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
Meissen Blanc de Chine Porcelain Jester and Monkey Figure
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine vintage Meissen porcelain blanc de chine figure of a Jester with a monkey and owl dating from the 20th century. The figure stands on a narr...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Six Cenedese Nautilus Flutes Set, Brown accent and Pulegoso Murano Glass signed
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Introducing the Nautilus Shell Inspired Murano Glass Flutes
This unique and rare set of flutes is a must-have for any collector of vintage glass. Made in Murano in the 1950s by Cened...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Mid Century Vintage Beige Artistic Glass Vase, Europe, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
VASE “SCARF”
Author: Decorative Glassworks "Makora", Krosno
Year of creation: 2nd half 20th century
Information: laminated glass, hand-formed, mass decoration with a crack motif. h...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
Set of 2 Vintage Italian Lighter and Ashtray 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The "Set of 2 Vintage Italian Lighter and Ashtray, 1980s" is a stylish duo that embodies Italian flair. With sleek design and quality craftsmanship, th...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
Large Italian Design Murano Pulegoso Decanter Opaque Blue Bubble Art Glass 1950s
By Venini
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A highly decorative decanter carafe made of blue opaque art glass in "Pulegoso" technique, very similar to works by Carlo Scarpa.
This beautiful piece will be a lovely addition to a...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$670 Sale Price
20% Off
Decorative Ceramic Tray by Charles René Neveux for Cerenne Workshop, c. 1950s
Located in London, GB
Mid-century ceramic hors d'oeuvres tray by Charles René Neveux for Cerenne Workshop (circa 1950s). This rare ceramic with abstract motif is signed by Neveux himself. A tomato-red base is complemented by a yellow repeating pattern at the edges and a dash of turquoise from the abstract in the recess of the tray. An eye-catching piece from the South of France. When it was created, the 1955 film, Et Dieu Créa la Femme...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
$383 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid Century French Vallauris Majolica Oyster Plate, 8 Available
Located in Pearland, TX
Beautiful French Vallauris majolica oyster plate in lovely shades of speckled lilac, teal, and brown. Priced individually, 8 available.
DIMEN...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Meissen German Weiss Porcelain Garden Bird Figure
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
From a collection of white and blanc de chine figures we are pleased to offer this fine German porcelain figure of a garden bird by renowned maker Meissen ...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Mid Century Teapot and Jug Blå eld by Hertha Bengtsson for Gustavsberg Sweden
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
A Mid Century Modern teapot and milk jug from the series "Blå eld" translated to Blue fire in English is quality earthenware from Rörstrand, Sweden desig...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Earthenware
Murano Vetro Artistico Veneziano Vintage Art Glass Bird
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine and stylish vintage midcentury Italian, Murano cased glass bird with a speckled colour and aventrine pattern. The bird stands on a shaped narrow rounded clear glass base perch and has a long slender neck with a yellow glass crop and beak with a wider shaped cranberry colored body cased in clear glass. This stylish piece has an old Vetro Artistico Veneziano paper label attached to the body.
Provenance: Acquired in the UK art...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Oil and Vinegar Cruet Set Mid-Century Design Italy 1970s Vintage
Located in Palermo, IT
A masterfully designed modernist oil and vinegar cruet set of impeccable quality made of glass and silver plate , Italy, 1970s. In great condition with some minor wear.
Weight: 1.03...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate
Set of Vintage French St Clements Oyster Plates
Located in New Orleans, LA
A set of four vintage 1950’s French St Clements oyster plates in the treacle glaze. These plates were produced in the 1950's in the famous St C...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Faience
$128 Sale Price / set
56% Off
Mid-Century Italian Red Acrylic Serving Tray, Italy 1980s
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful red octagonal serving tray in red acrylic. This lovely centerpiece was made in Italy in the 80s.
The tray is made in a beautiful vibrant red acrylic that features cachemir...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal, Brass
Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand Ashtray for Lumax
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Lumax ashtrey by Le Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand.
Manufactured in France, circa 1970.
