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 legendary 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.
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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Item Ships From: USA
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Adler Sterling Silver Hammered Wine Bottle Holder Novelty Bar Mid-Century Modern
By Allan Adler
Located in New York, NY
Allan Adler, sterling silver, beautifully hand hammered, bottle holder; this novelty bar accessory is in an elegant and geometric Mid-Century Modern style. It measures 9 2/3'' in height by 6 1/2'' in width by 3 3/4'' in depth, and bears hallmarks as shown.
Allan W. Adler (1916 – 2002) was an American silversmith, known as "silversmith to the stars." Beginning his career as an apprentice in 1938, Adler designed silverware and hollowware in shapes inspired by the Modernist art movement of the early 1900s. His name became associated with Hollywood glamour in the early 1940s, and he was commissioned to design mini-Oscars for Academy Award winners, crowns for Miss Universe and Miss USA...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Maxwell Phillip Mid-Century Brass Acorn Motif 4 Piece Bartender Tool Set & Stand
Located in St. Louis, MO
A Handsome, substantial and very well-made 4 - piece Mid-Century, Regency style brass acrorn topped set of barware or bartender tools on a circular stand by Maxwell Phillip. This set...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Brass, Steel, Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Set of 9 Culver Pisa Gold Green Glasses
By Culver Ltd.
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Set of 9 (8+1) Culver Pisa Gold Green Glasses
Perfect addition to your MCM Bar Cart. These vintage 22K gold textured with oval design over green are perfe...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Pencil Cup Holder by Luc Lanel For Christofle
By Luc Lanel, Christofle
Located in Long Island City, NY
Pencil Cup Holder by Luc Lanel For Christofle
About Luc Lanel:
The designer and ceramist had received his training at the École des arts décoratifs in Paris. He worked mainly with ...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Silver
Murano Blue White Zanfirico Ribbons Italian Art Glass Decanter Shot Glasses Set
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Gorgeous antique Venetian, early Murano hand blown blue and white ribbons Italian art glass seven piece liquor decanter and shot glasses set...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass
Mid Century Crystal Platinum Ribbon Old Fashioned Glasses Set of 4
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful set of 4 old fashioned glasses. These vintage, mid-century beauties dazzled with sparkle and platinum shimmer. Each vintage glass piece has a solid base, with platinum ri...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Crystal
Vintage Georges Briard Christmas Theme Horn & Reef Low Ball Bar Glasses Set of 6
Located in St. Louis, MO
Vintage 1980s Christmas / Holiday theme barware glasses by Georges Briard and retailed by Neiman Marcus. Set of six rocks, old fashion or low balls gl...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Carl Aubock Made in Austria Hand Bottle Opener Bar Tool Desk Accessory Vintage
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage, mid century figural hand bottle opener designed by Carl Aubock and stamped Made In Austria. In vintage condition with a beautiful patina with the requisite nicks and marks...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
Vintage Mid Century Modern Gold Metal 2 Tier Rolling Bar Tea Cart Server
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Gold Metal 2 Tier Rolling Bar Tea Cart Server with Glass Shelves. Circa 1970s. Measurements: 35" H x 16" W x 28" D.
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Metal
1970's Mid Century Modern "United Solid Brass Co." Chrome & Glass Ice Bucket
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1970's Mid Century Modern United Solid Brass Company Ice Bucket. Glass liner. Chrome bucket decorated.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Metal
Aldo Tura Faux Malachite Ice Bucket with Brass Rings, Italy, 1970s
By Aldo Tura
Located in New York, NY
Aldo Tura faux malachite ice bucket with brass rings and brass rim detail under lid, Italy, 1970s. This stylish malachite ice bucket is well-made ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
Vtg Wallace Mid Century Modern Silver Plated Hinged Lid Ice Bucket w glass liner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Wallace Mid Century Modern Silver Plated Hinged Lid Ice Bucket w glass liner. Circa Mid 20th Century.
Measurements: 12.5" H x 8.5" W x 8" D.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
Geraldo De Barros Bar Cart
Located in Washington, DC
Solidly elegant bar cart by important Brazilian Modernist Geraldo De Barros, whom many consider to be the father of Brazilian Modernism.
