What is the difference between mid-century and mid-century modern?

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.

What is a mid-century chair?

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.

What does mid century mean?

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.

What is mid century furniture?

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.

What is mid-century jewelry?

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.

What is a mid-century sofa?

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.

What is mid-century artwork?

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.

What is mid century decor?

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.

How do you identify mid century lamps?

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.

How can you tell if furniture is mid century?

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.

How can you tell if a chair is mid century?

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.

Is rattan mid-century modern?

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.

What makes a dresser mid-century?

A dresser is a mid-century dresser if it was made during the middle of the 20th century. The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern period correlates specifically to the years following World War II. Mid-century modern dressers will likely have specific characteristics. There was a use of natural and man-made materials that included alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak as well as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. An authentic mid-century modern dresser will also be characterized by simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Shop an assortment of vintage mid-century dressers on 1stDibs.

Is Mondrian mid century modern?

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.

Is mid-century modern timeless?

Yes, mid-century modern is timeless, in the opinion of many experts. Many characteristics of furniture and decorative accents produced in this style remain popular today. Among them are silhouettes marked by organic forms and clean lines, the promotion of functionality and the use of natural materials like teak, rosewood and oak and synthetic materials such as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of mid-century modern furniture.

Why is mid century modern popular?

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.

What time is considered mid-century??

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.

What does mid century modern mean?

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.

What is mid century modern furniture?

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.

Is Eames mid-century modern?

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.

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Eight Culver, LTD Mid-Century Highball Glasses in the "Petite Fleur" Pattern

$450 / set

H 5.5 in Dm 2.88 in

Eight Culver, LTD Mid-Century Highball Glasses in the "Petite Fleur" Pattern

By Culver Ltd.

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Eight vintage highball glasses by Culver, LTD. in the yellow "Petite Fleur" pattern with large yellow flowers with green leaves and white trim.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Set of 8 Mid Century Highball Glasses with Sliver Band in Carrier

$595 / set

H 5.5 in W 2.75 in D 2.75 in

Set of 8 Mid Century Highball Glasses with Sliver Band in Carrier

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Set of 8 highball glasses. Each with a wide silver band in a checker board design. Comes with original walnut and chrome carrier.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Chrome

Set of Mid-Century Highball Glasses with Black Frosted Interiors & Gold Dancers

$450 / set

H 5.5 in Dm 2.88 in

Set of Mid-Century Highball Glasses with Black Frosted Interiors & Gold Dancers

By Federal Glass

Located in Nantucket, MA

Vintage set of 8 highball glasses. Clear glass with black frosted interiors decorated on the exterior with stylized modern dancers in 22k gold.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Set of Mid-Century Highball Glasses with White Frosted Interiors & Gold Dancers

$450 / set

H 5.5 in Dm 2.88 in

Set of Mid-Century Highball Glasses with White Frosted Interiors & Gold Dancers

By Federal Glass

Located in Nantucket, MA

Vintage set of 8 highball glasses. Clear glass with white frosted interiors decorated on the exterior with stylized modern dancers in 22k gold.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Highball glasses & Ice Bucket Dancing Pink Elephants by Hazel Atlas

$250 / set

H 5.4 in W 2.7 in D 2.7 in

Mid-Century Highball glasses & Ice Bucket Dancing Pink Elephants by Hazel Atlas

By Atlas, Libbey Glass Co., Versace Home Collection, Jonathan Adler

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful set of 4 glasses and ice bucket from Hazel Atlas. This pieces are from the Mid-Century era of Atlas commanding design in barware. This set is from the rare and sought aft...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Barware

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Highball glasses Gold Eagle Stars and Stripes Collection by Libbey

$225 / set

H 5.6 in W 3.6 in D 3.6 in

Mid-Century Highball glasses Gold Eagle Stars and Stripes Collection by Libbey

By Jonathan Adler, Libbey Glass Co., Versace Home Collection

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful set of 4 glasses from Libbey. This pieces are from the Mid-Century era of Libbey commanding design in barware. This set is from the Gold Eagle Stars and Stripes collectio...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Barware

Materials

Glass

Eight Midcentury Highball Glasses W/Bands of Brightly Colored Lines

$425 / set

H 4.25 in Dm 2.88 in

Eight Midcentury Highball Glasses W/Bands of Brightly Colored Lines

By Anchor Hocking

Located in Nantucket, MA

Eight highball glasses decorated with five bands of brightly colored enamel comprised of three lines each on clear glass.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

8 Mid-Century Highball Glasses by Cera Glass in Translucent Enamel and 22k Gold

$995 / set

H 5.5 in Dm 2.88 in

8 Mid-Century Highball Glasses by Cera Glass in Translucent Enamel and 22k Gold

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Rare set of eight highball glasses by Cera Glassware with leaves in translucent blue and purple with outlines and details in 22 karat gold.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Six "METH" Mid-Century Highball Glasses w/Fishing Lures in 22k Gold and Enamels

$495 / set

H 5.5 in Dm 2.88 in

Six "METH" Mid-Century Highball Glasses w/Fishing Lures in 22k Gold and Enamels

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Set of six vintage highball glasses of clear glass with white frosted interior and decorated with a design by Robert Meth in 22 karat gold and colored enamels, having fishing lures h...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Set of 6 Highball Glasses with Crowns and Shields Decoration.

$425 / set

H 5.5 in W 2.75 in D 2.75 in

Set of 6 Highball Glasses with Crowns and Shields Decoration.

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Set of 8 Vintage Mid Century Highball Glasses with Shields and Crown Decorations on a white frosted background.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Butcher Blocks

Materials

Gold

Eight Vintage Highball Glasses in the "Midas" Pattern by Culver Glassware

$495 / set

H 5.5 in Dm 2.88 in

Eight Vintage Highball Glasses in the "Midas" Pattern by Culver Glassware

By Culver Ltd.

