Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
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
- 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 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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Humlebæk Large 1940s Danish Hand-Painted Decorative Centerpiece Bowl
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Large Danish early midcentury decorative centerpiece dish handmade in the 1940s at Humlebæk Keramik in the small town of Espergærde in northern Zealand. Cream yellow base with hand-p...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Starck Andersen Persia Crackle Glazed Triangular Vide Poche, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Handmade Danish midcentury modern decorative vide poche dish. Decorated by hand in blue graphic shapes over white and warm gray persia crackle glaze. The exterior of the bowl has cra...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery
Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blu Ceramic Ashtray Vide-Poche, Italy 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Valencia, VC
Gorgeous Italian vintage ceramic large ashtray by Aldo Londi for Bitossi from the Rimini Blu range. Handcrafted in Flavia Montelupo, Italy, circa the 1960s.
It would look beautiful ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Ceramic
French Majolica Fish Dish Circa 1950
By Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Small French Majolica fish platter Vallauris Circa 1950.
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Ceramic
Jacques Adnet Ashtray in Leather & Glass, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Cast glass vide poche with original leather brown trim.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Leather, Art Glass
20th century design black ceramic dish or vide poche att. to Pol Chambost 1950
By Pol Chambost
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Att. to / in the style of Pol Chambost
20th century design black ceramic cup or vide poche
Realised circa 1950
Original perfect condition
Height 5 cm
Large 16 cm
Depth 15 cm
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Ceramic
La Murrina Murano Glass Empty Pockets Decorative Object Mid-Century Italy 80s
By La Murrina
Located in Palermo, IT
Murano empty pocket from the "La Murrina" factory made in Italy in the 80s/90s. La Murrina is a symbol of excellence in design with unique glass products "Made in Murano". Thanks to ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
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Murano Glass
Egidio Casagrande Mid Century Italian Hammered Scalloped Brass Bowl 6.5"
Located in Dayton, OH
A beautiful mid century Italian Egidio Casagrande hammered copper bowl or compote featuring his classic modernist design with scalloped edge in the form of a flower. #47.
Egidio C...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Brass
Set of 4 Ceramic Cup or Dishes Brown Grey and Blue Stoneware Ceramic P. Digan
By Pierre Digan
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Pierre Digan
Elegant stoneware ceramic set of 4 bowls or dishes by the French artist.
4 differents ceramic glazes colors, brown, green, blue and grey.
Original set realized...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Ceramic
Paolo De Poli Attributed Large Enameled Copper Platter, Italy circa 1950.
Located in Brussels, BE
Nice Paolo De Poli attributed large vide- poche or platter, circa 1950, Italy.
Enameled copper. Black on the outside, green and pinkish red inside.
Dimensions: 30 cm W, 15 cm D, 3 cm...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Copper
Walter Bosse Vintage Brass Hand Ashtray for Herta Baller
By Walter Bosse
Located in Vienna, AT
This elegant and heavy ashtray by Walter Bosse for Herta Baller (Model 844) is an original Austrian Mid-Century piece of sculptural character. The object...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Brass
Jane and Gordon Martz Pottery Ceramic Dish Catch All
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Dish, tray, or catch-all by Jane and Gordon Martz for their company, Marshall Studios. Natural clay, brushed multicolor glaze in a geometric pattern. Hand-signed underneath Marshall ...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Ceramic
Murano Decorative Glass in Sommerso Merlot and Yellow Glass, F. Poli Italy, 1960
By Flavio Poli
Located in Roma, IT
Magnificent decorative Murano glass in a Merlot red and yellow "Sommerso" and cut Murano glass, This stunning piece was produced in Italy during the 1970s by Flavio Poli.
This wonde...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass
Rookwood 1944 XLIV 6390 Floral Shell Plate Change Dish Compote 8"
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century Rookwood shell plate / change dish / compote featuring a scalloped seashell and floral motif and light blue / turquoise glaze. This dish was originally designed by Arthu...
