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Crystal Pair of Candles, 1930, Sign, Rogaska 'Slovenia'
By Rogaska Crystal
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
large amount of furniture, from the end of the 19th century to the mid-20th century.
In 1970, the brand
Category
Vintage 1930s Slovenian Art Deco Crystal Serveware
Materials
Crystal
Phoenix Gilded Crystal Sugar Bowl, Germany, 1960s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Gilded crystal sugar bowl, produced in Germany in 1960s.
Excellent condition.
Preserved
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Crystal Serveware
Materials
Crystal
German crystal glass lidded box by Heinrich, Löffelhardt, 1950s
By Heinrich Loffelhardt, Schott Zwiesel
Located in Delft, NL
German crystal glass lidded box by Heinrich, Löffelhardt, 1950s
An orange colored crystal lidded
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Mid-20th Century German Crystal Serveware
Materials
Crystal
Maroon Crystal Decanter Carafe with Six Glasses, Germany, 1960s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Crystal decanter in burgundy color with six liqueur glasses, produced in Germany in the 1960s. Very
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Crystal Serveware
Materials
Crystal
Classic Rosenthal Turnus 24 % Lead Crystal Glass Vase Vessel Studio Line Germany
By Rosenthal
Located in Miami, FL
Line made in Germany.
Marked with black foil label Rosenthal classic, 24% lead-crystal and stamped at
Category
Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Crystal Serveware
Materials
Crystal
H 3.5 in W 3 in D 3 in
Crystal Vase with Optical Lenses, Turquoise Cut to Clear by Beyer, 'Germany'
Located in Verviers, BE
by the master craftsmen of Beyer & Co (Germany), 1960-1970.
The outer color is a strong tint of
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Crystal Serveware
Materials
Crystal
20th Century Beyer Crystal Wine Decanter or Carafe, 1970s
By Beyermann & Co.
Located in LEGNY, FR
Spectacular and rare chiseled crystal wine decanter from the Beyer Crystal factory in Germany. Very
Category
Mid-20th Century German Crystal Serveware
Materials
Crystal
Rosenthal Polaris 36 piece Crystal Stemware
By Rosenthal
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rosenthal Polaris Crystal Set of 36 pieces, 12 of each style in perfect condition! the etched
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Crystal Serveware
Materials
Crystal
Large Walther Glas - Lobster dish - Crystal
By Walther Glass
Located in Den Haag, NL
Beautiful large vintage serving dish from Walther Glas from the Siebenstern Collection
From the 1970s. Decorated with a frosted glass lobster in relief.
An Eye-Catcher on your dining...
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Crystal Serveware
Materials
Crystal
Rosenthal Studio-Linie Frosted Crystal Bowl
By Rosenthal
Located in Bochum, NRW
Very elegant Rosenthal Studio-Linie scalloped crystal bowl. Frosted up to mid, clear up to top
Category
Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Crystal Serveware
Materials
Crystal
Set of 64 Crystal Wine and Water Glass Service
By Rosenthal
Located in Antwerp, BE
wine, and tumblers for highballs. 20th century handcrafted faceted crystal glass set circa 1960-1970
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Crystal Serveware
Materials
Crystal
Crystal vase , 1930
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
large amount of furniture, from the end of the 19th century to the mid-20th century.
In 1970, the brand
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Crystal Serveware
Materials
Crystal
Crystal Mix Set of 6 Cobalt Stem Glasses with Overlay Cut to Clear
By Nachtmann
Located in Verviers, BE
Vintage set of 6 cut to clear crystal stem glasses.
Mix crystal (Bleikristall 24% Mundgeblasen
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Crystal Serveware
Materials
Crystal
Crystal Set of 5 Nachtmann Label Stem Glasses with Overlay Cut to Clear
By Nachtmann
Located in Verviers, BE
Vintage set of 5 cut to clear crystal stem glasses.
Mix crystal (Bleikristall 24% Mundgeblasen
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Crystal Serveware
Materials
Crystal
Crystal Set of Six Lausitzer Stem Glasses with Colored Overlay Cut to Clear
By Lausitzer
Located in Verviers, BE
Vintage set of six cuts to clear crystal stem glasses.
