Chrome Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Up to 7 identical party sporks (a smart combination of a spoon and a fork) from the 1960s. Model „Göffel“, award-winning design by Ernst Otto Loewe and K.H. Hoelscher, executed by Am...

Unique midcentury cubic dry bar in lacquered ash wood, mirrored steel and glass dry bar with hidden wheels. This gorgeous Willy Rizzo style dry bar was produced in Italy during the 1970s. The wheeled bar cart's four sides are in mirrored chromed steel, while the top is in dark smoked glass. It moves thanks to four hidden wheels, and the structure is veneered black lacquered oak. A design masterpiece that will become a cult furniture element in a midcentury bar or living room. Italian designer and photographer Willy Rizzo (1928-2013) first came to prominence in the 1960s as both a chronicler of and participant in La Dolce Vita, the glamorous, jet set lifestyle enjoyed by many international celebrities and socialites in the postwar era. While photography was Rizzo's first love, in the 1970s he developed a passion for interiors and launched a second successful career as a luxury furniture designer. Rizzo was born in Naples in 1928 but moved to France early. After expressing an interest in photography at the age of 12, Rizzo's mother gifted him an Agfa Box camera; soon he was shooting portraits of his classmates at Paris's Istituto Statale Italiano Leonardo Da Vinci. In the 1940s, Rizzo began his career as a photojournalist, working for several French publications, including Ciné Mondial, Point de Vue, and Image du Monde. In the aftermath of the Second World War, Rizzo notably covered the Nuremberg Trials and travelled to Tunisia for Point de Vue to photograph the conflict in North Africa, later published in Life Magazine. As his reputation grew, he was hired by France Dimanche to take portraits of the rich and famous at flashy events like the Cannes Film Festival. Rizzo's charm won the trust of royalty, dignitaries, and movie stars, allowing him to capture these public figures in unusually candid moments. Hoping to advance his career further, Rizzo travelled to New York with Black Star Agency in 1947 to photograph American starlets. When he returned to Paris two years later, he was invited to join Jean Prouvost’s newest publication in colour, Paris Match, as head photographer—a position that he held for 20 years and, along the way, sparked a new culture of celebrity photographers who were as intriguing and fashionable as their subjects. In 1959, he became the artistic director of Marie Claire and collaborated with other fashion magazines, such as Vogue. Throughout his career, Rizzo photographed dozens of stars, including Brigitte Bardot, Maria Callas, Salvador Dalí, Marlene Dietrich, Jane Fonda, Gene Kelly, and Gregory Peck, as well as striking up close friendships with famous personalities like Coco Chanel, Christian Dior, and Jack Nicholson. In 1962, Rizzo famously captured some of the last moments of Marilyn Monroe’s life on film before tragically committing suicide a few weeks later. In 1968, Rizzo married Italian actress Elsa Martinelli, and the pair relocated to Rome. It was here that Rizzo began his work in furniture design, starting with his newly-leased, run-down Roman apartment. Just for personal use (at first), Rizzo created a series one-of-a-kind pieces inspired by modernist icons, such as Mies van der Rohe and Le Corbusier. But as his glitterati friends—Rodolfo Parisi, Gigli Rizzi, Franco Rapetti, Salvador Dalí, Brigitte Bardot, and the like—became admirers of his work, Rizzo was flooded with design commissions. Rizzo went on to furnish apartments for Italian aristocracy in the Palazzo Borghese and Palazzo Ruspoli that same year and quickly earned an international reputation as a designer to the rich and famous. In response to ever-growing demand, he launched his own Tivoli-based company dedicated to contemporary furniture design handmade in lux materials such as wood, marble, stainless steel, brass, and wild boar. Over time, his team of eight grew to 150, and he was able to open shops in France and throughout Europe, as well as in New York, Miami, and Los Angeles. With an emphasis on clean lines and geometric forms, Rizzo's tables, chairs, and accessories combined contemporary shapes with traditional materials—in contrast to many of his contemporaries, like Ettore Sottsass and Vico Magistretti, who were popularizing plastic, foam, and other synthetics in furniture production. Rizzo's most successful designs are many low, box-like tables in granite, metal, glass, or burled wood, often embellished with brass or chrome accents or built-in liquor cabinets or trays. Two examples of his most celebrated designs include the Alveo Coffee Table (1970s) for Mario Sabot and the circular Yin Yang Coffee Table...

