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Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

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.

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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Murano Glass Large Fish Sculpture by Licio Zanetti, 1960s
Murano Glass Large Fish Sculpture by Licio Zanetti, 1960s

Murano Glass Large Fish Sculpture by Licio Zanetti, 1960s

$1,862

Murano Glass Large Fish Sculpture by Licio Zanetti, 1960s

By Licio Zanetti

Located in Barcelona, ES

Murano Alexandrite Purple Blue Neodymium Glass Fish Figure by Licio Zanetti Spectacular XXL Murano glass color changing lilac blue fish sculpture by Licio Zanetti. Italy, 1960-1970. ...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Set Saint Louis Signed Mid-Century Crystal Centerpiece
Set Saint Louis Signed Mid-Century Crystal Centerpiece

Set Saint Louis Signed Mid-Century Crystal Centerpiece

$2,452 / set

Set Saint Louis Signed Mid-Century Crystal Centerpiece

By Saint Louis

Located in Roma, IT

Wonderful flared bowl gold whit it's plate in pendant by the prestigious Maison Saint Louis "Thistle collection". Both signed It could be sel separately This mouth blown, handcut an...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Crystal

Archimede Seguso Murano Ruby Red Sommerso Glass Vase
Archimede Seguso Murano Ruby Red Sommerso Glass Vase

Archimede Seguso Murano Ruby Red Sommerso Glass Vase

$2,248

Archimede Seguso Murano Ruby Red Sommerso Glass Vase

By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Archimede Seguso

Located in Barcelona, ES

Mid-Century Modern Murano Blown Glass Red Vase Large Size. An spectacular handblown Murano art glass vase in a vibrant ruby red color and tall flower shape. Attributed to Archimede S...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

1980s Murano Mezza Filigrana Glass Centerpiece Bowl by Vintage Murano Gallery
1980s Murano Mezza Filigrana Glass Centerpiece Bowl by Vintage Murano Gallery

1980s Murano Mezza Filigrana Glass Centerpiece Bowl by Vintage Murano Gallery

$1,121

1980s Murano Mezza Filigrana Glass Centerpiece Bowl by Vintage Murano Gallery

Located in Villaverla, IT

1980s Murano Mezza Filigrana glass centerpiece bowl by Vintage Murano Gallery. This Italian art glass vessel features pink and gold accents in a handkerchief shape. Hand-blown in the...

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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Gold, Gold Leaf

Claude Victor Boeltz Golden Crystal French 1970s Table Sculpture
Claude Victor Boeltz Golden Crystal French 1970s Table Sculpture

Claude Victor Boeltz Golden Crystal French 1970s Table Sculpture

$1,487Sale Price|50% Off

Claude Victor Boeltz Golden Crystal French 1970s Table Sculpture

By Claude Victor Boeltz

Located in New York, NY

A French 1970s Gold and bronze clam shell center peice sculpture with three large quartz and amethyst crystal clusters. Signed Biography: Claude Boeltz was born in Paris in 1937. The fourth generation in a line of artists, from his early childhood Boeltz was interested in disciplines as far ranging as sculpture, painting, ceramics, architecture, and blacksmithing. From the very start he was fascinated by what would become life long inspirations—anatomy and geology. His first apprenticeship was with the sculptor Henri Molins, which was followed by apprenticeships at the prominent Susse and Houdot foundries. His last was with Soudoun, under whose tutelage he was honored with the national “Best Worker in France” award. During these apprenticeships Boeltz took night classes at the Boule School, the Gambetta School, and at the Academy of Art in Paris. He would eventually take degrees from all three. On Sundays he went to museums, particularly the Louvre, where he sought out work in the Louis XIII - Louis XVI styles. He also spent long hours in study of the many artists he admired, such as Bersus, Meunier, Giacometti, Ponpon, Chipparus, Dali, Dajou, and Ruhlman. After these apprenticeships he tried to establish himself in the Riviera, where he befriended, and briefly collaborated with Picasso. Boeltz’s time in this vibrant community was, however, cut short—in the early 1960s he was called into the French military. While on tour in the Sahara he carved miniatures, and would carry them in his baggage from base to base. One that survived—a replica of the Arc d’triumph—was later offered to President Eisenhower on behalf of the French Army. Upon leaving the service Boeltz established a foundry in the Loire, and by the late 1960s his work, now enormously popular, was shown all over Europe. In the early 1970s he met the sculptor Cesar. The famous sculptor’s “compression” pieces inspired Boeltz to create the work for which he would soon become best known. Boeltz’s “exploded” bronze works were pieces plated with 24 karat gold made to look like liquid gold crystalized an instant after explosion. Boeltz augmented this unique medium with vibrant details, often with African emeralds, but with other stones or unusual materials as well. In his famous Cleopatra, dedicated to Elizabeth Taylor and installed in Georve V hotel in Paris, the artist employed metacrylite as a base and for its veil. The immediate success of these “exploded” works allowed Boeltz to build two foundries devoted largely to their creation, one in the Faubourg St. Honore’ in Paris, and the other in Fontenay Sous Bois. “Exploded” works from the foundries were presented and sold at Fred’s Jewelers...