Simple lines and curvaceous corners give th...
Category
1970s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modernist Geometric Lucite Bowl Barware Server, 1970s
By General Decoration
Located in Atlanta, GA
This sophisticated Mid-Century modernist Lucite or acrylic barware bowl, tray, or serving dish was crafted by Grainware in the 1970s. The serving centerpiece boasts a geometric shape with three carved containers for snacks, olives, nuts, or vegetables and has a tall and sturdy handle. The acrylic has a luxurious weight and crystal-clear transparency, similar to genuine crystal. There is no visible maker's mark.
The serving set is in excellent condition, with no pronounced signs of wear.
Measurements: 11.50 in wide (29 cm) x 10 in deep (25.5 cm) x 8 in high (20.5 cm).
Note: Acrylic was invented in 1902 by Otto Röhm, a German chemist, but its mass production did not begin until 1933 when Röhm GmbH (currently Evonik Degussa GmbH) began to market it under the Plexiglas® brand. Also known as ACRYLITE®, Lucite®, and Perspex®, acrylic is noted for its unparalleled transparency among polymers. It is also BPA-free and a food-grade material commonly used for outdoor tableware.
Not long after Plexiglas became available, Plastic Productions Company of Redwood City, CA, began manufacturing housewares using acrylic sheets. These products were primarily black or gray. As a result, the products were initially marketed under the Gray n Ware brand, later changed to Grainware. Charles McCrea, who owned the Plastic Productions Company, was also its chief product designer. In June of 1951, the Museum of Modern Art in New York (MOMA) acquired several Grainware products, which remain on display today.
In 1971, SiLite Inc. acquired the Plastic Productions Company, a housewares and giftware manufacturer based in Chicago, Illinois. Under its president, Robert Parmacek, SiLite introduced new products made using transparent acrylic sheets under the Grainware brand, which were wildly successful. Consequently, Grainware became known as a brand of predominantly clear acrylic products.
The next transformation of the Grainware brand came in the late 1970s when Mr. Parmacek changed the production process from vacuum forming of acrylic sheets to injection molding of acrylic resins. The new technique enabled Grainware to mass-produce intricate designs, cementing its reputation as a high-end brand of unique giftware and housewares.
In 1991, Carlisle Companies Inc. acquired SiLite Inc. and the Grainware brand, but Jolly Tone remained the primary manufacturer of Grainware products. In 2012, Jolly Tone bought the Grainware brand in partnership with William Bounds...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Acrylic, Lucite
Italian Murano Venini Venetian Art Glass Ice Bucket Amber and White
By Venini
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1970s Vintage Venini Murano Light Amber White Clear Crystal Wine Cooler Ice Bucket Made in Italy.
handcrafted Italian Murano Venini venetian art glass ice bucket .
This is a delicate blown Murano blown art glass ice bucket.
It has a flared shape from the base to the rim.
It is a light amber yellow caramel color glass with white vertical lines and many small bubbles in the glass, the imperfection in the glass is due to the handcrafted blown glass.
Vintage hand blown Venini Murano martini...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage Mid Century Modern Gold Metal 2 Tier Rolling Bar Tea Cart Server
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Gold Metal 2 Tier Rolling Bar Tea Cart Server with Glass Shelves. Circa 1970s. Measurements: 35" H x 16" W x 28" D.
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Square Orange and Yellow Dinner Napkins - Set of 4
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A set of four square fabric dinner napkins with orange and yellow design.
Dimensions:
17" x 17"
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Fabric
Christofle Silver Plate Barware Cocktail Martini Pitcher Mixer Decanter
By Christofle
Located in Atlanta, GA
Christofle, Paris, designed this sophisticated barware set in the 1960s. The silver plate martini pitcher or mixer jug has a sleek and modernist shape and comes with a long stirrer s...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Carl Aubock Made Austria Rattan Wrapped Brass Pipe Rest Desk Accessory Vintage
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage, mid century rattan wrapped solid brass pipe rest designed by Carl Aubock and stamped Made In Austria. In vintage condition with a beautiful patina with the requisite nicks...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
1970s Lucite Ice Bucket in the form of a Chiseled Ice Block with Chrome Tongs
Located in St. Louis, MO
If your looking for a conversation piece for you bar, this is it. Circa 1970s MCM bar novelty lucite chiseled ice block with chrome ice thongs as handle ice bu...
