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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
Alfa Romeo Car Racing Trophy Murano Glass Vase / Cup by Flavio Poli for Seguso
Alfa Romeo Car Racing Trophy Murano Glass Vase / Cup by Flavio Poli for Seguso

Alfa Romeo Car Racing Trophy Murano Glass Vase / Cup by Flavio Poli for Seguso

$3,410

Alfa Romeo Car Racing Trophy Murano Glass Vase / Cup by Flavio Poli for Seguso

By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

'Alfa Romeo' glass coupe Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d'Arte, circa 1950s Wonderful blue cup Alfa Romeo by Flavio Poli for Seguso. Hand blown Murano glass. Fantastic Piece of Automob...

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

Materials

Murano Glass

Mid Century Vintage Small Porcelain Ceramic Vase, Lubiana, Europe, 1960s
Mid Century Vintage Small Porcelain Ceramic Vase, Lubiana, Europe, 1960s

Mid Century Vintage Small Porcelain Ceramic Vase, Lubiana, Europe, 1960s

$104

Mid Century Vintage Small Porcelain Ceramic Vase, Lubiana, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Vintage glass in good condition. Only one unique piece. Another items from the collection are available in our store. Porcelain glass. Lubiana factory.

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

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Glass

Knud Kyhn Horse Sculpture for Royal Copenhagen, Ceramic Pottery, 1960s
Knud Kyhn Horse Sculpture for Royal Copenhagen, Ceramic Pottery, 1960s

Knud Kyhn Horse Sculpture for Royal Copenhagen, Ceramic Pottery, 1960s

$930

Knud Kyhn Horse Sculpture for Royal Copenhagen, Ceramic Pottery, 1960s

By Knud Kyhn, Royal Copenhagen

Located in Berlin, BE

A finely modeled ceramic horse by Knud Kyhn for Royal Copenhagen, showcasing the sculptor’s celebrated ability to capture the physical presence and temperament of animals. The horse ...

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

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Barnacle Large Barrel Clear Pendant Ligh, Hand Blown Thick Glass - Made to Order
Barnacle Large Barrel Clear Pendant Ligh, Hand Blown Thick Glass - Made to Order

Barnacle Large Barrel Clear Pendant Ligh, Hand Blown Thick Glass - Made to Order

$1,495 / item

Barnacle Large Barrel Clear Pendant Ligh, Hand Blown Thick Glass - Made to Order

By Siemon & Salazar

Located in Aliso Viejo, CA

This series revels in the material and the way the thick crystal forms and light play with each other. The unique light refractions will animate any surface nearby. Extremely hot mol...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Black and Brown 20th Century Stoneware Ceramic Floor Vase by Steen Kepp 1975
Black and Brown 20th Century Stoneware Ceramic Floor Vase by Steen Kepp 1975

Black and Brown 20th Century Stoneware Ceramic Floor Vase by Steen Kepp 1975

$2,907

Black and Brown 20th Century Stoneware Ceramic Floor Vase by Steen Kepp 1975

By Steen Kepp

Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR

Steen Kepp - La Borne Realised circa 1975-1980 Large brown and black stoneware ceramic floor vase. Signed under the base Original perfect condition Measures: Height 40...

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

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Rolls Royce Automobile Music Box and Decanter
Vintage Rolls Royce Automobile Music Box and Decanter

Vintage Rolls Royce Automobile Music Box and Decanter

$525

Vintage Rolls Royce Automobile Music Box and Decanter

Located in San Diego, CA

A highly decorative mid-20th-century novelty music box decanter crafted in the form of a classic Rolls-Royce–style open touring automobile. The sculptural metal car body features det...

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

Materials

Metal

Large Oval Brass Tray from the 1970s
Large Oval Brass Tray from the 1970s

Large Oval Brass Tray from the 1970s

$1,221

Large Oval Brass Tray from the 1970s

Located in IT

Large oval brass tray, produced in Milan, Italy, during the 1970s, as indicated by the logo stamped in the center. The sides of the tray are formed by two tubular bands joined by fou...

