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Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer. 

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Aldo Tura Style Coasters in Lucite burl wood, set of 6, Italy, Circa 1970's
Aldo Tura Style Coasters in Lucite burl wood, set of 6, Italy, Circa 1970's

Aldo Tura Style Coasters in Lucite burl wood, set of 6, Italy, Circa 1970's

$1,353 / set

Aldo Tura Style Coasters in Lucite burl wood, set of 6, Italy, Circa 1970's

By Aldo Tura

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Beautiful set of 6 lucite burl wood coasters designed in Italy, 1970's. This unique set in the style Aldo Tura, will add a touch of elegance to your bar and dining room. Ideal for se...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Lucite, Burl

Red Fat Lava Ashtray or Snack Bowl by PAN, Pelican, German Art Ceramic, ca. 1960
Red Fat Lava Ashtray or Snack Bowl by PAN, Pelican, German Art Ceramic, ca. 1960

Red Fat Lava Ashtray or Snack Bowl by PAN, Pelican, German Art Ceramic, ca. 1960

$305

Red Fat Lava Ashtray or Snack Bowl by PAN, Pelican, German Art Ceramic, ca. 1960

By Goebel Company, PAN Keramik

Located in Andernach, DE

Mid-century German Fat Lava pelican in a fiery glossy red with its beak wide open to either serve as an ashtray or a bowl for snacks, jewellery or other small spacial things. German ...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Millefiori Glass Paperweight by Perthshire, Crieff Scotland, circa 1970's
Millefiori Glass Paperweight by Perthshire, Crieff Scotland, circa 1970's

Millefiori Glass Paperweight by Perthshire, Crieff Scotland, circa 1970's

$309

Millefiori Glass Paperweight by Perthshire, Crieff Scotland, circa 1970's

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a beautiful handmade Millefiori collectors Paperweight, made by the Scottish maker, Perthshire of Crieff, Circa 1970's. This paperweight is handmade with a mixed Millefiori...

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Mid-20th Century Scottish Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass

1960s Mid-Century Modern Italian Onyx Smoking Set with Table Lighter & Ashtray
1960s Mid-Century Modern Italian Onyx Smoking Set with Table Lighter & Ashtray

1960s Mid-Century Modern Italian Onyx Smoking Set with Table Lighter & Ashtray

$420 / set

1960s Mid-Century Modern Italian Onyx Smoking Set with Table Lighter & Ashtray

Located in Milano, IT

Mid-Century Modern smoking set, meticulously crafted in Italy during the 1960s. The two-piece collection showcases the organic beauty of genuine onyx stone, celebrated for its striki...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Onyx

Italian Murano Art Glass Bowl Green, Organic Modern, Circa Mid-20th Century
Italian Murano Art Glass Bowl Green, Organic Modern, Circa Mid-20th Century

Italian Murano Art Glass Bowl Green, Organic Modern, Circa Mid-20th Century

$685

Italian Murano Art Glass Bowl Green, Organic Modern, Circa Mid-20th Century

By Angelo Seguso, Seguso

Located in New York, NY

A sculptural Italian Murano art glass bowl in a saturated green hue, executed with a controlled bubble interior and an Organic Modern silhouette, circa mid‑20th century, Italy. The f...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

1960s Mid-Century Modern Italian Alabaster Smoking Set by Romano Bianchi
1960s Mid-Century Modern Italian Alabaster Smoking Set by Romano Bianchi

1960s Mid-Century Modern Italian Alabaster Smoking Set by Romano Bianchi

$480 / set

1960s Mid-Century Modern Italian Alabaster Smoking Set by Romano Bianchi

Located in Milano, IT

Authentic three-piece smoking set designed by the celebrated Italian artisan Romano Bianchi during the 1960s. Masterfully hand-carved in Volterra, Italy, this brutalist-style set inc...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Alabaster

Flavio Poli, Murano Glass Ashtray, Italy, 1960, Mid-Century Modern
Flavio Poli, Murano Glass Ashtray, Italy, 1960, Mid-Century Modern

