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
Large Green Murano Bubble Glass Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass bowl, ashtray element
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Decade:
1970s
This original glass shell bowl was produced in the 1970s in Murano, Italy. An ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
American Mid-Century Danish Modern Hand Crafted Walnut Coaster Set of 6
Located in San Diego, CA
Danish modern solid walnut coaster set. Set of six coasters in walnut canister. handcrafter 1970's
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Walnut
Luigi Colani Zen Full Tea Set and Plates, Stoneware, Friesland, Germany, 1970s
By Friesland Ceracron, Luigi Colani
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful tea set made of black glazed stoneware, designed by Luigi Colani in 1973. Executed by Porzellanfabrik Friesland, Germany. All items are in excellent condition. The set co...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Set of 12 Hand-Blown
Painted Murano Art Glass Champagne Saucers by Salviati
By Salviati
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite set of twelve Murano art glass champagne saucers, attributed to Salviati and crafted in Italy circa 1950, epitomizes Venetian glassmaking at its most refined and histo...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Brass
Wood Italian Water Pitcher Midcentury
By Gio Ponti
Located in San Diego, CA
Polished brass Italian water pitcher circa 1950s, with silver lining and a medallion and a rosewood handle circa 1950s, some patina tall unique a...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
$220 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Culver “Valencia” 22-Karat Gold Highball Glass Set, 10 Pieces, 1950s
By Culver Ltd.
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Culver “Valencia” 22-Karat Gold Highball Glass Set, 10 Pieces, 1950s,
Culver Ltd. Valencia Pattern 22-Karat Gold Highball Glasses, Set of 10, Mid-Century
Elevate your barware collection with this elegant vintage Mid-Century Modern Culver highball glass set, featuring the coveted Valencia pattern with lavish 22-karat gold decoration and vibrant emerald-green accents.
This 10-piece set showcases Culver’s iconic Moorish / Moroccan-inspired design, a hallmark of their luxurious glassware of the 1950s–early 1960s.
Each glass is beautifully adorned with Culver’s signature raised gold scrollwork, geometric motifs, and jewel-tone green panels—an unmistakable detail of early Culver production. The presence of the original “Culver Ltd.” script confirms this is an earlier, high-quality example of the Valencia series.
Details
Maker: Culver Ltd.
Pattern: Valencia (Moorish / Moroccan Revival)
Period: Mid-Century Modern, circa 1955–1965
Composition: 22-karat gold decorated glass
Quantity: 10 highball glasses
Dimensions:
• 5 5/8" High
• 2 3/4" Diameter (rim)
Condition: Very good vintage condition with no chips, cracks, or notable wear. Gold surfaces remain bright and beautifully preserved.
Why This Set Stands Out
This is a collector-grade example of Culver’s most famous pattern. The Valencia design remains highly sought after for its glamorous metallic finish and Moorish elegance. Perfect for entertaining, gifting, or display on a bar cart, sideboard, credenza, or in a glass-front cabinet, these glasses bring instant sophistication to any home.
Add a touch of Mid-Century luxury to your cocktail experience with this exceptional Culver Valencia 10-piece highball set.
Vintage Culver...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Ulrica Hydman-Vallien "Open Minds" Kosta Boda Art Glass Large Face Bowl Vase
Located in San Diego, CA
Ulrica Hydman-Vallien "Open Minds" Kosta Boda art glass large vase/pedestal bowl. Made in Sweden and is signed on the bottom. Excellent condition with no issues. No chips, no cracks,...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass
$760 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid Century French Liquor Decanter Set in Glass, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A French liquor set consisting of small decanter (0.4-0.5 l) and 5 matching glass. Transferprintet modernist motifs in diffrent colors. Imprinted Franc...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Set of 4 Vintage Fred Press Designed "Sea Ballet" Old Fashioned Glasses
By Fred Press
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Set of four mid-century modern old fashioned glasses designed and signed by Fred Press in the "Sea Ballet" pattern in aqua and 22k gold, having a row of seahorses circling the glass ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
1950s Mid-Century Modern Ceramic and Black Glass Italian Smoking Set
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This is a striking mid-century modern Italian smoking set, combining black glass and ceramic elements with bold design. The main figure is crafted from black ceramic, featuring a smo...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass, Ceramic
6 Midcentury Pastel Daisy Porcelain Coffee Cups, Lilien, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A set of six charming conical coffee cups and saucers from the „Daisy“-series, made of thin, fine china in six different lovely pastel colors, yellow, light blue, light green, bluegray, pink/rosé and lilac. Made in the 1950s by Lilien Porzellan...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Piero Fornasetti Large Plate Gilded Acorn Ptn from Pigne Series, Circa 1950s
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a Rare Piero Fornasetti porcelain large plate, dating to the mid century 1950's
It is from the Pigne series in the rare Gilded acorn pattern with detailed hand gilding as per...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Piero Fornasetti Gilt Porcelain Dish Cigar Ashtray Otello Opera Italy
Located in San Diego, CA
Superb vintage 20th century Piero Fornasetti porcelain cigar ashtray, after the original poster for the opera Otello at La Scala Theater in 1887. Made in Italy.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Fabulous Mid-Century Glass Bowl Floral Décor with Red Enamel Accents
Located in Bochum, NRW
A gorgeous crystal glass bowl on 3 small feet. Richly decorated with etched roses and cherry flowers enhanced with red enamel. Twisted rim. Excellent condition.
