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Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer. 

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Catalan Yellow Blown Glass Vase, Mid-Century Modern, Spain, 1930
Catalan Yellow Blown Glass Vase, Mid-Century Modern, Spain, 1930

Catalan Yellow Blown Glass Vase, Mid-Century Modern, Spain, 1930

$837

Catalan Yellow Blown Glass Vase, Mid-Century Modern, Spain, 1930

Located in Barcelona, ES

Catalan yellow blown glass vase, circa 1920 Manufactured in Spain. In original condition, with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Mate...

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1930s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Glass

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

Murano Italian Modernist Blue White Glass Centerpiece Vase

$1,998

Murano Italian Modernist Blue White Glass Centerpiece Vase

Located in Barcelona, ES

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

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

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

Murano Purple Art Glass Centerpiece Bowl with Applied Clear Glass
Murano Purple Art Glass Centerpiece Bowl with Applied Clear Glass

Murano Purple Art Glass Centerpiece Bowl with Applied Clear Glass

$2,582

Murano Purple Art Glass Centerpiece Bowl with Applied Clear Glass

Located in Barcelona, ES

Murano glass centerpiece vase in purple and filigree clear glass rim, Italy, 1950s. Stunning blown glass purple centerpiece with faceted body and h...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass

Italian Ceramic Fruit Basket Topiary Compote Centerpiece
Italian Ceramic Fruit Basket Topiary Compote Centerpiece

Italian Ceramic Fruit Basket Topiary Compote Centerpiece

$285

Italian Ceramic Fruit Basket Topiary Compote Centerpiece

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Italian glazed ceramic fruit basket figure sculpture. This compote is handmade with the greatest attention to detail. We see this piece on a kitchen counter or table. The basket is m...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Ceramic

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

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

$14,740

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

By Antonio da Ros, Cenedese

Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern

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

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Dior Extra-Large Decorative Bowl in Tortoiseshell Lucite and Brass, Italy 1970s
Dior Extra-Large Decorative Bowl in Tortoiseshell Lucite and Brass, Italy 1970s

Dior Extra-Large Decorative Bowl in Tortoiseshell Lucite and Brass, Italy 1970s

$1,474

Dior Extra-Large Decorative Bowl in Tortoiseshell Lucite and Brass, Italy 1970s

By Dior Home

Located in Roma, IT

Marvelous and unique oversized bowl or centerpiece in splendid tortoiseshell-effect lucite and brass. This incredibly elegant piece was produced in Italy during the 1970s, and its de...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Brass

Fratelli Toso Murano Ribbons Italian Art Glass Sculptural Fazzoletto Flower Vase
Fratelli Toso Murano Ribbons Italian Art Glass Sculptural Fazzoletto Flower Vase

Fratelli Toso Murano Ribbons Italian Art Glass Sculptural Fazzoletto Flower Vase

$1,920Sale Price|20% Off

Fratelli Toso Murano Ribbons Italian Art Glass Sculptural Fazzoletto Flower Vase

By Fratelli Toso, Venini

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful, and extra large, vintage Murano hand blown pink and white ribbons over aqua blue Italian art glass sculptural handkerchief / fazzoletto vase. Documented to the Fratelli To...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

unique 1.1kg Murano Glass Bowl Ashtray, Blue Multicolor, 1970s Italian Design
unique 1.1kg Murano Glass Bowl Ashtray, Blue Multicolor, 1970s Italian Design

unique 1.1kg Murano Glass Bowl Ashtray, Blue Multicolor, 1970s Italian Design

$648

unique 1.1kg Murano Glass Bowl Ashtray, Blue Multicolor, 1970s Italian Design

By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Murano glass bowl element ashtray Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s This original glass element was produced in the 1970s in Murano, Italy. An elegant multicolor ...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Murano Glass

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

Vintage Large Art Glass Bowl Tazza Centerpiece Bowl in Brass Stand

$850

Vintage Large Art Glass Bowl Tazza Centerpiece Bowl in Brass Stand

Located in Vero Beach, FL

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

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Brass

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

Mid-century Modern Murano Glass Bowl

$530

Mid-century Modern Murano Glass Bowl

By Murano Glass Sommerso

Located in Waddinxveen, ZH

Stunning green, blue and orange colored Murano glass bowl in a beautiful shape. Good condition with the original sticky label.

