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Mid-Century Modern Abstract Granite Sculpture
By Brancusi, Rene Brancusi
Located in Houston, TX
Mid-Century Modern abstract granite sculpture. Well executed Mid-Century Modern granite abstract
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Granite

Shlomi Haziza Mid-Century Modern Abstract Lucite Sculpture
By Shlomi Haziza
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Shlomi Haziza Mid-Century Modern abstract multicolored acrylic Lucite sculpture.
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Acrylic, Lucite

A Large Marble Mid Century Modern Abstract Sculpture
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An elegant hand carved deep rouge marble mid century modern abstract sculpture. The shapely
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Marble

Mid Century Modern Abstract Expressionist Bronze Sculpture 1960s
Located in Troy, MI
An intriguing Mid Century Modern abstract figural bronze sculpture Wonderfully executed piece with
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Abstract Signed Tapestry, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Abstract Signed Tapestry, 1970s.
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Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Fabric

Mid-Century Modern Abstract Metal Bull Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern Abstract Metal Bull Sculpture
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Abstract Ceramic Sculpture, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern abstract ceramic sculpture, signed.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Abstract Framed Oil on Board
Located in Houston, TX
Mid-Century Modern abstract framed oil on board. Stunning Mid-Century Modern abstract framed oil on
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Paint

Mid-Century Modern Abstract Figure Carved Wood Table Sculpture
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Mid-Century Modern abstract figure carved wood table sculpture unmarked Measures: 5.5 tall x 4.5
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Wood

Guitou Knoop Mid-Century Modern Abstract Brutalist Sculpture, France
By Guitou Knoop
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Mid-Century Modern abstract bronze metal tabletop sculpture accessory by Guitou Knoop (French, 1909
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Metal, Bronze

Guitou Knoop Mid-Century Modern Abstract Brutalist Sculpture, France
By Guitou Knoop
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Mid-Century Modern abstract bronze metal tabletop sculpture by Guitou Knoop (French, 1909-1985
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Metal, Bronze

Guitou Knoop Mid-Century Modern Abstract Brutalist Sculpture, France
By Guitou Knoop
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Mid-Century Modern abstract bronze metal tabletop sculpture accessory by Guitou Knoop (French, 1909
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Metal, Bronze

Guitou Knoop Mid-Century Modern Abstract Brutalist Sculpture, France
By Guitou Knoop
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Mid-Century Modern abstract bronze metal tabletop sculpture accessory by Guitou Knoop (French, 1909
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Metal, Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Abstract Wool Rug, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern abstract wool rug - 1970s Orange Beige Brown Dimensions : H: 290 cm
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Guitou Knoop Mid-Century Modern Abstract Brutalist Sculpture, France
By Guitou Knoop
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Mid-Century Modern abstract bronze metal tabletop sculpture accessory by Guitou Knoop (French, 1909
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Metal, Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Abstract Graphic Textile Wall Art
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern abstract graphic textile wall art.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Fabric

Mid-Century Modern Abstract Lucite Swirl on Stone Base
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern abstract clear Lucite sculpture of a swirl, mounted atop a stepped black stone
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Stone

Hivo Van Teal Mid-Century Modern Abstract Lucite Sculpture
By Hivo Van Teal
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern abstract Lucite sculpture designed by Hivo Van Teal in the shape of wave
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Lucite

Mid-Century Modern, Abstract Marble Sculpture, Statue, Signed, Dated 1983
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern Abstract Marble Sculpture / Statue, Signed and Dated, 1983 A Large and
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Vintage 1980s Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Marble

Concrete Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculpture in Gold Color, Netherlands 1960's
Located in Den Haag, NL
Concrete Mid-Century Modern abstract sculpture in gold color, Netherlands 1960's  
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Concrete

Mid-Century Modern Abstract Stone Sculpture on Lucite Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern Abstract Stone sculpture on Lucite base.
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Stone

Large Mid-Century Modern Abstract Driftwood Floating Suspended Sculpture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large Mid-Century Modern Abstract Driftwood Floating Suspended Sculpture.
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20th Century American Arts and Crafts Natural Specimens

