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

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

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

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

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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Color:  White
White Fish Glass Decanter or Vase, 20th Century, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Amazing Decanter/Vase fishes in white color, made by one of the glass manufacture based in Czech Republic. Would make a great addition to every collection! Very good original vintage condition. Absolutely beautiful decoration. Only one unique item.
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain, Glass

White Fish Glass Decanter or Vase, 20th Century, Europe, 1960s
White Fish Glass Decanter or Vase, 20th Century, Europe, 1960s

White Fish Glass Decanter or Vase, 20th Century, Europe, 1960s

No Reserve
Luigi Massoni Minimalist Plastic White Bed Tray Element by Guzzini, Italy, 1980s
By Luigi Massoni, Guzzini
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Plastic tray Design: Luigi Massoni Producer: Guzzini, Italy Decade: 1980s Description: This tray table was designed by Luigi Massoni and produced by Guzzini in Italy in the 1980s. It is made from white-colored plastic and is in very good vintage condition, and would be ideal to serve breakfast in bed. It still features the original Guzzini box...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Plastic

Luigi Massoni Minimalist Plastic White Bed Tray Element by Guzzini, Italy, 1980s
Luigi Massoni Minimalist Plastic White Bed Tray Element by Guzzini, Italy, 1980s

Luigi Massoni Minimalist Plastic White Bed Tray Element by Guzzini, Italy, 1980s

Mid-Century Gold and Mirror Small Decorative Plate, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Decorative gold and mirror plate from Italy. Plate is in very good vintage condition. Original glass. Beautiful piece for every interior! Only one un...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Glass, Mirror

Mid-Century Gold and Mirror Small Decorative Plate, Italy, 1960s
Mid-Century Gold and Mirror Small Decorative Plate, Italy, 1960s

Mid-Century Gold and Mirror Small Decorative Plate, Italy, 1960s

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Fine Tapio Wirkkala Gilt White Porcelain Rosenthal Coffee Espresso Tea Set 1960s
By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Fine and exquisite Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal studio-linie gilt white porcelain coffee tea or espresso set for 6 persons, Germany around 1960s to 1970s. This set belongs to the cab...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Fine Tapio Wirkkala Gilt White Porcelain Rosenthal Coffee Espresso Tea Set 1960s
Fine Tapio Wirkkala Gilt White Porcelain Rosenthal Coffee Espresso Tea Set 1960s

Fine Tapio Wirkkala Gilt White Porcelain Rosenthal Coffee Espresso Tea Set 1960s

Lagardo Tackett Schmid White Porcelain Demitasse Cup & Saucer Set, 12 Pieces
By Schmid International, Lagardo Tackett
Located in Ferndale, MI
A set of 6 demitasse/espresso cups with saucers in porcelain. Designed by Lagardo Tackett for Schmid in the 1960s. An elegant design with the original box. Cups 4"tall x 1.25" diamet...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Lagardo Tackett Schmid White Porcelain Demitasse Cup & Saucer Set, 12 Pieces
Lagardo Tackett Schmid White Porcelain Demitasse Cup & Saucer Set, 12 Pieces

Lagardo Tackett Schmid White Porcelain Demitasse Cup & Saucer Set, 12 Pieces

1960s White Porcelain Dansk Demitasse Cups and Saucers - Set of 8
By Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Austin, TX
I love this classic set of 8 white porcelain demitasse cups and matching saucers from Dansk, the iconic MCM tableware company. This set was designed for ...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

1960s White Porcelain Dansk Demitasse Cups and Saucers - Set of 8
1960s White Porcelain Dansk Demitasse Cups and Saucers - Set of 8

1960s White Porcelain Dansk Demitasse Cups and Saucers - Set of 8

Rare Georges Jouve + Mathieu Mategot 'Patte D'Ours' Ashtray in White
By Georges Jouve, Mathieu Matégot
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Georges Jouve 'Patte d’Ours' ashtray in rare crackled white glaze on a Mathieu Matégot black lacquered metal and woven rattan stand. France c. 1951. Und...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Metal