Flavio Poli, Murano Glass Ashtray, Italy, 1960, Mid-Century Modern

$529

Flavio Poli, Murano Glass Ashtray, Italy, 1960, Mid-Century Modern

By Seguso, Flavio Poli

Located in Palermo, IT

A large vintage Murano glass ashtray made using the "sommerso" technique, attributed to designer Flavio Poli for the Seguso glassworks in the 1960s. It has a faceted geometric shape ...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Small Italian Florentine Wood Painted Vanity Trinket Tray, Birds and Gold Leaves
Small Italian Florentine Wood Painted Vanity Trinket Tray, Birds and Gold Leaves

Small Italian Florentine Wood Painted Vanity Trinket Tray, Birds and Gold Leaves

$135

Small Italian Florentine Wood Painted Vanity Trinket Tray, Birds and Gold Leaves

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Charming Florentine paper mache tray featuring green birds and gold leaves from the 1960’s. These highly collectable pieces are both form and function. These look wonderful sitting a...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Wood, Paper

Vintage Danish Modern Brass & Teak Cutlery Set by Carl Cohr, 1960s, 12 persons
Vintage Danish Modern Brass & Teak Cutlery Set by Carl Cohr, 1960s, 12 persons

Vintage Danish Modern Brass & Teak Cutlery Set by Carl Cohr, 1960s, 12 persons

$1,029 / set

Vintage Danish Modern Brass & Teak Cutlery Set by Carl Cohr, 1960s, 12 persons

By Carl M. Cohr

Located in Esbjerg, DK

This dining/lunch set by Carl Cohr was manufactured and designed in Denmark during the 1960s. The set consists of 10 dinner/lunch knives, 10 dinner/lunch forks, 10 dinner/lunch spoon...

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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Brass

1960s Green Alabaster Smoking Set by Romano Bianchi, Handmade, Italy
1960s Green Alabaster Smoking Set by Romano Bianchi, Handmade, Italy

1960s Green Alabaster Smoking Set by Romano Bianchi, Handmade, Italy

$480 / set

1960s Green Alabaster Smoking Set by Romano Bianchi, Handmade, Italy

Located in Milano, IT

Elevate your interior with this exceptionally rare and striking three-piece smoking set, handcrafted in Italy during the 1960s by the renowned master artisan Romano Bianchi. Sculpted...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Alabaster

Flavio Poli Murano Glass Ashtray, Green, Sculptural Design, 1960s
Flavio Poli Murano Glass Ashtray, Green, Sculptural Design, 1960s

Flavio Poli Murano Glass Ashtray, Green, Sculptural Design, 1960s

$380

Flavio Poli Murano Glass Ashtray, Green, Sculptural Design, 1960s

By Flavio Poli

Located in Milano, IT

1960s Gorgeous green ashtray or catchall by Flavio Poli for Seguso in Murano sommerso glass. Made in Italy. So rare to find it in this color. The item is in excellent condition witho...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

1960s Mid-Century Modern Flavio Poli for Seguso Sommerso Murano Glass Bowl / Cat
1960s Mid-Century Modern Flavio Poli for Seguso Sommerso Murano Glass Bowl / Cat

1960s Mid-Century Modern Flavio Poli for Seguso Sommerso Murano Glass Bowl / Cat

$540

1960s Mid-Century Modern Flavio Poli for Seguso Sommerso Murano Glass Bowl / Cat

By Flavio Poli, Seguso

Located in Milano, IT

1960s Murano glass bowl designed by the legendary Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d’Arte. A masterclass in the mid-century Sommerso (submerged) technique, this exquisite catch-all featu...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Articulated Abalone shell and Brass Fish Bottle Opener, Mexico, 1980's, 17 cm
Articulated Abalone shell and Brass Fish Bottle Opener, Mexico, 1980's, 17 cm

Articulated Abalone shell and Brass Fish Bottle Opener, Mexico, 1980's, 17 cm

$647

Articulated Abalone shell and Brass Fish Bottle Opener, Mexico, 1980's, 17 cm

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Superb articulated fish designed and produced in Mexico during the 1980's. This artisanal bottle opener, crafted with abalone mother-of-pearl, is a true work of art. A beautiful item...

