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Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

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
Academy Silver on Copper Mid Century Bulbous Silver Plate Water Pitcher
Academy Silver on Copper Mid Century Bulbous Silver Plate Water Pitcher

Academy Silver on Copper Mid Century Bulbous Silver Plate Water Pitcher

Located in Clifton Forge, VA

This pitcher is exceptional in it's simplicity, the smooth surface along with the simple line of the handle and spout are pleasing and understated and it would be perfect to serve wa...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Lino Sabattini for Christofle Fleuron Silver Plated Apple-Shaped Butter Box, 70s
Lino Sabattini for Christofle Fleuron Silver Plated Apple-Shaped Butter Box, 70s

Lino Sabattini for Christofle Fleuron Silver Plated Apple-Shaped Butter Box, 70s

By Lino Sabattini, Christofle

Located in Roma, IT

A box that recalls a work by René Magritte, an apple and a bowler hat come together in this silver plated box from the 1970s produced by Fleuron Christofle. A butter dish or a caviar...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Six Mauro Manetti Silver Plate Animal Heads Stirrup Goblets Cups, Made in Italy
Six Mauro Manetti Silver Plate Animal Heads Stirrup Goblets Cups, Made in Italy

Six Mauro Manetti Silver Plate Animal Heads Stirrup Goblets Cups, Made in Italy

By Mauro Manetti

Located in Miami, FL

Six Mauro Manetti silver plate animal heads stirrup, goblets, cups, made in Italy. We have the Hunting collection of a German shepherd, Labrador, deer, rabbit, donkey, boar. All ma...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

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Metal, Silver Plate

Christofle Frances "Le Grillon" Silver-Plated Steel Crumb Sweeper
Christofle Frances "Le Grillon" Silver-Plated Steel Crumb Sweeper

Christofle Frances "Le Grillon" Silver-Plated Steel Crumb Sweeper

By Christofle

Located in Valladolid, ES

A refined and exquisite crumb sweeper from the prestigious French house of Christofle, model "Le Grillon," made of silver-plated steel with a handle hallmarked with the Christofle ha...

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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Mid Century Era Christofle Silver Plated Serving Tray with Stylized Rope Border
Mid Century Era Christofle Silver Plated Serving Tray with Stylized Rope Border

Mid Century Era Christofle Silver Plated Serving Tray with Stylized Rope Border

By Christofle

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This vintage serving tray was made by the renowned Christofle company of France in approximately 1965 in a period Mid Century style. The tray is composed of silver plate and has a s...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Poole Silver Co. EPNS Silver Plate Gravy Boat W/ Attached Underplate
Poole Silver Co. EPNS Silver Plate Gravy Boat W/ Attached Underplate

Poole Silver Co. EPNS Silver Plate Gravy Boat W/ Attached Underplate

Located in Clifton Forge, VA

This is a sweet & classy EPNS silverplated gravy boat with an attached underplate. The underplate has a classic raised ribbed decoration around the edge and the handle has a groove o...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Gio Ponti,  Mid-century, a complete cutlery set for 6, Arthur Krupp, 48 pieces
Gio Ponti,  Mid-century, a complete cutlery set for 6, Arthur Krupp, 48 pieces

Gio Ponti, Mid-century, a complete cutlery set for 6, Arthur Krupp, 48 pieces

By Arthur Krupp, Gio Ponti

Located in London, Fitzrovia

48 silver plated pieces, a cutlery set for 6 a rare large Arthur Krupp set, designed by Gio Ponti 6 large knifes, 6 large forks and 6 large spoons. 6 small knifes, 6 small forks, 6 ...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Pair of Midcentury Napier Silver Plated Finger Jiggers
Pair of Midcentury Napier Silver Plated Finger Jiggers

Pair of Midcentury Napier Silver Plated Finger Jiggers

By Napier Co.

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of midcentury silver plated finger jiggers by Napier. Larger is 2.25” tall x 2” diameter. 1.25”tall x 1.75” wide.

