Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by 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
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver Candelabrum, Three Branches - Spain
Located in Girona, Girona
Pair of candelabrum, sterling silver, three branches, strips decoration on top.
Stamps: "Star" and two illegibles.
Star stamp is for sterling silver in Sp...
Category
1950s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Southwind by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 85 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Superb Southwind by Towle sterling silver flatware set of 85 pieces. This set includes:
12 knives, 8 7/8".
12 forks, 7 1/2".
12 salad forks, 6 5/8"...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
1970s by Giacomo Manzù for Franklin Mint Limited Etition Silver
Located in Brescia, IT
Giacomo Manzù, 1975
Silver relief by legendary Italian sculptor Giacomo Manzù. This rare piece was made by The Franklin Mint in during the artists lifetime and was an authorized cast...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Hermes, Paris - Equestrian Sterling Silver Smoking Compendium c.1960
Located in Bath, GB
A true gem of a smoking set; of course could be used for many other uses, it makes a wonderful table display.
Made from solid French silver having...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
$3,982 Sale Price
20% Off
A Silver Kiddush Goblet by Bezalel, circa 1950
Located in New York, NY
An Unusual Silver Kiddush Goblet by Bezalel, made in Israel circa 1950.
Expertly made Kiddush Goblet embellished with beautiful Filigree is a classic design made by Bezalel.
Circul...
Category
Mid-20th Century Israeli Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Antique Vintage Sterling Silver Mid Century Serving Card Tray Twentieth Century
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A superb example of a mid century heavy gauge sterling silver flat card tray of outstanding quality and condition for such an early silver item.
The shaped circular form with sty...
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
A Sterling Silver Kiddush Cup by Ludwig Wolpert
Located in New York, NY
A refined and beautifully balanced sterling silver Kiddush cup designed by the renowned modernist silversmith Ludwig Wolpert. The cup is composed of two clean, geometric cylindrical ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Silver Napkin Ring by Sarah Jones - 1986 - Dogs
Located in Bath, GB
A very fine modernist solid / sterling silver napkin ring, beautifully made by the highly collectable silversmith, Sarah Jones.
The "U-shaped" napkin ring has a beautifully executed dog's head on each terminal. The napkin ring is fully hallmarked for London 1986 together with the makers mark for Sarah Jones.
Excellent condition and lucky to be complete with the original gift / presentation box.2" x 1 1/2" x 1/2".
Item: 44604
FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From the UK
SARAH JONES studied history of medieval art at the University of East Anglia before working for the Greater London Arts Association. In the early 1970's they sent her to interview the ecclesiastical silversmith Michael Murray for their magazine, and he insisted that she make something, a ring, which she sold for £12. This inspired her to take part time training with him before renting a workshop next door in Clerkenwell. Camden Lock Market opened in 1974 and she had a stall there for 8 years, and also exhibited at Goldsmiths' Fair in 1975. In 1979 the Queen, who has the world's largest collection of Faberge flowers...
Category
1980s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Royal Satin by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 55 pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Mid-Century Modern Royal Satin by Wallace, circa 1965 sterling silver flatware set, the handles with satin/matte finish, 55 pieces. This set includes:
Measure: 12 knives, 9"
12 for...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Italian Set of Salt and Pepper Silver Grinder Mills
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Set of Salt and Pepper Grinder Mills from Italy Made in Sterling Silver and Lacquered Wood.
The set is marked Sterling Silver and Made in Italy
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Elegant Sterling and Glass Condiment Set
Located in Riverdale, NY
Elegant Sterling and Glass Condiment Set from the 1940's. 2 glass cruets and 3 sterling topped shakers fit into a pierced sterling tray with removable glass base. Gallery tray diamet...
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Reed
Barton Sterling Silver Individual Salt
Pepper Shakers Set of 4
By Reed
Barton
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is a sweet and elegant set of 4 individual sterling silver salt & pepper shakers in their original packaging including the outer sleeve. They were made by Reed & Barton and each...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Buccellati Sterling Dish/Bowl in shape of a Maple Leaf, Stamped, Italy 1970s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find an iconic Maple Leaf by Gianmaria Buccellati done in sterling silver. The piece is hand-finished and hallmarked on the underside. This iconic leaf bowls...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Large Swiss Silver Scalloped Centerpiece Bowl by Jetzler
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This large Swiss silver centerpiece bowl by Jetzler features an elegant scalloped rim and a gently fluted body, raised on four finely detailed feet. Its gleaming, highly polished sur...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
A Silver Kiddush Goblet by Bezalel, Circa 1950
Located in New York, NY
A Traditional Silver Kiddush Goblet by Bezalel, made in Jerusalem Circa 1950.
Kiddush Goblet has excellent filigree scrolling along its domed base and the lower main body.
A small plaque with the words "Bezalel Jerusalem" are written in Hebrew at the base of the stem.