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1980s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Brass

Archimede Seguso Murano Sommerso Opal Pink Alabastro Glass Bowl, Italy 1950s
Archimede Seguso Murano Sommerso Opal Pink Alabastro Glass Bowl, Italy 1950s

Archimede Seguso Murano Sommerso Opal Pink Alabastro Glass Bowl, Italy 1950s

$1,165

Archimede Seguso Murano Sommerso Opal Pink Alabastro Glass Bowl, Italy 1950s

By Archimede Seguso

Located in Barcelona, ES

Eye-catching hand blown Murano Sommerso pink and opalescent white glass flower bowl with folded rim. Design Attributed to Archimede Seguso for the Seguso Factory. Italy, 1950s. This ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Vintage Amber Wine Goblets - Set of 4
Vintage Amber Wine Goblets - Set of 4

Vintage Amber Wine Goblets - Set of 4

$70 / set

Vintage Amber Wine Goblets - Set of 4

Located in Fairfield, CA

A set of 4 gorgeous wine goblets in amber glass. Lovely simple modern shape with glass that thickens towards the base of the glass. Each measures 2.5"Dia x 4.5"H

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass

Flavio Poli Murano Glass Ashtray, Red & Yellow, 1960s Italy
Flavio Poli Murano Glass Ashtray, Red & Yellow, 1960s Italy

Flavio Poli Murano Glass Ashtray, Red & Yellow, 1960s Italy

$370

Flavio Poli Murano Glass Ashtray, Red & Yellow, 1960s Italy

By Flavio Poli

Located in Milano, IT

1960s Gorgeous red and yellow ashtray or catchall by Flavio Poli for Seguso in Murano sommerso glass. Made in Italy. So rare to find it in this color. The item is in excellent condit...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Abalone and Brass Fish Bottle Opener in the Style of Los Castillo
Abalone and Brass Fish Bottle Opener in the Style of Los Castillo

Abalone and Brass Fish Bottle Opener in the Style of Los Castillo

$250

Abalone and Brass Fish Bottle Opener in the Style of Los Castillo

By Los Castillo

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Mexican Mid-Century abalone and brass bottle opener in the style of Los Castillo. All of the abalone is in good condition which is often rare. A true mid century iconic piece that wi...

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20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Brass

Fratelli Toso Murano Millefiori Flower Star Mosaic Italian Art Glass Pitcher
Fratelli Toso Murano Millefiori Flower Star Mosaic Italian Art Glass Pitcher

Fratelli Toso Murano Millefiori Flower Star Mosaic Italian Art Glass Pitcher

$525Sale Price|25% Off

Fratelli Toso Murano Millefiori Flower Star Mosaic Italian Art Glass Pitcher

By Fratelli Toso

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown multi-color Millefiori flower and star mosaic Italian art glass pitcher / vase. The piece is documented to the Fratell...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine

Regency Leather & nails Ice Bucket, Italy, 1970's
Regency Leather & nails Ice Bucket, Italy, 1970's

Regency Leather & nails Ice Bucket, Italy, 1970's

$1,353

Regency Leather & nails Ice Bucket, Italy, 1970's

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Superb circular leather ice bucket designed in Italy, 1970's. This unique object will add a touch of elegance to your bar and dining room. Ideal for serving drinks with sophisticatio...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Metal

Mid century modern triangular ceramic glazed ashtray, circa 1960
Mid century modern triangular ceramic glazed ashtray, circa 1960

Mid century modern triangular ceramic glazed ashtray, circa 1960

$320

Mid century modern triangular ceramic glazed ashtray, circa 1960

Located in View Park, CA

A large mid century modern ceramic triangular ashtray circa 1960. In faux-bois with a magnificent teal and key-lime glaze interior, as well as four rivulets in the center. Each side ...