Clear demi crystal glass. Six sides
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Crystal Serveware
Materials
Crystal
Crystal Set of 6 Knittel with Label Stem Glasses with Overlay Cut to Clear
By Nachtmann
Located in Verviers, BE
Vintage with Label Knittel set of 6 cut to clear crystal stem glasses.
Mix crystal (Bleikristall 24
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Crystal Serveware
Materials
Crystal
Crystal Mix Set of 6 Nachtmann Stem Glasses with Colored Overlay Cut to Clear
By Nachtmann
Located in Verviers, BE
Vintage mix set of 6 cut to clear crystal stem glasses.
Mix crystal (Bleikristall 24% Mundgeblasen
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Crystal Serveware
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Crystal Set of 5 Stem Glasses Colored Overlay Cut to Clear with Tray Forged Iron
By Nachtmann
Located in Verviers, BE
Vintage set of five cuts to clear crystal stem glasses.
Serving tray forged iron with Mirror
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Crystal Serveware
Materials
Crystal
H 7.88 in Dm 3.35 in
Crystal Set of Six Lausitzer Stem Glasses Shot with Colored Overlay Cut to Clear
By Lausitzer
Located in Verviers, BE
Vintage set shot glasses of six small cuts to clear crystal stem glasses.
Clear demi crystal
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Crystal Serveware
Materials
Crystal
H 5.51 in Dm 1.96 in
Crystal Mix Set of 6 Nachtmann Stem Glasses with Colored Overlay Cut to Clear
By Nachtmann
Located in Verviers, BE
Vintage mix set of 6 cut to clear crystal stem glasses.
With Tray Brass and Mirror. With age spots
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Crystal Serveware
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Crystal Vase, 1930, Sign Val Saint Lambert
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
century to the mid-20th century.
In 1970, the brand Rigolleau Argentina made pieces authorised by Lalique
Category
Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Crystal Serveware
Materials
Crystal
Crystal Vase, 1930, Attributed to Val Saint Lambert
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
century to the mid-20th century.
In 1970, the brand Rigolleau Argentina made pieces authorised by Lalique
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Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Crystal Serveware
Materials
Crystal
Set of 12 Lotus Wine Glasses by Richard Latham and Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal
By Richard Latham, Bjorn Wiinblad, Rosenthal
Located in Vienna, AT
mat
Manufactory: Rosenthal
Material: Crystal
Period: 1960s
Design: Richard Latham (form)
Decor
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Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Crystal Serveware
Materials
Crystal
Murano, 1950, Italian.
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
century to the mid-20th century.
In 1970, the brand Rigolleau Argentina made pieces authorised by Lalique
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Space Age Crystal Serveware
Materials
Murano Glass
Vase in Murano, Italian, 1920
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
large amount of furniture, from the end of the 19th century to the mid-20th century.
