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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

$529

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

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

1950s Vallauris Majolica Ceramic Large Leaf Platter / Centerpiece
1950s Vallauris Majolica Ceramic Large Leaf Platter / Centerpiece

1950s Vallauris Majolica Ceramic Large Leaf Platter / Centerpiece

$1,518

1950s Vallauris Majolica Ceramic Large Leaf Platter / Centerpiece

By Vallauris

Located in Barcelona, ES

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

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery

Large Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic Centerpiece Bowl, 1950s
Large Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic Centerpiece Bowl, 1950s

Large Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic Centerpiece Bowl, 1950s

$1,642

Large Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic Centerpiece Bowl, 1950s

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Barcelona, ES

Italian midcentury Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini blue ceramic centerpiece bowl, Italy, 1950-1960s. Unusual large scale 14,17 in diameter Mid-Century Modern blue glazed ceramic (Rimini Bl...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Pottery, Terracotta, Ceramic

Crystal Fruit Bowl or Centre Piece circa 1960
Crystal Fruit Bowl or Centre Piece circa 1960

Crystal Fruit Bowl or Centre Piece circa 1960

$329Sale Price|20% Off

Crystal Fruit Bowl or Centre Piece circa 1960

By Enzo Mari

Located in Labrit, Landes

Crystal fruit bowl or center piece Made in France circa 1960 Very good condition Shipping: 21 / 21 / 11 cm 1.2 kg.

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Crystal

Vintage Italian Murano Glass Bowl, Coral Shape, Pink & Clear, 1950s
Vintage Italian Murano Glass Bowl, Coral Shape, Pink & Clear, 1950s

Vintage Italian Murano Glass Bowl, Coral Shape, Pink & Clear, 1950s

$765

Vintage Italian Murano Glass Bowl, Coral Shape, Pink & Clear, 1950s

By Murano Glass Sommerso, Venini, Val Saint Lambert, Seguso, Flygsfors

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern hand blown Murano Sommerso decorative art glass bowl, centerpiece or ashtray. Style of Seguso. Organic coral style shape with clear and heavy glass...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

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

$1,589

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

Flavio Poli Large Centerpiece in Murano Emerald and Amber Glass, Italy 1960
Flavio Poli Large Centerpiece in Murano Emerald and Amber Glass, Italy 1960

Flavio Poli Large Centerpiece in Murano Emerald and Amber Glass, Italy 1960

$647

Flavio Poli Large Centerpiece in Murano Emerald and Amber Glass, Italy 1960

By Flavio Poli

Located in Roma, IT

Marvelous mid-century Murano large centerpiece in mouth-blown sommerso Murano glass in a stunning light emeral and amber color. This elegant and highly sculptural piece was designed...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

1960s Blue and Turquoise Heavy Murano Glass Huge Centerpiece by Flavio Poli
1960s Blue and Turquoise Heavy Murano Glass Huge Centerpiece by Flavio Poli

1960s Blue and Turquoise Heavy Murano Glass Huge Centerpiece by Flavio Poli

$1,530

1960s Blue and Turquoise Heavy Murano Glass Huge Centerpiece by Flavio Poli

By Flavio Poli

Located in Aci Castello, IT

This exquisite centerpiece is a definitive example of 1960s Murano glassmaking, attributed to the renowned designer Flavio Poli. The work utilizes the iconic sommerso technique, whic...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Murano 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

$2,578

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

Brutalist Centerpiece Tray by Art3, Brass and Aluminum, Spain, 1980s
Brutalist Centerpiece Tray by Art3, Brass and Aluminum, Spain, 1980s

Brutalist Centerpiece Tray by Art3, Brass and Aluminum, Spain, 1980s

$965

Brutalist Centerpiece Tray by Art3, Brass and Aluminum, Spain, 1980s

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Beautiful brutalist vide-poches designed and produced by Art3 in the 80s in Spain. Design object in brass and aluminium that will elevate your interior. We specialize in vintage dec...

