Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
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
1970s Astonishing Tray By Albatros in Murano Glass. Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Astonishing tray by Albatros in Murano Glass. Made in Italy.
The item is in excellent condition.
Dimension:
16,53 x 10,23 x 0,78 H inches
cm 42 x cm 26 x cm 2 H
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Murano Glass
Mauro Manetti Gold Pomegranate Ice Bucket
Located in Hastings, GB
A beautiful Mauro Manetti Ice Bucket, formed as a Pomegranate, this piece is in the very rare gold finish, and dates to the 1970's, Italian. The gold is in exceptional condition, all...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Metal
Fratelli Toso Murano Opal Pink Aventurine Swirl Italian Art Glass Center Bowl
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Large and gorgeous, vintage Murano hand blown opalescent Italian art glass centerpiece bowl in pink and aventurine swirls. Documented to the Fratelli Toso Company, in the "Apparenza"...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
unique Large blue Murano Glass multicolor Bowl Element Shell Italy, 1970
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass bowl element ashtray
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Decade:
1970s
This original glass element was produced in the 1970s in Murano, Italy. An elegant multicolor...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Handmade Hammered Silver Centerpiece Bowl by Renzo Cassetti, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic large round shell shaped centerpiece completely handmade in hammered silver plate. This beautiful piece was designed by Renzo Cassetti in Italy in the 1970s and is signed i...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Silver Plate
Centerpiece Murano Glass Sommerso Large Midcentury Italian Design 1970s
Located in Palermo, IT
Large and particular multiform centerpiece in Murano glass in shades of transparent, blue and wine, made with the famous "sommerso" technique, which starting from blown or solid glas...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Murano Glass, Sommerso
Portuguese Majolica Ceramic Duck Tureen Centerpiece, 1960s
By Subtil
Located in Barcelona, ES
A cool majolica glazed ceramic duck figure tureen in brown and cream colors with accents of black, green and yellow. Portugal, 1960s.
Manufactured by E.Subtil Portugal and marked on the base.
Use it to serve duck foie gras...
Category
20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Majolica, Pottery, Ceramic
Italian Murano Sommerso Green Clear Art Glass Centerpiece Vase
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern Sommerso Hanblown Murano Centerpiece Bowl in Green and Clear Glass. Italy, 1960s.
A highly decorative hand blown centerpiece or vase in clear glass with green acc...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Glass
Aldo Londi Terracotta Ceramic Rimini Blue Vase for Bitossi, Italy, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning sphere-shaped terracotta ceramic Rimini blue vase for Bitossi. This magnificent set was designed by Aldo Londi in Italy during 1960s.
This...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Ceramic, Terracotta
Mid-Century Burgundy Lucite Italian "Napkin" Centerpiece or Serving Bowl, 1980s
By Guzzini
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful centrepiece in an elegant dark vibrant red Lucite with a white base. This amazing item was produced in Recanati, Italy, during the 1980s and is attributed to Guzzini, the m...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass
Vallauris Multicolor Majolica Ceramic Large Leaf Platter / Centerpiece , 1950s
By Vallauris
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching large leaf shaped glazed ceramic platter, serving tray or centerpiece manufactured by Vallauris. France, 1950-1960s.
Interesting to be used as decorative centerpiece bow...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Majolica, Pottery, Ceramic
Luciano Gaspari Salviati Signed Murano Purple Pink Blue Sommerso Art Glass Bowl
Located in Barcelona, ES
Outstanding hand blown Murano Art glass bowl in shades of purple pink and blue. Italy, 1960s.
Manufactured By Luciano Gaspari for Salviati.
Signed underneath.
This beautiful bowl has...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Midcentury Willy Rizzo Chrome and Brass Vide-Poche, Italy, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous Vide-Poche fully made in chrome and brass. This fantastic piece was designed in Italy during the 1970s and is attributed to a Willy Rizzo production.
This lovely decorati...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Metal, Chrome, Brass
Italian Modernist Murano Red White Glass Centerpiece Vase with Silver Flecks
Located in Barcelona, ES
Midcentury Forato Centerpiece Vase in Murano Art Glass, Italy, 1960s
Mid-Century Modernist Sommerso Murano centerpiece vase in red and white glass with silver flecks and organic des...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Silver Leaf
Rare Large Studio Del Campo Enamel Center Piece, 1980
Located in New York, NY
A extra large unique and rare design by the famed Italian artist of Studio Del Campo. The 1980s geometric abstract design is done is shades of blue, purple,gray, and yellow. Signed.
