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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

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
Majolica Glazed Ceramic Lemons Pitcher / Jug, Spain 1960s
Majolica Glazed Ceramic Lemons Pitcher / Jug, Spain 1960s

Majolica Glazed Ceramic Lemons Pitcher / Jug, Spain 1960s

$1,500

Majolica Glazed Ceramic Lemons Pitcher / Jug, Spain 1960s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Eye-catching realistic Majolica lemons jug / pitcher in multicolor glazed ceramic, Spain, 1950s-1960s. Hand-painted Manises ceramic decorative jug in the sh...

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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Tiffany Midcentury Modern 148-Piece Dinner Set in Exotic Bamboo
Tiffany Midcentury Modern 148-Piece Dinner Set in Exotic Bamboo

Tiffany Midcentury Modern 148-Piece Dinner Set in Exotic Bamboo

$50,000 / set

Tiffany Midcentury Modern 148-Piece Dinner Set in Exotic Bamboo

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Bamboo sterling silver dinner set. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. This set comprises 148 pieces: Forks: 13 dinner forks (7 1/4), 26 salad forks (6 3/4), and 8 ice cream forks...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Ship’s Decanter, English, Crystal Glass Wine Vessel, Mid Century, C.1960
Vintage Ship’s Decanter, English, Crystal Glass Wine Vessel, Mid Century, C.1960

Vintage Ship’s Decanter, English, Crystal Glass Wine Vessel, Mid Century, C.1960

$782Sale Price|20% Off

Vintage Ship’s Decanter, English, Crystal Glass Wine Vessel, Mid Century, C.1960

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a handsome mid 20th century crystal decanter, with a classic ship’s form and brilliant cut finish, dating to circa 1960. This full-bodied wine or spirit decanter adds eleganc...

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1960s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Crystal

Eclectic Set of 8 Murano Glass Tumblers, Aria collection, Signed
Eclectic Set of 8 Murano Glass Tumblers, Aria collection, Signed

Eclectic Set of 8 Murano Glass Tumblers, Aria collection, Signed

$930 / set

Eclectic Set of 8 Murano Glass Tumblers, Aria collection, Signed

By Silvio Piattelli

Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence

Another beautiful set designed by my daughter Arianna, reconfirming the fresh and innovative approach on glass design. It's made by 4 different styles in pairs to a total of 8 piece...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

French Majolica Pansy Plate Marcel Guillot Vallauris, circa 1950
French Majolica Pansy Plate Marcel Guillot Vallauris, circa 1950

French Majolica Pansy Plate Marcel Guillot Vallauris, circa 1950

$350

French Majolica Pansy Plate Marcel Guillot Vallauris, circa 1950

By Marcel Guillot

Located in Austin, TX

French Majolica Pansy plate Marcel Guillot Vallauris, circa 1950. 8.3 inches diameter.

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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Mid Century Vintage Blue Decorative Glass Vase, Europe, 1960s
Mid Century Vintage Blue Decorative Glass Vase, Europe, 1960s

Mid Century Vintage Blue Decorative Glass Vase, Europe, 1960s

$104

Mid Century Vintage Blue Decorative Glass Vase, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Vintage glass in very good condition. The vase looks like it has just been taken out of the box. No jags, defects etc. Only one unique piece.

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass

White and Gold Gilted Porcelain Plate by Meissen, Germany, 1950s
White and Gold Gilted Porcelain Plate by Meissen, Germany, 1950s

White and Gold Gilted Porcelain Plate by Meissen, Germany, 1950s

$1,856

White and Gold Gilted Porcelain Plate by Meissen, Germany, 1950s

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Rijssen, NL

Porcelain plate with a rich gold decor, made by Meissen Porcelain, Germany in around 1950. It was the first porcelain factory in Europe to produce true porcelain outside of Asia. T...

