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Vintage 1960
s DeSimone Italian Art Pottery Bird Figure Bank
By DeSimone
Located in Wilton, CT
Vintage DeSimone pottery Bird bank in streamlined form and bold 1960's colors. Signed on base. Cork stopper.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
Jean Lurçat Eliptical Shaped Footed Ceramic Tray with Abstract Nude Figure
By Jean Lurçat
Located in Miami, FL
and dates from the mid-20th century.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Ceramic Scottie Dog Figure - The Townsend Ceramic and Glass Co. Florida
By Townsend
Co.
Located in Morristown, NJ
Vintage 1970's American sculpted ceramic Scottish Terrier figure by The Townsends. Depicted in a
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Rörstrand Stoneware Figure by Gunnar Nylund, Fish
Located in København, Copenhagen
Rörstrand stoneware figure by Gunnar Nylund, fish.
In perfect condition. 1st. factory quality
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Pottery
Royal Copenhagen figure, Cow with Calf
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Huntington, NY
Rare and charming Royal Copenhagen figure, Cow with Calf, Circa 1960. Designed by Knud Kyhn.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Midcentury Figural Silver Plate Wolf Head Jigger Barware Stirrup Cup Monogram
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid-20th Century silver plate jigger topped with a wolf’s head. Monogrammed with the initials CHV.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Metal
Murano Venetian Vintage Glass Mouse Figure, 1950s-1960s
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A delightful vintage Italian Murano novelty glass mouse figure standing wearing a long 'robe' in
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Christofle France Gallia Silver Plated Figural Gravy Sauce Boat Swan Spoon
By Christofle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: Sauce Boat: 2.5" H x 8" W x 4" D.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver Plate
Harald Salomon for Rörstrand, Blanc de Chine or White Glazed Figure of a Fawn
Located in København, Copenhagen
creature.
Stamped. Sweden, mid-20 century.
In perfect condition. 1st. Assortment.
Measures: 16 x 17 cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Porcelain
Guido Gambone Italian Modernist Abstract Figural Tray
By Guido Gambone
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An Italian abstract modern figural tray with foamy glaze created by Guido Gambone of Italy. Tray
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Ceramic
Ermanno Nason Cenedese Murano Duo Sculpture in Uranium Glass Abstract Figural
By Ermanno Nason
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Amazing double figure sculpture by Ermanno Nason for Cenedese circa 1960s. Hand blown uranium glass
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Meissen German Weiss Porcelain Garden Bird Starling Figure
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
porcelain figure of a garden bird by renowned maker Meissen and dating from the 20th century. The quality
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Marcello Fantoni Harlequin Female Figure, Italy, circa 1954
By Marcello Fantoni
Located in Pymble, NSW
An imposing Marcello Fantoni cubist style figure of 'a Woman Brushing Her Hair', c.1954. Built by
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Pottery
Figural Silver
Glass Ash Tray, Italy, Art Deco Periode, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A Mid-Century Modern figural metal & glass ash tray, 1950s. An all original midcentury item to
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Sterling Silver Jigger with Greek Key and Llama Figure
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sterling silver jigger with Greek key and Llama figure - a special piece for your special bar - a
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Large Antonio da Ros Cenedese Murano Sommerso Glass Figure of a Bird in Blue
By Antonio da Ros
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Large Antonio Da Ros Cenedese Murano Sommerso glass figure of a bird in vibrant Blue. Iconic mid
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Wonderful Vintage Murano Art Glass Figure Duck Decanter Manner Archimede Seguso
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Vintage Italian Murano Art Glass Figure Duck Decanter With Silver Plate Trim In The
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
Murano Vintage Red White Painted Face Italian Art Glass Santa Paperweight Figure
By Galliano Ferro, Fornasa De Murano A L
Insegna Del Moreto
Located in Kissimmee, FL
! Midcentury era. Measures: 6" high x 3 1/4" wide.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Gold Leaf
Meerkats Figural Animal Corkscrew, Bronze Brass, Vienna, Austria, Midcentury
By Herta Baller
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1950s Austrian baller corkscrew in the form of a Meerkats. Nice addition to your room or just for your collection of Austrian bronze items. Found at an estate sale in V...
