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 legendary 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.
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
Solid Bronze Low Bowl by Gunnar Nylund for Akta Brons, Sweden, 1940s
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A rare solid bronze low bowl or plate designed by Gunnar Nylund for Akta Brons. Piece features an underwater motif featuring fish. Really wonderful patina and condition. Signed GN on...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
1960s Modernist Bronze Low Bowl, Sweden
By Akta Brons
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A vintage bronze low bowl with heavy patina. Classic minimalist bronze bowl with a nude motif in the middle and subtle pattern to border. Engraving to one side.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Paul D. Wellington Signed Sailboat Modern Brutalist Brass Wall Sculpture 1970s
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A modern brutalist brass metal wall sculpture depicting a regal sailboat by Paul D. Wellington. Signed by the artist. Circa 1970s. Classic mid century modern wall art...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Holmegaard Blue Art Glass Bowl
By Holmegaard
Located in Vallejo, CA
A mid century Danish oval art glass bowl by Holmegaard. Great organic shape made of thick glass in. vibrant blue color.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Archimede Seguso Murano Red Black Italian Art Glass Baby Bird Figurine Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and rare, vintage Murano hand blown red and black Italian art glass mini baby bird figurine. Documented to designer Archimede Seguso, and it still retains the original "Arc...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass
Vintage Decorative Wooden Board With Dutch Folk Delft Style Tiles.
Located in Seattle, WA
Could be Used as Decoration or as a Small Charcuterie Board. White Tile with Blue Motif. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured.
Dimensions. 4 1/2 D ; 1/2 D ; 11 H
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
1960s Art Glass Vase By Josef Hospodka, Chribska Glass
Located in Zohor, SK
Introducing this exquisite large glass vase, a stunning piece of craftsmanship from the 1960s. This bowl was meticulously handcrafted at the renowned Chribska Glassworks in Czechoslo...
Category
1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Lucite Mushroom
Located in Philadelphia, PA
1970's Abstract Lucite Mushroom Sculpture. Entire piece breaks down for easy and careful shipping! Free Shipping! Beautiful eye catching object!
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Lucite
Antique French Whisky Glass Bottle, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antique French whisky glass bottle.
By unknown manufacturer, France, circa 1950.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, pre...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Italian Ceramic Vase by Bitossi
By Bitossi
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Italian Mid-Century Modern Glaze ceramic red vase by Bitossi 1960s.
Stamp on the bottom made in Italy, original ceramic in typical Bitossi red colour.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Italian Murano Glass Pop Art Style Pair of Signed Vases, 1960s
Located in Valencia, VC
Pair of vintage Pop Art style Mid-Century Modern Murano glass vases. Their thick exterior layers in vibrant orange and yellow hues, along with the distinctive white casing on the ora...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Three Drawer Rosewood and Walnut Jewelry Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rectangular rosewood and walnut jewelry chest features three elongated walnut drawers that extend the length of the mixed wood box. The top, bottom and back of the box are finished i...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Rosewood, Walnut
Bitossi Bowl, White and Gold, Abstract, Signed
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi bowl, white and gold, abstract, signed. Small to medium scale bowl with gold abstract glaze over white with two tiny cutout handles near the top edge. Organic, wavy free edge...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
1970s Anthony Redmile Mounted Horns
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of 1970s Anthony Redmile mounted horns with silver plated details and polished tiger eye
Signed and stamped on the base.
Good vintade overall condition
Category
1970s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver Plate
Fratelli Toso Murano Red Aventurine Candy Cane Italian Art Glass Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Only 1 Left! Beautiful vintage Murano handblown red over white, and aventurine Italian art glass flower vase. Documented to the Fratelli Toso Company. Published in their book (last p...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass
Italian Large Ceramic Vase Hand Painted
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Italian Torquoise Ceramic large vase hand painted in gold 1960.
Large vase with gold flowers painted around the whole vase.
