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Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer. 

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Mid-century Modern Murano Glass Bowl
Mid-century Modern Murano Glass Bowl

Mid-century Modern Murano Glass Bowl

$532

Mid-century Modern Murano Glass Bowl

By Murano Glass Sommerso

Located in Waddinxveen, ZH

Stunning bright orange colored Murano glass bowl in a beautiful shape. Good condition.

Category

1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Murano Glass

Dior Extra-Large Decorative Bowl in Tortoiseshell Lucite and Brass, Italy 1970s
Dior Extra-Large Decorative Bowl in Tortoiseshell Lucite and Brass, Italy 1970s

Dior Extra-Large Decorative Bowl in Tortoiseshell Lucite and Brass, Italy 1970s

$1,478

Dior Extra-Large Decorative Bowl in Tortoiseshell Lucite and Brass, Italy 1970s

By Dior Home

Located in Roma, IT

Marvelous and unique oversized bowl or centerpiece in splendid tortoiseshell-effect lucite and brass. This incredibly elegant piece was produced in Italy during the 1970s, and its de...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Brass

Murano Cenedese Orange White Silver Flecks Italian Art Glass Fish Aquarium Block
Murano Cenedese Orange White Silver Flecks Italian Art Glass Fish Aquarium Block

Murano Cenedese Orange White Silver Flecks Italian Art Glass Fish Aquarium Block

$1,650

Murano Cenedese Orange White Silver Flecks Italian Art Glass Fish Aquarium Block

By Cenedese, Alfredo Barbini

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown double fish Italian art glass aquarium sculpture. Documented to the Cenedese Company, and attributed to designer Alfredo Barbini. The fish have wh...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Murano Fratelli Toso Sky Blue Green Bubbles Italian Art Glass Centerpiece Bowl
Murano Fratelli Toso Sky Blue Green Bubbles Italian Art Glass Centerpiece Bowl

Murano Fratelli Toso Sky Blue Green Bubbles Italian Art Glass Centerpiece Bowl

$850

Murano Fratelli Toso Sky Blue Green Bubbles Italian Art Glass Centerpiece Bowl

By Fratelli Toso

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown blue and green, with controlled bubbles, unusual Italian art glass centerpiece bowl. The piece is documented to the Fratelli Toso company. Created...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Murano Italian Modernist Blue White Glass Centerpiece Vase
Murano Italian Modernist Blue White Glass Centerpiece Vase

Murano Italian Modernist Blue White Glass Centerpiece Vase

$2,004

Murano Italian Modernist Blue White Glass Centerpiece Vase

Located in Barcelona, ES

A highly decorative hand blown sky blue and white Murano glass centerpiece / vase with organic design. Italy, 1960s Blue glass cased into clear glass. The interior part is made in wh...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Opaline Glass

Mid Century Murano Art Glass Shell Bowl
Mid Century Murano Art Glass Shell Bowl

Mid Century Murano Art Glass Shell Bowl

$780

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. Made in Murano, Italy circa 1960 this is a be...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Art Glass

Mid-century Modern Murano Glass Bowl
Mid-century Modern Murano Glass Bowl

Mid-century Modern Murano Glass Bowl

$532

Mid-century Modern Murano Glass Bowl

By Murano Glass Sommerso

Located in Waddinxveen, ZH

Stunning green, blue and orange colored Murano glass bowl in a beautiful shape. Good condition with the original sticky label.

Category

1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Murano Glass

Portuguese Majolica Ceramic Duck Tureen Centerpiece, 1960s
Portuguese Majolica Ceramic Duck Tureen Centerpiece, 1960s

Portuguese Majolica Ceramic Duck Tureen Centerpiece, 1960s

$1,040Sale Price|20% Off

Portuguese Majolica Ceramic Duck Tureen Centerpiece, 1960s

By Subtil

Located in Barcelona, ES

A cool majolica glazed ceramic duck figure tureen in brown and cream colors with accents of black, green and yellow. Portugal, 1960s. Manufactured by E.Subtil Portugal and marked on the base. Use it to serve duck foie gras...

