Carl Auböck Martini Set Black Leather Pitcher & Glasses, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
An elegant vintage Martini set from the 1950s, consisting of a glass pitcher with a black leather-wrapped handle and four matching drinking glasses, each fitted with a black leather ...
Leather, Glass
$534Sale Price|40% Off
Carl Auböck Martini Newspaper Midcentury Glass Pitcher, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful glass pitcher from the 1950s, designed and crafted by Carl Auböck in Austria. Typically these pitchers feature a leather belt but this particular piece is adorned with a ...
Brass
14K Gold Aquamarine Martini Glass Cufflinks Rockefeller Style Mid-Century 1950s
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in St. Louis, MO
Frank Sinatra style cufflinks, Rat Pack gold jewelry, 1950s cocktail culture, mid century bachelor style, swing era gold cufflinks, Playboy era luxury, vintage barware jewelry, marti...
Gold
Vintage 1950s Martini & Rossi “Vino Vermouth Secco” bottle
Located in High Point, NC
Step into the romance of a classic Italian aperitivo with this large vintage Martini & Rossi Vino Vermouth Secco bottle, an evocative piece of old-world bar décor from Torino, It...
Foil
Unavailable
H 1.38 in W 5.91 in D 6.5 in
1950s French White Martini Earthenware Advertising Ashtray by Luneville Faience
Located in Milan, IT
1950s French white triangular ashtray with gold details and Martini logo on all three sides, in earthenware by Luneville Faience, France. Marked on bottom Luneville KG Made in Fra...
Earthenware
Unavailable
H 1.19 in W 4.14 in D 4.53 in
1950s Italian White Advertising Martini Dry Ashtray in Ceramic by Richard Ginori
Located in Milan, IT
1950s Italian vintage advertising white triangular ashtray with Martini Dry logo in black and green on all three sides, in ceramic by Richard Ginori. Marked on bottom "Richard Gin...
Ceramic
Large Italian Original Martini Mirror in Red and Black, 1950s
Located in Florence, Tuscany
Wonderful rare Martini Mirror originally found hanging in a bar in the north of Italy. This piece has a heavy wooden back and is in very good condition with some tarnishing of the mi...
Mirror, Wood
1950's French Original Martini Carafes
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950's French Original Martini Carafes. Original glass carafes seen throughout France.
Glass
Sold
H 32.68 in Dm 13 in
1950s Italian Blue Glass and Brass Martini Table in the Style of Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte
Located in London, GB
A 1950s Italian circular blue glass and enamelled brass Martini table in the style of Fontana Arte, with triangular top brass handle.
Metal, Brass
A lovely 1950s Fontana Arte style solid brass tripod martini table
By Fontana Arte, Gio Ponti
Located in London, GB
A lovely 1950s Fontana Arte style solid brass tripod martini table with thick 15mm glass top and hooped detail rings.
Brass
Set of four 1950s martini glasses green , blue , pink , amethyst
Located in Ferndale, MI
Set of four well balanced fun martini glasses . Each a different color from green , blue , pink and purple . Circle or bubble design etched into each one .
Glass
Midcentury Modern Carl Auböck Martini Glass Pitcher from the 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful glass pitcher with brown leather belt and brass handle from the 1950s, designed and executed by Carl Auböck, Austria. In very good condition.
Brass
Huge Carl Aubock Martini Glass Pitcher from the 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful glass pitcher with leather belt and brass handle, designed and executed by Viennese Modernist Carl Aubock. Very rare item, because of its size. Height: 11 1/4", diameter ...
Sold
H 6 in Dm 4.25 in
1950s Designer Dorothy Thorpe Pure Silver Band Barware Martini Glasses set of 4
By Dorothy Thorpe
Located in San Diego, CA
Elegant set of 4 Martini glasses by Dorothy Thorpe designs, with pure silver ring 2 sets of 4 available.
Silver
1950s Pink and Gold Small Martini Glasses Art Deko Style by Rolls, Set of 6
Located in Andernach, DE
A very beautiful set of 6 antique or vintage Martini or liquor glasses in the typical art deco pink, which comes with this soft gloss to it. Beautiful smaller glasses with gorgeous a...
