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Mid Century Cookware

Set Of 11 Mid-Century Aluminum And Copper 1930s Cookware
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 11 Mid-Century aluminum and copper 1930s cookware Found in an ancient country house in the
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Vintage 1930s Italian Platters and Serveware

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Aluminum, Copper

Mid 20th Century Guardian Service Aluminum Dual Purpose Cookware 14 Pieces
Located in Topeka, KS
Incredible Mid-20th Century Guardian Service dual purpose 14-piece cookware set including 7 pots, 2
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Serving Pieces

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Aluminum

Vintage Cavalier Italy Enamelware Cookware Pans Set Blue Red Yellow - Set of 3
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Cavalier Italy Enamelware Cookware Pans Set Blue Red Yellow - Set of 3. Circa Mid 20th
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

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Metal, Enamel

Vintage Cutlery Set, Mid-20th Century
By J. A. Henckels
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage cutlery set was realized in the mid-20th century. This silver plate vintage set is made
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Mid-20th Century German Tableware

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Silver Plate

Vintage Cutlery Set, Mid-20th Century
Vintage Cutlery Set, Mid-20th Century
H 7.49 in W 9.85 in D 14.18 in
Mid-Century Danish Modern Tile Wall Shelf
Located in Forney, TX
. Can be used in the hall, bedroom, bathroom to hang and store towels, kitchen to hang cookware or as a
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Mid-20th Century Danish Shelves

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Brass, Iron

Mid Century Columbian Blue & White Marbled Granite Enamel Roasting Pan 20"
By Columbian Metal Craftsmen
Located in Dayton, OH
Rare mid century large oval size Columbian turkey roasting pan or pot featuring enameled blue and
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

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Metal, Enamel

Danish Mid Century Credenza Hutch Jens Quihstgaard Peter Lovig
By Jens Quistgaard, Lovig Dansk
Located in Baltimore, MD
designs for Dansk Designs (Kobenstyle cookware, tableware, teak ice buckets and much more.) This Danish
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Teak

Mid-Century Modern Italian Siltal Egyptian Revival Periwinkle Enamel Dutch Oven
By Siltal
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Designed for the food writer and chef Robert Carrier – Beautiful Italian Mid-Century Modern design
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Mid-20th Century Italian Egyptian Revival More Dining and Entertaining

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Steel

Signed Mid-Century Tapio Wirkkala “Avena" Vase For Iittala, Finland c.1970s
By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in London, GB
For sale is a Mid-Century Art Glass “Avena" Vase (model 3429) designed by Tapio Wirkkala for
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Vintage Hall Pottery Red Ribbed Teapot ~ USA
Located in Naples, FL
decorative cookware. Crafted using traditional pottery techniques, this teapot is a beautiful addition to
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Pottery

Set of Vintage Enamel Saucepans by Seppo Mallat for Finel Arabia Finland, 1960s
By Arabia of Finland
Located in Bristol, GB
Vintage Mid-Century Scandinavian Cookware A matching set of three saucepans. One large diameter
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern More Dining and Entertaining

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Enamel, Steel

Art Deco Silver-Plated Chafing Dish Buffet Set 5 Pieces by English Silver Mfg Co
Located in Topeka, KS
they are part of the condition report. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Mid-Late 20th
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Late 20th Century American Art Deco Serving Pieces

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Silver Plate

Large Georgian Blacksmith Made Footman
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
your cookware Sound and sturdy with an old patina The footman is 8” high, 30” long and 22” deep
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Antique Mid-18th Century Georgian More Dining and Entertaining

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Iron

Vintage 1950’s Mason’s Red “Vista” Ironstone Transferware Serving Bowl w/ Lid
Located in Naples, FL
cookware. Made by the renowned Mason’s brand, this bowl is sure to impress. Ideal for any occasion, this
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Mid-20th Century English Serving Bowls

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Ironstone

Pierre Forssell Pair of Vintage Scandinavian Brass Candlesticks Sweden
By Skultuna, Pierre Forsell
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
cutlery and cookware, for among others Gense, before joining the distinguished brass foundry of Skultuna
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Candle Sconces

Materials

Brass

Original "Poteries Culinaires" vintage French cooking poster
Located in Spokane, WA
intense daily use. The stone cookware was manufactured with the 'terra de Vallauris" known for the
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

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Vintage Cutlery Set in Hollywood Regency Style made in Brass Faux Bamboo, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
1970s Cutlery Set in the Hollywood Regency style, made in brass faux bamboo. A set consisting of 144 pieces divided as follows: Forks 19 Normal Forks 8 Forks slightly smaller than n...
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Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Serving Pieces

