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
Vintage Sascha Brastoff Ashtrays Blue Metal Enameled Set of 3 Circa 1960's
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Sascha Brastoff Ashtrays Blue Metal Enameled Set of 3, signed and numbered, limited edition.
Set of Three Vintage Metal Enameled Blue A...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Liqueur Set Gold-Plated on Mirror Tray 1950
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Stylish bar set consisting of a liqueur carafe with six glasses and a tray. A fancy and noble bar accessory from the mid century that convinces with color and design. A glass carafe ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass, Copper
Pair of Vintage Hand-Painted Ceramic Plates by Catalan Artist Diaz Costa
Located in Barcelona, ES
Immerse your space in the enchanting world of Catalan artist Diaz Costa with our pair of vintage hand-painted ceramic plates, each featuring a captivating fish motif. Crafted with ar...
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1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Faux Tortoise Lucite Round Bowl with Brass Edge from France (Diameter 11)
Located in Austin, TX
A fine vintage French serving or decorative centerpiece bowl - from the Mid-Century Modern period - of acrylic resin Lucite with a faux tortoiseshell (tortoise) pattern and elegant b...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid Century Vintage Small Orange Red Crystal Vase, 20th Century, 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. Absolutely beautiful and rare red orange crystal. Made in Poland. Only one unique pie...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
Archimede Seguso Murano Alabastro Yellow White Cased Oval Art Glass Bowl
Located in Barcelona, ES
Archimede Seguso oval geode Murano glass Sommerso bowl / ashtray. Italy, 1950s-1960s.
Beautiful elongate shape with yellow and white alabastro glass ca...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
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.
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
Original Credenza in the style of Clara Porset
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960. We offer this rare and Original Bar Credenza in the style of Clara Porset, made in solid wood and seagrass, recently restored professionally.
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1960s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Cedar
Art Deco Tea Service by Hildegard Delius ar 1930 uranium glaze + cups + plates
Located in Landshut, BY
Designer (execution): Hildegard Delius (1896-1955)
Designer (presumed): Gerhard Meisel (1903-1979)
Manufacturer (collaboration): Keramikfabriken Neuha...
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1930s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Pottery
Large Round Olive Wood Ashtray or Catchall, French Brutalist Style, 1950s
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This stunning round ashtray, crafted from olive wood in France during the 1950s, beautifully exemplifies the French Brutalist style with its bold, natural form and rich, flamboyant w...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Wood
Majolica Asparagus Serving Set by Elchinger, France, 7 Pieces
By Elchinger
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A charming French Majolica asparagus serving set by Elchinger, featuring a rich green glaze with raised asparagus motifs. This Barbotine ceramic set includes one large serving platter and six matching plates. The intricate relief detailing and vibrant colors make it a perfect addition to any Majolica collection or a stylish choice for serving asparagus and other delicacies.
Platter dimensions: approx. 39 x 24 x 3 cm (15.4 x 9.4 x 1.2 inches)
Plate dimensions: approx. 24 cm (9.4 inches) diameter each
A beautiful example of classic French Barbotine pottery...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
Barware Serving Tray Tortoiseshell Lucite and Brass, Italy 1970s
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning Mid-Century modernist barware serving tray or platter was crafted in Italy, circa 1970. The large rectangular shape boasts a raised Lucite insert with a faux tortoisesh...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pink Majolica Ceramic Dessert / Breakfast Service Set for Four
By Secla
Located in Barcelona, ES
A lovely Majolica pink glazed ceramic set of 12 pieces: four large plates, four small plates and four serving bowls.
The set has a lovely pale pink color with details in white and ...
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Mid-20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Majolica, Pottery, Ceramic
Black and White Modern Italian Murano Art Glass Vase
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful and substantial Italian Modern Murano art glass vase, circa mid-20th century, Italy. The glass making technique here is call 'incamicato'; where layers of glass are combined. In this case the black and white outside with a blue inside. This Italian Midcentury Modern Murano art glass vase colors include black, white, and sky blue. Base is clear/transparent. Piece is beautiful with or without flowers, beautiful as a standalone piece. Dimensions: 6.25" width x 7.88" height.
Small bust...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Capodimonte Old English Sheepdog Hand-Painted Porcelain Figurine
By Capodimonte
Located in Bochum, NRW
Beautiful, old English sheepdog hand-painted porcelain figurine made by Capodimonte, Italy.
Handmade and hand painted.
Original manufacturer label/certificate.
