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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
Flavio Poli Large Centerpiece in Murano Emerald and Amber Glass, Italy 1960
Flavio Poli Large Centerpiece in Murano Emerald and Amber Glass, Italy 1960

Flavio Poli Large Centerpiece in Murano Emerald and Amber Glass, Italy 1960

$638

Flavio Poli Large Centerpiece in Murano Emerald and Amber Glass, Italy 1960

By Flavio Poli

Located in Roma, IT

Marvelous mid-century Murano large centerpiece in mouth-blown sommerso Murano glass in a stunning light emeral and amber color. This elegant and highly sculptural piece was designed...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, 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

1960s Blue and Turquoise Heavy Murano Glass Huge Centerpiece by Flavio Poli
1960s Blue and Turquoise Heavy Murano Glass Huge Centerpiece by Flavio Poli

1960s Blue and Turquoise Heavy Murano Glass Huge Centerpiece by Flavio Poli

$1,509

1960s Blue and Turquoise Heavy Murano Glass Huge Centerpiece by Flavio Poli

By Flavio Poli

Located in Aci Castello, IT

This exquisite centerpiece is a definitive example of 1960s Murano glassmaking, attributed to the renowned designer Flavio Poli. The work utilizes the iconic sommerso technique, whic...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Murano Glass

Large Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic Centerpiece Bowl, 1950s
Large Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic Centerpiece Bowl, 1950s

Large Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic Centerpiece Bowl, 1950s

$1,296Sale Price|20% Off

Large Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic Centerpiece Bowl, 1950s

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Barcelona, ES

Italian midcentury Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini blue ceramic centerpiece bowl, Italy, 1950-1960s. Unusual large scale 14,17 in diameter Mid-Century Modern blue glazed ceramic (Rimini Bl...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Pottery, Terracotta, Ceramic

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

$2,544

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

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

1950s Vallauris Majolica Ceramic Large Leaf Platter / Centerpiece

$1,497

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 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

Mother-of-pearl & aluminium Centerpiece, Italy, 1970's
Mother-of-pearl & aluminium Centerpiece, Italy, 1970's

Mother-of-pearl & aluminium Centerpiece, Italy, 1970's

$1,451

Mother-of-pearl & aluminium Centerpiece, Italy, 1970's

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Beautiful and large centerpiece designed and produced in Italy during the 1980's. This handcrafted item with mother-of-pearl and solid aluminium will be a great highlight in your hom...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Aluminum

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

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

$2,031

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

Flavio Poli for Seguso, Red Lighter in Murano Glass, 60's
Flavio Poli for Seguso, Red Lighter in Murano Glass, 60's

Flavio Poli for Seguso, Red Lighter in Murano Glass, 60's

$539Sale Price / item|20% Off

Flavio Poli for Seguso, Red Lighter in Murano Glass, 60's

By Flavio Poli

Located in Ljubljana, SI

Design by Flavio Poli for Seguso, Red Lighter in Murano Glass, 60's, Mint Vintage Condition The lighter in murano glass by Flavio Poli is a luxury piece of Italian design from the 1...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Murano Glass

French Riviera Rattan and Brass Centerpiece or Catchall Tray, Italy, 1970s
French Riviera Rattan and Brass Centerpiece or Catchall Tray, Italy, 1970s

French Riviera Rattan and Brass Centerpiece or Catchall Tray, Italy, 1970s

$626

French Riviera Rattan and Brass Centerpiece or Catchall Tray, Italy, 1970s

Located in Roma, IT

Wonderful Mid-Century organic centerpiece or tray entirely made of curved rattan, hand-woven wicker, and brass. This stylish French Riviera–style tray was produced in Italy during th...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Huge Seguso Murano Sommerso Green Triangular Art Glass Centerpiece Vase, 1950
Huge Seguso Murano Sommerso Green Triangular Art Glass Centerpiece Vase, 1950

Huge Seguso Murano Sommerso Green Triangular Art Glass Centerpiece Vase, 1950

$2,902

Huge Seguso Murano Sommerso Green Triangular Art Glass Centerpiece Vase, 1950

By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Seguso

Located in Barcelona, ES

Monumental Seguso Sommerso Murano Glass Centerpiece in Emerald Green Color An outstanding handblown Murano glass bowl in emerald green color cased into clear glass using the Sommerso...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

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

Fulvio Bianconi A Fasce Sommerso XL Murano Art Glass Centerpiece Bowl
Fulvio Bianconi A Fasce Sommerso XL Murano Art Glass Centerpiece Bowl