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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

1960s Blue and Turquoise Heavy Murano Glass Huge Centerpiece by Flavio Poli
1960s Blue and Turquoise Heavy Murano Glass Huge Centerpiece by Flavio Poli

1960s Blue and Turquoise Heavy Murano Glass Huge Centerpiece by Flavio Poli

$1,512

1960s Blue and Turquoise Heavy Murano Glass Huge Centerpiece by Flavio Poli

By Flavio Poli

Located in Aci Castello, IT

This exquisite centerpiece is a definitive example of 1960s Murano glassmaking, attributed to the renowned designer Flavio Poli. The work utilizes the iconic sommerso technique, whic...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Mid-Century Modern Brass Ashtray, Gold Finish, Vintage Design, 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Brass Ashtray, Gold Finish, Vintage Design, 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Brass Ashtray, Gold Finish, Vintage Design, 1950s

$294

Mid-Century Modern Brass Ashtray, Gold Finish, Vintage Design, 1950s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Brass Ashtray, 1950s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1950 to 1959. Additional information: Materials: Brass Color: Gold Styles: Mid-Century Modern Item Type: Vintage,...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Brass

Set of 6 Murano Art Glass Tumblers, Mezzo Ritorto hues of blue and red, Signed
Set of 6 Murano Art Glass Tumblers, Mezzo Ritorto hues of blue and red, Signed

Set of 6 Murano Art Glass Tumblers, Mezzo Ritorto hues of blue and red, Signed

$465 / set

Set of 6 Murano Art Glass Tumblers, Mezzo Ritorto hues of blue and red, Signed

By Silvio Piattelli

Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence

Set of six Murano glass tumbler glasses made A Canne, in a great combination of hues of blue and a red. The mezzo ritorto pattern is a special feature of this design. The traditiona...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Brown and Black Stoneware Ceramic Vase Signed circa 1960 handmade Pottery
Brown and Black Stoneware Ceramic Vase Signed circa 1960 handmade Pottery

Brown and Black Stoneware Ceramic Vase Signed circa 1960 handmade Pottery

$1,105

Brown and Black Stoneware Ceramic Vase Signed circa 1960 handmade Pottery

By La Borne Potters

Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR

Signed at the base Original stoneware ceramic vase by French artist GB Midcentury ceramic vase design Brown and black stoneware ceramic glazes colors and effects Original...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

1970s Purple Murano Glass Smoking Set by Antonio Imperatore
1970s Purple Murano Glass Smoking Set by Antonio Imperatore

1970s Purple Murano Glass Smoking Set by Antonio Imperatore

$384Sale Price / set|20% Off

1970s Purple Murano Glass Smoking Set by Antonio Imperatore

By Cristallerie Antonio Imperatore

Located in Milano, IT

1970s Gorgeous purple smoking set by Antonio Imperatore in Murano glass. Made in Italy The items are in excellent condition. The table lighter works perfectly This smoking set is stu...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Set of 6 Murano Glass Tumblers, Mezzo Ritorto in Brown and Amber hues, Signed
Set of 6 Murano Glass Tumblers, Mezzo Ritorto in Brown and Amber hues, Signed

Set of 6 Murano Glass Tumblers, Mezzo Ritorto in Brown and Amber hues, Signed

$465 / set

Set of 6 Murano Glass Tumblers, Mezzo Ritorto in Brown and Amber hues, Signed

By Silvio Piattelli

Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence

This set of six Murano glass tumblers showcases a harmonious blend of rich, vivid colors. The glasses are created using the traditional Murano technique, where a sequence of Murano ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Vintage Ceramic Cantaloupe Bowls by Ed Langbein
Pair of Vintage Ceramic Cantaloupe Bowls by Ed Langbein

Pair of Vintage Ceramic Cantaloupe Bowls by Ed Langbein

$375 / set

Pair of Vintage Ceramic Cantaloupe Bowls by Ed Langbein

By Ed Langbein

Located in San Diego, CA

Rare pair of vintage ceramic canteloupe bowls by Ed Langbein, circa 1960s. This super cool set is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and each bowl measures 6"D x...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Swedish Mid-Century Cutlery Set Viktor by Gense, 1970s, Set of 47
Swedish Mid-Century Cutlery Set Viktor by Gense, 1970s, Set of 47

Swedish Mid-Century Cutlery Set Viktor by Gense, 1970s, Set of 47

$1,154 / set

Swedish Mid-Century Cutlery Set Viktor by Gense, 1970s, Set of 47

Located in Esbjerg, DK

'Victor' flatware cutlery set consisting of: 12 dinner knives, 12 dinner forks, 12 soup spoons, 6 tea spoons and 5 dessert spoons. Beautiful wide bodies executed in stainless steel w...

