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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Murano Elephant, Italian (Caroli label)
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Murano
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal.
Carlo Scarpa (2 June 1906 – 28 N...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
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Murano Glass
Large Cenedese Italian Square Black & Clear Murano Glass Vase
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Antonio da Ros for Cenedese large, heavy and elegant vintage Mid-Century modern Italian Murano tall, large and square glass vase, circa 1965-1975. This rare, large and heavy piece of...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
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Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Murano Bowl, Design by Fratelli Toso, 60's
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Large Multicolor Vintage Murano Bowl, Design by Fratelli Toso, 60's, Mint Condition.
This outstanding piece of Italian glass design made by Fratelli Toso in the 1960's represents cl...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
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Murano Glass
$1,696 Sale Price
20% Off
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...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Crystal
Italian Crystal Light Pink Wine Decanter Centrepieces by Grandi Cristalli, 1960s
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Grandi Cristalli is an Italian company that specializes in the production of high-quality glassware, including wine decanters. A wine decanter is a vessel used to transfer wine from the bottle into the decanter, allowing it to breathe and release its full aroma and flavor before serving.
Grandi Cristalli offers a range of wine decanters made from high-quality glass, handcrafted by skilled artisans in Italy. Their decanters feature elegant designs and are available in different sizes and shapes, depending on the type of wine...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
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Crystal
1970's Italian Venetian Glass Centerpiece
Located in Paris, FR
A 20th Century vintage Italian decorative centerpiece or fruit dish made out of handblown blue/green Venetian Murano glass. Designed with a beautiful twisted spiral pedestal base.
I...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
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Murano Glass
Seguso Murano Transparent & Gold Dust Flecks Centerpiece Bowl Platter Italy 1980
Located in Miami, FL
Archimede Seguso handmade Murano transparent & gold dust flecks inlay centerpiece, bowl, platter from Italy and made in the 1980.
Beautiful large circular Scope serves very well as ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Gold
No. 2 New Old Stock Large 3.1kg Murano Glass Vase Antonio da Ros Cenedese, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass vase element
Design:
Antonio da Ros
Producer:
Cenedese Vetri (marked underneath the Vase)
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Decade:
1960s...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
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Murano Glass
Wonderful Large Mid Century Modern Murano Seguso Blown Ruffle Glass Centerpiece
By Seguso, Barovier&Toso
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Large Mid Century Modern Murano Barovier & Toso Inspired Blown Oval Ruffle Form Gold Art Glass Centerpiece
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Fulvio Bianconi A Fasce Sommerso XL Murano Art Glass Centerpiece Bowl
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching "A fasce" XL centerpiece bowl attributed to Fulvio Bianconi for AV Mazzega, Murano, Italy, 1950s.
This gorgeous Murano Art Glass Centerpiece features an oval shaped bowl...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Silver "Sayala" Sculptural Bowl by Lino Sabattini
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This silver plated Sabattini sculptural bowl is signed "Lino Sabattini" and stamped above with " Sayala S/41 Callezione Sabattini Bregnano Italy". Perfect as a centerpiece on a dinin...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
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Silver Plate
No. 1 New Old Stock Large 1.2kg Murano Glass Vase Antonio da Ros Cenedese, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass vase element
Design:
Antonio da Ros
Producer:
Cenedese Vetri (marked underneath the Vase)
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Decade:
1960s...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
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Murano Glass
Pipe in Murano in colors white and blue 1950, Italian
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Murano.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
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Murano Glass
Stunning Vintage Red, Orange and Yellow Sommerso Murano Glass Vase, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1960s.
This vase is made in red, orange and yellow sommerso Murano glass, a beautiful combination that creates a flame effect.
The external part is ribbed.
It is a v...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
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Murano Glass, Sommerso
Sevres French Clear Crystal Sculptural Art Glass Centerpiece, Signed
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning midcentury clear crystal sculptural centerpiece from the 1950s-1960s by Sevres France.
