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Six Mid-Century Modern Handpainted Plates by Piero Fornasetti, "Floralia", 1950s
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Six Mid-Century Modern Handpainted Plates by Piero Fornasetti, "Floralia", 1950s. Plate from
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

Materials

Stoneware

Set of 6 Dessert Plates, 1950's Norway
By Stavangerflint
Located in NANTES, FR
Set of 6 dessert or cheese plates, made by Stavanger Flint, Norway, 1950. In perfect condition
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Dinner Plates

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Ceramic

Fornasetti “Prospettiva” Architectural Plates, Set of 3, 1950’s
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
“Prospettiva” series. Vintage 1950’s material, not reissued. A beautiful red tint edition in very good
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

Piero Fornasetti Six Porcelain Gilt Seashell Plates, Conchyliorum Pattern, 1950s
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Downingtown, PA
, circa 1950s. The set of plates with a gilt ground and each beautifully decorated with a different large
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Gien 1950s French Set of 6 Green Majolica Oyster Plates in Original Wood Box
By Gien
Located in New York, NY
A Mid-Century Modern set of six French Faience oyster plates, circa 1950-1960, signed Gien in
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Mid-20th Century French Organic Modern Dinner Plates

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Majolica, Wood, Faience, Earthenware

Mid-Century Modern Fornasetti Plate, Italy
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Fornasetti Plate, Italy
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Vintage 1950s Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Fornasetti Plate, Italy
Mid-Century Modern Fornasetti Plate, Italy
H 0.79 in W 9.45 in D 9.45 in
Mid-Century Modern Fornasetti Plate, Italy
By Fornasetti
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Fornasetti Plate, Italy
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Vintage 1950s Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Fornasetti Plate, Italy
Mid-Century Modern Fornasetti Plate, Italy
H 0.79 in W 9.45 in D 9.45 in
Mid-Century Modern Fornasetti Plate, Italy
By Fornasetti
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Fornasetti Plate, Italy
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Vintage 1950s Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Fornasetti Plate, Italy
Mid-Century Modern Fornasetti Plate, Italy
H 0.79 in W 9.45 in D 9.45 in
Mid-Century Modern Fornasetti Plate, Italy
By Fornasetti
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Fornasetti Plate, Italy
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Vintage 1950s Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Fornasetti Plate, Italy
Mid-Century Modern Fornasetti Plate, Italy
H 0.79 in W 10.24 in D 10.24 in
Brass Underplates Dinner Plates Midcentury 12 Serving Lot
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
*Lot of lot of same brass bread in another ad 12 underplates Nice brass dishes. Nice pieces for your table.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dinner Plates

Materials

Brass

Piero Fornasetti Porcelain Green Malachite Cammei (Cameo) Plate
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Downingtown, PA
Piero Fornasetti Porcelain Green Malachite Cammei Plate, Cammei or Cameo, Circa 1950s-60s From a
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Pornic French Mid-century Art Ceramic Oyster Set, 1950s
By Studio Art Deco
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
), France, 1950s. Set composed of a platter and 12 plates in excellent condition. So this set is complete
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Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

10 Raynaud Limoges Rare "Promenade au Palais Royale" Gilt Enamel Dinner Plates
Located in Great Barrington, MA
wait! These are also over 10.5" in diameter making them a perfect presentation/service plate. Add any
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Mid-20th Century French Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 12 Minton Gold Rimmed Porcelain Ball Dinner Plates
By Minton
Located in Great Barrington, MA
diameter plate bordered by a gold and white floral decoration and trimmed with an acid etched border. Made
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Mid-20th Century English Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Le Tallec Handpainted Porcelain Plates with Gold Greek Mythology Motifs, Set/14
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
the late 1950's. The exquisite set features Greek Mythology and Harvest themes and is decorated with
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Vintage 1950s French Rococo Dinner Plates

