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
Midcentury Period Sterling Silver and Glass Hors d'oeuvres/Caviar Platter
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern period, sterling silver and glass hors d'oeuvres/caviar platter, the Watson Company, Attleboro, Mass., circa 1950s. Glass dip/caviar holder...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of 3 1970s Icicle Art Aslak Highball Glasses by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of 3 Icicle Art Aslak Highball or Beer Glasses designed by Tapio Wirkkala for renowned Finnish glass company Iittala. Gorgeous design conjuring icy beauty.
The glasses are in pe...
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1970s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Midcentury Murano Sommerso Art Glass Vase, 1960s
Located in CABA, AR
Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of mid-century Italian craftsmanship with our stunning Murano sommerso glass vase from the 1960s, likely designed by the renowned Flavio Poli in collaboration with C.O.V.E.M. (Cooperativa Vetrai Muranesi). This substantial piece, in flawless condition, exudes a palpable sense of luxury and sophistication. Crafted from thick, clear sommerso glass...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Art Glass, Murano Glass
Mid Century Sterling Silver Scotch Decanter Label
Located in Stamford, CT
American mid century sterling silver Scotch label for a carafe or decanter or your favorite bottle of the spirit.
Scotch etched into an ov...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Silver Plate Handkerchief Wine Cooler Champagne Bottle Ice Bucket
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stylish mid-century-modernist silver plate wine cooler or champagne ice bucket was crafted in France circa 1960. This ultra-chic bottle holder features a whimsical handkerchief ...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Franco Lapini King Size Lobsters Dish Silver Plate, circa 1970
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Absolutely magnificent huge silver-plated serving platter made and designed by Franco Lapini the 1970s.
This is one of the biggest masterpieces he made.
Two lobsters facing each other on a decorated surface.
Signed on the bottom and there is a number in the rim.
Franco Lapini was an Italian silversmith based in Firenze since 1963. Franco Lapini, the creator, was trained at the Istituto D’Arte Internazionale di Porta Romana before opening his first workshop. Lapini had a deep interest in 15th century...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass, Silver Plate
Large Carved Olive Wood Fruit basket 1970s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Large Carved Olive Wood Fruit basket Standing on my dining table for the Moment. Great looking table piece .Beautiful grain in the Wood Like a ar...
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1970s Canadian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Olive
Vintage French Glass Vase, Signed Art Vannes, 1950s Decorative, Collectible
By Art Vannes
Located in Milano, IT
Decorative Glass Vase - Art Vannes Vintage Vase - Mid Century French Glass
Fluid and highly decorative French vase in clear crystal glass. Acid-signed “Art Vannes” underneath the ba...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Archimede Seguso Murano Silver Flecks Orange Glass Duck Figure, Italy, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Small hand blown Murano glass open wings duck / bird figurine with silver flecks. Attributed to Archimede Seguso, Italy 1950s.
Cute open wings st...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Leaf
Mid-Century Vintage Dots Transparent Murano Glass Vase, Jerpoint, Irleand, 2000s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful vase made from Murano glass in perfect condition. The vase looks like it has just been taken out of the box. No jags, defects etc. Only one unique piece.
The small tulip vase is stunning in its simplicity and both a beautiful and functional piece of design.
Originally designed for short stemmed Tulip bouquets, this small vase works as well with any other flower compositions or as a decorative piece.
Here at Jerpoint, we individually hand make each vase at our Glass-blowing Studio in Co. Kilkenny, using skills and methods that have hardly changed for thousands of years. With their breath, a few simple tools and decades of craftsmanship the Glass makers turn molten glass into the colourful...
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Mid-20th Century Irish Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
Christian Dior Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite and Chrome Serving Tray, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful midcentury piece of serveware in tortoiseshell effect lucite with a chrome frame. This stunning piece was produced in Italy during the 1970s. Its design is attributed to Wi...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Midcentury tableware designed by Gabriella Crespi, Italy
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Tableware designed by Gabriella Crespi
Pair of golden brass tableware designed by Gabriella Crespi.
Recorded by Archivio Gabriella Crespi, Milan.
