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
Period: 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Adri Danish Ceramic Coffee Table, 1960s
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Stunning midcentury table 1960s in ceramic and metal.
Signature of Adri Still on one of the tail on the top.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Chrome
Ceramic Brown and Gold Ashtray or Vide Poche in a Circa 1960 France
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This Ceramic Ashtray or Vide Poche, has a Free Shape. The colors are the brown and Gold.
It has been made in France Circa 1960
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 3 Paper Bag Vases by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, Germany, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Set of three paper bag vases designed by Tapio Wirkkala and manufactured by Rosenthal, Germany, 1977.
The large vase is 15cm high, 10cm wide and 6cm deep.
The small vase is 10cm h...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-century 'visages' ceramic vase, France ca. 1960
Located in Firenze, IT
Large mid-century modern ceramic vase in the shape of a double face.
France 1960s
Shades of cream / beige / brown
In the manner of Jean Cocteau
H 24 cm - 40 x 6.5 cm
Conditions:...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
1960s Stoneware Pottery Ceramic Pitcher Metlox Manhattan Beach
Located in Chula Vista, CA
California Ceramic Stoneware Pottery Pitcher Two-Tone Metlox
Manhattan Beach Ca
Taupe and creme
approximately 9.5 inches
Preowned original vintage condition.
Refer to images.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Pottery
Don Shoemaker for Señal Diamond Geometric Marquetry Tray
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Serving tray by Don Shoemaker for Senal of Mexico. The tray has a dark rosewood frame with integrated handles at either end, and the tray surfa...
Category
1960s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Rosewood
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...
Category
1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Leather Case Tantalus with Two Green Glass Decanters, 1960s
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning Mid-Century-Modern barware accessory, tantalus, or "cave a liqueur," was crafted in France in the 1960s. The hand-stitched brown leather case is ornate with a gilt meta...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal
Vintage 1960 Hand-Painted Blue, Orange Ceramic Plate by Artist Diaz Costa
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...
Category
1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
1960s Astonishing Set of Six Glasses in Murano Glass. Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Astonishing set of six glasses in Murano glass. Made in Italy. The Items are in in excellent condition
Diameter 2,36" x 6,69 " inches
Diameter cm 6 x cm 17 H
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Bimini Glass Cocktail Picks with Dice Stand, 1960s, Vienna Austria
By Bimini Glass
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1960s Austrian cocktail picks made of glass, showing Lucky Charms in a mouth blown glass dice stand. The total high is approx. 5 inches. The Dice Stand itself is approx...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage Capodimonte Porcelain Decorative Item by Ginori, Rococo Style, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1960s.
These two 18th century figures are made in Capodimonte porcelain.
This statue might show slight traces of use since it's vintage, but it can be considered as in...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Mid-century desin ashtray stand
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Mid-century design ashtray table
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Salt and Pepper Mills by Dane Wood of Denmark
Located in Søborg, DK
Vintage salt and pepper mills by Dane Wood of Denmark in lovely midcentury design and Classic Scandinavian quality.
Turned teak.
These mi...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Teak
Murano Opaline and Glass Pitcher with handle Green Color Italy
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Italian Vase In Glass And Opaline. Made Circa 1960.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass
1960s KMC Barware Vintage Wood Ice Bucket Japan
By Dansk
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s KMC Barware vintage ice bucket teak wood Sensational Japanese Vintage modern ice bucket
Original vintage unrestored condition.
Stamped underneath KMC
9.5 h x 8 diameter
Sc...
Category
1960s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Wood
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Copper Watering Can Brutalist Style, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous vintage Mid-Century Modern copper watering can in the Brutalist design of a Duck. Great lines, great original condition with wonderful patina. The inside is covered with a...
