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
- 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
Vintage Georg Jensen Mitra Stainless Flatware Dinner Service for 12, 68 Pcs
By Georg Jensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This dinner service was Georg Jensen's first set in stainless steel. It was designed in 1941 by Gundorph Albertus (1887-1970). Stainless steel was chosen due to the lack of silver during the Second World War. The name Mitra derives from the headware/hat of a Bishop (mitres-s) and resembles its distinct shape.
68 pcs of flatware dinner service...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Silver Top Hat Cocktail Pick or Toothpick Holder
Located in Elkhart, IN
A charming silver cocktail pick or toothpick holder shaped as a top hat
Circa 1950s
Measures: 2.63"W x 2.25"D x 1.5"H.
Very good origina...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Hand-Painted Ceramic Nautical Seashell Salt & Pepper Shakers Collectible
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern ceramic seashell shaped set of salt and pepper shakers, bar and tableware made in America in the 1980s.
Hand-painted and hand-crafted and it is a nautical Collectors Set for any Table Setting.
Plastic Stopper for easy Refills at the base.
Smaller Cone Shell...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Ceramic, Plastic, Paint
Mid Century Lime Green Fabric Embroidered Cloth Dinner Napkins, Set of 4
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A set of four lime green cloth dinner napkins. I beautiful mid-century or chinoiserie set that will elevate any place setting. Each napkin is crea...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Fabric
Vase Flora Rare De Frantisek Koudelka, Beige-Rouge, Prachen, 1970s
By Jan Beranek, SkLO
Located in Verviers, BE
Vase Flora rare de Frantisek Koudelka, beige-rouge, Prachen, vers les années 1970,
verre d’art tchèque / Boho ... Sklo Union, Beranek, Exbor.
Category
1970s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Art Glass
Original French Modernist Metal Tray "Rigituelle" by Mathieu Matégot, 1950s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Metal tray.
Designed and produced by Mathieu Matégot.
Origin: France,
1950s.
Original Mathieu Matégot tray "RIGITUELLE". made in the 1950s in France. typical mategot style with ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Metal
Decanter vase in Murano glass by Carlo Moretti 1950s
Located in Milano, MI
Murano glass decanter vase, made by Carlo Moretti in the 1950s
Ø cm 20 h cm 25
Carlo Nason, born in Murano in 1935 from one of the oldest g...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Murano Glass
1970s Gorgeous Orange Set of Six Cups with Pitcher in Ceramic by Gabbianelli
Located in Milan, IT
1970s Gorgeous orange set of six cups with pitcher in Ceramic by Gabbianelli.
The items are in excellent condition
Dimension
Pitcher
diam 4,92" x 8,66" inches
diam 12,5 cm x cm...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Ceramic
Danish Mid-Century Modern Stoneware by Søholm 1960s, Set of 17
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Mid-Century Modern Stoneware by Søholm, Denmark 1960s. Set of 17.
A large collection of gorgeous Danish vintage ceramic from Soholm.
This set consists of:
- 3 Wall mounted candleholders, no 3351.
- 1 Small round candleholder.
- 1 Large square dish, no 3333.
- 2 Square vases, no 3322.
- 1 Large round bowl, no 3345.
- 2 Square ashtrays, no 3335.
- 1 Oblong dish, no 3332.
- 2 Small square bowls, no 3337.
- 1 Round vase, no 3323.
- 1 Vase/mug, no 3343.
- 1 Small round table lamp, no 3323-L
- 1 Small square table lamp...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Ceramic
Serving Oval Dish With Golden Border Gilding from Meissen
Located in Bastogne, BE
Antique Oval Deep Dish from Meissen
Meissen creates simple but impeccably elegant collections that fit perfectly into absolutely any interior, whether it is a strict classic or eleg...
Category
1980s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
GMUNDNER KERAMIK Streublumen (Scattered Flowers) Serving Pieces - Set of 4
Located in Charlotte, NC
A set of four Mid 20th Century serving pieces by Gmundner Keramik, in their Streublumen (Scattered Flowers) pattern. All are hand made ceramic and hand painted depicting scattered various color flowers & green leaves with a solid green border. Set includes a twelve inch oval platter, an eight inch oval open lattice bowl...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Ceramic
1970s Sculptural Bird Finnish Aarikka Napkin or Letter Holder
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Scandinavian Modern wooden sculptural bird napkin holder by Kaija Aarikka. Hand-carved shiny lacquered dark wood stamped under base. Great vintage condition consistent with age and w...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Wood
Vintage Cutlery Set by Helmut Alder for Esta, Sub-Brand of Amboss Austria
By Helmut Alder
Located in Vienna, AT
This timeless cutlery/flatware set from the 1960s-70s was designed by Helmut Alder for Esta - a Sub-brand of well-known Amboss Neuzeughammer Austria - on the occasion of the 200th anniversary of the company Neuzeughammer Steyr in 1969.