This crystal piece is absolutely beautiful in its organ...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Crystal
$1,100 Sale Price
26% Off
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
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Crystal
Vintage Danish Ceramic Centerpiece by Søholm, 1960s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish ceramic centerpiece by Søholm, 1960s
Large stoneware bowl with signature blue glaze by Danish ceramic workshop Søholm located o...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
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Stoneware
$209 Sale Price
30% Off
Large Italian Stoneware Centerpiece by Guido Gambone
Located in Atlanta, GA
An impressive and large square stoneware platter by Guido Gambon, Italy, circa 1950s. Beautifully glazed in white a lava-like textured surface and decorated with black geometrical pa...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
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...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
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Chrome
Vintage Empoli Bright Orange Italian Art Glass Umbrella Stand Floor Flower Vase
By Guildcraft, Empoli
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Large vintage, hand blown, bright orange Italian art glass floor flower vase or umbrella stand. Attributed to the Empoli company, circa 1960s-1970s. The p...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$900 Sale Price
25% Off
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.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
La Borne Pierre Digan
By Pierre Digan
Located in L’ISLE-SUR-LA-SORGUE, FR
Pierre Digan (1941-2016), artist from La Borne in France, was renowned for his sandstone creations.
Its generous pyrite stoneware bowl, glazed with a magnificent blue inside, is a f...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
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Sandstone
$3,354
Brazilian Architectural Bowl Slatted Centerpiece Mid-Century like Oscar Niemeyer
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Made in Brazil, a hand-crafted footed centerpiece sculpture, truly an mid-century masterpiece. A fragile, brass belted, curved Jacaranda (Brazilian Rosewood) slat design. A rare find...
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1950s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
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Jacaranda
$5,520 Sale Price
20% Off
Centerpiece Bowl Murano Glass Perple Mid-Century Modern Production Italian 1970
Located in Palermo, IT
Large Murano glass centerpiece plate, in shades of purple and transparent. Modeled in an organic motif, of considerable thickness. Please watch the video and photos carefully, thank ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
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Murano Glass
Swedish crystal with divisions, "animal print" 1950, Sweden
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
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Crystal
Formia 1980 Italian Vintage Purple Blue White Murano Glass Organic Design Vase
Located in New York, NY
Blown Murano Art glass signed Formia, created exclusively for Roche Bobois Paris. The very modern minimalist design and execution are striking in the luxurious quality of glass, that...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Huge Cenedese Italian Rhombus White and Clear Murano Glass Bowl, Dish, Ashtray
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Antonio da Ros for Cenedese huge oversized large and heavy vintage midcentury modern Italian Murano glass rhombus shaped bowl, serving dish or ashtray, circa 1965-1975. Large and hea...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
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Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Formia 1980 Italian Vintage Purple Blue White Murano Glass Modern Design Vases
Located in New York, NY
Two vases in blown Murano Art glass signed Formia, created exclusively for Roche Bobois Paris. The very modern minimalist design and execution are striking in the luxurious quality o...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Mona Morales Schildt for Orrefors Bowl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mona Morales Schildt for Orrefors bowl or vase. Beautiful design of 1/2 round circles polished all around. Signed bottom.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
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Blown Glass
Wonderful Lorin Marsh Rigadin Bowl Clear Murano Glass Centerpiece Large Bowl
By Lorin Marsh
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful Lorin Marsh Rigadin bowl clear Murano hand blown art glass centerpiece large bowl
Item#: 4771, made in Italy
Measurements: 15" diam...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
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Art Glass, Murano Glass
Italian Crystal Glass Centrepiece Bowl
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Italian Crystal Glass Centrepiece Bowl
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Crystal
Ceramic Centerpiece by Franco Bucci for Laboratorio Pesaro, 1970s, Signed
Located in Bagnolo Mella, Brescia
Introducing a large and impressive ceramic centerpiece designed by Franco Bucci for Laboratorio Pesaro in the 1970s. This exquisite piece measures 45 cm in diameter and 4.5 cm in he...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Ceramic
Stunning Vintage Bohemian Amethyst Blown Glass Vase with Salamander
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
1890s. Probably made in Bohemia or in a Northern European country.
This beautiful blown glass vase is rendered in a lovely amethyst color.
It features a modeled glass salamander, app...
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1890s Italian Antique Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Blown Glass
Silver Plated Dish by Los Castillo with Malachite Inlays
By Los Castillo
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960. We offer this beautiful handmade Silver Plated Dish by Los Castillo with Malachite Inlays , includes Los castillo marked and numbered with the piece 250.
Los Castillo is...
