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French Ceramic Butter Dish by Robert Picault
By Robert Picault
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful painted ceramic butter dish by Robert Picault, France 1950's. Dish and cover hand painted
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Mid-20th Century French Ceramics

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Ceramic

Ingrid Atterberg for Upsala-Ekeby Large Ceramic Dish
By Ingrid Atterberg, Upsala Ekeby
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Large dish designed by Ingrid Atterberg for Upsala Ekeby, circa 1950s. Dish measures 11.5" square
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Ceramic

Decorative Dish By Waylande Gregory 1950's
By Waylande Gregory
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
the 1950's.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Hand Painted Freeform Dish, Italy, 1950's
Located in Barcelona, ES
Italian free form dish from 1950's signed Man. Hand painted glazed ceramic. It can be used as a
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Ceramic

Hand Painted Freeform Dish, Italy, 1950's
Hand Painted Freeform Dish, Italy, 1950's
H 9.65 in W 13.59 in D 1.19 in
Vintage 1950’s Mason’s Red “Vista” Dragon Bowl Dish
Located in Naples, FL
This 1950’s Mason’s serving dish is a rare find for collectors. The charming red color and dragon
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Mid-20th Century English Serving Bowls

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Ironstone

Vintage Onyx Bowl or Ashtray Dish, circa 1950's
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
, 1950s. Carved and polished onyx stone, showing the mineral’s distinctive banding striations. Beautiful
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Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Onyx

Estate 1950's American Reed & Barton Silver 3 Piece Lotus Flower Butter Dish
Located in New Orleans, LA
Estate 1950's American Reed & Barton Silver Plated 3 Piece Lotus Flower Butter Dish.
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Serving Pieces

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Silver Plate

1950s Italian Square Crystal Dish
Located in London, London
Square dish Crystal Italian 1950s
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-P...

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Crystal

1950s Italian Square Crystal Dish
1950s Italian Square Crystal Dish
H 0.79 in W 7.68 in D 7.68 in
Carl-Harry Stalhane Painted Dish Rorstrand 'D' Sweden, 1950's
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in New York, NY
dishes are from a collaboration series by Carl Harry Stålhane and Aune Laukkanen for Rörstrand ca. 1950’s
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Clay

Wooden Dish by Yngve Ekström, 1950s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Wooden Dish by Yngve Ekström, 1950s Additional Information: Material: Wood Style: Scandinavian
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Wood

Wooden Dish by Yngve Ekström, 1950s
Wooden Dish by Yngve Ekström, 1950s
H 2.17 in W 14.97 in D 4.34 in
Swedish Designer, Dish, Teak, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A teak dish or poche-vide designed and produced in Sweden, 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Teak

Ceramic Italian Modernist Art Dish, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kidney shaped ceramic art dish with a scenic motif of two persons. Style abstract expressionism
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Ceramic

Ceramic Italian Modernist Art Dish, 1950s
Ceramic Italian Modernist Art Dish, 1950s
H 13.19 in W 8.27 in D 1.78 in
Large Ceramic Decorative Dish "Bird" Signed by Roger Capron, 1950's
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
ceramic workshop. Large dish, faience tin glaze, paraffin reserve and polychrome decoration with bird
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Vintage 1950s Decorative Art

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Red Dish by André Baud, Vallauris, 1950s
By André Baud
Located in Paris, FR
Shiny red enameled dish signed with Andre Baud stamp "Vallauris" 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Dish Designed by Tapio Wirkkala, Finland, 1950s
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Stockholm, SE
Dish designed by Tapio Wirkkala, Finland, 1950s. Laminated birch. Signed. Dimensions: W: 19.4
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Birch

Wooden Dish in Teak by Yngve Ekström, 1950s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Wooden Dish in Teak by Yngve Ekström, 1950s Additional Information: Material: Wood Style
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Teak, Wood

Marcello Fantoni Midcentury Ceramic Dish, Italy, 1950s
By Marcello Fantoni
Located in Paris, FR
Signed ceramic vide poche by Marcello Fantoni (1915-2011) for Raymor, midcentury 1950s Colors
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Vintage 1950s Italian Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Ceramic