Biography:
Studio Del Campo in Turin, Italy (1957-1998), was a collaborative name shared by craftsmen-artists Virgilio Bari...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Enamel
Sardinian polychrome ceramics by Claudio Pulli for Isola. Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Sardinian polychrome ceramics by Claudio Pulli for Isola.
CLAUDIO PULLI one of the greatest Sardinian artists, Ciotola realized for I.S.O.L.A. Isola is the most prestigious ceramice and lost wax...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Large Murano Glass Fruit Bowl
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Stunning colored Murano glass fruit bowl in a beautiful shape.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Murano Glass
Fratelli Toso Murano Ribbons Italian Art Glass Sculptural Fazzoletto Flower Vase
By Venini, Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, and extra large, vintage Murano hand blown pink and white ribbons over aqua blue Italian art glass sculptural handkerchief / fazzoletto vase. Documented to the Fratelli To...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage Majolica Lamb, Cabbage, and Vegetables Tureen, Italy Hand-painted
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Playful vintage large Italian majolica tureen comes in a set of three with the bowl, lid, and ladle. Delicate, porcelain-like bowl and lid are shaped as a lamb wrapped in cabbage and...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica, Porcelain
Large Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic Centerpiece Bowl, 1950s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Barcelona, ES
Italian midcentury Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini blue ceramic centerpiece bowl, Italy, 1950-1960s.
Unusual large scale 14,17 in diameter Mid-Century Modern blue glazed ceramic (Rimini Bl...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Pottery, Terracotta, Ceramic
Archimede Seguso Murano Ruby Red Sommerso Glass Vase
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern Murano Blown Glass Red Vase
Large Size.
An spectacular handblown Murano art glass vase in a vibrant ruby red color and tall flower shape. Attributed to Archimede S...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass
Mid-Century Semi-Precious Stone Grape Clusters - a Pair
Located in Charleston, SC
Mid-20th century large grape clusters in carnelian and amethyst
: Carnelian is a stone that represents warmth, fiery, life, vibrancy, strength, bravery, courage when speaking in pub...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Amethyst, Carnelian, Metal, Silver Plate
Venini Fulvio Bianconi Murano Pink Incamiciato Italian Art Glass Fazzoletto Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Gorgeous and very large, vintage Murano hand blown pink, opaline white and gold flecks Italian art glass sculptural handkerchief Fazzoletto flower vase. Documented to designer Fulvio...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Gold Leaf
Fratelli Cacchione Immense Sterling Silver Centerpiece Bowl, Milan, Italy, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent reticulated Italian sterling silver centerpiece by the renown Fratelli Cacchione Silversmiths.
This spectacular centerpiece measures 1...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mid-Century Lucite and Chrome Ashtray by Ciocca for Guzzini, Italy 1970s
By Guzzini
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful Mid-Century square ashtray made in a beautiful combination of clear lucite and chrome. This stylish ashtray was designed by Fabio Manlio Ciocca for Guzzini in Italy during...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Metal, Chrome, Steel
Midcentury Small Murano Glass Bowl
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Stunning colored in two shades of purple small Murano glass bowl in a beautiful stylish shape.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Murano Glass
Traditional Spanish Vintage Metal Vase, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vintage metal vase.
By unknown manufacturer, made in Spain circa 1950.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
Materials...
Category
1950s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Metal
Exquisite Vintage Italian Wooden Bowl – Early 20th Century Rustic Elegance
Located in Barcelona, ES
Exquisite Vintage Italian Wooden Bowl – Early 20th Century Rustic Elegance
Step into the charm of 1940s Italy with this remarkable handcrafted wooden bowl. A stunning example of Ita...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Wood
Cofrac France Midcentury Free Form Art Glass Crystal Bowl
By Cofrac
Located in Miami, FL
Gorgeous art glass centerpiece with great details. This beautiful handcrafted item has a fluid, freeform shape. Heavy gold, ridge and swirl design, clear.
