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
Orange Lacquered Porcelain Catchall by Royal Doulton, England
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in England in 1920s.
It is made in orange iridescent lacquered porcelain with decorations.
This bowl - vide poche is vintage, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but ...
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1920s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain, Lacquer
Vintage Descoware Belgium Yellow Cast Iron Enamel Oval Lidded Casserole Pot
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Descoware Belgium Yellow Cast Iron Enamel Oval Lidded Casserole Pot. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 5" H x 13" W x 7" D.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Iron
Archimede Seguso set of twelve plates Murano glass 1970
Located in Paris, IDF
This set of twelve plates, created by the Venetian master glassmaker Archimede Seguso, dates back to 1970. Crafted from transparent Murano glass, each plate is rimmed with gold, show...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Gold Leaf
Silver Plate & Inlaid Mother of Pearl Small Pitcher by Los Castillo of Mexico
By Los Castillo
Located in San Diego, CA
An exceptional silver plate and inlaid mother-of -pearl small pitcher by Los Castillo of Mexico, circa 1960s. The piece has a wonderful small bird sitting on the yop of the pitcher. ...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
Serving Tray Cloche Plate Bell in Rattan and Glass Italy, 1970s
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Serving Tray Cloche Plate Bell in Rattan and Glass Italy, 1970s
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Rattan, Art Glass
Art Deco Val Saint-Lambert Green Crystal Vase Cut-to-clear, 1950s
Located in Verviers, BE
Val Saint Lambert green crystal vase cut-to-clear, 1950s.
by Val Saint-Lambert.
Beautiful Val Saint-Lambert hexagonal crystal vases, handcut-to-clear, the glass is thick, deeply ...
Category
1950s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
Portugese White Opaline Glass Decanter With Solid Top
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-Century Glass Opaline Decanter from Portugal. This piece is versatile on a bar cart as well as a shelf. Impressive wear can be seen throughout.
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Mid-20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Opaline Glass
1970s Shell Lighter, France
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
1970 shell lighter, will feet well with modern ahtrays.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal
Piero Fornasetti Neo-classical Ceramic Coaster Set of Eight with Roman Chariots
Located in Downingtown, PA
Piero Fornasetti Set of Eight Coasters of Roman Chariots on a Gold Ground,
Made Exclusively for Saks Fifth Avenue,
With Orange & White Printed Box,
1950s- Early 60s.
Each coaster is...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Blue/Yellow Sommerso Murano Glass Ashtray by Flavio Poli 1950
By Flavio Poli
Located in Madrid, ES
Mid-century Modern Glass Ashtray. Attributed to Flavio Poli for Seguso. Italy, 50s.
In sommerso glass, the blue body is submerged in a very slightly yellow mass. (Color variant Giall...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Lucite Pineapple Shaped Ice Bucket, Vintage German 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A nice barware item, made in the1970s. An all original Lucite and gold plated metal item to display in your bar or just on a cupboard for your ice cubes. Lucite or acrylic glass, in ...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate
Midcentury Travertine Ashtray or Vide-Poche by Fratelli Mannelli, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing squared ashtray or vide-poche in travertine and steel by Fratelli Mannelli.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
Perfect desk object or gift idea.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Travertine, Steel, Chrome
Large Centerpieces Murano Glass Violet Transparent Midcentury Italy 1970s
Located in Palermo, IT
Centerpieces of considerable size, produced in Italy in the 1970s. Centerpiece has been made of Murano glass in shades of purple and transparent with leaf-effect veins. Furnishing c...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid Century Butcher Block Kitchen Island
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A mid-century freestanding butcher's block. Perfect as a kitchen island. Ready for everyday use.
Made of solid stained beech and elm wood. Straight-lined frame on 4 industrial casto...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Beech, Elm
100-years Anniversary Porcelain Jar by Danish Bjørn Wiinbladh for Rosenthal
Located in Örebro, SE
This is a beautiful German porcelain jar with lid from Rosenthal, designed 1979 by Bjørn Wiinbladh, Denmark for the company’s 100-years anniversary.
