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
Mid-Century German Tea or Coffee Pot by Heinrich Löffelhardt for Arzberg, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-century German tea or coffee pot by Heinrich Löffelhardt for Arzberg, 1960s This piece has an attribution mark.
Additional information:
Materials: Porcelain
Color: Blue
Styles: ...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Mid Century Medium Ceramic Leopard Decorative Sculpture, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Italian ceramic, signatures, very good original very good vintage condition. No damages. Leopard was produced in 1960s in Italy.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
$144 Sale Price
20% Off
Fratelli Toso Murano Pink White Copper Aventurine Ribbons Italian Art Glass Bowl
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown pink, white and copper aventurine twisted ribbons Italian art glass decorative bowl. It is documented to the Fratelli Toso company, with similar d...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Hermès, Paris - Rare Equestrian Champagne Bucket c.1960
Located in Bath, GB
A rare opportunity to acquire one of these iconic and highly coveted Champagne buckets in silver plate by the luxury Maison Hermès of Paris. Perfect for the Equestrian devotee, with...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
Flavio Poli Murano Red Sommerso Multifaceted Glass Ashtray, Italy 1960s
By Flavio Poli
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning Murano multifaceted ashtray in red, yellow and clear sommerso blown glass. Designed by Flavio Poli and produced by Mandruzzato in Murano, Italy during the 1960s.
In amazing...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
1950s Drink Pepsi Cola Ice Chest Cooler
By Pepsi-Cola Soda Company
Located in Chula Vista, CA
unrestored original vintage distressed condition
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal
Mauro Manetti Gold Pomegranate Ice Bucket
Located in Hastings, GB
A beautiful Mauro Manetti Ice Bucket, formed as a Pomegranate, this piece is in the very rare gold finish, and dates to the 1970's, Italian. The gold is in exceptional condition, all...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal
Set of 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. S...
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
$180 Sale Price / set
25% Off
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...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal, Brass
1970s Italian Glass Decanter with Six Highball Glasses
Located in Florence, Tuscany
A set of six highball Italian aperitivo glasses each with large decorative air bubble in the base. The set comes with a matching heavy glass decanter...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
$432 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Culver Ltd. Blue Empress 22k Gold Glasses and Ice Bowl, 1960s
By Culver Ltd.
Located in Littleton, CO
Stunning vintage 1960s Blue Empress barware set from Culver, Ltd., featuring 5 "old fashioned" glasses accompanied by a matching ice bowl. The opulent pattern is a hallmark of Culver...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Gold
Pair of Royal Copenhagen Trivets by Helle Damkjær, Denmark, 1960s
By Royal Copenhagen, Helle Damkjaer
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
This stylish pair of Royal Copenhagen trivets was designed by Helle Damkjær at Royal Copenhagen. The trivets feel weighted and are designed to be trivets. The bottom is stamped with ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Plastic
Pink Murano Glass Vase, circa 1970
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pink murano glass vase, circa 1970
Manufactured in Italy.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
$815 Sale Price
52% Off
Midcentury Serving Tray Lucite, Wicker & Brass Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury wonderful rectangular serving tray or centerpiece in lucite, wicker and brass in the style of Christian Dior Home.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage Opalescent Pastel Colors Coffee / Tea Set for Eight with Gold Rims
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pastel Colors Opalescent Glass Coffee Tea Set for Eight
Manufactured by Arcopal, France, 1960s.