Category
1960s Moroccan Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Copper
1960s Wallace Silversmiths Silver Plate Serving Tray USA
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Wallace Silverplated Tray Dish
Unmarked
8.25 x 4.25 x .88
Preowned vintage condition
See all images provided.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
Set of ceramic pots by Mado Jolain, France circa 1960
By Mado Jolain
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Set of 3 glazed ceramic cylindrical jars with tightened necks with a beautiful orange enamel with their original label "confiture" by Mado Jolain, a great French ceramicist whose pot...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Spratling Silver Salad Servers
Located in Montreal, QC
Spratling made numerous stylish items in his day and these salad servers are among that production. The deep brown and slightly redish wood contrasts subtilty with the sterling silver.
Category
1960s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
White and brown porcelain figurine "Camel", by Lubomir Tomaszewski, ZPS Karolina
By Lubomir Tomaszewski
Located in WARSZAWA, PL
Preserved in perfect condition as far as I am concerned.
So there is nothing wrong with it despite the numerous delicate and protruding elements.
No scratches, no scratches, no crack...
Category
1960s Polish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Trays by Laurids Lønborg, c1960s
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Just in, a pair of teak trays by Laurids Lønborg. Overall great condition for their age, these were sourced from a Hollywood Estate in California. Each measure approximately 9.75 x 5...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Teak
Inusual 12 wine Coupe Glasses in crystal, Set of 12 Sign: Querandi, Year: 1960
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Querandi
1950 to 1954
Otto Ullmann assumes the technical direction of the Bohemia Glass Argentina SRL glass factory in Sao Tome after his emigration to Argentina. Otto and Hubertus U...
Category
1960s Argentine Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
1960’s Scheurich Keramik West German Ceramic ‘Inka’ Vase 416-26
Located in Bern, CH
1960’s Scheurich Keramik West German Ceramic ‘Inka’ Vase Numbered on Base: W. Germany 416-26. Vibrant green glaze with the 'Inka' pattern.
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Attrib. Per Lutken Holmegaard Denmark Heavy Space Age Modern Glass Ashtray Bowl
Located in Miami, FL
Space age glass vessel attributed to Per Lutken for Holmegaard, Denmark 1970s. Probably meant to be an tri-deposit ashtray, it has been made in very heavy clear glass with 3 clam sh...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Blue Danish Holmgaard Glass by Per Lütken made in 1962, signed
By Per Lütken, Holmgaard
Located in Basel, BS
A stunning Scandinavian Akva (aqua) blue glass bowl. Made by Holmegaard of Denmark and designed by Per Lutken in the 1950's, pattern number 15735, signed to base. Beautiful as a stan...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Vintage 1960 Hand-Painted Blue, Orange Ceramic Plate by Artist Diaz Costa
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...
Category
1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
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...
Category
1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
George Briard Cocktail Napkins, Ambrosia – Nectar of the Gods, S/8 Boxed
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of eight pure linen cocktail napkins, by artist and designer Georges Briard (1917–2005) — a name that has for more than a century been a marker of spectacular and stylish vinta...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Linen
Peill & Putzler Splash Lamp, Midcentury 3-D Sculptural Wall or Ceiling Light
Located in Verviers, BE
Peill & Putzler Splash Lamp, Midcentury 3-D Sculptural Wall or Ceiling Light
This dramatic and eye-catching 3-D sculptural wall (or ceiling) lamp was designed specifically for use w...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sheet Metal
Midcentury Israeli Ashtray in Cast Iron and Beech, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A practical ashtray with handle. Its made from beech and fluted cast iron partially decorated with teal green paint. Made in Israel circa 1960-70. Measurements: W: 15/8 cm, H: 4 cm (...
Category
1960s Israeli Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Iron
1960s Gorgeous Cocktail Shaker by Alfi. Made in Germany
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Gorgeous cocktail shaker by Alfi in stainless steel. Made in Germany
The item is in excellent condition.
Dimensions
diam 3,93" x 7,48" H inches
diam cm 10 x cm 19 H
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stainless Steel
1960s Gorgeous Cocktail Shaker by Forzani. Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Gorgeous cocktail shaker by Forzani. Made in Italy The item is in excellent condition.
Dimension;
diam 2,75" x 6,29" H inches
diam cm 7 x cm 16 H
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal
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.
Category
1960s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stainless Steel
Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths Tea Service/Chaffing Set, 1960
Located in Chicago, IL
Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths Tea Service/Chaffing Set, 1960. Beautiful brass patina all original.