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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Rock Crystal, Gold, Bronze

Monumental 18" Da Ros Cenedese Turquoise & Yellow Sommerso Murano Glass Vase
Monumental 18" Da Ros Cenedese Turquoise & Yellow Sommerso Murano Glass Vase

Monumental 18" Da Ros Cenedese Turquoise & Yellow Sommerso Murano Glass Vase

$14,598

Monumental 18" Da Ros Cenedese Turquoise & Yellow Sommerso Murano Glass Vase

By Antonio da Ros, Cenedese

Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern

Monumental 18 inch / 45cm tall rare Mid-Century Modern vase by Antonio da Ros for Cenedese circa 1963-67. Stunning vintage piece of Italian yellow & turquoise uranium Murano glas...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Dior Silver-Plated and Tortoiseshell Lucite Serving Tray or Centerpiece, 1970s
Dior Silver-Plated and Tortoiseshell Lucite Serving Tray or Centerpiece, 1970s

Dior Silver-Plated and Tortoiseshell Lucite Serving Tray or Centerpiece, 1970s

$957

Dior Silver-Plated and Tortoiseshell Lucite Serving Tray or Centerpiece, 1970s

By Dior Home

Located in Roma, IT

Marvelous large round serving tray or centerpiece in silver-plated metal and tortoiseshell-effect lucite. This elegant and unique piece was produced in Italy during the 1970s and is ...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Silver Plate

Fratelli Toso Murano Pink Aventurine Ribbons Italian Art Glass Centerpiece Bowl
Fratelli Toso Murano Pink Aventurine Ribbons Italian Art Glass Centerpiece Bowl

Fratelli Toso Murano Pink Aventurine Ribbons Italian Art Glass Centerpiece Bowl

$1,200

Fratelli Toso Murano Pink Aventurine Ribbons Italian Art Glass Centerpiece Bowl

By Fratelli Toso

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful, and large, vintage Murano hand blown pink and aventurine ribbons Italian art glass centerpiece bowl. The piece is documented to the Fratelli Toso company. The bowl is made...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Monumental Vico Magistretti Magellano Silver Plate Flower Vase, 1971
Monumental Vico Magistretti Magellano Silver Plate Flower Vase, 1971

Monumental Vico Magistretti Magellano Silver Plate Flower Vase, 1971

$9,342

Monumental Vico Magistretti Magellano Silver Plate Flower Vase, 1971

By Bacci, Vico Magistretti

Located in Milan, IT

Monumental Magellano Silver Plate Vase by Vico Magisitretti for Bacci Italy 1971. Modernist covered bowl composed of a polished silver plate, a metal hemispherical base, and a geome...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Silver Plate

Seguso Murano 1950s Red Coral Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Scallop Rim Bowl
Seguso Murano 1950s Red Coral Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Scallop Rim Bowl

Seguso Murano 1950s Red Coral Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Scallop Rim Bowl

$875

Seguso Murano 1950s Red Coral Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Scallop Rim Bowl

By Archimede Seguso

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown coral red and gold flecks Italian art glass decorative bowl. The piece is documented to designer Archimede Seguso, circa 1952. The bowl is made wi...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Gold Leaf

