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 Florentine Leather Glass Liquor Decanter, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Florentine Leather and Glass Liquor Decanter from Italy. This stunning Florentine piece features desirable and unbeatable patina on both bottle itself as well as ball stopper. Wonder...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass, Leather
Set of Four Midcentury Ceramic Bowls, Italy, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
This original vintage ceramic bowls element was designed and produced in the 1970s in Lombardia, Italy. It is made in Sommerso Technique and has ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass, Ceramic
Piero Fornasetti Rosenthal Themes & Variations Porcelain Plate, # 27
Located in Downingtown, PA
Piero Fornasetti Rosenthal Porcelain Themes & Variations Plate, Motiv 27,
With Original Box,
1980s
The Piero Fornasetti Themes & Variation design is made on Rosenthal porcelain....
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1980s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Set of 12 Green Majolica Wheat Knife Rests & Wine Coaster Vallauris, circa 1950
By Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Set of 12 Green Majolica Wheat Knife Rests & Wine Coaster signed Vallauris, circa 1950.
11 knife rests and one wine coaster bottle.
knife rests / 4 inches by 0.8 inches, Height / 0.5...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Fornasetti Tray-Juggler with Spinning Plates, Atelier Fornasetti
By Fornasetti
Located in Downingtown, PA
Fornasetti Tray
Juggler with Spinning Plates,
Atelier Fornasetti,
Dated 2017, N 16
The black circular tray is printed with a pattern of Themes & Variation numbered 193. It depi...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Modern Pair of Sven Palmqvist Orrefors Heavy Crystal Vases Clear Blue
By Orrefors
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Orrefors heavy dropped formed blue vase and one large rounded heavy vase designed by Sven Palmqvist.
Wonderful glass with exceptional blue color that collaborates with the clear gl...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Fratelli Toso Murano Pink White Copper Aventurine Ribbons Italian Art Glass Bowl
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and large, vintage Murano hand blown pink Zanfirico ribbons and copper aventurine bands Italian art glass decorative centerpiece bowl. Documented to the Fratelli Toso compa...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Set of 16 Hand-Blown Smoked Amethyst Stemmed Glasses by La Verrerie de Biot
Located in New York, NY
This stunning set of 16 hand-blown stemmed drinking glasses, crafted by the renowned La Verrerie de Biot in France, showcases their iconic artisanal craftsmanship and innovative desi...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Small Mid Century Black Artistic Vase, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Black vase in amazing organic shape. Produced in 1960s, Italy.
Glass in perfect condition. The vase looks like it has just been taken out of the box.
No jags, defects etc. The outer...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Vintage Brandy Decanter, English, Cut Crystal Glass, Spirit Vessel, Mid Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage brandy decanter. An English, cut crystal glass bulb form spirit vessel, dating to the mid century period, circa 1950.
Fascinating mid century decanter...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Cut Glass
Midcentury Modern Earthy Tone Ceramic Table Lamp Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand, Sweden
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Wonderful table lamp in ceramic named Rubus and designed by one of the ceramic designer icons from Sweden Gunnar Nylund. This one with incredible colors working together with the all...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Set Italian Venetian Murano Glass Cobalt Blue Sherbet Bowls, 1960s, Italy Venice
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Add a touch of opulence to your home or dining table with this charming set of 6 fruit bowls / sherbet cups and a large serving bowl. Perfect hand blown cobalt blue and clear Murano ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Vallauris Unglazed Fat Lava Ceramic Flower Shaped Bowl / Ashtray, 1950s
By Vallauris
Located in Barcelona, ES
French Mid-Century Vallauris ashtray / bowl in unglazed fat lava ceramic.
Beautiful fat lava ceramic flower shaped bowl in white and brown ceramic with turquoise green, orange and ye...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
Set of 6 Baccarat "Massena" Glasses
By Baccarat
Located in Mérida, YU
The Massena glass showcases Baccarat’s meticulous craftsmanship. Deep orgue bevel cuts are etched directly into the Clear crystal, radiating from the foot of the glass to the base of...
Category
1980s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
$1,200 / set
Marcello Fantoni Unusual Modernist Ceramic Wall Plate, Italy 1950s
Located in Milan, IT
Marcello Fantoni Unusual Modernist Ceramic Wall Plate, Italy 1950s
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Murano Orange Cased Glass Vase, Italy 1970s
By VeArt
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing midcentury Murano glass vase in a vibrant orange encased glass. This lovely piece was realized in Murano, Italy during the 1970s.