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20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Majolica, Pottery, Ceramic

Italian 1960s Agate Stone Serving Dish
Italian 1960s Agate Stone Serving Dish

Italian 1960s Agate Stone Serving Dish

$827

Italian 1960s Agate Stone Serving Dish

Located in Milan, IT

Italian 1960s Agate Stone Serving Dish

Category

1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Agate

unique 1.1kg Murano Glass Bowl Ashtray, Blue Multicolor, 1970s Italian Design
unique 1.1kg Murano Glass Bowl Ashtray, Blue Multicolor, 1970s Italian Design

unique 1.1kg Murano Glass Bowl Ashtray, Blue Multicolor, 1970s Italian Design

$650

unique 1.1kg Murano Glass Bowl Ashtray, Blue Multicolor, 1970s Italian Design

By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Murano glass bowl element ashtray Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s This original glass element was produced in the 1970s in Murano, Italy. An elegant multicolor ...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Midcentury Sèvres Style French Gilt Porcelain Bisque Parian Vases Urns
Pair of Midcentury Sèvres Style French Gilt Porcelain Bisque Parian Vases Urns

Pair of Midcentury Sèvres Style French Gilt Porcelain Bisque Parian Vases Urns

$1,034 / set

Pair of Midcentury Sèvres Style French Gilt Porcelain Bisque Parian Vases Urns

Located in Dublin, Ireland

Stunning pair of French Sèvres style soft paste porcelain and Parian vases or urns of traditional cylindrical form and French origin, circa mid-20th centur...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Fratelli Toso Murano Ribbons Italian Art Glass Sculptural Fazzoletto Flower Vase
Fratelli Toso Murano Ribbons Italian Art Glass Sculptural Fazzoletto Flower Vase

Fratelli Toso Murano Ribbons Italian Art Glass Sculptural Fazzoletto Flower Vase

$1,920Sale Price|20% Off

Fratelli Toso Murano Ribbons Italian Art Glass Sculptural Fazzoletto Flower Vase

By Fratelli Toso, Venini

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful, and extra large, vintage Murano hand blown pink and white ribbons over aqua blue Italian art glass sculptural handkerchief / fazzoletto vase. Documented to the Fratelli To...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Fratelli Toso Murano Pink Aventurine Ribbons Italian Art Glass Centerpiece Bowl
Fratelli Toso Murano Pink Aventurine Ribbons Italian Art Glass Centerpiece Bowl

Fratelli Toso Murano Pink Aventurine Ribbons Italian Art Glass Centerpiece Bowl

$1,200

Fratelli Toso Murano Pink Aventurine Ribbons Italian Art Glass Centerpiece Bowl

By Fratelli Toso

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful, and large, vintage Murano hand blown pink and aventurine ribbons Italian art glass centerpiece bowl. The piece is documented to the Fratelli Toso company. The bowl is made...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Luciano Gaspari Salviati Signed Murano Purple Pink Blue Sommerso Art Glass Bowl
Luciano Gaspari Salviati Signed Murano Purple Pink Blue Sommerso Art Glass Bowl

Luciano Gaspari Salviati Signed Murano Purple Pink Blue Sommerso Art Glass Bowl

$2,246

Luciano Gaspari Salviati Signed Murano Purple Pink Blue Sommerso Art Glass Bowl

By Salviati, Luciano Gaspari

Located in Barcelona, ES

Outstanding hand blown Murano Art glass bowl in shades of purple pink and blue. Italy, 1960s. Manufactured By Luciano Gaspari for Salviati. Signed underneath. This beautiful bowl has...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Large Handmade Hammered Silver Centerpiece Bowl by Renzo Cassetti, Italy 1970s
Large Handmade Hammered Silver Centerpiece Bowl by Renzo Cassetti, Italy 1970s

Large Handmade Hammered Silver Centerpiece Bowl by Renzo Cassetti, Italy 1970s

$1,596

Large Handmade Hammered Silver Centerpiece Bowl by Renzo Cassetti, Italy 1970s

By Renzo Cassetti

Located in Roma, IT

Fantastic large round shell shaped centerpiece completely handmade in hammered silver plate. This beautiful piece was designed by Renzo Cassetti in Italy in the 1970s and is signed i...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Silver Plate