Large Cenedese Italian Asymmetric Blue Sommerso Murano Glass Bowl, Dish, Ashtray
Large Cenedese Italian Asymmetric Blue Sommerso Murano Glass Bowl, Dish, Ashtray

Large Cenedese Italian Asymmetric Blue Sommerso Murano Glass Bowl, Dish, Ashtray

$2,627

Large Cenedese Italian Asymmetric Blue Sommerso Murano Glass Bowl, Dish, Ashtray

By Antonio da Ros, Cenedese

Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern

Antonio da Ros (attributed) for Cenedese large & heavy vintage Italian Murano glass bowl, serving dish or ashtray, circa 1965-1975. Utilizing the Sommerso technique this large, heavy...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Midcentury Guzzini Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite and Brass Vide-Poche, Italy 1970s
Midcentury Guzzini Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite and Brass Vide-Poche, Italy 1970s

Midcentury Guzzini Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite and Brass Vide-Poche, Italy 1970s

$1,004

Midcentury Guzzini Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite and Brass Vide-Poche, Italy 1970s

By Guzzini, iGuzzini

Located in Roma, IT

Stunning pocket emptier or centerpiece in tortoiseshell effect lucite and polished brass. This fantastic piece was designed in Italy in the 70s by Guzzini (the original label of the ...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Fratelli Cacchione Sterling Silver Centerpiece, 15-Inch, 1960s
Fratelli Cacchione Sterling Silver Centerpiece, 15-Inch, 1960s

Fratelli Cacchione Sterling Silver Centerpiece, 15-Inch, 1960s

$19,500 / set

Fratelli Cacchione Sterling Silver Centerpiece, 15-Inch, 1960s

Located in New York, NY

Magnificent reticulated Italian sterling silver centerpiece by the renown Fratelli Cacchione Silversmiths. 20th Century This spectacular centerpiec...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Dior Oversized Pink Lucite and Chrome Centerpiece Tray, Italy, 1970s
Dior Oversized Pink Lucite and Chrome Centerpiece Tray, Italy, 1970s

Dior Oversized Pink Lucite and Chrome Centerpiece Tray, Italy, 1970s

$1,576

Dior Oversized Pink Lucite and Chrome Centerpiece Tray, Italy, 1970s

By Christian Dior, Willy Rizzo

Located in Roma, IT

Spectacular Mid-Century large centerpiece or serving tray in pink lucite with a chrome-plated rim. This incredibly stylish and unique piece was made in Italy during the 1970s and is ...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Chrome

Murano couple of roosters, 1960, Italian
Murano couple of roosters, 1960, Italian

Murano couple of roosters, 1960, Italian

$22,000

Murano couple of roosters, 1960, Italian

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Logistics and International Shipping We provide a comprehensive export service so that your only concern is enjoying your acquisition. • Door-to-Door Service: Pieces located in our A...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

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Murano Glass

Rare Vibi Torino Biomorphic Glazed Ceramic Centerpiece, 1950s
Rare Vibi Torino Biomorphic Glazed Ceramic Centerpiece, 1950s

Rare Vibi Torino Biomorphic Glazed Ceramic Centerpiece, 1950s

$1,284

Rare Vibi Torino Biomorphic Glazed Ceramic Centerpiece, 1950s

By Vibi

Located in Brescia, Brescia

Important and extremely rare sculptural centerpiece produced by Vibi Torino in the 1950s, executed in richly glazed ceramic with an extraordinary biomorphic “double leaf” form charac...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Ceramic

20th Century Murano Glass Centerpiece/ Bowl, Red/ Amber Colored, IT ca. 1970
20th Century Murano Glass Centerpiece/ Bowl, Red/ Amber Colored, IT ca. 1970

20th Century Murano Glass Centerpiece/ Bowl, Red/ Amber Colored, IT ca. 1970

$850

20th Century Murano Glass Centerpiece/ Bowl, Red/ Amber Colored, IT ca. 1970

By Murano Glass Sommerso

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

Very decorative, large Murano glass centerpiece/ bowl/ plate out the renowed workshops of Sommerso Murano in Italy. Artfully handcrafted in the late mid century period around 1970, t...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Murano Glass