The quality of the encased glass amd the si...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Set of 3 Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Belt Buckles
Located in New York, NY
Rare assortment of 3 Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. sterling silver belt buckles with 5 matching leather belts, from the 1970s, consisting of:
a heart-shaped buckle, measuring 2 1/2...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Murano Glass Jewel Tone Sommerso Style Round Perfume Bottle
Located in Troy, MI
New Murano glass round perfume bottle features heavy, clear class with sommerso-style jewel-toned layers of fuchsia, violet and berry. Top has a scent...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage silver plated coffee pot by Royal Sheffield, England, 1950s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Elegant vintage coffee pot featuring a beautiful heraldic-style "Royal Sheffield" mark on the base. Likely produced in the mid-20th century, this pie...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
MCM German Porcelain Dish Set - 3 Pieces - Ashtray, Cup, and Tray
Located in Fairfield, CA
A set of 3 mid century German porcelain dishes. Each in a unique organic shape and finished in black and white glazes. The set includes a large tray, and ashtray, and a cup. Marked "...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Italian Art Deco Style Blown Glass Punch Bowl Set of 14
Located in Miami, FL
In excellent condition is this 14-piece blown glass punch bowl set made in Italy.
The set is consisting out of a large punch bowl with 12 glass cu...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Large Italian Alexandrite and Blue Sommerso Murano Glass Bowl, Dish or Ashtray
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Antonio da Ros (attributed) for Cenedese large & heavy vintage Italian Murano glass bowl, serving dish or ashtray circa 1965-1975. Utilizing the Sommerso technique this large, heavy ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Handled Ceramic Bowl by Émile Masson, France, 1960s
By Emile Masson
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
Elegant and graphic, this ceramic piece by Émile Masson is an example of French mid-century design. Made of glazed stoneware, it features a bold, raised geometric pattern in black an...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
$519 Sale Price
20% Off
Midcentury Murano Ashtray or Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian midcentury clear Murano glass ashtray or bowl hand blown with beautiful curvatures / Made in Italy, circa 1960s
Measures: width 7.5 inches, depth 5 inches, height 3 i...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
$600 Sale Price
40% Off
20th Century Solid Brass Lobster Tray Bowl Catchall, vintage
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A heavy vintage solid brass lobster tray that features serving trays on the claws, circa mid 20th century. Please note of minor oxidation due to wear with...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal, Brass
Danish Coffee set of three parts in Silver by Hans Bunde for Cohr
By Hans Bunde
Located in Knivsta, SE
Very elegant Danish Coffee set of three parts in Silver by Hans Bunde (1919-1996) for Cohr. Designed in 1958 and with Danish and Swedish control stam...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
Italian Murano Magenta Pink Silver Art Glass Bowl
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Italian Murano art glass bowl in a magenta pink/aubergine hue with a substantial amount of silver leaf, finished with a clear/transparent exterior, and soft edges all aro...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
1960s Stunning Grey table Lighter in Murano Sommerso Glass By Flavio Poli for S
By Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Stunning grey 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:
2,75 x 2,75 x...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Cenedese Rare Vintage Set of 5 Green Glass Apothecary Lidded Jars Murano Italy
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Rare set of five Venetian Murano green colored / coloured glass Apothecary jars or urns with lids. Wonderful vintage Mid-Century Italian glass and perfect for the storage sweets or snacks in the kitchen or for cotton wool buds or cosmetics in a bathroom or for make-up or jewellery or cotton wool buds and such accessoires. Similar in style to the original designs of apothecary jars from the 19th and early 20th century.
Measurements are circa:
Large jar - 15.7cm tall by 10cm wide
Medium jar - 12.5cm tall by 10cm wide
Small jar - 9.5cm tall by 10cm wide.
Rare set of jars...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Classic Mid-Century Modern Portable Rolling Fold Out Bar Cart
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Mid-Century Modern portable rolling fold out bar cart. Beautifully
grained walnut wood, top two panels open for glasses and serving, as well...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Laminate, Walnut
French Mid-Century Modern Novelty Bugatti Radiator Decanter
Located in Northampton, GB
Bugatti Made in France
From our Accessories collection we are pleased to offer this French Bugatti Radiator Decanter. The Radiator Decanter modelled...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Lalique Dampierre Crystal Vase
By Lalique
Located in Norwood, NJ
Lalique Dampierre crystal vase, signed on bottom.
