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: Mid-20th Century
Piero Fornasetti Original Hand Painted Italian Tray, 1950s
Located in Coronado, CA
Black lacquered metal tray with hand painted images of squashes, pumpkins, and gourds, made in the 1950s by the workshop of Piero Fornasetti. The striking, vivid colors against the b...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal
Occupied Japan Porcelain Lobster Cabbage Leaf Sugar Bowl Jam Condiment Dish 6"
Located in Dayton, OH
Early 20th century porcelain sugar bowl /jam jar / condiment dish featuring cabbage / lettuce leaves forming the base and lid, glazed in green and brown, with a red lobster perched o...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Lino Sabattini For Christofle Circular Cocktail Tray c.1950
Located in Bath, GB
A stunning modernist circular cocktail tray designed by the world famous Lino Sabattini for famous Orfevrerie Christofle, a magical combination of quality and minimalist design.
Jus...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
Aldo Tura Decorative Bar Set in Carved Wood and Brass, Macabo, Italy 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful bar set in carved wood and brass. This lovely set was designed by Aldo Tura and produced by Macabo in Milano, Italy during the 1950s.
The set consist of a pitcher, 6 glass...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal, Brass
Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1964, Dark Blue, Large
Located in Stockholm, SE
Vase by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg,
Sweden, 1964.
Stoneware with rabbit's fur glaze.
Signed.
H: 24 cm
Diameter: 27 cm
Berndt Friberg was born in the southern Sweden town of...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stoneware
Jacques & Dani Ruelland Coupe in Black Gunmetal Glaze c. 1970
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Jacques & Dani Ruelland coupe in black gunmetal glaze.
France c. 1970.
Signed.
Christie’s label on underside.
Measurements: 2 3⁄8 height x 9 width x 8 7⁄8 in depth
Provenance: C...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Green Plate / Vide Poche, Giuseppe Mazzotti, Albisola, Italy, 1950
Located in Firenze, IT
Midcentury green ceramic plate / centerpiece.
Giuseppe Mazzotti, Albisola, Italy, 1950s.
Signed under the base "M.G.A”
Measure: 3.5 heigh...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Vase Designed by Erich and Ingrid Triller for Tobo, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Vase designed by Erich and Ingrid Triller for Tobo,
Sweden, 1950s.
Stoneware.
Signed.
H: 6.5 cm / 2 1/2''
D: 9.5 cm / 3 3/4''.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stoneware
Gino Vistosi "Origami" Murano Glass Sculpture
By Gino Vistosi
Located in Brussel, BE
Gino Vistosi's 1961 creation, the "Origami" boat sculpture. Incalmicato yellow and white murano glass with a single murinePublished in the 1961...
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1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Italian Mid-Century Ashtray in Murano, Steel and Brass, Italy, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Ashtray made of steel structure and Murano glass, the ring where the glass fits and the top handle are in solid brass. Original condition.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass, Steel
Cartier Sterling Silver Tastevin Vintage Paris 20th Century France
By Cartier
Located in Antwerpen, BE
This rare silver Cartier wine taster also called a Tastevin is a display of the 20th-century luxury and design. To this day, Cartier is one of the major players within the refinement...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
Midcentury Italian Pottery Candleholders
By Aldo Londi
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Designer: Unknown
Importer: Raymore
Period/Model: Mid-Century Modern
Specs: Pottery
These mid century Italian pottery candle hold...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Pottery
Piero Fornasetti Ceramic Set of Neo-classical Gold Coasters, Mitologia Pattern
Located in Downingtown, PA
Piero Fornasetti Ceramic Set of Neo-classical Gold Coasters,
Mitologia Pattern,
Mythology Pattern,
Original Faux Bois Box,
1950s
Dimensions: 4 1/8 inches diameter x 1/2 inch high
T...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
1950s Guido Gambone Italian Modern Pink Mauve Foamy Glazed Ceramic Double Bowl
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Foamy glazed double handled bowl with linear pattern in light pink or mauve coloration, created by Guido Gambone, circa 1950s. Piece measures 2" high by 4.75" wide and is 8" long. ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Murano Multi-Colored Glass Ash Tray
Located in Munich, DE
Murano glass bowl, ashtray element.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Christian Dior Cane, Brass, Plexiglass Tray, France, c. 1950-70
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Dior Home Cane, Plexi and Brass Serving Tray
Great for Entry, Coffee Table, Bedroom, Kitchen
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
1970’s Saks Fifth Avenue Ice Bucket
Located in Charleston, SC
A wonderful and absolutely classic leather and canvas ice bucket from Saks Fifth Avenue C. 1970’s.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Plastic
Rupert Deese Compote
Located in Palm Springs, CA
California studio stoneware compote created by Claremont, California ceramist, Rupert Deese. Compote measures 3.75" high by 5.75" in diameter. It is signed with the artists' cypher ...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Large Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic Centerpiece Bowl, 1950s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Barcelona, ES
Italian midcentury Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini blue ceramic centerpiece bowl, Italy, 1950-1960s.
