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
- 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
Vintage Hermes Horse Bit Bottle Opener c.1970
By Hermès
Located in Bath, GB
A stunning example of a vintage equestrian bottle opener dating to c.1970.
The handle is gold plated bronze fashioned in the form of a horse bit and the bottle opener itself made fr...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Gold Plate
Lady
s Leg Bottle Openers Mid-Century Modern Solid Brass Barware Austria C1960
Located in Trensacq, FR
Lady's Leg Bottle Openers Mid-Century Modern Solid Brass Barware Austria C1960
A quirky bottle opener crafted in the form of a shapely woman's leg and shoe wearing foot. Austrian m...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
Italian Murano Art Glass Candy Pieces Sculptures
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and fun set of four (4) Italian Murano art glass candy pieces, sculptures, hand-made, in the Modern design style, circa mid to late-20th century, Itay. Each beautiful can...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Hammered Copper Teapot and Tray Attributed to Karl Hagenauer, Austria, 1950s
Located in Milan, IT
This sculptural teapot, attributed to Karl Hagenauer and produced in Austria during the 1950s, is crafted in finely hammered copper with a warm, luminous patina. The rounded body fea...
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1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Copper
Piero Fornasetti Ceramic Appetizer Set and Tray
Located in Downingtown, PA
"The Vegetable Garden": Rare Fornasetti "Ceramiche di Bollate" Appetizer Set,
Circa 1950s
A charming and rare mid-century ceramic appetizer set by Atelier Fornasetti, produced in Mi...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
A set of six Italian handblown Murano glass tumblers with brown / white stripes
Located in London, GB
A set of six wonderful Italian handblown Murano glass tumblers with brown and white stripes
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Mandruzzato Murano Pink Yellow Sommerso Faceted Art Glass Vase, Italy 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching Sommerso Murano faceted vase in Pink yellow and clear glass attributed to Mandruzzato.
Italy, 1960s.
Pink and yellow glass double cased into clear glass using the Somme...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Vintage Piero Fornasetti Conchiglie Pattern Plate with Sea Anemones and Shells
Located in Downingtown, PA
Marine Whimsy: Vintage Piero Fornasetti "Conchiglie" (Shells) Plate #11
Circa 1960–1970
A vibrant and whimsical vintage porcelain plate designed by Piero Fornasetti, featuring the ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
1990s Gorgeous Ashtray or Catch-All in Porcelain by Paloma Picasso for Villeroy
Located in Milano, IT
1990s Gorgeous ashtray or catch-All in porcelain by Paloma Picasso "Hongkong" for Villeroy
Boch, limited edition. Marked on the bottom.
It's excellent condition
Dimensions:
...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Accolay Pottery French Mid-Century Aperitive
Dinner Set, 1950s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Mid-Century Modern Aperitif / Hors d’Oeuvre set by Accolay, France, 1950s.
Rare and sculptural French mid-century modern aperitif or serving set created by Accolay, France, c...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
1970s Stunning Purple Smoking Set By Antonio Imperatore in Murano Glass.
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Stunning purple smoking set by Antonio Imperatore in Murano glass. Made in Italy The items are in excellent condition. The table lighter works perfectly,
This smoking set is go...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
1970s Stunning Smoking Set By Antonio Imperatore in Murano Glass.
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Gorgeous smoking set by Antonio Imperatore in Murano glass. Made in Italy The items are in excellent condition. The table lighter works perfectly.
This smoking set is stunning....
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Tommaso Barbi Signed “Egg” Ashtrays / Catchall in Brass
Chrome, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic and iconic sculptural “egg” stacking ashtray in an elegant combination of brass and chrome-plated metal. This iconic piece was designed by Tommaso Barbi and produced in Ita...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass, Chrome
1970s Cocktail Shaker by Gio Ponti for Fratelli Calderoni. Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1970s amazing Italian Cocktail Shaker by Gio Ponti for F.lli Calderoni, in excellent condition. Made in Italy.
Dimensions: Diameter 2,75 x 9,05 height inches
Dimensions: Diameter cm...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal
1970s Stunning Purple Smoking Set By Antonio Imperatore in Murano Glass.
