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Vintage Donald Drumm Mid-Century Modern Aluminum Covered Casserole Dish / Tureen
By Gio Ponti
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An aluminum Mid-Century Modern casserole or covered serving dish. By Donald Drumm. In the
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Soup Tureens

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Pfaltzgraff Pottery Lidded Onion Soup Au Gratin Casseroles, Set/6
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of six Mid-Century earthenware Onion Soup au Gratins, The Pfaltzgraff Pottery Company, circa
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Stoneware

Donald Drumm Brutalist Casserole Dish
By Donald Drumm
Located in New York, NY
Both stylish and practical this uncommon 3 quart sand cast aluminum casserole dish by Donald Drumm
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Aluminum

Donald Drumm Brutalist Casserole Dish
Donald Drumm Brutalist Casserole Dish
H 5 in W 11.5 in D 7.5 in
Robert Picault Large Vallauris Casserole
By Robert Picault
Located in Sharon, CT
Important large pot with handles green and brown hand painting decoration in a typical and unique Picault style of squares, spirals and x's. 6.75" high x 8"diameter. 12.50" from hand...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Casserole de Puree de Giber
By Jules Gouffe
Located in Florham Park, NJ
centuries where the writer is somewhat directly conversing with his audience. Unparalleled for its
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Mid-19th Century Academic Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

Vintage Sheridan English Regency Lidded Silver Plated Vegetable Casserole Dish
Located in Philadelphia, PA
includes glass liner with divider by Glass bake. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 4" H x 15" W x 10.5
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Mid-20th Century Regency Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Belgian Yellow-Orange Enameled Casserole
Located in High Point, NC
This enamel pot was made in Belgium and features an uplifting yellow-orange gradient. The pot comes with a lid and carrying handles on the sides.
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Metal

Vintage Reed & Barton Mayflower 5006 Silver Plated Covered Casserole Serving Dis
By Reed & Barton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 6" H x 12" W x 8.5" D.
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Mid-20th Century Victorian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

Timo Sarpaneva for Rosenlew, Finland, Cast Iron Casserole in Red Enamel
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Timo Sarpaneva for Rosenlew, Finland. Cast iron casserole in red enamel with a wooden handle. Mid
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Iron

Vintage Red Pitcher by Waechtersbach Germany & Blue Hall Sundial Casserole Dish
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous vintage Mid-Century Modern solid colours red pitcher piece code PIT70 by Waechtersbach
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Vintage Bristol Poole Silver Plate 3 Qt Casserole Chafing Dish Holder Pyrex
By Poole Silver Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
"Vintage Bristol Silverplate by Poole, number 114 baroque reticulated casserole dish holder / stand
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Metal

Vintage Baker & Co. "Blue Willow" Covered Casserole/Vegetable Bowl w/Handles
Located in Naples, FL
Excellent vintage condition! very collectible "Blue Willow" design of blue and white pottery; has handles as well as a cabbage rose finial; designs on all sides, inside and out; a wo...
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Mid-20th Century English Serving Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

1970s Red Spanish Paella Casserole Pan Le Creuset France
By Le Creuset
Located in Chula Vista, CA
iron wide pan Casserole 2.5 h x 8 d x 12.5 long Preowned original vintage condition See all images for
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Decorative Mini Casserole "Lou Tambourimaine" & "La Ratatouille" Ceramic Plates
By Vallauris
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare and unique pair of hand-painted, ceramic, small casseroles made in France, circa 1950s. No
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

American Modern Ceramic Handled Casserole Chartreuse Russel Wright Stubenville
By Russel Wright
Located in San Diego, CA
Stylish and functional American modern in chartreuse color handled casserole by Russel Wright for
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic

Danish Anker-Line Casserole Dish & Stand by Jens Quistgaard, 1950s
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Southampton, GB
Black casserole dish and stand designed by Jens Quistgaard in 1954, a Danish sculptor and
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Iron

