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 legendary 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.
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
Putrella Centerpiece Tray by Enzo Mari
Located in Chicago, IL
Introducing the Putrella centerpiece by renowned designer Enzo Mari for Danese Milano—an exquisite example of blending industrial aesthetics with refined design sensibilities. Design...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Steel, Iron
Set of Four Marilyn Monroe Ceramic Coffee Mugs in Box by Andy Warhol for Block
By Arturo Rosenbleuth, (after) Andy Warhol
Located in San Diego, CA
Fun set of four "Marilyn Monroe" ceramic coffee mugs in box by Andy Warhol for Block, circa 1980s. The set is in excellent condition with no chips or cracks and comes with the origin...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Apple Murano, 1950, Design by Churba, Cristaleria Querandi Sign: Querandi 02
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Murano
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.
Carlo Scarpa (2 June 1906 – 28 N...
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1950s Argentine Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano glass bowl rest of the day by Dino Martens. 1950 - 1960
By Dino Martens
Located in CADALSO, ES
This item are in perfect condition, with wonderful colors
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
DeMatteo Midcentury Modern Sterling Silver Compote
By William G. DeMatteo
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury Modern sterling silver compote. Made by William G. DeMatteo in Bergenfield, New Jersey. Round and wide bowl on twisted shaft mounted to domed and beaded foot. Mounted to b...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Val Saint Lambert LABEL 'Twisted Light' Crystal Table Lamp, Belgium 1950s
Located in Verviers, BE
This simple yet graceful table lamp is in size; 39 cm excluding the shade.
The colored core in Classic Val Saint Lambert tint, has been given a thick Sommerso (clear crystal casing) ...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
Mandruzzato Murano Faceted Sommerso Red and Yellow Art Glass Vase
Located in Barcelona, ES
Faceted Sommerso double cased red and yellow Murano Art glass vase. Attributed to Mandruzzato, Italy, 1960s
Red glass with a layer of yellow glass cased into clear glass. The vibrant...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Cut Glass
Stoneware sculpture designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sculpture designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand,
Sweden, 1950s.
Stoneware.
Signed.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stoneware
Murano Glass Italian Ashtray by Bonimi
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Italian Murano thick glass ashtray by Bonimi.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Carl Aubock Made Austria Rattan Wrapped Brass Pipe Rest Desk Accessory Vintage
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage, mid century rattan wrapped solid brass pipe rest designed by Carl Aubock and stamped Made In Austria. In vintage condition with a beautiful patina with the requisite nicks...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
Ceramic Traditional Hand Painted Plate by Catalan Artist Diaz Costa, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Immerse yourself in the artistic legacy of Catalan artist Diaz Costa with our vintage hand-painted ceramic plate artwork, circa 1960. This exquisite piece captures the essence of mid...
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1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
LABELLED Orrefors Yellow Glass 'Chanterelle' Vase by Anne Nilsson
By Orrefors
Located in Bolton, GB
A beautiful yellow & green glass "Chanterelle" vase. Made by Orrefors of Sweden, and designed by Anne Nilsson. Still bears the original factory label.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Mid-Century Modern Ruby Red and Gold Ice Bucket by Luxium, France, 1970s
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Rare and exquisite, this vintage ice bucket exudes retro charm with its shiny ruby red and gold aesthetics. The lid, adorned with an apple stalk handle, adds an elegant touch to its overall design, making it a captivating addition to any bar or dining table.
Crafted by Luxium in the 1970s, this ruby red and golden bakelite ice bucket...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal
French Wood Bread Knife indide a bread-shaped scabbard brown Color 20th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
A Bread Knife inside a a bread-shaped scabbard, in a brown Color, in Wood.
Made in the 20 th Century.
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage George Briard Gold-Black Modernist Old Fashioned Glasses (Set of 4)
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic, modernist and beautiful mid-century set of glasses. Barware has never been more glamorous. This set from George Briard features 22-karat gold and black modernist lines envolv...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Modern Large Solid Teak Tray by Digsmed Denmark
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Danish manufacturer and editor of decorative objects and tableware in teak during the 1960s and 1970s. The factory closed in 1975.
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Teak
Vintage Hunter's Cigar Set: Brass Ashtray & Stag Antler Cutter, Sollingen 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
XL stag handled cigar cutter from Sollingen Germany circa 1950-60. Its accompanied by a stylish German made brass cigar ashtray with two large sleves and a motif of a hunting dog. Me...