In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful pa...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Brass ashtray vienna around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Brass ashtray vienna around 1950s
Only polished
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
Large Alvino Bagni for Raymor Jug Vessel
By Alvino Bagni
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A large ceramic vessel by Alvino Bagni for Raymor, Italy circa 1960s. Jug form with beautiful stylized decoration in shades of brown.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Orange Fat Lava Vase by Roth Keramik
By Roth Keramik
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
A Roth Keramik vase, orange outlined with black lava. These vases are very sought after.
Original sticker/label present.
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Piero Fornasetti Rosenthal Porcelain Themes & Variations Plate, Motiv 27
Located in Downingtown, PA
Piero Fornasetti Rosenthal porcelain themes & variations plate, Motiv 27,
1980s
The Piero Fornasetti Themes & Variation design is made on Rosenthal porcelain. The pattern, Motiv ...
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1980s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Mid-Century Geometrical Blue & White Pitcher Robert Picault Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Blue & white Geometrical Pitcher or Bottle signed Robert Picault circa 1950.
Robert Picault (1919 - 2000) was born in Vincennes, Paris and studied at the School of Applied Arts in Pa...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
6 Midcentury Pastel Daisy Porcelain Egg Cups, Lilien, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A set of six charming egg cups from the "Daisy“-series, made of china in six different lovely pastel colors, yellow, light blue, light green, bluegray, pink/rosé and lilac. Made in the 1950s by Lilien Porzellan...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Coffee Service by Ana Maria Nunez De Brilanti for Plateria Victoria, Mexico 1960
By Victoria of Taxco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the remarkable Copper & Silver Coffee/Tea Service by Ana Maria Nunez De Brilanti for Plateria Victoria, Mexico 1960's. Immerse yourself in ...
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1960s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate, Copper
Scheurich West German Mid-Century Hand Painted Art Pottery Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish mid-century German art pottery vase decorated with a green and yellow panel design on a molded matt glazed ground by Scheurich K...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Pottery
20th Century Mini 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. Mini White Poodle Dog Sculpture wa...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
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
Mexican Modern Don Shoemaker Wood Trays
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of four serving trays or plates by Mexican Modernist Don Shoemaker, from his workshop in Señal Mexico.
Designer Don Shoemaker ( was born in Nebraska and studied at the Art Inst...
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1950s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Wood
$240 Sale Price
20% Off
French Riviera Bottle Rack in Curved Bamboo and Wicker, Italy, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning Mid-Century French Riviera style wine rack in curved rattan and hand-woven wicker. This charming and unique piece was designed in Italy during the 1970s.
In amazing conditi...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
1950s Titano San Marino Italian Midcentury Modern Red Pottery Vase
Located in Brescia, IT
Red pottery vase
Perfect condition
Measure: H 64 cm.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Pottery
Barovier Green Italian Serving Tray in Mirror-Etched Murano Glass, 1940s
By Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful tiny rectangular shaped serving tray in a stunning combination of mouth-blown Murano twisted green glass, acid-etched mirror and gilt metal handles. This charming piece was...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
1960s Fish Fillet Knife Stainless Fiskars Normark Finland
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1967 Fiskars Normark stainless steel knife from Finland
leather sheath
Vintage Fixed Blade Fillet Fish Knife
11.13 long x 1.5 tall x 1 thick
Vintage unrestored condition
Refer to ima...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Modern Large Gino Cenedese Murano Blue Art Glass Stripped Vase
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful large and complex signed GINO CENEDESE, Limited 66/200 12.5" H x 7.5 W
The sides of the large vase with thick vertical stripes, through which run
numerous thin horizontal stripes, circa 1970s
The underside etched: Gino Cenedese Murano...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Val Saint Lambert Sommerso Technique Twisted Light Crystal Table Lamp Signed
Located in Verviers, BE
Val Saint-Lambert Signed
This simple yet graceful green table lamp is in small size; 27 cm excluding the shade. The colored core in Classic Val Saint-Lambert tint has been given a thick Sommerso (clear crystal casing) so that the object appears delicate whilst remaining solid and stable as a lamp base. The twist on the external surface gives an entrancing optical effect as you pass it.