Located in Nantucket, MA

Eight mid-century highball glasses by Culver LTD in the "Midas" pattern with American coins in 22k gold on branches with leaves in raised translucent enamel.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Vintage Green, Yellow & Blue Geometric Highball Glasses Designed by Pasinski

$375 / set

H 5.5 in Dm 2.88 in

Vintage Green, Yellow & Blue Geometric Highball Glasses Designed by Pasinski

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Six Mid-Century highball glasses in a yellow, blue and green raised, textured geometric design with a non-slip surface, designed by Irene Pasinski for the Washington Glass Company.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Vintage Silver Decorated Highball Glasses with Vertical Bars below a Wide Band

$375 / set

H 5.5 in Dm 2.88 in

Vintage Silver Decorated Highball Glasses with Vertical Bars below a Wide Band

Located in Nantucket, MA

Set of eight Mid-century highball glasses decorated in silver with a wide band above vertical bars which alternate in width around the glass.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Barware

Materials

Glass

MCM Green and Gold Starburst Highball Tumblers - Set of 4

$80 / set

H 5.5 in Dm 2.75 in

MCM Green and Gold Starburst Highball Tumblers - Set of 4

Located in Fairfield, CA

A set of 4 mid century highball tumblers. Each is decorated in olive green with a metallic gold starburst.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Vintage Highball Glasses with Images of Antique Automobiles by Gay Fad

$450 / set

H 5.25 in Dm 2.75 in

Vintage Highball Glasses with Images of Antique Automobiles by Gay Fad

Located in Nantucket, MA

Eight mid-century highball glasses decorated at Fran Taylor's Gay Fad Studio, clear glass with white frosted interior decorated on the exterior with black enamel and 22k gold images ...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Vintage Georges Briard Highball Glasses with 22k Gold Pineapple and Pear Design

$495 / set

H 5.5 in Dm 2.88 in

Vintage Georges Briard Highball Glasses with 22k Gold Pineapple and Pear Design

By Georges Briard

Located in Nantucket, MA

Set of 6 mid-century highball glasses designed by Georges Briard.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Mid Century Modern Fabergé Ruby Red Highball Glasses Service / Eight People

$3,800 / set

H 6 in Dm 3 in

Mid Century Modern Fabergé Ruby Red Highball Glasses Service / Eight People

By Fabergé

Located in Tarry Town, NY

A striking example of mid-20th century modern design, this set of eight highball glasses features the distinctive Fabergé Milano pattern, characterized by its octagonal form and bold...

Category

Vintage 1960s Russian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Crystal

Vintage Dorothy Thorpe Mid Century Silver Fade Pitcher & Six Highball Glasses

$350 / set

Vintage Dorothy Thorpe Mid Century Silver Fade Pitcher & Six Highball Glasses

Located in Portsmouth, VA

Featuring the timeless Silver Fade Design, this 7-piece ensemble includes a sleek cocktail pitcher and six matching highball glasses, perfect for serving drinks with mid-century soph...

Category

Mid-20th Century Glass

Materials

Glass

Set of 10 Mid-Century Hand-Painted Heraldic Highball Glasses

$500

H 5.5 in Dm 2.875 in

Set of 10 Mid-Century Hand-Painted Heraldic Highball Glasses

Located in Northport, MI

A striking set of 10 mid-century hand-painted highball glasses, each featuring a different heraldic coat of arms rendered in rich, detailed enamel.

Category

Mid-20th Century Glass

Materials

Glass, Paint

Mid-Century Modern Atomic Period Highball Glasses with Gold Starbursts

$395 / set

H 5.5 in Dm 2.88 in

Mid-Century Modern Atomic Period Highball Glasses with Gold Starbursts

Located in Nantucket, MA

Eight Mid-Century Modern highball glasses in an atomic pattern with open rectangles, some vertical and some horizontal and of various sizes in black enamel, each with a 22k gold star...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Eight Mid-Century Modern Federal Glass "Pond Lilly" Highball Glasses

$495 / set

H 5.13 in Dm 2.75 in

Eight Mid-Century Modern Federal Glass "Pond Lilly" Highball Glasses

By Federal Glass

Located in Nantucket, MA

Federal highball glasses in the 'Pond Lilly' pattern with yellow, blue, red and white stylized water lilies on clear glass.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Modern Cera Glass "Mourning After" Satirical Highball Glasses

$495 / set

H 5 in Dm 288 in

Mid-Century Modern Cera Glass "Mourning After" Satirical Highball Glasses

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Set of eight Cera Glass highball glasses in a circular gold-tone caddy. Each of the glasses is decorated in 22 karat gold and black enamel with 3 rows of four scenes depicting people...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern 1960s Gold-Toned Filigree Highball & Lowball Glassware Set

$495 / set

H 5.5 in Dm 2.75 in

Mid-Century Modern 1960s Gold-Toned Filigree Highball & Lowball Glassware Set

Located in Seattle, WA

This is a striking 1960s Mid-Century Modern glassware set featuring eight tall highball glasses and one coordinating lowball glass.

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Set of 6 Atomic Fish Highball Glasses, Mid-Century Modern, 1950s

$350 / set

H 4.73 in Dm 2.68 in

Set of 6 Atomic Fish Highball Glasses, Mid-Century Modern, 1950s

By Libbey Glass Co., Georges Briard

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

This striking set of six Mid-Century Modern highball glasses features a vibrant atomic-era design with abstract fish-like motifs.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Modern Set of 8 Red, Yellow & Gold Highball Glasses

$375 / set

H 5.5 in Dm 2.88 in

Mid-Century Modern Set of 8 Red, Yellow & Gold Highball Glasses

Located in Nantucket, MA

Set of eight Mid-Century Modern highball glasses with red and yellow enamel circles of various sizes along with 22k gold filigree medallions.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

6 Vintage Mid-Century Modern Highball Glasses with Graduated Silver Bands

$350 / set

H 5.5 in Dm 3.38 in

6 Vintage Mid-Century Modern Highball Glasses with Graduated Silver Bands

Located in Nantucket, MA

Mid-Century Modern highball glasses with silver bands starting wider at top and bottom and becoming narrower as they approach the glasses center.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Six Mid-Century Culver, Ltd Highball Glasses in the Barcelona Pattern

$450 / set

H 5.5 in Dm 2.88 in

Six Mid-Century Culver, Ltd Highball Glasses in the Barcelona Pattern

By Culver Ltd.

