Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Mid-Century Modern Dark Green Sommerso Murano Glass Vase by Flavio Poli 1950
By Flavio Poli
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Mid-century Modern Glass vase. Attributed to Flavio Poli for Seguso. Italy, 50s.
In sommerso glass, the green body is submerged in a brown mass. (Color variant Nero)
Every item LA S...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Green Sommerso Murano Glass Bowl by Flavio Poli 1950
By Flavio Poli
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Mid-century Modern Glass bowl. Attributed to Flavio Poli for Seguso. Italy, 50s.
In sommerso glass, the green body is submerged in a green mass. (Color variant Verde)
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Vases by Heinrich Löffelhardt for Schott Zwiesel, 1950s
Located in Verviers, BE
Designed by Heinrich Löffelhardt and manufactured by Schott Zwiesel. Heinrich’s design activity was at its Zenith during the 1950s-1960s. He became especially interested in the use o...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Vintage Brutalist Bottle Opener Mid-Century Modern Metal Breweriana Barware
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1960s bottle opener. Nice addition to your room or just for use at your bar or bar cart. Found at an estate sale in Vienna, Austria.
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Bronze, Brass
M.A. Hadley Pottery Cup and Saucer, Bouquet Blue and White
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Cup and saucer were thrown and hand painted by Hadley Pottery in Louisville, Kentucky, in Bouquet pattern. The pattern consists of a stylized basket with blue dots/flowers (sometime...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Scandinavian Ceramic Egg by Per Liliengren, Sweden 1960s
Located in Bochum, NRW
Ceramic egg sculpture designed by Per Liliengren, Sweden, 1960s. Stoneware. Signed to the bottom.
Dimensions: Height 10 cm, weight 235 gr.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Pink Sommerso Murano Glass Bowl by Flavio Poli 1950
By Flavio Poli
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Mid-century Modern Glass bowl. Attributed to Flavio Poli for Seguso. Italy, 50s.
In sommerso glass, the pink body is submerged in a light pink mass. (Color variant Rosa)
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid Century Vintage Artistic Glass Black Vase, Tarnowiec, Sulczan, Europe, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Vase made in the Tarnowiec Glassworks located in Poland,
designed by J. Słuczan-Orkusz.
Soda glass, mass-colored, hand-formed.
Vintage product from 1970s
Dimensions: height 20 cm...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
Box with green enamel on fine hand engraving of a landscape with ruins Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Rectangular table box with concave corners in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamel on fine hand engraving of a landscape with ruins. Contemporary modern...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Two Rare Ejvind Nielsen (1916-1988) Danish Studio Ceramic Vases
Located in Norwalk, CT
Highly sought-after by collectors of Mid-Century studio pottery, the vessel work of Ejvind Nielsen is characterized by simple forms and subtle glazes in natural tones, which often bl...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Piero Fornasetti Ceramic Coaster Set of Eight Decorated with Dogs, Cani Pattern
Located in Downingtown, PA
Piero Fornasetti Ceramic Coaster Set of Eight Decorated with Dogs,
Cani Pattern (Dogs),
Within Original Gold Foil Box,
1950s
This rare set of Piero Fornasetti ceramic coasters is ra...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Red and Blue Sommerso Murano Glass Vase by Flavio Poli 1950
By Flavio Poli
Located in Madrid, ES
Mid-century Modern Glass vase. Attributed to Flavio Poli for Seguso. Italy, 50s.
In sommerso glass, the red body is submerged in a very slightly blue mass. (Color variant Rosso – Zaf...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Unique Set of 10 Murano Tumblers, Cenedese Murano 1960, Young Collection, Signed
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This set of 10 Cenedese cocktail/whisky glasses, meticulously crafted in the renowned Murano glass-making tradition, is a rare work of art.
These glasses showcase a remarkable array of glass-making techniques. From the ethereal Aquamarine Sfumato to the intricately detailed multicolored relief stripes, a vibrant Cadmium red base incalmo and an Uranium yellow dot placed sideways, each piece is an absolute masterpiece.
