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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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Roger Capron - Set of 6 Colorful Ceramic Plates with Mask
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
A set of six plates made by Roger Capron in Vallauris, France in 1960s. Same design presented in six different colors. The 6 plates come with their original packaging.
We have 4 set...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Piero Fornasetti "Pesci" Porcelain Plates, Set of Six Plates with School of Fish
Located in Downingtown, PA
Piero Fornasetti "Pesci" Porcelain Plates,
Set of Six Plates with Schools of Fish,
Circa 1970s
Each of the six different designs depicts a school of similar fish swimming across th...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage 1960s Wedgwood Jasperware Cream on Blue Ceramic Collection
By Wedgwood
Located in Bochum, NRW
Midcentury small collection of four pieces Wedgwood Jasperware diamond cream on blue.
Comprising 2 lidded boxes, a cachepot, an ashtray and a pair of candleholders.
Vintage, 1960s. A...
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1960s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Italian Ice Bucket Wine Cooler in Burl Wood and Chrome
Located in Barcelona, ES
Midcentury Open / Close Ice Bucket in Burl Wood and Chrome
Handsome Mid-Century Modern burl wood and chromed metal ice bucket with handle. Italy, 1960s
This wine chiller features a c...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal, Chrome, Steel
Midcentury "Pumpkin" Ice Bucket in Pewter Mauro Manetti Style, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury wonderful ice bucket made of pewter in the form of a pumpkin in the style of Mauro Manetti.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
Signed with "Made in Italy", "hand-crafted" and "...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal, Pewter
Rosenthal Andy Warhol "Golden Angels" Set of 2 Espresso Cups and 2 Saucers NEW
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
Large Handmade Hammered Silver Centerpiece Bowl by Renzo Cassetti, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic large round shell shaped centerpiece completely handmade in hammered silver plate. This beautiful piece was designed by Renzo Cassetti in Italy in the 1970s and is signed i...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
1950s Glass Domed Cake Stand Silver Pedestal
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
Lovely vintage Pedestal Cake Stand Silver Plated Glass Dome cover
decorative trim stand
10 h x 12.5 diameter
Original preowned vintage
Refer to images provided
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
Pair of Royal Copenhagen Trivets by Helle Damkjær, Denmark, 1960s
By Helle Damkjaer, Royal Copenhagen
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
This stylish pair of Royal Copenhagen trivets was designed by Helle Damkjær at Royal Copenhagen. The trivets feel weighted and are designed to be trivets. The bottom is stamped with ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Plastic
1980s Ettore Sottsass for Lagostina Espresso Maker "Accademia" Series.
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
Tiffin Franciscan Madeira Green Goblets - Set of 6
Located in Fairfield, CA
A set of 6 vintage 1970s Tiffin Francisco Madeira goblets in a beautiful green color. Made of thick glass with a heavy weight and beautiful detailing formed into the bases. Perfect f...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Wolmar Castillo Vintage Silver Plate Pitcher with Alligator
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Unusual mid century Mexican pitcher handcrafted in silver plate on hammered copper in a modern cubist form featuring a stone clad alligator as a handle and a fish on the spout. Stamp...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate, Copper
Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand Ashtray for Lumax
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
About product:
Lumax ashtrey by Le Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand.
Manufactured in France, circa 1970.
The Lumax Ashtray by Le Corbusier is an iconic design piece. It was designe...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Saint-Clement Huge Mid-Century Stoneware Vase, 1950s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Large Saint-Clément Stoneware Vase, France, 1950s. This impressive and rare stoneware vase from Saint-Clément, France dates to the 1950s and is distinguished by its exceptional size ...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stoneware
Midcentury Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic Vase
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Barcelona, ES
'Rimini blu' glazed ceramic vase designed by Aldo Londi for by Bitossi. Italy, 1960s.
This eye-catching vase is made of blue glazed ceramic with engraved patterns surrounding the cen...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Terracotta, Pottery
Roger Capron - Panel with 5 Ceramic Tiles - FISH 3
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
Playful and whimsical, Capron’s art panels are the most sought after, as editions were small, and in some cases not more than a few, or by special commission. Some are rough and mat...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
73 Pieces Stainless Steel Flatware of Helmut Adler for Amboss, Austria Vintage
Located in North Miami, FL
This wonderful set of high quality flatware made of stainless steel was designed by Helmut Adler for the manufacturer of Amboss Austria. It is called the ...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stainless Steel
Piero Fornasetti Porcelain Mesi & Soli Plates, "12 Mesi, 12 Soli", Twelve Suns
Located in Downingtown, PA
Piero Fornasetti Porcelain Mesi & Soli Plates,
"12 Mesi, 12 Soli", Twelve Suns, Twelve Months,
Eight Plates,
Mid to Late 1950s.