Located in Nantucket, MA

Six Mid-Century Modern highball glasses in the Barcelona pattern by Culver, LTD. 22 Karat gold with embossed geometric patterns over blue enamel, the blue with the same geometric pat...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Modern Yellow & White Striped Highball Glasses, Set of Six

$375 / set

H 5.5 in Dm 2.75 in

Mid-Century Modern Yellow & White Striped Highball Glasses, Set of Six

Located in Philadelphia, PA

From the Mid-Century Modern era, a set of six highball glasses, circa 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Eight 22k Gold and Black Enamel Mid-Century Modern Highball Glasses

$595 / set

H 5.5 in Dm 2.88 in

Eight 22k Gold and Black Enamel Mid-Century Modern Highball Glasses

Located in Nantucket, MA

Vintage set of 8 highball glasses with a vertical diamond pattern of black enamel on a mottled gold ground.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Vintage Libbey La Femme Highball Female Body Glass Mid-Century Modern

$144Sale Price|40% Off

H 9 in Dm 2.7 in

Vintage Libbey La Femme Highball Female Body Glass Mid-Century Modern

By Libbey Glass Co.

Located in Toronto, CA

Explore the Vintage Libbey La Femme Highball Glass, a striking example of Mid-Century Modern design that beautifully combines functionality and artistry.

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Six Mid-Century Modern Highball Glasses with Pink and Gold Streamer Designs

$350 / set

H 5.5 in Dm 2.88 in

Six Mid-Century Modern Highball Glasses with Pink and Gold Streamer Designs

Located in Nantucket, MA

Six Mid-Century Modern highball glasses in the atomic style decorated with 22k gold and pink enamel streamers.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century, Imperial Glass, Highball Glasses in the Tabique de Oro Pattern

$1,250 / set

H 5.63 in Dm 2.75 in

Mid-Century, Imperial Glass, Highball Glasses in the Tabique de Oro Pattern

By Imperial Glass Co.

Located in Nantucket, MA

Six Mid-Century Modern highball glasses in the 'Tabique de Oro' pattern by Imperial Glassware Company.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Fred Press Highball Glasses in Black with Gold Atomic Fish

$625 / set

H 5 in Dm 2.5 in

Mid-Century Fred Press Highball Glasses in Black with Gold Atomic Fish

By Fred Press

Located in Nantucket, MA

Set of 8 Fred Press highball glasses of clear glass with black frosted interiors and 22 karat gold stylized vertical fish in the atomic style on the exterior.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Pink Wire Frame Drinks Tray w/ Six Highball Flamingo Glasses

$111Sale Price / set|40% Off

H 7 in Dm 2.5 in

Mid-Century Pink Wire Frame Drinks Tray w/ Six Highball Flamingo Glasses

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Add a tropical vibe to cocktail time with these vintage Libbey flamingo highball glasses. All four glasses have flamingo motifs done in colored enamel: two orange, one pink, and one ...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Steel

Set Of Giorgio De Chirico Inspired Drinking Glasses Highball Mid-Century Modern

$760Sale Price / item|20% Off

H 7 in Dm 2.5 in

Set Of Giorgio De Chirico Inspired Drinking Glasses Highball Mid-Century Modern

By Giorgio De Chirico

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Rare Set Of 6 Giorgio De Chirico Inspired Drinking Highball Glasses.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Culver “Valencia” 22-Karat Gold Highball Glass Set, 10 Pieces, 1950s

$1,495 / set

H 5.63 in Dm 2.75 in

Mid-Century Culver “Valencia” 22-Karat Gold Highball Glass Set, 10 Pieces, 1950s

By Culver Ltd.

Located in Miami, FL

Mid-Century Culver “Valencia” 22-Karat Gold Highball Glass Set, 10 Pieces, 1950s, Culver Ltd.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

1950's Mid Century Libbey "Cane Coaster Hostess" Set of 8 Highball Glasses

$450 / set

H 7 in W 2.5 in D 7 in

1950's Mid Century Libbey "Cane Coaster Hostess" Set of 8 Highball Glasses

By Libbey Glass Co.

Located in San Diego, CA

1950's Mid Century Libbey "Cane Coaster Hostess" Set of 8 Highball Glasses in Original Box.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Enamel

Gold Highball Cocktail Glasses

$487Sale Price / set|47% Off

H 7.13 in W 2.19 in D 2.19 in

Gold Highball Cocktail Glasses

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful set of five (5) blown glass art glass highball cocktail classes with hand-etched design and hand-applied gold detail, circa mid-20th century.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Gold

Set of 8 Mid-Century Modern Regalia Highball Glasses Designed by Georges Briard

$495 / set

H 5.5 in Dm 2.88 in

Set of 8 Mid-Century Modern Regalia Highball Glasses Designed by Georges Briard

By Georges Briard

Located in Nantucket, MA

Eight vintage highball glasses designed by Georges Briard in the Regalia pattern in 22k gold with aqua and blue detail.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Federal Highball Cocktail Glasses

$675 / set

H 5.63 in Dm 2.75 in

Federal Highball Cocktail Glasses

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful set of five (5) highball cocktail glasses in the Federal style, circa mid-20th century, USA.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Federal Barware

Materials

Glass

Vintage Mid Century 22-Karat Gold Highball Cocktail Glasses Set of 8, circa 1965

$650 / item

H 2.75 in Dm 5.5 in

Vintage Mid Century 22-Karat Gold Highball Cocktail Glasses Set of 8, circa 1965

By Culver Ltd.

