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
Midcentury Large Studio Ceramic Vase Rörstrand Carl Harry Stålhane, Sweden
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
A good-looking large studio vase from Rörstrand and maker/designer Carl Harry Stålhane. Made in Sweden in the midcentury. Beautiful, glazed vases in good condition. Sculptured in tru...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Roger Capron - Ceramic Urn/Vase with Rooster
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
Vintage ceramic vase with rooster by Roger Capron
Vallauris, France.
Roger Capron was in influential French ceramicist, known for his tiled tables and his use of recurring motifs s...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Roger Capron - Vintage Ceramic Plate with Horse
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
Vintage Ceramic Plate with Horse by Roger Capron - Vallauris, France
Roger Capron was in influential French ceramicist, known for his tiled t...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
American Mid-Century Modern Solid Black Walnut Butcher block Salad Bowl
By Mt. Lebanon Shaker Community
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful solid black walnut butcher block salad bowl. Excellent condition made by Lebanon Supply Company.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Atomic / Retro Ashtray or Vide-Poche, NASCO, Rare Design
Located in Warrenton, OR
Mid-Century Modern Atomic / Retro Ashtray or Vide-Poche, NASCO, Rare Design. CLOSING SALE
*****NOTICE: OUR 1ST DIBS SHOP CLOSES AT THE END OF MAY*****
Th...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain, Stoneware
Mid-Century Lucite and Wood Chalet in the Alps Cocktail Picks, 1950s
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a fancy French Mid-Century bar accessory cocktail pick set. That can be where you spent your last vacation in the Alps. Still, it is a great conversational piece for your nex...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal
Murano Archimede Seguso 1970s Scavo Vase Roman Amphora Style Italian Art Glass
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Vibrant yellow art glass jug vase with red upper rim and black handle probably made by Archimede Seguso.
Archimede Seguso (1909 - 1999) was a prominen...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Mid-20th Century Medium Zebra Gypsum Sculpture, France, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
French sculpture, original good vintage condition. All damages on pictures. Zebra was produced in 60s in France.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
1960s Stunning Ice Bucket by Aldo Tura for Macabo. Made in Italy.
By Aldo Tura
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Stunning Ice Bucket by Aldo Tura for Macabo. Made in Italy.
The item is in excellent condition.
Dimension:
diameter 5,51 x 7,08 H inches
diameter 14 cm x cm 18 H
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal
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
Vintage Uranium Vaseline Glowing Green Ashtray Depression Glass
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage green depression glass ashtray was made in uranium Vaseline glass with textured rim and ash compartment. It is glowing brightly in ba...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Uranium Glass
Rosenthal Andy Warhol "Golden Angels" Latte Macchiato
By Rosenthal, Andy Warhol
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Rosenthal Studio-Line Andy Warhol christmas golden Angels espresso cup with saucer. Andy Warhol, quite possibly the greatest pop art artist of our time, loved Christmas and was known...
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1980s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Ginori Porcelain Espresso Cup and Saucer Set, Renaissance Pattern, Italy 1950s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Rare Richard Ginori demitasse or espresso cup and saucer set was made of fine semi-translucent porcelain in Italy. It is decorated in Renaissance pattern with wide bands of abstract...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Gold Leaf
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...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
Mid Century Vintage Light Baby Pink Big Murano Glass Vase, Italy, 2000s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful vase made from Murano glass in perfect condition. The vase looks like it has just been taken out of the box. No jags, defects etc. Only one unique piece.
Venetian glass (...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
David Gill For Bennington Potters Mr Salt And Mrs Pepper Shakers
Located in Doraville, GA
Mr Salt and Mrs Pepper designed by David Gil for Bennington Potters. The shakers are vintage and probably date from the 1950's. Including the cork, the shakers stand 6 inches tall an...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Pottery
Piero Fornasetti Porcelain Hot Air Balloon Plates, Mongolfiere, Rosenthal
Located in Downingtown, PA
Piero Fornasetti Porcelain Hot Air Balloon Plates,
Mongolfiere Pattern,
Rosenthal, Motiv 1,
1980s
The Piero Fornasetti porcelain plate was made by Rosenthal and depicts a scene of ...
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1980s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Roger Capron - Ceramic Dish with Stripes
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
Vintage ceramic decorative bowl with pyjama motif.
Roger Capron signed Vallauris, France.
