Mid-Century Modern Drawings
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
Ernest Carl Shaw Oil on Paper Preparatory Drawing
By Ernest Shaw
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Abstract preparatory drawing in tones of purple for a sculpture. Framed in plexiglass.
Condition: very good with only minor acceptable age related...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Drawings
Materials
Paper
Original Vintage Abstract Color Serigraphy on a Woven Paste by Yannick Ballif
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
Yannick Ballif, Abstraction, 1976.
Color serigraphy on a woven paste.
Number 52/70.
This work is signed by the artist. It has individual number (pencil).
Working dimensions 66/50.
Un...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Drawings
Materials
Paper
$1,144 Sale Price
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Original Vintage Abstraction Color Lithograph, Composition by Kristin Dorfhuber
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
Kristin Dorfhuber, Composition, 1980s
Color lithograph
Dimensions with frame 43/33
This work is framed.
Kristin Dorfhuber was born in 1944 in Potsdam, Germany. She is a painter and ...
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1980s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Drawings
Materials
Paper
$761 Sale Price
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Mid-Century Ronald Riddick Lithograph Of Deer Artwork
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Ronald Riddick Hand Signed Lithograph Of Deer Framed Artwork.
A hand signed lithograph titled And Beasts in the Field depicting straight horn deer by Ronal...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drawings
Materials
Wood, Paper
Mid-Century Modern Framed Signed Don Jensen Four Flowers Mezzotint Etching
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a lovely mezzotint etching, titled "Four Flowers," signed by artist Don Jensen. The dimensions are 37.75" H x 21.25" W framed. In excellent condition.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Drawings
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Paper
Bernard Buffet Etching: Still Life With Flowers in Vase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bernard Buffet, France, 1954. Still Life With Flowers in Vase, hand-pencil drawing.
Ed. 75/100; hand-signed and numbered in pencil.
Dimensions:
Plate: 6 3/4 x 5 1/2 in. (17.1 x 14 ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Drawings
Materials
Paint
Abstract Charcoal Drawing by Miriam Kubach
Located in Atlanta, GA
Abstract charcoal drawing by Miriam Kubach, American, circa 1960s. Similar to works by Louise Bourgeois from the same era. It is executed on paper and has been professionally framed ...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Drawings
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Abstract Artwork by Miriam Kubach
Located in Atlanta, GA
Abstract charcoal drawing by Miriam Kubach, American, circa 1960s. Similar to works by Louise Bourgeois from the same era. It is executed on paper and has been professionally framed ...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Drawings
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Italian Midcentury Drawing: Natura Morta, Pencil and Charcoal.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Painting from the 1960s: Accademia di Belle Arti, Venezia.Overall, charcoal drawing is a dynamic and expressive medium that offers artists a wide range of creative possibilit...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Drawings
Materials
Paper
Selection of Black and White Nude Artwork
Located in Atlanta, GA
Selection of black and white nude artwork from various artists, American, circa 1950s. From left to right, as seen in the first photo, they are:
1) The k...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Drawings
Materials
Paper, Wood
Portrait of a Young Man in Charcoal
Located in Kent, Dover
An English portrait of a young man in charcoal on parchment, framed in walnut. Dated and signed 1969.
Category
1960s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Drawings
Materials
Walnut
Watercolour on Paper by Evelyne Luez, 1960-1970.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Watercolour on paper by Evelyne Luez depicting a village landscape with its turret, 1960-1970.
Watercolour on paper by Evelyne Luez depicting a village landscape with its turret, 19...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Drawings
Materials
Paper
Drawing on Paper in Ink, the Battle, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Drawing on paper in ink, the battle, 20th century.
Drawing on ink paper depicting a battle in black and white, 20th century, unsigned.
H: 44.5cm, W: 64.5cm, D: 0.2cm
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Drawings
Materials
Paper
Watercolour of a Rice Plantation in an Asian Landscape, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Watercolour of a rice plantation in an Asian landscape, 20th century.
Watercolour of a 20th century Asian landscape by Evelyne Luez.
H: 21cm, W: 29,5cm, D: 0,2cm
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20th Century Asian Mid-Century Modern Drawings
Materials
Paper
Double-Sided Watercolour of Plants, 20th Century, Afton, 1962.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Double-sided watercolour of plants, 20th century, Afton, 1962.
