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 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
A.Ve.M. Murano Red Millefiori Flower Silver Flecks Ribbon Italian Art Glass Bowl
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and large, vintage Murano hand blown red, silver, copper aventurine, millefiori flower murrines and twisted ribbons Italian art glass center bowl. It is documented to the A...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Silver Leaf
Herb Ritts Large Mid Century Sculptural Lucite Center Piece Bowl for Astrolite
By Herb Ritts
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A large sized sculptural center piece bowl in thick Lucite with curved edges and upturned sides making this the perfect statement for any mid century table. Designed by Herb Ritts fo...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Lucite
Selection of Lucite Centerpiece Bowls
Located in Atlanta, GA
Selection of Lucite Centerpiece Bowls, by Ritts of California, circa 1950's. The price of $550 noted below is for each larger bowl, measuring 15.5" l...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Lucite
Murano Black White Stripes Italian Art Glass Sculptural Fazzoletto Flower Vase
By Dino Martens, Venini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and large, vintage Murano hand blown white and black Italian art glass fazzoletto flower vase. Created in the manner of Dino Martens and the Venini company. The vase has ba...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Cenedese Murano Orange White Silver Flecks Italian Art Glass Fish Aquarium Block
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown double fish Italian art glass aquarium sculpture. Documented to the Cenedese Company, and attributed to designer Alfredo Barbini. The fish have wh...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Large Enameled Painted Floral Pattern Art Glass Round Dresser Box
By Limoges
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice large enameled art glass jewelry dresser box center piece. Measures: 10" Diameter.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Glass, Milk Glass
Fratelli Toso Murano Rainbow Color Swirl Italian Art Glass Flower Twist Rim Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful large Murano hand blown rainbow color swirls over white Italian art glass flower vase with scissor cut rim. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company, in the "Apparenza" desi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass
Gio Ponti Brass Plate by Cleto Munari
Located in Chicago, IL
Gio Ponti Brass Plate by Cleto Munari
Impressed signature to each example 'Gio Ponti'. Impressed manufacturer's mark to verso of one example ‘Cleto Munari Forme Contemporanee Brass P...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Brass
Piero Fornasetti Original Hand Painted Italian Tray, 1950s
Located in Coronado, CA
Black lacquered metal tray with hand painted images of squashes, pumpkins, and gourds, made in the 1950s by the workshop of Piero Fornasetti. The striking, vivid colors against the b...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Metal
Silver Plate and Glass Centerpiece Tray Catchall Vide Poche by Debladis, Paris
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant Mid-Century silver plate and glass tray, catchall or vide poche, was designed by silversmith R. Debladis, Paris, in the 1970s. The centerpiece boasts a square shape with...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Giampaolo Ghisetti 1970s Vintage Round Aquamarine Blue Murano Glass Ribbed Bowl
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 ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Dino Martens Murano White Red Aventurine Ribbons Italian Art Glass Center Bowl
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown white, red and copper aventurine Italian art glass centerpiece footed bowl. Documented to designer Dino Martens for Aureliano Toso, circa 1950s. S...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Ribbon, Murano Glass, Blown Glass
Lorin Marsh Large "Ridged Bowl" Amber Murano Glass Centerpiece Brass Tripod Base
By Lorin Marsh
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful Lorin Marsh large "RIDGED BOWL" in Amber, Murano art glass centerpiece bowl with tripod stand with polished brass base made in Italy.
Item #: 4248
Measurements: 21" diam...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Brass
Vintage Large Art Glass Bowl Tazza Centerpiece Bowl in Brass Stand
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Vintage Large Art Glass Bowl Tazza Centerpiece Bowl in Brass Stand
Clear classical hand blown glass bowl fitting in an exquisite brass base. It is most likely dating from the Mid-Ce...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Brass
Biomorphic Footed Bowl By Bruce Fox, USA Circa 1970s
By Bruce Fox
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Biomorphic Footed Bowl By Bruce Fox, USA Circa 1970s
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Aluminum
Signed Free-Form Studio Glass Centerpiece Bowl Circa 1960
Located in Chicago, IL
Studio artisan hand blown organic inspired biomorphic shaped centerpiece two color glass bowl. Modeled with an internally cased pink raspberry form encased within clear crystal. Sign...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Murano Glass
Studio Del Campo 1960s Italian Large Enamel Center Piece
Located in New York, NY
A large enamel center bowl by famed Mid Century Italian design firm, Studio Del Campo. Signed . More of kiln fire mark to one side but doesn’t distract from its beauty.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Arthur Court Lucite Handkerchief Serving Bowl on Rabbit Footed Stand, Signed
By Arthur Court
Located in Kansas City, MO
Large Handkerchief serving bowl designed by Arthur Court. Lucite / Acrylic bowl on a tripod aluminum base of three rabbits holding the bowl in place. W...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Aluminum
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Centerpiece Stand Compote Mid-Century Modern Style
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. sterling silver centerpiece stand or compote in pattern 23665 from early 1950s and in exquisite Mid-Century Modern style with flowing design. It measures 5 1/2'' in hei...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Murano Lavender Stripes Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Midcentury Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and large, vintage Murano hand blown lavender purple and gold flecks Italian art glass flower vase. Created in the manner of designer Alfredo Barbini for the Salviati compa...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Gold Leaf
Vintage Danish Midcentury Teak Ice Bucket, 1960s
Located in San Diego, CA
Unique and beautifully crafted vintage Danish midcentury teak ice bucket. This piece has minimal, clean lines while enveloped in the grain ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Ikebana Ceramic Footed Cath-it-all Bowl Platter
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful glazed ceramic footed platter bowl, with raised edges and great colors and form nice earth tones signed at the bottom circa 1970's.
