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
50s French Vallauris Colored Ceramic Coffe or Tea Set, Signed
By Vallauris
Located in Valladolid, ES
Amazing ceramic coffee or tea set from Vallauris. Made up of 6 cup and plate stalls, coffee maker, sugar bowl and milk jug. It is very original and fun, thanks to its decorative shap...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Ceramic
Firma Svenskt Tenn (Sweden, 1924), A Pewter Vase, Stockholm 1934
By Svenskt Tenn
Located in Hønefoss, 30
Firma Svenkt Tenn, a pewter vase, Stockholm 1934.
Stamped with angel mark, Stockholm H8. Height 20 cm
Wear due to age and use. Scratches. Rim chip
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Pewter
Murano Italian Modernist Blue White Glass Centerpiece Vase
Located in Barcelona, ES
A highly decorative hand blown sky blue and white Murano glass centerpiece / vase with organic design. Italy, 1960s
Blue glass cased into clear glass. The interior part is made in wh...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Opaline Glass
Spanish Carved Alabaster Large Centerpiece Bowl or Tazza, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Outstanding carved alabaster tazza / footed bowl, Spain, 1950s.
Hand carved alabaster with foliage motifs with footed base.
Beautiful to be used as fruit bowl, decorative centerpiece...
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Alabaster
Luciano Gaspari Salviati Murano Smoky Green Italian Art Glass Abstract Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown clear smoky gray color with green paint stroke Italian art glass sculpture on base. Documented to designer Luciano Gaspari for the Salviati compan...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass
Italian Murano Glass Bowl Centerpiece, Italy, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Splendid and heavy centerpiece in Murano artistic glass. The bowl is a true piece of art created by the master's hand - Produced in Murano, Italy, in the 1950s. On the underside ther...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Russian Sarapul Cast Iron Bronze Washed Horse Sculpture Candelabra Mid-Century
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Stylized plated or washed cast metal horse candleholder, weighs 1 lb.
Category
1960s Russian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Metal
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
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
Exquisite Early 20th Century Italian Wooden Bowl -Sculptural Piece from the 1940
Located in Barcelona, ES
Exquisite Early 20th Century Italian Wooden Bowl – Sculptural Piece from the 1940s"
Discover the rustic charm and timeless elegance of this early 20th century Italian wooden bowl, a...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Wood
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
Murano Italian Modernist Blue White Glass Centerpiece Vase
Located in Barcelona, ES
A highly decorative hand blown sky blue and white Murano glass centerpiece / vase with organic design. Italy, 1960s
Blue glass cased into clear glass. The interior part is made in wh...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Opaline Glass
1960 Venezia Italy Mid-Century Modern Murano Blown Black Glass Bowl
Located in Brescia, IT
This beautiful Venetian item is a black blown glass totally hand made in 1960 circa by master craftmenships. It has an elegant shape and its color is black. It is a really eye catch...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid Century Bertoncello by Roberto Rigon Large Ceramic Ashtray Centerpiece, 1960
Located in Valencia, VC
Mid Century Bertoncello by Roberto Rigon Large Ceramic Ashtray Centerpiece, 1960
A stunning vintage Bertoncello ceramic ashtray, designed by Roberto Rigon and handmade in Italy betw...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware
Mid-Century Italian Crystal Glass Shell Centerpiece Bowl, 1960s–1970s
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
Mid-Century Italian Crystal Glass Shell Centerpiece Bowl, 1960s–1970s
Striking mid-century centerpiece bowl or compote crafted in heavy crystal glass, Italian origin and dating from...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Glass
Pink Murano Glass Vase, circa 1970
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pink murano glass vase, circa 1970
Manufactured in Italy.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Glass
Elegant Silver Plate Shell Centerpiece/Tray by Fleuron-Christofle France, 1950s
By Fleuron
Located in Bagnolo Mella, Brescia
A stunning example of mid-century elegance, this exquisite shell-shaped centerpiece and tray is crafted in silver plate by Fleuron-Christofle, France, and embodies the sophisticated ...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Silver Plate