A highly decorative set of eight Harlequin opalescent pastel colors glass tea or coffe...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Gold Leaf
Cigarette Dispenser Maple Execution, circa 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Cigarette Dispenser Maple Execution, circa 1950s
The opening on top for the cigaretts is 7,4cm
Wood polished
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Wood, Maple
20th Century Mini White Dalmatian Dog Sculpture, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Painted ceramic, very good original vintage condition. No damages or cracks. Beautiful and unique decorative sculpture. Mini White Dalmatian Dog Sculpture was produced in Italy. Only...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
$115 Sale Price
20% Off
Murano Decorative Bowl Vide-Poche in Acquamarine Frosted Sommerso Glass, '60s
By Mandruzzato
Located in Roma, IT
Splendid Murano decorative bowl or vide-poche in a stunning combination of "sommerso" frosted acuamrine and light green blown glass. This stunning piece was produced in Italy during ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage Liqueur Decanter, English, Cut Crystal Glass, Mid 20th Century, C.1960
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage liqueur decanter. An English, cut crystal glass Sherry or wine vessel, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1960. Elegantly crafted and richly detailed, ideal for ...
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1960s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
Set of 6 Murano Art Glass Tumblers, Mezzo Ritorto hues of blue and red, Signed
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Set of six Murano glass tumbler glasses made A Canne, in a great combination of hues of blue and a red.
The mezzo ritorto pattern is a special feature of this design.
The traditiona...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Coffee Tea Service Flash One Dorothy Hafner Rosenthal Studio-Line Germany, 1980s
By Rosenthal
Located in Berlin, DE
Luxurious porcelain dinnerware set, flash one, by Dorothy Hafner for Rosenthal Studio-Line,
Germany, 1980s.
12x coffee or tea cups.
12x ...
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Executive Whiskey Decanter, English, Cut Crystal Glass, Spirit Vessel
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage executive whiskey decanter. An English, cut crystal glass spirit vessel, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1990.
Bold form with appealing crystal finish
Disp...
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Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Cut Glass
Archimede Seguso Murano Gold Dust Art Glass Bowl with Controlled Bubbles
Located in Barcelona, ES
Midcentury Round Murano Bullicante Art Glass Bowl with Gold Dust
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Beautiful hand blown bullicante Murano glass bowl / asht...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Gold Leaf
Midcentury Ceramic Fish Plates Wall Composition / Wall Decoration
By Waechtersbach Ceramics, Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro, Vallauris, Gil Vargas Segovia, Shorter & Son Ltd 1
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of Midcentury multi color fish Plates and Platters as Wall Decoration
A funny collection of eleven european glazed ceramic, porcelain and...
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica, Porcelain, Terracotta
$5,195 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Sommerso murano glass ashtray by Arte Nuova, Italy, 1960s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Amazing vintage sommerso murano glass ashtray.
Made by Arte Nuova in the 1950s/60s, this piece is unmarked, but it can be found online with a label that reads "Arte Nuova Murano, Pus...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
$377 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of Twelve Bohemian Crystal Cordial Glasses
Located in Bradenton, FL
Set of Twelve Hungarian Crystal Cordial Glasses. Glasses come in sets of three, each in its own color scheme, with etched grapes and leaves. The clear crystal stems are notched and t...
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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
Vintage Blue Michelin Man Ceramic Tile, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Dive into a nostalgic journey with this rare and unique Michelin Man tile, crafted by an unknown manufacturer in Spain circa 1960.
In its original condition, the tile exhibit minor...
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1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
$315 Sale Price
41% Off
Lladro Porcelain Floral Vase, 1970s
By Lladro
Located in Barcelona, ES
A beautiful porcelain floral vase designed by Julio Fernández and manufactured by Lladró. Spain, 1970s.
This elegant glazed porcelain vase has a clean design with floral and foliage ...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Set of 6 Natural Capiz Shell and Cork Round Placemat Chargers With Brass Rims
Located in New York, NY
Set of 6 natural capiz shell round placemat chargers with brass rims and natural cork bottoms. Made by hand in the Phillipine islands.
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Late 20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Shell
Mid-Century Modernist Crystal Decanter with Drop form Stopper Signed Baccarat
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
This elegant and beautifully formed Mid-Century Modernist Crystal Decanter Signed Baccarat originates from France during the 20th Century. This decanter features a beautifully achiev...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
A MID-CENTURY-MODERN Blown GLASS VASE by CLAUDE MORIN, DIEULEFIT, France 1950
By Claude Morin
Located in PARIS, FR
An exceptional large vase or pot, Modernist, Free-Form, in a beautiful yellowish kaki blown glass, by Claude Morin, signed Morin / Dieulefit, under the base... France 1970.