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1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Mid-Century Modern Murano Art Glass Bowl from Italy
Mid-Century Modern Murano Art Glass Bowl from Italy

Mid-Century Modern Murano Art Glass Bowl from Italy

$1,895

Mid-Century Modern Murano Art Glass Bowl from Italy

Located in Austin, TX

A fine Mid-Century Murano art glass bowl from Italy, handcrafted by artists using traditional glassblowing techniques - featuring a vibrant, swirling kaleidoscope design of red, yell...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

6 Sergio Asti Chameleon Aperitif Drinking Glasses, Arnolfo Di Cambio, Italy 1970
6 Sergio Asti Chameleon Aperitif Drinking Glasses, Arnolfo Di Cambio, Italy 1970

6 Sergio Asti Chameleon Aperitif Drinking Glasses, Arnolfo Di Cambio, Italy 1970

$520 / set

6 Sergio Asti Chameleon Aperitif Drinking Glasses, Arnolfo Di Cambio, Italy 1970

By Arnolfo di Cambio, Sergio Asti

Located in Vienna, AT

A set of six stylish color-changing studio glass drinking glasses / shot glasses from the 1970s, designed by Sergio Asti and manufactured by Arnolfo di Cambio in Tuscany, Italy. Thes...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Vintage Hermes Horse Bit Bottle Opener c.1970
Vintage Hermes Horse Bit Bottle Opener c.1970

Vintage Hermes Horse Bit Bottle Opener c.1970

$1,213

Vintage Hermes Horse Bit Bottle Opener c.1970

By Hermès

Located in Bath, GB

A stunning example of a vintage equestrian bottle opener dating to c.1970. The handle is gold plated bronze fashioned in the form of a horse bit and the bottle opener itself made fr...

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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Gold Plate

Archimede Seguso Murano Sommerso Blue Clear Glass Geode Bowl, Italy, 1960s
Archimede Seguso Murano Sommerso Blue Clear Glass Geode Bowl, Italy, 1960s

Archimede Seguso Murano Sommerso Blue Clear Glass Geode Bowl, Italy, 1960s

$790Sale Price|20% Off

Archimede Seguso Murano Sommerso Blue Clear Glass Geode Bowl, Italy, 1960s

By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Archimede Seguso

Located in Barcelona, ES

Hand blown Murano glass Sommerso triangle geode bowl in dark blue and turquoise blue glass . Italy, 1960s. A darker blue in the central part contrasting with the edge in turquoise b...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

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

Ceramic Ashtrays blue and Pink color from France 1960 Rond Shape
Ceramic Ashtrays blue and Pink color from France 1960 Rond Shape

Ceramic Ashtrays blue and Pink color from France 1960 Rond Shape

$406 / set

Ceramic Ashtrays blue and Pink color from France 1960 Rond Shape

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Pair of Ceramic Ashtrays with Sea Urchin Motif, Pink and Blue, Decorative and Functional This pair of ceramic ashtrays, designed with a striking sea urchin motif, combines artistry ...

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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

1950's Pitcher Wolmar Castillo for Taller De Los Ballesteros , Mexican Modernism
1950's Pitcher Wolmar Castillo for Taller De Los Ballesteros , Mexican Modernism

1950's Pitcher Wolmar Castillo for Taller De Los Ballesteros , Mexican Modernism

$1,695

1950's Pitcher Wolmar Castillo for Taller De Los Ballesteros , Mexican Modernism

By Los Ballesteros, Wolmar Castillo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A rare and character-rich 1950s silver-plated creamer designed and handcrafted by Wolmar Castillo for the famed Taller de los Ballesteros in Taxco, Guerrero—one of the most important...

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1950s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Flavio Poli Murano Sommerso Glass Table Lighter, Italy, 1960s Design
Flavio Poli Murano Sommerso Glass Table Lighter, Italy, 1960s Design

Flavio Poli Murano Sommerso Glass Table Lighter, Italy, 1960s Design

$480

Flavio Poli Murano Sommerso Glass Table Lighter, Italy, 1960s Design

By Flavio Poli

Located in Milano, IT

1960 Stunning table lighter in Murano sommerso glass by Flavio Poli for Seguso. Made in italy. The item is in excellent condition and it works perfectly. Dimension: diam 4,33 x 3,93...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Lomonosov Porcelain Vase, Cobalt Blue Flowers & Gold, Russia, 1950s
Lomonosov Porcelain Vase, Cobalt Blue Flowers & Gold, Russia, 1950s

Lomonosov Porcelain Vase, Cobalt Blue Flowers & Gold, Russia, 1950s

$835Sale Price / item|20% Off

Lomonosov Porcelain Vase, Cobalt Blue Flowers & Gold, Russia, 1950s

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Russian white porcelain vase manufactured in the 1950s by the Lomonosov Porcelain Factory which was founded in 1744. Soft shaped organic Mid-Century Modern vase decorated by hand with large mineral...

