Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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Style: Mid-Century Modern
1960s Gorgeous Pink Ashtray or Catchall by Flavio Poli for Seguso.
By Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Gorgeous pink ashtray or catchall by Flavio Poli for Seguso in Murano sommerso glass. Made in Italy. No chips or other, this item is perfect in excellent condition.
Dimension;
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
1990s Gorgeous Cartier Alarm Clock Pendulette. Made in France.
By Cartier
Located in Milano, IT
1990s Gorgeous Cartier alarm clock pendulette with white dial in perfect condition, steel hands, roman hour markers on gold-plated frame. Made in France.
Quartz movement. Clock case...
Category
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Plate
1990s Gorgeous Cartier Alarm Clock Pendulette. Made in Swiss
By Cartier
Located in Milano, IT
1990s Gorgeous Cartier alarm clock pendulette with white dial in perfect condition, steel hands, roman hour markers on gold-plated frame. Made in Swiss.
Quartz movement. Clock case ...
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1990s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Plate
Collection of Fourteen Art Glass Wrapped Candies by Murano Glass Italy 1960s
By Murano 5
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
A nice collection of fourteen art glass wrapped candies by Murano Glass, circa 1960s. The pieces are in excellent vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measure various dimens...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Bitossi Elephant by Aldo Londi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
This is an unique example of Bitossi - Etruria elephant, designed by Aldo Londi.
Rare model in terracotta, incised abstract motif decoration.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Fulvio Bianconi for Venini "Fazzoletto" Vase, ca. 1950
Located in Bochum, NRW
A vintage Murano hand blown 'fazzoletto'/handkerchief art glass vase. Deigned by Fulvio Bianconi, for the Venini Company, circa 1950, the vase has a red and white decoration of alte...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
1990s Barovier Style Art Deco Grey Murano Glass and Brass Picture Frame
By Barovier
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A grey Murano glass picture frame designed and manufactured in Venice in the style of Barovier, it's in lovely condition. The vintage photo frame is a beautiful and elegant piece of ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
1970s Silver-plated Italian Bamboo Style Photo Frame
Located in Florence, Tuscany
A beautiful 1970s Italian silver-plated bamboo styles photo frame. This piece sits perfectly on a desk or mantlepiece and is in good condition and has lovely details at the back.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver
1970s Exquisited Handcrafted Green and Pink Vase by Neri in Crystal.
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Exquisited handcrafted green and pink vase by Neri in crystal. Made in Italy. This vase is in excellent condition. Signed with his original label.
Dimension:
diam 6,29 x 10,23 ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Onyx Mineral Stone and Brass Jewelry Box, Italy 1970s
Located in ROUEN, FR
Onyx Mineral Stone and Brass Jewelry Box, Italy 1970s
Very elegant jewelry or decorative trinket box.
Entirely constructed with onyx stone and a brass hinge.
Different shades of o...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Alabaster, Marble, Onyx
1970s Exquisited Handcrafted Green Vase by Michielotto in Murano Glass.
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Exquisited handcrafted green vase by Michielotto in Murano Glass . Made in Italy. The item is in excellent condition
Dimension:
diam 7,08 x 15,74 H inches
diam 18 cm x 30 H cm
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Italian Murano Twist Picture Frame in Green Murano Glass and Brass
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Murano Twist Picture Frame in Green Murano Glass and Brass
Italian Modern Murano twist glass and brass picture frame, in light green color.
Suits for 12x18cm or 5x7" picture...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Flavio Poli Murano Sommerso Triangular Art Glass Bowl / Ashtray, Purple & Yellow
By Flavio Poli
Located in Barcelona, ES
Flavio Poli Seguso Faceted Decorative Bowl or Ashtray in Murano Glass
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Sommerso faceted Murano glass triang...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Vintage Frits Nagel & Ceasar Stoffi Modular Candleholders in Brass for BMF
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of 4 iconic modular candleholders by Frits Nagel and Ceasar Stoffi. Designed in the early 1960s and manufactured by BMF in Germany. These are fashioned from solid brass. Molecula...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Set of Three Bronze Candlesticks, Morells Gjuteri, Sweden 1970s
Located in ROUEN, FR
Set of Three Bronze Candlesticks, Morells Gjuteri, Sweden 1970s
Fabricated by Morells Metallgjuteri in Sweden.
