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
1970's Large Porcelain Ashtray Yellow Cab by Jack Nadel California
Located in San Diego, CA
beautiful elegant large ashtray by Jack Nadel of California circa 1970's with gold trim porcelain finish excellent condition almost no wear no chips or cracks .
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Blue Vintage Decorative Mannequin Glass Head Sculpture, 1970s, Germany
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Life-size glass head in a unique blue color. Produced in a German steelworks in the 1970s. Perfect condition. A perfect addition to the interior, photo prop, display or headphone stand.
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
1970's Italian Barware Cube Ice Bucket in Thick Lucite
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Vintage Ice cube bucket in thick lucite with handles. Beautiful and functional ice bucketI which features a frosted acrylic insert that also has handles as well. This piece is an ess...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal
Two Salt and Paper Shaker Pigs on Tray, Wood Danish Design, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1960s Danish design wood salt and pepper shaker set of two in the form of a pig. Nice addition to your table or just for your collec...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Silver Casket, Cigarette Case, or Jewelry Box, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Unique mid-century silver casket, cigarette case, or jewelry box.
Very good original vintage condition.
Only one unique piece.
Produced in 1960s in Italy.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal
Vintage Italian Silver Plated Cutlery Set mod Baroque By Sambonet 36 pieces
Located in Roma, IT
A cutlery set made in Italy by the historic silver and silver plated company Sambonet.
Founded in 1856 in Piedmont, over the years it has acquired important brands such as Rosenthal,...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate, EPNS
Murano Green Italian Art Glass Forato Vase
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern green and white Murano Art glass Forato vase with pulled details. Italy, 1950s.
Monumental Mid-Century Modern organic shaped green Mura...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Opaline Glass
$1,224 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Tessuto Vase by Carlo Scarpa for Venini Murano
By Carlo Scarpa, Venini
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Tessuto Vase by Carlo Scarpa for Venini Murano
Item e7111
A rare example of the 'Tessuto' series designed by Carlo Scarpa ca. 1940. Manufactured by Venini Murano Venice. Thin v...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Green and Gold Decorative Porcelain Fruit Signed by ML French Handmade Design
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
ML
Elegant porcelain ceramic fruit realised circa 1980
Green and gold ceramic glazes colors
Signed under the base
Original French mid-century design
Measures: Height ...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Cruet Set 1067
Located in Hellerup, DK
A rare Georg Jensen Mid-Century sterling silver cruet set, design #1067 by Søren Georg Jensen. This set features a large mustard pot with blue en...
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Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
$4,551 / set
Aldo Tura Goatskin and Brass Ice Bucket
By Aldo Tura
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
A masterwork of mid-century Italian design, this Aldo Tura goatskin ice bucket is a rare and distinguished addition to any luxury bar setting. Handcrafted in Italy in the 1960s, the ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
Bullet Shape Salt and Pepper Shakers in Heavy Brass from the 1970s
Located in Bochum, NRW
A pair of heavy brass salt and pepper shakers made of solid, heavy brass.
Bullet shaped and with plastic caps underneath.
Dimensions: 8cm ...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
Cut Crystal Punch Bowl Set, Czech, circa 1950
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Cut crystal punch bowl set, Czech, circa 1950.
With 12 cups, 1 tray and one spoon.
Category
1950s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
$10,000 / set
Large Gianmaria Potenza Dish for 'La Murrina' Murano
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid Gianmaria Potenza Murano dish for La Murrina.
Original label.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
French Baguette Knife – Wood & Metal Trompe-l’œil – France, 20th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
French Baguette Knife – Wood & Metal Trompe-l’œil – France, 20th Century
Description:
This is an unusual and highly decorative bread knife, made in France during the 20th century, c...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stainless Steel
Set of Four Tumbler Glassware
Located in Toronto, ON
Set of four bar tumbler glasses attributed to Libbey Glassware Co. Marked on bottom of glasses. Its made in olive green glass colour. Can be used for various beverages. Perfect for e...
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1970s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
$140 / set
Piero Fornasetti Ceramic Arcimboldesca-Motif Vegetable Face Plates
Located in Downingtown, PA
Piero Fornasetti Pottery Arcimboldesca-Motif Vegetable Face Plates,
After Giuseppe Arcimboldo,
Set of Nine,
Circa 1970s.