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Set of 6 Pairpoint EPNS Silver Plate Goblets Wine Glasses
Set of 6 Pairpoint EPNS Silver Plate Goblets Wine Glasses

Set of 6 Pairpoint EPNS Silver Plate Goblets Wine Glasses

By Pairpoint Silver Company

Located in Clifton Forge, VA

Here is an elegant and shiny set of 6 wine glasses or goblets made by the Pairpoint silver company in New Bedford Massachusetts. The goblets are in nice condition with only minor sig...

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Late 19th Century American Antique Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

1970s Mid-Century Modern Silver Plated and Mirrored Glass Tray by Tommaso Barbi
1970s Mid-Century Modern Silver Plated and Mirrored Glass Tray by Tommaso Barbi

1970s Mid-Century Modern Silver Plated and Mirrored Glass Tray by Tommaso Barbi

By Tommaso Barbi

Located in Aci Castello, IT

This 1970s Mid-Century Modern tray is an exquisite example of Italian glamour designed by the renowned Tommaso Barbi. Crafted during a period when Barbi was defining the high-end aes...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Vintage German Silver Plate Sand Egg Timer Hourglass, 1970s
Vintage German Silver Plate Sand Egg Timer Hourglass, 1970s

Vintage German Silver Plate Sand Egg Timer Hourglass, 1970s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Add a touch of timeless elegance to your interior with this vintage-style rotating hourglass, discovered at an estate sale in Nuremberg, Germany. Crafted from silver-plate metal with...

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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

1950 Christofle Design France Silver Metal Bottle Holder and Bowl
1950 Christofle Design France Silver Metal Bottle Holder and Bowl

1950 Christofle Design France Silver Metal Bottle Holder and Bowl

By Christofle

Located in Brescia, IT

Bottle Holder and Bowl Christofle, France 1950 Silver Metal Shell small difect at the bottle holder (highlighted in the picture) Christofle Mark impressed bottle holder h 16.5 / w...

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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

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Metal

Vintage Novelty Eggplant Silver and Gold Knife Rests Set of 6
Vintage Novelty Eggplant Silver and Gold Knife Rests Set of 6

Vintage Novelty Eggplant Silver and Gold Knife Rests Set of 6

Located in Toronto, CA

Add a whimsical touch to your dining table with this set of six vintage-inspired eggplant knife rests, designed in Montreal. Featuring silver-plated bodies with gilded stems, these e...

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Late 20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

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Metal

Vintage silver plated cake spatula with a bamboo-shaped handle, Italy 1950s
Vintage silver plated cake spatula with a bamboo-shaped handle, Italy 1950s

Vintage silver plated cake spatula with a bamboo-shaped handle, Italy 1950s

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

Vintage silver plated cake spatula with a bamboo-shaped handle. Made in Italy in the 1950s. Dimensions: Width: 25 cm / 9.85 inches Height: 5 cm / 2 inches Depth: 1 cm / 0.4 inches ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Vintage English Silver Plate Table Bell by Walker & Hall, 1962
Vintage English Silver Plate Table Bell by Walker & Hall, 1962

Vintage English Silver Plate Table Bell by Walker & Hall, 1962

By Walker & Hall, Christofle, Elkington & Co., Tiffany & Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine vintage English silver plate table bell. In silver plate with a black wooden handle. Marked to the side of the bell with Walker & Hall's maker's mark. Simply a wonderful En...

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1960s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Biomorphic Silverplate Bowl By Wilcox International Silver Co, 1960's Unusual
Biomorphic Silverplate Bowl By Wilcox International Silver Co, 1960's Unusual

Biomorphic Silverplate Bowl By Wilcox International Silver Co, 1960's Unusual

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

An unusual biomorphic bowl, silverplate by Wilcox for International Silver Co, ca' 1960's.

