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MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

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VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer. 

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Mid-Century Modern Brass Lady Legs Nutcracker, Vintage Barware, 1970s Design
Mid-Century Modern Brass Lady Legs Nutcracker, Vintage Barware, 1970s Design

Mid-Century Modern Brass Lady Legs Nutcracker, Vintage Barware, 1970s Design

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Classic early 1960s 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...

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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware

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Brass, Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Cocktail Set by Culver Ltd., Glass & Gold Clover, Circa 1960
Mid-Century Modern Cocktail Set by Culver Ltd., Glass & Gold Clover, Circa 1960

Mid-Century Modern Cocktail Set by Culver Ltd., Glass & Gold Clover, Circa 1960

By Culver Ltd.

Located in Fairfield, CA

A 5 piece mid century cocktail set by Culver. Each piece is wrapped in a 22 kt gold clover pattern. The set includes 1 tall double spout pitcher and 4 footed cordial glasses. The pit...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Los Castillo Taxco Mexican Silver Plate Articulated Fish Bottle Opener
Los Castillo Taxco Mexican Silver Plate Articulated Fish Bottle Opener

Los Castillo Taxco Mexican Silver Plate Articulated Fish Bottle Opener

Located in Downingtown, PA

Los Castillo Taxco Mexican Silver Plate Articulated Fish Bottle Opener Circa 1980 Los Castillo of Taxco made this articulated fish bottle opener in silver plate, modeling it as a sw...

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1980s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware

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Silver Plate

Set of 8 Hand-Blown Murano Latticino Blue & Chartreuse Wine Glasses W/ 24K Gold
Set of 8 Hand-Blown Murano Latticino Blue & Chartreuse Wine Glasses W/ 24K Gold

Set of 8 Hand-Blown Murano Latticino Blue & Chartreuse Wine Glasses W/ 24K Gold

Located in New York, NY

This stunning set of eight hand-blown Murano wine glasses embodies mid-20th century Venetian artistry, crafted in Murano, Italy circa 1950. Utilizing the latticino technique, each gl...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware

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Gold

Set of 12 Mid-Century Modernist Gilt Rimmed Water Glasses By Dorothy Thorpe
Set of 12 Mid-Century Modernist Gilt Rimmed Water Glasses By Dorothy Thorpe

Set of 12 Mid-Century Modernist Gilt Rimmed Water Glasses By Dorothy Thorpe

By Dorothy Thorpe

Located in New York, NY

This set of 12 Mid-Century Modernist gilt-rimmed water glasses, designed by the iconic American glassware designer Dorothy Thorpe and dating to circa 1940, is a perfect embodiment of...

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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware

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Gold

Bottle opener around 1950s
Bottle opener around 1950s

Bottle opener around 1950s

Located in Wien, Au

Bottle opener around 1950s Original condition

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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Brass

Articulated Abalone shell and Brass Fish Bottle Opener, Mexico, 1980's, 17 cm
Articulated Abalone shell and Brass Fish Bottle Opener, Mexico, 1980's, 17 cm

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...

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1980s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware

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Brass

Abalone and Brass Fish Bottle Opener in the Style of Los Castillo
Abalone and Brass Fish Bottle Opener in the Style of Los Castillo

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...

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20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Barware

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Brass

Christofle Silver-Plated Sully Champagne & Ice Bucket (Gallia Collection) 1950s
Christofle Silver-Plated Sully Champagne & Ice Bucket (Gallia Collection) 1950s

Christofle Silver-Plated Sully Champagne & Ice Bucket (Gallia Collection) 1950s

By Christofle

Located in Milano, IT

Elegant mid-century silver-plated champagne or ice bucket by the venerable French silversmith Christofle. Dating to the 1950s, this large and striking piece belongs to the prestigiou...

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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Hermes, Paris - Cordage Bottle Opener in Silver Plate c.1960
Hermes, Paris - Cordage Bottle Opener in Silver Plate c.1960

Hermes, Paris - Cordage Bottle Opener in Silver Plate c.1960

By Ravinet D' Enfert, Hermès

Located in Bath, GB

A fabulous vintage French silver plated bottle opener created c.1960's for the "Cordage" range, a range of exceptional items for the home and office. Stamped Hermes, Paris and Made ...