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

Materials

Brass

Adnet Style Leather Estate Pipe Stand Holder Vintage
Adnet Style Leather Estate Pipe Stand Holder Vintage

Adnet Style Leather Estate Pipe Stand Holder Vintage

$220

Adnet Style Leather Estate Pipe Stand Holder Vintage

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Leather and metal in the style of Jacques Adnet. Great tabletop or pipe smoker object. Great vintage condition. Nice addition to any collection.

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

Materials

Leather

Mid Century Clear Crystal Heavy Ashtray 1960's
Mid Century Clear Crystal Heavy Ashtray 1960's

Mid Century Clear Crystal Heavy Ashtray 1960's

$155

Mid Century Clear Crystal Heavy Ashtray 1960's

Located in Toronto, CA

This Mid Century Clear Crystal Ashtray from the 1960s is a striking blend of minimalist design and timeless elegance. Crafted from heavy, high-quality crystal, its clear and versatil...

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

Materials

Crystal

Mid Century Modern Murano Glass Ashtray in pink Glass Italy 1960s
Mid Century Modern Murano Glass Ashtray in pink Glass Italy 1960s

Mid Century Modern Murano Glass Ashtray in pink Glass Italy 1960s

$1,044

Mid Century Modern Murano Glass Ashtray in pink Glass Italy 1960s

By Murano Glass Sommerso

Located in Palermo, PA

This vintage Murano ashtray is a rare find for collectors and lovers of Italian glass. Hand blown from thick transparent pink glass, it has the shape of a four leaf clover that symbo...

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

Materials

Murano Glass

Mid-Century Ceramic Apple Cookie Jar with Sculpted Leaf Detail, Vintage Kitchen
Mid-Century Ceramic Apple Cookie Jar with Sculpted Leaf Detail, Vintage Kitchen

Mid-Century Ceramic Apple Cookie Jar with Sculpted Leaf Detail, Vintage Kitchen

$270

Mid-Century Ceramic Apple Cookie Jar with Sculpted Leaf Detail, Vintage Kitchen

By Nelson McCoy Pottery Company, Hull Pottery

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

A charming mid-century ceramic apple-form cookie jar, featuring a softly rounded silhouette accented by a bold, sculptural leaf motif. Possibly McCoy or Hull Pottery. The hand-applie...

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

Materials

Pottery

Spanish Terracotta Erotic Pitcher
Spanish Terracotta Erotic Pitcher

Spanish Terracotta Erotic Pitcher

$1,506

Spanish Terracotta Erotic Pitcher

Located in Barcelona, ES

Spanish Terracotta Erotic Pitcher Man Phallic Design, Spain, 1960s. Handcrafted glazed terracotta ceramic phallic pitcher features a jug form as a m...

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

Materials

Earthenware, Majolica, Terracotta

Anchor Vintage Bottle Opener Mid-Century Modern Metal Breweriana Barware
Anchor Vintage Bottle Opener Mid-Century Modern Metal Breweriana Barware

Anchor Vintage Bottle Opener Mid-Century Modern Metal Breweriana Barware

$85

Anchor Vintage Bottle Opener Mid-Century Modern Metal Breweriana Barware

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Classic early 1960s bottle opener. Nice addition to your room or just for use at your bar or bar cart. Found at an estate sale in Vienna, Austria.

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

Materials

Brass

Jean Luce Porcelain Bowl, Midcentury Modernism, French German, 7 Available
Jean Luce Porcelain Bowl, Midcentury Modernism, French German, 7 Available

Jean Luce Porcelain Bowl, Midcentury Modernism, French German, 7 Available

$325 / item

Jean Luce Porcelain Bowl, Midcentury Modernism, French German, 7 Available

By Jean Luce

Located in New York, NY

*Seven (7) bowls available, each sold separately, as per listing. A white porcelain with gold starburst small two‑handled serving bowl, French Modernism, designed by noted French A...

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

Materials

Porcelain

Jens Quistgaard Fjord Flatware 72 Pieces Dansk Danish Modern Mid Century
Jens Quistgaard Fjord Flatware 72 Pieces Dansk Danish Modern Mid Century

Jens Quistgaard Fjord Flatware 72 Pieces Dansk Danish Modern Mid Century

$2,850 / set

Jens Quistgaard Fjord Flatware 72 Pieces Dansk Danish Modern Mid Century

By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk

Located in Atlanta, GA

Danish Modern "Fjord" Modernist Flatware Set, designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk in Denmark and produced in Germany, circa 1960s. The set contains a 5 piece set for 12 people with...