Dimensions: Height 1...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
$295 Sale Price
29% Off
Tiffany Midcentury Modern Bowl in Classic Palmette Pattern
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in New York, NY
Palmette sterling silver bowl. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Curved sides and flared rim. Rests on 4 side-mounted stylized floral supports. Each support radiates 3 incised verti...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Classic Soda Siphon Seltzer Glass Bottle with Wire Mesh
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Classic Soda Siphon Seltzer Glass Bottle with Wire Mesh.
This is a fantastic vintage seltzer bottle with a metal wire mesh casing around the glass.
Vintage seltzer bottle made in Germany.
Enjoy the fresh and healthy fizz of sparkling water...
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Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Willy Rizzo Serving Tray in Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful mid-century rectangular serving tray fully made in a gorgeous and vibrant tortoiseshell effect lucite. This charming piece was produced in Italy during the 1970s and is att...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal, Brass
Solid Patinated English Bronze Crab Cancer Lidded Ashtray 420
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A large and heavy solid Bronze Ashtray in the shape of a Crab. This piece is a compliment as a decorative piece and also has a hinged top to be used as an ashtray for your perfect sm...
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Bronze
Set of Twelve Dorothy Thorpe Pretzel Napkin Ring Holders, USA, 1970s
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 12 Mid Century pretzel napkin ring holders rendered in bent tubular clear acrylic lucite in the form of a pretzel, by Dorothy Thorpe, USA, 1970s
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Acrylic, Lucite
1960
s Austrian Ceramic Vase (W.German Keramik)
Located in Bern, CH
Late 60's to mid-1970's Austrian (West German Ceramic) Vase with vibrant blue
yellow/orange glaze. Numbered on base: Austria 1525 - 28
Produced in Austria for Carstens Keramik,...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
$134 Sale Price
25% Off
Original blue murano glass ashtray, Italy, 1980s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Vintage blue murano glass ashtray made in Italy in the 1980s.
The bowl is in very good vintage condition.
Dimensions:
Width: 11 cm / 4.33 inches
Height: 6 cm / 2.36 inches
Weight: ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Kaj Franck for Nuutajarvi Notsjo Nuclear Orange Vase, Finland c.1950
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
Original "Nuclear" orange blown vase, signed on bottom "Kaj Franck, Nuutajarvi Notsjo", Finland. Original label.
CREATOR Kaj Franz (1911-1989) for Nuutajarvi Notsjo, F...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Stylized Girl Designed by Rogier Vandeweghe for Amphora
Located in Antwerp, BE
A dark chamotte clay wall sculpture, representing a stylized girl. Unique hand-formed sculpture by Rogier Vandeweghe for Amphora.
Category
1960s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
$638 Sale Price
51% Off
1950s Carl-Harry Stålhane Blue, Burgundy Stoneware Vase, Rörstrand
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Slender cylinder shaped stoneware vase with glossy glaze in cobalt blue, deep purple and burgundy red over linear relief patterns. Acclaimed artist Carl-Harry Stålhane (1920-1990) de...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
$625 Sale Price
25% Off
Brilliant Crystal Cigar Ashtray Chunky Bohemian Cut Glass Mid Century, Germany
Located in Andernach, DE
Impressive mid-century Bohemian astray from clear cut crystal featuring hobstars and strawberry diamond patterns.
Fantastic hand cut patterns made in Germany around 1960.
