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
12 Italian Mid-Century Modern Crystal Rock Highball Glasses
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Set of 12 richly hand cut highball barware glasses, by Italian Royal Crystal Rock glassmaker. Each glass features deep cuts that allows the light to retract and shine to a brilliant ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Rock Crystal
Small 1950's Italian Sommerso Murano Glass Vase Attributed to Flavio Poli
By Flavio Poli
Located in Queens, NY
Attributed to mid-century Italian designer Flavio Poli, this 1950's vase is composed of green in amber sommerso Murano glass blown in a teardrop form with a bulbous bottom gracefully...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
20th Century Mini White Dalmatian Dog Sculpture, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Painted ceramic, very good original vintage condition. No damages or cracks. Beautiful and unique decorative mini sculpture. Mini White Dalmatian Dog Sculpture was produced in Italy....
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Ceramic Set of Vase, Ashtray and Candleholder
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Barcelona, ES
A beautiful handmade Rimini blue glazed ceramic set of three pieces. Designed by Aldo Londi and manufactured by Bitossi, Italy, 1960s.
The set is comprised by a round ashtray, a bott...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Terracotta
Vintage Champagne bucket with knobs made in Stainless Steell by Broggi Italy
Located in Roma, IT
A vintage champagne ice bucket created in 18/10 stainless steel by the historic Italian manufacturer "Broggi".
The Broggi factory has bee...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stainless Steel
$354 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Signed 1960's German Sculptural Glass Ashtray
Located in New York, NY
1960's German textured glass cigar ashtray with mottled glass around top and surrounding perimeter. where bowl looks as if floating in space.
The bottom of the piece has a square ge...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Ashtray by Walter Bosse Vienna Around 1950s ( signed Baller )
Located in Wien, AT
Ashtray by Walter Bosse Vienna Around 1950s ( signed Baller )
Original condition
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
Vintage White Glass Coffee Tea Set for Six, 1960s
By Duralex
Located in Barcelona, ES
White Glass Coffee Tea Set for Six
Manufactured by Duralex, France, 1960s.
A highly decorative set of six white glass tea or coffee cups and dishes.
6 sauzers + 6 cups
On sale as a ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass, Opaline Glass
Antique 14 Pc LE Smith Glass Co Pineapple Fan Cut Punch Bowl Tray Cups Set
Located in Dayton, OH
Circa 1940s pressed glass punch set attributed to L.E. Smith Glass Company in the Pineapple pattern. Includes bowl, underplate, and 12 cups.
Dimensions:
Bowl/Underplate - 21.75" x ...
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1940s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
$440 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Mid-Century Bay Keramik Bodo Mans Vase
By Bodo Mans, Bay Keramik
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Beautiful Bay Keramik vase with moulded runic patterns, designed by Bodo Mans, this pattern was quite popular during the 1960s. This tall vase is in a very g...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century French Ceramic Bowl Robert Picault Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Mid-Century French Ceramic Bowl signed Robert Picault Vallauris.
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Large 1.7kg Murano Glass DIAMOND Bowl Element by Flavio Poli attrib., Italy 1970
By Flavio Poli
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass ash tray
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Design:
Flavio Poli attributed.
Decade:
1970s
This original vintage glass ash tray bowl element was designed by Flav...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Seashell Sculptures
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Please note, priced per item (3 available) - Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown gold flecks art glass seashells. Documented to designer Flavio Poli for the Seguso Vetri d'Arte compa...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Gold Leaf
Catalan Diaz Costa Hand-Painted Ceramic Plate, Circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Ceramic hand painted plate artwork by Catalan artist Diaz Costa, circa 1960. Enrich your dining experience with this stunning traditional hand-painted ceramic plate by renowned Cata...
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1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Silver Plated Cruet Set with Cut and Beveled Crystal Glass Bottles, 50s
Located in Roma, IT
I am offering for sale a Cruet Set in silver plated and glass with an ancient charm but dating back to the mid-twentieth century.
The cut and beveled geometric decoration on the glass dispensers...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate
Le Corbusier Unglazed Porcelain Tray by Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
TRay designed by Cassina in collaboration with Ginori 1735 and the Le Corbusier Foundation in 2020.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Cassina takes its inspiration from the genius o...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Serving Tray Cloche Plate Bell for Cheese or Fruit in Plastic and Wood France
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Large Wooden Cheese or Fruit Platter with Plastic Dome, Light Brown Patina
This large cheese or fruit platter, crafted from light wood with a rich brown patina, is both a practical a...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass
$354 Sale Price
20% Off
Sterling Silver Compote Candy Dish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing our exquisite Vintage Sterling Silver Compote/Candy Dish, a timeless piece that adds a touch of elegance to any setting. Crafted with the utmost precision and attention t...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Jane and Gordon Martz Tray/ Dish for Marshall Studios
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A stunning tray or dish designed by Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios. Features a matte greenish grey body with incisions and decorations. Great colors, glaze, and freeform ...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
François Gueneau Stoneware Ceramic 20th Century Vase, circa 1970, Signed
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
François Gueneau
20th century design stoneware ceramic vase by Frnaçois Gueneau
Signed at the base
Measures: Height 14 cm
Large 16 cm.