1960s Copco Red Enamelware Casserole Baking Dish Michael Lax Denmark
By Copco, Michael Lax
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Vintage Red Enamelware Casserole Baking dish Copco Michael Lax Denmark Cast iron casserole
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Enamel, Iron

American Modern Ceramic Handled Casserole White by Russel Wright Stubenville
By Russel Wright
Located in San Diego, CA
Stylish and functional American modern White handled casserole by Russel Wright for Steubenville
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic

vintage yellow enameled castiron casserole dish by Michael Lax for Copco
By Copco, Michael Lax
Located in Philadelphia, PA
beautiful yellow enameled castiron casserole dish by Michael Lax for Copco. please see photos for
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Enamel, Iron

1980s Dansk Denmark Brown Mist Covered Casserole Serving Dish by Niels Refsgaard
By Dansk
Located in Atlanta, GA
Niels as one of Mid-Century Modern’s ceramic masters, and as this design theme is enjoying renewed
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Green Majolica Ceramic Serving Tureen Set California Pottery, Mid 20th Century
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
underplate. This set will be great for serving soups, casseroles, or a variety of other dishes. An underplate
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Paint

A. Forey - Mid 20th Century Oil, Still Life with Bird
Located in Corsham, GB
and casserole pot. Signed to the lower right. On canvas on stretchers.
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20th Century Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

Mid-Century Modernist Ceramic Serveware Set in Deep Yellow Ocre by Vieux Biot
By Biot
Located in New York, NY
This rare and stunning Mid-Century Modernist Serveware Set for twelve by Vieux Biot originates from
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Ceramic

Very Rare Georg Jensen Mid-Century Sterling Silver Food Warmer 1065
By Søren Georg Jensen
Located in Hellerup, DK
Sterling silver casserole with ebony handles: Measures 5″ in height and 7 1/8″ diameter at widest part
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20th Century Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mid Century 80+ Pieces Fiesta Harlequin Riviera Collection-Rare Pieces Include
By Homer Laughlin
Located in Port Jervis, NY
follows; 3 ball water pitchers red, maroon and yellow. 1 teapot with lid red. 1 casserole dish with lid
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Dinner Plates

Materials

Clay

Cantone by Wilkens Germany 800 Silver Flatware Set Service 108 Pieces Modern
By John Wilkins
Located in Big Bend, WI
Mid-Century Modern cantone by Wilkens German 800 silver flatware set - 108 pieces. This set
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

King Christian by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 74 Pieces
By Wallace Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
". One sugar tong, 4". One casserole spoon, 8 5/8". One cake server with stainless blade, 10 1/8
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Vintage 1940s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Covered Ceramic Chicken Tureen Vessel, Signed
Located in Miami, FL
pottery stylized chicken tureen casserole finished in midcentury tone glazes. The side is marked with an
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Pottery

French Ceramic Tureen by Marianne Westman for Longchamp, France
By Longchamp, Marianne Westman
Located in BARCELONA, ES
setting. Its versatility makes it ideal for serving soups, stews, or casseroles, adding a touch of
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

ROYAL WORCESTER England Oval Lidded Tureen Lustre Gold
By Royal Worcester
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Casserole Baker Oven Proof.Royal Worcester Gold Lustre Pattern fire-proof Vegetable Casserole Oval Serving
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Mid-20th Century English Victorian Serving Pieces

Materials

Ceramic

Set of Pilivuyt Porcelain Tableware
Located in Vista, CA
Set consists of: 1 Platter, 38 dinner plates, 8 egg cups, 2 Covered Casseroles, 30 Luncheon Plates
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Wallace "Grande Baroque" Sterling Silver Flatware Set
By Wallace Silversmiths
Located in Surfside, FL
(6 1/8")- SERVING PIECES: 2 table spoons (8 3/4")- Large casserole spoon (9 3/4")- Cold meat fork (8
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Mid-20th Century Flatware and Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