Rare Georges Jouve + Mathieu Mategot 'Patte D'Ours' Ashtray in White
Rare Georges Jouve + Mathieu Mategot 'Patte D'Ours' Ashtray in White

Rare Georges Jouve + Mathieu Mategot 'Patte D'Ours' Ashtray in White

A.V.E.M. Large Hand Blown Glass with Red and Yellow Murrhines, 1950s
By Murano 5
Located in New York, NY
Large hand blown vase in Pulegoso glass with yellow and red murrhines by Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.), Murano Italy, 1950s.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

A.V.E.M. Large Hand Blown Glass with Red and Yellow Murrhines, 1950s
A.V.E.M. Large Hand Blown Glass with Red and Yellow Murrhines, 1950s

A.V.E.M. Large Hand Blown Glass with Red and Yellow Murrhines, 1950s

Porcelain Green Vase by Wallendorf, Germany
By Wallendorf
Located in Chorzów, PL
Porcelain vase by Wallendorf, Germany. Very good condition. dimensions height 17 cm diameter 9 cm.
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Porcelain Green Vase by Wallendorf, Germany
Porcelain Green Vase by Wallendorf, Germany

Porcelain Green Vase by Wallendorf, Germany

Seguso Duck Loving Couple Figurines Pink Alabastro Murano Studio Art Glass
By Archimede Seguso, Seguso
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This vintage mid-century wrapping around each other loving couple of ducks in pink alabastro art glass, crafted by Seguso, is a charming representation of the skilled artistry of the...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass

Seguso Duck Loving Couple Figurines Pink Alabastro Murano Studio Art Glass
Seguso Duck Loving Couple Figurines Pink Alabastro Murano Studio Art Glass

Seguso Duck Loving Couple Figurines Pink Alabastro Murano Studio Art Glass

Mid Century White Poodle Dog Sculpture, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Painted ceramic, very good original vintage condition. No damages or cracks. Beautiful and unique decorative sculpture. White Poodle Dog Sculpture was produced in Italy. Only one dog...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Mid Century White Poodle Dog Sculpture, Italy, 1960s
Mid Century White Poodle Dog Sculpture, Italy, 1960s

Mid Century White Poodle Dog Sculpture, Italy, 1960s

Mid Century White Poodle Dog Sculpture II, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Painted ceramic, good original vintage condition. Damaged leg - was repaired - shown on pictures. Beautiful and unique decorative sculpture. White Poodle Dog Sculpture was produce...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Mid Century White Poodle Dog Sculpture II, Italy, 1960s
Mid Century White Poodle Dog Sculpture II, Italy, 1960s

Mid Century White Poodle Dog Sculpture II, Italy, 1960s

Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal Studio-Linie White Porcelain Vase
By Bjorn Wiinblad
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A finely made and stylish mid-century Rosenthal porcelain vase decorated with a figure holding a tall floral stem designed by renowned Danish born artist Bjorn Wiinblad (1918-2006). ...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal Studio-Linie White Porcelain Vase
Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal Studio-Linie White Porcelain Vase

Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal Studio-Linie White Porcelain Vase

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Tommaso Barbi Midcentury White Ceramic Italian Ashtrays, 1960s
By Tommaso Barbi, B Ceramiche
Located in Roma, IT
Incredible Mid-Century Modern white ceramic ashtray. This fantastic piece was designed by Tommaso Barbi and produced by B. Ceramiche in the late 1960s in Italy. The manufacturer's...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Tommaso Barbi Midcentury White Ceramic Italian Ashtrays, 1960s
Tommaso Barbi Midcentury White Ceramic Italian Ashtrays, 1960s