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Pottery
Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand Ashtray for Lumax
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
About product:
Lumax ashtrey by Le Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand.
Manufactured in France, circa 1970.
The Lumax Ashtray by Le Corbusier is an iconic design piece. It was designe...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Art Glass
Large Fratelli Toso MEZZA FILIGRANA Bowl, Leslie Pina Collection
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
rtist/Designer; Manufacturer: Fratelli Toso (Italy)
Marking(s); no marking(s) apparent
Materials: glass
Dimensions (H, W, D): largest: 4.5"h, 14"w, 8.75"d
Additional Information: Ref...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Blown Glass
Whimsical Hand-Painted Ceramic Plate by Baratti Pesaro, 1970s
Located in Bagnolo Mella, Brescia
Elevate your tabletop decor with this delightful hand-painted ceramic plate by Baratti Pesaro, crafted in the 1970s. Bursting with vibrant colors and wh...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Ceramic
Cobalt Blue Sommerso Style Scalloped Edge Glass Dish, Sweden c1970s
By Paul Kedelv
Located in Glasgow, GB
A vintage cobalt blue glass dish crafted in Sweden in the 1970s.
This small glass dish showcases the "sommerso" technique, made famous by Venetian glassmakers and adopted by artisa...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Large Venini Plate 'Coreano', Designed by Tapio Wirkkala in 1966
By Venini, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Venini Plate 'Coreano', Designed by Tapio Wirkkala in 1966
A blue and green a fasce a spirale plate from the Coreani series. Designed in 1966 by Tapio Wirkkala for Venini. Pro...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Art Glass
Mid Century Vide Poche in Hand Carved Green Alabaster Italy 1960s
Located in Meer, VAN
Mid Century Vide Poche in Green Alabaster, Italy, 1960s.
This is a wonderful and large mid century bowl, vide poche or ashtray in hand carved green alabaster. A very distinct piece ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
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Alabaster
Large brutalist Teak Bowl with Brass Handles by Carl Auböck, Austria, 1950s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Teak bowl, shell element
Design:
Carl Auböck, 1950s
Producer:
Auböck Workshop Vienna, Austria
Origin:
Austria
Age:
1950s
Description:
Original 1950s bowl...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Brass
Large Round Olive Wood Ashtray or Catchall, French Brutalist Style, 1950s
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This stunning round ashtray, crafted from olive wood in France during the 1950s, beautifully exemplifies the French Brutalist style with its bold, natural form and rich, flamboyant w...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Wood
French Porcelain Divided Presentation Dish by House Of Toussi Court
Located in Grythyttan, SE
House of Toussi Court: French Ceramic Divided Presentation Dish
This elegant House of Toussi Court divided presentation dish, featuring a hand-painted coat of arms decor and a beaut...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Porcelain
Murano Glass mouthblown dish with undulating curled edges and tiny bubbles
Located in London, GB
This stunning ruby Red vintage Venetian Murano Glass dish has undulating curled edges, Rosette details and controlled Bubbles and looks stunning under direct light
This vintage red ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Murano Glass
Max Ingrand Crystal Turquoise Bowl or Vanity Tray by Fontana Arte, Italy 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular bowl or vanity tray in a marvelous light turquoise beveled crystal, designed by Max Ingrand and produced by Fontana Arte in Italy during the 1950s.
This fantastic piece ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Crystal
Vintage Onyx Bowl or Ashtray Dish, circa 1950's
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-Century Modern round onyx bowl or ashtray. This outstanding onyx round bowl is made in Spain, 1950s. Carved and polished onyx stone, showing the mineral’s distinctive banding str...
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1950s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Onyx
Ceramic Ashtrays blue and Pink color from France 1960 Rond Shape
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Pair of Ceramic Ashtrays with Sea Urchin Motif, Pink and Blue, Decorative and Functional
This pair of ceramic ashtrays, designed with a striking sea urchin motif, combines artistry ...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Ceramic
Max Ingrand Nile Green Crystal Bowl or Vanity Tray by Fontana Arte, Italy 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Fabulous bowl or vanity tray in a wonderful Nile green beveled crystal, designed by Max Ingrand and produced by Fontana Arte in Italy during the 1950s.