In 1970, the brand
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Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Crystal Serveware
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp Germany Green Crystal
By Heinrich Loffelhardt
Located in Kitzbuhel, AT
Table lamp transformed from a "bubble" vase in smaragd green crystal. Design of the vase by Prof
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal
Large Mid-Century Modern Modernist Doria Crystal Glass Chandelier
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in München, DE
Very imposing beautiful large original Mid-Century Modern crystal glass chandelier. Made by Doria
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Chrome
Mid-Century Crystal Glass Chandelier by Kinkeldey Germany, 1960s
By Kinkeldey
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Chandelier by Kinkeldey made of chrome-plated steel and crystal glass. With its twelve E14 sockets
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Steel
ROSENTHAL - SQUARES - Mid Century Crystal Liqueur Glass - Germany - Circa 1960's
By Rosenthal
Located in Chatham, ON
ROSENTHAL (Manufacturer) - SQUARES (Pattern) - Rare Mid Century wheel cut clear crystal liqueur
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Crystal
ROSENTHAL - SQUARES - Mid Century Crystal Wine Glass - Germany - Circa 1960's
By Rosenthal
Located in Chatham, ON
ROSENTHAL (Manufacturer) - SQUARES (Pattern) - Rare Mid Century wheel cut clear crystal wine glass
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Crystal
ROSENTHAL - SQUARES - Small Mid Century Crystal Wine Glass - Germany - C.1960's
By Rosenthal
Located in Chatham, ON
ROSENTHAL (Manufacturer) - SQUARES (Pattern) - Rare Mid Century wheel cut clear crystal wine glass
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Crystal
Mid Century Modern Textured Crystal Kaiser Chandelier, Germany 1960
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Escalona, Toledo
Mid Century Modern chandelier realizada por Kaiser Leuchten, Alemania en la decada de los 60
Category
Vintage 1960s German Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Steel, Chrome
Elegant Mid Century Modern Crystal Chandelier by Christoph Palme Germany 1970s
By Christoph Palme
Located in Munich, DE
Rare and stunning Mid Century Modern gilt brass and crystal glass 6-flamed chandelier or pendant
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
H 11.82 in Dm 16.93 in
Palwa Mirror Mid-20th Century Illuminated Cut Crystal , Germany, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Bronx, NY
Mid-20th century 1970s ellipse shaped Palwa mirror 24-carat gold-plated frame surrounded by diamond
Category
Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate
Mid Century Vintage Yellow Ingrid Glass Vase Rock Crystal, Germany, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Ingrid Glass, or rather Ingrid Glashutte, is a company based in Germany but with glassworks in
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
No Reserve
H 5.91 in W 3.55 in D 3.55 in
Mid Century Vintage Purple Ingrid Glass Vase Rock Crystal, Germany, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Ingrid Glass, or rather Ingrid Glashutte, is a company based in Germany but with glassworks in
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
H 6.7 in W 1.97 in D 1.97 in
Mid Century Vintage White Ingrid Glass Vase Rock Crystal, Germany, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Ingrid Glass, or rather Ingrid Glashutte, is a company based in Germany but with glassworks in
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
No Reserve
H 8.67 in W 3.15 in D 3.15 in
Mid Century Vintage Purple Ingrid Glass Vase Rock Crystal, Germany, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Ingrid Glass, or rather Ingrid Glashutte, is a company based in Germany but with glassworks in
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
No Reserve
H 5.91 in W 3.55 in D 3.55 in
Doria Leuchten Mid-century Brass & Crystal Chandelier 1960 set off 2 pice
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
-blown large glass cylinders, the inner edge has 15 pieces, these are made of crystal clear relief glass
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
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H 23.63 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 in
Mid-Century Crystal Fruit Centerpiece, 1950s
By Atelier Design
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Mid-century fruit centerpiece by Cristalleries de Bavière, 1950s. Heavy & thick crystal - weight
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Crystal
Mid Century Chrome and Crystal Glass Kinkeldey Sconce Wall Lamp Germany, 1960
By Kinkeldey
Located in Escalona, Toledo
Kinkeldey wall light made in Germany in the 1960s. Chromed body and shiny gem-shaped crystals.
Ten
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Chrome
H 9.45 in W 10.24 in D 7.09 in
German Mid-Century Modern Crystal Glass and Chrome Chandelier or Pendant Light
Located in Barntrup, DE
Impressive Mid-Century Modern crystal glass and chrome pendant light with three interior lights
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Chrome
H 27.56 in Dm 11.42 in
Mid Century Vintage Small Red Ingrid Glass Vase Rock Crystal, Germany, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Ingrid Glass, or rather Ingrid Glashutte, is a company based in Germany but with glassworks in
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
No Reserve
H 4.73 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
German Crystal Liquor Decanter Barware
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in New York, NY
with crystal stopper, in the style of luxury maker Val St. Lambert, circa mid to mid to late-20th
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Mid-20th Century German Bohemian Barware
Materials
Crystal
Mid-Century German Crystal Noritake Vase with Etched Geometric and Leaf Motifs
By Noritake
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a side table or enfilade with this elegant antique vase. Crafted in Germany circa 1960 of
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Mid-20th Century German Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Crystal
Set of 4 Gigantic Doria Crystal Scones or Wall Lights, Germany 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Berlin, BE
SET OF 4 FANTASTIC DORIA FÜRTH GIGANTIC CRYSTAL GLASS SCONCES
2x SIMPLE 5 LIGHTS (E27) & 10 GRAND
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Large Mid-Century Modern Crystal Glass Flush Mount or Wall Lamp Germany, 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
Large Mid-Century Modern flush mount or wall lamp. Manufactured in Germany, 1950s.
