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Mid-Century Nickel-Plated Orb Pendant Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid-century nickel-plated orb pendant chandelier is beautifully crafted and glazed, and emanates
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Pair of Mid-Century Nickel Floral Stem Form Chandeliers
Located in Troy, MI
Pair of sculptural, floral and stem form chandeliers have six arms and nickel frames. Found in
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Silver Plate
Pair of Mid Century Nickel Chrome Stacked Ball Table Lamps by George Kovacs
By George Kovacs
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Elegant and classic stacked ball table lamps in nickel chrome. Mirror finish on chrome, which are
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome, Nickel
French Mid-Century Modern Nickeled Brass Faux Bamboo Magazine Stand by Bagues
By Maison Baguès
Located in New York, NY
An elegant French Mid-Century nickel brass magazine stand in faux bamboo by Maison Bagues
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
H 14 in W 15 in D 10 in
MidCentury Nickel and Brass Side Table by Lefevre for Maison Jansen, France 1970
By Guy Lefevre, Maison Jansen
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Mid-century nickel and brass side table by Guy Lefevre for Maison Jansen, France, 1970s
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Nickel
H 14.18 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Rare Pair Nickel Jean Royere Coat Hooks Racks Hangers Mid-Century French 1950s
By Jean Royère
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
This rare pair of Mid-Century nickel-plated coat hooks by avant-garde French designer Jean Royère
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Cut Steel, Nickel
H 5.52 in W 3.25 in D 5.12 in
Rare Pair Chrome Jean Royere Coat Hooks Racks Hangers Mid-Century French 1950s
By Jean Royère
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
This rare pair of Mid-Century nickel-plated coat hooks by avant-garde French designer Jean Royère
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Cut Steel, Chrome
H 5.52 in W 3.25 in D 5.12 in
Mid Century Style Mohair Bench
By Mid Century Antiques
Located in New York, NY
Custom made with integrated legs into the body of the mohair midcentury style bench. Upholstered in
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Nickel
Mid Century Modern pair of Nickel Sconces
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Dallas, TX
-Century Modern sconces are made of nickel and frosted glass.
They have a Mid-Mod trendy design.
The
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Nickel
Mid-Century Modern Candelabra Chandelier in Polished Nickel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern 8-arm chandelier with candelabra style arms and exposed bulbs. Beautifully done
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel
PAiR OF SQUARE VINTAGE CHROME CROCODILE ALLIGATOR LEATHER PATINA SIDE TABLES
Located in GB
paid of vintage mid century nickel plated chrome side tables with crocodile alligator patina leather
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Chrome
H 16.34 in W 17.92 in D 17.72 in
Mid-Century Modern Lucite and Nickel Table Lamp
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern Lucite and nickel table lamp.
It is in perfect working condition and uses a max
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Nickel
Italian Mid-Century Modern Nickel-Plated Darkroom Photographer Light, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern nickel-plated darkroom photographer light, 1950s
Darkroom photographer
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Metal, Nickel
H 12.6 in W 7.88 in D 10.63 in
Crescent Bench in Nickel by Stamford Modern
By Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
The Crescent Bench by Carlos Solano for Stamford Modern a remarkable blend of elegance, stability
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Nickel
Wonderful Large Mid Century Modern Brushed Nickel Silver Planter Pedestal
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Large Mid Century Modern Brushed Nickel / Silver Tone Planter That May Also Be Used As
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Nickel
Mid-Century Modern Cocktail Table with Cylindrical Brushed Nickel Legs
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated Mid-Century Modern cocktail table was realized in the United States circa 1970
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Nickel
Wonderful Mid-Century Modern Nickel Bronze Fireplace Tool Set Danny Alessandro
By Danny Alessandro
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Mid-Century Modern Two Toned Polished Nickel & bronze / brass fireplace tool set Danny
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Bronze, Nickel
H 33.5 in W 11.5 in D 5.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Austrian Umbrella Stand Nickel Plate, Vienna, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An amazing Mid-Century Modern umbrella stand purchased on an estate sale in Vienna Austria. We
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands
Materials
Metal, Nickel
Mid Century Modern Virginia Metalcrafters Modernist Nickel Plate Andirons 1980s
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a phenomenal, pair of cast brass with nickel-plated andirons, by Virginia
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Andirons
Materials
Nickel
H 12 in W 3.5 in D 14.5 in
Four Nickel Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Two pairs of Italian Mid-Century Modern wall lights in the form of a double ellipse in nickelled
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Whitney Mid-Century Modern Solid Birch 3 Drawer Dresser Nickel Pulls
By Whitney Furniture
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful Whitney American made Mid-Century Modern solid birch 3 drawer dresser nickel pulls and