Tiny crack at the bottom.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Lamborghini Rowing Machine
By Lamborghini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian vintage Lamborghini oak wood rowing machine.Rowing machine is in good vintage condition . Previously we have one in our office on the wall.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Decorative French Studio Pottery Ceramic Vessel or Jar
Located in Miami, FL
This handcrafted, vintage French ceramic vessel is carefully decorated over a white base and contains lovely details.
Measures 5 1/8" diameter x 5 1/8" high
Very good condition, ...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Murano Glass Rhinoceros Designed by Antonio Da Ros for Cenedese
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This is a beautifully blown, somerso Murano glass rhinoceros. This piece was designed by Antonio Da Ros and blown by Fabio Tosi for Cenedese Ve...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Abstract Mid-Century Modern Organic Wooden Sculpture, 1960's
Located in Den Haag, NL
Abstract Mid-Century Modern Organic Wooden Sculpture, 1960's
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Pair of French Sconces by Arlus
Located in Miami, FL
Very elegant pair of gold color hand sconces by Arlus with white glass shades coming from an apartment in Paris fully furnished with furniture and items designed by the most known ...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Barbini Style White Blown Glass Vase with Footed Base
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Vintage handblown glass vase with footed base in white opaque glass. The vase has a rounded urn form with Neoclassical / Mid-Century Modern inspired design and features tripod legs i...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Huge Flavio Poli Seguso Purple Vase
By Flavio Poli, Seguso
Located in Munich, DE
Huge and heavy Flavio Poli Murano Glass Vase in pink, purple and clear Murano Glass. Made for Seguso in the 1960s.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Flavio Poli Murano Sommerso Purple and Yellow Faceted Art Glass Vase
By Seguso, Flavio Poli
Located in Barcelona, ES
Lovely faceted Sommerso glass vase in purple, yellow and clear glass. Attributed to Flavio Poli for Seguso. Italy, 1960s.
Burgundy / purple glass with a layer in yellow glass submer...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Sommerso, Glass, Murano Glass, Cut Glass, Art Glass
Angelo Mangiarotti "8532" Black Marble Bowl for Knoll International c. 1960s
Located in St. Louis, MO
Angelo Mangiarotti sculptural Nero Marquina "black" Sculptural marble ashtray, nuts or candy bowl for Knoll International, model # 8532. In excellent condition, little to no use, ver...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
1950's Walter Bosse Solid Brass Rooster Figure
By Walter Bosse
Located in Bern, CH
1950's Solid Brass figure of a Rooster by Walter Bosse, Austria.
Beautiful mid century decorative decorative piece to finish off a sideboard, mantlepiece or shelving unit.
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Venini Fazzoletto Vase Paolo Venini & Fulvio Bianconi Zanfirico Murano 1950s
Located in Basel, BS
Small ‚Fazzoletto‘ vase by Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini from the 'zanfirico' series in a beautiful pink and white net pattern, hand-crafted at Venini glasswork in Murano in the 195...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Hammered Copper and Brass Footed Jardiniere
Located in Fort Washington, MD
Beautiful hammered copper with brass feet and handles jardiniere, that can be use for ice beverages, plants or as centerpiece with your favorite items
Nice details on the elevated ...
Category
Late 20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Copper
Modernist Japanese Cast Iron Bird Sculpture 1950s
Located in San Diego, CA
Stylized cast iron bird sculpture from Japan. Fantastic incised design. Nice patina throughout. Stamped JAPAN. 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Midcentury Chrome Glass and Briar Wood Pocket Emptier in Christian Dior Style
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful midcentury chrome glass and briarwood pocket emptier. This fantastic piece was designed in Christian Dior Style during the 1980s.
The...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Rare 1940s Chamberstick by Carl Auböck II
Located in London, GB
An extremely rare walnut, white metal & rope chamberstick designed and made by Carl Auböck II in the 1940’s.
This chamberstick serves as an indication of the second Carl Auböck’s or...