For your consideration is this Art Deco barware set which originates from France and dates to the 1930's. It features a chrome ladle and chrome co...

We are pleased to offer this stunning, large serving tray that perfectly captures the glamorous, ultra-chic European style of the 1970s. Made in Europe, this vintage piece recalls t...

Wonderful mid-century magazine rack or bottle rack in brass and chrome. This stunning piece was designed in the Italy in the 1970s, clearly in the style of a Willy Rizzo design. Thi...

Stunning mid-century magazine rack or bottle holder in blue lucite and chrome. This incredibly charming and unique object was produced in Italy during the 1970s and its design is att...

Take a sip of history with this authentic Sparklets Soda Syphon. Type D "De Luxe" model, produced between 1946-1955. Whether you're a collector of vintage barware or just looking to ...

Manning Bowman Art Deco Bakelite and Chrome Cocktail Shaker and Serving Tray. A nice sized chrome plated cocktail shaker with a mustard colored top cap. Manufactured by the Manning B...

A chromed table or bar nutcracker on an black/brown enameled bowl from the 1920s, executed by WMF - Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, Germany. A very decorative and useful piece in...

The height of Art Deco Farberware and Cambridge glass ball jug decanter with stopper and 6 shot cordials in aubergine purple and chrome. Ball jug 5" x 5" x 7", shots 2.25" x 2"

Perfect for serving drinks and hors d'oeuvres or for displaying fine glassware, our Isacco tray features a clean rectangular silhouette crafted of wood, wi...

Perfect for serving drinks and hors d'oeuvres or for displaying fine glassware, our Isacco tray features a clean rectangular silhouette crafted of wood, wi...

This Art Deco Streamlined Cocktail Shaker in Chrome is an excellent example of streamline design and materials from the era. The piece is rendered in a gorgeous polished chrome and p...

Mid-Century Modern Italian ashtray metal chrome lacquered magazine rack.

A fun round Mid-Century Modern ice bucket with a lid and acrylic handle. This bright colorful vintage ice bucket will be great on a bar at your next cocktail party. It is created from plastic and has a bright white exterior. Around the body, is a large horizontal bold turquoise blue stripe, flanked by two strips of chrome. The bucket comes with a round acrylic transparent...

Sphereical "Saturn's rings" chrome cream, sugar and tray by Chase Co., circa 1940s. The set is in good condition and measures 11.25"W x 5"D x 4"H. It is marked "Chase" with company...

Acrylic marble effect and frame chrome centerpiece. Made in Italy 1970s.

A stylish large bar cart set from famous liquor maker Bombay Sapphire. This is one of a kind bright piece that was made for advertising purposes . The tubular chrome frame supports three levels of shelving. In the middle of the top shelf is a large blue ice bucket, complete with cover and a stylish metal scoop. Beautiful blue plastic glassware is perfect for indoor or outdoor entertaining and looks like glass. The cart rolls on two large front wheels and two smaller casters in the back, complete with locking mechanism. Bar cart set includes 74 pieces: 6 wine/ water goblets, 6 tall beer glasses,  6 small martinis glasses...

This striking Mid-Century Modern coffee pot by Regal captures the futuristic optimism of the Space Age with its sleek design from the 1960s. Crafted in the USA, the piece features a...

Art deco free standing ashtray c.1930s, USA. It features a wood laminated table top and stainless steel chrome body. The ashtray has a red button...