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Felt

Willy Rizzo Style Lucite & Brass Coasters, Set of 6, Italy, 1970's
Willy Rizzo Style Lucite & Brass Coasters, Set of 6, Italy, 1970's

Willy Rizzo Style Lucite & Brass Coasters, Set of 6, Italy, 1970's

$1,010 / set

Willy Rizzo Style Lucite & Brass Coasters, Set of 6, Italy, 1970's

By Willy Rizzo

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Beautiful set of 6 lucite and brass coasters designed in Italy, 1970's. This unique set in the style of Willy Rizzo will add a touch of elegance to your bar and dining room. Ideal fo...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Brass

Aldo Tura Style Coasters in lucite with dry leaves, set of 6, Italy, Circa 1970'
Aldo Tura Style Coasters in lucite with dry leaves, set of 6, Italy, Circa 1970'

Aldo Tura Style Coasters in lucite with dry leaves, set of 6, Italy, Circa 1970'

$1,012 / set

Aldo Tura Style Coasters in lucite with dry leaves, set of 6, Italy, Circa 1970'

By Aldo Tura

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Beautiful set of 6 lucite with dry leaves coasters designed in Italy, 1970's. This unique set in the style Aldo Tura, will add a touch of elegance to your bar and dining room. Ideal ...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Metal

Mid-century Modern Brass Metal Nutcracker in the Shape of a Woman's Legs, 70s
Mid-century Modern Brass Metal Nutcracker in the Shape of a Woman's Legs, 70s

Mid-century Modern Brass Metal Nutcracker in the Shape of a Woman's Legs, 70s

$260

Mid-century Modern Brass Metal Nutcracker in the Shape of a Woman's Legs, 70s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Classic early 1970s nutcracker in the playful form of elegant lady legs, a whimsical piece of vintage barware that blends humor, design, and function. Crafted with a sculptural silho...

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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Space age Lucite & aluminium coasters, set of 6, Italy, 1980's
Space age Lucite & aluminium coasters, set of 6, Italy, 1980's

Space age Lucite & aluminium coasters, set of 6, Italy, 1980's

$800 / set

Space age Lucite & aluminium coasters, set of 6, Italy, 1980's

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Beautiful lucite and aluminium coasters designed and produced in Italy, 1980's. Set of 6 circular coasters following the space age era movement. Great barware accessory, ideal for se...

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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Aluminum

Sommerso pink and purple Murano glass tray by Flavio Poli
Sommerso pink and purple Murano glass tray by Flavio Poli

Sommerso pink and purple Murano glass tray by Flavio Poli

$647

Sommerso pink and purple Murano glass tray by Flavio Poli

By Flavio Poli

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Beautiful purple and pink sommerso ashtray or pocket emptier designed and manufactured by flavio poli for seguso in murano in the 1970s. Handcrafted glass using the sommerso techniqu...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Ettore Sottsass Espresso Maker for Lagostina, Purple, Italy
Ettore Sottsass Espresso Maker for Lagostina, Purple, Italy

Ettore Sottsass Espresso Maker for Lagostina, Purple, Italy

$502Sale Price|20% Off

Ettore Sottsass Espresso Maker for Lagostina, Purple, Italy

By Ettore Sottsass

Located in Milano, IT

1980s Ettore Sottsass for Lagostina purple espresso coffee maker - coffee pot "Accademia" series with original filter. Made in Italy. It's in excellent condition, never used. Dimensi...

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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Metal

Sommerso ashtray by seguso, murano glass, italy, 1970's
Sommerso ashtray by seguso, murano glass, italy, 1970's

Sommerso ashtray by seguso, murano glass, italy, 1970's

$658

Sommerso ashtray by seguso, murano glass, italy, 1970's

By Seguso

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Beautiful and rare rectangular Sommerso ashtray designed and manufactured for Seguso in Murano in the 1970s. Handcrafted work of faceted glass using the "sommerso" technique (superpo...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Vintage Bangkok Jewels Bronze Brass & Celluloid Flatware Set in Case - 130 Pcs
Vintage Bangkok Jewels Bronze Brass & Celluloid Flatware Set in Case - 130 Pcs

Vintage Bangkok Jewels Bronze Brass & Celluloid Flatware Set in Case - 130 Pcs

$450 / set

Vintage Bangkok Jewels Bronze Brass & Celluloid Flatware Set in Case - 130 Pcs

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Bangkok Jewels Bronze/Brass & Black Celluloid Mid Century Modern Flatware Set in Case - 130 Pcs Total. 130 pcs. Full case weighs approx 25 lbs. Circa Mid 20th Century. Me...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Bronze

Rosenthal Andy Warhol "Golden Angels" Plate
Rosenthal Andy Warhol "Golden Angels" Plate

Rosenthal Andy Warhol "Golden Angels" Plate

$500

Rosenthal Andy Warhol "Golden Angels" Plate

By Andy Warhol, Rosenthal

Located in Waddinxveen, ZH

Rosenthal Studio-Line Andy Warhol Christmas Golden Angels plate. Andy Warhol, quite possibly the greatest pop art artist of our time, loved Christmas and was known for giving his fri...

