Skip to main content

Mid-Century Modern Tableware

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer. 

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

to
81
684
20
2
1
1
682
22
4
488
111
1
1
2
16
115
126
75
14
10
706
692
397
312
300
180
156
91
61
54
34
22
21
17
8
7
6
6
396
153
133
116
110
408
288
501
134
122
98
85
706
697
705
39
24
20
17
11
Style: Mid-Century Modern
22 Sets Helmut Alder Amboss Austria 2070 Flatware Cutlery, 1960s
22 Sets Helmut Alder Amboss Austria 2070 Flatware Cutlery, 1960s

22 Sets Helmut Alder Amboss Austria 2070 Flatware Cutlery, 1960s

$270 / set

22 Sets Helmut Alder Amboss Austria 2070 Flatware Cutlery, 1960s

By Amboss Austria, Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Alder Design

Located in Vienna, AT

Up to 22 sets of this beautiful vintage modernist flatware from Austria, model 2070, designed by Helmut Alder in 1959 and produced by Neuzeughammer Ambosswerk in the 1960s. Each set...

Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Large MCM German Woven Circular Tray
Large MCM German Woven Circular Tray

Large MCM German Woven Circular Tray

$85

Large MCM German Woven Circular Tray

Located in Fairfield, CA

A large circular mid century tray. Features a woven rim and handles made of beige and red plastic. The center is made of composite wood type material with a slight texture. Marked on...

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Composition

Carl Aubock Culinar Flatware for Collini (Thirteen Pieces)
Carl Aubock Culinar Flatware for Collini (Thirteen Pieces)

Carl Aubock Culinar Flatware for Collini (Thirteen Pieces)

$650 / set

Carl Aubock Culinar Flatware for Collini (Thirteen Pieces)

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Collini 1

Located in New York, NY

Culinar series flatware of stainless steel designed by Carl Aubock III (1924-1993) and manufactured by Collini, Austria in 1979. Thirteen pieces in total, consisting of the followin...

Category

1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Extensive 159 Piece Richard Ginori Contessa Porcelain Dinner and Tea Service
Extensive 159 Piece Richard Ginori Contessa Porcelain Dinner and Tea Service

Extensive 159 Piece Richard Ginori Contessa Porcelain Dinner and Tea Service

$9,999 / item

Extensive 159 Piece Richard Ginori Contessa Porcelain Dinner and Tea Service

By Richard Ginori

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Contessa Brown by RICHARD GINORI 1735 An exceptional and comprehensive porcelain dinner and tea service by Richard Ginori 1735, in the elegant and now-discontinued “Contessa Brown”...

Category

1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Gold

Mid-Century Modern Punch Bowl Set - Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal - Porcelain
Mid-Century Modern Punch Bowl Set - Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal - Porcelain

Mid-Century Modern Punch Bowl Set - Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal - Porcelain

$597 / set

Mid-Century Modern Punch Bowl Set - Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal - Porcelain

By Bjorn Wiinblad, Rosenthal

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

A beautiful porcelain punch bowl set, made by the German brand Rosenthal. This is a design by the Danish designer Björn Wiinblad, who has had many collaborations with Rosenthal. The ...

Category

1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Arne Jacobsen 12 Place settings AJ Flatware Set 75pcs. A. Michelsen Denmark
Arne Jacobsen 12 Place settings AJ Flatware Set 75pcs. A. Michelsen Denmark

Arne Jacobsen 12 Place settings AJ Flatware Set 75pcs. A. Michelsen Denmark

$2,600 / set

Arne Jacobsen 12 Place settings AJ Flatware Set 75pcs. A. Michelsen Denmark

By Arne Jacobsen

Located in Cincinnati, OH

Twelve six piece place setting set of AJ stainless steel flatware totaling 75 pieces including 12 large forks , 12 small forks , 12 soup spoons, 12 large spoons and 12 small spoons ....

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pink Majolica Ceramic Dessert / Breakfast Service Set for Four
Pink Majolica Ceramic Dessert / Breakfast Service Set for Four

Pink Majolica Ceramic Dessert / Breakfast Service Set for Four

$1,182 / set

Pink Majolica Ceramic Dessert / Breakfast Service Set for Four

By Secla

Located in Barcelona, ES

A lovely Majolica pink glazed ceramic set of 12 pieces: four large plates, four small plates and four serving bowls. The set has a lovely pale pink color with details in white and ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Majolica, Pottery, Ceramic

Midcentury Molecular Silver Knife Rests, Set of 10, 1960s
Midcentury Molecular Silver Knife Rests, Set of 10, 1960s

Midcentury Molecular Silver Knife Rests, Set of 10, 1960s

$400 / set

Midcentury Molecular Silver Knife Rests, Set of 10, 1960s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

In the style of French Christofle comes this set of molecular knife benches/rests. Unclear markings and hallmarks. Our acid test show 925/1000 silver but they could also be heavily s...

Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Silver

Richard Ginori Burnt Orange Contessa Extensive Dinnerware Service Of 141 Pieces
Richard Ginori Burnt Orange Contessa Extensive Dinnerware Service Of 141 Pieces

Richard Ginori Burnt Orange Contessa Extensive Dinnerware Service Of 141 Pieces

$18,900

Richard Ginori Burnt Orange Contessa Extensive Dinnerware Service Of 141 Pieces

By Richard Ginori

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Richard Ginori extensive dinnerware service Contessa rust red pattern dinnerware service . Pattern having a burnt orange and double gilt gold and black trim decorated design on white...

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Gold

Mid-Century Modern 91 Piece Rosewood & Bronze Flatware Set by Jean Claude w Case
Mid-Century Modern 91 Piece Rosewood & Bronze Flatware Set by Jean Claude w Case

Mid-Century Modern 91 Piece Rosewood & Bronze Flatware Set by Jean Claude w Case

$1,195 / set

Mid-Century Modern 91 Piece Rosewood & Bronze Flatware Set by Jean Claude w Case

By Jean Claude Aujame

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous and never used rosewood & bronze 91 pcs, service for eight with serving pcs. Great teak storage box with brass & rosewood handle. Truly a qua...

Category

1960s Thai Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Culver Ltd. "Owl and Pussycat" Rocks Glasses, 8
Culver Ltd. "Owl and Pussycat" Rocks Glasses, 8

Culver Ltd. "Owl and Pussycat" Rocks Glasses, 8

$850 / set

Culver Ltd. "Owl and Pussycat" Rocks Glasses, 8

By Culver Ltd.

Located in Astoria, NY

Set of Eight Culver Ltd. "Owl and Pussycat" Rocks Glasses. 3.5" H x 3.25" Diameter. Provenance: From a Connecticut Estate.

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Glass

Pablo Picasso "Face" Bowls and Plate Great Wall Mounted Modern Art
Pablo Picasso "Face" Bowls and Plate Great Wall Mounted Modern Art

Pablo Picasso "Face" Bowls and Plate Great Wall Mounted Modern Art

$1,250 / set

Pablo Picasso "Face" Bowls and Plate Great Wall Mounted Modern Art

By (after) Pablo Picasso

Located in Atlanta, GA

Set of Five Ceramic Pieces, after Pablo Picasso's art of the 1960s, these are from an authorized collection put out by Picasso's family in the 1990s. They would look great mounted on...

Category

1990s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Ulla Procopé Monumental 172 Piece Set of Iconic Arabia Ruska Tableware 1970s
Ulla Procopé Monumental 172 Piece Set of Iconic Arabia Ruska Tableware 1970s

Ulla Procopé Monumental 172 Piece Set of Iconic Arabia Ruska Tableware 1970s

$9,500 / set

Ulla Procopé Monumental 172 Piece Set of Iconic Arabia Ruska Tableware 1970s

By Ulla Procope, Arabia

Located in Tilburg, NL

Ulla Procopé Monumental 172 Piece Set of Iconic Arabia Ruska Tableware, Finland, 1970s. This is a very large set of iconic Arabia Ruska tableware, designed by Ulla Procopé in the 19...

Category

Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Stoneware

Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Austria "Composition S" by Rostfrei Satin 40 Piece
Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Austria "Composition S" by Rostfrei Satin 40 Piece

Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Austria "Composition S" by Rostfrei Satin 40 Piece

$1,950 / set

Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Austria "Composition S" by Rostfrei Satin 40 Piece

By Rostfrei Solinger, Rosenthal

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Tapio Wirkkala Rostfrei Solingen "Composition S" for Rosenthal made in Austria 40 Piece Satin Stainless Steel Flatware Set. Service for 8 plus a storage box. Presents like it was n...