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Iron

Mid-Century Modern Abstract Lucite Swirl on Stone
Located in New York, NY
Mid-century modern abstract clear lucite "Swirl" sculpture, mounted atop a stepped black stone base
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Mid-Century Modern Abstract Bronze Female Torso Sculpture
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern abstract bronze female torso sculpture. This is a striking bronze statue of a
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Mid Century Modern Abstract Biomorphic Wood & Bronze Sculpture circa 1960s
Located in Troy, MI
Orignal Vintage Mid Century Modern Abstract Biomorphic Wood & Bronze Sculpture by Fred Scott Very
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

"Rehearsal" Midcentury Modern Abstract Painting Signed Joseph Wolins
By Joseph Wolins
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern abstract painting depicting a practicing violinist signed Joseph Wolins.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

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Canvas

Mid Century Modern Abstract of Andy Warhol Style man
By Andy Warhol
Located in Redding, CT
Mid Century Modern Abstract of Andy Warhol Style Man. Large white masonite background with impasto
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Paintings

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Wood, Paint

Mid-Century Modern Abstract Hand-Carved Lucite Sculpture on an Oval Base
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern abstract Lucite sculpture, table sculpture on an oval base. Beautiful hand
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Lucite

Mid-Century Modern Abstract on Board
Located in Redding, CT
Mid-Century Modern abstract on board by Margaret Malval. Colorful composition in a nice gray and
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paintings

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Wood, Masonite, Paint

Mid-Century Modern Abstract on Board
Mid-Century Modern Abstract on Board
H 18.5 in W 28.5 in D 1.75 in
Carol Bertrand Mid-Century Modern Abstract Portrait
Located in Redding, CT
Carol Bertrand Mid-Century Modern Abstract Portrait. Amazing large canvas with mostly primary
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paintings

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Canvas, Wood, Paint, Acrylic

Reclaimed Mid Century Modern Abstract Wall Art
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A reclaimed mid century modern abstract wall art. This abstract modernist artwork piece creates an
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Metal, Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Abstract Chrome and Lucite Table Sculpture, 1970
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern abstract chrome and Lucite table or desk sculpture from circa 1970. Form fit
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

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Chrome

Maurice Freed Mid-Century Modern Abstract Oil Painting
Located in Miami, FL
Maurice Freed Mid-Century Modern Abstract Oil Painting Offered for sale is an abstract Cubist
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

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Paint, Linen, Wood

Mid Century Modern Abstract Floral Still Life Colored Lithograph, Signed, 20th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
Mid Century Modern Abstract Floral Still Life Colored Lithograph, Pencil Signed, 20th C Measures
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Prints

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Paper

Mid-Century Modern Abstract Marble Sculpture on Black Enamel Swivel Base
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated Mid-Century Modern abstract sculpture was realized in the United States, circa
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Marble

1970s Mid-Century Modern Abstract Lucite Sculpture in the Hivo Van Teal's Style
By Hivo Van Teal
Located in Miami, FL
Large Mid-Century Modern Abstract Lucite Sculpture in the Hivo Van Teal's Style. Circa 1970s
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Acrylic

Mid-Century Modern Abstract Oil on Rice Paper Painting by French Artist Fandre
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful and very colorful original mid-century modern abstract oil painting on rice paper
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Paintings

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Paint, Paper

Harry Sternberg Mid Century Modern Abstract Oil Painting Of A Beach Scene
By Harry Sternberg
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Harry Sternberg Mid Century Modern Abstract Oil Painting Of A Beach Scene. it is entitled “Like
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Paintings

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Masonite

Mid Century Modern Abstract Litho of The Crucifixion, Pencil Signed Lebrun c1958
Located in Big Flats, NY
Mid Century Modern Abstract Lithograph of The Crucifixion of Jesus Christ, Pencil Signed by Lebrun
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Mid-20th Century Prints

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Paper

Mid Century Modern Abstract Landscape Painting by Gartier, France
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Mid Century Modern Abstract Landscape Painting by Gartier, France Step into the vibrant and
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Paintings

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Canvas

Mid-Century Modern Abstract Ebony Wood Faces Sculpture with Marble Base
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This very well executed Mid-Century Modern abstract figurative sculpture is unsigned, done in the
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Ebony

Mid-Century Modern Abstract Oil On Canvas Painting By Beverly Goldman 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
A Mid-Century Modern abstract oil on canvas painting by Beverly Goldman, signed en verso as
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Mid-20th Century Paintings