It comes hand painted and partly...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Gold Leaf
Selection of Modernist Ceramic Tile Plaques
Located in Atlanta, GA
Selection of Modernist Ceramic Tile Plaques, circa 1960s.
They are, from top to bottom:
1) Abstract Tile Plaque with Beautiful Volcanic Glaze, b...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
MidCentury Turquoise Yellow Sommerso Murano Glass Vase by Flavio Poli 1950
By Flavio Poli
Located in Madrid, ES
Mid-century Modern Glass vase. Attributed to Flavio Poli for Seguso. Italy, 50s.
In sommerso glass, the yellow body is submerged in a very slightly turquoise mass. (Color variant Gia...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
1970s Grainware Angular Regal Lucite Bowl By William Bounds
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The 1970s grainware angular regal Lucite bowl, designed by American Designer William Bounds, is a unique and stylish piece of home decor that has gained popularity among collectors a...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Lucite
Venini Zanfirico Flared Vase
By Paolo Venini
Located in London, England
This stunning flared vase showcases the intricate Venetian Zanfirico technique with elegance. Its delicately swirling patterns and meticulous craftsmanship make it a captivating piec...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Mid-Century Modern Pink Sommerso Murano Glass Vase by Flavio Poli 1950
By Flavio Poli
Located in Madrid, ES
Mid-century Modern Pink Glass vase. Attributed to Flavio Poli for Seguso. Italy, 50s.
In sommerso glass. (Color variant Pink)
Every item LA Studio offers is checked by our team of 1...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Solid Brass Ashtray Old Patina France 1960 Gold Color
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Solid Brass Ashtray Old Patina France 1960 Gold Color
1960 solid brass ashtray.
Brass sculpture, Vide Poche, decorative object.
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
Solid Brass Ashtray Beatiful Patina
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
1960 solid brass ashtray.
Brass sculpture, Vide Poche, decorative object.
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Footed Silver Plate / Formica Tray by Sheffield Silver Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice mid-century rosewood Formica footed serving tray with silver plate edge by Sheffield Silver Co., circa 1970s. The tray is in good vintage condition and measures 12.5"D x2.75"H...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
Mid Century Silver and Glass Roly Poly Astrology Motif Cocktail Glasses Set of 4
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A set of four vintage mid-century modern silver banded roly poly glasses with astrological signs. This glass shape is referred to as 'Roly Poly" due to their round form. Each glass i...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
Vintage Danish Marianne Starck for Michael Andersen Viking Ship 22" Pottery Tray
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Danish Modern Marianne Starck for Michael Andersen & Son Viking Ship Pottery Tray. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 2" H x 22" W x 7.75" D.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Roger Capron 1 of 21 Blue Ceramic Vases, France - 1950s, Labeled
By Roger Capron
Located in Berlin, DE
Roger Capron 1 of 21 blue ceramic vases, France - 1950s, Labeled. Please get in touch regarding the exact measurements of each vase
Roger Capron (1922-2006) was a French ceramic ar...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Blue and Black Sommerso Murano Glass Vase by Flavio Poli 1950
By Flavio Poli
Located in Madrid, ES
Mid-century Modern Glass Bowl. Attributed to Flavio Poli for Seguso. Italy, 50s.
In sommerso glass, the black body is submerged in a very slightly turquoise mass. (Color variant Nero...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid Century Handmade Ceramic Round Ashtray signed by Sascha Brastoff
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid Century Handmade Round Ceramic Ashtray signed by Sascha Brastoff.
Signed: Sascha Brastoff California #056A.
Dimensions: 1.25" Height x 7.25" Diameter.
Hallmark on the underside, ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Serving Plate Stainless Steel and Glass Cromargan, Germany, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- very practical
- marked
- minor damage to one of the bowl /photographed/
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stainless Steel
La Borne 20th century design 1960 brown and grey ceramic pitcher
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Montreau Lohof - La Borne
Large stoneware ceramic pitcher
Realised circa 1960
Unique handmade brown and grey ceramic piece
Original perfect condition
Height 17 cm
Large 17 cm
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Tiffany & Co. Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver Shot or Sake Cups
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of shot glasses (or sake cups).