1960s Edith Heath Studio Pottery Covered Ceramic Dish MoMA
By Edith Heath
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Small covered casserole single serving dish MoMA. Art Pottery Heath 5.13 diameter x 3.5 tall
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Fleshpot - Morris Rushton England, 1970
Located in Chicago, IL
casserole set in white ceramic by Morris Rushton England. It is a 3 part nude torso of a man.
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Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Ceramic

Fleshpot - Morris Rushton England, 1970
Fleshpot - Morris Rushton England, 1970
H 17.25 in W 13 in D 10 in
Large MCM Solid Wood Trivet
By Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
LargeMCM solid wood trivet designed to hold a square casserole dish, circa 1970s. The piece is made
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Wood

Large MCM Solid Wood Trivet
Large MCM Solid Wood Trivet
H 2.75 in W 13.5 in D 10.5 in
Small MCM Solid Wood Trivet
By Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Small MCM solid wood trivet designed to hold a square casserole dish, circa 1970s. The piece is
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Wood

Small MCM Solid Wood Trivet
Small MCM Solid Wood Trivet
H 2.75 in W 13.5 in D 10.5 in
Silverplated Vintage Serving Set: Wm Rogers, Oneida, Leonard, Sheridan-19 Pieces
Located in Phoenix, AZ
" long x 4.5" wide x 4" high. (1) Footed Casserole Dish Holder 15" x 9.5". (1) Tea / Coffee Glass Pitcher
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Mid-20th Century Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver, Silver Plate, Copper

50s French Vallauris Colored Ceramic Coffe or Tea Set, Signed
By Vallauris
Located in Valladolid, ES
pottery center that experienced great growth in the mid-19th century thanks to the arrival of the railway
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Ceramic

50s French Vallauris Colored Ceramic Coffe or Tea Set, Signed
50s French Vallauris Colored Ceramic Coffe or Tea Set, Signed
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H 5.91 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in
Norse by International Stainless Steel Flatware Set for 12 Service 66 Pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Knife, 6 3/4" 1 Casserole Spoon, 8 3/4" Includes bonus brand new storage chest - styles vary. Good
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Mid-20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage 1881 Rogers Flirtation Silverplate Flatware, Oneida, 1959, 60 Pieces
By Oneida
Located in New York, NY
in 1 Medium Serving Fork 8 3/8 in 1 Solid Ladle 7 1/2 in 1 Casserole Spoon 8 5/8 in 1 Pierced Pie
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Eva Zeisel Castleton China Porcelain "Museum Dinner Service" Four Place Settings
By Eva Zeisel
Located in Sharon, CT
" diameter and one covered casserole 10"diameter x 5". Most signed with the black Castleton mark.
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Cathrineholm Midcentury Scandinavian Modern Lotus Enamel Blue/White Dutch Oven
By Catherineholm, Grete Prytz Kittelsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
during the early to mid-1960s. Cobalt blue stylized lotus leaves on white enameled steel with a cobalt
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Steel

Empress by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 105 Pcs Dinner
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
", one casserole spoon w/stainless 9 1/2" Includes bonus brand new storage chest - styles vary
Category

Mid-20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Chinese Export Famille Noir, Mille Fleurs Dinner Service
By CANTON FAMILLE ROSE
Located in Lomita, CA
" 12 sauce dishes: 3" x 1" 2 Serving spoons: 8" x 3.5", 12 soup spoons and 1 Covered Casserole dish
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Cypress by Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 53 pcs Dinner
By Georg Jensen
Located in Big Bend, WI
Mid-Century Modern Cypress by Georg Jensen sterling silver Flatware set, 53 pieces. This set
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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Enamel Casserole Dish Designed by Grete Kittelsen
By Grete Prytz Kittelsen
Located in Portland, OR
Black and white enameled casserole dish and matching lid designed by Grete Kittelsen for
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20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Enamel

