Bottle opener by Richard rohac around 1950s ( marked on Bottom )
Located in Wien, Au
Bottle opener by Richard rohac around 1950s ( marked on Bottom ) Original condition
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Barware
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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Articulated Abalone shell and Brass Fish Bottle Opener, Mexico, 1980's, 17 cm
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Superb articulated fish designed and produced in Mexico during the 1980's. This artisanal bottle opener, crafted with abalone mother-of-pearl, is a true work of art. A beautiful item...
Category
1980s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
Abalone and Brass Fish Bottle Opener in the Style of Los Castillo
By Los Castillo
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Mexican Mid-Century abalone and brass bottle opener in the style of Los Castillo. All of the abalone is in good condition which is often rare. A true mid century iconic piece that wi...
Category
20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Bluerina Footed Tumblers by Denby - Set of 5
Located in Fairfield, CA
A set of 5 gorgeous mid century "Bluerina" footed tumblers, made in collaboration with Denby and England and Krosno Glass of Poland. Each glass has a cyli...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Vintage Amber Wine Goblets - Set of 4
Located in Fairfield, CA
A set of 4 gorgeous wine goblets in amber glass. Lovely simple modern shape with glass that thickens towards the base of the glass. Each measures 2.5"Dia x 4.5"H
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Vintage 70s horse riding theme ice cube bucket France
Located in Den Haag, NL
Silver-colored metal ice bucket covered in brown imitation leather, silver metallic "horseshoe and riding crop" pattern on the front, stirrups on the sides, horse's head as a fretel ...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Faux Leather
Mid-century Modern Brass Metal Nutcracker in the Shape of a Woman's Legs, 70s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1970s nutcracker in the playful form of elegant lady legs, a whimsical piece of vintage barware that blends humor, design, and function. Crafted with a sculptural silho...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Italian Murano Red White Champagne Coupes Glasses by Carlo Moretti, Mid-20th C
$540Sale Price / set|20% Off
Italian Murano Red White Champagne Coupes Glasses by Carlo Moretti, Mid-20th C
Located in New York, NY
A chic set of five (5) vintage red and white Italian Murano Champagne coupes or cocktail glasses, by designer Carlo Moretti, Midcentury Modern Design period, Italy, circa mid-20th century. These Carlo Moretti Champagne...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Murano Glass
Rosenthal Fortuna Champagne Coupes by Elsa Fischer-Treyden - Set of 5
By Elsa Fischer-Treyden, Rosenthal
Located in Fairfield, CA
A set of 5 mid century coupe glasses made in Germany by Rosenthal. Made in the "Fortuna Smoke" pattern, designed by Elsa Fischer-Treyden and produced betwen 1963 to 1969. Each piece ...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Etched German Roemer Coupe Wine Glasses with Amber Ball Stems - Set of 4
Located in Fairfield, CA
A set of 4 vintage German roemer wine glasses. Each with a clear coupe shaped top and a stacked ball stem design in a dark muted amber color. An etched d...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Baccarat Maxime Crystal Wine Champagne Cooler with Brass Handles
$975Sale Price|22% Off
Baccarat Maxime Crystal Wine Champagne Cooler with Brass Handles
By Baccarat
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
This exquisite 20th-Century crystal wine chiller echoes the refined craftsmanship associated with Baccarat. This piece is designed for serving and chilling wines or champagne, combin...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Crystal
Vintage English-Made Mercedes-Benz Decanter
By Classic Stable
Located in Portland, OR
A stainless decanter in the form of a classic Mercedes’ front grill- complete with hood ornament topper! A fun collector’s piece to add to your bar lineup. Made by Classic Stable LTD...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Provincial Green Coupe Glasses by Imperial Glass - Set of 4
Located in Fairfield, CA
