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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

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

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 celebrated 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.

Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Vintage Czechoslovak Glass Christmas Ornaments, Set of Six, circa 1960
Vintage Czechoslovak Glass Christmas Ornaments, Set of Six, circa 1960

Vintage Czechoslovak Glass Christmas Ornaments, Set of Six, circa 1960

Located in Praha, CZ

Charming set of six vintage Czechoslovak glass Christmas ornaments dating to circa 1960. The collection features colorful hand-painted and decorated glass ornaments in vibrant red, ...

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1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia

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Glass

Original 1960's Fallout Shelter Sign Type FS 2 Cold War Era Galvanized Steel
Original 1960's Fallout Shelter Sign Type FS 2 Cold War Era Galvanized Steel

Original 1960's Fallout Shelter Sign Type FS 2 Cold War Era Galvanized Steel

By U.S. Government

Located in Red Lion, PA

Rare Original 1960s Fallout Shelter Sign: Type FS-1 Aluminum Cold War Era, DOD OCD Issue A stark and unforgettable artifact of the atomic age, this original Type FS-1 Fallout Shelt...

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia

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Steel

Vintage Czechoslovakian Glass Christmas Diorama Ornaments, Set of 6, circa 1960
Vintage Czechoslovakian Glass Christmas Diorama Ornaments, Set of 6, circa 1960

Vintage Czechoslovakian Glass Christmas Diorama Ornaments, Set of 6, circa 1960

Located in Praha, CZ

Exceptional set of six vintage Czechoslovakian glass Christmas ornaments dating to circa 1960. Each ornament is constructed as a miniature three-dimensional diorama with molded figur...

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1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

Large Vintage Union Jack Flag in an a Walnut Frame
Large Vintage Union Jack Flag in an a Walnut Frame

Large Vintage Union Jack Flag in an a Walnut Frame

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Large Vintage Union Jack Flag in an a Walnut Frame Circa 1950's - Exact Date Unknown " the British are coming........... again " Frame Size: 57" Wide x 29 1/4" Tall x 1 1/2" Deep ...

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1950s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia

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Fabric

Original 1950's Campbell's Tomato Soup Cardboard Shipping Box 4 Dozen
Original 1950's Campbell's Tomato Soup Cardboard Shipping Box 4 Dozen

Original 1950's Campbell's Tomato Soup Cardboard Shipping Box 4 Dozen

Located in Red Lion, PA

An exceptional piece of mid-century Americana and commercial history, this original Campbell's Tomato Soup shipping box dates to the 1950s. Designed to hold four dozen No. 1 cans, th...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

Set of 12 Vintage Czechoslovakian Hand-Painted Gold Glass Christmas Ornaments
Set of 12 Vintage Czechoslovakian Hand-Painted Gold Glass Christmas Ornaments

Set of 12 Vintage Czechoslovakian Hand-Painted Gold Glass Christmas Ornaments

Located in Praha, CZ

Elegant set of twelve vintage Czechoslovakian glass Christmas ornaments, dating to circa 1970. Each ornament is hand painted with a lustrous gold finish and contrasting silver-white ...

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1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Glass

Rare Ivory German "Trommelwähler" barrel phone vertical dialer Siemens & Halske
Rare Ivory German "Trommelwähler" barrel phone vertical dialer Siemens & Halske

Rare Ivory German "Trommelwähler" barrel phone vertical dialer Siemens & Halske

By Siemens

Located in Red Lion, PA

Introduced in the early 1950s by the legendary engineering firm Siemens & Halske, the Trommelwähler (literally translating to "drum dialer" or "barrel dialer") is one of the most mec...

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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia

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Metal

Vintage Czechoslovakian Glass Christmas Bells, Set of Six, circa 1960
Vintage Czechoslovakian Glass Christmas Bells, Set of Six, circa 1960

Vintage Czechoslovakian Glass Christmas Bells, Set of Six, circa 1960

Located in Praha, CZ

A charming set of six vintage Czechoslovakian glass Christmas bell ornaments, dating to circa 1960. Each bell is individually hand-painted with delicate gilded botanical branches and...

