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: Early 20th Century
Small Bowl in Green Sommerso Glass, Carlo Scarpa for Venini Murano 1930s
By Carlo Scarpa, Venini
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Small Bowl in Green Sommerso Glass, Carlo Scarpa for Venini Murano 1930s
An art glass bowl in green sommerso glass, designed by Carlo Scarpa and manufactured by Venini Murano Venice...
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Antique Murrine Vase with Aventurine, Fratelli Toso Murano ca. 1920s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Murrine Vase with Aventurine, Fratelli Toso Murano ca. 1920s
Item e7092
A rare millefiori murrine glass vase manufactured by Vetreria Fratelli Toso, Murano around 1920. Made of polychrome murrines in green and white which were melted together with aventurine glass. The vase is an authentic example of early 20th century Murano art glass. It was part of a large Fratelli Toso glass collection with over 600 pieces - collected since the 1970s.
Fratello Toso was one of the leading art glass manufacturers of Murano in the 20th century. In the early 1900's Fratelli Toso started to produce glasses in murrine technique. Murrine and Millefiori glasses remained a major product field of Fratelli Toso. In 1912 a very successful series of liberty inspired art glasses, designed by Hans Stoltenberg Lerche, was presented at the Venice Biennale. From 1936 Ermanno Toso became artistic director. He brought the Millefiore glasses to a new level. A big succes where also the 'Stellato' and 'Cattedrale' murines vases designed between 1948 and 1964 by the artist Pollio Perelda...
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Murrine, Murano Glass
Antique Millefiori Vase, Fratelli Toso Murano ca. 1920s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Millefiori Vase, Fratelli Toso Murano ca. 1920s
Item e7091
An antique millefiori murrine glass vase manufactured by Vetreria Fratelli Toso, Murano around 1920. Made of polych...
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine
Antique Murrine Vase with Handles, Fratelli Toso Murano ca. 1920s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Murrine Vase with Handles, Fratelli Toso Murano ca. 1920s
Item e7093
A large murrine glass vase manufactured by Vetreria Fratelli Toso, Murano around 1920. Made of polychrome...
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Murrine, Murano Glass
Large Antique Charger, Belgian, Ceramic, Serving Plate, Blue & White, Circa 1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique charger. A Belgian, ceramic serving plate with decorative finish, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920.
Of generous proportion with a charming Delft ...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Gonder Pottery Bud Vase Ewer in Chartreuse Drip Glaze 1940s-1950s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage ceramic ewer-shaped bud vase was made by Gonder Pottery in Zanesville, Ohio. The vase has highly sculptural, characteristic mid-century modern shape with graphic handle that...
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Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Watering can vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Watering can vienna around 1920s
Original condition
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1920s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass, Copper
Vintage Mirrored Cake Display, English, Silver Plate, Shop, Wedding, Stand, 1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage mirrored cake display. An English, silver plated, shop retail or wedding presentation stand, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1930.
Superb tonality and brig...
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Early 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
Four - RARE - Vintage Fred Press "Lotus" Pattern Old Fashioned Glasses
By Fred Press
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Set of four hard-to-find Fred Press "Lotus" pattern old fashioned having raised and textured translucent pink petal design with gold diamonds.
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Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Modernist Brass Bar Pitcher w/Hinged Lid and Curved Butterscotch Bakelite Handle
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Italian modernist brass bar pitcher with hinged lid and tapering S-curved butterscotch Bakelite handle. Marked on bottom "Made in Italy"
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
Very Large Antique Decorative Serving Plate, Belgian, Ceramic Charger, C.1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a very large antique decorative serving plate. A Belgian, ceramic charger with blue and white finish, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920.
Of Impressive size, with ...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Glo-Hill Chrome "Traffic Light" Spirit Measure/Jigger w/Bakelite Handle
By Glo Hill
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Vintage "Traffic Light" spirit measure / jigger, the cylindrical chrome measure with three plastic 'lights', green, yellow & red, each above the engraved words "SAFE", "CAUTION" & "D...
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Early 20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Chrome
Antique Millefiori Vase with Handles, Fratelli Toso Murano ca. 1910
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Millefiori Vase with Handles, Fratelli Toso Murano ca. 1910
A small millefiori murrine glass vase in an unusual rare shape with two handles. Manufactured by Vetreria Fratelli Toso, Murano around 1910. Made of polychrome murrines (purple, green, red and white) which were melted together. Surface with acid etched matte finish. The vase is an authentic example of early 20th century Murano art glass. It was part of a large Fratelli Toso glass collection with over 600 pieces - collected since the 1970s.