Executed in
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Brass
20th Century German Crystal Maison Bagues Style Chandelier
By Maison Baguès
Located in Canton, MA
Introducing our exquisite 20th Century German Brass and Crystal Chandelier, a timeless piece that
Category
Mid-20th Century German Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Extraordinary Doria Midcentury Crystal Ice Glass Chandelier, Germany, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A Doria ice glass chandelier made in Germany in the 1960s. It is fascinating with its rare glass
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
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H 36.62 in Dm 13 in
Mid-Century Ice Crystal White Flush Mount Lamp Glashütte Limburg, 1970s, Germany
By Helena Tynell, Glashütte Limburg
Located in Andernach, DE
Magnificent flush base ceiling or wall lamp by ''Glashütte Limburg'', Germans famous mid century
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
H 9.06 in W 9.06 in D 3.94 in
Crystal Glass in Exceptional Shape Pair of Rare Sconces by Doria, 1960s, Germany
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Crystal Glass in exceptional shape pair of rare sconces by Doria, 1960s, Germany
Very elegant
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
H 9.85 in W 4.34 in D 4.73 in
Doria Midcentury Crystal Ice Glass Cascade Pendant Lamp, Germany, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A Doria ice glass Cascade lamp made in Germany in the 1960s. It is fascinating with its rare tube
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Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
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H 34.26 in Dm 5.91 in
1 of 2 Cylindrical Pendant Fixture with Crystal Glass by Doria, Germany, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
Fantastic cylindrical lantern pendant fixture with crystal glass by Doria, Germany, manufactured
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 46.07 in Dm 13.39 in
1 of 2 Cylindrical Pendant Fixture with Crystal Glass by Doria, Germany, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
Fantastic cylindrical lantern pendant fixture with crystal glass by Doria, Germany, manufactured
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 43.31 in Dm 17.33 in
1 of 2 Cylindrical Pendant Fixture with Crystal Glass by Doria, Germany, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
Fantastic cylindrical lantern pendant fixture with crystal glass by Doria, Germany, manufactured
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 46.07 in Dm 13.39 in
1 of 6 Cylindrical Pendant Fixture with Crystal Glass by Doria, Germany, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
Fantastic cylindrical pendant fixture with crystal glass by Doria, Germany, manufactured, circa
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Chrome
1 of 7 Round Amber Crystal Ice Glass Bowl by Doria, 1970s, Germany
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A beautiful glass bowl hanging lamp made in Germany in the 1970s. The light is made of Murano glass
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Centerpiece , Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, German, 1900, Kayser
By Kayser Germany
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
century to the mid-20th century.
In 1970, the brand Rigolleau Argentina made pieces authorised by Lalique
Category
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Centerpieces
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Rimpler Kristall, Zwiesel, Germany, Six Mouth-Blown Crystal Shot Glasses
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rimpler Kristall, Zwiesel, Germany, six mouth-blown crystal shot glasses with gold rim decorated
Category
Mid-20th Century German Glass
Materials
Crystal
Kinkeldey Crystal Chandelier, Germany, 1970
By Kinkeldey, Ott International
Located in Bronx, NY
Kinkeldey crystal chandelier, Germany 1970, beautiful Mid-Century Modern gold-plated frame with
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
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German Crystal Mid Century For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal German crystal mid century for your home. Frequently made of metal, stone and crystal, every German crystal mid century was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a German crystal mid century — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A German crystal mid century, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one German crystal mid century that is appealing in its simplicity, but Palwa, Kinkeldey and Christoph Palme produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a German Crystal Mid Century?
Prices for a German crystal mid century start at $48 and top out at $99,082 with the average selling for $1,982.
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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