Unusual large scale 14,17 in diameter Mid-Century Modern blue glazed ceramic (Rimini Bl...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Pottery, Terracotta, Ceramic
Copper, Silver & Stone Pitcher by Los Castillo, Mexico 1960's, Signed.
By Los Castillo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elevate your home decor with this stunning Copper, Silver & Stone Pitcher by Los Castillo, Mexico from the 1960s. Crafted with exquisite craftsmanship at the shop of Los Castillo in ...
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1960s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stone, Silver Plate, Copper
1960s Gorgeous Red Bohemian Cut Crystal Glass Cocktail Shaker, Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Gorgeous red bohemian cut crystal glass cocktail shaker. Made in Italy in excellent condition.
Dimension
diameter 3,54 x 8,66 H inches
diameter cm 9 x cm 22.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Cut Glass
Christofle Silver Plate Ice Bucket in the Talisman Pattern with Brown Enamel
By Christofle
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Silver plate wine / champagne bucket by Christofle in the "Talisman" pattern., having brown enameled bar handles with silver capped ends on central curved stems from the sides of a t...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate, Enamel
Mexican Modernist Mixed Metal and Abalone Scorpion Dish
Located in Houston, TX
Mexican Modernist mixed metal and Abalone Scorpion dish.
Large Mexican modernist or Mexican midcentury mixed metal and abalone scorpion dish, bowl or...
Category
1950s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass, Copper, Stainless Steel
Mid Century Vintage Slim Orange and Blue Decorative Glass Vases, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Vintage glass in very good condition. The vase looks like it has just been taken out of the box. No jags, defects etc. Only one unique piece.
Here set of Two vases is available.
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Murano Glass Ashtray / Bowl with Silver Fleck, A Macchie
Located in Warrenton, OR
Murano Glass Ashtray / Bowl with Silver Fleck, A Macchie
Beautiful colors and patterns, a very special piece.
Reminds us of Dino Martens but more likely could be AVeM.
Approximatel...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Val Saint Lambert 'Twisted Light' Crystal Table Lamp, Belgium 1950s
Located in Verviers, BE
This simple yet graceful table lamp is in size; 39 cm excluding the shade.
The colored core in Classic Val Saint Lambert tint, has been given a thick Sommerso (clear crystal casing) ...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
Italian Large Ceramic Vase Hand Painted
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Italian Torquoise Ceramic large vase hand painted in gold 1960.
Large vase with gold flowers painted around the whole vase.