Roger Capron was in influential French ceramicist, known for his tiled tables and his use ...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
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
Jens Quistgaard Teak Peppermill for Dansk, Denmark, 20th Century
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Jens Quistgaard Teak Pepper Mill for Dansk, Denmark, 20th Century.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Teak
Carl Auböck Up to Three Midcentury Polished Brass Card Holder, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
*Actually up to three pieces available*
A beautiful card stand, made of polished brass, designed and executed in the 1950s by Carl Auböck, Austria. To be used for business cards, fol...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
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
Mauro Manetti, Florence, Italy - Silver Swan Ice Bucket c.1970
By Fonderia d'Arte Foundry, Mauro Manetti
Located in Bath, GB
A magnificent and highly collectable silver plate Swan ice bucket, made in Florence, Italy c.1970. Made by "Fonderia d'Arte it is fully marked on the underside M/M for Mauro Manett...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
Midcentury Ceramic Fish Plates Wall Composition / Wall Decoration
By Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro, Vallauris, Gil Vargas Segovia, Shorter & Son Ltd 1, Waechtersbach Ceramics
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
Spanish Bull Shaped Glazed Ceramic Pitcher
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching ceramic bull jug / pitcher, Spain, 1960s.
Spanish ceramic bull shaped jug with romanesque inspired decorative details in green, white and brown-black.
This kind of tradi...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
1950s Fornasetti Vide Poche / Catchall by Piero Fornasetti, Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1950s Fornasetti original astonishing porcelain vide poche/catchall "Sonate- Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart" by Piero Fornasetti . Heavy porcelain construction for use as beautiful desk acc...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
ROSENTHAL - SQUARES - Small Mid Century Crystal Wine Glass - Germany - C.1960's
By Rosenthal
Located in Chatham, ON
ROSENTHAL (Manufacturer) - SQUARES (Pattern) - Rare Mid Century wheel cut clear crystal wine glass - small size - featuring a band of six engraved squares to the outside of the glass...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
Ceramic tile by Gio Ponti for Richard Ginori 1960s with frame
Located in taranto, IT
very rare ceramic tile , produced by Richard Ginori in 1965, designed by Gio Ponti.
Published in the most important books concerning postwar Italian Ceramic production, displayed in ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Aluminum
Large Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite and Brass Serving Tray by Guzzini, Italy 1970
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning large mid-century tray in tortoiseshell effect lucite and brass. This charming rectangular tray, clearly in the style of Christian Dior, was produced in Italy during the 197...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large Imperial Glass Shoji 22k Gold Handpainted Barware Set circa 1965
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Beautiful large and complete set of Mid Century Modern 22k gold hand painted barware in the iconic Shoji pattern made by the Imperial Glass Company in the 1960s. This exceptional set is the only available of its kind globally and is free from defects or wear. The set is a complete fast forward for any collector or admirer - we've done all the work for you. Our shop curated the set over the years, carefully selecting only the best pieces and combining them to form the complete set now before you. Most pieces were placed in étagères for decorative purposes and never used thereby maintaining "like new" condition for the last 55 plus years.
The set includes 8 whisky glasses, 8 rocks glasses, 8 highball cocktail glasses, a large cocktail mixer and spoon, a decorative vase, and a hospitality bowl that may be used as a vase, candy bowl or ice bowl. This is the most highly regarded and sought after mid century vintage barware/glassware line by any manufacturer, bar none. the quality of the glass and hand painted gold is unsurpassed. the shoji screen trellis pattern is raised/embossed for a unique texture and vintage swag...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Gold
Vallauris Coffee Set Yellow Brown Ceramic, Mid-Century Modern, France, 1950
By Vallauris
Located in Paris, FR
Authentic French Mid Century Modern creative full coffee set with incredible stunning shapes in a great combination of colors brown and yellow. Very Arty !
By Vallauris, where Picas...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 12 Mid-century colored glasses from Swedish Johansfors Glassworks, 1960s
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
12 coloured vintage glasses from Swedish Johansfors. 12 coloured vintage glasses from Swedish Johansfors Glassworks (1889-1977). Various colou...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
1950s Danish Modern Design Teak Wood Serving Tray by Jens Quistgaard Dansk MCM
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A beautiful vintage 1950s teak tray with clear edges, attributed to famous Danish Designer Jens Quistgaard. A charming and useful object in very good condition.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Teak, Wood
Midcentury Modern Large Ceramic Bowl Rörstrand AXK Gunnar Nylund, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Wonderful largest model of the AXK bowl manufactured in the 1950s at Rörstrand, designed by Gunnar Nylund.
The bowl has a wonderful glaze and it lifts the shape of the bowl to a won...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Per Lütken Modernist Glass Ashtray / Bowl for Holmegaard, Denmark, 1960's
By Per Lütken, Holmegaard
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Per Lütken Modernist Smoked Glass Ashtray / Bowl for Holmegaard, Denmark, 1960's. This piece is signed to the bottom.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Villeroy & Boch Helen Von Boch, Ball/Die Kuge, Dinner Service (19 pieces), 1970s
Located in PARIS, FR
Superb mid century modern design ball service by Helen Von Boch for the 1971 Avant Garde collection of Villeroy & Boch in Germany. Composed of 19 separate pieces.