This fantastic piece is fabul...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Crystal
Air France Advertising Glass Ashtray Desk Tidy, or Vide Poche by Jean Colin
By Air France, Jean Colin
Located in Atlanta, GA
This rare molded glass advertising ashtray for Air France, designed in the 1960s, was manufactured by the Albert Gerrer company in Mulhouse, France. It features an original design by...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Glass
Bitossi by Aldo Londi Rimini Blu Large Ashtray Vide-Poche, Italy 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Valencia, VC
Large Round Bitossi Ashtray by Aldo Londi – Rimini Blu, 1950s-60s
A stunning Mid-Century Bitossi ashtray by Aldo Londi, featuring the house’s signature Etruscan-inspired sgraffito d...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware
Pair of Italian Murano Glass Dishes Signed Cenedese, circa 1970s
By Cenedese
Located in Villaverla, IT
Beautiful pair of Italian Venetian Murano glass dishes in blue with a very particular sophisticate working veins, in very excellent original condition and yet with the original label...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Two 1970s Mid-Century Modern Fornasetti for Winston White Ceramic Vide Poches
By Fornasetti
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A pair of square white ceramic vide poches designed and manufactured by Fornasetti for Winston cigarettes, they feature the famous woman's face that we see in many variations of her ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Mid-Century Abstract Ceramic Plate by David Gil for Bennington Pottery
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and unique ceramic piece that is evocative of the abstract themes of the 1960s. This rare piece by David Gil (1922-2002) is both minimalist and current. The abstract desi...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Ceramic
Small Malachite Ashtray Desk Accessory Green Color Africa 20th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Rare Tiger's Eye Stone Style Ashtray South Africa Circa 1955 Caramel Color
Category
20th Century Congolese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Malachite
French Riviera Vide-Poche or Jewelry Box in Rattan and Brass, Crespi, Italy 1970
Located in Roma, IT
Delightful Mid-Century round vide-poche or decorative jewelry box made in curved rattan, hand-woven wicker and brass. This stylish French Riviera style object was made in Italy durin...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Brass
Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand Ashtray for Lumax Set of 2
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
About product:
Lumax ashtrey by Le Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand.
Manufactured in France, circa 1970.
The Lumax Ashtray by Le Corbusier is an iconic design piece. It was designe...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Art Glass
Ward Bennett for Brickel Vide-Poche, Clear Glass, Concave, Signed
Located in New York, NY
Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Vide-Poche, Clear Glass, Concave, Signed. Small scale clear glass vide-poche with a slight concave surface. Signed with an etched signature on the edge of the underside: Brickel Assoc Ward Bennett design...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Glass
Italian Green Marble Turned Vide-Poche
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Italian Vide-Poche Green Marble Dish. Beautiful Marble with a Asymmetrical Design. Italian Label to bottom.
Category
1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Marble
Vallauris French Glazed Grapes & Vine Leaves Ceramic Serving Plate Green and Red
By Vallauris
Located in Miami, FL
French Mid-Century Modern glazed grapes and vine leaves ceramic, pottery serving plate in emerald green and red from Vallauris (small village on the French Riviera).
Marked at the B...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Ceramic
Gucci Horsebit Double Ashtray, Brass, Gold Leaf, Nickel, Leather, Signed
By Gucci
Located in New York, NY
Gucci Horsebit double ashtray, brass, gold leaf, nickel, leather, signed. Chunky equestrian themed twin ashtrays from the storied luxury brand. The nickeled brass handle swivels and ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Brass, Nickel, Gold Leaf
V. Petersen for Royal Copenhagen Stoneware Vide-Poche, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Sturdy midcentury organic modern decorative vide-poche dish handmade in the 1960s for Bing & Grondahl by the artist Valdemar Petersen (1899-1991). Square shaped bowl with soft corner...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Pottery, Ceramic, Stoneware
Vintage triangular shaped Venetian Murano Glass dish in Amber with tiny bubbles
Located in London, GB
Vintage Venetian triangular shaped Murano Amber Glass Dish With Bubbles
This vintage Murano amber glass dish with tiny bubbles is a beautiful ornament that will add a touch of mid-c...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Murano Glass
Archimede Seguso, Murano Glass Bowl, Red Sommerso, Gold Inclusion c.1950s Italy
Located in Glasgow, GB
A 1950s Murano glass bowl, crafted by Archimede Seguso—an unusual and striking example of mid-century Italian glass artistry.
