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Wonderful Mid Century BLENKO Purple Amethyst Art Glass Large Centerpiece Bowl
By Blenko Glass
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Mid Century Modern "BLENKO" Purple / Amethyst Crackle Art Glass Large Centerpiece Bowl
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Italian Mid-Century Modern Green Murano Bowl
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Copenhagen, K
Green Mid-Century Sommerso Murano bowl or centerpiece.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Art Glass
Mid-20th C. Modern Glass Centerpiece Salad Bowl by Argentine Designer A. Churba
By Alberto Churba
Located in North Miami, FL
Mid-20th century Modern glass centerpiece salad bowl by argentine designer Alberto Churba
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Mid-20th Century Argentine Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
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Glass, Art Glass
Vintage Large Art Glass Bowl Tazza Centerpiece Bowl in Brass Stand
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Vintage Large Art Glass Bowl Tazza Centerpiece Bowl in Brass Stand
Clear classical hand blown
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Signed Schneider Large Bubble Glass Centerpiece Bowl 1950s
By Charles Schneider
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful clear Schneider Art Glass with captured bubbles large and heavy centerpiece bowl
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Vintage 1950s French Minimalist Centerpieces
Materials
Blown Glass
Mid Century Murano Art Glass Shell Bowl
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A LOVELY Mid Century Murano Art Glass Shell Bowl, in the Manner of Tosso or Martens
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Art Glass
Wonderful Lorin Marsh Beehive Bowl Smoke Grey Murano Art Glass Centerpiece Bowl
By Lorin Marsh
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful Lorin Marsh "Beehive Bowl" in smoke grey Murano hand blown art glass large centerpiece
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
1950s French Crystal Art Glass Centrepiece Bowl in the Style of Art Vannes
By Art Vannes
Located in London, GB
1950s French Art Glass fruit bowl centrepiece crystal glass bowl. The asymmetrical clear crystal
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Art Glass
H 5.52 in W 17.72 in D 6.7 in
Italian Murano Glass Bowl Centerpiece, Italy, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Splendid and heavy centerpiece in Murano artistic glass. The bowl is a true piece of art created by
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Fulvio Bianconi A Fasce Sommerso XL Murano Art Glass Centerpiece Bowl
By Fulvio Bianconi, AVMazzega
Located in Barcelona, ES
, Italy, 1950s.
This gorgeous Murano Art Glass Centerpiece features an oval shaped bowl in clear glass
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Barbini Murano Orange White Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Centerpiece Fruit Bowl
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
decorative bowl / centerpiece. Documented to Master glass artist and designer Alfredo Barbini, circa 1950
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 4 in W 8.75 in D 12.25 in
Aureliano Toso Dino Martens Murano Art Glass XL Centerpiece Bowl, Gold Flecks
By Aureliano Toso, Dino Martens
Located in Barcelona, ES
Gorgeous large Mid-Century Modern Murano glass centerpiece with aventurine gold and silver flecks
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
Archimede Seguso Red Lips Design Murano Glass Centerpiece Bowl
Located in Barcelona, ES
Handblown red and opal white Alabastro glass large centerpiece bowl. Attributed to Archimede Seguso
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Blown Glass
Alfredo Barbini Murano Pink Sommerso Ribbed Glass Centerpiece Bowl, 1950s
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Barcelona, ES
Beautiful large Murano hand blown pink Sommerso art glass ribbed centerpiece bowl with wavy edge
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Glass
H 6.89 in W 12.6 in D 10.24 in
Lorin Marsh Large "Ridged Bowl" Amber Murano Glass Centerpiece Brass Tripod Base
By Lorin Marsh
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful Lorin Marsh large "RIDGED BOWL" in Amber, Murano art glass centerpiece bowl with tripod
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Brass
1950s Art Glass Compote Bowl Leaf Cup Set Mid-Century Venini Fratelli Toso
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Italy, c.1948-1955. Handkerchief vase, cup, and footed bowl. Blown glass with lattimo zanfirico
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Art Glass
Murano Centerpiece Bowl Attributed to Seguso
By Archimede Seguso
Located in New York, NY
Great quality Murano Art Glass bowl, attributed to Seguso. Perfect condition, heavy clear body with
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Art Glass
Karl Weidmann Centerpiece Bowl for WMF
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Karl Weidmann centerpiece bowl for WMF.
