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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
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 PAN Keramik, Goebel Company

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

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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

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Onyx

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

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 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

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

Vintage Toledo Cocktail or Olive Sword Skewers, Spain 1970s
Vintage Toledo Cocktail or Olive Sword Skewers, Spain 1970s

Vintage Toledo Cocktail or Olive Sword Skewers, Spain 1970s

$323 / set

Vintage Toledo Cocktail or Olive Sword Skewers, Spain 1970s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A Spanish Souvenir or novelty item from the 1970s in the shape of this sword skewer set. 15 swords in a matching stand. Made from steel, brass and enamel. Suitable for cocktails, oli...

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

Materials

Brass, Steel

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

Vintage French Porcelain Appetizer Plates Of Lobster, Wine, Cheese By Lourioux
Vintage French Porcelain Appetizer Plates Of Lobster, Wine, Cheese By Lourioux

Vintage French Porcelain Appetizer Plates Of Lobster, Wine, Cheese By Lourioux

$695 / set

Vintage French Porcelain Appetizer Plates Of Lobster, Wine, Cheese By Lourioux

Located in North Miami, FL

This set of charming and lovely French vintage porcelain appetizer plates are all hand painted. From the 50's. The plates each have a different motif of food and wine ranging from lo...

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

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Porcelain

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...

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

Materials

Glass

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

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

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Brass

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 Seguso, Angelo 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

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

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

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

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

$1,164

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

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

$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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oval Wooden Tray, France, 1970s

$529

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

Olive Wood Coaster Set - Mid-Century Modern Carved Wood Coasters - France 1970s
Olive Wood Coaster Set - Mid-Century Modern Carved Wood Coasters - France 1970s

Olive Wood Coaster Set - Mid-Century Modern Carved Wood Coasters - France 1970s

$494

Olive Wood Coaster Set - Mid-Century Modern Carved Wood Coasters - France 1970s

Located in ROUEN, Normandie

Olive Wood Coaster Set - Mid-Century Modern Carved Wood Coasters - France 1970s Rare set of 6 coasters and their gouged storage box. The set is hand-carved in a beautiful olive woo...

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

Materials

Wood, Fruitwood, Olive

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

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

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

Materials

Glass

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

$1,059 / 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

Materials

Porcelain

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

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

Bottle opener around 1950s
Bottle opener around 1950s

Bottle opener around 1950s

$258

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

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 Elsa Fischer-Treyden, Rosenthal

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

Materials

Glass

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Archimede Seguso Murano Blue Sommerso Glass Bowl

$1,053

Archimede Seguso Murano Blue Sommerso Glass Bowl

By Archimede Seguso, Seguso Vetri d'Arte

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

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

A Gio Ponti Mid-Century Silver plated Champagne or Wine Cooler, A. Krupp, Milano
A Gio Ponti Mid-Century Silver plated Champagne or Wine Cooler, A. Krupp, Milano

A Gio Ponti Mid-Century Silver plated Champagne or Wine Cooler, A. Krupp, Milano

$1,512

A Gio Ponti Mid-Century Silver plated Champagne or Wine Cooler, A. Krupp, Milano

By Gio Ponti, Arthur Krupp

Located in London, Fitzrovia

A Mid-Century Silver plated Gio Ponti Champagne or Wine Cooler for A. Krupp, Milano. Barely used. From a series designed for the VI triennale, 1930's to 1950's. Beautiful quality an...

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

Materials

Metal

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

Set of ( 10 ) "Piruett" Cocktail Forks by P. Forssell for Gense, Sweden, 1955
Set of ( 10 ) "Piruett" Cocktail Forks by P. Forssell for Gense, Sweden, 1955

Set of ( 10 ) "Piruett" Cocktail Forks by P. Forssell for Gense, Sweden, 1955

$275 / set

Set of ( 10 ) "Piruett" Cocktail Forks by P. Forssell for Gense, Sweden, 1955

By Pierre Forssell, Gense

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Set of 10 Vintage "Piruett" Cocktail / Dessert Forks Pierre Forssell for Gense, Sweden 1955 plastic handles and stainless steel "in good vintage as found condition with some dings...

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

Materials

Stainless Steel

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

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

$1,517

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

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

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

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

$480

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

By Flavio Poli

Located in Milano, IT

This 1960s mid-century modern table lighter, is a stunning example of Italian artistry. Handcrafted in Murano, Italy, this piece features the iconic sommerso technique by Flavio Poli...

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

Materials

Murano Glass

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

Blue vase in Italian glass, 1970, Italy

$529

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

Materials

Art Glass

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

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Murano Art Glass Bowl from Italy
Mid-Century Modern Murano Art Glass Bowl from Italy

Mid-Century Modern Murano Art Glass Bowl from Italy

$1,895

Mid-Century Modern Murano Art Glass Bowl from Italy

Located in Austin, TX

A fine Mid-Century Murano art glass bowl from Italy, handcrafted by artists using traditional glassblowing techniques - featuring a vibrant, swirling kaleidoscope design of red, yell...

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

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

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

Vintage Rosewood and Brass Flatware - 43 piece
Vintage Rosewood and Brass Flatware - 43 piece

Vintage Rosewood and Brass Flatware - 43 piece

$895 / set

Vintage Rosewood and Brass Flatware - 43 piece

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

A chic rosewood and brass flatware set! The design and palette feel architectural and high-style! A handsome serving set that makes you want to entertain! The dinner set could be pai...

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

Materials

Brass

Vintage Mid Century Ice Bucket, 1960s
Vintage Mid Century Ice Bucket, 1960s

Vintage Mid Century Ice Bucket, 1960s

$94

Vintage Mid Century Ice Bucket, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Every good party needs cold ice and this is just the bucket to keep it that way! This beauty fits in with any decor. Mid Century sleek. Perfect for your next soiree or party of one! ...

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

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Metal

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 Seguso, Flavio Poli

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

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Murano Glass

Stackable mid-century brass hedgehog ashtrays by Walter Bosse for Herta Baller
Stackable mid-century brass hedgehog ashtrays by Walter Bosse for Herta Baller

Stackable mid-century brass hedgehog ashtrays by Walter Bosse for Herta Baller

$864

Stackable mid-century brass hedgehog ashtrays by Walter Bosse for Herta Baller

By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller

Located in München, BY

Original mid-century stackable brass hedgehog ashtray by Walter Bosse for Herta Baller. Beautiful design. Made in Austria. Manufactured in the 1950s. The hedgehogs are complete wit...

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

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Brass

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

Materials

Aluminum

Carl Auböck drinking jug with 6 glasses around 1950s
Carl Auböck drinking jug with 6 glasses around 1950s

Carl Auböck drinking jug with 6 glasses around 1950s

$882

Carl Auböck drinking jug with 6 glasses around 1950s

Located in Wien, Au

Carl Auböck drinking jug with 6 glasses around 1950s 6x mix color drinking glasses H: 8,5cm Diameter: 5,5cm

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

Materials

Glass, Leather

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

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Ceramic

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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