Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
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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K. Lee Manuel Framed Hand Painted Feather and Textile Wearable Necklace / Collar
By K. Lee Manuel
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautifully designed, decorative and stunning feather and fabric collar by famed fashion designer K. Lee Manuel. The piece has been professionally mounted and artfully framed in an acrylic box frame...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Nylon, Paint, Feathers, Leather
Original 20th Century Abstract Painting
By (after) Jackson Pollock
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning piece of abstract artwork.
Very decorative and interesting midcentury original abstract composition, oil on board.
Abstract Expressionism was a movement or artists that be...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Paint
Vintage Eye Test Chart With Light By Ulloa Optica Madrid, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vintage Eye Test Chart With Light By Ulloa Optica Madrid, circa 1950
By unknown manufacturer.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautif...
Category
1950s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Wood
Wood box sculpture “Eix de rotació” by Vicens Orsolà, 1984
Located in Barcelona, ES
Wood box sculpture “Eix de rotació” by Vicens Orsolà, 1984
Signed Artwork
In original condition, with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful patina
Category
1980s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Wood
Large Photo Collage With Black Wood Frame, circa 2000
Located in Barcelona, ES
Large Photo Collage With Black Wood Frame, circa 2000
By unknown artist, from Spain.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful patina
Category
Early 2000s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Paper
Margaret Ash Abstract, 1950s Mixed Media Painting
Located in San Diego, CA
Abstract mixed media painting on panel titled "Pacific #2" by Margaret Ash, circa 1950s. Retains label from Esther Bear Gallery in Santa Barbara, California.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Mid-Century Modern Window Decorative Metal Pendant
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A unique and rather large vintage piece of metal art in a mandala shape. This is a very beautiful wall hanging or mobile, which will look great in a room or in a window. It has a ver...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage Alexander Calder lithograph (1970s Calder prints)
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage early 1970s Alexander Calder off-set lithograph:
Published by Art in America, circa early 1970s.
Good to very good overall vintage condition. Printed signature from an editi...
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Paper
'Cosmics' Hard Edge Painting by Marion S. Siciliano
Located in Dallas, TX
An acrylic painting on a shaped circular canvas. "It's solid, intelligent, sometimes playful," and manages to "convey great pleasure in the doing."
Signed, titled, and dated verso ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Acrylic
Paulo Kobylka, Elmo_03. Fine art print. 2024
Located in Londrina, Paraná
Fine art print on special high-resolution, archival museum-quality paper.
Acid-free 250gsm / 110lb paper.
Designer's digital signature located at the bottom right corner, within the ...
Category
2010s Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Paper
Paulo Kobylka, Elmo_01. Fine art print. 2024
Located in Londrina, Paraná
Fine art print on special high-resolution, archival museum-quality paper.
Acid-free 250gsm / 110lb paper.
Designer's digital signature located at the bottom right corner, within the ...
Category
2010s Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Paper
Woven Precious Metal Wire Wall Hanging Modern Sculpture
Located in Norwood, NJ
Unique woven wire wall hanging sculpture using stainless steel and precious metals. Designed and executed by artist Raoul Lametz
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Gold, Silver, Copper, Steel, Wire
Victor Vasarely "Composition" Large Scale Signed Abstract OP Art Serigraph
Located in Atlanta, GA
Victor Vasarely (Hungarian / French, 1906-1997), circa 1980. "Compositions" - Serigraph on paper signed to lower right and numbered 210 of 250. Measuring 30.25" w x 48.25" h (Framed)...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Paper
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Wall Art a Decorative Metal Pendant
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A unique and rather large vintage piece of metal art. Mde by a local Swedish artist; Ingvar Abrahamsson. This is a very beautiful wall hanging or mobile, which will look great in a r...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Cement, Metal
Paul Maxwell Abstract Cast Paper Print, signed and numbered 9/75, circa 1970
By Paul Maxwell
Located in Dallas, TX
Very nice screen print by Paul Maxwell, signed and numbered 9/75. Glass provides a glare so would recommend new framing with anti-glare glass. Art work is in very good condition.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Paper