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1980s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Brass, Aluminum, Bronze

Red Murano Glass Ashtray, Mid-Century Modern, Italy, 12x14.5 cm, 1970
Red Murano Glass Ashtray, Mid-Century Modern, Italy, 12x14.5 cm, 1970

Red Murano Glass Ashtray, Mid-Century Modern, Italy, 12x14.5 cm, 1970

$470

Red Murano Glass Ashtray, Mid-Century Modern, Italy, 12x14.5 cm, 1970

Located in Barcelona, ES

Red murano glass ashtray, circa 1970 Manufactured in Italy. In original condition, with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.

Category

1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Glass

Murano Italian Modernist Green Glass Centerpiece Vase, 1960
Murano Italian Modernist Green Glass Centerpiece Vase, 1960

Murano Italian Modernist Green Glass Centerpiece Vase, 1960

$1,707

Murano Italian Modernist Green Glass Centerpiece Vase, 1960

Located in Barcelona, ES

Eye-catching Emerald Green Murano Midcentury Centerpiece Vase, Blown Glass A highly decorative hand blown clear green glass Murano centerpiece / vase with organic design. Italy, 1960...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

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

Mid-Century Crystal Glass and Silver Centerpiece Production Italian 1950/60s
Mid-Century Crystal Glass and Silver Centerpiece Production Italian 1950/60s

Mid-Century Crystal Glass and Silver Centerpiece Production Italian 1950/60s

$400

Mid-Century Crystal Glass and Silver Centerpiece Production Italian 1950/60s

Located in Palermo, IT

Centerpiece with a finely crafted crystal cup and an 800 silver base. Engraved on the edge of the base. Excellent workmanship, made in Italy. Please watch the video and photos caref...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Crystal, Silver

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

$494

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

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 Alfredo Barbini, Livio Seguso, Salviati

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

French Riviera Rattan and Brass Centerpiece or Catchall Tray, Italy, 1970s
French Riviera Rattan and Brass Centerpiece or Catchall Tray, Italy, 1970s

French Riviera Rattan and Brass Centerpiece or Catchall Tray, Italy, 1970s

$635

French Riviera Rattan and Brass Centerpiece or Catchall Tray, Italy, 1970s

Located in Roma, IT

Wonderful Mid-Century organic centerpiece or tray entirely made of curved rattan, hand-woven wicker, and brass. This stylish French Riviera–style tray was produced in Italy during th...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Transparent Murano Glass Fazzoletto Centerpiece by Giovanni Dalla Fina, circa 19
Transparent Murano Glass Fazzoletto Centerpiece by Giovanni Dalla Fina, circa 19

Transparent Murano Glass Fazzoletto Centerpiece by Giovanni Dalla Fina, circa 19

$1,766

Transparent Murano Glass Fazzoletto Centerpiece by Giovanni Dalla Fina, circa 19

By Giovanni Dalla Fina

Located in Villaverla, IT

Transparent Murano Glass Fazzoletto Centerpiece by Giovanni Dalla Fina, circa 1990. This hand-blown clear glass handkerchief bowl features a sculptural, undulating rim. Crafted in th...

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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass

La Murrina Cobalt blue glass centerpiece cup Design Italia 80/90s
La Murrina Cobalt blue glass centerpiece cup Design Italia 80/90s

La Murrina Cobalt blue glass centerpiece cup Design Italia 80/90s

$423

La Murrina Cobalt blue glass centerpiece cup Design Italia 80/90s

By La Murrina

Located in Palermo, IT

La Murrina, handmade art glass centerpiece bowl featuring flowing shades in aqua marine tones from azure to deep cobalt blue. Considered valuable collectibles and interior design acc...

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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Murano Glass

Brass and Crystal Round Serving Tray Signed by Bellotto, Italy, 1970s
Brass and Crystal Round Serving Tray Signed by Bellotto, Italy, 1970s

Brass and Crystal Round Serving Tray Signed by Bellotto, Italy, 1970s

$812

Brass and Crystal Round Serving Tray Signed by Bellotto, Italy, 1970s

By Bellotto Argenterie

Located in Roma, IT

Elegant and refined round serving tray or centerpiece in solid brass and crystal glass. This delightful piece was produced by Bellotto Argenterie in Italy during the 1970s and is sig...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Brass

Flavio Poli for Seguso, Red Lighter in Murano Glass, 60's
Flavio Poli for Seguso, Red Lighter in Murano Glass, 60's