Their design makes them look like little animals, rendered in a minim...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Bronze
1980s Gorgeous Cartier Santos Alarm Clock Pendulette. Made in Swiss
By Cartier
Located in Milano, IT
1980s Gorgeous Cartier Santos alarm clock pendulette. Made in Swiss. It's in gold plated 18K. White enamel dial. Clock case numbered 7508 09...
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1980s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Plate
Mid-Century Modern Rattan / String Basket, Italy 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Mid-Century Modern Rattan / String Basket, Italy 1960s
Very good condition.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Japanese inspired Wabi Sabi Hand Made Ceramic Vase, Ceramic Sculpture
By Skoby Joe
Located in La Jolla, CA
Joseph Skoby is a Southern Californian whose work is inspired by the nature of his native state. His ceramics, created in his own lush garden, recall his intimate dance with the ocea...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Stoneware
Limestone Elephant Sculpture, Mid-Century Modern Design, 1970s
Located in ROUEN, FR
Limestone Elephant Sculpture, Mid-Century Modern Design, 1970s
Lovely Zoomorphic sculpture from Marbell Design.
Nice limestone with texture.
Overall shapes in a cubist, minimal st...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone, Limestone, Sandstone
1960s Astonishing Large Murano Ashtray or Catch-All By Flavio Poli for Seguso
By Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Astonishing large ashtray or catch-all By Flavio Poli for Seguso in Murano Sommerso Glass. The item is in excellent condition.
Dimension:
6,29" diameter x 3,54" H inches
cm 16 ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
1990s Gorgeous Cartier Alarm Clock Pendulette. Made in Swiss
By Cartier
Located in Milano, IT
1990s Gorgeous Cartier alarm clock pendulette with white dial in perfect condition, steel hands, roman hour markers on gold-plated frame. Made in Swiss.
Quartz movement. Clock case ...
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1990s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Plate
Mid-Century Modern Circular Photo Frame Chromed Brass Italy 60s
Located in Palermo, IT
What can I say about this exceptional photo frame of remarkable dimensions. The high definition and manufacturing of this rare object is evident. From the line and elegance to the hi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Mexican Silverplate Box in Owl Shape
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1970. We offer this Mexican Silverplate Box in Owl Shape. Fantastic patina.
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1970s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver Plate
Fred And Marilyn Buss Cazadero California Cocobolo Heart Wood Mushroom Stash Box
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
This beautiful stash box was hand-carved from the heart of Cocobolo wood by Fred and Marilyn Buss of Cazadero, CA—a lovely vintage patina to the wood.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Hardwood
CLOSING SALE Fenton Royal Blue Hobnail Orb, Ball-Shaped Ashtray / Bowl / Vessel
Located in Warrenton, OR
CLOSING SALE Fenton Royal Blue Hobnail Orb, Ball-Shaped Ashtray / Bowl / Vessel
*****NOTICE: OUR 1ST DIBS SHOP CLOSES AT THE END OF MAY*****
This amazi...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Rare Stainless Steel Table Clock, 1970
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Striking mid-century table clock, France, circa 1970. This elegant brushed stainless steel table clock embodies the chic Parisian avant-garde design. The clock’s sleek, minimalist de...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stainless Steel
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
Mid-Century Tapio Wirkkala “Paper Bag" Vase For Rosenthal, Germany c.1970s
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Iconic “Paper Bag Vase”, designed by Tapio Wirkkala, the great Finnish glassmaker, industrial designer, and artist, circa 1977, for Rosenthal’s Studio Line "DO NOT LITTER" range. Th...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
1980s Gorgeous Cartier Romane Alarm Clock Pendulette. Made in Swiss
By Cartier
Located in Milano, IT
1980s Gorgeous Cartier Romane alarm clock pendulette. Made in Swiss. It's in gold plated 18K. White enamel dial. Clock case numbered 66021 . With case, ...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Plate
Crespi Style Large Bowl or Vide-Poche in Woven Rattan and Brass, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful large mid-century decorative bowl or vide-poche fully made in woven rattan wicker and brass. This elegant French Riviera style bowl was designed in Italy during the 1970s c...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Large Teal and White Signed Anfora Murano Glass Vase
By Anfora
Located in Troy, MI
Vintage Murano glass vase by Anfora in pale teal and white glass dates from the 1990s. Tall vase (14.5” tall) is rounded tear drop shape with a narrow mouth/lip and has an etched si...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Flavio Poli Murano Art Glass Vessel
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful emerald-green and yellow Italian Murano art glass vessel, by Flavio Poli, for glassmaking company Seguso Vetri d’Arte, Italian midcentury modern design period, circa mid-...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Italian Whippet Greyhound Terracotta Dog Statue Figurine Vintage, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An outstanding Italian Greyhound statue in glazed and hand painted terracotta. Perfectly placed on a pedestal stylized as a cushion, lifelike ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Majolica, Terracotta
Solid Brass Lion Stash Box with Feet 20th Century
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
This is an excellent solid brass stash box with a carved lion's head and four feet. This piece is both functional and decorative.