Weight crystal 1.7 Kg
It is excellent condition and in full working order having also
been re-wired and provided with new fittings E27
And safe for immediate usage in the World
Important: The lampshade is included in photos for illustration purposes only but cannot be shipped and does not form part of the lot!
Produced between 1955 and 1965, it was handmade from top-quality lead crystal by Val Saint Lambert (the main Belgian crystal glassware manufacturer, founded in 1826 and based near Liege.)
Our collection includes these VSL lamps...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
Italian Art Deco Style Mid-Century Modern Tea Set by Montagnani
By Montagnani
Located in Northampton, GB
Designed by Punta Bacola for Montagnani
From our Accessories collection, we are pleased to offer this uber stylish Tea Service in the Art Deco Style. The Service complete with a Tea...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal
$4,713 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Murano Glass Vase, Sommerso, by Flavio Poli for Seguso, Burgundy
Located in Milano, IT
Decorative Vase - Rare Murano Glass - Flavio Poli for Seguso
"Sommerso" is a defining style of Murano glassmaking, easily identified by the layers of different colours making up the...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$1,150 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of 4 Ceramic Bamboo Dinner Plates - Made in Italy
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Bring the beauty of nature to your table with our Set of 4 bamboo ceramic plates, made in Italy. Each plate showcases intricate hand painted bamboo detailing, combining artisanal cra...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Beautifully Patinated Silver Plated Bathroom Set 1960s
Located in Meer, VAN
Beautifully Patinated Silver Plated Bathroom Set, Europe, 1960s.
This is a wonderful and very nicely patinated bathroom set - one toothbrush holder and one cup for water.
Wonderfu...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Turi-Design Lotte Plates Made in Norway Set of 3
By Figgjo Flint
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
1 of 13
Vintage Turi-Design Lotte Pitcher, Made in Norway
Sold: €73.89
Days on 1stDibs: 331
Vintage Turi-Design Lotte hand painted plates, Made in Norway, stamped 1075 on Bottom, F...
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1960s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
$258 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Chianti bottle 1970s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
A unique vintage Chianti bottle in the shape of a snail is available. Standing at an impressive 83 cm tall, it features vibrant green glass and ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Val Saint Lambert Circular Crystal Ash-Tray, Handcut to Clear, Signed
Located in Verviers, BE
Val Saint Lambert crystal vase 'Aglea' Charles Graffart cut-to-clear signed
Color vsl: Clair double Aurore
And popularly called orange
About
There are only made 100 of these mod...
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1950s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
Mid Century Design Ceramic Wall Tile Decoration, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia, 1960s
- Good original condition
- Marked
jr.
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1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Magazine or Bottle Rack in Lucite and Brass, Italian Design 1970s, Romeo Rega
By Romeo Rega
Located in Roma, IT
Elegant magazine rack fully made in clear lucite and solid brass. This charming object was produced in Italy during the 1970s clearly in the style of Romeo Rega.
This delightful it...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
Serving Tray Cloche Plate Bell for Cheese or Fruit in Rattan and Glass Italy
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Serving Tray Cloche Plate Bell for Cheese or Fruit in Rattan and Glass Italy
Dimensions of the bell with the rattan base
Diameter 36cm High 27 cm
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Rattan, Art Glass
$431 Sale Price
20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Makers Sterling Silver Vase
Located in Vienna, AT
Tiffany & Co. Makers Sterling Silver Vase. Crafted Of Fine Quality Solid Sterling Silver. Hallmarked On The Bottom “Tiffany & Co. Makers 23922 Sterling Silver 925. Measures approxima...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Ice Bucket with Ice Tong in Copper and Brass and a Glass Cup Inside Around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Ice bucket with ice tong in copper and brass and a glass cup inside around 1950s
Original condition.
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass, Copper
Original French Modernist Metal Tray "Rigituelle" by Mathieu Matégot, 1950s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Metal tray.
Designed and produced by Mathieu Matégot.
Origin: France,
1950s.