Mid-Century Modernist Raymond Loewy Le Creuset, Collection Coquelle Cook Ware
By Raymond Loewy, Le Creuset
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid-Century Modernist Raymond Loewy Le Creuset, collection original Coquelle cook-ware, circa 1959
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

Materials

Metal

Deep Stwepot for Reapers, "Cazuela Segaora"
By Tito Ceramics
Located in Ubeda, AN
inside of it. The deepness of the casserole was made due to the irregularities of the land for the reaper
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Pottery

1940s Early Edith Heath Ceramics Winged Covered Serving Bowl
By Edith Heath, Heath Ceramics
Located in Sacramento, CA
1940s winged covered serving bowl/casserole by Edith Heath for Heath Ceramics of Sausalito
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Margrethe Dybdahl Denmark Ceramic Platter with Handles, Sugar Bowl & Creamer
By Margrethe Dybdahl
Located in New Westminster, British Columbia
be used as a casserole in the oven. In excellent condition with no chips, cracks or damage. The
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Ceramic

Swedish Tea Set "Mon Amie" by Rostrand
By Marianne Westman, Röstrand
Located in Raleigh, NC
Museum, the P555 mark on the bottom of the casserole means that the pieces are made of porcelain, are
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Royal Doulton Covered Casserole
By Royal Daulton
Located in Buchanan, MI
A Royal Doulton covered casserole. Measures: Width 10 inches.
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Mid-Century Goss Chatham Pottery Country Harvest Stoneware Dutch Oven Casserole
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A mid-century goss Chatham Country Harvest pattern Stoneware Dutch oven or covered casserole, circa
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Stoneware

Vallauris Cote D’azur French Mid-Century Nesting Sisal & Pottery Casserole Set
By Vallauris
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fantastic set of three mid-century Provençal faïence baking dishes, Vallauris, Cote d’Azur
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic, Hemp

Spanish Brown Glazed Earthenware Casserole
Located in Marbella, ES
Spanish brown glazed earthenware casserole.
Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Soup Tureens

Materials

Ceramic

Spanish Brown Glazed Earthenware Casserole
Spanish Brown Glazed Earthenware Casserole
H 3.15 in W 5.12 in D 3.55 in
Sheffield Reed Barton Silver Plate Casserole Chafing Serving Dish Pyrex
By Reed & Barton
Located in Dayton, OH
handled casserole / serving dish holder / stand with acorn finial lid and 024 G-22 Pyrex glass insert
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Metal

Vintage Legion Utensils Scavullo Copper Oval Chafing Casserole Serving Dish
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage large Legion Utensils Scavullo copper platter with cover / chafing / casserole / roasting
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Mid-20th Century Rustic Platters and Serveware

Materials

Copper

1950s, Spanish, Bronze and Copper Casserole with Handles
Located in Marbella, ES
1950s Spanish bronze and copper casserole with handles.
Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Serving Pieces

Materials

Bronze, Copper

1960s Decorative Terracotta Baker Casserole Romertopf W Germany
By Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Vintage Natural Terracotta Lidded Clay Baker Casserole 111 Romertopf W Germany Marked Bay
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Clay

1960s Dansk International Baking Dish Red Enamelware Casserole Indonesia
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Dansk International Indonesia Baking Dish Red Enamelware Casserole Vintage Dansk Baking Pan
Category

Vintage 1960s Indonesian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Metal, Enamel

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Mid Century Casserole For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the mid century casserole you’re looking for. Each mid century casserole for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, ceramic and iron. There are many kinds of the mid century casserole you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each mid century casserole bearing Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one mid century casserole that is appealing in its simplicity, but Carl Auböck, Dansk Designs and Donald Drumm produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Mid Century Casserole?

The average selling price for a mid century casserole at 1stDibs is $375, while they’re typically $75 on the low end and $2,080 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right dining-entertaining for You

Your dining room table is a place where stories are shared and personalities shine — why not treat yourself and your guests to the finest antique and vintage glass, silver, ceramics and serveware for your meals?

