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 legendary 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.
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
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 ...
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1940s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
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Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Torun Silver Necklace No. 168 circa 1960 Danish Jewelry
Located in Labrit, Landes
Sterling silver hook neckring designed by Vivianna Torun Bulow-Hube for Georg Jensen
Denmark, circa 1960 no. 168
Good vintage conditio.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Large American Sterling Silver Scallop Shell Bowl by Gorham
Located in New York, NY
Large sterling silver scallop shell bowl. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1941. Elongated form and dynamic flutes. Rests on 2 balls. Fully marked ...
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Vanity Set Dated 1916, 4 Pieces, Set
By A.K.D. Sterling
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fantastic sterling silver vanity set is signed & dated 1916 sterling is marked on every piece. It is a four piece set and it's in the o...
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1910s American Vintage 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
Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver Bridge Box by Gerald Benney, London, 1970
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London, in 1970 by Gerald Benney, this fine quality, Elizabeth II, sterling silver bridge box, is typical of his style, featuring a tex...
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1970s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
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...
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1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver Combination Ruler or Letter Opener
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern, sterling silver combination ruler or letter opener, The Thomas Company, Attleboro, Mass, circa 1950s. Retailed at Neiman Marcus. Measures: Ruler is 8 1/2 inches l...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Handsome Pair of English Sterling Silver Napkin Rings, 1949
Located in Bath, GB
Made from a good gauge of silver with a good weight. Both come in a presentation box and are in lovely condition, each measuring 1 3/4" in diameter x 1". The box measures 5 1/2" x 2 ...
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1940s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Hermès Sterling Silver Box circa 1950s by Ravinet d’Enfert
Located in Bath, GB
A truly luxurious find, I have only ever seen these before in silver plate, this one in sterling silver with the "Minerva" mark (corresponding to 950/1000 for French silver).
The ...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver Plate
Allan Adler Sterling and Ebony Modernist Cufflinks, circa 1963
By Allan Adler
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Early Allan Adler cuff links, full marked "ALLAN ADLER" and "STERLING" featuring a dark ebony stained rosewood accent fixed to a modernist style sterling post.
The cuff links measur...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Tiffany & Co. Sterling Dishes
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are thrilled to offer this pair of midcentury sterling silver dishes by Tiffany & Co. They are quintessential Mid-Century Modern with their sleek lines and uber-modern shape. The ...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Amethyst Jars
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sometimes you need that last finishing touch to complete a room. Look no further these jars will dress up any room, whether a living room, bedroom or even a den. The color of glass, ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
William L. deMatteo, Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver Coffee Kettle, ca. 1950s
By William Lawrence deMatteo
Located in New York, NY
Dimensions & weight:
Height: 10.75 inches
Width: 3-1/2 inches
Depth: 5.25 inches
Weight: 27.4 troy oz
This wonderful sterling silver & wood coffee & tea kettle, made by the famous New York master-silversmith William Lawrence deMatteo, very delicately decorated with the sprouts of young sweet peas. Although at first glance, this object casts thoughts about Art Deco, the unusualness of organic decorative elements in combination with the traditional form certainly speaks of its explicit Mid-Century Modern design.
William Lawrence deMatteo (American, 12 October 1923 - 14 May 1988), silversmith and master craftsman, was born in New York City and was the son of Elizabeth Rommelman deMatteo and William Gaitano [Gaetano] deMatteo, an accomplished silversmith who immigrated to the United States from Acciaroli, Salerno, Italy, with his family when he was a boy. William Lawrence deMatteo grew up in suburban Bergenfield, New Jersey, and attended schools in nearby Tenafly, all the while observing and absorbing his father's skillful work. DeMatteo began studying sculpture and fine arts at Columbia University in 1941, but after the United States entered World War II he joined the navy in November 1942 and served in the Pacific theater as a torpedo bomber pilot. On 14 November 1946, in Asbury Park, he married Jayne Walpole, a painter who later co-founded an art gallery. They had three daughters and one son. DeMatteo resumed his apprenticeship with his father and may have continued his studies at Columbia before being recalled to active duty with the navy during the Korean War. He was discharged in 1953.
Bill deMatteo, as he was usually known, visited the restored capital of colonial Virginia while he was still in the service and asked to see the silversmith's shop. Told that Colonial Williamsburg had none, he saw an opportunity for himself. Soon after deMatteo left the navy, he returned to Williamsburg and in July 1953 joined the staff as a silversmith. He created the entire silversmith program and was responsible for the James Geddy Silversmith's Shop, where he trained shopkeepers in interpreting craftsmanship to visitors, instructed and supervised apprentices in all kinds of metalworking, and handcrafted reproductions of eighteenth-century silver items for sale in the shop. DeMatteo also revived colonial silversmith James Craig...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Italian Men’s Cigar Box
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We’re just gaga for this midcentury cigar box. The tailored shape, the mix of silver and wood, and the hand engraved monogram, only thing missing is Cary Grant! It can also be used f...
