Fish bottle opener, Abalone shell & Alpaca, Mexico, 1980
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Beautiful fish bottle opener designed and produced in Mexico during the 1980's.
Vintage 1980s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Shell, Abalone, Alpaca
Fish bottle opener, Abalone shell & Alpaca, Mexico, 1980
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Beautiful fish bottle opener designed and produced in Mexico during the 1980's.
Shell, Abalone, Alpaca
$180Sale Price|20% Off
1960s Modernist Fish Handcrafted Wood Bottle Opener Mexico
By William Spratling
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Modern Fish Handcrafted Wood Bottle Opener Unmarked 6.25 w x 1.75 tall x 1.5 Preowned vintage condition unrestored. See all images.
Wood
Fish bottle opener, Abalone shell & Alpaca, Mexico, circa 1980
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Beautiful fish bottle opener designed and produced in Mexico during the 1980's.
Shell, Abalone, Alpaca
Fish bottle opener, Abalone shell & Alpaca, Mexico, 1980's
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Superb articulated fish designed and produced in Mexico during the 1980's.
Shell, Abalone, Alpaca
Los Castillo Taxco Mexican Silver Plate Articulated Fish Bottle Opener
Located in Downingtown, PA
Los Castillo Taxco Mexican Silver Plate Articulated Fish Bottle Opener Circa 1980 Los Castillo of Taxco made this articulated fish bottle opener in silver plate, modeling it as a sw...
Silver Plate
Mexican Articulated Fish Bottle Opener Abalone Shell Los Castillo Style
By Los Castillo
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a vintage Mexican articulated fish bottle opener made with abalone shell in the style of Los Castillo.
Abalone
Articulated Abalone shell and Brass Fish Bottle Opener, Mexico, 1980's, 17 cm
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Superb articulated fish designed and produced in Mexico during the 1980's.
Brass
$340Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Articulated Abalone Shell Fish Sculpture/ Bottle Opener by Los Castillo
By Los Castillos
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage articulated abalone shell fish sculpture / bottle opener by Los Castillo Taco, Mexico, circa 1960s.
Abalone
Abalone and Brass Fish Bottle Opener in the Style of Los Castillo
By Los Castillo
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Mexican Mid-Century abalone and brass bottle opener in the style of Los Castillo. All of the abalone is in good condition which is often rare. A true mid century iconic piece that wi...
Brass
Large Silver and Abalone Figural Fish Bottle Opener Mexico
Located in New York, NY
Being offered is a vintage articulate abalone fish bottle opener from Mexico, the figural and life-like fish with abalone scales.
Silver Plate
Giant Mexican Articulated Abalone Fish Bottle Opener
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Beautiful big size vintage Mexican abalone shell and brass bottle opener in the form of fish.
Abalone
1960s Oversized Mexican Articulated Fish Bottle Opener
By Los Castillo
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a rare oversized Mexican modernist articulated fish bottle opener, 15" inches.
Brass
Mexican Modernist Fish Abalone Bottle Opener Los Castillo Attributed
By Los Castillos
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a Mexican Modernist fish abalone bottle opener. Attributed to Los Castillo.
Silver Plate, Brass
Mexican Modernist Jointed Shell Fish Sculpture or Bottle Opener
By Los Castillo
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Jointed shell on brass fish sculpture or bottle open possible created by Los Castillo of Mexico. Fish measures 8.5" long by 2.5" and is unsigned. In very good vintage 1960s conditi...
Shell
Mexican Abalone and Alpaca Silver Fish Bottle and Letter Opener
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Abalone and silver fish bottle and letter opener - this says it all...
Silver
Fish Bottle Opener Abalone Brass by Los Castillo, Mexico, 1970s
By Los Castillo
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a fish bottle opener in abalone and brass with a silverplate finish.
Silver Plate, Brass
Hip 1970s Los Castillo Abalone Brass Fish Bottle Opener #2 Mexico
By Los Castillo
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For you: Hipster 1970s Los Castillo Abalone brass fish bottle opener made in Mexico No markings present.
Brass
Sold
H 0.75 in W 0.63 in D 3.25 in L 0.75 in
Mexican Articulated Fish Bottle Opener Abalone Shell Los Castillo Style Small
By Los Castillo
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a vintage Mexican articulated fish bottle opener made with abalone shell in the style of Los Castillo.
Abalone
Mid-Century Los Castillo Copper + Brass Fish Bottle Opener, Mexico
By Los Castillo
Located in Pasadena, CA
We love artistic mastery of this Los Castillo vintage metal fish bottle opener. A magnificent blend of brass and copper, this articulated fish is not only a functional tool but ...
Brass, Copper
Silver Abalone Fish Shaped Bottle Opener
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Silver plate and abalone fish shaped bottle opener for the bar a rigid and defined shape of a fish surrounded by a sliver plate frame and abalone inset, stunning.
