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
Organic Demilune Shape Black & Tan Petrified Wood Tray Bawl Dish Plate Ashtray
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Organic Demilune Shape Black & Tan Petrified Wood Tray Bawl Dish Plate Ashtray
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Petrified Wood
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
Set of Midcentury Ashtrays, Czechoslovakia 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made from cast iron
Set Ashtrays
From Czechoslovakia
in original condition with scratches and little damages
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
1950s Stunning Ice Bucket in by Aldo Tura for Macabo, Made in Italy
By Macabo
Located in Milano, IT
1950s Elegant and gorgeous mid-century ice bucket by Aldo Tura for Macabo. Made in Italy.
Dimension:
diameter 5,11 x 7,87 height inches
diameter 13 x cm 20.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal
Large Hollywood Regency Brass Koi Fish Sculpture Bottle Chiller or Wine Holder
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A high end quality ice bucket / bottle holder that doubles as a chic table sculpture. It features a swiveling lid and copper bottle holder insert. Extremely heavy with a warm vintage...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
"Barbarico" by Barovier & Toso Bird Glass Murano Vase
Located in Brescia, IT
"Barbarico" vase
by Barovier & Toso
Bird vase with extraordinary surface texture. Etched signature.
Model designed 1951
Perfect condition.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Seguso Style Italian Art Deco Style Vintage Lemon Yellow Scavo Murano Glass Vase
By Seguso
Located in New York, NY
An Italian mid-century modern organic Murano glass vase, attributed to Seguso, with Florentine neoclassical style, adorned with 3 brown glass escutcheons in relief with the typical s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Murano Green Italian Art Glass Forato Vase
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern green and white Murano Art glass Forato vase with pulled details. Italy, 1950s.
Monumental Mid-Century Modern organic shaped green Mura...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Opaline Glass
$1,223 Sale Price
20% Off
1960s Gorham Round Service Tray Silverplate Black Formica
By Gorham
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
Gorham Round Service Tray Black Formica Silverplate
maker stamped
Modernist Barware Service Tray
1 h x 14.13 diameter
Preowned vintage
Refer to images
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
1960s Stunning Cocktail Shaker AMC in Stainless Steel, Made in Germany
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Stunning cocktail shaker AMC in stainless steel. Made in Germany. This shaker is in excellent condition.
Dimensions: diameter 3,39" x 8,26" height inches
Dimensions: diameter c...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stainless Steel
T. Orskov Melamine Serveware by Kristian Vedel. Denmark
Located in Riverdale, NY
Torben Orskov Melamine Serveware by Kristian Vedel. Denmark. Stackable and interchangeable pieces in red melamine for a multitude of uses. 6 pieces total. 1960's Denmark.
2 ashtrays...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Plastic
Vintage Auböck Style round Brass Ashtray Hagenauer Era, Austria, 1950s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
brass Ashray element
Origin:
Austria
Material:
brass
Description:
Wonderful metal ashtray element made in Austria in the 1950. High quality 1950s Austrian handmade...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
Vintage Cocktail Barware Accessories Set, famous Glasette by Lidian, 1970s Italy
Located in Wien, AT
Exquisite cocktail bar set by the famous Italian Design Company Lidian, model name Glacette, made in the 1970s.
Crafted from plated plastic with a distinctive rod-like texture, this set reflects the quintessential design elements of the 1970s. The mirrored finish exudes a sleek, modern vibe, making it a striking addition to any retro-themed bar setup.
Set consists of 6 glasses with holder for cooling and an ice bucket.
Each glass is in a removable sleeve that keeps the drink cool. Very rare version in glossy black. Very good condition, also the galvanized Goldbath is still in good condition.
Measurements approx.: glass with holder each height 6,3 in - 16 cm, diameter 3,15 in - 8 cm, ice bucket height 6,3 in - 16 cm, diameter 4,72 in - 12 cm.
The set comes with the original manual.
Wonderful Vintage bar set, heighly decorative in a stunning original condition. Perfect for sitting outside and sipping refreshingly cold drinks. Perfect for those looking to recreate a sophisticated retro 70s bar...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Gold Plate
Da Vinci by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 20 Pcs Modern
Located in Big Bend, WI
Da Vinci by Reed & Barton sterling silver Mid-Century Modern flatware set - 20 pieces. Great starter set! This set includes:
Four knives, 9 1/8".
Four forks, 7 1/2".
Four salad fork...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Midcentury Ceramic Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Midcentury table lamp, Germany, 1960s. This ceramic base comes with its original tissue shade. Full height 33.5cm - 13.2 inches. Height of the ceramic base 16cm - 6.3 inches. Full di...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Piero Fornasetti Ceramic Palloni Pattern Hot Air Balloon- A Complete Set
Located in Downingtown, PA
Piero Fornasetti Ceramic Palloni, Hot Air Balloon.