The plates are after Giuseppe Arc...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Collection of 12 Pieces Art Glass Nils Landberg Orrefors Sweden 1950s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
These 12 Swedish vintage Sommerso and dusk glass vases, produced circa 1950s-1960s by designer Nils Landberg for Orrefors, with smoked charcoal interior, cased within a clear layer. ...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Mid Century Vintage Dark Green 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
1950s Mid-Century Modern Piero Fornasetti Porcelain Aperitivo Set
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A set of five vintage aperitivo bowls by Fornasetti. These bowls feature intricate black and white illustrations with gold accents, especially on the rims and bases. Each bowl is ado...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Abstract Murano Glass Vase by Fratelli Toso in Yellow and Green, c. 1980
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Vintage handblown art glass vase with unique organic form attributed to Fratelli Toso, Italy. The special glassblowing technique showcases the exquisite craftsmanship of this Murano ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage Murano Glass Dish with Tangerine Optic Swirls
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Murano Glass Dish
with Tangerine Optic Swirls
In the style of Fratelli Toso
"this dish will add some fun to any room".
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Murano Vintage Silver Flecks Purple Pulled Feather Italian Art Glass Decanter
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown silver flecks and purple swirl over white Italian art glass decanter. Created in the manner of designer Franco Moretti, circa 1970s. It is made wi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Leaf
Midcentury Serving Tray Lucite, Wicker & Brass Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing hexagonal serving tray or centerpiece in lucite, wicker and brass in the style of Christian Dior Home.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
Great accessory for any ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal, Brass
Two 1960s Mid-Century Modern Musical Instruments Plates by Piero Fornasetti
Located in Aci Castello, IT
These two 1960s Mid-Century Modern decorative plates by Piero Fornasetti typically exemplify his whimsical and artistic approach to design.The plates depict intricate surreal illustr...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
1950s Gorgeous White, Blue and Gold Tea Set/Coffee Set in Bavaria Porcelain
Located in Milano, IT
1950s gorgeous white, blue and gold tea set/coffee set in Bavaria Porcelain. Made in Germany. The items are in excellent condition.
- 1 Coffee...
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Fitz and Floyd Ceramic Bird Napkin Holders, Japan, 1970s
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
This is a beautiful set of 6 hand-painted ceramic bird napkin rings, produced in Japan in the 1970s by the Dallas-based Company Fitz and Floyd (USA).
Category
1970s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Mid Century 22-Karat Gold Highball Cocktail Glasses Set of 8, circa 1965
By Culver Ltd.
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Dress your cocktails in high style with these beautiful tall highball cocktail glasses in mint condition. This Mid Century Modern set dates back to the 1960s - dressing up sexy bars for decades - and features an elegant 22-karat gold plated MCM pattern. These sexy Mid Century cocktail glasses...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Gold
French Vallauris Majolica Ceramic Cheese Serving Tray, 1950s
By Vallauris
Located in Barcelona, ES
Cool round shaped woven motif ceramic platter for cheese of desserts, France, 1950s.
This beautiful platter features a circular base with woven pattern. A handle at the central part ...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery, Bamboo
Spanish Modern - Oslo Ashtray & Minister Lighter Design Andre Ricard 1960s
By André Ricard
Located in Miami, FL
Designed in 1967 by André Ricard for Flamegas S. A. the OSLO ashtray and the MINISTER lighter have a Minimalistic/ POP styling. The OSLO ashtray made with a stainless steel bowl a...
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1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage Kraka Vase by Sven Palmquist for Orrefors, Sweden 1955
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Kraka Vase by Sven Palmquist for Orrefors, Sweden 1955
A large vase of the Kraka (fishnet) series designed by Sven Palmquist for Orrefors Sweden in 1954. Kraka refers to a N...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage Silver Plate Snail Salt Dish Spice Dish with Glass Inlay
Located in Miami, FL
A vintage salt or spice dish designed as a snail with a glass tray inside.
Label silver plated on the bottom.
Makes the perfect timeless gift!
A-816-335
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Horseshoe Bottle Opener Mid-Century Modern Metal Breweriana Barware
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1950s Austrian bottle opener. Nice addition to your room or just for your collection of Austrian midcentury items. Found at an estate sale in Vienna, Austria.