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Signed Ceramic Ikebana Vase Sculpture, Japan 1960
Located in San Diego, CA
Sculptural ceramic modernist Ikebana vase. Great glaze with a raised textured design and wabi sabi form. Signed in Japanese. Japan, 1960
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1960s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Bronze Limited Edition "Lioness" Sculpture by Loet Vanderveen
Located in San Diego, CA
Unique bronze limited edition "Lioness" sculpture by Loet Vanderveen, circa 2000s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with a wonderful ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Painted Green Ceramic Oribe Bowl
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Mid-Century Modernist Oribe bowl, crafted in Japan during the 20th century, is a stunning example of the enduring beauty and craftsmanship of Japanese ceramics. The bo...
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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Helena Tynell blown glass ”Aurinkopullo” Sun Vase for Riihimäen Lasi. 1960s-70s
Located in Knivsta, SE
Helena Tynell (1916-2016) classic blown glass ”Aurinkopullo” meaning Sun Bottle for Riihimäen Lasi Oy in Finland. The vases was produced from 1964 until 1974.
Beautiful color and in...
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1960s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
German 1960s Junghans Pendulum + Weights + Gong Wall Clock
Located in Krefeld, DE
Wall clock Design & produced by Junghans in 1960s. Brass metal and Teak wood. Mechanical movement and gong is in good working condition. Very nice gong but if you don't like it is po...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
1970 Brontosaurus Dinosaur Bassano Italian Pottery White Ceramic Sculpture
By Bassano
Located in Brescia, IT
Brontosaurus Sculpture
Bassano Del Grappa, Italy
1970
White Ceramic in perfect Condiction
Rare edition original vintage : 105/160 exemplary
Stunning object for the children's bedro...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Biomorphic Enameled Silverplate Bowls on Tripod Legs (Denmark), a Pair
Located in Round Top, TX
A wonderful pair of (2) Danish Midcentury Modern silver plated trinket/nut dishes, designed by Carl F. Christiansen. Christiansen was a Danish silversmith active in Copenhagen betwee...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver Plate, Enamel
Sommerso Amber & Clear Murano Art Glass Bowl or Cigar Astray 1970s Italy
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Magnificent midcentury Murano Art Glass with astonishing color shades going from amber into clear and light green. This piece was produced in Italy during the 1970s or older.
This wo...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Mid-Century “Paper Bag" Vase Tapio Wirkkala For Rosenthal, Germany c.1970s
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Iconic “Paper Bag Vase”, designed by Tapio Wirkkala, the great Finnish glassmaker, industrial designer, and artist, circa 1977, for Rosenthal’s Studio Line "DO NOT LITTER" range.
Th...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Saint Louis France Cristal Cut to Clear Blue Glass Centerpiece Bowl, c.1950s
By Saint Louis
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
This is a large Saint Louis France Cristal glass centerpiece bowl, made in France circa the 1950s. Stunning faceted cut to clear blue crystal bowl. Signed on the base.
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Pink and Black Sommero Murano Art Glass Flower Bowl, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Gorgeous handblown Murano art glass bowl in pink and black colors. The black edge cased into pink glass and the large size make this Murano glass piece highly decorative. Lovely to b...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Pig Stool by Dimitri Omersa in Brown Leather, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Handsome handmade leather pig footstool / ottoman designed and manufactured at the 1950s by Dimitri Omersa for Liberty of London.