Italian Midcentury Large Dish in Ceramic Form the 1970s
Located in bari, IT
Beautiful large ornamental centerpiece dish in ceramic by Giovanni De Pascalis contemporary sculptor painter, 1973.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Ceramic
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
Cenedese Pair of Midcentury 1970s Italian Round Black & Clear Murano Glass Vases
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Antonio da Ros for Cenedese pair of large and heavy vintage Mid-Century modern Italian Murano round, circular glass vases or oversized tealight / candle holders, circa 1965-1975. Lar...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Murano Glass Vase, circa 1970
Located in Barcelona, ES
Murano glass vase, circa 1970
Manufactured in Italy.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Glass
Murano Opalescent Chalcedony Millefiori Flower Murrines Italian Art Glass Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and large, vintage Murano hand blown opalescent orange, and murrines Italian art glass flower vase. The vase is covered with layers of silver leaf, that triggers a chemical...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine, Opaline Glass, Glass
1970s Sculptural Oyster-Shaped Aluminum Centerpiece, Atelier des Orfèvres School
Located in Bagnolo Mella, Brescia
A striking and contemporary Italian centerpiece from the 1970s, expertly crafted in aluminum, embodying the refined aesthetics reminiscent of renowned artisans like Burchiellaro and ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Aluminum
Murano Glass Fish Sculpture by Licio Zanetti, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Murano Alexandrite Purple Blue Neodymium Glass Fish Figure by Licio Zanetti
Spectacular XXL Murano glass color changing lilac blue fish sculpture by Licio Zanetti. Italy, 1960-1970.
...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage Venini Pair of Crystal Murano Glass Black White Murrine Art Deco Vases
By Venini
Located in New York, NY
A rare Italian pair of late Italian Art Deco 1950s vases signed by Venini Murano, mouth-blown in crystal clear Murano glass of organic conical shape, decorated with a black spiraling...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Art Glass, Murrine, Murano Glass
Lladro Porcelain Blue White Fish Figure Centerpiece or Planter, Spain, 1970s
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
Rare Thomas Webb Cut Glass Centrepiece Bowl on Gilt Bronze Stand, England, 1950s
Located in Richmond, Surrey
Thomas Webb & Sons, cut glass centrepiece bowl on gilt bronze stand, England, 1950s
Exquisite Thomas Webb & Son cut glass centrepiece bowl on gilt bronze stand.
Heavy cut glass bow...
Category
1950s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Cut Glass
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
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
Red Murano Glass Ashtray, circa 1970
Located in Barcelona, ES
Red murano glass ashtray, circa 1970 Manufactured in Italy. In original condition, with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Glass
Pair of Tall Brass Lotus Flower Candleholders by Feldman, 1960s
Located in Melbourne, AU
A pair of stemmed candleholders by Feldman. A compact size, at 3.5 inches diameter and 6.3 inches high. See images, comparing them to a standard sized champagne bottle.
As a table...
Category
1960s Hong Kong Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Brass
Murano Red Silver Flecks Iridescent Italian Art Glass Scallop Rim Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown deep red, silver flecks, controlled bubbles Italian art glass flower vase. Created in the manner of the Barovier e Toso and Arte Vetraria Muranese...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Silver Leaf
Pink and White Vintage Centerpiece in Blown Murano Glass and 24kt Gold, 1950s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Pink and white Vintage centerpiece in blown Murano glass and 24kt gold, 1950s.
This unique centerpiece stands out for its harmonious shape and it...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Gold
20th Century, François Xavier and Claude Lalanne attr. Centerpiece 70s
Located in Turin, Turin
Claude Lalanne was a French sculptor and designer. Her career is closely linked to the duo Les Lalanne that she formed with her husband, Francois-Xavier; they shared a poetical and d...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Bronze
Val Saint Lambert Vintage Stretch Fruit Dish or Flower Bowl in Clear Crystal
Located in Verviers, BE
Vintage Val Saint Lambert stretch fruit dish or bowl in clear crystal. The item can be used as a table centerpiece or on a mantelpiece.
It has two large s...