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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Italian Murano Red White Champagne Coupes Glasses by Carlo Moretti, Mid-20th C
Italian Murano Red White Champagne Coupes Glasses by Carlo Moretti, Mid-20th C

Italian Murano Red White Champagne Coupes Glasses by Carlo Moretti, Mid-20th C

By Carlo Moretti

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...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

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Murano Glass

Mid Century Green Coupe Glasses, Set of 4, "Provincial" by Imperial Glass, 1970s
Mid Century Green Coupe Glasses, Set of 4, "Provincial" by Imperial Glass, 1970s

Mid Century Green Coupe Glasses, Set of 4, "Provincial" by Imperial Glass, 1970s

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.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Mid Century Polished Chrome and Brass Champagne Chiller on Stand
Mid Century Polished Chrome and Brass Champagne Chiller on Stand

Mid Century Polished Chrome and Brass Champagne Chiller on Stand

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautifully designed Mid-Century Modern champagne chiller, combining polished chrome and brass in a sophisticated and glamorous presentation. The sculptural brass sphere handles a...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Vintage Asprey & Co. Silver-Plated 'Bell' Cocktail Shaker
Vintage Asprey & Co. Silver-Plated 'Bell' Cocktail Shaker

Vintage Asprey & Co. Silver-Plated 'Bell' Cocktail Shaker

By Asprey International Limited

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Vintage Asprey & Co. Silver-Plated 'Bell' Cocktail Shaker Made in England, circa 1940. Good overall condition, has no damage, please see pictures for a better judgement of the it...

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Brass

French Silver-Plated Owl Bottle Opener, 1970s Modernist Design
French Silver-Plated Owl Bottle Opener, 1970s Modernist Design

French Silver-Plated Owl Bottle Opener, 1970s Modernist Design

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

A charming French bottle opener from the 1970s, crafted in silver-plated metal and designed as a stylized owl. Its modernist silhouette is enhanced by finely detailed eyes and textur...

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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Silver Leaf

Vintage Holmegaard Cherry Elsinore Hand-Blown Glass Wine Decanter, Denmark
Vintage Holmegaard Cherry Elsinore Hand-Blown Glass Wine Decanter, Denmark

Vintage Holmegaard Cherry Elsinore Hand-Blown Glass Wine Decanter, Denmark

By Jonathan Adler, Holmegaard, Rosenthal, Kai Nielsen

Located in San Diego, CA

An exceptional example of Scandinavian glassmaking, this vintage Holmegaard "Cherry Elsinore" wine decanter embodies the understated elegance that has made Danish modern design timeless. Hand-blown in a rich olive-green glass, the decanter features a beautifully balanced silhouette with a softly rounded body, elongated neck, and sculptural stopper, complemented by the original applied medallion seal—a distinctive hallmark of its craftsmanship and heritage. The organic form and luminous hand-blown character make each piece subtly unique, with gentle variations that celebrate the artistry of traditional glassmaking. Whether displayed on a bar cart, dining table, bookshelf, or console, this decanter functions as both a practical serving vessel and a sophisticated decorative object. Its refined minimalist aesthetic allows it to effortlessly complement a wide range of interiors—from Mid-Century Modern and Scandinavian to contemporary, organic modern, traditional, or eclectic spaces. Beautiful enough to stand alone as a sculptural accent, it also pairs seamlessly with collections of art glass and curated tabletop accessories. A timeless design that transcends trends, this Holmegaard decanter...

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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware

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Blown Glass

Vintage Bronze Hand Bottle Opener Mid-Century Modern Metal Breweriana Barware
Vintage Bronze Hand Bottle Opener Mid-Century Modern Metal Breweriana Barware

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.

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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware

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Bronze

Vintage Mid Century Ice Bucket, 1960s
Vintage Mid Century Ice Bucket, 1960s

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! ...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Metal

Vintage Hermes Horse Bit Bottle Opener c.1970
Vintage Hermes Horse Bit Bottle Opener c.1970

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...