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Gorgeous purple smoking set by Antonio Imperatore in Murano glass. Made in Italy The items are in excellent condition. The table lighter works perfectly
This smoking set is stu...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Piero Fornasetti Porcelain Themes
Variation Plate, Number 107
Located in Downingtown, PA
"Adorned in Self": Fornasetti "Themes & Variations" Plate #107 (Necklace of Faces)
1960s-Early 70s.
A surreal and visually layered porcelain wall plate from the celebrated "Themes &...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Green Coupe Glasses - Set of 6
Located in Fairfield, CA
A set of 6 vintage coupe glasses with a cubist design in green glass. Made in the Whitehall pattern by Indiana Glass. Perfect for wine or champagne. Smooth interiors.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
$90 / set
Picart Le Doux Vide Poche, France 1950
s
Located in New York, NY
Dual Birds Yellow Footed Vide Poche
This item come from the archive of San Vicens, Perpignan and have not been offered since the the mid 60s. They owe their vibrant colors to having...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
1960s Gorgeous Large Green Ashtray or Catchall by Flavio Poli for Seguso. Made i
By Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Gorgeous large green ashtray or catchall by Flavio Poli for Seguso in Murano sommerso glass. Made in Italy
The item is in excellent condition.
Dimensions:
7,08 diameter x 3,14...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
$464 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Taverneau by Arthur Umanoff Serving Tray 1960s
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Offered is a 1960s Taverneau wood oblong tray platter designed by Arthur Umanoff for Raymor via his studio, Pantalcraft, made in Haiti.
From his biography "All of Umanoff’s designs ...
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1960s Haitian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Murano Amber Art Glass Ashtray with Controlled Bubbles, Italy, circa 1960s
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
Murano art glass ashtray, handcrafted in Italy during the mid-20th century, circa 1960s.
This sculptural ashtray is executed in thick amber glass and features an organic free-form de...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
1960s Murano Large Blue Bowl or Catchall Designed by Flavio Poli
By Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Astonishing Big Blue Bowl or Catchall By Flavio Poli in Murano glass. This is a unique piece a true sculpture
The item is in excellent condition.
Dimensions:
6,29" diameter x 3...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Carl Auböck Key Bottle Opener Brass Cork Screw Austria Workshop Aubock 1950s
Located in Basel, BS
Large Carl Auböck key shaped bottle opener in brass, made by the Auböck workshop in Vienna in the 1950s.
Hidden corkscrew and cap lifter.
Excellent craftsmanship with a beautiful ...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
1970s Gorgeous Smoking Set by Lalique, Signed on the Bottom, Made in France
By Lalique
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Gorgeous smoking set in crystal by Lalique. made in France. The both pieces are signed on the bottom. Made in France. The table lighter works perfectly.
The items are in excell...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
$624 Sale Price / set
20% Off
1950s Fornasetti Vide Poche / Catchall by Piero Fornasetti, Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1950s Fornasetti original astonishing porcelain vide poche/catchall "Sonate- Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart" by Piero Fornasetti . Heavy porcelain construction for use as beautiful desk acc...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
"Noodle" Dachshund Dog Bottle Opener Bosse Vienna Austria, 1950s, Midcentury
By Ludwig Bemelmans
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1950s Austrian bottle opener, attributed to be designed by Ludwig Bemelmans showing "Noodle" the Dachshund dog. Nice addition to your room or just for your collection o...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Hammered Silvered Metal
Brass Champagne Bucket, Italy, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful Mid-Century champagne or wine bucket, handcrafted in hammered silver-plated metal with solid brass handles. This charming and unique piece was produced in Italy during the ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Danish Bowl by Bjørn Wiinblad for Nymölle, Denmark, 1960s
By Nymolle
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Danish Flora Bowl by Bjørn Wiinblad for Nymölle, Denmark, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969. This piece has an attribution mark.
Additional in...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Italian Nuova Mignon Espresso Maker by Luigi Bialetti for Bialetti 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage Italian Nuova Mignon Espresso Maker by Luigi Bialetti for Bialetti, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark.
