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.
338
13,064
190
46
to
2,417
6,935
5,874
13,300
13,174
13,252
13,300
6,001
5,560
3,286
3,036
2,993
1,896
1,061
619
578
574
565
490
337
276
230
149
69
10
34
13,020
236
153
9,521
2,295
17
3
24
94
208
2,147
2,648
1,370
271
69
4,856
4,540
3,547
1,805
1,585
10,167
4,619
2,266
1,944
1,556
196
162
157
150
145
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Roger Capron - Vintage Ceramic Coffee Jar with Lid
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
Vintage Ceramic Coffee Jar with Lid by Roger Capron - Vallauris, France
Roger Capron was in influential French ceramicist, known for his tiled tables and h...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
German Silver Mounted Glass Pitcher Emil Hermann
Located in Northampton, GB
Mid-Century Modern Circa 1960
From our Decanter collection, we are pleased to offer this German Silver Mounted Glass Pitcher. The Glass picture of globular form with large rounded h...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
Capodimonte Porcelain Vase with Lid from the 20th Century
Located in Milano, IT
Explore the magnificent world of Italian art and elegance with this extraordinary Capodimonte decorative vase from the 20th century. Capodimonte porcelain, renowned for its extraordinary beauty and quality, finds an exceptional expression in this vase, offering an authentic dive into the Italian artisanal artistry that has been passed down through the ages.
This vase is a true treasure of artisanal decoration, adorned with rich relief vegetable motifs, meticulously crafted, enveloping the vase in an embrace of elegance. Every detail, from the small paintings in reserve at the center of the base to the volute handles and pinecone-shaped lid handle, underscores the craftsmanship of expert ceramicists.
The Capodimonte manufacturing house boasts a long-standing tradition in creating prestigious ceramic artworks. Founded in Naples in the 18th century, this renowned establishment is synonymous with artisanal excellence and innovation. This vase is a worthy representation of that heritage, carrying forward the art of Italian craftsmanship and providing a window into the history of ceramic art.
This decorative vase is much more than a mere object. It is a symbol of class and sophistication, capable of transforming any space into one of distinction. Place it thoughtfully, and you will see how it adds a touch of detailed accuracy and unmistakable style wherever it resides.
In its original vintage condition, this vase retains the charm of time gone by. The slight scratches and wear, witnesses to its long history, underscore its authenticity and contribute to its unique narrative. This vase is much more than a mere decoration; it is a living testament to the Italian ceramic tradition.
This Capodimonte ceramic vase...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Ceramic Brown and Gold Ashtray or Vide Poche in a Circa 1960 France
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This Ceramic Ashtray or Vide Poche, has a Free Shape. The colors are the brown and Gold.
It has been made in France Circa 1960
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Murano (Label VM 037) "Millerighe" Carafe, Circa 1985
Located in CH
Italian Murano (Label VM 037) "Millerighe" Carafe possibly by Archimede Seguso, Circa 1985
This Murano glass carafe carries an identification labe...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Mid Century dish by Daum
By Daum
Located in London, GB
Beautiful luminescent crystal glass dish/ashtray by Daum France. The blue/green hue is reminiscent of the sea. It is unusual to find such a lovely tone. It comes complete with its D...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Czech Mstisov or Moser Duha Range Bell Vase Designed 1964
By Moser
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Czech Mstisov or Moser Duha range bell vase
Date : Designed 1964 by Vladimir Mika - this example from the late 60s
Origin : Czechoslovakia
Bowl Features : Striped ink blue and emerald glass cased in clear
Type : Lead
Size : 15.6cm height, 13.8cm diameter
Condition :Excellent, no chips or cracsk
Restoration : None
Weight : 1601 grams
Mark Hill Comments :
The Duha range is typified by a 'rainbow' of horizontal bands in vibrant green, orange and blue, and heavily cased forms. Shapes are typically curving and organic, echoing the ductile, rounded nature of molten glass.
Itw as introduced in 1960, with the first designsb being by Vlastimil Svoboda. The range was enlarged in 1964, with new shapes designed by Vladimir Mika, although Svoboda also lays claim to these. These additional shapes were the last to be introduced at the Mstisov glassowrkds before it was closed and production was moved to the Moser glassworks at Karlovy Vary (Karlsbad).
Ovoid vase forms were produced using the 'wet stick' process, where a wet stick was thrust into the molten body of the piece when it was being formed. The water in the stick would turn to steam and expand the body. It would then be finished.
Quality was always high and examples with even and strong colours are now highly sought-after.
The range was produced from 19609-64 at Mstisov and then from 1964 to around 1971 at Moser. It was featured in Czechoslovak Glass...
Category
1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass
1960s Gorgeous Cocktail Shaker by Alfi. Made in Germany
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Gorgeous cocktail shaker by Alfi in stainless steel. Made in Germany
The item is in excellent condition.
