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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
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

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Onyx

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

$1,041 / 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 12 dinner/lunch knives, 12 dinner/lunch forks, 12 dinner/lunch spoon...

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

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Brass

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

$523

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

By Flavio Poli, Seguso

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

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Murano Glass

Carl Aubock 6 Forks with Leather Holder, Corn Cob Skewers #3679, Vienna, 1930s
Carl Aubock 6 Forks with Leather Holder, Corn Cob Skewers #3679, Vienna, 1930s

Carl Aubock 6 Forks with Leather Holder, Corn Cob Skewers #3679, Vienna, 1930s

$950

Carl Aubock 6 Forks with Leather Holder, Corn Cob Skewers #3679, Vienna, 1930s

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Vienna, AT

A set of six small forks with a leather holster, model no. 3679, designed by Carl Auböck and executed by Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Vienna. Originally conceived in the 1930s, this model...

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

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Brass, Nickel

Vintage Scissor-Style Meatball Fruit Butter Shaper Mid Century Japan
Vintage Scissor-Style Meatball Fruit Butter Shaper Mid Century Japan

Vintage Scissor-Style Meatball Fruit Butter Shaper Mid Century Japan

$135

Vintage Scissor-Style Meatball Fruit Butter Shaper Mid Century Japan

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a vintage scissor-style meatballer (also commonly used as a melon baller, cookie dough molder, or butterball shaper). You scoop up ground meat or fruit flesh ...

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

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Aluminum

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

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Alabaster

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

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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

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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

$640

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

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Brass

Bottle opener around 1950s
Bottle opener around 1950s

Bottle opener around 1950s

$256

Bottle opener around 1950s

Located in Wien, Au

Bottle opener around 1950s Original condition

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

Materials

Brass

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

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Brass

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

$1,222

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

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Aluminum, Bronze

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

Small Vintage Italian Handmade Sommerso Murano Glass Vase

$989

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

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Murano Glass

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

$1,152

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

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

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

$700

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

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

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

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Glass

Mexican Alpaca Silver & Lapis Lazuli Inlaid Water Pitcher, Mexico Modernism
Mexican Alpaca Silver & Lapis Lazuli Inlaid Water Pitcher, Mexico Modernism

Mexican Alpaca Silver & Lapis Lazuli Inlaid Water Pitcher, Mexico Modernism

$2,450

Mexican Alpaca Silver & Lapis Lazuli Inlaid Water Pitcher, Mexico Modernism

By Emilia Castillo, Los Castillo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A striking Mid-Century Modern Mexican water pitcher handcrafted in Mexico during the 1960s, beautifully executed in alpaca silver with copper and brass accents and richly inlaid with...

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

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Lapis Lazuli, Brass, Copper

Rare Carl Auböck Brass Standing Floor Ashtray, Smoking Stand, Austria, 1950s
Rare Carl Auböck Brass Standing Floor Ashtray, Smoking Stand, Austria, 1950s

Rare Carl Auböck Brass Standing Floor Ashtray, Smoking Stand, Austria, 1950s

$3,700

Rare Carl Auböck Brass Standing Floor Ashtray, Smoking Stand, Austria, 1950s

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Vienna, AT

A beautiful vintage and authentic minimalist standing ashtray / smoking stand from the 1950s, designed and crafted by Werkstätte Carl Auböck in Vienna, Austria. This sculptural piece...

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

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Brass

Mid Century Bluerina Footed Tumblers by Denby - Set of 5
Mid Century Bluerina Footed Tumblers by Denby - Set of 5

Mid Century Bluerina Footed Tumblers by Denby - Set of 5

$135 / set

Mid Century Bluerina Footed Tumblers by Denby - Set of 5

Located in Fairfield, CA

A set of 5 gorgeous mid century "Bluerina" footed tumblers, made in collaboration with Denby and England and Krosno Glass of Poland. Each glass has a cyli...

