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Mid-Century Modern Silver Metal Framed Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern silver metal framed mirror.
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Silver Paper Weight & Paper Cutter by Christofle
By Christofle
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Silver Paper Weight & Paper Cutter by Christofle
Category
20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Silver
Vtg Wallace Mid Century Modern Silver Plated Hinged Lid Ice Bucket w glass liner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Wallace Mid Century Modern Silver Plated Hinged Lid Ice Bucket w glass liner. Circa Mid
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
H 12.5 in W 8.5 in D 8 in
Mid Century Modern Silver Leaf Finish Table Lamp with Onion Shape MINT!
By Gordon Martz
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid Century Modern Silver Leaf Finish Table Lamp with Onion Shape MINT!
Black lacquered wood base.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Pair French Mid Century Modern Silvered Bronze Hands/ Fists Light Bearing. Torch
By Maison Baguès
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair 1950's French Mid Century Modern Silvered Bronze Wall Sconces. Lifelike and lovely pair of
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
H 11 in W 15 in D 6 in
Pair 1960s Mid Century Modern Silver & Gilt- Formed Wall Sconces by MaisonBagues
By Maison Baguès
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair French Mid Century Modern Silver & Gilt Toned - Formed Metal . Manufactured and Signed by
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
H 14.5 in W 4.5 in D 18 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Silver Table Lamps, Mercury Glass, Brass, Urn-Shaped
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Silver Table Lamps, Mercury Glass, Brass, Urn-Shaped
Mercury
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Silver Plate Stylized Grape Leaf Decorative Dish
Located in New York, NY
This refined Mid-Century Modern silver plate decorative dish was realized in the United States
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Silver Plate
Finnish Mid-Century Modern Silver Centerpiece Bowl
Located in New York, NY
1942 Finnish silver centerpiece bowl in Mid-Century Modern style standing on 4 feet in a beautiful
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Mid-Century Modern Silver Plate Trophy
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage silver plate trophy with carved handles, engraved in 1955 for the Amateur winner of the
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Urns
Materials
Silver Plate
Mid-Century /Modern Silver plated Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bronze and hi-polished Silver Plated finish . They are produced after the style of Tommy Parzinger. They
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century Modern Silver Plated Accessory Box
Located in New York, NY
This handsome early Mid-Century Modern accessory box was realized in the United States circa 1940
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver Plate
French Mid Century Modern Silvered Floor Lamp
Located in Buchanan, NY
This mid-century French 1950s floor lamp embodies a futuristic aesthetic reminiscent of the Jetsons
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Silver
1970s Mid-Century Modern Silver Plated Italian Double Wine Cooler
By Lino Sabattini
Located in Aci Castello, IT
overall and has two initials on the front. It is a stunning example of Mid-Century Modern design at its
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
Midcentury Modern Silver Plate Wire Basket
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful sterling silver plate oval wire basket, Midcentury Modern period, Italy. A great basket
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Diego Rivera Style MId Century Modern Silver Plate Tray Barware
Located in North Miami, FL
anything and great barware. Mid Century Modern. It has all been polished. It is now our understanding that
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Vintage 1940s American Modern Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Midcentury Modern Silver Plate Tray Sheratonn Italian Design 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Rectangular tray with two handles, all made of silver plate. Features a signature underneath
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
No Reserve
H 2.17 in W 19.3 in D 12.68 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Silver Caviar Bowls by Puig Doria - Spain
By Puig Doria
Located in Girona, ES
Pair of caviar bowls, sterling silver with glass little bowls, square decoration on base.