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Nickel
Mid-Century Modern Deco Brushed Nickel Slat Lucite Glass Top Console Tables Pair
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco brushed silver nickel slat form pair of Lucite inset half
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
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Nickel
H 29.5 in W 48 in D 15.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Half Circular Nickel Silver Upholstered Knotched Bamboo Bench
Located in North Miami, FL
This Mid-Century Modern bench is a half moon knotted bamboo nickel silver bench that is upholstered
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Iron, Nickel
H 16 in W 48 in D 16.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Extendable Cantlivering Polished Nickel Wall Sconce
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Mid-Century Modern wall sconce was realized in the United States, circa 1970
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Vintage 1970s Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Nickel
Mid-Century Modern Nickel Chrome Gentlemans Clothes Valet
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Exceptional style of simplicity in this chrome with black enamel elements clothes valet. Adjustable back rod to change the height of support for the shirt and jacket. Large base to w...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Enamel, Chrome
Italian Mid-Century Modern Brass & Nickel Side Table / Nightstand by Romeo Rega
By Romeo Rega
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Italian Mid-Century Modern Double Level brass and nickel table by Romeo Rega for use as
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Nickel
H 20 in W 19.75 in D 19.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Pair Polished Nickel Mirror Telescoping Oval Side End Tables
By Lorin Marsh
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful pair of Mid-Century Modern chrome / polished nickel mirrored top oval telescoping side
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Nickel
H 18 in W 27.5 in D 23 in
Mid-Century Modern Massive Custom Sputnik Brushed Nickel Black Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful Mid-Century Modern massive custom Sputnik brushed nickel & black chandelier having 36
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20th Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze, Nickel
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Egg Chairs with Unusual Wood + Nickel Legs
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in New York City, NY
base ending in polished nickeled bronze sabots.
This organic chair shape is cradled in a womb-like
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Nickel
French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Nickel and Crystal Chandelier / Pendant
Located in New York, NY
An elegant French midcentury crystal chandelier/fixture embracing neoclassicism and modernity
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Nickel
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Nickel Open Circle Twelve-Light Chandelier Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Mid-Century Modern chrome / nickel fixture that is simply elegant. This pendant style chandelier
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Chrome, Nickel
Pair of British Mid-Century Modern Nickel Helix Form Candle Holders
Located in New York, NY
This elegant pair of Mid-Century Modern candle holders were realized in England circa 1960. They
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Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Nickel
Mid-Century Modern Polished Nickel Urn Form Torchère by Tommi Parzinger
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Mid-Century Modern torchère was realized by the fabled 20th century design luminary
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Nickel
Pair of Donald Deskey Mid-Century Modern Nickel Plated Sculptural Andirons
By Donald Deskey, Bennett Co.
Located in St. Louis, MO
Sculptural Donald Deskey for Bennett Andirons in Nickel, having a J shape with solid nickel disc in
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Andirons
Materials
Nickel, Iron
Mid century Danish modern teak desk with nickel handles with key
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century Danish modern teak desk with nickel handles with key. Kneehole desk with (3) slim
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Nickel
Wonderful Mid-Century Modern Crystal Polished Nickel Chrome Pair Baccarat Lamps
By Baccarat
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful Mid-Century Modern crystal & polished nickel / chrome pair lamps in the manner Of
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal, Nickel
Mid-Century Modern Crystal Polished Nickel 5-Light Fixture Petite Chandelier
By Baccarat
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Mid-Century Modern stream line clear crystal and polished nickel 5 candelabra light fixture
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Nickel
Mid Century Modern Nickel Plated Crystal Chandelier by Bakalowits, Austria 1960s
By Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find an elegant Mid Century Modern crystal chandelier with nickel plated
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Nickel
H 39.38 in Dm 15.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Glass Top Table W/ Polished Brass & Brushed Nickel Support
Located in New York, NY
This sleek and elegant Mid-Century Modern table was realized in the United States circa 1970. It
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass, Nickel
H 30 in W 76 in D 46 in
Full Set of Nickel Bronze Mid Century Modern Flatware 153pcs, Boxed
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous full set of nickel bronze flatware from Thailand.
