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Period: 1950s
Iron and Glass Standing Catchall, 1950s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful drink table or catchall in matte black iron. Ornate tray top with inset glass. Subtle Victorian detailing are apparent in the twisted ...
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French Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

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Iron

Pair of Large Chinese Cinnabar Lacquered Vases White & Red
Located in Chonburi, TH
This pair of large Chinese cinnabar lacquered vases is a magnificent example of traditional Chinese craftsmanship. Standing at an impressive height, these vases feature a striking contrast between white and red lacquer, creating a visually stunning effect. The intricate cinnabar carving...
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Chinese Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Copper

Beautiful Flygsfors Coquille purple bowl
Located in Djurhamn, SE
The queen of the room is purple - catches the eye immediately with its extreme design. Fits well on large surfaces and wants space to shine. One of Paul Kedelv's most beautiful and c...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Two White Handkerchief Vases/bowls, Zanfirico Filigree Glass, Venini, Murano
Located in Stockholm, SE
Two white handkerchief vases/bowls, featuring zanfirico filigree glass from Venini, Murano. These Venetian glass vases/bowls showcase delicate ...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Gunnar Nylund Mid Century Ceramic Stoneware Vase by Rörstrand Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare cylinder mid century ceramic vase from the serie "Rubus" by Gunnar Nylund produced by Rörstrand Sweden, 1950s. In good original condition. Signed. Dimensions: H: 18 cm / 7" Di...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Karin Björquist, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue and grey-glazed ceramic vase designed by Karin Björquist and produced by Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s.
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Helmet Coal Scuttle Planter
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Helmet Coal Scuttle Planter This bucket is a very attractive helmet shape, it is painted in black with a beaten Brass riveted hooped handles The Scuttle is in good antique condition, it is clean inside and would make a very unusual planter The Bucket is 13” tall including the handle, 11” long...
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Folk Art Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Artful Pair of Mid Century Modern Pottery Vases
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautiful pair of hand crafted midcentury modern pottery vases having gray & white geometric shapes with gold gilding accents.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

Mid Century Modern Kaj Franck, Artglass Object, "Lancet" Blue, Handblown, 1956
Located in EL Waalre, NL
Kaj Franck, A blue and clear artglass object "Lancet", Model KF218, Nuutajärvi-Notsjö, Finland 1956 A free blown and cut and polished blue and clear cased artglass object “Lansetti”...
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Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass

Nils Landberg, "Tulip Glass" Vase, Blown Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A colored blown glass "Tulip Glass" Vase designed by Nils Landberg and produced by Orrefors, Sweden, 1950s. From the "Expo" production series.
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass

Empoli Glass Opaline Florence Set of Vases, Italy, 1950s.
Located in VALENCIA, ES
These Empoli Glass Opaline Florence set of Mid Century vases, handcrafted in Italy circa the 1950s, represent a beautiful example of vintage Italian glassware. Empoli, in Tuscany region, Italy, has a long tradition of glassmaking, and the Empoli glassworks were known for producing high-quality glass items during the mid-20th century. Opaline glass, characterized by its translucent and milky appearance, was a popular material for decorative objects and tableware during the 1950s. The pastel colors commonly associated with this era, such as soft blues, greens, and pinks, add to the charm and appeal of these vases. Handcrafted in Italy, each vase in the set likely exhibits exquisite craftsmanship, attention to detail and a beautiful form. Italian artisans have long been revered for their skill in glassmaking, and their techniques have been passed down through generations. These Mid Century pastel-colored vases are not only functional pieces but also works of art that capture the essence of the era's design aesthetic. Their delicate hues and elegant forms make them versatile additions to any interior decor scheme, whether displayed individually or as a set. If you have a set of Empoli Glass Opaline Florence vases from the 1950s, they are undoubtedly treasures worth cherishing. Their vintage appeal and historical significance make them sought after by collectors and enthusiasts of Mid Century Modern design. Displayed prominently in your home, these vases can evoke a sense of nostalgia and sophistication while adding a touch of Italian craftsmanship to your decor. Measurements: Tall green one H. 46cm/ 18.2in Taller pink pitcher...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass, Opaline Glass

A vintage Murano corroso glass vase by M. Zane, 1950s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Investing in this Italian Vintage Vase attributed to M. Zane and crafted with the corroso technique, dating back to the 1950s, offers a remarkable opportunity to own a piece of Venet...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Classic Pair of Gold Twisted Iron Hollywood Regency Candle Sconces
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Classic Italian pair of gold iron twisted candle sconces having decorative tassel.
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Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Folding Candle Holder in Rosewood
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian folding candle holder in rosewood by Laurits Jensen. Perfect original condition. Still in its original box.  
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Danish Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Rosewood

Patinated Wrought Iron Tree Sculpture
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Heavily Patinated Wrought Iron Tree Sculpture. France, circa 1950. 1 of 2 available.
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Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Wrought Iron