Bornholm Town By Marianne Starck For Michael Andersen. Danish Wall Plaque
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Delightful Bornholm wall plaque by Marianne Starck for Michael Andersen, Denmark
Soft tones of blues and browns on hand crafted stoneware
Stamped MS, Three Herrings mark, Bornholm a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Ceramic
Flock Of Birds By Marianne Starck For Michael Andersen. Danish Wall Plaque
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Charming gathering of five small birds wall plaque, by Marianne Starck for Michael Andersen, Denmark
Muted blue glaze with brown highlights on stoneware
Stamped MS, Three Herrings ma...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Ceramic
Trio Of Birds By Marianne Starck For Michael Andersen. Danish Wall Plaque
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Trio of birds wall plaque, by Marianne Starck for Michael Andersen, Denmark
Amusing trio glazed with blue, green and brown over stoneware
Stamped MS, Three Herrings mark and #6267 o...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Ceramic
Rooster By Marianne Starck For Michael Andersen. Danish Wall Plaque
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Bold rooster wall plaque by Marianne Starck for Michael Andersen, Denmark
Wonderfully hand crafted by the renowned Danish ceramicist
Stamped MS, Three Herrings mark, and #6071 on re...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Vintage 1970s Arboreal Signed Limited Edition Prints with Trees
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Lovely pair of vintage 1970s pencil signed, limited edition arboreal prints. Arboreal because they’re all about trees… and leaves. This listing is for two pieces of art, one price. T...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Metal
Bluebirds Trio By Marianne Starck For Michael Andersen. Danish Wall Plaque
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Bluebirds trio wall plaque, by Marianne Starck for Michael Andersen, Denmark
Engaging blue glazed birds on stoneware plaque
Stamped MS, Three Herrings mark and #6267 on reverse
Widt...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Ceramic
Mackerel Smoking Scene Marianne Starck, Michael Andersen, Persian Glaze Plaque
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Entertaining scene of a Bornholm mackerel smoker and his family
Beautifully created wall plaque with a complex Persian glaze, by renowned ceramicist Marianne Starck, for Michael A...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Ceramic
Girl With Braid By Marianne Starck For Michael Andersen. Danish Wall Plaque
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Girl with braided hair wall plaque, by Marianne Starck for Michael Andersen, Denmark
Serene image complimented by delicate pale blue glaze
Stamped MS, Three Herrings mark and #6056...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Ceramic
Blue Ladies By Marianne Starck For Michael Andersen. Danish Wall Plaque
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Four Soulful Women In Blue wall plaque, by Marianne Starck for Michael Andersen, Denmark
Superb varying degrees of cobalt blue glaze over stoneware
Stamped MS, Three Herrings mark a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Ceramic
Abstract Wheels By Marianne Starck For Michael Andersen. Danish Wall Plaque
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Tactile, abstract wheels wall plaque by Marianne Starck for Michael Andersen, Denmark
Dark brown wheels with blue glaze pools over stoneware
Stamped MS, Three Herrings mark and #635...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Ceramic
Bernard Leach 'Black Pot' Lithograph 63/100
Located in Newark, GB
A wonderful framed lithograph on paper, this fabulous illustration of one of Bernard Leach's iconic pots was printed at the Curwen Studio in 1974. Signed in pencil by Leach, it is fr...
Category
Late 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Paper
Original Peter Keil Framed Acrylic and Pen on Paper
By Peter Keil
Located in Wichita, KS
This painting is from signed artist Peter Keil and come framed in a black wood frame and new matte. These pieces are unusual and rare. I have another the same size that has green and...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Paint, Paper
Original Oil on Paper Painting by Alexander Gore, Dated 2012 and Certified
Located in Miami, FL
A stunning original oil on paper painting by Alexander Gore. The piece is dated 2012, painted in high relief. The artist works of art have been displayed around the world and to this...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Paper, Giltwood
Framed Verner Panton Orange Kurve Mira X Danish Textile Panel
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This listing is for the framed textile alone. The matching pillows, chair, end table and accessories are sold separately.
Framed Mid-Century Modern Verner Panton Orange...
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Metal
Paulo Kobylka, Sarin_03. Fine art print. 2024
Located in Londrina, Paraná
Fine art print on special high-resolution, archival museum-quality paper.
Acid-free 250gsm / 110lb paper.