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

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Glass

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

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Pottery

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

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Brass, Bronze

French Green Majolica Shell Dish Vallauris, Circa 1950
French Green Majolica Shell Dish Vallauris, Circa 1950

French Green Majolica Shell Dish Vallauris, Circa 1950

$240

French Green Majolica Shell Dish Vallauris, Circa 1950

By Vallauris

Located in Austin, TX

French Green Majolica Shell Dish Vallauris, Circa 1950.

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

Materials

Ceramic

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

$651

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

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

$640

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

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Murano 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

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Murano Glass

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

$540Sale Price / set|20% Off

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

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Murano Glass

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.

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

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

MCM LaGardo Tackett Green Demitasse Mugs and Saucers - Set of 4
MCM LaGardo Tackett Green Demitasse Mugs and Saucers - Set of 4

MCM LaGardo Tackett Green Demitasse Mugs and Saucers - Set of 4

$85 / set

MCM LaGardo Tackett Green Demitasse Mugs and Saucers - Set of 4

By Lagardo Tackett

Located in Fairfield, CA

A set of 4 mid century porcelain demitasse mugs and saucers. Designed by LaGardo Tackett for Schmid International Porcelain. Simple modernist shapes. Finished in a matte dark green g...

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

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Porcelain

Arnold Krog - Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted Musselmalet - 6 Dinner Plates 571
Arnold Krog - Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted Musselmalet - 6 Dinner Plates 571

Arnold Krog - Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted Musselmalet - 6 Dinner Plates 571

$1,047 / set

Arnold Krog - Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted Musselmalet - 6 Dinner Plates 571

By Royal Copenhagen, Arnold Krog

Located in Stockholm, SE

6 Dinner Plates of model Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted designed by Arnold Krog. The plates are 25.5 cm in diameter and in excellent condition except from a few minor scratches. These ...

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

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Porcelain

Rosenthal Fortuna Champagne Coupes by Elsa Fischer-Treyden - Set of 5
Rosenthal Fortuna Champagne Coupes by Elsa Fischer-Treyden - Set of 5

Rosenthal Fortuna Champagne Coupes by Elsa Fischer-Treyden - Set of 5

$150 / set

Rosenthal Fortuna Champagne Coupes by Elsa Fischer-Treyden - Set of 5

By Rosenthal, Elsa Fischer-Treyden

Located in Fairfield, CA

A set of 5 mid century coupe glasses made in Germany by Rosenthal. Made in the "Fortuna Smoke" pattern, designed by Elsa Fischer-Treyden and produced betwen 1963 to 1969. Each piece ...

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

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Glass

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

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Murano Glass

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

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Ceramic

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

Mario Pinzano Seguso VDA Murano Sommeroso Decanter, Mid-century Modern
Mario Pinzano Seguso VDA Murano Sommeroso Decanter, Mid-century Modern

Mario Pinzano Seguso VDA Murano Sommeroso Decanter, Mid-century Modern

$1,350

Mario Pinzano Seguso VDA Murano Sommeroso Decanter, Mid-century Modern

Located in Miami, FL

Mario Pinzano Seguso VDA Murano Sommeroso Decanter, Mid-century Modern Offered for sale is a large-scale mid-century Mario Pinzano Seguso VDA Sommeroso Murano art glass decanter. T...

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

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Blue vase in Italian glass, 1970, Italy
Blue vase in Italian glass, 1970, Italy

Blue vase in Italian glass, 1970, Italy

$523

Blue vase in Italian glass, 1970, Italy

By Biot

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

An elegant Italian blown glass vase dating from the 1970s. It is distinguished by its generous shape with organic lines and its superb marbled decoration, blending deep shades of blu...