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Murano Glass

French Mid-Century Creamy White Ceramic Centerpiece, illegible signature
French Mid-Century Creamy White Ceramic Centerpiece, illegible signature

French Mid-Century Creamy White Ceramic Centerpiece, illegible signature

$1,147

French Mid-Century Creamy White Ceramic Centerpiece, illegible signature

Located in London, Fitzrovia

A beautiful Mid-century French centerpiece, fruit bowl etc... 1940's colour and look. illegible signature and Marks, made in France

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Ceramic

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

Mid-century Modern Murano Glass Bowl

$530

Mid-century Modern Murano Glass Bowl

By Murano Glass Sommerso

Located in Waddinxveen, ZH

Stunning bright orange colored Murano glass bowl in a beautiful shape. Good condition.

Category

1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Murano Glass

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

Murano Italian Modernist Purple White Glass Centerpiece Vase, Organic Design

$2,063

Murano Italian Modernist Purple White Glass Centerpiece Vase, Organic Design

Located in Barcelona, ES

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

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

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

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

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

$1,591

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

By Renzo Cassetti

Located in Roma, IT

Fantastic large round shell shaped centerpiece completely handmade in hammered silver plate. This beautiful piece was designed by Renzo Cassetti in Italy in the 1970s and is signed i...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Silver Plate

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

Italian 1960s Agate Stone Serving Dish

$825

Italian 1960s Agate Stone Serving Dish

Located in Milan, IT

Italian 1960s Agate Stone Serving Dish

Category

1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Agate

Luciano Gaspari Salviati Signed Murano Purple Pink Blue Sommerso Art Glass Bowl
Luciano Gaspari Salviati Signed Murano Purple Pink Blue Sommerso Art Glass Bowl

Luciano Gaspari Salviati Signed Murano Purple Pink Blue Sommerso Art Glass Bowl

$2,240

Luciano Gaspari Salviati Signed Murano Purple Pink Blue Sommerso Art Glass Bowl

By Luciano Gaspari, Salviati

Located in Barcelona, ES

Outstanding hand blown Murano Art glass bowl in shades of purple pink and blue. Italy, 1960s. Manufactured By Luciano Gaspari for Salviati. Signed underneath. This beautiful bowl has...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

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

Portuguese Majolica Ceramic Duck Tureen Centerpiece, 1960s
Portuguese Majolica Ceramic Duck Tureen Centerpiece, 1960s

Portuguese Majolica Ceramic Duck Tureen Centerpiece, 1960s

$1,297

Portuguese Majolica Ceramic Duck Tureen Centerpiece, 1960s

By Subtil

Located in Barcelona, ES

A cool majolica glazed ceramic duck figure tureen in brown and cream colors with accents of black, green and yellow. Portugal, 1960s. Manufactured by E.Subtil Portugal and marked on the base. Use it to serve duck foie gras...

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20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Majolica, Pottery, Ceramic

Mid-Century Italian Crystal Glass Shell Centerpiece Bowl, 1960s–1970s
Mid-Century Italian Crystal Glass Shell Centerpiece Bowl, 1960s–1970s

Mid-Century Italian Crystal Glass Shell Centerpiece Bowl, 1960s–1970s

$542

Mid-Century Italian Crystal Glass Shell Centerpiece Bowl, 1960s–1970s

Located in Frederiksberg C, DK

Mid-Century Italian Crystal Glass Shell Centerpiece Bowl, 1960s–1970s Striking mid-century centerpiece bowl or compote crafted in heavy crystal glass, Italian origin and dating from...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Glass

Murano blue & clear sommerso glass centerpiece/bowl by Seguso
Murano blue & clear sommerso glass centerpiece/bowl by Seguso

Murano blue & clear sommerso glass centerpiece/bowl by Seguso

$1,084

Murano blue & clear sommerso glass centerpiece/bowl by Seguso

By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte

Located in Varese, Lombardia

Large blue and transparent Murano glass pocket emptier bowl made with the "soomerso" technique. Depending on the refraction of the light, the glass takes on different colors, as can ...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Murano Glass

Mid-Century French Trivet by Guillerme et Chambron, Oak & Ceramic
Mid-Century French Trivet by Guillerme et Chambron, Oak & Ceramic

Mid-Century French Trivet by Guillerme et Chambron, Oak & Ceramic

$2,000

Mid-Century French Trivet by Guillerme et Chambron, Oak & Ceramic

By Guillerme et Chambron

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French Mid-Century Trivet by Guillerme & Chambron, Paris France, 1950s Crafted in blond oak, this exquisite French Mid-Century trivet features a stunning ceramic tile by Bolesl...

