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
World Globe Ice Bucket Acrylic Cube by Alessandro Albrizzi, Italy, 1960's
Located in London, GB
Lucite cube bar ware depicting the world captured in a cube of acrylic that resembles an ice cube. Frosted world map of continents and orbiting moon. Suspended world globe ice bucket...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Acrylic
Large Vallauris Blue White Ceramic Fat Lava Round Bowl / Ashtray, 1950s
By Vallauris
Located in Barcelona, ES
French mid-century Vallauris ashtray / bowl, Glazed Ceramic
Beautiful fat lava glazed ceramic ashtray in dark blue and soft blue hues and white accents. Manufactured by Vallauris. France, 1950s.
This cool ashtray was handcrafted in France at the Mid-20th century period. Its design in shades of blue and white fat lava ceramic on a cobalt blue background . It has four cigarrette or cigars holders.
Highly decorative piece!
This colorful piece will be the perfect gift for smokers. Also useful as jewelry bowl , decorative bowl or vide-poche.
Overall Measures: 19 cm diameter x 9 cm height (7,48 in diameter x 3,54 in height).
Vallauris Ceramic Round Bowl // Glazed Ceramic Fat Lava Bowl...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
Antique Spanish Candy Glass Container, circa 1930
Located in Barcelona, ES
Antique glass container with a metal cap.
Step into a realm of refined sophistication with this captivating antique glass container, complet...
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1930s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal
LARGE Sanyu Japanese Knobbly Pink & Blue Glass Vintage Bowl
By Sanyu 2
Located in Bolton, GB
Here is a chunky and very heavy (2kg unpacked) organic glass knobbly bowl. Made in Japan, circa 1970's, by the Sanyu factory. Identified by a labelled example in the Japanese Glass F...
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1970s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Mid Century Japanese Teak Tray
By Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage Japanese teak tray with stunning wood grain. Minimalist design full of style. Teak grain envelops the surface of the tray and the base is matte black.
Excellent ...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Teak
Blue White and Clear Murano Glass Sommerso Vase, Italy 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sky Blue and Royal Blue Murano Glass Sommerso Tall Vase, Italy, 1950s.
A gorgeous Murano glass Sommerso vase in shades of blue and organic design. The interior part is made in white ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Fratelli Cacchione Immense Sterling Silver Centerpiece Bowl, Milan, Italy, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent reticulated Italian sterling silver centerpiece by the renown Fratelli Cacchione Silversmiths.
This spectacular centerpiece measures 1...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Arcoroc Ruby Desert Glasses France by J. G. Durand
By J.G. Durand
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A set of six deep ruby red clear stemmed desert glasses made and marked France, these are perfect for that dinner party giving some color to those white plates or solid color service ware...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Rare Ceramic Oyster Plate Robert Picault Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Rare Oyster plate signed Robert Picault.
Robert Picault (1919 - 2000) was born in Vincennes, Paris and studied at the School of Applied Arts in Paris. After the war he spent a short...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Italian Midcentury Large Dish in Ceramic Form the 1970s
Located in bari, IT
Beautiful large ornamental centerpiece dish in ceramic by Giovanni De Pascalis contemporary sculptor painter, 1973.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Seguso Viro Murano 4 Quarti Incalmo Colored Art Glass Vase
By Seguso Viro
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning Italian Murano art glass '4 Quarti' incalmo colored glass vase designed by Seguso Viro as part of their 'Collezioni' range and probably dating from circa 1960-1970. The vase uses the incalmo technique in joining the four distinct colours namely red, blue, yellow and green in a typical 'cartoccio' form. A truly exquisite design and a wonderful display piece this large vase has etched Seguso Viro Murano...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Spanish Terracotta Erotic Pitcher
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Terracotta Erotic Pitcher Man Phallic Design, Spain, 1960s.
Handcrafted glazed terracotta ceramic phallic pitcher features a jug form as a m...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Earthenware, Majolica, Terracotta
Midcentury Square Travertine Marble Italian Ashtray signed Mannelli, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Elegant midcentury square shaped ashtray in travertine marble. This stylish piece was designed in Italy during the 1970s by Fratelli Mannelli and is signed on the bottom.