Category
1970s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Fred Press Barware Glasses set Mid-Century Decanters
By Fred Press
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Rare set of 8 Fred Press original bar glasses.
Set of 8 with Blenko style decanter design in gorgeous colors.
This set looks barely ever used.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Set of 10 Vintage Culver Highball Glasses with 22-Karat Gold Valencia Design
By Culver Ltd.
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant vintage mid-century Culver barware glasses with Valencia pattern in a gold leaf finish. Set includes 10 Culver highball glasses in Valencia Moorish style design.
This fabulous vintage Culver...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
1970s Romania Etched Glass Decanter Clipper Sailboat
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Romania Etched Glass Decanter Clipper Sailboat
Tall 10.13 x 5.25 diameter
Clipper Sailboats Etched Glass
Retains label made in Romania.
Original vintage condition like new.
Re...
Category
1970s Romanian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
1970s Two Prong Cork Puller Bottle Opener Franmara Barware Italy
By Guzzini
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Franmara Cork Puller Wine Bottle Opener Two Prong Vintage Barware 1970s Italy
4.38 H 2.63 W x .38 thick inches
Preowned Original vintage condition.
See images provided.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Metal
Vintage George Briard Gold-Black Modernist Old Fashioned Glasses (Set of 4)
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic, modernist and beautiful mid-century set of glasses. Barware has never been more glamorous. This set from George Briard features 22-karat gold and black modernist lines envolv...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Copper and Brass Dual Size Barware Jigger
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A simple, yet elegant copper and brass jigger - a compliment to any bar and conveniently can be used for one of two 'fingers' of spirits. 1 ounce - 1.5 ounce sizes
We think this cl...
Category
20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Brass, Copper
Amber Wine Goblets by Indiana Glass - Set of 4
Located in Vallejo, CA
A set of 4 gorgeous wine goblets with a lovely ornate design in amber glass. Made in the "Colony Park Lane" pattern by Indiana Glass.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Lacquered Parchment Aldo Tura Ice Bucket w/Gilt Ring Handles & Tongs
By Aldo Tura
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-Twentieth Century grey stained and lacquered goatskin ice bucket with gilt metal ring handles, liner and tongs.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Metal
Vintage Black Tole Tourist Alaska Coasters - Set of 6
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A set of six black metal tourist coasters with Alaska's most traveled areas. A great addition to your current barware!
Dimensions:
3.5" Diameter
.25" Tall
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Metal
Vintage Vitreon Queen's Luster Lusterware Barware Glass Set
Located in Las Vegas, NV
16 piece set of Vitreon Queen's Luster barware set.
Also known as "Lusterware" with silver fade rims.
This set includes everything pictured.
Pitcher wi...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Steel
1962 Seattle World's Fair Space Needle Table Lighter in Chrome
Located in San Diego, CA
A really cool 1962 Seattle World's Fair "Space Needle" table lighter in chrome. The lighter is in good vintage condition with some minor pitting and measu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Chrome
George Briard Cocktail Napkins, Ambrosia – Nectar of the Gods, S/8 Boxed
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of eight pure linen cocktail napkins, by artist and designer Georges Briard (1917–2005) — a name that has for more than a century been a marker of spectacular and stylish vinta...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Linen
George Briard Cocktail Napkins, Persian Garden, Gold Paisley – Set of 8 Boxed
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of eight pure linen cocktail napkins, by artist and designer Georges Briard (1917–2005) — a name that has for more than a century been a marker of spectacular and stylish vinta...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Linen
Rare Jens Quistgaard Dansk Design Denmark Salt Shaker Peppermill
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Ferndale, MI
Marked Denmark JHQ Jens Harold Quistgaard the number one designer for Dansk . The company that produced numerous and varied peppermill designs . I do not like to over use the word bu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Wood
Cartier Crystal Ice Bucket
By Cartier
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Substantial and attractive french crystal ice bucket square shape and chrome/steel handle from French luxury design house, Cartier, circa late-20th centur...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate
Alfred Dunhil Red Lucite Ice Bucket 1970s England
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage rare ice bucket produced for Alfred Dunhill of Duke Street, St James in the 1970 1980s.