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Gold Leaf

Stig Lindberg Earthenware Plate After Picasso
By Stig Lindberg
Located in Downingtown, PA
Stig Lindberg Earthenware Plate, Piazza made for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s-early 1960's
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dinner Plates

Materials

Pottery

Set of Twelve English Fish Plates
Located in New York, NY
fish description England, 1950’s Dimensions: 10" diameter x 1" height.
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20th Century English Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

Piero Fornasetti Porcelain Mesi & Soli Plates, "12 Mesi, 12 Soli", Twelve Suns
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Downingtown, PA
, Eight Plates, Mid to Late 1950s. Piero Fornasetti's "12 Mesi 12 Soli" series numbered 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Piero Fornasetti Porcelain Neo-classical Green Malachite Cammei (Cameo) Plate
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Downingtown, PA
Piero Fornasetti Porcelain Green Malachite Cammei Plate, Cammei or Cameo, Circa 1950s-60s From a
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Piero Fornasetti Neo-classical Porcelain Green Malachite Cammei (Cameo) Plate
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Downingtown, PA
Piero Fornasetti Porcelain Green Malachite Cammei Plate, Cammei or Cameo, Circa 1950s-60s From a
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Gold Brass Bread Dishes or Plates Italy Midcentury 12 Serving Lot
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
*Lot of lot of same lower plates in another ad 12 Dishes for brass bread Nice brass dishes. Nice
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Mid-20th Century French Romantic Dinner Plates

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Brass

Set of Eleven (11) Minton Gold Rimmed Porcelain Ball Dinner Plates
By Minton
Located in Great Barrington, MA
plate bordered by a gold and red floral decoration and trimmed with an acid etched border. Made in the
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Mid-20th Century English Dinner Plates

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Porcelain

Roland Brice glazed ceramic plate 1950
By Roland Brice
Located in Paris, IDF
This colourful glazed ceramic round plate was designed and produced by Roland Brice in the 1950s in
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

Piero Fornasetti Stoviglie Malachite Plates Curette, Chalice - Set of Twelve
Located in Dallas, TX
A set of twelve Stoviglie malachite plates by Piero Fornasetti with gold designs of pitchers, gilt
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Mid-20th Century Italian Dinner Plates

Materials

Art Glass

13 Exquisite Rosenthal Garnet Gilt Orchid & Floral Service Plates, Special Order
By Rosenthal
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
13 exquisite Rosenthal garnet gilt orchid and floral service plates, special order, each one richly
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Mid-20th Century German Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 12 Havilland- Limoges Dinner Plates, Six Fish and Crustacean Designs
By Limoges
Located in San Francisco, CA
This set of Limoges Dinner Plates are quite rare. The set consists of six different designs, two
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Vintage 1950s French Chinoiserie Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

11 Piece Set of Sarreguemines French Faience Majolica Dessert Plates
By Faienceries Sarreguemines
Located in Pasadena, TX
Set of Sarreguemines French Faience Majolica dessert plates, with a variety of fruit on a
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Mid-20th Century French Aesthetic Movement Dinner Plates

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Clay

1950s Tiara Gold Profile Fine China Set Paul McCobb Japan Jackson Internationale
By Paul McCobb
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Fine China Set service for four. Midcentury Modern simple refined elegance. Set of four: Dinner
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

Piero Fornasetti Porcelain Newspaper Plate, Daily Express
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Downingtown, PA
Piero Fornasetti porcelain newspaper plate, Daily Express, Giornali (Newspapers) Late 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Piero Fornasetti Porcelain Seashell Plates, Conchyliorum Pattern
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Downingtown, PA
, circa 1950s. The pair of very rare plates with a gilt ground are each beautifully decorated with a
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