Silver Plate
Sold
H 2.25 in W 8 in D 1.5 in
1970s Modernism Fish Bottle Opener in Abalone Stone by Los Castillo of Mexico
By Los Castillo
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration: Mexican Modernist sculptural fish bottle opener in Abalone Stone by Los Castillo.
Silver Plate, Brass
Los Castillo Articulated Metal Fish Bottle Opener
By Los Castillo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A unique and rare Los Castillo Articulated metal fish bottle opener. The piece is well suited for the serious bar and especially those that have a sophisticated midcentury theme. The...
Metal
Sold
H 1.5 in W 0.25 in D 6.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Abalone and Brass Fish Bottle Opener Los Castillo Style
By Los Castillo
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a beautiful bottle opener in the style of Los Castillo. Solid brass frame with abalone inserts in near mint condition. Although this is a vintage item, it h...
Brass
Selection of Cocktail and Bar Accessories
Located in Atlanta, GA
It measures 24" H x 22.75" W x 6.75" D and is priced at $300. 4) Italian brass chess piece bottle opener measures 4.5" H and is priced at $95. 5) Articulated abalone fish bottle op...
Metal, Silver, Brass
Mexican Fish Bottle Opener with Abalone Shells
Located in San Diego, CA
Mexican silver and abalone articulated bottle opener, a wonderful addition to any bar or midcentury bar, stands alone on the tail or lay to display. Bottle opener part no longer func...
Abalone
Silver Plate Mexican Articulated Fish Bottle Opener
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Silver plate Mexican Articulated fish bottle opener in the manner of Los Castillo - a wonderful bottle opener - from Mexico, we have seen these many times in Abalone, but this is a l...
Silver Plate
Mexican Silver Abalone Fish Shaped Bottle Opener
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A must have for the bartender with a midcentury vibe... wonderfully designed, sits up with a bent tail - a bottle opener that also opens the conversation!
Silver
Vintage Mexican Articulated Abalone Fish Bottle Opener
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful and decorative, this abalone fish is poised and designed to open a bottle, great for the creative bartender and a great conversation piece.
Brass
Mexican Alpaca Silver and Abalone Fish Bottle Opener
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
This is a colorful alpaca silver and abalone inlay fish bottle opener made in Mexico. It is a beautiful statement piece for your bar, especially one with a mid-century modern influen...
Abalone, Alpaca
Vintage Mexican Articulated Abalone Fish Bottle Opener
By Los Castillo
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Vintage Mexican Articulated Abalone Fish Bottle Opener. Colorful abalone tiles adorn the fish figure.
Bronze
Articulated Vintage Mexican Abalone Fish Bottle Bar Opener
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning little jewel is the perfect midcentury nod! A creative and beautifully thought out bottle opener - this little guy can stand on its back tail or lay in your favouri...
Abalone
Sold
H 1.25 in W 5.75 in D 1.5 in
Midcentury Mexican Modern Fish Bottle Opener Abalone Los Castillo Era
By Los Castillo
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a fish bottle opener abalone. Made in Mexico circa the 1970s.
Silver Plate, Brass
Los Castillo Fish Bottle Opener
By Los Castillo
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a vintage fish bottle opener by Los Castillo. The bottle opener is firm and sturdy there is no body movement. Beautiful work with mother-of-pearl and what...
Castillo Style Fish Bottle Opener
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Castillo style fish bottle opener. Featuring a flexible body with oscillating Blue Pacific abalone scales in variegating colors of blue, silver, black, and green.
Sterling Silver
Sold
H 5.88 in W 1.75 in D 1 in
Signed Silver Plated Mexican Articulated Fish Bottle Opener by Los Castillo
By Los Castillo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Los Castillo Mexican Silver plated Articulated fish Bottle Opener.
Silver Plate
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H 2.45 in W 7.68 in D 1.19 in
Mid Century Silver Plated Fish Bottle Opener, Los Castillo, Mexico, 1960s
By Los Castillo
Located in London, GB
An eccentric silver plated articulated fish bottle opener attributed to Los Castillo and made in Taxco, Mexico, c. 1960.
Silver Plate
Sold
H 1 in W 1.75 in D 7.75 in
Barware Vintage Fish Bottle Opener Rustic Brass Los Castillo Taxco Mexico, 1960s
By Los Castillo
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Barware vintage articulating fish bottle opener in metal and rustic brass from Mexico 1960s Unmarked.
Metal, Brass
Los Castillo Articulated Abalone Fish Bottle Opener
By Los Castillo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An articulated Abalone Fish Bottle Opener - Los Castillo, Mexico - a wonderful midcentury bottle opener that when bent rests on it's tail standing.. for the sophisticated bar keeper.
