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Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Regency
French Vallauris Biomorphic Fat Lava Chandelier in The Manner of Georges Jouve
Located in VALENCIA, ES
Vallauris biomorphic Fat Lava ceramic chandelier in the manner of Georges Jouve - south France, circa the 1960s Measurements: H. 16cm (6.5") W. 17cm (6.75") D. 8cm (3.25") Signed:...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Lino Sabattini For Christofle Circular Cocktail Tray c.1950
Located in Bath, GB
A stunning modernist circular cocktail tray designed by the world famous Lino Sabattini for famous Orfevrerie Christofle, a magical combination of quality and minimalist design. Jus...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver Plate

Aldo Tura Decorative Bar Set in Carved Wood and Brass, Macabo, Italy 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful bar set in carved wood and brass. This lovely set was designed by Aldo Tura and produced by Macabo in Milano, Italy during the 1950s. The set consist of a pitcher, 6 glass...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Metal, Brass

Italian Art Deco Style Mid-Century Modern Tea Set by Montagnani
Located in Northampton, GB
Designed by Punta Bacola for Montagnani From our Accessories collection, we are pleased to offer this uber stylish Tea Service in the Art Deco Style. The Service complete with a Tea...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Metal

Solid Glass Block Bookends By Blenko
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Solid Glass Block Bookends By Blenko, textured edge.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass

Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Set of Three Tangerines by Martinuzzi for Venini
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1930s. These tangerines are made by Napoleone Martinuzzi for Venini in Murano glass. These items might show slight traces of use since they are vintage as a chip on t...
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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Melamine Bowl by Irving Harper
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A molded sea foam blue melamine bowl in the Florence pattern from the Prolon series designed for George Nelson and Associates.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Plastic

Vintage Piero Fornasetti Display Plate, Barney's New York Collection
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Classic midcentury Italian Designed plate featuring an iconic image from Piero Fornasetti’s work, his muse the opera singer, Lina Cavalieri. Crisp black and white timeless design i...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Midcentury Italian Pottery Candleholders
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Designer: Unknown Importer: Raymore Period/Model: Mid-Century Modern Specs: Pottery These mid century Italian pottery candle hold...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Pottery

Murano Glass Rhinoceros Designed by Antonio Da Ros for Cenedese
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This is a beautifully blown, somerso Murano glass rhinoceros. This piece was designed by Antonio Da Ros and blown by Fabio Tosi for Cenedese Ve...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Drink Glass Carrier Austria, 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Drink glass carrier, Austria, 1950s Original condition.
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Brass

Set of 14 Steuben Salad or Desert Plates with 12 Bowls
Located in Buchanan, MI
Set of 14 Steuben salad or desert plates with 12 bowls in original marshal fields fitted box with custom dust covers. Plates measure 8.5" and bowls meas...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Crystal

Ettore Sottsass Cast Aluminum Ashtray for Il Sestante, Italy 1962
Located in Milan, IT
Ettore Sottsass Cast Aluminum Ashtray for Il Sestante, Italy 1962 Reference: Domus n. 397, december 1962
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Aluminum

1960s Gorgeous Green and Yellow Rectangular Ashtray or Catchall By Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Gorgeous green and yellow rectangular ashtray or catchall By Flavio Poli for Seguso in Murano sommerso glass. Made in Italy.  The item is in excellent condition. Dimensions: 5,...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Herb Ritts Large Mid Century Sculptural Lucite Center Piece Bowl for Astrolite
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A large sized sculptural center piece bowl in thick Lucite with curved edges and upturned sides making this the perfect statement for any mid century table. Designed by Herb Ritts fo...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Lucite

Fornasetti, "Cammei" porcelain plate, mid 20th century
Located in Uppsala, SE
Plate from the "Cammei" series by Pierro Fornasetti for his own company Fornasetti. Made in the late 20th century. Stamped Fornasetti on the bottom. Good vintage condition with norma...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