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
Dior Home Attr. Brass, Lucite and Vienna Straw Tray, Italy 1970s
By Dior Home
Located in Naples, IT
Beautiful mid-century rectangular serving tray made of acrylic glass,brass and Vienna straw in the style of Christian Dior. Made in Italy in the 1970s.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
French Decorative Ceramic Tray by Albert Thiry 'circa 1960s'
By Albert Thiry
Located in London, GB
Mid-century decorative tray (circa 1960s) by Albert Thiry. A chalk-white glaze provides the background for a colourful thistle motif in the centre. The rim has touches of earthy gree...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
$758 Sale Price
30% Off
Gustave Tiffoche 20th Century Brown Abstract Ceramic Vase 1970 6/7
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Gustave Tiffoche
20th century design stoneware ceramic vase by Gustave Tiffoche
brown abstract ceramic glazes colors
Original perfect condition
Signed at the base
Heig...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Massive 1970s Blenko 'Caribbean Blue' Brutalist Ashtray
By Blenko Glass
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Massive 1970s Blenko 'Caribbean Blue' Brutalist Ashtray
USA, circa 1970s
Transport yourself to the vibrant era of the 1970s with this striking piece of Blenko craftsmanship: a mass...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
$396 Sale Price
20% Off
French Ceramic Plate by Robert Picault, Signed, Vallauris, France, 1950s
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
French Ceramic Plate By Robert Picault. Signed. Vallauris, France - 1950s.
Large dish enamelled in white and green tones.
Decorated with a big green flower and geometric decorat...
Category
1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Enamel
Mid-Century Modern Vase 'Haiti' by Bodo Mans for Bay Keramik
By Bodo Mans, Bay Keramik
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
A stunning and rare Bay Keramik floor vase designed by renowned designer Bodo Mans. The decor or pattern is 'Haiti' (1959).
BAY Keramik was founded in 1934 by Eduard Bay. At the ear...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Poul Knudsen Teak and Brass Nutcracker, Denmark, Mid-Century Modern
By Poul Knudsen
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Danish Mid-Century Modern Poul Knudsen teak and brass nutcracker. This classic elegant nutcracker is as beautiful as it is stylish. Teak and brass are in great condition. Crack some ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
$232 Sale Price
52% Off
Aldo Londi for Bitossii Mid-Century Rimini Blu Pottery Sausage Dog
By Aldo Londi
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Delightful and stylish Italian mid-century Rimini Blu art pottery sausage dog figure designed by Aldo Londi (Italian, 1911-2003) for Bitossi and dating fro...
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1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Pottery
Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blu Horse, Italy, circa 1968
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Pymble, NSW
A deep 'Rimini Blu' glazed horse by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Brilliant glaze with streaks of green over the highly detailed trappings.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Pottery
Mid Century Piezo Electric Table Gas Lighter by Maruman T34 Japan 1960s
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Iconic mid-century Piezo Electric Table Gas Lighter by Maruman T34. Made in Japan circa the 1960s. Sleek gold and silver with a tulip base design. To ignite the flame, you simply pre...
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1960s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Aluminum
Alfredo Barbini Murano Gold Dust Red Black Art Glass Tear Drop Bowl
Located in Barcelona, ES
One of a kind black and red teardrop shaped Murano glass bowl or ashtray. Attributed to Alfredo Barbini, Italy, 1950s.
This outstanding decorative bowl features a sensual tear drop ...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Gold Leaf
1960s Wallace Silversmiths Silver Plate Serving Tray USA
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Wallace Silverplated Tray Dish
Unmarked
8.25 x 4.25 x .88
Preowned vintage condition
See all images provided.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
Mid-Century Lucite and Mirrored Tray And 8 Coasters, Italy
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Unbeatable Italian set featuring a lucite tray with lucite glass coasters. We see this tray functioning on a bar area, with glass decanters and liquor bottles atop. Certainly would w...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Mirror, Lucite
Douglas Ferguson for Pigeon Forge Crater Glaze Bowl #3, American Studio Pottery
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage hand-thrown bowl features complex Crater glaze in mocha and latte brown colors. Minimal color palette and streamlined shape of the piece allow the textured glaze with variations from semi-matte to high gloss to take the spotlight; slightly asymmetrical rim adds hand-crafted, Organic Modern mood to the bowl's design.
The bowl is personally signed by Douglas Ferguson on the bottom with his name and "Pigeon Forge Pottery".
The Crater glaze has become one of the most recognizable glazes made by the Pigeon Forge Pottery. Often commonly referred to as "Volcanic" or "Lava" glaze, the Crater glaze was developed and made in several colors. We are offering a vase and 4 more bowls in different shapes by Douglas Ferguson, done in variations of Crater glazes, in separate listings.