Measure: 30 cm (18,9 i...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Tiffany & Co Vintage Set Four Silver Cocktail Shovel Stirrers & Straws
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish vintage set of four silver cocktail stirrers with straw handles by renowned makers Tiffany & Co and dating from the 20th century. The long stirrers are presented in a green...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Midcentury James Mont Style Asian Style Greek Key Ice Bucket Urn
By James Mont
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Midcentury modern era Asian style ice bucket in the manner of James Mont. This highly detailed metal piece features a faux bronze verdigrises’ finish and intricate geometric engraving and embossing. The interior is lined with a removable turquoise plastic liner and is foam insulated. This handled three-footed urn could also be used as beautiful orchid planter compote.
Inspired by Chinese Chou Dynasty 5th Century B.C. bronze Ding...
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1960s Taiwanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal
Hugo Grün & Co Swedish Mid-Century Silver Lidded Sugar Bowl
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish and fine quality mid-century silver lidded sugar bowl by renowned Swedish maker Hugo Grün & Co and dated 1948. The bowl of round cylindrical shape stands raised on a n...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
FORNASETTI Watermelon Oval Metal Tray
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian oval metal tray depicting watermelon on orange surface / made in Milan Italy in the 1950s
Original Fornasetti label on the base
Measures: width 18 inches, depth 13.5 ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal
$2,025 Sale Price
25% Off
Mid Century Blue Glass Mini Bottle with Stopper, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A nice blue decanter with geometric design, made by one of the many glass manufacturers in Italy. Would make a great addition to any collection! Original good vintage condition. 1 li...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Ceramic Traditional Hand Painted Plate by Catalan Artist Diaz Costa, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Ceramic hand painted plate artwork. Manufactured by Catalan artist Diaz Costa, circa 1960. In original condition, with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beauti...
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1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Copper Carl Auböck Standing Ashtray Vienna 1950
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage brass and copper standing ashtray, which was designed by Carl Auböck and manufactured by Workshop Carl Auböck, Vien...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass, Copper
Mid-Century Italian Modern Aluminum "Apple" Ice Bucket
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Italian Modern aluminum 'apple-form' ice bucket with white plastic insulated bucket (ca. late 1960s/early 1970s, Italy).
Features a textured, sculptural stem decoration...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Aluminum
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...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Katharina Eichler Signed German Art Studio Stoneware Nerikomi Pottery Vase #3
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
We are very proud to be able to present and offer this exceptional, stunning and large sculpture vase by German artist Katharina Eichler (b.1971). This piece of European Art sculptuu...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stoneware, Clay, Pottery
Roth Keramic purple and white and black lava vase, West Germany, c.1970
By Roth Keramik
Located in Pymble, NSW
A Roth Keramik rare purple panelled small vase with white and black lava glazed borders edged in blue. Pattern number 309.
In excellent condition with some crazing to the purple pane...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
abstract WGP Ceramic handmade abstract Wall Plate "BIRDS" Object, Germany 1960s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Ceramic wall plate
Decade:
1960s
Producer:
in style of Atelier Schäffenacker, Germany
This original vintage ceramic wall plate with abstract hand-painted and colorf...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Lattimo Velato Vase by Carlo Scarpa for Venini Murano, ca. 1936
By Carlo Scarpa, Venini
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Lattimo Velato Vase by Carlo Scarpa for Venini Murano ca. 1936
A rare lattimo velato vase designed by Carlo Scarpa ca. 1936. Manufactured by Venini Murano Venice in the 1930s. Thin ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage 7UP Metal Bottle Cooler From Progress Refrigerator Company
By Progress Refrigerator Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Serve a slice of Americana with this charming vintage 7UP metal bottle cooler, made by the Progress Refrigerator Company of Louisville, Kentucky—nestled s...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal
Pair of Fontana Arte Midcentury Green Crystal Glass Squared Italian Ashtrays
By Fontana Arte
Located in Roma, IT
Two Incredible Mid-Century Modern square green glass ashtrays. These wonderful pieces were produced by Fontana Arte in Italy during the 1960s.
...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
Mid Century White Poodle Dog Sculpture, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Painted ceramic, very good original vintage condition. No damages or cracks. Beautiful and unique decorative sculpture. White Poodle Dog Sculpture was produced in Italy. Only one dog...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Flavio Poli Murano Lavender Sommerso Faceted Giant Art Glass Bowl
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching Giant Murano Art glass Sommerso faceted bowl in clear and Lavender / Mauve Color, Italy, 1950s.