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

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pablo Picasso Madoura "Tête de Chevreuil de Profil" Ceramic Plate, 1950-1952
Pablo Picasso Madoura "Tête de Chevreuil de Profil" Ceramic Plate, 1950-1952

Pablo Picasso Madoura "Tête de Chevreuil de Profil" Ceramic Plate, 1950-1952

$9,250

Pablo Picasso Madoura "Tête de Chevreuil de Profil" Ceramic Plate, 1950-1952

By Pablo Picasso

Located in Hamburg, PA

Iconic and rare ceramic plate by Pablo Picasso (1881–1973) for Madoura Pottery, titled "Tête de Chevreuil de Profil" (Goat's Head in Profile). Conceived in 1952, this Empreinte Origi...

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

Materials

Ceramic

Romano Bianchi Green Alabaster Ashtray, Italy, 1970s, Elegant Design
Romano Bianchi Green Alabaster Ashtray, Italy, 1970s, Elegant Design

Romano Bianchi Green Alabaster Ashtray, Italy, 1970s, Elegant Design

$1,221

Romano Bianchi Green Alabaster Ashtray, Italy, 1970s, Elegant Design

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Exquisite large green alabaster ashtray, designed and handcrafted by Romano Bianchi in Italy during the 1970s. This striking piece, with its rich patina, blends artistry and elegance...

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

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Alabaster

Ulla Procopé Monumental 172 Piece Set of Iconic Arabia Ruska Tableware 1970s
Ulla Procopé Monumental 172 Piece Set of Iconic Arabia Ruska Tableware 1970s

Ulla Procopé Monumental 172 Piece Set of Iconic Arabia Ruska Tableware 1970s

$9,500 / set

Ulla Procopé Monumental 172 Piece Set of Iconic Arabia Ruska Tableware 1970s

By Arabia, Ulla Procope

Located in Tilburg, NL

Ulla Procopé Monumental 172 Piece Set of Iconic Arabia Ruska Tableware, Finland, 1970s. This is a very large set of iconic Arabia Ruska tableware, designed by Ulla Procopé in the 19...

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

Materials

Stoneware

Sophisticated Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Etched Crystal Serving Plate
Sophisticated Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Etched Crystal Serving Plate

Sophisticated Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Etched Crystal Serving Plate

$185

Sophisticated Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Etched Crystal Serving Plate

Located in New York, NY

This sophisticated serving plate was realized in the United States, circa 1960. It features a sunburst pattern emanating from the center. The bottom has been incised with deep channe...

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

Materials

Crystal

Vintage Flower Pink Rose Encapsulated Ashtray Made in Japan 1960s
Vintage Flower Pink Rose Encapsulated Ashtray Made in Japan 1960s

Vintage Flower Pink Rose Encapsulated Ashtray Made in Japan 1960s

$125

Vintage Flower Pink Rose Encapsulated Ashtray Made in Japan 1960s

Located in Toronto, CA

Vintage ashtray, crafted in Japan during the 1960s. It features a beautifully encapsulated pink rose, offering a delicate and timeless aesthetic. The lifelike faux flower is showcase...

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

Materials

Glass, Plastic

Watering Can by Fritz Dienes, 1953
Watering Can by Fritz Dienes, 1953

Watering Can by Fritz Dienes, 1953

$450

Watering Can by Fritz Dienes, 1953

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Sculptural German cactus watering can by Fritz Dienes for Hessische Majolika, Germany, 1953, with tri-color glazed ceramic body and sculptural brass handle and spout, great lines, gr...

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

Materials

Brass

Toso Midcentury Green "Sommerso" Murano Glass Italian Decorative Bowl, 1960s
Toso Midcentury Green "Sommerso" Murano Glass Italian Decorative Bowl, 1960s

Toso Midcentury Green "Sommerso" Murano Glass Italian Decorative Bowl, 1960s

$552

Toso Midcentury Green "Sommerso" Murano Glass Italian Decorative Bowl, 1960s

By Fratelli Toso

Located in Roma, IT

Magnificent heart-shaped green "sommerso" glass Murano glass bowl or ashtray. This amazing item was produced in Italy during the 1960s. This wonderful piece is a perfect blend of ...