Marcello Fantoni Midcentury Ceramic Dish, Italy, 1950s
Marcello Fantoni Midcentury Ceramic Dish, Italy, 1950s
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H 0.79 in W 9.06 in D 9.06 in
Polia Pillin California Studio Pottery Dish, 1950s
By Polia Pillin
Located in Hamburg, PA
A large ceramic dish, plate or bowl decorated with a woman playing the flute with a horse in the
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Ceramic

Georges Jouve Ceramic Dish, 1950s
By Georges Jouve
Located in Paris, FR
Georges Jouve's Ceramic cup or vide-poches "La Figue" signed with apollon mark Measures: 15 x 15 cm.
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Vintage 1950s Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Ceramic

Georges Jouve Ceramic Dish, 1950s
Georges Jouve Ceramic Dish, 1950s
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H 1.97 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Zoomorphic French Period Lamp, Jouve style, forming a Bird Dish, France, 1950's
By Georges Jouve
Located in Brooklyn, NY
French Period Lamp, in the Jouve style, forming a bird with small repository, France, c. 1950's
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Creamware

Soft Pink Murano Glass Dish / Bowl, Italy 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Soft pink murano glass dish / centerpiece, made in Italy 1950s.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

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Glass

Hand-Painted Stavangerflint Dish by Inger Waage, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare hand painted silk screen dish/platter by Inger Waage. Moif: Micro-cosmos. Made at
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Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Ceramic

Dish Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, Stilnovo, Italy 1950s
By Stilnovo, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in New York, NY
new clean one in whatever color you prefer. Dish only height 10".
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Nickel

Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg, "Domino" Dish in Ceramics, 1950s
By Stig Lindberg
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg, "Domino" dish in ceramics, 1950s. Measures: 20 cm
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

A Tapio Wirkkala Rhythmic Veneer Leaf Dish, 1950s
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Helsinki, FI
shapes and sizes in the 1950s. These figures are highly sought after and fetch record prices world wide
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Birch

A Tapio Wirkkala Rhythmic Veneer Leaf Dish, 1950s
A Tapio Wirkkala Rhythmic Veneer Leaf Dish, 1950s
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H 1.58 in W 10.04 in D 8.47 in
1950's Gio Ponti silver plated coffee pot, a tiny dish & egg holder by A. Krupp
By Gio Ponti, Arthur Krupp
Located in London, GB
. Krupp egg cup as well as a tiny dish, used but in good condition. All from the Abner's Hotel. All with
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

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Metal

1950s Reed & Barton Embassy Dish Silver Service Tray
By Reed & Barton
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Reed and Barton Embassy Silver Plate Service Tray 1143 Stamped 1.5 h x 11 x 5.5 Preowned original vintage unrestored condition Please review all images
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

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Silver Plate

Juliette Derel Rivier Round Ceramic Blue Dish on Raised Foot, France, c. 1950's
By Juliette Derel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautifully Glazed Porcelain thin ceramic dish in multicolored blues and greens on a raised foot
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Ceramic

1950s John Prip Reed & Barton Teardrop Silver Plate Dish
By Reed & Barton
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s John Prip for Reed and Barton Teardrop Silver Plate Serving Dish Ideal as a candy dish 1.75
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

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Silver Plate

Royal Winton, Grimwades, Gold Glazed Candy Dish with Lid, U.K., Circa 1950's
By Royal Winton
Located in Chatham, ON
impressed marks on the base - United Kingdom - circa 1950's. Excellent vintage condition - no loss - no
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Urns

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Ceramic

Grete Prytz Kittelsen, "Fjær" Dish, Enamel, Steel, Sweden, 1950s
By Grete Prytz Kittelsen
Located in High Point, NC
A enamelled steel "Fjær" dish designed by Grete Prytz Kittelsen and produced by Cathrineholm
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Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Enamel, Stainless Steel

