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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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Early Mexican Modern Sterling Silver Coffee Tea Set William Spratling
Located in Atlanta, GA
An early set of sterling silver coffee or tea set comprising a coffee or tea pot, a cream jug and an open sugar bowl. Designed and made by William Spratling in Taxco, Mexico and date...
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1940s Mexican 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 ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sciarrotta Sterling Silver Centerpiece Bowl in Mid-Century Modern Style
Located in New York, NY
Sciarrotta sterling silver centerpiece bowl, in Mid-Century Modern style, with an elegant geometric design. It measures 10 1/2'' in diameter by 4 1/4'' in height, weighs 28.6 troy ou...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Gianmaria Buccellati Sicilia Lemon Tea Caddy Spoon, Bologna 20C
Located in London, GB
A Sterling silver ‘Sicilia’ tea caddy spoon in the shape of a Sicilian lemon, signed ‘Gianmaria Buccellati’ and made by Clementi Fabbrica Argenteria in Bologna, Italy.
This superb and highly collectible...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Small American Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver Basket
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century Modern sterling silver basket. Rectangular with straight sides and curved ends. Plain rim and fixed and high c-scroll handle. Woven strips. Marked “Sterling”. We...
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Mid-20th Century American 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...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Contour by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 64 Pieces, Modern
Located in Big Bend, WI
Stunning Contour by Towle sterling silver flatware set of 64 pieces. This set includes:
Eight knives, 8 3/4".
Eight forks, 7 5/8".
Eight sal...
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1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Small Antique Cream Jug, English, Sterling Silver, Milk Pourer, Hallmarked 1919
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique cream jug. An English, sterling silver milk pourer, dating to the early 20th century, hallmarked 1919.
Darling breakfast ...
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Early 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Collection of Silver Cactus and Lucite Cube Italian Design, 1970s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Collection of silver cactus and lucite cube Italian design 1970s.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
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 ...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling 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 (...
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1960s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Delta Bowl in Sterling and Ebony by Donald Colflesh for Gorham, circa 1970
By Gorham, Donald Colflesh
Located in San Diego, CA
Spectacular "circa 1970 Delta Bowl" in sterling and ebony by Donald Colflesh for Gorham, circa 1960s. This rare piece is gorgeous and in very good vint...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
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...
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1950s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
David Deakin Silver and Malachite Box for Deakin & Francis England 1970 Signed
Located in Paris, FR
David Deakin, a silver box, Deakin & Frances, Birmingham, England, 1973, signed.
Gilded inside. Height 10 cm. Total weight: 343 grams.
Unique piece made o...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Malachite, Silver, Sterling Silver
Royal Canadian Engineers Field Squadron Etched Cut Crystal & Sterling Decanters
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
These quite heavy and well executed bottle decanters are possibly hallmarked by an unknown maker, but presumed to have originated from Canada and date to approximately 1970 and done ...
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Crystal, 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 ...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen rare design Sterling Silver Caddy spoon C.1940
By Georg Jensen
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Georg Jensen rare design Sterling Silver Caddy spoon C.1940. Plain oval goose egg bowl with foliate handle terminal. Nice solid heavy quality, condition good,...
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Mid-20th Century Danish 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...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Helene by Easterling Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 59 Pieces
By Easterling
Located in Big Bend, WI
Helene by Easterling, circa 1955 sterling silver flatware set of 59 pieces. This set includes:
12 knives, 9".
12 forks, 7 1/2".
12 salad forks, 6 3/4".
12 teaspoons, 6".
One gravy l...
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1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Carl Poul Petersen Sterling Silver Compotes Montreal, circa 1940
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Pair of Carl Poul Petersen sterling silver compotes, Montreal, circa 1940. Each style of Georg Jensen, with a petal hammered bowl and curved handle terminating in foliate buds, suppo...
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Suzanne Ramié for Atelier Madoura, France. Round ceramic bowl. Mid-20th C.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
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...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Ceramic
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...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mid 20th c. Sterling Bowl with Blue Enamel Interior - Barbara Walters Estate
Located in Morristown, NJ
Mid-20th c., a Danish sterling bowl with blue enamel interior and wire scroll handles, marked "E. Dragsted Denmark".