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

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Ginori Porcelain Espresso Cup and Saucer Set, Renaissance Pattern, Italy 1950s
Ginori Porcelain Espresso Cup and Saucer Set, Renaissance Pattern, Italy 1950s

Ginori Porcelain Espresso Cup and Saucer Set, Renaissance Pattern, Italy 1950s

$250 / set

Ginori Porcelain Espresso Cup and Saucer Set, Renaissance Pattern, Italy 1950s

By Richard Ginori

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Rare Richard Ginori demitasse or espresso cup and saucer set was made of fine semi-translucent porcelain in Italy. It is decorated in Renaissance pattern with wide bands of abstract...

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

Materials

Gold Leaf

set of Six Lobster Plates Porcelain, Seltman Vohenstrauss, Germany 1960s
set of Six Lobster Plates Porcelain, Seltman Vohenstrauss, Germany 1960s

set of Six Lobster Plates Porcelain, Seltman Vohenstrauss, Germany 1960s

$420 / set

set of Six Lobster Plates Porcelain, Seltman Vohenstrauss, Germany 1960s

By Johann Seltmann

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A Retro and Unusual Set of Six German Vohenstrauß Johann Seltmann Porcelain Plates, Circa 1960s A striking and uncommon set of six porcelain plates produced by Johann Seltmann in Vo...

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

Materials

Porcelain

Alabaster Smoking Set by Romano Bianchi, Handmade, Green, Italy, 1960s
Alabaster Smoking Set by Romano Bianchi, Handmade, Green, Italy, 1960s

Alabaster Smoking Set by Romano Bianchi, Handmade, Green, Italy, 1960s

$480 / set

Alabaster Smoking Set by Romano Bianchi, Handmade, Green, Italy, 1960s

Located in Milano, IT

A rare and visually arresting three-piece smoking set designed by the renowned Italian sculptor Romano Bianchi during the 1960s. This set is a masterclass in Mid-Century Modern Itali...

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

Materials

Alabaster

Arne Jacobsen 12 Place settings AJ Flatware Set 75pcs. A. Michelsen Denmark
Arne Jacobsen 12 Place settings AJ Flatware Set 75pcs. A. Michelsen Denmark

Arne Jacobsen 12 Place settings AJ Flatware Set 75pcs. A. Michelsen Denmark

$2,600 / set

Arne Jacobsen 12 Place settings AJ Flatware Set 75pcs. A. Michelsen Denmark

By Arne Jacobsen

Located in Cincinnati, OH

Twelve six piece place setting set of AJ stainless steel flatware totaling 75 pieces including 12 large forks , 12 small forks , 12 soup spoons, 12 large spoons and 12 small spoons ....

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

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage 1950’s Franciscan Ivy Pattern Dinnerware
Vintage 1950’s Franciscan Ivy Pattern Dinnerware

Vintage 1950’s Franciscan Ivy Pattern Dinnerware

$500

Vintage 1950’s Franciscan Ivy Pattern Dinnerware

By Franciscan China 1

Located in New Orleans, LA

This is a set of four luncheon plates, 9.5”, five cups and saucers, 6.25”, and three bread and butter plates, 6.5”. Created in California by Franciscan. This set is called "Ivy". wit...

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

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Organic Murano Sommerso Clear and Blue Triangular Art Glass Bowl, 1950s
Organic Murano Sommerso Clear and Blue Triangular Art Glass Bowl, 1950s

Organic Murano Sommerso Clear and Blue Triangular Art Glass Bowl, 1950s

$832Sale Price|20% Off

Organic Murano Sommerso Clear and Blue Triangular Art Glass Bowl, 1950s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Mid-Century Modern aqua blue organic Murano glass Sommerso bowl /ashtray / vide-poche, Italy, 1950s. A highly decorative hand blown Murano art glass triangular bowl with aqua blue gl...