Piero Fornasetti's "12 Mesi 12 Soli" series numbered 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, and 10, showing the sun as a woman's face and each one representing a different month- May & June.
Dimensions: 10-inch diameter x 1-inch high.
The Piero Fornasetti Mesi & Soli Pattern Plates are a series of twelve porcelain plates that were designed by the Italian artist Piero Fornasetti in the 1950s. Each plate features a different month of the year, represented by a sun with the face of a woman. The plates are decorated in a whimsical and playful style that is typical of Fornasetti's work.
The Mesi & Soli Pattern Plates were inspired by a calendar that Fornasetti created in 1942 for his friend, the Italian publisher Gio Ponti. The calendar featured a series of drawings of the sun with the face of a woman, and Fornasetti later adapted these drawings for the plates.
The Mesi & Soli Pattern Plates were first produced in the early 1950s.
Mark: Each with Piero Fornasetti printed...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Arts & Crafts Sugar Bowl, circa 1920
Located in Barcelona, ES
Arts & Crafts sugar bowl, circa 1920 Manufactured in Barcelona, Spain. In original condition with wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
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1920s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Black Murano Glass "Tutti Frutti" Ashtray / Vide-Poche attr. to Avem
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1960s.
This ashtray / catchall is made in Murano glass.
It is a "Tutti frutti" model.
This is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
1960s Stunning ice bucket in stainless steel by Aldo Tura for Macabo
By Aldo Tura
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Stunning ice bucket in stainless steel by Aldo Tura for Macabo. Made in Italy.
Dimension:
diameter 4,72" x 6,69" H inches
diameter cm 12 x cm 17
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stainless Steel
Blue Coupe Glasses by Lenox - Set of 5
Located in Fairfield, CA
A set of 5 vintage coupe glasses by Lenox. Elegant shapes with a lovely blue color to the glass. Made in the USA, marked by Lenox on the bases.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
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
Early 20th Century Antique Victorian Metal and Glass Lidded Sugar Pot
Located in Barcelona, ES
Antique Victorian style Spanish glass and silver lidded sugar pot with a swing handle and a pull off lid. Made by unknown manufacturer, Spain, early 20th century. In original c...
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1930s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal
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
Salvador Dali for Rosso Antico, Blue Glass Bar Bottles, a trio, circa 1970
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning ensemble of three colored glass bottles was designed by Salvador Dali (1904 - 1989) for Rosso Antico, Ltd, Italy, circa 1970. Those geometric barware liquor bottles are...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass, Opaline Glass
Galvani Mid-Century Centerpiece Container in Ceramic Desigm italy 1930/40s
By Galvani 2
Located in Palermo, IT
Futurist ceramic lidded container, airbrushed by Angelo Simonetti for Galvani. Please watch the video and photos carefully, thank you.
Weight: 0.544 Kg
NOTE: We offer our customer...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Walrus by Gunnar Nylund
Located in Berlin, BE
Walrus by Gunnar Nylund
Stoneware figurine from Rörstrand.
Gunnar Nylund became well known for a vast and diversified production of stoneware animal sculptures, which he designed for...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Big Cheetah Hand Painted Terracotta Ceramic Sculpture, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful Cheetah - Italian ceramic, perfect condition, produced in 1960s. We have also another big cats for sale, check our products. Only one unique piece available. Signed "made i...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Terracotta
Vision' Sterling Flatware by Ronald Hayes Pearson for Pearson
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A service for twelve (12), of sculptural, Vision flatware in sterling created by the artist and jewelry designer Ronald Hayes Pearson.
Place setting ...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Vanity Set of 5 Brushes and a Mirror in Silver
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful silver vanity set made in the 30's of fine Italian craftsmanship.
The vanity set is totally made of silver finely crafted and decorated. The set contains 5 pieces and is c...
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1930s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
Alexander Girard Carolus Magnus Plates, The Miller House
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Alexander Girard created these plates for the Miller House, one of the most iconic examples of Mid-Century designs. These are original with very little use and in amazing condition. ...
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Flavio Poli Murano Red Sommerso Multifaceted Glass Ashtray, Italy 1960s
By Flavio Poli
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning Murano multifaceted ashtray in red, yellow and clear sommerso blown glass. Designed by Flavio Poli and produced by Mandruzzato in Murano, Italy during the 1960s.
In amazing...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
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
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.
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Mid-century Danish Bread Slicer Blue and Gold by Ove Larsen for Raadvad, 1950s
By Raadvad
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
This iconic Danish bread slicer was designed for Raadvad by Ove Larsen in the 1930s and produced by Raadvad in Denmark circa 1950s. It comes with original blue and golden lacquer. Th...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Steel, Iron
c. 1970s Set of 11 Bar - Cocktail Glasses Iconic "V" Finger Peace Sign Motif
Located in St. Louis, MO
Great 1970s, set of 11 Bar or Cocktail Glasses with the iconic "V" finger peace sign motif wrap in yellow and brown. Unknown maker. Free of chips.