Fratello Toso was one of the leading art glass manufacturers of Murano in the 20th century. In the early 1900's Fratelli Toso started to produce glasses in murrine technique. Murrine and Millefiori glasses remained a major product field of Fratelli Toso. In 1912 a very successful series of liberty inspired art glasses, designed by Hans Stoltenberg Lerche...
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine
Napoleone Martinuzzi Attr. for Venini 'A Bolle' Vase, ca. 1927
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Napoleone Martinuzzi attr. for Venini 'A Bolle' Vase ca. 1927
A large 'soffiato a bolle' vase in amber glass with regular air bubbles. Attributed to Napoleone Martinuzzi, manufactur...
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Royal Doulton Flambe Sitting Fox Hn130 Bone China Porcelain Figurine
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
This adorable Figurine is made out of bone china / porcelain. This lovely little piece was issued by Royal Doulton in 1913-1962 and is a part of the flambe style collection, which us...
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Early 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Large Antique Serving Plate, Belgian, Ceramic Charger, Decorative, Circa 1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique serving plate. A Belgian, ceramic charger with decorative finish, dating to the late early 20th century, circa 1920.
Superb size, with a delightful coastal ...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Sugar Bowl, English, Ceramic, Afternoon Tea Dish, Early 20th Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique sugar bowl. An English, ceramic afternoon tea dish, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920.
Beautifully decorative dish with wonderful colour
Displays a des...
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Early 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Decorative Jug, English, Ceramic, Creamer, Pourer, Art Deco, Circa 1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage decorative jug. An English, ceramic creamer or pourer, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1930.
Temptingly cheerful colour to this sweet ceramic jug
Displays ...
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Early 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Russian Faberge Attributed Blue Glass Egg with Engraved Designs
By Fabergé
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine quality large antique/vintage Russian hand-blown engraved cobalt blue glass egg attributed to Faberge and probably dating from the early 20th century. The egg is hollow hand b...
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Early 20th Century Russian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Small Antique Cream Jug, English, Sterling Silver, Milk Pourer, Hallmarked 1919
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique cream jug. An English, sterling silver milk pourer, dating to the early 20th century, hallmarked 1919.
Darling breakfast table pourer, with a superb reflecti...
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Early 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Puiforcat French Sterling Silver Dessert Compote Glass Bowl
By Puiforcat
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Puiforcat French Sterling Silver Dessert Compote Glass Bowl
Puiforcat, 2 sterling silver French dessert/compostery bowls and plate with a pretty curvi...
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1920s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of Five Antique Murrine Vases by Fratelli Toso, Murano
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Set of Five Antique Murrine Vases by Fratelli Toso, Murano
A set of five millefiore murrine glass vases, manufactured by Vetreria Fratelli Toso around 1910-20. All vases are executed with polychrome multicoloured murrines and have an acid etched finish, one vase with glossy finish. The vases are authentic examples of early 20th century Murano art glass. They were part of a large Fratelli Toso glass collection with over 600 pieces - collected since the 1970s.
Fratello Toso was one of the leading art glass manufacturers of Murano in the 20th century. In the early 1900's Fratelli Toso started to produce glasses in murrine technique. Murrine and Millefiori glasses remained a major product field of Fratelli Toso. In 1912 a very successful series of liberty inspired art glasses, designed by Hans Stoltenberg Lerche...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine
German Art Glass Bull Whiskey Decanter Sculpture
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Whiskey Bull Shaped Glass Decanter, early 1930's Germany
The Bull Is a God to a great many ancient cultures. This powerful creature is related to the masculinity, strength, the sun...
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Early 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Cork
Vintage French Glass Vase by André DELATTE
Located in Vilnius, LT
Vintage French vase by André DELATTE (1887-1953) in amber/orange glass, on hexagonal foot.
Signature engraved on the base.
Category
Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Set of Fife Antique Millefiori Vases by Fratelli Toso, Murano
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Set of Fife Antique Millefiori Vases by Fratelli Toso, Murano
A set of five millefiore murrine glass vases, manufactured by Vetreria Fratelli Toso around 1910-20. All vases feature handles and are executed with polychrome multicoloured murrines. Four vases have an acid etched matte finish, one vase with glossy finish. The vases are authentic examples of early 20th century Murano art glass. They were part of a large Fratelli Toso glass collection with over 600 pieces - collected since the 1970s.