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

Materials

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

Mid-century Modern Murano Glass Bowl
Mid-century Modern Murano Glass Bowl

Mid-century Modern Murano Glass Bowl

$523

Mid-century Modern Murano Glass Bowl

By Murano Glass Sommerso

Located in Waddinxveen, ZH

Stunning bright orange colored Murano glass bowl in a beautiful shape. Good condition.

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

Materials

Murano Glass

Pol Chambost 1950s French Pottery Bowl
Pol Chambost 1950s French Pottery Bowl

Pol Chambost 1950s French Pottery Bowl

$1,800Sale Price|50% Off

Pol Chambost 1950s French Pottery Bowl

By Pol Chambost

Located in New York, NY

An original 1960s pale pink and black striped glossy glazed bowl by famed French ceramicist, Pol Chambost. Signed. The inner bowl is a mottled pale pink. The top shape is either a he...

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

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Serving Tray by Don S. Shoemaker, 1980s Exotic Woods
Mid-Century Modern Serving Tray by Don S. Shoemaker, 1980s Exotic Woods

Mid-Century Modern Serving Tray by Don S. Shoemaker, 1980s Exotic Woods

$600 / item

Mid-Century Modern Serving Tray by Don S. Shoemaker, 1980s Exotic Woods

By Don S. Shoemaker

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a mid-century modern designed by Don Shoemaker and produced by Señal Mexico circa the 1980s. Mid-century Service Tray medley of exotic woods. Cut out the hand...

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

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Lucite and Brass Octagonal Italian Tray, Willy Rizzo, Italy, 1970s
Midcentury Lucite and Brass Octagonal Italian Tray, Willy Rizzo, Italy, 1970s

Midcentury Lucite and Brass Octagonal Italian Tray, Willy Rizzo, Italy, 1970s

$849

Midcentury Lucite and Brass Octagonal Italian Tray, Willy Rizzo, Italy, 1970s

By Christian Dior, Willy Rizzo

Located in Roma, IT

Amazing Mid-Century rectangular tray in clear lucite and brass with a chrome-plated rim. This stylish piece was made in Italy during the 1970s and its design is attributed to the mas...

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

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Mid-Century Brown Curved Leather and Cut Crystal Glass Ashtray, Italy 1950s
Mid-Century Brown Curved Leather and Cut Crystal Glass Ashtray, Italy 1950s

Mid-Century Brown Curved Leather and Cut Crystal Glass Ashtray, Italy 1950s

$686

Mid-Century Brown Curved Leather and Cut Crystal Glass Ashtray, Italy 1950s

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Roma, IT

Spectacular Mid-Century ashtray fully made of thick curved brown leather and cut crystal glass. This stylish piece was produced in Italy during the 1950s and is signed on the bottom....

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

Materials

Crystal

Kaj Franck Mid-Century Enamel Tea Pot Kettle, Finel Arabia, Finland
Kaj Franck Mid-Century Enamel Tea Pot Kettle, Finel Arabia, Finland

Kaj Franck Mid-Century Enamel Tea Pot Kettle, Finel Arabia, Finland

$320

Kaj Franck Mid-Century Enamel Tea Pot Kettle, Finel Arabia, Finland

By Kaj Franck, Raija Uosikkinen

Located in Vienna, AT

A lovely Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern enameled teapot / kettle from the 1960s. Designed by Kaj Franck and illustrated by Raija Uosikkinen, featuring white and black nordic Scandin...

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

Materials

Metal, Enamel, Iron

Rare Large Pair Murano / Venini Torchon Picture Frames, c.1950
Rare Large Pair Murano / Venini Torchon Picture Frames, c.1950

Rare Large Pair Murano / Venini Torchon Picture Frames, c.1950

$5,849 / set

Rare Large Pair Murano / Venini Torchon Picture Frames, c.1950

By Venini

Located in Bath, GB

A rare and very large pair of vintage Italian Venini photograph frames, extremely heavy and in beautiful condition. The twisted glass is flecked with gold with gilded brass fittings....

