Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
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
Vintage Wooden 13 Row Abacus.
Located in Seattle, WA
This Abacus has Black painted wood framing. The beads have been left unpainted, showcasing beautiful wood grain. The middle dividing wood piece is accented with white lining. Vintag...
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
City of Stuttgart TV Television Tower Scale Design Model, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Scaled model of the Stuttgart television tower. Hand-spun in brass. A nice architectural sculpture for every living or men’s room. Some scratches and a nice ...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Bracelet with tassels by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Brussels, BE
Bracelet with tassels decorated with inlaid mirrors by Line Vautrin.
Bracelet made of a simple steel wire fitted with black Talosel tassels inlaid...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel
Talosel long necklace by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Brussels, BE
Talosel long necklace inlaid with pink mirrors by Line Vautrin.
As a pendant, three “arrows” supporting a ring on which tassels hang.
The clasp fixed on two pellets.
One of the Talos...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Mirror, Talosel
Rare Big Adjustable Gymnastic Leather Pommel Horse, 1950s
Located in Praha, CZ
- completely good and original condition with minor damages
- Czechoslovakia, around 1950s
- adjustable height.
Category
1950s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel
Vintage 1957 Chicago World Metallurgical Congress Brass Medal Badge Pin 4.5"
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century brass medal / badge / brooch pin from the 1957 Chicago World Metallurgical Congress. American Society for Metals, R.J. Raudebaugh, USA, Group 8, Struck by Medallic Art Co...
Category
1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
From the Personal collection of Audrey Hepburn, Photo by Vincent Rossell, 1962
Located in Devon, GB
Audrey Hepburn on the set of 'Paris When it Sizzles,' Paris, 1962 by Vincent Rossell
Vintage gelatin silver print
Photographer's credit stamp, Audrey Hepburn collection stamp and numerical notations verso
From the Personal Collection of Audrey Hepburn...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Pair of Mid-20th Century Large Copper and Holophane Lead Crystal Pendant Lights
Located in Nantucket, MA
This is a fabulous pair of vintage pendant lights. It is a married combination of large copper shades from a decommissioned ship coupled with a large, prismatic Holophane lead crystal plate...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Copper
Danish Mid-Century Teak Pianette by Louis Zwicki, c. 1960's
Located in Norwalk, CT
Serial No. 11494. 82 Keys.
Step back in time with this masterfully crafted Danish Mid-Century Teak Pianette by the renowned Louis Zwicki. From the heart of the 1960's, a period whe...
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Teak
Carl Auböck Handcrafted Midcentury Foot Brass Figurine Key Ring Chain Holder
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming modernist foot keyring / keyholder / keychain, designed by Carl Auböck in the 1950s. Handmade of solid polished brass by Werkstätte Auböck in Austria. Fully stamped and ma...
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20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Carl Auböck Model #5617 'Peanut' Brass Figurine Keyring
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck model #5617 'Peanut' brass figurine keyring. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural object is hand fabricated in polished brass.
Price is per ite...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Carl Auböck Model #5732 'Hand' Brass Keyring
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck model #5732 'Hand' brass figurine keyring. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural object is hand fabricated in polished brass.
Price is per item....
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Carl Auböck Model #4500 'Lucky Pig' Brass Figurine Keyring
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck Model #4500 'Lucky Pig' brass figurine keyring. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural object is hand fabricated in polis...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
1960s Music Radio TV Record Player Cabinet, Mahogany, Osvaldo Borsani attributed
By Cantu, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Midcentury music radio TV record player cabinet (or Dry Bar cabinet) in mahogany Osvaldo Borsani attributed
Rare and important polyvalent enterta...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Copper
Unique and Large Crucifix with a Rare Size Hand Crafted Ceramic Corpus of Christ
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique and artistic crucifix from the European Midcentury Modern era.
Over the centuries the life and teachings of Christ have inspired many an artist to create His image in just ...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Carl Auböck Pipe Holder, Austria 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck Pipe Holder, Austria 1960s.