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Brass

Christofle, Set of 51 Louis XV Style Silver Plated Flatware
By Christofle
Located in Paris, FR
Part of flatware Christofle collection "Marly" in silver metal. This set of cutlery with rich decoration of plants in the Louis XV style is composed of 51 pieces: - 12 table forks...
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Platters and Serveware

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Metal, Silver

Vintage English Silver Plated Cased 141 Piece 12 Setting Canteen Cutlery
Located in London, GB
An elegant Vintage English Sheffield silverplated twelve place setting 138 piece canteen of cutlery marked Sheffield EPNS, late 20th Century in date. This impressive set includes a ...
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Late 20th Century English Crystal Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Sterling Silver and Mother of Pearl Fruit / Dessert Cutlery Service
By Harrods Ltd (Richard Woodman Burbridge)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver and mother of pearl fruit / dessert service for twelve persons, a twenty four piece set, boxed; an additi...
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Vintage 1910s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

17th Century Italian Baroque Lacquered Spruce Religious Furniture 1600
Located in Roma, RM
This monumental piece of furniture, of Veneto-Alto Veneto provenance, made entirely of lacquered fir wood. Full seventeenth century (ca. 1650) is presented as an imposing double-bodi...
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Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Bookcases

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Spruce

Mid-Century Modern 91 Piece Rosewood & Bronze Flatware Set by Jean Claude w Case
By Jean Claude Aujame
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and never used rosewood & bronze 91 pcs, service for eight with serving pcs. Great teak storage box with brass & rosewood handle. Truly a quality design and beautiful set. I...
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Vintage 1960s Thai Mid-Century Modern Tableware

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Brass, Bronze

Burnt Tortoise Wood Bamboo Breakfast Bed Tray with Magazine Rack and Cup Holder
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A vintage burnt bamboo or tiger/tortoise bamboo breakfast bed tray. Created from a mixture of wicker, wood, and bamboo this serving tray will be a thoughtful touch to any guest room....
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

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Wicker

Antique Silver Serving Cutlery, France, Late 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Serving Cutlery is a pair of a precious decorative object realized in silver 800 by French manufacturer in the 19th century. The lot consist in two antique and engraved silver cut...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Sterling Silver

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Silver

Louis XV Carved And Gilt Swivel Vanity Chair
Located in Norwood, NJ
Louis XV style carved wood and silver gilt swivel low chair. Silver gilt with darker antique finish shading. The back of the chair sweeps around the sides creating shallow arms.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XV Swivel Chairs

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Upholstery, Giltwood

Art Deco Airplane Smoker's Set by J.A. Henckels 1930s
By J. A. Henckels
Located in Dallas, TX
Airplane smokers companion set, silver-plated brass, circa 1930 by J.A. Henckels, Germany. The body of the plane has a hinged cover for cigars or pipe tobacco, or medicinal marijuana...
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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Barware

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Brass

Vendome Arcantia Christofle Silverplate Flatware Set 12 Service 67 Pieces Dinner
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
Outstanding dinner size Vendome Arcantia by Christofle France silver plated flatware set, 67 pieces. This pattern features the same shell motif that adorned the ceremonial silverware...
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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Precious Ice Cream Set, 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Precious ice cream set is a set of dessert cutlery realized in 19th century. Sterling silver and brass. The lot consist in six antique little spoon and a big one for serving ice c...
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Antique 19th Century Italian Art Deco Tableware

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Sterling Silver, Brass

Antique Carved Solid Block of Marble Wash Basin, Sink From Mediterranean Region
Located in Chicago, IL
Although this may look like a holy water font from an ancient Italian church, we believe it’s probably a marble wash basin, or sink based on the fact that it has an old drain hole. Y...
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Antique 17th Century Italian Rustic Stone Sinks

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Marble

Antique Meissen 68-Piece Floral Dinner Service
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in London, GB
Antique Meissen 68-piece floral dinner service German, c. 1900 Largest serving dish: Height 6cm, width 52.5cm, depth 37.5cm Square salad bowl: Height 9.5cm, width 22cm, depth 22cm...
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Antique Early 1900s German Rococo Dinner Plates

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Porcelain

Antique Meissen 68-Piece Floral Dinner Service
Antique Meissen 68-Piece Floral Dinner Service
H 2.37 in W 20.67 in D 14.77 in
Victorian Bathroom Basin with Scrolling Bracket
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An elegant Victorian porcelain bathroom basin with a stylish scrolling cast iron bracket circa 1890. This understated antique sink features two leaf shaped soap dishes and is inscrib...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Bathroom Fixtures