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Bronze
Spanish, 1970s Lladró Porcelain Blue and White Fish Figure Centerpiece
By Vicente Martinez, Lladro
Located in Barcelona, ES
A lovely and colorful porcelain fish figure centerpiece or vase designed by Vicente Martinez and
Category
Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Porcelain
Mauro Manetti, Italy - Set Six Figural Stirrup Cups c.1970
By Mauro Manetti
Located in Bath, GB
A stunning set six figural hunting stirrup cups in silver plate, made by the iconic Italian
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
Spanish 1970s Lladró Green and Blue Porcelain Fish Figure Centrepiece / Planter
By Vicente Martinez, Lladro
Located in Barcelona, ES
A lovely porcelain fish figure by Lladró, unusual in these colors.
This centrepiece or planter was
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Mauro Manetti, Italy - Set Six Figural Stirrup Cups c.1970
By Mauro Manetti
Located in Bath, GB
A stunning set six figural hunting stirrup cups in silver plate, made by the iconic Italian
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
Lladró Porcelain Blue and White Fish Figure Vase / Centerpiece , Spain, 1970s
By Vicente Martinez, Lladro
Located in Barcelona, ES
A beautiful colorful porcelain fish figure centerpiece or vase designed by Vicente Martinez and
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Porcelain
Cat Figural Animal Corkscrew, Bronze Brass, Vienna, Austria, 1950s, Midcentury
By Herta Baller
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1950s Austrian baller corkscrew in the form of a cat. Nice addition to your room or just for your collection of Austrian bronze items. Found at an estate sale in Vienna...
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Bronze
Spanish, 1970s Lladró Porcelain Blue
White Fish Figure Centrepiece or Planter
By Vicente Martinez, Lladro
Located in Barcelona, ES
An amazing and colorful porcelain fish figure centerpiece or vase designed by Vicente Martinez and
Category
Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Porcelain
Silverplate Figural Wishbone Footed Toast Letter Server/Holder/Rack
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is the cutest way to serve toast (or keep correspondence sorted). It has five wishbone shaped dividers, the center one being the largest, and sweet ball feet on the bottom. I co...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Figural Bronze Bottle Opener and Corkscrew from Barberto Lisboa, 1970s
By Barberto
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Rare decorative novelty Bar item. Its made of forced patinated bronze and features a concealed bottle opener and corkscrew. It is imprinted Barberto, Lisboa and was manufactured duri...
Category
Vintage 1970s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Bronze
Large French Faience Figural Bison Pate Terrine by Michel Caugant
By Michel Caugant
Located in San Diego, CA
-Century, Hollywood Regency, Eclectic, Coastal, Modern, Boho
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Figural Bunny Rabbit Metal Wine Decanter Bottle Stopper
Cork, German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful metal and cork bottle stopper. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of metal and cork. A beautiful nice Barware item or just a display item in your col...