Flavio Poli for Seguso, Red Lighter in Murano Glass, 60's

$546Sale Price / item|20% Off

Flavio Poli for Seguso, Red Lighter in Murano Glass, 60's

By Flavio Poli

Located in Ljubljana, SI

Design by Flavio Poli for Seguso, Red Lighter in Murano Glass, 60's, Mint Vintage Condition The lighter in murano glass by Flavio Poli is a luxury piece of Italian design from the 1...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Murano Glass

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

$1,118

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

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

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

Potiche in Limoges Porcelain, 1960
Potiche in Limoges Porcelain, 1960

Potiche in Limoges Porcelain, 1960

$248Sale Price|20% Off

Potiche in Limoges Porcelain, 1960

By Limoges

Located in Milano, MI

Limoges porcelain pottery, 1960s Measures: Ø cm 20 H cm 20 The Limoges porcelain dates back to the 60s-70s of the seventeenth century, when a deposit of kaolin was discovered i...

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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Porcelain

1950 Italian Murano Glass Fazzoletto Centerpiece, Octopus Animal Print
1950 Italian Murano Glass Fazzoletto Centerpiece, Octopus Animal Print

1950 Italian Murano Glass Fazzoletto Centerpiece, Octopus Animal Print

$2,943

1950 Italian Murano Glass Fazzoletto Centerpiece, Octopus Animal Print

By Compagnia Di Venezia E Murano (C.V.M.)

Located in Barcelona, ES

One of a kind Octopus Print Animal Fazzoletto Murano Glass Extra Large Centerpiece Vase. Attibuted to Compagnia di Venezia Murano. Italy, 1950s. Rare fi...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

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

California Studio Craft Mahogany Centerpiece Fruit Bowl by Bob Stocksdale
California Studio Craft Mahogany Centerpiece Fruit Bowl by Bob Stocksdale

California Studio Craft Mahogany Centerpiece Fruit Bowl by Bob Stocksdale

$2,400Sale Price|20% Off

California Studio Craft Mahogany Centerpiece Fruit Bowl by Bob Stocksdale

By Bob Stocksdale

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Wonderful California utilitarian design with years of use and patina as intended. Cleaned to preserve past use. Showing a fleck to the rim, oil stains and utensil markings. The Top R...

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Mahogany

Monumental Vico Magistretti Magellano Silver Plate Flower Vase, 1971
Monumental Vico Magistretti Magellano Silver Plate Flower Vase, 1971

Monumental Vico Magistretti Magellano Silver Plate Flower Vase, 1971

$9,419

Monumental Vico Magistretti Magellano Silver Plate Flower Vase, 1971

By Bacci, Vico Magistretti

Located in Milan, IT

Monumental Magellano Silver Plate Vase by Vico Magisitretti for Bacci Italy 1971. Modernist covered bowl composed of a polished silver plate, a metal hemispherical base, and a geome...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Silver Plate

20th Century Murano Glass Centerpiece/ Bowl, Red/ Amber Colored, IT ca. 1970
20th Century Murano Glass Centerpiece/ Bowl, Red/ Amber Colored, IT ca. 1970

20th Century Murano Glass Centerpiece/ Bowl, Red/ Amber Colored, IT ca. 1970

$850

20th Century Murano Glass Centerpiece/ Bowl, Red/ Amber Colored, IT ca. 1970

By Murano Glass Sommerso

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

Very decorative, large Murano glass centerpiece/ bowl/ plate out the renowed workshops of Sommerso Murano in Italy. Artfully handcrafted in the late mid century period around 1970, t...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Murano Glass

Monumental 18" Da Ros Cenedese Turquoise & Yellow Sommerso Murano Glass Vase
Monumental 18" Da Ros Cenedese Turquoise & Yellow Sommerso Murano Glass Vase

Monumental 18" Da Ros Cenedese Turquoise & Yellow Sommerso Murano Glass Vase

$14,717

Monumental 18" Da Ros Cenedese Turquoise & Yellow Sommerso Murano Glass Vase

By Antonio da Ros, Cenedese

Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern

Monumental 18 inch / 45cm tall rare Mid-Century Modern vase by Antonio da Ros for Cenedese circa 1963-67. Stunning vintage piece of Italian yellow & turquoise uranium Murano glas...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Fulvio Bianconi A Fasce Sommerso XL Murano Art Glass Centerpiece Bowl
Fulvio Bianconi A Fasce Sommerso XL Murano Art Glass Centerpiece Bowl