Cofrac Art Verrier France...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Crystal
Mid-Century Silver Plate Bowl with Toucans by Los Castillo
By Los Castillo
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout Mid-Century Modern bowl hand crafted with silver plate on hammered copper in a ten bulb bowl form featuring stylized toucans as handles. Signed Los ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Silver Plate, Copper
Murano Italian Modernist Green White Glass Centerpiece Vase
Located in Barcelona, ES
A highly decorative hand blown green and white Murano glass centerpiece / vase with organic design. Italy, 1960s
Pale green glass cased into clear glass. The interior part is made in...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Opaline Glass
Large Cenedese Italian Asymmetric Blue Sommerso Murano Glass Bowl, Dish, Ashtray
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Antonio da Ros (attributed) for Cenedese large & heavy vintage Italian Murano glass bowl, serving dish or ashtray, circa 1965-1975. Utilizing the Sommerso technique this large, heavy...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Alfredo Barbini Murano Pink Sommerso Ribbed Glass Centerpiece Bowl, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Beautiful large Murano hand blown pink Sommerso art glass ribbed centerpiece bowl with wavy edge. Attributed to Alfredo Barbini.
Italy, 1950s-1960s.
This elegant centerpiece can be used for decorative purposes or for daily use as fruit bowl adding a luxury accent to any kitchen or table.
Great gift idea.
Mint condition.
Overall Measures:
32 cm W x 26 cm D x 17,5 cm H
Barbini Pink...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Glass
Giampaolo Ghisetti 1970s Vintage Round Aquamarine Blue Murano Glass Ribbed Bowl
By Giampaolo Ghisetti
Located in New York, NY
A signed Mid-Century Modern sensual curved centerpiece of great effect, blown in transparent crystal turquoise blue Murano glass, the ridges of the organic modern shape playing with the light create diverse intensities in color. High quality of craftmanship with a stylized rim on the opening and excellent condition.
Giampaolo Ghisetti...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Seguso Sommerso Murano Pink & White Alabastro Art Glass Geode Bowl, 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Massive hand blown Murano Sommerso pink and opalescent white round art glass bowl. Attributed to Archimede Seguso. Italy, 1950s.
Pink glass over opaline white glass in the Alabastro ...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Opaline Glass
Alfredo Barbini Pink and Gold Flecks Murano Glass Bowl with Fruit
Located in Hanover, MA
Pink and gold flecked Murano glass fruits with matching bowl by Alfredo Barbini (Italian, 1912 - 2007).
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Gold Leaf
Carlo Mozzoni Milano Silverplate and Glass Centrepiece, Italy 1970s
Located in Milan, IT
Carlo Mozzoni Milano UNusual Silverplate and Glass Centrepiece, Italy 1970s
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Silver Plate
Pair of Cornucopia Goblet in Blown Murano Glass with Gold Finishes, 1960s, Italy
Located in Villaverla, IT
Pair of cornucopia goblet in blown Murano glass with gold finishes, 1960s, Italy
This unique pair of blue and pink stem glasses with gold finishes...
Category
1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Gold
Large Cenedese Italian Rhombus White and Clear Murano Glass Bowl, Dish, Ashtray
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Antonio da Ros for Cenedese signed, large and heavy vintage mid-century modern Italian Murano glass rhombus (diamond) shaped bowl, serving dish or ashtray, circa 1965-1975. Large and...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Gianmaria Potenza for La Murrina, Murano Glass Catch-All Bowl, 1970s
Located in Bagnolo Mella, Brescia
A striking Murano glass catch-all/centerpiece designed by Gian Maria Potenza for La Murrina in the 1970s. This exceptional piece seamlessly combines vibrant orange, deep black, and ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage Crystal Bowl by Daum France, 1950's
By Daum
Located in Lisboa, PT
This bowl was designed and produced by Daum, in France, during the 1950's. It has a typical classic and pure design in crystal glass. With the signature engraved on the external side...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Crystal
Seguso Murano Pink Purple Sommerso Art Glass Centerpiece Bowl
Located in Barcelona, ES
Large hand blown pink Murano glass flower centerpiece bowl. Attributed to Archimede Seguso, Italy, 1950s.
This eye-catching bowl is ma...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blu Glazed Ceramic Footed Centerpiece Bowl, 1950s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern blue glazed ceramic (Rimini Blu) round footed bowl or centerpiece, Italy, 1950s-1960s.