The circula...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Cut Glass
Midcentury Decorative Ceramic Bowl by Albert Thiry, circa 1960s
By Albert Thiry
Located in London, GB
Midcentury decorative ceramic bowl (circa 1960s) by Albert Thiry (1932-2009). A Classic Thiry design and decoration scheme, this bowl's base co...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Massive Murano Platter Centerpiece Bowl Attributed to Barbini
Located in New York, NY
This impressive Murano glass plate exhibits all the hallmarks of Alfredo Barbini, however it is unsigned.
The top surface is grey and white strips, the underside is white, with a ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Italy Venezia Mid-Century Set 6 Murano Blown Glass Purple Glasses
Located in Brescia, IT
This set of Murano purple blown glass glasses, was hand made in Murano, Venice in Mid-Century, 1960 circa. This is a very elegant and fine glasses set to use to arrange an holiday table dining or to show among an antique pieces collection.
The purple glass has an intense and vivid color.
Perfect to refresh a traditional dining set...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
$743 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Berlin Porcelain Mid-Century Tortoise Pin Dish
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A delightful German mid-century porcelain pin dish modelled as a tortoise by renowned makers Berlin and believed to date between 1945 and 1962. The dish is mo...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Jerome Ackerman Modernist Ceramic Pottery
Located in Chalk Hill, PA
Jerome Ackerman glazed ceramic vessel signed “Ackerman”. Jerome Ackerman and his wife Evelyn were central figures in creating the California mid-century modern aesthetic. This exampl...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Murano Italian, 1950 Glass Bowl or Ashtray
By Murano 5
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Murano Italian, 1950 glass bowl or ashtray.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Ettore Sottsass Rose Gold "Apple" Large Ice Bucket, Italy 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular and fully complete "Apple" large ice bucket in rose gold metal and brass designed by Ettore Sotsass and produced by Rinnovel in Italy during the 1950s.
In fabulous condi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal, Brass
Ercuis Cutlery Service, Silver Plated, 20th Century.
By Ercuis
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Ercuis cutlery service, silver plated, 20th century.
Ercuis silver-plated cutlery service in its original box, 20th century.
Box 1: H: 4cm, W: 27.5cm, D: 15cm
Box 2: H: 7cm, W: 40cm...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
Early Teak Pepper Mill by Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Early teak combination salt shaker and pepper mill by Jens Quistgaard. Metal grinding mechanisms produced by Peugeot Freres. The mill was produced by Dansk in Denmark. The top is for...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Teak
Collection of 48 Vintage Cocktail / Tapas Picks, Germany 1970
s
Located in Cork, IE
See our store for more barware!
This adorable set of 48 (!) colorful cocktail picks will bring a touch of 1970's charm to your party, whether you are hosting a sophisticated soiree ...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Plastic, Wood
1960s Stoneware Soup Tureen
Located in Denton, TX
Stoneware soup tureen with lid and ladle. The ladle is a combination of stoneware with a wood stem.
Category
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stoneware, Wood
Vintage Faux Tortoise Shell Octogonal Tray with Brass Rim Christian Dior Style
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Elegant vintage octagonal serving tray featuring a rich faux tortoiseshell pattern in deep amber and brown tones, beautifully framed with a polished brass rim. The geometric form and...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
Vintage Italian Oval Faux Tortoise Tray with Brass Trim
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this oval faux tortoise tray dates from the 1970s. Tray material appears to be acrylic and is trimmed in brass along the edges and h...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
Vintage MCM Teak Serving Tray with Rails by Dansk
By Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage MCM teak serving tray with rails by Dansk, circa 1980s. This piece is well crafted in solid teak wood and built in rail styled handles. The piece has pegged detail construct...
Category
Late 20th Century Thai Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Teak
Murano Glass Bowl Attributed to Flavio Poli for Seguso
By Flavio Poli
Located in Verviers, BE
Attributed to Flavio Poli for Seguso d'Arte, this biomorphic Murano glass bowl is handcrafted with red highlights fading through bringing warmth into...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
1950s Best Original Roldip Ice Cream Scoop Modern Airstream Style USA
By Leonard
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Roldip Americana aluminum ice cream scooper best ice cream server scoop
Stamped by maker
Measures: 7.5 length x 1.75 width x 1.25 tall
Origin...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Aluminum
Portuguese Majolica Ceramic Duck Tureen Centerpiece, 1960s
By Subtil
Located in Barcelona, ES
A cool majolica glazed ceramic duck figure tureen in brown and cream colors with accents of black, green and yellow. Portugal, 1960s.
Manufactured by E.Subtil Portugal and marked on the base.
Use it to serve duck foie gras...