The bowl’s kidney-shaped form showcases several skille...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Gold Leaf
Naturalistic Modern Silver Plate Leaf Dish from Berg Denmark, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A delicate and naturalistically perceived bowl/dish in sliver plated brass. Entirely micmicing leaves in shape and texture. Small stylized swirling handle. Designed and made at Berg Denmark...
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1950s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Silver Plate
Göran Wärff, Dish, Glass, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A grey-colored glass dish or bowl designed by Göran Wärff and produced by Kosta Boda, Sweden, c. 1970s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 2.125"H x 10.2"W x 10.2"D
All items ship from H...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Glass
Italian Designer, Vide Poche, Glass, Italy, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A blown green-colored glass vide poche or dish designed and produced in Italy, c. 1970s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 1.5"H x 6.55"W x 4.55"D
All items ship from High Point, North ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Glass
Large Decorative Plate by Roger Capron '1950s'
By Roger Capron
Located in London, GB
A large decorative platter by artist Roger Capron (1922 - 2006) who founded the craft-based workshop in Vallauris, France, l'Atelier Callis, w...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Ceramic
FORNASETTI Tema E Variazioni Porcelain Plate #281
By Fornasetti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Piero Fornasetti "Tema e Variazioni" porcelain plate depicting the face of the famous opera singer Lina Cavalieri on a nude female torso, no.281 / made in Milano Italy circa ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Porcelain
Fratelli Toso Pink and Blue "Sommerso" Murano Glass Bowl, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning Mid-Century decorative bowl in a stunning purple and blue Murano "Sommerso" glass. This wonderful piece was designed by the Toso brothers in Murano, Italy during the 1960s
...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass
Italian Mid-Century Modern Bubble Glass Trinket Ashtray
Located in Copenhagen, K
Small Red Bubble Glass trinket or ashtray with sideways opening, Italy circa 1960's
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Art Glass
Large Aldo Tura Goatskin and Brass Bowl or Vide Poche, Italy 1960's
By Aldo Tura
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Large Aldo Tura Goatskin and Brass Bowl or Vide Poche, Italy 1960's
Lacquered beige-colored goatskin wrapped wooden bowl, vide poche or catch-all with brass insert. Designed by Al...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Brass
Cobalt Blue Sommerso Style Scalloped Edge Glass Dish, Sweden c1970s
By Paul Kedelv
Located in Glasgow, GB
A vintage cobalt blue glass dish crafted in Sweden in the 1970s.
This small glass dish showcases the "sommerso" technique, made famous by Venetian glassmakers and adopted by artisa...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
French Ceramic Vide Poche circa 1960s, in the style of Georges Jouve
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
French ceramic Vide Poche circa 1960s - in the style of Georges Jouve, Ruelland
Large hand-shaped pocket organizer. Mid-century plaster enameled with glossy enamel circa 1960s.
In t...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Square Travertine Marble Italian Ashtray signed Mannelli, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Elegant midcentury square shaped ashtray in travertine marble. This stylish piece was designed in Italy during the 1970s by Fratelli Mannelli and is signed on the bottom.
In fantast...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Travertine, Marble
Bronze Butler Cat in the Style of Diego Giacometti
By Diego Giacometti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bronze mounted sculpture in the style of Diego Giacometti. The sculpture showcases a cat figure holding a small shell tray perfect for dropping trinkets and keys.
