Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
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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Anton Michelsen Gilded Sterling Silver Gilt Christmas Spoon for 1976
By Gudmund Olsen
Located in Downingtown, PA
Anton Michelsen Gilded Sterling Silver Gilt Christmas Spoon,
The Painter Gudmund Olsen is the Designer,
1976
The 1976 Anton Michelsen Christmas Spoon is gilded sterling silver with ...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Diamond by Reed and Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 51 pieces Modern
Located in Big Bend, WI
This pattern was designed by internationally renowned Italian architect and designer Gio Ponti and introduced by Reed & Barton in the year 1958. It has a wonderful Mid-Century Modern Design. This is our best selling Mid Century Modern flatware...
Category
1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Elegant Sterling and Glass Condiment Set
Located in Riverdale, NY
Elegant Sterling and Glass Condiment Set from the 1940's. 2 glass cruets and 3 sterling topped shakers fit into a pierced sterling tray with removable glass base. Gallery tray diamet...
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Palofierro wood Don Shoemaker Dominoes Set
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Beautiful Don Shoemaker Dominoes set made Palofierro wood. Includes designer label Don Shoemaker Santa Maria de Guido Mexico.
Category
1970s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Wood
$1,500 / set
Mid-Century Style Sterling Silver Condiments Set in Original Fitted Box, Asprey
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern style sterling silver condiments set in original box, consisting of a pair of salt and pepper shakers, an open mustard cellar and a matching mustard spoon, London, year hallmarked for 1971, Asprey and Company...
Category
1970s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
John Hardy Sterling Silver & Palm Wood Tea Strainer
By John Hardy
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage designer silver & wooden tea strainer.
By John Hardy.
In palm wood and sterling silver.
Likely from Hardy's Dot series of jewelry and objet.
The strainer with a wo...
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
An Exceptional Pair of Mid-Century Modern Silver Gilt Candelabra, Dated 1960
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
An exceptionally fine pair of gilded sterling silver candelabra, showing upswept branches with tulip shaped nozzles radiating from domed weighted bases. Both exhibiting a lustrous go...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Danish Coffee set of three parts in Silver by Hans Bunde for Cohr
By Hans Bunde
Located in Knivsta, SE
Very elegant Danish Coffee set of three parts in Silver by Hans Bunde (1919-1996) for Cohr. Designed in 1958 and with Danish and Swedish control stam...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Sterling Silver Modernist Salt Shakers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We love the sleek modernism look of these sterling silver salt shakers. Manufactured by Reed and Barton in the late 1950’s - early 1960’s, they have that quintessential Mid-Century m...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
$450 / set
Mid-20th Century Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Art Deco Covered Tureen
Located in Tarry Town, NY
A stunning mid-20th century sterling silver covered tureen by the renowned Tiffany & Co., showcasing the timeless elegance of Art Deco design. This exquisite piece features a classic...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
$5,520 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Collection of Silver Cactus and Lucite Cube Italian Design, 1970s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Collection of silver cactus and lucite cube Italian design 1970s.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Vintage Italian Set of Salt and Pepper Silver Grinder Mills
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Set of Salt and Pepper Grinder Mills from Italy Made in Sterling Silver and Lacquered Wood.
The set is marked Sterling Silver and Made in Italy
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Anton Michelsen Christmas Gilt Silver Spoon for 1974
Located in Downingtown, PA
Anton Michelsen Gilded Gilt Sterling Silver Gilt Christmas Spoon,
Carl-Henning Pedersen is the Designer,
1974.
The Danish Gilt metal Sterling silver gilt spoon from Anton Michelsen ...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
V. Gordon silver cigarette case St Petersburg Samordorok 1920. Signed
Located in Paris, FR
A parcel gilt samorodok silver cigarette case by Vladimir Gordon S.t Petersburg, with green stone, c.1900
Embossed signature.. A Fine quality Russian silver cigarette case. Reticul...