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Lino Sabatinni For Christofle / Gallia, Paris - Ice Bucket, c.1960
Lino Sabatinni For Christofle / Gallia, Paris - Ice Bucket, c.1960

Lino Sabatinni For Christofle / Gallia, Paris - Ice Bucket, c.1960

By Christofle, Lino Sabattini

Located in Bath, GB

A fabulous ice minimalist / modernist silver plated ice bucket, I believe in the Windsor pattern, designed c.1960 by the world famous Lino Sabatinni, the preeminent figure in modern...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

1970 Lino Sabattini Christofle Gallia Silver Metal Leaves Set
1970 Lino Sabattini Christofle Gallia Silver Metal Leaves Set

1970 Lino Sabattini Christofle Gallia Silver Metal Leaves Set

By Lino Sabattini

Located in Brescia, IT

Set 4 Leaves Lino sabattini Christofle _ Gallia 1950 Very Good Condiction Lenght leaves: 10 cm / 10 cm / 8 cm / 11 cm

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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver

Rare Italian Silver Plated Four Wine Bottle Holder, Lino Sabattini c.1970
Rare Italian Silver Plated Four Wine Bottle Holder, Lino Sabattini c.1970

Rare Italian Silver Plated Four Wine Bottle Holder, Lino Sabattini c.1970

By Sabattini Argenteria, Lino Sabattini

Located in Bath, GB

A magnificent piece of Mid-Century Modern barware, an iconic centrepiece for the finest of cocktail / dinner parties. Made from silverplate, it has just been returned from our silversmith's workshop having been professionally cleaned and polished, restoring it to it's former glory, minor wear on the interior commensurate with age and use. A stylish modernist design to accommodate four wine bottles with a circular cut-out handle. Made in Italy by Argenteria Sabattini signed on the underside. Excellent condition measuring 9 3/4" x 8 3/4" x 11 1/2" tall. Lino Sabattini Lino Sabattini (born Corregio, Italy, September 23, 1925–died 2016...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Vintage French Equestrian Letter Opener, Christian Dior, c.1970's
Vintage French Equestrian Letter Opener, Christian Dior, c.1970's

Vintage French Equestrian Letter Opener, Christian Dior, c.1970's

By Christian Dior

Located in Bath, GB

An unusual and highly sought-after vintage silver plated letter opener by the world renowned, Christian Dior. The letter opener is fashioned in the form of a belt with engraved "s...

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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Rare Italian Lino Sabattini Vodka / Cocktail Set, C.1970
Rare Italian Lino Sabattini Vodka / Cocktail Set, C.1970

Rare Italian Lino Sabattini Vodka / Cocktail Set, C.1970

By Sabattini Argenteria, Lino Sabattini

Located in Bath, GB

A magnificent piece of mid-century modern barware, an iconic centrepiece for the finest of cocktail parties. Made from silverplate, it was black with tarnish when it arrived with us, but once polished, restoring it to it's former glory, it was clear to see this has been stored away for the last 50 years remaining in superb undamaged condition. Ice would be stored in the base and chilled shots of Vodka or similar would sit in the cut-outs to the lid. Made in Italy by Argenteria Sabattini signed on the underside. Excellent condition spanning 9 3/4" across the top x 4 1/4" tall to top of glasses; each glass spanning 2 1/4" in diameter across the rim x 4" tall. Excellent condition retaining all six original glasses, undamaged. Lino Sabattini Lino Sabattini (born Corregio, Italy, September 23, 1925–died...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Vintage Mid Century Modern Blue Porcelain Enamel Copper 8" Triangle Trinket Dish
Vintage Mid Century Modern Blue Porcelain Enamel Copper 8" Triangle Trinket Dish

Vintage Mid Century Modern Blue Porcelain Enamel Copper 8" Triangle Trinket Dish

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Mid Century Modern Blue Porcelain Enamel Copper 8" Triangle Trinket Dish. Item features porcelain enamel over copper, very nice vintage item, clean modernist lines, great sty...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

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Copper, Enamel

Christofle, Gallia, Silver Plated Leaf Vide-Poche, French, Circa 1930
Christofle, Gallia, Silver Plated Leaf Vide-Poche, French, Circa 1930

Christofle, Gallia, Silver Plated Leaf Vide-Poche, French, Circa 1930

By Gallia

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

This leaf vide-poche is made of silver plated. This is a work by famous French designer Gallia for Christofle, circa 1930.