Fratello Toso was one of the leading art glass manufacturers of Murano in the 20th century. In the early 1900's Fratelli Toso started to produce glasses in murrine technique. Murrine and Millefiori glasses remained a major product field of Fratelli Toso. In 1912 a very successful series of liberty inspired art glasses, designed by Hans Stoltenberg Lerche...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Murrine, Murano Glass
A Soffiato Glass Vase with Aventurine by Fratelli Toso (attr.), Murano ca. 1930s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A Soffiato Glass Vase with Aventurine by Fratelli Toso (attr.), Murano ca. 1930s
A rare Murano art glass vase manufactured most probably by Fratelli Toso around 1930s. Thin opaque white glass with aventurine inclusions and applied foot, handles and rim in black.
Fratello Toso was one of the leading art glass manufacturers of Murano in the 20th century. In the early 1900's Fratelli Toso started to produce glasses in murrine technique. Murrine and Millefiori glasses remained a major product field of Fratelli Toso. In 1912 a very successful series of liberty inspired art glasses, designed by Hans Stoltenberg...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Antique Decorated Vietri Ceramic Dish, Napoli, Italy 1900ca
Located in Naples, IT
Large plate, glazed and painted terracotta centrepiece tray decorated in polychrome with landscape.
Vietri sul Mare (Salerno), - early 20th century
Category
Early 1900s Italian Antique Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Large Vetro Soffiato Glass Dish by Vittorio Zecchin for Venini Murano ca. 1925
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Vetro Soffiato Glass Dish by Vittorio Zecchin for Venini Murano ca. 1925
A very large 'vetro soffiato' glass dish in amethyst transparent glass, designed by Vittorio Zecchin in 1925 and manufactured by Venini, Murano Venice. Acid stamped signature 'venini murano ITALIA' on the base. Venini model number 1306. The dish has been manufactured in different sizes, this is the second largest version which is very rare. One of the early 20th century designs of Zecchin for Cappellin and Venini which motivated the muranese glass companies to set out for new shores. Good condition with some surface scratches.
Vittorio Zecchin (1878 - 1947) was a native Muranese and son of a glasswork technician. He graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts in Venice. Together with the painter Teodoro Wolf Ferrari...
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Antique Napkin Ring, English Sterling Silver, Table Decor, Hallmarked, Date 1922
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique napkin ring. An English, Sterling silver table decoration, hallmarked in Birmingham and dated 1922.
Beautifully presented napkin ...
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Early 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
A Macchie Art Glass Vase by Artisti Barovier Attribution, Murano ca. 1920s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A Macchie Art Glass Vase by Artisti Barovier Attribution, Murano ca. 1920s
A rare Murano art glass vase manufactured most probably by Artisti Barovier around 1920s. Thin opaque whit...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Jerome Massier Fils Hand-Painted Ceramic Vase: Timeless Elegance from Vallauris
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Embrace the allure of early 20th-century craftsmanship with this exquisite hand-painted ceramic vase by Jerome Massier Fils. Manufactured in Vallauris, France, this piece is a testam...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Bimini Glass Cocktail Picks with Red Bowl Stand, 1920s, Vienna Austria
By Bimini Glass
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1920s Austrian cocktail picks made of glass, showing different birds in a mouth blown glass stand. The total high is approx. 5.13 inches. The Stand itself is approx. 3....
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1920s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Figural ceramic coffee pot. 1920 - 1930
Located in CADALSO, ES
Great condition
Category
1920s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Murano Blue White Zanfirico Ribbons Italian Art Glass Decanter Shot Glasses Set
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Gorgeous antique Venetian, early Murano hand blown blue and white ribbons Italian art glass seven piece liquor decanter and shot glasses set...
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass
Extensive Collection of Cranberry Venetian Glass Stemware, Plates and Tumblers
Located in Buchanan, MI
Extensive collection of cranberry handblown Venetian glass stemware, plates and tumblers. Consisting of 11 large wines or water goblets 4" x 7....
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Set of twelve French Black and Gold dessert plate
By Limoges
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
A Set of twelve French Black and Gold dessert plate with elaborate borders.
The white porcelain with an exotic persinan style border marked Limoge...
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1920s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Italian Ceramic Red Bowl by Porcellane Canova Padova Italia
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Porcellane Canova is a well-known Italian porcelain manufacturer based in Padova, Italy. They specialize in creating high-quality porcelain and ceramic products, including tableware,...
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Vittorio Zecchin Blown Glass Dish, 1920s, red
Located in Milano, IT
Red-colored blown glass dish with a kissed bottom.
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Ceramic figure The Blacksmith by Michael Andersen
Located in Vojens, 83
the Blacksmith a rare ceramic figure by Michael Andersen,
Michael Andersen has delivered sublime Danish design and ceramics since 1890 with dedicated collectors all over the world f...
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Early 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Large Hand-Painted Earthenware Vide-Poche / Decorative Plate, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1920s.