Category

1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

75 Pc. Georg Jensen Caravel Sterling Silver Flatware Dinner Service for 12
75 Pc. Georg Jensen Caravel Sterling Silver Flatware Dinner Service for 12

75 Pc. Georg Jensen Caravel Sterling Silver Flatware Dinner Service for 12

$16,500 / set

75 Pc. Georg Jensen Caravel Sterling Silver Flatware Dinner Service for 12

By Georg Jensen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A very fine 75-piece Georg Jensen sterling silver flatware set. Designed by Henning Koppel. In the Caravel pattern. Set comprises: 12 Dinner Forks (7 3/8") 12 Salad Forks (6 1/2") 12 Tea Spoons (5 15/16") 12 Place Spoons...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rosewood & Brass Desert Demitasse Spoons Set of 6
Rosewood & Brass Desert Demitasse Spoons Set of 6

Rosewood & Brass Desert Demitasse Spoons Set of 6

$110 / set

Rosewood & Brass Desert Demitasse Spoons Set of 6

Located in Clifton Forge, VA

Here is a wonderful set of 6 brass demitasse spoons with rosewood handles that will brighten your afternoon coffee or your desert table for holiday celebrations. They measure 4 inche...

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Brass

Block Spain Flatware "Chromatics" 42 piece, Service for 8
Block Spain Flatware "Chromatics" 42 piece, Service for 8

Block Spain Flatware "Chromatics" 42 piece, Service for 8

$2,000 / set

Block Spain Flatware "Chromatics" 42 piece, Service for 8

By Block China 1

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Block Spain "Chromatics" Service for 8 plus 2 large Serving pieces. Set still has their original boxes and appear mostly unused. Nice feel and weight! Block did several nice stainless flatware sets and ceramic dish sets...

Category

1970s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Tjorn by Dansk Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 50 Pieces Mid-Century Mod
Tjorn by Dansk Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 50 Pieces Mid-Century Mod

Tjorn by Dansk Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 50 Pieces Mid-Century Mod

$9,884 / set

Tjorn by Dansk Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 50 Pieces Mid-Century Mod

By Dansk

Located in Big Bend, WI

The innovative and highly desirable flatware pattern "Tjorn" by Dansk was designed by Danish artist and designer Jens Quistgaard in 1959. It features striking Scandinavian modern des...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rörstrand KOKA Porcelain Set by Hertha Bengtsson, 77 Pieces, 1960s
Rörstrand KOKA Porcelain Set by Hertha Bengtsson, 77 Pieces, 1960s

Rörstrand KOKA Porcelain Set by Hertha Bengtsson, 77 Pieces, 1960s

$2,500 / set

Rörstrand KOKA Porcelain Set by Hertha Bengtsson, 77 Pieces, 1960s

By Bengtsson, Hertha Bengtson, Rörstrand, rorstrand studio, Herta Bengtson

Located in Round Top, TX

Rare, mint condition, twelve place settings of KOKA porcelain designed by Hertha Bengtsson. Hertha Bengtson designed "Koka Blå” (Cook Blue) in 1953 during the golden age of Swedish...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

midcentury teapot by Franco Pozzi for Gresline 1970
midcentury teapot by Franco Pozzi for Gresline 1970

midcentury teapot by Franco Pozzi for Gresline 1970

$298

midcentury teapot by Franco Pozzi for Gresline 1970

Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp

Franco Pozzi started his own ceramic factory in 1942 with headquarters in Bolladello di Tradate, in the province of Varese, Italy. Over the years he collaborated with designers and m...

Category

1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Orange Oversized Magnum French Peugeot Salt Pepper Mill Vintage
Orange Oversized Magnum French Peugeot Salt Pepper Mill Vintage

Orange Oversized Magnum French Peugeot Salt Pepper Mill Vintage

$275

Orange Oversized Magnum French Peugeot Salt Pepper Mill Vintage

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Impressive tall wooden salt or pepper mill in an orange color we like to call Hermes orange. This pepper mill has recently been professionally custom painted to make one of a kind fo...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Wood

Matched Set of 7 Midcentury Roger Capron Ceramic Coasters
Matched Set of 7 Midcentury Roger Capron Ceramic Coasters

Matched Set of 7 Midcentury Roger Capron Ceramic Coasters

$2,000 / set

Matched Set of 7 Midcentury Roger Capron Ceramic Coasters

By Roger Capron

Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire

A matched set of earthenware drinks coasters by Roger Capron with incised and coloured decoration depicting trees and fishes. Stamped signatures to the reverse Vallauris, Fran...