Murano blue & clear sommerso glass centerpiece/bowl by Seguso
Murano blue & clear sommerso glass centerpiece/bowl by Seguso

Murano blue & clear sommerso glass centerpiece/bowl by Seguso

$1,087

Murano blue & clear sommerso glass centerpiece/bowl by Seguso

By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte

Located in Varese, Lombardia

Large blue and transparent Murano glass pocket emptier bowl made with the "soomerso" technique. Depending on the refraction of the light, the glass takes on different colors, as can ...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Murano Glass

Mid-Century Semi-Precious Stone Grape Clusters - a Pair
Mid-Century Semi-Precious Stone Grape Clusters - a Pair

Mid-Century Semi-Precious Stone Grape Clusters - a Pair

$600 / set

Mid-Century Semi-Precious Stone Grape Clusters - a Pair

Located in Charleston, SC

Mid-20th century large grape clusters in carnelian and amethyst : Carnelian is a stone that represents warmth, fiery, life, vibrancy, strength, bravery, courage when speaking in pub...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Amethyst, Carnelian, Metal, Silver Plate

Archimede Seguso Murano Ruby Red Sommerso Glass Vase
Archimede Seguso Murano Ruby Red Sommerso Glass Vase

Archimede Seguso Murano Ruby Red Sommerso Glass Vase

$1,821Sale Price|20% Off

Archimede Seguso Murano Ruby Red Sommerso Glass Vase

By Archimede Seguso, Seguso Vetri d'Arte

Located in Barcelona, ES

Mid-Century Modern Murano Blown Glass Red Vase Large Size. An spectacular handblown Murano art glass vase in a vibrant ruby red color and tall flower shape. Attributed to Archimede S...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Mid-Century Italian Crystal Glass Shell Centerpiece Bowl, 1960s–1970s
Mid-Century Italian Crystal Glass Shell Centerpiece Bowl, 1960s–1970s

Mid-Century Italian Crystal Glass Shell Centerpiece Bowl, 1960s–1970s

$543

Mid-Century Italian Crystal Glass Shell Centerpiece Bowl, 1960s–1970s

Located in Frederiksberg C, DK

Mid-Century Italian Crystal Glass Shell Centerpiece Bowl, 1960s–1970s Striking mid-century centerpiece bowl or compote crafted in heavy crystal glass, Italian origin and dating from...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Glass

Italian Ceramic Fruit Basket Topiary Compote Centerpiece
Italian Ceramic Fruit Basket Topiary Compote Centerpiece

Italian Ceramic Fruit Basket Topiary Compote Centerpiece

$285

Italian Ceramic Fruit Basket Topiary Compote Centerpiece

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Italian glazed ceramic fruit basket figure sculpture. This compote is handmade with the greatest attention to detail. We see this piece on a kitchen counter or table. The basket is m...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Square Transparent Molded Thick Glass Ashtray - Trinket Bowl, Italy
Vintage Square Transparent Molded Thick Glass Ashtray - Trinket Bowl, Italy

Vintage Square Transparent Molded Thick Glass Ashtray - Trinket Bowl, Italy

$236

Vintage Square Transparent Molded Thick Glass Ashtray - Trinket Bowl, Italy

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

Made in Italy, 1968. Made in thick molded glass. It is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be considered as in perfect original condition and r...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Glass

Murano Purple Art Glass Centerpiece Bowl with Applied Clear Glass
Murano Purple Art Glass Centerpiece Bowl with Applied Clear Glass

Murano Purple Art Glass Centerpiece Bowl with Applied Clear Glass

$2,589

Murano Purple Art Glass Centerpiece Bowl with Applied Clear Glass

Located in Barcelona, ES

Murano glass centerpiece vase in purple and filigree clear glass rim, Italy, 1950s. Stunning blown glass purple centerpiece with faceted body and h...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass

Set of Midcentury Italian Handmade Brass Shell Shaped Bowls for Metal Art, 1970s
Set of Midcentury Italian Handmade Brass Shell Shaped Bowls for Metal Art, 1970s

Set of Midcentury Italian Handmade Brass Shell Shaped Bowls for Metal Art, 1970s

$940 / set

Set of Midcentury Italian Handmade Brass Shell Shaped Bowls for Metal Art, 1970s

By Metal Art

Located in Roma, IT

Amazing midcentury set of three shell shaped bowls in solid brass. This delightful piece was designed in Italy during the 1970s for Metal Art PD. The peculiarity of this article i...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Brass

Murano Sommerso Green Yellow Birds Blue Tail Uranium Italian Art Glass Sculpture
Murano Sommerso Green Yellow Birds Blue Tail Uranium Italian Art Glass Sculpture

Murano Sommerso Green Yellow Birds Blue Tail Uranium Italian Art Glass Sculpture

$1,600

Murano Sommerso Green Yellow Birds Blue Tail Uranium Italian Art Glass Sculpture

By Salviati, Alfredo Barbini, Livio Seguso

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful and large, vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso green yellow, with blue tails Italian art glass birds sculpture. The piece is attributed to the Salviati company. Created in t...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Uranium Glass

Seguso Vetri d’Arte, Murano – Large Glass Centerpiece Bowl, 1980s
Seguso Vetri d’Arte, Murano – Large Glass Centerpiece Bowl, 1980s

Seguso Vetri d’Arte, Murano – Large Glass Centerpiece Bowl, 1980s

$1,418

Seguso Vetri d’Arte, Murano – Large Glass Centerpiece Bowl, 1980s

By Seguso Vetri d'Arte

Located in Brescia, Brescia

A striking hand-blown Murano glass centerpiece bowl by Seguso Vetri d’Arte, signed and bearing the original label from the period. Executed in vibrant shades of turquoise and deep c...

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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Seguso Sommerso Murano Pink & White Alabastro Art Glass Geode Bowl, 1950
Seguso Sommerso Murano Pink & White Alabastro Art Glass Geode Bowl, 1950

Seguso Sommerso Murano Pink & White Alabastro Art Glass Geode Bowl, 1950

$1,135Sale Price|20% Off

Seguso Sommerso Murano Pink & White Alabastro Art Glass Geode Bowl, 1950

By Seguso, Archimede Seguso

Located in Barcelona, ES

Hand blown Murano Sommerso pink and opalescent white round art glass bowl. Attributed to Archimede Seguso. Italy, 1950s. Pink glass over opaline white glass in the Alabastro design c...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Opaline Glass

Murano Gold Leaf Glass Centerpiece Bowl with Ribbed Stem, Italy, 1980s
Murano Gold Leaf Glass Centerpiece Bowl with Ribbed Stem, Italy, 1980s

Murano Gold Leaf Glass Centerpiece Bowl with Ribbed Stem, Italy, 1980s

$1,773

Murano Gold Leaf Glass Centerpiece Bowl with Ribbed Stem, Italy, 1980s

Located in Villaverla, IT

This commanding centerpiece is a luminous testament to the enduring mastery of Venetian glassblowing. Hand-sculpted on the storied island of Murano during the late twentieth century,...

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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Gold, Gold Leaf

Dior Silver-Plated and Tortoiseshell Lucite Serving Tray or Centerpiece, 1970s
Dior Silver-Plated and Tortoiseshell Lucite Serving Tray or Centerpiece, 1970s

Dior Silver-Plated and Tortoiseshell Lucite Serving Tray or Centerpiece, 1970s

$969

Dior Silver-Plated and Tortoiseshell Lucite Serving Tray or Centerpiece, 1970s

By Dior Home

Located in Roma, IT

Marvelous large round serving tray or centerpiece in silver-plated metal and tortoiseshell-effect lucite. This elegant and unique piece was produced in Italy during the 1970s and is ...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Silver Plate