Carl-Harry Stålhane, Bowl, Stoneware, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A small beige-glazed stoneware bowl designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Mid-Century Modern Art Glass Sommerso Vase - Flavio Poli
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful art glass Sommerso vase, attributed to the Italian designer Flavio Poli. The vase is in good condition. Beautiful colors and quality. Dimensions: 4,5 x 4,5 cm and 14,5...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Swedish Designer, Candelabra, Brass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass candelabra designer and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Holds .5” candles.
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Patinated Wrought Iron Tree Sculpture
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Heavily Patinated Wrought Iron Tree Sculpture. France, circa 1950.
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French Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Wrought Iron

An abstract "Ariel" glass vase, by Edvin Öhrström for Orrefors, Sweden, 1952
Located in Aachen, DE
A good and early Ariel glass vase, designed by Edvin Öhrström, made in 1952 at the Orrefors Glaswork in Sweden. Öhrström who studied sculpture in Stockholm and in Paris was one of th...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

"Figure with Instrument" by Joseph J. Greenberg Jr.
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
"Figure with Instrument" by Joseph J. Greenberg Jr. American, circa 1950. Plaster sculpture with a bronzed green patina on a blackened wood stand by Sculptor Joseph J. Greenberg Jr....
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American Minimalist Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Plaster, Wood

Stig Lindberg, "Vitrin" Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1956
Located in High Point, NC
A small off-white-glazed stoneware "Vitrin" vase designed by Stig Lindberg and produced by Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1956.
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Bronzeskulptur 2 Fußballspieler um 1950
Located in Aachen, DE
Zeittypische Bronzeskulptur der 50er Jahre, 2 Fußballspieler, die um einen Ball kämpfen, darstellend. Starke dynamische Darstellung in der zeittypischen Formensprache der Mid-Century...
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German Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Scottish Terrier White Bisque Porcelain Figurine by Schaubach Kunst, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Lifelike figurine of a white Scottish terrier/Aberdeen Terrier. Its executed and molded in white bisque porcelain. This is the large size by Schaubach Kunst...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Mid-Century Modern Art Glass Sommerso Vase - Flavio Poli
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful art glass Sommerso vase, attributed to the Italian designer Flavio Poli. The vase is in good condition. Beautiful colors and quality. Dimensions: 9 x 9 cm and 20 cm ta...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Mid-Century Modern Glass Sommerso Vase - Flavio Poli
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful art glass Sommerso vase, attributed to the Italian designer Flavio Poli. The vase is in good condition. Beautiful colors and quality. Dimensions: 6 x 6 cm and 24,5 cm ...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Midcentury Catch All Watch or Key Holder by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Catch all by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk. Great for a watch holder or keys. Solid teak with early Dansk mark, Denmark, 1950s.
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Teak

Sculptor William Conrad Severson Early 1956 Carved Sculpture of Nude Female MCM
Located in St. Louis, MO
Early large organic mid-century modern hand sculpted wood nude female sculpture by artist / sculptor William Conrad Severson, (1924-1999). A beautiful early piece of work, signed Wm....
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Art Glass Sommerso Vase - Flavio Poli
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful art glass Sommerso vase, attributed to the Italian designer Flavio Poli. The vase is in good condition. Beautiful colors and quality. Dimensions: 8 x 8 cm and 20,5 cm ...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Sgraffito Glass Photophores
Located in Mexico City, MX
Pair of Sgraffito glass photophores 20th century Measures: 38 x 13 cm.
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Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Ateliers Marolles Rooster "Coq" Sculpture Hand Forged Iron by Francis Dewaele
Located in Chicago, IL
Ateliers Marolles France hand forged iron rooster or “coq” with black patina. Hand forged by Francis Dewaele ,who was the iron artisan at Ateliers Marolles.circa 1950's/
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Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Pierre Forsell for Skultuna, Sweden. Brass vase. 1950s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pierre Forsell for Skultuna, Sweden. Brass vase. From the 1950s. In perfect condition. Marked. With the original box. Dimensions: H 22.5 cm x D 9.5 cm.
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Swedish Designer, Storm Candle Scones, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and blown glass storm light candle sconce designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Holds 0.8” diameter candles
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Carl Auböck Brush Set, Austria, 1950
Located in Vienna, AT
Carl Auböck brush Set Austria mid-20th century, good condition.
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Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Horn

Carl-Harry Stålhane, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige-glazed stoneware vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Stig Lindberg, "Vitrin" Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1956
Located in High Point, NC
A beige-glazed stoneware "Vitrin" vase designed by Stig Lindberg and produced by Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1956.
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Vintage Large Ceramic Hatching Fish Egg Sculpture Figuring by Sergio Bustamente.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Large Hatching Fish Egg Sculpture Figuring, Nine Colorful Fish Figuring Sticking out of an Egg with Cracks by the Artist Sergio Bustamente, c...
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Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

1950 Felice Galbiati Fornasetti Design Italiano Scatola Carte da Gioco
Located in Brescia, IT
Scatola Felice Galbiati _ Milano Italy, 1950 Metallo Serigrafato e legno Ottime condizioni
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