Helmut Alder, born in Graz, Austria, in 1924, was one of the most successful Austrian architects to design cutlery, along with Oswald Haerdtl, Carl Auböck and Karl Hagenhauer.
The set, composed of six knives, six forks, six spoons and six dessert spoons, is in overall good condition.
Dimensions:
Knives: circa 20...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Rare Sterling Silver Salt and pepper by Hans Hansen Denmark 1967 Signed
By Hans Hansen
Located in Paris, FR
Very rare Salt and Pepper by Hans Hansen in 1967 Denmark
Signed on the bottom of each piece.
Good condition
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver, Silver
Salt and Pepper Set with Tray, in Black Marble, Italy, 1960s
Located in Naples, IT
Black marble salt and pepper spice containers with brass spoons.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Marble, Brass
Emilia Castillo Alabaster and Sterling Silver Bowl
Located in Darnestown, MD
This elegant alabaster bowl with sterling silver ornamentation was made by Emilia Castillo. The bowl measures 14 inches in diameter and features five leaves, that I believe are philo...
Category
Late 20th Century Central American Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Alabaster, Sterling Silver
Murano Card Holder Signed La Murrina from the 1970s
By La Murrina
Located in Milano, MI
Murano card holder signed La Murrina, 1970s
Measures: Ø 18 cm H 15 cm.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage Italian Oval Brass Tray, 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage brass oval tray made in Italy, 1960.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Brass
Set of Rare Austrian Bakelite Salt and Pepper stands
By Kolbenheyer Erich
Located in Vienna, AT
Kolbenheyer Aubock Hagenauer all worked in Vienna in the 1950‘s. One of these Architects is also the Designer of our nice serving table accessory.
An S&P set including toothpick hol...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Brass
Set of 6 Vintage Porcelain Oyster Plates Made by Edelstein Germany
By Edelstein
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Set of 6 porcelain oyster plates from the German brand Edelstein Bavaria. The plates are ivory colored and have gold colored edges. The plates are d...
Category
1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Crystal Set of Six Lausitzer Stem Glasses with Colored Overlay Cut to Clear
By Lausitzer
Located in Verviers, BE
Vintage set of six cuts to clear crystal stem glasses.
Clear demi crystal glass. Six sides facetted and toothed stem. The bowl with colored ...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Crystal
1960s La Fonda Del Sol Restaurant Salt Shakers Girard Midcentury
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Alexander Girard for Mayer China / Minners. Made in the 1960s. Bollard-form salt shakers. Identical each with single hole. No chips, no cracks. Some crazing to the white bands around...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Massimo Vignelli for Heller Italien, a Set of 8 Dinner Plates in Yellow Melamine
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Massimo Vignelli for Heller, Italien.
A set of 8 dinner plates in yellow melamine.
1970/80s.
Stackable.
In excellent condition.
Marked.
Measures:...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Other
MCM Teak & Stainless Steel Carving Set by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Stylish MCM teak and stainless steel carving set by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa 1960s. The set includes a 14" carving knife and a 11" double pronged serving fork. Both pieces ar...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Massimo Vignelli for Heller, Italy, a Set of 8 Plates in Yellow Melamine
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Massimo Vignelli for Heller, Italy.
A set of 8 plates in yellow melamine.
1970/80s.
Stackable.
In excellent condition.
Marked.
Measures: D 19,5 x...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Other
Massimo Vignelli for Heller, Italy. A set of 4 dinner plates in yellow melamine
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Massimo Vignelli for Heller, Italy.
A set of 4 dinner plates in yellow melamine.
1970/80s.
Stackable.
In excellent condition.
Marked.
D 25.0 x H 2.5 cm.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Other
1960s Astonishing Tray in Bamboo by Aldo Tura for Macabo, Made in Italy
By Aldo Tura
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Astonishing tray in bamboo by Aldo Tura for Macabo. Made in Italy.
It's in excellent condition and is signed at the bottom.
Dimension:
13,77" x 6,29" x 7, 08 H inches
cm 35...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Bamboo
Original French Modernist Metal Tray "Rigituelle" by Mathieu Matégot, 1950s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Metal tray.
Designed and produced by Mathieu Matégot.
Origin: France,
1950s.
Original Mathieu Matégot tray "RIGITUELLE". made in the 1950s in France. typical mategot style with ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Metal
Massimo Vignelli for Heller, Italy, a Set of 6 Plates in Yellow Melamine
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Massimo Vignelli for Heller, Italy.
A set of 6 plates in yellow melamine.
1970/80s.
Stackable.
In excellent condition.