Located in Saint Louis, MO

Dress your cocktails in high style with these beautiful tall highball cocktail glasses in mint condition. This Mid Century Modern set dates back to the 1960s - dressing up sexy bars ...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Gold

Set of 8 Georges Briard Mid-Century Modern "Name Your Poison" Highball Glasses

$1,320Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 5.5 in Dm 2.75 in

Set of 8 Georges Briard Mid-Century Modern "Name Your Poison" Highball Glasses

By Georges Briard

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Eight iconic "Name Your Poison" highball glasses designed by Georges Briard in 1966. Each of the eight glasses decorated in black enamel and 22k gold with a skull and cross bones abo...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Modern Morgan Bar Set with 8 highball Glasses, Tray & Ice Bucket

$850 / set

Mid-Century Modern Morgan Bar Set with 8 highball Glasses, Tray & Ice Bucket

By Morgan & Company

Located in St. Louis, MO

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Morgan & Company complete bar set , which includes 8 high-ball glasses in emerald green & 22k gold geometric pattern of vertical lines, matching tray...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass, Plastic

Set of Six Culver LTD Mid-Century Modern Highball Glasses in the Antigua Pattern

$375

H 5.5 in Dm 2.88 in

Set of Six Culver LTD Mid-Century Modern Highball Glasses in the Antigua Pattern

By Culver Ltd.

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Set of 6 Culver, LTD. highball glasses in the "Antigua" pattern having a raised textured gold band toward the bottom, the gold is applied with a crackled surface over a translucent y...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern Gold and Cranberry Red Highball Culver Glasses

$390

H 5.5 in Dm 3.25 in

Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern Gold and Cranberry Red Highball Culver Glasses

By Culver Ltd.

Located in Miami, FL

A set of 6 Mid-Century Modern culver highball glasses in the Hollywood Regency Cranberry scroll pattern.

Category

Vintage 1960s Hollywood Regency Glass

Materials

Gold Leaf

Georges Briard Grand Opera Highball Glasses

$450 / set

H 5.5 in Dm 2.75 in

Georges Briard Grand Opera Highball Glasses

By Georges Briard

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A set of six sophisticated highball glasses in black, red and gold overlay on clear glass. Titled "The Grand Opera" with depictions of classic motifs of an opera like sheet music, co...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

MCM Set of Three Glasses Highball Barware Bubble Bottom

$125 / set

H 6.13 in Dm 2.75 in

MCM Set of Three Glasses Highball Barware Bubble Bottom

By Iittala

Located in Chula Vista, CA

MCM Glasses Barware Tumbler Highball Bottom Bubble design 6.13 h x 2.75 diameter Preowned vintage Refer to images

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Vintage Federal Glass Highball Glasses with Pitcher

$950 / set

H 5.5 in W 2.75 in D 2.75 in

Vintage Federal Glass Highball Glasses with Pitcher

By Federal Glass

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Vintage Mid Century Cocktail Set by Federal Glass. The set consists of a large pitcher and 10 highball glasses.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Vintage Highball Glasses With Egyptian Hieroglyphics Design

$425 / set

H 5.5 in W 2.75 in D 2.75 in

Vintage Highball Glasses With Egyptian Hieroglyphics Design

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Set of 6 Vintage Highball Glasses With Stylized Egyptian Hieroglyphics Design. Signed made in USA. All in excellent vintage condition.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Vintage Libbey Glass Co., Cane Pattern, Highball Glasses

$450 / set

H 5.5 in Dm 2.88 in

Vintage Libbey Glass Co., Cane Pattern, Highball Glasses

By Libbey Glass Co.

Located in Nantucket, MA

Eight mid-century Libbey Glass Co., highball glasses, the lower half with raised enamel "cane" in natural color, the top edge of the glass is also enamel to match.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

8 Vintage Cera Glassware Highball Glasses, Regimental Drum

$550 / set

H 5.5 in Dm 2.88 in

8 Vintage Cera Glassware Highball Glasses, Regimental Drum

Located in Nantucket, MA

Mid-Century Modern highball glasses decorated as parade drums in teal and red enamel with 22 karat gold.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Set of 11 Longdrink Glasses highball glass Italy Pewter Base 1970s

$261Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 5.32 in Dm 2.37 in

Set of 11 Longdrink Glasses highball glass Italy Pewter Base 1970s

Located in Landshut, BY

Set of 11 Longdrink Glasses / highball glasses Italy Pewter Base hallmarked Ø 6 cm ~ height: 13.5 cm ~ weight each: 247grs / each

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Barware

Materials

Pewter

Set of Six 1970s Silvered MOD Highball Glasses

$460Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 5.5 in Dm 2.75 in

Set of Six 1970s Silvered MOD Highball Glasses

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Set of Six 1970s Silvered MOD Highball Glasses USA, 1970s This set of six silvered MOD highball glasses from the 1970s is a fantastic representation of unique and reflective Mid Ce...

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Set of 6 Crowing Rooster Highball Cocktail Glasses

$395

H 5.125 in W 2.75 in D 2.75 in

Set of 6 Crowing Rooster Highball Cocktail Glasses

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Set Of 6 Crowing Rooster Highball Cocktail Glasses. Each glass decorated with a large black crowing rooster with red combs and yellow tail feather standing in green vegetation.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Enamel

Midcentury Greek Themed 22-Karat Gold Highball Glasses

$625

H 8.5 in W 14 in D 7.5 in

Midcentury Greek Themed 22-Karat Gold Highball Glasses

Located in Saint Louis, MO

Get Greek with this beautiful set of 8 highball glasses and convenient carrier. The glasses are printed 22-karat gold, each square with a different Greek image. Sure to add some sult...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Gold

Set of 6 Vintage Card Suit Highball Glasses.

$375 / set

H 6.25 in W 2.85 in D 2.85 in

Set of 6 Vintage Card Suit Highball Glasses.

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Set of 6 Vintage Card Suit Highball Glasses. Each glass with colorful enameled decoration of heads of kings and queens. A white band with enameled heart, spade, diamond and club fini...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Enamel

Set of 6 Vintage Card Suit Highball Glasses.

$375 / set

H 6.25 in W 2.85 in D 2.85 in

Set of 6 Vintage Card Suit Highball Glasses.