Tommaso Barbi Midcentury White Ceramic Italian Ashtrays, 1960s

Pair of Mid Century White Poodle Dogs Sculptures, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Painted ceramic, good original vintage condition. One dog is repaired - as shown on pictures. Beautiful and unique decorative sculptures. White Poodle Dogs Sculptures were produced...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Mid Century White Poodle Dogs Sculptures, Italy, 1960s
Pair of Mid Century White Poodle Dogs Sculptures, Italy, 1960s

Pair of Mid Century White Poodle Dogs Sculptures, Italy, 1960s

Mid Century Vintage Purple Decorative Porcelain Vase, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Vintage glass in very good condition. The vase looks like it has just been taken out of the box. No jags, defects etc. Only one unique piece. .
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass, Ceramic, Porcelain

Mid Century Vintage Purple Decorative Porcelain Vase, Europe, 1960s
Mid Century Vintage Purple Decorative Porcelain Vase, Europe, 1960s

Mid Century Vintage Purple Decorative Porcelain Vase, Europe, 1960s

Napkin Holder, Vienna, 1960s
Located in Wien, AT
Napkin Holder, Vienna, 1960s Original condition.
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Brass

Napkin Holder, Vienna, 1960s
Napkin Holder, Vienna, 1960s

Napkin Holder, Vienna, 1960s

Pair of Mid Century White Spaniel Dogs Sculpture Staffordshire England, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Painted ceramic, good original vintage condition. Beautiful and unique decorative sculptures. White Spaniel Dogs Sculpture was produced in Staffordshire, England in 1960s. Only one pair of dogs...
Category

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

Materials

Ceramic, Terracotta

Pair of Mid Century White Spaniel Dogs Sculpture Staffordshire England, 1960s
Pair of Mid Century White Spaniel Dogs Sculpture Staffordshire England, 1960s

Pair of Mid Century White Spaniel Dogs Sculpture Staffordshire England, 1960s

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'Dome" Ceramic Lamp 'Mushroom Design'
Located in Fullerton, CA
It starts off with 3kg of clay for both the top and bottom of the lamp. Thrown on the potters wheel they are left to dry overnight and trimmed, smoothed and fitted together the next ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

'Dome" Ceramic Lamp 'Mushroom Design'
'Dome" Ceramic Lamp 'Mushroom Design'

'Dome" Ceramic Lamp 'Mushroom Design'

Set of 6 Glasses with Pring and Gold, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful set of 6 glasses from mid-century modern design era. The set was produced in 1960s and nevee been used. It is made of a clear Bohemian glass with print of a colorful cartoon...
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1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass

Set of 6 Glasses with Pring and Gold, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
Set of 6 Glasses with Pring and Gold, Czechoslovakia, 1960s

Set of 6 Glasses with Pring and Gold, Czechoslovakia, 1960s

Vintage Georges Briard, White "It's Later Than You Think" Highball Glasses
By Georges Briard
Located in Nantucket, MA
Set of six vintage highball glasses designed by Georges Briard in white interior frosted clear glass, each glass with the image of a clock set to a different hour above the motto "It...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass

Vintage Georges Briard, White "It's Later Than You Think" Highball Glasses
Vintage Georges Briard, White "It's Later Than You Think" Highball Glasses

Vintage Georges Briard, White "It's Later Than You Think" Highball Glasses

Midcentury Pheasant Birds Decorative Ceramic Porcelain White Plate Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Decorative porcelain plate from Poland. The plate is hand painted. Plate is in very good vintage condition, no damage or cracks. Original ceramic. Beautifu...
Category

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

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Midcentury Pheasant Birds Decorative Ceramic Porcelain White Plate Poland, 1960s
Midcentury Pheasant Birds Decorative Ceramic Porcelain White Plate Poland, 1960s

Midcentury Pheasant Birds Decorative Ceramic Porcelain White Plate Poland, 1960s

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Midcentury White Big Dalmatian Dog Sculpture, Italy, 2000s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Painted ceramic, very good original vintage condition. No damages or cracks. Beautiful and unique decorative sculpture. Dalmatian dog sculpture was produced in Italy. Only one dog av...
Category

