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
Vintage Metal Nude Girl Bottle Opener MidCentury Modern Metal Breweriana Barware
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1960s 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.
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Bronze
Ceramic "Pyramid" table service by Pierre Cardin - circa 1969
By Pozzi, Pierre Cardin
Located in Linkebeek, BE
“Pyramid” table service - circa 1969
13 elements including 12 in glazed ceramic
White and a wooden base
Pozzi Editions
44 × 26 cm in diameter
Ceramic - Decoration - Pierre Cardin - T...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
22-Piece Colorful Ceramic Breakfast Set by Italo Casini, Sesto Fiorentino
By Italo Casini
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s.
This set was designed by Italo Casini.
It's made in enameled and golden ceramic.
The set is incomplete.
There are
- Teapot 24 x 11.5 h 19 cm ;
- Sugar bowl...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
SIGNED Archimede Seguso Murano 'Carnivale' Glass Large Egg Sculpture
Located in Bolton, GB
This is a magnificent and rare Venetian glass large textured egg sculpture, made on the island of Murano, near Venice, Italy, by Archimede Seguso. Signed to base "Archimede Seguso, M...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Mid-Century Italian Brass Bar Cart
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Midcentury Italian brass bar cart - two levels and three large wheels - two larger and one caster... great for any room with spirits that can travel! We have added new glass on both ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
Silver Plated and Rosewood Tea Set by Aurea, 1960s.
Located in New York, NY
Silver Plated, Rosewood
Tray: H 4.5 cm x W 36.5 cm x D 30 cm H 1,77 in. x W 14,37 in. x D 11,81 in.
Piece 1: H 15 cm x W 7.5 cm x D 14 cm H 5,90 in. x W 2,95 in. x D 5,51 in.
Piece...
Category
1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
Gambaro and Poggi Large Murano Gold Art Glass Vase Artist Signed Applied Glass
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Gambaro and Poggi Large Murano Gold Art Glass Vase Artist Signed a script on the bottom, plus 2 original labels. Notice the applied glass bands and g...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Majolica Bowl or Ashtray, Leaf Decor, Italy 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Modernist majolica bowl or ashtray features distinct white, yellow, and orange leaf decor in the middle of the bowl with white and teal rim decor. Significant part of the bowl is le...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery
French Faience Peonies Fish Platter Gien Circa 1950
By Gien
Located in Austin, TX
French Faience Peonies Fish Platter Gien Circa 1950.
26.2 inches by 10.3 inches.
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Two Murano Flavio Poli Seguso Sommerso Faceted Glass Bowls
Located in Barcelona, ES
A set of two Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano glass Sommerso bowls / ashtrays. Italy, 1960s.
One is made in red and yellow glass and other one is made in green glass, submerged into clear glass. Both have flat cut rims.
These highly decorative thick and heavy square shaped Sommerso bowls or vide-poche will be the perfect choice as a gift idea.
Useful as ashtrays, candy bowls, jewelry bowls or decorative bowls. Display them together and enjoy them placed with other Murano glass pieces on a low table.
Very difficult to find as a pair.
Measures: 8.5 cm W x 8.5 cm D x 7 cm H each one.
To complete the set: The blue Flavio Poli faceted...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Glass
Seguso Murano Sommerso Pink Fuchsia Glass Geode Triangle Art Glass Bowl
Located in Barcelona, ES
Hand blown Murano Sommerso triangle geode bowl in purple pink fuchsia glass. Italy, 1960s.
Eyecatching colors in shades of pink and purple using the "sommerso" technique. Manufacture...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Seven Hammered Bronze Polished Round Napkin Rings Mid-Century Modern
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful set of seven round hammered polished bronze napkin rings.
Diameter: 1.75 inches.
Height: 0.88 inches.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Bronze
Italian Hallmarked Gucci Silver-Plate Stirrup Cups 1970s
By Gucci
Located in Munich, DE
Set of three vintage Gucci silver plate stirrup cups have two ways and are in the design of a dog, deer and a fox. They actually flip over and can be used as barware and be conversat...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
Set of 11 Green Majolica Knife Rests Vallauris, circa 1950
By Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Set of 11 green Majolica knife rests.