Foliate, vines, and grape cluster engravings enhance the body of the goblet serving as the background for the three filigree encircled medallions embellished on its sides.
Medallions feature motifs of date palm trees...
Category
Mid-20th Century Israeli Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Modernist Design Sterling Silver Coffee Pot Hallmarked in 1976 by J. J. Roberts
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1976 by Jeremy John Roberts, this very handsome, Sterling Silver Coffee Pot or Water Jug, is plain in style, and features a wooden handle and thumbpiece. The ...
Category
1970s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Midcentury Period Sterling Silver and Glass Hors d
oeuvres/Caviar Platter
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern period, sterling silver and glass hors d'oeuvres/caviar platter, the Watson Company, Attleboro, Mass., circa 1950s. Glass dip/caviar holder...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sweet Antique Cut Glass Crystal Decanter Jug Maderia Sterling Hanging Label 1973
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale sublime cut glass crystal decanter with sterling silver Maderia hanging label
A good looking and decorative piece, the hanging collar is clearly...
Category
1970s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tapio Wirkkala Finnish Silver Leaf Shape Handled Bon Bon Dish
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning mid-century Finnish silver leaf shaped handled bon bon dish designed by Tapio Wirkkala (1915-1985) dated 1965. The dish is of a simple leaf shaped design formed like a hea...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Sterling Silver Tiffany
CO Salt Cellar
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A striking Mid-Century Modern sterling silver salt cellar made by Tiffany & Company, showcasing the sleek, minimalist elegance of the era. The body has a gently curved, almost sculpt...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Silver and Ebony William Spratling Dominoes Set
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Amazing Wiliam Spratling Dominoes set made of ebony wood and silver inlay.
William Spratling (September 22, 1900–August 7, 1967) was an Americ...
Category
1960s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
$3,000 / set
Helene by Easterling Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 59 Pieces
By Easterling
Located in Big Bend, WI
Helene by Easterling, circa 1955 sterling silver flatware set of 59 pieces. This set includes:
12 knives, 9".
12 forks, 7 1/2".
12 salad forks, 6 3/4".
12 teaspoons, 6".
One gravy l...
Category
1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
20th Century Elizabeth II Solid Silver Punch Set, by C J Vander c.1973
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Superb 20th Century Elizabeth II solid silver punch set, consisting of a punch bowl, six goblets and a ladle, the circular bowl raised on a circular turned foot with beaded decoratio...
Category
1970s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Sterling Silver JLR Juventino Lopez Reyes Mexico Tea Pot Pitcher
By Juventino Lopez Reyers
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Here is a lovely smaller-scaled teapot, chocolate pot or pitcher--it could be used for so many things--or it could simply be a beautiful decorative object. The pot is made by Juventi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mid-Century Modern Tiffany
Co Sterling Silver Bowl with Dolphin Feet
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed silver bowl.
By Tiffany & Co.
In sterling silver.
Supported by 3 applied figural dolphin feet.
With an engraved line to the exterior rim.
Marked to the base.
Simp...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Hermès Sterling Silver Box circa 1950s by Ravinet d’Enfert
Located in Bath, GB
A truly luxurious find, I have only ever seen these before in silver plate, this one in sterling silver with the "Minerva" mark (corresponding to 950/1000 for French silver).
The ...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver Plate
$3,760 Sale Price
20% Off
Sterling Silver saucer by A.F. Rasmussen Aarhus
Located in Kiel, SH
A Danish Sterling Silver Pan by the famous Silversmith A F Rasmussen from Aarhus, compressed circular form with ebonised handle and foot rim, stamp...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Midcentury Freeform Sterling Silver Bowl by Juvento Lopez Reyes
Located in San Diego, CA
Spectacular midcentury freeform sterling silver bowl by Juvento Lopez Reyes, circa 1960s. This rare piece is gorgeous and in very good vintage condition. Signed with impressed manufa...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
$1,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Elegant bowl in sterling silver by Erik Fleming from Atelier Borgila in 1951
Located in Knivsta, SE
A small and elegant bowl in sterling silver by Erik Fleming (1894-1954) from Atelier Borgila in 1951. Erik Fleming is one of Sweden’s most famous silversmiths with his simple and bea...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of William Spratling Mid-Century Mexican Sterling Silver Master Salt Dishes
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of Mexican master salts.
By William Spratling.
In sterling silver.
With hand hammered marks to the base of the bowls, which are supported on ball & loop pedestal feet....