Elegant midcentury rounded white travertine marble ashtray or bowl. Fratelli Mannelli probably designed this fantastic piece in Italy during the 1970s. This wonderful item is made in full solid Italian Travertine marble and chromed steel that gives an amazing contrast to the ashtray. A magnificent piece that is a perfect gift to decorate a modernist studio or a minimal living room...

Set of six squared placemats in ice-effect lucite and steel borders in the style of the Italian designer Willy Rizzo. Made in Italy 1970s.

Art Deco cocktail set by Paden City Glass. Clear glass with etched designs of birds and vining flower. The set consisting of a Shaker with a chrome lid, and six short stemmed cocktai...

Vintage Moroccan Amethyst Swirl Cocktail Set by Hazel-Atlas. Consisting of a large cocktail shaker with a chrome lid and 4 small cocktail glasses. Shaker 3.75" x 3.75" x 9"h Glasses ...

Art Deco Chrome Cocktail Shaker with Brown Bakelite Handle and Spout Cover.

Original French wonderful novelty cocktail stick set. Features 6 chrome picks with cherry red bakelite handles. There are twelve in total creating a radial effect. The stand is waln...

Vintage mid 20th century Italian Regency ice bucket / champagne chiller; thick glass chiller with chrome like handles, and chrome pedestal stand.

A nice art deco double sided chrome jigger, circa 1930s. The piece is in good condition and measures 1.5"D x 3.75"H. The jigger has two pours and can be used for both 1oz & 2oz capa...

A very hard to find Art Deco chrome nut bowl with built-in screw cracker by Chase & Co., circa 1930s. The design features a solid walnut base and stem holding a round chrome bowl and...

Sugar bowl and spoon designed by Michael Graves for Alessi, circa 1988 made in Italy. Memphis era.

Set of six ball-top cocktail picks held in a red ball balanced on the nose of a seal with glass eyes. Stainless steel picks with red Bakelite ball tops with a painted carved wood stand.

Beautiful and incredibly chic vintage tray. An original piece that highlights and punctuates your décor. Featuring a square frame, polished chrome accents and lucite details. The ...

Tray from mid-century France. This piece is made of Lucite in a brown tortoiseshell pattern. It is trimmed with chromed aluminum. The tray is in very nice vintage condition with only...

Stunning vintage French small Jean Couzon stainless steel Champagne ice bucket. Jean Couzon 18/10 stainless steel wine bucket is well made and heavy with a sleek design and ring hand...

Very stylish Art Deco condiment set, dating to the 1930's and originating from France. Two bottles marked O and V to symbolise Oil and Vinegar are h...

Mio Baughman decor burl walnut & chrome Mid-Century Modern liquor serving bar.

For your consideration is this beautiful and very unusual shaped Ladies perfume atomizer. Made from cut glass in a peachy pink tone, the body is cut to create a fan shape. The chrome...

This stunning Art Deco "Viking" chrome cocktail pitcher, designed by Walter Von Nessen for Chase circa 1935, represents the epitome of sleek, modernist design from the Machine Age. C...

France, circa 1930 An Art Deco wine bottle carrier by Jacques Adnet, the sculptural form with curved arms and frame in chrome plate, the base inset with patinated glass, to hold fou...

Art Deco cocktail pick set, the stand shaped like a partly open umbrella in chrome on a butterscotch Bakelite disk shaped foot. The six picks are formed as closed umbrella each in a ...

With its timeless elegance, Berro is the perfect tray to enhance your gatherings. Crafted from glossy black lacquered wood, the design is embellished by refined handles in Corno Ital...

A rare and chic set of American chrome plate brass sphere salt and pepper shakers, Modern/Modern Streamlined/Art Deco design period, by designer Russel Wright for Chase Brass and Cop...