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

Materials

Ceramic

Midcentury White Big Dalmatian Dog Sculpture, Italy, 2000s
Midcentury White Big Dalmatian Dog Sculpture, Italy, 2000s

Midcentury White Big Dalmatian Dog Sculpture, Italy, 2000s

No Reserve
Midcentury Vintage Roses Small Porcelain Glossy Blue Vase, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Vintage glass in very good condition. The vase looks like it has just been taken out of the box. No jags, defects etc. Only one unique piece. Porcelain glass.
Category

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

Materials

Glass, Porcelain

Midcentury Vintage Roses Small Porcelain Glossy Blue Vase, Italy, 1960s
Midcentury Vintage Roses Small Porcelain Glossy Blue Vase, Italy, 1960s

Midcentury Vintage Roses Small Porcelain Glossy Blue Vase, Italy, 1960s

Midcentury Small White Terrier Dog Sculpture, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Painted ceramic, very good original vintage condition. No damages or cracks. Beautiful and unique decorative sculpture. Small Dog Sculpture was produced in Italy. Only one dog availa...
Category

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

Materials

Ceramic

Midcentury Small White Terrier Dog Sculpture, Italy, 1960s
Midcentury Small White Terrier Dog Sculpture, Italy, 1960s

Midcentury Small White Terrier Dog Sculpture, Italy, 1960s

Peter Stuyvesant Round French Ashtray
Located in Bradenton, FL
A Peter Stuyvesant branded round ashtray. White opaline glass has four u-shaped cigarette rests. Sides read Peter Stuyvesant with “tellement plus agreable” in gold script. Marked Fra...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Opaline Glass

Peter Stuyvesant Round French Ashtray
Peter Stuyvesant Round French Ashtray

Peter Stuyvesant Round French Ashtray

Mid Century White Spaniel Dog Sculpture Staffordshire England, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Painted ceramic, good original vintage condition. Beautiful and unique decorative sculptures. Yorkshire Dogs Sculpture was produced in Staffordshire, England in 1960s. Only one dog i...
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Terracotta

Mid Century White Spaniel Dog Sculpture Staffordshire England, 1960s
Mid Century White Spaniel Dog Sculpture Staffordshire England, 1960s

Mid Century White Spaniel Dog Sculpture Staffordshire England, 1960s

No Reserve
Mid Century Small White Spaniel Dog Sculpture, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Painted ceramic, very good original vintage condition. No damages or cracks. Beautiful and unique decorative sculpture. Small Dog Sculpture was pro...
Category

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

Materials

Ceramic

Mid Century Small White Spaniel Dog Sculpture, Italy, 1960s
Mid Century Small White Spaniel Dog Sculpture, Italy, 1960s

Mid Century Small White Spaniel Dog Sculpture, Italy, 1960s

Mid Century Hand Carved Green Alabaster Ashtray by RB, Italy, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Italian hand made ashtray datable to the 1960s. It was made by the Tuscan company "RB", founded by Bianchi Romano. Sculpted by hand, it has a material and irregular texture on the ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Alabaster

Mid Century Hand Carved Green Alabaster Ashtray by RB, Italy, 1960s
Mid Century Hand Carved Green Alabaster Ashtray by RB, Italy, 1960s

Mid Century Hand Carved Green Alabaster Ashtray by RB, Italy, 1960s

Midcentury Vintage Rose Decorative Porcelain Plate, Germany, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Decorative Rose plate from Bavaria, Germany. Produced in 1970s. The plate is hand painted. Plate is in very good vintage condition, no damage or cracks. Original glass. Beautiful p...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Glass

Midcentury Vintage Rose Decorative Porcelain Plate, Germany, 1970s
Midcentury Vintage Rose Decorative Porcelain Plate, Germany, 1970s

