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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Recognized Seller Listings
1960s Japanese Turned Teak Bowl by Shigemichi Aomine for National Crafts Council
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A thin walled lathe turned active grained wood bowl having flaring conical form.
Category
1960s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Teak
Sir Eduardo Luigi Paolozzi Wedgwood Porcelain Variations on a Geometric Theme
Located in Downingtown, PA
Set of Sir Eduardo Luigi Paolozzi Wedgwood plates,
variations on a geometric theme,
complete set of six-one of only two hundred sets made.
with Lucite box,
circa 1971
The Edua...
Category
1970s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Antonio Salvador Orodea Stoneware Vessel
Located in New York, NY
Bulbous stoneware vessel with narrow spout by Madrid ceramic artist Antonio Salvador Orodea, principal of the ASO factory. Part of a collection...
Category
1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stoneware
Early Marcello Fantoni Platter
Located in Chicago, IL
Early Marcello Fantoni platter, unusual waved design with deep glazes.
[Signed underside Fantoni made Italy with image].
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Tray Anonymous, Italy, 1980s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Tray anonymous,
Italy, 1980s.
Plexi glass.
Sold by Svenskt Tenn.
Measures: L 52 cm/ 20 1/2"
D 38 cm/ 15".
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Plexiglass
Wine Racks Probably Produced in Italy
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of wine racks by unknown designer. Probably produced in Italy.
Category
1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
Royal Satin by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 55 pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Mid-Century Modern Royal Satin by Wallace, circa 1965 sterling silver flatware set, the handles with satin/matte finish, 55 pieces. This set includes:
Measure: 12 knives, 9"
12 for...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mid Century Modern Style Sterling Silver Set of 6 Decanter Labels by Brian Cain
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London, 1982 by Brian R. Cain, this stylish, modern, Elizabeth II, set of 6 sterling silver decanter labels feature a bar...
Category
1980s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Piero Fornasetti Strumenti Musicali Ceramic Plates, Set of Six
Located in Downingtown, PA
Piero Fornasetti Strumenti Musicali Plates, set of six
The plates each depict a different selection of stringed instruments including ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Søholm Keramik, Table Lamp, Glazed Blue Stoneware Brass Bornholm, Denmark, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A table lamp produced by Søholm Keramik, located on the island of Bornholm in Denmark. In highly artistic blue glaze.
Lampshade is attached for reference and are not included in ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stoneware
Rare Sterling Silver Three-Piece Midcentury Child's Set by Georg Jensen
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
Rare, midcentury, sterling silver three-piece child's set, Denmark, circa 1940s. Pattern is parallel. Set consists of a napkin ring (hallmarked with the Georg Jensen hallmark and des...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Esprit by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 37 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Stunning Esprit by Gorham sterling silver flatware set, 37 pieces. This set includes:
8 knives, 9"
8 forks, 7 3/8"
8 salad forks, 6 5/8"
8 teaspoons, 6"
1 gravy ladle, 7 1/4"
1 serv...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Piero Fornasetti Six Porcelain Gilt Seashell Plates, Conchyliorum Pattern, 1950s
Located in Downingtown, PA
Piero Fornasetti porcelain gilt seashell porcelain plates,
Conchyliorum pattern,
Set of six plates,
circa 1950s.
The set of plates with a gilt ground and each beautifully decorated ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Piero Fornasetti Set of Six Strumenti Musicali Plates, 1950s-1960s
By Fornasetti
Located in Downingtown, PA
Piero Fornasetti set of six strumenti musicali plates
1950s-1960s.
The plates each depict a different selection of stringed instruments including guitars and lutes on a faux bois...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver Combination Ruler or Letter Opener
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern, sterling silver combination ruler or letter opener, The Thomas Company, Attleboro, Mass, circa 1950s. Retailed at Neiman Marcus. Measures: Ruler is 8 1/2 inches l...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Piero Fornasetti Tray with Still Life, Natura Morta Pattern, Early, 1950s
Located in Downingtown, PA
This is how you serve your guests in style!
A Piero Fornasetti tray with still life, Natura Morta pattern, Mid- 1950s.
This is a wonderful early 1950s oval red tray...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Enameled Centerpiece by Studio Del Campo, Signed
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Wonderful centerpiece made by Atelier Del Campo, signed in the back side.
Brilliant green enameled centerpiece. Excellent condition.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Glass Vases
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Elegant pair of hand blown Murano glass attributed to Venini.
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Arthur Andersson, Large Mid-century Vase, Sweden, C. 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Created by the Swedish ceramist Arthur Andersson in the middle of the 20th century, these voluminous vases are noteworthy for their formal symmetry and their banded designs, which of...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Table Lamp by Marcello Fantoni
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A ceramic table lamp with green and brown spotted glaze covered in figurative line etchings. Marked "Marcello Fantoni for Marbro Italy".