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Iron

Vintage Silver Coffee and Tea Set by Wmf
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Roma, IT
Silver coffee and tea set is an original group of decorative objects realized in the between the 1920s and the 1920s. Original silver metal. Made in Germany by WMF. Farir ...
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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Tea Sets

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Silver

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Original Set of Five English Copper Cooking Pots, Cookware Kitchen
By Benham
Located in Woodbridge, CT
Place Birmingham 12, were marketing cookware until late 20th century.
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian More Furniture and Collectibles

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Copper

Mid-Century Modernist Raymond Loewy Le Creuset, Collection Coquelle Cook Ware
By Le Creuset, Raymond Loewy
Located in Dallas, TX
ware. Cookware Mid century modern moderne streamline Supreme hand-weight and feel. Very
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modernist Peter Muller-Munk, Collection Symbol Cook Ware, circa 1962
By Peter Muller-Munk, Griswold Manufacturing 1
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid-Century Modernist Peter Muller-Munk, Collection Griswold Symbol Cook Ware, circa 1962. Cookware
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Mid-Century Italian Enameled Cookware by Siltal
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of three mid-century Egyptian-patterned enamelware: one medium stock pot, one medium covered
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Vintage 1960s Italian Egyptian Revival Serving Pieces

Mid-Century Modern 14Pc Jens Quistgaard Dansk France Red Black Cookware Set
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a fourteen piece, red and black enameled cookware set, by Jens Quistgaard
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Enamel

Carl Auböck Cast Iron Oven Cookware Casserole, Ostovics, Austria, 1970s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
cookware, pans and pots in our other listings, please see the last pictures.
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Iron

Carl Aubock Cast Iron Oven Cookware Casserole, Ostovics Vienna, 1970s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
are offering many other Carl Aubock cookware, pans and pots in our other listings, please see the last
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern More Dining and Entertaining

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Iron

Carl Auböck Oval Cast Iron Oven Cookware Casserole, Ostovics, Austria, 1970s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
many other Carl Auböck cookware, pans and pots in our other listings, please see the last pictures.
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Iron

6 Pc Midcentury Danish Modern Enameled Cast Iron Cookware Michael Lax for Copco
By Michael Lax, Copco
Located in Topeka, KS
designs. What better way to start a design career than with one of the mid-century modern design icons
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

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Enamel, Iron

French 19th Century Copper Fish Pan
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very charming mid-19th century copper fish poaching pan from the Provence region of France. A
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Centerpieces

Materials

Copper

French 19th Century Copper Fish Pan
French 19th Century Copper Fish Pan
H 5.63 in W 18.13 in D 7 in
Antique Victorian Urli, Indian, Bronze, Temple Bowl, 19th Century, circa 1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
century, circa 1850. Wonderful example of 19th century Indian cookware Displays a desirable aged
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Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Victorian Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Large 19th Century Indian Patinated Bronze Cooking Urli Dish with Handles
Located in Dallas, TX
, or as outside jardinière or planter. An Urli is a traditional cookware extensively used in South
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Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Neoclassical Serving Bowls

Materials

Bronze

19th-Century German School, Kitchen Interior With Cat, Oil Painting
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This charming mid-19th-century German oil painting depicts a kitchen with chair, cat and various
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1860s Folk Art Interior Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Antique Folk Art Northern Swedish Soapstone Pot
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique folk art pot made by hand in northern Sweden during the mid 1800s. The pot was an everyday
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Decorative Bowls

Materials

Soapstone

Wagner Ware Magnalite Sidney XL 17Q Aluminum Turkey Roaster Dutch Oven 4269 21"
By Wagner
Located in Dayton, OH
Early to mid 20th century Wagner Ware Magnalite number 4269 extra large, 17 quart aluminum turkey
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Serving Pieces

Materials

Aluminum

Pierre Forssell 3 Candlesticks in Brass Produced by Skultuna in Sweden
By Pierre Forsell, Skultuna
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
Pierre Forssell was an acclaimed industrial designer who designed cutlery and cookware, for among
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Jens Quistgaard Side Table for DUX of Sweden (Two Available)
By Jens Quistgaard, Dux of Sweden
Located in San Diego, CA
designs for Quistgaard’s Købenstyle line and other collections during the mid-1950s were revolutionary
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Enamelware Turkey Platter, American 1950s
Located in Chicago, IL
Enamel cookware began in Germany, during the 18th century. During the early 1800s, vitreous enamel
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Vintage 1950s American Country Platters and Serveware

