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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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Midcentury Teak Ice Bucket with Thermos Glass Liner
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice large midcentury teak ice bucket with Thermos glass liner, chrome lid and acrylic handle by The American Thermos Bottle Co, circa 1960s. The pi...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Chrome
Silver Plate Pear Champagne Bottle Ice Bucket, France, 1950
Located in Miami, FL
Superb ice bucket in the form of pear the silver plated over Nickel body with removable lid complete with naturalistic leaves and stalk.
All original condition with patina to the Me...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Silver Plate, Nickel
1960s Italian Burlwood Silver Chrome Ice Bucket Italy
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
1960s Italian Vintage Burlwood Silver Chrome Ice Bucket
Made Italy
After Milo Baughman
Handsome Mid-Century Modern burl wood and metal ice bucket with handle.
Ice b...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Metal, Chrome
1960s Eisenberg Lozano Sculptural Silver Wine Bottle Holder Germany Aubock Style
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
1960s Sculptural Modern Silver Plate Wine Holder Caddy
Eisenberg Lozano of New York Germany
similar to Carl Auböck design
7 d x 3.63 w x 8.5 h
Silver plated and can...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
Carl Auböck Nutcracker with Leather Handles, 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Carl Auböck nutcracker with leather handles, 1950s.
Original condition.
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
Glamorous Dorothy Thorpe 10 Piece set Gold Fleck Wine Glasses - Stemware Barware
Located in St. Louis, MO
Glamourous Hollywood Regency 10 piece barware wine glassware set with gold fleck by Dorothy Thorpe. The ten wine glasses are in fine vintage condition, no chips. Some have more gold...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
MCM Grass Cloth and Bamboo Ice Bucket with Tongs
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice MCM grass cloth and bamboo ice bucket with tongs, circa 1970s. The set includes a pair of bamboo ice tongs and is in very good vintage condition; it measures 7.5"D x 12"H...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Grasscloth, Bamboo
Mauro Manetti Swimming Duck Silver Plate Ice Bucket Mid-Century Modern, Italy
Located in Miami, FL
Original Swimming Duck Mauro Manetti silver plate owl ice bucket with metal insulation, made in Italy.
Keeps the ice cubes frozen for a long time as the lid sits tight on the bucket.
Highly favored Collectors Animal Sculptures, Animal Ice Buckets.
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate, Aluminum
Midcentury Italian Square Lucite Ice Bucket with Tortoise Shell Effect, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic midcentury square lucite ice bucket with tortoiseshell effect. This fantastic item was produced in Italy during the 1970s and in the...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Plastic, Acrylic, Lucite
Set of Six MCM "Ethyl Anti Knock Compound Gasohol" Glasses by Cera
By Cera
Located in San Diego, CA
Great set of six MCM "Ethyl anti knock compound gasohol" double old fashion glasses by Cera, circa 1980s. The glasses are in excellent condition with no cracks or chips and graphics ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Fine Crystal Stemware Frosted Swirl Wine Goblets Set of 4
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Fine Crystal Stemware Frosted Swirl Wine Goblets.
A stunning set of four vintage frosted wine glasses with a swirly bowl and frosted stem ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Romanian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Crystal
Cenedese Huge Yellow Pink Murano Glass Carafe 1960s
Located in Munich, DE
Very huge carafe in yellow and pink Murano glass from the 1960s, attributed to Antonio da Ros. Excellent vintage condition.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage Lucite Squared Ice Effect Ice Bucket, Made in Italy, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing plexiglass square ice bucket, frozen effect, made in Italy in the 1970s.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Lucite, Plexiglass
8 Vintage Culver "Pisa" Pilsner Glasses, 22k Crackled Gold over Green Enamel
By Culver Ltd.