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1950s Italian 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...
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Mid-20th Century Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Agate, Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Dish with Handles by Tane Orfebres
Located in Atlanta, GA
Modern sterling silver footed dish with handles designed and crafted by Tane Orfebres in Mexico. The open dish is decorated with features of the myt...
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1950s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Tiffany Midcentury Dishes
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are delighted to offer this pair of midcentury sterling silver dishes by Tiffany & Company. Midcentury was all about the sleek Minimalist look and these dishes are quintessential ...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Celeste by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service, 79 Pieces, Modern
Located in Big Bend, WI
Mid-Century Modern Celeste by Gorham, circa 1956 sterling silver flatware set of 79 pieces. This set includes:
12 knives, 9 3/8".
12 forks, 7 1/2".
12 salad forks, 7 1/8".
12 teaspo...
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1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mid-Century Stromberg Blue Tinted Glass Ice Bucket with Hallmarked Silver Handle
By Stromberg Hytten
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-Century Modern blue tinted glass ice bucket with silver handle decorated with grapes. Hallmarked and stamped S925. The ice bucket in translucent glass. Attributed to Stromberg, t...
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Blown Glass
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
Esprit by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 37 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Stunning Esprit by Gorham sterling silver flatware set, 37 pieces. This set includes:
8 knives, 9"
8 forks, 7 3/8"
8 salad forks, 6 5/8"
8 teaspoons, 6"
1 gravy ladle, 7 1/4"
1 serv...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Tiffany Mid-century Breadbasket
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Offering a sterling silver midcentury breadbasket by the one and only Tiffany & Co. Made in the 1960s, this piece is Classic midcentury design. From its shape to its sleek look, it i...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Silver Thread by Hingelberg Danish Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 40 Pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
Silver thread by Frantz Hingelberg sterling silver flatware set 40 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
Pair of Tiffany Sterling Midcentury Dishes
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Proud to offer this pair of sterling silver dishes by Tiffany & Co. They are the quintessential Mid-Century Modern sterling of that period. With their simple and understated design a...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Esprit by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 32 Pieces Modern
Located in Big Bend, WI
Esprit by Gorham sterling silver flatware set of 32 pieces. This set includes:
8 knives, 9"
8 forks, 7 3/8"
8 salad forks, 6 5/8"
8 teaspoons, 6".
Includes bonus brand new storage ...
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1960s 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
Tiffany Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver Monteith Bowl
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern sterling silver bowl. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Conical with wide mouth and curved bottom on fleur-de-lys mounted hoof supports. Monteith-style rim with a...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Gossamer by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 90 Pieces Modern
Located in Big Bend, WI
Mid-Century Modern "Gossamer" by Gorham sterling silver flatware set of 90 pieces. This modern style pattern has clean lines and a Florentine style brushed finish. This set includes:...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Midcentury Pair of Candelabras
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This pair of two-branch candelabras are probably the finest we have ever had; elegant, understated and very unique. A U-shaped piece holds both lights and stands on two balls just ab...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Star by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 50 Pieces John Prip
Located in Big Bend, WI
Star by Reed & Barton sterling silver flatware set of 50 pieces. This stunning Space Age Modernism pattern was designed by John Prip and introduced by Reed & Barton in the year 1960....
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1960s Vintage 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/...
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Unusual Pair of Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver Candlesticks By Gorham
Located in New York, NY
Unusual pair of Mid-Century Modern, sterling silver candlesticks (having a Danish influence), The Gorham Corp., Providence, Rhode Island, circa 1950s. 5" tall x 2 3/4" diameter at w...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Northern Lights by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 84 Pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
Gorgeous Northern lights by international sterling silver flatware set - 84 Pieces. This set includes:
12 knives, 8 7/8"
12 forks, 7 ...
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rare Sterling Silver Coffee Service by Sigvard Bernadotte for Georg Jensen
By Georg Jensen
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Mid-Century Modernist coffee or tea service in sterling silver designed by Sigvard Bernadotte for Georg Jensen, circa 1950s. The service consists of four pieces, a coffee pot, a cr...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Southwind by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 85 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Superb Southwind by Towle sterling silver flatware set of 85 pieces. This set includes:
12 knives, 8 7/8".
