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
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by 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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Collection of 3 Ceramic Vessels by Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand Sweden, 1950s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
We have curated a group of stunning pieces of ceramics made in Sweden during the 1950s.
These pieces have been gathered and put together by us, carefully sorted and now ready to be g...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite and Brass Serving Tray Mid-Century Modern Italy 70s
By Guzzini
Located in Palermo, IT
Wonderful midcentury piece of serveware in tortoiseshell effect lucite with a ottone frame. This stunning piece was produced in Italy during the 1970s.
An iconic brass-framed tortois...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
Archimede Seguso Murano Pink Fuchsia Sommerso Art Glass Bowl / Ashtray
Located in Barcelona, ES
Hand blown Murano glass Sommerso bowl / ashtray in pink color. Manufactured by Archimede Seguso for Seguso Factory, Italy, 1960s.
Eye-catching pink fuchsia color.
A highly decorative geode round bowl lovely to be used as rings bowl, jewelry bowl, vide-poche or ashtray.
An interesting piece placed with other Murano glass pieces or decorative objects on a mirror tray to use in a vanity table, powder room our courtesy bathroom. It can be used also it as hand soap bowl.
Great as gift idea!
Labelled underneath.
Overall dimensions: 14,5 cm W x 14 cm D x 4 cm height.
A curated selection of Murano art glass bowl...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Green Water Tumblers - Crown by Colony - Set of 4
By Colony Glass
Located in Fairfield, CA
A set of 4 vintage water tumblers in an ornate design in green colored glass. Made in the "Crown" pattern by Colony.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Vintage Barker & Ellis Silver Plated Wine Bottle Coaster with Wood Base, England
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This elegant vintage wine bottle coaster was crafted by Barker & Ellis, a renowned English silversmith firm. The silver-plated design featu...
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
1970s Gorgeous Ashtray "Onda" by Sergio Asti for Arnolfo di Cambio. Made in Ital
By Sergio Asti
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Gorgeous Ashtray "Onda" by Sergio Asti for Arnolfo di Cambio "Onde Series". Made in Italy. It's signed at the bottom.
The item is in excellent condition.
Dimension:
diameter ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
Vintage Japanese Lithophane Geisha porcelain coffee set Blue Dragon, 1950s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
A magnificent Blue Dragon coffee set: 10 beautiful antique cups and saucers, a coffee pot, a sugar bowl with a lid, and a cream jug.
These beautiful lithophane cups were first create...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Mid-Century Modern Iron and Brass Floor Ashtray with Shelf Production Italia 60s
Located in Palermo, IT
Rare in its kind floor ashtray. Circular base with steel plate, supports a brass tube with circular shelf with images of various flags. On top the waxtray with the enamel container a...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass, Iron
Rosenthal Andy Warhol "Golden Angels" NEW Espresso Cup and Saucer
By Andy Warhol, Rosenthal
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Rosenthal Studio-Line Andy Warhol christmas golden Angels espresso cup with saucer. Andy Warhol, quite possibly the greatest pop art artist of our time, loved Christmas and was known...
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1980s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Ceramic Dessert Set Plates in Apple shape, Ernestine style, Italy 70s
By Ernestine
Located in Roma, IT
We offer for sale a set of fun and playful dessert plates, hand crafted and hand painted in Italy around the 70s by the M.A.C. (Maestri d'Arte Ceramica) factory in Salerno, as attest...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
1960s Mid-Century Modern Bullicante Murano Glass Ashtray by Barovier
By Barovier
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A clear and gold murano glass ashtray with his pestle designed and manufactured in Italy by Barovier in the Sixties, it's in very good condition. This Murano Glass Ashtray by Barovie...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
John Prip for Reed & Barton Dimension Coffee Service Set
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Dimension service was introduced in 1961; the onion-shaped tea and coffee service in silver plate is a classic design that is currently on display at the Rhode Island School of Desi...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver, Silver Plate
Barware Leather Case Tantalus with Whiskey and Cognac Decanters, circa 1960
By Atelier Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning modernist barware accessory, tantalus, or "cave a liqueur," is a perfect example of Mid-Century design. The piece was crafted in France circa 1960. The hand-stitched br...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Leather
Set of 6 Murano Glass Tumblers, Mezzo Ritorto in Brown and Amber hues, Signed
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This set of six Murano glass tumblers showcases a harmonious blend of rich, vivid colors.