By Tiffany & Co.
In sterling silver with a gold wash to the interiors.
Model no. 25005.
Marked to the bases: Tiffany & Co Makers / Ste...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
MidCentury Turquoise and yellow Sommerso Murano Glass Bowl by Flavio Poli 1950
By Flavio Poli
Located in Madrid, ES
Mid-century Modern Glass vase. Attributed to Flavio Poli for Seguso. Italy, 50s.
In sommerso glass, the turquoise body is submerged in a very slightly yellow mass. (Color variant Gia...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Rare MCM Inlaid "American Embassy - Moscow" Tray by Couroc of California
Located in San Diego, CA
Super rare MCM inlaid "American Embassy - Moscow" tray by Couroc of California, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures 12.625"W x 9.625"D x .5"H. Try...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Resin, Wood
Vintage Murano sommerso art glass freeform vase by Flavio Poli for Seguso 1960
By Flavio Poli, Seguso
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Gorgeous & Timeless! This freefrom vase by Flavio Poli for Seguso italy 1960. Made fully by hand using the Sommerso technique. Capturing multiple layers of colour between clear glass...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Large ceramic vase or pitcher abstract colored bird by Bernard Buffat 1970 34 cm
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Bernard Buffat - La Grande aux potiers
Large colored ceramic pitcher or vase by Bernard Buffat
Rare and spectacular abstract ceramic piece
Unique handmade piece
Original perfect ...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
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
Organic Modern California Art Pottery Ashtray in Red, Orange, and Yellow
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Large vintage ceramic ashtray in retro bright orange, red, and yellow colors was made by one of California art studio potteries in 1950s - 1960s. It has an organic, asymmetrical scu...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Piatto Piero Fornasetti Serie Astrolabio 1968
Located in Lucca, IT
Piatto di Piero Fornasetti Serie AstroLabio 1965 .
White and gold porcelain first original edition .Marked numbered and signed on the back .
It presents jna deficiency that will be t...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
100-years Anniversary Porcelain Platter by Danish Bjørn Wiinbladh for Rosenthal
Located in Örebro, SE
This is a large German porcelain platter from Rosenthal, designed 1979 by Bjørn Wiinbladh, Denmark for the company’s 100-years anniversary.
It comes hand painted and partly metal gil...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Gold Leaf
Laguiole France Carving Set With Carving Fork And Carving Knife New in a Box
Located in San Diego, CA
2-PIECE CARVING SET. Set includes one carving knife and one carving fork with walnut handle. Carving knife blade dimensions: 7-in; entire knife: 12-in Fork dimensions: 12.5-in
SUPERB...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stainless Steel
60s MCM Italian Blue Cased Empoli Glass Pitcher and Tent Lidded Apothecary Jars
Located in Haarlem, NL
Very pretty set of three 1960s Italian Empoli Rossini and Stelvio Opalina Fiorentina cased glass vases. A high pitcher, vase or decanter and two candy or apothecary jars.
In deep bl...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Opaline Glass
Alfredo Barbini Murano Blue Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Perfume Decanter
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown powder blue, controlled bubbles and gold flecks Italian art glass perfume bottle decanter. Documented to designer Alfredo Barbini, circa 1950s. Ve...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Gold Leaf
Pink and White Vintage Centerpiece in Blown Murano Glass and 24kt Gold, 1950s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Pink and white Vintage centerpiece in blown Murano glass and 24kt gold, 1950s.
This unique centerpiece stands out for its harmonious shape and it...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Gold
Ceramic Vase By Okki Laine Finland Ca' 1950's
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A beautiful ceramic vase by Okki Laine, Finland, ca' 1950's. Dark brown glaze, studio piece with nice patina.