The Young collection by Cenedese hails from the 1960s. The use of Uranium and Cadmium glass...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage 6 Florentine Handcrafted Silver and Luxion Crystal Glasses from R.C.R
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Linear and essential table service composed of six drinking glasses; the glasses are enriched by a solid silver mount, executed by hand lathe in an excellent way, in fact, the upper edge is obtained by turning the silver plate on itself, and, towards the base, a sturdy step was created that underneath was then folded over the base of the glass itself; this was done to wisely reinforce the whole mount so that it is integral with the body of the glass; also aesthetically the glass has a sober, elegant and clean line. From the punch, stamped on the silver part, it can be seen that the glasses were made between 1980 and 1985 by the Florentine silversmith and craftsman Cecconi Valerio, his workshop was located in Bagno a Ripoli, on the outskirts of Florence (Italy), the firm closed around 2000; he specialized in making crystal objects assembled with silver; he researched unique, original and special crystals for his items, and executed the silver supports with art and technique, creating high-quality objects. Also for our glasses, artisan Cecconi wanted to use a particular crystal produced by the company R.C.R. (Royal Crystal Rock...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
Silver metal champagne bottle by Antonio Pujia
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Silver metal champagne bottle by Antonio Pujia
Eccentric and striking silver metal champagne bottle with hand-sculpted handles representing angels, this being a beautiful piece in de...
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20th Century Argentine Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Bronze
Grouping of Rare Danish Studio Ceramics by Marianne Starck for Michael Andersen
Located in Norwalk, CT
NOTES: Dimensions provided refer to the tallest piece (pitcher). Price listed is per set of (4).
Comprised of a pitcher, petal-shaped bowl, and two-bud vases - this fabulous groupi...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
MCM California Pottery Ashtray by Sascha Brastoff
Located in San Diego, CA
MCM California pottery gold leaf ashtray by the celebrated designer Sascha Brastoff, circa 1970s. A rare piece that is hand-painted and signed by Brastoff on underside. Would make a ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Pottery
Mid Century Brown Teardrop Pottery Vase
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Handcrafted during the mid-20th century, our brown teardrop pottery vase features a distinctive dripping glaze top. This elegant piece embodies the era's style and sophistication.
M...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Alfredo Barbini Murano Blue White Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Decorative Bowl
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Price Per Item (2 available). Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown white, blue stripes and gold flecks Italian art glass bowl. Documented to designer Alfredo Barbini, circa 1950-1960....
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Gold Leaf
Vintage Descoware Belgium Yellow Cast Iron Enamel Oval Lidded Casserole Pot
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Descoware Belgium Yellow Cast Iron Enamel Oval Lidded Casserole Pot. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 5" H x 13" W x 7" D.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Iron
Barovier & Toso Amber Tortoise Shell Drinking Glasses Set of Six, Italy 1970s
Located in Naples, IT
Elegant hand-blown amber glass bar set with tortoise shell motif.
Made of mouth-blown glass, these handmade double tumblers with tortoise shell pattern add depth and texture to any t...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Midcentury Black Sommerso Murano Glass Vase by Nils Landberg for Orrefors 1960
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Swedish Sommerso and crepuscular glass vases, produced in the 1960s by the designer Nils Landberg for Orrefors. Signature engraved on the bottom with the Landberg sign.
Every item L...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Purple Sommerso Murano Glass Vase by Flavio Poli 1950
By Flavio Poli
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Mid-century Modern Glass vase. Attributed to Flavio Poli for Seguso. Italy, 50s.
In sommerso glass, the purple pink body is submerged in a very clear mass. (Color variant Viola)
Eve...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Midcentury Black Sommerso Murano Glass Vase by Nils Landberg for Orrefors 1960
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Swedish Sommerso and crepuscular glass vases, produced in the 1960s by the designer Nils Landberg for Orrefors. Signature engraved on the bottom with the Landberg sign.
Every item L...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Amber Wine Goblets by Indiana Glass - Set of 5
Located in Vallejo, CA
A set of 5 gorgeous wine goblets with a lovely ornate design in amber glass. Made in the "Mt Vernon" pattern by Indiana Glass.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Frances and Michael Higgins Large Square and Round Multi Colored Rondelays Lot
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Fifteen fused 9″ circles of richly-colored handcrafted glass in square and circular shapes, created by Frances and Michael Higgins of Riverside, Illinois. These date from the mid 90'...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Midcentury Serving Teak and Glass Plate, Sweden, 1970s.
Located in Praha, CZ
- very practical
- marked by label
- minor damage to one of the bowls / invisible / hidden / photographed
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1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Yellow Blue Sommerso Murano Glass Vase by Flavio Poli 1950
By Flavio Poli
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Mid-century Modern Glass vase. Attributed to Flavio Poli for Seguso. Italy, 50s.