A 20th century double-sided watercolour of plants.
H: 41cm, W: 30.5cm, D: 0.2cm
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drawings
Materials
Paper
Double-Sided Watercolour of Plants, England Wales, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Double-sided watercolour of plants, England Wales, 20th century.
Double-sided watercolour of plants, 20th century, England Wales, 1956, Rabat.
H: 23.5cm, W: 31cm, D: 0.2cm
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Drawings
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Paper
Watercolour of a Sleeping Baby in a Dress by Evelyne Luez, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Watercolour of a sleeping baby in a dress by Evelyne Luez, 20th century.
Watercolour of a sleeping baby in a 20th century dress by Evelyne Luez.
H: 65cm, W: 44cm, D: 0.2cm
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Drawings
Materials
Paper
Jerry O
Day Nude Drawing #1
By Jerry O
Day
Located in Pasadena, CA
A mild, pensive drawing nude of a woman leaning against a wall.
Jerry O'Day is also known as Geraldine Heib. Born in Oakland, CA on June 17, 1912. Geraldine Heib assumed the name Jerry O'Day at an early age. She grew up in Washington and studied in Seattle at the Cornish School of Fine Arts. Upon moving to the San Francisco Bay area in 1938, she further studied with Bufano as a muralist for two years. She wed sculptor David Lemon...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drawings
Materials
Paper, Wood
$320 Sale Price
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Vintage Boho Original Sketch of Man
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Discover this captivating vintage original sketch, embodying a distinctive Boho aesthetic with its fluid, continuous line work depicting a man's profile. Created in 1965, this piece ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drawings
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Vintage Boho 1964 Original Sketch of Man
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This captivating trio of original sketches, dated 1964, embodies a free-spirited Boho aesthetic with a touch of mid-century charm. Each piece features an expressive, continuous-line ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drawings
Materials
Giltwood, Paper
Pregnancy Drawing by Albert Radoczy
Located in Pasadena, CA
Albert Radoczy was a master at exploring the female form. His wife was his main model.
Throughout his career, his drawings and paintings depicted women with images ranging from rea...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drawings
Materials
Wood, Paper
$300 Sale Price
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Watercolor on Paper Depicting a Port and Boats, 1950-60.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Watercolor on paper depicting a port and boats, 1950-60.
Watercolor on paper representing a port and boats from the 1950s-60s.
H: 26.5cm, W:22cm, D: 0.2cm
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Drawings
Materials
Paper
Walter Gutman Midcentury Abstract Pastels Drawing on Paper
Located in Miami, FL
Walter Gutman midcentury abstract figurative drawing in pastel on paper
Offered for sale is a Mid-Century Modern figurative abstract pastel drawing by W...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drawings
Materials
Plexiglass, Wood, Paper
$880 Sale Price
20% Off
Watercolour on Paper by Evelyne Luez of a Man in his Armchair, 1950-1960.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Watercolour on paper by Evelyne Luez of a man in his armchair, 1950-1960.
Watercolour on paper by Evelyne Luez of a man in his armchair, 1950-1960.
H: 31cm, W: 35.5cm, D: 0.2cm
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Drawings
Materials
Paper
Drawing on Paper, Preparatory Drawing, Man with Balalaika, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Drawing on paper, preparatory drawing, man with balalaika, 20th century.
Drawing of a man with his balalaika, preparatoir drawing on paper, 20th century.
H: 73cm, W: 51cm, D: 0,3cm
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Drawings
Materials
Paper
Drawing on Paper, Preparatory Drawing, Young Woman, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Drawing on paper, preparatory drawing, young woman, 20th century.
Drawing of a young nude woman at her desk, preparatory drawing, 20th century.
H: 50cm, W: 48cm, D: 0.3cm
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Drawings
Materials
Paper
Nude Ink Drawing #1 by Jerry O
Day Alias Geraldine Heib
By Jerry O
Day
Located in Pasadena, CA
Framed ink drawing signed by the artist. The price is for the piece unframed.
Jerry O’Day was a post war California artist, also known by the name of Geraldine Naomi Heib, (1912-1986).