12 forks, 7 1/2".
12 salad forks, 6 5/8"...
Category
1950s American Vintage 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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
20th Century Silver Twin Masted Yacht, Desk Ornament
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
20th century silver twin masted yacht, desk ornament
This is a lovely piece from the latter part of the 20th century, in the finest detail this is a ...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Silver Candelabras, Enameled Cabochon - Spain
Located in Girona, ES
Pair of candelabras, sterling silver, three branches, central red enameled cabochon, weight on base.
Stamps: Star and illegible, M on base.
Star stamp is ...
Category
1950s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Enamel, Sterling Silver
1940s Pair of Silver Candelabras, 3 Arms, 4 Candles, Spain
Located in Girona, ES
Pair of sterling silver candelabras, 3 arms, 4 candles, weighted bases.
Weight: 487 gr
Stamps: Star and (illegible) 9V
Star stamp is for sterling silver in ...
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1940s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Breadbasket
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sometimes less is more and here’s a fine example. This lovely midcentury sterling breadbasket. A simple form and a modern clean look. The inner ri...
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Silver Caviar Bowls by Puig Doria - Spain
By Puig Doria
Located in Girona, ES
Pair of caviar bowls, sterling silver with glass little bowls, square decoration on base.
Stamp: Star (Sterling silver in Spain since 1934)
Weight: 287 grms (without glass) each
Desi...
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1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Firelight by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 31 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Mid-Century Modern Firelight by Gorham sterling silver flatware set of 31 pieces. Great starter set. This set includes:
Six knives, 8 7/8".
Six fo...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
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
Mid Century Modern Style Sterling Silver Set of 6 Decanter Labels by Brian Cain
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London, 1982 by Brian R. Cain, this stylish, modern, Elizabeth II, set of 6 sterling silver decanter labels feature a bar...
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1980s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tiffany Mid-century Bowl
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We proudly offer this sterling silver bowl by Tiffany & Co. from 1962. Mid-Century Modern at its best! Ten scalloped points on this large serving bowl. Filled or empty this piece is ...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
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Sterling Silver
Lark by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware 18 Set 115 Pcs Mid-Century Modern
Located in Big Bend, WI
Huge Mid-Century Modern Lark by Reed & Barton sterling silver flatware set - 115 Pieces. Designed by John Prip. This set includes:
18 knives, 9".
18 forks, 7 5/8".
18 salad forks, 7...
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1960s American Vintage 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
Pair of Sterling Tiffany Leaves
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are just in love with these Tiffany & Co. sterling silver leaves. A pair of midcentury leaves that stand on three legs. There’s a handle that extends which mimics the stem. These ...
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1950s 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
Charming Royal Air Force Sterling Silver and Blue Guilloche Enamel Compact Case
By John William Barrett
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Charming RAF sterling silver and blue guilloche enamel compact case
An RAF Elizabeth II vintage sterling silver and guilloche enamel powder compact
This is a charming piece made in Birmingham 1952 by John William Barrett, the iridescent blue enamel is set with the RAF wings emblem
There is an interesting companion to the compact, a George V Art Deco sterling silver and guilloche enamel comb...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Enamel
Tiffany Midcentury Dish
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Like a flower blossoming, this Tiffany dish has the same shape; scalloped with five leaf-like pedals. It stands on three round - ball feet, raising it off...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tapio Wirkkala Sterling Silver Vase on Rosewood Base Model TW17
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sterling silver on rosewood base model TW17 designed by Tapio Wirkkala. Produced in Finland.
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1960s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Northern Lights by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 67 Pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
Gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Northern Lights by International sterling silver flatware set of 67 pieces.
12 knives, 9",
12 forks, 7 ...
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver and Rosewood Hinged Box Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessory
Located in North Miami, FL
This sterling silver substantial hallmarked Mid-Century Modern box has a beautiful ebonized rosewood interior. The Mayan Aztec design that is engraved and drawn is symbolic of a heri...
Category
1950s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mid-century Sterling Tiffany Dish
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are so happy to offer this sterling silver Mid-Century Tiffany dishes. It has an oval shape and curves upwards on the ends. It stands on a pedestal (not weighted) thereby off the ...
Category
1950s American 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...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
1950´s J. & A. Torres Silver Sweet Box, lapis lazuli cabochon - Spain
By Gucci
Located in Girona, ES
Sterling silver sweet box, lapis lazuli cabochon. Design: A. y J. Torres, Barcelona. Weight: 450 grs. Stamps: 45B - Star - A. y J. Torres.
Star stamp in Spa...
Category
1950s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, 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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