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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
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

$644

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

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

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

$847

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

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

$2,614

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

Midcentury Guzzini Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite and Brass Vide-Poche, Italy 1970s
Midcentury Guzzini Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite and Brass Vide-Poche, Italy 1970s

Midcentury Guzzini Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite and Brass Vide-Poche, Italy 1970s

$1,026

Midcentury Guzzini Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite and Brass Vide-Poche, Italy 1970s

By iGuzzini, Guzzini

Located in Roma, IT

Stunning pocket emptier or centerpiece in tortoiseshell effect lucite and polished brass. This fantastic piece was designed in Italy in the 70s by Guzzini (the original label of the ...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Metal, Brass

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

Murano Italian Modernist Blue White Glass Centerpiece Vase

$2,023

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

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

$656

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

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

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

Mid-century Modern Murano Glass Bowl

$537

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.

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Murano Glass

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 Venini, Fratelli Toso

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

Vintage Compote Centerpiece with Grapes in Style of Georg Jensen
Vintage Compote Centerpiece with Grapes in Style of Georg Jensen

Vintage Compote Centerpiece with Grapes in Style of Georg Jensen

$325

Vintage Compote Centerpiece with Grapes in Style of Georg Jensen

By Georg Jensen

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Iconic and elegant best describe this silver plate compote featuring a twisted stem with grape clusters hanging beneath a wide-rimmed, flaring bowl. We see being used as a centerpiec...

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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Silver Plate

Pair of French Riviera Serving Tray in Bamboo and Rattan, Italy 1960s
Pair of French Riviera Serving Tray in Bamboo and Rattan, Italy 1960s

Pair of French Riviera Serving Tray in Bamboo and Rattan, Italy 1960s

$1,194 / set

Pair of French Riviera Serving Tray in Bamboo and Rattan, Italy 1960s

Located in Roma, IT

Wonderful pair of French Riviera style serving trays in bamboo and woven rattan. These stylish and unique organic trays were made in Italy during the 1960s. The trays are in amazin...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

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

Seguso Murano Red White Pulegoso Pulled Centerpiece Bowl, 1950s
Seguso Murano Red White Pulegoso Pulled Centerpiece Bowl, 1950s

Seguso Murano Red White Pulegoso Pulled Centerpiece Bowl, 1950s

$1,731

Seguso Murano Red White Pulegoso Pulled Centerpiece Bowl, 1950s

By Seguso Vetri d'Arte

Located in Barcelona, ES

Outstanding hand blown red and white Murano glass bowl with inner air bubbles. Attributed to Seguso Vetri d'Arte. Italy, 1950s. This exquisite Murano glass decorative bowl has red gl...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

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

$501

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 Bowl, Design by Fratelli Toso, 60's
Murano Bowl, Design by Fratelli Toso, 60's

Murano Bowl, Design by Fratelli Toso, 60's

$1,690Sale Price|20% Off

Murano Bowl, Design by Fratelli Toso, 60's

By Fratelli Toso

Located in Ljubljana, SI

Large Multicolor Vintage Murano Bowl, Design by Fratelli Toso, 60's, Mint Condition. This outstanding piece of Italian glass design made by Fratelli Toso in the 1960's represents cl...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Murano Glass

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

$1,098

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

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

$238

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

San Gimignano Italian Ceramic Plate from the 1970s
San Gimignano Italian Ceramic Plate from the 1970s

San Gimignano Italian Ceramic Plate from the 1970s

$329Sale Price|20% Off

San Gimignano Italian Ceramic Plate from the 1970s

Located in Milano, MI

San Giminiano Italian ceramic plate, handprinted and realized in the 1970s. The plate pattern and decoration is typical of the centre of Ital...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Ceramic

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

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

$1,492

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

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

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

Mid-century Modern Murano Glass Bowl

$537

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.

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

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

$549

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

Vintage Italian Clear and Pink Murano Glass Bowl, 1950s
Vintage Italian Clear and Pink Murano Glass Bowl, 1950s

Vintage Italian Clear and Pink Murano Glass Bowl, 1950s

$776

Vintage Italian Clear and Pink Murano Glass Bowl, 1950s

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

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

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

$1,528

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

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

Mid-century Modern Murano Glass Bowl

$471

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

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

$14,925

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

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

Vintage Large Art Glass Bowl Tazza Centerpiece Bowl in Brass Stand
Vintage Large Art Glass Bowl Tazza Centerpiece Bowl in Brass Stand

Vintage Large Art Glass Bowl Tazza Centerpiece Bowl in Brass Stand

$850

Vintage Large Art Glass Bowl Tazza Centerpiece Bowl in Brass Stand

Located in Vero Beach, FL

Vintage Large Art Glass Bowl Tazza Centerpiece Bowl in Brass Stand Clear classical hand blown glass bowl fitting in an exquisite brass base. It is most likely dating from the Mid-Ce...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Brass

Murano Italian Modernist Purple White Glass Centerpiece Vase, Organic Design
Murano Italian Modernist Purple White Glass Centerpiece Vase, Organic Design