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

Materials

Blown Glass

Vintage Sheridan Mid Century Modern Silver Plated Punch Bowl Set w/ 10 Cups
Vintage Sheridan Mid Century Modern Silver Plated Punch Bowl Set w/ 10 Cups

Vintage Sheridan Mid Century Modern Silver Plated Punch Bowl Set w/ 10 Cups

$495 / set

Vintage Sheridan Mid Century Modern Silver Plated Punch Bowl Set w/ 10 Cups

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Sheridan Mid Century Modern Silver Plated Punch Bowl Set w/ 10 Stacking Cups and Ladle. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: Bowl: 7.75" H x 12" Diameter. Cups: 2.25" H x 3"...

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

Materials

Silver Plate

Set of Six Mid Century Modern Alphonse La Paglia Sterling Silver Wine Goblets
Set of Six Mid Century Modern Alphonse La Paglia Sterling Silver Wine Goblets

Set of Six Mid Century Modern Alphonse La Paglia Sterling Silver Wine Goblets

$2,595 / set

Set of Six Mid Century Modern Alphonse La Paglia Sterling Silver Wine Goblets

Located in Portland, OR

A good set of six Mid Century Modern sterling silver wine goblets, by Alphonse La Paglia (1907-1953), for International Silver Co, 1952. Alphonse La Paglia was a Italian-American si...

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

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Murano Pink Glass Ashtray – Retro Handmade Italian Glassware, Pastel Pin
Vintage Murano Pink Glass Ashtray – Retro Handmade Italian Glassware, Pastel Pin

Vintage Murano Pink Glass Ashtray – Retro Handmade Italian Glassware, Pastel Pin

$568

Vintage Murano Pink Glass Ashtray – Retro Handmade Italian Glassware, Pastel Pin

By Alfredo Barbini

Located in Palermo, PA

This vintage Murano ashtray is a true gem for collectors and enthusiasts of Italian glassware. Crafted in thick, heavy glass, it reflects the high-quality craftsmanship that Murano i...

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

Materials

Murano Glass

White marble ashtray, France, 1970
White marble ashtray, France, 1970

White marble ashtray, France, 1970

$523

White marble ashtray, France, 1970

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

A white veined marble ashtray, dating from the 1970s, sculpted from a single block of stone. Its deliberately thick and stable circular shape highlights the raw material and the natural nuances of the marble, ranging from ivory white to gray and honey veins. The hand-carved notches emphasize its functionality while reinforcing its sculptural aspect. A simple and timeless decorative object, typical of the taste for fine materials in 20th-century design. Key Features : Origin: France Period: 1970s Material: Veined white marble Shape: Circular with carved cigarette rests Manufacturing: Carved from a single block of marble Style: Modernist/Subtle Brutalist Use: Decorative ashtray or trinket tray Condition: Good vintage condition, with slight natural marks consistent with age and the stone Keywords : vintage marble ashtray, white marble ashtray, 1970s design, carved marble, brutalist, modernist, decorative stone object, vintage French ashtray...

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

Materials

Marble

1960's Flavio Poli Murano Sommerso Glass Ashtray / Bowl
1960's Flavio Poli Murano Sommerso Glass Ashtray / Bowl

1960's Flavio Poli Murano Sommerso Glass Ashtray / Bowl

$266Sale Price|30% Off

1960's Flavio Poli Murano Sommerso Glass Ashtray / Bowl

By Murano Glass Sommerso

Located in Bern, CH

1960's blown glass ashtray. Designed by Flavio Poli in Murano Sommerso Glass. Made in Italy. A unique piece and beautiful shape and colour. Waves of beautiful peridot green. A genuin...

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

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Murano Glass

Set of 5 Vintage French Baccarat Style Crystal Champagne Flute
Set of 5 Vintage French Baccarat Style Crystal Champagne Flute

Set of 5 Vintage French Baccarat Style Crystal Champagne Flute

$695 / set

Set of 5 Vintage French Baccarat Style Crystal Champagne Flute

By Baccarat

Located in Roma, IT

Set of 5 Vintage French Baccarat Crystal Champagne Flute Set of 5 Baccarats champagne flute stems with panel cut sides. These pattern is retired and hard to come by. The delicate...

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

Materials

Crystal

Silver Painted Glass Sundae Cup/Brush Keeper
Silver Painted Glass Sundae Cup/Brush Keeper

Silver Painted Glass Sundae Cup/Brush Keeper

$35Sale Price|40% Off

Silver Painted Glass Sundae Cup/Brush Keeper

Located in Malibu, CA

Sundae cup, great to use for holding makeup brushes on a vanity or a bathroom counter.