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1930s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Antique Wine Bottle Cooler, German, Silver Plated, Champagne Magnum Bucket, 1920
Antique Wine Bottle Cooler, German, Silver Plated, Champagne Magnum Bucket, 1920

Antique Wine Bottle Cooler, German, Silver Plated, Champagne Magnum Bucket, 1920

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique wine bottle cooler. A German, Alpaca nickel silver plated champagne magnum bucket, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920. Fascinating example with Arts & ...

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Early 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Vintage Mirrored Cake Display, English, Silver Plate, Shop, Wedding, Stand, 1930
Vintage Mirrored Cake Display, English, Silver Plate, Shop, Wedding, Stand, 1930

Vintage Mirrored Cake Display, English, Silver Plate, Shop, Wedding, Stand, 1930

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage mirrored cake display. An English, silver plated, shop retail or wedding presentation stand, dating to the early 20th century, circa 193...

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Early 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Gio Ponti mid-century cutlery sets for 6, Arthur Krupp, 42 pieces each, 3 sets
Gio Ponti mid-century cutlery sets for 6, Arthur Krupp, 42 pieces each, 3 sets

Gio Ponti mid-century cutlery sets for 6, Arthur Krupp, 42 pieces each, 3 sets

By Arthur Krupp, Gio Ponti

Located in London, Fitzrovia

2 sets for 6 are still available 42 silver plated pieces in each set! so all together, a rare large Arthur Krupp set, designed by Gio Ponti as are all the Arthur Krupp silver plated tureens, tea and coffee sets etc... from the Belfiore. these would make a huge 84 pieces set for 12 settings. each of the 2 sets includes: 6 large knifes, 6 large forks and 6 large spoons. 6 small knifes...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Vintage Monumental Silver-Plate Serving Bowl, Punch Bowl Stylized Fruit RIm MCM
Vintage Monumental Silver-Plate Serving Bowl, Punch Bowl Stylized Fruit RIm MCM

Vintage Monumental Silver-Plate Serving Bowl, Punch Bowl Stylized Fruit RIm MCM

Located in North Miami, FL

This substantial and monumental vintage 1950's silver-plate serving bowl, punch bowl or large fruit bowl was manufactured in Portugal when the silver plate was of a high quality. The...

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1950s Portuguese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Vintage Reed & Barton Silver-Plate Swan Bowl, Barware, 1960's Design
Vintage Reed & Barton Silver-Plate Swan Bowl, Barware, 1960's Design

Vintage Reed & Barton Silver-Plate Swan Bowl, Barware, 1960's Design

By Reed & Barton

Located in North Miami, FL

This lovely vintage hallmarked Reed &Barton silver-plate bowl, dish, or serving piece is from the 60's. The top is a swan. The sides are inverted triangles.Great barware. ON SALE...

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Birmingham Silver Co Silver Plate Tea Set Coffee Service Kettle on Stand Teapot
Birmingham Silver Co Silver Plate Tea Set Coffee Service Kettle on Stand Teapot

Birmingham Silver Co Silver Plate Tea Set Coffee Service Kettle on Stand Teapot

Located in Clifton Forge, VA

Here is an elegant rich looking 6 piece silver plate tea service including; kettle on stand which still has the burner, teapot, coffee pot, open & covered sugar and creamer. The ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Early production silver plated Alpacca Ladle by Gio Ponti, Arthur Krupp Milano
Early production silver plated Alpacca Ladle by Gio Ponti, Arthur Krupp Milano

Early production silver plated Alpacca Ladle by Gio Ponti, Arthur Krupp Milano

By Arthur Krupp, Gio Ponti

Located in London, Fitzrovia

An early production silver plated Alpacca Ladle by Gio Ponti for Arthur Krupp, Milano. manufacturers marks. really nice patina. Waxy silver finish, quite used and lots of character. ...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Silver-Plated Metal 1960s Fish kettle by Lino Sabattini for Christofle
Silver-Plated Metal 1960s Fish kettle by Lino Sabattini for Christofle