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Tea/Coffee Service in Brass & Glass Mosaic by Salvador Teran, Mexico 1950's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the Tea/Coffee Service in Brass & Glass Mosaic by Salvador Teran, Mexico 1960's, a vintage treasure that exudes elegance and sophistication.
Crafted with meticulous att...
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1960s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
Stoneware vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand,
Sweden, 1950s.
Stoneware.
Signed.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stoneware
Mid-Century Modernist Geometric Lucite Bowl Barware Server, 1970s
By General Decoration
Located in Atlanta, GA
This sophisticated Mid-Century modernist Lucite or acrylic barware bowl, tray, or serving dish was crafted by Grainware in the 1970s. The serving centerpiece boasts a geometric shape with three carved containers for snacks, olives, nuts, or vegetables and has a tall and sturdy handle. The acrylic has a luxurious weight and crystal-clear transparency, similar to genuine crystal. There is no visible maker's mark.
The serving set is in excellent condition, with no pronounced signs of wear.
Measurements: 11.50 in wide (29 cm) x 10 in deep (25.5 cm) x 8 in high (20.5 cm).
Note: Acrylic was invented in 1902 by Otto Röhm, a German chemist, but its mass production did not begin until 1933 when Röhm GmbH (currently Evonik Degussa GmbH) began to market it under the Plexiglas® brand. Also known as ACRYLITE®, Lucite®, and Perspex®, acrylic is noted for its unparalleled transparency among polymers. It is also BPA-free and a food-grade material commonly used for outdoor tableware.
Not long after Plexiglas became available, Plastic Productions Company of Redwood City, CA, began manufacturing housewares using acrylic sheets. These products were primarily black or gray. As a result, the products were initially marketed under the Gray n Ware brand, later changed to Grainware. Charles McCrea, who owned the Plastic Productions Company, was also its chief product designer. In June of 1951, the Museum of Modern Art in New York (MOMA) acquired several Grainware products, which remain on display today.
In 1971, SiLite Inc. acquired the Plastic Productions Company, a housewares and giftware manufacturer based in Chicago, Illinois. Under its president, Robert Parmacek, SiLite introduced new products made using transparent acrylic sheets under the Grainware brand, which were wildly successful. Consequently, Grainware became known as a brand of predominantly clear acrylic products.
The next transformation of the Grainware brand came in the late 1970s when Mr. Parmacek changed the production process from vacuum forming of acrylic sheets to injection molding of acrylic resins. The new technique enabled Grainware to mass-produce intricate designs, cementing its reputation as a high-end brand of unique giftware and housewares.
In 1991, Carlisle Companies Inc. acquired SiLite Inc. and the Grainware brand, but Jolly Tone remained the primary manufacturer of Grainware products. In 2012, Jolly Tone bought the Grainware brand in partnership with William Bounds...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Acrylic, Lucite
Barovier Toso Murano Yellow Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Spike Bowl Ashtray
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown bright yellow and gold flecks Italian art glass ribbed with spike corners bowl / cigar ashtray. Documented to designer Ercole Barovier for the the...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Gold Leaf
Large Jens Qistgaard Dansk Staved Teak Bowl Denmark
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Ferndale, MI
One of the many bowls designed by Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansk Denmark . Beautifully proportioned Staved Teak sculptural and utilitarian . Fine condition . Very minor evidence of any...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Wood
Mid Century silver plated leaf bowl by Christofle, France
By Christofle
Located in London, GB
Elegant leaf shaped silver plated bowl by Christofle from their Gallia Collection. Signed on the leaf stem. This dish is perfect on a table to display sweets or nuts and perfect for ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
1970's Mixologist Graphic Liquor Bar Glass Decanter Set of 7
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Fill these with your favorite spirits and make a statement.
Each of the 7 decanters measure 10in tall X 4in wide X 2-1/2in deep.
Looks like they were never used, only for display.
Ci...
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
1960s Sunnex Tea Pot Stainless Hong Kong
By Sunnex
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Vintage Sunnex Tea Pot Hong Kong
maker stamped
Stainless Steel
4.5 h x 8.75 d x 5 w
made in Hong Kong
Preowned original vintage condition unrestored.
See all images provided.
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1960s Hong Kong Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stainless Steel
Full Brass Heavy Industrial Floor Ashtray, 1950s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Full Brass Heavy Industrial Floor Ashtray, 1950s, Italy
Measuretements :
Height: 58cm
Ashtray diameter: 12 cm
Base: 12 cm
Weight: 3.7 kg
Please do not hesitate to ask us if you h...