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1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Glass

Vintage "Men of Modern Mathematics" by Charles and Ray Eames, 1966
Vintage "Men of Modern Mathematics" by Charles and Ray Eames, 1966

Vintage "Men of Modern Mathematics" by Charles and Ray Eames, 1966

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage "Men of Modern Mathematics" by Charles and Ray Eames, 1966 offset lithograph in colors open: 48 h × 73.5 w folded: 24 h × 14.75 w "poster comes with its original envelope...

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia

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Paper

Vintage Komet King 10 Cent Vending Gumball Peanut Candy Machine Game Room Decor
Vintage Komet King 10 Cent Vending Gumball Peanut Candy Machine Game Room Decor

Vintage Komet King 10 Cent Vending Gumball Peanut Candy Machine Game Room Decor

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Komet King 10 Cent Vending Gumball Peanut Candy Machine Game Room/Arcade Decor. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 15" H x 7" W x 7.5" D.

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

Italian plexiglass and chrome-plated steel table lighter, 1970s
Italian plexiglass and chrome-plated steel table lighter, 1970s

Italian plexiglass and chrome-plated steel table lighter, 1970s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian plexiglass and chrome-plated steel table lighter, 1970s Polygonal table lighter made of transparent plexiglass in shades of orange and pink, characterized by faceted surfaces...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia

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Steel

Vintage Skiing Boots by Botas, Czechoslovakia, 1980's
Vintage Skiing Boots by Botas, Czechoslovakia, 1980's

Vintage Skiing Boots by Botas, Czechoslovakia, 1980's

Located in Praha, CZ

Well-preserved skiing boots by Botas, size EU42/US8, made in Czechoslovakia, in the 1980's. Made of leather, plastic and metal. Revived, cleaned, shows signs of wear and age. Fully f...

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1980s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia

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Leather, Plastic, Polyester

Rare 1975 NASA Complete Exceptional Service Medal Archive, Deep Space, JPL
Rare 1975 NASA Complete Exceptional Service Medal Archive, Deep Space, JPL

Rare 1975 NASA Complete Exceptional Service Medal Archive, Deep Space, JPL

By Nasa

Located in San Diego, CA

An exceptional collection of original NASA space exploration memorabilia documenting the distinguished career of Robert C. Tausworthe, a pioneering engineer at NASA's Jet Propulsion ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

'Easy Rider' Original Vintage Movie Poster, American, 1969
'Easy Rider' Original Vintage Movie Poster, American, 1969

'Easy Rider' Original Vintage Movie Poster, American, 1969

Located in Devon, GB

A touchstone of the American counterculture movement, Dennis Hopper's 1969 revolutionary road drama 'Easy Rider' defined a generation of disillusioned youth, marking a turning point ...

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia

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Linen, Paper

'Moulin Rouge' Original Vintage Movie Poster by Lucjan Jagodzinski, Polish, 1957
'Moulin Rouge' Original Vintage Movie Poster by Lucjan Jagodzinski, Polish, 1957

'Moulin Rouge' Original Vintage Movie Poster by Lucjan Jagodzinski, Polish, 1957

Located in Devon, GB

Based on the novel by Pierre La Mure, the 1952 British film 'Moulin Rouge' is a fictionalized account of the life of street artist Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec as he pursues his art in ...

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1950s Polish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia

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Paper, Linen

Musikschrank Grundig 7050
Musikschrank Grundig 7050

Musikschrank Grundig 7050

By Grundig

Located in Moutier, CH

Ce remarquable Musikschrank Grundig, en très bon état de marche, incarne toute l’élégance et le savoir-faire des meubles-radio haut de gamme du milieu du XXe siècle. Fondée par Max G...

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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia

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Walnut

'Maison Kuiper' Ocelot Fur Hat, 1950s
'Maison Kuiper' Ocelot Fur Hat, 1950s

'Maison Kuiper' Ocelot Fur Hat, 1950s

Located in Tilburg, NL

'Maison Kuiper' Ocelot fur hat, Model Sissy, The Netherlands, 1950s. This is a rare beret style hat in ocelot fur made by 'Maison Kuiper' a very high-end...