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
1980 Silver and Gold Vermail Glasses _ Set of 6
Located in Brescia, IT
Set Glasses for 2 People (6 pieces)
Italy, 1980
Silver Mark impressed
Very good condiction
h 23 cm / diam 5.5 cm
h 22 cm / diam 5.5 cm
h 20 cm / diam 5.5 cm
Weight: 970 g
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Gold Plate, Silver
$2,633 / set
Tjorn Sterling Silverware by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, Germany
Located in New York, NY
A set of sterling silverware in the Tjorn pattern designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk. Priced per five-piece place setting. Up to 12 (twel...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Danish Coffee set of three parts in Silver by Hans Bunde for Cohr
By Hans Bunde
Located in Knivsta, SE
Very elegant Danish Coffee set of three parts in Silver by Hans Bunde (1919-1996) for Cohr. Designed in 1958 and with Danish and Swedish control stam...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Allan Adler Sterling Silver Flatware Pieces ca
1960
s
By Allan Adler
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of large serving pieces by Allan Adler, a noted Los Angeles silversmith. Handhammered sterling silver, marked underneath.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Carl Poul Petersen Sterling Silver Compotes Montreal, circa 1940
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Pair of Carl Poul Petersen sterling silver compotes, Montreal, circa 1940. Each style of Georg Jensen, with a petal hammered bowl and curved handle terminating in foliate buds, suppo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tiffany Sterling Elegant Lobed Bowl
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Riverdale, NY
Tiffany Sterling Elegant Lobed Bowl from Mid Century 20th century. Heavy gauge sterling in an elegant, Asian lobed form, perfect table centerpiece. Mid Century Tiffany, 1960's USA. 8...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
John Hardy Sterling Silver
Palm Wood Tea Strainer
By John Hardy
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage designer silver & wooden tea strainer.
By John Hardy.
In palm wood and sterling silver.
Likely from Hardy's Dot series of jewelry and objet.
The strainer with a wo...
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
A Sterling Silver Havdalah Set by Ludwig Wolpert
Located in New York, NY
striking modernist Havdalah set by renowned silversmith Ludwig Wolpert, comprising a Kiddush goblet, candleholder, spice tower, and circular tray—all executed in sterling silver and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
$8,250 / set
1970s by Luciano Minguzzi for Franklin Mint Limited Edition Silver Cock
Located in Brescia, IT
Luciano Minguzzi, 1975
Silver relief by legendary Italian sculptor.
This rare piece was made by The Franklin MInt Italian in during the artists life...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Baby / Christening Cup
By Georg Jensen
Located in Huntington, NY
Georg Jensen sterling silver baby / Christening cup
With leaf motif capped handle
20th century, Denmark
110 g
Engraved ROBERT.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
$384 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare Sterling Silver Three-Piece Midcentury Child
s Set by Georg Jensen
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
Rare, midcentury, sterling silver three-piece child's set, Denmark, circa 1940s. Pattern is parallel. Set consists of a napkin ring (hallmarked with the Georg Jensen hallmark and des...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Straw Holder by Broggi Milano for Hotel Europa in the manner of Gio Ponti
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
A rare art deco straw holder designed by Gio Ponti for Bar Pasticceria Alemagna at Piazza Duomo in Milano.
The shape is simple and sleek and elegant. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver Plate
Sterling Silver Garment Brush with Hanging Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very sophisticated garment brush great for the jacket, suit coat or pants.. could also be used in any room that needs a small brush.
The top portion is sterling with a ring for ho...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Silver Sculpture by R&B Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 84 Pieces Modern
By Reed
Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
Designer of the pattern Silver Sculpture, Robert H. Ramp describes his inspiration for this pattern (Modernism in American Silver Book)....
"...Even though it was named Silver Sculp...
Category
1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Da Vinci by Reed
Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 50 Pcs Modern
By Reed
Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
Da Vinci by Reed & Barton circa 1967 Sterling Silver flatware set - 50 pieces. This set includes:
8 Knives, 9 1/8"
8 Forks, 7 1/2"
8 Salad Forks, 7"
8 Teaspoons, 6 1/8"
8 Place Soup...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Mid-Century Flatware Set
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a sterling silver flatware set: service for 16, 5 pieces per setting, total of 80 pieces. Designed by Towle Silversmiths in the 1950’s, it is quintessential Mid-Cen...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
$7,500 / set
Mid-Century Modern Sterling Bracelet Designed by Antonio Belgiorno, 1950´S
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Mid-Century Modern sterling bracelet, Designed by Antonio Belgiorno, Italian / Argentine, 1950s
Out Diameter is 7.5 cm (around 3"), interior diameter is 5.5 cm ( a little larger tham...
Category
Mid-20th Century Argentine Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Mid-Century Sterling
.900 Silver Sipping Straw Cocktail Spoon Set with Animals
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This boxed set of six sipping straw cocktail or ice tea spoons are unsigned, but presumed to have originated from Germany and date to approximately 1960...
Category
Early 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
1960s by Lino Sabattini Italian Design Silver Metal Pair of Bowls
Located in Brescia, IT
Couple of bowls.