Dimensions
diam 3,93" x 7,48" H inches
diam cm 10 x cm 19 H
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stainless Steel
Archimede Seguso ashtray in Murano glass with gold and 'venturine'.
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible ashtray in Murano glass by Archimede Seguso circa 1950 with gold and 'Venturine'
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano, 1940, Italian
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Murano
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal.
Carlo Scarpa (2 June 1906 – 28 N...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Willy Rizzo Tortoise Lucite and Brass Barware Serving Butler Tray, Italy 1970s
By Studio
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant Mid-Century Modern barware serving tray was crafted in Italy in the 1970s. Its design is attributed to Willy Rizzo. The large rectangular butler shape has a gilded brass...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal, Brass
Roger Capron - Slanted Vintage Ceramic Bowl with Yellow and Black Lines
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
Slanted Vintage Ceramic Bowl with Yellow and Black Lines by Roger Capron - Vallauris, France
Roger Capron was in influential French ceramicist, known fo...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
abstract Ceramic Wall Plate Object by Helmut Schäffenacker attrib., Germany 1960
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Ceramic wall plate
Decade:
1960s
Producer:
Atelier Schäffenacker, Ulm Germany attrib.
Design:
Helmut Schäffenacker attrib.
original vintage ceramic wall plate w...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Ashtray vienna around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Ashtray vienna around 1950s
Original condition
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
Pair Rosenthal Group Germany Monbijou Classic.Rose Collection Crystal Candlestic
By Rosenthal
Located in New Orleans, LA
Vintage Rosenthal, Germany crystal classic rose candle holders 6 1/4" signed/mint condition, 1980’s.
A perfect gift for the host or hostess of a we...
Category
1980s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Mid-century 'visages' ceramic vase, France ca. 1960
Located in Firenze, IT
Large mid-century modern ceramic vase in the shape of a double face.
France 1960s
Shades of cream / beige / brown
In the manner of Jean Cocteau
H 24 cm - 40 x 6.5 cm
Conditions:...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Large Ceramic Vide Poche on a tripod Base in Wood sculpted Birds Circa France
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Large Ceramic Vide Poche on a tripod in Wood sculpted Birds Circa 1960 France
This Ceramic base Vide Poche, has a Birds heads sculpted Shape.
It has been made in France Circa 1960
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Vintage Baccarat Talleyrand Crystal Decanter
By Baccarat
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and sleek decanter by Baccarat. Created in a smaller scale, this is a beautiful piece that will hold your whiskeys/spirits in great style. In great condition with a small...
Category
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
MCM Emilia Costillo Ceramic and Silver Drinks Coasters and Caddy
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Six mid-century modern Mexican silver drinks coasters. Each coaster of a silver plate base and rim with a matte green ceramic surface, each inlai...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver, Silver Plate
Geometric Murano Vase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Memphis group inspired Murano glass vase, with a large dark blue cone shaped top infused with silver flecks, a round light blue disk, and a black dome shaped base / Made in Italy in ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Rattan Platter with Decor mother-of-pearl pellets Rectangular Shape Italy 1970
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
t is a Rectangular -shaped tray, made of rattann mother-of-pearl pellets. It was made in Italy in the 1970s. The decorations that compose it are mother-of-pearl pellets in White Color .
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Rattan
Big Ceramic , made in German, Sign: E.142
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Ceramic
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal.
Pushing the button that reads 'V...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Modern French ceramic bowl by Jacques Blin
By Jacques Blin
Located in London, GB
Simple matt glazed ceramic bowl by Jacques Blin depicting stylized birds.
Jacques Blin began making pottery in the late 1940s and his early work made use of modeling techniques, as ...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Vase by Erik Plöen, Norway, 1970s, earthenware, large vessel, rust, turquoise
By Erik Plöen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Vase by Erik Plöen,
Norway, 1970s.
Earthenware.
Signed.
Category
1970s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Earthenware
French Set of Two Fish Dishes in White Faience of Niderviller circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
Dishes set: long fish dish or centerpiece and plate, France Midcentury.
The two pieces were made in Niderviller Manufactury in the East of France.
The Niderviller manufactory is stil...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Faience
Vintage Ceramic Platters With Blue Palm Tree Motif in the Style of Albert Thirty
Located in Seattle, WA
Speckled Glass Beige and Brown Triangular Makers Mark on the Bottom. Groove’s on Handles. Stand Not Included.