Category
1940s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Orange-gold veil glass bowl by Karcagi
Located in Budapest, HU
Stunning Karcag Crackled Glass Bowl/Vase in Vibrant Orange and Deep Gold
This exquisite piece is a vibrant showcase of Hungarian craftsmanship, featuring an enchanting blend of brig...
Category
1970s Hungarian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Murano Pink White Aventurine Flecks Ribbons Italian Art Glass Fazzoletto Vase
By Fratelli Toso, Venini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown pink, aventurine and white Italian art glass fazzoletto / handkerchief flower vase. Attributed to the Fratelli Toso company. In the style of Venin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Scandinavian Modern Anna-Lisa Thomson Stoneware Vase, White Matte Glaze model 23
Located in Stockholm, SE
Scandinavia Modern Anna-Lisa Thomson Stoneware Vase, White Matte Glaze, model 23.
With its elegant white matte glaze and slender opening, this vase is perfect for showcasing a single...
Category
1930s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Murano Millefiori Wild Flowers Painted Pedestal Italian Art Glass Paperweight
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown colorful spring wild flowers Italian art glass pedestal paperweight. Created in the manner of the Fratelli Toso and Galliano Ferro companies. The ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Murrine, Paint
Italian Midcentury Rimini Blu Dachshund by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Vienna, AT
Charming iconic Italian modern ceramic Dachshund from the Rimini Blu series designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italy.
The Italian Ceramic Artist Aldo Londi from Montelupo became Art ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury ceramic vase by Gio Ponti for Richard Ginori, Italy 1947
Located in Piacenza, Italy
San Cristoforo ceramic green vase by Gio Ponti and Giovanni Gariboldi
manufactured by Richard Ginori.
Rare color and manufacturing.
Signed Richard Ginori on the bottom.
Perfect vin...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Ice box designed by Gabriella Crespi, Italy
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Brass and straw icebox by Gabriella Crespi.
Recorded by Archivio Gabriella Crespi, Milan.
Signed.
Rare piece.
Italy 1970s
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
1960s Ceramic Bowl by Carl Harry Stålhane
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ceramic Bowl by Carl Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand from the 1960's. Blue background with white relief stripe pattern. In very good condition with the markers signature.
Each: L 6.7 i...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Scandinavian Modern Anna-Lisa Thomson Stoneware Vase, Off-White Glazed, Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
Scandinavia Modern Anna-Lisa Thomson, stoneware vase, off-white glaze, model 23.
With its elegant white off-White glaze and slender opening, this vase is perfect for showcasing a sin...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Curtis Jere wall sculpture, USA 1970s
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Curtis Jere, Prismatic wall sculpture USA, 1971. Chrome-plated steel, plastic, signed and dated to one edge 'C. Jere 71'.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Italian Midcentury Picture Frame by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, 1960s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Magnificent cut glass picture frame with brass mount.
Designed by Max Ingrand, manufactured by Fontana Arte in Italy in the 1960s.
The two shiny green glasses are in excellent condit...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Sergio Bustamante Life Size Brass Walrus
Located in Hanover, MA
Life sized brass and copper sculpture of a walrus created by Sergio Bustamante of Mexico circa 1960’s.
Part of his magical menagerie of polished brass creatures.
Very good condition ...
Category
1960s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Copper
Carl Auböck Brush, Austria 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck Brush, Austria 1960s.
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Fratelli Toso Murano Opal Green Aventurine Spots Italian Art Glass Cut Rim Bowl
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown white opal, with green and aventurine murrines Italian art glass scissor cut rim bowl. The piece is documented to the Fratelli Toso company. The b...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass, Glass, Murrine
Black and white "sunny" gilded vase by Endre Szász for Hollóházi
By Endre Szasz
Located in Budapest, HU
Presenting an exquisite large porcelain vase by the renowned Hungarian artist Endre Szasz, produced by the esteemed Hollóházi Porcelain Manufactory. This vase features a striking "Sunlight" motif, an original design by Szasz, depicted in a sophisticated black-and-white color scheme. The motif is further enhanced by thick, luxurious gold accents that add a touch of opulence to the piece.