Designed in 1948 by Marc Lalique, this vase is decorated with carved birds in satin crystal. Throu...
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1990s French Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
Large Italian Alexandrite and Green Sommerso Murano Glass Bowl, Dish or Ashtray
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Antonio da Ros for Cenedese large and heavy vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano glass bowl, serving dish or ashtray, circa 1965-1975. Utilizing the Sommerso technique this larg...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Large Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite and Brass Serving Tray by Guzzini, Italy 1970
Located in Roma, IT
Mid-century tray in a gorgeous tortoiseshell effect lucite and brass. This charming rectangular tray, clearly in the style of Christian Dior, was produced in Italy during the 1970s b...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage Brutalist Bottle Opener Mid-Century Modern Metal Breweriana Barware
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1960s 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
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Bronze, Brass
Tommaso Barbi "Sun" Murano Glass and Brass Cachepot or Centerpiece, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Splendid mid-century cachepot in Murano glass and brass. This incredibly elegant and unique piece was designed by Tommaso Barbi in Italy during the 1960s and is signed inside.
In f...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
Italian Pewter Ice Bucket or Cookie Jar Pumpkin with Lid
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very large Pewter Pumpkin designed to be an ice bucket. A lid holds the stem and leaves of the pumpkin. The large round and segmented shape, very much resemble a pumpkin or Gourd...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Pewter
Vintage Ceramic La Primula Italian Serving Bowls - Set of 4 1970s Italy
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A set of four vintage ceramic serving bowls or mixing bowls by La Primula. This set will be a great way to add Italian flair to your next gathering! This set includes four bowls, one...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Large Mid-Century Modern German Fat Lava Vase by Ruscha Model 335
By Ruscha
Located in COLMAR, FR
A striking exemple of mid-century ceramics from German maker Ruscha Keramik, founded in 1948 by Rudolph Schardt. The company was known for their high-quality art pottery.
This large...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Mid-Century Modern Cocktail or Brandy Pitcher
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine cocktail or brandy pitcher.
In sterling silver.
By Tiffany and Co.
The body with tapered sides and a spout for pouring supported by a trumpet form foot.
Fully hallmarked f...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Lot of 3 very rare Roger Capron tiles representing mermaids
By Roger Capron
Located in NICE, FR
Very rare set of three glazed ceramic tiles, signed by Roger Capron on the base, showcases the artist’s signature stylized aesthetic. Each tile features a mermaid figure depicted in ...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Kaj Franck Mid-Century Enamel Tea Pot Kettle, Finel Arabia, Finland
Located in Vienna, AT
A lovely Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern enameled teapot / kettle from the 1960s. Designed by Kaj Franck and illustrated by Raija Uosikkinen, featuring white and black nordic Scandin...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal, Enamel, Iron
1980s Gorgeous Green and Yellow Tea Set/Coffee Set in Ceramic by Naj Oleari.
Located in Milano, IT
1980s Gorgeous Green and Yellow Tea Set/Coffee Set in Ceramic by Naj Oleari. Made in Italy. The items are in excellent condition
- 1 Coffee/Tea pot 9,05" x 5,51" x 5,90 H" inches - ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
$368 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Arthur Umanoff Iron Room Dividers w 140 Leather Wine Bottle Holders, 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The ultimate entertaining piece, this Arthur Umanoff four section wine rack system and room divider which also incorporates an artful array of one hundred forty leather wine bottle holders, two wicker baskets, ten butcher block wooden shelves, and all contained within four individual black iron frames, this magnificent room divider or wall unit is the ideal companion to any entertainment home or creative studio.
Designed in 1954 by Arthur Umanoff and produced in low quantities by Shaver Howard throughout the late 1950s, this collector's item works equally wonderfully as a room divider or against a wall, it can be placed together in one continuous unit, angled for a corner, or separated - the four individual sections can be scattered throughout a room, home or office.