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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Ceramic, Oak

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

Mid-century Modern Murano Glass Bowl

$465

Mid-century Modern Murano Glass Bowl

By Murano Glass Sommerso

Located in Waddinxveen, ZH

Stunning green and amber colored Murano glass bowl in a beautiful shape.

Category

1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Murano Glass

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

Vintage Italian Clear and Pink Murano Glass Bowl, 1950s

$766

Vintage Italian Clear and Pink Murano Glass Bowl, 1950s

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

Located in Copenhagen, DK

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

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Fratelli Toso Sky Blue Green Bubbles Italian Art Glass Centerpiece Bowl
Murano Fratelli Toso Sky Blue Green Bubbles Italian Art Glass Centerpiece Bowl

Murano Fratelli Toso Sky Blue Green Bubbles Italian Art Glass Centerpiece Bowl

$850

Murano Fratelli Toso Sky Blue Green Bubbles Italian Art Glass Centerpiece Bowl

By Fratelli Toso

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown blue and green, with controlled bubbles, unusual Italian art glass centerpiece bowl. The piece is documented to the Fratelli Toso company. Created...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

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

Mid-Century Semi-Precious Stone Grape Clusters - a Pair
Mid-Century Semi-Precious Stone Grape Clusters - a Pair

Mid-Century Semi-Precious Stone Grape Clusters - a Pair

$600 / set

Mid-Century Semi-Precious Stone Grape Clusters - a Pair

Located in Charleston, SC

Mid-20th century large grape clusters in carnelian and amethyst : Carnelian is a stone that represents warmth, fiery, life, vibrancy, strength, bravery, courage when speaking in pub...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Amethyst, Carnelian, Metal, Silver Plate

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

Archimede Seguso Murano Ruby Red Sommerso Glass Vase

$2,269

Archimede Seguso Murano Ruby Red Sommerso Glass Vase

By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Archimede Seguso

Located in Barcelona, ES

Mid-Century Modern Murano Blown Glass Red Vase Large Size. An spectacular handblown Murano art glass vase in a vibrant ruby red color and tall flower shape. Attributed to Archimede S...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

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

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

$2,653

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

By Antonio da Ros, Cenedese

Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern

Antonio da Ros (attributed) for Cenedese large & heavy vintage Italian Murano glass bowl, serving dish or ashtray, circa 1965-1975. Utilizing the Sommerso technique this large, heavy...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Sommerso Green Yellow Birds Blue Tail Uranium Italian Art Glass Sculpture
Murano Sommerso Green Yellow Birds Blue Tail Uranium Italian Art Glass Sculpture

Murano Sommerso Green Yellow Birds Blue Tail Uranium Italian Art Glass Sculpture

$1,600

Murano Sommerso Green Yellow Birds Blue Tail Uranium Italian Art Glass Sculpture

By Alfredo Barbini, Salviati, Livio Seguso

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful and large, vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso green yellow, with blue tails Italian art glass birds sculpture. The piece is attributed to the Salviati company. Created in t...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

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

Vintage Square Transparent Molded Thick Glass Ashtray - Trinket Bowl, Italy
Vintage Square Transparent Molded Thick Glass Ashtray - Trinket Bowl, Italy

Vintage Square Transparent Molded Thick Glass Ashtray - Trinket Bowl, Italy

$235

Vintage Square Transparent Molded Thick Glass Ashtray - Trinket Bowl, Italy

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

Made in Italy, 1968. Made in thick molded glass. It is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be considered as in perfect original condition and r...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Glass

Fratelli Toso Murano Pink Aventurine Ribbons Italian Art Glass Centerpiece Bowl
Fratelli Toso Murano Pink Aventurine Ribbons Italian Art Glass Centerpiece Bowl