In fantast...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Travertine, Marble
Rare Mauro Manetti "Apple" Ice Bucket - Florence, Italy c.1960
Located in Bath, GB
A rare example of a Mauro Manetti designed ice bucket in the form of an apple, one of the scarcer models and in good condition.
Made by "Fonderia d'Arte it is fully marked on the u...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal
Large Hand-Cut Crystal Vase Centerpiece
Located in Vilnius, LT
Vintage large and heavy cut crystal vase centerpiece.
The crystal is very clear and gives off a bright sound.
Very good/excellent condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
1940s French Art Deco Green Ceramic Ashtray with Gilded Details, Four Cigarette
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
1940s French Art Deco Green Ceramic Ashtray with Gilded Details, Four Cigarette Rests
Description:
This elegant Art Deco ceramic ashtray, crafted in France in the 1940s, beautifully...
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
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
SIGNED Mdina Random Strapped Maltese Red & Blue Glass Vase
By Mdina
Located in Bolton, GB
A wonderful large orangey red Maltese glass vase with applied blue random strapping, by Mdina, signed to base.
Size
Measures approx 10.5 inches tall by 3 inches in diameter at wides...
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1980s Maltese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Midcentury James Mont Style Asian Style Greek Key Ice Bucket Urn
By James Mont
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Midcentury modern era Asian style ice bucket in the manner of James Mont. This highly detailed metal piece features a faux bronze verdigrises’ finish and intricate geometric engraving and embossing. The interior is lined with a removable turquoise plastic liner and is foam insulated. This handled three-footed urn could also be used as beautiful orchid planter compote.
Inspired by Chinese Chou Dynasty 5th Century B.C. bronze Ding...
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1960s Taiwanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal
1985's Italian Ceramic Tea and Coffee Service by Massimo Iosa Ghini for Naj-Olea
Located in Paris, FR
Elegantly crafted with avant-garde curves, this ceramic tea service showcases the distinct artistry of Massimo Iosa Ghini, a luminary in Italian design. Presented in refreshing green...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Large Tall Wrought Iron Wine Rack
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice high capacity of 49 bottles skinny low profile wine rack.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Wrought Iron
Fish Shaped Ceramic Sauce Tureen by Hispania CH Lladró
By Hispania CH, Lladro
Located in Barcelona, ES
A lovely and colorful Manises ceramic sauce boat with a fish figure on a plant leaf saucer manufactured by Hispania CH-Lladró.
This piece is in great condition and it is full of expr...
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1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Majolica, Ceramic
Toso Midcentury Green "Sommerso" Murano Glass Italian Decorative Bowl, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Magnificent heart-shaped green "sommerso" glass Murano glass bowl or ashtray. This amazing item was produced in Italy during the 1960s.
This wonderful piece is a perfect blend of ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass, Art Glass
Murano Barbini Amethyst Gold Italian Art Glass Vanity Perfume Powder Box Set
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Gorgeous and elegant, vintage Murano hand blown amethyst and gold flecks Italian art glass powder or jewelry box and perfume bottles set. The set is documented to designer Alfredo Ba...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Gold Leaf
Chrome Lucite Wicker Rattan Barware Ice Bucket Christian Dior Style France 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Barware rectangular ice bucket in lucite and wicker with chrome frame and top in the style of Christian Dior. Made in France in the 1970s.
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal, Chrome, Aluminum
20th Century Mackintosh Bowl Mod. Willow Reproduced by Sabattini
Located in Turin, Turin
The original design of this gorgeous Bowl is by Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Scottish architect, designer and painter. He was an exponent of the so-called Glasgow movement, at least th...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal
Dominique GUILLOT Ceramic Game Hunting Dinner Set, 1950s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Mid-century game hunting dinner set by Dominique GUILLOT, Vallauris, France, 1950s. Hand painted ceramic.
1 oval dish (19.7x12.4 in. - 50x31.5 cm)
1 round dish (diameter 12.1 ...