Silver
Sold
H 2 in W 1.5 in D 5.5 in
Fantastic Fish Bottle Opener in Abalone Stone by Los Castillo Taxco Mexico 1970s
By Los Castillo
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Mexican Modernist sculptural fish bottle opener in Abalone by Los Castillo.
Abalone
Los Castillo Articulated Abalone Fish Bottle Opener
By Los Castillo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Articulated abalone fish bottle opener - a wonderful midcentury bar favorite. The bottle opener is larger than most we have seen and is a great decorative conversation piece. The uni...
Brass
Emilia Castillo Silver Plate Fish Bottle Opener
By Emilia Castillo
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
This is an awesome addition to your bar. An articulating fish bottle opener. Piece made by the daughter of Antonio Castillo, a craftsman who developed in the Spratling workshop and l...
Silver Plate
Sold
H 2 in W 7.25 in D 1 in
Mexican Abalone and Silver Fish Bottle Opener in the Style of Los Castillo
By Los Castillo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful mid century bottle opener in the style of Los Castillo. The opener is an iconic design and a compliment to any bar or kitchen counter. The piece can rest standing up on i...
Silver
Los Castillo Silver Plate Articulated Fish Bottle Opener
By Los Castillo
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Los Castillo Mexican silver plated articulated fish bottle opener.
Silver Plate
Silver Plate Fish Bottle Opener Designer Los Castillo
By Los Castillo
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful, well-made, well designed silver-plate articulating fish bottle opener, Midcentury Modern, by designer Los Castillo, circa mid-20th century, 1960s, Mexico.
Silver Plate
Sold
H 3 in W 14.5 in D 2 in
Large Articulated Abalone Shell Fish Sculpture/ Bottle Opener by Los Castillo
Located in Norton, MA
A pair of Large Articulated Silver and Abalone Shell Fish Sculpture/ Bottle Opener by Los Castillo, from Mexico wonderful addition to any bar or midcentury bar, and stands alone on t...
Abalone
Sold
H 0.75 in W 7.75 in D 2 in
Modernist Hand Crafted Silver Plate Fish Bottle Opener by Emilia Castillo
By Emilia Castillo
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated bottle opener was realized by the esteemed modernist design Emilia Castillo in Mexico circa 1980.
Silver Plate
Sold
H 2 in W 8 in D 1 in
Vintage Articulated Abalone Shell Fish Sculpture/ Bottle Opener by Los Castillo
By Los Castillos
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-Century, articulated abalone shell fish sculpture / bottle opener by Los Castillo Taco, Mexico, circa 1960s.
Abalone
Sold
H 2.63 in W 8 in D 0.15 in
Mid-Century Modern Taxco Los Castillo Abalone Articulated Fish Bottle Opener
By Taxco
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Articulated silver plate fish-form bottle opener with pieces of polished abalone shell applied as scales. Brass disk label applied to tail reads "Los Castillo / Taxco"
Silver Plate
Sold
H 14 in W 3.25 in D 2 in
14 Inch Abalone and Brass Fish Bottle Opener in the Style of Los Castillo
By Los Castillo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Mexican Mid-Century Abalone Bottle opener in the style of Los Castillo.
Brass
Mexican Abalone Standing Fish Bottle Opener
Located in New York, NY
A marvelous and unusually large bottle opener shaped like a fish covered in mother-of-pearl “scales” and engineered to stand on its tail, creating movement as if jumping out of the w...
Bronze
Fantastic Vintage Silver Fish Bottle Opener by Los Castillo Taxco
By Los Castillo
Located in Miami, FL
Fantastic vintage Silver Fish Bottle Opener by famed Mexican silver artist Emilia Castillo.Unique hinged construction allow the fish to lay flat or stand curved on its tail. 12 sep...
Silver Plate
Mexican Abalone and Iron Bottle Opener
By Los Castillo
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Beautiful vintage Mexican abalone shell and iron bottle opener in the form of fish.
Abalone
$340
H 2.56 in W 7.09 in D 1.58 in
Articulated Mexican Abalone and Brass Bottle Opener by Los Castillo
By Los Castillo
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Beautiful vintage Mexican abalone shell and brass bottle opener in the form of fish by Los Castillo. The mouth of the fish are made of brass which has a very nice aged patina. Made i...
Metal
$180
H 2 in W 5.38 in D 0.38 in
Vintage Metal Fish Corkscrew Bottle Opener MidCentury Modern Breweriana Barware
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1960s corkscrew and bottle opener. Nice addition to your room or just for use at your bar or bar cart. Found at an estate sale in Nuremberg Germany.
Bronze
New England Folk Art Hand-Carved Wooden Fish Trade Sign, 20th Century
Located in Elkhart, IN
A wonderfully primitive early-to-mid-20th-century hand-carved wooden fish, believed to have originally hung at a seaside restaurant in Massachusetts. Carved with an expressive open m...