Category
20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Pottery
Murano Orange Ombre Fade Gold Italian Art Glass Horse Head Figure Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, extra large, vintage Murano hand blown orange to white and gold flecks Italian art glass horse head / knight chess piece sculpture. Attributed to Master glass artist and d...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Gold Leaf
Monumental Gulfstream Line Stoneware Bowl by Fong Chow for Glidden
By Glidden Pottery, Fong Chow
Located in San Diego, CA
Monumental "Gulfstream Line" stoneware bowl by Fong Chow for Glidden Pottery, circa 1950s. This studio art piece is quite rare in this finish and diffi...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Stoneware
Modern Monumental Blue White Yellow Green Orange Murrine Huge Murano Glass Vase
Located in New York, NY
A striking huge Murano glass vase, impressive in size, a Work of Art in blown overlaid Murano glass worked like a modern painting with a sophisticated extensive swirling organic deco...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine
Large Modernist Teak, hammered aluminum, copper centerpiece / bowl
Located in Buffalo, NY
Large , Unusual Modernist Teak, hammered aluminum and copper (handle) centerpiece / bowl .. Beautifully crafted .Amazing design.
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Aluminum, Copper
Barovier Tosso Murano Glass Centerpiece with Gold Inclusion
Located in Miami, FL
A beautiful 11 inch in diameter Barovier Tosso Mid Century Centerpiece Dish of Blown Murano Glass with Lovely Gold Flake Inclusion.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Bronze
Wonderful Mid Century Modern Murano Purple Amethyst Art Glass Large Centerpiece
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Mid Century Modern Blown Purple Amethyst Art Glass Large Murano Centerpiece In The Manner Of Barovier Seguso & Ferro
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths Candelabrum & Pair Serving Trays
Located in Hanover, MA
A three piece serving centerpiece grouping from among the least commonly seen items from the 1950's brass ware collection designed by Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths, consisting of an exceptionally large candelabrum for five tapers with two tiers of round bon bon trays, and a matching pair of two-tier serving trays...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Brass
Fratelli Toso Murano Ribbons Italian Art Glass Sculptural Fazzoletto Flower Vase
By Fratelli Toso, Venini
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, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Mid-Century Black Metal and Brass Zoomorphic Centerpiece Basket, 1960s
Located in Atlanta, GA
This lovely 1960s modernist metal fruit bowl, basket, or decorative centerpiece has an original black paint patina with polished brass feet and handles. The elongated hammock shape h...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Putrella Centerpiece Tray by Enzo Mari
Located in Chicago, IL
Introducing the Putrella centerpiece by renowned designer Enzo Mari for Danese Milano—an exquisite example of blending industrial aesthetics with refined design sensibilities. Design...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Steel, Iron
Fratelli Toso Murano Ribbons Italian Art Glass Sculptural Fazzoletto Flower Vase
By Fratelli Toso, Venini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, and extra large, vintage Murano hand blown black / brown and light green ribbons 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, Murano Glass, Blown Glass
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
Smoky Murano Centerpiece
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage smoky Murano glass tray or centerpiece infused with gold flecks / Made in Italy, circa 1960s
Measures: width 12 inches, depth 10 inches, height 2 inches
1 in stock in Los A...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Stainless Steel Serving Tray By Lundtofte, Denmark 1960s
By Lundtofte
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Stainless Steel Serving Tray By Lundtofte, Denmark 1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Stainless Steel
Italian Ceramic Fruit Basket Compote Centerpiece
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Italian glazed ceramic fruit basket figure sculpture. This polychrome compote is handmade with the greatest attention to detail, to a degree that ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Barbini Murano Orange White Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Centerpiece Fruit Bowl
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and large vintage Murano hand blown orange over white, and gold flecks Italian art glass decorative bowl / centerpiece. Documented to Master glass artist and designer Alfre...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Gold Leaf
Wonderful Large Mid Century Modern Murano Seguso Blown Ruffle Glass Centerpiece
By Barovier&Toso, Seguso
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Large Mid Century Modern Murano Barovier & Toso Inspired Blown Oval Ruffle Form Gold Art Glass Centerpiece
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Carlo Scarpa Venini Murano Signed 1930s Corroso Surface Italian Art Glass Bowl
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful large Murano hand blown green with acid etched surface Italian art glass decorative bowl. Documented to designer and architect Carlo Scarpa for Venini, circa 1934-1936. Cre...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Murano Sommerso Purple Blue Italian Art Glass Abstract Vintage Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso purple to light blue Italian art glass abstract shape flower vase. The piece has a unique shape with the open top of the vase looking lik...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Glass