Just like the people who sit around your table, your serveware has its own stories and will help you create new memories with your friends and loved ones. From ceramic pottery to glass vases, set your table with serving pieces that add even more personality, color and texture to your dining experience.

Invite serveware from around the world to join your table settings. For special occasions, dress up your plates with a striking Imari charger from 19th-century Japan or incorporate Richard Ginori’s Italian porcelain plates into your dining experience. Celebrate the English ritual of afternoon tea with a Japanese tea set and an antique Victorian kettle. No matter how big or small your dining area is, there is room for the stories of many cultures and varied histories, and there are plenty of ways to add pizzazz to your meals.

Add different textures and colors to your table with dinner plates and pitchers of ceramic and silver or a porcelain lidded tureen, a serving dish with side handles that is often used for soups. Although porcelain and ceramic are both made in a kiln, porcelain is made with more refined clay and is more durable than ceramic because it is denser. The latter is ideal for statement pieces — your tall mid-century modern ceramic vase is a guaranteed conversation starter. And while your earthenware or stoneware is maybe better suited to everyday lunches as opposed to the fine bone china you’ve reserved for a holiday meal, handcrafted studio pottery coffee mugs can still be a rich expression of your personal style.

“My motto is ‘Have fun with it,’” says author and celebrated hostess Stephanie Booth Shafran. “It’s yin and yang, high and low, Crate & Barrel with Christofle silver. I like to mix it up — sometimes in the dining room, sometimes on the kitchen banquette, sometimes in the loggia. It transports your guests and makes them feel more comfortable and relaxed.”

Introduce elegance at supper with silver, such as a platter from celebrated Massachusetts silversmith manufacturer Reed and Barton or a regal copper-finish flatware set designed by International Silver Company, another New England company that was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898. By then, Meriden had already earned the nickname “Silver City” for its position as a major hub of silver manufacturing.

At the bar, try a vintage wine cooler to keep bottles cool before serving or an Art Deco decanter and whiskey set for after-dinner drinks — there are many possibilities and no wrong answers for tableware, barware and serveware. Explore an expansive collection of antique and vintage glass, ceramics, silver and serveware today on 1stDibs.

Questions About Mid Century Casserole
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    The difference between mid-century and mid-century modern comes down to specificity. When it comes to furniture and architecture, for example, mid-century refers to works that emerged during the middle of the 20th century, usually between 1950 and 1970. The more specific descriptor, mid-century modern, is used to refer to a particular style of design that emphasizes simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Mid-century modern furniture designers generally drew on the architectural work of Frank Lloyd Wright, Bauhaus design, Scandinavian modernism and more. Any piece of furniture produced during the 1950s and ’60s can be referred to as mid-century, but only those with specific characteristics are mid-century modern. That said, when enthusiasts of furniture and architecture use the shorter of the two phrases, they may indeed be referring to modernist works created during that period in history. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A mid-century sofa is any sofa created during the mid-20th century. Mid-century modern sofas are pieces of seating furniture that embody the venturesome attributes that we associate with mid-century modern furniture — while not all sofas designed in the mid-century modern style are the same, they frequently have a low profile and are characterized by gentle curves, clean lines and an organic shape. Mid-century furniture is a timeless classic due to its elegant simplicity. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary mid-century sofas from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    No, the 1970s are generally not considered to fall within the era identified as mid-century. With respect to mid-century modern design, while there is some debate between collectors and design experts about the specific time period that saw the emergence of the style, most furniture enthusiasts agree that by the late 1960s, interest in MCM had largely declined. Writer Cara Greenberg, who coined the term “mid-century modernism,” suggests that “the period from the end of World War II to 1960 – from V-J Day to JFK – was the heyday of innovative furniture design in America.” Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by clean lines and inviting, organic shapes. Furniture makers of the era believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Find a variety of vintage mid-century modern furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mid-century artwork is any piece of art produced during the middle of the 20th century. It includes paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures, collages, pottery and other media. You'll find a large selection of mid-century artwork from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid-century modern decor was popularized during the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would suggest that the style emerged during the years that followed World War II. This style of decor is typically characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Find the finest mid-century modern furnishings and more on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid-century furniture is furniture created within the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would argue that the style began to emerge in the postwar years. This style of furniture is known for its sleek lines and organic shapes. The creators most frequently associated with mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living. Mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mid-century jewelry is a style of jewelry that rose in popularity along with the mid-century modern design movement. Pieces from this era typically feature bold, geometric designs. Shop a variety of mid-century jewelry and accessories from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The mid-century modern style emerged primarily in the years following World War II. This style of decor is characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Creators of mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living, and mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A mid-century chair is a piece of seating furniture that was designed at any point during the middle of the 20th century. Mid-century modern furniture 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. The mid-century period provided an excellent opportunity to experiment with both functional and decorative forms. Mid-century modern chairs were made with a variety of natural and synthetic materials, combining leather, wood, and cane with chrome, steel, and plastic. Shop a range of vintage mid-century chairs on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid century modern refers to the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.