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Rooster Porcelain Jug Vase, Spain, 1960s
By Sargadelos
Located in Barcelona, ES
Porcelain rooster vase / pitcher, Sargadelos, Spain, 1950s-1960s.
Midcentury decorative rooster shaped jug vase in white and cobalt blue porcelain with golden and red accents.
Use it as decorative vase or as jug server / tableware.
A cool accent to any kitchen or to be used as serving pitcher. Lovely as a part of a ceramics collection displayed in a cabinet.
Mint condition.
In case that you would like to complete a set the other spanish rooster pitchers...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
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
Bitossi for Berkeley House Ashtray, Brushed Gold, Signed
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi for Berkeley House ashtray, brushed gold, signed. Medium scale textured ashtray with one cigarette rest. The Bitossi factory mixed 24-karat gold to achieve the luster in their gold glazes. Retains original paper label on the underside which reads: "Handmade Berkeley House Italy...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic German, sign 7958
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Ceramic
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal.
Pushing the button that reads ...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Irish Crystal Fruit Basket with Handle
Located in Savannah, GA
This lovely quality cut crystal glass handled basket features bright striking spectral highlights radiate from the profuse floral decoration. The pleasingly traditional appearance ha...
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20th Century Irish Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
Vintage Milk Jug, Scandinavian, Art Glass, Pitcher, Serving Ewer, Mid Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage milk jug. A Scandinavian, art glass pitcher or serving ewer, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1960.
Attractive serving jug, with eye-catching colour
Displays...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Set of 9 Murano Art Glass Candy Pieces, Glow in UV, 1960s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Playful vintage set of 9 multicolored Murano art glass candy pieces feature bright fused glass bodies in different shapes and textured twisted "candy wrapper" parts, emulating the r...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass, Uranium Glass
Hand Painted Kunst Kronach Bavaria Coffee Cup Saucer Fine China 1950
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Coffee Cup Bavaria Porcelain Tea Cup set Gold circa 1950.
Demitasse Cup and Saucer with Berlin Coat of Arms by Kunst Kronach Bavaria, Made ...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Stainless Steel Serving Tray By Lundtofte, Denmark 1960s
By Lundtofte
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Stainless Steel Serving Tray By Lundtofte, Denmark 1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stainless Steel
$76 Sale Price
20% Off
1960s Vintage Bamboo and Rattan Service Tray Kaj Franck Scandinavian Mod
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Service Tray Catch all made of Bamboo and Rattan
Dish carry
Designed by ray Kaj Franck. Scandinavian Mod
Unmarked
16.5 L x 9 w x 2 h
Great...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Set of 3 Mid Century Pyrex Glass Bowls, Fire King Brand- Red Dot decor
Located in San Francisco, CA
A wonderful set of three milk glass w. red dot, serving bowls. The bowls are in rather good condition
for their age and use. No chips.
Large is 9.5" diameter x 6" height
Med. is 8.5"...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Milk Glass
$248 Sale Price / set
44% Off
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
Signed Dante Baldelli Ceramic Ashtray from the 1970s
By Baldelli
Located in Bagnolo Mella, Brescia
Elevate your smoking experience with this exquisite ceramic ashtray by the renowned Italian artist Dante Baldelli, crafted in the 1970s. Signed by the artist, this ashtray is a testa...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Blue and Yellow Murano Ashtray or Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian blue and yellow Murano glass ashtray or bowl / Made in Italy, circa 1960s
Measures: diameter 5.5 inches, height 2.5 inches
...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
$720 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian Murano Smoked Glass Shark Sculpture 1960
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Beautiful Italian Murano glass shark sculpture 1960.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Accolay Turquoise Blue Concentric Circle Vase
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French midcentury vase by Accolay, France, 1950s. Turquoise blue concentric circle vase. Height 25cm (9.8"), Diameter 17cm (6.7"). Signed "Accolay" below.
After the war “ceramic but...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
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...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Mid Century Modern Sheffield Silver Vintage Silver Plated Hinged Lid Ice Bucket
By Sheffield
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid Century Modern Sheffield Silver Vintage Silver Plated Hinged Lid Ice Bucket with Glass Liner. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 12.25" H x 9" W x 7.5" D.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
Set of Six Mid-Century Bohemian Crystal Glasses Cups
Located in Roma, IT
Rare and beautiful set of 6 engraved and hand-crafted crystal cups made in Bohemia.
Two cups retains its original label.