Palloni Pattern,
Complete Set of Coasters,
1955-60
The Piero Fornasetti ceramic coasters are a complete set of eight. They each d...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Large Cut Crystal Bonbonnière Bowl w. Sterling Silver Lid, Pineapple Finial
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Elegant vintage bonbonnière or lidded bowl crafted from clear, cut crystal, featuring a striking diamond pattern and a gleaming .925 sterling silver lid. The silver lid is adorned wi...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal, Silver
Piero Fornasetti Recipe Plate, Vero-Pig Piccadilly, Made for Fleming Joffe
By Fornasetti
Located in Downingtown, PA
Piero Fornasetti recipe plate,
Vero-Pig piccadilly,
Made for Fleming Joffe,
Silkscreen and transfer,
Early 1960s.
This rare Piero Forna...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Gianni Versace Archimede Seguso Large Hand Blown Murano Glass Vase Signed
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Gianni Versace Murano large hand blown art glass vase by Archimede Seguso. Signed in script and original Archimede Seguso Murano label. Seldom seen series.
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Vintage Gorham Sterling Silver Figural Wishbone Sugar Tongs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of vintage sugar tongs.
By Gorham.
In sterling silver.
Pattern no. H171.
In the form of a wishbone.
Marked to the interior with Gorahm's maker's mark / Sterling / H1...
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
English Porcelain Teapot Polychrome Decoration
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
English porcelain teapot. Polychrome decoration inspired by William Shakespeare's ‘Hamlet’. It has a unique design with a rectangular shape an...
Category
Early 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Jens Quistgaard Slatted Rosewood Tray
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A stunning and highly desirable slatted tray crafted from rich Brazilian rosewood by renowned Danish designer Jens Quistgaard, part of his celebrated Rare Woods series. This exceptio...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Rosewood
Gio Ponti for Venini Morandiane Murano Glass Bottle with Stopper, Signed
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking Gio Ponti and Paolo Venini for Venini tall “A Canne” striped bottle or decanter with matching stopper. 18” tall. Created in the Venini workshop in Murano Italy, an island ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass
Vintage Orange Decorative Wood Plate, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Decorative wood orange plate from Italy. The plate is hand painted. Plate is in good vintage condition. Original wood. Beautiful piece for every interior!...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Aldo Tura Bar Set in Carved Wood and Brass Details, Made in Italy
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Elegant bar set in carved wood and details in brass. The set consist of an ice bucket, a shaker, a pitcher, a nut bowl and a double bowl with handle. Set designed by Aldo Tura and ma...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
$2,360 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Mid Century Culver Cranberry Scroll Cocktail Set, 6 Rocks Glasses, Ice Bucket
By Culver Ltd.
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Vintage Culver Cranberry Scroll Cocktail Set, 6 Rocks Glasses and Ice Bucket. 22-karat gold filigree scroll work in a Moorish inspired windows pattern with cranberry ovals filling ea...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Gold
Gustave Reynaud, Le Murier Studio, Mid-Century Ceramic Plate, Vallauris, 1960s
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Gustave Reynaud, Le Murier Studio, Mid-Century Ceramic Plate, Vallauris, 1960s
A charming mid-century ceramic tray by Gustave Reynaud for L'...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
White Porcelain and Gold Serving Tray by Rosenthal Kurfurstendamm Berlin
By Rosenthal
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful German porcelain serving tray in the Kurfurstendamm Berlin pattern, designed by Hans Theo Baumann for Rosenthal, 1959, Germany. Piece is white glazed porcelain with gold band around edge, rectangular in shape. Piece was design as a serving tray for canapes, hors d'oeuvres, etc. Piece can also be used as a vanity tray to hold small items, jewelry, etc., a catchall vide-poche. Maker's mark on underside as shown in last image. Dimensions: 5.63" Depth x 12.38" Width.
Brazilian wood and black onyx box...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Gold
Large English Solid Silver Bookmark by Brian Leslie Fuller - 1979
Located in Bath, GB
A magnificent modernist bookmark to slip inside your favourite novel with a stylish textured design finish and fully hallmarked for London 1979 together with the makers mark for the ...
Category
1970s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Los Castillo Abalone Shell Silver Plated Pitcher and Cups from Mexico
Located in San Diego, CA
Los Castillo pitcher with beautiful abalone shell and matching set of abalone shell cups. Marked Alpaca Taxco. In great vintage condition. This beautiful set is beyond fabulous. Sc...