A set of 4 gorgeous coupe glasses in green glass. Made in the "Provincial" pattern by Imperial Glass of Ohio between 1966 - 1979. 2 sets of 4 are available for purchase separately.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Mid-century Penguin Chrome Ice Bucket with Bakelite Handles c.1960
By West Bend
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Mid-century Penguin ice bucket with brown Bakelite handles and lid knob. Mostly used as ice bucket, but the piece was designed to insulate both hot and cold foods. The penguin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Aldo Tura Lacquered Goatskin Ice Bucket with Brass Details
By Gucci, Fendi Casa, Aldo Tura, Jonathan Adler, Armani Casa
Located in San Diego, CA
A striking example of Italian mid-century luxury, this vintage ice bucket by Aldo Tura embodies the designer’s unmistakable blend of craftsmanship and glamour. Expertly clad in lacqu...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
Vintage silver plate Horse Head Bottle Opener Metal Breweriana Barware
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic 20th-century bottle opener crafted from silver-plated metal, combining functionality with timeless decorative appeal. Elegant in its simplicity, this vintage bar accessory re...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Noritake Spotlight Blue Coupe Glasses - Set of 4
By Noritake
Located in Fairfield, CA
A set of 4 vintage coupe glasses in beautiful dark blue glass. Lovely textured ornate pattern to the exterior with smooth interiors. Made in the "Spotlight Blue" pattern by Noritake ...
Category
1970s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Ettore Sottsass Espresso Maker for Lagostina, Purple, Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1980s Ettore Sottsass for Lagostina purple espresso coffee maker - coffee pot "Accademia" series with original filter. Made in Italy. It's in excellent condition, never used. Dimensi...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Metal
Bamboo Bottle Holder by Louis Sognot, Mid-Century Modern, France
By Louis Sognot
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Bamboo Bottle Holder in the Style of Louis Sognot, France, 1950s A refined example of French Mid-Century Modern design, this bamboo and rattan bo...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Bamboo
Green Coupe Glasses - Set of 6
$80 / set
Green Coupe Glasses - Set of 6
Located in Fairfield, CA
A set of 6 vintage coupe glasses with a cubist design in green glass. Made in the Whitehall pattern by Indiana Glass. Perfect for wine or champagne. Smooth interiors.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
FORNASETTI Puffer Fish Oval Metal Tray
By Fornasetti, Piero Fornasetti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian oval enameled metal tray depicting orange puffer fish / made in Milan Italy in the 1950s Original Fornasetti label on the base Measures: width 20.5 inches, depth 13.5...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Metal
Vintage Mid Century Ice Bucket, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Every good party needs cold ice and this is just the bucket to keep it that way! This beauty fits in with any decor. Mid Century sleek. Perfect for your next soiree or party of one! ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Metal
1960s Mid-Century Italian Cocktail Shaker and Ice Bucket Set
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Gorgeous Cocktail Shaker With Ice Bucket. This set is an exemple of the Elegande of mid-century barware. Made in Italy The items are in excellent condition. _Cocktail Shaker ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Piero Fornasetti Set of Coasters of Opera Characters-Melodrama!
Located in Downingtown, PA
"Operatic Gold": Boxed Set of 8 Piero Fornasetti "Melodramma" Coasters, 1960s A spectacular complete set of eight Piero Fornasetti ceramic coasters from the "Melodramma" (Melodrama)...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Ceramic
An HallMarked Gucci 1980s Silver Plated Barware Rabbit Head Stirrup Cup
By Gucci
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This hallmarked Gucci stirrup cup from the 1980s is a luxurious piece of silver-plated barware that combines functionality with equestrian-themed el...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Bronze Hand Bottle Opener Mid-Century Modern Metal Breweriana Barware
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1950s bottle opener. Nice addition to your room or just for use at your bar or bar cart. Found at an estate sale in Vienna, Austria.