Solo exhibitions: City of Paris, Rotunda Gallery; Lucien Labaudt Gallery, 1963; Torrance Gallery, San Anselmo...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Drawings
Materials
Wood, Paper
$256 Sale Price
32% Off
Angelo Testa Abstract Marigold and Black Hard-Edge Color Field Painting, 1962
By Angelo Testa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A watercolor on board by Angelo Testa. Signed and dated (1962)
Measures: 29½ H × 19½ W in.
Angelo Testa was one of the foremost American textile designers of the mid-20th century. In 1945, he became the first graduate of the Institute of Design (formerly the New Bauhaus) in Chicago, where he studied under artist László Moholy-Nagy, architect George Fred Keck, and weaver Marli Ehrman...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drawings
Materials
Paint
Mid 20th Century Beautiful Brown Face Watercolor Ink on Paper Signed, 1967
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Brown Face watercolor ink on paper
Signed art, unable to read.
67
Measures: 10.5 x 17
Preowned unrestored vintage condition.
See images provided.
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Drawings
Materials
Paper
Watercolour on Paper by Evelyne Luez, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Watercolour on paper by Evelyne Luez, 20th century.
Watercolour on paper depicting La Chapelle Sainte Catherine in Honfleur, 93 by Evelyne Luez, signed, ...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Drawings
Materials
Paper
Drawing on Paper Representing African Faces Done in Black Ink, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Drawing on paper representing African faces done in black ink, XXth Century.
Drawing on paper representing African faces done in black ink, XXth Century.
H: 28cm, W: 38cm, D: 0,2cm
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20th Century African Mid-Century Modern Drawings
Materials
Paper
Pencil and Watercolour Drawing on Paper of a Reclining Man, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pencil and watercolour drawing on paper of a reclining man, 20th century.
20th century pencil and watercolour drawing of a reclining man.
H: 29.5cm, W: 41.5cm, D: 0.2cm
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Drawings
Materials
Paper
Watercolor on Paper by Evelyne Luez, 1960.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Watercolor on paper by Evelyne Luez representing a village and its port with its boats in the foreground, 1960.
Watercolor on paper by Evelyne Luez repre...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Drawings
Materials
Paper
Watercolour on Paper of a Bouquet of Flowers, 1950-1960.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Watercolour on paper of a bouquet of flowers, 1950-1960.
Watercolour on paper depicting a bouquet of yellow flowers, 1950-1960.
H: 35cm, W: 50cm, D: 0.2cm
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Drawings
Materials
Paper
Wash Drawing by Artist Evelyne Luez on Paper, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Wash drawing by artist Evelyne Luez on paper, 20th century.
Drawing by the artist Evelyne Luez on paper in wash, representing a meeting of men with hats, 20th century.
H: 42cm, W: 5...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Drawings
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Paper
William P. Katz, "The Lady of the Forest" Mixed Media on Paper, 1991
Located in Norwalk, CT
William P. Katz, American (1926-2003).
"The Lady of the Forest", mixed media gouache and pastel on paper, 1991. Signed/dated "W.P. Katz '91" bottom right, inscribed on verso: "To Ruthie 4/6/92; Happy birthday from 'The Lady of the Forest'". Presented in a gold-painted wooden frame.
A lovely and whimsical painting in pastel colors by respected sculptor/artist William P. Katz, depicting the face of a woman...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Drawings
Materials
Paint, Paper
French Etched Glass Cinderella Panels
Located in Stamford, CT
Nine carved and etched glass panels depicting the story of Cinderella in 1960s style. Last two panels are the same color, just different lighting during photography.
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Drawings
Materials
Glass
$1,900 / set
Warren McArthur Corp. Aircraft Co-Pilot Proposal Drawing, 1946
Located in Camden, ME
Interesting vintage proposal drawing in 1/2 scale of an aircraft co-pilot seat. Dated 1/12/46 from the Warren McArthur Corporation.
Drawing measures 26 x 4...
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Drawings
Materials
Pencil, Paper
$2,400 Sale Price
25% Off
Abstract Expressionist Ink Drawing on Paper by Salvatore Grippi 1953
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This ink figurative abstract Expressionist piece on paper is signed by its creator, noted New York School artist Salvatore Grippi. Though undated, the piece is similar in form and st...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Drawings
Materials
Paper
William P. Katz, "Embarrassed Over Walking the Dog" Acrylic
Ink on Linen 1961
Located in Norwalk, CT
William P. Katz, American (1926-2003)
"Embarrassed Over Walking the Dog" Mixed media acrylic, pen & ink on linen, 1961. Signed and dated lower right, wit...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Drawings
Materials
Linen, Paint
François-xavier Lalanne Pegasus, 2005
Located in Saint ouen, FR
François-Xavier Lalanne (1927-2008) Pegasus, 2005
Techniques : etching and soft varnish heightened with coloured pencil , hand signed in pencil by Fra...