Murano Italian Modernist Purple White Glass Centerpiece Vase, Organic Design

$2,089

Murano Italian Modernist Purple White Glass Centerpiece Vase, Organic Design

Located in Barcelona, ES

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

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

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

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

Archimede Seguso Murano Ruby Red Sommerso Glass Vase

$2,298

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 Modern Abstract Design Copper Enamel Platter Harold Tishler 1950s
Mid Century Modern Abstract Design Copper Enamel Platter Harold Tishler 1950s

Mid Century Modern Abstract Design Copper Enamel Platter Harold Tishler 1950s

$425

Mid Century Modern Abstract Design Copper Enamel Platter Harold Tishler 1950s

Located in Miami, FL

Elegant and rich Mid Century Modern Copper Enamel Platter by Harold Tishler from the 1950s. The vivid copper background shines through the very dark gray enameling fading into a very light gray outer edge. The edges are folded in to create a softer feel. Two small drilled holes are on the bottom edge, probably needed during firing. Signed on the bottom center H. Tishler. Condition: Very Good. There are two small holes on either side of rim that were intentionally done, maybe for firing. Some rubbed spot on bottom by signature. Please look at all images and view our other H. Tishler listings. Measurements: 13 3/4 inches diameter x 2 1/4 inches high Harold Tishler (1893, Odessa – 1993, Florida) Studied engineering in 1910 at University of Grenoble but did not finished his studies and moved to New York 1913. During WWI, he joined the Merchant Marines and while visiting Japan was introduced to the art of Cloisonne enameling. In 1927, Tishler went to Vienna to study under Josef Hoffmann. Upon his return to NYC in 1932, he began producing copper and silver enamels that were sold at high-end stores. In 1935, Tishler visited a fellow student from the Kunstgewerbeschule in Vienna, Edward Winter in Cleveland. Tishler was impressed by Winter’s enameling...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Copper, Enamel

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

Logistics and International Shipping We provide a comprehensive export service so that your only concern is enjoying your acquisition. • Door-to-Door Service: Pieces located in our A...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

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

$1,611

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

Vintage Majolica Lamb, Cabbage, and Vegetables Tureen, Italy Hand-painted
Vintage Majolica Lamb, Cabbage, and Vegetables Tureen, Italy Hand-painted

Vintage Majolica Lamb, Cabbage, and Vegetables Tureen, Italy Hand-painted

$620

Vintage Majolica Lamb, Cabbage, and Vegetables Tureen, Italy Hand-painted

By Fratelli Fanciullacci, Mancioli Pottery, Bitossi

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Playful vintage large Italian majolica tureen comes in a set of three with the bowl, lid, and ladle. Delicate, porcelain-like bowl and lid are shaped as a lamb wrapped in cabbage and...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica, Porcelain

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

$2,686

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

By Antonio da Ros, Cenedese

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

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

$2,686

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 midcentury Italian Murano glass geode bowl, serving dish or ashtray, circa 1965-1975. Utilizing the Sommerso technique ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

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

$1,332Sale Price|20% Off

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

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

Italian 1960s Agate Stone Serving Dish

$835

Italian 1960s Agate Stone Serving Dish

Located in Milan, IT

Italian 1960s Agate Stone Serving Dish

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Agate

20th Century Italian Murano Centerpiece, 1960s
20th Century Italian Murano Centerpiece, 1960s

20th Century Italian Murano Centerpiece, 1960s

$382

20th Century Italian Murano Centerpiece, 1960s

Located in Paris, FR

A beautiful Mid-Century Modern centerpiece bowl or art glass vase in the hand blown Sommerso technique of hues of pink and purple, Italy, circa 1960s. Spirit Gallery presents a h...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Murano Glass

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

$554Sale 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

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

$1,576Sale Price|20% Off

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

Large Dodie Thayer Sea Grape Leaf Serving or Centerpiece Bowl
Large Dodie Thayer Sea Grape Leaf Serving or Centerpiece Bowl

Large Dodie Thayer Sea Grape Leaf Serving or Centerpiece Bowl

$2,685

Large Dodie Thayer Sea Grape Leaf Serving or Centerpiece Bowl

By Dodie Thayer

Located in Litchfield, CT

Large Dodie Thayer sea grape leaf serving or centerpiece bowl. Dark green relief molded leaves with pink / purple veins. Signed "Dodie Thayer" by hand on the base. Measures 13" x 13"...

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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Pottery

Vannes France Crystal Vase
Vannes France Crystal Vase

Vannes France Crystal Vase

$798

Vannes France Crystal Vase

By Art Vannes

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A stunning crystal vase - 'Made in France', and a compliment any room on a center table, dining table or mantle... The look of water splashing in motion is represented here in great ...

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Crystal

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

Italian Modernist Murano Blue White Art Glass Centerpiece Vase

$2,023

Italian Modernist Murano Blue White Art Glass Centerpiece Vase

Located in Barcelona, ES

Midcentury Modernist Sommerso Murano centerpiece vase in blue and white hand blown Glass. Italy, 1960s. It has an eye-catching color and a highly decorative organic design in star s...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Metal

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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