Signed
Italy 1970s
D: 16 cm H: 2 ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
Mod. 8532 by Angelo Mangiarotti for Knoll 1960s Design Marble Ashtray
Located in Brescia, IT
"8532" Ashtray
by Angelo Mangiarotti
Knoll, 1967
Grey marble
Perfect condiction
Literature: François Burkhardt, Angelo Mangiarotti Opera completa, Motta Ed., 2010, p. 296
T...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Marble
Barovier Toso Murano Pink Gold Flecks Art Glass Bowl with Air Bubbles
Located in Barcelona, ES
Amazing folded rim hand blown Murano glass ashtray / bowl with gold flecks and controlled air bubbles. Attributed to Barovier e Toso. Italy, 1950s.
Pink and grey glass spots and clea...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Copper, Gold Leaf
Serving Tray Acrylic Green Marble Effect & Chrome Willy Rizzo Style, Italy 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing serving tray rectangular Acrylic green marble effect and chrome in the style of Italian design Willy Rizzo.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal, Chrome
French Art Deco Style Koi Dish in Pressed Frosted & Clear Glass Signed Lalique
Located in New York, NY
This stunning modernist Art Deco style relief glass decorative dish was realized during the 20th century by the legendary French maker Lalique- one of the finest purveyors of glass p...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
mid century Roger Capron ceramic vide poche with bird motif
By Roger Capron
Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire
Oval shaped vide poche by Roger Capron decorated to the interior with a bird in colours, supported by three feet. Signed ” Capron – Vallauris C” to the underside. France circa 1955
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Brass Ashtray Depicting the Mythological Erymanthian Boar, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage ashtray made in Italy between the 70s and 80s in cast brass and finished by hand.
it is a very decorative object that can be used as an ashtray, as a pocket emptier or soap d...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
Spanish Majolica Ceramic Ashtray / Vide-Poche, Clock Design, 1960s
By Alfaraz
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching terracotta glazed ceramic round ashtray with hand painted clock design, Spain, 1960s.
Manufactured by Alfaraz workshop/studio at Madri...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Terracotta, Clay
Vintage Pottery Bowl And Ice Bucket by Inge-Lise Koefoed For Aluminia of Denmark
Located in Søborg, DK
Vintage pottery bowl and ice bucket from the series Tenera by Inge-Lise Koefoed for Aluminia of Denmark.
In great vintage condition with no crac...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Pottery
Modern Ultima Thule Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, Finland 7 Glass Bowls
Located in Miami, FL
Tapio Wirkkala's 1960s Scandinavian Modern creation of Ultima Thule for Iittala, Finland. This design was meant to interpret the melting ice of a snow covered Finnish island. This de...
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1970s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Mid-Century Restaurant Ware Porcelain Bowls in White and Green, Set of 3 1960s
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A set of three heavy restaurant ware bowls in green and white. Vintage restaurant ware is making a comeback in entertaining. Known for their strength and versatility, they seem to last forever. This set is from Shenango China...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Set of Twelve Dorothy Thorpe Pretzel Napkin Ring Holders, USA, 1970s
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 12 Mid Century pretzel napkin ring holders rendered in bent tubular clear acrylic lucite in the form of a pretzel, by Dorothy Thorpe, USA, 1970s
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Acrylic, Lucite
Pair of Mid-Century Modern French Ceramic Large Bowls by Albert Thiry, 1960s
By Albert Thiry
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Pair of Mid-Century Modern French ceramic large bowls by Albert Thiry, 1960s
Two beautiful glazed ceramic bowls. One has a blue thistle p...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Enamel
Rare Ceramic Boxer Dog Decorative Sculpture, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Painted ceramic/terracotta, good original vintage condition. Beautiful and unique decorative sculpture. Boxer dog was produced in 1960s in Italy.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Terracotta
Mexican Abalone and Brass Cocktail Pitcher in the Style of Los Castillo
By Los Castillo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful cocktail pitcher in the style of Los Castillo - the pitcher is made of brass and covered in Abalone.
The mid century piece is a collectable item and has many relatives in the Mexican Taxco style - a compliment to any mid century bar. house warming gift...
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20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
Original bordo murano glass ashtray, Italy, 1980s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Vintage bordo murano glass ashtray made in Italy in the 1980s.