Category

1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Earthenware

Set for 8 EKCO Eterna "Canoe Muffin" Mid-Century Danish Modern Flatware - 1960s
Set for 8 EKCO Eterna "Canoe Muffin" Mid-Century Danish Modern Flatware - 1960s

Set for 8 EKCO Eterna "Canoe Muffin" Mid-Century Danish Modern Flatware - 1960s

$1,100 / set

Set for 8 EKCO Eterna "Canoe Muffin" Mid-Century Danish Modern Flatware - 1960s

By EKCO

Located in St. Louis, MO

Classic Danish influenced Mid-Century sleek modernist designed stainless flatware / silverware set & serving pieces designed and sold by EKCO Products International and produced in Japan, circa 1960s. This set is from the EKCO Eterna...

Category

1960s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Twenty-Two Piece Set of Sterling Silver and Ebony "Contrast" Flatware by Lunt
Twenty-Two Piece Set of Sterling Silver and Ebony "Contrast" Flatware by Lunt

Twenty-Two Piece Set of Sterling Silver and Ebony "Contrast" Flatware by Lunt

$1,500 / set

Twenty-Two Piece Set of Sterling Silver and Ebony "Contrast" Flatware by Lunt

By Lunt Silver

Located in San Diego, CA

Gorgeous twenty-two piece set of sterling silver and ebony nylon "Contrast" flatware by Lunt Silver Co.., circa 1950s. The set is in very good vintage condition and is stamped on the...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage 144 pc. Set of Thai Nickel Bronze Flatware in Teak case
Vintage 144 pc. Set of Thai Nickel Bronze Flatware in Teak case

Vintage 144 pc. Set of Thai Nickel Bronze Flatware in Teak case

$3,200Sale Price / set|20% Off

Vintage 144 pc. Set of Thai Nickel Bronze Flatware in Teak case

Located in Pasadena, TX

This is nice set of flatware from Thailand .The set is made of nickel bronze. It's 144 pieces and is service for 12. The flatware was made in the mid century period. The flatware ser...

Category

20th Century Thai Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Bronze, Nickel

Mid-Century Pfaltzgraff Pottery Lidded Onion Soup Au Gratin Casseroles, Set/6
Mid-Century Pfaltzgraff Pottery Lidded Onion Soup Au Gratin Casseroles, Set/6

Mid-Century Pfaltzgraff Pottery Lidded Onion Soup Au Gratin Casseroles, Set/6

$525 / set

Mid-Century Pfaltzgraff Pottery Lidded Onion Soup Au Gratin Casseroles, Set/6

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A set of six Mid-Century earthenware Onion Soup au Gratins, The Pfaltzgraff Pottery Company, circa 1950-1960. Six oven proof individual casseroles with s...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Stoneware

Crystal Mix Set of 6 Nachtmann Stem Glasses with Colored Overlay Cut to Clear
Crystal Mix Set of 6 Nachtmann Stem Glasses with Colored Overlay Cut to Clear

Crystal Mix Set of 6 Nachtmann Stem Glasses with Colored Overlay Cut to Clear

$513 / set

Crystal Mix Set of 6 Nachtmann Stem Glasses with Colored Overlay Cut to Clear

By Nachtmann

Located in Verviers, BE

Vintage mix set of 6 cut to clear crystal stem glasses. Mix crystal (Bleikristall 24% Mundgeblasen Handgeschliffen) glasses Clear crystal glass. Side facetted and toothed stem. Th...

Category

1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Crystal

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Cypres by Tias Eckhoff Cutlery Set for 8 Persons
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Cypres by Tias Eckhoff Cutlery Set for 8 Persons

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Cypres by Tias Eckhoff Cutlery Set for 8 Persons

$4,539

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Cypres by Tias Eckhoff Cutlery Set for 8 Persons

By Georg Jensen, Tias Eckhoff

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Georg Jensen silver Denmark Cypres cutlery set for 8 persons in sterling silver designed by Tias Eckhoff in 1952. The set includes: 8 dining knives, length 22.3 cm 8 dining fork...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Princess China “Golden Peony” China - Set of 72
Vintage Princess China “Golden Peony” China - Set of 72

Vintage Princess China “Golden Peony” China - Set of 72

$950 / set

Vintage Princess China “Golden Peony” China - Set of 72

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This magnificent 72-piece dinnerware service from Princess China is a masterclass in Mid-Century Modern elegance, featuring the highly sought-after "Golden Peony" pattern. Part of th...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 12 Noritake Morimura Gilt Dinner or Service Plates, Ex-Seidenberg
Set of 12 Noritake Morimura Gilt Dinner or Service Plates, Ex-Seidenberg