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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Gold Plate

Vintage Bronze Key Corkscrew and Bottle Opener Metal Breweriana Barware, Austria
Vintage Bronze Key Corkscrew and Bottle Opener Metal Breweriana Barware, Austria

Vintage Bronze Key Corkscrew and Bottle Opener Metal Breweriana Barware, Austria

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.

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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Brass

Vintage Bronze or Brass Lady Bottle Opener Metal Breweriana Barware
Vintage Bronze or Brass Lady Bottle Opener Metal Breweriana Barware

Vintage Bronze or Brass Lady Bottle Opener 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.

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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Bronze, Brass

Mathieu Matégot Mid-Century Modern Wine Bottle Carrier, France, c.1955
Mathieu Matégot Mid-Century Modern Wine Bottle Carrier, France, c.1955

Mathieu Matégot Mid-Century Modern Wine Bottle Carrier, France, c.1955

By Mathieu Matégot

Located in London, GB

A very rare Mathieu Mategot wine bottle carrier. Visible signs of rust and paint loss but no structural issues. Could be refinished if one wanted to restore it. Sold as seen in origi...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Sheet Metal

Mid-Century Modern Apple Ice Bucket in Faux Carey and Metal, Mauro Manetti Style
Mid-Century Modern Apple Ice Bucket in Faux Carey and Metal, Mauro Manetti Style

Mid-Century Modern Apple Ice Bucket in Faux Carey and Metal, Mauro Manetti Style

By Mauro Manetti

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 ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid 20th Century French Aluminum Moet et Chandon Champagne Bucket or Ice Bucket
Mid 20th Century French Aluminum Moet et Chandon Champagne Bucket or Ice Bucket

Mid 20th Century French Aluminum Moet et Chandon Champagne Bucket or Ice Bucket

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This mid-twentieth century French aluminum champagne bucket features grapes and grape leaves around its upper rim. The bucket is marked Moet et Chandon, Fonde en 1743, the name of th...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Barware

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Aluminum

Retro Sightseeing Souvenir Of Venice, Glass Decanter & Six Liquor Glasses 1970s
Retro Sightseeing Souvenir Of Venice, Glass Decanter & Six Liquor Glasses 1970s

Retro Sightseeing Souvenir Of Venice, Glass Decanter & Six Liquor Glasses 1970s

Located in Rothley, Leicestershire

Nostalgic glass decanter and six glasses depicting the famous sights of Venice Fabulously retro and kitsch - a collectors piece Amber coloured decanter with enamel scenes of Venice, ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Set of 6 Murano Art Glass Tumblers, Mezzo Ritorto hues of blue and red, Signed
Set of 6 Murano Art Glass Tumblers, Mezzo Ritorto hues of blue and red, Signed

Set of 6 Murano Art Glass Tumblers, Mezzo Ritorto hues of blue and red, Signed

By Silvio Piattelli

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Murano Glass

Scandinavian Modern Fish Bottle Opener, 1960s
Scandinavian Modern Fish Bottle Opener, 1960s

Scandinavian Modern Fish Bottle Opener, 1960s

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A set of bottle openers designed and manufactured in Denmark/Scandinavia in a style reminiscent of Carl Auböck. Both of them are made from dark wood and ...

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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Stainless Steel

1970s Cocktail shaker by Andrea Fontebasso. Made in Italy
1970s Cocktail shaker by Andrea Fontebasso. Made in Italy

1970s Cocktail shaker by Andrea Fontebasso. Made in Italy

Located in Milano, IT

1970s Italian vintage cocktail shaker designed and produced by Andrea Fontebasso showcasing a rare and sculptural silhouette tailored for luxury barware collections. Featuring a stri...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mid Century Pineapple Ice Bucket in Silvered Pewter by Mauro Manetti, Italy 70s
Mid Century Pineapple Ice Bucket in Silvered Pewter by Mauro Manetti, Italy 70s

Mid Century Pineapple Ice Bucket in Silvered Pewter by Mauro Manetti, Italy 70s

By Mauro Manetti

Located in Roma, IT

We are pleased to offer for sale this highly decorative vintage ice bucket designed by Mauro Manetti and produced in Italy by Fonderie d'Arte during the mid-20th century, circa 1970s...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate, Pewter