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Canvas

Mid Century Modern Abstract Painting Artwork oil on board warm colors
By (after) Mark Rothko
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid Century Modern Abstract Painting Artwork oil on board warm colors with touches of blue. Yellows
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

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Wood, Paint

Mid-Century Modern Abstract Oil Painting, Nude Portrait by Skipper Mize, c1960
Located in Big Flats, NY
A Mid-Century Modern abstract oil painting on board by Skipper Mize offers impressionist full
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Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

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Wood, Paper

1960s Mid Century Modern Abstract Bridge Painting Signed by Gillingham
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Step into the vibrant world of the 1960s with the Mid Century Modern Abstract Bridge Painting by
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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

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Canvas, Wood

Mid Century Modern Abstract Painting by Holger Jacobsen - 1973
By Holger Jacobsen
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Mid Century Modern Abstract Painting by Holger Jacobsen - 1973 Holger Jacobsen is a Danish painter
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Paintings

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Canvas

Mid Century Modern Abstract Painting by Ulf Trotzig (1925-2013)
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Mid Century Modern Abstract Painting by Ulf Trotzig (1925-2013) Ulf Trotzig (1925-2013), was a
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Paintings

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Canvas

Mid Century Modern Abstract Painting by John Walker "Salsipuedes Forms" 1991
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Mid Century Modern Abstract Painting by John Walker "Salsipuedes Forms" 1991 framed in a 19th
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Paintings

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Paper

Italian mid-century modern abstract portrait painting with golden frame, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern abstract portrait painting with golden frame, 1960s Picture with
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Vintage 1960s Italian Paintings

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Fabric, Glass, Wood, Paint

Mid-Century Modern Abstract Brass Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-20th Cent Modern abstract sculpture of a brass form on a cube form onyx base. (signed)
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

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Onyx, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Abstract White Lucite Swirl Sculpture
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stunning 1970s Lucite or Plexiglass sculpture. Abstract geometrical swirl shape, with milky white
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass

Mid Century Modern Abstract Expressionist Painting
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Fantastic mid century acrylic painting, executed in abstract expressionist style. Great use of both
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paintings

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Acrylic

1959 B. G. Orem Mid-century Modern Abstract Oil Painting of His Studio
Located in Miami, FL
1959 B. G. Orem Mid-century Modern Abstract Oil Painting of His Studio Offered for sale is a 1959
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Paintings

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Masonite, Paint

Mid Century Modern Abstract Painting, Sakelson
By (after) Jackson Pollock
Located in New York, NY
Large Modernist , rectangular format exuberant abstract oil painting on canvas, Stretched on wood
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Paintings

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Canvas, Paint

Moody Mid-Century Modern Abstract Painting
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Moody and striking abstract painting with yellow circular element, random drips of paint and a
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art

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Canvas

Mid-Century Modern Abstract Candelabra, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern two-light candelabra, likely 1960s or later, in the form of two abstracted
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Abstract Acrylic Painting
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Evocative abstract acrylic painting on canvas that explores the relationship between yellow and
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

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Paint

Mid-Century Modern Abstract Figurative Wood Carving Floor Sculpture
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a beautiful, wood carved sculpture or statue of abstracted figures. In excellent vintage condition. The dimensions are 5" W x 8" D x 32" H.    
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Wood

Bronze Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculpture by Albers Henselmann
Located in North Miami, FL
This heavy bronze abstract Mid-Century Modern sculpture entitled "Worshipper" is by a sculptor
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Abstract Brass Sculpture with Marble Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Vintage Condition
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Brass

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Mid Century Modern Abstract For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic mid century modern abstract available at 1stDibs. A mid century modern abstract — often made from metal, wood and fabric — can elevate any home. Find 4828 options for an antique or vintage mid century modern abstract now, or shop our selection of 120 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the mid century modern abstract you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A mid century modern abstract made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. Curtis Jere, Josef Albers and Jacob Semiatin each produced at least one beautiful mid century modern abstract that is worth considering.

How Much is a Mid Century Modern Abstract?

Prices for a mid century modern abstract start at $90 and top out at $195,000 with the average selling for $1,786.

A Close Look at Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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.

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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.