In sommerso glass, the yellow body is submerged in a light blue mass. (Color variant Giallo - Blu)
E...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Black and Blue Murano Glass Bowl 1970
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Italian bowl designed in the 1970s, handmade in Murano glass. Signature engraved on the bottom.
Every item LA Studio offers is checked by our team of 10 craftsmen in our in-house w...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Murrina Art Glass Mid-Century Glass Vase, 1980
Located in Rome, IT
Fantastic vase from the Murano glassworks, both for its particular workmanship and for the colour, in fact the vase is red in color and has a green internal lining, called "incamicia...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Murano Glass, Murrine
Spratling Taxco Modern Sterling Silver Bowl with Amethysts
Located in New York, NY
Modern sterling silver bowl. Made by Spratling in Taxco, Mexico, ca 1940. Curved sides and wide and flat shoulder with chased addorsed scrolls between cabochon amethysts that spill o...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Midcentury Black Sommerso Murano Glass Vase by Nils Landberg for Orrefors 1960
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Swedish Sommerso and crepuscular glass vases, produced in the 1960s by the designer Nils Landberg for Orrefors. Signature engraved on the bottom with the Landberg sign.
Every item L...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
1960's Italian Decorative Centerpiece Plate
Located in Paris, FR
An Italian mid-century century vintage glass decorative dish, vide-poche or centerpiece in beautiful hues of blue and white.
Italy, Circa 1960's.
We are an exhibition space and ...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
MidCentury Turquoise Yellow Sommerso Murano Glass Vase by Flavio Poli 1950
By Flavio Poli
Located in Madrid, ES
Mid-century Modern Glass vase. Attributed to Flavio Poli for Seguso. Italy, 50s.
In sommerso glass, the yellow body is submerged in a very slightly turquoise mass. (Color variant Gia...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Pure White And Gold, Crown Bowl Set By Gunnar Nylund For Rörstrand, Sweden
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Fabulous set of three Crown bowls, designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden
Beautifully crafted fine porcelain of the purest white, each decorated with bright gilded bands
Bel...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
1960s Mid-Century Modern Red and Gold Painted Metal Rectangular Italian Tray
By MB Italy
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A rectangular serving tray designed and manufactured in Italy in the Sixties by MB Italy, it's in perfect condition and labeled on the bottom.
The tray is crafted from sturdy metal p...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal
Design Tray by Mathieu Matégot for Artimeta, 1950's
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Vintage tray by Mathieu Matégot for Artimeta dating from the 1950s. Designed in France and manufactured in Holland. Rectangular format in off-white lacquered perforated metal. Beauti...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal
Val Saint Lambert Large Clear Crystal Champagne Wine Bucket Cooler or Vase
Located in Verviers, BE
Val Saint Lambert Large Clear Crystal Champagne Wine Bucket Cooler
Large Heavy Val Saint Lambert Crystal Vase.
Has been given a thick Sommerso clear layer and sculpted with subtle ...
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1950s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
Aqua Majolica Oyster Plate Gien, circa 1950
By Gien
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica oyster plate signed Gien, circa 1950.
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Piero Fornasetti Beautiful Pistol & Gun Serving Bar Tray, 1960s
By Fornasetti
Located in Vienna, AT
One beautiful and decorative square serving tray, made of metal, with a nice pistols and guns pattern. From the 1960s, unmarked, in the manner of Studio Piero Fornasetti, Italy. In v...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal
Copco Denmark Dutch Oven Deep Blue Enameled Cast Iron Oval Lidded O2 Model Pot
By Copco
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Copco Denmark Dutch Oven Deep Blue Enameled Cast Iron Oval Lidded O2 Model Pot. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 5.5" H x 15.5" W x 9" D.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Majolica Duckling Salt Cellar Vallauris
By Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Mid-Century red Majolica duckling salt cellar Vallauris.
Basketweave.
