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
Italian Mid-century modern carved glass ashtray attr. to Fontana Arte
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Ashtray in carved and ground glass of strong thickness. Rustic workmanship with chippings typical of Pietro Chiesa's productions in the 40s/50s.
Conditions as per photo: visible scra...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Flavio Poli Purple, Blue and Pink Sommerso Murano Glass Italian Bowl, 1960s
By Flavio Poli
Located in Roma, IT
Striking mid-century Murano glass bowl or ashtray in purple, blue and pink "sommerso" Murano glass. This striking piece was designed by Flavio Poli in Murano, Italy during the 1960s
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Jac-Arte Jacaranda Rosewood Divided Bowl / Tray. Brazil, 1960's
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Jac-Arte Jacaranda Rosewood Divided Bowl / Tray. Brazil, 1960's.
Category
20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Rosewood
$380 Sale Price
20% Off
Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Flatware, Extensive 92 Piece Set
Located in Atlanta, GA
Modernist stainless steel flatware set, designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, Austria, circa 1963. This is a large set containing 92 pieces total. They are constructed of dishwas...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stainless Steel
75 Pc. Georg Jensen Caravel Sterling Silver Flatware Dinner Service for 12
By Georg Jensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine 75-piece Georg Jensen sterling silver flatware set.
Designed by Henning Koppel.
In the Caravel pattern.
Set comprises:
12 Dinner Forks (7 3/8")
12 Salad Forks (6 1/2")
12 Tea Spoons (5 15/16")
12 Place Spoons...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
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
Set of Vintage Michelin Man Tiles, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Embark on a journey of vintage charm with this exceptional set of tiles, featuring the iconic Michelin Man in a vibrant blue centerpiece, surrounded by original yellow tiles. Crafted...
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1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
$1,476 Sale Price
50% Off
Italian 1960s Agate Stone Serving Dish
Located in Milan, IT
Italian 1960s Agate Stone Serving Dish
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Agate
GUIDO GAMBONE, VIETRI, Monumental Glazed Ceramic Vessel, Italy, Circa 1950's
Located in Chatham, ON
GUIDO GAMBONE - VIETRI - Rare Mid Century monumental studio ceramic vessel / jug - hand painted - thick, frothy, gritty glaze (sand added in production) - signed with a donkey and VI...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Placemat Serving Tray Lucite, Brass & Wicker Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful serving pace or Placemat in lucite, brass and wicker in the style of Christian Dior Home.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Silver Plated Ice Bucket by Christofle
By Christofle
Located in Miami, FL
French Christofle Silver Plated Windsor Ice bucket. Designed by Lino Sabattini.
Circa 1961.
Excellent condition with hallmarks and signed.
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Bronze Hand Bottle Opener Mid-Century Modern 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.
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Bronze
Mid Century Vintage Purple Small Slim Glass Vase, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Vintage glass in very good condition. The vase looks very good.
No jags, defects etc. Only one unique piece.
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Midcentury Octogonal Plate Robert Picault Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Midcentury Octogonal Plate Robert Picault Vallauris.
Robert Picault (1919 - 2000) was born in Vincennes, Paris and studied at the School of A...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Midcentury Modern Set of Seven Vases by Per Lutken for Holmegaard, Denmark
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This set of seven small / medium vases in generous blue clear color, was produced by Danish company Holmegaard and designed by Per Lutken.
The set works wonderful together and can...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Peill & Putzler Splash Lamp, Midcentury 3-D Sculptural Wall or Ceiling Light
Located in Verviers, BE
Peill & Putzler Splash Lamp, Midcentury 3-D Sculptural Wall or Ceiling Light
This dramatic and eye-catching 3-D sculptural wall (or ceiling) lamp was designed specifically for use w...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sheet Metal
Murano Glass Vase, circa 1970
Located in Barcelona, ES
Murano glass vase, circa 1970
Manufactured in Italy.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
$401 Sale Price
77% Off
Set of Eight Fornasetti Coasters with 'Coins' Decoration form 1960s
By Fornasetti
Located in Milano, MI
Set of 8 coasters by Fornasetti in silk-screened porcelain, with "Monete" decoration made for Banca Unione Milano in the 1960s. The series was given as a gift by the bank to its cust...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
$642 Sale Price
20% Off
Original Credenza in the style of Clara Porset
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960. We offer this rare and Original Bar Credenza in the style of Clara Porset, made in solid wood and seagrass, recently restored professionally.