Measurements: Tea pot 14.75" tall on burner, total height of tea pot 11.5...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
Aldo Turo Cocktail Tray
By Aldo Tura
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cocktail Tray created by Italian Designer, Aldo Tura, 1960's. Lacquered goat skin over mahogany with metal railings. Durable finish. Top quality materials and craftsmanship.
12" W ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Goatskin, Mahogany
Piero Fornasetti Studio, Pistol Barware Metal Serving Tray, 1960s
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a great studio Fornasetti pistol tray from the 1960s. The design is attributed to Piero Fornasetti, Italy. The stylishly decorative enamel square metal tray features a quirky and cool print of...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal, Enamel
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...
Category
1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
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.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Teak
Hermes, Paris - Equestrian Sterling Silver Smoking Compendium c.1960
Located in Bath, GB
A true gem of a smoking set; of course could be used for many other uses, it makes a wonderful table display.
Made from solid French silver having...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
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.
Category
1960s Hong Kong Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stainless Steel
1960s Gorgeous Cocktail Shaker With Ice Bucket in Aluminium. Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Gorgeous Cocktail Shaker With Ice Bucket in Aluminium. Made in Italy
The items are in excellent condition.
_Cocktail Shaker diameter 3,54" x 8,66" H inches
diam cm 9 x cm 2...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Aluminum
George Briard Cocktail Napkins, Persian Garden, Gold Paisley – Set of 8 Boxed
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of eight pure linen cocktail napkins, by artist and designer Georges Briard (1917–2005) — a name that has for more than a century been a marker of spectacular and stylish vinta...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Linen
Vladislaw Urban Vase Pattern no 20048 by Heřmanova huť Tsjechoslowakia 1960s
By SkLO
Located in Verviers, BE
Art Glass Vladislaw Urban Vase Pattern no 20048 by Heřmanova huť Tsjechoslowakia 1960s
Heavy pressed glass vase designed Vladislaw Urban in 1962.
The d...
Category
1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Unique Set of 6 Murano Tumblers, Cenedese Murano 1960, Young Collection, Signed
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Set of 6 glass long drink tumblers from Cenedese, made in Murano.
This set of 6 Murano glass tumblers is a rare and beautiful piece of art.
This great collection of faded Emerald gr...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
1965 Dansk Teakwood Serving Tray Charcuterie Platter Jens Quistgaard
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1965 Dansk Staved Teak serving tray Charcuterie Platter Jens Quistgaard
Dansk IHQ Large Checkerboard meat carving cutting board tray serving Platter
Mosaic of staved solid teak by...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Teak
Bodo Mans Ceramic Vase "Paris" by Bay Keramik, Germany 1950s
By Bodo Mans, Bay Keramik
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Studio Ceramic Vase by Elly Kuch for Wilhelm & Elly KUCH, 1960s, Germany
Dimensions:
Height: 9.05 in (23 cm)
Width: 3.54 (9 cm)
Depth: 2.75 (7 cm)
Very good condition.
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Wilhelm Kuch, born 1925, 1947 apprenticeship - Gusso Reuss in Munich - 1948 opened the studio in Burgthann - 1953 became master potter
Elly Kuch, born 1929 died 2008
1946-49 apprenticeship in several studios - 1949-51 second apprenticeship as a goldsmith - 1951 marriage with Wilhelm Kuch
1953 the Kuchs started to worked together in their workshop in Burgthann
Their work like this Vase have received many honors:
1965 Gold Medal premio faenza, Italy
1965 prize of the „deutschen keramischen gesellschaft“
1966 Gold Medal (premio faenza) , Italy
1967 Gold Medal (academie internationale de la ceramique) turkey
1968 prized again in faenza, Italy
Gold Medal (premio pineta) cervia, Italy
grand prix biennale ceramiche artistiche in Vallauris;
grand prix des rates alpes maritimes
became members of the academie internationale de la ceramique, gent Belgium
1969 Gold Medal (premio faenza) Italy
1970 international pottery symposium bechyné, Czech republic
1971 Gold Medal (premio faenza) Italy
1973 Gold Medal (premio faenza) Italy
internationalceramics symposium Memphis, USA
Gold Medal ceramics international in Alberta, Canada
1975 westerwaldpreis höhr Grenzhausen Germany
1982 founder member 'gruppe 83' together with other important potters like Dieter Crumbiegel...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Brass Crab Shaped Decorative Object and Ashtray
Located in Toronto, ON
Brass crab shaped decorative item and ashtray. It’s a brass finish with a lovely natural patina. The head and body of the crab has detailing throughout. The body is lidded and can be...