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Aldo Tura Green Thermos Decanter in Goatskin and Brass for Macabo, Italy 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning thermos decanter in vitrified dyed green goatskin and brass. This charming object was designed by Aldo Tura for Macabo in Italy during the 1950s and is signed on the bottom....
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal, Brass
1960s Flavio Poli Colorful Faceted Diamond Ashtray by Seguso, Murano, Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful multi-faceted and polished Murano glass ashtray in a wonderful diamond shape from the 1960s. Designed by Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Italy. A colorful combination of light-blue, yellow and green layered art...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Original Mid Century brass hedgehog ashtray by Walter Bosse for Herta Baller
Located in München, DE
Original Mid Century brass hedgehog ashtray by Walter Bosse for Herta Baller.
Beautiful, great design. Made in Austria. Manufactured in the 1950s.
The hedgehog is complete with it's ...
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1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
LLANGOLLEN POTTERY - Early Glazed Studio Pottery Vase - U.K. - Mid 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
LLANGOLLEN POTTERY - Early wheel thrown terracotta studio pottery vase - glossy cat's eye glaze (brown streaked with white) - white glazed interior - dramatic form showing finger rid...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
$192 Sale Price
30% Off
Scandinavian Modern Hand Bottle Cap Opener in Brass, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A vintage bottle opener in the shape of a female hand. Its executed in solid brass. Originally sold at Illums Bolighus in Copenhagen during the 1950s. It may have been manufactured by Wiener Werkstatte in Austria but it has no markings. Measurements: 11 x 4...
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1950s Scandinavian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
$180 Sale Price
40% Off
Blenko Glass Trivet, United States, 1950's
By Blenko Glass
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Blenko Glass Trivet, United States, 1950's.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
$120 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Murano Glass ‘Zanfirico’ Pitcher and Cups attr. To Fratelli Toso, circa 1960s
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Beautiful and rare set of 6 cups and a Pitcher in Murano glass, all executed in the ‘Zanfirico’ technique, invented in 19th century and involves twisting and shaping glass canes to c...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Russian Faberge Attributed Blue Glass Egg with Engraved Designs
By Fabergé
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine quality large antique/vintage Russian hand-blown engraved cobalt blue glass egg attributed to Faberge and probably dating from the early 20th century. The egg is hollow hand b...
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Early 20th Century Russian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Walrus by Gunnar Nylund
Located in Berlin, BE
Walrus by Gunnar Nylund
Stoneware figurine from Rörstrand.
Gunnar Nylund became well known for a vast and diversified production of stoneware animal sculptures, which he designed for...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
1960s Astonishing Set of Six Murano Glasses. Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Astonishing Set of Six Murano Glasses by Nason. Made in Italy. It's signed with Murano label. The Items are in in excellent condition
Diameter 2,75 x 7,87 inches
Diameter cm 7 ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Set of 12 Plates, Piero Fornasetti, Adamo / Adam
Located in Stockholm, SE
12 plates of model Adamo (Adam) designed by Piero Fornasetti in the 1950s. Piero Fornasetti created one set of Adam and one set of Eva containing 12 plates each. These plates are 26 ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
$5,734 / set
Le Corbusier Service Prunier Set of Two Coffe Plates For Cassina
By Le Corbusier
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Le Corbusier Service Prunier Set of Two Coffe Plates For Cassina
The tableware collection by Le Corbusier, originally crafted for the Prunier restaurant in London, was revisited by...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
$241 Sale Price / set
25% Off
SIGNED Venini Murano Turquoise & White Glass Zanfirico Bowl by Carlo Scarpa
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Bolton, GB
Here is an exquisite 1950's Venetian turquoise and white glass bowl, made with alternating stripes of lattice criss cross zanfirico filigree strands. Made on the island of Murano, ne...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Early 20th Century Antique Victorian Metal and Glass Lidded Sugar Pot
Located in Barcelona, ES
Antique Victorian style Spanish glass and silver lidded sugar pot with a swing handle and a pull off lid. Made by unknown manufacturer, Spain, early 20th century. In original c...