Category
1960s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Cedar
Victoria Littlejohn Fish Ceramic Wall Plaque / Trivet, circa 1975
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Victoria Littlejohn fish ceramic wall plaque / Trivet, circa 1975.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
$180 Sale Price
20% Off
Peter Voulkos Signed Modern Abstract California Studio Pottery Chawan Tea Bowl
Located in Studio City, CA
A fantastic, freeform, heavy Chawan tea bowl by American master potter/artist Peter Voulkos who is universally known for his abstract expressionist ceramic pottery pieces and sculptu...
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
Glazed Ceramic Light Sculpture by Birthe Aksby, Denmark, 1970s
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Expressive light sculpture by Danish ceramicist Birthe Aksby, crafted in glazed ceramic with organic designs inspired by plant forms and marine corals. The composition evokes natural growth, with volumes emerging from a textured and perforated structure, allowing light to flow through its openings and create an atmospheric play of shadows. The pale glazed patina enhances its sculptural presence, lending it an ethereal character and an almost mineral quality.
Birthe Aksby, active in Denmark during the second half of the 20th century, is renowned for her mastery of fine ceramics and her exploration of nature-inspired forms. Alongside this remarkable piece, a newspaper clipping was found mentioning her work exhibited at Galerie Gammel Strand in Copenhagen, alongside ceramicist Lizzie Thyssen...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
$1,889 Sale Price
20% Off
Serving Bar Tray Lucite and Wicker, circa 1970
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning modernist barware serving tray or platter was crafted in Italy circa 1970. The exquisite rectangular shape features raised edges constructed from two layers of clear Lu...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Lucite, Plexiglass, Acrylic
Pair of Bohemia Crystal Glass, Made in Czech Republic
Located in Toronto, ON
Pair of late 20th century hand cut crystal glasses by Bohemia Crystal. Its finished in clear and frosted glass. They were fine cut (24% Pbo). Made in t...
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1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
$176 Sale Price
20% Off
11 'Chinoiserie' Pattern Rocks Glasses/ Tumblers by Culver
By Culver Ltd.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
11 'Chinoiserie' Pattern Rocks Glasses/Tumblers by Culver
USA, circa 1960s
A rare grouping of eleven Culver 'Chinoiserie' pattern rock glasses and tumblers dates back to the 1960s. E...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
$760 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Vintage Venini Murano Glass Pedestal Glass Bowl With Latticino Ribbons
By Paolo Venini
Located in North Miami, FL
This vintage mid century modern Italian Murano glass bowl has rainbow colors of twisting Zanfirico Latticino ribbons cascading. The colors range from pinky red, light yellow, light g...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
$487 Sale Price
25% Off
1960s Gorgeous Cocktail Shaker "Bullet" in Stainless Steel, Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Gorgeous Cocktail Shaker "Bullet" in Stainless Steel. Made in italy. This shaker is in excellent condition.
Dimensions: diam cm 8 x cm 24 H.
Dimensions: diam 3.14 x 9.44 H in...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stainless Steel
Glazed Ceramic Fish Wall Plates or Wall Decoration
By Kerangol, Caldas Da Rainha
Located in Barcelona, ES
Unmatching Pair of Glazed Ceramic Fish Plates Wall Decorations or Platters
Pair of Portuguese red and yellow ceramic plates from the Mid-Century ...
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20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Majolica, Pottery, Ceramic
Vintage Stilton Cheese Keeper, Georgian Revival, English, Ceramic Truckle Dome
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a superb mid 20th century Georgian Revival Stilton cheese keeper, exquisitely crafted with a marbled ceramic finish in the manner of Copeland's Agateware. This vintage truckl...