The glasses are created using the traditional Murano technique, where a sequence of Murano ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Pol Chambost French Midcentury Shell Bowl, circa1950
By Pol Chambost
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Ceramic shell bowl by Pol Chambost, France, circa1950. Measures: Height : 3.6cm - 1.4 in., Width : 25.5cm - 10in. Depth : 24.5cm - 9.6 in. Incised under the base "1025 Poterie Pol Ch...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
1960s Big Velox Espresso Coffee Machine by P. Malago, Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Big Velox Ferrara coffee machine by Paolo Malago in metal and bakelite with cable. Made in Italy.
It works very well and it is in excellent condition
Dimension:
5,11" x 10,6...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal
Crystal Mix Set of 6 Nachtmann Stem Glasses with Colored Overlay Cut to Clear
By Nachtmann
Located in Verviers, BE
Vintage mix set of 6 cut to clear crystal stem glasses.
Mix crystal (Bleikristall 24% Mundgeblasen Handgeschliffen) glasses
Clear crystal glass. Side facetted and toothed stem.
Th...
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
Champagne Bucket brass around, 1970s
Located in Wien, AT
Champagne Bucket brass around, 1970s
Polished and stove enameled
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
Brass Walter Bosse Hedgehog Sculpture Stacking Ashtrays 1950s Austrian
By Walter Bosse
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Ashtray in painted metal, with a green and gold patina. The artist is Walter bosse, and this model is the luxury one.
Brass Walter Bosse Hedgehog Sc...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Bronze
$621 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Silver Cutlery Set for 12 people, Italy, 1960s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
This amazing set of 51 cutlery pieces in 800 silver plated is an authentic expression of the Italian silverware tradition. Made in Italy in the 1960s.
Each piece is marked with the "...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
1970s Italian Mother of Pearl, Coral and Brass Decorative Tray
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous and unique decorative centerpiece or vide-poche made in mother-of-pearl shells, gilded brass and coral. This spectacular piece was designed in Italy during the 1970s
Featu...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Coral, Brass
Vintage Italian Dimart Gilt Brass And Glass Tray
By Dimart
Located in Vilnius, LT
Vintage Italian Dimart gilt brass and smoked glass tray.
Very good vintage condition.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
Green Blown Scavo Glass Tulip Vase attr. to Cenedese, Italy
By Cenedese
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1960s.
This wonderful tulip vase was most likely produced by Cenedese and is made in green hand-blown scavo glass.
This is a vintage piece, therefore it might show sl...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Massive Salmon Murano "Bullicante" Blown Glass Vase by Barovier, Italy 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Incredible and huge rostrato and "bullicante" mouth-blown crystal Murano glass vase in a charming salmon color made by Ercole Barovier in Italy during the 1950s. In spectacular condi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Rosenthal Andy Warhol "Golden Angels" Latte Macchiato
By Rosenthal, Andy Warhol
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Rosenthal Studio-Line Andy Warhol christmas golden Angels espresso cup with saucer. Andy Warhol, quite possibly the greatest pop art artist of our time, loved Christmas and was known...
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1980s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Frank M Whiting silver coasters
Located in London, GB
A pair of large glass and silver wine coasters by Frank M Whiting & co. Minor scratches and patination to the silver otherwise in good original conditi...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
$154 Sale Price
70% Off
Mid Century Vintage Beige Orange Artistic Glass Vase, Candlestick, Europe, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful and Unique Artistic Vase
Author: Decorative Glassworks "Makora", Krosno
Year of creation: 2nd half 20th century
Information: laminated glass, hand-formed, mass decoration...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
$142 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Murano Art Glass Swan by Sergio Costantini, Gold Aventurine Sculpture
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A large and elegant Murano art glass swan sculpture created by renowned Italian glass artist Sergio Costantini. This stunning piece showcases the artist's signature craftsmanship wit...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
Archimede Seguso Murano Glass Oro Cordonati Verde Oro Vase, Italy 1949
Located in Milan, IT
Archimede Seguso Murano Glass Oro Cordonati Verde Oro Vase, Italy 1949
Reference: Archimede Seguso Quaderno 13
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1940s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Korina Wood Divided Serving Tray by Arthur Umanoff
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage hand carved rectangular wood tray features Modernist shape and graphic wood grain patterns with the natural tonal range. The handle is wrapped with reed or cane. Minimal shap...
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Mid-20th Century Haitian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Reed, Wood
GUCCI Cocktail Ashtray, Silver Plated Flower Shape with Removable Petals 70s
By Mauro Manetti, Gucci
Located in Roma, IT
A fabulous ashtray dating back to around the 70s but also a stunning decorative element for your home today
I imagine it as a paperweight on a desk or on a coffee table in smoked gre...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal, Silver, Pewter
Rosenthal Andy Warhol Daisy Breakfast set (9 pcs)
By Rosenthal, Andy Warhol
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Rosenthal Studio-Line Andy Warhol Daisies 3 sets of coffee cup and saucer and plate. Rosenthal Andy Warhol Daisies line---beautiful, precious collector po...