Set of 12 Noritake Morimura Gilt Dinner or Service Plates, Ex-Seidenberg

$950 / set

Set of 12 Noritake Morimura Gilt Dinner or Service Plates, Ex-Seidenberg

By Noritake

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine set of 12 Noritake porcelain dinner plates. With transfer painted polychrome flowers to the center & rim, green Rococo style decoration, and raised gold highlights. (Labeled to the reverse with an old Seidenberg sticker pricing the set at $2250.) Simply a wonderful set of dinner service plates! Date: Mid-20th Century Overall Condition: They are in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition with no chips, cracks, or repairs. Condition Details: There is some noticeable rubbing to the inner gold ring in the centers of most plates. There is some minor rubbing and losses to gilding high points in the raised gold decoration and one small noticeable (a little bit deeper) half-inch scratch to one plate. Otherwise, there are some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age. Maker: Noritake Morimura Brothers...

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Aldo Tura Goatskin Parchment & Brass Butler Crumber Crumb 3-Piece Set Italian
Aldo Tura Goatskin Parchment & Brass Butler Crumber Crumb 3-Piece Set Italian

Aldo Tura Goatskin Parchment & Brass Butler Crumber Crumb 3-Piece Set Italian

$375 / set

Aldo Tura Goatskin Parchment & Brass Butler Crumber Crumb 3-Piece Set Italian

By Aldo Tura

Located in Minneapolis, MN

Here is an unusual crumber set by Aldo Tura of Italy. Typical of his use of materials, the three components are a mix of goatskin and brass. The goatskin on the covered handles and b...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Brass

Botanica Hand-Painted Ceramic Dinner Plates - Set of 6, Made in Italy
Botanica Hand-Painted Ceramic Dinner Plates - Set of 6, Made in Italy

Botanica Hand-Painted Ceramic Dinner Plates - Set of 6, Made in Italy

$340 / set

Botanica Hand-Painted Ceramic Dinner Plates - Set of 6, Made in Italy

By Bertrando Di Renzo

Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT

Bring the beauty of nature to your table with our Botanical Plate Set, featuring a variety of unique designs. Each plate showcases a hand-painted border and a central botanical motif...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Copper Watering Can Around, 1950s
Copper Watering Can Around, 1950s

Copper Watering Can Around, 1950s

$312

Copper Watering Can Around, 1950s

Located in Wien, AT

Copper watering can around 1950s Polished and stove enameled.

Category

1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Copper

Luigi Colani Zen Full Tea Set and Plates, Stoneware, Friesland, Germany, 1970s
Luigi Colani Zen Full Tea Set and Plates, Stoneware, Friesland, Germany, 1970s

Luigi Colani Zen Full Tea Set and Plates, Stoneware, Friesland, Germany, 1970s

$1,300 / set

Luigi Colani Zen Full Tea Set and Plates, Stoneware, Friesland, Germany, 1970s

By Luigi Colani, Friesland Ceracron

Located in Vienna, AT

A beautiful tea set made of black glazed stoneware, designed by Luigi Colani in 1973. Executed by Porzellanfabrik Friesland, Germany. All items are in excellent condition. The set co...

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware

Gold-Plated Demitasse Spoons Set of Six, Hand-Crafted, Japan, 1960s
Gold-Plated Demitasse Spoons Set of Six, Hand-Crafted, Japan, 1960s

Gold-Plated Demitasse Spoons Set of Six, Hand-Crafted, Japan, 1960s

$120 / set

Gold-Plated Demitasse Spoons Set of Six, Hand-Crafted, Japan, 1960s

Located in Round Top, TX

A delightful set of six new, unused demitasse spoons from Japan, each exquisitely crafted and adorned with delicate, impressed palm tree motifs. These charming spoons bring an air of...

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Gold Plate, Stainless Steel

Comprehensive Wmf Stockholm Silver Plated Flatware, Kurt Mayer, Germany, 1960s
Comprehensive Wmf Stockholm Silver Plated Flatware, Kurt Mayer, Germany, 1960s

Comprehensive Wmf Stockholm Silver Plated Flatware, Kurt Mayer, Germany, 1960s

$3,500 / set

Comprehensive Wmf Stockholm Silver Plated Flatware, Kurt Mayer, Germany, 1960s

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, Kurt Mayer

Located in Vienna, AT

A meticulously curated set of silver-plated cutlery, the "4100 Stockholm Laurel" series, was designed in 1955 by Kurt Mayer for WMF Germany, Württembergische Metallwaren Fabrik. This...