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Set of 6 Vintage Card Suit Highball Glasses. Each glass with colorful enameled decoration of heads of kings and queens. A white band with enameled heart, spade, diamond and club fini...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Enamel

Recent Sales

Set of Eight Silver and Crystal Dorothy Thorpe Highball Glasses

Unavailable

H 5.5 in Dm 2.75 in

Set of Eight Silver and Crystal Dorothy Thorpe Highball Glasses

By Dorothy Thorpe

Located in Sacramento, CA

Set of eight midcentury highball glasses by Dorothy Thorpe. The crystal glasses feature a sterling silver overlay, with a design of grape vines, leaves, and clusters. Price is for th...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Set/7 Dorothy Thorpe Style Mercury Fade Ombre Cocktail Highball Drinks Glasses

Unavailable

H 5.63 in Dm 3 in

Set/7 Dorothy Thorpe Style Mercury Fade Ombre Cocktail Highball Drinks Glasses

By Dorothy Thorpe

Located in Houston, TX

Offered is a set of seven Mid-Century Modern Dorothy Thorpe style mercury fade, ombre, highball / Tom Collins cocktail or drinks glasses.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Dorothy Thorpe Highball Glassware Barware Mid Century 1960s Unused

Unavailable

H 8.75 in W 13.5 in D 6.75 in

Dorothy Thorpe Highball Glassware Barware Mid Century 1960s Unused

Located in New York, NY

Mid Century Dorothy Thorpe style glassware barware. Set of 8. Excellent condition. Unused still retains original tag. Measurements: Rack height: 8.75 inches Rack width: 13.5 inche...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Mid Century 22k Gold Dandelion Highball Glassware by Gregory Duncan - Set of Six

Unavailable

H 5.5 in W 2.75 in D 2.75 in

Mid Century 22k Gold Dandelion Highball Glassware by Gregory Duncan - Set of Six

Located in Draper, UT

Stunning mid-century modern glassware set by Gregory Duncan for West Virginia Glass.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

CULVER Mid 20th Century "Pisa" Crackled 22k Gold Highball Glasses - Set of 8

Unavailable

H 5.75 in W 2.75 in D 2.75 in

CULVER Mid 20th Century "Pisa" Crackled 22k Gold Highball Glasses - Set of 8

By Culver Ltd.

Located in Charlotte, NC

A set of eight mid 20th century highball glasses by Culver Glass, their "Pisa".

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Gold

Mid Century 22K Gold Thistle Highball Glassware Set by Gregory Duncan - Set of 8

Unavailable

H 5.5 in Dm 2.75 in

Mid Century 22K Gold Thistle Highball Glassware Set by Gregory Duncan - Set of 8

By West Virginian Glass Company

Located in Draper, UT

Stunning mid century modern glassware set by Gregory Duncan for West Virginia Glass. This set of 8 “Thistle” pattern glasses feature raised texture 22 karat gold stem with transluce...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

1960s Retro Geometric Highball Glasses, Set of Seven

Unavailable

H 5.63 in Dm 3 in

1960s Retro Geometric Highball Glasses, Set of Seven

By Federal Glass

Located in Winnipeg, Manitoba

A gorgeous set of seven retro highball glasses from the 1960s, Mid-Century Modern era.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Gold

Silver Ombre Highball Set with Ice Bucket and Caddy

Unavailable

H 10 in Dm 11 in

Silver Ombre Highball Set with Ice Bucket and Caddy

Located in Atlanta, GA

A beautiful set of highball glasses that have a silver ombre that fades from dark to light, and sold with the accompanying caddy and ice bucket, circa 1960.

Category

Mid-20th Century Barware

Materials

Glass

1960s Dorothy Thorpe Silver Fade Highball Glasses with Carrier, Set of Six

Unavailable

H 8 in W 10 in D 6 in

1960s Dorothy Thorpe Silver Fade Highball Glasses with Carrier, Set of Six

By Dorothy Thorpe

Located in Winnipeg, Manitoba

A set of six Dorothy Thorpe silver fade 12 ounce highball glasses from the 1960s Mid-Century Modern era.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Silver, Chrome

Cocktail Glasses, Set of Eight Diamond Black and Gold Leaf Highballs, c. 1960s

Unavailable

H 5.75 in Dm 2.75 in

Cocktail Glasses, Set of Eight Diamond Black and Gold Leaf Highballs, c. 1960s

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Mid-Century Modern Tom Collins/Highball glasses with Harlequin design.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Gold Leaf, Enamel

Eight Mid-Century Highball Glasses with Mobiles on Frosted Ground

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H 5.5 in Dm 2.88 in

Eight Mid-Century Highball Glasses with Mobiles on Frosted Ground

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Hard to find - set of eight mid-century modern highball glasses in an Atomic Period / Jet Age design of mobiles on a frosted ground.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Rare 6 Mid-Century Highball Glasses with Green & Gold Leaves Signed "Meth"

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H 5.5 in Dm 2.88 in

Rare 6 Mid-Century Highball Glasses with Green & Gold Leaves Signed "Meth"

Located in Nantucket, MA

Six rare Mid-Century Modern highball glasses with 4 leaves placed vertically around the exterior and alternating between 22 karat gold and sugar textured green enamel, signed 'Meth'.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Mid Century Soreno Anchor Hocking Green Textured Highball Tumblers - Set of 6

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H 5 in Dm 2.75 in

Mid Century Soreno Anchor Hocking Green Textured Highball Tumblers - Set of 6

Located in Fairfield, CA

A set of 6 mid century highball glasses in textured green glass.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Set of 4 Mid Century Gold Peacock Highball Tumblers by Osborne Kemper Thomas

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H 5.5 in Dm 2.75 in

Set of 4 Mid Century Gold Peacock Highball Tumblers by Osborne Kemper Thomas

Located in Fairfield, CA

A gorgeous set of 4 mid century highball cocktail glasses. Each piece is decorated in an ornate peacock pattern in black and metallic gold.