Fulvio Bianconi A Fasce Sommerso XL Murano Art Glass Centerpiece Bowl

$1,695Sale Price|20% Off

Fulvio Bianconi A Fasce Sommerso XL Murano Art Glass Centerpiece Bowl

By AVMazzega, Fulvio Bianconi

Located in Barcelona, ES

Eye-catching "A fasce" XL centerpiece bowl attributed to Fulvio Bianconi for AV Mazzega, Murano, Italy, 1950s. This gorgeous Murano Art Glass Centerpiece features an oval shaped bowl...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

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

Cini&Nils Smoked Lucite and Chrome Tray or Centerpiece, Italy 1970s
Cini&Nils Smoked Lucite and Chrome Tray or Centerpiece, Italy 1970s

Cini&Nils Smoked Lucite and Chrome Tray or Centerpiece, Italy 1970s

$765

Cini&Nils Smoked Lucite and Chrome Tray or Centerpiece, Italy 1970s

By Cini & Nils

Located in Roma, IT

Elegant and unique Italian modern serving tray or centerpiece in smoked lucite and chrome-plated metal. This stylish minimalist piece was produced by Cini & Nils in Italy during ...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Silver Plate

Large 14" Dansk Divided Black Plastic Tray by Gunnar Cyren
Large 14" Dansk Divided Black Plastic Tray by Gunnar Cyren

Large 14" Dansk Divided Black Plastic Tray by Gunnar Cyren

$75

Large 14" Dansk Divided Black Plastic Tray by Gunnar Cyren

Located in Fairfield, CA

A large mid century black plastic divided tray. Clover shape with 5 divided compartments. Perfect for serving appetizers and snacks or using as an organizer. Designed by Gunnar Cyren...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Plastic

Vintage Ribbed Glass Cake Stand With Dome Cover
Vintage Ribbed Glass Cake Stand With Dome Cover

Vintage Ribbed Glass Cake Stand With Dome Cover

$195

Vintage Ribbed Glass Cake Stand With Dome Cover

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a vintage ribbed glass cake stand with dome cover, often used as a collectible item. Design: Features thick, clear glass with a vertical ribbed pattern on bo...

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1980s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Glass

Alfa Romeo Car Racing Trophy Murano Glass Vase / Cup by Flavio Poli for Seguso
Alfa Romeo Car Racing Trophy Murano Glass Vase / Cup by Flavio Poli for Seguso

Alfa Romeo Car Racing Trophy Murano Glass Vase / Cup by Flavio Poli for Seguso

$3,410

Alfa Romeo Car Racing Trophy Murano Glass Vase / Cup by Flavio Poli for Seguso

By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

'Alfa Romeo' glass coupe Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d'Arte, circa 1950s Wonderful blue cup Alfa Romeo by Flavio Poli for Seguso. Hand blown Murano glass. Fantastic Piece of Automob...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Murano Glass

Spanish Carved Alabaster Large Centerpiece Bowl or Tazza, 1950s
Spanish Carved Alabaster Large Centerpiece Bowl or Tazza, 1950s

Spanish Carved Alabaster Large Centerpiece Bowl or Tazza, 1950s

$2,107

Spanish Carved Alabaster Large Centerpiece Bowl or Tazza, 1950s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Outstanding carved alabaster tazza / footed bowl, Spain, 1950s. Hand carved alabaster with foliage motifs with footed base. Beautiful to be used as fruit bowl, decorative centerpiece...