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Vintage Harry’s Bar Venezia Green Ceramic Ashtray, 1960s
Located in San Francisco, CA
A 1960s green ceramic ashtray from the world renowned Harry’s Bar in Venice, Italy.
A very handsome and highly sought-after Italian expat, this dual-rest cigar or cigarette ashtray ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ceramic
Charlie Chaplin 'The Champion' Original Vintage Movie Poster, Swedish, 1944
Located in Devon, GB
A bold, eye-catching poster for a 1944 Swedish re-release of the 1915 Charlie Chaplin silent boxing comedy short 'The Champion,' starring Chaplin as the sparring partner who wins the...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Vintage Leather Boxing Gloves , circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vintage Leather Boxing Gloves , circa 1960
By Unknown manufacturer, from France.
In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
Vintage Chic Square Silver Plated Brass Vide-Poche, Hermes Paris 1970's.
By Hermès
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Chic Square Silver Plated Brass Vide-Poche, Hermes Paris , France 1970's.
Silverplate Vide Poche or Cigar Ashtray.
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Midcentury ashtray designed by Gabriella Crespi, Italy
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Ashtray designed by Gabriella Crespi
Shell and brass ashtray by Gabriella Crespi.
Recorded by Archivio Gabriella Crespi, Milan.
Signed.
Italy 1970s
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Huge 22"w 11" h Blow Fish Taxidermy.. Puffer Fish .Porcupine Fish
Located in Buffalo, NY
Huge 22"w 11" h Blow Fish Taxidermy.. Puffer Fish .Porcupine Fish.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Animal Skin
Vintage Bamboo and Bone Chinese Mah Jong Set with Betting Sticks in Wood Box
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage bamboo and bone Chinese mahjong set with betting sticks in wood box, circa 1960s. Beautiful, high quality set of 148 dovetail bone and bamboo tiles, betting sticks and solid...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bone, Bamboo, Wood
Mid Century Austin Alcoa Aluminum Sculptural Puzzle Triangles
Located in San Diego, CA
Austin Enterprises aluminum sculptural puzzle produced by Alcoa Aluminum. Walnut case. Rare piece.
Mid-Century, Hollywood Regency, Art Deco, Eclectic, Coastal, Modern, Boho, Organic...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum
Infinity Kappa Stereo Speakers
By JBL 1
Located in Fulton, CA
Exceptional and impressive, restored pair of vintage (James Bullough Lansing) JBL KAPPA stereo speakers. Circa. 1980. Statement pieces worthy of a fine collector or advanced audiophi...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Oak
Japan mid-century modern tin spaceship Moon Traveler Apollo-z Nomura Toys, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Japan mid-century modern tin spaceship Moon Traveler Apollo-z Nomura Toys, 1960s
Collectible game mod. Moon Traveler Apollo-z in tin. The model represents a silver cylindrical spaces...
Category
1960s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Tin
A Mezuzah Case, Israel 1948
Located in New York, NY
A Modern Mezuzah Case made in Israel in 1948.
Early Israeli Mezuzah case on a shaped piece of wood covered in green velvet with a scroll encased in an ornate pierced silvered body, ...
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1940s Israeli Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Larry Laske Prototype Model for Toothpick Cactus Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Larry Laske Prototype Model for Cactus Table, Handmade by Laske Studio who's award winning Toothpick Cactus table for Knoll, This model was a revision of that table for knoll as a 20...
Category
1980s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
The 24K Gold Plated Cart by Christopher Kreiling
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The 'Gold Cart' is a fully articulated working shopping cart. It is made of steel and bronze then 24K gold plated.
This is an addition of 100+ artist proof. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold Plate, Bronze
Rustic Taxidermy White Tail Deer Buck Antlers Horns on Wall-Mounted Plaque 1970s
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern white tail deer buck antlers, horns on a wooden wall-mounted plaque.