Dimensions
4" widt...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Bronze
Signed Ken Edwards Hand Painted Stoneware Dish, Mexico 1970s
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Signed Ken Edwards Hand Painted Stoneware Dish, Mexico 1970s
Category
1970s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Stoneware
Vallauris Ceramic Poker Ashtray Set, Green Glazed with Gilt, France, 1960s
By Vallauris
Located in Glasgow, GB
This rare set of four handcrafted ceramic ashtrays by Vallauris is a striking example of mid-century French design, playfully inspired by the world of poker. Each ashtray is uniquely shaped to represent a card suit—spade, club, diamond, and ace—creating a cohesive yet distinctive collection. The deep malachite-green glaze lends a rich, almost jewel-like quality to the pieces, further accentuated by the bold gold gilt borders that highlight the shape of each piece.
Housed in their original faux lizard-skin presentation box, these ashtrays have been well preserved. The glaze remains glossy and deep, with no apparent signs of ash residue, suggesting they were rarely, if ever, used for their intended purpose. The gold detailing exhibits some minor surface wear, but it retains its brightness, adding to the vintage charm. Measuring approximately 8 cm in length and width, with a height of 3 cm, each piece is perfectly sized for tabletop display.
While originally designed as ashtrays, their sculptural forms and opulent finish make them equally suited for use as decorative objects or small trinket dishes...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century French Ceramic Vide Poche by Terre de Feu Porcelaine de Paris
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Mid-Century French Ceramic Vide Poche by Terre de Feu, Porcelaine de Paris – Boxing Glove Design
Unique mid-century ceramic catchall by Terre de Feu, Paris, designed in the shape of...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
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Ceramic
Swedish Designer, Dish, Ceramic, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A small hand-painted blue and brown dish designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 2.05"H x 6.25"W x 8.0"D
All items ship from High Point, North Carol...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
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Ceramic
Pink and White Vintage Centerpiece in Blown Murano Glass and 24kt Gold, 1950s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Pink and white Vintage centerpiece in blown Murano glass and 24kt gold, 1950s.
This unique centerpiece stands out for its harmonious shape and it...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
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Gold
Midcentury Vintage Lacquer Wood Cylinder tin Metal Tea Canister Japan
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and Minimalist tea canister box from Japan. This rare beauty is a unique box or decorative box that brings midcentury shape with organic beauty. Constructed of wood panels ...
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1960s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
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Tin
Italian Designer, Dish, Glass, Italy, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-colored glass dish designed and produced in Italy, c. 1970s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 1.0"H x 10.5"W x 5.75"D
All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
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Glass
Freeform Concave Amber Colored Vide Poche in Solid Glass, 1960s
Located in Meer, VAN
Freeform Concave Amber Colored Vide Poche in Solid Glass, 1960s.
Wonderful freeform shaped bowl or vide poche in amber colored solid glass. A real gem with a very deep and mesmerizi...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
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Glass, Art Glass
Midcentury 'Hedgehog' Bowl in Terracotta
By Bay Keramik
Located in Meer, VAN
Fun and elegant ‘Hedgehog’ plate or bowl in terracotta, (West) Germany, mid 20th century.
This is a wonderful and fun piece of terracotta pottery. Originally meant for growing cress...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
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Terracotta
Carl Auböck Model #3548 Polished Brass Bowl
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Aubo¨ck Model #3548 polished brass bowl. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural Viennese bowl is executed in polished b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
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Brass
Superb Bernard Buffat Ceramic Dish For La Grange Aux Potiers, France 1970's
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
A superbly glazed dish with stylised motifs, created by renowned ceramicist Bernard Buffat for La Grange Aux Potiers, France
Shades of blue, black white and gold decorate
Circa 1970
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
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Ceramic
Mid-Century Handmade Ceramic Wall Plate with Viking Designs from Arol, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Handmade Ceramic Wall Plate with Viking Designs from Arol, Norway, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark.
Additional i...
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20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
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Ceramic
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