Guido Andlovitz Freeform Dish for SCI Laveno, Italy, 1950s
By Guido Andlovitz
Located in Milan, IT
Guido Andlovitz Freeform dish for SCI Laveno, Italy, 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Georges Jouve Ceramic "Apple" Dish, 1950s
By Georges Jouve
Located in Paris, FR
Georges Jouve's Ceramic cup or vide-poches " La pomme " signed Jouve & apollon mark on back in deep enamel. White cracked enamel with a turquoise/green/pink apple Measures: 17 cm ...
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Vintage 1950s Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Ceramic

Georges Jouve Ceramic "Apple" Dish, 1950s
Georges Jouve Ceramic "Apple" Dish, 1950s
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H 1.97 in W 6.7 in D 6.3 in
Tapio Wirkkala Serving Dish In Silver, 1950s
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Helsinki, FI
Tapio Wirkkala serving dish in silver with wooden handles, made in the 1950s. This piece displays
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

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Silver

Tapio Wirkkala Serving Dish In Silver, 1950s
Tapio Wirkkala Serving Dish In Silver, 1950s
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H 2.76 in W 10.63 in D 7.49 in
Continental Silver Oval Tray or Dish, 1950s
Located in London, GB
Continental silver oval dish or tray – perfect for serving drinks or dressing-table tray.
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Vintage 1950s Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Silver

Continental Silver Oval Tray or Dish, 1950s
Continental Silver Oval Tray or Dish, 1950s
H 10.24 in W 5.52 in D 0.79 in
Dish Designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Stockholm, SE
Dish designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand, Sweden. 1950s. Stoneware. Measures
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-P...

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Danish Anker-Line Casserole Dish & Stand by Jens Quistgaard, 1950s
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Southampton, GB
Black casserole dish and stand designed by Jens Quistgaard in 1954, a Danish sculptor and
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Platters and Serveware

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Iron

Naturalistic Modern Silver Plate Leaf Dish from Berg Denmark, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A delicate and naturalistically perceived bowl/dish in sliver plated brass. Entirely micmicing
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Silver Plate

Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Stoneware "Argenta" Dish with Silver Decor, 1950s
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Bromma, Stockholms län
Large "Argenta" plate or dish designed by Wilhelm Kåge and made by Gustabsberg. The Argenta series
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

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Silver

Stunning 1950s Yellow Murano Glass Jewelry Dish by Giovanni Cenedese
By Giovanni Cenedese
Located in London, GB
A stunning yellow Murano glass hinged jewelry dish by Giovanni Cenedese, Murano Italy with gilt
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Decorative Ceramic Dish by Phillip H. Paradise, California, 1950s
By Phillip Herschel Paradise
Located in La Teste De Buch, FR
Rare decorative earthenware dish by renowned Californian artist Phillip Herschel Paradise. Hand
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 2 Vintage Studio Pottery Covered Dish Japan 1950s
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful set of 2 vintage studio pottery covered bowls. These handcrafted dishes feature vented lids and shoulder handles. A hand painted abstract design accents the natural beige ...
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Japonisme Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Ceramic

Gunnar Nylund Mid Century Ceramic Stoneware Dish by Rörstrand Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare large mid century ceramic plate / dish from the "Rubus" serie by Gunnar Nylund produced by
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

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Ceramic

20th century English Silver plate Dish Bell, 1950s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful 20th century English Silver plate Dish Bell from the 1950s. Very elegant details
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Vintage 1950s French Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen "Marselis" Large Square Dish Brown, 1950s
By Aluminia, Royal Copenhagen, Nils Thorsson
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Large ceramic "Marselis" dish by Nils Thorsson for the ceramic manufacturer Aluminia, later
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg, "Domino" Dish in Ceramics, 1950s
By Stig Lindberg
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg, "Domino" dish in ceramics. 1950s. Measures: 20 cm
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Oblong Danish Modernist Pottery Dish by Astrid Tjalk for Kähler, 1950s
By Astrid Tjalk
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Spectacular Unika dish decorated by Astrid Tjalk and manufactured by HAK - Kähler during the 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Pottery

Vintage Italian Ceramic Candy Dish by Guido Gambone, circa 1950s
By Guido Gambone
Located in London, GB
Vintage Italian decorative ceramic candy dish by Guido Gambone (circa 1950s). A flying saucer
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