Category
Early 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Gold, Silver
1950s Whimsical Sterling Silver Cocktail Forks Mexico
By Taxco
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
1950s Sterling Silver Cocktail Forks Appetizer Picks Taxco Mexico
Signed Maricela Tasco
Listed item includes 4 forks
3.13 long x .63 w
Preowned vintage unrestored
R...
Category
1950s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Anton Michelsen Sterling Silver Gilt Christmas Spoon for 1972
Located in Downingtown, PA
Anton Michelsen Sterling Silver Gilt Christmas Spoon,
The Artisan Bjørn Wiinblad is the Designer,
1972
The 1972 Anton Michelsen Christmas Spoon is sterling silver gilt with an ename...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Hermes, Paris - Equestrian Sterling Silver Smoking Compendium c.1960
Located in Bath, GB
A true gem of a smoking set; of course could be used for many other uses, it makes a wonderful table display.
Made from solid French silver having...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
$3,944 Sale Price
20% Off
Important Sterling Silver & Guilloche Enamel Cocktail Shaker by David Andersen
Located in Bath, GB
Not a cocktail shaker, a work of art by master Norwegian goldsmith's, David Andersen; certainly a rare and important piece of holloware for the David Andersen devotee or advanced barware collector.
We have never seen a cocktail shaker by this artist or any cocktail shaker covered in guilloche enamel; it could possibly have been commissioned piece dating to the 1950's.
The shaker is made from solid sterling silver and is fully marked on the underside and signed by David Andersen, Norway.
The elegant modernist shape is engine turned and in turn showcased by the glossy golden yellow enamel, all without damage. The lid once removed acts as a cup.
Museum quality in superb condition measuring approximately 4" max. in diameter x 9" tall.
David Andersen
The David Andersen company is a fourth generation family owned business.
David Andersen (1843 -1901) was the son of a Norwegian tenant farmer.
At 19 he became an apprentice to a Silversmith in Oslo where he studied enamelling
technique. These were incorporated into designs made for English firms in London.
During 1876, Andersen opened his own goldsmith workshop in Christiania (Oslo.) He
became one of Norway's most renowned and celebrated silversmiths. In 1899 his firm
had 121 employees, 29 of which were women. By the time of his death in 1901 his Oslo
workshop was producing flatware, holloware, and jewellery which was exhibited at
International Expos in Europe.
Since the 1920s many fine contemporary designers have worked for the David Andersen firm.
including the modernist designer Harry Sorby...
Category
1950s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
$15,888 Sale Price
20% Off
Elegant bowl in sterling silver by Erik Fleming from Atelier Borgila in 1951
Located in Knivsta, SE
A small and elegant bowl in sterling silver by Erik Fleming (1894-1954) from Atelier Borgila in 1951. Erik Fleming is one of Sweden’s most famous silversmiths with his simple and bea...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Spring Bud by Alvin Sterling Silver Flatware Set of Eight Service 51 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Stunning Mid-Century Modern spring bud by Alvin sterling silver flatware set of 51 pieces. This set includes:
Eight knives, 9".
Eight forks, 7 3/8".
Eight ...
Category
1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
CARTIER Paris 1960 Little Salt Cellar With Lid In Polished .925 Sterling Silver
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
A little salt cellar with lid designed by Cartier.
This is a very cute little salt cellar with a lid created by the jewelry house of Cartier duri...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
$486 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Mid-Century Modernist Sterling Silver Bar Knife signed Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This elegant and minimal Mid-Century Modernist Sterling Silver Bar Knife signed Tiffany & Co. originates from the United States, Circa 1960. This highly functional piece features a b...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Tiffany & CO Bowl
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This elegant Mid-Century Modern bowl by Tiffany & Co. measures 8 inches in diameter and 3 inches high. Crafted in sterling silver, the design is clean and minimalist, with a beautifu...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Vintage Sterling Silver Mid Century Serving Card Tray Twentieth Century
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A superb example of a mid century heavy gauge sterling silver flat card tray of outstanding quality and condition for such an early silver item.