Category

Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Barware

Materials

Glass

MCM Anchor Hocking Tahiti Blue Textured Highball Tumblers - Set of 6

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H 6 in Dm 2.75 in

MCM Anchor Hocking Tahiti Blue Textured Highball Tumblers - Set of 6

By Anchor Hocking

Located in Fairfield, CA

A set of 6 mid century highball glasses in textured vibrant blue colored glass.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Georges Briard Gold Fruit Tumblers - Set of 6

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H 5.5 in Dm 2.75 in

Georges Briard Gold Fruit Tumblers - Set of 6

By Georges Briard

Located in Fairfield, CA

A gorgeous set of 6 mid century highball tumblers by Georges Briard.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

6 Tall Mid-Century Modern Highball Optometrist Glasses

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H 7 in W 3 in D 3 in

6 Tall Mid-Century Modern Highball Optometrist Glasses

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

This set of 6 Mid-Century Modern highball glasses with gold and black overlay of optometrist images is hard to find and so fun.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Pair of Mid Century Culver Cat Highball Tumblers

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H 5.5 in Dm 2.75 in

Pair of Mid Century Culver Cat Highball Tumblers

By Culver Ltd.

Located in Fairfield, CA

A gorgeous and adorable pair of mid century glass cat highball tumblers. An image of 3 kitties in gold decorates the sides of the glasses on a frosted glass backgrounds.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Modern Colorful Highball Cocktail Glasses, circa 1960s

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H 7 in Dm 2.5 in

Mid-Century Modern Colorful Highball Cocktail Glasses, circa 1960s

Located in New York, NY

A chic and rare set of six (6) Mid-Century Modern colorful highball cocktail or beverage glasses with wood and brass detail, circa 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Set of Twenty Highball Glasses

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H 5.5 in Dm 2.5 in

Mid-Century Modern Set of Twenty Highball Glasses

Located in New York, NY

These can be seen at our store at 149 Madison Ave in Manhattan.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Six Fred Press Mid-Century Modern Lemon Slice Decorated Highball Glasses

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H 5.5 in Dm 2.88 in

Six Fred Press Mid-Century Modern Lemon Slice Decorated Highball Glasses

By Fred Press

Located in Nantucket, MA

Set of six Mid-Century Modern highball glasses by Fred Press, decorated with translucent yellow enamel lemon slices accented with textured, raised white sugaring .

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Modern Golden Foliage 22k Gold Libbey Highball Glass Set

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H 7 in W 2.6 in D 2.6 in

Mid-Century Modern Golden Foliage 22k Gold Libbey Highball Glass Set

By Libbey Glass Co.

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Mid-Century Modern/Hollywood Regency set of eight frosted Libbey highball glasses.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Set of 5 Mid-Century Italian Crystal Highball Glasses, circa 1960s

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H 7.29 in Dm 2.37 in

Set of 5 Mid-Century Italian Crystal Highball Glasses, circa 1960s

Located in London, GB

For sale is a beautifully stylish set of five Mid-Century Modernist hand-cut Crystal highball glasses, produced in Italy and dating from circa the 1960s.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

Culver Valencia Ice Bucket Three Highball Cocktail Glasses Mid-Century Modern

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H 5 in Dm 6 in

Culver Valencia Ice Bucket Three Highball Cocktail Glasses Mid-Century Modern

By Culver Ltd.

Located in Topeka, KS

Four beautiful pieces of Culver Glass Company’s Valencia pattern in 22-karat gold. One glass ice bucket or bowl and three highball cocktail glasses. These are all in wonderful vintag...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Fostoria Opalescent Swirl Moss Green Blown Highball Glasses, S/8

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H 5.75 in Dm 3 in L 5.75 in

Mid-Century Fostoria Opalescent Swirl Moss Green Blown Highball Glasses, S/8

By Fostoria Glass Company

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A set of eight, blown Mid-Century Modern art glass highballs or iced tea glasses, signed Fostoria.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Hard to Find Mid-Century Culver, Ltd "Old Citrus" Pattern Highball Glasses

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H 5.5 in Dm 2.88 in

Hard to Find Mid-Century Culver, Ltd "Old Citrus" Pattern Highball Glasses

By Culver Ltd.

Located in Nantucket, MA

Set of eight, hard to find, Mid-Century Modern highball glasses signed Culver, LTD.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Eight Mid-Century Modern Highball Glasses by Culver LTD. in the "Icicle" Pattern

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H 5.5 in Dm 2.88 in

Eight Mid-Century Modern Highball Glasses by Culver LTD. in the "Icicle" Pattern

By Culver Ltd.

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Set of eight mid-century modern highball glasses with two bands of textured Icy enamel between 3 bands of 22k gold.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Modern Black Numbered Morgan Highball Collins Glasses, Set of 8

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H 5.5 in Dm 2.75 in

Mid-Century Modern Black Numbered Morgan Highball Collins Glasses, Set of 8

By Morgan & Company

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fabulous, fun set of eight of Mid-Century Modern era Highballs or Collins bar glasses, from Morgan Glass, circa 1960-1970.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Eight Mid-Century Modern Highball Glasses, Numbered 1 to 8 in Different Colors

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H 5.5 in Dm 2.88 in

Eight Mid-Century Modern Highball Glasses, Numbered 1 to 8 in Different Colors

Located in Nantucket, MA

Set of eight Mid-Century Modern highball glasses, clear glass with weighted rounded base having a wide frosted panel from top to bottom each with a number from 1 to 8 in a stylized A...

