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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
Gio' Ponti for Krupp Set of 2 Coffee Makers, 2 Saucers, and a Milk jug, 1950s
Located in Naples, IT
A set of two nickel silver coffee pots , 2 saucers and a milk jug designed by Gio Ponti and manufactured by Krupp Milan in the 1950s. They were used in hotels and are marked on the b...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate, Nickel

Gio Ponti by Calderoni Italian Design Alpacca Metal Serving Coffee Set
Located in Brescia, IT
Gio Ponti "Parco Dei Principi Hotel" series by Calderoni, 1940s. Silver alpacca metal excellent condiction. Measures: H 15, H 13, H 12.  
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

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Metal

18 Vintage Silverplated Dinner Forks -- Set Can Be Split
Located in Sheffield, MA
The 18 vintage silver plated dinner forks are stamped "International Silver Co." The tines are sharp for easy piercing. There is an undecipherable monogram on each fork. Each fork ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Liberty & Co., Pair Modernist Silver Plated Candlesticks, c. 1950 / 1960
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous and rare pair of candlesticks made from silverplate made by the well renowned silversmith, Albert Edward Jones for the stylish top-notch London retailer, Liberty and Co. ...
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1950s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

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

1950s Gio Ponti Style Mid-Century Modern Serving Tray by Krupp Milano
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This 1950s Gio Ponti style serving tray by Krupp Milano is an elegant and functional representation of mid-century modern design, blending materials and craftsmanship with sculptural...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Vintage Raimond Sheffield England Mother-of-Pearl Fruit Knives Silver Plated Set
By Raimond Silver Manufacturing Company
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Raimond Sheffield England Mother-of-Pearl Fruit Knives Silver Plated Set Offered for sale is a set of six Raimond Silver Manufacturers, Sheffie...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

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Metal, Silver Plate

Hammered Silverplate Leaf Serving or Decorative Piece
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a Wonderful Large Leaf shaped serving tray or decorative piece. The silver is hammered and when polished is stunning, but also looks great with a bit of patina. A compliment to any...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Vintage Fürsta Furosil Germany Knives Set of Seven
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Fürst Furosil Stainless Steel 18/8 Flatware Knives Germany Knives Set of Seven appears as master butter knife maker stamped .75 h x 6.25 long x .75 w Pre...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

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Stainless Steel

Midcentury Napier Silver Plated Barware Jigger Spoon
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

Two Sets of French Peugeot Silver Plate Salt Pepper Mills
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
In 1874, at the height of the golden age of gastronomy, Peugeot created its very first pepper mill, model Z. This fine piece adorned the tables of the grandest of banquets. To bring ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

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Metal, Silver Plate

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

Gio Ponti for F.lli Calderoni Set of 2 Tureens and 2 Coffee Makers, Italy 1950s
Located in Naples, IT
A set of two nickel silver coffee pots and two serving tureens designed by Gio Ponti and produced by Fratelli Calderoni in the 1950s. They were used in hotels and are marked on the b...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate, Nickel

Ten Vintage Silverplated Teaspoons and Five Vintage Silver Soup Spoons.
Located in Sheffield, MA
The 10 vintage silver-plated teaspoons and 5 large soup spoons are stamped "International Silver Co." They also have an undecipherable monogram. The soup spoon and teaspoons can be ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Lino Sabattini for Christofle Gallia, Cocktail Jug, c.1960
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous modernist silver plated bar or cocktail jug; about as stylish as they get. Made even more interesting as this example was used during the 1963 ...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