Midcentury Vintage Rose Decorative Porcelain Plate, Germany, 1970s

Midcentury White Poodle Ceramic Dog Sculpture, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Painted ceramic, very good original vintage condition. No damages or cracks. Beautiful and unique decorative sculpture. White Poodle Dog Sculpture was produced in England. Only one d...
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Midcentury White Poodle Ceramic Dog Sculpture, Europe, 1960s
Midcentury White Poodle Ceramic Dog Sculpture, Europe, 1960s

Midcentury White Poodle Ceramic Dog Sculpture, Europe, 1960s

Mid-Century Restaurant Ware Porcelain Bowls in White and Green, Set of 3 1960s
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A set of three heavy restaurant ware bowls in green and white. Vintage restaurant ware is making a comeback in entertaining. Known for their strength and versatility, they seem to last forever. This set is from Shenango China...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Restaurant Ware Porcelain Bowls in White and Green, Set of 3 1960s
Mid-Century Restaurant Ware Porcelain Bowls in White and Green, Set of 3 1960s

Mid-Century Restaurant Ware Porcelain Bowls in White and Green, Set of 3 1960s

Rectangular White Dish, Gerold Porcelain, Bavaria Porcelain Serving Dish
By Gerold Porzellan
Located in Bastogne, BE
The rectangular serving dish Bavaria West Germany is made of high-quality porcelain with white glaze. The product has a cute and delicate pattern in the form of a three-dimensional ornament. Such a plate will perfectly fit into the interior of your kitchen and will be a worthy addition to the festive and everyday table...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Rectangular White Dish, Gerold Porcelain, Bavaria Porcelain Serving Dish
Rectangular White Dish, Gerold Porcelain, Bavaria Porcelain Serving Dish

Rectangular White Dish, Gerold Porcelain, Bavaria Porcelain Serving Dish

Vintage Piero Fornasetti "Caduceus" Lithograph Gilt Porcelain Green Ashtray
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage celadon/mint green ceramic ashtray/trinket dish with cigarette slots by Piero Fornasetti, (circa 1950s, Italy). Features lithographic tra...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Piero Fornasetti "Caduceus" Lithograph Gilt Porcelain Green Ashtray
Vintage Piero Fornasetti "Caduceus" Lithograph Gilt Porcelain Green Ashtray

Vintage Piero Fornasetti "Caduceus" Lithograph Gilt Porcelain Green Ashtray

Midcentury Round Ashtray White Travertine Marble and Steel, Mannelli Italy 1970s
By Fratelli Mannelli
Located in Roma, IT
Elegant midcentury rounded white travertine marble ashtray or bowl. Fratelli Mannelli probably designed this fantastic piece in Italy during the 1970s. This wonderful item is made...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Travertine, Marble, Metal, Steel, Chrome

Midcentury Round Ashtray White Travertine Marble and Steel, Mannelli Italy 1970s
Midcentury Round Ashtray White Travertine Marble and Steel, Mannelli Italy 1970s

Midcentury Round Ashtray White Travertine Marble and Steel, Mannelli Italy 1970s

20th Century Mini White Poodle Dog Sculpture, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Painted ceramic, very good original vintage condition. No damages or cracks. Beautiful and unique decorative sculpture. Mini White Poodle Dog Sculpture wa...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

20th Century Mini White Poodle Dog Sculpture, Italy, 1960s
20th Century Mini White Poodle Dog Sculpture, Italy, 1960s

20th Century Mini White Poodle Dog Sculpture, Italy, 1960s

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19th Century English Pottery Yorkshire Dog Sculpture Staffordshire England 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Painted ceramic, good original vintage condition. Beautiful and unique decorative sculpture. Yorkshire Dog Sculpture was produced in Staffordshire, Engla...
Category

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

Materials

Ceramic, Terracotta

19th Century English Pottery Yorkshire Dog Sculpture Staffordshire England 1960s
19th Century English Pottery Yorkshire Dog Sculpture Staffordshire England 1960s