Glass
Sold
H 13 in Dm 3.25 in
1950s tall martini pitcher with four glasses with gold and white flek decoration
Located in Ferndale, MI
Add A bit of elegant whimsy to martini service . Tall Martini or Margurita pitcher with four proper period size glasses , Fine condition glass measures 4.5" tall with just over 3.25"...
Glass
Sold
H 6 in W 3.5 in D 2.75 in
Pair of Gay Fad Studio Beau Brummel Bent Stem Cocktail or Martini Glasses 1950s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Playful clear glasses with bent stems are hand decorated with comical hand-decorated faces that appear to have a bit too much to drink. The glasses are signed with Gay Fad Studio lo...
Glass
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H 10 in W 7.88 in D 7.25 in
Italian Mid-Century Brass Bar Set, Ice Bucket and Martini Pitcher, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Miami, FL
Entertain in style with this unique vintage brass and walnut cocktail bar set; made in Italy, circa 1950s. Includes a stylish ice bucket and pitcher with hourglass shaped wooden hand...
Metal, Brass
1950s Brass + Enamel Martini Cocktail Swords Vintage Mid-Century Mad Men
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderfully intricate machined and enameled Brass Martini / Hors d'oeuvre Swords in holder. Overall Dia 3.25 x H 4.25 in Sword L 3 3/8 in
Brass, Enamel
Roger Capron decorative "MARTINI" bottle 1950's Vallauris
Located in London, GB
Ceramic Martini bottle ba Roger Capron, signed at the bottom
1950s Black Glass Italian Soda Syphon Seltzer Martini Bar Bottle
Located in Milan, IT
These items with brand logos such as Martini Soda were widely used in the most fashionable Italian bars in the 1950s to make popular cocktails of all kind and are now extremely rare....
Glass
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H 12.21 in Dm 3.94 in
1950s Vintage Glass Italian Soda Syphon Seltzer Logo Martini Soda Bar Bottle
Located in Milan, IT
These items were widely used in the most fashionable Italian bars in the 1950s to make popular cocktails of all kind. This specific one liter advertising seltzer in transparent glass...
Metal
Sold
H 12.21 in Dm 3.94 in
1950s Vintage Glass Italian Soda Syphon Seltzer Logo Martini Soda Bar Bottle
Located in Milan, IT
These items were widely used in the most fashionable Italian bars in the 1950s to make popular cocktails of all kind. This specific one liter advertising seltzer in transparent glass...
Metal
1950s French Pair of Brass Palm Tree & Glass Martini Tables
Located in Aspen, CO
1950s French pair of brass palm tree design martini tables with glass tops and brass handles at center.
Brass
Vintage Glass Martini Stems, 1950s
Located in Amherst, NH
Vintage clear glass martini stems set of eight, circa 1950s.
Glass
1950s Martini Stems with Grape Design, Set of 6
Located in Amherst, NH
Vintage 1950s set of 6 clear glass martini stems with a grape design.
Glass
Sold
H 1.58 in W 6.3 in D 6.3 in
1950s French White Martini Ashtray in Demi Porcellaine by Badonivillier
Located in Milan, IT
1950s French white triangular ashtray with gold details and Martini logo on all three sides, in demi porcellaine by Badonivillier France. Collector's note: Martini is a brand o...
Stoneware
1950s Jorge "Chato" Castillo Taxco Iconic Parrot Martini Pitcher and Stirrer
By Jorge Castillo
Located in Amherst, NH
A rare and important example of a 1950s Jorge "Chato" Castillo Taxco Mexico iconic parrot designed martini pitcher with matching stirrer. The pitcher and stirrer are a silver/nickel ...
Silver, Nickel
$1,748 / set
H 9.45 in Dm 3.94 in
Bubble Glass Juice Jug and Drinking Glasses Set by Driburg Krystal, 1970s
By Nanny Still, RAAK
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Very rarely with four drinking glasses. Driburg Krystal from Germany they can been seen on display in the Driburg museum. Very good condition. There is a small blemish on the ju...
Copper
Vintage 1980s 10.00 Carat Aquamarine Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 14k yellow gold with two Oval cut Aquamarines weighing approximately a total of 10.00 carats. Circa 1980s
Aquamarine, 14k Gold
$760 / set
H 3.94 in Dm 8.08 in
1970s Set of Pitchers and Bowl in Glass by Michael Bang for Holmegaard
By Holmegaard, Michael Bang
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of two pitchers and a bowl in dusty yellow, designed by Michael Bang and produced by Holmegaard in the 1970s. The well designed set with it´s 1970´s colors is in very good con...