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

Materials

Glass

Val Saint Lambert, Sculpted Heavy Crystal Vase , Belgium 1950s
Val Saint Lambert, Sculpted Heavy Crystal Vase , Belgium 1950s

Val Saint Lambert, Sculpted Heavy Crystal Vase , Belgium 1950s

$535

Val Saint Lambert, Sculpted Heavy Crystal Vase , Belgium 1950s

By Val Saint Lambert

Located in Verviers, BE

Val Saint Lambert, sculpted crystal vase with amethyst core, Belgium. Heavy Val Saint Lambert crystal vase catalogued in the 1950s. The central amethyst color (a traditional favorit...

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

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Crystal

Salvador Dalí "La Conquête du Cosmos" Limoges Porcelain Cabinet Plates
Salvador Dalí "La Conquête du Cosmos" Limoges Porcelain Cabinet Plates

Salvador Dalí "La Conquête du Cosmos" Limoges Porcelain Cabinet Plates

$1,300 / set

Salvador Dalí "La Conquête du Cosmos" Limoges Porcelain Cabinet Plates

By (after) Salvador Dali

Located in Downingtown, PA

A complete matched set of six Limoges porcelain cabinet plates after Salvador Dalí's graphic suite La Conquête du Cosmos, distributed by Signature de France, 1970s. Every plate in th...

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

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Porcelain

Set of 12 Mid-Century Modern Porcelain Plates by Piero Fornasetti - Adamo
Set of 12 Mid-Century Modern Porcelain Plates by Piero Fornasetti - Adamo

Set of 12 Mid-Century Modern Porcelain Plates by Piero Fornasetti - Adamo

$5,583 / set

Set of 12 Mid-Century Modern Porcelain Plates by Piero Fornasetti - Adamo

By Piero Fornasetti

Located in Stockholm, SE

12 plates of model Adamo (Adam) designed by Piero Fornasetti in the 1950s. Piero Fornasetti created one set of Adam and one set of Eva containing 12 plates each. These plates are 26 ...

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

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Porcelain

Mid-Century Butcher Block Table, Refurbished with Internal LEDs, 1950s
Mid-Century Butcher Block Table, Refurbished with Internal LEDs, 1950s

Mid-Century Butcher Block Table, Refurbished with Internal LEDs, 1950s

$750

Mid-Century Butcher Block Table, Refurbished with Internal LEDs, 1950s

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Small round Mid-Century butcher block, Internal Lightbulbs and Refurbished.

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

Materials

Lucite

Regency Bronze Crab Ashtray, Vintage Sculpture from Spain, 1980s
Regency Bronze Crab Ashtray, Vintage Sculpture from Spain, 1980s

Regency Bronze Crab Ashtray, Vintage Sculpture from Spain, 1980s

$790

Regency Bronze Crab Ashtray, Vintage Sculpture from Spain, 1980s

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Beautiful regency crab ashtray designed and manufactured in Spain in the 1980s. Great work of bronze. More than an ashtray, this object is a sculpture o...

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1980s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Bronze

Brutalist Centerpiece Tray by Art3, Brass and Aluminum, Spain, 1980s
Brutalist Centerpiece Tray by Art3, Brass and Aluminum, Spain, 1980s

Brutalist Centerpiece Tray by Art3, Brass and Aluminum, Spain, 1980s

$951

Brutalist Centerpiece Tray by Art3, Brass and Aluminum, Spain, 1980s

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Beautiful brutalist vide-poches designed and produced by Art3 in the 80s in Spain. Design object in brass and aluminium that will elevate your interior. We specialize in vintage dec...

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1980s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Brass, Aluminum, Bronze

"Pebble of Peace" Silver Plated Paperweight by Christofle of France
"Pebble of Peace" Silver Plated Paperweight by Christofle of France

"Pebble of Peace" Silver Plated Paperweight by Christofle of France

$325

"Pebble of Peace" Silver Plated Paperweight by Christofle of France

By Christofle

Located in San Diego, CA

Vintage "Pebble of Peace" silver plated paperweight by Christofle of France, circa 1980s. Beautiful design and great weight on this piece that measures 3.25"W x 2.25"D x .75"H. Sig...