Very good conditio...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
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.
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Shell
Giant Mandruzzato Murano Sommerso Green Yellow Faceted Art Glass Vase
Located in Barcelona, ES
Massive Sommerso vase with faceted glass in Green and yellow glass cased into clear glass. Attributed to Mandruzzato, Italy, 1960s.
Green glass with a layer of yellow glass cased in...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Slim Mid Century Vintage Black Dark Purple Glossy Vase, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Black or dark purple vase in amazing organic shape. Produced in 1960s.
Glass in perfect condition. The vase looks like it has just been taken out of t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Asprey, London - Fine Gold Plated Wine / Champagne Bottle Seal
Located in Bath, GB
Rarely found, this wonderful gold plated bottle seal looks to be unused and comes in the original presentation / gift box with the original tissue paper.
The box is printed in gold ...
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Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal
Hornsea Mid-Century Hand Painted Rainbow Pattern Art Pottery Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish mid-century hand painted vase decorated in the rainbow pattern by Hornsea and dating from around 1960. This finely made ceramic vase stands on a narrow round unglazed ...
Category
1960s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
FORNASETTI Watermelon Oval Metal Tray
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian oval metal tray depicting watermelon on orange surface / made in Milan Italy in the 1950s
Original Fornasetti label on the base
Measures: width 18 inches, depth 13.5 ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal
Centerpiece Murano Glass Sommerso Large Midcentury Italian Design 1970s
Located in Palermo, IT
Large and particular multiform centerpiece in Murano glass in shades of transparent, blue and wine, made with the famous "sommerso" technique, which starting from blown or solid glas...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Murano Glass, Sommerso
Mandruzzato Murano Sommerso Red, Blue, Yellow & Clear Faceted Glass Vase, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Beautiful faceted Sommerso triple cased rubi red, yellow and blue Murano glass vase attributed to Mandruzzato. Murano, Italy, 1960s.
The vibrant colors make this piece highly decora...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Mid-Century Lucite and Chrome Ashtray by Ciocca for Guzzini, Italy 1970s
By Guzzini
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful Mid-Century square ashtray made in a beautiful combination of clear lucite and chrome. This stylish ashtray was designed by Fabio Manlio Ciocca for Guzzini in Italy during...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal, Chrome, Steel
Unique Luxury 44 pieces Murano Glass Set, A.Ve.M Gold Dophins and Ruby Red, 50s
By A.VE.M, Galliano Ferro
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Extraordinary historical set of 44 pieces from A.Ve.M Murano.
The theme of the set is the dolphin. This is wonderfully executed with attention of details. The tail and fins are in r...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Gold
Mid Century Clear Crystal Heavy Ashtray 1960's
Located in Toronto, CA
This Mid Century Clear Crystal Ashtray from the 1960s is a striking blend of minimalist design and timeless elegance. Crafted from heavy, high-quality crystal, its clear and versatil...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
Mid-Century Art Glass Ashtray by Miloslav Klinger for Zelezny Brod, 1960, Czech
Located in Andernach, DE
Wonderful small heavy bowl or ashtray made of Art Glass, Czech Republic.
From the hand of Miloslav Klinger, 1960s.
Handmade by this talented artist.
Chunky oval shape, a gorgeous org...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Roger Capron - Ceramic Dish with Banded Design
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
Vintage ceramic decorative bowl with abstract motif.
Roger Capron Signed Vallauris, France.
Roger Capron was in influential French ceramicist, known for his tiled tables and his us...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Hand Painted Stained Glass Tray, United States, 1960's
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Hand Painted Stained Glass Tray, United States, 1960's. ( Two Trays Available. )
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
1960s Stunning Blue Table Lighter in Murano Sommerso Glass By Flavio Poli
By Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Stunning red and yellow table lighter in Murano sommerso glass By Flavio Poli for Seguso. Made in italy
The item is in excellent condition and it works perfectly
Dimension:
2,7...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage Disneyland Hotel Glass Ashtray
By Walt Disney
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice vintage "Disneyland Hotel" glass ashtray, circa 1950s. The glass piece is stylishly finished in smoked glass and embedded with the iconic mid-century hotel's logo. A uniq...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Six Sweet Animal Knife Rests - by Etain Royal French vintage Metal Set in Box
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A lovely set of six knife rests. Made of pewter (etain) in France, the set is so pretty, consisting of 6 different animals in their slightly distressed original box. There are one ea...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal
Austrian Toothpick Holder, Displaying a Monkey. Design by Walter Bosse 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Austrian Toothpick Holder, Displaying a Monkey. Design by Walter Bosse 1950s
Original condition
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
Blue Murano Ashtray with Air Bubbles from Seguso, 1950s
By Seguso
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hand blown aqua blue Murano art glass bowl or ashtray. Executed with in capsulated and controlled air bubbles. It is attributed to Archimede Seguso, Italy, circa 1940s-1950s.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Mid Century Red Glass Mini Heart Bottle with Stopper, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A red blue decanter with heart shape design, made by one of the many glass manufacturers in Italy. Would make a great addition to any collection! Original good vintage condition. Onl...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Ettore Sottsass Rose Gold "Apple" Large Ice Bucket, Italy 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular and fully complete "Apple" large ice bucket in rose gold metal and brass designed by Ettore Sotsass and produced by Rinnovel in Italy during the 1950s.