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
800 Silver Wmf #193 Flatware Set Service Dinner Size 24 Pieces in Vintage Box
Located in Big Bend, WI
800 Silver set dinner size Mid-Century modern design flatware set in vintage box, 24 pieces. This set includes:
Six Dinner knives, 8 7/8".
Six Dinner forks, 7 3/4".
Six Small teaspo...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
Fornasetti Rare Complete Set of 12 "Le Oceanidi" Plates, Italy, 1950s
By Fornasetti
Located in New York, NY
Rare and exceptional complete set of 12 'Le Oceanidi' (Oceanids) lithographically printed plates from the mid-1950s, Italy. Each plate tells a story depicting distant and fantastic ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Tiffany Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver Monteith Bowl
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern sterling silver bowl. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Conical with wide mouth and curved bottom on fleur-de-lys mounted hoof supports. Monteith-style rim with a...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Star by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 50 Pieces John Prip
Located in Big Bend, WI
Star by Reed & Barton sterling silver flatware set of 50 pieces. This stunning Space Age Modernism pattern was designed by John Prip and introduced by Reed & Barton in the year 1960....
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Piero Fornasetti Set of Fifteen Plates Decorated with Musical Instruments
Located in Downingtown, PA
Let there be music!
Piero Fornasetti Set of Fifteen Different Ceramic Dinner Plates decorated with the Orchestra pattern,
The set of fifteen plate...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Dansk Cutting Board
Located in Chicago, IL
Walnut cutting board.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Walnut
Taverneau Serving Tray by Arthur Umanoff for Raymor
By Arthur Umanoff, Raymor
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A hand carved and finished serving tray made of Taverneau, an uncommon Haitian wood with a rattan wrapped handle. Designed and by Arthur Umanoff, produced...
Category
1960s Haitian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Silver Thread by Hingelberg Danish Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 98 Pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
Silver thread by Frantz Hingelberg sterling silver flatware set 98 pieces. Handmade exceptional Mid-Century Modern design. The pattern has a wonderful thread design that the base of ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Bo Bergström, Table Lamp, Painted Stoneware, Svensk Form, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown, painted and glazed stoneware table lamp designed by Bo Bergström and produced by Svensk Form, Sweden, 1950s.
Sold without Lampshade(s).
Dimensi...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stoneware
Clyde Burt Ceramic Vase
By Clyde Burt
Located in Chicago, IL
Clyde Burt vase, striped graduated tones vase.
"Signed underside CB".
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Piero Fornasetti Fleming Joffe Porcelain Recipe Plate, Snake a la Cleopatra
Located in Downingtown, PA
Piero Fornasetti Fleming Joffe Porcelain recipe plate,
Snake a la Cleopatra,
1960s-1974.
This rare Piero Fornasetti porcelain plate is from a series of fourteen made for the Fleming Joffe company in New York City.
The plate originally was in a square box with an insert that read-
"We are happy to send you a New Year's present. These plates have been created especially for us by Piero Fornasetti in Milano. Each year you will receive more until the end of the series. We wish you and your family a very happy New Year.
Fleming Joffe Ltd".
Measure: Diameter: 10 1/4 inches
The Fleming Joffe company was a small leather goods...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Piero Fornasetti Recipe Plate, Vero-Pig Piccadilly, Made for Fleming Joffe
By Fornasetti
Located in Downingtown, PA
Piero Fornasetti recipe plate,
Vero-Pig piccadilly,
Made for Fleming Joffe,
Silkscreen and transfer,
Early 1960s.
This rare Piero Forna...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Battuto Bowl by Tobia Scarpa for Venini Murano
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Chicago, IL
Signed with decal manufacturer's label to side: [Venini Murano Made in Italy]. Incised signature to underside: [Venini 1997/4].
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Gio Ponti Design for "Manifattura Rossi" A Bucchero Female Nude Sculpture
By Gio Ponti
Located in CH
Carlo Alberto Rossi (Gubbio 1903-1970), Manifattura Rossi a Bucchero Female Sculpture after a Gio Ponti drawing, signed C. A. Rossi, circa 1940
Gio Ponti in the 1940s collaborated w...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
1960s Silver Plated Brass Tea Pot by Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A silver plated brass tea pot with walnut handle and beautiful patina.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver, Brass
Valentine Schlegel Ceramic Vase
Located in New York, NY
Valentine Schlegel rare biomorphic glazed ceramic vase beautifully contoured, sensual and organic in form, France, 1955. Incised 'V. Schlegel' to underside.
Valentine Schlegel (French, b. 1926) was one of the most important modernist ceramicists of the 1950s whose abstract, unique style was evident in her varied oeuvre consisting of sculpture and ceramics to leatherworking and interior architecture. She was born in the coastal town of Séte and studied at l’École Supérieure des Beaux-Arts in Montpellier where she began developing her interest in the medium of drawing. Schlegel worked for the first Avignon festivals as an assistant costume designer, prop specialist, and eventually chief stage manager. In 1945 Schlegel moved to Paris and discovered ceramics with Frédérique Bourguet and later with her sister Andrée Vilar...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Melamine Bowl by Irving Harper
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A molded sea foam blue melamine bowl in the Florence pattern from the Prolon series designed for George Nelson and Associates.