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Early 2000s French Mid-Century Modern Drawings
Materials
Paper
Midcentury Original Portrait Drawing Signed Chady Dated 1967
By Chady
Located in Miami, FL
Very handsome original portrait drawing signed Chady, dated 1967.
This interesting piece of art resembles Vincent van Gogh's self portrait.
Measur...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Drawings
Materials
Paper
$220 Sale Price
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Paul Wightman Williams, Midcentury Abstract Mixed Media on Paper, 1944
Located in Norwalk, CT
Paul Wightman Williams, American (20th century).
This diminutive mixed-media watercolor, pastel, and ink on paper depicts a haunting abstracted face. It is float-mounted in a faux-g...
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Drawings
Materials
Paper
Monotype by Luez, Framed Under Glass
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Monotype by Luez, framed under glass, 20th century.
Measures: H: 71 cm, W: 54 cm, D: 2.5 cm.
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Drawings
Materials
Paper
$651 Sale Price
20% Off
Pen and Ink Drawing by Malcomb Mckesson circa 1960
s entitled "Hair".
Located in Stamford, CT
Pen and ink signed drawing by Malcomb Mckesson entitled "Hair" circa 1960's. Professionally mounted and framed in nice gold and black frame.
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Drawings
Materials
Paper
Abstract Expressionist Still Life Drawing on Paper by Salvatore Grippi, 1960s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Abstract expressionist still life drawing on paper by Salvatore Grippi, 1960s. Gorgeous colored graphite still-life on paper. Signed and dated. From artist’s estate.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drawings
Materials
Paper
Midcentury Abstract Expressionist Watercolor Painting, Salvatore Grippi, Blue
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This ink and watercolor figurative abstract expressionist piece on paper is signed by its creator, noted New York School artist Salvatore Grippi. Though undated, the piece is fits in...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drawings
Materials
Paper
Mid-century Still-Life Violet Tabletop Pop Art Drawing by Salvatore Grippi 1960
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous still life drawing by New York Ab Ex artist Salvatore Grippi. Violet oil pencil on paper.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drawings
Materials
Paper
Vintage Signed Abstract Ink Drawing of Horse Race.
Located in Seattle, WA
Print is Signed on the Bottom Right Corner as Pictured. Paper Backing. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured.
Dimensions. 25 1/2 W ; 14 H
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Drawings
Materials
Paper
Midcentury Abstract Expressionist Ink Drawing on Paper by Salvatore Grippi, 1953
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Midcentury abstract expressionist ink drawing on paper by Salvatore Grippi, 1953. Measures: 9.5" x 12".
This ink wash figurative abstract Expressionist piece on paper is signed by it...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Drawings
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Paper
Modern Pop Art Elizabeth Taylor Portrait in Pencil by Bill Nelson, 1980
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning early master illustration by Bill Nelson in his preferred medium of colored pencil for the Cincinnati Magazine cover story (May 1980). Framed.
Ta...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drawings
Materials
Paint, Paper
1960s Pop Art Abstract Expressionism Trompe l
Oeil Collage by Salvatore Grippi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous collage of layered paper resembling bundles of falling textile but in two dimensions. A great melding of the figural and the completely abstract as well as various media. Si...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drawings
Materials
Paper
Vintage Boho Original Sketch of Man
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add a touch of artistic elegance to your space with this Vintage Boho Original Sketch Of Man, a striking piece that captures the essence of human form with minimalist grace. This pen...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drawings
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Supermercado de Arte
- Signed 1960
s Lithograph by Guillermo Silva
Located in London, GB
A fabulous artist signed lithograph print by the famous Colombian artist Guillermo Silva. This dates from circa 1965.
This framed print is a great s...