Seguso Murano Opalescent Purple Art Glass Pulled Centerpiece Vase, Italy 1950
Seguso Murano Opalescent Purple Art Glass Pulled Centerpiece Vase, Italy 1950

Seguso Murano Opalescent Purple Art Glass Pulled Centerpiece Vase, Italy 1950

$1,810

Seguso Murano Opalescent Purple Art Glass Pulled Centerpiece Vase, Italy 1950

Located in Barcelona, ES

Opal Purple Murano Art Glass Pulled Centerpiece / Vase. Italy, 1950s Stunning italian modernist Murano blown glass vase in purple hues and opalescent glass with pulled details and ha...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass

Italian Mid-Century Ceramic Fruit Basket Weave Centerpiece
Italian Mid-Century Ceramic Fruit Basket Weave Centerpiece

Italian Mid-Century Ceramic Fruit Basket Weave Centerpiece

$250

Italian Mid-Century Ceramic Fruit Basket Weave Centerpiece

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Vintage Glazed Ceramic Fruit Basket Compote Sculpture Centerpiece, 1960's Italy. Fabulous Italian glazed ceramic fruit basket figure. This polychrome compote is handmade with the gre...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Centerpiece by Linea Arte, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Centerpiece by Linea Arte, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Centerpiece by Linea Arte, 1960s

$337

Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Centerpiece by Linea Arte, 1960s

Located in Milano, IT

1960s Gorgeous big blue, pink and green centerpiece by Linea Arte Murano in Murano glass. Made in Italy The item is signed on the bottom and it's in excellent condition. Dimensions: ...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Murano Glass

Large Barovier Toso Murano Red White Silver Flecks Heart Shaped Art Glass Bowl
Large Barovier Toso Murano Red White Silver Flecks Heart Shaped Art Glass Bowl

Large Barovier Toso Murano Red White Silver Flecks Heart Shaped Art Glass Bowl

$1,751

Large Barovier Toso Murano Red White Silver Flecks Heart Shaped Art Glass Bowl

By Barovier&Toso

Located in Barcelona, ES

Huge Midcentury Italian Murano Heart Centerpiece Bowl, Red and White Glass, Silver Flecks Monumental hand blown Murano Sommerso heart shaped bowl in red and white glass with silver f...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Silver Leaf, Gold Leaf

Blown Glass Dichroic and Silver, Iridescent Color from Pink to Blue.
Blown Glass Dichroic and Silver, Iridescent Color from Pink to Blue.

Blown Glass Dichroic and Silver, Iridescent Color from Pink to Blue.

$1,167

Blown Glass Dichroic and Silver, Iridescent Color from Pink to Blue.

Located in Roma, IT

This very light piece of artistic glass changes color based on light. changes color, from pink to light blue. The center is in silver.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Silver

Large Handmade Hammered Brass Centerpiece Bowl by Renzo Cassetti, Italy, 1970s
Large Handmade Hammered Brass Centerpiece Bowl by Renzo Cassetti, Italy, 1970s

Large Handmade Hammered Brass Centerpiece Bowl by Renzo Cassetti, Italy, 1970s

$1,284

Large Handmade Hammered Brass Centerpiece Bowl by Renzo Cassetti, Italy, 1970s

By Renzo Cassetti

Located in Roma, IT

Stunning Mid-Century hand-hammered brass oval centerpiece produced by Renzo Cassetti in Italy during the 1970s, signed on the bottom. In amazing condition, this refined centerpiece features a beautiful golden brass surface whose light is wonderfully enhanced by the sinuous lines and hammered texture. Entirely hand-forged, it bears on the underside the stamp “Cassetti – Fatto a Mano...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Brass

Italian 1960s Agate Stone Serving Dish
Italian 1960s Agate Stone Serving Dish

Italian 1960s Agate Stone Serving Dish

$478

Italian 1960s Agate Stone Serving Dish

Located in Milan, IT

Italian 1960s Agate Stone Serving Dish

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Agate

Murano Peach Pink White Art Glass Centerpiece Vase
Murano Peach Pink White Art Glass Centerpiece Vase