Dimensions. 11 Diameter; 2 D
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Rare Tapio Wirkkala Sterling Punch Pourer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Party accessory is also a beautiful sculpture. Ball with spouts is submerged in punchbowl to fill. Additionally, the rosewood handle has opening to accept a tube or tap for shots. Fu...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
Large set of 9 Bread Baskets Ceselleria Alessi Ufficio Technico Design Italy 60s
By Alessi
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Rare large set of stainless steel Bread Baskets from the "Ceselleria Alessi" collection
A reinterpretation of the classic silver tableware in stainless steel launched in the 1960's
History
Ettore Alessi
The company gradually abandoned the use of soft metals in the '50s, replacing them with stainless steel, transforming production from artisan to industrial. A sign of change with a new name: ALFRA (ALessi FRAtelli). During these years, the company specialised in the production of objects for professional use (for hotels, restaurants, bars, etc.). Carlo Alessi, the founder’s eldest son, took over from his father at the company helm. His brother Ettore, who had joined the company in 1945, became head of the Engineering Department, consolidating its design identity: it was at this time that certain “industrial types” of product like baskets and fruit bowls made of steel wire were created. Led by him, ALFRA also began working in partnership with independent designers.
Ceselleria Alessi
In the 1960s, a range of products for home use was designed. The "Ceselleria Alessi" collection reinterpreted the style of traditional silverware, which was very much in line with the trend of the time and quickly became a bestseller. The high-quality workmanship of the new polished and satin-finished steel products...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stainless Steel
Ceramic jug in matt white glaze. In style of Pol Chambost (1906-1983)
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Ceramic jug in matt white glaze. In style of Pol Chambost (1906-1983).
Interior decorated in rose colour.
Organic form.
Approx. 1960.
In perfect condition.
Dimensions: H 26.0 x D 15....
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Alfredo Barbini Bullicante Aventurine Murano Glass Fruit Teal Bookends
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Teal Alfredo Barbini glass fruit paperweights or bookends with layers of golden aventurine within. Made in Murano, Italy circa 1950's. Pear measures 5" by 3.5", apple 4.5" by 4". ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Large Vintage Hand Painted Ceramic Roaring Tiger, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s.
This piece is made in glazed and hand painted ceramic.
It is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be considered as in exc...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 6 Steuben Crystal Fluted Champagne Glasses with Engraved Birds & Monogram
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine set of 6 crystal glass champagne flutes or stems.
By Steuben.
With a pair of wheel-cut birds flanking a cursive monogram that reads "BCG".
Simply a wonderful set of champag...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Roger Capron - Vintage Ceramic Whisky Flask
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
Vintage ceramic decorative flask signed by Roger Capron - Vallauris, France
Roger Capron was in influential French ceramicist, known for his tiled tables and his use of recurring mo...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Roger Capron - Vintage Ceramic Gin Flask
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
Vintage ceramic decorative flask signed by Roger Capron - Vallauris, France
Roger Capron was in influential French ceramicist, known for his tiled tables and his use of recurring mo...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
French Majolica Wall Fish Vallauris, Circa 1970
By Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica Wall Fish Vallauris, Circa 1970.
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Steuler Huge Art Deco Stoneware Floor Vase, 1930-1940, Possibly Lamp
By Steuler
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Huge stoneware floor vase by Steuler Industriewerke, Germany, 1930s-1940s. Museal piece that can be used as lamp base. Off-white crackle glazed stoneware vase with black and blue ver...
Category
1940s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stoneware
Set of Two Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramics Pieces, Italy
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful set of two blue Bitossi pieces. A bowl of 22cm diameter and 5.5cm high and a candleholder with a diameter or 10cm and 4 high.
Both pieces are in beautiful condition.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Roger Capron - Vintage Ceramic Fine Flask
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
Vintage ceramic decorative flask signed by Roger Capron - Vallauris, France
Roger Capron was in influential French ceramicist, known for his tiled tables and his use of recurring mo...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Spratling Silver Salad Servers
Located in Montreal, QC
Spratling made numerous stylish items in his day and these salad servers are among that production. The deep brown and slightly redish wood contrasts subtilty with the sterling silver.
Category
1960s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Dorothy Thorpe Clear Glass Starburst White and Gold Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Dorothy Thorpe Clear Glass Bowl Starburst Hand Decorated with White and Gold
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Midcentury Modern Silver Plate Tray Sheratonn Italian Design 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Rectangular tray with two handles, all made of silver plate. Features a signature underneath. Produced in Italy in the 60s by the Sheratonn company.
Note: We try to offer our cust...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
Serving Tray in Lucite, Rattan & Brass Christian Dior Style, Italy, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful rectangular with handles serving tray in lucite and rattan with brass border (charming patina on the brass) in the style of Christian Dior.