1950s Military Suitcase with Name, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Good original condition There are no keys The name of the soldier is Doctor Jaroslav Turek circa 1950 Beautiful patina
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Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Large mechanical 1950s brass world time clock by Heinrich Möller for Kienzle
Located in München, DE
Rare large, heavy Mid Century brass world time clock by Kienzle. Design by Heinrich Johannes Möller. Made in Germany. Kienzle is the oldest clock company in Germany. It was founded i...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

1950s Japanese Carved Wood Music Box Cigarette Dispenser w/ Dog
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A vintage wind-up music box dog cigarette dispenser is a charming and nostalgic item from the past. Features a whimsical design, in this case, a dog, and is equipped with a mechanism...
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Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century MB Italia Photo Frame Brass Covered 1950s
Located in Palermo, IT
Mid-Century MB Italia Photo Frame Brass Covered 1950s Intact and in good condition, small signs of aging. Photograph accommodation size 8 cm x 13 cm.
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Italian Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

RUELLAND Jacques and Dani collectible vase red
Located in PARIS, FR
Jacques (1926-2008) et Dani (1933-2010) RUELLAND ​Beautiful Orange-red enamelled ceramic square vase. Rare color for this collector's piece. France, circa 1960 Signed Height : 5...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Nantucket Round Purse by Jose Formoso Reyes, circa 1950
Located in Nantucket, MA
Nantucket Round Purse by Jose Formoso Reyes, circa 1950, a very early Nantucket diminutive round woven purse from during the first few years Reyes wa...
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American Folk Art Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Cane, Rattan, Pine

Gunnar Nylund Mid Century Ceramic Stoneware Dish by Rörstrand Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare large mid century ceramic plate / dish from the "Rubus" serie by Gunnar Nylund produced by Rörstrand Sweden, 1950s. In good original condition. Signed. Dimensions: H: 5,5 cm /...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Small Pair Of Pompeian Deer From Herculaneum
Located in Madrid, ES
Small Pair Of Pompeian Deer From Herculaneum Pair of young deers after the antique. Patinated bronze. Early 20th century. This pair of young deers is a reproduction of the originals...
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Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Gunnar Nylund Mid Century Ceramic Stoneware Bowls by Rörstrand Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare mid century ceramic vases / pots from the "Rubus" serie by Gunnar Nylund produced by Rörstrand Sweden, 1950s. In good original condition, one of the bowls has some minor bubbles...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Hardwood Art Vase by Maurice Bonami for De Coene Frères, Belgium 1950's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage RARE Midcentury Art Vase in Hardwood by Maurice Bonami for De Coene frères. Made in Belgium 1950's. Hardwood constructed and turned large fluted trumpet shape vase. Stamped o...
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Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

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Hardwood

Modernist Mid-Century Wood and Stone Bird Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
A fantastic stylized wood bird sculpture. Brass beak and natural stone base. 1950s.  
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Georges Jouve French Ceramic Artist Dish With Pink and Green Interior
Located in Chicago, IL
Georges Jouve French ceramic artist small dish with pink and green interior glaze. Black brushstroke on the rim. Signed with Jouve cypher. Excellent condition, no ships or restorati...
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Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Roger Capron Oblong Shaped Ceramic Bowl, Vallauris, France (1957-1965)
Located in Stockholm, SE
Embrace the subtle beauty of this oblong-shaped ceramic bowl, a creation by the hands of Roger Capron in Vallauris, France, model in production in between 1957 and 1965. Crafted with...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware

Mid-Century Modern Art Glass Vase - Glashütte Theresienthal - Gunnel Nyman
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful mid century modern art glass vase, attributed to Gunnel Nyman (designer) for Glashütte Theresienthal. The vase is in goo...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Midcentury Modern Dutch Design STIJL Modernism Letter Box, 1950's Holland
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Modern Dutch Design in the style of DE STIJL Modernism letter box. Made in Holland, the Netherlands in the 1950's. Wood constructed box, finished with pale blue, m...
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Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Laminate, Boxwood

Pair of large bronze crane birds
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of two large crane birds sculptures, France circa 1950s or earlier. The Hollywood Regency style birds sculptures are in life size. They can be both inside or outside art sculptur...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Gunnar Nylund Mid Century Ceramic Stoneware Bowls by Rörstrand Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare pair of mid century ceramic bowls / dishes from the "Rubus" serie by Gunnar Nylund produced by Rörstrand Sweden, 1950s. In good or...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

7 Railroad Track Sign Symbol Steel Enamel Abstract Table Sculptures Vintage
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Square W 2 x H 2.5 in Diamond W 3.75 x H 2.75 in
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Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Large Hand-Crafted Plaster Sculpture of a Bull, Portuguese
Located in London, GB
The bull is rendered in lifelike proportions, its muscular form exuding a sense of dynamic energy and vigour. The sculpture has a palpable sense of vitality and movement. Size: H87...
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Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Plaster, Paint

Vintage Green and Orange Sommerso Murano Glass Vase by Flavio Poli, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s. This vase is made in Sommerso Murano glass, which has been hand blown with three different colors: transparent, orange and green. It is a vintage item, therefo...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass, Sommerso

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