Tiny crack at the bottom.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Piero Fornasetti Ashtray, Black and Gilt Compass Rose, Milano, Italy, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Piero Fornasetti ashtray, black and gilt compass rose, Milano, Italy, 1950s. An everyday object combining function with refined exclusivity and artistic detailing. Placing this ashtr...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Val Saint Lambert Large Light' Clear Crystal Glass Table Lamp
Located in Verviers, BE
This simple yet graceful Cleare table lamp is in large size, 23 inches excluding the lamp-fitting and shade. The colored core in Classic Val Saint Lambert tint, has been given a thic...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
Murano Glass Bollicine Ashtray, Sky Blue in White, Flavio Poli for Seguso
Located in Warrenton, OR
Murano Glass Bollicine Ashtray, Sky Blue in White, Flavio Poli for Seguso. Sky blue encased in white, hand blown with generous bollicine (often confused for pulegoso) bubbles. The ba...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Murano Glass, Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Barovier Toso Murano Orange Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Flower Star Bowl
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown orange and gold flecks Italian art glass star / flower shaped bowl. Documented to designer Ercole Barovier for Barovier e Toso. The piece is profu...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Gold Leaf
Italian Scaroni 1970s Cocktail Bar Set
Located in Southampton, GB
Italian 1970s cocktail bar set by Scaroni. The set comes in its original box and comprises a champagne cooler, ice bucket and 8 piece cocktail set and stand but is missing the white ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Plastic
Amboss Austria Mid-Century Flatware for Six by Helmut Alder, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful modernist flatware cutlery originating from Austria, Model 2200. Design by Helmut Alder and manufactured by Amboss Austria during the 1960s. This high-quality flatware set ...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stainless Steel
Piero Fornasetti "Mitologia" Coasters in Original Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
Piero Fornasetti "Mitologia" coasters in original box, Italy, circa 1950s. Nice to find them in their original box, however tattered. This set original...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Unique Set of 10 Murano Tumblers, Cenedese Murano 1960, Young Collection, Signed
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This set of 10 Cenedese cocktail/whisky glasses, meticulously crafted in the renowned Murano glass-making tradition, is a rare work of art.
These glasses showcase a remarkable array of glass-making techniques. From the ethereal Aquamarine Sfumato to the intricately detailed multicolored relief stripes, a vibrant Cadmium red base incalmo and an Uranium yellow dot placed sideways, each piece is an absolute masterpiece.
The Young collection by Cenedese hails from the 1960s. The use of Uranium and Cadmium glass...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Carl Aubock Big Brass Key Cork Screw, Bottle Opener, Paperweight, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A Midcentury combination corkscrew, bottle opener, and paperweight dating from the 1950s. Shaped like a large key, it was designed by Carl Auböck and crafted by his workshop in Vienn...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
Carl Auböck II Brass Tray, Bowl, Vide-Poche, Maria Theresia Coin, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful solid brass coin tray or dish, designed and executed by Werkstätte Carl Auböck II in the 1950s. Suitable as a jewelry bowl or „vide-poche“. In good condition with nice pa...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
Glamorous Dorothy Thorpe 10 Piece set Gold Fleck Wine Glasses - Stemware Barware
Located in St. Louis, MO
Glamourous Hollywood Regency 10 piece barware wine glassware set with gold fleck by Dorothy Thorpe. The ten wine glasses are in fine vintage condition, no chips. Some have more gold...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Salt & Pepper Menage Condiment Set, Richard Rohac, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A delightful modernist cruet set comprising salt and pepper shakers along with a toothpick dispenser. Crafted from brass, bakelite in various colors an...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
Walter Bosse Brass Cat Wine Bottle Holder by Herta Baller Vienna, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A sculptural mid-century wine caddy / bottle holder from the 1950s, displaying a cat. A humorous design by Walter Bosse and manufactured by Hertha Baller in Vienna, Austria. Construc...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
Pair of Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Salt & Pepper Shaker
Located in Sheffield, MA
Faneuil by Tiffany & Co. sterling silver salt shaker and pepper mill set. Simple elegance,
Salt shaker 1.5" D x 2.25" H.
OFFERING FREE SHIPPING TO CONTINENTAL US. PLEASE JUST ASK FO...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mid-Century Bar Party Set 1517 in Original Box by Amboss, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A gorgeous bar set nestled in its original wooden box from the 1950s. It comprises a bottle opener, a corkscrew, and a can opener. Model #1517, crafted by Amboss Austria, this set is...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Vintage Midcentury Barware Rocks Glasses 1960s Gold Presidential Coins
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Midcentury vintage Set of 7 pieces 5-ounce rocks glasses 1960s gold printed presidential coins.
