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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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Vintage Set of 6 Fern Decorated Highball Glasses Signed Georges Briard
Located in Nantucket, MA
Set of 6 hard to find Georges Briard designed highball glasses with green and white fern fronds. Bright green and white enamel fern fronds rise up the sides of the glass above dark g...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Romeo Rega Modernist Chrome, Brass, and Lucite Barware Ice Bucket, 1970s
By Romeo Rega
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a stylish bar set, ice bucket, and tongs for a bar or cocktail party whose design is attributed to Romeo Rega, Italy, circa 1970. The barware accessory features a chrome and ...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Metal, Brass, Chrome
Vintage Solid Cast Brass Ashtray in the Form of a Padlock
Located in Nantucket, MA
Vintage solid cast brass ashtray made in the form of a padlock. the hinged front (top) with a pivoting keyhole cover opens to reveal the ash bowl, the ba...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
Set of 12 Steuben Hand Blown Crystal Baluster Water Goblets #7877, circa 1940s
Located in Great Barrington, MA
One of the most desirable patterns of Steuben's clear stemware services is this Classic baluster shaped goblet, pattern # 7877, designed by George Thompson. Hand blown crystal with a...
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Blown Glass
Italian 1970s Martini Crystal Glass Ice Bucket
Located in Vienna, AT
This charming Mid-Century Modern crystal ice bucket has been designed in Italy for MARTINI and produced by Cristal dÁrques in France.
It features heavyweight and handcrafted crystal glass with two glass handles. and with ripples on the bottom base, Martini Logo...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Robert Welch for Old Hall, Stainless Steel Wine Goblets, 1960s, Mid-Century
Located in London, GB
Robert Welch for Old Hall, 1960s
Set of 4 Wine goblets
Stainless steel
Good condition, two have light marks and signs of use, two appear to be unused.
Makers stamp to underside...
Category
1960s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Stainless Steel
i Drink on My Own, Bohemian Cut Crystal Decanter, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Small diablo-shaped crystal decanter cut with diamond patterns and set a stopper that is also a 6 cl glass. In the Czech Republic these are commonly called 'I drink solo'. It has a capacity of roughly 0.25 liter. Measurements: H: 19,5 cm, Diameter: 7 cm (base). Label: Bohemian lead crystal.
Category
1970s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Crystal
Aldo Tura Emerald Green Goatskin Brass Thermos Carafe 1960
By Aldo Tura
Located in Paris, IDF
This is a beautiful thermos or carafe or pitcher designed by Aldo Tura in the early 1960s. This carafe is covered by goatskin parchment, in rich shades of emerald green, with brass a...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
Round Pencil Reed or Rattan Hand Crafted Woven Serving Tray
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A woven rattan or reed tray with handles. The piece is in very good condition and ready to serve at the bar, outdoor gathering, or in your home, or breakfast in bed!
Also a complim...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Rattan, Reed
Spectacular Set of Seven Imperial Glass Low Balls, Pristine Condition
Located in Buchanan, MI
Spectacular set of seven Imperial glass low balls, Pristine Condition. We have a large selection of Imerperial Glass both high ball and rocks in sever...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
1960s Gorgeous Cocktail Shaker WMF Cromargan, Made in Germany
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Gorgeous cocktail shaker WMF Cromargan. Made in Germany in stainless steel. This shaker is in excellent condition.
Dimensions: diameter 3,54 x 10,...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Metal
MCM Ceramic Coasters by Fornasetti, Painted with Hot Air Balloons, "Palloni"
Located in Nantucket, MA
Set of eight ceramic coasters by Fornasetti, in the "Pallino" pattern. Each painted with an historic hot air balloon on the front with English translat...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Ceramic
Dorothy Thorpe Style Midcentury Silver Fade Cocktail Glasses Barware Set of 8
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1960s Dorothy Thorpe style midcentury cocktail bar set of 8 pieces
Elegant exquisite vintage 1950s Dorothy Thorpe style pure silver overlay band barware glasses.
This vintage midcentury cocktail glasses barware has the pure silver faded band around top edge of each piece.
Set includes 8 glasses.
1960s Mid-Century Modern cocktail barware set.
Measurements:
Eight tall cocktail glasses height 5.5 inches, diameter 3 inches.
The set looks like it was used very little and stored well.
1950s midcentury glassware or barware set
They will create a dramatic display for a back bar or table setting.
These are from the 1950s and must be hand washed.