Set consists of 24 dinner knives, 24
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Vintage 1970s Thai Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Nickel, Bronze
French Mid-Century Modern Palisander Cabinet with Blonde and Nickeled Accents
Located in New York City, NY
palisander with blonde trim and parquetry detail, along with sleek nickeled bronze hardware. The cabinet is
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Nickel
H 33.5 in W 80.5 in D 19.75 in
Wonderful Pair Barovier & Toso Mid Century Modern Murano Leaf Nickel Sconces
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Pair Of Mid Century Modern Murano Sconces In The Manner Of Barovier & Toso. With A
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Nickel
H 19 in W 5.5 in D 8.5 in
Wonderful Mid-Century Modern Carl Fagerlund Nickel Glass Flush Mount Fixture
By Lyfa, Orrefors
Located in Roslyn, NY
A beautiful Scandinavian Modern brushed nickel and textured glass light fixture by Carl Fagerlund
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Nickel
Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Design Etched Glass & Nickel Chandelier by Kinkeldey
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Mid-Century Modern chandelier was realized by the celebrated maker Kinkeldey in
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel
French Mid-Century Modern 3 Tier Lucite & Nickel Bar or Dessert Cart
Located in New York, NY
French Mid-Century Modern 3 Tier Lucite & Nickel Bar, Tea or Dessert Cart
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Nickel
Rare Pair Italian Mid-Century Modern Nickel & White Enamel Floor Lamps, Reggiani
By Reggiani Lampadari
Located in New York, NY
A Rare and Iconic pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern floor lamps by Reggiani reflecting the refined
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel, Nickel
Rembrandt Vintage Restored Nickel Silver Lamps Mid-Century Modern Pair of
By Rembrandt Lamp Company
Located in North Miami, FL
This pair of monumental vintage restored Mid-Century Modern Rembrandt lamps have a great vibe of
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
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Brass, Nickel
French Mid-Century Modern Handmade Painted Table Lamp with Nickel Fittings
Located in New York, NY
decor from classic Mid-Century Modern to contemporary. It has been newly rewired to American standards
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Nickel
Mid-Century Modern Brushed Nickel and Brass Cocktail Table by John Vesey
Located in New York, NY
A Mid-Century Modern cocktail table by John Vesey consisting of a brushed nickel frame with
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Square Chandeliers in Glass and Nickel
Located in New York City, NY
original nickeled bronze brackets into a single square unit and supported by a round canopy with rod stem
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel
Mid Century Modern Bent Wire Nickel Side Table by Warren Platner for Knoll
By Warren Platner
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Bent Wire Nickel Side Table by Warren Platner for Knoll
The Mid Century Modern
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Nickel, Wire
Mid-Century Modern Italian Fontana Arte Style Glass and Nickel Pendant Light
By Max Ingrand
Located in London, GB
Mid-Century Modern Italian glass and nickel pendant light.
In the manner of Max Ingrand for
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel
Mid-Century Modern Italian Fontana Arte Style Glass and Nickel Pendant Light
By Max Ingrand
Located in London, GB
Mid-Century Modern Italian glass and nickel pendant light.
In the manner of Max Ingrand for
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel
Mid-Century Modern Pair Polished Nickel Mirror Telescoping Oval Side End Tables
By Lorin Marsh
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful pair of Mid-Century Modern chrome / polished nickel mirrored top oval telescoping side
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Nickel, Chrome
H 32 in W 27.5 in D 23 in
Pair of Mid Century Modern Walnut 4 drawer Dressers with Nickel pull handles
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of Walnut Mid Century Modern Dressers with (4) pull out drawers and the original Nickel
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Nickel
H 32 in W 39 in D 19 in
Very Large Mid-Century Modern 16-Sided Glass and Nickel Chandelier
Located in New York City, NY
large glass disc supported by a tiered stepped open framed bottom. The armature in polished nickelled
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze, Nickel
Sergio Mazza Mid-Century Modern Italian Metal Nickel Plated Table Mirror, 1970s
By Sergio Mazza, Artemide
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Table mirror in brushed nickel-plated metal with swivel mirror.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Mirrors
Materials
Metal, Nickel
H 21.26 in W 18.51 in D 6.7 in
Wonderful Mid-Century Modern Murano Blue Art Glass Crystal Nickel Casket Box
By Baccarat
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Mid-Century Modern Murano Cobalt Blue Art Glass / Crystal With Polished Nickel Mounting
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20th Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Crystal, Nickel
Wonderful Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Glass Nickel Deco Lamp Lorin Marsh
By Lorin Marsh
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano purple glass and polished nickel Art Deco single
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Nickel
Wonderful Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Glass Nickel Deco Lamp Lorin Marsh
By Lorin Marsh
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano clear glass and polished nickel Art Deco single
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Nickel
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Midcentury Modern Nickel For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the midcentury modern nickel you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, nickel and glass, every midcentury modern nickel was constructed with great care. There are 2916 variations of the antique or vintage midcentury modern nickel you’re looking for, while we also have 331 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer midcentury modern nickel, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right midcentury modern nickel, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made midcentury modern nickel over the years, but those crafted by J.T. Kalmar, Charles Hollis Jones and Sergio Mazza are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Midcentury Modern Nickel?
Prices for a midcentury modern nickel can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1 and can go as high as $260,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,200.
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.
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.
Questions About Midcentury Modern Nickel
- What is midcentury modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Organic shapes, clean lines and elegant simplicity describe mid-century modern American furniture well. The style, which emerged primarily in the post-World War II era, is characterized by furniture that was crafted by creators who believed that good design was key to good living.Today, mid-century modern is by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
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