The shaped circular form with sty...
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage ELA Sterling Silver and Guilloche Enamel Salt Shaker Denmark
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A vintage salt shaker and spoon from Egon Lauridsen of Denmark in sterling silver and enamel with original satin-lined and fitted box. The set con...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
1980 Silver and Gold Vermail Glasses _ Set of 6
Located in Brescia, IT
Set Glasses for 2 People (6 pieces)
Italy, 1980
Silver Mark impressed
Very good condiction
h 23 cm / diam 5.5 cm
h 22 cm / diam 5.5 cm
h 20 cm / diam 5.5 cm
Weight: 970 g
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Gold Plate, Silver
$2,614 / set
Allan Adler Pepper Sterling Shakers
By Allan Adler
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Allan Adler Pepper Sterling Shakers. 4 Available, each signed to bottom. In very nice shape. These were paired with Adler Salt Cellars. Sold individually.
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
$325 / item
Towle Set of 12 Sterling Silver Dessert Plates in Mid-Century Modern Style
Located in New York, NY
Set of 12 Towle, sterling silver dessert plates in Mid-Century Modern style, with an elegant, geometric design. They measure 6'' in diameter by 2/3'' in height, weigh 44.5 troy ounce...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Modernist Italian 800 Silver Small Playing Card Box, C.1950/1960
By Jean Despres
Located in Bath, GB
Hefty Italian silver was used to create this mid-century modern box with a stylish cast silver chain belt and buckle across the top and down the front, beautiful quality and engineer...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Silver Sculptural Bowl by Graziella Laffi, Signed, Peru, 1960s
Located in Benalmadena, ES
This stunning sculptural sterling silver fish-shaped bowl was designed by the renowned artist Graziella Laffi in Lima, Peru, circa 1965. The piece, marked on the rim with "G. Laffi, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Peruvian Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
$950 Sale Price
20% Off
Contrast by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service Mid Century Modern 50 pcs
By Lunt Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Mid-Century Modern CONTRAST BY LUNT sterling silver with nylon handle Flatware set, designed by Nord Bowlen of Greenfeld, MA in 1956 - 50 pieces. This set includes:
12 Knives, 9 3/...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Straw Holder by Broggi Milano for Hotel Europa in the manner of Gio Ponti
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
A rare art deco straw holder designed by Gio Ponti for Bar Pasticceria Alemagna at Piazza Duomo in Milano.
The shape is simple and sleek and elegant. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver Plate
David Anderson Vintage Sterling Silver Serving Pieces Ringbu Pattern Set of 2
Located in North Miami, FL
This sculptural set of 2 vintage sterling silver stunning serving pieces by the Norwegian artist David Anderson are early works of his and are for serving condiments. One is a pickle fork and the other a relish spoon. it is from the Ringbu pattern and they are signed. He has been greatly compared in his work to the Danish silversmith...
Category
1950s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
1970s by Luciano Minguzzi for Franklin Mint Limited Edition Silver Cock
Located in Brescia, IT
Luciano Minguzzi, 1975
Silver relief by legendary Italian sculptor.
This rare piece was made by The Franklin MInt Italian in during the artists life...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Silver Rimmed Italian Circular Tray
Located in Catania, IT
Simple elegance: 1960s Italian sterling silver 800 tray with mirror centre.
Stamped 800
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Heart Baby Rattle Engraved SWEET BABY
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Vintage Sterling Silver baby rattler - the Resin ring is to hold or chew on, while the heart has a rattler inside.
A lovely piece, and while it is practical, it also is a great d...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Sanborn Mid-Century Modern Tea or Coffee Service Set Vintage
By Sanborns
Located in North Miami, FL
This stunning and well made vintage sterling tea and coffee service set consists of a tea pot, creamer, and covered sugar bowl. Ribbed design on each piece and all handles are rope ...