They are not dishwasher safe.
Dorothy Thorpe glassware was a chic staple of every Mid-Century Modern wet bar...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Dorothy Thorpe Mid-Century Silver Band Roly Poly Glasses and Cocktail Punch Bowl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Midcentury Dorothy Thorpe style silver rimmed punch bowl and roly poly glasses, set of twelve
Vintage 1960s attributed to Dorothy Thorpe midcentury b...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Vintage Italian Murano Art Glass Cocktail Stirrers, Set of 6
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful set of six (6) vintage Italian Murano barware art glass cocktail stirrers, Mid-Century Modern period, mid-20th century, Italy. Set is hand-crafted in transparent/cle...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Six Vintage Georges Briard Silver Recumbent Lion Highball Glasses
Located in Nantucket, MA
Signed set of 6 Georges Briard highball glasses with a silver rim above stylized images of recumbent lions wearing crowns.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Hand Blown Italian Decanter Depicting A Dog
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique early 20th century hand blown glass decanter depicting a dog. The original cork remains, but the alcohol is no longer inside.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Blown Glass
Vintage Green Glass Cocktail Set, Italy 1960s
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Vintage Green Glass cocktail / drink set composed by six green glass and one jug. Refined hand made glass finishing. In very good conditions.
Jug: 20 height x 11 diametre
Glasses: ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Culver Ltd Antigua Pattern 22 K Gold Barware Glasses Set of 5 Vintage from 1950
By Culver Ltd.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid 20th Century Vintage Culver Ltd "Antigua" Crackled 22k Gold drinking goblet glasses - Set of 5.
A set of five Mid 20th Century drinking glasses by Culver, LTD. in the Antigua pattern.
Clear glass with crackled 22k gold Clear glass in the footed barware glasses form with 22-karat gold decoration.
Their Antigua pattern has a wide band of crackle textured 22k gold with cut out ovals around the base, and a thinner embossed gold band around the top rims of clear glass.
Elegant vintage cocktail set...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
French 1970's Aluminum Ice Bucket with Walnut Handles
Located in New York, NY
French 1970's circular aluminum ice bucket with covered top, adorned with walnut sphere and two walnut sphere handles.
Measurements with lid : 11"...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Translucent Green Lucite Tree Frog Ice Bucket / Wine Cooler
Located in Nantucket, MA
Mid-Century Modern translucent and bubbly green Lucite ice bucket / wine cooler of tapered form with tree frog handles climbing above the rim.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Lucite
Set of 6 Crystal Whiskey Glasses, Saint Louis model Jersey
By Saint Louis
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Set of 6 classic crystal whiskey glasses from the French brand Saint Louis. The glasses have a beautiful leaf-shaped cut, the name of the model i...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Crystal
Vintage Boxed Set of Six Cocktail Sipper Stir Spoons in Silver
Located in Nantucket, MA
Six silver sipper/stir spoons in a fitted faux alligator box. The faux bamboo handle of the spoons are hollow for use as a straw with a lotus flower...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Silver
Martini & Rossi French Opalex Ashtray
Located in Bradenton, FL
A French Martini & Rossi triangular ashtray. White opalex is branded Martini & Rossi Extra Dry Vermouth on each side. Each corner has a beveled cigarette rest. Marked “Made in France...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Opaline Glass
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
Midcentury Italian Regency Solid Brass Chalices, 1980s
Located in Roma, IT
Set of six elegant midcentury Italian Regency solid brass chalices.
These amazing pieces are wonderful as in solid brass with a simple design.
A so...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
Dino Martens Murano Red White Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Bottle Decanter
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown red and white ribbons, with gold flecks Italian art glass Genie bottle decanter. Documented to designer Dino Martens for Aureliano Toso. Similar piece is shown on the Dino Martens book, model number 6293. The decanter has its original stopper filled with gold leaf. It also has an original "Made In Italy" item number label underneath (folded). The alternating ribbon design creates a unique swirling pattern throughout the piece. You can feel each line on the shade, since it is not covered in clear glass. Very elegant shape. Would make a great display piece on any desk, vanity or coffee table. Use it as a decorative piece, or as a flower vase without the stopper. Mid-century era. Measures 12" tall x 4 3/4" wide.