6 Dinner Plates, Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, Berså / Bersa Green Leafs
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
6 dinner plates in porcelain in the very famous pattern Berså designed by Stig Lindberg at
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Piero Fornasetti Pottery Arcimboldesca-Motif Vegetable Face Plates
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Downingtown, PA
, Arcimboldesca Pattern, Set of Twelve, Circa 1955 The 1950s pottery plates with a wide border are after Giuseppe
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 16 Minton Porcelain China Made in England Diner Plates Salt & Pepper Set
By Minton
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of 16 Minton plates plus salt & pepper two appetizer dishes set. White blue to lilac golden rim.
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20th Century English Baroque Revival Dinner Plates

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Porcelain

Mid-Century Modern French Ceramic Plate by Jean Lurçat Blue Red Green Yellow
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Mid-Century Modern ceramic plate by designer Jean Lurçat featuring a multicolour transfer print of
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

Vallauris fish service with 12 plates and serving platter 1960
By Chaty Vallauris
Located in LA FERTÉ-SOUS-JOUARRE, FR
This mid-century fish service from the 1950s/60s, crafted by the Vallauris manufacturer, embodies
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Vintage 1960s French French Provincial Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

Hermès Porcelain "Passifolia" Set of Two Dinner Plates, France, 2021
By Hermès
Located in Cagliari, IT
. Comprising: 2 dinner plates Passifolia N°2 ( 10.4"/26.5 cm diameter each ), Hermès International S
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2010s French Modern Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

10 French Orchies Faience Majolica Asparagus and Artichoke Plates with Platter
By Orchies
Located in Birmingham, AL
and asparagus plates complete with oval shaped master server or platter by Orchies, circa 1880s. In
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Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, Faience, Majolica

Sarreguemines Mid Century Set of Six Fish-Shaped Majolica Plates and Soup Tureen
By Sarreguemines
Located in Caprino Veronese, VR
A gorgeous service of six fish-shaped majolica plates and soup tureen from the famous French
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Piero Fornasetti Porcelain Mesi and Soli Pair of Plates 12 Suns 12 Months, 1955
By Fornasetti
Located in Downingtown, PA
Piero Fornasetti porcelain plates, 12 suns, 12 months, Pair of plates Mid to late 1950s. The
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Saint Amand et Hamage Green French Faïence Asparagus Drainer Server, 1930s
By Saint Amand Et Hamage
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Saint-Amand factories closed their doors in the early 1950s. Plates for creating a service are
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Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Delft and Faience

Materials

Earthenware

Set of Two Serving Trays with Stainless Steel Pans and Cutlery by Carl Auböck
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
back to the 1950s and were crafted using the finest materials. In this case the trays are made of
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dinner Plates

Materials

Stainless Steel

6 Silver Coasters With Velvet Case, Midcentury
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
6 Silver or silver plated coasters with velvet case, midcentury . It looks like they were
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Romantic Dinner Plates

Materials

Alpaca

Czechoslovakian Tea and Coffee Set
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
saucers, cake plates. Cups- 8 total 3" x 4.50" x 4" Saucers- 8 total 5.50" diameter Plates- 12 total
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Vintage 1950s Czech Dinner Plates

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Ceramic

Massive Midcentury Platter by Winfield Pottery of California
Located in San Diego, CA
Massive midcentury platter / serving tray by Winfield Pottery of California, circa 1950s. The piece
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dinner Plates

Materials

Pottery

Pair of Nickel Plated 1950's Lamps
By Stiffel
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Wonderful pair of Stiffel lamps newly plated in polished nickel. Modernist oil lamp form on four
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Nickel

1950's Roger Bros "Flair" Silver-plated Candlesticks
By 1847 Rogers Bros.
Located in New York, NY
1950's modern 1847 Roger Bros "Flair" silver-plate tripod candleholders, in vintage condition newly
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Silver Plate

Curated Tables - Verger Indien (10 pers.)
Located in PARIS, FR
bold combination: Longchamp's 1950s earthenware paired with fruit-patterned barbotine. The plates are
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Mid-20th Century Dinner Plates