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20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Majolica, Pottery, Ceramic
Mid Century White Big Dalmatian Dog Ceramic Sculpture, Goebel, Germany, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Painted ceramic, very good original vintage condition. Beautiful and unique decorative sculpture. Dalmatian dog sculpture was produced in Germany. Only one dog available. Signed cera...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
A 1960s German crystal and silver plated lemonade jug with central ice tube
Located in London, GB
A 1960s German, crystal and silver plated lemonade jug with central ice tube, hinged lid and handle. Stamped on the lid "Made In West Germany"
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate
5 Sergio Asti Designed Mid-Century Tuscan Crystal Wine Glasses, Italy, c.1970s
By Sergio Asti
Located in London, GB
For sale is a stunning set of five Mid-Century Modernist hand-blown Crystal wine glasses/goblets, the design of which is attributed to Sergio Asti, produced by V.I.T.A.C. (Vetreria I...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
Forbidden Fruit Glass
Wood Tray, Briard, 1960s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From the designer Georges Briard, and from the Forbidden Fruit collection, a White Opal glass serving tray with wood and brass handles, circa 1960s.
Georges Briard produced his For...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
Vintage Piero Fornasetti Conchiglie Pattern Plate decorated with Sea Creatures
Located in Downingtown, PA
Marine Whimsy: Vintage Piero Fornasetti "Conchiglie" (Shells) Plate #12
Circa 1960–1970
A vibrant and whimsical vintage porcelain plate designed by Piero Fornasetti, featuring the s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
1950s European Bronze Crocodile Nutcracker Walter Bosse Style Auböck
By Walter Bosse
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s European Bronze Crocodile Nutcracker attributed Walter Bosse
in the style of Carl Auböck
7x 1.5 w x 1.5 d
Original vintage unrestored condition
Refer to images.
Category
1950s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Erwin Walter Burger ‘Flowers’ Wall Plate
Located in Milan, IT
Erwin Walter Burger "flowers" wall plate
made for a wedding silver jubilee.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Green Blown Scavo Glass Tulip Vase attr. to Cenedese, Italy
By Cenedese
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1960s.
This wonderful tulip vase was most likely produced by Cenedese and is made in green hand-blown scavo glass.
This is a vintage piece, therefore it might show sl...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Huge Seguso Murano Sommerso Green Triangular Art Glass Centerpiece Vase, 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Monumental Seguso Sommerso Murano Glass Centerpiece in Emerald Green Color
An outstanding handblown Murano glass bowl in emerald green color cased into clear glass using the Sommerso...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
$2,382 Sale Price
20% Off
Lalique Caviar Bowl "Igor"
By Lalique
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Lalique caviar covered bowl "Igor"
Made of clear and frosted crystal.
Signed in script "Lalique France"
Measures: Height 9.85", diameter 7.85".
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
$2,100 / item
Vintage Italian Modern Silver-Plated "Pepper" Ice Bucket with Red Interior
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Charming Mid-Century Italian Modern ice bucket resembling both a bell pepper and an acorn with silver plate exterior and red and white plastic interior.
Features a heavily textured, ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
Set of 10 Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Heidelberg Series Tea Service, 1960
Located in Hamburg, DE
German Mid-Century Modern Space Age Ceramic Heidelberg Series Tea Service from Melitta, 1960s, Set of 10, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Rare Walter Bosse for Herta Baller Brass Fish Sculpture Ashtray. Austria, 1950s.
Located in Malmö, SE
Large and rare fish sculpture / ashtray / bowl in solid brass.
Designed by Walter Bosse for Herta Baller in Vienna, Austria, 1950s.
Great original condition, with amazing patina.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal, Brass
1960
s Flavio Poli Murano Sommerso Glass Ashtray / Bowl
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
1970s Dior Home Style Mid-Century Modern Brass and Vienna Straw Serving Tray
By Dior Home
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Luxurious 1970s Italian Brass and Vienna Straw Serving Tray (Dior Style)
This elegant serving tray is an exceptional example of glamorous Italian home accessories from the 1970s, hig...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
Mauro Manetti, Florence, Italy - Owl Ice Bucket c.1960
Located in Bath, GB
Always highly sought-after, a fun vintage Italian ice bucket in the form of an owl.
These are heavy and solid pieces designed by contemporary Italian artist, Mauro Manetti of Flor...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Semi-Precious Stone Grape Clusters - a Pair
Located in Charleston, SC
Mid-20th century large grape clusters in carnelian and amethyst
: Carnelian is a stone that represents warmth, fiery, life, vibrancy, strength, bravery, courage when speaking in pub...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Amethyst, Carnelian, Metal, Silver Plate
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
$1,234 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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