AVeM Murano Red Millefiori Flower Silver Flecks Ribbon Italian Art Glass Bowl
AVeM Murano Red Millefiori Flower Silver Flecks Ribbon Italian Art Glass Bowl

AVeM Murano Red Millefiori Flower Silver Flecks Ribbon Italian Art Glass Bowl

$850

AVeM Murano Red Millefiori Flower Silver Flecks Ribbon Italian Art Glass Bowl

By Giulio Radi, Arte Vetraria Muranese (AVEM)

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful and large, vintage Murano hand blown red, silver, copper aventurine, millefiori flower murrines and twisted ribbons Italian art glass center bowl. It is documented to the A...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Silver Leaf

Italian Mid-Century Ceramic Fruit Basket Weave Centerpiece
Italian Mid-Century Ceramic Fruit Basket Weave Centerpiece

Italian Mid-Century Ceramic Fruit Basket Weave Centerpiece

$375

Italian Mid-Century Ceramic Fruit Basket Weave Centerpiece

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Vintage Glazed Ceramic Fruit Basket Compote Sculpture Centerpiece, 1950's Italy. Fabulous Italian glazed ceramic fruit basket figure. This polychrome compote is handmade with the gre...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Barovier Green Italian Serving Tray in Mirror-Etched Murano Glass, 1940s
Barovier Green Italian Serving Tray in Mirror-Etched Murano Glass, 1940s

Barovier Green Italian Serving Tray in Mirror-Etched Murano Glass, 1940s

$863

Barovier Green Italian Serving Tray in Mirror-Etched Murano Glass, 1940s

By Barovier

Located in Roma, IT

Wonderful tiny rectangular shaped serving tray in a stunning combination of mouth-blown Murano twisted green glass, acid-etched mirror and gilt metal handles. This charming piece was...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Brass

Large Cenedese Italian Asymmetric Blue Sommerso Murano Glass Bowl, Dish, Ashtray
Large Cenedese Italian Asymmetric Blue Sommerso Murano Glass Bowl, Dish, Ashtray

Large Cenedese Italian Asymmetric Blue Sommerso Murano Glass Bowl, Dish, Ashtray

$2,660

Large Cenedese Italian Asymmetric Blue Sommerso Murano Glass Bowl, Dish, Ashtray

By Cenedese, Antonio da Ros

Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern

Antonio da Ros (attributed) for Cenedese large & heavy vintage Italian Murano glass bowl, serving dish or ashtray, circa 1965-1975. Utilizing the Sommerso technique this large, heavy...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Catalan Yellow Blown Glass Vase, Mid-Century Modern, Spain, 1930
Catalan Yellow Blown Glass Vase, Mid-Century Modern, Spain, 1930

Catalan Yellow Blown Glass Vase, Mid-Century Modern, Spain, 1930

$839

Catalan Yellow Blown Glass Vase, Mid-Century Modern, Spain, 1930

Located in Barcelona, ES

Catalan yellow blown glass vase, circa 1920 Manufactured in Spain. In original condition, with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Mate...

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1930s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Glass

Mid Century Salt and Pepper Shakers by Joe Chasnoff and Judy Azulay
Mid Century Salt and Pepper Shakers by Joe Chasnoff and Judy Azulay

Mid Century Salt and Pepper Shakers by Joe Chasnoff and Judy Azulay

$125 / set

Mid Century Salt and Pepper Shakers by Joe Chasnoff and Judy Azulay

By Joe Chasnoff, Judy Azulay

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Set of mid century walnut salt and pepper shakers by Joe Chasnoff and Judy Azulay. Playful modern shape with stunning wood grain. Signed Chasnoff Azulay 88.

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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Walnut

Mid-century Modern Murano Glass Bowl
Mid-century Modern Murano Glass Bowl

Mid-century Modern Murano Glass Bowl

$467

Mid-century Modern Murano Glass Bowl

By Murano Glass Sommerso

Located in Waddinxveen, ZH

Stunning green and amber colored Murano glass bowl in a beautiful shape.