Perfect condition
Another set of six identical cups is avail...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
Cenedese Vintage Midcentury Clear Murano Glass Bowl with Colorful Spiral
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Vintage midcentury Murano glass serving bowl or dish by Cenedese, circa 1970-1990. Wonderful clear glass with a colorful spiral inclusion. Simplistic yet elegant. Would look fantastic in a kitchen, on a white marble countertop...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Midcentury Modern Unique Large Ceramic Bowl Carl-Harry Stålhane Rörstrand Sweden
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This large unique bowl has a wonderful glaze. It’s made in Sweden at Rörstrand and designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane. There is only one of its kind and is therefore a spectacular piece...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Light Pink Vintage Decorative Mannequin Glass Head Sculpture, 1970s, Germany
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Life-size glass head in a unique light pink color. Produced in a German steelworks in the 1970s. Perfect condition. A perfect addition to the interior, photo prop, display or headpho...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Mid Century Vintage Purple Ingrid Glass Vase Rock Crystal, Germany, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Ingrid Glass, or rather Ingrid Glashutte, is a company based in Germany but with glassworks in Austria. Currently defunct, but operating from the earl...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
S.C.TURRITA Vintage Ironstone Dessert Plates, Folk Block Stamp Decor, Italy 20s
Located in Roma, IT
we offer for sale a dessert set composed of 9 plates made in Italy by the ancient ceramic company Turrita, as attested by the brand engraved on the back of th...
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Ironstone
Midcentury Serving Tray in Chrome, Cork and Glass Romeo Rega Style, Italy 1970s
By Romeo Rega
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing solid and large rectangular serving tray in chrome, cork and glass top in the style of Romeo Rega.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
This item is a wonderful addition ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal, Steel, Chrome
J. Gratacos Mexico Sterling Silver Bicycle Sidecar Ashtray
Located in New York, NY
Mexico Sterling Silver Bicycle Sidecar Ashtray by J. Gratacos. Amazing detail. A true novelty piece and conversation starter. Overall excellent condition. Age appropriate wear. Sl...
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Late 20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Violet Purple Glass Vase, 20th Century, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A stunning purple small vase with geometric design, made by one of the many glass manufacturers based in the region of Empoli, Italy. Has "Made in Italy" embossed on the base. Would ...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Vintage Document Organizer in Oak from Catholic Church, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A fine oak organizer for documents, letters etc. Beautiful handmade details to the edges and the three leave that adjust via a simpel yet practical slide. It came out of the Estate of the previous Bishop of Sct. Norberts Catholic Church in Vejle Denmark...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Oak
$607 Sale Price
25% Off
Midcentury Rectangular Serving Tray in Bamboo, Rattan and Steel, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful rectangular serving tray in bamboo, rattan and steel.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
This item is a wonderful addition to every modern home.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal, Steel, Chrome
Midcentury 22-Karat Gold and Green Tall Cocktail Glassware by Culver, Set of 5
By Culver Ltd.
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A set of five midcentury glasses by Culver. This beautiful set is decorated in a bright lime green with 22-karat gold intricate stylized designs. Each glass depicts a bouquet of flow...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Gold
$720 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Tall Dutch Black Metallic Glazed Ceramic Vase with Wide Neck and Lip
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Excellent tall Dutch vase with black metallic glaze and wide neck and lip. No markings. Regarded as the golden age of ceramics, highly collectable 1950s-1970s Art Pottery is known fo...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Flavio Poli Murano Yellow Faceted Glass Ashtray
By Flavio Poli
Located in Barcelona, ES
Beautiful faceted Murano glass ashtray in yellow color attributed to Flavio Poli, circa 1950s.
The color changes depending on the light. Neon yellow under white ligth and more orang...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
$718 Sale Price
20% Off
Val Saint Lambert Art Deco Crystal Vase Cut-to-clear, 1950s
Located in Verviers, BE
Val Saint Lambert crystal vase cut-to-clear, 1950s
by Val Saint-Lambert.
Color: vsl Clair double Aurore?
And popularly called orange
Beautiful Val Saint-Lambert hexagonal crystal v...
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1950s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
Piero Fornasetti set of eight Monkeys ceramic coasters, Italy 1950s
Located in Milan, IT
Piero Fornasetti set of eight Monkeys ceramic coasters,
From the "Ne sont tous chevaliers qui sur cheval montent" series
Italy 1950s
Original box.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
$1,151 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of 12 Custom Commissioned Plates by Piero Fornasetti for Fleming Joffe Ltd
By Fornasetti
Located in North Miami, FL
A rare collection of 12 custom commissioned plates made by Piero Fornasetti for New York small leather goods company, Fleming Joffe Ltd. in the 196...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
1950s Best Original Roldip Ice Cream Scoop Modern Airstream Style USA
By Leonard
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Roldip Americana aluminum ice cream scooper best ice cream server scoop
Stamped by maker
Measures: 7.5 length x 1.75 width x 1.25 tall
Origin...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Aluminum
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 ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal, Aluminum
$384 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pertti Santalahti Glass Bowl, Humppila, Finland, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- perfect original condition
- marked by label and signature of designer
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Salviati Murano Orange White Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Bird Duck Sculpture
By Salviati
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and large, vintage Murano hand blown rich orange over white, and gold flecks Italian art glass bird sculpture. The figure is documented to the Salviati company. The bird st...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Gold Leaf
Don Shoemaker for Señal Geometric Marquetry Tray with Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Serving tray and stand by Don Shoemaker for Senal of Mexico. The tray has a dark rosewood frame with integrated handles at either end, and the tray surface has a repeating geometric ...
Category
1960s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Rosewood
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