The bowl is in very good vintage condition.
Dimensions:
Width: 15 cm / 5.9 inches
Height: 5 cm / 1.97 inches
Weight...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage Solid Silver Dachshund by SMD Castings - 1975
By SMD Castings
Located in Bath, GB
A magnificent solid cast (not filled) English silver model of a Dachshund, beautifully executed and one of the most sought-after castings by SMD castings, London.
The underside is f...
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1970s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Val Saint Lambert Art Deco Crystal Vase Cut-to-clear, 1950s
Located in Verviers, BE
Val Saint Lambert crystal vase cut-to-clear, 1950s
by Val Saint-Lambert.
Color: vsl Clair double Aurore?
And popularly called orange
Beautiful Val Saint-Lambert hexagonal cry...
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1950s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
Los Castillo Modernist Tea Set of 3
By Los Castillo
Located in Southampton, NJ
Silver-plated brass, malachite inlay, brass.
Produced by Los Castillo, Taxco, Mexico.
Also retains original sugar spoon.
Each impressed with maker's mark, "PLATEADO", "HECHO EN MEXI...
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20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Malachite, Silver Plate
Vintage Danish Eton Cutlery by Henning Nørgaard for Raadvad, 1960s, Set of 79
By Raadvad
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Eton Cutlery by Henning Nørgaard for Raadvad, 1960s
79 part set of Danish modern cutlery in rosewood and stainless steel.
This set c...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage Federal Glasses with Pegasus Among Stars and Planets in Black and Gold
Located in Nantucket, MA
Set of 6, mid 20th century tumblers with images of the mythical winged horse Pegasus in black enamel among 22k gold stars and planets.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Honey Yellow Glass Genie Decanter with Stopper, 20th Century, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A stunning yellow glass decanter with geometric design, made by one of the many glass manufacturers based in the region of Empoli, Italy. Has "Ma...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
1960, Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, Set of Seven White Tulip Ashtrays
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach,...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
i Drink on My Own, Bohemian Cut Crystal Decanter, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Small diablo-shaped crystal decanter cut with diamond patterns and set a stopper that is also a 6 cl glass. In the Czech Republic these are commonly called 'I drink solo'. It has a capacity of roughly 0.25 liter. Measurements: H: 19,5 cm, Diameter: 7 cm (base). Label: Bohemian lead crystal.
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1970s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
Green Ceramic Lettuce Cabbageware Serving Tureen After Dodie Thayer
By Dodie Thayer
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A muted green cabbage motif tureen with lid and serving saucer. This iconic pattern will be a great accent for your next dinner party. Slightly larger than a soup bowl, this piece wi...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Venetian Art Glass Vide Poche, Cranberry Pink and Opal Mauve, Midcentury
Located in New York, NY
Stunning, unique Venetian hand blown art glass vide poche. Beautiful cranberry pink interior with light pink opal exterior, creating a luminous mauve shade. The glass glitters when t...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Midcentury Amber Yellow "Sommerso" Murano Glass Italian Artistic Vase, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing midcentury amber yellow "Sommerso" Murano glass vase. This fantastic piece was created by Artistic Crystal in the 1970s.
This amazing item has its original label and it's ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass, Art Glass
French Majolica Fish Platter Vallauris, Circa 1950
By Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica fish platter Vallauris Circa 1950.
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Brass Napkin Rings – Elegant Mid-Century Modern Table Décor - Set of 12
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Elevate your dining table with this set of 12 vintage solid brass napkin rings. They are the perfect combination of timeless design and sophisticated charm. Crafted from durable soli...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
Mario Buccellati pair of Italian Silver Penguin-Form Magnum Wine Coolers
Located in North Miami, FL
A pair of realistically modeled as a male and female penguins, the hinged heads opening to reveal a bottle compartment Mario Buccellati was one of the most remarkable Italian jeweler...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
5 Brass Plates Table Hollywood Regency Vintage 1960s Desert Gold Art Nouveau
Located in London, GB
A lovely set of five small, round hammered brass dessert-sized plates.