Stamp
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mid-Century Modern Silver Plated Footed Ice Bucket with Banded Ribbon Accents
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This sturdy and well made silver plated ice bucket is presumed to have been made in Italy in
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
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Silver Plate
H 9.5 in W 9.5 in D 8 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Silver Palm Trees Candlesticks, Stamped - Spain 1954
Located in Girona, ES
Pair of palm trees candlesticks, sterling silver, triangles stamped patterns and glass disc
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Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 14.97 in Dm 5.91 in
Monumental Italian Mid Century Modern Silver Gilt Wall Mirror
By James Mont
Located in Stamford, CT
Stunning large scale silver-gilt mid-century wall mirror. This impressive 5 feet tall by 4 feet
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Wood
Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Silvered Pineapple Ice Bucket and Sugar Bowl
By Mauro Manetti
Located in Firenze, IT
table. Stylish Mid-century Modern ice bucket and sugar bowl or candy box clad in a naturalistic silvered
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Metal, Tin
H 11.82 in Dm 7.09 in
Mid-Century Modern Silver Plated Coffee Pot made by Christofle, Lino Sabattini
By Lino Sabattini, Christofle
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Lovely silver plated coffee pot made by the French brand Christofle. It is a design from Lino
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Free Shipping
H 8.67 in W 6.3 in D 3.15 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Silver Plate Owl Money Bank
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Vintage Money Bank of an Owl in Italian Silver Plate.
This charming money bank comes in two parts
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Silver Plate
Mid-Century Modern Silver-Plate Cocktail Pitcher by Gorham, D.H. Colflesh Design
By Gorham, Donald Colflesh
Located in Nantucket, MA
Silver: 20th Century Design.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
H 11 in W 6.25 in D 3 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Silver Candelabras, Enameled Cabochon - Spain
Located in Girona, ES
Pair of candelabras, sterling silver, three branches, central red enameled cabochon, weight on base
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Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders
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Enamel, Sterling Silver
Set of Two Mid-Century Modern Silvered and Leather Chairs
Located in London, GB
are crafted with chic, curving silvered metal which takes an X-form. Between the silvered frame are
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
An Exceptional Pair of Mid-Century Modern Silver Gilt Candelabra, Dated 1960
By Barker Brothers Silver Ltd.
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
An exceptionally fine pair of gilded sterling silver candelabra, showing upswept branches with
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Candelabras
Materials
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
H 9.25 in W 8.75 in D 8.75 in
Pair of Mid Century Modern Silver Murano glass Table Lamps
By Venini
Located in Dallas, TX
Tall pair of Mid-Century Modern Murano glass table lamps, in the manner of Venini, Italy 1970s.
The
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
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Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Silver Cerused Oak Cabinet by John Stuart Inc.
By John Stuart Inc.
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Mid-Century Modern cabinet was realized by the esteemed maker John Stuart Inc. in the
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Oak
Mid-Century Modern Silver Colored Mushroom Shaped Table Lamp by Doria
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Doornspijk, NL
This Mid-Century Modern table lamp was made by Doria. It has a black cast iron foot in the shape of
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome, Iron
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Silvered Bronze Sconces with Neoclassical Detailing
Located in New York, NY
This elegant pair of Mid-Century Modern sconces were realized in the United States, circa 1950. The
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Silver, Bronze
H 25 in W 12 in D 7.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Silver Plated Crystal Chandelier, Gaetano Sciolari Italy 1960
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Twelve round chandelier with crystal pendants and fixed crystal rods on two levels. In excellent condition, wiring has been checked and confirmed to be sound, newly cleaned.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Crystal, Metal
H 33.47 in Dm 27.56 in
Mid-Century Modern Silver Plate & Lucite Vanity Set Perfume Bottle & Powder Box
By Apollo Studios
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant Mid-Century Modern vanity set comprising a silver plated perfume bottle and a glass bowl
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver Plate
Guy Lefèvre 3 French Mid-Century Modern Silver Finish & Smoked Glass Top Table
By Guy Lefevre
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 3 guy Lefèvre style rectangle drink table, side table or end table Mid-Century Modern from
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
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Aluminum, Nickel, Chrome
H 21.75 in W 23.63 in D 12.5 in
Pair French Mid-Century Modern Silver Leaf Iron End Tables, Style Jacques Quinet
Located in New York, NY
A pair of end or side tables in silver leafed solid metal in the style of Jacques Quinet. Each
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern End Tables
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Silver Leaf
H 24.5 in Dm 23.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Silver Plate Articulated Model of a Fish w/ Green Glass Eyes
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid 20th century silver plate articulated model of a fish with incised details and glass eyes.