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Fur

Vintage Perfect Handle Screwdrivers Wooden Scales Riveted Metal Handle
Vintage Perfect Handle Screwdrivers Wooden Scales Riveted Metal Handle

Vintage Perfect Handle Screwdrivers Wooden Scales Riveted Metal Handle

By Irving Amen

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, vintage "Perfect Handle" screwdrivers, featuring distinct wooden scales riveted to a metal handle core. Different brands stamp on them. They are characterize...

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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Iron

Set of Five Christmas Tree Ornaments Red and White Glass Mushrooms, 1970s
Set of Five Christmas Tree Ornaments Red and White Glass Mushrooms, 1970s

Set of Five Christmas Tree Ornaments Red and White Glass Mushrooms, 1970s

Located in Barntrup, DE

Set of five Christmas tree ornaments red and white glass mushrooms, Germany, circa the 1970s. Adorable Christmas tree ornaments made of mouth-blown and delicate, wafer-thin glass, wh...

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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Glass

Vintage "Electric Snack House" Hot Dog Warmer Display
Vintage "Electric Snack House" Hot Dog Warmer Display

Vintage "Electric Snack House" Hot Dog Warmer Display

Located in Dekalb, IL

Countertop "Electric Snack House" hot dog warmer with a house-form sheet metal body, pitched roof, and chimney-style vent. The front panel features bold mid-century graphics includin...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage 1930s-1960s German Landsknechte Military Drum with Blue Flames
Vintage 1930s-1960s German Landsknechte Military Drum with Blue Flames

Vintage 1930s-1960s German Landsknechte Military Drum with Blue Flames

Located in Andernach, DE

Lovely traditional German military drum, the so called ''Landsknechte'' drum (land's servants drum/minstrel drum). These larger drums are a typical oldern days music parade drums, an...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Cowhide, Plastic, Plywood

'Lawrence of Arabia' Original Vintage Australian Daybill Movie Poster, 1963
'Lawrence of Arabia' Original Vintage Australian Daybill Movie Poster, 1963

'Lawrence of Arabia' Original Vintage Australian Daybill Movie Poster, 1963

Located in Devon, GB

Based on Lawrence's autobiography 'The Seven Pillars of Wisdom,' David Lean's sweeping historical epic 'Lawrence of Arabia' followed the Arabian adventures of idealistic British army...

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1960s Australian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia

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Paper, Linen

Box with Historical Photos of JFK Kennedy, Roosevelt, Adenauer German Press
Box with Historical Photos of JFK Kennedy, Roosevelt, Adenauer German Press

Box with Historical Photos of JFK Kennedy, Roosevelt, Adenauer German Press

Located in Nuernberg, DE

This is a collection of historical press photographs in an original box. They show several American presidents. Many are by John F kennedy, one by Roosevelt, one with Grover Clevelan...

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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia

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Paper

'Paris-Champagne' Original Vintage French Movie Poster, 1964
'Paris-Champagne' Original Vintage French Movie Poster, 1964

'Paris-Champagne' Original Vintage French Movie Poster, 1964

By Sinclare

Located in Devon, GB

Although the film itself is somewhat unknown, released only in France and the Netherlands, this stunning French Moyenne poster for the 1964 Pierre Armand melodrama 'Paris-Champagne' ...

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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia

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Paper, Linen

Vintage Royal  Manual Typewriter Quiet Deluxe
Vintage Royal  Manual Typewriter Quiet Deluxe

Vintage Royal Manual Typewriter Quiet Deluxe

Located in Pasadena, TX

This is a mid century manual typewriter by Royal. The typewriter is functional.. The ribbons can still be acquired for it. It comes with a matching case.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

Italian Murano Green Glass Wrapped Candy Christmas Tree Ornament
Italian Murano Green Glass Wrapped Candy Christmas Tree Ornament

Italian Murano Green Glass Wrapped Candy Christmas Tree Ornament

Located in Clifton Forge, VA

This Italian Murano glass wrapped candy ornament will make a great addition to your decor whether you use it on a tree or someplace else for the holidays or just add to your everyda...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Murano Glass

Italian coffee dispenser in wood, glass and metal, 1960s
Italian coffee dispenser in wood, glass and metal, 1960s