A ceramic catch-all dish from France, 1950s.
By Mado Jolain, Roger Capron, Georges Jouve
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A catch-all tray or ashtray from the 1950s, made of ceramic with enamel decoration. In the style
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Vintage 1950s French Ceramics

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Ceramic

A ceramic catch-all dish from France, 1950s.
By Mado Jolain, Roger Capron, Georges Jouve
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A catch-all tray or ashtray from the 1950s, made of ceramic with enamel decoration. In the style
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Vintage 1950s French Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Lovely Ceramic Dish with Fishes by Inger Waage, Stavangerflint Norway, 1950s
By Inger Waage, Stavangerflint
Located in Stockholm, SE
Vintage ceramic fruit bowl or dish model Omnia 76-140 designed by Inger Waage by Stavangerflint
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Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Rare Danish Ovenproof Pottery Dish by Jens Harald Quistgaard, Kronjyden, 1950s
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Esbjerg, DK
. It was launched in the mid-late 1950s as a probationary run by the manufacturer Kronjyden in Denmark
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

1950s Sterling Silver Glass Covered Candy Dish Maurice Duchin New York
By Maurice Duchin
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Delightful old time Duchin Creation sterling silver and etched glass covered candy dish by Maurice
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Cartier Paris, Solid Sterling Silver Oval Entrée Serving Dish, circa 1950s
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
dish by Cartier Paris, circa 1950s is fully hallmarked and weighs 64oz.
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Late 20th Century French Art Nouveau Serving Bowls

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Sterling Silver

Ceramic Dish/decorative plate with Face Signed by Jean Lurçat 1950s
By Jean Lurçat
Located in Paris, FR
J.Lurçat, Sant Vicens - circa 1950. Thick white & black enamel plate Diameter 21 cm
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Vintage 1950s Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Ceramic

Gunnar Nylund "Rubus" Mid Century Ceramic Bowl Dish for Rörstrand Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare mid century ceramic dish from the serie "Rubus" designed and made by Gunnar Nylund for
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Jaap Dommisse Midcentury Cobra Style Studio Pottery Dish, 1950s
By Jaap Dommisse
Located in Tilburg, NL
Jaap Dommisse (1929-1984) midcentury Cobra style Studio pottery dish, The Netherlands, 1950s
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Stoneware

Jaap Dommisse Midcentury Cobra Style Studio Pottery Dish, 1950s
Jaap Dommisse Midcentury Cobra Style Studio Pottery Dish, 1950s
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H 0.79 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Large ceramic serving dish, France 1950s Salins les Bains
Located in Herentals, BE
Large serving dish in pink glazed ceramic with salmon motif in relief. The dish was made in France
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic

Walter Bosse Hand Sculpture Figurative Ashtray Pin Dish Vide Poche c. 1950s
By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
probably executed by Herta Baller Austria in the 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Brass, Bronze

1950s Perforated Metal Mesh Atomic Dish Ashtray Nº S30 Richard Galef Ravenware
By Ravenware, Heath Ceramics, Charles and Ray Eames, Richard Galef
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful 1950s Mid-Century functional design, and incredible ingenious and sculptural form. This
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Vintage 1950s American Decorative Bowls