Category
1960s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
1960s Mid-Century Modern W. Germany Ceramic Jar
Located in High Point, NC
A ceramic vase from mid-20th century Germany. Neither large nor small, this studio made pot reflects the hand-held, and the handmade; the tactility of process and the artist's vision...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
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...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
1960's Mid Century Modern Faux Bamboo Ice Bucket
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1960's Mid Century Modern Faux Bamboo Ice Bucket. Barware.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal
Large Ceramic Blue Vide Poche or Central piece Shell Form Circa 1960 France
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This Ceramic Central piece or Vide Poche, has a shell Shape. The colors are the blue.
It has been made in France Circa 1960
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
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...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stainless Steel
Huge Studio Ceramic Floor Vase from Wilhelm & Elly Kuch, 1960s, Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Huge Studio Ceramics Floor Vase from Wilhelm & Elly Kuch, 1960s Germany.
Very good condition.
Wilhelm Kuch, born 1925, 1947 apprenticeship - Gusso Reuss in Munich - 1948 opened the studio in Burgthann - 1953 became master potter
Elly Kuch, born 1929 died 2008
1946-49 apprenticeship in several studios - 1949-51 second apprenticeship as a goldsmith - 1951 marriage with Wilhelm Kuch
1953 the Kuchs started to worked together in their workshop in Burgthann
Their work like this Vase have received many honors:
1965 Gold Medal premio faenza, Italy
1965 prize of the „deutschen keramischen gesellschaft“
1966 Gold Medal (premio faenza) , Italy
1967 Gold Medal (academie internationale de la ceramique) turkey
1968 prized again in faenza, Italy
Gold Medal (premio pineta) cervia, Italy
grand prix biennale ceramiche artistiche in Vallauris;
grand prix des rates alpes maritimes
became members of the academie internationale de la ceramique, gent Belgium
1969 Gold Medal (premio faenza) Italy
1970 international pottery symposium bechyné, Czech republic
1971 Gold Medal (premio faenza) Italy
1973 Gold Medal (premio faenza) Italy
internationalceramics symposium Memphis, USA
Gold Medal ceramics international in Alberta, Canada
1975 westerwaldpreis höhr Grenzhausen Germany
1982 founder member 'gruppe 83' together with other important potters like Dieter Crumbiegel...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Stunning Vintage Red, Orange and Yellow Sommerso Murano Glass Vase, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1960s.
This vase is made in red, orange and yellow sommerso Murano glass, a beautiful combination that creates a flame effect.
The external part is ribbed.
It is a v...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Murano Glass, Sommerso
Geoffrey Baxter Whitefriars 9691 Bark Vase 1966-1980
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Whitefriars bark vase
Date : 1966-1980
Origin : Wealdstone, England
Bowl Features : Textured 'bark' glass in the aubergine colourway cased i...
Category
1960s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Mid-Century Decorative Ceramic Drink Set by Jacques Pouchain - Atelier Dieulefit
Located in London, GB
Vintage decorative ceramic drink set by Jacques Pouchain / Atelier Dieulefit (circa 1960s). Classic cylindrical vase/pitcher with sensuously curved handl...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Ceramic
Christofle Silver Plate Barware Cocktail Martini Pitcher Mixer Decanter
By Christofle
Located in Atlanta, GA
Christofle, Paris, designed this sophisticated barware set in the 1960s. The silver plate martini pitcher or mixer jug has a sleek and modernist shape and comes with a long stirrer s...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
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