Designed by Aldo Londi and manufactured by Bitossi. Handcrafted in Italy wit...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Pottery, Terracotta, Ceramic
Montelupo and Londi Midcentury Blue Ceramic Italian Vase for Bitossi, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing midcentury blue glazed terracotta ceramic vase. This fantastic item was designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi in Rimini, Italy, during the late 1950s or early 1960s.
This mag...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Ceramic
Wonderful Mid Century BLENKO Purple Amethyst Art Glass Large Centerpiece Bowl
By Blenko Glass
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Mid Century Modern "BLENKO" Purple / Amethyst Crackle Art Glass Large Centerpiece Bowl, With Original Label.
Measures 18 1...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Vintage Monumental Transparent "A Mugnoni" Murano Glass Vase by Ercole Barovier
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1938.
This is a vase from the A Mugnoni series in transparent heavy blown glass, decorated with prunts containing air bubbles.
It is...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid-century Modern Murano Glass Bowl
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Stunning green and amber colored Murano glass bowl in a beautiful shape.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Murano Glass
Italian Ceramic Fruit Basket Topiary Compote Centerpiece
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Italian glazed ceramic fruit basket figure sculpture. This compote is handmade with the greatest attention to detail. We see this piece on a kitchen counter or table. The basket is m...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Modernist Murano Glass Fazzoletto Centerpiece, Octopus Skin Animal Print
Located in Barcelona, ES
One of a kind Octopus Print Animal Fazzoletto Murano Glass Extra Large Centerpiece Vase.
Attibuted to Compagnia di Venezia Murano. Italy, 1950s.
Rare fi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Opaline Glass
Vintage Large Ceramic Pink Fish Vide-Poche / Decorative Plate by Rometti, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy by Rometti, 1960s.
This catchall / vide-poche / decorative plate is made in glazed ceramic with serigraphy, which was painted with gold.
It has a shiny finish, slightl...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Gold
Fratelli Toso Murano Purple White Ribbons Italian Art Glass Fazzoletto Vase
By Fratelli Toso, Venini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, and large, vintage Murano hand blown soft grayish lavender purple and white Zanfirico ribbons Italian art glass sculptural handkerchief / fazzoletto flower vase. Documente...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Serving Tray Lucite Faux Tortoiseshell & Brass Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing squared serving tray or centerpiece in lucite faux tortoiseshell effect and brass in the style of Christian Dior Home.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
It's an iconic...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid Century Fish Trivet by Laurids Lønborg, Denmark 1960s
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Sculptural trivet shaped like a stylized fish, designed and made by Laurids Lønborg in Denmark during the 1960s. It is executed in blackened iron and features a decorative and practi...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Iron
Italian Midcentury Large Ornamental Plate Centerpiece from the 1970s
Located in bari, IT
Italian midcentury large ornamental plate centerpiece from the 1970s. A typical pictorial graphics of the 1970s.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Japanese Teak Tray
By Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage Japanese teak tray with stunning wood grain. Minimalist design full of style. Teak grain envelops the surface of the tray and the base is matte black.
Excellent ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Teak
Pink & Gold Murano Glass Latticino Centerpiece/ bowl w/ Scalloped Edge
Located in New York, NY
This Murano glass centerpiece or candy bowl features the latticino technique, characterized by delicate pink and white ribbon-like patterns embedded in the glass. The wide, shallow b...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Blown Glass
Lladró Porcelain Blue White Fish Centerpiece Vase Planter, Spain, 1970s
By Lladro
Located in Barcelona, ES
A beautiful colorful porcelain fish figure centerpiece or vase designed by Vicente Martinez and manufactured by Lladró.
It also can be used as a planter.
The design and the blue to...
Category
1970s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Porcelain
Wonderful Large Midcentury Murano Seguso Gold Swirl Flecked Glass Centerpiece
By Seguso
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful large Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano signed seguso gold swirl flecked ribbed glass centerpiece pedestal bowl.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Mid-century Modern centerpieces for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern centerpieces 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 centerpieces created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects, folk art and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with glass, murano glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern centerpieces made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original centerpieces, popular names associated with this style include Cenedese, Fratelli Toso, Archimede Seguso, and Antonio da Ros. 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 centerpieces differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $71 and tops out at $28,368 while the average work can sell for $1,055.