Excellent condition.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver Plate
Elegant bowl in sterling silver by Erik Fleming from Atelier Borgila in 1954
Located in Knivsta, SE
A small and elegant bowl in sterling silver by Erik Fleming (1894-1954) from Atelier Borgila in 1954. Erik Fleming is one of Sweden’s most famous silversmiths with his simple and bea...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Sanborn Mid-Century Modern Tea or Coffee Service Set Vintage
By Sanborns
Located in North Miami, FL
This stunning and well made vintage sterling tea and coffee service set consists of a tea pot, creamer, and covered sugar bowl. Ribbed design on each piece and all handles are rope ...
Category
1940s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage ELA Sterling Silver and Guilloche Enamel Salt Shaker Denmark
By Egon Lauridsen
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A vintage salt shaker and spoon from Egon Lauridsen of Denmark in sterling silver and enamel with original satin-lined and fitted box. The set con...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Lark by Reed
Barton Sterling Silver Flatware 18 Set 115 Pcs Mid-Century Modern
By Reed
Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
Huge Mid-Century Modern Lark by Reed & Barton sterling silver flatware set - 115 Pieces. Designed by John Prip. This set includes:
18 knives, 9".
18 forks, 7 5/8".
18 salad forks, 7...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Mid-Century Modern .970 Sterling Silver Napkin Rings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of silver napkin rings.
In .970 fine sterling silver.
Each with a rounded, convex shape.
Marked to the interior of each for Sterling / .970.
Simply a wonderful pair o...
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Handsome Pair of English Sterling Silver Napkin Rings, 1949
Located in Bath, GB
Made from a good gauge of silver with a good weight. Both come in a presentation box and are in lovely condition, each measuring 1 3/4" in diameter x 1". The box measures 5 1/2" x 2 ...
Category
1940s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Alan Adler Sterling Silver
Walnut Modernist Hand Wrought Serving Coffee Set
Located in New York, NY
This elegant sterling silver and walnut coffee set was realized by the legendary designer Allan Adler in the United States circa 1950. The set features a coffee pot, sugar bowl and spoon, and creamer. Created in sterling silver, this set showcases Allan Adler's signature aesthetic- a kind of traditional modernism applying a pared down minimalist perspective to classical design elements. Here the silhouettes of the pieces look traditional but feature idiosyncratic details that clearly indicate their modernism- as fresh looking today as when it was made. The hand rubbed walnut handles are hewn in an amorphic shape that flares asymmetrically at its end. It is inescapably a modern form. It is pared, however, with historical language (from Art Nouveau for instance) that roots the pieces in a more traditionalist place. They feature stylized vine motifs on the finial of the coffee pot top and leaf motifs that trace the circular bases. The protuberant bodies created in lustrous sterling salver taper at each end. This is an outstanding example of Adler's practice that represents his inimitable aesthetic at its very best. It is sure to delight collectors of his work, as well as those with a penchant for beautifully crafted and special objects. It is signed "Adler Sterling" on the base and is in excellent vintage condition.
Adler began his career as an apprentice in 1938, designing silverware and inspired by the design of the early 1900s specifically Art Nouveau. His name became associated with Hollywood glamour in the early 1940s. he was commissioned to design mini-Oscars for Academy Award winners, crowns for Miss Universe and Miss USA, and silver bowls and candlesticks for celebrities and dignitaries. During John F. Kennedy's presidential campaign, Adler was commissioned to create a silver coffee urn...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mid-Century Modernist Sterling Silver Bar Knife signed Tiffany
Co.
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in New York, NY
This elegant and minimal Mid-Century Modernist Sterling Silver Bar Knife signed Tiffany & Co. originates from the United States, Circa 1960. This highly functional piece features a b...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Italian Sterling Bread Plate
Located in New York, NY
Italian sterling bread plate. Vintage oval sterling silver shallow bread dish with outward curving rim of sleek and simple design; a chic bread p...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver and Bright Red Enamel Candlesticks
By Meka of Holte 1
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern, sterling silver and bright red enamel candlesticks, each having a pedestal base, Denmark, Ca. 1950's-60's, Meka - Maker. Each candlestick measures 2 1/4 i...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Buckingham by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 61 Pcs Dinner
By Gorham
Located in Big Bend, WI
Dinner Size Buckingham by Gorham circa 1909 sterling silver Flatware set - 61 pieces. This set includes:
8 dinner size knives, 9 1/2"
8 dinner size forks, 7 1/2"
8 luncheon/dessert f...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mid-century Modern sterling silver for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern sterling silver for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage sterling silver created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, silver and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern sterling silver made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original sterling silver, popular names associated with this style include Tiffany
Co., Georg Jensen, International Silver, and Gorham Manufacturing Company. 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 sterling silver differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $80 and tops out at $43,358 while the average work can sell for $1,452.
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