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Eight hard to find pilsner glasses in the 'Pisa" pattern by Culver, LTD. covered in 22 karat gold with a crackled surface over translucent green enamel creating an aged effect. Four ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Aldo Tura Milano Goatskin Brass Ice Bucket, Italy circa 1970
By Aldo Tura
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Aldo Tura Milano Goatskin Brass Ice Bucket, Italy circa 1970
Offered for sale is an Italian Aldo Tura Milano goatskin, brass, wood, and plastic ice bucket. The brass ha...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
Large Early Stamp Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Staved Teak Serving Tray
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Ferndale, MI
Early Dansk teak tray with duck logo marked JHQ , staved teak, Danmark . Very nice basically un touched condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Teak
Werkstätte Hagenauer Brass Card Holder Coaster Stand, Mid-Century Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A stunning Mid-Century brass coaster holder dating back to the 1950s, crafted from polished brass by the renowned Werkstätte workshop Hagenauer in Vienna, Austria. This beautiful pie...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
Herta Baller Capricorn Mid-Century Brass Bottle Opener, Vienna, Austria, 1950s
By Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
A nice Mid-Century bottle opener featuring a Capricorn zodiac figurine from the 1950s, crafted from solid brass. Designed by Hertha Baller in Austria ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
Whisky Set by Val Saint Lambert Decanter + 6 glasses Belgium, with Serving Tray
Located in Verviers, BE
Whisky Set by Val Saint Lambert Decanter + 6 glasses Belgium, with Serving Tray
Glass Factory Val Saint Lambert, Belgium.
Set with a decant...
Category
1950s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Crystal, Silver
Fratelli Toso Murano Pink Blue White Ribbon Vintage Italian Art Glass Decanter
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown pink, blue and white ribbons Italian art glass decanter. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company. The sky blue and light pink ribbons have a twist...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Ribbon
Walter Bosse Rabbit Brass Cork Screw Bottle Opener, Herta Baller, Austria, 1950
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming Mid-Century bottle opener / cork screw, displaying a rabbit. A humorous design by Walter Bosse, executed by Hertha Baller Austria in the 1950s. Made of polished brass, in ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
Carl Aubock Big Brass Coin Cork Screw, Bottle Opener, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful "Prince Albert" coin cork screw, designed and executed by Carl Aubock, Austria, 1950s. In very good condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Georges Briard Gilt Glass Appetizer Dish 1960
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage 1960's Mid Century Modern Georges Briard gold leaf glass appetizer platter.
Signed, vintage Georges Briard serving piece dish.
Persian Garden design which features various flowers and leaves.
This tray is a must-have for any collector or fan of mid-century modern design.
The square shaped canape hors d'oeuvre plate with subtle flared flanged edges was made in the 1960's .
Beautiful signed Georges Briard "The Persian Garden" pattern snack platter is perfect for appetizers for any occasion.
The dish has a metallic 22K gold pattern on a square bent glass tray with a speckle textured exterior.
Square Mid Century Modern transparent clear glass featuring beautiful floral pattern design details in a gorgeous metallic gold leaf finish.
Square small glass serving dish, retro 1960s party dinnerware appetizers in gold leaf gilt pattern for canape hors d'oeuvre.
It is a very special and unique plate to add to your serveware, barware collection.
Square-shaped gilt serving dishes decorated with gold gilt decoration throughout.
Marked, "Georges Briard," in corner.
Georges Briard never goes out of style, still modern today after all these decades.
This is from the 1960s.
Dimensions: Height: 1.5 in Width: 9.75 in Depth: 9.75 in.