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

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Art Glass

Flavio Poli Large Centerpiece in Murano Emerald and Amber Glass, Italy 1960
Flavio Poli Large Centerpiece in Murano Emerald and Amber Glass, Italy 1960

Flavio Poli Large Centerpiece in Murano Emerald and Amber Glass, Italy 1960

$640

Flavio Poli Large Centerpiece in Murano Emerald and Amber Glass, Italy 1960

By Flavio Poli

Located in Roma, IT

Marvelous mid-century Murano large centerpiece in mouth-blown sommerso Murano glass in a stunning light emeral and amber color. This elegant and highly sculptural piece was designed...

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

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

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

Archimede Seguso Murano Blue Sommerso Glass Bowl

$1,041

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

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

Mandruzzato Murano Pink Yellow Sommerso Faceted Art Glass Vase, Italy 1960
Mandruzzato Murano Pink Yellow Sommerso Faceted Art Glass Vase, Italy 1960

Mandruzzato Murano Pink Yellow Sommerso Faceted Art Glass Vase, Italy 1960

$1,501

Mandruzzato Murano Pink Yellow Sommerso Faceted Art Glass Vase, Italy 1960

By Alessandro Mandruzzato

Located in Barcelona, ES

Eye-catching Sommerso Murano faceted vase in Pink yellow and clear glass attributed to Mandruzzato. Italy, 1960s. Pink and yellow glass double cased into clear glass using the Somme...

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

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Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Swedish Mid-Century Cutlery Set Viktor by Gense, 1970s, Set of 47
Swedish Mid-Century Cutlery Set Viktor by Gense, 1970s, Set of 47

Swedish Mid-Century Cutlery Set Viktor by Gense, 1970s, Set of 47

$1,158 / set

Swedish Mid-Century Cutlery Set Viktor by Gense, 1970s, Set of 47

Located in Esbjerg, DK

'Victor' flatware cutlery set consisting of: 12 dinner knives, 12 dinner forks, 12 soup spoons, 6 tea spoons and 5 dessert spoons. Beautiful wide bodies executed in stainless steel w...

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

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Murano bowl italy around 1970s
Murano bowl italy around 1970s

Murano bowl italy around 1970s

$523

Murano bowl italy around 1970s

Located in Wien, Au

Murano bowl italy around 1970s Original condition

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

Materials

Murano Glass

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

1970s Brass Smoking Set by Pierre Cardin: Lighter & Ashtray
1970s Brass Smoking Set by Pierre Cardin: Lighter & Ashtray

1970s Brass Smoking Set by Pierre Cardin: Lighter & Ashtray

$320Sale Price / set|20% Off

1970s Brass Smoking Set by Pierre Cardin: Lighter & Ashtray

By Pierre Cardin

Located in Milano, IT

1970s Gorgeous smoking set by Pierre Cardin in brass and metal. This exceptional two-piece desk smoking set is an authentic testament to the 1970s avant-garde industrial design era o...

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

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

Rosenthal Andy Warhol "Golden Angels" Plate

$494

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

72-piece Mason's Strathmore Dinner Service, 19th Century, Pink & Blue Pattern
72-piece Mason's Strathmore Dinner Service, 19th Century, Pink & Blue Pattern

72-piece Mason's Strathmore Dinner Service, 19th Century, Pink & Blue Pattern

$21,105 / set

72-piece Mason's Strathmore Dinner Service, 19th Century, Pink & Blue Pattern

By Mason's Ironstone

Located in Worcester Park, GB

This is a vintage Mason's Ironstone "Strathmore" pattern dinner service. The Fruit Basket Pattern features a a blue and pink multicolor floral design with a flower basket at the cent...

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Mid-19th Century English Antique Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Large Wood Cactus Toothpick Holder
Large Wood Cactus Toothpick Holder

Large Wood Cactus Toothpick Holder

$75 / item

Large Wood Cactus Toothpick Holder

Located in Fairfield, CA

A vintage mid century wood toothpick holder in the shape of a cactus. Toothpicks can be placed in the small holes along the cactus to create thorns. Beautiful grain to the wood. A gr...