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Murano Glass

Mid-Century French Trivet by Guillerme et Chambron, Oak & Ceramic
Mid-Century French Trivet by Guillerme et Chambron, Oak & Ceramic

Mid-Century French Trivet by Guillerme et Chambron, Oak & Ceramic

$2,000

Mid-Century French Trivet by Guillerme et Chambron, Oak & Ceramic

By Guillerme et Chambron

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French Mid-Century Trivet by Guillerme & Chambron, Paris France, 1950s Crafted in blond oak, this exquisite French Mid-Century trivet features a stunning ceramic tile by Bolesl...

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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Ceramic, Oak

French Mid-Century Creamy White Ceramic Centerpiece, illegible signature
French Mid-Century Creamy White Ceramic Centerpiece, illegible signature

French Mid-Century Creamy White Ceramic Centerpiece, illegible signature

$1,154

French Mid-Century Creamy White Ceramic Centerpiece, illegible signature

Located in London, Fitzrovia

A beautiful Mid-century French centerpiece, fruit bowl etc... 1940's colour and look. illegible signature and Marks, made in France

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic , 1950, West Germany
Ceramic , 1950, West Germany

Ceramic , 1950, West Germany

$3,500

Ceramic , 1950, West Germany

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Country: West Germany We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the butto...

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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Ceramic

Murano in green and yellow, 1950, Attributed to Flavio Poli, Italian
Murano in green and yellow, 1950, Attributed to Flavio Poli, Italian

Murano in green and yellow, 1950, Attributed to Flavio Poli, Italian

$3,800

Murano in green and yellow, 1950, Attributed to Flavio Poli, Italian

By Flavio Poli

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Murano We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'V...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Murano Glass

Vintage 1950s Italian Enamelled Copper Dish
Vintage 1950s Italian Enamelled Copper Dish

Vintage 1950s Italian Enamelled Copper Dish

$332

Vintage 1950s Italian Enamelled Copper Dish

Located in Torquay, GB

Extraordinary vintage 1950s large copper centrepiece dish. Featuring a burst of multicoloured lava bubble with a textured surface. This is a good sized dish, ideal for coffee tables ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Serving Tray Lucite Faux Tortoiseshell & Brass Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s
Serving Tray Lucite Faux Tortoiseshell & Brass Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s

Serving Tray Lucite Faux Tortoiseshell & Brass Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s

$1,123

Serving Tray Lucite Faux Tortoiseshell & Brass Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s

By Dior Home, Christian Dior, Willy Rizzo, Team Guzzini

Located in Rome, IT

Midcentury amazing squared serving tray or centerpiece in lucite faux tortoiseshell effect and brass in the style of Christian Dior Home. Made in Italy in the 1970s. It's an iconic...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vallauris Multicolor Majolica Ceramic Large Leaf Centerpiece Platter, 1950s
Vallauris Multicolor Majolica Ceramic Large Leaf Centerpiece Platter, 1950s

Vallauris Multicolor Majolica Ceramic Large Leaf Centerpiece Platter, 1950s

$1,951

Vallauris Multicolor Majolica Ceramic Large Leaf Centerpiece Platter, 1950s

By Vallauris

Located in Barcelona, ES

Eye-catching large leaf shaped glazed ceramic platter, serving tray or centerpiece manufactured by Vallauris. France, 1950-1960s. Interesting to be used as decorative centerpiece bow...

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Majolica, Pottery, Ceramic

Centerpiece Bowl Murano Glass Perple Mid-Century Modern Production Italian 1970
Centerpiece Bowl Murano Glass Perple Mid-Century Modern Production Italian 1970

Centerpiece Bowl Murano Glass Perple Mid-Century Modern Production Italian 1970

$496

Centerpiece Bowl Murano Glass Perple Mid-Century Modern Production Italian 1970

Located in Palermo, IT

Large Murano glass centerpiece plate, in shades of purple and transparent. Modeled in an organic motif, of considerable thickness. Please watch the video and photos carefully, thank ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Murano Glass

Sottsass Mid Century Candlestick Center Piece
Sottsass Mid Century Candlestick Center Piece