Original Retro Collectible Ice Bucket, Advertising Dunhill Cigarettes, Made by Plextech Ltd, West Drayton.
This is an original retro ice bucket advertising "Dunhill" cigarettes.
In the Dunhill colors of maroon red and gold, with a smoky color lid and a white inner container.
In very good clean condition, no damage, some rubbing to the gold.
Square lucite ice bucket features red and gold Dunhill label on all four sides.
By appointment to her Majesty the Queen Supplier of Smokers Requisites by Alfred Dunhill LTD England.
Read on 2 sides" Dunhill London Paris New York".
The most distinguish tobacco house in the world.
Has four small feet to elevate it off a table surface.
Dimensions: 6.75” width x 6.75” depth x 8” height.
Condition: Good vintage condition; structurally sound with some appropriate signs of use at edges.
Made in England Circa 1970s.
Alfred Dunhill Limited known and stylized as dunhill is a British luxury goods brand, specializing in ready-to-wear, custom and bespoke menswear...
Category
Late 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Lucite
Vintage KENTUCKY DERBY Libbey Americana Southern Belle Magnolia Glasses Barware
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage 1950s Libbey Southern Belle Magnolia Glass Tumblers Set of 6.
KENTUCKY DERBY Time LIBBEY Southern Belle Barware Collectible Glasses Mint.
LIBBEY "Southern Belle" drinking glasses footed tumbler with Magnolia floral pattern features pink and white pattern with green accents, a southern belle in a pink and green hoop...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
American Ceramic California Design Signed Water Dispenser with Spigot & Lid
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful ceramic pottery water dispenser signed at the bottom one-of-a-kind piece no chips or cracks California design.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Pottery
MCM Emilia Costillo Ceramic and Silver Drinks Coasters and Caddy
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Six mid-century modern Mexican silver drinks coasters. Each coaster of a silver plate base and rim with a matte green ceramic surface, each inlai...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Silver, Silver Plate
Lucite Side Table Catchall, 1980s Germany
Located in Los Angeles, CA
C-shaped lucite end/side table with removable glass tile marked ‘Made in W Germany’, circa 1990. A gorgeous, subtle and multifunctional accent piece that would work seamlessly in any...
Category
1980s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass, Lucite
Three Individual Italian Modernist Bottle openers
Located in Ferndale, MI
Three separate bottle openers in clever modernist designs . Each marked and made in Italy .Round handle piece measures 7x2.25 . Chrome figural opener mea...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Brass, Chrome
1960's Mid Century Modern Faux Bamboo Ice Bucket
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1960's Mid Century Modern Faux Bamboo Ice Bucket. Barware.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Metal
1960s Aldo Tura Goatskin and Bronze Ice Bucket Macabo Italy
By Aldo Tura
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
Midcentury Modern Champagne Wine Ice bucket by Aldo Tura. Clean modern lines
Goatskin has original lacquer finish.
Unrestored vintage condition.
Label present from ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Bronze
Sterling Silver Kiddish Cup with Hebrew Lettered Base by Ludwig Wolpert
Located in New York, NY
This charming Sterling Silver Kiddish Cup with Hebrew Lettered Base is by Ludwig Holpert and originates from the United States, Circa 1970. Featuring a tapered form and beautifully scaled proportions, the base is inscribed with a Hebrew blessing traditionally said over wine. The piece is highly modern with beautifully described lettering, anchoring to timeless practices in a fresh and beautiful geometric form. A matching example is currently housed in the collection of the Jewish Museum in New York City. This lovely piece will serve as a beautiful addition to those who appreciate the finest quality Judaica and silver...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Japanese Mid Century Screw Head Nut Cracker, Japan, 1960's
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Japanese Mid Century Screw Head Nut Cracker, Japan, 1960's. Very good original condition. We have two available.