Questions About Mid Century Modern Abstract
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    The difference between mid-century and mid-century modern comes down to specificity. When it comes to furniture and architecture, for example, mid-century refers to works that emerged during the middle of the 20th century, usually between 1950 and 1970. The more specific descriptor, mid-century modern, is used to refer to a particular style of design that emphasizes simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Mid-century modern furniture designers generally drew on the architectural work of Frank Lloyd Wright, Bauhaus design, Scandinavian modernism and more. Any piece of furniture produced during the 1950s and ’60s can be referred to as mid-century, but only those with specific characteristics are mid-century modern. That said, when enthusiasts of furniture and architecture use the shorter of the two phrases, they may indeed be referring to modernist works created during that period in history. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern period correlates specifically to the years following World War II. The mid-century modern period in America saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs now.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid century modern refers to the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.

    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Yes, Eames is mid-century modern. In many ways, Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and they have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century. Some of the couple's most famous mid-century modern designs include the Eames Lounge chair and ottoman, the Eames Molded Plywood chair and the Eames Fiberglass chair. Shop a wide range of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Mondrian’s art is believed to be one of the great inspirations for the mid-century modern approach to minimalism. His artworks were not just a departure from figurative works, but a new look at abstract art as well. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Most experts agree that mid-century modern correlates specifically to the years following World War II. It has grown in popularity in the decades since, particularly due to the media and cultural institutions that have promoted the truly innovative era of design. Not only did the MoMA promote modern furniture, but pieces are prominently visible on the set of very popular television shows such as Mad Men. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    Yes, some rattan is mid-century modern. Designers of the mid-century modern movement often preferred to use natural materials, including rattan, in their designs. However, not all rattan furniture was made during this period. Rattan was also a popular material for furniture produced during the Victorian era and continues to be used to produce furniture today. Shop a wide range of rattan furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, the tulip table is considered a mid-century modern design. This table shape has become an iconic statement of the era with a simple sculptural attitude and a practical nature. The first tulip table was created by Eero Saarinen, a noted Finnish designer who was a leader in mid-century modern home decor. Shop a collection of Saarinen furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    Art Deco is not mid-century modern. Art Deco began just before World War I and was inspired by cubism. Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Mid-century modern furniture combines sleek lines with organic shapes.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Wassily chairs are indeed considered mid-century modern. Although the chair was initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925, it was re-released in the 1960s. Shop a collection of mid-century modern goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Mid-century modern furniture is so popular largely because its characteristics align well with the trends and tastes that are dominant today. Many people love its simple look defined by clean lines, and the use of natural materials also adds to its popularity. In addition, designers created mid-century modern furniture to be as functional as it is visually appealing, making pieces executed in the style simple, convenient and comfortable to use. Find a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Mid-century home decor is characterized by clean lines, geometric shapes and materials like wood and tweed.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Some iconic chairs from the mid-century modern era include the Egg chair by Arne Jacobson, the La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames and the Womb chair by Eero Saarinen. With their clean lines, organic shapes and simple details, these chairs reflect some of the key features of the style. Shop a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Some of the most famous mid-century modern furniture designers were Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames, Paul Evans, Poul Kjærholm, Florence Knoll, George Nakashima, Giò Ponti, Hans Wegner, Charlotte Perriand, Sergio Rodrigues and Eero Saarinen.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
    The defining characteristics of mid-century modern furniture design include simplicity, an emphasis on organic forms, clean lines and a mix of both natural and man-made materials. The mid-century modern style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is used to describe the work of furniture designers who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Both neutral tones and bold Pop art colors can typically be found in mid-century modern interiors, which usually include light-filled spaces. An integration of floor-to-ceiling windows and abundant access to the outdoors renders prominent a connection with nature, which owes in part to the ideas of celebrated architect Frank Lloyd Wright, an inspiration for mid-century furniture designers. Popular mid-century modern designers include Ray and Charles Eames, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and others. Find vintage mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    There are many colors available for painting a mid-century modern home and it is a matter of preference. You can choose from a range of colors that are closely associated with mid-century modernism — popular pairings include orange and brown or chartreuse and gray, for example. Find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture, decorative pieces, serveware and lighting on 1stDibs today.

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Opened by Hans-Peter Jochum some 40 years ago, the pioneering gallery specializes in mid-century gems but also spotlights contemporary pieces by European artists and makers.

A Guide to Herman Miller’s Most Iconic Furniture

The prolific manufacturer has partnered with many of the world’s top designers since opening its doors in 1923. Here are some of the company’s greatest hits, which helped transform the American home and office.