Italian coffee dispenser in wood, glass and metal, 1960s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian coffee dispenser in wood, glass and metal, 1960s Countertop coffee dispenser with a wooden structure and lid, featuring a metal and glass front container. The front is equipp...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

Two Lobster Plates in Clear Glass, Sweden, Mid-20th Century
Two Lobster Plates in Clear Glass, Sweden, Mid-20th Century

Two Lobster Plates in Clear Glass, Sweden, Mid-20th Century

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Two beautiful Lobster plates made of Glass. A nice addition to your Table. Found at an estate sale in Stockholm, Sweden.

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Early 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

'Ulysses' Original Vintage Movie Poster by Wiktor Gorka, Polish, 1957
'Ulysses' Original Vintage Movie Poster by Wiktor Gorka, Polish, 1957

'Ulysses' Original Vintage Movie Poster by Wiktor Gorka, Polish, 1957

By Wiktor Gorka

Located in Devon, GB

A simplified adaptation of Homer's 'Odyssey,' the 1954 Italian fantasy-adventure film 'Ulysses' follows the warrior king on his wandering ten year journey home to Ithaca after the Trojan War, where his loyal queen and son pray for his safe return. Kirk Douglas starred as the titular Greek hero, alongside producer Dino De Laurentiis' wife Silvana Mangano in a double role as both the faithful wife Penelope and mysterious sorceress Circe. Shot over seven months on a budget of $3 million, with almost a year in post-production, 'Ulysses' earned $124 million at the US box office alone and provided a template for Italian productions to come, igniting the sword-and-sandal craze for lavish Greco-Roman historical...

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1950s Polish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia

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Paper

'Maison Kuiper' Pair of Fur Hats, 1950s
'Maison Kuiper' Pair of Fur Hats, 1950s

'Maison Kuiper' Pair of Fur Hats, 1950s

Located in Tilburg, NL

'Maison Kuiper' pair of 2 fur beret style hats, The Netherlands, 1950s. This is a rare pair of beret style hats in fur made by 'Maison Kuiper' a very ...

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Fur

1960s Meopta A8G Czechoslovak Handheld Film Movie Camera with Original Case
1960s Meopta A8G Czechoslovak Handheld Film Movie Camera with Original Case

1960s Meopta A8G Czechoslovak Handheld Film Movie Camera with Original Case

Located in Praha, CZ

Vintage handheld film movie camera by Meopta, model A8G, produced in Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. Featuring a refined Mid-Century industrial look with chrome detailing, textured ...

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1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia

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Metal, Chrome

Extremely Rare "Welcome to Woolworth" rug / welcome mat / Woolworth Dept. Store
Extremely Rare "Welcome to Woolworth" rug / welcome mat / Woolworth Dept. Store

Extremely Rare "Welcome to Woolworth" rug / welcome mat / Woolworth Dept. Store

By Woolworth Department Store

Located in Buffalo, NY

Extremely Rare "Welcome to Woolworth" rug / welcome mat . Salvaged from Woolworth Dept. Store.. I can't imagine very many of these survived ? This one saved and has been rolled up i...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Wool, Rubber

'Gilda' Original Vintage Argentinian One Sheet Movie Poster, 1946
'Gilda' Original Vintage Argentinian One Sheet Movie Poster, 1946

'Gilda' Original Vintage Argentinian One Sheet Movie Poster, 1946

Located in Devon, GB

Printed in stunning stone lithography, this extremely rare Argentinian one-sheet poster for quintessential film noir 'Gilda' features similar show-stopping artwork to the coveted US ...

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1940s Argentine Vintage Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper, Linen

James Bond 'You Only Live Twice' Original Vintage Movie Poster, 1967
James Bond 'You Only Live Twice' Original Vintage Movie Poster, 1967

James Bond 'You Only Live Twice' Original Vintage Movie Poster, 1967

By Robert E. McGinnis

Located in Devon, GB

The fifth film in EON Productions' James Bond series and the last of Sean Connery's first stint starring as the suave secret agent, it was announced during filming of 'You Only Live ...