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Early 2000s German Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Italian Murano Red White Champagne Coupes Glasses by Carlo Moretti, Mid-20th C
Italian Murano Red White Champagne Coupes Glasses by Carlo Moretti, Mid-20th C

Italian Murano Red White Champagne Coupes Glasses by Carlo Moretti, Mid-20th C

$675 / set

Italian Murano Red White Champagne Coupes Glasses by Carlo Moretti, Mid-20th C

By Carlo Moretti

Located in New York, NY

A chic set of five (5) vintage red and white Italian Murano Champagne coupes or cocktail glasses, by designer Carlo Moretti, Midcentury Modern Design period, Italy, circa mid-20th century. These Carlo Moretti Champagne...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Vintage Italian Florentine Gilt Brown Gold Rectangular Tray
Vintage Italian Florentine Gilt Brown Gold Rectangular Tray

Vintage Italian Florentine Gilt Brown Gold Rectangular Tray

$135

Vintage Italian Florentine Gilt Brown Gold Rectangular Tray

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Charming small wooden Florentine tray from the 1960’s. These highly collectable pieces are both form and function. These look wonderful sitting alone or in groupings on a coffee tabl...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

1970s Mikasa "Tampa" Dinnerware Set, 12 Place Settings, Avocado Green & Yellow
1970s Mikasa "Tampa" Dinnerware Set, 12 Place Settings, Avocado Green & Yellow

1970s Mikasa "Tampa" Dinnerware Set, 12 Place Settings, Avocado Green & Yellow

$1,950 / set

1970s Mikasa "Tampa" Dinnerware Set, 12 Place Settings, Avocado Green & Yellow

By Mikasa

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A complete 12-place setting set of vintage Mikasa "Tampa" pattern stoneware, produced in the 1970s. Each setting includes a dinner plate, salad plate, cup and saucer, and coordinatin...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Brutalist Ashtray by David Marshall, Bronze & Aluminum, Spain, 1970s
Brutalist Ashtray by David Marshall, Bronze & Aluminum, Spain, 1970s

Brutalist Ashtray by David Marshall, Bronze & Aluminum, Spain, 1970s

$1,235

Brutalist Ashtray by David Marshall, Bronze & Aluminum, Spain, 1970s

By David Marshall

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Beautiful brutalist ashtray or viche-poches designed and sculpted by the artist david marshall in the 70s in spain. Bronze and aluminum structure with a biomorphic shape. collectible...

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1970s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Aluminum, Bronze

Murano Sommerso Glass Table Lighter by Flavio Poli, Mid-Century Italy
Murano Sommerso Glass Table Lighter by Flavio Poli, Mid-Century Italy

Murano Sommerso Glass Table Lighter by Flavio Poli, Mid-Century Italy

$420

Murano Sommerso Glass Table Lighter by Flavio Poli, Mid-Century Italy

By Flavio Poli

Located in Milano, IT

1960 Stunning table lighter in Murano sommerso glass by Flavio Poli for Seguso. Made in italy. Handcrafted in Italy using the iconic Murano sommerso glass technique, it features a d...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Design ice bucket, Guy Degrenne, stainless steel, bareware, 1980s, France
Design ice bucket, Guy Degrenne, stainless steel, bareware, 1980s, France

Design ice bucket, Guy Degrenne, stainless steel, bareware, 1980s, France

$500

Design ice bucket, Guy Degrenne, stainless steel, bareware, 1980s, France

Located in Wien, AT

This object is a beautiful ice bucket, an elaborate design manufactured in France, in the 1980s. Guy Degrenne is a well-known French manufacturer of high-quality tableware. The ice...