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1950s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Large Mid-Century Remy Martin Wooden Bottle Tipper Cognac Display Dispenser
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large Mid-Century Modern era wooden bottle tipper was likely made and bottled in the United States for the premier French cognac Remy Martin in circa ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass, Softwood
1950 Seguso Murano Glass Gold Big Centerpiece Bowl
Located in Brescia, IT
Big Murano Glass Bowl
Seguso
Venezia, 1950
Blown glass with Gold Leaf
Peso: 7.5 kg
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Fasce Ritorte Red Blue Green Murano Glass Vase Fulvio Bianconi Attributed Venini
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous hand blown Murano glass vase in the fasce ritorte model 4410 style and attributed to Fulvio Bianconi for Venini. This vase is, however, not signed. It is in fabulous condition without chip, crack, or chigger. It does have some shelf wear to bottom, circa 1950s.
Holy cow...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Midcentury French Glazed Ceramic Black Cat
Located in Stamford, CT
A charming seated glazed ceramic black cat with yellow glass eyes and gilt bow around neck. What I find most appealing about this feline is the rather se...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Walter bosse fish ashtray ceramic vienna around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Walter bosse fish ashtray ceramic vienna around 1950s
Original condition
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Oval “Rascasse” Fish Dish, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Colorful fish tray with an abstract Rascasse motif. Signed.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
$1,280 / item
Huge Ermanno Nason Vintage Mid-Century Italian Blue Murano Glass Fish Sculpture
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Huge, stunning, rare and vintage midcentury centrepiece glass sculpture by Ermanno Nason (1928-2013) for Cenedese of Murano, Venice, Italy, somewhere between the years 1965-1972. An ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage Swiss Champagne or Wine Cooler in Copper & Brass by Spring Culinox
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A wellmade champagne or wine cooler fashioned from solid copper and brass and linen with stainless steel for easy cleaning. Designed and made at Spring Culinox in Switzerland circa 1...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass, Copper, Stainless Steel
$354 Sale Price
20% Off
Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano Sommerso Pink Blue Italian Art Glass Bird Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and large, vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso pink and blue Italian art glass bird figurine / sculpture. Documented to the Seguso Vetri d'Arte company, circa 1950s. The bir...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass, Glass, Sommerso
$400 Sale Price
20% Off
Ashtray by Walter Bosse Vienna Around 1950s ( signed Baller )
Located in Wien, AT
Ashtray by Walter Bosse Vienna Around 1950s ( signed Baller )
Original condition
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
Large Mid-Century Rimini Blu Pottery Bowl by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s
By Aldo Londi
Located in Hamburg, DE
Large Rimini blue bowl. Very rare in this size with a diameter of 27.5 cm. This piece has an attribution mark, I am sure that it is completely authentic and take full responsibility ...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Handmade Murano Glass Vase signed Venini, 1960's
Located in Vilnius, LT
This vintage Italian handmade Sommerso vase is handmade of multi-colour layers Murano glass. Very thick glass is in pink, purple, yellow, blue and transparent glass combination.
Mark...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Set of 12 Postmodern Memphis cups by Royal Mosa Maastricht, The Netherlands 1980
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This set of 12 Postmodern porcelain coffee cups were made by Royal Mosa Maastricht in the 1980's in The Netherlands. Made with a true eighties print with its fresh colors and pattern...
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1980s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Silver Plated Cruet Set with Cut and Beveled Crystal Glass Bottles, 50s
Located in Roma, IT
I am offering for sale a Cruet Set in silver plated and glass with an ancient charm but dating back to the mid-twentieth century.