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Silver

Neoclassical Limoges Porcelain Gold Rimmed Dinner Service 70 pieces, Signed
By Georges Boyer
Located in Miami, FL
Boyer Limoges most popular patterns which features generous diameter dinner plates embellished with
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Antique 19th Century French Rococo Dinner Plates

Materials

Gold

Spanish Asparagus Majolica Ceramic Serving Set, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching Mid-Century Modern asparagus design glazed ceramic serving set, Spain, 1950s-1960s A
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Dinner Plates

Materials

Majolica, Pottery, Ceramic

1950's Decorative Ceramic Plate / Bowl
Located in Bern, CH
Decorative triangular shaped ceramic bowl / plate produced in the late 1950's to mid 1960s
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Italy, 1950's
Located in Milan, IT
a tentacle. The lampshade is made of parchment encased by three tridents, made out of copper-plated
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Copper

Italy, 1950's
Italy, 1950's
H 19 in W 13.5 in D 7 in
1950's Glass & Brass Plated Steel Chandelier Attributed to Palwa
By Palwa
Located in Amsterdam, NH
unique cut crystals held by gold plated brass frame. Three E14 light bulbs.
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Mid-20th Century German Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Kutahya Hand Painted Islamic Turkish Decorative Plate 1950's
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Turkish Polychrome Hand Painted Ceramic Kutahya Platter. Circa 1950's. Hand painted and
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Islamic Decorative Art

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Ceramic

French 1950’s Nickel Plated Floor Lamp on a Tripod Case
Located in Buchanan, NY
This elegant French mid-century modern brass floor lamp from the 1950s has a lustrous polished
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Brass, Bronze, Nickel

Italian 1950's Ministeriale Desk Lamp
Located in Montréal, QC
1950's Ministeriale Desk Lamp Rewired with a new E-12 candelabra base socket, 18/2 black plastic
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass, Steel, Enamel

1950-1960’s MCM Floor Lamp Brass Plated & Black Pheasant Tail Accent Drum Shade
Located in Topeka, KS
any imperfections. Circa, 1950-1960’s. If you can’t find light in the darkness… BE the light in the
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

1950s Italian Gold-Plated Decorative Cup
Located in Paris, FR
A 20th century vintage decorative crystal cup designed with hand painted gold plated ornamental
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20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate

Ceramic Decorative plate "Grapes" Signed by Roger Capron, 1950's
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
ceramic workshop. Unusual plate with stylized bunch of grapes 1950's Measures: Diameter 24,5 cm. Signed
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Vintage 1950s Decorative Art

Materials

Ceramic

English Silver Plate Epergne circa 1950s
Located in New Orleans, LA
English Silver Plate Epergne circa 1950s
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Mid-20th Century English Garniture

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Silver Plated Smoke Set - Germany 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
. Original silver-plated metal. Made in Germany. Marked with a crescent and a crown and monogramed (MET or
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Vintage 1950s German More Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver Plate

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1950s Plates For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of 1950s plates is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct 1950s plates — often made from metal, silver and brass — can elevate any home. 1950s plates have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. 1950s plates bearing mid-century modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many 1950s plates are appealing in their simplicity, but Ben Seibel, Fornasetti and Gio Ponti produced popular 1950s plates that are worth a look.

How Much are 1950s Plates?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,322, while they’re typically $50 on the low end and $72,000 highest priced.
Questions About 1950s Plates
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A service plate is a large plate used for serving a multi-course meal. A service plate is never used to serve or eat food directly from; it is used as a base plate for appetizers, soup, and salad. Shop a variety of antique and vintage service plates on 1stDibs.
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    Sheffield plate is a layered combination of silver and copper.