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1980s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Stainless Steel

1970s Italian Crystal Glass Smoking Set by Antonio Imperatore.
1970s Italian Crystal Glass Smoking Set by Antonio Imperatore.

1970s Italian Crystal Glass Smoking Set by Antonio Imperatore.

$480 / set

1970s Italian Crystal Glass Smoking Set by Antonio Imperatore.

By Cristallerie Antonio Imperatore

Located in Milano, IT

Stunning, ultra-chic vintage smoking set designed by Antonio Imperatore during the 1970s. Expertly crafted in Italy, this two-piece set perfectly captures the bold, geometric, and gl...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Rock Crystal

Small Vintage Italian Handmade Sommerso Murano Glass Vase
Small Vintage Italian Handmade Sommerso Murano Glass Vase

Small Vintage Italian Handmade Sommerso Murano Glass Vase

$1,000

Small Vintage Italian Handmade Sommerso Murano Glass Vase

Located in Vilnius, LT

Small size vintage Italian handmade Sommerso vase created in multi-colour layers of Murano glass. The glass is in blue, green colors, Very good/excellent vintage condition.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coral Pink Russell Wright Steubenville Serving Dish
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coral Pink Russell Wright Steubenville Serving Dish

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coral Pink Russell Wright Steubenville Serving Dish

$65

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coral Pink Russell Wright Steubenville Serving Dish

Located in East Quogue, NY

Vintage mid-century modern Russell Wright Steubenville oval ceramic serving dish. Modern design with soft cures and simple glazing. Size: 10 wide x 7.5 deep x 2.5 inches tall The m...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Majolica Oyster Plate Sarreguemines Circa 1950
Majolica Oyster Plate Sarreguemines Circa 1950

Majolica Oyster Plate Sarreguemines Circa 1950

$220

Majolica Oyster Plate Sarreguemines Circa 1950

By Sarreguemines

Located in Austin, TX

Majolica oyster plate signed Sarreguemines, circa 1950.

Category

1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

LG. Dansk Flamestone Casserole Paella Dish w/ Cover by Jens Quistgaard Denmark
LG. Dansk Flamestone Casserole Paella Dish w/ Cover by Jens Quistgaard Denmark

LG. Dansk Flamestone Casserole Paella Dish w/ Cover by Jens Quistgaard Denmark

$275

LG. Dansk Flamestone Casserole Paella Dish w/ Cover by Jens Quistgaard Denmark

By Dansk

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A two piece large casserole or paella serving dish made of Flamestone pottery which is good for low heat and can be used on the table for serving with proper padding so it would not ...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Pottery

Arabia Finland "Origami" Divided Serving Plate by Kaj Franck
Arabia Finland "Origami" Divided Serving Plate by Kaj Franck

Arabia Finland "Origami" Divided Serving Plate by Kaj Franck

$118

Arabia Finland "Origami" Divided Serving Plate by Kaj Franck

By Arabia of Finland

Located in Fairfield, CA

A mid century modern divided ceramic serving dish. From the "Origami" line designed by Kaj Franck for Arabia, Finland. Great minimalist geometric design finished in a glossy white gl...

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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

1970s Double Old Fashioned Poison Bar Glasses Cyanide Curare Arsenic Hemlock
1970s Double Old Fashioned Poison Bar Glasses Cyanide Curare Arsenic Hemlock

1970s Double Old Fashioned Poison Bar Glasses Cyanide Curare Arsenic Hemlock

$695 / set

1970s Double Old Fashioned Poison Bar Glasses Cyanide Curare Arsenic Hemlock

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Wonderful collection of rare bar glasses or whiskey glasses with four glass stirs included, reminiscent of the mortar and pestle form. Name Your Poison, Ol...