FORNASETTI Puffer Fish Oval Metal Tray
FORNASETTI Puffer Fish Oval Metal Tray

FORNASETTI Puffer Fish Oval Metal Tray

By Piero Fornasetti, 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...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Metal

Set of Hans Turnwald Large Black Pear Wine Cooler and Red Pear Ice Bucket
Set of Hans Turnwald Large Black Pear Wine Cooler and Red Pear Ice Bucket

Set of Hans Turnwald Large Black Pear Wine Cooler and Red Pear Ice Bucket

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 ...

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20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Metal, Brass

Dior Set of Six Charger Plates in Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite, Italy 1970s
Dior Set of Six Charger Plates in Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite, Italy 1970s

Dior Set of Six Charger Plates in Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite, Italy 1970s

By Dior Home

Located in Roma, IT

Marvelous set of six octagonal charger plates in vibrant tortoiseshell effect lucite. This incredibly stylish and unique set is attributed to a Dior Home production and was produced ...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Lucite, Plexiglass

Original 1960s Coca Cola ice bucket by Smidt-imex, Belgium
Original 1960s Coca Cola ice bucket by Smidt-imex, Belgium

Original 1960s Coca Cola ice bucket by Smidt-imex, Belgium

Located in Meulebeke, BE

A stylish original Coca Cola ice bucket. Made in the 1960s by Smidt-imex in Belgium. This stylish item with the iconic Coca Cola logo in white and vibrant red is in new condition wit...

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1960s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Plastic

Mid-Century Modern Kaija Aarikka Brass & Teak Tray, Finland 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Kaija Aarikka Brass & Teak Tray, Finland 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Kaija Aarikka Brass & Teak Tray, Finland 1960s

Located in Helsinki, FI

A refined mid-century serving tray designed by Kaija Aarikka and produced by Aarikka Finland. The tray combines warm teak with a surrounding brass gallery, creating a simple yet eleg...

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1960s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware

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Brass

Murano Art Glass Tumblers, Doppio Ritorto Amazing Technique, signed. Unit price.
Murano Art Glass Tumblers, Doppio Ritorto Amazing Technique, signed. Unit price.

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...

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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

MCM Smoke Glass Wine Glasses by Peill & Putzler, Germany - Set of 6 - 11 oz
MCM Smoke Glass Wine Glasses by Peill & Putzler, Germany - Set of 6 - 11 oz

MCM Smoke Glass Wine Glasses by Peill & Putzler, Germany - Set of 6 - 11 oz

Located in Fairfield, CA

A set of 6 mid century wine glasses, made in Germany by Peill & Putzler. Made in the "Cora" pattern, an elegant design with smoke glass tops and tapered clear stems. This is a la...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Red and Silver Ice Bucket in the Shape of a Drum with Ice Tongs
Red and Silver Ice Bucket in the Shape of a Drum with Ice Tongs

Red and Silver Ice Bucket in the Shape of a Drum with Ice Tongs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A wonderfully whimsical ice bucket cleverly designed in the form of a patriotic drum, complete with crossed drumsticks that serve as the handle for the ...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Silver, Stainless Steel

Mid-century Penguin Chrome Ice Bucket with Bakelite Handles c.1960
Mid-century Penguin Chrome Ice Bucket with Bakelite Handles c.1960

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...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Chrome

Aldo Tura Italian Round Ice Bucket in Chrome, Italy 1970s
Aldo Tura Italian Round Ice Bucket in Chrome, Italy 1970s

Aldo Tura Italian Round Ice Bucket in Chrome, Italy 1970s

By Aldo Tura, Macabo

Located in Roma, IT

Stunning mid-century chrome metal ice bucket. This elegant piece was designed by Aldo Tura for Macabo in Italy in the 1970s. In amazing condition. This stylish round ice bucket has ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Silver Plate, Chrome

Collection of Italian Mid-Century Gilt Wood Florentine Trays
Collection of Italian Mid-Century Gilt Wood Florentine Trays

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...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Wood, Paint

Vintage Rolls Royce Automobile Music Box and Decanter
Vintage Rolls Royce Automobile Music Box and Decanter

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...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Metal

Vintage Mid-Century Stag Antler Bar Set with Corkscrew and Bottle Opener
Vintage Mid-Century Stag Antler Bar Set with Corkscrew and Bottle Opener

Vintage Mid-Century Stag Antler Bar Set with Corkscrew and Bottle Opener

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

Decorative vintage bar set with a distinctive rustic hunting-lodge character, dating from approximately the mid-20th century. The set combines naturally textured stag antler handles ...