Cera 22-karat gold signed glassware barware.
Gold and black coin design.
The glasses f...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Werkstätte Hagenauer Brass Card Holder Coaster Stand, Mid-Century Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A stunning Mid-Century brass coaster holder dating back to the 1950s, crafted from polished brass by the renowned Werkstätte workshop Hagenauer in Vienna, Austria. This beautiful pie...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
1950s Aldo Tura Brass and Lacquered Goatskin Italian Luxury Serving Tray
By Aldo Tura
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This Aldo Tura Serving Tray epitomize the mid-century modern aesthetic with its emphasis on clean lines, organic shapes, and the integration of luxurious materials, showcasing the ti...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
Stoneware Bowl In Brown Colors No. 21567 By Gerd Bøgelund From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This stoneware bowl, numbered 21567, is a stunning creation by the acclaimed Danish ceramic artist Gerd Bøgelund. Crafted with precision and finesse, it embodies the artistic excelle...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Vintage Beige and Red Decorative Plate Shell Italy 1960
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful decorative crystal glass plate/bowl from Italy.
Plate is in very good vintage condition,
one damage at the top - as shown on pictures.
Original glass. Unique piece for ev...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
Fine Midcentury Tapio Wirkkala Rosenthal Coffee Set Gilt White Porcelain 1960s
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Fine and exquisite Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal studio-linie gilt white porcelain coffee set for 6 persons, Germany around 1960s to 1970s. This set belongs to the cabinet pieces so r...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Cubo Ashtray by Bruno Munari for Danese Milano circa 1957 Midcentury
Located in Labrit, Landes
Ashtray designed by Bruno Munari for Danese Milano, Italy, circa 1957
Original midcentury vintage, 2 available.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Acrylic
Roger Capron - Vintage Ceramic Footed Serving Dish
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
Vintage Ceramic Footed Serving Dish by Roger Capron - Vallauris, France
Roger Capron was in influential French ceramicist, known for his tiled tab...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Walrus by Gunnar Nylund
Located in Berlin, BE
Walrus by Gunnar Nylund
Stoneware figurine from Rörstrand.
Gunnar Nylund became well known for a vast and diversified production of stoneware animal sculptures, which he designed for...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Crystal Glass Liqueur Decanter, 1950s.
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of crystal glass
Re-polished
Good original condition.
Category
1950s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
Vintage Fat Lava Floor Lamp Orange and Green Drip-Glazes by Walter Gerhards
Located in Verviers, BE
Dramatic fat lava floor lamp in green and orange glazes on a neutral stoneware ground, with a narrow neck, overload base and two bisected handles. ...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Drink Glass Carrier Austria, 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Drink glass carrier, Austria, 1950s
Original condition.
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
White Vase by Vladislav Urban for Sklo Union, 20th Century, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A graduate of Karol Štipl. He studied together with František Vízner, with whom he was often compared. Vízner and urban began working as designers at Rudolf Hut after graduation, in ...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Murano Venetian Vintage Glass Mouse Figure, 1950s-1960s
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A delightful vintage Italian Murano novelty glass mouse figure standing wearing a long 'robe' in red cased in amber glass with a large white button with la...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Bitossi by Aldo Londi, Italy, circa 1970
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Pymble, NSW
An Aldo Londi designed owl in sky blue with exposed clay body to the base. Dome shaped top. Has its paper 'Made in Italy' label to the base.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Pottery
Carstens 1950s Vintage Midcentury Turquoise Black & Gold West German Vase
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Beautiful vintage midcentury West German vessel or vase by Carstens Tonnieshof made post war circa 1950s with a turquoise blue and black glaze with gold details and white lines of dr...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
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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Well Stopper
Wreath Plate
Crystal Retro Champagne Glasses
Buds 2
Antique Water Stand
Large Scallop Shell
Small White Kitchen Table
Antique Kitchen Furniture Uk
Tile Plate
Greek Key Handle
Large Blue White Bowl
Antique Glasses Filigree
Italy Footed Bowl
Red Glass Heart
Antique Brown Earthenware
Antique Silver Photo Frame