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Silver Plate
H 3 in W 1 in D 1.75 in
Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Silver Cerused Oak Dining Chairs by Eugene Schoen
By Eugene Schoen
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated set of six Mid-Century Modern dining chairs were realized by the esteemed
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
H 33.75 in W 17.5 in D 20 in
Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Silver-Gray and Brown Wool and Silk Custom Rug
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
hails from the latest prized additions to their acclaimed Mid-Century Modern collection, a bold custom
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Set of 10 "Snap-On Tools" Silvered Highball Glasses
Located in Nantucket, MA
Ten Mid-Century Modern silver on clear glass highball glasses made in the form of Snap-On Tools 7
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Modern Large Silver Leaf Crystal Beaded 12-Light Baguès Chandelier
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful large Mid-Century Modern silver leaf two-tier beaded 12-light chandelier with cut
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Silver Leaf
Mid-Century Modern Large Silver Leaf Crystal Beaded 12-Light Baguès Chandelier
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful large Mid-Century Modern silver leaf two-tier beaded 12-light chandelier with cut
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Silver Leaf
Sterling Silver Mid-Century Punch Bowl
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, Rhode Island dated 1953. Simply put, it’s HUGE! Elegant and chic it’s the epitome of Mid-Century modern
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Vintage 1950s American Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tommi Parzinger Style Silver Plate Serving Piece Mid-Century Modern Barware
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in North Miami, FL
This chic newly polished vintage Mid-Century Modern silver plate two-tiered serving piece has the
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Vintage 1950s American Modern Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Pair of American Mid-Century Silver Plate Urn Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of American Mid-Century Modern silver-plate urn form lamps with handles on a square base
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Silver Plate
Silver Melody by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 44 Pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Mid-Century Modern Silver Melody by International sterling silver flatware set of 44 pieces. This
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Mid-20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Silver Rhythm by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 79 Pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Mid-Century Modern Silver Rhythm by International sterling silver flatware set, 79 pieces. This set
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Vintage 1950s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
1950s Aldo Tura Mid-Century Modern Brown Goatskin and Silver Plate Square Carafe
By Aldo Tura, Tura
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A 1950s Mid-Century Modern silver plated and brown Goatskin Thermos Carafe designed by Aldo Tura
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
H 13.39 in W 5.52 in D 4.34 in
Four Italian Silver Leaf Decorated Carved Frames Rounded Barrel Back Shape Chair
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern silver leaf decorated barrel rounded back tufted black upholstery side
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
H 30 in W 22 in D 24 in
Maison Jansen Silvered Bronze & Brass Floor Lamp Mid-Century Modern France 1950
By Maison Jansen
Located in Miami, FL
Original French Mid-Century Modern silvered bronze & brass floor lamp by Maison Jansen made in
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Mesa 1970s Silver Stemmed Bowl Sculpture
By Mesa
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Sculptural mid-century modern silver bowl set upon a dynamic stem by Mesa. Has some patina and can
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Silver
Faux Bamboo Base Tufted Upholstery Bench with Sides
By James Mont
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern silvered faux bamboo base tufted upholstery bench with upholstered side rails.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Mid Century Silver & Green Aluminum Christmas Tree, "Starlite" by Revlis
By Alcoa Aluminum
Located in Buffalo, NY
Seldom seen Mid Century Modern silver & green over 7' Aluminum christmas tree."STARLITE" by Revlis
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Aluminum
Silver Thread by Hingelberg Danish Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 63 pcs
By Frantz Hingelberg
Located in Big Bend, WI
Mid-Century Modern Silver Thread by Franz Hingelberg Danish sterling silver Flatware set - 63
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20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Arturo Pani Silver Wood and Mirrors Credenza
By Arturo Pani
Located in Mexico City, MX
A rare Mexican Mid-Century Modern silver wood credenza by Mexican designer Arturo Pani. The
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
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Mirror, Wood
Sunburst Mirror in Silvered Iron, Small Scale, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Mid-Century Modern Silvered Metal Leaf Design Mini Sized Sunburst Mirror. Spain, 1950s
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Mirrors
Materials
Metal, Iron
Frederick Davis Silver Bracelet with Pre-Hispanic Style Links
By Fred Davis
Located in Mexico City, MX
A 1940s Mexican Mid-Century Modern silver bracelet by American designer Frederick "Fred" Davis
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Vintage 1940s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Silver
Romance, Bijorn Windblad Rosenthal Silverplate Flatware for 12 with Case 79 Pcs
By Rosenthal, Bijorn Winblad
Located in St. Louis, MO
Romance by Bijorn Windblad for Rosenthal Studio-Linie Mid-Century Modern silver plate flatware for
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Steel
H 10.5 in W 25.63 in D 15.5 in
Silver Sculpture by R&B Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 84 Pieces Modern
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
-Century Modern silver sculpture by Reed & Barton sterling silver flatware set of 84 pieces. This set
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Pair of Candleholders by Carl F. Christiansen 1960-70s
By Carl Frederik Christiansen
Located in Örebro, SE
A beautiful pair of Danish Mid-Century Modern silver plated three-arm candleholders by designer
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Vintage 1960s Danish Candlesticks
Materials
Silver
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Mid Century Modern Silver For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of mid century modern silver for your home. An item from our selection of mid century modern silver — often made from metal, glass and ceramic — can elevate any home. Find 33751 options for an antique or vintage choice in our collection of mid century modern silver now, or shop our selection of 678 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the object in our assortment of mid century modern silver you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right option in this array of mid century modern silver, those designed in mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one piece of mid century modern silver that is appealing in its simplicity, but Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Fornasetti and Dansk Designs produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Mid Century Modern Silver?