19th Century English Pottery Yorkshire Dog Sculpture Staffordshire England 1960s

Selection of Blanc De Chine Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
Selection of Blanc de Chine Animalier Lamps, circa 1960s. They have all been rewired and are ready to use. They are priced at $850 each, and the price noted includes the shade. From...
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1960s Chinese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Metal

Selection of Blanc De Chine Lamps
Selection of Blanc De Chine Lamps

Selection of Blanc De Chine Lamps

Modernist Amorphic Crystal Quartz Tray Hand Finished with White Gilt Border
Located in New York, NY
This elegant modernist tray features a beautiful slab of crystal quartz geode in a warm honeyed off white hue- exhibiting the natural beauty of t...
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20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Quartz

Modernist Amorphic Crystal Quartz Tray Hand Finished with White Gilt Border
Modernist Amorphic Crystal Quartz Tray Hand Finished with White Gilt Border

Modernist Amorphic Crystal Quartz Tray Hand Finished with White Gilt Border

Vintage Murano Fratelli Toso Opalescent Glass Bowl with Orange Optic Swirls
By Fratelli Toso
Located in North Miami, FL
This gorgeous round optical vintage chunky Murano hand blown glass bowl by Fratelli Toso is thick walled of opalescent glass with the interior of luscious orange optical swirls. It is somewhat in the form of a geode bowl. It is large and heavy. This can be used for serving or just as a beautiful happy Murano glass object...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Vintage Murano Fratelli Toso Opalescent Glass Bowl with Orange Optic Swirls
Vintage Murano Fratelli Toso Opalescent Glass Bowl with Orange Optic Swirls

Vintage Murano Fratelli Toso Opalescent Glass Bowl with Orange Optic Swirls

Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal, Five Romanze Blue Flower Porcelain Plates, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal. Five Romanze Blue Flower Porcelain Plates. 1960s. Measure: Diameter: 19.5 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped.
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal, Five Romanze Blue Flower Porcelain Plates, 1960s
Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal, Five Romanze Blue Flower Porcelain Plates, 1960s

Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal, Five Romanze Blue Flower Porcelain Plates, 1960s

White Porcelain Decorative Item "Osterfreude" by Carl Werner for Hutschenreuther
By Carl Werner, Hutschenreuther
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Germany, 1960s. This item is made in white porcelain and might show slight traces of use since it's vintage, but it can be considered as in excellent original condition and r...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

White Porcelain Decorative Item "Osterfreude" by Carl Werner for Hutschenreuther
White Porcelain Decorative Item "Osterfreude" by Carl Werner for Hutschenreuther

White Porcelain Decorative Item "Osterfreude" by Carl Werner for Hutschenreuther

Rare White Porcelain Pitcher by Dansk Designs, Austria
By Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Great design on this elegant water pitcher in white porcelain, by dank designs Austria excellent condition, no chips or cracks, circa 1960s.
Category

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

Materials

Porcelain

Rare White Porcelain Pitcher by Dansk Designs, Austria
Rare White Porcelain Pitcher by Dansk Designs, Austria

Rare White Porcelain Pitcher by Dansk Designs, Austria

Val Saint Lambert Circular Crystal Ash-Tray, Handcut to Clear, Signed
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Verviers, BE
Val Saint Lambert crystal vase 'Aglea' Charles Graffart cut-to-clear signed Color vsl: Clair double Aurore
 And popularly called orange About There are only made 100 of these mod...
Category

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

Materials

Crystal

Val Saint Lambert Circular Crystal Ash-Tray, Handcut to Clear, Signed
Val Saint Lambert Circular Crystal Ash-Tray, Handcut to Clear, Signed