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Alfredo Barbini Large and Vibrant Murano Art Glass Aquarium Vase Italian 1950s
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Offered for sale is a rare and important Alfredo Barbini (1912-2007) Italian Murano blown glass aquarium vase. This fine example of Barbini's work has wonderful detail to the fish, f...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Walter Bosse Brass Cat Corkscrew – Mid-Century Austrian Design
Located in Rome, IT
Delight in the whimsy and functionality of this unique brass corkscrew, crafted in the 1950s by renowned designer Walter Bosse. Made in Vienna, Austria, this charming piece showcases...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
Goldsmith Henin - Cutlery Set In Sterling Silver 120 Pieces - Minerva - XXth
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Silversmith HENIN - 120-piece solid silver cutlery set - Minerva - NET WEIGHT: 5940 grs approximate
GROSS WEIGHT FILLED SLEEVES: 2100 grs approximate
SCRATCHES OF USE - NOT NUMBERED...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
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...
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1950s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass, Copper, Stainless Steel
Aqua Majolica Oyster Plate Gien, circa 1950
By Gien
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica oyster plate signed Gien, circa 1950.
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
French Majolica Oyster Marcel Guillot, circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
Large French Majolica oyster signed Marcel Guillot, circa 1950.
10.5 diameter.
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Goldsmith Bancelin - Soup Tureen In Sterling Silver Around 1950/1960
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Centerpiece represented by a solid silver octagonal tureen. the domed body is engraved on four sides with a decoration of foliage and shell arabesques, flanked on each side by chisel...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Oval Fruit Bowl In Hammered Silver XXth Around 1960 Zurich
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Oval fruit bowl in hammered solid silver mounted on a 1 cm oval base.
Dimensions: length 34 cm - width 25.5 cm - height 5 cm
Material: Silver
Weight: 812 grams
Hallmark: SWAN (guaran...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tiffany Midcentury Modern Sterling Silver Bowl with Strawberry Finial
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury Modern sterling silver bowl. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Curved sides and splayed foot ring. Cover top gently curved and mounted with cast strawberry and leaf finia...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Picassoesque Ceramic Figure Dinner Bell by Jack Squier for Howat Kilns - Mexico
Located in St. Louis, MO
Artist / Sculptor and later Professor Jack L. Squier (1927-2015) Picasso style ceramic figure for Howat Kilns, Mexico 1950s, signed inside with "S" in a circle. Hand Painted and glaz...
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1950s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Christofle Silver Plate Knife Rests Set Of Twelve
By Christofle
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A stylish set of twelve (12) knife rests by Christofle. In two original boxes, made in France ca' 1960's, silverplate. In the shape of a racquet.
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
Set of 3 Murano Sommerso Teardrop Art Glass Sculptures - Flavio Poli
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful set of 3 Murano art glass teardrop sculptures, attributed to Sommerso, by Italian designer Flavio Poli.
The 3 sculptures are all in good condition. Beautiful colors and ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Small Vintage Brass Donkey Bottle Opener
Located in San Diego, CA
Small vintage brass donkey bottle opener, circa 1950's. The piece is in good vintage condition with a great patina and measures 3"W x 2"D x. .25"H. Super cool piece! #3624
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
Vintage Murano Glass Ashtray, Optic Swirl & Bullicante (controlled bubbles)
Located in Warrenton, OR
Vintage Murano Glass Ashtray, Optic Swirl & Bullicante (controlled bubbles)
Excellent vintage condition. No chips or cracks.
Measures about 5 x 2 inches.
Measurements are approxima...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
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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French Coffee Pots
Greek Bottle
Tall Decanter
Covered Sugar Bowl
Lacquer Glasses Japan
Overlay Art Deco
Antique Delft Pottery And Glass
Blue And Beige Bowl
Charger Set
Delft Tin Glazed
Four Piece Tea Set
French Tea Service
Large Covered Bowl
Minton Plater
Antique English Dinner Set
Germany Tea Cups
Mid Century Tea And Coffee Pots
Antique Floral Dinner Sets