The vase is in beautiful condition, showcasing the impeccable craftsmanship and artistic flair characteristic of Szasz's work. It is a perfect addition for collectors and those looking to elevate their interior decor with a unique piece of art.
Dimensions:
Height: 26 cm (10.2 inches)
Diameter: 14 cm (5.5 inches)
Condition:
This vase is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, or repairs. The colors and gold decoration are pristine, reflecting careful preservation over the years.
About Szasz Endre...
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1970s Hungarian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Original murano vase by Enrico Camozzo for Artigianato Muranese Italy 1990s
By Camozzo
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Original murano glass vase by Enrico Camozzo for Artigianato Muranese made in Italy in the 1990s. The Artigianato Muranese company was born 60 years ago.
The beautiful vase has the ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Scandinavian Modern Arne Bang, Round Vase in Blue and Green, Denmark, 1950s
By Arne Bang
Located in Stockholm, SE
Vase number 52 can be considered a collector's item and is appreciated among ceramic enthusiasts and collectors of 20th-century Danish design. The simple yet elegant aesthetic that c...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Arca Sculpture in Lindenwood by Giuseppe Rivadossi, Italy 1974
Located in Hellouw, NL
The Piccola Arca, conceived by Maestro Giuseppe Rivadossi, is an archetypal image of great beauty, crafted from lindenwood. This exquisite object embodies one of the Maestro's most c...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Saint-Louis Manufacture, Limited Edition "Jaipur" Vase, Contemporary
By Saint Louis
Located in PARIS, FR
Superb and very rare Saint-Louis Manufacture "Jaipur" vase. The green Jaipur vase is released in a limited edition of 250 pieces.
During the twenty-eight days of production, five ar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano White Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Baby Duck Figure
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown white and gold flecks Italian art glass baby bird figurine sculpture. Documented to the Seguso Vetri d'Arte company, recently found on their illus...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
Jack Hoag California Brutalist Abstract Bronze Sculpture
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Abstract modernist bronze sculpture created by Jack Hoag of Orinda, California. Sculpture measures 9" high by 14" wide by 9" deep and is unsigned. From the artists estate, Jack Hoag.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Abstract Marble Figure Sculpture by Hyam Myer
Located in Dallas, TX
Sculpture by Hyam Myer (1904-1978)
The Brendan Bass Estate Collection pays homage to the beauty of vintage and antique
pieces, each artfully concealing endless stories collected th...
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20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Midcentury ceramic vase by Gio Ponti for Richard Ginori, Italy 1940s
Located in Piacenza, Italy
San Cristoforo ceramic green vase by Gio Ponti and Giovanni Gariboldi
manufactured by Richard Ginori.
Signed Richard Ginori on the bottom.
Perfect vintage condition
Italy 1940s
It ...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury ceramic vase by Gio Ponti for Richard Ginori, Italy 1940s
Located in Piacenza, Italy
San Cristoforo ceramic rare green vase by Gio Ponti and Giovanni Gariboldi
manufactured by Richard Ginori.
Signed Richard Ginori on the bottom.
Perfect vintage condition
Italy 1940s
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Set Of Two Japanise Metal Candelabra
Located in Čelinac, BA
Set of VintageJapanis Candelabra
Category
1970s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Set Of Two Fritz Nagel Candleholders By BMF
By Fritz Nagel
Located in Čelinac, BA
Fritz Nagel Candleholders for BMF Quist Germany 1960s
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Chrome
Anzolo Fuga Rare and Important Large Hand-Blown Glass Bird Sculpture Ca. 1957
Located in New York, NY
Rare and important hand-blown glass bird on a branch with wings open, model 13884, by Anzolo Fuga for Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.), Murano Italy c. 1957. The work is done with ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
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