F.B. Rogers Silverplate Nut
Located in Miami, FL
F. B. Rogers Silver Co. was a silversmithing company founded in Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts in 1883. It was acquired by Edmund W. Porter and L.B. We...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Vintage Silver Plated Sugar and Creamer Serving Set, Italy, C. 1970s
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Italian Mid-Century Modern serving set handcrafted from silver plated metal. The set features handled creamer with spout and handled sugar bowl. Both pieces have elegant saucer forms...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Silver Plate Modernist Dish by John Prip for Reed and Barton
Located in Chicago, IL
John Prip silver plate elegant modern dish for Reed and Barton. Excellent condition no scratches to the surface. John Prip was born in New York of a Danish father and an American...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Mappin & Webb Pair English Silver Plated Cockerel Mounted Egg Stands
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish pair vintage Mappin & Webb silver plated egg stands mounted with a cockerel handle and dating from the mid 20th century. The stands have a sha...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Silver Plate Calling, Teachers or Decorating Bell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful little Silver Plate bell. Probably more of a decorative piece, but works well. Could be used while taking care of a sick friend, calling dinner for the kids... or just ...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Vintage Silver Plated Pumpkin Ice Bucket by Teghini, Firenze, Italy c.1970
Located in Bath, GB
A stylish addition to any bar or bar trolley, this Italian ice bucket was made by Argenteria Teghini in Florence around 1970. The silver plated body and lid is made from silver plate and has just returned from our silversmith's workshop where it has been professionally cleaned polished, dents and scratches removed, restoring it to it's former glory. The interior has a plastic liner which can be removed for cleaning by removing the screw on the underside; it is in undamaged condition. There is a silver plated trip that sits over the rim. In the form of a Pumpkin, this novelty ice bucket...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Italian Midcentury Silver Plated Menu Cocktail Shaker by Fornari
Located in Roma, IT
A fabulous vintage Italian recipe cocktail shaker made in Italy by the historic Roman company "Fornari". The "Fornari" family was a point of reference in Rome for the purchase of Si...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Mid-century Silver Plated Evening Bag with Buckle Latch and Chain
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-century Silver Plated Evening Bag with Buckle Latch and Chain Offered for sale is a ladies' silver plated evening bag with chain shoulder strap and a decorative buckle latch. T...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

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Metal, Silver Plate

Modernist 3 Arm Curvilinear Candelabra by Fisher Silversmiths
Located in Ferndale, MI
Modern Fisher Silversmiths curvilinear 3 arm candelabra. Impressed with manufacturer's mark to underside. c.1960s Perfect for a low table scape. G...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

1970s Silver Metal Italian Design Table Hand Bell
Located in Brescia, IT
Rare hand bell Excellent condition.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver

Silverplate Sugar or Condiment Bowl with Spoon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A simple, yet sophisticated Sugar or Condiment bowl with spoon. The piece is very elegant and when polished, a true winner. A lovely addition to your breakfast table or use at the...
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Cold Meat Serving Fork "Mary Chilton" by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware, 1912
Located in Van Nuys, CA
c. 1912 Mono "B" The design, known as "Mary Chilton," was first introduced in 1912. A monogram is present on the front of the handle. The marks include the Towle Silversmiths Hallmar...
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1910s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver

Gerald Benney Stainless Cutlery by Viners of Sheffield, British, 1970s
Located in Melbourne, AU
Superb set of 'Fisheaters', i.e. Six knives and six forks designed by Gerald Benney, in original box. The influence of Danish design is very clear, yet these are quintessentially midcentury British in their trim, measured and practical style. 'Gerald Benney CBE (21 April 1930 – 26 June 2008) was a British silver and goldsmith who along with David Mellor...
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1970s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

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Stainless Steel

Mauro Manetti Silver Plate Pumpkin Ice Bucket Mid-Century Modern, Italy
Located in Miami, FL
Original Mauro Manetti silver plate pumpkin ice bucket, made in Italy. Keeps the ice cubes frozen for a long time as the lid sits tight on the bucket.
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

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Metal, Silver Plate, Aluminum

Vintage Silver Plated Cruet Set with Cut and Beveled Crystal Glass Bottles, 50s
Located in Roma, IT
I am offering for sale a Cruet Set in silver plated and glass with an ancient charm but dating back to the mid-twentieth century. The cut and beveled geometric decoration on the glass dispensers...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

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Crystal, Silver Plate

800 Silver Wmf #193 Flatware Set Service Dinner Size 24 Pieces in Vintage Box
Located in Big Bend, WI
800 Silver set dinner size Mid-Century modern design flatware set in vintage box, 24 pieces. This set includes: Six Dinner knives, 8 7/8". Six Dinner forks, 7 3/4". Six Small teaspo...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver

Maria Pergay Vide Poche in Silver Plated Metal
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant object, by Maria Pergay, Flat rope shaped handle.    
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver

Vintage Silver-Plate Hallmarked Salad Servers or Serving Pieces Pair Of
Located in North Miami, FL
This lovely set of vintage silver-plate salad servers or serving pieces are hallmarked with crowns on the underside. They have beaded details at the base end. These are from the late...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Artisan Two Tone Grande Sculptural Silver Plated Fork Mexico 1960s
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Artisan two tone sculptural silver plated fork Mexico 1960s In the style of William Spratling Silverware Dimensions: 10 L x 1.75 W x 1.5 Unrestor...
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1960s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Flair Candelabra and Serving Trays Set of Six Mid-Century Modern by 1847 Rogers
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous set of six pieces of silver-plate by 1847 Rogers Bros. IS from their Flair line. The set includes one large serving tray, a pair of smaller serving trays, a bon bon dish, an...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Mid-Century Modern Silver Plated Footed Ice Bucket with Banded Ribbon Accents
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This sturdy and well made silver plated ice bucket is presumed to have been made in Italy in approximately 1965 in a Hollywood Regency style. This footed ice bucket has two ribbed an...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Rare Italian Silver Plated Wine Bottle Holder, in the Style of Lino Sabattini
Located in Catania, IT
20Th Century, Mid-Century Modern, Rare Italian hand hammered Silver Plated Wine Bottle Holder, in the Style of Lino Sabattini. Italy 1970. Good conditions overall, original patina. Our main goal is customer satisfaction, so the packaging and shipping of this item will be done with the utmost care. This Item is the ideal object to create a perfect moment...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Italian Midcentury Silver Plated Pocket Emptier
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

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

Mid Century silver plated leaf bowl by Christofle, France
Located in London, GB
Elegant leaf shaped silver plated bowl by Christofle from their Gallia Collection. Signed on the leaf stem. This dish is perfect on a table to display sweets or nuts and perfect for ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Dansk Designs France Silver-Plated Spiral Tapered Candlesticks, Candle Holder
Located in Miami, FL
French Mid-Century Modern Dansk designs spiral tapered floral candle holders. Marked underneath Dansk Designs France B V. Holds 12 candles. A-90...
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

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Metal

Gerald Benney Set of 4 Pewter Goblets for Selangor Pewter, C. 1986, Boxed Unused
Located in London, GB
Gerald Benney for Selangor Pewter (Royal Selangor), designed c.1986 Set of 4 pewter goblets A beautiful boxed set in excellent un-used condition. O...
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1970s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

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Pewter

Silver Plated Metal Mid-Century Modern Ice Bucket by Christofle
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Silver plated metal ice bucket by Christofle. Manufacture mark on the base. Very good condition: The oxidation patina can be polished upon request.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver

Fench silver metal and copper champagne bottle
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Fench silver metal and copper champagne bottle Elegant silver metal champagne bucket with copper antler detail that, in additi...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

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Metal, Copper

Stunning Liberty's & Co Antique Silver Plated Tankard Cup with King Handle
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original vintage Liberty’s & Co silver plated tankard A fantastic piece, fully stamped to the base L & Co silver plated The ha...
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Early 20th Century English 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
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

Mid-Century Large Gold Silver Plated Ice Bucket in the Shape of a Cockerel
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning silver-plated Italian ice bucket from the 1960s, shaped like a majestic cockerel. The bucket features a polished golden body with a detachable lid styled as the co...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Silver Plated Dish by Lino Sabattini
Located in London, GB
Simple silver plated dish with central bullion design by Lino Sabattini. Signed.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Mid-century Modern sheffield and silverplate for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern sheffield and silverplate for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage sheffield and silverplate created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, silver and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern sheffield and silverplate made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original sheffield and silverplate, popular names associated with this style include Lino Sabattini, Christofle, Mauro Manetti, and Sabattini Argenteria. 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 sheffield and silverplate differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $70 and tops out at $5,950 while the average work can sell for $744.

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