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Mid-20th Century Russian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Gold

Russian Faberge Attributed Blue Glass Egg with Engraved Designs
Russian Faberge Attributed Blue Glass Egg with Engraved Designs

Russian Faberge Attributed Blue Glass Egg with Engraved Designs

$400

Russian Faberge Attributed Blue Glass Egg with Engraved Designs

By Fabergé

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A fine quality large antique/vintage Russian hand-blown engraved cobalt blue glass egg attributed to Faberge and probably dating from the early 20th century. The egg is hollow hand b...

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Early 20th Century Russian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

1970s Brass Smoking Set by Pierre Cardin: Lighter & Ashtray
1970s Brass Smoking Set by Pierre Cardin: Lighter & Ashtray

1970s Brass Smoking Set by Pierre Cardin: Lighter & Ashtray

$400 / set

1970s Brass Smoking Set by Pierre Cardin: Lighter & Ashtray

By Pierre Cardin

Located in Milano, IT

1970s Gorgeous smoking set by Pierre Cardin in brass and metal. This exceptional two-piece desk smoking set is an authentic testament to the 1970s avant-garde industrial design era o...

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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Metal, Brass

Seguso Murano Red Black Silver Flecks Art Glass Flower Bowl
Seguso Murano Red Black Silver Flecks Art Glass Flower Bowl

Seguso Murano Red Black Silver Flecks Art Glass Flower Bowl

$1,276

Seguso Murano Red Black Silver Flecks Art Glass Flower Bowl

By Seguso

Located in Barcelona, ES

Colorful flower shaped Murano art glass bowl with silver flecks in red and black glass cased into clear glass. Attributed to Seguso Factory, Italy, 1950s. This heavy hand blown glas...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver Leaf

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

Carl Aubock Culinar Flatware for Collini (Thirteen Pieces)

$650 / set

Carl Aubock Culinar Flatware for Collini (Thirteen Pieces)

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Collini 1

Located in New York, NY

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

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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Stainless Steel

Large Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic Centerpiece Bowl, 1950s
Large Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic Centerpiece Bowl, 1950s

Large Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic Centerpiece Bowl, 1950s

$1,298Sale Price|20% Off

Large Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic Centerpiece Bowl, 1950s

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Barcelona, ES

Italian midcentury Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini blue ceramic centerpiece bowl, Italy, 1950-1960s. Unusual large scale 14,17 in diameter Mid-Century Modern blue glazed ceramic (Rimini Bl...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Pottery, Terracotta, Ceramic

1950's Arnold Zahner Ceramic Apero Bowl, Rheinfelden, Switzerland
1950's Arnold Zahner Ceramic Apero Bowl, Rheinfelden, Switzerland

1950's Arnold Zahner Ceramic Apero Bowl, Rheinfelden, Switzerland

$150Sale Price|33% Off

1950's Arnold Zahner Ceramic Apero Bowl, Rheinfelden, Switzerland

By Arnold Zahner, Rheinfelder Keramik

Located in Bern, CH

Decorative ceramic Apero bowl produced by Swiss ceramists, Arnold Zahner for Rheinfelden Keramik, Switzerland in the late 1950's. Features a leaf pattern with a green and brown glaze...

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Apple Ice Bucket in Faux Carey and Metal, Mauro Manetti Style
Mid-Century Modern Apple Ice Bucket in Faux Carey and Metal, Mauro Manetti Style

Mid-Century Modern Apple Ice Bucket in Faux Carey and Metal, Mauro Manetti Style

$1,256Sale Price|20% Off

Mid-Century Modern Apple Ice Bucket in Faux Carey and Metal, Mauro Manetti Style

By Mauro Manetti

Located in Barcelona, ES

Apple Ice bucket, brass, Lucite, Spain, 1960s A highly decorative faux tortoiseshell, metal plated and aluminum ice bucket or wine cooler in the manner of Mauro Manetti. Use it in a ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Metal, Brass