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1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Sterling Silver Compote Candy Dish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing our exquisite Vintage Sterling Silver Compote/Candy Dish, a timeless piece that adds a touch of elegance to any setting. Crafted with the utmost precision and attention t...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Orange Vintage Decorative Mannequin Glass Head Sculpture, 1970s, Germany
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Life-size glass head in a unique orange color. Produced in a German glassworks in the 1970s. Perfect condition. A perfect addition to the interior, photo prop, display or headphone s...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Murano / Venetian Red & Blue Sommerso Glass Stem Vase
Located in Bolton, GB
A Venetian glass stem vase, made on the island of Murano, near Venice, Italy. In a stunning combination of red glass cased in blue glass, which is further encased in clear glass, usi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Hippopotamus Shape Vase
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1970. We offer this Hippopotamus shape vase, made in high temperature ceramic in New York and includes serial number.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Poodle with Jeweled Collar
Located in Hanover, MA
1960s Italian ceramic poodle with jeweled collar.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Cast Aluminum Streamlined Ashtray of Ocean Liner Form
Located in Nantucket, MA
Vintage hand finished cast aluminum ashtray for cigars or cigarettes in the form of a streamlined ocean liner.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Aluminum
Crystal Glass Cigar Ashtray with Bronze Bird Figurine, Vintage, Austria, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous large heavy hand crafted Crystal glass Cigar ashtray with a bronze bird figurine. A beautiful ashtray, probably made in Austria in the 1950s or older. Found at an estate sal...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Val Saint Lambert, Sculpted Crystal Vase with Amethyst Core, Belgium
Located in Verviers, BE
Val Saint Lambert, sculpted crystal vase with amethyst core, Belgium.
Heavy Val Saint Lambert crystal vase catalogued in the 1950s.
The central amethyst color (a traditional favori...
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1950s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
Giovanni de Simone "Fruit Peddler" Hand-Painted Bowl and Plate Set
Located in Skokie, IL
Giovanni de Simone "Fruit Peddler" Bowl and Plate Set
This mid-century modern bowl and plate set was created by famed Italian artist Giovanni de Simone circa 1965. Both pieces are h...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Aino Aalto mid-20th Century wooden serving tray for Artek Finland
By Aino Aalto
Located in Turku, FI
Wooden Maija-Series Serving Tray, designed by Aino Aalto.
Originally designed in 1936 for Artek Finland.
- Typical Alvar Aalto / Artek Style Finger Joint Construction
- Large model...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Birch, Plywood
Midcentury Danish Modern Teak Napkin Rings
Located in San Diego, CA
A set of six sculptural napkin rings in teak, 1960s. Denmark
Boxed: 6" x 4"x 1"
Category
1960s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Teak
Black and White Modern Italian Murano Art Glass Vase
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful and substantial Italian Modern Murano art glass vase, circa mid-20th century, Italy. The glass making technique here is call 'incamicato'; where layers of glass are combined. In this case the black and white outside with a blue inside. This Italian Midcentury Modern Murano art glass vase colors include black, white, and sky blue. Base is clear/transparent. Piece is beautiful with or without flowers, beautiful as a standalone piece. Dimensions: 6.25" width x 7.88" height.
Small bust...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Six Cenedese Nautilus Flutes, Amber and Pulegoso Murano Glass, Signed
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Introducing this rare and exceptional set of antique Murano glass flutes, inspired by the nautilus shell.
These unique and handcrafted flutes are a masterpiece of craftsmanship, mad...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Mid Century Bertoncello by Roberto Rigon Large Ceramic Ashtray Centerpiece, 1960
Located in Valencia, VC
Mid Century Bertoncello by Roberto Rigon Large Ceramic Ashtray Centerpiece, 1960
A stunning vintage Bertoncello ceramic ashtray, designed by Roberto Rigon and handmade in Italy betw...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware
Table Box mechanical musical movement and miniature fired enamel Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Large rectangular table box with concave corners, with mechanical musical movement with 3 different motifs by the Swiss company Reuge S.A. in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated wit...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Set of 8 Fred Press Highball Glasses, Party Set with 2 Each of 4 Colors
By Fred Press
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Set of eight Fred Press designed highball glasses consisting of 2 each in four colors having clear circles with white borders on a colored ground with a woven texture below a band of...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Massive Ariel Vase by Olle Alberius for Orrefors, Sweden, 1987
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Massive ariel vase by Olle Alberius for Orrefors, Sweden 1987
A heavy art glass vase of the Ariel Cloud series designed by Olle Alberius for Orrefors, Sweden in 1978. Blue and lightblue glass with a very thick crystal clear glass overlay internaly decorated with a pattern depicting clouds, wind and rain. Signed with company lable and incised signature 'Orrefors 939590 Olle Alberius Ariel Gallery 7-87' on the bottom. Weight 5,25 kilos (11.2 lb). A rare piece of Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian glass design.