Consider the many ways you can use this fantastic Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard room divider wall unit. Whether placed to divide a room or against a wall, this sizable piece can hold a large collection of wine, up to 140 bottles in the leather bottle holders that are have style similarities as designs from Jacques Adnet, 2 wicker baskets in the style of Franco Albini can hold drink accessories, glassware and tools, and the 10 wooden butcher block shelves can hold bottles of liquor, trays with condiments and mixers, recipe books...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Iron
$9,200 Sale Price / set
23% Off
Vintage Rosenthal Black and White Monochrome Dish by Hans-Theo Baumann, 1960s
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish and scarce vintage midcentury German porcelain rounded bowl of shallow form decorated with a central black star and web des...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Fornasetti Porcelain Themes & Variation Plate, #15
Located in Downingtown, PA
Vintage Fornasetti porcelain themes & variation plate #15,
The Hand,
Barnaba Fornasetti, Fornasetti Studio.
The Surreal Fornasetti porcelain plate in the Themes & Variation patt...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Italian Empoli Art Glass Opaline from the Mid-20th Century, Excellent Condition
By Empoli
Located in Verviers, BE
Empoli art glass Opaline
Italian Empoli art glass from the Mid-20th Century.
Excellent condition.
The piece is in excellent condition an...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
Large Cheese and Cracker Tray with Cloche
Located in Fairfield, CA
A large mid century cheese and cracker serving tray with a glass cloche. The tray has 4 divided compartments for serving and is made of ceramic with a muted greenish beige colored gl...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
Bone and Silver Plate Cocktail Ice Tongs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful pair of Ice Tongs made of bone and silver plate. A compliment to any sophisticated bar. A beautiful and unique piece.
The attention to hand detailed craftsmanship is s...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
Mid Century Vase by Fratelli Fanciullacci Italy
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Stunning and vibrant, vase with sgrafitto and hand-painted colored glossy pattern. On the base is painted Italy 8614.
Fratelli Fanciullacci Pottery: during the first half of the 20t...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
1960s Gorgeous Cut Crystal Cocktail Shaker with Ice Bucket by Arir.
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Gorgeous mid-century vintage cut crystal and aluminium cocktail shaker with ice bucket by Arir in excellent condition. Made in Italy
_Shaker diameter 3,54 x 9,05 H inches
diam ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal, Aluminum
Vintage Whiskey Decanter, English, Cut Glass, Silver, Spirit Vessel, Hallmarked
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage whiskey decanter. An English, cut glass and silver spirit vessel, hallmarked to 1986.
Appealing form and finish with the brilliance of a silver collar
Displays a ...
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Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
Mid-Century Bee Trinket for Jewelry, Salt Pepper Cellar on Lucite Base
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
As found in Paris, this charming bee has been later mounted on a lucite base. The wings of the bee open with a compartment that can be used to store jewelry or functional for salt an...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal
Cesart Paint Painted Glass Round Scultural Wall Decor Plate Sconce Applique
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
Incredible 1970 's paintings of Italy under glass.
The curves on the surfaces of the paintings give a depth and a magnificent light to the painting.
Very original decoration fr...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Felt, Glass, Paint
Vintage Bronze Key Corkscrew and Bottle Opener Metal Breweriana Barware, Germany
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1960s bottle opener. Nice addition to your room or just for use at your bar or bar cart. Found at an estate sale in Germany.
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
1960s Piero Fornasetti Roman Foot Italian Design Blue Pottery
Located in Brescia, IT
Blue pottery by Piero Fornasetti
Italy, 1960
Perfect condiction.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Pottery
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
ACCOLAY French Mid-century Aperitive & Dinner Set, 1950s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Mid-century aperitive or donner set by ACCOLAY, France, 1950s. 4 dishes. Large dish : 15.75x8.15x3.15 in. - 40x20.7x8 cm. Medium dish : 12.6x6.5x3.15 in. - 32x16.5x8 cm. Small...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Squared Ice Bucket in Tortoise Shell Effect Lucite, Italy, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Rome, IT
Squared ice bucket in tortoiseshell-effect Lucite with transparent cover made in Italy in the 1970s.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Plastic, Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass
Mid Century Vintage Blue Glass Porcelain Vase, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Vintage glass in very good condition. The vase looks like it has just been taken out of the box. One micro chip - as shown on picture. Only one unique piece.
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
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