Silver-Plated Metal 1960s Fish kettle by Lino Sabattini for Christofle

By Lino Sabattini, Christofle

Located in Varese, Lombardia

This beautiful and rare item is made from Silver-Plated metal and composed by 2 parts: the upper perforated plate and the lower bowl. Very good condition: silver oxidation can be pol...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths Brass Coffee & Tea Service
Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths Brass Coffee & Tea Service

Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths Brass Coffee & Tea Service

By Dorlyn Silversmiths, Tommi Parzinger

Located in Hanover, MA

Four piece coffee/tea service in solid brass designed by Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths circa 1950, distributed by Vincent Lippe Co. This is the earliest version with the distinctively ornate thistle finials on the fitted lids. Set includes large and small lidded carafes, lidded sugar container and 12" diameter round tray. All marked: Made by Dorlyn Silversmiths and a conjoined "RP" in which the "R" is reversed. The 'R' here in the mark probably refers to Otto Rasmussen...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

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Brass

Mauro Manetti Swimming Duck Silver Plate Ice Bucket Mid-Century Modern, Italy
Mauro Manetti Swimming Duck Silver Plate Ice Bucket Mid-Century Modern, Italy

Mauro Manetti Swimming Duck Silver Plate Ice Bucket Mid-Century Modern, Italy

By Mauro Manetti

Located in Miami, FL

Original Swimming Duck Mauro Manetti silver plate owl ice bucket with metal insulation, made in Italy. Keeps the ice cubes frozen for a long time as the lid sits tight on the bucket. Highly favored Collectors Animal Sculptures, Animal Ice Buckets.

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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

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Metal, Silver Plate, Aluminum

50s Old English Silver Plate Six Pieces Tea Coffee Service on Round Serving Tray
50s Old English Silver Plate Six Pieces Tea Coffee Service on Round Serving Tray

50s Old English Silver Plate Six Pieces Tea Coffee Service on Round Serving Tray

By International Silver

Located in Miami, FL

Old English silver plate six pieces tea / coffee service on a round tray. All marked R-MET and the decorative 3-tier tray with made in England. Round serving tray has 10.75 inches diameter and is 1.63 inches high. The teapot measure 5 inches high x 7 inches length x 4 inches depth. The 3 plate serving tree measures 17 inches length x 8 inches depth x 11.5 inches high. The sugar dispenser...

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1950s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate, Steel

Mid-Century Modern Era Italian Silver Individual Buffet Au Jus Sauce Boat
Mid-Century Modern Era Italian Silver Individual Buffet Au Jus Sauce Boat

Mid-Century Modern Era Italian Silver Individual Buffet Au Jus Sauce Boat

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Mid-Century individual mini sauce boats, Alpacca Nickel Silver, Italy, circa 1960s. Offered by the piece. Each small boat has a loop handle, a spout, and sits on three ball feet. S...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver

Hermes, Paris - Silver Plated Table Bell - Horse Bit Handle
Hermes, Paris - Silver Plated Table Bell - Horse Bit Handle

Hermes, Paris - Silver Plated Table Bell - Horse Bit Handle

By Hermès, Ravinet D' Enfert

Located in Bath, GB

A rare and highly collectable table or dinner bell by the luxurious French fashion house, Hermes of Paris. The bell is made from silver plate and has just arrived back from my silve...

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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Italian Midcentury Silver Plated Pocket Emptier
Italian Midcentury Silver Plated Pocket Emptier

Italian Midcentury Silver Plated Pocket Emptier

By Ottaviani

Located in Weesp, NL

Stylish Italian 1960s silver plated so-called "Svuota Taschi" pocket emptier made by Ottaviani. This men's must have is in fantastic condition. It is such a handy accessory. When you...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

1953 Set of Six Knives by W. Rowbotham, Sheffield
1953 Set of Six Knives by W. Rowbotham, Sheffield

1953 Set of Six Knives by W. Rowbotham, Sheffield

By Sheffield

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Set of six knives by W. Rowbotham, Sheffield, Celebrating the 1953 Coronation of Queen Elizabeth. Stainless steel blades; bakelite handles with Queen Elizabeth's crowned cypher. 9 1/...