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1980s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Executive Whiskey Decanter, English, Cut Crystal Glass, Spirit Vessel
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage executive whiskey decanter. An English, cut crystal glass spirit vessel, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1990.
Bold form with appealing crystal finish
Disp...
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Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Cut Glass
1940s French Art Deco Green Ceramic Ashtray with Gilded Details, Four Cigarette
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
1940s French Art Deco Green Ceramic Ashtray with Gilded Details, Four Cigarette Rests
Description:
This elegant Art Deco ceramic ashtray, crafted in France in the 1940s, beautifully...
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Hand Painted Ceramic Sangria Pitcher by Giovanni Desimone
By DeSimone
Located in San Diego, CA
A wonderful and colorful mid-century modern hand painted ceramic sangria pitcher by Giovanni Desimone, circa 1970s. The handcrafted piece was made in Italy and measures 7"W x 6"D x ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Pottery
Transparent Vintage Decorative Mannequin Glass Head Sculpture, 1970s, Germany
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Life-size glass head in a unique transparent color. Produced in a German steelworks in the 1970s. Perfect condition. A perfect addition to the interior, photo prop, display or headph...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
$239 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Blue Michelin Man Ceramic Tile, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Dive into a nostalgic journey with this rare and unique Michelin Man tile, crafted by an unknown manufacturer in Spain circa 1960.
In its original condition, the tile exhibit minor...
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1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Rosenthal Andy Warhol "Golden Angels" glasses
By Rosenthal, Andy Warhol
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Rosenthal Studio-Line Andy Warhol christmas golden Angels glasses. Andy Warhol, quite possibly the greatest pop art artist of our time, loved Christmas and was known for giving his f...
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1980s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Set of 12 Signed Cartier Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver Place Card Holders
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine set of Mid-Century Modern place card holders.
In sterling silver.
Made by Schroth for Cartier.
Each in a button form with a large wafer disc base and a twisted wire card ho...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
By and Documented Gabriella Crespi Gilded "Walnut" Salt Spice Cellar, Italy 1970
Located in Roma, IT
Exceptional and unique half walnut-shaped salt or spice container made in finely sculpted bronze and gilded in gold. Designed by Gabriella Crespi in Italy during the 1970s, the item ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Bronze
Ulla Procopé Monumental 172 Piece Set of Iconic Arabia Ruska Tableware 1970s
By Arabia, Ulla Procope
Located in Tilburg, NL
Ulla Procopé Monumental 172 Piece Set of Iconic Arabia Ruska Tableware, Finland, 1970s.
This is a very large set of iconic Arabia Ruska tableware, designed by Ulla Procopé in the 19...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stoneware
Vintage Enameled Cast Iron Bowl and Cup Set – Timo Sarpaneva Style, Mid-Century
Located in Bochum, NRW
This striking set of vintage enameled cast iron serveware showcases bold mid-century modern design reminiscent of the legendary Timo Sarpaneva. Comprising a lidded cast iron bowl and...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Iron
Christian Dior Tortoiseshell Glass Champagne Cooler made in Empoli during 1960s
By Empoli, Christian Dior
Located in Knivsta, SE
A rare and elegant Christian Dior Tortoiseshell Glass Champagne Cooler, mounth-blown in Empoli, Italy during the 1960s for ”Dior Home Collection” with a exclusive tortoiseshell color...
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1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Large French Mid-Century Majolica Blue Flower Plate Charolles
By Charolles
Located in Austin, TX
Large French Mid-Century Blue Flower Plate signed Charolles.
9 inches diameter.
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Leather Armrest Ashtray and brass Mid-Century Modern Italy 1970s
Located in Palermo, IT
Armrest ashtray in soft black leather. In the centre, the brass ashtray. Used piece with signs of wear over time. Intact. Please watch the video and photos carefully, thank you.
Le...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
Lladro Porcelain Floral Vase, 1970s
By Lladro
Located in Barcelona, ES
A beautiful porcelain floral vase designed by Julio Fernández and manufactured by Lladró. Spain, 1970s.
This elegant glazed porcelain vase has a clean design with floral and foliage ...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
$1,052 Sale Price
20% Off
Sigvard Bernadotte "Scanline" brass flatware. 12 person dinner set. 145 pieces
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Sigvard Bernadotte "Scanline" brass flatware.
Twelve person dinnerware set consisting of a total of 145 pieces. Rare serving pieces.