Literature:
Vetreria Aureliano Toso, Murano 1938-1968, Designs by Dino Martens, Enrico Potz...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Gold Leaf
Vintage Cera Glassware "E Pluribus Unum" Regimental Drum Old Fashioned Glasses
Located in Nantucket, MA
Eight vintage old fashioned glasses by Cera Glassware in the "E Pluribus Unum" / Regimental Drum pattern. Decorated in teal and red enamel with 22k gol...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
1970s Sculpted Patinated Copper Ice Tongs Passport Scotch Whiskey
By Los Castillo
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Sculpted copper ice tongs passport scotch whiskey modern vintage
1 tall x 2 w x 6 long
Vintage ice tongs in copper. Stamped Passport Scotch Whiskey...
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Copper
1960s Modernism Genesis Vintage Silverplate Ice Bucket with Tongs Mexico
By Georg Jensen
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Modernism by Genesis vintage silverplate ice bucket & tongs from Mexico
Ice bucket 5 tall x 5.5 diameter x 8 w Tongs 1 tall x 2.5 w x 6.5 d
Vintage ice bucket, silver plated with original vintage patina throughout.
Selling as original vintage unrestored uncleaned condition.
Ice bucket stamped Genesis Mexico
Tongs stamped.
Silverplated.
Beautiful decorative and useful bar item...
Category
1960s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Midcentury Silver Plated Ice Bucket
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful clean lined silver plated ice bucket. This piece is late 1950s and stands the test of time. The beautiful vessel design is held by 2...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
Six Fred Press Bubbles Pattern Highball Glasses in Translucent Enamels
By Fred Press
Located in Nantucket, MA
Six Fred Press highball glasses in the "Bubbles" pattern, two each of three translucent colors and opaque white.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Modern Italian Lucite Ice Bucket by Guzzini
By Guzzini
Located in Edmonton, AB
This Mid-Century Modern lucite ice bucket is in good vintage condition.
Designed by Ambrogio Pozzi for Guzzini.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Lucite
1950s Modernist Silver Plate Ice Bucket Set with Sculptural Tongs
By Los Castillo
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Modernist silver plate ice bucket set with sculptural tongs
Vintage ice bucket, silver plated with original vintage patina.
Wood block (possibly mahogany) to add contrast to the modernist clean lines.
Includes vintage ice tongs...
Category
1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
Jumbo Aluminum Midcentury Cocktail Shaker in the Style of Kensington Ware
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very large jumbo sized cocktail shaker formed in aluminum with large top and built in strainer with cap. This is your summer party sized mixer shaker or called a hotel shaker that ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Aluminum
1870s Astonishing Italian Sambonet Cocktail Shaker Graffiti Collection
Located in Milano, IT
Astonishing Italian Sambonet Cocktail Shaker Graffiti Collection, Silver and stainless steel 1970s. Some signs of aging on it but however in good condition. Designed and signed by Sa...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Faceted Green Glass Juice Cups, Set of 2
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A set of two faceted green juice cups, or small vases.
Dimensions:
2.75" diameter
3.75" tall.
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
1960s Scandinavian Modern Ice Bucket Crystal Art Glass Brass & Aluminum Handle
By Iittala
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s modern ice bucket in Scandinavian crystal art glass
Custom handle in aluminum and brass
Measures: 8.5 tall with handle, 5 H x 4.75 D x 6.75 W
Preowned vintage condition. Cus...
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Large Mid-Century Modern Italian Silver Plated Ice Bucket, circa 1970
Located in Bath, GB
A truly stylish vintage Mid-Century Modern ice bucket, sourced in Italy and just back from my silversmith's workshop where it has been overhauled and re-silvered, restoring it to it'...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Italian Murano Art Glass Cocktail Stirrers, Set of 4
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful and rare set of four (4) vintage hand crafted Italian Murano barware art glass cocktail stirrers, circa Mid-20th Century, Italy. Set is both transparent / clear and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
1950's Murano Glass Pitcher for Water
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful Murano glass water jug. Large model. Made of smoke colored glass, with fine accents of white lines. The handle is nicely decorated with a swi...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Murano Glass
Danish Modern Fish Shaped Teak and Brass Bottle Opener
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool Danish modern fish shaped teak and brass bottle opener, circa 1960s. The opener is in very good vintage condition and measures 9"W x 1.5"D x 1...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Auböck Bottle Stopper Historical Coin Motive
Located in Vienna, AT
For sale is a beautiful bottle stopper with a historical coin motive. It was crafted from brass and cork and designed by the renowned workshops of Carl Auböck in Austria. It represen...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
Bronze Alligator Nutcracker Vintage, Vienna Austria, 1950s Midcentury
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1950s Austrian nutcracker in the form of an alligator. Nice addition to your room or just for your collection of Austrian bronze items. Found at an estate sale in Vienn...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century Modern Italian Square Ice Bucket, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Mid-Century modern Italian square ice bucket, 1970s
Mid-Century Italian pear shaped ice bucket in chrome plated silver platter, 1970s
A wo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Brass, Chrome
1970s Vintage Crystal Decanter with 6 Crystal Glasses Signed Luigi Bormioli
Located in Milano, IT
Astonishing mid-century vintage crystal decanter with 6 crystal glasses 1970s Made In Italy signed Luigi Bormioli
Dimensions:
Decanter
2,75 x 2,...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Crystal
1960s Art Glass Two Green High Ball Glasses Cocktail Drinkware Style Murano
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Art Glass two green high ball glasses cocktail drinkware
Measures: 3.13 tall x 3.38 diameter
Preowned original unrestored vintage condition.