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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware

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Steel, Chrome

Anchor Vintage Bottle Opener Mid-Century Modern Metal Breweriana Barware
Anchor Vintage Bottle Opener Mid-Century Modern Metal Breweriana Barware

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.

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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Brass

WMF Cocktail Shaker Cut Crystal & Silverplated Metal Mid Century Modern Barware
WMF Cocktail Shaker Cut Crystal & Silverplated Metal Mid Century Modern Barware

WMF Cocktail Shaker Cut Crystal & Silverplated Metal Mid Century Modern Barware

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

This stunning cocktail shaker from WMF dates back to the 1960s, showcasing a beautiful combination of cut crystal and silver-plated metal. The body of the shaker features a classic r...

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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

Brass and Chrome Italian Magazine or Bottle Rack, Willy Rizzo, Italy, 1970s
Brass and Chrome Italian Magazine or Bottle Rack, Willy Rizzo, Italy, 1970s

Brass and Chrome Italian Magazine or Bottle Rack, Willy Rizzo, Italy, 1970s

By Willy Rizzo

Located in Roma, IT

Wonderful mid-century magazine rack or bottle rack in brass and chrome. This stunning piece was designed in the Italy in the 1970s, clearly in the style of a Willy Rizzo design. Thi...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Key shaped Corkscrew by Werkstätte Carl Auböck, 1960s
Key shaped Corkscrew by Werkstätte Carl Auböck, 1960s

Key shaped Corkscrew by Werkstätte Carl Auböck, 1960s

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

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...

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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Brass, Steel

A brushed steel wine rack  - François Monnet - France - 1970s
A brushed steel wine rack  - François Monnet - France - 1970s

A brushed steel wine rack - François Monnet - France - 1970s

By Maria Pergay, Kappa, François Monnet, Joelle Ferlande

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...

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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Green Glass Tumblers – Set of Five Textured Mid-Century Barware
Vintage Green Glass Tumblers – Set of Five Textured Mid-Century Barware

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...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Set of 6 Murano Glass Tumblers, Mezzo Ritorto in Brown and Amber hues, Signed
Set of 6 Murano Glass Tumblers, Mezzo Ritorto in Brown and Amber hues, Signed

Set of 6 Murano Glass Tumblers, Mezzo Ritorto in Brown and Amber hues, Signed

By Silvio Piattelli

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 ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Murano Glass

Mauro Manetti Artichoke Ice Bucket, Silver Gilt, Mid-Century Modern
Mauro Manetti Artichoke Ice Bucket, Silver Gilt, Mid-Century Modern

Mauro Manetti Artichoke Ice Bucket, Silver Gilt, Mid-Century Modern

By Mauro Manetti

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...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Metal

Pair Mid Century Full Lead Crystal Sterling Silver Spirits Wine Decanters, 1966
Pair Mid Century Full Lead Crystal Sterling Silver Spirits Wine Decanters, 1966

Pair Mid Century Full Lead Crystal Sterling Silver Spirits Wine Decanters, 1966

Located in Dublin, Ireland

Stunning identical Pair of English heavy gauge Sterling Silver mounted full led Crystal Spirits or Wine Decanters, made by renowned silversmiths Roberts and Dore of Hatton Garden Lon...

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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Murano Glass Tumbler, Blooming Field with Poppies and Lavender, unit price
Murano Glass Tumbler, Blooming Field with Poppies and Lavender, unit price

Murano Glass Tumbler, Blooming Field with Poppies and Lavender, unit price

By Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini, Gio Ponti, Silvio Piattelli, Ercole Barovier

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...

Category

Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

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.