Dimensions:
3"h x 5.5"dia
Condition:
Good/Fair. Scratches to e...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Vintage Greek Silver Bowl, Dish, Centrepiece
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful Greek vintage sterling silver bowl or dish.
It has an attractive lobed shape and rim with repousse designs inside of foliate and flora.
...
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Mid-20th Century Greek Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Sterling Silver Hallmarked Mid-Century Modern Danish Frigast Serving Fork
By Frigast
Located in North Miami, FL
This lovely and hallmarked sterling silver large serving fork has the Danish crown and is signed Frigast, Denmark. It is marked ster...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of British Modernist Sterling Silver Candleholders, 1964
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of minimalist mid century modern sterling silver candleholders made in London, England, 1964. Hallmarks as pictured. Each piece measuring 7" in overall height and 4.5" in diameter.
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Argo Fregat by Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 60 Pcs Dinner
By Georg Jensen
Located in Big Bend, WI
Rare Dinner size Argo Fregat by Georg Jensen sterling silver Flatware set, 60 pieces. This set includes:
12 dinner size knives, long handle, 8 7/8"
12 dinner size forks, 7 1/2"
12 ...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Emil Hermann German Sterling Silver Tea Set Four-Piece Modernistic 0408
By Emil Hermann
Located in Big Bend, WI
Emil Hermann
This Mid-Century modernistic four-piece sterling silver tea set was made by Emil Hermann of Germany circa 1921-1950s. The pieces are modernistic with ball finials. The...
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Early 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Midcentury Freeform Sterling Silver Bowl by Juvento Lopez Reyes
Located in San Diego, CA
Spectacular midcentury freeform sterling silver bowl by Juvento Lopez Reyes, circa 1960s. This rare piece is gorgeous and in very good vintage condition. Signed with impressed manufa...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Midcentury Modern Mexican Silver Coffee Set by Williams Spratling
Located in Atlanta, GA
A lovely set of coffee service consisting of a large coffee pot, a sugar and a creamer (this set is of the largest size of this particular model we have seen so far). Made from sterl...
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1960s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Allan Adler Town and Country Serving Fork
By Allan Adler
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Allan Adler Town and Country serving fork. Measures 9.25" tall. Good overall condition, shows fine scratches to sterling. Stamped on backside. Rivet ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Italian Sterling Bread Plate
Located in New York, NY
Italian sterling bread plate. Vintage oval sterling silver shallow bread dish with outward curving rim of sleek and simple design; a chic bread p...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Black, Starr & Gorham Sterling Silver Bar Cocktail Shaker Mid-Century Modern
Located in New York, NY
Black, Starr & Gorham sterling silver bar cocktail shaker, in Mid-Century Modern style in beautiful geometric design. It measures 8 3/4'' in height by 5'' in width by 4 1/3'' in dept...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Retro Silver Coca Cola Bottle Horse Trophy, Spain
Located in Pymble, NSW
A silver International Horse Trophy for 1970, Begano Spain as a Coca Cola bottle with cast wreath. Presented by the Coca Cola Spanish licence holder La Co...
Category
1970s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Sculptured Beauty by International Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set, 43 Pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
Mid-Century Modern sculptured beauty by International sterling silver flatware set of 43 pieces. This set includes:
Eight knives, 9 1/4".
Eight forks, 7 1/4".
Eight salad forks, 6 1...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Northern Lights by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 30 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Mid-Century Modern Northern Lights by International glossy Sterling silver flatware set, 30 pieces. This set includes:
6 knives, 8 ...
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair Allan Adler Sterling Silver Large Salt & Pepper Shakers Mid-Century Modern
By Allan Adler
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Allan Adler sterling silver salt and pepper shakers in Mid-Century Modern style, with an elegant, geometric design. They measure 3'' in height by 1 1/2'' in depth by 1 1/4'' ...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Silver Sculpture by R&B Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 84 Pieces Modern
Located in Big Bend, WI
Designer of the pattern Silver Sculpture, Robert H. Ramp describes his inspiration for this pattern (Modernism in American Silver Book)....
"...Even though it was named Silver Sculp...
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1950s 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 ...
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1930s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Silver Candelabras, Enameled Cabochon - Spain
Located in Girona, Girona
Pair of candelabras, sterling silver, three branches, central red enameled cabochon, weight on base.