Val Saint Lambert Circular Crystal Ash-Tray, Handcut to Clear, Signed

Vintage Tea Set in White Porcelain & Teak by Henning Koppel for Bing & Grondahl
By Henning Koppel
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Important design by Henning Koppel exhibited at the British Museum and Museum of Modern Art in New York. This set consist of a milk/sugar jug/bowl and the Koppel Characteristic teapo...
Category

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

Materials

Porcelain, Teak

Vintage Tea Set in White Porcelain & Teak by Henning Koppel for Bing & Grondahl
Vintage Tea Set in White Porcelain & Teak by Henning Koppel for Bing & Grondahl

Vintage Tea Set in White Porcelain & Teak by Henning Koppel for Bing & Grondahl

Italian Mid-Century White Porcelain Stoneware Ashtray Mangiarotti Danese, 1970s
By Angelo Mangiarotti, Danese Milano
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century White Porcelain Stoneware Ashtray by Angelo Mangiarotti for Danese, 1970s Fantastic round ashtray in white porcelain stoneware. The plate has a light rise in the ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Italian Mid-Century White Porcelain Stoneware Ashtray Mangiarotti Danese, 1970s
Italian Mid-Century White Porcelain Stoneware Ashtray Mangiarotti Danese, 1970s

Italian Mid-Century White Porcelain Stoneware Ashtray Mangiarotti Danese, 1970s

1950s Porcelain Cheesecake Red Headed Pin Up Girl Ashtray Vide Poche
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Risqué porcelain pin up girl ashtray or vide-poche, circa 1950's. Piece measures 3.75" high by 5" long by 4.25" wide and is unsigned. In very good vintag...
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1950s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

1950s Porcelain Cheesecake Red Headed Pin Up Girl Ashtray Vide Poche
1950s Porcelain Cheesecake Red Headed Pin Up Girl Ashtray Vide Poche

1950s Porcelain Cheesecake Red Headed Pin Up Girl Ashtray Vide Poche

David Cressey Phoenix-1 Planter in White Glaze for Architectural Pottery
By Architectural Pottery, David Cressey
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by David Cressey in 1963 as part of the Pro/Artisan stoneware collection for Architectural Pottery, the slip cast Phoenix planter has a bowl shape with an allover geometric ...
Category

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

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

David Cressey Phoenix-1 Planter in White Glaze for Architectural Pottery
David Cressey Phoenix-1 Planter in White Glaze for Architectural Pottery

David Cressey Phoenix-1 Planter in White Glaze for Architectural Pottery

Vintage Ivory Ceramic Vase with Brown Floral Details by Rosenthal, Italy
By Rosenthal
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1943. This ceramic vase is marked by Rosenthal. This is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be considered as in perfect original...
Category

1940s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Ivory Ceramic Vase with Brown Floral Details by Rosenthal, Italy
Vintage Ivory Ceramic Vase with Brown Floral Details by Rosenthal, Italy

Vintage Ivory Ceramic Vase with Brown Floral Details by Rosenthal, Italy

Ceramic Japanese Box, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ceramic oriental Box, circa 1960. By unknown artist from Spain. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a...
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1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Japanese Box, circa 1960
Ceramic Japanese Box, circa 1960

Ceramic Japanese Box, circa 1960

Marked White Royal Dux Porcelain Snow Owl, Animal Sculpture Mid-Century Modern
By Royal Dux Bohemia
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Royal Dux Bohemia white royal dux porcelain snow owl, animal Sculpture Mid-Century Modern. Marked at Base, numbered #813 33-10 & Makers Trademark.
Category

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

Materials

Porcelain

Marked White Royal Dux Porcelain Snow Owl, Animal Sculpture Mid-Century Modern
Marked White Royal Dux Porcelain Snow Owl, Animal Sculpture Mid-Century Modern

Marked White Royal Dux Porcelain Snow Owl, Animal Sculpture Mid-Century Modern

Björn Wiinblad for Rosendhal Studio Linie White Porcelain Bowl, 1970s
By Rosenthal, Bjorn Wiinblad
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Original Rosenthal Germany Studio Linie white porcelain bowl, designed by Danish artist Björn Wiinblad, circa 1970. Signature of manufacturer and designer under the base.
Category