Archimede Seguso Murano Small Sommerso Blue Glass Geode Bowl, 1960s
Archimede Seguso Murano Small Sommerso Blue Glass Geode Bowl, 1960s

Archimede Seguso Murano Small Sommerso Blue Glass Geode Bowl, 1960s

$895

Archimede Seguso Murano Small Sommerso Blue Glass Geode Bowl, 1960s

By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Archimede Seguso

Located in Barcelona, ES

Hand blown Murano glass Sommerso triangle geode bowl in dark blue and turquoise blue glass . Italy, 1960s. A darker blue in the central part contrasting with the edge in turquoise blue using the "sommerso" technique Manufactured by Archimede Seguso and Seguso Vetri d'Arte A highly decorative geode bowl lovely to be used as rings bowl, decorative bowl or small ashtray. Beautiful placed with other Murano glass pieces to create a colorful set as shown at the images. Overall dimensions: 9,5 cm W x 8,5 cm D x 3,5 cm H Geode Glass Bowl // Murano Glass Bowl...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

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

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 'Tipsy Jigger' Liquor Measure with Handle
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 'Tipsy Jigger' Liquor Measure with Handle

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 'Tipsy Jigger' Liquor Measure with Handle

$695

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 'Tipsy Jigger' Liquor Measure with Handle

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine signed vintage silver handled liquor measure. By Tiffany & Co. In sterling silver. In a hemispherical form with measuring lines, a handle, and a finial. Marked to the ...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mid-Century Large French Majolica Oyster Sarreguemines
Mid-Century Large French Majolica Oyster Sarreguemines

Mid-Century Large French Majolica Oyster Sarreguemines

$480 / item

Mid-Century Large French Majolica Oyster Sarreguemines

By Faienceries Sarreguemines

Located in Austin, TX

Large Majolica oyster platter with a crab in the center and shell accents, circa 1960 signed Sarreguemines.

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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

MCM German Porcelain Dish Set - 3 Pieces - Ashtray, Cup, and Tray
MCM German Porcelain Dish Set - 3 Pieces - Ashtray, Cup, and Tray

MCM German Porcelain Dish Set - 3 Pieces - Ashtray, Cup, and Tray

$80 / set

MCM German Porcelain Dish Set - 3 Pieces - Ashtray, Cup, and Tray

Located in Fairfield, CA

A set of 3 mid century German porcelain dishes. Each in a unique organic shape and finished in black and white glazes. The set includes a large tray, and ashtray, and a cup. Marked "...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Ercole Barovier Rostrato Murano Glass Italian Vase for Barovier & Toso, 1940s
Ercole Barovier Rostrato Murano Glass Italian Vase for Barovier & Toso, 1940s

Ercole Barovier Rostrato Murano Glass Italian Vase for Barovier & Toso, 1940s

$1,395

Ercole Barovier Rostrato Murano Glass Italian Vase for Barovier & Toso, 1940s

By Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso

Located in Roma, IT

Fantastic mouth-blown rostrato crystal Murano glass vase. This marvelous decorative piece was realized during the 1940s in Italy by Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso. In fabulous ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Ricard Cafe Barware Earthenware Water Pitcher, France circa 1950
Ricard Cafe Barware Earthenware Water Pitcher, France circa 1950

Ricard Cafe Barware Earthenware Water Pitcher, France circa 1950

$200

Ricard Cafe Barware Earthenware Water Pitcher, France circa 1950

Located in Atlanta, GA

A quintessential piece of mid‑century French barware, this mustard‑yellow Ricard Anisette pitcher embodies the brand's sunny, Mediterranean identity of the brand. Its rounded body, g...

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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Mid Century Vintage Blue Glass Vase, Europe, 1960s
Mid Century Vintage Blue Glass Vase, Europe, 1960s

Mid Century Vintage Blue Glass Vase, Europe, 1960s

$139

Mid Century Vintage Blue Glass Vase, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Vintage glass in very good condition. The vase looks like it has just been taken out of the box. No jags, defects etc. Only one unique piece.

Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass

Provincial Green Coupe Glasses by Imperial Glass - Set of 4
Provincial Green Coupe Glasses by Imperial Glass - Set of 4

Provincial Green Coupe Glasses by Imperial Glass - Set of 4

$75 / set

Provincial Green Coupe Glasses by Imperial Glass - Set of 4

Located in Fairfield, CA

A set of 4 gorgeous coupe glasses in green glass. Made in the "Provincial" pattern by Imperial Glass of Ohio between 1966 - 1979. 2 sets of 4 are available for purchase separately.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass

Angel Pazmino Leather Tequila Hip Flask, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
Angel Pazmino Leather Tequila Hip Flask, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s

Angel Pazmino Leather Tequila Hip Flask, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s

$406

Angel Pazmino Leather Tequila Hip Flask, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s

By Angel Pazmino

Located in Den Haag, NL

Very nice impressed Leather Tequila Hip Flask . comes with a Chrome drinking cup . Cognac color . super rare .

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1960s Ecuadorean Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Leather

Vintage Los Castillo Silver Butterfly Pitcher with Malachite & Shell Inlay
Vintage Los Castillo Silver Butterfly Pitcher with Malachite & Shell Inlay

Vintage Los Castillo Silver Butterfly Pitcher with Malachite & Shell Inlay

$2,600

Vintage Los Castillo Silver Butterfly Pitcher with Malachite & Shell Inlay

By Los Castillo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Exceptional Los Castillo silver-plated pitcher from Taxco, Mexico, featuring a whimsical and artistic design with two applied butterflies—one inlaid with luminous mother of pearl and...

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1970s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Malachite, Silver Plate

Bronze Bottle Opener, Woman Body Figure, 1970s
Bronze Bottle Opener, Woman Body Figure, 1970s

Bronze Bottle Opener, Woman Body Figure, 1970s

$282

Bronze Bottle Opener, Woman Body Figure, 1970s

Located in ROUEN, Normandie

Bronze Bottle Opener, Woman Body Figure, 1970s Nice and original bottle opener, figuring a nude woman or goddess. Perfect to add to any set of kitchen accessories ! Beautiful pati...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Brass

Murano green Glass Sommerso Block Cube Ashtray Element Flavio Poli, Italy, 1970s
Murano green Glass Sommerso Block Cube Ashtray Element Flavio Poli, Italy, 1970s

Murano green Glass Sommerso Block Cube Ashtray Element Flavio Poli, Italy, 1970s

$756

Murano green Glass Sommerso Block Cube Ashtray Element Flavio Poli, Italy, 1970s

By Flavio Poli

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Murano glass ash tray Origin: Murano, Italy Design: Flavio Poli Decade: 1970s This original vintage glass ash tray bowl element was designed by Flavio Poli and ...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Vintage Blue Decorative Wood Plate, Italy, 1960s
Vintage Blue Decorative Wood Plate, Italy, 1960s

Vintage Blue Decorative Wood Plate, Italy, 1960s

$104

Vintage Blue Decorative Wood Plate, Italy, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Decorative wood plate from Italy. The plate is hand painted. Plate is in very good vintage condition, no damage or cracks in the frame. Original wood...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Metal

Two Pairs of French Pernod Glasses, Mid-Century Modern
Two Pairs of French Pernod Glasses, Mid-Century Modern

Two Pairs of French Pernod Glasses, Mid-Century Modern

$95 / set

Two Pairs of French Pernod Glasses, Mid-Century Modern

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

2 Pairs of French Pernod glasses with blue striping for measuring. One pair with red label and one pair with blue label. Pernod Fils was the most popular brand of absinthe throughout...

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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass

Set of ( 10 ) "Piruett" Cocktail Forks by P. Forssell for Gense, Sweden, 1955
Set of ( 10 ) "Piruett" Cocktail Forks by P. Forssell for Gense, Sweden, 1955

Set of ( 10 ) "Piruett" Cocktail Forks by P. Forssell for Gense, Sweden, 1955

$275 / set

Set of ( 10 ) "Piruett" Cocktail Forks by P. Forssell for Gense, Sweden, 1955

By Pierre Forssell, Gense

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Set of 10 Vintage "Piruett" Cocktail / Dessert Forks Pierre Forssell for Gense, Sweden 1955 plastic handles and stainless steel "in good vintage as found condition with some dings...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Art Vannes France Handmade Crystal Vase, 1970's
Vintage Art Vannes France Handmade Crystal Vase, 1970's

Vintage Art Vannes France Handmade Crystal Vase, 1970's

$1,740

Vintage Art Vannes France Handmade Crystal Vase, 1970's

By Art Vannes

Located in Vilnius, LT

Vintage French handmade vase is made of clear crystal. Marked onthe botton: Art Vannes France. This vase in in very good/excellent condition.  