Fulvio Bianconi A Fasce Sommerso XL Murano Art Glass Centerpiece Bowl

$1,671Sale Price|20% Off

Fulvio Bianconi A Fasce Sommerso XL Murano Art Glass Centerpiece Bowl

By AVMazzega, Fulvio Bianconi

Located in Barcelona, ES

Eye-catching "A fasce" XL centerpiece bowl attributed to Fulvio Bianconi for AV Mazzega, Murano, Italy, 1950s. This gorgeous Murano Art Glass Centerpiece features an oval shaped bowl...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

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

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

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

$1,211

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

Located in London, Fitzrovia

A large and 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

Spanish Carved Alabaster Large Centerpiece Bowl or Tazza, 1950s
Spanish Carved Alabaster Large Centerpiece Bowl or Tazza, 1950s

Spanish Carved Alabaster Large Centerpiece Bowl or Tazza, 1950s

$2,079

Spanish Carved Alabaster Large Centerpiece Bowl or Tazza, 1950s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Outstanding carved alabaster tazza / footed bowl, Spain, 1950s. Hand carved alabaster with foliage motifs with footed base. Beautiful to be used as fruit bowl, decorative centerpiece...

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Alabaster

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

Archimede Seguso Murano Ruby Red Sommerso Glass Vase

$2,235

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

Big Size Midcentury Murano Glass Centerpiece
Big Size Midcentury Murano Glass Centerpiece

Big Size Midcentury Murano Glass Centerpiece

$970

Big Size Midcentury Murano Glass Centerpiece

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Circa 1960 We offer this rare elegant and vintage hand blown glass centerpiece was created in Italy. The centerpiece is in excellent condition and exhibits wonderful shapes, forms an...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Murano Glass

1970s Astonishing Tray By Albatros in Murano Glass. Made in Italy
1970s Astonishing Tray By Albatros in Murano Glass. Made in Italy

1970s Astonishing Tray By Albatros in Murano Glass. Made in Italy

$480

1970s Astonishing Tray By Albatros in Murano Glass. Made in Italy

Located in Milano, IT

An exceptional and striking Murano glass art tray designed and handmade by Albatros - Venezia in Italy during the 1970s. This Mid-Century modern piece perfectly captures the playful ...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Murano Glass

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

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

$14,521

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

Transparent Murano Glass Organic Centerpiece Vase with Orange and White Spots
Transparent Murano Glass Organic Centerpiece Vase with Orange and White Spots

Transparent Murano Glass Organic Centerpiece Vase with Orange and White Spots

$2,031

Transparent Murano Glass Organic Centerpiece Vase with Orange and White Spots

Located in Barcelona, ES

Eye-catching Italian Murano Glass Mid-Century Modern Centerpiece, Blown Glass A highly decorative hand blown clear glass Murano centerpiece / vase with white and orange spots and org...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

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

Large 14" Dansk Divided Black Plastic Tray by Gunnar Cyren
Large 14" Dansk Divided Black Plastic Tray by Gunnar Cyren

Large 14" Dansk Divided Black Plastic Tray by Gunnar Cyren

$75

Large 14" Dansk Divided Black Plastic Tray by Gunnar Cyren

Located in Fairfield, CA

A large mid century black plastic divided tray. Clover shape with 5 divided compartments. Perfect for serving appetizers and snacks or using as an organizer. Designed by Gunnar Cyren...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Plastic

Large Jean Lurçat dish fot saint vincens
Large Jean Lurçat dish fot saint vincens

Large Jean Lurçat dish fot saint vincens

$1,439 / item

Large Jean Lurçat dish fot saint vincens

By Jean Lurçat

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

À partir de 1951, Lurçat séjourne régulièrement à Sant Vicens (à Perpignan dans les Pyrénées-Orientales), un centre potier créé par Firmin Bauby. Il y travaille la céramique en décor...

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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Ceramic

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

Vintage Compote Centerpiece with Grapes in Style of Georg Jensen

$325

Vintage Compote Centerpiece with Grapes in Style of Georg Jensen

By Georg Jensen

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

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

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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Silver Plate

Lladró Fish Centerpiece Vase / Planter in Blue White Porcelain, Spain 1970
Lladró Fish Centerpiece Vase / Planter in Blue White Porcelain, Spain 1970

Lladró Fish Centerpiece Vase / Planter in Blue White Porcelain, Spain 1970

$1,973

Lladró Fish Centerpiece Vase / Planter in Blue White Porcelain, Spain 1970

By Lladro

Located in Barcelona, ES

A beautiful colorful porcelain fish figure centerpiece or vase designed by Vicente Martinez and manufactured by Lladró. Issued in 1970 Retired in 1974 It also can be used as a plante...