Category
1950s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Crystal
Elegant Silver Plate Shell Centerpiece/Tray by Fleuron-Christofle France, 1950s
By Fleuron
Located in Bagnolo Mella, Brescia
A stunning example of mid-century elegance, this exquisite shell-shaped centerpiece and tray is crafted in silver plate by Fleuron-Christofle, France, and embodies the sophisticated ...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Silver Plate
Willy Rizzo Mid-Century Dark Amber Lucite and Chrome Italian Ashtray, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful dark amber lucite and chromed metal ashtray. This fantastic item was designed in Italy during the 1970s following the style of Willy Rizzo.
This ashtray is fantastic bec...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Metal, Chrome
1950s Capri White Pottery + Walnut Serving Tray Mid-Century Modernist Tableware
By Raymor
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Sculptural masterpiece in tableware, with a classic mid-century mix of materials.
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Ceramic, Walnut
Catalan Yellow Blown Glass Vase, circa 1930
Located in Barcelona, ES
Catalan yellow blown glass vase, circa 1920
Manufactured in Spain.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
Mate...
Category
1930s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Glass
Lino Sabattini Italian Midcentury Silver-Plated Centerpiece "Icnusa" Model 1970s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian midcentury modern design silver-plated metal centrepiece tray model ‘Icnusa’ designed by Lino Sabattini for Collezione Sabattini Italy, series 1970/1995, signature ‘Icnusa’, ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Silver Plate
Dansk Teak Serving Bowl by Jens Quistgaard Denmark
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A teak serving bowl designed by the iconic designer Jens H. Quistgaard who's organic pieces including pepper mills, serving pieces and furniture were both practical and beautiful . T...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Teak
1970s Gorgeous Decorative Plated or Centerpiece by Frumento Spotorno. Made in It
Located in Milano, IT
Gorgeous decorative plated or centerpiece by Frumento Spotorno in pottery. Made in Italy
The item is signed on the bottom and it's in very goodcondition.
Dimensions:
diameter 13,77" ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Pottery
1950s Hand Blown Murano Clear Glass Organic Shaped Centerpiece
Located in Barcelona, ES
Elegant hand blown clear Murano glass centerpiece with organic design. Italy, 1950s.
Large size.
Clear hand-blown glass with elongated shape and elegant and clean design.
It will be ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Italian Hand Painted Ceramic Vase by Bica
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Stunning pop art vase by Bica 1970, hand painted piece representing a blond woman and a brunette woman.
Bica is a company that produces Italian ceramics. They are based in Deruta, ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Ceramic
1970s Sculptural Oyster-Shaped Aluminum Centerpiece, Atelier des Orfèvres School
Located in Bagnolo Mella, Brescia
A striking and contemporary Italian centerpiece from the 1970s, expertly crafted in aluminum, embodying the refined aesthetics reminiscent of renowned artisans like Burchiellaro and ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Fratelli Mannelli Travertine Channeled Plate Charger Centerpiece
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Veined channeled Travertine Fratelli Manelli charger plate centerpiece with appropriate Fratelli Mannellli labels on underside, see pic.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Travertine
Lino Sabattini Italian Midcentury Silver-Plated Centerpiece "Icnusa" Model 1970s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian midcentury modern design silver-plated metal centrepiece tray model ‘Icnusa’ designed by Lino Sabattini for Collezione Sabattini Italy, series 1970/1995, signature ‘Icnusa’, ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Silver Plate
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 midcentury Italian Murano glass geode bowl, serving dish or ashtray, circa 1965-1975. Utilizing the Sommerso technique ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Murano Barbini Vintage Orange Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Centerpiece Bowl
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown persimmon orange, controlled bubbles and gold flecks Italian art glass centerpiece bowl. Documented to Master glass artist and designer Alfredo Ba...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Gold Leaf
Atelier des Orfèvres Ra-sa Padova silver plated centrepiece, Italy 1960s
Located in Milan, IT
Atelier des Orfèvres Ra-sa Padova silver plated centrepiece, Italy 1960s
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Silver, Copper
Large Murano Peach White Italian Art Glass Centerpiece Vase Organic Design
Located in Barcelona, ES
Large sculptural hand blown Murano glass centerpiece vase in a beautiful creamy peach color. Italy, 1960s.
This beautiful centerpiece has organic design, the interior part is made in...