Great Taxidermy Plaque Mount, wall sculpture for hunters.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather, Wood, Antler
Earth Globe Paluzie Wood And Plaster, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, ES
Earth Globe Paluzie Wood And Plaster, circa 1940
By unknown manufacturer from France
In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
Category
1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
1952 "Mists of Dawn" Chad Oliver 1st Edition Book
Located in Seguin, TX
Mists of Dawn By Chad Oliver. The John C. Winston Company, Philadelphia, 1952. First Edition. The authors first novel. Gray cloth binding, illustrated dust jacket, shelf wear, ed...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Large Traditional Figure of a Virgin in a Wood Niche, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Traditional religious plaster figure of a virgin in a wooden niche.
Made in traditional Catalan atelier in Olot, Spain, circa 1950.
In original condition, with minor wear consisten...
Category
1950s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Marcel Breuer: Buildings and Projects 1921-1961
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Marcel Breuer: Buildings and Projects 1921-1961
Hardcover Cloth Binding
Published by Frederick A. Praeger, New York, 1962
Binding is Loose
Spotting along edges of cover
No Dust Ja...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fabric, Paper
Adorable and Therapeutic Musical Clown Automaton Figure Toy
Located in Miami, FL
A fine quality therapeutic musical automaton clown toy in wonderful vintage condition.
Features porcelain head, hands and feet.
Made in France during the ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
French Modern Painted And Giltwood Sunburst Barometer
Located in Houston, TX
French Modern Painted and Giltwood Sunburst Barometer.
This unusual French mid century modern star shaped barometer is executed in a beautiful shade of red with gilt
wood accents.
Th...
Category
1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Spectacular French Mid-Century Clipper Ship Wall Light, circa 1950
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Spectacular iron wall light, France, circa 1950. Square three-masters clipper. Ambient and decorative wall light. Measures: height : 28"(71cm), width : 16.9"(43cm), depth : 7.2"(18.2...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
Vintage 1980s Knoll Furniture Metal Truck
By Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A fun Knoll Furniture miniature die-case truck made by Winross. Given to Knoll's vendors as a gift, it is a 1:64 scale model with removable cab and trailer with metal and plastic pa...
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Chasing Light: The Archival Photographs and Drawings of Paavo Tynell
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
The first book published in English about the Finnish lighting designer Paavo Tynell. The book features photographs and drawings focusing on the period 1946–1957, it introduces important commission works and gives information on the history behind Tynell’s incredibly prolific career.
Chasing Light: The Archival Photographs and Drawings of Paavo Tynell is based on previously unpublished photographs and work drawings that have been collected from archives. Over 100 photos and original drawings present the rare variations of Tynell's lighting design as well as his most well known works, including a detailed focus on the snowflake chandelier.
The book has been written and edited by Finnish antique...
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2010s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Swid Powell Magnifying Glass in Original Box
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stunning Richard Meier designed magnifying glass for Swid Powerll, having ebony wood handle, silver plate and glass, plus original sleeve and box.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver Plate
Italian mid-century modern Round brass medicine scale weights, 1900-1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern Round brass medicine scale weights, 1900-1950s
Set of vintage round brass medicine scale weights. The weight set is made up of 6 pieces, which can be inser...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
The Herman Miller Collection (1955)
Located in New York, NY
First edition ring-binder catalog of the Herman Miller Collection, showcasing the designs of Charles (and Ray) Eames and George Nelson (and Associates). Published in 1955 by Herman M...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
1950s Longines Wittnauer 14K Gold Diamond Wrist Watch Alligator Band Italy 17j
By Longines, Wittnauer
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid 20th century Longines / Kaspar & Esh 14K gold wrist watch featuring a grooved bezel with knot lug case and guilloche bezel with diamonds set at the primary hours. Case: Kaspar & Esh for Longines-Wittnauer Watch...
Category
1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Spanish Scrollwork Iron Galleon / Sailing Ship Sculpture
Located in Barcelona, ES
Wrought iron Spanish caravel boat / galleon sculpture. Spain, 1940s-1950s
This sailing ship sculpture was handcrafted in Spain at the mid-20th century period. The ship has a richly detailed scrollwork...
