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Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Neoclassical
Pair of Henry Chawner English Georgian Neoclassical Goblets, 1793
Located in New York, NY
Pair of George III sterling silver goblets. Made by Henry Chawner in London in 1793. Ovoid bowl on cylindrical stem flowing into raised foot. Bowl underside and foot rim reeded. Bowl...
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1790s British Neoclassical Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sonia
Located in Paris, FR
The constructive dimension intrinsic to color according to Sonia Delaunay is evident in this white ceramic plate with colored enamel decoration. This is Artcurial's reissue of the pl...
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1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Enamel

Christofle 117-piece "Grand Bourg" silver plated cutlery set
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Christofle silver cutlery "Grand Bourg" 117 pieces Christofle cutlery set with Grand Bourg design made in Argentina, where Christofle was established after the second war around 1950...
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20th Century Argentine Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver Plate

Anzolo Fuga Rare Set of 11 Hand-Blown Astrale Plates/Bowls Early-1960s
Located in New York, NY
Rare set of 11 Astrale hand-blown plates/shallow bowls with unique large complex murrhine at bottom by Anzolo Fuga for Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.), Italy early-1960's. This set...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Antique English Neoclassical Figural Silver Plated Samovar w/Rams & Elephants
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Neoclassical/Egyptian Revival Figural Silver Plated Samovar Coffee Urn with Rams, Sphinx, Bear and Elephants. Item features engraving to front that reads "C.F.B. from...
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19th Century Unknown Neoclassical Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver Plate

Jean Dobré/ Tropicart. Rotating wooden platter, c. 1960
Located in PARIS, FR
Jean Dobré/ Tropicart. Rotating wooden platter c. 1960 Signed at the fire Solid wood 10 x 46 x 46 cm
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Hardwood

Signed Mid-Century Modern Figural Enamel on Copper Fish Shaped Serving Tray
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine, signed Mid-Century Modern figural enamel tray. By Pauly D'Orlando. In the shape of a stylized fish with a wide body and tab handle tail. In a polychrome mix of blues, gre...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Egidio Casagrande Sculptural Mid-Century Hand Hammered Brass Water Pitcher Italy
Located in St. Louis, MO
Artisan Egidio Casagrande (1911-1962), hand hammered sculptural brass water pitcher made in Italy in the 1950s. Stamped on bottom, E. Casagrande - Borgo Valsugana Italy and 19. E...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Brass

1960s Wagner Ware Magnalite 4265 Oval Roaster Lidded Dutch Oven
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Sidney O’ Wagner Ware Magnalite 4265-p Roaster 8 Qt Oval Roaster Dutch Oven with Lid 8 h x 16 w x 10.5 d Aluminum maker stamped Preowned original unrestored vintage conditi...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Aluminum

1970s El de Uberti Italy Chalice Wine Champagne Goblet Silver Plate
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s by El de Uberti Italy Chalice Wine Champagne Goblet Silver Plate Stamp by maker 6 h x 3.88 diameter Preowned vintage condition Refer to photos for condition.
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Round Silver Pewter Napkin Rings in Red Boxes - Set of 12
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A large set of vintage pewter napkin rings. This is a set of 12 pieces, (4 in each box). Each ring is round and features a small lip around each end and is stamped with the word "Pew...
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Mid-20th Century Singaporean Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Pewter

Submerged Murano glass centerpiece by Flavio Poli, 1960s
Located in Palermo, PA
Mid-century submerged Murano glass centerpiece, attributed to Flavio Poli, from the 1950s-60s. This hand-modeled glass piece features striking burgundy and green hues. Its size makes...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

1960s Swedish Cultura Stainless Ice Bucket Sweden
Located in Chula Vista, CA
MCM Vintage Cultura Stainless Steel Ice Bucket Sweden 11.38 h to top of handle, 6.75 to top of ice bucket, x 7 diameter x 8 w Cultura Sweden maker stamped Unrestored original vintage...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Stainless Steel

Don Shoemaker Tray
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960, We offer this beautiful tray made in solid cocobolo wood designed by Don Shoemaker, produced at Señal, Morelia, Mexico with original label.
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Wood

Pichet Têtes
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic, 1956 Edition : 500 Publisher : Edition Picasso Catalog : [Ramié 368] White terracotta, oxidized kerosene decoration, white enamel Inscriptions and stamps under the base:...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Enamel