Murano Peach Pink White Art Glass Centerpiece Vase

$1,343

Murano Peach Pink White Art Glass Centerpiece Vase

Located in Barcelona, ES

Sculptural hand blown Murano glass centerpiece or vase in a beautiful soft peach pink color. Italy, 1960s. This beautiful centerpiece has organic design, the interior part is made i...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass, Glass

Murano Cenedese Orange White Silver Flecks Italian Art Glass Fish Aquarium Block
Murano Cenedese Orange White Silver Flecks Italian Art Glass Fish Aquarium Block

Murano Cenedese Orange White Silver Flecks Italian Art Glass Fish Aquarium Block

$1,650

Murano Cenedese Orange White Silver Flecks Italian Art Glass Fish Aquarium Block

By Cenedese, Alfredo Barbini

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown double fish Italian art glass aquarium sculpture. Documented to the Cenedese Company, and attributed to designer Alfredo Barbini. The fish have wh...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Archimede Seguso Murano Sommerso Pink Amber Art Glass Centerpiece
Archimede Seguso Murano Sommerso Pink Amber Art Glass Centerpiece

Archimede Seguso Murano Sommerso Pink Amber Art Glass Centerpiece

$2,627

Archimede Seguso Murano Sommerso Pink Amber Art Glass Centerpiece

By Archimede Seguso

Located in Barcelona, ES

Monumental Italian Modernist Murano glass centerpiece vase. Extra Large ( 23, 2 in ) pink amber pulled glass centerpiece attributed to Archimede Seguso. Italy, 1950s. Beautifully sha...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass, Sommerso

Dino Martens Murano Multi-Color Oriente Italian Art Glass Fan Shape Flower Vase
Dino Martens Murano Multi-Color Oriente Italian Art Glass Fan Shape Flower Vase

Dino Martens Murano Multi-Color Oriente Italian Art Glass Fan Shape Flower Vase

$10,000

Dino Martens Murano Multi-Color Oriente Italian Art Glass Fan Shape Flower Vase

By Aureliano Toso, Dino Martens

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful and rare, striking, vintage Murano hand blown painted style, multi-color Italian art glass vase with aventurine flecks. The piece is documented to designer Dino Martens, fo...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Firma Svenskt Tenn (Sweden, 1924), A Pewter Vase, Stockholm 1934
Firma Svenskt Tenn (Sweden, 1924), A Pewter Vase, Stockholm 1934

Firma Svenskt Tenn (Sweden, 1924), A Pewter Vase, Stockholm 1934

$1,109

Firma Svenskt Tenn (Sweden, 1924), A Pewter Vase, Stockholm 1934

By Svenskt Tenn

Located in Hønefoss, 30

Firma Svenkt Tenn, a pewter vase, Stockholm 1934. Stamped with angel mark, Stockholm H8. Height 20 cm Wear due to age and use. Scratches. Rim chip

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1930s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Pewter

Murano Gold Leaf Glass Centerpiece Bowl with Ribbed Stem, Italy, 1980s
Murano Gold Leaf Glass Centerpiece Bowl with Ribbed Stem, Italy, 1980s

Murano Gold Leaf Glass Centerpiece Bowl with Ribbed Stem, Italy, 1980s

$1,751

Murano Gold Leaf Glass Centerpiece Bowl with Ribbed Stem, Italy, 1980s

Located in Villaverla, IT

This commanding centerpiece is a luminous testament to the enduring mastery of Venetian glassblowing. Hand-sculpted on the storied island of Murano during the late twentieth century,...