Enamelware Turkey Platter, American 1950s
Enamelware Turkey Platter, American 1950s
H 1.25 in W 18 in D 13.25 in
"Pao" Floor Lamp by Matteo Thun for Flos/Arteluce
By Flos, Arteluce, Matteo Thun
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resort interiors (2004), TVS Terra Cookware (2010), and Rapsel Ofurò Bath (2010); an ICFF Editors Award
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Carl Auböck Cast Iron Oven Cookware Casserole for Ostovics, Austria, 1970s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
many other Carl Auböck cookware, pans and pots in our other listings, please see the last pictures.
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Iron

Mexico Lovely Covered Large Pot Golden Hammered Brass 1960s Vintage Cookware
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Fabulous vintage modern decorative dining from Mexico 1960s hand hammered brass lidded cookware pot
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Brass, Silver Plate

Mid-Century Modern Italian Siltal Egyptian Revival Orange Enameled Dutch Oven
By Siltal
Located in Philadelphia, PA
1970s. Designed for the food writer and chef Robert Carrier – Beautiful Italian Mid-Century Modern
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Mid-20th Century Italian Egyptian Revival More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Steel

1960s Mid-Century Corning Ware ‘Avocado Round’ Line Green Covered Casseroles S/3
By Corning Inc.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of three mid-century era Corning Ware casserole dishes from the ‘Avocado Round’ line, circa
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Modern Set of 5 Pots and Pans Designed by Dick Simonis for Gero
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Dick Simonis designed this cookware for Gero Zilmeta in 1958 and was immediately awarded for it in
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Stainless Steel

French 19th Century Iron Pot Rack
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fabulous grand scale mid-19th century iron pot rack from the South of France. Terrific patina
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Iron

19th Century Indian Patinated Bronze Cooking Urli with Handles and Fleurs de Lys
Located in Dallas, TX
planter outdoors. An Urli is a traditional cookware extensively used in South India, commonly made of
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Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Neoclassical Planters, Cachepots and Jar...

Materials

Bronze

Pierre Forssell 3 of Vintage Scandinavian Brass Candlesticks Sweden
By Pierre Forsell, Skultuna
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
cutlery and cookware, for among others Gense, before joining the distinguished brass foundry of Skultuna
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Candle Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pierre Forsell, Pair of Rocking Tulip Brass Candlestick from Skultuna, 1950's
By Pierre Forsell, Skultuna
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Pierre Forssell was an acclaimed industrial designer who designed cutlery and cookware, for among others
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Pair of Candle Sconces by Pierre Forssell for Skultuna
By Pierre Forssell
Located in Weesp, NL
series of cutlery and cookware, for among others Gense, before joining the distinguished brass foundry of
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Candle Sconces

Materials

Brass

Tomado Wall Hanging Shelves, circa 1960
By Adriaan Dekker, Tomado
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
its metalwork production to include functionalist cookware, knives, small appliances, and storage
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Tomado Wall Hanging Shelves, circa 1960
Tomado Wall Hanging Shelves, circa 1960
H 27.56 in W 29.73 in D 8.08 in
1970s Copco Saucepan Pour Spout Teak Wood Handle White Enamel Steel Denmark
By Copco
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Enamel Pan Vintage Copco Cookware white Enamel Saucepan with pour spout teak wood handle Unmarked
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Enamel, Steel

Kobenstyle Coffee Pot by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Designs, 1955, Early Edition
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Brondby, Copenhagen
first edition. Jens H. Quistgaard designed the Købenstyle cookware in 1955. The name refers to the
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Steel

Kobenstyle Fondue Set, Teak, Cast Iron & Blue Enamel by Quistgaard Dansk Designs
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Brondby, Copenhagen
designed the Kobenstyle cookware in 1955. The name refers to the Danish name Københavnerstil (Copenhagen
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Steel, Iron

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Mid Century Cookware For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the mid century cookware you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and enamel, every mid century cookware was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer mid century cookware, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A mid century cookware, designed in the mid-century modern, Georgian or Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made mid century cookware has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Pierre Forsell, Skultuna and Adriaan Dekker are consistently popular.

How Much is a Mid Century Cookware?