Category
1960s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Cigar Ashtray, Czech, Bohemian Art Glass, Decorative Tray, Circa 1970
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage cigar ashtray. A Czech, Bohemian art glass decorative tray, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1970.
Fine Bohemian design...
Category
Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage Arthur Umanoff Tall Black Wrought Iron 67-Bottle Wine Rack, 1950s
Located in Monrovia, CA
Original vintage Arthur Umanoff tall black wrought iron wine rack holds 67 bottles - Mid-Century Modern.
Arthur Umanoff tall wrought iron wine rack that holds 67 bottles of your f...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Iron
Arne Jacobsen Mid Century Modern Tea or Coffee Set in Stainless by Stelton
By Arne Jacobsen, Stelton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage tea set by Arne Jacobsen from Denmark circa 1960s. It features all stainless steel and Bakelite construction. Comes with all of the pieces shown and sold as a set.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stainless Steel
Dansk Teak Salad Bowl by Jens Quistgaard
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Fairfield, CA
A mid century teak salad bowl designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, made in Denmark. Large circular shape with a beautiful profile design. Marked "Dansk Designs Denmark, IHQ" on the...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Teak
$200 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of Six "Name Your Poison" Cocktail Glasses by Cera for Neiman Marcus
By Cera, Neiman Marcus
Located in San Diego, CA
Great set of six double old fashioned "Name Your Poison" cocktail glasses (14oz) by Cera for Neiman Marcus, circa 1980s. Each glass has a different position listed on it including: H...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
$600 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set of 8 Vintage Aperitif Glasses, English, Twist Stem, Spirits, Wine Glass
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a set of 8 vintage aperitif glasses. An English, twist stem spirit or wine glass, dating to the late 20th century.
Pour an aperitif in these delightful glasses, ideal as a complement to an amuse bouche
Displaying a desirable aged patina, pleasingly clean and in good order
Quality glass blown by Michael James Hunter...
Category
Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Hans Bunde Carl M Cohr Danish Mid-Century Silver Plated Coffee Set
By Hans Bunde
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish quality Danish mid-century electroplated nickel silver three piece coffee set with ebony handles designed by Hans Bunde for Carl M Cohr and d...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
$536 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Venini, Mid-Century Latticino Handkerchief Vase, Unsigned, Italy, C.1950
By Venini
Located in Chatham, ON
VENINI - mid-century studio glass latticino 'handkerchief' vase - striking pink ribbons with copper aventurine edges - unsigned - Italy (Venice) - circa 1950.
Excellent vintage co...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Italian Florentine Glass Leather Liquor Decanter Mid-Century Modern
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Florentine Glass and Leather Liquor Decanter, Italy
This stunning Florentine piece with glass features embossed coat of arms as well as a desirable worn leather patina. Wonderful uni...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass, Leather
Mandruzzato Style Murano Ashtray "Vetro Sommerso"
By Mandruzzato
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest that you read the whole description, as with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects.
Massive and distinctive Murano glass ashtray has a strong line, with sharp, decisive cuts and very accentuated edges; the colors red (obtained with gold chloride) and yellow(obtained with a mixture of sulfur and cadmium) combine with harmony and precision. The ashtray was created between 1964 and 1968, in a small furnace in Murano (Italy) run by former Master Glassmakers of the Mandruzzato company who made the ashtray following the company's own style and using precisely the "vetro sommerso...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Set of 3 Mid-Century Space Age Green Ceramic Plates or Bowls, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Space Age Green Ceramic Plates or Bowls from Gerz Keramik, West Germany, 1960s, Set of 3, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mar...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Ceramic Red Bowl by Porcellane Canova Padova Italia
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Porcellane Canova is a well-known Italian porcelain manufacturer based in Padova, Italy. They specialize in creating high-quality porcelain and ceramic products, including tableware,...
Category
Early 1900s Italian Antique Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Vintage Red Black and Gold Decorative Metal Plate, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Decorative metal plate from Poland. The plate is hand painted. Plate is in very good vintage condition, no damage or cracks. Original metal. Beautiful piec...
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal
Espresso or Tea Set by Lagardo Tackett
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
The Lagardo Tackett tea or espresso set of cups and saucers is a stunning blend of artistry and functionality. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, these sets are a testament...
Category
1950s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
St. James Brazil Silver Plate Caviar Server with Glass Bowl
By St. James
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
This classic and elegant caviar server is perfectly timeless in style. Upon opening the lid you will find a glass bowl resting on the understated silver rim which lifts out. The ice ...