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf, Iron
Mid-Century Children's Wooden Pony with Wheels and Red Painted Details
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century children's wooden pony with wheels, red painted details, handles and straw mane and tail. Perfect for a children's room or nursery. In original condition with visible wea...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Straw, Wood
Verve Moods And Movement In Art, Reynal, 1959
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Moods and Movements in Art, by Verve, published by Reynal & Co. New York, 1959. This volume was originally published in France as Numbers 27 and 28 in the Verve series. This volume i...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
1960s Original Gorgeous Playing Cards Box by Piero Fornasetti. Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Original astonishing playing cards box by Piero Fornasetti in walnut wood . It's in excellent condition and includes two packs of vintage Dal Negro cards, 10 dices, one dice sh...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Vintage "Lichtenstein 1970 - 1980" Art Book by Jack Cowart St Louis Art Museum
Located in San Diego, CA
A vintage "Lichtenstein 1970 - 1980" art book by Jack Cowart (St Louis Art Museum), circa 1980. This hard to find paperback book is in good vintage ...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Regimental Gong, German, Brass Ordnance, Oak, First World War, C.1916
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique regimental gong. A German, brass ordnance shell upon an oak base, dating to the First World War, engraved 1916.
Fascinating repurposed ordnance, in the manner of...
Category
Early 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Environment & Design in Housing
Located in Tivoli, NY
Environment and Design in Housing was planned as a textbook and for reference work. It features some of the best illustrations of design in housing, including 135 photographs by Juli...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Radio "Komtess 611" manufactured by Graetz, Germany 1958
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
Small kitchen tube radio made of wood, brass and plastic, equipped with a magic eye and also capable of transmitting on FM, with a frequency that a from 87.5 to 100 Mhz.
The curved w...
Category
1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass, Plastic, Wood
Abstract Mid-Century Ceramic Cross
Located in Chicago, IL
This mid-century modern ceramic cross is an exemplary piece of European studio pottery that displays the innovative and abstract artistry of the period...
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1950s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ceramic
Le Corbusier Der Modulor Book, 1956
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Le Corbusier Der Modulor book. Le Corbusier published Le Modulor in 1948, followed by Modulor 2 in 1955. These works were first published in English as The ...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Vintage 2 Draw Telescope, English, Leather, Brass, Terrestrial Refractor, C.1960
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage 2 draw telescope. An English, leather on brass terrestrial refractor, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1960.
Perfect for bird watching, landscape appreciatio...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Vintage NY Hotel and Restaurant Matchbooks from the 1950s-1980s
Located in Austin, TX
In the spirit of Will Rogers, 'Buy matchbooks, because they're not making anymore!' This would make an unexpected and nostalgic gift for the lover of Old New York who already has everything.
This collection of 70 vintage matchbooks...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper, Parchment Paper
IMCO 6300 Primex 1953 Julius Franz Meister Petrol Lighter In Chromed Steel MIB
Located in Miami, FL
Primex 6300 lighter designed by IMCO.
This is a brilliantly engineered, unusual and quite ingenious semi-automatic pocket lighter designed by Julius Franz Meister in Austria, back i...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel, Chrome
"Herman Miller" Tractor Trailer Truck Toy with Original Box by Winross USA
Located in San Diego, CA
Very cool and collectible "Herman Miller" diecast tractor trailer truck toy with original box by Winross USA of Rochester, NY, circa 1980's. This is new old stock and appears to hav...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
A History of the English-Speaking Peoples by Churchill, 1st Ed. 4 Vol Set
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Churchill, Winston. A History of the English-Speaking Peoples. London: Cassell & Company Ltd., 1956 - 1958. First edition, four volume set. Rebound in 1/4 red Moroccan leather and cl...
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1950s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather, Paper
Mid-century Modern collectibles and curiosities for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern collectibles and curiosities 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 collectibles and curiosities created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include more furniture and collectibles, decorative objects, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern collectibles and curiosities 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 collectibles and curiosities, popular names associated with this style include Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Line Vautrin, Dunhill, and Kay Bojesen. 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 collectibles and curiosities differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $15 and tops out at $130,932 while the average work can sell for $755.
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