Made in Italy in the...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal, Brass
Ice Bucket in Lucite Ice effect and Steel Willy Rizzo Style, Italy 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing ice bucket in lucite ice effect and steel in the style of the Italian designer Willy Rizzo.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal, Steel
Set of Four Blue Murano Glasses, Italy, Europe, 2000s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful set of glasses, murano glass, made by one of the many glass manufacturers based in the region of Empoli, Italy. Would make a great addition to any collection! Very good ori...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
Czech Mstisov or Moser Duha Range Ovoid Vase Designed 1964
By Moser
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Czech Mstisov or Moser Duha range ovoid vase
Date : Designed by Vladimir Mika in 1964, this piece dates from the late 60s
Origin : Czechoslovakia
Bowl Features : Blue, gre...
Category
1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Italian Mid-Century Thick Glass Bell, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century thick glass bell, 1960s
Glass bell with a round base. On the top it has a glass sphere that allows you to raise the bell easily.
We love to use this glass bell f...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
"Filigrana" Murano Glass Perfume Holder Ampoules
Located in Milano, IT
A set of 10 exquisite decorative ampoules in precious Murano glass from the 1960s is a true artistic gem.
This glass has been skillfully and creatively shaped by Italian master glas...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Roger Capron - Vintage Ceramic Cognac Flask
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
Vintage ceramic decorative flask signed by Roger Capron - Vallauris, France
Roger Capron was in influential French ceramicist, known for his tiled tables and his use of recurring mo...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Pitcher With Teak Base and Lid
Located in Seattle, WA
Pitcher is Glass or Similar Material. Teak Base and Lid have Makers Sticker as Pictured. Inner Layer of Pitcher can be Used to Fill with Ice to Keep Drinks Cold.
Dimensions. 8 Diame...
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass, Wood
Vintage Floor Vessel Fat Lava Made by Bay With Label W-Germany in, 1950s
By Bay Keramik
Located in Verviers, BE
Vintage Floor Vessel Fat Lava Made by Bay With Label W-Germany in, 1950s
The piece is in excellent condition and a real beauty!
Retains a factory label.
A real treasure for the cer...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Royal Blue Opaline Glass Vase by Paolo Venini, "Anni Trenta" series
By Venini
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, Murano, 1990s.
This vase is made in light blue opaline glass inside and a royal blue opaline glass outside.
It features a darker glass base and it's been hand-blown i...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
Jean Picart Le Doux, Wall Ceramic Bowl, 12/100, 1950s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French midcentury ceramic bowl by Jean Picart Le Doux, France, 1950s. Ceramic. Measures: Diameter 15" 3/4 (40cm), depth 1"(2.6cm). Limited edition. Incised on the back. "Jean Picart ...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Roger Capron - Vintage Ceramic Whisky Flask
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
Vintage ceramic decorative flask signed by Roger Capron - Vallauris, France
Roger Capron was in influential French ceramicist, known for his tiled tables and his use of recurring mo...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Posacenere svuota tasche vintage in VETRO DI MURANO pentagonale
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Splendido posacenere svuotatasche in vetro sommerso di Murano, anni '70
The 'pentagon-shaped object, is finely crafted with various facets that create beautiful color reflections bet...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Tias Eckhoff Rosewood Flatware Cutlery set for 12 persons, Lundtofte 1960s
By Tias Eckhoff
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Iconic Scandinavian flatware dinner set for 12 persons. 12 dinner knives, 12 dinner forks and 12 soup spoons. Designed by Norwegian industrial de...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mid Century Modern gilded ice bucket with tong, Italy 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
A Vintage ice bucket made in Italy, as engraved on the base of the bucket; Datable between the 1950s and 1960s.
The golden aluminum structure is rounded, characterized by a wave edge; the handle is made from brass braid.
At the bottom of the basket there is a small net whose function is to drain the water and keep the ice for as long as possible.
This Mid Century Modern ice bucket features a stunning brass tong reminiscent of the poiseidon trident, produced by the Italian company "Scacco Matto...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal, Brass, Aluminum
Vintage 1881 Rogers Flirtation Silverplate Flatware, Oneida, 1959, 60 Pieces
By Oneida
Located in New York, NY
Oneida Ltd, formerly Oneida Community, was established in Oneida, New York in 1848 by a utopian commune. Oneida started production of silver-plated flatware and hollow-ware in 1899. ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
Bvlgari / Bulgari Sterling Silver Letter Opener
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bvlgari / Bulgari sterling silver letter opener with heavy gage silver. This high-quality decorative piece measures 7 1/2'' in length by 1'' in width, marked "Bvlgari", is sure to be...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
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.
Read More
How Noguchi Elevated Ashtrays to Objets d’Art
Smoking might have fallen out of fashion, but these ashtrays have enduring design appeal.
Tapio Wirkkala Bucked the Trends of Mid-Century Nordic Design
The Finnish talent created nature-inspired pieces, from furniture to jewelry, with phenomenal staying power.
Recently Viewed
View AllMore Ways To Browse
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