Vallauris, circa 1950.
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Villeroy & Boch Porcelain Dinner Plates, Burgenland Series, Germany
Located in Bastogne, BE
Villeroy & Boch Red Burgenland.
Villeroy and Boch Dinner Plates.
In excellent condition, no chips, cracks or crazing.
Burgenland is one of Villeroy & Boch’s most iconic pa...
Category
1980s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Mid-Century Murano Orange Cased Glass Vase, Italy 1970s
By VeArt
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing midcentury Murano glass vase in a vibrant orange encased glass. This lovely piece was realized in Murano, Italy during the 1970s.
The quality of the encased glass amd the si...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
1950s Italian Murano Blue Cased Glass Ormolu Set in Veritable Opaline de Murano
Located in Haarlem, NL
1950s set of three blue opaline glass items. Made in Italy
The bright blue milk, opaline or cased glass is heavy and thick, all items have a decorative orm...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
1970s Original Vintage Ribbed Thermos Retro Camp Gear USA
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Vintage Ribbed Thermos Retro Camp Gear USA
Quart size thermos with red cup.
Insulated.
13.25 tall x 3.75 diameter Cup 2.5 tall x 3.75 diameter x 4....
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal
Vintage Metal Fish Corkscrew Bottle Opener MidCentury Modern Breweriana Barware
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1960s corkscrew and bottle opener. Nice addition to your room or just for use at your bar or bar cart. Found at an estate sale in Nuremberg Germany.
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century Murano Glass Vase, Italy, circa 1960
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Beautifully shaped, large mid-century Murano glass vase from the renown workshops in Italy around 1960. An exceptional item with twisted body combined with fantastic coloration. From shining green tones over yellow down to a beautiful amber colored base, this unique designed Murano masterpiece...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Murano Glass, Blown Glass
1960s Astonishing Large Murano Ashtray or Catch-All By Flavio Poli for Seguso
By Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Large astonishing murano ashtray or catch-all By Flavio Poli for Seguso in Murano Sommerso Glass.
The item is in excellent condition.
Dimension:
5,90" diameter x 3,54" H inch...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Christian Dior Midcentury Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite Italian Serving Tray 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning midcentury serving tray in a beautiful tortoiseshell effect lucite with burl wood handles. Produced in Italy during the 1970s for a Dior Home production with a design attri...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass, Burl
Murano Red Silver Flecks Iridescent Italian Art Glass Scallop Rim Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown deep red, silver flecks, controlled bubbles Italian art glass flower vase. Created in the manner of the Barovier e Toso and Arte Vetraria Muranese...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Leaf
Dartmouth Majolica Gurgling Fish Pitcher Green Brown color England 19th
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Majolica Gurgling Fish Pitcher Green Brown color England 19th
Category
19th Century English Antique Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Glazed stoneware bowl by Axel Salto
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bowl in glazed stoneware. Designed in 1944, executed in 1945. Model 20566. Signed. Axel Salto for Royal Copenhagen.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Ceramic Fruit Basket Topiary Compote Centerpiece
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Italian glazed ceramic fruit basket figure sculpture. This compote is handmade with the greatest attention to detail. We see this piece on a kitchen counter or table. The basket is m...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Umberto Zannoni Grey Ceramic Vase with Squiggles, Signed
Located in Milano, IT
Splendid ceramic vase signed Umberto Zannoni Faenza of fine Italian manufacture Zirardini in the 1950s. Signed, Original Label.
The marvellous vase has a round base from which the b...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Marcello Fantoni Ceramic Shelf Hanger
Located in Chicago, IL
Marcello Fantoni for Raymor ceramic shelf hanging person. Glazed Ceramic. Cat pictured sold separately.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Italian Regency Solid Brass Chalices, 1980s
Located in Roma, IT
Set of six elegant midcentury Italian Regency solid brass chalices.