Olle Alberius (1926 - 1993) was a Swedish glass designer...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass
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...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stainless Steel
French Midcentury Cut Crystal Decanter from Cristal De Lorraine, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Cristal de Lorraine has an inheritance that goes back all the way to 1764. They have created crystal ware for names like Hermés, Cartier and St. Dupont. This 24% lead crystal decanter...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
Art Deco Napier Recipe / Menu Cocktail Shaker, c.1930's
By Napier Co.
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
20th century Art Deco "Dial a Drink" recipe menu cocktail shaker silver plate circa 1930.
A wonderful mechanism wraps around the shaker and works...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
Pair of Cornucopia Goblet in Blown Murano Glass with Gold Finishes, 1960s, Italy
Located in Villaverla, IT
Pair of cornucopia goblet in blown Murano glass with gold finishes, 1960s, Italy
This unique pair of blue and pink stem glasses with gold finishes...
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1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Gold
Vintage Georg Jensen Mitra Stainless Flatware Dinner Service for 12, 68 Pcs
By Georg Jensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This dinner service was Georg Jensen's first set in stainless steel. It was designed in 1941 by Gundorph Albertus (1887-1970). Stainless steel was chosen due to the lack of silver during the Second World War. The name Mitra derives from the headware/hat of a Bishop (mitres-s) and resembles its distinct shape.
68 pcs of flatware dinner service...
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1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stainless Steel
Midcentury Large Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite and Brass Serving Tray, Italy 1970s
By Guzzini
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous midcentury large serving tray in a gorgeous tortoiseshell effect lucite with brass handles. This incredibly charming piece was designed in Italy during the 1970s by Guzzin...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
Serving Tray in Lucite, Rattan & Brass Christian Dior Style, Italy, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful rectangular with handles serving tray in lucite and rattan with brass border (charming patina on the brass) in the style of Christian Dior.
Made in Italy in the...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal, Brass
Ceramic Hand-Painted Candlestick Candle Holder by DeSimone, Italy
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This vintage figural candlestick by Giovanni Desimone Italy is a unique and eye-catching piece of decorative art. DeSimone was a renowned Italian ceramicist and designer who worked in the mid-20th century, known for his whimsical and colorful ceramic sculptures...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery
Archimede Seguso Murano Pink Gold Flecks Bullicante Clam Shell Art Glass Bowl
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sculptural hand blown Murano art glass clam shell bowl in pink degrade and clear glass with inner air bubbles. Attributed to Archimede Seguso, Italy, 1950s.
This piece combines Somm...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
Mid-Century African Woman Statue, 1950s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Mid-century ceramic African woman statue, Germany, 1950s. Measures: Height : 29cm - 11.4 in. ; Width : 14.5cm - 5.7 in. ; Depth : 14.5cm - 5.7 in. Some very slight surface traces of ...
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1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
Vintage Italian FERRARI Chrome Brass Ice Bucket Wine Cooler
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Impressive mid size chrome and brass plated champagne cooler, ice bucket, wine cooler or SPUMANTIERA as they say in Italy. It was made in Italy in the 1980’s by a company called Italesse in Trieste...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal, Brass, Chrome
Vintage Mid-Century Cenedese Murano Glass Bullicante Bubble Bowl Dish or Ashtray
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Beautiful Italian four sided bowl, dish or ashtray by Cenedese, but in the style of works by Carlo Scarpa for Venini. Made from stunning light aqua green Murano glass bullicante or "...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Tim Keenan Ceramic Vase
By Tim Keenan
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Tim Keenan Ceramic vase, 2022.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
French Green Majolica Oyster Plate Proceram, circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
French green Majolica oyster plate signed Proceram, circa 1950.
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
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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