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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Vintage Crystal Wine Decanter, English, Cut Glass, Spirit Vessel, Mid Century
Vintage Crystal Wine Decanter, English, Cut Glass, Spirit Vessel, Mid Century

Vintage Crystal Wine Decanter, English, Cut Glass, Spirit Vessel, Mid Century

$592Sale Price|20% Off

Vintage Crystal Wine Decanter, English, Cut Glass, Spirit Vessel, Mid Century

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage crystal wine decanter. An English, cut glass decorative spirit vessel, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1960. Striking form and patterns accentuate this appe...

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Cut Glass

Mid-Century Modern Abalone Shell Jar, Alpaca, Mexico, 1970s Art
Mid-Century Modern Abalone Shell Jar, Alpaca, Mexico, 1970s Art

Mid-Century Modern Abalone Shell Jar, Alpaca, Mexico, 1970s Art

$638

Mid-Century Modern Abalone Shell Jar, Alpaca, Mexico, 1970s Art

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Beautiful abalone shell small jar designed and produced in Mexico during the 1970's. This artisanal jar with abalone mother-of-pearl and alpaca is a true work of art. A beautiful ite...

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1970s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Shell, Abalone, Alpaca

Dior Silver Plated and Tortoiseshell Lucite Serving Serving Tray, Italy 1970
Dior Silver Plated and Tortoiseshell Lucite Serving Serving Tray, Italy 1970

Dior Silver Plated and Tortoiseshell Lucite Serving Serving Tray, Italy 1970

$930

Dior Silver Plated and Tortoiseshell Lucite Serving Serving Tray, Italy 1970

By Christian Dior

Located in Roma, IT

Marvelous midcentury serving tray in silver plated metal and tortoiseshell effect lucite. This stunning and unique piece was produced in Italy during the 1970s and its design is attr...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver Plate

Top Mid-Century Murano Art Glass 8-Light Cream White and Amber Color Chandelier
Top Mid-Century Murano Art Glass 8-Light Cream White and Amber Color Chandelier

Top Mid-Century Murano Art Glass 8-Light Cream White and Amber Color Chandelier

$4,176

Top Mid-Century Murano Art Glass 8-Light Cream White and Amber Color Chandelier

Located in Lisse, NL

Elegant 8-Arm Murano Glass Chandelier in Cream and Amber, Italy, Mid-20th Century Elevate any interior with this rare and refined Murano glass chandelier, a true statement piece cra...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Serving Tray Lucite, Rattan & Chrome Dior Home Style, Italy 1970s
Midcentury Serving Tray Lucite, Rattan & Chrome Dior Home Style, Italy 1970s

Midcentury Serving Tray Lucite, Rattan & Chrome Dior Home Style, Italy 1970s

$849

Midcentury Serving Tray Lucite, Rattan & Chrome Dior Home Style, Italy 1970s

By Dior Home, Christian Dior

Located in Rome, IT

Midcentury amazing squared serving tray or centerpiece in lucite, rattan and brass chrome in the style of Christian Dior Home. Made in Italy in the 1970s. Great accessory for...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Metal, Steel, Chrome, Brass

Murano Art Glass Tumblers, Doppio Ritorto Amazing Technique, signed. Unit price.
Murano Art Glass Tumblers, Doppio Ritorto Amazing Technique, signed. Unit price.

Murano Art Glass Tumblers, Doppio Ritorto Amazing Technique, signed. Unit price.

$74 / item

Murano Art Glass Tumblers, Doppio Ritorto Amazing Technique, signed. Unit price.

By Gio Ponti, Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini, Silvio Piattelli

Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence

This listing is for unit price for customer who needs quantities that are different than the listed set of 6. Proud to offer such a beautiful piece. In this tumbler the traditional t...

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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Mid-Century French Decorative Wood and mother-of-pearl Dish / Vide-Poche 1970s
Mid-Century French Decorative Wood and mother-of-pearl Dish / Vide-Poche 1970s

Mid-Century French Decorative Wood and mother-of-pearl Dish / Vide-Poche 1970s

$407

Mid-Century French Decorative Wood and mother-of-pearl Dish / Vide-Poche 1970s

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Mid-Century French Decorative Wood and mother-of-pearl Dish / Vide-Poche 1970s

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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

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