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Bronze
Set of 6 Murano Art Glass Tumblers, Mezzo Ritorto hues of blue and red, Signed
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Set of six Murano glass tumbler glasses made A Canne, in a great combination of hues of blue and a red. The mezzo ritorto pattern is a special feature of this design. The traditiona...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Murano Glass
Set of 6 Murano Glass Tumblers, Mezzo Ritorto in Brown and Amber hues, Signed
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This set of six Murano glass tumblers showcases a harmonious blend of rich, vivid colors. The glasses are created using the traditional Murano technique, where a sequence of Murano ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Murano Glass
Martini & Rossi French Opalex Ashtray
Located in Bradenton, FL
A French Martini & Rossi triangular ashtray. White opalex is branded Martini & Rossi Extra Dry Vermouth on each side. Each corner has a beveled cigarette rest. Marked “Made in France...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Opaline Glass
Two Pairs of French Pernod Glasses, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
2 Pairs of French Pernod glasses with blue striping for measuring. One pair with red label and one pair with blue label. Pernod Fils was the most popular brand of absinthe throughout...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Key shaped Corkscrew by Werkstätte Carl Auböck, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Brass corkscrew shaped like a large key, with an oval loop handle and a cylindrical shaft ending in a bottle-opener cut-out. The worm twists out from the body; surface shows light we...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Brass, Steel
Mid-Century Modern Apple Ice Bucket in Faux Carey and Metal, Mauro Manetti Style
$1,260Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Apple Ice Bucket in Faux Carey and Metal, Mauro Manetti Style
Located in Barcelona, ES
Apple Ice bucket, brass, Lucite, Spain, 1960s A highly decorative faux tortoiseshell, metal plated and aluminum ice bucket or wine cooler in the manner of Mauro Manetti. Use it in a ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Metal, Brass
Bronze Bottle Opener, Woman Body Figure, 1970s
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Bronze Bottle Opener, Woman Body Figure, 1970s Nice and original bottle opener, figuring a nude woman or goddess. Perfect to add to any set of kitchen accessories ! Beautiful pati...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
Murano Art Glass Tumblers, Doppio Ritorto Amazing Technique, signed. Unit price.
By Silvio Piattelli, Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini, Gio Ponti
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. Proud to offer such a beautiful piece. In this tumbler the traditional t...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Christofle, Paris, Champagne Bucket / Wine Cooler, Folio
By Christofle
Located in Bath, GB
A fine and very smart champagne bucket / wine cooler made by the top-notch French silversmith, Christofle of Paris. The design is "Folio" made in the 1980s, a modernist design with a nod to the Art Deco era a design that is most fashionable today. Excellent condition and looking like it has rarely been used. Spanning 10" handle to handle x 8" x 8 1/8" tall. Just back from our silversmith's workshop where it has been professionally cleaned and polished, restoring it to it's former glory. Beginning in 1830, when Charles Christofle...
Category
1980s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
Mid Century Mexican Silver Overlay Teal Glass Pitcher
Located in Fairfield, CA
A mid century Mexican glass pitcher. Vibrant teal color to the glass with a silver overlaid design to the exterior depicting a variety of folk art imagery.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
1960s Astonishing Red Cocktail Shaker in Parchment. Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Astonishing cocktail shaker in red parchment. Made in Italy. This astonishing vintage cocktail shaker beautifully captures the glamour and sophisticated craftsmanship of mid-c...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Metal
Exclusive Set of 6 Murano Tumblers, Burnt Orange Zanfirico over White, Cenedese
By Amelio Cenedese, Amelio Cenedese
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Special and exclusive full set of 6 Murano tumblers, Made and Signed by Cenedese. The pattern of these glasses is a special technique used also by Venin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
71 Pieces Porcelain Dinnerware Coffee Set Winterling Bavaria Pink Roses Gold
By Winterling
Located in London, GB
An almost complete set of 71 porcelain pieces in total of dinnerware and coffee/tea set by the renowned Winterling Marktleuthen Bavaria. It is believed that it has been offered as a...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Gold Leaf
Bottle opener around 1950s
Located in Wien, Au
Bottle opener around 1950s Original condition
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
Mauro Manetti Artichoke Ice Bucket, Silver Gilt, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Iconic ice bucket in the shape of an artichoke by italian designer Mauro Manetti, Florence Italy in silver guilt metal. Stamped at the bottom. It has the original liner which is in g...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Metal
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 'Tipsy Jigger' Liquor Measure with Handle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed vintage silver handled liquor measure. By Tiffany & Co. In sterling silver. In a hemispherical form with measuring lines, a handle, and a finial. Marked to the ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Sterling Silver
MCM Chrome "Penguin" Ice Bucket by West Bend Manufacturing
By West Bend
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice MCM chrome "Penguin" ice bucket by West Bend Manufacturing, circa 1960s. The design features three walnut handles and an embossed penguin motif on the side of the bucket....