Fish subject
Located in Paris, FR
Edition : 500 Publisher : Edition Picasso Catalog : [Ramié 139] Pitcher turned in red earthenware with white and black engobe decoration. Authentic replica in an edition of 500. ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Jacqueline and Jean Lerat 20th century design ceramic tea pot La Borne 1960
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Jacqueline and Jean Lerat Realised in La Borne circa 1960 Original stoneware ceramic tea pot original perfect condition signed at the base height 23 cm Large 23 cm Width 13 cm
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Surtout de Table, French Circa 1900
Located in London, GB
This beautiful large tray was made in France in the early 1900s. Made from silver with an eglomise glass top and detailed feet - please take a look at all our pictures to see all th...
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Early 1900s French Neoclassical Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver

Antique Crystal and Gilt Brass Dresser Casket / Box
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful molded crystal jewelry chest, likely of French origin, with gilt brass hardware, 7 1/8 by 4 1/2 by 5 inches and in very good condition.
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Crystal, Brass

A Silver Kiddush Goblet by Bezalel, circa 1950
Located in New York, NY
An Unusual Silver Kiddush Goblet by Bezalel, made in Israel circa 1950. Expertly made Kiddush Goblet embellished with beautiful Filigree is a classic design made by Bezalel. Circul...
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Mid-20th Century Israeli Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver

Set of Six Glasses with Ice Holder Pewter and Mauve Glass, Italy 1970s
Located in Naples, IT
Set of six mauve-colored glass tumblers with pewter base and removable pewter base ice holder. engraved signature on each tumbler. ICE HOLDER SIZE CM. H.15X12X12 GLASS SIZE CM. H.1...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Pewter

A Silver Kiddush Goblet by Bezalel, Circa 1950
Located in New York, NY
A Traditional Silver Kiddush Goblet by Bezalel, made in Jerusalem Circa 1950. Kiddush Goblet has excellent filigree scrolling along its domed base and the lower main body. A small ...
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Mid-20th Century Israeli Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver

20th Century Glass Fruit Bowl
Located in Lučenec, SK
This is a beautifil one-of-a-kind fruit bowl made by master glass maker by blowing the glass. The surface of the glass is matter from the outside. Only this one piece has survived.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Vintage Italian Ceramic Fruit Basket, Mid 20th Century
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Beautiful vintage ceramic fruit basket from in Italy in the mid 20th century. Cherry, banana, apple, pear, plum are shiny and look yummy ! The vase is in very good vintage conditio...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Pottery

1970s Mid-Century Modern serving tray or centerpiece with sea shells, Italy
Located in Palermo, PA
1970s tray featuring a charming bamboo frame and a beautifully lacquered bottom adorned with various seashells. The exact type of shells is uncertain, but they have a lovely, glossy ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Shell, Bamboo, Rattan

Decorative Vase in Green Bullicante Glass, Vetrerie di Empoli, Italian Design
Located in Milano, IT
Timeless Vintage Vase - Vetrerie di Empoli - Green Decorative Vase Nice vintage vase in green blown "Bullicante" glass, made in Italy in the 1940s by Vetrerie di Empoli - renowned f...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Vintage Green Decorative Vase in Blown Glass, Made in Italy, Vetrerie di Empoli
Located in Milano, IT
Co0llectible Vintage Vase - Vetrerie di Empoli - Green Decorative Vase Beautiful vintage vase in green blown glass glass, made in Italy in the 1940s by Vetrerie di Empoli - renowned...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Christian Dior Tortoiseshell Lucite and Brass Square Serving Tray, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous square-shaped Mid-Century serving tray in a stunning tortoiseshell effect lucite and brass. This delightful object was made in Italy during the 1970s and is attributed to a ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Brass

Barbini Murano Pink Blue Gold Flecks Bubbles Italian Art Glass Bowl Ashtray
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown blue over pink, white, gold flecks and controlled bubbles Italian art glass decorative bowl / ashtray / vide-poche. Documented to designer Alfredo...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Gold Leaf

Serving Tray Cloche Plate Bell for Cheese or Fruit in Rattan and Glass Italy
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Serving Tray Cloche Plate Bell for Cheese or Fruit in Rattan and Glass Italy Dimensions of the bell with the rattan base Diameter 36cm High 27 cm
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Rattan, Art Glass

Mutenye "Rare Woods" Tray by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Designs, circa 1960
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mutenye "Rare Woods" Tray by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Designs "Rare Woods Collection" Denmark, circa 1960 Branded on Bottom: "Mutenye" Dansk Designs Denmark IHQ "in good vintage...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Hardwood

Large Barovier Toso Murano Red White Silver Flecks Heart Shaped Art Glass Bowl
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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

Amethyst Glass Cordials - Set of 6
Located in Vallejo, CA
A set of 6 vintage cordials made out of moody amethyst colored glass. Nice minimalist cylinder shapes.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass

Hazel-Atlas Red Polka Dot Highball Glasses in Caddy, S/8
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A charming set of eight polka dotted highballs in a metal caddy, by Hazel-Atlas Glass, circa late 1930s-early 1940s. Cheerfully perfect for toting to your summer table! The glasse...
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Early 20th Century American American Classical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Metal

Very Big Vintage Vase in Green Bullicante Glass, Vetrerie di Empoli, Italian Art
Located in Milano, IT
Huge Vintage Vase - Vetrerie di Empoli - Green Decorative Vase Very big vintage vase in green blown "Bullicante" glass, made in Italy in the 1940s by Vetrerie di Empoli - renowned f...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

13 Shoji Gold Highball Glasses by Imperial Glass
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
13 Shoji Gold Highball Glasses by Imperial Glass Manufactured from 1965 until 1979 by Imperial Glass A rare set of 13 Shoji Gold Highball Glasses by Imperial Glass, made from 1965 t...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass

Vintage Murano Sculpture in Sommerso Clear, Blue and Purple Glass
Located in Milano, IT
Big Murano Sculpture - Sommerso Glass Vase - Collectible Murano Glass Big, heavy and outstanding Murano sculpture in blue and violet Sommerso glass. Fluid and mesmerising, this time...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Mid Century Green Wine Glasses - Set of 5 - by Gorham Reizart
Located in Vallejo, CA
A set of 5 mid century wine goblets. Lovely muted green color to the glass with elegant tapered stems. Made by Gorham Reizart, handblown in Bavaria West Germany.
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass

David Marshall off white ceramic and solid bronzes handles Vase Centerpiece
Located in Valladolid, ES
Outstanding antique modernist Vase in off white ceramic hand-made and solid bronze handles very exclusive piece by David Marshall , 70s , signed. One of a kind and great piece, v...
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1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Bronze

Sevres France Label Large Opaline Vase on Foot from 1950s
Located in Verviers, BE
Sevres France Label Large Opaline Vase on Foot from 1950s Beautiful hand-blown opal and hand-applied white foot Measures: 36.5 cm tall, diameter 15 cm The piece is in excellent cond...
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Mid-19th Century French Mid-Century Modern Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Opaline Glass

Mid-Century Modern Black Murano Glass Vase by Nils Landberg for Orrefors 1960
Located in Madrid, ES
Swedish Sommerso and crepuscular glass vases, produced in the 1960s by the designer Nils Landberg for Orrefors. Signature engraved on the bottom with the Landberg sign. Every item L...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Mid-Century Modern Black Murano Glass Vase by Nils Landberg for Orrefors 1960
Located in Madrid, ES
Swedish Sommerso and crepuscular glass vases, produced in the 1960s by the designer Nils Landberg for Orrefors. Signature engraved on the bottom with the Landberg sign. Every item L...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Mid-Century Modern Taxco Los Castillo Abalone Articulated Fish Bottle Opener
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Articulated silver plate fish-form bottle opener with pieces of polished abalone shell applied as scales.
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver Plate

Mid-Century Modern Blue and Brown Murano Glass Bowl 1960
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Italian bowl designed in the 1970s, handmade in Murano glass. Every item LA Studio offers is checked by our team of 10 craftsmen in our in-house workshop. Special restoration or re...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Lalique France, Pair of Champagne Glasses with Angel, 1945
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Pair of champagne glasses created by Marc Lalique in 1945. This very beautiful creation shows an angel headmolded at the top of the foot spreading its large wings on the shoulder of ...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Crystal

Elegant 800 silver winecooler in the style of Jean Despres. Germany 1950s.
Located in Köln, NW
Elegant extraordinary wine cooler /Champagner cooler in the style of Jean Despres. 800 Silver, hallmarked on the underside. Germany 1950s. Walnut root wood handles. Conical body. Cir...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver

Mid 20th c. Sterling Bowl with Blue Enamel Interior - Barbara Walters Estate
Located in Morristown, NJ
Mid-20th c., a Danish sterling bowl with blue enamel interior and wire scroll handles, marked "E. Dragsted Denmark". Dimensions: 3"h x 5.5"dia Condition: Good/Fair. Scratches to e...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Mid Century Modern Flower Ashtray made in Chromed Metal with Removable Petals
Located in Roma, IT
A highly decorative ashtray dating back to the 1970s. Made entirely of chromed metal with the exception of the pistil, faithfully reproduced in its dotted texture with a golden wetti...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Brow and Yellow Murano Glass Vase 1960
Located in Madrid, ES
Italian handmade vase in Pink and Black Murano glass, designed in the 1960s. Every item LA Studio offers is checked by our team of 10 craftsmen in our in-house workshop. Special res...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Mid 20th c. Sterling Silver Tazza on Round Foot - Barbara J. Walters Estate
Located in Morristown, NJ
Mid-20th c., Pampaloni Bichierogra, Florence, Italy, a two-handled tazza on a round foot with scroll handles, marked. The bowl is hammered. Dimensions: 2"h x 4"l x 2.5"w Condition:...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver

Vintage Italian XL Bitossi by Aldo Londi Rimini Blu Ceramic Pitcher, 1960s
Located in Valencia, VC
Absolutely gorgeous Italian vintage ceramic pitcher by Aldo Londi for Bitossi from the Rimini Blu range. Handcrafted in Flavia Montelupo, Italy, circa the 1960s. Large, heavy piece...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Brown and Yellow Murano Glass Vase 1960
Located in Madrid, ES
Italian handmade vase in brown and yellow Murano glass, designed in the 1960s. Every item LA Studio offers is checked by our team of 10 craftsmen in our in-house workshop. Special r...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Large Tiffany Sterling Silver Sugar Tongs in Classical Palm Pattern
Located in New York, NY
Large Palm sterling silver sugar tongs. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1880. U-form. Each stem tapering with scallop shell jaw; fiddle terminal with low relief palm. A rare se...
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Late 19th Century American American Classical Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Midcentury Amber Yellow "Sommerso" Murano Glass Italian Artistic Vase, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing midcentury amber yellow "Sommerso" Murano glass vase. This fantastic piece was created by Artistic Crystal in the 1970s. This amazing item has its original label and it's ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Christofle Mid Century Fish Service Flatware Set & Serving Fork, Set of 22
Located in Ross, CA
Christofle fish service flatware set and serving fork designed by Lino Sebatti in France in the late 1950's/ early 1960's. The silverplated flatware is in a pattern called "Orly" . ...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver Plate

Ceramic Box by Ditmar Urbach, 1960's.
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Glazed Ceramic Re-polished Good Original Condition
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Murano Cobalt Glass Bowl Attributed to Flavio Poli for Seguso
Located in Verviers, BE
Attributed to Flavio Poli for Seguso d'Arte, this Murano glass bowl is handcrafted with red highlights fading through bringing warmth into your color scheme. Still in lovely conditi...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Glass "Red-Yellow" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Murano glass bowl, ashtray element Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s This original vintage glass bowl element, ash tray was produced in the 1970s in Murano, Ital...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Antique and Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Your dining room table is a place where stories are shared and personalities shine — why not treat yourself and your guests to the finest antique and vintage glass, silver, ceramics and serveware for your meals?

Just like the people who sit around your table, your serveware has its own stories and will help you create new memories with your friends and loved ones. From ceramic pottery to glass vases, set your table with serving pieces that add even more personality, color and texture to your dining experience.

Invite serveware from around the world to join your table settings. For special occasions, dress up your plates with a striking Imari charger from 19th-century Japan or incorporate Richard Ginori’s Italian porcelain plates into your dining experience. Celebrate the English ritual of afternoon tea with a Japanese tea set and an antique Victorian kettle. No matter how big or small your dining area is, there is room for the stories of many cultures and varied histories, and there are plenty of ways to add pizzazz to your meals.

Add different textures and colors to your table with dinner plates and pitchers of ceramic and silver or a porcelain lidded tureen, a serving dish with side handles that is often used for soups. Although porcelain and ceramic are both made in a kiln, porcelain is made with more refined clay and is more durable than ceramic because it is denser. The latter is ideal for statement pieces — your tall mid-century modern ceramic vase is a guaranteed conversation starter. And while your earthenware or stoneware is maybe better suited to everyday lunches as opposed to the fine bone china you’ve reserved for a holiday meal, handcrafted studio pottery coffee mugs can still be a rich expression of your personal style.

“My motto is ‘Have fun with it,’” says author and celebrated hostess Stephanie Booth Shafran. “It’s yin and yang, high and low, Crate & Barrel with Christofle silver. I like to mix it up — sometimes in the dining room, sometimes on the kitchen banquette, sometimes in the loggia. It transports your guests and makes them feel more comfortable and relaxed.”

Introduce elegance at supper with silver, such as a platter from celebrated Massachusetts silversmith manufacturer Reed and Barton or a regal copper-finish flatware set designed by International Silver Company, another New England company that was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898. By then, Meriden had already earned the nickname “Silver City” for its position as a major hub of silver manufacturing.

At the bar, try a vintage wine cooler to keep bottles cool before serving or an Art Deco decanter and whiskey set for after-dinner drinks — there are many possibilities and no wrong answers for tableware, barware and serveware. Explore an expansive collection of antique and vintage glass, ceramics, silver and serveware today on 1stDibs.

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