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
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
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
Murano Sommerso Yellow Glass Scalloped Centerpiece Vase
Located in Barcelona, ES
Elegant hand blown Sommerso and lattimo yellow Murano glass vase / centerpiece, Italy, 1950s.
Triple cased glass (yellow, over white lattimo glass over yellow glass). It has an scall...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Opaline Glass
Pink Murano Glass Vase, circa 1970
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pink murano glass vase, circa 1970
Manufactured in Italy.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Glass
Murano White Multi Color Swirl Art Glass Centerpiece Bowl
Located in Barcelona, ES
Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano glass centerpiece, white and multicolor pastel tones
This large bowl or centerpiece has free form design in handblown opaline white glass and swirl...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Serving Tray Lucite Tortoiseshell & Chrome Christian Dior Style, Italy, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
1970s Rectangular serving tray centerpiece in tortoiseshell-effect lucite and chrome borders in the style of Christian Dior Home, made in Italy 1970s.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Mid-Century Italian Shell-Shaped Brass Bowl, by Renzo Cassetti 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning Italian mid-century shell shaped bowl or ashtray in solid brass. This delightful piece was designed in Italy in the 1970s by Renzo Cassetti Italia.
This charming item featu...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Brass
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
Murano Glass Vase Centerpiece in Amber and Opal White Glass, Italy, 960s
Located in Valencia, VC
Large Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vase/Centerpiece, Italy, 1960s
Elegant and sculptural, this Mid-Century Modern Murano glass vase features fluid, curled forms and a striking am...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Opaline Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass, Glass
Mid Century Bertoncello by Roberto Rigon Large Ceramic Ashtray Centerpiece, 1960
Located in Valencia, VC
Mid Century Bertoncello by Roberto Rigon Large Ceramic Ashtray Centerpiece, 1960
A stunning vintage Bertoncello ceramic ashtray, designed by Roberto Rigon and handmade in Italy betw...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware
Rosenthal crystal bowl Abraham Palatnik Style
By Rosenthal
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Rosenthal crystal bowl Abraham Palatnik Style
A gorgeous hand crafted piece in excellent condition.
It measures :
37,5 cm centimeters Diam...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Crystal
Large Cenedese Italian Asymmetric Red Sommerso Murano Glass Bowl Dish or Ashtray
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Cenedese large and heavy vintage Italian Murano glass bowl, serving dish or ashtray, circa 1965-1975. Utilizing the Sommerso technique this large, heavy piece of glass features an as...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Vallauris France Colorful Ceramic Table Centerpiece Leaf Shaped
By Vallauris
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects.
A fas...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Ceramic
Seguso Murano Orange Yellow Clear Sommerso Art Glass Centerpiece, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Oversized midcentury Murano art glass centerpiece with pulled details. Attributed to Seguso, Italy, 1960s
An spectacular hand blown Murano art glass vase in shades of orange yellow ...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Alexandre Noll 1930s Turned Wood Bowl
Located in New York, NY
An original 1930s turned wood sculptural wood bowl by famed French craftsman, Alexandre Noll. Signed
Category
1930s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Hardwood
Starry Night Murano Art Glass Vase, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Hand blown Murano Starry Night Apparenza vase in shades of Purple.
Italy, 1950s.
Rare find.
Exquisite handblown Murano art glass purple vae with an...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Midcentury Modern Murano Glass Bowl, Sommerso Model, Italy 1960
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Midcentury Modern Murano Glass Bowl, Sommerso Model, Italy 1960
A beatiful Murano sommerso centrepiece with double colour pattern (red / transparent). In excellent conditions. Manuf...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Murano Glass
Centerpiece Decorative Object Murano Glass Multiform Midcentury Italy 1970s
Located in Palermo, IT
Multiform centerpiece made of Sommerso Murano glass in shades of aubergine/violet and transparent. Made in Italy in the 70s. Please watch the video and photos carefully, thank you.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Murano Glass
Stunning Large Elongated Centerpiece Crystal Bowl Val Saint Lambert Lozenge
Located in Roslyn, NY
A stunning large Mid-Century Modern elongated centerpiece crystal bowl Val Saint Lambert lozenge shaped, Belgium, 1960s.
Etched Signature Val St...
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20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Crystal
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