Category

1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass

Mid-20th Century French Silver Plate Lido Cabaret Champagne Bucket, Ice Bucket
Mid-20th Century French Silver Plate Lido Cabaret Champagne Bucket, Ice Bucket

Mid-20th Century French Silver Plate Lido Cabaret Champagne Bucket, Ice Bucket

$650

Mid-20th Century French Silver Plate Lido Cabaret Champagne Bucket, Ice Bucket

Located in Fayetteville, AR

Originally from the Lido cabaret in Paris, this mid twentieth century French silver plate champagne bucket features scrolling acanthus leaf handles on each side and a footed base. Th...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage English-Made Mercedes-Benz Decanter
Vintage English-Made Mercedes-Benz Decanter

Vintage English-Made Mercedes-Benz Decanter

$1,450

Vintage English-Made Mercedes-Benz Decanter

By Classic Stable

Located in Portland, OR

A stainless decanter in the form of a classic Mercedes’ front grill- complete with hood ornament topper! A fun collector’s piece to add to your bar lineup. Made by Classic Stable LTD...

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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

Archimede Seguso Murano Blue Sommerso Glass Bowl
Archimede Seguso Murano Blue Sommerso Glass Bowl

Archimede Seguso Murano Blue Sommerso Glass Bowl

$1,051

Archimede Seguso Murano Blue Sommerso Glass Bowl

By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Archimede Seguso

Located in Barcelona, ES

Hand blown Murano glass Sommerso bowl / ashtray in blue color with a cased rim in dark blue glass. Design attributed to Archimede Seguso for Seguso Factory, Italy, 1960s. A highly de...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Glass and silver ice bucket, France, 1970
Glass and silver ice bucket, France, 1970

Glass and silver ice bucket, France, 1970

$529

Glass and silver ice bucket, France, 1970

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

An elegant ice bucket made of clear molded glass, enhanced by a silver-plated metal rim. Dating from the 1970s, this piece combines the purity of glass with the refined simplicity of...

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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver

Set of 4 Midcentury Stackable Solid Brass Austrian Ashtrays After Adnet, 1950s
Set of 4 Midcentury Stackable Solid Brass Austrian Ashtrays After Adnet, 1950s

Set of 4 Midcentury Stackable Solid Brass Austrian Ashtrays After Adnet, 1950s

$458 / item

Set of 4 Midcentury Stackable Solid Brass Austrian Ashtrays After Adnet, 1950s

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Roma, IT

Wonderful and unique set of four stackable ashtrays in solid brass. This stylish and versatile set was produced in Austria during the 1950s after Jacques Adnet. Fully original and i...

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Brass

Alabaster Smoking Set by Romano Bianchi, Handmade, Green, Italy, 1960s
Alabaster Smoking Set by Romano Bianchi, Handmade, Green, Italy, 1960s

Alabaster Smoking Set by Romano Bianchi, Handmade, Green, Italy, 1960s

$480 / set

Alabaster Smoking Set by Romano Bianchi, Handmade, Green, Italy, 1960s

Located in Milano, IT

A rare and visually arresting three-piece smoking set designed by the renowned Italian sculptor Romano Bianchi during the 1960s. This set is a masterclass in Mid-Century Modern Itali...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Alabaster

Dior Rectangular Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite Serving Tray, Italy 1970s
Dior Rectangular Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite Serving Tray, Italy 1970s

Dior Rectangular Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite Serving Tray, Italy 1970s

$964

Dior Rectangular Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite Serving Tray, Italy 1970s

By Dior Home

Located in Roma, IT

Marvelous Mid-Century serving tray fully made of vibrant tortoiseshell Lucite with a chrome frame. This incredibly elegant piece was designed by Dior Home and produced in Italy durin...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Franciscan Starburst 68 pc. Dining Set by George James
Mid Century Franciscan Starburst 68 pc. Dining Set by George James

Mid Century Franciscan Starburst 68 pc. Dining Set by George James

$4,800 / set

Mid Century Franciscan Starburst 68 pc. Dining Set by George James

By George James

Located in Cincinnati, OH

An exceptional set of 68 pieces or eight full place settings including serving pieces from the Starburst collection known as the best china pattern of the Mid-Century period. Called ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Pottery

Baccarat Maxime Crystal Wine Champagne Cooler with Brass Handles
Baccarat Maxime Crystal Wine Champagne Cooler with Brass Handles

Baccarat Maxime Crystal Wine Champagne Cooler with Brass Handles

$975Sale Price|22% Off

Baccarat Maxime Crystal Wine Champagne Cooler with Brass Handles

By Baccarat

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

This exquisite 20th-Century crystal wine chiller echoes the refined craftsmanship associated with Baccarat. This piece is designed for serving and chilling wines or champagne, combin...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Crystal