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Set of Six Georges Briard Gold Sun and Tree Highball Glasses

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H 5.5 in Dm 2.75 in

Mid-Century Set of Six Georges Briard Gold Sun and Tree Highball Glasses

By Georges Briard

Located in Nantucket, MA

Set of 6 vintage Georges Briard highball glasses with various size circles of 22k gold over blue enamel. The circles embossed and pierced with designs of the sun and leaves with only...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Set of 8 Georges Briard Mid-Century Modern "Name Your Poison" Highball Glasses

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H 5.5 in Dm 2.88 in

Set of 8 Georges Briard Mid-Century Modern "Name Your Poison" Highball Glasses

By Georges Briard

Located in Nantucket, MA

Eight iconic "Name Your Poison" highball glasses designed by Georges Briard in 1966. Each of the eight glasses decorated in black enamel and 22k gold with a skull and cross bones abo...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

8 Mid-Century Modern Purple Enamel and 22k Gold Gregory Duncan Highball Glasses

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H 5.5 in Dm 2.88 in

8 Mid-Century Modern Purple Enamel and 22k Gold Gregory Duncan Highball Glasses

By West Virginian Glass Company

Located in Nantucket, MA

Set of eight highball glasses, designed by Gregory Duncan for West Virginia Glass. The "Thistle" pattern with 22 karat gold over translucent purple enamel creating a raised design on...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

1950's Atomic Mid Century Libbey Golden Tumblers Set of 8 Highball Glasses Caddy

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H 10 in W 11.5 in D 8 in

1950's Atomic Mid Century Libbey Golden Tumblers Set of 8 Highball Glasses Caddy

By Libbey Glass Co.

Located in San Diego, CA

A rare to find set of 8 highball glasses by Libbey Golden , circa 1950's great condition perfect for the season , with caddy

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Brass

Dobbs Miniature Highball Hat Group

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H 2 in W 4 in D 4 in

Dobbs Miniature Highball Hat Group

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Collection of eight miniature straw banded hats with a fun vibe sewn right into them. Originally used as highball toppers and now an instant collection. All with tags inside "Andrade...

Category

20th Century Hawaiian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Vintage Highball Glasses Blue and Gold

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H 5.5 in Dm 3 in

Vintage Highball Glasses Blue and Gold

By Georges Briard, Culver Ltd.

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Excellent vintage condition, with 22-karat gold leaf Moorish design. Fantastic mid century vintage glasses signed Washington Pasinski.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Set of Four Highball Aperitivo Glasses

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H 7.49 in W 2.37 in D 2.37 in

Set of Four Highball Aperitivo Glasses

Located in Florence, Tuscany

A set of four classic Italian highball 1970s/80s aperitivo glasses. Each long tall glass has a decorative air bubble in the base. They are all in good condition and have an excellent...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Tapio Wirkkala Thule Highball Ice Glasses

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H 5 in Dm 3.25 in

Tapio Wirkkala Thule Highball Ice Glasses

By Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A set of eight highball glasses in the style of frozen ice typical of Wirkkala's work for Iittala, a Classic design from one of Finland's top design artists, made in Finland.

Category

Mid-20th Century Finnish Modern Barware

Six Vintage Highball Glasses in the Atomic Style

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H 5.5 in Dm 2.88 in

Six Vintage Highball Glasses in the Atomic Style

Located in Nantucket, MA

Set of 6 Atomic period highball glasses with split black, orange and gold ellipses among a background of gold dashes on clear glass.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Libbey La Femme Highball Tumblers - Set of 4

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H 8.5 in Dm 2.5 in

Libbey La Femme Highball Tumblers - Set of 4

By Libbey Glass Co.

Located in Fairfield, CA

A set of 4 vintage highball tumblers made in the "La Femme" patter by Libbey. Each features a wonderful design of a simplified 3 dimensional female nude around the sides. Perfect for...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Eight Vintage Georges Briard "Golf" Theme Highball Glasses

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H 5.5 in Dm 2.88 in

Eight Vintage Georges Briard "Golf" Theme Highball Glasses

By Georges Briard

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Set of eight golf themed highball glasses designed by Georges Briard having a bright green ground with vertical openings with raised 22k gold golf clubs on the alternating clear and ...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Vintage Culver, Highball Glasses in "Blue Genie" Pattern

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H 5.5 in Dm 2.75 in L 5.5 in

Vintage Culver, Highball Glasses in "Blue Genie" Pattern

By Culver Ltd.

Located in Nantucket, MA

Vintage barware, highball glasses by Culver in the, hard to find, "Blue Genie" pattern. Set of 8, each with 3 panels depicting the image of a different genie figure in exotic setting...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Rare Culver Glass "International Drinking Team" Highball Glasses

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H 5.5 in Dm 2.88 in

Rare Culver Glass "International Drinking Team" Highball Glasses

By Culver Ltd.

Located in Nantucket, MA

Rare, highball glasses by Culver, LTD. decorated in 22 karat gold with blue and white enamel, in the 'International Drinking Team' pattern. Each decorated on the front with a shield ...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

13 Shoji Gold Highball Glasses by Imperial Glass

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H 5.75 in Dm 2.75 in

13 Shoji Gold Highball Glasses by Imperial Glass

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Enhance your gatherings with these timeless pieces that blend mid-century style with sophistication and mid-20th-century elegance from one of the most sought-after patterns by Imperi...

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Georges Briard Set of Six Highball Glasses Mondrian Design

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H 5.5 in Dm 2.75 in L 5.5 in

Georges Briard Set of Six Highball Glasses Mondrian Design

By Georges Briard

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Georges Briard set of six highball glasses Mondrian design. Mid-Century Modern Mondrian themed glasses.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

8 Frosted Glass Carousel Highball Glasses, Libbey

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H 7 in Dm 2.4 in

8 Frosted Glass Carousel Highball Glasses, Libbey

By Libbey Glass Co.

Located in New York, NY

Set of 8 whimsical high ball glasses featuring frosted glass background and colorful enameled circus-carousel animals.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Enamel

8 Frosted Glass Carousel Highball Glasses, Libbey

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H 7 in Dm 2.4 in

8 Frosted Glass Carousel Highball Glasses, Libbey

By Libbey Glass Co.