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1960s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
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Malachite
Splendid Roger Capron Rooster Framed Ceramic Tile Plaque - For Vallauris, France
By Roger Capron
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
A boldly strutting rooster fills a framed ceramic tile from Roger Capron for Vallauris, France
Dark wood framed tile with cream background and dark brown detailed etching
Circa 1970...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Ceramic
Large Alfredo Barbini Italian Glass Double Fish Centrepiece Platter
Located in St. Louis, MO
Large Sommerso Alfredo Barbini for Cenedese Murano Italian glass double fish centerpiece platter. Bullicante glass formed fish and centrepiece bowl. No signs of chips or breaks.
...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
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
TAPIO WIRKKALA 1962 Finland Modernist Sculptural Dish-Tray in .916 Sterling
Located in Miami, FL
Modern sculptural tray designed by Tapio Wirkkala (1915-1985).
Fabulous and very rare modernist tray dish, designed by the silversmith artist Tapio Wirkkala, back in the 1955. The sculptural tray has been crafted by Kultakeskus Oy in the city of Oulu, Finland in the shape of a boat in solid .916/.999 sterling silver with high polished finish. The incredible design is dated 1962 and is made up with a navette shaped piece, with several embossed levels in low and high elliptical with an elliptical hammered recess and an elliptical convex base, which create a fabulous optical effect. This tray is beautiful and elegant piece by one of the great 20th century designers is in lovely condition. It is a piece of sculptural art and will display with great eye appeal.
Note: This is the model TW-114.
Weight: 186.2 Grams, (119.40 Dwt).
Measurements: 95 mm by 301 mm by 26 mm (3.75 x 11.85 x 1.04 Inches).
Hallmarks: Stamped and engraved with the Finnish crown mark; the maker's mark, the mark for the assay of the .916 silver, the code for the date of production of 1962, the mark for the town of Oulu and signed in full, "TAPIO WIRKKALA 916H 1-7".
Tapio Wirkkala
Wirkkala was born in Hanko in 1915. He attended the Töölö co-educational school in Helsinki. His father, Ilmari Wirkkala, was a cemetery architect, and mother Selma (née Vanhatalo) a wood-carver. His sister Helena Korvenkontio and brother Tauno Wirkkala were also artists. Wirkkala's work ranges from designs of plastic ketchup bottles and metalwork to glass, ceramics and plywood in a range of styles. His success as a glass designer began in 1946 when he designed the Kantarelli vase for Iittala, and the mass-produced Tapio collection was launched in 1954. His range was immense, including glassware, stoneware, jewellery, and furniture for mass production, as well as individual sculptures in several media. He designed commemorative postage stamps for the 1952 Helsinki Olympics, and also designed the Finnish markka banknotes introduced in 1955. In the early 1950s, Wirkkala worked as the artistic director at the Helsinki Central School of Industrial Design. The WIR lightbulb designed by Wirkkala for Airam Electric was awarded the Grand Prix at the XII Milan Triennial in 1960.
Among his most famous work have been the designs for the Finlandia vodka bottle (1970–1999) and for Iittala's Ultima Thule set of kitchen glasses. Both glassware items feature a dripping icicle look, and in the case of the Iittala's glassware it is said to have taken thousands of hours to develop a glassblowing technique that would produce the effect. Wirkkala did much of his initial design work using a traditional Finnish carving knife, the puukko. Wirkkala designed his own version of the knife, the Tapio Wirkkala Puukko...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Italian Aldo Londi Ceramic Bowl
By Aldo Londi
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Italian Art Ceramic bowl by Aldo Londi 1960s.
Decorative plate, the art is hand painted representing a colourful land scape.
Signature on the bottom on p...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Ceramic
20th Century Georges Jouve Ceramic Centerpiece, France, 1950's
Located in Paris, FR
French 20th century vintage circular rare collector's ceramic dish or centerpiece by Georges Jouve of exceptional craftsmanship. Signed at the base.
France, Circa 1950's.
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Ceramic
1970s Italian Organic Brass Snake Swirls Brown Lucite Tall Vase
By Romeo Rega
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian Design cylindrical sculpture vase, attributed to Romeo Rega, tall and slender, the organic body in transparent brown acrylic is decorated with a brass Egyptian...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Brass
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
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1930s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Pewter
Mid-Century Rometti Umbertide Ceramics Liqueur set 1930s Italy
Located in Palermo, IT
Very original liqueur set in worked and glazed ceramic in white and orange shades, consisting of a bottle with handle, six glasses and circular tray. The set is signed, on the bottom...