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Mid-20th Century Colombian Mid-Century Modern Drawings
Materials
Paper
Betsy Tryon Framed Botanical, Dtd 1978
Sold Individually
Located in Dallas, TX
These are beautiful botanical drawings by Betsy Tryon, most dtd 1978 to 1979. We have framed six of them in the black frame pictured. We have up to 20 unframed. All are signed. She o...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drawings
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paint, Paper
Chalk Drawing of US Army In Action on an Armored Vehicle in Europe in WWII
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
An interesting piece of World War II Militaria consisting of a chalk sketch or drawing of three US Military personnel in combat with guns in hand riding on what appears to be a 1943...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Drawings
Materials
Paper
$960 Sale Price
20% Off
1967 Etching Titled, Dated, Signed Number "St. Petersburg" #6/6 Artist H. Valoff
Located in Monrovia, CA
Vintage 1967 original Etching titled, dated, signed and numbered "St. Petersburg" #6/6 H. Valoff 1967.
1967 Original Etching by Artist H. Valoff is framed and ready to hang.
St. ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drawings
Materials
Other
Vintage Wooden Frame Abstract Nature Drawing.
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Wooden Frame Abstract Nature Drawing. Moose in Lake Drawing. Possibly Pastel.
Dimensions. 26 1/2 W ; 1/2 D ; 21 H
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Drawings
Materials
Wood
$396 Sale Price
20% Off
Jean Da Milano, Composition, Mixed Media on Paper, 1974, France
Located in Nice, Cote d
Azur
Jean Da Milano (1928-2017), Abstract composition,
Mixed media on paper,
Signed lower left,
N°854-74,
1974, France.
Measures : Height 65 cm, width 50 cm.
Jean Da Milano is an abstract painter from Nice who was cradled by the rich breeding ground of the School of Nice and its artists.
Active from the 1960s to the 2008s, his works were forgotten and rediscovered by the HARTER Gallery, which today highlights his touch.
According to Agnès Roux, Honorary Secretary for Culture, “Jean Da Milano is one of those modest painters who knew how to develop abstract painting alongside his contemporaries. In an infinite world, the kinetic object on an astral background gradually transforms into a pictorial relief, where the painting falsely becomes painting and invisibly paper. The humility of its formats does not give the work the fullness it deserves. But the almighty gaze of the spectator engenders the feelings and sensations of a cosmogonic painting steeped in universality ".
We indeed observe in his work an evolution which begins with an almost cosmic painting in the 70s, then what we could qualify as “implosions” in the 80s and finally, a real research on paper and pictorial relief. in the 2000s.
According to Georges Braque "Everyone is a creator, the viewer is himself a creator, it is the way of seeing that gives life to the object. "
Personal exhibitions:
- 1992: Golden Gallery Nice
- 1988: Acropolis Nice
- 1982: Municipal Gallery Renoir Nice
- 1977: Municipal Museum Saint-Paul-de-Vence
Collective exhibitions:
- 1992: Golden Gallery
- 1991: Golden Gallery
- 1990: Golden Gallery - Art Jonction
- 1989: Nice university center
- 1987: Acropolis
- 1985: Chapel of Mercy Vallauris
- 1984: CIAC Paris and Chapelle des Pénitents in Péone
- 1983: Art Expo Dallas Texas and Art Expo New York
- 1980: Galerie Waterlot Nice
- 1971: Necrolium Nice
- 1970: Maison de la Culture Magnan Nice and Musée de la Salle Marine Nice
- 1969: Galerie Le Nombre d´Or Nice
- 1968: Musée de la Salle Marine Nice and Galerie Salmon Nice
- 1966: Paul Langevin Biot school group
- 1965: Chapelle St Esprit...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Drawings
Materials
Paper
Vintage Abstract Nude Portrait Woman Possibly Pastel on Paper.
Located in Seattle, WA
Nude portrait of a woman. Appears to be Pastel on Paper. Signed JP Gaston as Pictured. Wear and Tear Consistent with Age.
Dimensions. 23 W ; 1/8 D ; 17 1/2 H
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Drawings
Materials
Paper
Mid-century Modern drawings for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern drawings 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 drawings created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include wall decorations, more furniture and collectibles, folk art and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with paper, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern drawings made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original drawings, popular names associated with this style include Dora Maar, Salvatore Grippi, Luciano Mattioli, and Professor Fritz Klee. 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 drawings differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $100 and tops out at $74,325 while the average work can sell for $978.
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