Glass
Pitcher with Brass Handle by Carl Auböck
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in London, GB
A glass pitcher with leather sleeve and brass handle by Carl Auböck II, Vienna, 1950s. The leather sleeve settles at the top third of the glass and is of a beautifully aged light ta...
Brass
$4,638Sale Price / set|20% Off
W 0.31 in D 0.93 in L 0.79 in
European 1950 Mid Century Cufflinks 18Kt Gold With 3.66 Ctw Sapphires & Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
European mid century cufflinks with natural gemstones. Very unusual and beautiful pair of cufflinks, created in Germany during the mid century period, back in the 1950's. Crafted wi...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Carl Auböck drinking jug with 6 glasses around 1950s
Located in Wien, Au
Carl Auböck drinking jug with 6 glasses around 1950s 6x mix color drinking glasses H: 8,5cm Diameter: 5,5cm
Glass, Leather
$45 / set
H 3.75 in W 4.25 in D 2.75 in
Postmodern Black Octagon Milk Glass Mugs, Set of 4, Octime by Arcoroc, France
By Arcoroc
Located in Fairfield, CA
A set of 4 vintage black octagon mugs. Made out of black milk glass. Great postmodern design and geometric shape. Made in France by Arcoroc in the "Octime" pattern. Each mug measures...
Milk Glass
Antique European “Case Gin” Bottle
Located in San Francisco, CA
When filled, this classic "black glass" piece, must have brought happiness to somebody, as it is an antique case gin bottle. Likely of Dutch origin, it dates from the mid-to-late 19t...
Blown Glass
Rare Art Glass Bottle Morandiana by Gio Ponti for Venini Murano
By Venini, Gio Ponti
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Rare Art Glass Bottle Morandiana by Gio Ponti for Venini Murano A vintage art glass bottle in transparent blue glass with green stopper and a green base fused in incalmo technique. ...
Art Glass
$450 / set
H 20.5 in W 11 in D 9 in
Large Mid-Century Remy Martin Wooden Bottle Tipper Cognac Display Dispenser
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large Mid-Century Modern era wooden bottle tipper was likely made and bottled in the United States for the premier French cognac Remy Martin in circa 1965. The bottle tipper is ...
Glass, Softwood
Jug with Original Lid Vienna Around 1950s
Located in Wien, Au
jug with original lid vienna around 1950s Polished and stove enameled.
Brass
1950's Italian Empoli Glass Decanter Mid Century Modern
By (After) Gio Ponti, Empoli
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful elegant mouth blown glass in gorgeous green color with stopper , no chips or cracks.
Blown Glass
Mid Century Liquor Champagne Store Display Bottles C1960
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Spectacular in size, 3 bottles are 27 x 7.5, smaller bottle is 20 x 4.5. Taittinger, Perrier Jouet, Moet & Chandon and Piper Heidsieck. All in good condition with age related wear. C...
Blown Glass
$165Sale Price|20% Off
H 7.88 in Dm 3.55 in
Vintage 1960s Glass Liquor Bottle - Elegant Italian Barware Accent
Located in Manzano, IT
Vintage 1960s Glass Liquor Bottle - Elegant Italian Barware Accent Add a touch of vintage sophistication to your home bar with this stunning 1960s glass liquor bottle, a beautiful e...
Glass
$185 / set
H 2.625 in W 3 in D 3 in
Black Ceramic California Pottery 4 Piece Pedestal Coffee Cup Set by Chefsware
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Classic set of 4 pedestal coffee mug restaurant ware, often associated with mid-century diners. They feature a distinct flared shape, a footed base, and a two-tone black exterior wit...
Ceramic
$325Sale Price / set|50% Off
H 9.13 in W 3.75 in D 5 in
Holmegaard Copenhagen MCM Lutken Smoke Cocktail Pitcher and Aperitif Glasses
By Per Lütken, Holmegaard
Located in Chicago, IL
Handled Danish Modern glass handled cocktail pitcher and set of six (6) matching stunning smoke gray-brown aperitif glasses. There are no markings, but they are handblown, and possib...
Art Glass, Blown Glass
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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