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

Materials

Wood

1960s Mid-century Blue Ashtray or Catchall in Bullicante Murano Glass by Flavio
1960s Mid-century Blue Ashtray or Catchall in Bullicante Murano Glass by Flavio

1960s Mid-century Blue Ashtray or Catchall in Bullicante Murano Glass by Flavio

$360

1960s Mid-century Blue Ashtray or Catchall in Bullicante Murano Glass by Flavio

By Flavio Poli

Located in Milano, IT

1960s This blue ashtray/catchall is a stunning example of Mid-Century Modern Italian glassmaking, sculptural bowl/ashtray was designed by the legendary Flavio Poli . This piece featu...

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

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Murano Glass

MCM LaGardo Tackett Green Striped Faceted Tumblers - Set of 4
MCM LaGardo Tackett Green Striped Faceted Tumblers - Set of 4

MCM LaGardo Tackett Green Striped Faceted Tumblers - Set of 4

$150 / set

MCM LaGardo Tackett Green Striped Faceted Tumblers - Set of 4

By Lagardo Tackett

Located in Fairfield, CA

A set of 4 mid century porcelain tumblers. Designed by LaGardo Tackett for Schmid International Porcelain as part of the "Everyone Loves Ice Cream and Candy" tableware collection. Fi...

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

Materials

Porcelain

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

$453 / 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

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Bowl, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Bowl, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Bowl, 1960s

$308

Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Bowl, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Bowl, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969. Additional information: Materials: Ceramic Color: Brown Styles: Mid-Century Mod...

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

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Ceramic

Ricard Cafe Barware Earthenware Water Pitcher, France circa 1950
Ricard Cafe Barware Earthenware Water Pitcher, France circa 1950

Ricard Cafe Barware Earthenware Water Pitcher, France circa 1950

$200

Ricard Cafe Barware Earthenware Water Pitcher, France circa 1950

Located in Atlanta, GA

A quintessential piece of mid‑century French barware, this mustard‑yellow Ricard Anisette pitcher embodies the brand's sunny, Mediterranean identity of the brand. Its rounded body, g...

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

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Oval Wooden Tray, France, 1970s
Oval Wooden Tray, France, 1970s

Oval Wooden Tray, France, 1970s

$523

Oval Wooden Tray, France, 1970s

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

An elegant wooden serving tray featuring stunning burl wood veneer; the rich, nuanced grain patterns create a particularly refined decorative effect. Its slightly raised rim ensures ...

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

Materials

Wood

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

Mid-Century Aldo Tura Lacquered Goatskin Ice Bucket with Brass Details
Mid-Century Aldo Tura Lacquered Goatskin Ice Bucket with Brass Details

Mid-Century Aldo Tura Lacquered Goatskin Ice Bucket with Brass Details

$795 / item

Mid-Century Aldo Tura Lacquered Goatskin Ice Bucket with Brass Details

By Jonathan Adler, Armani Casa, Gucci, Aldo Tura, Fendi Casa

Located in San Diego, CA

A striking example of Italian mid-century luxury, this vintage ice bucket by Aldo Tura embodies the designer’s unmistakable blend of craftsmanship and glamour. Expertly clad in lacqu...

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

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Vallauris Majolica Oyster Plate, Volcanic Glaze, Circa 1960
Mid-Century Vallauris Majolica Oyster Plate, Volcanic Glaze, Circa 1960

Mid-Century Vallauris Majolica Oyster Plate, Volcanic Glaze, Circa 1960

$210

Mid-Century Vallauris Majolica Oyster Plate, Volcanic Glaze, Circa 1960

By Vallauris

Located in COLMAR, FR

Vallauris oyster plates are among the most covetable objects to emerge from the golden age of French Riviera studio ceramics, and this example represents the form at its most dramati...

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

Materials

Ceramic

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

Glass and silver ice bucket, France, 1970

$523

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

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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