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20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Art Glass
Italian Murano Sommerso Green Clear Art Glass Centerpiece Vase
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern Sommerso Hanblown Murano Centerpiece Bowl in Green and Clear Glass. Italy, 1960s
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Glass
Italian Modernist Murano Blue White Art Glass Centerpiece Vase
Located in Barcelona, ES
Centerpiece // Murano Art Glass Fruit Bowl // Murano Art Glass Vase.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Metal
Seguso Murano Orange Yellow Clear Sommerso Art Glass Centerpiece, 1960s
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Barcelona, ES
Oversized midcentury Murano art glass centerpiece with pulled details. Attributed to Seguso, Italy
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
H 7.49 in W 22.45 in D 8.27 in
Large Murano Peach White Italian Art Glass Centerpiece Vase Organic Design
Located in Barcelona, ES
shipment this piece needs a large box.
Murano Glass Midcentury Centerpiece // Italian Art Glass
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
H 10.44 in W 22.84 in D 7.09 in
Pink Purple Iridiscent Murano Art Glass Centerpiece with Sterling Silver Base
Located in Barcelona, ES
centerpiece or as a luxury fruit bowl. Display it with other Murano glass pieces to create a colorful set
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 8.47 in W 11.42 in D 11.42 in
Large Iridescent Pewabic Ceramic Centerpiece Bowl
By Pewabic Pottery
Located in Atlanta, GA
used between 1910-1969. The bowl is likely dated to the second quarter of the 20th century.
Pewabic is
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Ceramic
Fostoria White Opaline Hobnail Glass Epergne Vase, circa 1950s
By Fostoria Glass Company, Fenton Art Glass Company 1
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
opaline hobnails. The bowl features a floral rim with gradient glass which is translucent along the bottom
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Blown Glass, Opaline Glass
Fostoria White Opaline Hobnail Glass Epergne Vase, circa 1950s
By Fostoria Glass Company, Fenton Art Glass Company 1
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
opaline hobnails. The bowl features a floral rim with gradient glass which is translucent along the bottom
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Blown Glass, Opaline Glass
Livio Seguso Murano Purple Red Blue Alexandrite Art Glass Bowl
By Livio Seguso
Located in Barcelona, ES
Signed Livio Seguso Murano Alexandrite Neodymium Sommerso Organic Large Art Glass Bowl. Italy
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Brazilian Midcentury Centerpiece Bowl in Noble Wood, c. 1970
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Large and stunning bowl carved in noble wood that can also be used as a centerpiece, designer by
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Wood
Italian Modernist Murano Green White Glass Fazzoletto Centerpiece Vase
Located in Barcelona, ES
idea.