Additional info...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal
Anchor Hocking Depression Glass Sandwich Patt. Forest Green 1950s - 23 Pieces
Located in Miami, FL
A grouping of 23 pieces of Anchor Hocking Sandwich Pattern in Forest Green glass. This pattern's design included stylized flowers and leaves on a background of numerous small dots or...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Vintage Arne Jacobsen Stainless Steel Teaset. Denmark, 1960
s
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Very smart tea and coffee set on a tray
Made by Shelton,Denmark.
Designed by Arne Jacobsen
Makers marks on the base of most of the pieces. Printed label on the base of the tray
F...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stainless Steel
1960s Gorgeous Smoking Set in Onyx. Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Gorgeous smoking set in onyx. The table lighter works perfectly. Made in Italy. The items are in excellent condition.
Dimension:
Table Lighter
diameter 2,36 x 3,93 H inches
dia...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Onyx
Fornasetti Rosenthal Porcelain Plate- Temi e Variazioni- Themes and Variation
Located in Downingtown, PA
Veiled Beauty: Fornasetti "Tema e Variazioni" Plate, Hands (Motiv 16)
This visually arresting plate is a powerful example from Piero Fornasetti's (1913–1988) celebrated Themes & Var...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Alvar Aalto serving platter, oak Serving tray by Alvar Aalto Collection Iittala
By Alvar Aalto, Iittala
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A finely crafted oak serving platter featuring the iconic “Savoy” silhouette from a limited Alvar Aalto collection by Iittala, Finland. This piece showcases the essence of Finnish de...
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1990s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Oak
Set of 12 Esagonali Tumblers and Pitcher. Murano Glass Rigadin Fumè, Coral Red
By Salviati, Paolo Venini
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Elegant set of 12 handmade Murano glass with a matching jug in warm amber fume color.
Each piece is decorated with the refined rigadin ritorto pattern, a classic Murano design that g...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
$3,953 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Mid-Century Sterling Silver Bourbon Whiskey Decanter / Liquor Label
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage silver Bourbon whiskey decanter or liquor label.
In sterling silver.
The silver label hangs on a chain and reads: BOURBON
Marked to the reverse.
Simply a great vin...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mexican Articulated Fish Bottle Opener Abalone Shell Los Castillo Style
By Los Castillo
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a vintage Mexican articulated fish bottle opener made with abalone shell in the style of Los Castillo. Unmarked.
The body is segmented and articulated, allowi...
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1970s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Abalone
1960s Luxury Handcrafted Set of Six Colored Glasses by Napoleon in Crystal. Made
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Luxury handcrafted set of six colored glasses by Napoleon in crystal. Made in Italy. The items are in excellent condition.
Dimension
diameter 3,14 x 4,72 inches
diameter cm 8 x...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
Los Castillo Silver Hummingbird Creamer, Sugar
Ladle, Taxco 1960s
By Los Castillo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Whimsical Los Castillo silver hummingbird creamer, lidded sugar bowl, and matching ladle, handcrafted in Taxco, Mexico, circa 1960s. Each vessel is accented with finely detailed humm...
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1960s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
"Noodle" Dachshund Brass Dog Bottle Opener by Bosse Vienna Austria, 1950s
By Walter Bosse
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Classic early 1950s Austrian bottle opener, attributed to the Austrian Illustrator Ludwig Bemelmans depiction of "Noodle" the Dachshund dog. It was made by Bosse in Vienna.
Measure...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
Vintage Czech Cut Crystal Decanter and Cordial Glass Set
Located in Queens, NY
Vintage Czech clear diamond cut crystal cordial decanter with a flared body with diamond cut design around the base and a matching tapered diamond cut...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Cord
French Mid-Century Pink Majolica Daisy Plate Maunier Vallauris
By Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
French Mid-Century Pink Daisy Plate signed Maunier Vallauris.
8 inches diameter.
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Large Mid Century Glass Lotus Petal Salad Bowl by Indiana Glass
Located in Fairfield, CA
A large mid century glass lotus shaped bowl by Indiana Glass. Beautiful color to the glass which fades from brown at the edges of the petals to yellow towards the center. Slightly te...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Gorgeous Brass Lizard Nutcracker Vintage, France, 1960s Mid Century Modern
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1960s french large and heavy nutcracker shaped like an lizard. Nice addition to your room, to use it as is or just for your collection of bronze items. Found at an esta...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Bronze, Brass
Vintage Metal Nude Girl Bottle Opener MidCentury Modern Metal Breweriana Barware
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1950s or older 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.