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Chrome
Mid Century Silver Plated Fish Bottle Opener, Los Castillo, Mexico, 1960s
By Los Castillo
Located in London, GB
An eccentric silver plated articulated fish bottle opener attributed to Los Castillo and made in Taxco, Mexico, c. 1960. This bottle opener is a marvellous and functional piece in e...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
1960s Stainless Steel Bullet Cocktail Shaker, Made in Italy, Excellent
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Gorgeous Cocktail Shaker "Bullet" in Stainless Steel. Made in italy. This shaker is in excellent condition. Dimensions: diam cm 8 x cm 24 H. Dimensions: diam 3.14 x 9.44 H inches.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage Waterford Lismore Crystal Wine Glasses, Set of 4
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
The set of 4 wine glasses in Lismore pattern is in very good vintage condition. The glasses are standing xx" tall; they are signed in etching on the bottoms, and 2 glasses still hav...
Category
20th Century Irish Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Crystal
Vintage Metal Nude Girl Bottle Opener MidCentury Modern Metal Breweriana Barware
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1960s bottle opener. Nice addition to your room or just for use at your bar or bar cart. Found at an estate sale in Vienna, Austria.
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Bronze
Set of Hans Turnwald Large Black Pear Wine Cooler and Red Pear Ice Bucket
By Hans Turnwald, Turnwald Collection International
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of Pear shaped ice buckets by Hans Turnwald Collection. 1 Large pear ice bucket or champagne cooler in black color 1 small red pear ice bucket These eye-catching ice buckets in ...
Category
20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Metal, Brass
Lino Sabattini Champagne Bucket / Wine Cooler c.1960's
By Sabattini Argenteria, Lino Sabattini
Located in Bath, GB
A rare and highly prized silver plated modernist wine cooler or ice bucket ready to chill the finest bottle. Designed by the well renowned Italian designer, Lino Sabattini when he...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
Anchor Vintage Bottle Opener Mid-Century Modern Metal Breweriana Barware
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1960s bottle opener. Nice addition to your room or just for use at your bar or bar cart. Found at an estate sale in Vienna, Austria.