Category
1970s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
West German Mid-Century Blue & Turquoise Glaze Floor Vase by Scheurich c. 1970
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Absolutely stunning and very rare color combination of vivid bright ocean blue and turquoise tall floor standing vase or umbrella stand by West German Pottery manufacturer Scheurich Keramik (Ceramic), circa 1970s. Add a splash of color / colour to your home decor with this beautiful blue and turquoise "Lava" glaze which instantly makes one think of beautiful warm sunny beaches and tropical ocean waters. Would make a great umbrella stand or walking stick holder...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Clay, Pottery
Large 82 Pc. Set of Silver Band Stemware Att. to Dorothy Thorpe
Located in New York, NY
Incredible complete set of silver band glassware, almost impossible to find this intact. The set consists of 9 sizes, with a total of 82 pieces.
12 Cordials 4.25 Height x 1.75 Diameter.
14 Large Wines 7.5 Height x 4 Diameter.
8 Brandy Glasses...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Leaf
Flavio Poli Seguso Murano Sommerso Blue & Clear Faceted Art Glass Bowl
By Flavio Poli
Located in Barcelona, ES
Faceted sommerso bowl, blue, clear murano glass, Flavio poli. Italy, 1950s.
Eye-catching eight sided blue and clear block cut faceted bowl or ashtray. Attributed to Flavio Poli.
Blue...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
$940 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of Twelve Crystal Martini Glasses by Christinenhutte, Germany
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Germany, 1970s.
This set of twelve cocktail glasses is made in fine ground and blown crystal.
It is a vintage set, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can ...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
Stelton Fondue Lazy Susan Set by Peter Holmblad Denmark
By Stelton
Located in Cincinnati, OH
What a better way to bring family or friends together than a good fondue , this well designed 10 piece set has it all . Six bowls , large pot with lid and fork holder , drip tray , s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stainless Steel
Complete Set of Thirty-Six Joe Colombo 'Sferico' Glass Tableware by Karakter
By Joe Colombo
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Glass tableware designed by Joe Colombo in 1968.
Joe Colombo believed in democratic and functional design. In his lifetime he designed a wide range of different drinking glasses....
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
$992 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Mid Century Vintage Pink Decorative Murano Plate Bowl, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful decorative pink and transparent glass plate/bowl from Italy.
Plate is in very good vintage condition, no damage or cracks.
Original glass. Unique piece for every table an...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
1970s Gorgeous Cocktail Shaker by Pran. Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Gorgeous cocktail shaker by Pran. Made in Italy
The item is in excellent condition. It's signed at the bottom.
Dimension:
diameter 2,75 x 7,87 H inches
diameter cm 7 x cm 20 H
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stainless Steel
Lalique Frejus Set of 6 Aperitif / Liquor Glasses
By Lalique
Located in Mérida, YU
This is a set of six exquisite appetitive glasses from the renowned Lalique brand. Crafted from clear crystal and featuring a stylish twist stemware design, this vintage set is a mu...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
1960s Gorgeous Red Bohemian Cut Crystal Glass Ice Bucket. Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Gorgeous red bohemian cut crystal glass Ice bucket in excellent condition. Made in Italy
Dimension :
Ice bucket
diameter 5,11 x 5,11 H inches without the handle
diameter cm 13...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
Large Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite and Brass Serving Tray by Guzzini, Italy 1970
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning large mid-century tray in tortoiseshell effect lucite and brass. This charming rectangular tray, clearly in the style of Christian Dior, was produced in Italy during the 197...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal, Brass
1960s Stunning Blue Table Lighter in Murano Sommerso Glass By Flavio Poli
By Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Stunning red and yellow table lighter in Murano sommerso glass By Flavio Poli for Seguso. Made in italy
The item is in excellent condition and it works perfectly
Dimension:
2,7...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
MCM Piero Fornasetti Rosenthal Themes & Variations Porcelain Plate
Located in Downingtown, PA
Mid-Century Modern Piero Fornasetti Rosenthal Themes & Variations Plate,
Motiv 22,
With original box,
The 1980s
From a select group of porcelain plates made by Rosenthal from ...
Category
1980s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Piero Fornasetti Neo-classical Porcelain Green Malachite Cammei (Cameo) Plate
Located in Downingtown, PA
Piero Fornasetti Porcelain Green Malachite Cammei Plate,
Cammei or Cameo,
Circa 1950s-60s
The Piero Fornasetti porcelain plate, named Cammei on the reverse, meaning Cameo, has a gro...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Murano Bowl in Mouth-Blown Art Glass in Amber and Green-Yellow Shades, 1960s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Murano bowl in mouth-blown art glass in amber and green-yellow shades. Italian design, 1960s.
Measures: 25 x 6.5 cm.
In perfect condition.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass
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