Marked.
D 19,5 x H 2,0 cm.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Other
Massimo Vignelli for Heller, Italy, a Set of 4 Plates in Yellow Melamine
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Massimo Vignelli for Heller, Italy.
A set of 4 plates in yellow melamine.
1970/80s.
Stackable.
In excellent condition.
Marked.
D 19,5 x H 2,0 cm.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Other
Mid Century Floral Hand Embroidered Fabric Dinner Napkins, Set 5
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A set of five hand-embroidered cloth table napkins. Created from pink, green, yellow, blue, and white fabric, this set of dinner napkins will be a fabul...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Fabric
Massimo Vignelli for Heller, Italy, a Set of 6 Dinner Plates in Yellow Melamine
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Massimo Vignelli for Heller, Italy.
A set of 6 dinner plates in yellow melamine.
1970/80s.
Stackable.
In excellent condition.
Marked.
D 25.0 x H 2.5 cm.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Other
Decorative 'Deer' Napkin Holder 1930s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Decorative 'Deer' Napkin Holder. Netherlands, early 20th century.
Very stylish and decorative napkin holder with a deer at the front. A very elegant ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Golden Murano Glass Bottle by Carlo Moretti from the 1970s
Located in Milano, MI
Murano glass bottle with gold inserts, made by Carlo Moretti in the 70s.
Measures: Ø cm 5, H cm 23
Carlo Nason, born in Murano in 1935 from one of the oldest glassmaking families on the island, he was a great master glassmaker. He grew up attending the glass masters who work in the family furnace, appropriating the most refined techniques of glass art, demonstrating an innovative and planning attitude that he employed in the field of design, but referring to tradition.
In 1925 the Nason Moretti company was founded by the Nasone brothers, specializing in the production of furnishing accessories and tableware, where the mastery of the most refined Murano techniques is integrated with a modern vision and careful chromatic research.
In 1955 Umberto Nason created an innovative project of two-tone bowls and glasses that earned him the Compasso d'Oro award. In the 1960s, with the second generation of the family, there was a great development of the company which still maintained its characteristic vocation for experimentation. In the 1980s he looked at lighting with postmodern reinterpretations of designed lights, with the Carlo Moretti Studio line and the series of collectible goblets and glasses.
Since the 1990s, the business has focused on new collections conceived in a modern and design-oriented key. Carlo Moretti of Venice, founded by Carlo in 1958 in Murano, passed to new ownership in 2013, but it is still an important company today due to its constant relationship with design. The company is known for the beauty and elegance of Murano glass, arriving not only in the tables of the most important families, but also in the modern tables of today. Worked with ancient and secret techniques, Nason Moretti glasses...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Murano Glass
Hand Carved Tulip Shaped Teak Bowl
Located in Ferndale, MI
A hand-carved tulip petal shaped teak bowl. I appreciate the handmade curves and the natural wood grain together. It has an earthy feminine essence about it. Lovely for tabletop to h...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Teak
Green Floral Fabric Placemats and Napkins, Set of 4
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Set of four floral mint green cloth placemats and matching napkins. A wonderful accent to a table setting, each set includes one placemat with a matching...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Fabric
Vintage Mid-Century Nordic Napkin Holder with Set of Forks
By Cathrineholm, Skruf
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautifully charming vintage napkin holder with set of 6 mini forks. The set shares the same design that follows the Scandinavian mid-century aes...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Metal
Mathieu Matégot Mid-Century Modern Red Enameled Metal Plate, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Enameled metal plate designed by Mathieu Matégot.
Manufactured by Artimeta (Holland), circa 1950.
Lacquered perforated metal, seem to be repainted many years ago.
In good original c...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Metal
Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal, Eight "Herbst / Autumn" Porcelain Plates, 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal. Eight "Herbst / Autumn" porcelain plates decorated with branches and orange leaves. 1970s.
Diameter: 11 x 10.5 cm.
In excellent condition.
Stamped.
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Carl Auböck, Salt & Pepper Shaker, Black & White Horn, Teak, Austria, 1950s
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck, beautiful black & white horn salt & pepper shaker.
Manufactured in Vienna, Austria, 1950s.
Excellent vintage condition.
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Horn, Teak
Mid Century Floral Linen Dinner or Cocktail Napkins, Set of 4
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A set of four cream table napkins with a hand-stitched chinoiserie floral motif. Each napkin is in cream, with a hand-stitched chinoiserie floral design at the corner. The border is ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Fabric
Set of Salt and Pepper Shaker with Stand Swan-Shaped, France, Mid-century
Located in Labrit, Landes
French set of salt and pepper shaker on its stand. The glass salt and pepper shaker are into swans.