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Bronze
Set of 6 Vintage French Baccarat Crystal Champagne Flute
By Baccarat
Located in Roma, IT
Set of 6 Vintage French Baccarat Crystal Champagne Flute
Set of 6 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
Set of 5 Vintage French Baccarat 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...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
1950
s Pitcher Wolmar Castillo for Taller De Los Ballesteros , Mexican Modernism
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare and character-rich 1950s silver-plated creamer designed and handcrafted by Wolmar Castillo for the famed Taller de los Ballesteros in Taxco, Guerrero—one of the most important...
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1950s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
Mid-Century Italian Ashtray by S. Pellegrino for Stimpla Milano, 1964
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Italian Ashtray by S. Pellegrino for Stimpla Milano, 1964, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark.
Additional information:
Mat...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Plastic
Vintage Italian Lavender Art Glass Dish with Swirled Edges by V.A.N. Crystal
Located in Toronto, CA
This exquisite lavender art glass dish was handblown in Italy by V.A.N. Crystal during the mid-20th century, a period celebrated for its innovation in Murano-inspired glass design. T...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
$126 Sale Price
25% Off
Mid-Century 1980s Chilean Brown Marble Ashtray, San Bernardo Atelier
Located in Toronto, CA
Exquisitely carved in the 1980s by an Italian-immigrant marble atelier in San Bernardo, Santiago, this remarkable mid-century-inspired ashtray embodies the sophistication and materia...
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Late 20th Century Chilean Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Marble
$206 Sale Price
25% Off
Ceramic Ashtrays blue and Pink color from France 1960 Rond Shape
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Pair of Ceramic Ashtrays with Sea Urchin Motif, Pink and Blue, Decorative and Functional
This pair of ceramic ashtrays, designed with a striking sea urchin motif, combines artistry ...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
1960s Catchall / Vide-Poche in Porcelain "La Gioconda" by Piero Fornasetti
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Original astonishing porcelain catchall / vide-poche "La Gioconda" by Piero Fornasetti. Heavy porcelain construction for use as beautiful desk accessories. Marked on the bottom...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
American Modern Ceramic Celery Tray by Russel Wright for Steubenville, c.1945
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
American Modern Ceramic Celery Tray by Russel Wright for Steubenville, c.1945.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Los Castillo Apple-Shaped Silver Plate Creamer, Sugar Bowl
Matching Ladle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A playful yet refined silver plated apple-form service set by Emilia Castillo for Los Castillo, crafted in Taxco, Mexico in the late 20th century. This collectible set includes a cre...
Category
1980s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Malachite, Silver Plate, Brass
Hand-Thrown Ceramic Charger Plate, 20th Century
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Hand-Thrown Ceramic Charger Plate, 20th Century.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Alfredo Barbini Vulcano Glass Sculpture, Murano, Late 1950s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Vulcano glass sculpture by Alfredo Barbini, Murano, 1957. Sometimes called Volcano. Signed "A.Barbini" on the base (see photo). Measures: Height 17.13"(43.5 cm), width 11.42" (29cm),...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Mid-Century Large French Wine Champagne Bucket Cooler, 1960
s
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
This large vintage champagne and wine cooler bucket, from the 1960’s, features a charming chrome finish. As seen throughout Europe this hand-cast bucket will elevate any occasion. Th...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Chrome
Aldo Tura Goatskin Parchment
Brass Butler Crumber Crumb 3-Piece Set Italian
By Aldo Tura
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Here is an unusual crumber set by Aldo Tura of Italy. Typical of his use of materials, the three components are a mix of goatskin and brass. The goatskin on the covered handles and b...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
Set of Five Glasses in Murano Glass and Pure Gold from the 1980s
Located in Milano, MI
Set of 5 multicolored Murano glass glasses and gold gilding, made in the 1980s. The gilding has recently been revamped.
Ø 8 cm h 19 cm
Murano glass is a type of artistic glass prod...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Gold
$265 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-century Modern serveware, ceramics, silver and glass for sale on 1stDibs.
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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