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
A brushed steel wine rack - François Monnet - France - 1970s
$756Sale Price|20% Off
A brushed steel wine rack - François Monnet - France - 1970s
By Maria Pergay, Joelle Ferlande, François Monnet, Kappa
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
This brushed steel wine rack designed by François Monnet for Kappa is a remarkable piece of design and functionality. Featuring four compartments, this bottle holder can easily store...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Collection of Italian Mid-Century Gilt Wood Florentine Trays
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Stunning collection of three wooden Florentine trays from the 1960’s. These highly collectable pieces are both form and function. This set includes 2 round and one oval tray with han...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Wood, Paint
Vintage Hermes Horse Bit Bottle Opener c.1970
By Hermès
Located in Bath, GB
A stunning example of a vintage equestrian bottle opener dating to c.1970. The handle is gold plated bronze fashioned in the form of a horse bit and the bottle opener itself made fr...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Gold Plate
Vintage Green Glass Tumblers – Set of Five Textured Mid-Century Barware
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Vintage green glassware, mid-century barware, textured glass tumblers, and retro drinking glasses lead the search when collectors look for sculptural, statement tabletop pieces — and this striking set of five delivers all of that and more. Crafted in a richly pigmented olive-green hue, these geometric, footed tumblers feature a bold stacked-cube relief pattern that captures and refracts light beautifully, making them standout additions to any curated bar cart or dining tableau. These glasses feel luxuriously substantial in hand, with a pedestal base that elevates them (literally and stylistically). The architectural texture gives them a high-design presence — reminiscent of Italian modernist glass, Mid-Century Scandinavian design, and chic Hollywood Regency barware. Perfect for serving cocktails, iced tea, sparkling water, spritzes, or simply styling on open shelving, these tumblers instantly add a polished, collected, “old-money bar” vibe to any interior. Key Details Dimensions: Approx. 6" Tall x 3.5" Diameter Quantity: Set of 5 Color: Rich olive-green or avocado green Style: Mid-Century Modern / Retro Revival / Hollywood Regency Material: Pressed architectural glass Use: Everyday drinking, barware, open-shelf display, cocktail styling Condition: Excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of age, with a few flea bites to two of the pieces. Why You’ll Love Them: Dramatic geometric texture with an architectural presence Rare colorway that complements both vintage and contemporary interiors Ideal for bar carts, summer entertaining, or styling kitchen shelves Photographs beautifully for content and tablescapes A high-impact way to infuse color into a neutral space Styling Ideas: Pair with brass bar tools and a silver tray for a luxe mid-century bar look Style them alongside clear or amber glass for a tonal, collected shelf. (See our other listings for a set we have in the amber colorway. Serve herb-garnished cocktails to highlight the color and texture Display on a travertine bar, rattan bar cart, or dark wood credenza...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Large Collection of 75+ Vintage Figural & Advertising Cocktail Swizzle Sticks
Located in San Diego, CA
A vibrant and highly collectible assortment of over 75 vintage cocktail swizzle sticks, dating primarily from the mid-20th century. Thi...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Plastic, Acrylic
Carl Aubock Cocktail Drink Glass Pitcher with Bamboo Stir & Cane Handle
Located in San Diego, CA
Elegant clear tall glass pitcher with bamboo stirer and wrapped cane handle , circa 1970's great condition no chips or cracks.
Category
20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Rattan, Glass
Vintage Rolls Royce Automobile Music Box and Decanter
Located in San Diego, CA
A highly decorative mid-20th-century novelty music box decanter crafted in the form of a classic Rolls-Royce–style open touring automobile. The sculptural metal car body features det...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Metal
Original Vintage Underberg Bitter Advertisement Porcelain Sign with Thermometer
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful metal Underberg Bitter Advertising sign with Thermometer. It is featuring a great image of the Underberg bottle. signed with underbred gumbo. Good condition, staining, cr...
Category
1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Metal
Set of Four "Kekkerit" Goblets by Timo Sarpeneva for Iittala of Finland
By Iittala
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice set of four "Kekkerit" glasses / goblets by Timo Sarpeneva for Iittala of Finland, circa 1960s. The glasses have a clear textured finish and are in very good condition with n...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Crystal
Set of Eight Bohemian Crystal Wine Glasses
Located in Bradenton, FL
Set of Eight Bohemian Crystal Wine Glasses. Glasses are etched with grapes, leaves, and starbursts. The clear crystal stems are notched and the bases have starburst motif. The color schemes are Cobalt Blue(1), Emerald Green(1), Amber Yellow(1), and Aubergine Purple(2), Cranberry(3). The glasses are hand-cut and etched in intricate patterns that enhance the crystal's brilliance. These multi-colored wine...
Category
Mid-20th Century Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Crystal
Mid-century Modern barware for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern barware 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 barware created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern barware made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original barware, popular names associated with this style include Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Culver Ltd., Georges Briard, and Aldo Tura. 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 barware differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $29 and tops out at $295,000 while the average work can sell for $495.
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