The average selling price for a mid century cookware at 1stDibs is $890, while they’re typically $38 on the low end and $5,995 for the highest priced.
Questions About Mid Century Cookware
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    The difference between mid-century and mid-century modern comes down to specificity. When it comes to furniture and architecture, for example, mid-century refers to works that emerged during the middle of the 20th century, usually between 1950 and 1970. The more specific descriptor, mid-century modern, is used to refer to a particular style of design that emphasizes simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Mid-century modern furniture designers generally drew on the architectural work of Frank Lloyd Wright, Bauhaus design, Scandinavian modernism and more. Any piece of furniture produced during the 1950s and ’60s can be referred to as mid-century, but only those with specific characteristics are mid-century modern. That said, when enthusiasts of furniture and architecture use the shorter of the two phrases, they may indeed be referring to modernist works created during that period in history. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A mid-century sofa is any sofa created during the mid-20th century. Mid-century modern sofas are pieces of seating furniture that embody the venturesome attributes that we associate with mid-century modern furniture — while not all sofas designed in the mid-century modern style are the same, they frequently have a low profile and are characterized by gentle curves, clean lines and an organic shape. Mid-century furniture is a timeless classic due to its elegant simplicity. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary mid-century sofas from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    No, the 1970s are generally not considered to fall within the era identified as mid-century. With respect to mid-century modern design, while there is some debate between collectors and design experts about the specific time period that saw the emergence of the style, most furniture enthusiasts agree that by the late 1960s, interest in MCM had largely declined. Writer Cara Greenberg, who coined the term “mid-century modernism,” suggests that “the period from the end of World War II to 1960 – from V-J Day to JFK – was the heyday of innovative furniture design in America.” Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by clean lines and inviting, organic shapes. Furniture makers of the era believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Find a variety of vintage mid-century modern furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mid-century artwork is any piece of art produced during the middle of the 20th century. It includes paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures, collages, pottery and other media. You'll find a large selection of mid-century artwork from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid-century modern decor was popularized during the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would suggest that the style emerged during the years that followed World War II. This style of decor is typically characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Find the finest mid-century modern furnishings and more on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid-century furniture is furniture created within the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would argue that the style began to emerge in the postwar years. This style of furniture is known for its sleek lines and organic shapes. The creators most frequently associated with mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living. Mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mid-century jewelry is a style of jewelry that rose in popularity along with the mid-century modern design movement. Pieces from this era typically feature bold, geometric designs. Shop a variety of mid-century jewelry and accessories from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The mid-century modern style emerged primarily in the years following World War II. This style of decor is characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Creators of mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living, and mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A mid-century chair is a piece of seating furniture that was designed at any point during the middle of the 20th century. Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. The mid-century period provided an excellent opportunity to experiment with both functional and decorative forms. Mid-century modern chairs were made with a variety of natural and synthetic materials, combining leather, wood, and cane with chrome, steel, and plastic. Shop a range of vintage mid-century chairs on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid century modern refers to the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

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

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

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

    Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

    Knoll became a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces soon became desirable for the home. Similarly, Michigan’s Herman Miller is best known for its iconic mid-century modern furniture, and while the company focused on the office, people loved its designs for their homes, too.

    Find vintage mid-century modern furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To tell if a chair is mid-century, look for labels and markings that indicate its maker. Then, use trusted online resources to determine when the company was active. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can be of assistance when dating chairs. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. Find a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To tell if furniture is mid-century modern, examine the piece, looking for labels and markings that indicate who produced it. Then, consult trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active and what styles of furniture they made. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. A knowledgeable dealer or certified appraiser can help you determine if a particular piece is genuine mid-century modern or a reproduction. Shop a range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    Yes, some rattan is mid-century modern. Designers of the mid-century modern movement often preferred to use natural materials, including rattan, in their designs. However, not all rattan furniture was made during this period. Rattan was also a popular material for furniture produced during the Victorian era and continues to be used to produce furniture today. Shop a wide range of rattan furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Mondrian’s art is believed to be one of the great inspirations for the mid-century modern approach to minimalism. His artworks were not just a departure from figurative works, but a new look at abstract art as well. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    To identify mid-century lamps, look for a manufacturer's label or stamp on the base or the shade. You can use trusted online resources to determine when the company or artisan was active. Some lamps may also have a date stamp that you can use for identification purposes. Pieces dating from the late 1950s through the early 1970s are mid-century in terms of their age. A mid-century modern lamp will show off hallmarks of the design style, such as curvy hourglass or globe forms. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer may also be able to help with the identification. Find a range of mid-century lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mid-century is considered the middle of the century, however as it pertains to furniture and design, mid-century is an American design movement known for its modern style, construction and the Modernist movement. It is typically simple and clean lines without embellishments. Shop a range of mid-century modern designs on 1stDIbs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Most experts agree that mid-century modern correlates specifically to the years following World War II. It has grown in popularity in the decades since, particularly due to the media and cultural institutions that have promoted the truly innovative era of design. Not only did the MoMA promote modern furniture, but pieces are prominently visible on the set of very popular television shows such as Mad Men. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.