Measures: 34 cm W x 30 cm D x 31 cm H
Murano Glass Centerpiece // Murano Glass Fruit Bowl
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Opaline Glass
H 12.21 in W 13.39 in D 11.82 in
Fasce Centerpiece Giant Eye Bowl Fulvio Bianconi IVR Mazzega Murano Sommerso
By Mazzega, Fulvio Bianconi
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Rare 'A FASCE' centerpiece bowl by Fulvio Bianconi for I.V.R. Mazzega, Murano, Italy, 1959. An eye
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Art Glass
H 3.88 in W 21.13 in D 10.63 in
French Mid-Century Modern Art Deco Style Glass Centerpiece Bowl
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Envelop yourself in the timeless allure of French Mid-Century Modern Art Deco Style with this
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Murano Italian Modernist Pale Green White Glass Centerpiece Vase
Located in Barcelona, ES
A highly decorative hand blown pale green and white Murano glass centerpiece / vase with organic
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Opaline Glass
Large Mid Century Modern Archimede Seguso Murano Centerpiece Bowl
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Soquel, CA
Large Mid Century Modern Archimede Seguso Murano Centerpiece Bowl
Dramatic and modern, this 1950s
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
20th Century Italian Murano Centerpiece, 1960s
Located in Paris, FR
A beautiful Mid-Century Modern centerpiece bowl or art glass vase in the hand blown Sommerso
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Murano Glass
Midcentury Seguso "Sommerso" Amber Red Murano Glass Italian Centerpiece, 1970s
By Seguso
Located in Roma, IT
An incredible "sommerso" amber-red Murano glass bowl. This astonishing piece is attributed to
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass, Art Glass
H 4.34 in W 11.42 in D 13 in
Large Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic Centerpiece Bowl, 1950s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Barcelona, ES
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Unusual large scale 14,17 in diameter Mid-Century Modern blue glazed ceramic (Rimini Blu) round footed
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Pottery, Terracotta, Ceramic
Italian Modernist Murano Red White Glass Centerpiece Vase with Silver Flecks
Located in Barcelona, ES
Midcentury Forato Centerpiece Vase in Murano Art Glass, Italy, 1960s
Mid-Century Modernist
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Silver Leaf
H 9.06 in W 16.15 in D 15.36 in
Italian Modernist Murano Green & White Glass Centerpiece Vase with Chromed Base
Located in Barcelona, ES
Midcentury Modernist Sommerso Murano centerpiece vase in green and white hand blown Glass. Italy
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Metal
H 16.54 in W 18.31 in D 11.42 in
Barovier & Toso Murano Glass Clam Shell Bowl
By Barovier&Toso
Located in San Francisco, CA
Large Barovier & Toso clam shell form bowl, Murano Italy. Impressive large scale and heavy gold
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Art Glass
Pink and White Vintage Centerpiece in Blown Murano Glass and 24kt Gold, 1950s
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Villaverla, IT
Pink and white Vintage centerpiece in blown Murano glass and 24kt gold, 1950s.
This unique
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Gold
Antique Handcrafted Bronze Table Centerpiece Bowl by F. Levillain & Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Levillain, F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in Lisse, NL
outer ring of the bowl, but this work of art will look simply amazing by itself also. It is the best
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Antique 19th Century French Classical Roman Centerpieces
Materials
Bronze
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H 6 in W 15.2 in D 11.4 in
Rupert Deese California Art Pottery 1960 Bowl
By Rupert J. Deese
Located in New York, NY
An original low art pottery ashtray low bowl by famed California craftsman, Rupert Deese. Signed.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Ceramic
Rosenthal crystal bowl Abraham Palatnik Style
By Rosenthal
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Rosenthal crystal bowl Abraham Palatnik Style
A gorgeous hand crafted piece in excellent
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Crystal
Punch Bowl, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, German, 1900, WMF
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Punch Bowl , wmf, German
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage
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Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Centerpieces
Materials
Metal
20th Century Mackintosh Bowl Mod. Willow Reproduced by Sabattini
By Lino Sabattini, Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Located in Turin, Turin
exponent of Art Nouveau in the UK.
This centerpiece was designed in 1903, then reproduced by Sabattini in
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Metal
Italian Ceramic Bowl by Rometti 1970s
By Rometti Ceramics 1
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
techniques and modern design elements.