Category
20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Wood
1960s Alvino Bagni Decanter Set MCM Bitossi
By Alvino Bagni
Located in Farmingdale, NJ
Very rare example, and in excellent condition!
Imported by Raymor in the 1960s.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Lucite Octagonal Form "Gem" Ice Bucket by Alessandro Albrizzi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Luxurious lucite ice bucket by Alessandro Albrizzi having an octagonal form (ca. 1970s, Italy).
Top swivels open via an inset brass mechanism.
Excellent, vintage condition with only ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
Set of 6 Steuben Crystal Fluted Champagne Glasses with Engraved Birds & Monogram
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine set of 6 crystal glass champagne flutes or stems.
By Steuben.
With a pair of wheel-cut birds flanking a cursive monogram that reads "BCG".
Simply a wonderful set of champag...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Rare Tapio Wirkkala Sterling Punch Pourer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Party accessory is also a beautiful sculpture. Ball with spouts is submerged in punchbowl to fill. Additionally, the rosewood handle has opening to accept a tube or tap for shots. Fu...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Silver
1950s Small Wine Bottle Holder Brass Spoke Wheel made Italy
By Aldo Tura
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Decorative Small Wine Bottle Holder Cradle Spoke Wheel in Sculptural Brass from Italy circa 1950s
5.25 tall x 3.5 w x 7.25 inches
All patinated brass. Stamped MADE in ITALY.
Or...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
Vintage Round Metal Green Serving Tray with Fish Motif James L Artig
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A vintage round metal serving tray with fish motif by James L Artig.
Dimensions:
11" Diameter
.5" Tall
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Metal
Set of eight Signe Persson Melin Kosta Boca whiskey or rocks glasses
Located in Ferndale, MI
Eight whiskey or rocks glasses designed by Signe Person Melin ( 1925 - 2022 ) . Produced by Kosta Boda Sweden in the early 1970's . Thick glass base with flared opening . The set i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Robert Maxwell for Pottery Craft USA Handcrafted Ceramic Decanter
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Large California Modern Robert Maxwell for Pottery Craft Ceramic Bottle. Featuring a handcrafted two piece solid and speckled satin glazed pottery clothed female form facing upwards, outstretched arms, wearing a draped, patchwork garment in Mustard, Goldenrod, Sage and Cocoa Brown. 8H top of bottle without stopper. Earthen. Peace. Statement pottery...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Pottery
Vintage Solid Acrylic Twelve Bottle Wine Rack
Located in Morristown, NJ
20th c., 12 bottle acrylic wine rack, unmarked.
Dimensions:
16"h x 18.25"w x 5.5"d
Condition:
Good, minor surface distress and scratches, shows we...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Barware Cocktail Glass Pitcher with Leather Handle, Italy 1960s
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a stunning Italian mouth-blown glass cocktail pitcher crafted in the 1960s. This lovely green glass mixer jug is accented with a dark brown hand-stitched leather handle and is perfect for barware use and serving lemonade or water. A polished pontil mark...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Leather, Glass, Blown Glass
Extensive Collection of Cranberry Venetian Glass Stemware, Plates and Tumblers
Located in Buchanan, MI
Extensive collection of cranberry handblown Venetian glass stemware, plates and tumblers. Consisting of 11 large wines or water goblets 4" x 7....
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Blown Glass
Vintage Iron and Leather Wine Rack by Arthur Umanoff
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century American Modern wine rack by Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard composed of eight saddle-leather strap holders and wrought iron frame. All original condition, appearing to ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mexican Modernism Stamped 925 Silver Wine/Barware Bottle Holder Los Castillo
By Los Castillo
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Mexican Silver Wine / Tequila Barware Bottle Holder. Fairly Certain this was executed by Los Castillo.
Marked Mexico 925 on edge (as sh...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Sterling Silver
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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