Original Mathieu Matégot tray "RIGITUELLE". made in the 1950s in...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal
Stig Lindberg Pungo Vase Gustavsberg Sweden
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An elegant, satin black "Pungo" vase by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, circa 1950s. Teardrop shape with cutout and white accented sinuous line gives it added element.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Blenko Art Glass Mushroom Candlestick
By Blenko Glass
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Art glass mushroom candlestick by Blenco, circa 1975
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
$60 Sale Price
20% Off
Martini & Rossi French Opalex Ashtray
Located in Bradenton, FL
A French Martini & Rossi triangular ashtray. White opalex is branded Martini & Rossi Extra Dry Vermouth on each side. Each corner has a beveled cigarette rest. Marked “Made in France...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Opaline Glass
Serving Tray in Bamboo & Tortoiseshell Lucite Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing large rectangular serving tray or centerpiece in lucite effect tortoiseshell, bamboo and rattan in the style of Christian Dior Home.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass
Small Danish Glass Vase with Sterling Silver Grapes, A. Dragsted
By Stromberg Hytten, A. Dragsted
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-Century Danish glass vase with sterling silver grape handles. Great to use for toothpicks, cigarettes or as an ashtray. This stunning jar is signed and marked Dragsted and glass ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antoni Cumella Abstract Minimalist Ceramic Artwork, 1979
By Antoni Cumella
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ceramic artwork by Antoni Cumella, 1979.
Hand-signed.
In good condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
He was born in Granoller...
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1970s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
$2,695 Sale Price
50% Off
Mid-Century Silver Plated Cast Metal Horse & Jockey Sculpture with Marble Base
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This silver plated metal horse and rider sculpture is initiated, but the artist could not identified. It is presumed that the sculpture was m...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Slate, Spelter
Set of Eight Green Majolica Snails Knife Rests Vallauris, circa 1950
By Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Set of 8 green Majolica knife rests with snails.
Vallauris, circa 1950.
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Mod Colorful Hexagonal Nesting Murano Ashtrays Attributed Flavio Poli- Seguso
By Flavio Poli
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mod Colorful Hexagonal Nesting Murano Ashtrays Attributed Flavio Poli- Seguso
Italy, Circa 1970s
A set of Mod Colorful Hexagonal Nesting Murano Ashtrays attributed to Flavio Poli-S...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
$476 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Faceted Green Glass Juice Cups, Set of 2
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A set of two faceted green juice cups, or small vases.
Dimensions:
2.75" diameter
3.75" tall.
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
$52 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Midcentury Murano Ashtray or Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian midcentury clear Murano glass ashtray or bowl hand blown with beautiful curvatures / Made in Italy, circa 1960s
Measures: width 7.5 inches, depth 5 inches, height 3 i...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
$600 Sale Price
40% Off
MCM Libbey Cavalcade Galloping Horse Cocktail Glasses Gold White Pilsner Collins
Located in Topeka, KS
Incredible set of 13 Mid-Century Modern or MCM cocktail glasses by Libbey from their Cavalcade line. They are frosted and featuring white and gold gallopi...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Royal Copenhagen Stoneware Dish by Eva Stæhr-Nielsen No. 22361, circa 1969
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Rectangular stoneware dish model no. 22361 designed by Danish ceramist and artist Eva Stæhr-Nielsen (1911-1976) and manufactured by Royal Copenhagen
The dish is decorated with sung ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Table Barometer Weather Station Vienna Around, 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Table Barometer Weather Station Vienna Around, 1950s
Original condition
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal, Brass
Rooster Green Glazed Ceramic Pitcher, Spain, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching green and brown Majolica ceramic rooster jug / pitcher, Spain, 1950s.
Andalusian ceramic decorative rooster shaped jug in shades ...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
60s MCM Italian Blue Cased Empoli Glass Pitcher and Tent Lidded Apothecary Jars
Located in Haarlem, NL
Very pretty set of three 1960s Italian Empoli Rossini and Stelvio Opalina Fiorentina cased glass vases. A high pitcher, vase or decanter and two candy or apothecary jars.
In deep bl...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Opaline Glass
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