Tiffany & Co. Gilded Sterling Bamboo Pattern Centerpiece
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1960s, Sterling, by Tiffany & Co., American. This Tiffany & Co. gilded sterling centerpiece will perfectly complement contemporary or traditional interiors. Its bamboo motif offers elegant visuals, and the generous size and useful form allows duality of function. It can join your silver service at the table or decorate a fashionable moment in your living space. Finely made in sterling silver, larger hollowware in Bamboo pattern...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Italian Decorative Rectangular Brass Tray 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The "Vintage Italian Decorative Rectangular Brass Tray, 1960s" is a testament to Italian artistry of the time. Crafted in a rectangular shape with ornate brass detailing, it encapsul...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Brass
Vintage Italian Decorative Rectangular Brass Tray 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The "Vintage Italian Decorative Rectangular Brass Tray, 1960s" is a testament to Italian artistry of the time. Crafted in a rectangular shape with ornate brass detailing, it encapsul...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Brass
Dino Martens Murano Optic Swirl Ribbons Italian Art Glass Centerpiece Bowl
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Rare and gorgeous, vintage Murano handblown white, yellow, aqua, blue, purple and aventurine ribbons Italian art glass centerpiece bowl. Documented to designer Dino Martens for Aurel...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Gold Leaf
Vintage Italian Decorative Tray 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The "Vintage Italian Decorative Tray, 1960s" features a mirror base and a stylish chrome handle encircling the base. This piece combines Italian cha...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Chrome
Rosenthal Porcelain Tureen Serving Dish Cobalt and Gold
By Rosenthal
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice vintage Rosenthal tureen.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Fostoria White Opaline Hobnail Glass Epergne Vase, circa 1950s
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Inspired by Victorian Era design, this vintage epergne vase is fitted with three central bud vases. The bud vases have floral forms with removable stem...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Blown Glass, Opaline Glass
Aynsley Mid-Century English Bone China Centerpiece Bowl with Floral Decoration
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century English bone china square form, footed bowl with scalloped corners and textured gilt rims, features a painted multicolor floral spray ce...
Category
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Porcelain
Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver & Onyx Sculptural Centerpiece
Located in New York, NY
Mid-century modern, Moba, Italian, 20th century sterling silver and onyx architectural centerpiece / sculpture. In the style of Nardi, with beautiful geometric lines. It measures 18 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Onyx, Silver, Sterling Silver
Mid Century Murano Art Glass Shell Bowl
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A LOVELY Mid Century Murano Art Glass Shell Bowl, in the Manner of Tosso or Martens.
Made in Murano, Italy circa 1960 this is a be...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Art Glass
Mid-Century Modern Japanese Ceramic Ikebana Square Bowl or Planter
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful black glossy glaze, design, and shape on this ceramic, square shape Ikebana bowl or planter. Stamped in the bottom no chips or cracks.
Category
20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Ceramic
Resin Bowl Centerpiece with Leaves and Flowers Inclusions, Italy 1970s
By Resinplast
Located in Atlanta, GA
This lovely Resin decorative bowl, centerpiece, or serving dish was designed by Resinplast, Italy, in the 1970s. The extra thick clear resin or acrylic deep rounded oversized shape h...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Resin, Acrylic, Lucite
Barovier Toso Murano Pink Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Ribbed Compote Bowl
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Gorgeous vintage Murano hand blown pink and gold flecks Italian art glass footed compote bowl. Documented to designer Ercole Barovier for the Barovier e Toso workshop. Created in the...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Gold Leaf
1960s Three Colorful Globes Gazing Ball Spheres Hand Blown Mercury Glass Mexico
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Mexico three colorful globes gazing ball spheres hand blown mercury glass.
Measures: Green 8 tall x 8 diameter silver 10 tall x 10 diameter blue 9 tall x 9 diameter.
Set of 3...
Category
1960s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Mercury Glass
Mexican Sterling Silver Swan Centerpiece Bowl Signed C. Zurita
By C. Zurita
Located in Los Angeles, CA
C. Zurita signed Mexican Sterling Silver Centerpiece or bowl in the shape of a swan, gracefully looking back over its body. A stunning piece made of 31.5 Ounces of Sterling, the shap...
Category
20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
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
Large Vintage Faux Bois Brass Compote Love Cup or Trophy Cup, India
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A large beautiful brass compote, trophy, or loving cup. Made in India, this piece will be perfect for a mantle, as a centerpiece or as a planter or fruit...
Category
20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Brass
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.
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