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Mixed Metals Figural Bird Tray by Los Castillo
By Los Castillo
Located in Winnetka, IL
A 1960s mixed metals figural bird tray having a blue stone eye. Marked on the underside: Los
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass, Copper
Midcentury Figural Silver Plate Wolf Head Jigger Barware Stirrup Cup
Located in Roma, IT
A midcentury Stirrup Drinking Cup with animal shape as for the well-known production of the Italian
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Gucci, Italy - Rare Set Six Figural Stirrup Cups c.1960 - Original Case
By Gucci
Located in Bath, GB
A rare chance to acquire a complete vintage set of six silver plated animal stirrup cups beautifully executed and signed by the luxury fashion house of Gucci. What makes this set ev...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
Los Castillo Styled Mexican Salad Serving Set with Figural Birds and Lapis Inlay
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This Mid-Century Modern era salad serving set was made in Mexico in circa 1965 in the period Los
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Los Castillo Silver Plate Figural Owl Pitcher with Abalone Inlay and Glass Eyes
By Los Castillo
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This MCM lidded pitcher was made by highly regarded taller Los Castillo of Mexico. The piece has been made in the form of a stylized owl and features a brushed silver plate exterior ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
Materials
Silver Plate
Sweet Golden Retriever Open Salt with Figure of Dog by Bowl
Located in New York, NY
European figural silver plate open salt. Cast figure of seated golden retriever with tail wrapped
Category
Mid-20th Century European Modern More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Silver Plate
Mario Buccellati Silver Figural Vegetable Gourd Lighter
By Mario Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury silver figural lighter. Made by Mario Buccellati in Italy. Gourd-form body with lobing
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Set of Four Super Cute Canine Figural Silver Open Salts
Located in New York, NY
Set of four Italian 800 silver figural open salts, circa 1950. Each cast figure of recumbent golden
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Silver
Erik Hoglund Mid Century Modern Figural Glass People Decanter Stopper Signed
By Boda, Erik Höglund
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage, mid twentieth century clear glass decanter by Erik Hoglund for Boda. This figural
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass
Bjorn Wiinblad Figure
By Bjørn Wiinblad
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Bjorn Wiinblad Figure is Possibly the Prototype for the Figure Produced by Rosenthal which is
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
$3,500
Russian Mid-Century Bakelite Penguine Figure, Soda Maker
50288
Located in Budapest, HU
This Mid-century Russian soda maker penguin is supposedly functional, but unfortunately this can
Category
Vintage 1970s Russian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Bakelite
Ceramic figure of 3 birds, Helmut Schäffenacker
By Helmut Friedrich Schäffenacker
Located in Hem, NL
These ceramic figures of the German artist rarely come to the market and were already rare during their period of creation
Animal figures were made by order in different glazes i...
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Bronze
Eugenio Pattarino Sculptural Figural Pottery Charger on Stand
By Eugenio Pattarino
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Beautiful Charger by Eugenio Pattarino featuring abstract figures with cut out decoration. Signed on the Reverse. In the Stand it is 15.5 inches high, by 16.5 inches wide by 5 inches...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Large Figural Stoneware Vase
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Unique glazing of female figures, Picasso-esque in style.
Unreadable signature.
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Young Child Figure
s Ceramic Sculpture, Cloutiers Frères, circa 1970
By Cloutier Freres
Located in Villeurbanne, Rhone Alpes
Young child figure's ceramic sculpture, Cloutiers Frères, circa 1970
Unique pieces of the
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
1957 Lisa Larson Gustavsberg Sweden Large Stora Zoo Zebra Figure
By Gustavsberg
Located in Denver, CO
Modernist art pottery large “Stora Zoo” zebra figure designed by Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg Sweden
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Modern Red Figure by János Török 1960s from Zsolnay
By János Török, Zsolnay
Located in Budapest, HU
Mid-century Zsolnay porcelain faience, art deco style, red oxblood glaze small sculpture based on
Category
Vintage 1960s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Materials
Ceramic
Figural Ceramic Sculpture by San Polo, Venezia, Italy
By San Polo
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Polychrome glazed, powerful, ceramic sculpture depicting an anatomically correct male mounted on a wild horse.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Kosta Boda Figural Man Glass Decorative Object
Located in Chicago, IL
A whimsical desktop accessory designed by,
Ann and Goran Warff for Kosta Boda entitled Uncle Bill.
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Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Alfredo Barbini Rare Snake Charmer Murano Figure, 1950s
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Rare sculptural Murano figure of a snake charmer by Alfredo Barbini. The purple glass portion has a
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Vintage Bohemia Colourful Glass Sculpture Fish Figure Paperweight 1960s
Located in Budapest, HU
condition. Perfect in any modern or vintage home.