A.Ve.M. Murano Red Millefiori Flower Silver Flecks Ribbon Italian Art Glass Bowl
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and large, vintage Murano hand blown red, silver, copper aventurine, millefiori flower murrines and twisted ribbons Italian art glass center bowl. It is documented to the A...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver Leaf

Archimede Seguso Murano Sommerso Pink Black Geode Art Glass Bowl
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pink Murano Glass Sommerso Geode Bowl with Black Stripe Hand blown Murano Sommerso square shaped geode bowl in pink, black and clear glass . Italy, 1960s. Eye-catching color in vibra...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

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

1960s Italian Empoli MCM Green Glass Decanters Genie Bottles and Apothecary Jars
Located in Haarlem, NL
Spectacular set of ten 1960s green Italian Empoli pressed and blown glass. Three genie bottles, a mini dog shaped bottle and a cute cat shaped one. A large handblown two color pitche...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass

Aldo Tura Red Goatskin Bar Set
Located in Munich, DE
Wonderful bar set of Aldo Tura in lacquered red goatskin and brass details includes a pitcher, an ice bucket and a champagne cooler. The pitcher and the ice bucket have a thermo glas...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Metal, Brass

Arne Jacobsen Cylinda Line Ashtrays from Stelton, 1960s
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
This Cylinda-line ashtray, designed by Arne Jacobsen and made by Stelton 1960s / 1970s, represents the rare small-sized version meant for cigarretes. The version in brass came on lat...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Brass

Kartell Salad Spoon & Fork Casalinghi, 1958 Design, Gino Colombini, Milan, Italy
Located in Andernach, DE
Absolute rare collectors item by Kartell Samco, Italy: this very set of salad cutlery comes in a cream with pistachio green handles! Designed in 1958 amongst other household items by...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Plastic

Tiffany Modern Sterling Silver Hungry Squirrel Porringer
Located in New York, NY
Modern sterling silver porringer. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Round with straight sides. Cast open cinquefoil handle inset with acorn-nibbling squirrel. Fully marked including...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Murano Sommerso Decanter c1970
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Murano sommerso decanter Date : c1970 Origin : Murano, Italy Colour : Ink and pale blue sommerso cased in clear. Stopper : Elongated sommerso Neck : Tapered Body : Tapered ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Pair of Ceramic Monofloral/Decorative Vases by Vanni Donzelli, Italy, 1980s
Located in Brescia , Brescia
Illuminate your space with the vibrant spirit of the 1980s with this captivating pair of ceramic vases by the renowned Italian artist Vanni Donzelli. Crafted during the heyday of Mem...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Mid Century Silver Plate Pitcher with Bird by Los Castillo
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout vintage pitcher hand crafted in hammered copper under silver plate in modern form featuring a stone clad stylized bird as a handle. Signed Los Castillo on the bottom.
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Stone, Silver Plate, Copper

Nine Spode Dollar Pattern Coffee Cups England Circa 1820
Located in Katonah, NY
Perfect for a double espresso! These nine "Dollar" pattern porcelain coffee cups are decorated in the exquisite "Dollar" pattern. Spode made this set in England circa 1820. The decor...
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Slim Mid Century Black Vase with Frill, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Black vase in amazing organic shape. Produced in 1960s. Glass in perfect condition. The vase looks like it has just been taken out of the box. No jags, defects etc. The outer relief...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass

Pair of Vintage Hand-Painted Ceramic Plates by Catalan Artist Diaz Costa
Located in Barcelona, ES
Immerse your space in the enchanting world of Catalan artist Diaz Costa with our pair of vintage hand-painted ceramic plates, each featuring a captivating fish motif. Crafted with ar...
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1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Large Set of Vintage Michelin Man Tiles, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Dive into a nostalgic journey with this rare and unique large set of Michelin Man tiles, crafted by an unknown manufacturer in Spain circa 1960. The set comprises the complete series...
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1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Murano Multi-Colored Glass Ash Tray
Located in Munich, DE
Murano glass bowl, ashtray element.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass

Rare Large Set of Vintage Michelin Man Tiles, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Dive into a nostalgic journey with this rare and unique large set of Michelin Man tiles, crafted by an unknown manufacturer in Spain circa 1960. The set comprises the complete series...
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1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Coalport Slop Bowl, Moss Green, Gilt and Flowers, patt. 967, Regency ca 1820
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful slop bowl made by Coalport around the year 1820. The bowl has a gadrooned rim, a deep moss green ground with a gilt trellis pattern, and beautiful hand painted fl...
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1820s English Regency Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Murano Black White Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Fazzoletto Sculptural Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Gorgeous large, vintage Murano hand blown black over white and gold flecks Italian art glass sculptural flower vase. The piece is signed "Murano" and by the artist, but cannot make o...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Gold Leaf

New Old Stock/ Cork and Chrome 1970’s Coasters set of 8
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of 8 Silverplate and Cork Coasters. NOS. All are unused and still in their plastic wraps! Marked Italy on backside.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver Plate

Carl Auböck Model #4224 'Hand' Brass Bottle Opener
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck Model #4224 'Hand' brass bottle opener. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural bottle opener is executed in polished brass. Price is per item. Th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Brass

Roger Capron 1 of 21 Blue Ceramic Vases, France - 1950s, Labeled
Located in Berlin, DE
Roger Capron 1 of 21 blue ceramic vases, France - 1950s, Labeled. Please get in touch regarding the exact measurements of each vase Roger Capron (1922-2006) was a French ceramic ar...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Small Bowl in Green Sommerso Glass, Carlo Scarpa for Venini Murano 1930s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Small Bowl in Green Sommerso Glass, Carlo Scarpa for Venini Murano 1930s An art glass bowl in green sommerso glass, designed by Carlo Scarpa and manufactured by Venini Murano Venice...
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

MCM Grass Cloth and Bamboo Ice Bucket with Tongs
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice MCM grass cloth and bamboo ice bucket with tongs, circa 1970s. The set includes a pair of bamboo ice tongs and is in very good vintage condition; it measures 7.5"D x 12"H...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Grasscloth, Bamboo

MidCentury Vintage Artistic Glass Orange Vase, Tarnowiec, Sulczan, Europe, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Vase made in the Tarnowiec Glassworks located in Poland, designed by J. Słuczan-Orkusz. Soda glass, mass-colored, hand-formed. Vintage product from 1970s Dimensions: height 17 cm...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass

Antique Murrine Vase with Aventurine, Fratelli Toso Murano ca. 1920s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Murrine Vase with Aventurine, Fratelli Toso Murano ca. 1920s Item e7092 A rare millefiori murrine glass vase manufactured by Vetreria Fratelli Toso, Murano around 1920. Made of polychrome murrines in green and white which were melted together with aventurine glass. The vase is an authentic example of early 20th century Murano art glass. It was part of a large Fratelli Toso glass collection with over 600 pieces - collected since the 1970s. Fratello Toso was one of the leading art glass manufacturers of Murano in the 20th century. In the early 1900's Fratelli Toso started to produce glasses in murrine technique. Murrine and Millefiori glasses remained a major product field of Fratelli Toso. In 1912 a very successful series of liberty inspired art glasses, designed by Hans Stoltenberg Lerche, was presented at the Venice Biennale. From 1936 Ermanno Toso became artistic director. He brought the Millefiore glasses to a new level. A big succes where also the 'Stellato' and 'Cattedrale' murines vases designed between 1948 and 1964 by the artist Pollio Perelda...
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Art Glass, Murrine, Murano Glass

Sterling Silver Tiffany Candlesticks
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a pair of sterling silver Mid-Century candlesticks by Tiffany & Company. They have a square base and a columnar shape. The columns have ridges so there’s a three-d...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Murano Glass Tumbler, Blooming Field with Poppies and Lavender, unit price
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This listing is for unit price for customer who needs quantities that are different than the listed set of 6. The original name is Campo fiorito con papaveri e lavanda. I designed th...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Selection of Lucite Centerpiece Bowls
Located in Atlanta, GA
Selection of Lucite Centerpiece Bowls, by Ritts of California, circa 1950's. The price of $550 noted below is for each larger bowl, measuring 15.5" l...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Lucite