Etched German Roemer Coupe Wine Glasses with Amber Ball Stems - Set of 4
Etched German Roemer Coupe Wine Glasses with Amber Ball Stems - Set of 4

Etched German Roemer Coupe Wine Glasses with Amber Ball Stems - Set of 4

$68 / set

Etched German Roemer Coupe Wine Glasses with Amber Ball Stems - Set of 4

Located in Fairfield, CA

A set of 4 vintage German roemer wine glasses. Each with a clear coupe shaped top and a stacked ball stem design in a dark muted amber color. An etched d...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass

Flavio Poli Murano Sommerso Glass Ashtray, Grey, 1960s, Excellent
Flavio Poli Murano Sommerso Glass Ashtray, Grey, 1960s, Excellent

Flavio Poli Murano Sommerso Glass Ashtray, Grey, 1960s, Excellent

$380

Flavio Poli Murano Sommerso Glass Ashtray, Grey, 1960s, Excellent

By Flavio Poli

Located in Milano, IT

1960s Astonishing Grey Ashtray or Catch-All By Flavio Poli for Seguso in Murano Sommerso Glass. The item is in excellent condition. Dimensions: 5,11 diameter x 3,14 H inches cm 13 x...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Flavio Poli Murano Sommerso Smoked Grey Faceted Glass Bowl / Ashtray, 1950
Flavio Poli Murano Sommerso Smoked Grey Faceted Glass Bowl / Ashtray, 1950

Flavio Poli Murano Sommerso Smoked Grey Faceted Glass Bowl / Ashtray, 1950

$1,129Sale Price|20% Off

Flavio Poli Murano Sommerso Smoked Grey Faceted Glass Bowl / Ashtray, 1950

By Flavio Poli

Located in Barcelona, ES

Mid-Century Modern Sommerso faceted Murano bowl in grey and clear glass. Attributed to Flavio Poli, Italy, 1950s. Asymmetrical design with multiple faceted faces in grey color submer...

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Vintage Italian Nuova Mignon Espresso Maker by Luigi Bialetti for Bialetti 1960s
Vintage Italian Nuova Mignon Espresso Maker by Luigi Bialetti for Bialetti 1960s

Vintage Italian Nuova Mignon Espresso Maker by Luigi Bialetti for Bialetti 1960s

$615

Vintage Italian Nuova Mignon Espresso Maker by Luigi Bialetti for Bialetti 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Vintage Italian Nuova Mignon Espresso Maker by Luigi Bialetti for Bialetti, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional info...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Metal

Green Coupe Glasses - Set of 6
Green Coupe Glasses - Set of 6

Green Coupe Glasses - Set of 6

$80 / set

Green Coupe Glasses - Set of 6

By Indiana Glass Company

Located in Fairfield, CA

A set of 6 vintage coupe glasses with a cubist design in green glass. Made in the Whitehall pattern by Indiana Glass. Perfect for wine or champagne. Smooth interiors.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass

Anchor Hocking Depression Glass Sandwich Patt. Forest Green 1950s - 23 Pieces
Anchor Hocking Depression Glass Sandwich Patt. Forest Green 1950s - 23 Pieces

Anchor Hocking Depression Glass Sandwich Patt. Forest Green 1950s - 23 Pieces

$325 / set

Anchor Hocking Depression Glass Sandwich Patt. Forest Green 1950s - 23 Pieces

By Anchor Hocking

Located in Miami, FL

A grouping of 23 pieces of Anchor Hocking Sandwich Pattern in Forest Green glass. This pattern's design included stylized flowers and leaves on a background of numerous small dots or...

Category

1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass

Mid-century Modern serveware, ceramics, silver and glass for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern serveware, ceramics, silver and glass for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage serveware, ceramics, silver and glass created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects, lighting and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with glass, ceramic and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern serveware, ceramics, silver and glass made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, popular names associated with this style include Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Cenedese, Rörstrand, and Piero Fornasetti. 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 serveware, ceramics, silver and glass differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $22 and tops out at $295,000 while the average work can sell for $679.

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