    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Yes, Eames is mid-century modern. In many ways, Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and they have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century. Some of the couple's most famous mid-century modern designs include the Eames Lounge chair and ottoman, the Eames Molded Plywood chair and the Eames Fiberglass chair. Shop a wide range of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 25, 2024
    The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern era correlates specifically to the years following World War II. These years in America saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history. Vintage mid-century modern furniture — including tables, chairs, desks and case pieces — are often organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple. 

    Postwar architects and designers in the United States were animated by new ideas and new technology during the era of mid-century modernism. Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century furniture designs manufactured by the likes of Knoll and Herman Miller

    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. 

    Knoll became 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 soon became desirable for the home. Similarly, Michigan’s Herman Miller is best known for its iconic mid-century modern furniture, and while the company focused on the office, people loved its designs for their homes, too.

    Find vintage mid-century modern furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To tell if a chair is mid-century, look for labels and markings that indicate its maker. Then, use trusted online resources to determine when the company was active. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can be of assistance when dating chairs. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. Find a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To tell if furniture is mid-century modern, examine the piece, looking for labels and markings that indicate who produced it. Then, consult trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active and what styles of furniture they made. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. A knowledgeable dealer or certified appraiser can help you determine if a particular piece is genuine mid-century modern or a reproduction. Shop a range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Mondrian’s art is believed to be one of the great inspirations for the mid-century modern approach to minimalism. His artworks were not just a departure from figurative works, but a new look at abstract art as well. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    To identify mid-century lamps, look for a manufacturer's label or stamp on the base or the shade. You can use trusted online resources to determine when the company or artisan was active. Some lamps may also have a date stamp that you can use for identification purposes. Pieces dating from the late 1950s through the early 1970s are mid-century in terms of their age. A mid-century modern lamp will show off hallmarks of the design style, such as curvy hourglass or globe forms. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer may also be able to help with the identification. Find a range of mid-century lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mid-century is considered the middle of the century, however as it pertains to furniture and design, mid-century is an American design movement known for its modern style, construction and the Modernist movement. It is typically simple and clean lines without embellishments. Shop a range of mid-century modern designs on 1stDIbs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Most experts agree that mid-century modern correlates specifically to the years following World War II. It has grown in popularity in the decades since, particularly due to the media and cultural institutions that have promoted the truly innovative era of design. Not only did the MoMA promote modern furniture, but pieces are prominently visible on the set of very popular television shows such as Mad Men. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    A dresser is a mid-century dresser if it was made during the middle of the 20th century. The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern period correlates specifically to the years following World War II. Mid-century modern dressers will likely have specific characteristics. There was a use of natural and man-made materials that included alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak as well as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. An authentic mid-century modern dresser will also be characterized by simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Shop an assortment of vintage mid-century dressers on 1stDibs.

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