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Midcentury Geometric Teak Trivets by Skjode Skjern, 1960s
Midcentury Geometric Teak Trivets by Skjode Skjern, 1960s

Midcentury Geometric Teak Trivets by Skjode Skjern, 1960s

$298 / set

Midcentury Geometric Teak Trivets by Skjode Skjern, 1960s

By Skjøde Skjern

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A set of solid teak trivets carved with geometric patterns much like the Ultimo series by Bäckström & Ljungberg. This set measuring 18,5x18,5 cm and 14x14 cm was made by Skjøde Skjer...

Category

1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Teak

Table Barometer Weather Station Vienna Around, 1950s
Table Barometer Weather Station Vienna Around, 1950s

Table Barometer Weather Station Vienna Around, 1950s

$298

Table Barometer Weather Station Vienna Around, 1950s

Located in Wien, AT

Table Barometer Weather Station Vienna Around, 1950s Original condition

Category

1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Brass

Vintage Large Oversized Italian Salt Pepper Mill
Vintage Large Oversized Italian Salt Pepper Mill

Vintage Large Oversized Italian Salt Pepper Mill

$155

Vintage Large Oversized Italian Salt Pepper Mill

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Vintage Italian Large Pewter Salt Pepper Mill. This piece would certainly stand out and your next special dinner occasion.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Pewter

Cutlery Set by Helmut Alder for Amboss Model 2070, 32 Pieces, 1960s
Cutlery Set by Helmut Alder for Amboss Model 2070, 32 Pieces, 1960s

Cutlery Set by Helmut Alder for Amboss Model 2070, 32 Pieces, 1960s

$1,971 / set

Cutlery Set by Helmut Alder for Amboss Model 2070, 32 Pieces, 1960s

By Helmut Alder, Amboss Austria

Located in Vienna, AT

This cutlery (model 2070) consist of 32 pieces. Designed by Helmut Alder, produced by "Amboss Neuzeughammer Steyr" Austria in the 1960s. High quality stainless steel cutlery. He...

Category

1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Set of six Fornasetti 'Specialita Romane' recipe plates c1950
Set of six Fornasetti 'Specialita Romane' recipe plates c1950

Set of six Fornasetti 'Specialita Romane' recipe plates c1950

$3,035 / set

Set of six Fornasetti 'Specialita Romane' recipe plates c1950

By Fornasetti, Piero Fornasetti

Located in London, GB

Wonderful set of six original Fornasetti Roman recipe plates. Italy c1950 Each plate with a typical Roman cuisine recipe along with a depiction of an historical Roman building.

Category

1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Gorham Mid Century Modern Silver Plated Hinged Lid Ice Bucket w Glass Liner
Gorham Mid Century Modern Silver Plated Hinged Lid Ice Bucket w Glass Liner

Gorham Mid Century Modern Silver Plated Hinged Lid Ice Bucket w Glass Liner

$325

Gorham Mid Century Modern Silver Plated Hinged Lid Ice Bucket w Glass Liner

By Gorham

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Gorham Mid Century Modern Silver Plated Hinged Lid Ice Bucket with Glass Liner. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 12" H x 7.5" Diameter.

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Set of 6 Natural Capiz Shell and Cork Round Placemat Chargers With Brass Rims
Set of 6 Natural Capiz Shell and Cork Round Placemat Chargers With Brass Rims

Set of 6 Natural Capiz Shell and Cork Round Placemat Chargers With Brass Rims

$350 / set

Set of 6 Natural Capiz Shell and Cork Round Placemat Chargers With Brass Rims

Located in New York, NY

Set of 6 natural capiz shell round placemat chargers with brass rims and natural cork bottoms. Made by hand in the Phillipine islands.

Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Shell

Mid-century Modern tableware for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern tableware 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 tableware created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, ceramic and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern tableware made in a specific country, there are Europe, Austria, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original tableware, popular names associated with this style include Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Amboss Austria, International Silver, and Jens Quistgaard. 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 tableware differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $50 and tops out at $32,500 while the average work can sell for $652.

More Ways To Browse

Rosenthal Ice Blossom
Round Vintage Tablecloth
Royal Copenhagen Blue Line
Russel Wright Salt And Pepper
Russian Cutlery
Salt Pig Vintage
Shrimp Fork
Silver Spoon Niello
Sterling Silver Monticello By Lunt
Swedish Silverware
Tea Strainer Spoon
Thai Bronze Flatware
Thai Flatware
Tiffany Audubon
Tiffany Co Flatware Audubon
Tiffany Dunstan Flatware
Tiffany Flatware Faneuil
Tiffany Renaissance Flatware
View All Popular Tableware Searches