The cut and beveled geometric decoration on the glass dispensers...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate
Extra Large Blue Rectangular West German Ceramic Floor Vase
By Bay Keramik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful West German ceramic floor vase. Marked '92-45' on bottom. Regarded as the golden age of ceramics, highly collectable 1950s-1970s Art Pottery is known for experimental and e...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Alessandro Albrizzi Acrylic Ice Bucket, Italy, 1970s
Located in Munich, DE
Elegant acrylic ice bucket or box designed by Alessandro Albrizzi for Bella Modern, Italy, 1970s.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Acrylic
FORNASETTI Tema E Variazioni Porcelain Plate #81
By Fornasetti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Piero Fornasetti "Tema e Variazioni" porcelain plate depicting the smoking face of the famous opera singer Lina Cavalieri, no.81 / made in Milano Italy circa 1960
Original ma...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Ceramic Tile by Gio Ponti for Richard Ginori
Located in London, London
Polychrome Ceramic tile
By Gio Ponti
For Richard Ginori
Titled "La Bevuta"
Marked to the reverse Richard Ginori, Made in Italy
Impressed initials RGM
Italian 1930s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Dansk Large Teak Congo Ice Bucket by Jens H. Quistgaard
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Dansk is one of the most celebrated makers of Mid-Century table and kitchenware. Their teaks and enamels are in designs that endure the decades make Dansk items highly sought after a...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Teak
Mod. 8532 by Angelo Mangiarotti for Knoll 1960s Design Marble Ashtray
Located in Brescia, IT
"8532" Ashtray
by Angelo Mangiarotti
Knoll, 1967
Grey marble
Perfect condiction
Literature: François Burkhardt, Angelo Mangiarotti Opera completa, Motta Ed., 2010, p. 296
T...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Marble
Green & Yellow Murano Sommerso Glass Bowl Antonio Da Ros for Cenedese Attributed
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Antonio da Ros (attributed) for Cenedese large and heavy vintage Italian Murano glass bowl, serving dish or ashtray, circa 1965-1975. Utilizing the Sommerso technique this large vint...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Handblown Smoked Glass Dish Signed by Holmegaard
By Holmegaard
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Mid-Century Modern smoked glass dish was realized by the celebrated atelier of Holmegaard in Sweden in 1958. It features a sculptural c...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Ceramic Traditional Hand Painted Plate by Catalan Artist Puigdemont, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Ceramic decorative hand painted plate artwork. Manufactured by Catalan artist Puigdemont, circa 1960. In original condition, with minor wear consistent of age and use, preservi...
Category
1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
$245 Sale Price
75% Off
Cut Crystal Bowl with Lid
Located in Vienna, AT
Extravagant cut and polished crystal bowl made circa 1970s in one of the Bohemian glass works. The cutting is especially fine and deep with the very intricate patterns.
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
Golden Nugget Casino of Las Vegas Black Glass Ashtray
Located in Bradenton, FL
A black glass ashtray from the Golden Nugget Gambling Hall in Downtown Las Vegas, Nevada. Printed around the outside with the brand logo in white.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Italian Blue Striped Murano Sweet Meat Dish
By Murano 5
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A stunning vintage Italian Murano glass handblown pedestal dish/bowl, with white, blue and yellow ribbon inclusions. Dating from the early to mid-20th Century. This finely made rounded glass bowl...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass
$599 Sale Price
57% Off
Fontana Arte standing ash tray
Located in London, GB
Rare original Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte ashtray.
Brass and glass. Retains original glass insert
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
Vintage Modernist Stainless Steel Barware Tool Set in Box Made in Japan
By Atapco
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredibly stylish, cool and hard to find Modernist handcrafted steel bar tool set, circa 1960s. The set includes four bar tools (bottle/can opener, long stir spoon, serving spade an...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stainless Steel
Art Deco Beverage Novelty Thermometer Drink Stirrers
Located in Riverdale, NY
Charming Art Deco Beverage Novelty Thermometer Drink Stirrers approx. 6.5" long made in Springfield Ohio dated 1940 all 8 in original box.
Made by the Ohio Thermometer Company, with ...
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass
Serving Tray in Lucite, Wicker and Chrome Christian Dior Home Style, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury wonderful rectangular serving tray in lucite, wicker and chrome in the style of Christian Dior Home.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
This item is a wonderful addition ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal, Steel, Chrome
Vintage Figural Sea Lion Corkscrew in Copper & Teak by Zero Denmark, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Unusual Wiener werkstätte inspired sea lion or seal balancing a corkscrew with spherical teak handle. The seal is made from patinated copper and was made by Zero in Copenhagen Denmar...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Copper, Stainless Steel
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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