1. Butter knife-12.
2. Round end knife-12 .
3. Ma...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
$2,320 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Antique Fine Irish Belleek Porcelain Demitasse Cup and Saucer
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Fine Irish Belleek Demitasse Cup and Saucer
basketweave shamrock eggshell antique porcelain
Saucer 4.5 Cup 2.5 x 2h
maker stamp present
hand painted
original estate preowned vintage ...
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Mid-20th Century Northern Irish Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Robert Picault, Large Oval Ceramic Dish, Plate, Signed, Vallauris, France 1950s
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Robert Picault, large oval ceramic dish, plate, signed, Vallauris, France 1950s
Large dish enamelled in white, green and brown tones. This is a beautiful and very large ceramic centerpiece...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Enamel
$563 Sale Price
74% Off
Barbini Murano 1950s Red Orange Yellow Italian Art Glass Vanity Powder Box
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso red orange, yellow and clear Italian art glass powder / jewelry box. Documented to designer Alfredo Barbini, circa 1950s. It is published...
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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
Modern Hand-Cut Crystal Ellipses Napkin Holder — Table Art Object
Located in Glendale, CA
Elevate your table with this artisan-crafted crystal napkin holder—a sculptural statement piece that blends modernist form with old-world precision. Expertly hand-cut from high-quali...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
Mid Century Modern Teak Wood Serving Tray with Handles
By Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid Century Modern Teak Wood Serving Tray with Handles, circa 1960s. Beautiful vintage teak tray with stunning wood grain. Minimalist design full of style. Teak grain envelops the s...
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Mid-20th Century Thai Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Teak
1960s nut bowl by Aldo Tura made of red goatskin and brass - Made in Italy
By Aldo Tura
Located in München, DE
Beautiful, very rare 1960s nut bowl by Aldo Tura made of red goatskin and brass.
Great mid-century design. Made in Italy.
Wooden bowl covered with red-dyed goatskin and clear varnish...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
Archimede Seguso Murano Gold Dust Art Glass Bowl with Controlled Bubbles
Located in Barcelona, ES
Midcentury Round Murano Bullicante Art Glass Bowl with Gold Dust
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Beautiful hand blown bullicante Murano glass bowl / asht...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Gold Leaf
$1,243 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid Century Vintage White Murano Glass Vase, Italy, 2000s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful vase made from Murano glass in perfect condition. The vase looks like it has just been taken out of the box. No jags, defects etc. Only one unique piece.
Venetian glass (...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
$238 Sale Price
20% Off
Murano Decorative Bowl Vide-Poche in Acquamarine Frosted Sommerso Glass, '60s
By Mandruzzato
Located in Roma, IT
Splendid Murano decorative bowl or vide-poche in a stunning combination of "sommerso" frosted acuamrine and light green blown glass. This stunning piece was produced in Italy during ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
1950s Pan Am's First Class China Service for Trans-Atlantic Flights, 69 Pieces
Located in Austin, TX
This vintage china service from the 1950s was made especially for Pan Am World Airways in Japan by Noritake. It was used on the iconic airline's trans-Atlantic flights in the 1950's, for First-Class passengers traveling from New York to London and Paris. Each piece is an off-white bone china, rimmed in 18-carat gold.
This collection is archetypal MCM in its design, and still projects an aura of what the Golden Age of jet travel was like. Each piece is in mint condition! A rare and treasured find, indeed, with an ample number of pieces for a dinner service of eight.
The set includes:
> 10 cream soup bowls -- 4.75"Diam x 1.75"T
> 5 multi-use bowls -- 5.25"Diam x 2"T
> 16 salad and desert plates -- 6"Diam
> 8 dinner plates -- 8.75"Diam
> 12 coffee/tea cups and saucers -- Cups: 3.25"Diam x 2"T; Saucers: 5"Diam
> 18 monogrammed napkins...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Hand painted ceramic wall art by Juliette Belarti 1060s
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Hand painted ceramic by Juliette Belarti. This wall sculpture is made from hand painted ceramic tiles. Beautiful colors and a minimalistic black iron frame. Stands in a good condition.
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1960s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Iron
Set of 12 Plates, Piero Fornasetti, Adamo / Adam
Located in Stockholm, SE
12 plates of model Adamo (Adam) designed by Piero Fornasetti in the 1950s. Piero Fornasetti created one set of Adam and one set of Eva containing 12 plates each. These plates are 26 ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
$5,739 / set
Yellow Vintage Decorative Mannequin Glass Head Sculpture, 1970s, Germany
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Life-size glass head in a unique yellow color. Produced in a German glassworks in the 1970s. Perfect condition. A perfect addition to the interior, photo prop, display or headphone s...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
$248 Sale Price
20% Off
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