The finger peace sign, also know...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
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
1960s Murano Blue Ashtray/Vide Poche Designed by Flavio Poli
By Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
1960s stunning blue ashtray / Vide Poche designed by Flavio Poli in Murano Sommerso Glass. This piece is unique and the shape and the color are amazing. Made in Italy
The item is in...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Le Corbusier Service Prunier Set of Two Coffe Plates For Cassina
By Le Corbusier
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Le Corbusier Service Prunier Set of Two Coffe Plates For Cassina
The tableware collection by Le Corbusier, originally crafted for the Prunier restaurant in London, was revisited by...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Carl Auböck Model #4682 'Face' Polished Brass Bottle Stopper
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck Model #4682-1 'Face' Polished Brass Bottle Stopper.
Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly charming and refined brass 'Face' bottle stopper is hand-fabricated in polishe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
Eclectic Set of 8 Murano Glass Tumblers, Aria collection, Signed
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Another beautiful set designed by my daughter Arianna, reconfirming the fresh and innovative approach on glass design.
It's made by 4 different styles in pairs to a total of 8 piece...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Christian Dior Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite and Chrome Serving Tray, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic Mid-Century piece of serveware in tortoiseshell effect lucite and chrome. This stunning piece was produced in Italy during the 1970s. Its design is attributed to Willy Rizz...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Chrome
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
Ettore Sottsass Rose Gold "Apple" Large Ice Bucket, Italy 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular and fully complete "Apple" large ice bucket in rose gold metal and brass designed by Ettore Sotsass and produced by Rinnovel in Italy during the 1950s.
In fabulous condi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal, Brass
Danish Modern Rosewood and Stainless Nutcracker and Teak Bowl
Located in San Diego, CA
A great rosewood and stainless steel nutcracker with a butcher block concave bowl. Denmark, 1950s
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stainless Steel
Danish Coffee set of three parts in Silver by Hans Bunde for Cohr
By Hans Bunde
Located in Knivsta, SE
Very elegant Danish Coffee set of three parts in Silver by Hans Bunde (1919-1996) for Cohr. Designed in 1958 and with Danish and Swedish control stam...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
Midcentury Modern Large Ceramic Bowl Rörstrand AXK Gunnar Nylund, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Wonderful largest model of the AXK bowl manufactured in the 1950s at Rörstrand, designed by Gunnar Nylund.
The bowl has a wonderful glaze and it lifts the shape of the bowl to a won...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 6 Italian Murano green and purple glass tumblers 1980s
Located in Paris, IDF
This is a beautiful set of six green and purple Murano glass tumblers made in Italy in the 1980s. These are inspired by Gio Ponti and Paolo Venini tumblers...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Seguso Murano Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Ribbed Vanity Jewelry Powder Box
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and elegant, vintage Murano hand blown gold flecks Italian art glass vanity jewelry or powder box. The piece is attributed to designer Archimede Seguso. The entire piece is...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Gold Leaf
Majolica Glazed Ceramic Lemons Pitcher / Jug, Spain, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching realistic Majolica lemons jug / pitcher in multicolor glazed ceramic, Spain, 1950s-1960s.
Hand-painted Manises ceramic decorative jug in the sh...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
Cylindrical Green Hand-Blown Glass Vase, Empoli, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1940s - 1950s.
Made in green hand-blown glass, in Empoli.
It is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be considered as in perfect ...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
1970s Italian Glass Decanter with Six Highball Glasses
Located in Florence, Tuscany
A set of six highball Italian aperitivo glasses each with large decorative air bubble in the base. The set comes with a matching heavy glass decanter...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Vintage Waterford Alana Crystal Wine Glasses, Set of 4
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
The set of 4 wine glasses in Alana pattern is in very good vintage condition. Alana pattern is now retired; it was manufactured from 1952 to 2022. It is characterized by cut cross hatch with multi-sided stem.
The glasses are standing xx" tall; they are signed in etching on the bottoms with Waterford logo.
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20th Century Irish Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
Set of 16 Hand-Blown Smoked Amethyst Stemmed Glasses by La Verrerie de Biot
Located in New York, NY
This stunning set of 16 hand-blown stemmed drinking glasses, crafted by the renowned La Verrerie de Biot in France, showcases their iconic artisanal craftsmanship and innovative desi...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Gucci 1970s Quail Salt and Pepper Shakers
By Gucci
Located in Milan, IT
Gucci 1970s Quail salt and pepper shakers.