Located in New York, NY

Set of 8 whimsical high ball glasses featuring frosted glass background and colorful enameled circus-carousel animals.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Enamel

Vintage Cera Glassware Highball Glasses with Enameled Daffodil Decoration

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H 5.5 in Dm 2.88 in

Vintage Cera Glassware Highball Glasses with Enameled Daffodil Decoration

Located in Nantucket, MA

Det of 6 Cera glassware highball glasses decorated with daffodils in green, yellow and white enamels.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Vintage Georges Briard, Black and White Squares, 8 Highball

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H 5.5 in Dm 2.88 in

Vintage Georges Briard, Black and White Squares, 8 Highball

By Georges Briard

Located in Nantucket, MA

Eight signed Georges Briard highball glasses. In black and white Op-Art pattern having alternating black, white and clear squares. This pattern was from his January 1969 catalogue.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

6 Libbey Glass Highball Glasses in the Marine Life Pattern

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H 5.5 in Dm 2.88 in

6 Libbey Glass Highball Glasses in the Marine Life Pattern

By Libbey Glass Co.

Located in Nantucket, MA

Six mid-century modern highball glasses by Libbey Glass in the Marine Life pattern with 22k gold stylized fish and other marine animals against a ground of raised translucent green e...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Vintage Georges Briard Barware, Highball Glasses, 'Pageant' Pattern in Orange

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H 5.5 in Dm 2.75 in

Vintage Georges Briard Barware, Highball Glasses, 'Pageant' Pattern in Orange

By Georges Briard

Located in Nantucket, MA

Vintage Mid-Century Modern highball glasses signed Georges Briard in the 'Pageant' pattern having pears, apples and cherries in orange enamel with Brutalist style 22-karat detail.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Vintage Eight Highball Glasses in a Cart by Fred Press

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H 9 in W 13 in D 8 in

Vintage Eight Highball Glasses in a Cart by Fred Press

By Fred Press

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Perfect vintage condition, with 22 karat gold leaf design like new. Fantastic Mid Century Fred Press Black & Gold Collins Glasses Each glass : Size: 5 1/2" Tall, 2 3/4" Mouth o...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Gold Leaf

Midcentury Culver 22k Gold Striped Lowball Highball/Water Cocktail Glasses Set

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H 5 in Dm 4 in L 5 in

Midcentury Culver 22k Gold Striped Lowball Highball/Water Cocktail Glasses Set

By Culver Ltd.

Located in Wichita, KS

Beautiful Mid-Century Modern Mad Men Culver 22-karat gold striped lowball and highball/water glasses in great shape.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Glass

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Gold

MCM Libbey Glassware Highball Glasses in the "Marine Life" Pattern

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MCM Libbey Glassware Highball Glasses in the "Marine Life" Pattern

By Libbey Glass Co.

Located in Nantucket, MA

Set of 8 Libbey glass highball glasses in the 'Marine Life' pattern having atomic design fish in 22k gold on a ground of raised translucent green 'waves'. Libbey discontinued this pa...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

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Glass

Eight Culver, LTD. Gold Over Blue "Greek Key" Highball Glasses

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Eight Culver, LTD. Gold Over Blue "Greek Key" Highball Glasses

By Culver Ltd.

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Eight Culver, LTD. highball glasses with vertical Greek Key bands of 22k gold over blue enamel. The gold with satin finish within gloss on the exterior with the blue visible only on ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

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Glass

Vintage Set of Six Georges Briard "Muddled Wisdom" Highball Glasses

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Vintage Set of Six Georges Briard "Muddled Wisdom" Highball Glasses

By Georges Briard

Located in Nantucket, MA

Six highball glasses in the "Muddled Wisdom" pattern designed by Georges Briard in 22 karat gold and black enamel having an owl wearing a graduation cap or mortar board and looking o...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

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Glass

6 Vintage Highball Glasses, Peter Arno, New Yorker Magazine Cartoons

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6 Vintage Highball Glasses, Peter Arno, New Yorker Magazine Cartoons

By Peter Arno

Located in Nantucket, MA

Six vintage highball glasses with cartoons in black on frosted blue-grey panels. The cartoons are by Peter Arno (1904-1968) for New Yorker Magazine, where he worked from 1925-1968. P...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

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Glass

Vintage Highball Glasses Designed by Irene Pasinski Translucent Blue & 22k Gold

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H 5.5 in Dm 2.88 in

Vintage Highball Glasses Designed by Irene Pasinski Translucent Blue & 22k Gold

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Set of six mid-century modern highball glasses designed by Irene Pasinski for Washington Glass.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

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Glass

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Mid Century Highball For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal mid century highball for your home. Frequently made of glass, metal and gold, every mid century highball was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect mid century highball — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A mid century highball made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Hollywood Regency — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made mid century highball over the years, but those crafted by Georges Briard, Culver Ltd. and Libbey Glass Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Mid Century Highball?

Prices for a mid century highball can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $155 and can go as high as $4,500, while the average can fetch as much as $595.

A Close Look at Mid-century Modern Furniture

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

Emerged during the mid-20th century
Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
A heyday of innovation in postwar America
Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
Promotion of functionality

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

Charles and Ray Eames
Eero Saarinen
Milo Baughman
Florence Knoll
Harry Bertoia
Isamu Noguchi
George Nelson
Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa

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.

Finding the Right Barware for You

Whether it’s streamlined or sophisticated, a bar area is always a welcoming feature in any home interior. A cheery well-made drink with friends and family has the potential to yield some unforgettable moments alongside those that aren’t easily remembered. And the only way to conjure that exemplary cordial is by putting the proper antique or vintage barware to work.

Essential barware equipment ranges from sterling-silver barspoons for mixing your cocktails in tall collins glasses to jiggers, shakers and strainers that allow you to whip up martinis and old-fashioneds.

From a design standpoint, some barware, such as our array of Art Deco glass whiskey sets or mid-century modern silver-banded tumblers crafted by Dorothy Thorpe, can help position your bar as a bold and attractive centerpiece to a room. At the very least, a carefully curated collection of barware can elevate with subtlety the bar’s nearby fixtures, as a handcrafted crystal decanter might do for your vintage 1960s bar cart.

As cocktail hour draws near, find inspiration in our gorgeous gallery of home bars in locales ranging from London to New York to San Francisco, and browse the exquisite selection of antique, new and vintage barware and glassware on 1stDibs.