These amazing pieces are wonderful as in solid brass with a simple design.
A so...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
Wonderful Mid Century BLENKO Purple Amethyst Art Glass Large Centerpiece Bowl
By Blenko Glass
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Mid Century Modern "BLENKO" Purple / Amethyst Crackle Art Glass Large Centerpiece Bowl, With Original Label.
Measures 18 1...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Midcentury Round Serving Tray in Tortoiseshell Lucite and Brass, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury round serving tray or vide-poche in tortoiseshell-effect lucite and brass in the style of Christian Dior.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal, Brass
Piero Fornasetti Gilded Porcelain Chariot Coasters or Nut Dishes Vintage- 6 pcs
By Fornasetti
Located in Cordova, SC
Vintage mid century modern Fornasetti coasters, set of six (6) of chariots with horses with gold gilding. Some noticeable wear to the gold coloring on the faces of the coasters. No c...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Modernist Chrome Barware Cocktail Picks, circa 1940
Located in Atlanta, GA
This beautiful barware serving tool of French cocktail picks features an umbrella-shaped holder with twelve picks and a multicolor Lucite finial. Each cocktail fork is removable from...
Category
1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal
rare Murano Glass "RED-YELLOW" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass bowl, ashtray element
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Decade:
1970s
This original vintage glass bowl element, ash tray was produced in the 1970s in Murano, Ital...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage Restaurantware Ombre Green Dinner Plates - Shenango China
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
We love restaurantware. So when we are out scouting, and we find a piece, we always grab it! This set of dinnerplates by Shenango are in the most beautiful ombre green around the edg...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Staved Teak Ice Bucket by Georges Briard
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice midcentury staved teak and black plastic ice bucket by Georges Briard, circa 1970s. The piece is very solid and sturdy.
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Plastic, Teak
Large Mid-Century Modern Solid Brass Square Wheat Engraved Tray - Signed Italy
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A stunning large mid-century modern solid brass serving tray. This Italian piece is square, with rounded edges. It is created from solid brass and is hand etched with a wheat motif a...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
Christian Dior Tortoiseshell Lucite and Brass Square Serving Tray, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous square-shaped Mid-Century serving tray in a stunning tortoiseshell effect lucite and brass. This delightful object was made in Italy during the 1970s and is attributed to a ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Whale Brass Pipe Rest in the Style of Carl Auböck, 1950
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A vintage rocking Pipe Stand/holder in the shape of a whale/fish. Its executed in solid brass. Originally sold at Illums Bolighus in Copenhagen during the 1950s. It may have been man...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
Set of 3 Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Belt Buckles
Located in New York, NY
Rare assortment of 3 Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. sterling silver belt buckles with 5 matching leather belts, from the 1970s, consisting of:
a heart-shaped buckle, measuring 2 1/2...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Bruno Gambone Stoneware or Ceramic Vase, Italy, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Bruno Gambone tall stoneware or ceramic vase or bottle in dark brown and matte off-white glaze with incised line around upper area below the bottle neck, Italy, 1970s. Marked with gl...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Monumental Silver Plated Covered Serving Platter Resting Stag by Teghini Firenze
By Teghini
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a spectacular Mid Century Modern Silver Plated Serving Platter manufactured in limited edition by Teghini Firenze.
Fonderia D’Arte Teghini, Firenze, produced sophisticated, high quality hand crafted items with limited runs in Florence, Italy throughout the 1960s and 1970s.
An impactful, oversized statement piece for the table or sideboard. The dome is formed as a recumbent stag with sand-cast antlers...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
Set of 10 Vintage Culver Highball Glasses with 22-Karat Gold Valencia Design
By Culver Ltd.
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant vintage mid-century Culver barware glasses with Valencia pattern in a gold leaf finish. Set includes 10 Culver highball glasses in Valencia Moorish style design.
This fabulous vintage Culver...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Bohemian Cut Crystal Chalice, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bohemian cut crystal chalice, 20th century.