Chrome, teak and glass,
French, cir...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Chrome
Arabia 72 piece Glass Set by Heikki Orvola
By Heikki Orvola, Arabia
Located in Philadelphia, PA
72 Piece Arabia Drinking Glass Set, 6 sizes, 12 per size!
Tall Flutes 2" round and 7" tall
Drinking Glass 2.75" round and 5.75" tall
Low Wide Dessert Glasses...
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Glass
Faux Bamboo Brass Charger Plates, Set of 2 India
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A staple in entertaining, this pair of brass faux bamboo chargers will elevate your next dinner party. With faux bamboo details around the edges, this ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Brass
Tableware Robert Picault for Faïenceries de Longchamp 1960, 49 Pieces
Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR
20th century Tableware Robert Picault for Faïenceries de Longchamp 1960 - 49 pieces
Measures: 37 plates - Diameter 24 cm
11 soup plates - Diameter 20 cm
1 long dish...
Category
1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Ceramic
Denby, Milnor Swedish Vista Ice Blue Medium Tumbler Glasses by Bo Borgstrom
By Bo Borgstrom
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A set of six beautifully and ergonomically crafted medium sized tumblers in Vista Ice Blue this color is really reminiscent of Scandinavia. Well balanced and nice feeling in your hands these are NOS ( new old stock ) still in the original packing and box with great graphics. Manufactured for Denby...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Glass
French Cheese Spreader in the Shape of a Shell with Four Knives
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Recently acquired from Paris...A unique set of four cheese spreaders in a holder of a resin shell. The four knives have a grotto look with the grotto...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Botanica Hand Painted Ceramic Plates Set of 6 Dessert Plates Made in Italy
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
These stunning plates are Made in Italy by local artisans
the border is hand painted while the fisure at the centre is a printed image
Food safe and dishwasher safe
Measure: 2...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Ceramic
Gijs Bakker Rare Candle Holder in Patinated Silver and Enamel for Keltum 1963
By Gijs Bakker
Located in Tilburg, NL
Gijs Bakker rare candle holder in patinated silver and enamel for Keltum. The Netherlands, 1963.
Wonderful and very rare candle holder by Gijs B...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Silver
Vintage Wood Sculpted Round Salt and Pepper Shaker Set
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and unique set of salt and pepper shakers. This pair is handmade in polished finished wood that shows beautiful grain. Each piece has fine details such as the "S" and "P" p...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Wood
11pc Mid Century Arrowsmith Mahogany Sterling Silver Salad Bowl Tongs Lighter
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century eleven piece Arrowsmith salad serving set featuring turned mahogany bowls with sterling silver 925 accents, including tongs and unique candlestick form lighter with ashtr...
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Salt & Pepper Shakers Mid-Century Modern
Located in New York, NY
Rare pair of Tiffany & Co. sterling silver salt and pepper shakers, made in Denmark, and in Mid-Century Modern Style with a beautiful geometric design. Each measures 3 7/8'' in heigh...
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
French Ceramic Bottle Coasters and Serving Platter, Set of 3 Sarreguemines
Located in Miami, FL
A good quality set of French ceramics by Digoin Sarreguemines, France, circa 1950s.
The set consists of a large platter or bowl and two generously sized wine bottle coasters to p...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Ceramic
Signed Carl Auböck Brass Nutcracker with Leather Handles
Located in Vienna, AT
This nutcracker is an original piece of Mid-Century craftsmanship. The design and execution by the Wiener Werkstatte Carl Aubock. Fully signed Aubock and Made in Austria. It is made ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Brass
Denby, Milnor Swedish Vista Ice Blue Low Tumbler Glasses by Bo Borgstrom
By Bo Borgstrom
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A set of six beautifully and ergonomically crafted low sized tumblers in Vista Ice Blue this color is really reminiscent of Scandinavia. Well balanced and nice feeling in your hands these are NOS ( new old stock ) still in the original packing and box with great graphics. Manufactured for Denby...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Glass
Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, Coffee Service for Twelve People, 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal.
Coffee service for twelve people. Porcelain with gold decoration. 1970s.
The cup measures: 7 x 6 cm.
The sugar bowl measures: 8.5 x 7.5 cm.
In exce...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Robert Welch for Old Hall, 1962-4, Alveston Condiment Set, Super Set, Modernist
Located in London, GB
Robert Welch for Old Hall, 1962-4
'Alveston' condiment set
Stainless steel with black plastic inserts
Very good condition, with only light marks
Makers stamp to underside of ea...
Category
1960s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Italian Kitchen Set from Desco Al Ma Rose by A.Salviato
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Unique Italian kitchen set from Desco Al Ma Rose Design by A. Salviato 1960s.
Olive oil and balsamic containers. Salt and pepper containers. Sugar container.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Plastic
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.
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