is cast from solid brass. A great patina covers the bras...
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Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Some Like It Hot Original Vintage Movie Poster, American, 1959
Located in Devon, GB
Billy Wilder's timeless screwball comedy "Some Like It Hot" needs no introduction - with it's non-stop action, smutty one-liners, sexual innuendo and skilful blend of high and low co...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Linen, Paper

1950 Vintage American Folk Art Band Stand Hand Painted Goofy Jazz Music Stand
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Hand painted band stand folding music stand, circa 1950s. Great folk art design and Goofy dog painted. Possibly from the Jazz Mill in Phoenix. Great wall han...
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American Folk Art Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Composition, Metal

Unique Custom Made Handcrafted Designer Golf Bag in Western Motif, circa 1955
Located in Incline Village, NV
This is a very unique and one of a kind item; consisting of a Custom Made Hand Crafted Leather Designer Golf Bag, in Western Motif; all hand tool and...
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American Sporting Art Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

Vintage Leather Pommel Horse Stool Circa 1950’s
Located in North York, ON
Add a unique industrial touch to your space with this vintage pommel horse, crafted in the Czech Republic around the 1950s. The rich chocolate brown leather boasts a beautifully aged...
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Czech Industrial Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Oak

USSR Post-war 15 x 110 Military Binoculars by Novosibirsk ("Big Eye"). 1950 s.
Located in Canterbury, England
ussian Post-war 15 x 110 Military Binoculars by Novosibirsk ref PNB-2 (nHe-2) These so called "big eye" Binoculars were primarily used by Russian patrol, and border guards as well a...
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Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum

Gorgeous 14” Mini Pink Christmas Tree with Ornamental
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Gorgeous vintage small table top 14” pink Christmas tree with miniature glass European Christmas ornaments.
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American American Classical Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Blown Glass

1950s Zenith Brown Bakelite Portable Radio Nonworking
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Zenith portable radio 9 h x 14.5 w x 8.75 Bakelite cover with rubber handle. Original knobs. Minos scuffs present. Tested and not working. Review images listed.
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Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bakelite

Cabinet of Curiosities Sculptural Artwork, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Cabinet of curiosities of plaster figures and pieces in a wooden drawer. Made in traditional Catalan atelier in Olot, Spain, circa 1950. Olot has a long tradition in the produc...
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Spanish Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plaster, Wood

Large Pair of Vintage Carved Wood Dice
Located in Houston, TX
Large pair of vintage carved wood dice. This whimsical pair of hand carved wood dice make the perfect coffee table, bookcase or game room accessory. Also k...
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Hollywood Regency Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Chrome Midcentury Leather Wrapped Letter Opener Lighter
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original midcentury leather wrapped letter opener lighter with a blank monogram. The lighter comes fully functional with fresh flit and fluid ready for use.
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Chrome

An Olivewood Dreidel, Jerusalem Circa 1950
Located in New York, NY
A Lovely Olivewood Dreidel made in Jerusalem Circa 1950. Dreidel is made classically; it is carved almost entirely of olivewood with an applied cylindrical handle at the center of t...
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Israeli Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood, Olive

Vintage Leather Pommel Horse Circa 1950’s
Located in North York, ON
Add a unique industrial touch to your space with this vintage pommel horse, crafted in the Czech Republic around the 1950s. The rich chocolate brown leather boasts a beautifully aged...
Category

Czech Industrial Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Oak

1950s American Studio Craft Iron Triangle Dinner Bell
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Hand-forged dinner triangle, delicate swan head, in the manner of Early Russel Wright designed Iron Works, very reminiscent of the deer andirons.
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

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