Category
1940s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
"Harvesting Coffee, " Remarkable, Unique Sterling Silver Jar, Castillo for Nestlé
By Los Castillo
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A remarkable piece of sterling silver artistry and commercial history, this pierced silver container was commissioned by the Nestlé company to mark a visit by its Board of Directors to Mexico in 1988. Nestlé has had a major presence in Mexico for decades, with two coffee plants...
Category
1980s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
$1,680 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Bell Southwest Bell Trading Post Turquoise and Sterling Silver Ring
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage Southwest style bell trading post ring with a sterling silver band and a large turquoise stone.
Ring size 10.
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Hallmarked Sterling Silver Bourbon Scotch Sherry Decanter Badges Bottle Tags
Located in West Chester, PA
Hallmarked Sterling Silver Bourbon Scotch Sherry Decanter Badges Bottle Tags - Set 3
Each marked with a hallmark above the word STERLING. We could not ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
1960s Petite Tiffany & Co Silver Creamer and Sugar
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Petite Tiffany Creamer and Sugar Sterling Silver
stamped and numbered silver by maker
3t x 4d x 2w creamer
sugar 3.5 x 2.5 t
Original unrestored vintag...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
1960s by Lino Sabattini Italian Design Silver Metal Pair of Bowls
Located in Brescia, IT
Couple of bowls.
Excellent condition.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver Plate
Allan Adler California Midcentury Modern Creamer & Sugar
By Allan Adler
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury Modern sterling silver creamer and sugar. Made by Allan Adler in California. Creamer: Tapering bowl on skirted foot; wide lip spout and tall flared and tapering handle mou...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Bracelet with Original Box
By Georg Jensen
Located in Ferndale, MI
Jensen silver bracelet with toggle clasp.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Pair of Sterling Silver Tiffany Leaf Dishes
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a pair of sterling silver leaf dishes by the world renowned Tiffany & Company. These dishes are quintessential Mid-Century modern in their simplicity and shape. La...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
$2,900 / set
Contrast by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service Mid-Century Modern 40 Pcs
By Lunt Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Mid-Century Modern CONTRAST BY LUNT sterling silver with nylon handle Flatware set, designed by Nord Bowlen of Greenfeld, MA in 1956 - 40 pieces. This set includes:
8 Knives, 9 ...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Anton Michelsen Sterling Silver Gilt Christmas Spoon for 1978
Located in Downingtown, PA
Anton Michelsen Gilded Sterling Silver Gilt Christmas Spoon,
Vibeke Alfeldt Designer,
1978
The 1978 Anton Michelsen Christmas Spoon is gilded sterling silver with an enamel handle. ...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mid-Century Tall Sterling Silver-Mounted Glass Cocktail Shaker by T.G. Hawkes
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century, very tall, sterling silver-mounted rippled glass cocktail shaker, T. G. Hawkes and Co., New York, ca. 1950's. Measures 13 inches high x 4 1/2 inches diameter at widest p...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Midcentury Carved Wood and Silver Taurus Bull Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Midcentury carved wood and silver Taurus bull sculpture, well carved with expressive face and glass eyes. The body with one inset lapis stone, and numerous...
Category
1960s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
$556 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver and Bright Red Enamel Candlesticks
By Meka of Holte 1
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern, sterling silver and bright red enamel candlesticks, each having a pedestal base, Denmark, Ca. 1950's-60's, Meka - Maker. Each candlestick measures 2 1/4 i...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Anderson Swedish Silver 1938 Vase in Mid-Century Modern Style
Located in New York, NY
K. Anderson, Swedish silver vase from 1938 in Mid-Century Modern style with a beautiful, geometric design, enhanced by curvilinear engravings. It measures 10'' in height by 7'' in di...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Continental Silver Finland Candlesticks by Turku
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Continental silver, Mid-Century Modern candlesticks, Helsinki, Finland, year-hallmarked for 1964, Turku - maker. Each candlestick measures 7 inches high x 3 1/4 inches wide (...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mid-Century Modern Joaquin Taller Sterling Silver Figural Bird Sculpture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This sterling silver figural bird or chicken was done by renowned South American silversmith Joaquin Taller in the period and style of Mid-Century Mode...