Condition: Good
Georges Briard Vintage Barware: Timeless Elegance for Discerning Collectors. Indulge in the charm of luxury vintage Bar ware with these exquisite Georges Briard vintage dishes. Imbued with the unmistakable style and craftsmanship of the mid-century era, these dishes are a testament to the era's design sensibilities and attention to detail. The attention to detail is evident in every aspect, from the intricate patterns and vibrant colors to the delicate gold accents that add a touch of opulence. These dishes are the epitome of vintage sophistication, guaranteed to elevate any occasion or home decor. Georges Briard, a renowned designer of the mid-20th century, was celebrated for his innovative approach to glassware design. These vintage snack trays...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Art Glass
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Lucite Ice Bucket by Wilardy with Sterling Tongs
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous ice bucket in the form of crushed ice created from lucite and made by Wilardy. Hinged top. Compact sterling silver ice tongs with hallmarks. In excellent vintage condition w...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Sterling Silver, Chrome
Hard to Find MCM Chrome and Bakelite Cocktail Shaker Marked "Modavanti"
By Glo Hill
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid twentieth century chrome and Bakelite cocktail shaker from the "Modavanti" division / line by Glo-Hill. The shaker of cylindrical form with an internal lid recessed below the rim...
Category
Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Chrome
Large MCM Quistgaard for Dansk Teak Ice Bucket with Lid and Swing Handle
By Dansk
Located in Morristown, NJ
Large MCM Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Teak Ice Bucket with Lid and Swing Handle
Description:
A sculptural Danish Modern teak ice bucket designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk. This ico...
Category
1950s Malaysian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Plastic, Teak
Mid-20th C. Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Teak Ice Bucket with Lid and Swing Handle
By Dansk
Located in Morristown, NJ
Mid-20th Century Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Teak Ice Bucket with Lid and Swing Handle
Description:
A sculptural Danish Modern teak ice bucket designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk. T...
Category
1950s Malaysian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Plastic, Teak
Mid-20th C. Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Teak Ice Bucket with Lid and Swing Handle
By Dansk
Located in Morristown, NJ
Mid-20th Century Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Teak Ice Bucket with Lid and Swing Handle
Description:
A sculptural Danish Modern teak ice bucket designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk. T...
Category
1950s Malaysian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Plastic, Teak
Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Silvered Pineapple Ice Bucket and Sugar Bowl
Located in Firenze, IT
This Italian vintage set of decorative lidded bowls in the shape of pineapple will brighten your table. Stylish Mid-century Modern ice bucket and sugar bowl or candy box clad in a naturalistic silvered metal finish, manufactured in 1970 circa in the style of Mauro Manetti, Florence.
The largest container is an ice bucket, so useful for ice cubes and even ice cream or sorbet, the cold is guaranteed by the internal removable tin liner, frozen for a long time as the lid sits tight on the bucket.
The smaller pineapple, fitted with a removable blue glass vase can be used as a decorative candy box, sugar bowl or ashtray or trinket case...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Metal, Tin
Seldom seen Jens Quistgaard Dansk tall JHQ ice bucket
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Ferndale, MI
Large and rare tall ice bucket with fitted lid designed by Jens Quistgaard for the Dansk rare woods line. Introduced in 1961, the Rare Woods line was the finest designs and exotic wo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Wood
Piero Fornasetti Ceramic Coasters, Musicalia Pattern, Set of Six
Located in Downingtown, PA
Piero Fornasetti Ceramic Coasters,
Musicalia Pattern,
Set of Six
Early 1950s-60s
Each coaster with a different historical neoclassic musical instrument entwined in ribbons, outlined...
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Ceramic
Smokey Gray Holmegaard Glass Cinched Decanter Bottle Rare Crown Stopper Vintage
By Holmgaard, Jacob Bang
Located in North Miami, FL
This vintage smokey gray gradient blown glass cinched decanter bottle was designed by Michael Bang for Holmegaard. It is called the Kluk Kluk. He was a major designer for the company. This is from the 1960s. What is most unusual about this is the rare crown stopper that was only made for the Danish markets. This was brought back from Denmark by a collector. For the upper class homes, this was used at the time for liquors and serving special schnapps. Great barware. The small gray gradient bowl seen in the photos must be purchased separately and was only used in this instance for a mini photo still life...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Blown Glass
Bottle Holder by Auböck Around, 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Bottle holder by Auböck Around, 1950s
Original condition
Bottle is not included (it is only for the Photoshooting).
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
Lion Bottle Opener by Richard Rohac, Vienna, 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Lion bottle opener by Richard Rohac, Vienna, 1950s
Original condition.