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

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Hand-Painted Whiskey Glasses Set of Four, Mid-Century Style
Vintage Hand-Painted Whiskey Glasses Set of Four, Mid-Century Style

Vintage Hand-Painted Whiskey Glasses Set of Four, Mid-Century Style

$697 / set

Vintage Hand-Painted Whiskey Glasses Set of Four, Mid-Century Style

Located in Roma, IT

A beautiful, important and rare set of whisky glasses, entirely hand-painted. The beautiful subject of the painting refers to the ancient galleons that sailed the seas in centuries p...

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

Materials

Glass

Oversized Glazed Ceramic Gurgle Fish Jug Vase Tall Pitcher, France 1950
Oversized Glazed Ceramic Gurgle Fish Jug Vase Tall Pitcher, France 1950

Oversized Glazed Ceramic Gurgle Fish Jug Vase Tall Pitcher, France 1950

$1,453

Oversized Glazed Ceramic Gurgle Fish Jug Vase Tall Pitcher, France 1950

By Vallauris

Located in Barcelona, ES

Oversized Mid-Century Modernist glazed ceramic gurgling fish water jug / pitcher. France, 1950s-1960s Manufactured by Vallauris Ceramics. Eye-catching large green Majolica ceramic va...

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

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Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery

Antique Catalan Ceramic Plate – Early 20th Century
Antique Catalan Ceramic Plate – Early 20th Century

Antique Catalan Ceramic Plate – Early 20th Century

$2,093 / item

Antique Catalan Ceramic Plate – Early 20th Century

Located in Barcelona, ES

Antique Catalan Ceramic Plate – Early 20th Century This charming Catalan ceramic plate, made around 1940, is an authentic representation of the region’s artisanal tradition. Decorat...

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1940s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

MCM Chrome "Penguin" Ice Bucket by West Bend Manufacturing
MCM Chrome "Penguin" Ice Bucket by West Bend Manufacturing

MCM Chrome "Penguin" Ice Bucket by West Bend Manufacturing

$275

MCM Chrome "Penguin" Ice Bucket by West Bend Manufacturing

By West Bend

Located in San Diego, CA

A very nice MCM chrome "Penguin" ice bucket by West Bend Manufacturing, circa 1960s. The design features three walnut handles and an embossed penguin motif on the side of the bucket....

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

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern ‘Brasil’ Vase by Bodo Mans for Bay Keramik Germany
Mid-Century Modern ‘Brasil’ Vase by Bodo Mans for Bay Keramik Germany

Mid-Century Modern ‘Brasil’ Vase by Bodo Mans for Bay Keramik Germany

$1,134

Mid-Century Modern ‘Brasil’ Vase by Bodo Mans for Bay Keramik Germany

By Bay Keramik, Bodo Mans

Located in Waddinxveen, ZH

A stunning and rare Bay Keramik floor vase finished with renowned designer Bodo Mans's 'Brasil' décor (1958). BODO MANS was born in 1935. From 1949 to 1951 he apprenticed as a window...

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

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Art Deco Silver-Plated Tea and Coffee Service by Krupp Milano, 1940s
Italian Art Deco Silver-Plated Tea and Coffee Service by Krupp Milano, 1940s

Italian Art Deco Silver-Plated Tea and Coffee Service by Krupp Milano, 1940s

$2,093 / set

Italian Art Deco Silver-Plated Tea and Coffee Service by Krupp Milano, 1940s

By Arthur Krupp, Luigi Caccia Dominioni

Located in Milan, IT

Elegant Italian Art Deco tea and coffee service produced by Krupp Milano in the 1940s. This refined five-piece set is executed in silver-plated metal and features a clean, modernist ...

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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver Plate

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Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern serveware, ceramics, silver and glass for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage serveware, ceramics, silver and glass created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects, lighting and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with glass, ceramic and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern serveware, ceramics, silver and glass made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, popular names associated with this style include Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Cenedese, Rörstrand, and Piero Fornasetti. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for serveware, ceramics, silver and glass differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $22 and tops out at $295,000 while the average work can sell for $679.

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