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Original Aubock Brass Cigar Extinguisher trumpet
Located in Vienna, AT
This brass cigar extinguisher is handcrafted at the original family workshop in Vienna, it it shaped as trumpet and feels satisfyingly weighty to the touch. Please note, as this piec...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
Green Wine Goblets by Indiana Glass - Set of 4
Located in Vallejo, CA
A set of 4 gorgeous wine goblets with a lovely ornate design in green glass. Made in the "Mt Vernon" pattern by Indiana Glass.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Vintage Red Pottery Bowl by Royal Haeger
By Royal Haeger
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This vintage red pottery bowl by royal haeger, known for its circular ceramic design with warm brown and orange hues, exudes modern elegance. royal ha...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Serving Tray Cloche Plate Bell in Rattan and Glass Italy, 1970s
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Serving Tray Cloche Plate Bell in Rattan and Glass Italy, 1970s
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Rattan, Art Glass
Alfredo Barbini Large and Vibrant Murano Art Glass Aquarium Vase Italian 1950s
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Offered for sale is a rare and important Alfredo Barbini (1912-2007) Italian Murano blown glass aquarium vase. This fine example of Barbini's work has wonderful detail to the fish, f...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Vintage French Equestrian Letter Opener, Christian Dior, c.1970's
Located in Bath, GB
An unusual and highly sought-after vintage silver plated letter opener by the world renowned, Christian Dior.
The letter opener is fashioned in the form of a belt with engraved "s...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
Murano Murrina Art Glass Mid-Century Glass Vase, 1980
Located in Rome, IT
Fantastic vase from the Murano glassworks, both for its particular workmanship and for the color, in fact the vase is transparent pink in color with many murrine inside the glass.
M...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Murano Glass, Murrine
Archimede Seguso set of twelve plates Murano glass 1970
Located in Paris, IDF
This set of twelve plates, created by the Venetian master glassmaker Archimede Seguso, dates back to 1970. Crafted from transparent Murano glass, each plate is rimmed with gold, show...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Gold Leaf
Blenko Attributed Large Amberina Ombre Art Glass Vase
By Blenko Glass
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine, stylish and unusual mid-century mallet shaped art glass vase in amberina orange and red glass. The vase has a pepper rounded gourd shape body with molded ribbing running...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Mid-Century Modern Blue/Yellow Sommerso Murano Glass Ashtray by Flavio Poli 1950
By Flavio Poli
Located in Madrid, ES
Mid-century Modern Glass Ashtray. Attributed to Flavio Poli for Seguso. Italy, 50s.
In sommerso glass, the blue body is submerged in a very slightly yellow mass. (Color variant Giall...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Footed Silver Plate / Formica Tray by Sheffield Silver Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice mid-century rosewood Formica footed serving tray with silver plate edge by Sheffield Silver Co., circa 1970s. The tray is in good vintage condition and measures 12.5"D x2.75"H...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
1970s Grainware Angular Regal Lucite Bowl By William Bounds
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The 1970s grainware angular regal Lucite bowl, designed by American Designer William Bounds, is a unique and stylish piece of home decor that has gained popularity among collectors a...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Lucite
Orange Lacquered Porcelain Catchall by Royal Doulton, England
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in England in 1920s.
It is made in orange iridescent lacquered porcelain with decorations.
This bowl - vide poche is vintage, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but ...
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1920s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain, Lacquer
1970s Silver Lino Sabattini for Cristofle Triple Wine Bottle Holder
Located in Roma, IT
A 1960s stamped silver Lino Sabattini for Cristofle Triple Wine Bottle Holder. The holder carries three bottles and has an elegant handle. Sabattini was the renowned Italian silver a...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver, Silver Plate
Small Bowl in Green Sommerso Glass, Carlo Scarpa for Venini Murano 1930s
By Carlo Scarpa, Venini
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Small Bowl in Green Sommerso Glass, Carlo Scarpa for Venini Murano 1930s
An art glass bowl in green sommerso glass, designed by Carlo Scarpa and manufactured by Venini Murano Venice...
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Portugese White Opaline Glass Decanter With Solid Top
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-Century Glass Opaline Decanter from Portugal. This piece is versatile on a bar cart as well as a shelf. Impressive wear can be seen throughout.
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Mid-20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Opaline Glass
Mid-century Modern serveware, ceramics, silver and glass for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern serveware, ceramics, silver and glass 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 serveware, ceramics, silver and glass created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects, lighting and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with glass, ceramic and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern serveware, ceramics, silver and glass made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, popular names associated with this style include Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Cenedese, Rörstrand, and Piero Fornasetti. 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 serveware, ceramics, silver and glass differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $22 and tops out at $295,000 while the average work can sell for $679.
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