Red Bohemian cut crystal chalice, 20th century.
H: 19cm , D: 9cm
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
Mid-Century Modernist Drop Form Crystal Decanter signed Baccarat
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Mid-Century Modernist drop-form crystal decanter, created by the legendary French house of Baccarat circa 1960, is a stunning example of refined elegance and craftsman...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
Set of 4 Ceramic Bamboo Dessert Plates - Made in Italy
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Bring the beauty of nature to your table with our Set of 4 bamboo ceramic plates, made in Italy. Each plate showcases intricate hand painted bamboo detailing, combining artisanal cra...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Modern Stoneware Vase Rörstrand Carl Harry Stålhane, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This stunning piece of ceramic was produced at Rörstrand and maker/designer Carl Harry Stålhane. Made in Sweden in the 1950s. Beautiful glazed vases with nice lines. Its rounded bott...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Murano Glass Vase Mid Century Red / Orange, Italy, circa 1960/70
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Colorful large mid-century Murano glass vase out of the famous glass art workshop Sommerso in Venetia/ Italy. Artfully made around 1960/70 this decorative, beautifully shaped glass v...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Tapio Wirkkala Vintage Blue and Transparent Glass Vase for Venini
By Venini, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Milano, IT
Splendid glass vase designed by Tapio Wirkkala for the prestigious Italian manufacturer Venini. The designer's signature is clearly visible on the bottom.
The vase has a very simple...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Ceramic Vase, Germany, 1950s
By Bay Keramik
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
German Mid-century ceramic vase, Germany, 1950s. Vase with a handle. Fantastic red color on a cameo floral decoration typical of the 50s. Height : 30cm - 11.8 in. , Diameter : 22cm -...
Category
1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Teak Salad Bowl Set - 1 Large, 4 Small
Located in Fairfield, CA
A vintage teak salad bowl set. The set includes 1 large salad bowl and 4 small bowls. Beautiful natural grain to the wood. Made in Thailand.
Measurements:
Large Bowl: 9.5"Dia x 4"H
S...
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Teak
Amboss Austria 2050 Flatware Cutlery for Six by Helmut Alder, 34 pcs., 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful modernist flatware from Austria, model 2050, designed by Helmut Alder, executed by Amboss Austria in the 1950s. High-quality flatware, made of brushed and polished stainless steel.
For six persons, consists of six big spoons...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stainless Steel
Ungemach Pottery Co., Vintage Ceramic 'Faux Bois' Planter, U.S., circa 1950s
Located in Chatham, ON
UNGEMACH POTTERY COMPANY (UPCO) - Vintage ceramic 'faux bois' planter - molded decoration - green glaze throughout - signed on the base - United States - circa 1950's.
Excellent v...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
1950s Stunning Crystal Decanter with 6 Crystal Glasses, Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1950 Stunning crystal decanter with 6 crystal glasses. Made in Italy.
_ Decanter
_ 6 Glasses
Dimensions:
Decanter
5,51 x 3,93 x 9,84 inches
cm 14 x cm 10 x cm 25 H
Glasses
...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
Remy Martin Louis XIII Cognac Crystal Decanter by Baccarat
By Baccarat
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Remy Martin Louis XIII Cognac Crystal Decanter by Baccarat
The underside is acid-etched with the Baccarat maker’s mark:
"E. Remy Martin & Cie., Cog...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Home Alone Mini Martini Solo Shaker
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury Modern sterling silver mini martini shaker. Made by Reed & Barton in Taunton, Mass., ca 1939. Straight and tapering sides, curved shoulder, and short neck. Snugly fitting ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Fontana Arte Italian Midcentury Pocket Tray Ashtray, 1950s
By Fontana Arte
Located in bari, IT
Fontana Arte, pocket tray ash tray in cut glass circular base with three concave circles inside from 1950s.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Cut Glass
Selection of Midcentury Murano Glass Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
Selection of midcentury Murano glass lamps, Italy, circa 1950s. From left to right, they are:
1) Gold and white Murano glass lamp wit...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal
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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