Prices for a piece of mid century modern silver start at $1 and top out at $700,000 with the average selling for $854.
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
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
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 legendary 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.
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.
Questions About Mid Century Modern Silver
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024The 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The 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. The mid-century modern period in America saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs now.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid 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, 2021Mid 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. - Is Eames mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Yes, 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.
- Is Mondrian mid century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, 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 22, 2021Most 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.
- Is rattan mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024Yes, 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, 2022Yes, the tulip table is considered a mid-century modern design. This table shape has become an iconic statement of the era with a simple sculptural attitude and a practical nature. The first tulip table was created by Eero Saarinen, a noted Finnish designer who was a leader in mid-century modern home decor. Shop a collection of Saarinen furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Is Art Deco mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Art Deco is not mid-century modern. Art Deco began just before World War I and was inspired by cubism. Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century modern furniture combines sleek lines with organic shapes.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Wassily chairs are indeed considered mid-century modern. Although the chair was initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925, it was re-released in the 1960s. Shop a collection of mid-century modern goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024There is no single color wood that is mid-century modern. Designers working in the style employed a variety of finishes, though purplish reds, mid-yellows, light browns and medium dark browns were among the most commonly used. Teak wood was an especially popular material, not only due to its warm medium hue but also due to its strength and the beauty of its natural grain. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Mid-century modern furniture is so popular largely because its characteristics align well with the trends and tastes that are dominant today. Many people love its simple look defined by clean lines, and the use of natural materials also adds to its popularity. In addition, designers created mid-century modern furniture to be as functional as it is visually appealing, making pieces executed in the style simple, convenient and comfortable to use. Find a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century home decor is characterized by clean lines, geometric shapes and materials like wood and tweed.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Some iconic chairs from the mid-century modern era include the Egg chair by Arne Jacobson, the La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames and the Womb chair by Eero Saarinen. With their clean lines, organic shapes and simple details, these chairs reflect some of the key features of the style. Shop a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Some of the most famous mid-century modern furniture designers were Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames, Paul Evans, Poul Kjærholm, Florence Knoll, George Nakashima, Giò Ponti, Hans Wegner, Charlotte Perriand, Sergio Rodrigues and Eero Saarinen.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019The defining characteristics of mid-century modern furniture design include simplicity, an emphasis on organic forms, clean lines and a mix of both natural and man-made materials. The mid-century modern style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is used to describe the work of furniture designers who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Both neutral tones and bold Pop art colors can typically be found in mid-century modern interiors, which usually include light-filled spaces. An integration of floor-to-ceiling windows and abundant access to the outdoors renders prominent a connection with nature, which owes in part to the ideas of celebrated architect Frank Lloyd Wright, an inspiration for mid-century furniture designers. Popular mid-century modern designers include Ray and Charles Eames, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and others. Find vintage mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021There are many colors available for painting a mid-century modern home and it is a matter of preference. You can choose from a range of colors that are closely associated with mid-century modernism — popular pairings include orange and brown or chartreuse and gray, for example. Find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture, decorative pieces, serveware and lighting on 1stDibs today.
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