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1950s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

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Stainless Steel

Vintage Silverplated Salad/Luncheon Forks/SETS OF 10
Vintage Silverplated Salad/Luncheon Forks/SETS OF 10

Vintage Silverplated Salad/Luncheon Forks/SETS OF 10

Located in Sheffield, MA

The 30 vintage silverplated salad/luncheon forks are stamped "International Silver Co." The tines are sharp for easy piercing. There is an undeciph...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Set of 12 Silver-Plated Champagne Flutes with Tray, Stamped Saint Hilaire French
Set of 12 Silver-Plated Champagne Flutes with Tray, Stamped Saint Hilaire French

Set of 12 Silver-Plated Champagne Flutes with Tray, Stamped Saint Hilaire French

By Saint Hilaire 1

Located in London, GB

This stunning and elegant set includes 12 silver-plated champagne flutes and a matching silver-plated serving tray. Each flute features a beautifully twisted, fluted design that catc...

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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Vintage Metal Coffee or Tea Set of 3, Italy 1980s
Vintage Metal Coffee or Tea Set of 3, Italy 1980s

Vintage Metal Coffee or Tea Set of 3, Italy 1980s

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

Beautiful vintage metal coffee or tea set. Made in Italy in the 1980s. Very good vintage condition. Dimensions: Width: 22 cm / 8.7 inches Height: 23 cm / 9 inches Depth: 11 cm / 4....

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

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Metal

Large silver plated tray by Le Couvert Francais (LCF), 1940-50s, Vintage home de
Large silver plated tray by Le Couvert Francais (LCF), 1940-50s, Vintage home de

Large silver plated tray by Le Couvert Francais (LCF), 1940-50s, Vintage home de

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

Large silver plated tray by Le Couvert Francais (LCF) made in France the 1940-50s. Very good vintage condition. The large silver tray has the original manufacturer's label. Dimen...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Vintage Silver Demitasse Espresso Spoon Set of Five Sweden
Vintage Silver Demitasse Espresso Spoon Set of Five Sweden

Vintage Silver Demitasse Espresso Spoon Set of Five Sweden

By C.G. Hallberg

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Vintage Demitasse Espresso Spoon Set of Five figural handle made in Sweden Alpaca silver with EPNS stamped by maker .63 h x 3.88 d x .88 w original unrestored vintage Refer to images

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

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Metal, Silver

Vintage Parrot Head Bottle Opener in the style of Gucci, Silver Plate, 70s
Vintage Parrot Head Bottle Opener in the style of Gucci, Silver Plate, 70s

Vintage Parrot Head Bottle Opener in the style of Gucci, Silver Plate, 70s

By Mauro Manetti, Gucci

Located in Roma, IT

We are pleased to offer for sale a highly decorative and unusual vintage bottle opener, whose sculptural form faithfully reproduces the head of a parrot. Dating from the mid-20th ce...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

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Metal, Silver Plate

Midcentury Napier Silver Plated Barware Jigger Spoon
Midcentury Napier Silver Plated Barware Jigger Spoon

Midcentury Napier Silver Plated Barware Jigger Spoon

By Napier Co.

Located in Stamford, CT

Midcentury silver plated barware jigger drink spoon by Napier. Long drink spoon with attached jigger. Signed Napier.