S...
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage Italian Brushed Stainless Steel "Apple" Ice Bucket by Morinox
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Italian Modernist "apple-form" brushed stainless steel ice bucket (ca. 1970s, Italy).
Features a sculptural stem decoration that serves as the handle for removing the top.
The bu...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage Red Opalescent Italian Opaline Vase on Foot from Florence, 1960s
Located in Verviers, BE
Opaline di Florence (Empoli) opalescent Italian art glass vase the late 1950s or early 1960s.
Beautiful hand-blown opal and hand-applied white foot
Measures: 38 cm tall, diamete...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
Modern Italian Murano Green Art Glass Bowl, circa Mid-20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Italian Murano art glass bowl in green, chartreuse, transparent/clear and silver, Mid-Century Modern period, circa mid-20th century, Italy. Attributed to designer Ercole ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Ice Bucket with Textured Ice Glass, Japan, circa 1960s
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Mid-Century Modern Japanese personal size ice bucket comprised of thick chunky glass with polished edges and translucent base. The vintage bucket has a textured ice cube design and f...
Category
1960s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Italian Modernist Pewter "Pumpkin" Ice Bucket
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Italian Modern "pumpkin-form" pewter ice bucket (ca. late 1950s/early 1960s, Italy).
Features a sculptural stem decoration that serves as the handle for removing the top.
The bucket is uninsulated but can still be used to house ice with or without the addition of a liner.
Very good, vintage condition showing patina/light wear consistent with age and use. There is also a small dent present, as shown (subtle and blends well with the hammered pewter texture).
Measure: height: 6.5" (5" without lid) x diameter: 7"
Omega Retailer...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Pewter
Set of Three Walnut & Stainless Steel Barware Tools from Japan
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of three walnut & stainless steel barware tools in box, circa 1980s. The set includes a bottle, can and wine opener made of stainless steel with waln...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage Couroc Serving Tray, W/ Red, Orange & Yellow Resin and Brass Inlaid Sun
Located in Nantucket, MA
Vintage serving tray by Couroc of Monterey, made of phenolic resin inlaid with red, orange & yellow resin as well as brass, depicting a radiant s...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
Vintage Bartlett-Collins Pitcher & 6 Highball Glasses in the Gibraltar Pattern
Located in Nantucket, MA
Vintage Bartlett-Collins pitcher and 6 highball glasses in the 'Gibraltar' pattern, decorated with translucent green, red and blue dots of various size arranged on a raised yellow net, giving the impression of glass floats...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Modern Italian Stainless Steel "Pear" Ice Bucket
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Italian Modern "pear-form" stainless steel ice bucket in the manner of Ettore Sottsass for Rinnovel (ca. 1950s, Italy).
Features a brass-coated, sculptural stem decorat...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Set of 8 Crystal Colored Wine Glasses Made by Val Saint Lambert
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful set of 8 crystal colored wine glasses, made by the Belgian manufacturer Val Saint Lambert. The glasses have a deep, clear color and beau...
Category
1950s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Crystal
Six Vintage Georges Briard Rocks Glasses in the Wire Pattern in Ice Yellow
Located in Nantucket, MA
Six Mid-Century Modern rocks by Georges Briard in the Ice Yellow version of the "Wire" pattern, having a raised twisted wire screen pattern in yellow enamel on clear glass.
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
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.
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