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1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
1950s John Prip Reed & Barton Teardrop Silver Plate Dish
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s John Prip for Reed and Barton Teardrop Silver Plate Serving Dish
Ideal as a candy dish
1.75 h x 7 x 3.5
Preowned unrestored vintage con...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
Figural ceramic coffee pot. 1920 - 1930
Located in CADALSO, ES
Great condition
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1920s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Large Vintage Arthur Court Aluminum Fish Platter with Black Stone Eye
By Arthur Court
Located in Ross, CA
Large vintage aluminum fish platter with black stone eye.
Arthur Court founded the company in 1966 with a focus on interior design. Our breakthrough came in the 1970s when we becam...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Aluminum
Set of 5 Midcentury Drinking Glasses, C.1970
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Very chic set of tinted drinking glasses.
Made in Caithness, Scotland
Wonderful asymmetrical shape. Highly evocative of the 1970s.
Category
1970s Scottish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Murano, Venini Italia, 1985 Vase "Zanfirico Reticello"
By Venini
Located in CH
Murano, 1985, vase "Zanfirico Reticello".
Colorless glass with blue-white thread decoration.
Signed on the bottom: Venini Italia 1985.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Ten Banded Moss Low Bowl, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
These striking pieces draw inspiration from the rich hues and undulating topography of Southern California. Alternating layers of opaque and transparent colors are applied to clear g...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Italian Round Light Smoked Crystal Glass Wine Decanter by Grandi Cristalli
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Grandi Cristalli is an Italian company that specializes in the production of high-quality glassware, including wine decanters. A wine decanter is a vessel used to transfer wine from the bottle into the decanter, allowing it to breathe and release its full aroma and flavor before serving.
Grandi Cristalli offers a range of wine decanters made from high-quality glass, handcrafted by skilled artisans in Italy. Their decanters feature elegant designs and are available in different sizes and shapes, depending on the type of wine...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
Brass and Tortoiseshell Lucite Barware Serving Tray, Italy 1970s
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a lovely barware serving tray crafted in Italy in the 1970s. The platter or decorative bowl boasts a square shape with a gilded brass raised gallery and a Lucite base with a ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal, Brass
Archimede Seguso Murano Pink Alabastro Glass Duck Sculpture
Located in Bolton, GB
This is a magnificent 1950/60's Venetian sculptural glass duck or goose, made on the island of Murano, near Venice, Italy. In a stunning combination of opaque pink and white glass, k...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage Sculptural Japanese Butter Knife Stainless Steel
By Dansk
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Japanese Butter Knife
Stainless steel and wood
6.25 x 75 x .5
Preowned unrestored vintage
Refer to all images.
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1960s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stainless Steel
1970s Two Prong Cork Puller Bottle Opener Franmara Barware Italy
By Guzzini
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Franmara Cork Puller Wine Bottle Opener Two Prong Vintage Barware 1970s Italy
4.38 H 2.63 W x .38 thick inches
Preowned Original vintage condition.
See images provided.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal
Vintage French Metal Cutlery Holders, Set of 24
Located in High Point, NC
This collection of 24 cutlery holders was designed in 20th-century France. Their original shape evokes the structure of a molecule, featuring a gilded, slightly darkened patina with ...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
French Glass Apothecary Jars, a Pair
Located in Winter Park, FL
A pair of French glass lidded apothecary or candy jars. Urn shaped faceted form. Lids with cut glass knobs. In good condition for the age and use, with light scratches and small chip...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Blown Glass, Cut Glass
Table bottle opener " rapid " ( for mounting on Table ) Swiss made around 1970s
Located in Wien, AT
Table bottle opener " rapid " ( for mounting on Table ) Swiss made around 1970s
Good original condition
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Set of French Majolica Oyster Plates & Platter Marcel Guillot, circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
Rare set of 8 Majolica oysters plates and platter signed Marcel Guillot, circa 1950.
Very rare color.
platter 16.5 inches , 8 plates 9.5 inches diameter.
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Mid-Century Vintage Orange Crystal Vase, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Vintage glass in good original condition. One defect on the bottom of the vase. Some sketches - all on pictures. Only one unique piece. Crystal glass. Very heavy item.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
Crystal Set of 6 Knittel with Label Stem Glasses with Overlay Cut to Clear
By Nachtmann
Located in Verviers, BE
Vintage with Label Knittel set of 6 cut to clear crystal stem glasses.