Wood
$220
H 2.38 in W 1.5 in D 6.88 in
Mid Century Modern Danish Wood Bottle Opener Shaped as Whale, Denmark 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1960s mid century modern bottle opener. Nice addition to your room or just for use at your bar or bar cart. Found at an estate sale in Nuremberg, Germany.
Metal
$294Sale Price|40% Off
H 2.5 in W 9.5 in D 0.5 in
Carl Auböck Neptune Fish Bottle Opener, Leather & Steel by Amboss Austria, 1950s
By Amboss Austria, Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful fish-shaped mid-century bottle opener, made of stainless steel, covered with dark-brown tan leather. Model #4687, designed in 1995 by Carl Auböck, Vienna. Executed by Amb...
Stainless Steel
Vintage Mexican Alpaca Silver and Abalone Bottle Opener
By Los Ballesteros
Located in San Diego, CA
Mexican Alpaca Silver and Abalone Bottle Opener. A beautiful statement piece at the bar, especially one with Mid-century influences. The Abalone and silver are extraordinary and a g...
Silver
$420Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.45 in D 9.5 in
Carl Auböck Neptune Fish Bottle Opener, Mid-Century Austria, 1950
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful Carl Aubock Neptune Fish Bottle Opener. Heavy Steel. Leather has gorgeous patina and shows well. Dimensions: 9.5L x 1.45 W
Steel
Vintage Mid Century Brass Fish Sculpted Bottle Opener
By Jonathan Adler
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage brass bottle opener. This beautiful vintage novelty is sculpted as a fish with great detailing and luxurious lines. Created in brass, this piece shines in exubera...
Brass
Castillo Style Fish Bottle Opener
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Castillo style fish bottle opener. Oscillating scales covered in Blue Pacific abalone. Likely from the Taxco region of Mexico, origin place of most Mexican folk art. Beautiful and u...
Silver
$240
H 2 in W 1.25 in D 8.5 in
Teak Wood Bottle Opener Attr Arne Basse Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern
By Dansk, Arne Basse, Kay Bojesen
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a collectible vintage teak wood bottle opener shaped like a fish or shark, likely designed in Denmark during the mid-century modern era. Sculptural fish or s...
Teak
$294Sale Price|40% Off
H 2.5 in W 9.5 in D 0.5 in
Carl Auböck Neptune Fish Bottle Opener, Leather & Steel by Amboss Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful fish-shaped mid-century bottle opener, made of stainless steel, covered with dark-brown tan leather. Model #4687, designed in 1995 by Carl Auböck, Vienna. Executed by Amb...
Stainless Steel
Abalone and Silver Plate Bottle Opener
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very handsome bottle opener perfect for any bar or kitchen. Heavy and impressive.
Silver Plate
$145Sale Price|58% Off
H 1.19 in W 7.49 in D 1.19 in
Danish Mid-Century Modern Shark Shaped Bottle Opener
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Scandinavian modern oak and brass fish shaped bottle opener. Danish Arts and Crafts bottle opener formed as a shark made in brass and oak wood. Then bottle opener feels very smooth a...
Brass
Mid-Century Fish Bottle Opener in Brass, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Fish Bottle Opener in Brass, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 Additional information: Materials: Metal Color: Gold Styles: Mid-Century Modern Item T...
Metal
Mid Century Mussel Shaped Bottle Opener
Located in Meer, VAN
Mid Century Mussel Shaped Bottle Opener. A wonderful and whimsical piece - this mid century bottle opener with a very distinct mussel design. Great display item on your bar cart, ta...
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Brass Fish Bottle Opener, Vintage Design, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Fish Bottle Opener in Brass, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 Additional information: Materials: Metal Color: Gold Styles: Mid-Century Modern Item T...
Metal
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.
Whether it’s streamlined or sophisticated, a bar area is always a welcoming feature in any home interior. A cheery well-made drink with friends and family has the potential to yield some unforgettable moments alongside those that aren’t easily remembered. And the only way to conjure that exemplary cordial is by putting the proper antique or vintage barware to work.
Essential barware equipment ranges from sterling-silver barspoons for mixing your cocktails in tall collins glasses to jiggers, shakers and strainers that allow you to whip up martinis and old-fashioneds.
From a design standpoint, some barware, such as our array of Art Deco glass whiskey sets or mid-century modern silver-banded tumblers crafted by Dorothy Thorpe, can help position your bar as a bold and attractive centerpiece to a room. At the very least, a carefully curated collection of barware can elevate with subtlety the bar’s nearby fixtures, as a handcrafted crystal decanter might do for your vintage 1960s bar cart.
As cocktail hour draws near, find inspiration in our gorgeous gallery of home bars in locales ranging from London to New York to San Francisco, and browse the exquisite selection of antique, new and vintage barware and glassware on 1stDibs.
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