Fratelli Toso Murano Pink Aventurine Ribbons Italian Art Glass Centerpiece Bowl

$1,200

Fratelli Toso Murano Pink Aventurine Ribbons Italian Art Glass Centerpiece Bowl

By Fratelli Toso

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful, and large, vintage Murano hand blown pink and aventurine ribbons Italian art glass centerpiece bowl. The piece is documented to the Fratelli Toso company. The bowl is made...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

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

Vallauris Multicolor Majolica Ceramic Large Leaf Centerpiece Platter, 1950s
Vallauris Multicolor Majolica Ceramic Large Leaf Centerpiece Platter, 1950s

Vallauris Multicolor Majolica Ceramic Large Leaf Centerpiece Platter, 1950s

$1,945

Vallauris Multicolor Majolica Ceramic Large Leaf Centerpiece Platter, 1950s

By Vallauris

Located in Barcelona, ES

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

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Majolica, Pottery, Ceramic

Murano Vintage Green Iridescent Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Flared Flower Vase
Murano Vintage Green Iridescent Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Flared Flower Vase

Murano Vintage Green Iridescent Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Flared Flower Vase

$1,280Sale Price|20% Off

Murano Vintage Green Iridescent Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Flared Flower Vase

By Barovier&Toso

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso green, gold flecks and controlled bubbles Italian art glass flower vase with iridescent surface. Attributed to the Barovier e Toso compan...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Gold Leaf

Vintage 1950s Italian Enamelled Copper Dish
Vintage 1950s Italian Enamelled Copper Dish

Vintage 1950s Italian Enamelled Copper Dish

$330

Vintage 1950s Italian Enamelled Copper Dish

Located in Torquay, GB

Extraordinary vintage 1950s large copper centrepiece dish. Featuring a burst of multicoloured lava bubble with a textured surface. This is a good sized dish, ideal for coffee tables ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Centerpiece Bowl Murano Glass Perple Mid-Century Modern Production Italian 1970
Centerpiece Bowl Murano Glass Perple Mid-Century Modern Production Italian 1970

Centerpiece Bowl Murano Glass Perple Mid-Century Modern Production Italian 1970

$495

Centerpiece Bowl Murano Glass Perple Mid-Century Modern Production Italian 1970

Located in Palermo, IT

Large Murano glass centerpiece plate, in shades of purple and transparent. Modeled in an organic motif, of considerable thickness. Please watch the video and photos carefully, thank ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Murano Glass

Seguso Murano Opalescent Purple Art Glass Pulled Centerpiece Vase, Italy 1950
Seguso Murano Opalescent Purple Art Glass Pulled Centerpiece Vase, Italy 1950

Seguso Murano Opalescent Purple Art Glass Pulled Centerpiece Vase, Italy 1950

$1,462Sale Price|20% Off

Seguso Murano Opalescent Purple Art Glass Pulled Centerpiece Vase, Italy 1950

Located in Barcelona, ES

Opal Purple Murano Art Glass Pulled Centerpiece / Vase. Italy, 1950s Stunning italian modernist Murano blown glass vase in purple hues and opalescent glass with pulled details and ha...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

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

Enameled Copper Bowl Dish Centerpiece Paolo De Poli Gio Ponti Style Italian
Enameled Copper Bowl Dish Centerpiece Paolo De Poli Gio Ponti Style Italian

Enameled Copper Bowl Dish Centerpiece Paolo De Poli Gio Ponti Style Italian

$1,132Sale Price|20% Off

Enameled Copper Bowl Dish Centerpiece Paolo De Poli Gio Ponti Style Italian

By Paolo De Poli, Gio Ponti

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

Vintage handcrafted organic shaped enamel bowl or centerpiece attributed to Paolo De Poli. This is a stunning piece of Italian craftsmanship, with a beautiful green, black, and red e...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Metal, Copper

Murano Gold Leaf Glass Centerpiece Bowl with Ribbed Stem, Italy, 1980s
Murano Gold Leaf Glass Centerpiece Bowl with Ribbed Stem, Italy, 1980s

Murano Gold Leaf Glass Centerpiece Bowl with Ribbed Stem, Italy, 1980s

$1,768

Murano Gold Leaf Glass Centerpiece Bowl with Ribbed Stem, Italy, 1980s

Located in Villaverla, IT

This commanding centerpiece is a luminous testament to the enduring mastery of Venetian glassblowing. Hand-sculpted on the storied island of Murano during the late twentieth century,...