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Alabaster

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

Mid-century Modern Murano Glass Bowl

$529

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

Murano AVeM Red Millefiori Flowers Silver Flecks Italian Art Glass Flower Vase
Murano AVeM Red Millefiori Flowers Silver Flecks Italian Art Glass Flower Vase

Murano AVeM Red Millefiori Flowers Silver Flecks Italian Art Glass Flower Vase

$950

Murano AVeM Red Millefiori Flowers Silver Flecks Italian Art Glass Flower Vase

By Giulio Radi, Arte Vetraria Muranese (AVEM)

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful and unusual, vintage Murano hand blown red, silver, and very large millefiori flower murrines Italian art glass flower vase. The piece is attributed to the A.Ve.M. (Arte Ve...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Silver Leaf

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

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

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

$1,295

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

By Renzo Cassetti

Located in Roma, IT

Stunning Mid-Century hand-hammered brass oval centerpiece produced by Renzo Cassetti in Italy during the 1970s, signed on the bottom. In amazing condition, this refined centerpiece features a beautiful golden brass surface whose light is wonderfully enhanced by the sinuous lines and hammered texture. Entirely hand-forged, it bears on the underside the stamp “Cassetti – Fatto a Mano...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Brass

Mother-of-pearl & aluminium Centerpiece, Italy, 1970's
Mother-of-pearl & aluminium Centerpiece, Italy, 1970's

Mother-of-pearl & aluminium Centerpiece, Italy, 1970's

$1,471

Mother-of-pearl & aluminium Centerpiece, Italy, 1970's

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Beautiful and large centerpiece designed and produced in Italy during the 1980's. This handcrafted item with mother-of-pearl and solid aluminium will be a great highlight in your hom...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Italian Handmade Murano Glass Vase Centerpiece, circa 1980
Vintage Italian Handmade Murano Glass Vase Centerpiece, circa 1980

Vintage Italian Handmade Murano Glass Vase Centerpiece, circa 1980

$1,648

Vintage Italian Handmade Murano Glass Vase Centerpiece, circa 1980

Located in Vilnius, LT

Large size Mid-Century Italian handmade murano glass vase centerpiece in emerald green and clear colour with gold/silver dust inside. The foot sphere part in clear glass with inlaid ...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Murano Glass

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

$1,942

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 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

$541

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

Big Size Midcentury Murano Glass Centerpiece
Big Size Midcentury Murano Glass Centerpiece

Big Size Midcentury Murano Glass Centerpiece

$970

Big Size Midcentury Murano Glass Centerpiece

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Circa 1960 We offer this rare elegant and vintage hand blown glass centerpiece was created in Italy. The centerpiece is in excellent condition and exhibits wonderful shapes, forms an...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Murano Glass

Rare Vibi Torino Biomorphic Glazed Ceramic Centerpiece, 1950s
Rare Vibi Torino Biomorphic Glazed Ceramic Centerpiece, 1950s

Rare Vibi Torino Biomorphic Glazed Ceramic Centerpiece, 1950s

$1,295

Rare Vibi Torino Biomorphic Glazed Ceramic Centerpiece, 1950s

By Vibi

Located in Brescia, Brescia

Important and extremely rare sculptural centerpiece produced by Vibi Torino in the 1950s, executed in richly glazed ceramic with an extraordinary biomorphic “double leaf” form charac...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Ceramic

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

$1,766

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

Murano Sommerso Yellow Glass Centerpiece Vase with Scalloped Rim, 1950s
Murano Sommerso Yellow Glass Centerpiece Vase with Scalloped Rim, 1950s

Murano Sommerso Yellow Glass Centerpiece Vase with Scalloped Rim, 1950s

$1,083Sale Price|20% Off

Murano Sommerso Yellow Glass Centerpiece Vase with Scalloped Rim, 1950s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Elegant hand blown Sommerso and lattimo yellow Murano glass vase / centerpiece, Italy, 1950s. Triple cased glass (yellow, over white lattimo glass over yellow glass). It has an scall...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

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

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Koppel Bonbonniere 1121
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Koppel Bonbonniere 1121

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Koppel Bonbonniere 1121

$4,062

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Koppel Bonbonniere 1121

By Georg Jensen, Henning Koppel

Located in Hellerup, DK

A vintage Mid-Century sterling silver bonbonniere designed by Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen in 1963. This exquisite two-piece organic form bonbon resembles the shape of an oyster o...

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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

Archimede Seguso Murano Ruby Red Sommerso Glass Vase

$2,266

Archimede Seguso Murano Ruby Red Sommerso Glass Vase

By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Archimede Seguso

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

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

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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