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia

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Paper

Czechoslovakia Blown Glass Glittery White Church Christmas Tree Ornament
Czechoslovakia Blown Glass Glittery White Church Christmas Tree Ornament

Czechoslovakia Blown Glass Glittery White Church Christmas Tree Ornament

Located in Clifton Forge, VA

Here is a quaint traditional style church made of glass blown into a mold and covered in shiny, aurora borealis glitter. It would make a fun, glittery white addition to your seasonal...

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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia

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Blown Glass

Antique glass Christmas ornament, Czechoslovakia, 1950s.
Antique glass Christmas ornament, Czechoslovakia, 1950s.

Antique glass Christmas ornament, Czechoslovakia, 1950s.

Located in Praha, CZ

Beautiful hand-painted and blown glass Christmas tree ornament Will make a striking addition to your holiday decor or a collector's item for Christmas lovers Original condition with...

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1950s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia

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Glass

Czechoslovakia House/Cottage Hand Blown Mercury Glass Christmas Tree Ornament
Czechoslovakia House/Cottage Hand Blown Mercury Glass Christmas Tree Ornament

Czechoslovakia House/Cottage Hand Blown Mercury Glass Christmas Tree Ornament

Located in Clifton Forge, VA

So, so sweet! This is a little silver mercury glass hand blown ornament in the shape of a cottage with a snowy glitter roof and ground and green doors and windows. The ornament is in...

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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Blown Glass

Mid-Century Modern Brass Travel Shaving Kit in Leatherette Case, Circa 1960
Mid-Century Modern Brass Travel Shaving Kit in Leatherette Case, Circa 1960

Mid-Century Modern Brass Travel Shaving Kit in Leatherette Case, Circa 1960

Located in Praha, CZ

An elegant French Mid-Century Modern travel shaving kit manufactured circa 1960, presented in its original brown leatherette travel case. The compact luxury grooming set features be...

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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal, Brass

'Some Like It Hot' Original Vintage Movie Poster, American, 1959
'Some Like It Hot' Original Vintage Movie Poster, American, 1959

'Some Like It Hot' Original Vintage Movie Poster, American, 1959

Located in Devon, GB

Billy Wilder's timeless screwball comedy "Some Like It Hot" needs no introduction - with it's non-stop action, smutty one-liners, sexual innuendo and skilful blend of high and low co...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Linen, Paper

John Belushi Autographed Animal House Record Album
John Belushi Autographed Animal House Record Album

John Belushi Autographed Animal House Record Album

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A copy of the crazy and iconic 1978 National Lampoon's Animal House movie soundtrack LP signed in black marker by its main star John Belushi to the front cover. Depicting the stars a...

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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Plastic, Paper

Bruce Goff Architectural Portfolio, 1978
Bruce Goff Architectural Portfolio, 1978

Bruce Goff Architectural Portfolio, 1978

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

Rare limited numbered boxed portfolio for the "Art and Architecture of Bruce Goff" exhibit. Yellowstone Art Center. Billings, Montana 1978. Number 366/1500....

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia

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Paper

Antique French Black Marble Cassoulets Gilt Decor Pedestals Neoclassical Pair
Antique French Black Marble Cassoulets Gilt Decor Pedestals Neoclassical Pair

Antique French Black Marble Cassoulets Gilt Decor Pedestals Neoclassical Pair

Located in Delft, NL

Antique French Black Marble Cassoulets Gilt Decor Pedestals Neoclassical Pair , 1900s Dimensions: 25,5cm Height , 18,5cm Width , 18,5cm Depth Condition: Good the edges have some chi...

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Early 1900s French Antique Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia

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Marble

Vintage Dairy Set, English Copper, Milk Churn, Pail, Country Kitchen, Circa 1950
Vintage Dairy Set, English Copper, Milk Churn, Pail, Country Kitchen, Circa 1950

Vintage Dairy Set, English Copper, Milk Churn, Pail, Country Kitchen, Circa 1950

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage dairy set. An English, copper milk churn and pail, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950. Appealing country kitchen or courtyard duo Displaying a desirable ag...