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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Gold, Gold Leaf

Murano in green and yellow, 1950, Attributed to Flavio Poli, Italian
Murano in green and yellow, 1950, Attributed to Flavio Poli, Italian

Murano in green and yellow, 1950, Attributed to Flavio Poli, Italian

$3,800

Murano in green and yellow, 1950, Attributed to Flavio Poli, Italian

By Flavio Poli

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Murano We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'V...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Murano Glass

Seguso Sommerso Murano Pink & White Alabastro Art Glass Geode Bowl, 1950
Seguso Sommerso Murano Pink & White Alabastro Art Glass Geode Bowl, 1950

Seguso Sommerso Murano Pink & White Alabastro Art Glass Geode Bowl, 1950

$1,415

Seguso Sommerso Murano Pink & White Alabastro Art Glass Geode Bowl, 1950

By Archimede Seguso, Seguso

Located in Barcelona, ES

Hand blown Murano Sommerso pink and opalescent white round art glass bowl. Attributed to Archimede Seguso. Italy, 1950s. Pink glass over opaline white glass in the Alabastro design c...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

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

Murano Victorian Dress Woman Italian Sculpture Pink Blue Gold Flecks Art Glass
Murano Victorian Dress Woman Italian Sculpture Pink Blue Gold Flecks Art Glass

Murano Victorian Dress Woman Italian Sculpture Pink Blue Gold Flecks Art Glass

$1,650

Murano Victorian Dress Woman Italian Sculpture Pink Blue Gold Flecks Art Glass

By Salviati, Barovier&Toso, Venini

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful large, vintage Murano hand blown transparent aqua, pink, sky blue, white and gold flecks Italian art glass Victorian dress woman sculpture. Starting from the top, she has l...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Gold Leaf

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

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

$1,179 / set

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

Located in Roma, IT

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

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Handmade Leaf Vide-Poche or Centerpiece in Brass by Cassetti, Italy 1970
Handmade Leaf Vide-Poche or Centerpiece in Brass by Cassetti, Italy 1970

Handmade Leaf Vide-Poche or Centerpiece in Brass by Cassetti, Italy 1970

$813

Handmade Leaf Vide-Poche or Centerpiece in Brass by Cassetti, Italy 1970

By Renzo Cassetti

Located in Roma, IT

Gorgeous Mid-Century catchall or centerpiece handcrafted in gilt brass and signed by Renzo Cassetti. This stylish and unique decorative piece was produced in Italy during the 1970s. ...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Brass

AVeM Murano Red Millefiori Flower Silver Flecks Ribbon Italian Art Glass Bowl
AVeM Murano Red Millefiori Flower Silver Flecks Ribbon Italian Art Glass Bowl

AVeM Murano Red Millefiori Flower Silver Flecks Ribbon Italian Art Glass Bowl

$850

AVeM Murano Red Millefiori Flower Silver Flecks Ribbon Italian Art Glass Bowl

By Giulio Radi, Arte Vetraria Muranese (AVEM)

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful and large, vintage Murano hand blown red, silver, copper aventurine, millefiori flower murrines and twisted ribbons Italian art glass center bowl. It is documented to the A...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Silver Leaf

Cenedese Large Bright Yellow Vintage Italian Murano Art Glass Vase
Cenedese Large Bright Yellow Vintage Italian Murano Art Glass Vase

Cenedese Large Bright Yellow Vintage Italian Murano Art Glass Vase

$4,094

Cenedese Large Bright Yellow Vintage Italian Murano Art Glass Vase

By Cenedese

Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern

Cenedese rare bright yellow vintage midcentury Murano glass vase or vessel, made in Venice, Italy, circa 1970-1990. Particularly striking is the form and large size, this vessel has all the characteristics of hand thrown pottery with the unmistakable look and feel of glass. A fun, funky and bright way to add a touch of bold color / color to your interior, imagine glass like this on open, white...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Barovier Green Italian Serving Tray in Mirror-Etched Murano Glass, 1940s
Barovier Green Italian Serving Tray in Mirror-Etched Murano Glass, 1940s