Douglas Ferguson (1912-1999) was an established Tennessee pottery artist; he received a degree in Art Design Studies from Mars Hill College and worked in the Ceramic Research Laboratory for the Tennessee Valley Authority in Norris, TN, from 1935 to 1947, where he experimented with local clays. In 1946 he started Pigeon Forge Pottery in an old tobacco barn with his wife Ruth and Ernest Wilson, his colleague at the Ceramic Research Laboratory. He formulated many of his own glazes, including crystalline and Crater glaze.
In 1957 he created the Clingman Dome tea set, named by Ferguson for the highest peak in the Great Smoky Mountains, which the state of Tennessee presented to Queen Elizabeth. Ferguson became a member of the Southern Highland Craft Guild in 1948 and remained active until 1998, receiving Life Membership in 1991. He earned two awards from the Tennessee Arts and Crafts Festival in Nashville, received the Rotary Certificate of Distinguished Service, and was featured in books on Appalachian...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Vintage Couroc Floral Design Barware Serving Tray
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large Mid-Century Modern serving tray by Couroc of Monterey California floral design barware.
A mid century beautiful Couroc barware tray featuring a floral design made up of the cla...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Bakelite
Vintage Bohemian glass candy bowl by Bohemia Crystal, Czechoslovakia, 1970s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Vintage Bohemian glass candy bowl by Bohemia Crystal, made in Czechoslovakia in the 1970s.
Magnificent hand-cut lead crystal.
The vintage glass sugar bowl is in very good condition, ...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
Flavio Poli Murano Sommerso Triangular Art Glass Bowl / Ashtray, Red & Yellow
By Flavio Poli
Located in Barcelona, ES
Flavio Poli Seguso Faceted Decorative Bowl or Ashtray in Murano Glass
Sommerso faceted Murano glass triangular ashtray. Attributed to Flavio Poli, Italy, 1950s.
Red and yellow glass ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass
Vintage Blue - Green Blown Glass Oil Cruet - Circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, ES
Immerse yourself in nostalgia with this beautiful blue - green blown glass oil cruet dating back to around 1940. This charming piece is a testament to mid-20th-century craftsmanship,...
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1940s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
$443 Sale Price
70% Off
Cenedese Vintage Pair of Purple Murano Glass Dishes, Bowls or Ashtrays 1970s
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Rare pair of Venetian Mid-Century vintage modern Murano purple colored / coloured glass round circular dishes, bowls or ashtrays. Wonderful vintage Mid-Century Italian glass and perf...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Los Castillo Rare Iguana Bottle Opener
By Los Castillo
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Original vintage silver plated Los Castillo Beautiful and hard to find Bottle Opener by famed Mexican silver Los Castillo. Stamped on the paw with the makers mark.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal
Christian Dior Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite and Chrome Serving Tray, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful midcentury piece of serveware in tortoiseshell effect lucite with a chrome frame. This stunning piece was produced in Italy during the 1970s. Its design is attributed to Wi...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Tiffany Sterling Elegant Lobed Bowl
Located in Riverdale, NY
Tiffany Sterling Elegant Lobed Bowl from Mid Century 20th century. Heavy gauge sterling in an elegant, Asian lobed form, perfect table centerpiece. Mid Century Tiffany, 1960's USA. 8...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Midcentury Murano Glass Centerpiece
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960 We offer this rare elegant and vintage hand blown glass centerpiece was created in Italy. The centerpiece is in excellent condition and exhibits wonderful shapes, forms an...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Beautiful Mid Century standing ashtray made of marble bronze and bamboo
Located in München, DE
Very rare, beautiful mid-century modern standing ashtray.
The ashtray has a round marble base. The cup/bowl is made of solid bronze.
The cigarette holder on top is made of brass. The...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Marble, Brass, Bronze
Midcentury Porcelain Roses Casket, Cigarette Case, or Jewelry Box, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Unique midcentury porcelain casket, cigarette case, or jewelry box.
Very good original vintage condition.
Only one unique piece.
Produced in 1960s in Italy.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Murano Glass Aquarium Sculpture - Italy - Circa 1960s
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Vibrant hand-blown Murano glass aquarium sculpture, likely dating to the 1960s. This decorative block features colorful fish and aquatic plants ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Murano Glass
Set of 6 Murano tumblers, Tartan, 4 amethyst, 3 Blue, 4 greens, one red Ritorto
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Set of six Murano glass tumblers with an incredible sequence of 11 different color glass canes in hue sequence and bright colors.
The technique is called Piera, one of the most difficult Murano glass way of creating a pattern of colors, where a mosaic of Murano rods...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
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