Signed Gucci Italy
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal
Folding Brass Ashtray in the shape of a Fly, 1970s
Located in Hannover, DE
The bow tie, the folding ashtray. This beautiful ash tray from the 1970s is unusual and yet timelessly elegant, from a bygone era when table culture was still very important, when an...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
Ginori Porcelain Espresso Cup and Saucer Set, Geometric Decor, Italy 1950s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Rare Richard Ginori demitasse or espresso cup and saucer set was made of fine semi-translucent porcelain in Italy. It is decorated with abstract geometric decor with diamond grid acc...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Gold Leaf
Flavio Poli Seguso Murano Sommerso Green Yellow Art Glass Bowl
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d'Arte green and yellow Murano glass Sommerso geode bowl, Italy, 1950s.
This geode square shaped hand blown glass bowl is made of gre...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Vintage Bronze or Brass Lady Bottle Opener Metal Breweriana Barware
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1950s bottle opener. Nice addition to your room or just for use at your bar or bar cart. Found at an estate sale in Vienna, Austria.
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Bronze, Brass
Mid-Century Lucite and Wood Chalet in the Alps Cocktail Picks, 1950s
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a fancy French Mid-Century bar accessory cocktail pick set. That can be where you spent your last vacation in the Alps. Still, it is a great conversational piece for your nex...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal
Piero Fornasetti Hot Air Balloon Plates, Mongolfiere Pattern, Set of Six
Located in Downingtown, PA
Piero Fornasetti Hot Air Balloon Plates,
Mongolfiere Pattern,
Set of Six,
1970s.
The Set of Piero Fornasetti plates depict different scenes of hist...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Pottery
Midcentury Modern Earthy Tone Ceramic Table Lamp Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand, Sweden
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Wonderful table lamp in ceramic named Rubus and designed by one of the ceramic designer icons from Sweden Gunnar Nylund. This one with incredible colors working together with the all...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Early Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Flamestone Coffee / Tea Set
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Denmark 'Flamestone' coffee or tea pot, creamer, and sugar by Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansk designs, circa 1958-1964.
Features the Flamestone signature slate, almost brown glazed-ear...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Earthenware, Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Medium Zebra Gypsum Sculpture, France, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
French sculpture, original good vintage condition. All damages on pictures. Zebra was produced in 60s in France.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Atomic / Retro Ashtray or Vide-Poche, NASCO, Rare Design
Located in Warrenton, OR
Mid-Century Modern Atomic / Retro Ashtray or Vide-Poche, NASCO, Rare Design. CLOSING SALE
*****NOTICE: OUR 1ST DIBS SHOP CLOSES AT THE END OF MAY*****
Th...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain, Stoneware
Ceramic tile by Gio Ponti for Richard Ginori 1960s with frame
Located in taranto, IT
very rare ceramic tile , produced by Richard Ginori in 1965, designed by Gio Ponti.
Published in the most important books concerning postwar Italian Ceramic production, displayed in ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Aluminum
American Mid-Century Modern Solid Black Walnut Butcher block Salad Bowl
By Mt. Lebanon Shaker Community
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful solid black walnut butcher block salad bowl. Excellent condition made by Lebanon Supply Company.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Walnut
Seguso Murano Pink Purple Sommerso Art Glass Centerpiece Bowl
Located in Barcelona, ES
Large hand blown pink Murano glass flower centerpiece bowl. Attributed to Archimede Seguso, Italy, 1950s.
This eye-catching bowl is ma...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Murano Archimede Seguso 1970s Scavo Vase Roman Amphora Style Italian Art Glass
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Vibrant yellow art glass jug vase with red upper rim and black handle probably made by Archimede Seguso.
Archimede Seguso (1909 - 1999) was a prominen...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Ginori Porcelain Espresso Cup and Saucer Set, Renaissance Pattern, Italy 1950s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Rare Richard Ginori demitasse or espresso cup and saucer set was made of fine semi-translucent porcelain in Italy. It is decorated in Renaissance pattern with wide bands of abstract...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Gold Leaf
Blenko Glass Trivet, United States, 1950's
By Blenko Glass
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Blenko Glass Trivet, United States, 1950's.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Vintage Uranium Vaseline Glowing Green Ashtray Depression Glass
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage green depression glass ashtray was made in uranium Vaseline glass with textured rim and ash compartment. It is glowing brightly in ba...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Uranium Glass
Mid-century Modern serveware, ceramics, silver and glass for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern serveware, ceramics, silver and glass for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage serveware, ceramics, silver and glass created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects, lighting and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with glass, ceramic and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern serveware, ceramics, silver and glass made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, popular names associated with this style include Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Cenedese, Rörstrand, and Piero Fornasetti. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for serveware, ceramics, silver and glass differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $22 and tops out at $295,000 while the average work can sell for $679.
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