This catchall / vide-poche / decorative plate is made in hand-painted and glazed earthenware with black and goldenrod floral motifs.
It has a shiny finish.
Thi...
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1920s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Earthenware
Pair of bowls designed by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1925
By Wilhelm Kage
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of bowls designed by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1925
Signed.
Stoneware.
H: 9 cm / 3 1/2''
Diameter: 19 cm / 7 1/2''
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1920s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stoneware
Set of Six Haviland & Co. Limoges Oyster Plate French Vintage Porcelain
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A set of 6 vintage French oyster plates. Each oyster plate features 6 wells for oysters and one at the center for lemons or a dip. They ar...
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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Multicoloured Millefiori Vase with Handles, Fratelli Toso Murano 1910
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Multicoloured Millefiori Vase with Handles, Fratelli Toso Murano 1910
An antique Millefiori murrine glass vase manufactured by Vetreria Fratelli Toso, Murano around 1910. Ma...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine
Italian Bonbonniere in Red Art Glass Bowl with English Silver Mounting
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Red Textured Art Glass Bowl with English Silver Mounting and Handle, Italy
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Millefiori Vase in Purple, Green and White, Fratelli Toso Murano 1910
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Millefiori Vase in Purple, Green and White, Fratelli Toso Murano 1910
An antique Millefiori murrine glass vase manufactured by Vetreria Fratelli Toso, Murano around 1910. Ma...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine
Rare Decorative plate 1920 ICS Dolker Kowaliska Design Vietri sul mare
By Irene Kowaliska
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Decorative plate 1920 ICS Dolker Kowaliska design Vietri sul mare
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Venetian/Salviati Murano Glass Latticino Zanfirico Finger Bowl & Saucer
By Salviati
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage Italian glass finger bowl or handleless cup & saucer.
Attributed to Salviati.
Comprised of Zanfirico canes with purple, yellow, and white threads.
Simply a wo...
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Antique Millefiori Bowl in Blue, Yellow and White, Fratelli Toso Murano 1910
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Millefiori Bowl in Blue, Yellow and White, Fratelli Toso Murano 1910
An antique Millefiori murrine glass bowl manufactured by Vetreria Fratell...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine
Orange Marigold Amber Coupe Champagne or Sorbet Ice Cream Glasses, Set of 5
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A set of five Mid-Century Modern orange carnival glass coupe champagne cups. This set of glasses will be a colorful addition to your barware. Eac...
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Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Antique Millefiori Vase in Brown, Green and White, Fratelli Toso Murano 1910
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Millefiori Vase in Brown, Green and White, Fratelli Toso Murano 1910
An antique Millefiori murrine glass vase manufactured by Vetreria Fratelli Toso, Murano around 1910. Mad...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine
Blue & Gold Hand Blown Murano Dish, Early 20th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian hand blown yellow & blue glass dish.This small piece of art glass looks beautiful on a pile of books. I adds a great pop of color in your decor.
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Longwy French Mid-Century Glazed Ceramic Bowl
Located in Miami, FL
A stunning Mid-Century period faience bowl, made in France by the Emaux de Longwy art pottery workshop. Made and signed by the ceramic artist Lea Valenti.
The decoration consists o...
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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic, Boch Belgium, French Bronze
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Ceramic: Boch Belgium, Sign: 869, French ironwork
The Boch manufacture was established in Belgian La Louvière by Jean-François Boch, one of main owners of another known company, Vil...
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1920s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Bronze
Large Antique Millefiori Vase with Handles, Fratelli Toso Murano, 1910
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Antique Millefiori Vase with Handles, Fratelli Toso Murano, 1910
A large and rare millefiori murrine glass vase manufactured by Vetreria Frat...
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Art Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine
Two Lobster Plates in Clear Glass, Sweden, Mid-20th Century
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Two beautiful Lobster plates made of Glass. A nice addition to your Table. Found at an estate sale in Stockholm, Sweden.
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Early 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Ceramic, Majolica
Meissen Boy & Girl Porcelain Figures with Flowers
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine matched pair vintage German porcelain figures holding flowers made by world renowned makers Meissen and believed to date from the early 20th century. This finely made pair of ...
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Early 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Porcelain
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Ornamental Serving Spoon #141
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Serving Spoon
For over a century, Georg Jensen has produced some of the finest objects in Sca...
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Early 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Sterling Silver
Fratelli Toso, Murano Latticino Glass Syrup Jug, Italy, Early 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
FRATELLI TOSO - Rare antique Murano art glass Latticino syrup jug - striking red, white and blue and turquoise color combination - frosted / s...
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Silver Plate
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