Category
Mid-20th Century Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Agate, Sterling Silver
Alan Adler Sterling Silver & Walnut Modernist Hand Wrought Serving Coffee Set
Located in New York, NY
This elegant sterling silver and walnut coffee set was realized by the legendary designer Allan Adler in the United States circa 1950. The set features a coffee pot, sugar bowl and spoon, and creamer. Created in sterling silver, this set showcases Allan Adler's signature aesthetic- a kind of traditional modernism applying a pared down minimalist perspective to classical design elements. Here the silhouettes of the pieces look traditional but feature idiosyncratic details that clearly indicate their modernism- as fresh looking today as when it was made. The hand rubbed walnut handles are hewn in an amorphic shape that flares asymmetrically at its end. It is inescapably a modern form. It is pared, however, with historical language (from Art Nouveau for instance) that roots the pieces in a more traditionalist place. They feature stylized vine motifs on the finial of the coffee pot top and leaf motifs that trace the circular bases. The protuberant bodies created in lustrous sterling salver taper at each end. This is an outstanding example of Adler's practice that represents his inimitable aesthetic at its very best. It is sure to delight collectors of his work, as well as those with a penchant for beautifully crafted and special objects. It is signed "Adler Sterling" on the base and is in excellent vintage condition.
Adler began his career as an apprentice in 1938, designing silverware and inspired by the design of the early 1900s specifically Art Nouveau. His name became associated with Hollywood glamour in the early 1940s. he was commissioned to design mini-Oscars for Academy Award winners, crowns for Miss Universe and Miss USA, and silver bowls and candlesticks for celebrities and dignitaries. During John F. Kennedy's presidential campaign, Adler was commissioned to create a silver coffee urn...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Orchid by International Sterling Silver Tea Set of Six Pieces Hollowware #0881
Located in Big Bend, WI
Orchid by International
Modernist Orchid by International sterling silver six pieces set. The five-piece tea set is marked with #C322, and the tray is marked with #W300-23. The set ...
Category
1930s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Midcentury Era Sterling Silver Miniature Golf Trophy with Figural Club Handles
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This vintage miniature trophy has no maker's mark, but is presumed to have originated from the United States and date to approximately 1959 and done in the period Mid-Century Modern style. The trophy is composed of sterling silver and features three cast figural golf...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Royal Satin by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 55 pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Mid-Century Modern Royal Satin by Wallace, circa 1965 sterling silver flatware set, the handles with satin/matte finish, 55 pieces. This set includes:
Measure: 12 knives, 9"
12 for...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mid-Century Modern Hand-Wrought Sterling Silver Bowl by Allan Adler
By Allan Adler
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated and sculptural sterling silver bowl was hand-wrought by Allan Adler in the 1950s, one of America's most esteemed silversmiths of the era. It offers an organically ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Suzanne Ramié for Atelier Madoura, France. Round ceramic bowl. Mid-20th C.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Suzanne Ramié (1905-1974) for Atelier Madoura, France.
Round unique ceramic bowl, elegantly modernist design.
Glaze in light tones.
Mid-20th century.
Marked.
In perfect condition.
Di...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Ceramic
Rare Sterling Silver Three-Piece Midcentury Child's Set by Georg Jensen
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
Rare, midcentury, sterling silver three-piece child's set, Denmark, circa 1940s. Pattern is parallel. Set consists of a napkin ring (hallmarked with the Georg Jensen hallmark and des...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mid-century Modern sterling silver for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern sterling silver 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 sterling silver 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 sterling silver made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original sterling silver, popular names associated with this style include Tiffany & Co., Georg Jensen, International Silver, and Gorham Manufacturing Company. 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 sterling silver differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $80 and tops out at $43,358 while the average work can sell for $1,452.
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