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1970s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Porcelain

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

$1,799

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, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass

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

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

$1,277

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

By Renzo Cassetti

Located in Roma, IT

Stunning Mid-Century hand-hammered brass oval centerpiece produced by Renzo Cassetti in Italy during the 1970s, signed on the bottom. In amazing condition, this refined centerpiece features a beautiful golden brass surface whose light is wonderfully enhanced by the sinuous lines and hammered texture. Entirely hand-forged, it bears on the underside the stamp “Cassetti – Fatto a Mano...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Brass

Dior Oversized Pink Lucite and Chrome Centerpiece Tray, Italy, 1970s
Dior Oversized Pink Lucite and Chrome Centerpiece Tray, Italy, 1970s

Dior Oversized Pink Lucite and Chrome Centerpiece Tray, Italy, 1970s

$1,567

Dior Oversized Pink Lucite and Chrome Centerpiece Tray, Italy, 1970s

By Willy Rizzo, Christian Dior

Located in Roma, IT

Spectacular Mid-Century large centerpiece or serving tray in pink lucite with a chrome-plated rim. This incredibly stylish and unique piece was made in Italy during the 1970s and is ...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Chrome

Murano Glass Large Fish Sculpture by Licio Zanetti, 1960s
Murano Glass Large Fish Sculpture by Licio Zanetti, 1960s

Murano Glass Large Fish Sculpture by Licio Zanetti, 1960s

$1,852

Murano Glass Large Fish Sculpture by Licio Zanetti, 1960s

By Licio Zanetti

Located in Barcelona, ES

Murano Alexandrite Purple Blue Neodymium Glass Fish Figure by Licio Zanetti Spectacular XXL Murano glass color changing lilac blue fish sculpture by Licio Zanetti. Italy, 1960-1970. ...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Mid-Century Italian Shell-Shaped Brass Bowl, by Renzo Cassetti 1960s
Mid-Century Italian Shell-Shaped Brass Bowl, by Renzo Cassetti 1960s

Mid-Century Italian Shell-Shaped Brass Bowl, by Renzo Cassetti 1960s

$348

Mid-Century Italian Shell-Shaped Brass Bowl, by Renzo Cassetti 1960s

By Renzo Cassetti

Located in Roma, IT

Stunning Italian mid-century shell shaped bowl or ashtray in solid brass. This delightful piece was designed in Italy in the 1970s by Renzo Cassetti Italia. This charming item featu...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Brass

Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blu Glazed Ceramic Footed Centerpiece Bowl, 1950s
Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blu Glazed Ceramic Footed Centerpiece Bowl, 1950s

Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blu Glazed Ceramic Footed Centerpiece Bowl, 1950s

$1,568

Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blu Glazed Ceramic Footed Centerpiece Bowl, 1950s

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Barcelona, ES

Mid-Century Modern blue glazed ceramic (Rimini Blu) round footed bowl or centerpiece, Italy, 1950s-1960s. Designed by Aldo Londi and manufactured by Bitossi. Handcrafted in Italy wit...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Pottery, Terracotta, Ceramic

Murano Orange Ombre Fade Gold Italian Art Glass Horse Head Figure Sculpture
Murano Orange Ombre Fade Gold Italian Art Glass Horse Head Figure Sculpture

Murano Orange Ombre Fade Gold Italian Art Glass Horse Head Figure Sculpture

$2,550Sale Price|25% Off

Murano Orange Ombre Fade Gold Italian Art Glass Horse Head Figure Sculpture

By Alfredo Barbini, Salviati

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful, extra large, vintage Murano hand blown orange to white and gold flecks Italian art glass horse head / knight chess piece sculpture. Attributed to Master glass artist and d...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Gold Leaf

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 Salviati, Livio Seguso, Alfredo Barbini

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

Art Nouveau 'Plaster' Detailed and Stylized Image of a Women's Buste Signed C.G.
Art Nouveau 'Plaster' Detailed and Stylized Image of a Women's Buste Signed C.G.

Art Nouveau 'Plaster' Detailed and Stylized Image of a Women's Buste Signed C.G.

$640Sale Price|20% Off

Art Nouveau 'Plaster' Detailed and Stylized Image of a Women's Buste Signed C.G.

Located in Verviers, BE

Art Nouveau 'Plaster' Detailed and Stylized Image of a Women's Buste Beautifully Detailed 1935, France Signed: Depose C.G.390 The Buste is in good condition with a nice age pati...