Murano Black White Stripes Italian Art Glass Sculptural Fazzoletto Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and large, vintage Murano hand blown white and black Italian art glass fazzoletto flower vase. Created in the manner of Dino Martens and the Venini company. The vase has ba...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Flavio Poli Murano Sommerso Purple and Yellow Faceted Art Glass Vase
Located in Barcelona, ES
Lovely faceted Sommerso glass vase in purple, yellow and clear glass. Attributed to Flavio Poli for Seguso. Italy, 1960s. Burgundy / purple glass with a layer in yellow glass submer...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sommerso, Glass, Murano Glass, Cut Glass, Art Glass

Paul Storr Commemorative Silver Tray
Located in New Orleans, LA
This highly important sterling silver tray by famed English silversmith Paul Storr was gifted by the isles of Mauritius to its famed abolitionist leader, Sir Robert Townsend Farquhar...
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19th Century English Regency Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Arthur Court Rabbit Wine Cooler or Ice Bucket
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Amusing Arthur Court rabbit working in service as a wine cooler or ice bucket. Having floppy ears, stone eyes, and brass hands and feet. Who would ...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Aluminum

Val Saint Lambert Large Light' Clear Crystal Glass Table Lamp
Located in Verviers, BE
This simple yet graceful Cleare table lamp is in large size, 23 inches excluding the lamp-fitting and shade. The colored core in Classic Val Saint Lambert tint, has been given a thic...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Crystal

Vintage Murano Glass Ashtray W/Snuffer by Galliano Ferro - Has Original Label
Located in Warrenton, OR
Vintage Murano Glass Ashtray w/Snuffer by Galliano Ferro - has original label. This is a two piece item -- bullicante and gold polveri inf...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Gold Leaf

Murano Glass Bollicine Ashtray, Sky Blue in White, Flavio Poli for Seguso
Located in Warrenton, OR
Murano Glass Bollicine Ashtray, Sky Blue in White, Flavio Poli for Seguso. Sky blue encased in white, hand blown with generous bollicine (often confused for pulegoso) bubbles. The ba...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Murano Glass, Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Comprehensive Wmf Stockholm Silver Plated Flatware, Kurt Mayer, Germany, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
A meticulously curated set of silver-plated cutlery, the "4100 Stockholm Laurel" series, was designed in 1955 by Kurt Mayer for WMF Germany, Württembergische Metallwaren Fabrik. This...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mid-Century Modern Figura Glass Candlestick, Vetreria Gino Cenedese, Murano
Located in London, GB
Figural glass candlestick in clear and smoky green sommerso glass. Etched to base, 'Tosi Murano 1973 Korman'.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Modern Glazed Ceramic Bowl by Accolay
Located in London, GB
Mid-Century Modern French glazed ceramic bowl with face design, by Accolay. Signed to base.
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Murano Venetian Vintage Glass Mouse Figure, 1950s-1960s
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A delightful vintage Italian Murano novelty glass mouse figure standing wearing a long 'robe' in red cased in amber glass with a large white button with la...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Murano Blue White and Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Seashell Dish Ring Bowl
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown blue, white and gold flecks art glass seashell bowl / sculpture. Created in the manner of the Barovier e Toso Company. It is profusely covered in ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Gold Leaf

Val Saint Lambert 'Twisted Light' Crystal Table Lamp, Belgium 1950s
Located in Verviers, BE
This simple yet graceful table lamp is in size; 39 cm excluding the shade. The colored core in Classic Val Saint Lambert tint, has been given a thick Sommerso (clear crystal casing) ...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Crystal

Rare Russel Wright Spun Aluminum and Cork Tankards / Mugs Set '8'
Located in Buffalo, NY
Seldom seen set of 8 Spun Aluminum and Cork Tankards / Mugs designed by Russel Wright.. Beautiful original condition, All retain Impressed Russel Wright st...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Aluminum

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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