Sottsass Mid Century Candlestick Center Piece

$875

Sottsass Mid Century Candlestick Center Piece

By Ettore Sottsass

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A well crafted candlestick center piece in a mixed blue toned copper enameled metal with step down design and three copper candle holders. The holders have great age and patina which...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Metal

Italian Mid-Century Ceramic Fruit Basket Weave Centerpiece
Italian Mid-Century Ceramic Fruit Basket Weave Centerpiece

Italian Mid-Century Ceramic Fruit Basket Weave Centerpiece

$250

Italian Mid-Century Ceramic Fruit Basket Weave Centerpiece

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Vintage Glazed Ceramic Fruit Basket Compote Sculpture Centerpiece, 1960's Italy. Fabulous Italian glazed ceramic fruit basket figure. This polychrome compote is handmade with the gre...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Murano Barbini Vintage Orange Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Centerpiece Bowl
Murano Barbini Vintage Orange Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Centerpiece Bowl

Murano Barbini Vintage Orange Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Centerpiece Bowl

$760Sale Price|20% Off

Murano Barbini Vintage Orange Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Centerpiece Bowl

By Alfredo Barbini

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown persimmon orange, controlled bubbles and gold flecks Italian art glass centerpiece bowl. Documented to Master glass artist and designer Alfredo Ba...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Gold Leaf

Fratelli Toso Murano Opalescent Pink Aventurine Ribbons Italian Art Glass Bowl
Fratelli Toso Murano Opalescent Pink Aventurine Ribbons Italian Art Glass Bowl

Fratelli Toso Murano Opalescent Pink Aventurine Ribbons Italian Art Glass Bowl

$850

Fratelli Toso Murano Opalescent Pink Aventurine Ribbons Italian Art Glass Bowl

By Fratelli Toso

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown opalescent white and twisted pink ribbons Italian art glass footed bowl. The piece is documented to the Fratelli Toso company, circa 1956. The des...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine, Opaline Glass

Murano White Multi Color Swirl Art Glass Centerpiece Bowl
Murano White Multi Color Swirl Art Glass Centerpiece Bowl

Murano White Multi Color Swirl Art Glass Centerpiece Bowl

$1,359

Murano White Multi Color Swirl Art Glass Centerpiece Bowl

Located in Barcelona, ES

Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano glass centerpiece, white and multicolor pastel tones This large bowl or centerpiece has free form design in handblown opaline white glass and swirl...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Tommaso Barbi "Sun" Murano Glass and Brass Cachepot or Centerpiece, Italy 1960s
Tommaso Barbi "Sun" Murano Glass and Brass Cachepot or Centerpiece, Italy 1960s

Tommaso Barbi "Sun" Murano Glass and Brass Cachepot or Centerpiece, Italy 1960s

$1,513

Tommaso Barbi "Sun" Murano Glass and Brass Cachepot or Centerpiece, Italy 1960s

By Tommaso Barbi

Located in Roma, IT

Splendid mid-century cachepot in Murano glass and brass. This incredibly elegant and unique piece was designed by Tommaso Barbi in Italy during the 1960s and is signed inside. In f...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Brass

Valentí Brass Basket Ice Bucket Wine Cooler / Centerpiece, 1950s
Valentí Brass Basket Ice Bucket Wine Cooler / Centerpiece, 1950s

Valentí Brass Basket Ice Bucket Wine Cooler / Centerpiece, 1950s

$1,951

Valentí Brass Basket Ice Bucket Wine Cooler / Centerpiece, 1950s

By Valenti

Located in Barcelona, ES

Mid-century Modern Basket Ice Bucket Centerpiece in Brass. Spain, 1950-1960 Manufactured by Valentí. Large size. Stylish Midcentury basket shaped centerpiece bowl or champagne / wi...

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Brass

Mid-century Modern centerpieces for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern centerpieces for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage centerpieces created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects, folk art and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with glass, murano glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern centerpieces made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original centerpieces, popular names associated with this style include Cenedese, Fratelli Toso, Archimede Seguso, and Antonio da Ros. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for centerpieces differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $71 and tops out at $28,368 while the average work can sell for $1,055.

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