Category
1930s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal
$441 Sale Price
33% Off
Ceramic optical Tile Designed by Ettore Sottsass for Cedit Ceramiche, 1968
Located in taranto, IT
Rare ceramic tile designed in 1968 by Ettore Sottsass for Cedit Ceramiche
aluminum frame
Size with frame 35x35 cm, tile size 15x15 cm, protrusion from the wall 5 cm
Very good cond...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Articulated Mexican Abalone and Brass Bottle Opener by Los Castillo
By Los Castillo
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Beautiful vintage Mexican abalone shell and brass bottle opener in the form of fish by Los Castillo.
The mouth of the fish are made of brass which has a very nice aged patina. Made i...
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1960s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal
Cute Realistic Ceramic Baby Leopard from Italy, 1960s / 70s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Cute Realistic Ceramic Baby Leopard from Italy, 1960s / 70s
Look into his eyes as if they were real.
The proportions, the shaping of the body almost perfect.
The painting is equa...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Tiffin Franciscan Madeira Green Goblets - Set of 6
Located in Fairfield, CA
A set of 6 vintage 1970s Tiffin Francisco Madeira goblets in a beautiful green color. Made of thick glass with a heavy weight and beautiful detailing formed into the bases. Perfect f...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Pair of French Riviera Serving Tray in Bamboo and Rattan, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful pair of French Riviera style serving trays in bamboo and woven rattan. These stylish and unique organic trays were made in Italy during the 1960s.
The trays are in amazin...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Mid-century Modern Murano Glass Bowl
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Stunning green, blue and orange colored Murano glass bowl in a beautiful shape.
Good condition with the original sticky label.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Bodil Kjaer Serving Cart For Cassina
By Bodil Kjaer
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bodil Kjaer Serving Cart For Cassina
A serving cart, designed by Bodil Kjær for the modern living room, where welcoming cheer is encouraged by versatile furniture that elegantly enh...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Steel
$5,375 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Exclusive Set of 6 Murano Tumblers, Burnt Orange Zanfirico over White, Cenedese
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Special and exclusive full set of 6 Murano tumblers, Made and Signed by Cenedese.
The pattern of these glasses is a special technique used also by Venin...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Seguso Murano Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Ribbed Vanity Jewelry Powder Box
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and elegant, vintage Murano hand blown gold flecks Italian art glass vanity jewelry or powder box. The piece is attributed to designer Archimede Seguso. The entire piece is...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Gold Leaf
Beautiful Brutalist Murano Sommerso Glass Cigar Ashtray, Vintage, Italy, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous large heavy hand blown Murano art glass piece. A beautiful brutalist and organic ashtray, Venice, Murano, Italy, 1970s. Colors are Turquoise, blue and green, with air bubble...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Antique Butter Dish, English, Ceramic Cheese Keeper, Country Kitchen, Circa 1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique butter dish. An English, ceramic country kitchen cheese keeper, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920.
Pleasingly decor...
Category
Early 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Large French Wine Champagne POMMERY Bucket Cooler
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
This vintage champagne and wine cooler bucket, from the 1960’s, features a charming brass finish. It is branded Champagne Pommery Reims France. As seen th...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Christofle Gallia Champagne Bucket / Wine Cooler - Ormesson
By Christofle
Located in Bath, GB
A stunning vintage champagne bucket in silver plate, a hefty quality piece by the famous French Orfevrerie Christofle of Paris.
This design is c...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
Perignem pocket tray
Located in Nivelles, BE
Perignem pocket tray from the Belgian Perignem workshops, very large model, very beautiful enamelling, very marked tone.
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
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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