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Edvin Öhrström for Orrefors Ariel Dancers Figural Vase "Vaten Lek"
By Edvin Öhrström
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A rare opportunity to own a figural Ariel vase by Edvin Öhrström for Orrefors. The vase is signed
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Glass
Solid Chalcedony Glass Nude Figure by Loredano Rosin, circa 1970s
By Loredano Rosin
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Signed Loredano Rosin Chalcedony glass Murano figure of a nude.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Alfredo Barbini Red Sirene Figure after Eugene Berman and Martinuzzi
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Red Pasta glass figural nude Sirene after a design by Eugene Berman and Napoleone Martinuzzi
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Large Marcello Fantoni Italian Pottery Cubist Figure Charger
By Marcello Fantoni
Located in Tulsa, OK
This is a very nice example of this artist's work. Signed Fantoni to back as well as front edge with Firenze. It features one of his iconic cubist figures. It is a large piece a 13 1...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Clay
Rare Red Alfredo Barbini Murano Nude Pasta di Vetro Glass Figure on Pedestal
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Here is a very rare red pasta di vetro glass figure of a nude Sirene by Alfredo Barbini. These are
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Primitive Mid-Century Modern Figure
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Hand crafted primitive modern ceramic horse with Middle East/ ancient world influence slip
Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
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Midcentury Modern Figural Ceramics For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of midcentury modern figural ceramics available for sale. The range of distinct midcentury modern figural ceramics — often made from ceramic, metal and glass — can elevate any home. Midcentury modern figural ceramics have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Midcentury modern figural ceramics are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Midcentury modern figural ceramics have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Gustavsberg, Lladro and Vicente Martinez are consistently popular.
How Much are Midcentury Modern Figural Ceramics?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $664, while they’re typically $80 on the low end and $11,196 highest priced.
Finding the Right Dining-entertaining for You
Your dining room table is a place where stories are shared and personalities shine — why not treat yourself and your guests to the finest antique and vintage glass, silver, ceramics and serveware for your meals?
Just like the people who sit around your table, your serveware has its own stories and will help you create new memories with your friends and loved ones. From ceramic pottery to glass vases, set your table with serving pieces that add even more personality, color and texture to your dining experience.
Invite serveware from around the world to join your table settings. For special occasions, dress up your plates with a striking Imari charger from 19th-century Japan or incorporate Richard Ginori’s Italian porcelain plates into your dining experience. Celebrate the English ritual of afternoon tea with a Japanese tea set and an antique Victorian kettle. No matter how big or small your dining area is, there is room for the stories of many cultures and varied histories, and there are plenty of ways to add pizzazz to your meals.
Add different textures and colors to your table with dinner plates and pitchers of ceramic and silver or a porcelain lidded tureen, a serving dish with side handles that is often used for soups. Although porcelain and ceramic are both made in a kiln, porcelain is made with more refined clay and is more durable than ceramic because it is denser. The latter is ideal for statement pieces — your tall mid-century modern ceramic vase is a guaranteed conversation starter. And while your earthenware or stoneware is maybe better suited to everyday lunches as opposed to the fine bone china you’ve reserved for a holiday meal, handcrafted studio pottery coffee mugs can still be a rich expression of your personal style.
“My motto is ‘Have fun with it,’” says author and celebrated hostess Stephanie Booth Shafran. “It’s yin and yang, high and low, Crate Barrel with Christofle silver. I like to mix it up — sometimes in the dining room, sometimes on the kitchen banquette, sometimes in the loggia. It transports your guests and makes them feel more comfortable and relaxed.”
Introduce elegance at supper with silver, such as a platter from celebrated Massachusetts silversmith manufacturer Reed and Barton or a regal copper-finish flatware set designed by International Silver Company, another New England company that was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898. By then, Meriden had already earned the nickname “Silver City” for its position as a major hub of silver manufacturing.
At the bar, try a vintage wine cooler to keep bottles cool before serving or an Art Deco decanter and whiskey set for after-dinner drinks — there are many possibilities and no wrong answers for tableware, barware and serveware. Explore an expansive collection of antique and vintage glass, ceramics, silver and serveware today on 1stDibs.
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