Designer's digital signature located at the bottom right corner, within the ...
Category
2010s Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Paper
Vintage Central Oregon Geological Topographical State Map.Circa 1955.
Located in Seattle, WA
This Map was made by the US Department of the Interior as a Geological Survey. Green background
With Topographical markings. Made in 1955 as stated at the bottom. Vintage Condition ...
Category
1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Paper
Xavier Cazares Cortez Mixed Media Painting On Wood Art The Nature Of Being
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage Xavier Cazares Cortez Mixed Media Abstract Painting On Wood.
Titled The Nature Of Being. There are 3 of them in a series. I am selling them separately.
Signed: Xavier Caza...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Wood
Xavier Cazares Cortez Mixed Media Painting On Wood Art Igniting Wet Tinder
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage Xavier Cazares Cortez Mixed Media Abstract Painting On Wood.
Titled Igniting Wet Tinder. There are 3 of them in a series. I am selling them separately.
Signed: Xavier Caza...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Wood
Xavier Cazares Cortez Mixed Media Abstract Painting On Wood Art Sun In My Sky
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage Xavier Cazares Cortez Mixed Media Abstract Painting On Wood.
Titled Igniting Wet Tinder. There are 3 of them in a series. I am selling them separately.
Signed: Xavier Caza...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Wood
Gagik Manoukian Abstract Oil Painting 17×13
By Gagik Manoukian
Located in Greenport, NY
Offered here is an original abstract oil painting on linen signed by Gagik Manoukian and dated 1999. It measures 17×13 inches as float framed in warm silver gilt over wood. This pain...
Category
1990s Czech Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Paint
Michael Michaeledes (Greek 1923-2015) Mid Century Modern Mirror Piece
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Michael Michaeledes was a self-taught painter raised in Egypt and Greece, studied art and architecture in Europe.
His art is held in museums, foundations and private collections arou...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Acrylic, Mylar
Jane Freilicher Untitled from Self-Portrait in a Convex Mirror
By Jane Freilicher
Located in Dronten, NL
Lithograph: sheet diameter, circa 45.5 cm
Edition of 175, signed and numbered
Published in January 1984 by The Arion Press, San Francisco
From the portfolio "Self-portrait in a conve...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Paper
Large Scale Contemporary Acrylic On Canvas, Abstract With Reclining Nude
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large and colorful unframed painting of a Nude in Abstract manner. Artist signed on verso on the label. A female nude with long dark hair reclines in a sinuous pose on a printed gr...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic, Wood
Robyn Denny (1930-2014) British UNTITLED II & IV Frame Prints - Waddington Suite
By Robyn Denny
Located in St. Louis, MO
British Artist Robyn Denny (1930-2014), pair of framed geometric abstract silkscreen prints from the Waddington Suite 1968-1969, Untitled II & IV, originally sold by the famed Greenb...
Category
1960s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Metal
Edward Avedisian (1936-2007): Green Gold Lithograph on Woven Paper ~ Signed
Located in New York, NY
Edward Avedisian (1936-2007), Green Gold, 1969
Lithograph in color on woven paper.
Signed, dated and numbered in pencil.
Edition 100/100
Dimensions:
22 1/4 inches L x 30 1/4 inches...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Paper
Jason Duval BOP Acetates 2017 Framed Mixed Media Work
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Collage of xeroxed and painted papers on paper with pencil, colored pencil and spray paint additions.
Presented in a white enameled heavy metal frame.
Professionally framed with mus...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Metal
"Chimes" by Harris Strong Mid-Century Modern Framed Signed Abstract Collage
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
"Chimes" by Harris Strong is a mixed media collage wall art in original frame with matting. Minimal color palette and strong color contrasts strengthen this rare, monumental piece w...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Brass
Mauro Oliveira Michael Jackson Lithograph
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mauro Oliveira Michael Jackson lithograph. Artwork signed and dated by artist. Mauro is a Brazilian artist who immigrated to the US and currently lives in Los Angeles.
Limited editio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Lucite, Paper
Vintage Hand-Painted Osborne Wood Sign: 'Fino Quinta'
Located in Barcelona, ES
Step into a bygone era with this captivating Osborne wood sign, adorned with the elegant script of "Fino Quinta." Crafted around 1950, this vintage piece exudes the charm and craftsm...