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

Materials

Porcelain

Björn Wiinblad for Rosendhal Studio Linie White Porcelain Bowl, 1970s
Björn Wiinblad for Rosendhal Studio Linie White Porcelain Bowl, 1970s

Björn Wiinblad for Rosendhal Studio Linie White Porcelain Bowl, 1970s

Rosenthal Studio Line by Christa Hausler-Goltz, White Porcelain Bisque Vase
By Rosenthal, Christa Hausler-Goltz
Located in New York, NY
Rosenthal Studio Line white porcelain bisque vase by Christa Hausler-Goltz. Beautiful rounded oblong form, with linear details. Measurements: H...
Category

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

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Rosenthal Studio Line by Christa Hausler-Goltz, White Porcelain Bisque Vase
Rosenthal Studio Line by Christa Hausler-Goltz, White Porcelain Bisque Vase

Rosenthal Studio Line by Christa Hausler-Goltz, White Porcelain Bisque Vase

Porcelain Green Vase by Wallendorf, Germany
By Wallendorf
Located in Chorzów, PL
Porcelain vase by Wallendorf, Germany. Very good condition. Dimensions: height 26.5 cm / diameter 16 cm.
Category

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

Materials

Porcelain

Porcelain Green Vase by Wallendorf, Germany
Porcelain Green Vase by Wallendorf, Germany

Porcelain Green Vase by Wallendorf, Germany

22 Carat Gold Overlay Imperial Glass Shoji Screen Ice Buckets Pair of Barware
Located in North Miami, FL
This pair of elegant vintage Imperial Glass Co. ice buckets have the iconic and collected 22 carat gold overlay over glass called the Shoji or greek key or trellis design. These are from the 60's and have the IG marking on the bottom. These are classic and timeless and in very great vintage condition. These will be a great addition for your barware. They must be hand washed with a mid detergent like ivory soap...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Gold Plate

22 Carat Gold Overlay Imperial Glass Shoji Screen Ice Buckets Pair of Barware
22 Carat Gold Overlay Imperial Glass Shoji Screen Ice Buckets Pair of Barware

22 Carat Gold Overlay Imperial Glass Shoji Screen Ice Buckets Pair of Barware

"Studio Line" White Porcelain Tea Pot by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal
By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-Century Modern "Studio Line" white porcelain tea pot by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condi...
Category

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

Materials

Porcelain

"Studio Line" White Porcelain Tea Pot by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal
"Studio Line" White Porcelain Tea Pot by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal

"Studio Line" White Porcelain Tea Pot by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal

Limoges Midcentury Hand-Painted by Cevoli White Porcelain French Ashtray, 1980s
By Limoges
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing midcentury Limoges hand-painted white porcelain ashtray. This fantastic piece was hand-painted by Giulia Lucente Cevoli in Italy during the...
Category

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

Materials

Porcelain, Ceramic

Limoges Midcentury Hand-Painted by Cevoli White Porcelain French Ashtray, 1980s
Limoges Midcentury Hand-Painted by Cevoli White Porcelain French Ashtray, 1980s

Limoges Midcentury Hand-Painted by Cevoli White Porcelain French Ashtray, 1980s

Fratelli Brambilla Coffee Set in White Ceramic, Italy, 1965
By Angelo Mangiarotti, Fratelli Brambilla
Located in Milan, IT
Fratelli Brambilla coffee set in white ceramic, Italy 1965 Impressed stamp.
Category

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

Materials

Ceramic

Fratelli Brambilla Coffee Set in White Ceramic, Italy, 1965
Fratelli Brambilla Coffee Set in White Ceramic, Italy, 1965

Fratelli Brambilla Coffee Set in White Ceramic, Italy, 1965

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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