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Vintage silver plate teaspoons by Paul Wirths, Solingen, Germany, 1950, Set of 6
Vintage silver plate teaspoons by Paul Wirths, Solingen, Germany, 1950, Set of 6

Vintage silver plate teaspoons by Paul Wirths, Solingen, Germany, 1950, Set of 6

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

Set of 6 classic silver plate teaspoons by Paul Wirths made in Solingen, Germany in the 1950s. The original box. Perfect for collectors or as a thoughtful gift. Very good vintage co...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Vintage Set of Gucci Quail Silverplate Salt And Pepper Shaker, Italy 1960s
Vintage Set of Gucci Quail Silverplate Salt And Pepper Shaker, Italy 1960s

Vintage Set of Gucci Quail Silverplate Salt And Pepper Shaker, Italy 1960s

By Gucci

Located in München, BY

Set of decorative silver-plated quail salt and pepper shakers, Italy 1960s. Signed Gucci and Made in Italy on the bottom. Good general condition. On the buttom, the silver platin...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Gio Ponti for Cleto Munari Modernist Silver Plated Serving Plate Italy, 1980s
Gio Ponti for Cleto Munari Modernist Silver Plated Serving Plate Italy, 1980s

Gio Ponti for Cleto Munari Modernist Silver Plated Serving Plate Italy, 1980s

By Cleto Munari, Gio Ponti

Located in Roma, IT

Amazing mid-century silver plate serving plate. Gio Ponti designed and signed this astonishing item for Cleto Munari in Italy during the 1980s. The flat and efficient design on two round levels, make this piece simply irresistible and iconic for midcentury lovers. This piece will smarten a midcentury living room or minimal and chromed bar. This wonderful piece is in very good condition. Dimensions (cms): Diameter - 32 Giovanni “Gio” Ponti, (Milan, November 18, 1891 - Milan, September 16, 1979), is one of the Italian masters of architecture. He was also a designer and essayist and one of the most important of the twentieth century. Other than the great architectural works which carry his unmistakable signature, he created a vast amount of work in the furniture sector. This is demonstrated in his three Milanese houses which were fully furnished in the "Ponti" style. The houses in via Randaccio, 1925, Casa Laporte in via Brin, 1926 and the last in via Dezza, in 1957 is an "expression" of his home design ideas. Gio Ponti was an Italian promoter of industrial design and introduced the idea of interior furnishing ranges produced as being a "sophisticated," economic, "democratic" and modern. Molteni&C managed a reissuing project of furniture and furnishings designed by Gio Ponti for products for these private homes and limited editions. After a long journey of research, selection and study of prototypes, the collection was exhibited at the Salone del Mobile 2012. This was thanks to the cooperation and the exclusively signed agreement of the Ponti heirs and the artistic director of Cerri & Associati Studio. Gio Ponti graduated in Architecture at the Polytechnic of Milan at the end of World War I, after he fought on the front line earning military decorations. In 1921 he married Giulia Vimercati, with whom he had four children: Lisa, Giovanna, Letizia and Giulio. In 1927 he opened a studio in Milan with the architect Emilio Lancia. From the beginning of the 1920’s until 1938 he worked with Richard-Ginori Manufactory and renewed its production. In 1928 he founded the Domus magazine with Gianni Mazzocchi. In 1933 he became the artistic director of Fontana Arte which was another success after the one he obtained with Richard-Ginori. In the 1930’s he participated in the Triennale exhibitions and later he successfully managed a few of them. From 1936 to 1961 he was a professor at the Milan Polytechnic, and in 1933 was associated with Antonio Fornaroli and Eugenio Soncini, until 1945. From this partnership major projects were born, including the Montecatini Palace in Milan from 1936 to 1938, in which Ponti created the "integral design" of the building and the interiors. Other works of the period were civil architecture, including the Littoria Tower in Milan in 1933, school buildings such as the School of Mathematics at the University City Rome in 1934 and the Humanities Faculty and the Rectorate of the University of Padua in 1937. There were also residential projects such as Casa Marmont in 1934 and Milan "Domus" from 1931 to 1936. The richness of the artistic production of Cleto Munari, arises out of the discovery that every boundary is undefined, and the consequent need to create a “collection about syllables” or rather a “collection of figures” which, because of their incompleteness, luminously suggest the irrepressible quest of man’s intelligence to transfigure the world, according to his own vision. It is this a perfect complicity between the whisper of the “heart...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

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