Attributed to the designer Flavio P...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Vase for Bitossi, Italy
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Bern, CH
Late 1950’s - early 1960’s Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Vase for Bitossi, Italy. Numbered on base: 102/23 ITALY
Designer: Aldo Londi, Italy
Producer: Bitossi, Italy
Measurements: Height: 2...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Tortoiseshell Lucite and Brass Serving Tray by Guzzini, Italy 1970s
By Guzzini
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful Mid-Century round tray in tortoiseshell effect lucite and brass. This fantastic serving piece was produced in Italy during the 1970s by Guzzini with the clear influence of ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of MCM Cocobolo Wood Minimalist Salt & Pepper Shakers by Don Shoemaker
Located in San Diego, CA
A goegeous pair of MCM cocobolo wood minimalist interlocking salt & pepper hakers by Don Shoemaker, circa 1970s. The pair were made in Mexico and are in very good vintage condition m...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Cocobolo
$220 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Adnet Style Leather Estate Pipe Stand Holder Vintage
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Leather and metal in the style of Jacques Adnet. Great tabletop or pipe smoker object. Great vintage condition. Nice addition to any collection.
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Leather
Tile set series "Zanuso 31" design Marco Zanuso for Cedit, 1968
Located in taranto, IT
set of 4 Tiles from the series "Zanuso 31" , consists of 4 elements decorated with orange decal on glossy white glaze forming a sun.
In 1968, CEDIT introduced to the world of cerami...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Aluminum
Don Shoemaker Large Serving Tray /Cutting Board Made with Different Woods
Located in Mexico City, MX
This is a Mexican wood tray, cutting board or serving platter made in 1960s in Michoacan, Mexico by Don Shoemaker.
It is in excelllent condition and...
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1960s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Hardwood
Italian Murano Venini Venetian Art Glass Ice Bucket Amber and White
By Venini
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1970s Vintage Venini Murano Light Amber White Clear Crystal Wine Cooler Ice Bucket Made in Italy.
handcrafted Italian Murano Venini venetian art glass ice bucket .
This is a delicate blown Murano blown art glass ice bucket.
It has a flared shape from the base to the rim.
It is a light amber yellow caramel color glass with white vertical lines and many small bubbles in the glass, the imperfection in the glass is due to the handcrafted blown glass.
Vintage hand blown Venini Murano martini...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Mid Century Vintage Artistic Green Big Glass Vase, Poland, Europe, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful and Unique Artistic Vase
Author: Decorative Glassworks "Makora", Krosno
Year of creation: 2nd half 20th century
Information: laminated glass, hand-formed, mass decoration...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
Seguso Murano Purple Blue Pink Glass Shell Centerpiece Bowl with Gold Flecks
Located in Barcelona, ES
One of a kind hand blown Murano shell bowl centerpiece in shades from pink to blue. Attributed to Seguso, Italy, 1960s.
This beautiful shell bowl has pink, purple and blue glass case...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Gold Leaf
$1,236 Sale Price
20% Off
Alexandre Noll 1930s Turned Wood Bowl
Located in New York, NY
An original 1930s turned wood sculptural wood bowl by famed French craftsman, Alexandre Noll. Signed
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1930s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Hardwood
Glazed Ceramic Light Sculpture by Birthe Aksby, Denmark, 1970s
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Expressive light sculpture by Danish ceramicist Birthe Aksby, crafted in glazed ceramic with organic designs inspired by plant forms and marine corals. The composition evokes natural growth, with volumes emerging from a textured and perforated structure, allowing light to flow through its openings and create an atmospheric play of shadows. The pale glazed patina enhances its sculptural presence, lending it an ethereal character and an almost mineral quality.
Birthe Aksby, active in Denmark during the second half of the 20th century, is renowned for her mastery of fine ceramics and her exploration of nature-inspired forms. Alongside this remarkable piece, a newspaper clipping was found mentioning her work exhibited at Galerie Gammel Strand in Copenhagen, alongside ceramicist Lizzie Thyssen...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
$1,917 Sale Price
20% Off
Murano Glass Fish Sculpture by Licio Zanetti, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Murano Alexandrite Purple Blue Neodymium Glass Fish Figure by Licio Zanetti
Spectacular XXL Murano glass color changing lilac blue fish sculpture by Licio Zanetti. Italy, 1960-1970.