Materials

Metal

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1950s Dish For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 1950s dish you’re looking for. A 1950s dish — often made from ceramic, metal and glass — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer 1950s dish, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A 1950s dish is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made 1950s dish over the years, but those crafted by Stig Lindberg, Fornasetti and Alfredo Barbini are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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The average selling price for a 1950s dish at 1stDibs is $572, while they’re typically $38 on the low end and $44,405 for the highest priced.
Questions About 1950s Dish
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    A covered dish is a type of event, otherwise known as a pot-luck where everyone brings a different dish of food so that all are shared.
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    Trinket dishes are practical and often beautiful tabletop receptacles for items that are used on a daily basis, such as jewelry, keys, office supplies and candle holders. Shop a range of antique and vintage trinket dishes on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Butter dishes are normally just called butter dishes. They include a flat tray that you place a stick of butter on and a removable lid that keeps out debris and pests. A round container that you fill with butter is a butter crock, butter keeper or butter bell. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of butter dishes.
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    The best chafing dish is determined by your preference for size and design. On 1stDibs, you can find chafing dishes in sterling silver, porcelain and brass. There are designs from Victorian, Art Deco and other periods.
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    A set of dishes is also called a dinner service or service set. It includes 4-5 pieces each of plates, bowls and cups that form a matching set. On 1stDibs, you will find a wide variety of dishes in ceramic, porcelain, silver and glass.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To identify old dishes, examine the marks that appear on the bottom. If they appear handwritten, your dishes likely date back to before the 19th century. You can use authoritative online resources to research the marks and figure out which company produced them. An expert licensed appraiser can also provide assistance with identification. You'll find a large selection of expertly vetted antique dishes on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A covered dish potluck is a container used for a social event in which each guest or group brings a unique, generally homemade, culinary dish. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of antique and vintage dishes and serveware.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Dishes that are made of a specific kind of porcelain are called China because it was first seen, centuries ago, in imports from China
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes. While the gem has always been a mainstay in jewelry, there was a boom in demand for pearl pieces in the 1950s. The style at the time was black-and-white-chic, and pearls were an excellent accompaniment to pieces like the classic little black dress. Shop a collection of expertly vetted pearl jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    There are a few other names for a chafing dish. This style of metal pan, used for keeping food warm, can also be called a bain marie, food warmer or water bath, to name a few. You can shop a collection of chafing dishes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    Chafing dishes have gone in and out of style over the decades and have acquired many different names. Some of these include bain-marie, food warmer and double boiler. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique chafing dishes from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Whether Mikasa dishes are lead-free varies. Contemporary dishes made by the American manufacturer carry certifications that they are free of lead. In addition, online reports state that many vintage pieces tested have also been found to be lead-free. However, some antique and vintage china does contain lead, so it is best to test older pieces with a home testing kit if you're concerned about lead content. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Mikasa dishes.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    Some popular watches for men during the 1950s were the Rolex Submariner, the Enicar Sherpa Dive, the Breitling Navitimer, Omega, Constellation and the Rolex GMT-Master. Rolex, Timex, Orvin, Tower and Elgin were among the top watchmakers for women during the decade. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    The clothing style in the 1950s was well tailored and classic. For women, dresses with padded busts, cinched waists and hips, and full circle skirts were popular, and the collared button-up shirt dress came into fashion during the decade. Men tended to wear suits in neutral gray, dark blue and brown colors made out of easy-to-care-for synthetic fabrics. Straight-cut double-breasted blazers were commonly worn for casual occasions. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of vintage clothing from the 1950s.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A server would use a monkey dish to present nuts and other small finger foods and condiments. The name comes from the centuries-old practice of giving a small portion of food to a monkey to determine if it was poisoned. Shop a collection of monkey dishes on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    Whether Spode Christmas dishes can go in the microwave varies. Many of the British maker's dinnerware is dishwasher-safe as well as microwave- and freezer-safe, but not all its pieces are. As a result, you should look at the markings on the bottom of your dishes and consult the care instructions that accompany them for advice on how to safely use them. Find a large selection of Spode porcelain and ceramic wares on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
    In the 1950s, several diamond cuts were popular. They included the brilliant round cut, the Asscher cut, the emerald cut and the marquise cut. Rings that featured a large central stone flanked by smaller baguettes were also trendy during the decade. Find a collection of vintage diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    There were a few popular diamond cuts in the 1950s. One was the brilliant round cut, which is still common today due to its simple shape and prominent sparkle. Other favorite cuts of the decade included the Asscher cut, the emerald cut and the marquise cut. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of engagement rings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023
    In the 1950s, a Chanel bag was priced between $200 and $300. The iconic Chanel 2.55 bag cost $220 when first introduced in February 1955. Accounting for inflation, that works out to around $2,536 in today's money. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Chanel bags from some of the world's top boutiques.