Category
1950s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Abstract Oil on Rice Paper Painting by French Artist Fandre
Located in Miami, FL
A vibrant mid-century modern abstract oil painting by French artist Fandre. The artwork showcases a dynamic composition of colorful shapes on unique rice paper, signed by the artist ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Paper, Paint
Pair of French 1950’s abstract acrylic panels
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of french 1950's abstract acrylic panels.
Screens are made from browns, oranges, yellows and greens with gold leaf in places.
They have been photographed with front light, fro...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Gold Leaf
Venice Cityscape by Giorgio Valenzin, Original Artwork.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Venice Cityscape by Giorgio Valenzin, Original Artwork.
Original ink wash by Italian artist, Giorgio Valenzin (1901-1978).
Ink wash on paper framed under glass features Piazza Santa...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Paper
Charles Levier (French, 1920 - 2003) Large Watercolor & Ink Melancholy Woman
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Watercolor and ink depicting a woman to the right dressed in a blue striped fur, her eyes shaded in blue, and holding a large floral bouquet. Other figures, canopied structures and t...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Wood, Paper
Charles Levier (French, 1920 - 2003) Large Watercolor & Ink Floral Bouquet
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Watercolor & ink depicting a prominent and colorful floral bouquet in a blue and white vase on a red round table, presumably on a terrace, over-looking a coastal landscape. Two boats...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Metal
Charles Levier (French, 1920 - 2003) - Watercolor & Ink
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Watercolor and ink depicting two women standing behind a colorful bouquet of flowers. The women with dark poignant eyes are standing in a crowd with other figures in the background.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Metal
Charles Levier (French, 1920 - 2003) - Watercolor & Ink Boat Marina
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Watercolor and ink depicting a boat marina with a few vessels moored on the sand covered with shore birds. Other vessels on the vivid blue waters with pastel structures in the backgr...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Metal
Pair of Female Nude Lithographs by Marino Marini
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of female nude figural lithographs by Marino Marini, from the Marino Marini portfolio, printed by Carl Schünemann, Germany, circa 1968. They have been framed in clean lined blac...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Untitled by Allen Atwell, Oil on Linen, 1952
By Allen Atwell
Located in Hudson, NY
A rare gem of a piece. Untitled by Allen Atwell, creator of the Psychedelic Temple in 1964.
His works become available few and far between.
Measure: 10 x 16 in., 11 1/2 x 17 1/2 in. ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Rare Large Set of Vintage Michelin Man Tiles, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Dive into a nostalgic journey with this rare and unique large set of Michelin Man tiles, crafted by an unknown manufacturer in Spain circa 1960. The set comprises the complete series...
Category
1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of large french 1950’s acrylic abstract panels
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of large french 1950’s acrylic abstract panels circa 1950.
Here we offer an ideal opportunity to create an installation piece. Without back lighting these panels have a appeara...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Gold Leaf
Rare large authentic vintage advertising sign for Nivea cosmetics, Belgiu
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 1970s / Nivea / advertising sign / mid-century / vintage / design
This rare to find large Belgian advertisement shows a woman on the beach, in front of her the famous blue...
Category
1970s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Metal
Blue Water Abstract Art Composition by Mark Janson, circa 1958
Located in Miami, FL
A very fine composition by Marc Janson (French-Belgian b. 1930). Oil on canvas, titled "Vers L'Eau"/Towards the Water.
Biography:
Born in 1930 in Belgium, has lived in Paris since ...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Paint
Charles Levier (Fr. 1920-2003), Seaside Flowers, Signed Watercolor On Paper
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Watercolor on paper depicting a colorful floral bouquet on a table top over-looking the water with a vessel and white structures in the background.
Presented in a nickel frame, matte...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Metal
Mid-century Modern contemporary art for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern contemporary art 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 contemporary art created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include wall decorations, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with paint, paper and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern contemporary art made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original contemporary art, popular names associated with this style include Charles Fields Haviland, John Stoddart, Victor Vasarely, and Barbara Morgan. 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 contemporary art differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $390 and tops out at $69,500 while the average work can sell for $1,498.
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