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    Imari is the Western term for Arita ware, or Japanese porcelain made at the Arita kilns. Imari porcelain was very popular in the 17th and 18th century and was produced in large quantities. Typically these items were made with an underglaze of blue, with additional colors added in an overglaze style. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    An Imari plate is crafted from a style of Japanese porcelain made in the region now known as Arita. These plates and other Imari ware are brightly colored. Find a collection of antique and vintage Imari plates on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An armorial plate, also known as heraldic china, is a ceramic plate decorated with the coat of arms of either a family or an institution, typically European. You’ll find a variety of armorial plates from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A canape plate is also known as an appetizer plate. It's generally smaller than a salad plate, making it just big enough for a few hors d'oeuvres.
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    A plate rack is a piece of storage furniture with vertical or horizontal rods designed to hold dishes. Most mount on the wall, but you can also find freestanding racks. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique and vintage plate racks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A majolica plate is a decorative piece of pottery that has a round flat shape. It is a heavy clay vessel that features a painted and glazed enamel finish. It emerged from 15th-century Italy but quickly became popular in Spain. Later examples come from Victorian England. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of majolica plates.
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    Melamine plates, and dinnerware as a whole, are crafted with an organic-based material that makes it shatter-resistant and more durable than standard plastic. On 1stDibs, find a collection of melamine dinnerware from some of the world’s top sellers.
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    Cloisonne plates are decorative enamel plates. Cloisonne refers to a type of enameling technique where wires are soldered in place on the plate to be decorated and filled with a single color of enamel. Shop a range of antique cloisonne plates on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Wedgwood plate is a flat round dish produced by Wedgwood, a manufacturer based in Stoke-on-Trent, UK, that opened in 1759. Depending on the design, the plates may function purely as decorative objects or be suitable for serving food. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Wedgwood plates.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    A porcelain plate is a dish made out of a material called porcelain. A type of ceramic, porcelain is made out of highly refined clay that gets fired at high temperatures. Porcelain plates have an appealing translucent appearance and are harder and less porous than other types of ceramic dinnerware. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of porcelain plates.
  • 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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    Yes, gold plating does tarnish in some cases. Compounds in the air, sweat, beauty products and cleaning products can react with metals and cause discoloration. To keep your gold-plated jewelry looking great, follow the maker's care and storage instructions and remove it before swimming, showering, applying skin care products and cosmetics and working with household chemicals. Shop a variety of gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
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    A Blue Willow plate is a flat transferware pottery dish that features a particular Chinoiserie landscape pattern called Blue Willow. Thomas Turner introduced the pattern in 1779. Traditional Chinese blue and white porcelain served as his inspiration. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Blue Willow ceramics.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A cake plate is called a cake stand. It’s a pedestal-like structure with a plate on top on which pastries and cakes are decorated or served. A cake stand can be with a single plate or multiple plates and can be arranged with spinning support in the middle. A cake stand comes in varied materials like wood, plastic, glass or metal. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage cake stands.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    Bread and butter are separated from the sauce, gravy, and fluids from other items on the dish using the bread-and-butter plate. When a plate isn't available, a slice of bread or a roll is placed on the tablecloth or the rim of the dinner plate, which also holds the butter. Find a collection of antique and vintage bread and butter plates on 1stDibs today.
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    Silver-plating refers to the process of applying a thin layer of silver overtop of a base metal, such as copper, nickel or pewter. An antique silver-plated item would have gone through this same process. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique silver plate items from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    Antique silver plates are antique plates made from either pure silver or have been silver-plated. Silver is a timeless material that’s been popular for centuries, and antique silver is always highly regarded. Shop a collection of antique silver plates from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    A fireplace back plate is a piece of metal that goes on the wall in the back of the fireplace. While most are highly decorative, the plates actually serve the functional purpose of protecting the fireplace from soot and heat. Find a variety of antique fireplace back plates on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To hang Fornasetti plates, thread a length of string through the two small holes found on the tops of their backs. Tie the string in a secure knot and then hang from a nail, screw or hook. Avoid using plate hanger hardware, as it could crack or damage the plates. You'll find a collection of Fornasetti plates on 1stDibs.