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Teak Cheese Cutting Board with Built in Knife, 1960s
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Teak Cheese Board Mid-Century Modern Dansk IHQ designer Jens Quistgaard teak cheese cutting board with built in knife 1960s Made in Denmark. Beautiful piece that is emblematic of Dan...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Teak
Vintage Reed and Barton Silver Plate Ice Bucket in the Form of a Staved Tub
Located in Nantucket, MA
Reed and Barton ice bucket made in the form of a staved and banded tub with raised handles.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
Midcentury, Tommi Parzinger Nickel Ice Bucket
Located in New York, NY
Modernist midcentury ice bucket with signature finial lid and mercury glass liner. Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Nickel
Culver Ltd Highball Cocktail Glasses with 22K Gold Owls Hollywood Regency 1950s
By Culver Ltd.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Culver Ltd Highball Drinking Glasses with 22K Gold Owls, Set of 6 Circa 1950's.
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Gold Embossed Culver Owl highball tumbler glasses set of 6.
Wonderful vintage mid-century modern 6 gold embossed owl Tom Collins Culver glasses.
Each glass has a pair of detailed 22k gold owls perched on a branch with a crackled band at the top rim.
This is a set of 6 spectacular owl glasses...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Dino Martens Murano Vintage Pink White Ribbons Ribbed Italian Art Glass Decanter
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and large, vintage Murano hand blown pink and white ribbons Italian art glass decanter. Documented to designer Dino Martens for Aureliano Toso. Has the original stopper and...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Ettore Sottsass Style Vintage Pear Shaped Brass Ice Cube Bucket or Holder, 1970s
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Vintage Mid-Century polished brass and. Plastic ice bucket, box or ice cube holder made circa 1970s. This piece would look fantastic displayed on a brass and chrome Romeo Rega or Maison Jansen bar cart...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
Vintage German Bohemian Cranberry Cased Glass 9" Small Decanter w/ Stopper
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage German Bohemian Cranberry Cased Glass 9" Small Decanter w/ Stopper. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 9" H x 2.5" Diameter.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Four Vintage Terrarum Orbis Geographica Pattern Rocks Glasses by Culver, Ltd
By Culver Ltd.
Located in Nantucket, MA
Four mid-century double rocks glasses by Culver in the Terrarum Orbis Geographica pattern having a tortoiseshell enamel ground with reserves showing the...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Danish Modernist Rosewood Salt & Pepper Shakers
Located in San Diego, CA
Sculptural and timeless. Beautiful pair of modernist rosewood salt & pepper shakers. Each is beautifully constructed with high design in mind. The elegan...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Rosewood
Brass and Wicker Wine Holder, Austria, 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Brass and wicker wine holder, Austria, 1950s
Original condition.
Bottle not included.
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
1950s Aldo Tura Goatskin and Brass Carafe Thermos Italy
By Aldo Tura
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
1950s Aldo Tura Goatskin and Brass Carafe Thermos Pitcher Barware
made in Italy, maker stamped.
11.5 h x 3.75 diameter x 4.5 d
Preowned vintage wear, see all images...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
Teak Brass Nutcracker by Poul Knudsen, Denmark, 1950s
Located in San Diego, CA
Exceptional Danish modernist nut cracker designed by Poul Knudsen. Nut cracker is in vintage condition, beautiful wood grain in teak and brass fittings with excellent patina. Great D...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
Monumental Sterling Silver Hand Hammered Italian Wine Cooler Mid-Century Modern
Located in New York, NY
Italian sterling silver wine cooler, beautifully hand hammered with an elegant Mid-Century Modern design. It measures 10'' in height by 9'' in depth (diameter at the top is 11 1/2'')...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
MCM Silver Fade Ombre French Carafe Decanter & 8 Stems Style Dorothy Thorpe
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning vintage mid-century modern beverage serving set of eight silver fade ombre French stem glasses and one carafe or decanter in the style of Dorothy Thorpe but unsigned. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear even if it has been refinished or restored. Specifically, one glass has a tiny chigger chip in the rim & a blemish in the silver fade, one has a small chip in the foot, & one other has a blemish in the silver. Please see photos, zoom in for details, and see long description as they are part of the condition report. Disclaimer: photos make the chips look much larger than they are. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Mid-20th Century.