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Plastic
Marchello Fantoni Vibrant Blue Bowl
Located in Chicago, IL
Marchello Fantoni Vibrant Blue Bowl blue bowl.
Signed Fanton underside.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal
Vision by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 24 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Vision by international sterling silver flatware set, 24 pieces. This set includes: 6 knives, 8 1/2", 6 forks, 7 3...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Giulio Radi Hand Blown Glass Vase with Murrhines and Gold Foil, circa 1950
By Murano 5, Giulio Radi
Located in New York, NY
Hand blown blue glass vase with murrhines and gold foil by Giulio Radi for Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.), Murano, Italy, circa 1950. Radi's works are beautiful and rare. The gold...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Foil, Gold
1950s Lacquered Serving Tray by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A turquoise lacquered wood tray with broad, indented handles.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Wood
Aldo Tura Cruet Set in Red Lacquered Goatskin and Stainless Steel 1970s 'Signed'
By Aldo Tura
Located in New York, NY
Cruet set with base in red lacquered goatskin with inset rosewood coasters and stainless steel containers and hardware by Aldo Tura it comes with Ste...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel
Piero Fornasetti Porcelain Plate with Coats of Armour, the Armature Pattern
Located in Downingtown, PA
This rare Piero Fornasetti porcelain plate from the Armature pattern is number one in the series.
The black and white lithographically-decorated and hand painted porcelain plate i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Northern Lights by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 67 Pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
Gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Northern Lights by International sterling silver flatware set of 67 pieces.
12 knives, 9",
12 forks, 7 ...
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Continental Silver-Mounted Marble Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Continental (.800) silver-mounted marble table lamp, Italy, circa 1950's. Measures: @16 3/4 inches high (to top of finial) x @4 1/4 inches in diameter across base. Excellent condition.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Marble, Silver
RSVP by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 34 Pieces Modern
Located in Big Bend, WI
Stunning "RSVP" by Towle sterling silver flatware - 34 piece set, in excellent condition. This Mid-Century Modern set includes:
Eight knives, 9".
Eight forks, 7 1/2".
Eight salad fo...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antonio Salvador Orodea Cylindrical Vessel
Located in New York, NY
Architectonic cylindrical vessel with incised ledge, unglazed outside, partially glazed inside, by Madrid ceramic artist Antonio Salvador Orodea...
Category
1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stoneware
Tommi Parzinger Brass Pitcher
Located in Chicago, IL
Brass Pitcher with lid and walnut handle.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
Tapio Wirkkala Sterling Silver Vase on Rosewood Base Model TW17
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sterling silver on rosewood base model TW17 designed by Tapio Wirkkala. Produced in Finland.
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tall Guido Gambone Vase
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Elegant slender vase by Guido Gambone in a solid white glaze. Signed with donkey mark.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Antonio Salvador Orodea Cylindrical Vessel
Located in New York, NY
Architectonic cylindrical vessel with tapering rim by Madrid ceramic artist Antonio Salvador Orodea, principal of the ASO factory. Part of a co...
Category
1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stoneware
Giulio Radi Hand-Blown Glass Vase with Murrhines and Gold Foil, circa 1950
Located in New York, NY
Hand blown blue glass vase with murrhines and gold foil by Giulio Radi for Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.), Murano Italy, circa 1950. Radi's works are beautiful and rare. The gold foil in the glass give it a jewel-like quality.
Reference:
"Art Glass from Murano 1910...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Gold Leaf
Antonio Salvador Orodea Tall Cylindrical Vessel
Located in New York, NY
Tall and narrow quasi-natualistic cylindrical vessel with incised stippled patterning by Madrid ceramic artist Antonio Salvador Orodea, princip...
Category
1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stoneware
Ceramic Centerpiece by Alessio Tasca
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Essential and elegant centerpiece signed and stamped by master sculptor Alessio Tasca.
Original signed label.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Northern Lights International Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 43 Pc Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Dinner size matte finish Northern lights by International sterling silver post-war Scandinavian-modern design flatware set, 43 pieces. This pattern was designed by Alfred Kintz...
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Bruno Gambone Vase
Located in New York, NY
Unique bottle-form case by Bruno Gambone.
Large-scale, stoneware bottle-form sculpture/vase with incised line decoration to front and back. Off-white m...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Esprit by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 32 Pieces Modern
Located in Big Bend, WI
Esprit by Gorham sterling silver flatware set of 32 pieces. This set includes:
8 knives, 9"
8 forks, 7 3/8"
8 salad forks, 6 5/8"
8 teaspoons, 6".
Includes bonus brand new storage ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Flemming Digsmed Nutcracker
Located in Chicago, IL
Brass and wood nut cracker.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
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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