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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Gold, Gold Leaf

Pair of French Riviera Serving Tray in Bamboo and Rattan, Italy 1960s
Pair of French Riviera Serving Tray in Bamboo and Rattan, Italy 1960s

Pair of French Riviera Serving Tray in Bamboo and Rattan, Italy 1960s

$1,167 / set

Pair of French Riviera Serving Tray in Bamboo and Rattan, Italy 1960s

Located in Roma, IT

Wonderful pair of French Riviera style serving trays in bamboo and woven rattan. These stylish and unique organic trays were made in Italy during the 1960s. The trays are in amazin...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Stunning Vintage Brown Sommerso Glass Bowl or Centerpiece by Seguso, Italy
Stunning Vintage Brown Sommerso Glass Bowl or Centerpiece by Seguso, Italy

Stunning Vintage Brown Sommerso Glass Bowl or Centerpiece by Seguso, Italy

$817

Stunning Vintage Brown Sommerso Glass Bowl or Centerpiece by Seguso, Italy

By Cenedese, Seguso

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

Made in Italy, 1960s. This bowl / centerpiece / vide-poche is made in brown sommerso Murano glass with slight yellow shades and it is by Seguso. It is a vintage piece, therefore it...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Sommerso

Dior Extra-Large Decorative Bowl in Tortoiseshell Lucite and Brass, Italy 1970s
Dior Extra-Large Decorative Bowl in Tortoiseshell Lucite and Brass, Italy 1970s

Dior Extra-Large Decorative Bowl in Tortoiseshell Lucite and Brass, Italy 1970s

$1,459

Dior Extra-Large Decorative Bowl in Tortoiseshell Lucite and Brass, Italy 1970s

By Dior Home

Located in Roma, IT

Marvelous and unique oversized bowl or centerpiece in splendid tortoiseshell-effect lucite and brass. This incredibly elegant piece was produced in Italy during the 1970s, and its de...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Brass

Seguso Vetri d’Arte, Murano – Large Glass Centerpiece Bowl, 1980s
Seguso Vetri d’Arte, Murano – Large Glass Centerpiece Bowl, 1980s

Seguso Vetri d’Arte, Murano – Large Glass Centerpiece Bowl, 1980s

$1,051

Seguso Vetri d’Arte, Murano – Large Glass Centerpiece Bowl, 1980s

By Seguso Vetri d'Arte

Located in Brescia, Brescia

A striking hand-blown Murano glass centerpiece bowl by Seguso Vetri d’Arte, signed and bearing the original label from the period. Executed in vibrant shades of turquoise and deep c...

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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Big Size Midcentury Murano Glass Centerpiece
Big Size Midcentury Murano Glass Centerpiece

Big Size Midcentury Murano Glass Centerpiece

$970

Big Size Midcentury Murano Glass Centerpiece

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Circa 1960 We offer this rare elegant and vintage hand blown glass centerpiece was created in Italy. The centerpiece is in excellent condition and exhibits wonderful shapes, forms an...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Murano Glass

Italian Modernist Murano Blue White Glass Centerpiece Vase, Organic Design
Italian Modernist Murano Blue White Glass Centerpiece Vase, Organic Design

Italian Modernist Murano Blue White Glass Centerpiece Vase, Organic Design

$2,043

Italian Modernist Murano Blue White Glass Centerpiece Vase, Organic Design

Located in Barcelona, ES

Hand Blown Murano Glass Blue and White Centerpiece or Fruit Bowl, Italy, 1960s A highly decorative sky blue and white Murano glass centerpiece / vase with organic design. Large size...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Opaline Glass

Christian Dior Brass, Lucite and Vienna Straw Centerpiece Tray, Italy, 1970s
Christian Dior Brass, Lucite and Vienna Straw Centerpiece Tray, Italy, 1970s

Christian Dior Brass, Lucite and Vienna Straw Centerpiece Tray, Italy, 1970s

$875

Christian Dior Brass, Lucite and Vienna Straw Centerpiece Tray, Italy, 1970s

By Dior Home, Willy Rizzo

Located in Roma, IT

Wonderful mid-century square centerpiece tray in solid brass, clear lucite, and Vienna straw. This stylish and unique piece is attributed to a Dior Home production and was produced i...