...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Le Corbusier Unglazed Porcelain Tray by Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Cassina
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
Six Cenedese Nautilus Flutes, Amber and Pulegoso Murano Glass, Signed
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Introducing this rare and exceptional set of antique Murano glass flutes, inspired by the nautilus shell.
These unique and handcrafted flutes are a masterpiece of craftsmanship, mad...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Christian Dior Mid-Century Ashtray in Lucite and Vienna Straw, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning Mid-Century round ashtray made in clear lucite and enriched inside with Vienna straw. The design of this elegant ashtray is attributed to a Dior Home production and was made...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Straw, Lucite, Plexiglass
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
Tom McMillan Handmade California Studio Pottery Triple Footed Rock Boulder Vase
By Tom Mcmillin
Located in Palm Springs, CA
California stoneware studio pottery boulder rock vase with three feet created by Tom McMillin. Piece stands 7.25" high by 7.50" diameter. Unsigned. In very good vintage condition.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stoneware
$600 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Newport by Gorham Sterling Silver 4 oz. Liquor Measure or Bar Jigger
By Gorham
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Mid-Century sterling silver liquor measure or jigger.
By Newport.
Newport was a trademark of the Gorham Silver Manufacturing Co.
In sterling silver.
Marked to the exterior in 1 fl. oz. increments.
Marked to the base for Newport / Sterling / 1654.
Simply a wonderful vintage liquor...
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Swan Lake by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 66 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Modern design Swan Lake by International, circa 1960, sterling silver flatware set, 66 pieces. This set includes:
12 Knives, 9"
12 Forks, 7 1/4"
12 Salad Forks, 6 5/8"
12 Teasp...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
1950s by Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano Glass Bird with label
Located in Brescia, IT
Bird glass with paper label
Perfect condition.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Set of Six Billiard / Pool Balls Roly Poly Cocktail Glasses by Cera
By Cera
Located in San Diego, CA
Great set of six billiard / pool balls roll poly cocktail glasses by Cera, circa 1970s. Each glass resembles a billiard ball with a number and colorful stripe. These glasses are very...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
$460 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Jerome Ackerman Modernist Ceramic Pottery
Located in Chalk Hill, PA
Jerome Ackerman glazed ceramic bowl signed “Ackerman”. Jerome Ackerman and his wife Evelyn were central figures in creating the California mid century modern aesthetic. This example ...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Set of Seven Antique Glass Vase and glasses, circa 1970
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of seven Vintage Glass Vase and glasses. Made by unknown manufacturer in Spain, circa 1980. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a be...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Vintage Danish Midcentury Knabstrup Floor Vase
By Knabstrup
Located in Søborg, DK
Vintage Danish midcentury Knabstrup floor vase in a beautiful green glaze.
In great condition with no cracks or chips and still with the or...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Pottery
$240 Sale Price
63% Off
Rare Set Six Oyster / Seafood Dishes by Lino Sabattini c.1970
Located in Bath, GB
A very rare opportunity to purchase a set six boxed seafood / oyster / scallop dishes, each contained in their original packaging and boxes; they look to have been unused.
Dating to c.1970, they are made of silver plate and each marked on the underside "Sabattini Italy" and each retains their original frosted glass liner.
A magnificent set, each measuring 6 1/4" x 5 1/4 x 1 1/4".
Lino Sabattini was the preeminent figure in modern Italian silver and metalware design. His expansive and diverse body of work is marked by its strength and boldness, whether in dynamic forms that suggest the thrust and power of Italian Futurist art...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Silver Plate
Heavy Art Deco Ashtray, 1930s, Straight Lines Inspired by Bauhaus Pink Marble
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Heavy Art Deco Ashtray, 1930s, Straight Lines Inspired by Bauhaus and Le Corbusier
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This striking Art Deco ashtray from the 1930s is a masterful blend of geometric elega...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Marble
Amboss Austria 2050 Flatware Cutlery for Six by Helmut Alder, 34 pcs., 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful modernist flatware from Austria, model 2050, designed by Helmut Alder, executed by Amboss Austria in the 1950s. High-quality flatware, made of brushed and polished stainless steel.
For six persons, consists of six big spoons...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Stainless Steel
Roger Capron - Ceramic Urn/Vase with Rooster
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
Vintage ceramic vase with rooster by Roger Capron
Vallauris, France.
Roger Capron was in influential French ceramicist, known for his tiled tables and his use of recurring motifs s...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Ceramic
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