Each plate features a slightly concave centre with a raised rim, and the hand-hammered texture gives them a ru...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Swallow Tail Form Centerpiece in Clear Crystal Signed Daum
By Daum
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Mid-Century Modern translucent crystal centerpiece bowl was realized by the storied maker Daum in France circa 1950. It offers a stylized amorphic form with three point...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
Barovier & Toso Bullicante Clear and Gold Foil Murano Glass Fan Flower Vase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A wonderful, large-scale Italian glass Bullicante fan shaped flower vase.
Attributed to Barovier and Toso.
In clear glass with captured bubbles, gold foil inclusions, and a polishe...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Danish Modern Tapered Staved Teak Bowl by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice Danish modern staved teak tapered bowl by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa 1960s. The bowl is 11.5"D x 4.25"H and in very good condition. Signed on the underside. #3975
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Style Sterling Silver Condiments Set in Original Fitted Box, Asprey
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern style sterling silver condiments set in original box, consisting of a pair of salt and pepper shakers, an open mustard cellar and a matching mustard spoon, London, year hallmarked for 1971, Asprey and Company...
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1970s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Duilio 'Dubé' Barnabe Reverse Painted Glass Top Cocktail Table for Fontana Arte
Located in Hanover, MA
Duilio Barnabe (known as Dube) reverse painted glass top cocktail table with slightly concave sides and convex fishtail ends by Fontana Arte on black lacq...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
Midcentury Modern Unique Large Ceramic Bowl Carl-Harry Stålhane Rörstrand Sweden
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This large unique bowl has a wonderful glaze. It’s made in Sweden at Rörstrand and designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane. There is only one of its kind and is therefore a spectacular piece...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Brass ashtray vienna around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Brass ashtray vienna around 1950s
Only polished
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
Large Murano Art Glass Sommerso Bowl attributed Flavio Poli Seguso Vetri D’Arte
By Flavio Poli
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Large Murano Art glass Sommerso bowl attributed to Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri D’Arte circa 1950s.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Alfredo Barbini for Barbini Scavo Murano Bowl
Located in New York, NY
Alfredo Barbini for Barbini Scavo murano bowl.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Ceramic Candlestick Jean Marais
By Jean Marais
Located in Vosselaar, BE
Jean Marais (1913-1998) is best known for his acting career which made him world famous and gave him a mythical status as one of the great French actors. ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Archimede Seguso Murano Yellow Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Sculptural Bowl
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and rare, vintage Murano hand blown yellow and gold flecks art glass sculptural bowl. Documented to designer Archimede Seguso, and publ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Gold Leaf
Vintage Boho Salvador Tehran Mosaic Rocks Glasses - Set of 8
Located in west palm beach, FL
This exquisite set of eight vintage mosaic rocks glasses showcases an intricate handcrafted design, embodying the essence of bohemian and Persian-inspired artistry. Each glass featur...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
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
1950s Mid-Century Modern Brass and Brown Goatskin Thermos Carafe by Aldo Tura
By Aldo Tura
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A 1950s Mid-Century Modern brass and brown Goatskin Thermos Carafe designed by Aldo Tura and manufactured by Tura Creazioni Milano, it's in lovely conditions, brown goatskin is decor...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic Square Ashtray, Italy, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Barcelona, ES
Small 'Rimini blu', blue glazed terracotta ceramic squared ashtray. Design by Aldo Londi and manufactured by Bitossi. Italy, 1950s-1960s.
Handcrafted in Italy with hand carved geomet...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Pottery, Terracotta, Ceramic
Pitcher robert picault vallauris ceramics années 60
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Ceramic vase from the 1960s by French artist Robert Picault from Vallauris. The ceramic is glazed in shades of blue, green and white, with geometric decoration throughout, typical of...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-century Modern serveware, ceramics, silver and glass for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern serveware, ceramics, silver and glass for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage serveware, ceramics, silver and glass created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects, lighting and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with glass, ceramic and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern serveware, ceramics, silver and glass made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, popular names associated with this style include Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Cenedese, Rörstrand, and Piero Fornasetti. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for serveware, ceramics, silver and glass differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $22 and tops out at $295,000 while the average work can sell for $679.
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