Wonderful Mid-20th Century MCM (Mid Century Modern) serving set including a Dorothy Thorpe serving bowl with original label & 3 “Masterpiece in Wood” black ceruse wood nesting trays with chrome corners by Nasco, Made in Japan. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear even if it has been refinished or restored. Specifically, no chips, cracks, chiggers, in the bowl. The trays do so some wear including scratches & water rings. Please see photos, zoom in for details, and see long description as they are part of the condition report. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Mid-20th Century. Well, well, well… what have we here?? We call this… serve-ware EXTRAORDINAIRE!!!! This is a lovely vintage set including a marvelous Dorothy Thorpe serving bowl with her signature silver band and original label plus three “Masterpiece in Wood” black ceruse wood nesting trays with rounded chrome corners labeled with their gold crest logo on the bottom… by Nasco, made in Japan. The silver band surrounding the bowl bears a bit of wonderful, vintage patina which we chose to leave alone as we LOVE the appearance & stories it could tell… but it could be polished if you prefer that look. The name Dorothy Thorpe is simply mid-century modern and Hollywood Regency glamour at its finest and this incredible glass serving bowl represents her iconic style while these marvelous Nasco nesting trays compliment it’s exemplary existence. The silver band on the glass bowl simply explodes as it sits beside the trays & those marvelous chrome corners… it’s quite a STUNNING set up!!! The trays would be an exceptional way to present snacks or beverages to your guests, or a table or bar hosting a lovely set of vintage glasses...

Art Deco cocktail picks with black Bakelite ball tops in a snail-form chrome stand with carved black Bakelite shell.

For your consideration is this stunning Art Deco cut glass Perfume atomizer. On first glance one can't miss the sheer size of this bottle, proba...

French Art Deco cocktail pick set with 12 red cherry topped chrome picks standing in a turned wood base with 2 carved wood cherries.

This rare collectible barware cocktail picks set has a Mid-Century Modern flair. The bar piece was crafted in Spain circa 1960 and sold in France during the same period. This bar set...

Art Deco Cobalt Blue Glass Ice Bucket with a Hammered Handle in Chrome. The bucket with a scalloped edge and accompanying tongs.

This is an American Art Deco Cocktail Shaker, likely dating to the 1930s It features a streamlined, cylindrical chromed body & and is accented with two pairs of contrasting, recessed...

Art Deco blue glass cocktail shaker by Hazel-Atlas from the Sportsman Series and decorated in white with tropical fish, bubbles and seaweed. Topped with a chrome lid with twist-off s...

We offer for sale an elegant sculptural ashtray made in Italy, as attested by the manufacturer's brand label still present at the base, between the 60s and 70s. The round travertine ...

Pair of Steelcase co. adjustable operator bar counter stools. Upholstered in Alexander Girard attributed brown and gold striped textile. Excellent condition through out chrome and upholstery. Stools are multi adjustable. Seat height is listed at 35...

An Art Deco cocktail pick set based on the fable of The Fox and The Grapes, with red berry topped picks held high in a fan shaped trellis out of the reach of a fox who is watching a ...

Awesome vintage art deco brass & copper coffee urns with Bakelite handles set of 4. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and n...

Unusual Art Deco, modernist 8-piece tea set, chrome or wood ball design. Unsigned, stunning modern design, consisting of teapot, creamer and sugar, 4 cups and relish container.

Midcentury globe shaped stackable ashtrays or bowls in chrome and brass in the style of the Italian designer Tommaso Barbi. Made in Italy in the 1970s.

Art Deco cocktail pick set with a chrome figure of a bird landing on a tree standing on an octagonal wood base next to a chrome cylinder holding six forked cocktail picks, each toppe...

Exceptional Art Deco Baccarat Crystal Centerpiece, France, circa 1930 This sculptural crystal centerpiece was designed and meticulously crafted by Baccarat in Nancy, during the heigh...

A chrome Art Deco cocktail shaker with ribbed grooves to the top and bottom section of the container. The lid has matching grooves with built in strainer topped with a black bakealit...

Mid Century Floor Standing Chrome Champaign Ice Bucket This is a charming piece it stands on a central column and has provision for 4 bottles in the reservoir at the top The stan...