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1930s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Ceramic
$958 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Sage Green Earthenware Serving Centerpiece by G. Andlovitz for Laveno
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy by Guido Andloviz for Laveno in 1936, model "Vittuone".
This centerpiece bowl with plate is made in solid glazed earthenware.
The color is not like in the pictures tha...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Earthenware
Midcentury Lucite and Brass Octagonal Italian Tray, Willy Rizzo, Italy, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing Mid-Century rectangular tray in clear lucite and brass with a chrome-plated rim. This stylish piece was made in Italy during the 1970s and its design is attributed to the mas...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Murano, 1930, Italian. Attributed to Alfredo Barbini
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Murano
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1930s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
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Murano Glass
Large Footed Glass "Kekkeri" Bowl by Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Vintage textured glass Kekkeri bowl by Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala.
Manufacturer: Iittala
Designer: Timo Sarpaneva
Origin: Finland
Y...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Glass
Archimede Seguso Murano Sommerso Red Art Glass Vase with Pulled Details
Located in Barcelona, ES
'Tronco' style red and clear Art glass vase. Attributed to Archimede Seguso, Italy, 1960s
An spectacular handblown Murano art glass vase in a vib...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass, Sommerso
Giant Life-Size Lamb Serving Platter by Franco Lapini, Italy, 1970
Located in Munich, DE
Franco Lapinis exquisite sculpture giant life size lamp platter made entirely of metal plated in silver and its surface is lightly textured to give it a...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Silver Plate
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...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Vintage Black and White Blown Solid Murano Glass Penguin Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Early 1980, a very cute Venetian penguin Art sculpture in blown Murano glass, the central solid crystal clear core is deeply overlaid in black and white, t...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Transparent Rostrated Murano Glass Vase attr. to Ercole Barovier, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1930s- 1940.
This is a vase attributable to Ercole Barovier and is made in transparent heavy rostrated Murano glass: glass rostrating is a particular technique in whi...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Murano Glass
20th Century Murano Glass Centerpiece/ Bowl, Red/ Amber Colored, IT ca. 1970
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Very decorative, large Murano glass centerpiece/ bowl/ plate out the renowed workshops of Sommerso Murano in Italy. Artfully handcrafted in the late mid century period around 1970, t...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Murano Glass
Cenedese Nude Pink Vintage Midcentury Italian Murano Art Glass Vase
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Cenedese vintage midcentury Murano glass vase, made in Italy, circa 1970-1990. Particularly striking is the form and size, they have all the characteristics of hand thrown pottery wi...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
1980s ELSA PERETTI for Tiffany GOLD INFUSED Cake Plate BONE SERIES Tableware
Located in Richmond, VA
Early model of an important Elsa Peretti Bone Series art glass tableware Cake Plate designed for Tiffany & Co in the early years of 1980.
This object was manufactured at Vetreria Ar...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Art Glass
Ronald Hayes Pearson Shallow Spun Brass Metalworks Bowl American Studio Craft
By Ronald Pearson
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful metalwork, mid-century form. Good size, just over 9 inches.
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Brass
$960 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Large 50cm Midcentury Murano Glass Fish Sculpture Italy 1960s 1970s Venice
By Ars Murano
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
Due to the nature of glassblowing, every Murano fish is individual, and we are fortunate to be able to offer a large Murano fish measuring an impressive 50cm in length! The main colo...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Natural Malachite Dish Bowl
Located in Atlanta, GA
A decorative dish or bowl fashioned out of a large piece of all natural malachite mineral stone. Polished beautifully to display the natural swirly layerings and concentrics of the s...
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Malachite
Murano 1950, Italian
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Murano.
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
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Murano Glass
$3,600
Italian mid-century modern Sail object holder Centerpiece by Fontana Arte, 1960s
By Fontana Arte
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern Sail-shaped object holder or Centerpiece by Fontana Arte, 1960s
Sail-shaped object holder made entirely of thick, water-green glass. The tips of the triang...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
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.