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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Brass

Italian Modernist Murano Blue White Art Glass Centerpiece Vase
Italian Modernist Murano Blue White Art Glass Centerpiece Vase

Italian Modernist Murano Blue White Art Glass Centerpiece Vase

$1,979

Italian Modernist Murano Blue White Art Glass Centerpiece Vase

Located in Barcelona, ES

Midcentury Modernist Sommerso Murano centerpiece vase in blue and white hand blown Glass. Italy, 1960s. It has an eye-catching color and a highly decorative organic design in star s...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Butter and Knife Tray by Joe Chasnoff and Judy Azulay
Mid Century Butter and Knife Tray by Joe Chasnoff and Judy Azulay

Mid Century Butter and Knife Tray by Joe Chasnoff and Judy Azulay

$95 / set

Mid Century Butter and Knife Tray by Joe Chasnoff and Judy Azulay

By Judy Azulay, Joe Chasnoff

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Set of mid century butter and knife tray by Joe Chasnoff and Judy Azulay. Playful modern shape with stunning wood grain. Marked underneath “From the Woods.”

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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Walnut

Barovier Green Italian Serving Tray in Mirror-Etched Murano Glass, 1940s
Barovier Green Italian Serving Tray in Mirror-Etched Murano Glass, 1940s

Barovier Green Italian Serving Tray in Mirror-Etched Murano Glass, 1940s

$852

Barovier Green Italian Serving Tray in Mirror-Etched Murano Glass, 1940s

By Barovier

Located in Roma, IT

Wonderful tiny rectangular shaped serving tray in a stunning combination of mouth-blown Murano twisted green glass, acid-etched mirror and gilt metal handles. This charming piece was...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau 'Plaster' Detailed and Stylized Image of a Women's Buste Signed C.G.
Art Nouveau 'Plaster' Detailed and Stylized Image of a Women's Buste Signed C.G.

Art Nouveau 'Plaster' Detailed and Stylized Image of a Women's Buste Signed C.G.

$644Sale Price|20% Off

Art Nouveau 'Plaster' Detailed and Stylized Image of a Women's Buste Signed C.G.

Located in Verviers, BE

Art Nouveau 'Plaster' Detailed and Stylized Image of a Women's Buste Beautifully Detailed 1935, France Signed: Depose C.G.390 The Buste is in good condition with a nice age pati...

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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Plaster

Fratelli Toso Murano Italian Art Glass Fazzoletto Vase Pink Green Ribbons, Large
Fratelli Toso Murano Italian Art Glass Fazzoletto Vase Pink Green Ribbons, Large

Fratelli Toso Murano Italian Art Glass Fazzoletto Vase Pink Green Ribbons, Large

$1,700

Fratelli Toso Murano Italian Art Glass Fazzoletto Vase Pink Green Ribbons, Large

By Venini, Fratelli Toso

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful, and large, vintage Murano hand blown pink and green Zanfirico ribbons Italian art glass sculptural handkerchief / fazzoletto flower vase. The piece is documented to the Fr...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Dino Martens Orange Iridescent Italian Art Glass Monumental Flower Vase
Murano Dino Martens Orange Iridescent Italian Art Glass Monumental Flower Vase

Murano Dino Martens Orange Iridescent Italian Art Glass Monumental Flower Vase

$2,200

Murano Dino Martens Orange Iridescent Italian Art Glass Monumental Flower Vase

By Dino Martens, Aureliano Toso

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful, rare and large, vintage Murano hand blown orange "A Mace" Italian art glass flower vase with iridescent surface. The vase is documented to designer Dino Martens for the Au...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Transparent Murano Glass Fazzoletto Centerpiece by Giovanni Dalla Fina, circa 19
Transparent Murano Glass Fazzoletto Centerpiece by Giovanni Dalla Fina, circa 19

Transparent Murano Glass Fazzoletto Centerpiece by Giovanni Dalla Fina, circa 19

$1,751

Transparent Murano Glass Fazzoletto Centerpiece by Giovanni Dalla Fina, circa 19

By Giovanni Dalla Fina

Located in Villaverla, IT

Transparent Murano Glass Fazzoletto Centerpiece by Giovanni Dalla Fina, circa 1990. This hand-blown clear glass handkerchief bowl features a sculptural, undulating rim. Crafted in th...

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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass

Mid-Century Small Murano Glass Vase
Mid-Century Small Murano Glass Vase

Mid-Century Small Murano Glass Vase

$227

Mid-Century Small Murano Glass Vase

By Murano Glass Sommerso

Located in Waddinxveen, ZH

Charming and beautiful colored Murano glass vase for one flower.