Barovier Green Italian Serving Tray in Mirror-Etched Murano Glass, 1940s

$860

Barovier Green Italian Serving Tray in Mirror-Etched Murano Glass, 1940s

By Barovier

Located in Roma, IT

Wonderful tiny rectangular shaped serving tray in a stunning combination of mouth-blown Murano twisted green glass, acid-etched mirror and gilt metal handles. This charming piece was...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Brass

Large Barovier Toso Murano Red White Silver Flecks Heart Shaped Art Glass Bowl
Large Barovier Toso Murano Red White Silver Flecks Heart Shaped Art Glass Bowl

Large Barovier Toso Murano Red White Silver Flecks Heart Shaped Art Glass Bowl

$1,415Sale Price|20% Off

Large Barovier Toso Murano Red White Silver Flecks Heart Shaped Art Glass Bowl

By Barovier&Toso

Located in Barcelona, ES

Huge Midcentury Italian Murano Heart Centerpiece Bowl, Red and White Glass, Silver Flecks Monumental hand blown Murano Sommerso heart shaped bowl in red and white glass with silver f...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

Ceramic , 1950, West Germany
Ceramic , 1950, West Germany

Ceramic , 1950, West Germany

$3,500

Ceramic , 1950, West Germany

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Country: West Germany We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the butto...

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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Ceramic

Christian Dior Brass, Lucite and Vienna Straw Centerpiece Tray, Italy, 1970s
Christian Dior Brass, Lucite and Vienna Straw Centerpiece Tray, Italy, 1970s

Christian Dior Brass, Lucite and Vienna Straw Centerpiece Tray, Italy, 1970s

$884

Christian Dior Brass, Lucite and Vienna Straw Centerpiece Tray, Italy, 1970s

By Willy Rizzo, Dior Home

Located in Roma, IT

Wonderful mid-century square centerpiece tray in solid brass, clear lucite, and Vienna straw. This stylish and unique piece is attributed to a Dior Home production and was produced i...

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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Brass

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

1950s Vallauris Majolica Ceramic Large Leaf Platter / Centerpiece

$1,521

1950s Vallauris Majolica Ceramic Large Leaf Platter / Centerpiece

By Vallauris

Located in Barcelona, ES

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

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery

Murano Cenedese Orange White Silver Flecks Italian Art Glass Fish Aquarium Block
Murano Cenedese Orange White Silver Flecks Italian Art Glass Fish Aquarium Block

Murano Cenedese Orange White Silver Flecks Italian Art Glass Fish Aquarium Block

$1,650

Murano Cenedese Orange White Silver Flecks Italian Art Glass Fish Aquarium Block

By Cenedese, Alfredo Barbini

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown double fish Italian art glass aquarium sculpture. Documented to the Cenedese Company, and attributed to designer Alfredo Barbini. The fish have wh...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

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

Mid Century Salt and Pepper Shakers by Joe Chasnoff and Judy Azulay
Mid Century Salt and Pepper Shakers by Joe Chasnoff and Judy Azulay

Mid Century Salt and Pepper Shakers by Joe Chasnoff and Judy Azulay

$125 / set

Mid Century Salt and Pepper Shakers by Joe Chasnoff and Judy Azulay

By Judy Azulay, Joe Chasnoff

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Set of mid century walnut salt and pepper shakers by Joe Chasnoff and Judy Azulay. Playful modern shape with stunning wood grain. Signed Chasnoff Azulay 88.

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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Walnut

Dior Silver-Plated and Tortoiseshell Lucite Serving Tray or Centerpiece, 1970s
Dior Silver-Plated and Tortoiseshell Lucite Serving Tray or Centerpiece, 1970s

Dior Silver-Plated and Tortoiseshell Lucite Serving Tray or Centerpiece, 1970s

$966

Dior Silver-Plated and Tortoiseshell Lucite Serving Tray or Centerpiece, 1970s

By Dior Home

Located in Roma, IT

Marvelous large round serving tray or centerpiece in silver-plated metal and tortoiseshell-effect lucite. This elegant and unique piece was produced in Italy during the 1970s and is ...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Silver Plate

Mid-century Modern centerpieces for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern centerpieces for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage centerpieces created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects, folk art and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with glass, murano glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern centerpieces made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original centerpieces, popular names associated with this style include Cenedese, Fratelli Toso, Archimede Seguso, and Antonio da Ros. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for centerpieces differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $71 and tops out at $28,368 while the average work can sell for $1,055.

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