Rometti Italian ceramics are highly regarded by collectors and art
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Ceramic
Large Green Glass Centrepiece, Belgium, 1970s
Located in London, GB
in Belgium in the 1970s This large scale hand blown glass bowl is of a beautiful green colour. This
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage Crystal Bowl by Daum France, 1950's
By Daum
Located in Lisboa, PT
Art Nouveau movement, seriously rivaling Gallé. In 1906, Daum revived paté de verre (glass paste), an
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Crystal
Monumental Gulfstream Line Stoneware Bowl by Fong Chow for Glidden
By Fong Chow, Glidden Pottery
Located in San Diego, CA
Monumental "Gulfstream Line" stoneware bowl by Fong Chow for Glidden Pottery, circa 1950s. This
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Stoneware
Italian Blue Striped Murano Sweet Meat Dish
By Murano 5
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
ribbon inclusions. Dating from the early to mid-20th Century. This finely made rounded glass bowl stands
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Art Glass
20th Century Blue Glass Centerpiece Bowl by Giampaolo Murano Italy
By Giampaolo Nason
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Glass Centerpiece Bowl, a masterpiece created by the skilled artisan Giampaolo Mason in Murano, Italy
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Minimalist Modern Italian Polished Glass Bowl / Centerpiece by Salvatore Polizzi
Located in San Diego, CA
Minimalist modern Italian polished glass bowl / centerpiece by Salvatore Polizzi, circa 1980s. The
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
H 3.5 in W 14 in D 14 in
Ingrid Atterberg for Upsala Ekeby, 1957 'Chamotte' Series Modernist Centrepiece
By Upsala Ekeby, Ingrid Atterberg
Located in Frome, GB
This statement work of Mid-Century Modern design is by Ingrid Atterberg, (b. 1920 - d. 2008) a
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Ceramic
H 3.15 in W 16.54 in D 2.76 in
Richard Blink Signed Modernist Blue Glass Centerpiece Bowl
Located in Soquel, CA
Beautiful handblown glass blue centerpiece bowl by Richard Blink. Signed "Richard Blink 2000" on
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Early 2000s Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Mid-Century Modern Italian Art Glass Pedestal Bowl or Centerpiece
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large Mid-Century Modern art glass footed compote is unsigned but presumed to have been made
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
Rare Dick Talbett Centerpiece Plate Bowl, Mid Century Modern Art Glass
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
and a beautiful example of American Mid Century Modern art studio glass.
The bowl measures 14,7/8" in
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-...
Materials
Art Glass
Ice Glass Vase / bowl / centerpiece by Tapio Wirkkala for Humppila, 1960s
By Humppila 1, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Buffalo, NY
Ice Glass Vase / bowl / centerpiece by Tapio Wirkkala for Humppila, 1960s,, Stunning brutalist
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
H 11.5 in W 11.5 in D 10 in
Original Blenko Mid-Century Modern Mint Green Art Glass Bowl, Centerpiece 1980
By Blenko Glass
Located in Miami, FL
Marked Blenko Mid-Century Modern handmade Art Glass Bowl made in America 1980.
Can be used as
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
Massive Murano Platter Centerpiece Bowl Attributed to Barbini
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in New York, NY
This impressive Murano glass plate exhibits all the hallmarks of Alfredo Barbini, however it is
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Large Floral Crystal Glass Centerpiece Shell Bowl by Art Vannes, France, 1970
By Art Vannes
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Crystal glass bowl
Producer: ART VANNES FRANCE (marked)
Age: 1970s
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Vases
Materials
Art Glass
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H 5.91 in W 22.84 in D 5.52 in
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Art Glass Centerpiece Bowl Mid Century Modern For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the art glass centerpiece bowl mid century modern you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each art glass centerpiece bowl mid century modern for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, art glass and blown glass. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect art glass centerpiece bowl mid century modern — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each art glass centerpiece bowl mid century modern bearing Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. Alfredo Barbini, Barovier&Toso and Ercole Barovier each produced at least one beautiful art glass centerpiece bowl mid century modern that is worth considering.
How Much is a Art Glass Centerpiece Bowl Mid Century Modern?
Prices for an art glass centerpiece bowl mid century modern start at $151 and top out at $9,500 with the average selling for $1,195.
A Close Look at mid-century-modern Furniture
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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