Stamps: Star and illegible, M on base.
Star stamp is ...
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1950s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Mid-Century Hair Comb by Hector Aguilar
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Hair Comb by Hector Aguilar is an exceptional piece of timeless elegance.
Hector Aguilar was a silversmith, jewelry designer, and artist whose work helped popularize Mexican silver...
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1950s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mid-Century Modern Sterling Bracelet Designed by Antonio Belgiorno, 1950´S
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Mid-Century Modern sterling bracelet, Designed by Antonio Belgiorno, Italian / Argentine, 1950s
Out Diameter is 7.5 cm (around 3"), interior diameter is 5.5 cm ( a little larger tha...
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Mid-20th Century Argentine Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Bracelet with Original Box
By Georg Jensen
Located in Ferndale, MI
Jensen silver bracelet with toggle clasp.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Tiffany & Co. Midcentury Sterling Dish
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are delighted to offer this sterling silver dish by the world renowned Tiffany & Co. Designed during the midcentury period it has a sleek and uber-modern look. Other than the thre...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Los Castillo Signed Mexican Sterling Cream and Sugar with Lapis Birds
By Los Castillo
Located in Buffalo, NY
A stunning and rare pair of sterling silver Los Castillo cream and sugar. The Mexican Silver is made in Taxco Mexico by the iconic Los Cas...
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1950s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Silver, Brass
Regency Shell Golden by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 38 pcs
By Lunt Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Gorgeous Regency Shell Gold by Lunt sterling silver Flatware set, 38 pieces. This set features a gold accent handle and includes:
8 Knives, 9"
8 Forks, 7 3/8"
8 Salad Forks, 6 5/8"
...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Finnish Mid-Century Modern Silver Centerpiece Bowl
Located in New York, NY
1942 Finnish silver centerpiece bowl in Mid-Century Modern style standing on 4 feet in a beautiful, curvilinear design and with faintly gilt interior. It measures 11 1/3'' in length ...
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1940s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Thune Norwegian Silver Pair 2-Light Candelabra Mid-Century Modern Jensen Style
Located in New York, NY
N.M. Thune, Norwegian 0.830 silver pair of 2-light candelabra in Mid-Century Modern style reminiscent of the work of the great silversmith Georg Jensen. With its elegant proportions ...
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20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
A sterling silver “hippo” lighter by Buccellati with blue stone eyes, 20th cent.
Located in View Park, CA
A extraordinarily rare sterling silver hippopotamus lighter by Gianmaria Buccellati with blue stone eyes, 20th century. Exhibiting stunning and precise detail, this whimsical and yet...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
A rare sterling silver ashtray by Gianmaria Buccellati, 20th century
Located in View Park, CA
A very rare one-of-kind sterling silver tray / ashtray in a honeycomb design by Gianmaria Buccellati, 20th century. Weighing approximately 6 ounces, this piece is a stunning addition...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co. Mid-Century Sterling Silver Mint Julep Cup or Mug
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed vintage silver mint julep cup.
In sterling silver.
By Tiffany & Co.
Fully marked to the base.
Simply a wonderful silve...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Northern Lights by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 39 Pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
Mid-Century Modern northern lights by International glossy Sterling silver flatware set, 48 pieces. This set includes:
8 knives, 8 7/...
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Silver Thread by Hingelberg Danish Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 98 Pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
Silver thread by Frantz Hingelberg sterling silver flatware set 98 pieces. Handmade exceptional Mid-Century Modern design. The pattern has a wonderful thread design that the base of ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
La Paglia American Mid-Century Modern Water Pitcher for International
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern sterling silver water pitcher. Designed by Alphonse La Paglia (d. 1953) for International Silver Co. in Meriden, Conn. Baluster with helmet mouth. Capped high-loop...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Silver Rhythm by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 56 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
"Silver Rhythm" by International Sterling Silver Flatware set - 56 pieces. This pattern was launched in the year 1953 and features an unadorned asymmetri...
Category
1950s 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...
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling silver vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Kultakeskus
Located in PARIS, FR
This sterling silver vase, designed in 1954 by Tapio Wirkkala and executed by Kultakeskus Oy in 1959, stands out for its sleek and refined design. The vase features an oval shape wit...
Category
1950s Finnish 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.