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Murano Glass

Italian Murano Glass Bowl Centerpiece, Italy, 1950s
Italian Murano Glass Bowl Centerpiece, Italy, 1950s

Italian Murano Glass Bowl Centerpiece, Italy, 1950s

$1,401

Italian Murano Glass Bowl Centerpiece, Italy, 1950s

Located in Roma, IT

Splendid and heavy centerpiece in Murano artistic glass. The bowl is a true piece of art created by the master's hand - Produced in Murano, Italy, in the 1950s. On the underside ther...

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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Charles Cart Vallauris Turquoise Ceramic Fruit Bowl, c. 1960s
Charles Cart Vallauris Turquoise Ceramic Fruit Bowl, c. 1960s

Charles Cart Vallauris Turquoise Ceramic Fruit Bowl, c. 1960s

$548

Charles Cart Vallauris Turquoise Ceramic Fruit Bowl, c. 1960s

By Vallauris, Charles Cart

Located in Valencia, VC

A striking Vallauris ceramic fruit bowl or centerpiece by Charles Cart for his celebrated Émaux des Glaciers series, featuring the artist's signature "fat lava" glaze in vivid turquo...

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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware

Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blu Glazed Ceramic Footed Centerpiece Bowl, 1950s
Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blu Glazed Ceramic Footed Centerpiece Bowl, 1950s

Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blu Glazed Ceramic Footed Centerpiece Bowl, 1950s

$1,576

Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blu Glazed Ceramic Footed Centerpiece Bowl, 1950s

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Barcelona, ES

Mid-Century Modern blue glazed ceramic (Rimini Blu) round footed bowl or centerpiece, Italy, 1950s-1960s. Designed by Aldo Londi and manufactured by Bitossi. Handcrafted in Italy wit...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Pottery, Terracotta, Ceramic

French Riviera Serving Tray in Rattan and Hand-Woven Wicker, Italy 1970s
French Riviera Serving Tray in Rattan and Hand-Woven Wicker, Italy 1970s

French Riviera Serving Tray in Rattan and Hand-Woven Wicker, Italy 1970s

$677

French Riviera Serving Tray in Rattan and Hand-Woven Wicker, Italy 1970s

Located in Roma, IT

Wonderful rectangular organic serving tray fully made in bamboo, rattan and hand-woven wicker. This gorgeous French Riviera style tray was hand-made in Italy during the 1970s. This...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Vintage Italian Murano Glass Bowl, Coral Shape, Pink & Clear, 1950s
Vintage Italian Murano Glass Bowl, Coral Shape, Pink & Clear, 1950s

Vintage Italian Murano Glass Bowl, Coral Shape, Pink & Clear, 1950s

$759

Vintage Italian Murano Glass Bowl, Coral Shape, Pink & Clear, 1950s

By Val Saint Lambert, Flygsfors, Murano Glass Sommerso, Seguso, Venini

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern hand blown Murano Sommerso decorative art glass bowl, centerpiece or ashtray. Style of Seguso. Organic coral style shape with clear and heavy glass...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Vintage Murano Glass Centerpiece Plate in Cobalt Blue with Applied Bubbles
Vintage Murano Glass Centerpiece Plate in Cobalt Blue with Applied Bubbles

Vintage Murano Glass Centerpiece Plate in Cobalt Blue with Applied Bubbles

$4,087

Vintage Murano Glass Centerpiece Plate in Cobalt Blue with Applied Bubbles

Located in Villaverla, IT

Rare Cobalt Blue Murano Glass Bullicante Centerpiece 1960s This exceptional Italian art glass centerpiece is a sublime testament to the technical mastery and aesthetic brilliance of...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Mid-century Modern centerpieces for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern centerpieces 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 centerpieces created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects, folk art and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with glass, murano glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern centerpieces 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 centerpieces, popular names associated with this style include Cenedese, Fratelli Toso, Archimede Seguso, and Antonio da Ros. 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 centerpieces differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $71 and tops out at $28,368 while the average work can sell for $1,055.

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