Mix crystal (Bleikristall 24% Mundgeblasen Handgeschliffen) glasses
Clear demi crystal glass. Side facetted an...
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
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...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
1970s Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Porcelain Mural Plates by Piero Fornasetti
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Four 70s porcelain plates designed by Piero Fornasetti especially for Fiat, depicting Torino monuments and cooking recipes. The black, white and gold colors are a mark of Fornasetti ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
1960s AS Arthur Salm Gravy Boat Serving Bowl Sweden
By Arthur Salm
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AS Sweden
Scandinavian Modern Arthur Salm Stainless Steel w Teak Handle
1960s AS Arthur Salm Gravy Boat Serving Bowl Sweden
maker label
12.13 w x 6.25 D x 2.5 h
Preowned original vin...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Murano Orange Cased Glass Vase, Italy 1970s
By VeArt
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing midcentury Murano glass vase in a vibrant orange encased glass. This lovely piece was realized in Murano, Italy during the 1970s.
The quality of the encased glass amd the si...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Mid Century ceramic vase from Fratelli Fanciullacci. Italia 1950 - 1959
Located in CADALSO, ES
The vase is made of ceramic and has been hand-painted in many colors. Wonderful inspiration for the modern design of the time
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Pair Augarten Vienna Purple Midcentury Fine Porcelaine Ashtrays, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A pair of charming petite triangular modernists ashtray from the 1950s. Made of china with violet stripes and white shiny glaze. Lovely pieces, executed by Augarten Vienna, Austria. ...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Vtg Wallace Mid Century Modern Silver Plated Hinged Lid Ice Bucket w glass liner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Wallace Mid Century Modern Silver Plated Hinged Lid Ice Bucket w glass liner. Circa Mid 20th Century.
Measurements: 12.5" H x 8.5" W x 8" D.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
Piero Fornasetti Pottery Arcimboldesca-Motif Vegetable Face Plates
Located in Downingtown, PA
Piero Fornasetti Pottery Arcimboldesca-Motif Vegetable Face Plates,
After Giuseppe Arcimboldo,
Arcimboldesca Pattern,
Set of Twelve,
Circa 1955
The 1950s pottery plates with a wide ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
1970s Mid-Century Modern Fake Tortoiseshell Lucite Octagonal Italian Tray
Located in Aci Castello, IT
An amazing serving tray designed and manufactured in Italy in the Seventies in the style of Christian Dior who used lucite with a faux tortoiseshell effect for many of his home collections, the tray it's in very good condition. Mid-Century Modern design, which flourished roughly from the 1940s to the 1970s, is characterized by clean lines, minimalistic forms, and a focus on functionality. Lucite, a transparent thermoplastic, was a popular material during this period due to its versatility and modern aesthetic. Fake tortoiseshell effect, was used to mimic the look of the genuine material without the ethical concerns associated with using real tortoiseshell...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Lucite, Plexiglass
Maestozo Cristallo con extraordianerie molature in preziosito con bronzi
Located in Cantù, IT
Maestozo Cristallo con extraordianerie molature in preziosito con bronzi private collection Domenico Rugiano
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Jean Despres Decorative Pan for Aperitif, 1950
By Jean Despres
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Decorative pan for aperitif by Jean Despres, France, circa 1950. Silver-plated metal piece with a hammered handle, and decorated at the base of a flat link chain. The plating is orig...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal
Raw Edge Stone Zebra Calcite Ashtray
Located in Hawthorne, CA
Stone ashtray made from zebra calcite limestone. Grey and yellow muted earth tones with a clear coat for protection. Round cut out with large divots for cigars.
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stone, Limestone
Ashtray by Archimede Seguso in Opaline and Turquoise Murano Glass, Italy 1950s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a very rare Ashtray designed by Archimede Seguso in Opaline and Turquoise Murano Glass. It features beautiful triangular shape with round edges. Made in...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Massive black ceramic vase by the french ceramist Marc Uzan, Midcentury Modern
By Marc Uzan
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Massive black ceramic vase by the french ceramist Marc Uzan, Midcentury Modern
Stunning by is size, this is a beatiful and massive deep black vase.
Born in Sousse, Tunisia in 1955,...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Enamel
Roger Capron - Vintage Ceramic Pitcher with Cobblestones
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
Vintage ceramic decorative pitcher signed by Roger Capron - Vallauris, France
Roger Capron was in influential French ceramicist, known for his tiled tables and his use of recurring ...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
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