Isn’t this vintage serving set MAGNIFIQUE!!! We certainly think so!!! This is a gorgeous vintage beverage serving set including a fabulous decanter or carafe and eight stem glasses in the style of Dorthy Thorpe we have to offer to you!! The glasses have “France” stamped on the bottom and “oooh la la” are they beautiful!! They are in the style of the famed Dorothy Thorpe silver fade design but are not signed by her. Impress your guests when you serve a tasty beverage of your choice in this lovely silver ombre decanter or carafe and pour into these fabulous stem glasses. Having the girls over for brunch? How fun will it be to serve fresh squeezed orange juice or delicious mimosas in these stunning silver stems. Or maybe you’re having a dinner party, and you want an extravagant way to serve your guests the wine, liqueur, aperitif, or whatever notable cocktail you prefer? Look no further. This silver rimmed glass...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Silver Plated and Glass Champagne Bucket, French, Circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice champagne bucket is made of glass and silver plated. This is a French work, circa 1970.
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Georges Briard 1970s Silver Monochrome Ice Bucket
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage ice bucket by Georges Briard. This piece is finished in a monochrome silver tone with a chrome covered handle that adds a current and distinct look. The ice bucke...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Chrome
Brass Acorn Ice for Liquor 1950s Mid-Century Italian Design
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Brass acorn ice for liquor 1950s Mid-Century Italian design.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
Vintage Mid Century Silver Plate Ice Bucket
Located in Sheffield, MA
Vintage Mid Century Silver Plate Ice Bucket. In good vintage condition with some minor blemishes.
6" D body of ice bucket only
7....
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
Venini Murano Signed Red Cocktail Pitcher
By Venini
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful Murano cocktail pitcher or carafe by Venini. It is cranberry red with an acid etched signature. Wonderful vintage condition with no chips, cracks, or chiggers. There is some shelf wear to the bottom. Please see photos. Circa 1960s.
If you want to serve your guests their cocktails in high style, you need this gorgeous carafe! This is a Venini carafe...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Blown Glass
Vintage MCM Blue Ice Bucket by Morgan & Company Bucket Brigade
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous vintage MCM a.k.a. mid-century modern ice bucket blue vinyl with white plastic lid and chrome ring knob by Morgan & Company Bucket Brigade. Bea...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Plastic
Mid-Century Modernist Ice Bucket in Chrome with Rounded Handles
Located in New York, NY
This Mid-Century Modernist Ice Bucket in Chrome with Rounded Handles originates from Italy, Circa 1950. Featuring a gently tapered body leading to...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Chrome
Art Glass Lidded Ice Bucket with Rattan Cane Handle, Austria, 1960's
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Exquisite art glass lidded ice bucket with rattan handle wrapped in cane.
Gorgeous honey colored glass. Large piece measuring 12in X 11in (inside 9-1/2in tall X 8.50in wide).
Not signed. From a modernist 1960...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Cane, Rattan, Art Glass
Eight Midcentury Libbey Glass 'Marine Life' Atomic Design Tumblers
Located in Nantucket, MA
Set of 8 Libbey Glassware 'Marine Life' tumblers or highball glasses with various fishes and marine animals in 22k gold on a ground or raised translucent g...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Fornasetti Tray-Juggler with Spinning Plates, Atelier Fornasetti
By Fornasetti
Located in Downingtown, PA
Fornasetti Tray
Juggler with Spinning Plates,
Atelier Fornasetti,
Dated 2017, N 16
The black circular tray is printed with a pattern of Themes & Variation numbered 193. It depi...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Metal
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.