In fabulous condi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal, Brass
1960s, Stunning Green Alabaster Smoking Set by Romano Bianchi
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Gorgeous green alabaster smoking set by Romano Bianchi with ashtray, box and table lighter, everything is handmade carved. Made in Italy. This smoking set is in excellent condi...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Alabaster
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Russian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Vintage 1960s Wedgwood Jasperware Cream on Blue Ceramic Collection
By Wedgwood
Located in Bochum, NRW
Midcentury small collection of four pieces Wedgwood Jasperware diamond cream on blue.
Comprising 2 lidded boxes, a cachepot, an ashtray and a pair of candleholders.
Vintage, 1960s. A...
Category
1960s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Locking Tantalus, English, Oak, Glass, Decanter Caddy, Victorian Taste
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage locking Tantalus. An English, oak and crystal glass 3-decanter caddy in Victorian revival taste, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1960.
Appealing revival tas...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Cut Glass, Oak
Gio Ponti Silver Plated Tureen and Cover, Large Sauce Boat, Serving Bowl, Krupp
Located in London, Fitzrovia
1930s-1950s Gio Ponti deep 140CL. Silver plated /Alpacca deep tureen, large sauce boat and small serving bowl designed by Gio Ponti for the VI Trienale, produced by Arthur Krupp, Milano.
Dimensions given on the main page...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal
Murano Bowl in Blue Mouth Blown Art Glass. Italian Design, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Murano bowl in blue mouth blown art glass. Italian design, 1960s.
Measures: 16 x 7 cm.
In perfect condition.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Decorative Bowl in Blue "Bullicante" Murano Glass, Vintage Collectible
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage Decorative Object - Collectible Glass Bowl - Bullicante Murano Glass
Vintage bowl in bright blue Sommerso Murano glass. Crafted in the style of Seguso, with tiny included ai...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage 1960s Art Pop Retro Yellow Pink Blue Ice Bucket Barware Made in USA
Located in Toronto, CA
Add a touch of Mid-Century charm to your home bar with this vibrant vintage ice bucket, made in the USA. Featuring a bold Retro Pop design, it showcases colorful illustrations of var...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Plastic
Walter Bosse cat bottle opener vienna around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Walter Bosse cat bottle opener vienna around 1950s
Original condition
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal, Brass
Oswald Haerdtl Set of Six Mid-Century Crystal Wine Glasses, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A set of six elegant and fine handmade drinking glasses for wine or water, made of clear crystal glass. Designed by Oswald Haerdtl, executed ...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
Midcentury Italian Fantoni Attributed Classical Design Art Pottery Jug
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish vintage Italian art pottery jug decorated with a classical figure playing a Lyre harp and attributed to Fantoni. The elegantly shaped jug stands on a narrow rounded foot wi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Pottery
1960s, Stunning Alabaster Smoking Set by Romano Bianchi
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Gorgeous alabaster smoking set by Romano Bianchi with ashtray, box and table lighter, everything is handmade carved. Made in Italy. This smoking set is in excellent condition.
...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Alabaster
Folding Brass Ashtray in the shape of a Fly, 1970s
Located in Hannover, DE
The bow tie, the folding ashtray. This beautiful ash tray from the 1970s is unusual and yet timelessly elegant, from a bygone era when table culture was still very important, when an...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
Lino Sabatinni For Christofle / Gallia, Paris - Ice Bucket, c.1960
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous ice minimalist / modernist silver plated ice bucket, I believe in the Windsor pattern, designed c.1960
by the world famous Lino Sabatinni, the preeminent figure in modern...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
Mauro Manetti, Florence, Italy - Owl Ice Bucket c.1960
Located in Bath, GB
Always highly sought-after, a fun vintage Italian ice bucket in the form of an owl.
These are heavy and solid pieces designed by contemporary Italian artist, Mauro Manetti of Flor...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal
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
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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