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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Plaster

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

$487

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

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

$1,567

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

By Renzo Cassetti

Located in Roma, IT

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

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Ribbed Glass Cake Stand With Dome Cover
Vintage Ribbed Glass Cake Stand With Dome Cover

Vintage Ribbed Glass Cake Stand With Dome Cover

$195

Vintage Ribbed Glass Cake Stand With Dome Cover

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a vintage ribbed glass cake stand with dome cover, often used as a collectible item. Design: Features thick, clear glass with a vertical ribbed pattern on bo...

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1980s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Glass

Splendid Studio Del Campo Centrepiece
Splendid Studio Del Campo Centrepiece

Splendid Studio Del Campo Centrepiece

$1,672Sale Price|20% Off

Splendid Studio Del Campo Centrepiece

By Studio Del Campo

Located in Milan, IT

Splendid Studio Del Campo centrepiece.

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Enamel, Chrome

Italian Murano Glass, Green centerpiece, by Cenedese in 1970s
Italian Murano Glass, Green centerpiece, by Cenedese in 1970s

Italian Murano Glass, Green centerpiece, by Cenedese in 1970s

$2,902 / item

Italian Murano Glass, Green centerpiece, by Cenedese in 1970s

By Cenedese

Located in Villaverla, IT

Italian Murano Glass, Green centerpiece, by Cenedese in 1970s This stunning platter is a beautiful example of Murano glass craftsmanship, made by the renowned Cenedese company in 19...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

1950s Biomorphic Murano Blue & Clear Centerpiece Bowl
1950s Biomorphic Murano Blue & Clear Centerpiece Bowl

1950s Biomorphic Murano Blue & Clear Centerpiece Bowl

$495

1950s Biomorphic Murano Blue & Clear Centerpiece Bowl

By Alfredo Barbini

Located in Palm Springs, CA

1950s biomorphic Murano venetian glass bowl features hints of cobalt blue and clear design with a folded, 8-lipped flower petal shape.

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Blown Glass

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

Italian 1960s Agate Stone Serving Dish

$476

Italian 1960s Agate Stone Serving Dish

Located in Milan, IT

Italian 1960s Agate Stone Serving Dish

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Agate

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

$801

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

Rare Vibi Torino Biomorphic Glazed Ceramic Centerpiece, 1950s
Rare Vibi Torino Biomorphic Glazed Ceramic Centerpiece, 1950s

Rare Vibi Torino Biomorphic Glazed Ceramic Centerpiece, 1950s

$4,528

Rare Vibi Torino Biomorphic Glazed Ceramic Centerpiece, 1950s

By Vibi

Located in Brescia, Brescia

Important and extremely rare sculptural centerpiece produced by Vibi Torino in the 1950s, executed in richly glazed ceramic with an extraordinary biomorphic “double leaf” form charac...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Mid-Century Ceramic Fruit Basket Weave Centerpiece
Italian Mid-Century Ceramic Fruit Basket Weave Centerpiece

Italian Mid-Century Ceramic Fruit Basket Weave Centerpiece

$300Sale Price|20% Off

Italian Mid-Century Ceramic Fruit Basket Weave Centerpiece

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Vintage Glazed Ceramic Fruit Basket Compote Sculpture Centerpiece, 1950's Italy. Fabulous Italian glazed ceramic fruit basket figure. This polychrome compote is handmade with the gre...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

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

Mid-century Modern Murano Glass Bowl

$522

Mid-century Modern Murano Glass Bowl

By Murano Glass Sommerso

Located in Waddinxveen, ZH

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

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Murano Glass

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

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

Italian Modernist Murano Blue White Glass Centerpiece Vase, Organic Design

$2,031

Italian Modernist Murano Blue White Glass Centerpiece Vase, Organic Design

Located in Barcelona, ES

Hand Blown Murano Glass Blue and White Centerpiece or Fruit Bowl, Italy, 1960s A highly decorative sky blue and white Murano glass centerpiece / vase with organic design. Large size...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

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

Gianmaria Potenza for La Murrina, Murano Glass Catch-All Bowl, 1970s
Gianmaria Potenza for La Murrina, Murano Glass Catch-All Bowl, 1970s

Gianmaria Potenza for La Murrina, Murano Glass Catch-All Bowl, 1970s

$975

Gianmaria Potenza for La Murrina, Murano Glass Catch-All Bowl, 1970s

By Gianmaria Potenza, La Murrina

Located in Brescia, Brescia

A striking Murano glass catch-all/centerpiece designed by Gian Maria Potenza for La Murrina in the 1970s. This exceptional piece seamlessly combines vibrant orange, deep black, and ...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

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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