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1950s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia

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Copper

'Batman' Original Vintage Movie Poster, Japanese, 1966
'Batman' Original Vintage Movie Poster, Japanese, 1966

'Batman' Original Vintage Movie Poster, Japanese, 1966

Located in Devon, GB

Fabulously kitsch and colourful, this rare Japanese B2 poster advertised the first full length feature film of the DC Comics character Batman. Released by 20th century Fox in 1966 as...

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1960s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia

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Linen, Paper

'Maison Kuiper' Fur Hat, 1950s
'Maison Kuiper' Fur Hat, 1950s

'Maison Kuiper' Fur Hat, 1950s

Located in Tilburg, NL

'Maison Kuiper' Ocelot Fur Hat, The Netherlands, 1950s. This is a rare beret style hat in fur made by 'Maison Kuiper' a very high-end boutique in Zeis...

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia

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Fur

Vietnam War Naval Air Medal / POW Hero
Vietnam War Naval Air Medal / POW Hero

Vietnam War Naval Air Medal / POW Hero

Located in San Diego, CA

A Vietnam war naval "Air Medal" and issued to lieutenant commander Dennis Moore of the U.S. Navy for "meritorious achievement in aerial flight. The medal (complete set of medal and ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia

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Metal, Enamel

'The Jungle Book' Original Vintage British Double Crown Movie Poster, 1967
'The Jungle Book' Original Vintage British Double Crown Movie Poster, 1967

'The Jungle Book' Original Vintage British Double Crown Movie Poster, 1967

Located in Devon, GB

An incredibly rare and charming British Double Crown poster for the 1967 Walt Disney animated classic 'The Jungle Book,' based on Rudyard Kipling's 1894 book of the same name, and th...

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1960s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia

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Paper, Linen

Large Weird, Creepy, Perfectly Patinated Plastic Clown Head
Large Weird, Creepy, Perfectly Patinated Plastic Clown Head

Large Weird, Creepy, Perfectly Patinated Plastic Clown Head

Located in Kansas City, MO

It's strange and freaky, but so cool. Vintage Ronald McDonald plastic clown head sculpture. By the way, it is hollow inside and can be put over ones head an...

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia

'Please, Not Now!' Original Vintage Australian Daybill Movie Poster, 1963
'Please, Not Now!' Original Vintage Australian Daybill Movie Poster, 1963

'Please, Not Now!' Original Vintage Australian Daybill Movie Poster, 1963

Located in Devon, GB

A sultry Brigitte Bardot sizzles on this striking stone lithography poster for the French screwball rom-com 'La Bride sur le cou,' released in Australia and the UK as 'Please, Not Now!' and in the US as 'Only For Love'. Bardot starred as the saucy young model who enlists a handsome doctor in a zany plan to make her boyfriend jealous when he goes off with an American heiress. Directed by Bardot''s former husband Roger Vadim...

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1960s Australian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia

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Linen, Paper

Paul Rand IBM Packaging Collection
Paul Rand IBM Packaging Collection

Paul Rand IBM Packaging Collection

By Paul Rand

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A collection of packaging from the IBM corporation by iconic graphic artist Paul Rand , colorful and direct containing materials for IBM office machines . The collection includes pap...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia

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Paper

Vintage Consul 232 Mid Century Modern Grey Manual Typewriter with Carrying Case
Vintage Consul 232 Mid Century Modern Grey Manual Typewriter with Carrying Case

Vintage Consul 232 Mid Century Modern Grey Manual Typewriter with Carrying Case

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Consul 232 Mid Century Modern Grey Manual Typewriter with Carrying Case. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 4.25" H x 14.75" W x 14.5" D.

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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia

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Metal

'Le Mepris' Original Vintage French Movie Poster by Georges Allard, 1963
'Le Mepris' Original Vintage French Movie Poster by Georges Allard, 1963

'Le Mepris' Original Vintage French Movie Poster by Georges Allard, 1963

By Georges Allard

Located in Devon, GB

At the height of her fame, Brigitte Bardot is every inch the devastating screen siren on Georges Allard's sumptuous and sought after poster for the country of origin release of Jean-Luc Godard's masterful New Wave drama 'Le Mépris...

Category

1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

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