Pig ottoman first made in the 1930's for Liberty '...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather
1950s Fornasetti Paperweight in Porcelain by Piero Fornasetti
Located in Milano, IT
1950s Astonishing rare porcelain paperweight designed by Piero Fornasetti with butterflies. Handmade.Made in Italy. Heavy ceramic construction for use as beautiful desk accessories. ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Paolo Soleri Set Of Five Wind Chime Bells C.1960
By Paolo Soleri
Located in Bernville, PA
Rare hard to find set of five large wind chime bells designed by Paolo Soleri. Bronze cast elements with verdigris patina throughout with natural age and weathering. Excellent vintag...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze, Copper
Ceramic sculpture "Pavoncella" design Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960 Rimini blue
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in taranto, IT
Ceramic sculpture "Pavoncella," from the RIMINI BLUE series, made by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, in a special glaze blue color, which gives the strong expressiveness of this collection....
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Small Elephant Figurine by Walter Bosse Vienna Around 1950s ( marked )
Located in Wien, AT
Small Elephant Figurine by Walter Bosse Vienna Around 1950s ( marked )
Original condition
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Pucci Italian ceramics vase in orange and yellow, No import duty: we pay for it!
Located in Milano, IT
This eccentric ceramic centerpiece/pot, from Pucci ceramics of the 1940s-50s, is striking for its vibrant orange color and the presence of elegant relief decorations. Floral motifs, ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Massive Mandruzzato Murano Sommerso Blue Gray Faceted Art Glass Vase, Italy 60s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Excellent Sommerso vase with faceted glass in blue grey color. Attributed to Mandruzzato, Italy, 1960s.
Blue gray glass cased into clear blue glass using the Sommerso technique.
Excellent condition. No chips, no cracks to notice.
Specially balanced proportions and amazing color.
Gorgeous placed as a part of a set with other faceted Murano vases or used alone as flower vase or decorative vase.
( The other Murano glass decorative objects shown at the images are avaliable at our marketplace)
Great as a gift idea!
Measures: 26 cm H x 13 cm W x 13 cm D
Weight: 3190 gr
The Red Mandruzzato Murano Glass Vase...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Large Fenicio Art Glass Fish Sculpture by Franco Bottaro, Murano, 1981
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A large and captivating "Fenicio" art glass fish sculpture designed by Franco Bottaro for Mario Sanzogno Murano, dating to 1981. This exquisite piece exemplifies Murano glass artistr...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
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Glass, Art Glass, Blown 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...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Italian Fish Ashtray in Travertine Marble by Mannelli, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful fish-shaped midcentury ashtray in travertine marble. This stylish piece was designed in Italy during the 1970s by Fratelli Mannelli.
In fantastic condition, this ashtray i...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Travertine, Marble
1970s Mid-Century Modern fake Tortoiseshell Lucite Italian Jewelry Box
By Guzzini
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This 1970s Mid-Century Modern Italian jewelry box is a beautiful example of the era's design sensibilities, combining elegance, functionality, and high-quality craftsmanship. Here's ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Lucite
Pink Murano Glass Bowl, Square Sommerso Bubbled Bullicante c.1960s Italy
Located in Glasgow, GB
A small square pink Murano glass dish, handcrafted in the 1960s and attributed to Galliano Ferro.
This striking piece showcases the sommerso t...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
20th Century Barovier & Toso Cylindrical Glass Vase from Lenti Series, 40s
Located in Turin, Turin
Ercole Barovier was born in Murano on June 16, 1889. He completed his classical studies in Venice, and engaged in various activities unrelated to glassmaking to finally land in the V...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
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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Antique Mother Of Pearl Gaming Chips
Antique Pixie
Antique Pixies
Antique Wooden Bucket With Metal Handle
Arabian Desk
Art Deco Loetz Tango
Asprey Crocodile
Asprey Pen
Athena Clock
Auge Pierre
Automata Clock
Barbara Delfosse
Cesellato A Mano
Italian Majolica Fruit Basket