Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate
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
1950s Glass Domed Cake Stand Silver Pedestal
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
Lovely vintage Pedestal Cake Stand Silver Plated Glass Dome cover
decorative trim stand
10 h x 12.5 diameter
Original preowned vintage
Refer to images provided
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Gucci 1970s Quail Salt and Pepper Shakers
By Gucci
Located in Milan, IT
Gucci 1970s Quail salt and pepper shakers.
Signed Gucci Italy
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Metal
Hermes, Paris Cordage Bottle Opener in Silver Plate c.1960's
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous vintage French silver plated bottle opener created c.1960's for the "Cordage" range, a range of exceptional items for the home and office.
Stamped Hermes, Paris and Mad...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Lino Sabatinni For Christofle / Gallia, Paris - Ice Bucket, c.1960
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous ice minimalist / modernist silver plated ice bucket, I believe in the Windsor pattern, designed c.1960
by the world famous Lino Sabatinni, the preeminent figure in modern...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Reed & Barton Silver-Plate Swan Bowl, Dish Or Serving Piece
Located in North Miami, FL
This lovely vintage hallmarked Reed &Barton silver-plate bowl, dish, or serving piece is from the 60's. The top is a swan. The sides are inverted triangles..Great barware.
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Gio Ponti mid-century cutlery sets for 6, A Krupp, 42 pieces each, 3 sets
Located in London, Fitzrovia
3 sets for 6 are available
42 silver plated pieces in each set!
so all together, a rare large Arthur Krupp set, most probably designed by Gio Ponti as are all the Arthur Krupp silverplated tea and coffee sets from the Belfiore.
these would make a huge 126 piece set for 18 settings.
each of the 3 sets includes:
6 large knifes, 6 large forks and 6 large spoons.
6 small knifes...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Silver Plate & Inlaid Mother of Pearl Small Pitcher by Los Castillo of Mexico
By Los Castillo
Located in San Diego, CA
An exceptional silver plate and inlaid mother-of -pearl small pitcher by Los Castillo of Mexico, circa 1960s. The piece has a wonderful small bird sitting on the yop of the pitcher. ...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Gio Ponti Horse Silver Sculpture with Lino Sabattini for Christofle
Located in Hanover, MA
1978 Gio Ponti designed silver plated horse sculpture, titled "Cavallo", edition Lino Sabattini for Christofle, 2008.
Very good condition. Comes with original Christofle box and non-...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Modernist Silvered Horse Knife Rests-Set of Twelve
Located in Downingtown, PA
Modernist silvered horse knife rests-set of twelve,
20th Century
(NY9205/IRR)
The twelve cast solid silvered plate horses are depicted in full ga...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Metal
St. James Brazil Silver Plate Caviar Server with Glass Bowl
By St. James
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
This classic and elegant caviar server is perfectly timeless in style. Upon opening the lid you will find a glass bowl resting on the understated silver rim which lifts out. The ice ...
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1970s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Academy Silver on Copper Mid Century Bulbous Silver Plate Water Pitcher
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This pitcher is exceptional in it's simplicity, the smooth surface along with the simple line of the handle and spout are pleasing and understated and it would be perfect to serve wa...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Set for 8 Pers Including Serving Cutlery "Cheri" By Henning Seidelin for Frigast
Located in Krefeld, DE
Incredible nice set of cutlery by danish Designer Henning Seidelin from the 1960s.
The name of this model is "Cheri" and it is made by Frigast in Denmark.
It's silver p...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Rare 12-person Nickel Silver cutlery set by Gio Ponti for Calderoni, 1960s
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Rare 12-person alpacca cutlery set designed by Gio Ponti for Argenterie Calderoni, Milan around the 1960s.
The set revisits a cutlery service designed in the 1940s by the same design...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver, Brass
Mid-Century Silver Plated Cast Metal Horse & Jockey Sculpture with Marble Base
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This silver plated metal horse and rider sculpture is initiated, but the artist could not identified. It is presumed that the sculpture was m...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Slate, Spelter
1960's German Silver Plated Cocktail Shaker by Lutz & Weiss
By Lutz & Weiss
Located in Bath, GB
A really stylish retro / vintage cocktail shaker with the body and the lid to the top having a brushed / bark decoration, a lovely combination together with the mirror finish silver ...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Hans Bunde Carl M Cohr Danish Mid-Century Silver Plated Coffee Set
By Hans Bunde
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish quality Danish mid-century electroplated nickel silver three piece coffee set with ebony handles designed by Hans Bunde for Carl M Cohr and d...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Six Mauro Manetti Silver Plate Animal Heads Stirrup Goblets Cups, Made in Italy
Located in Miami, FL
Six Mauro Manetti silver plate animal heads stirrup, goblets, cups, made in Italy.
We have the Hunting collection of a German shepherd, Labrador, deer, rabbit, donkey, boar.
All ma...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Vintage Mirrored Cake Display, English, Silver Plate, Shop, Wedding, Stand, 1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage mirrored cake display. An English, silver plated, shop retail or wedding presentation stand, dating to the early 20th century, circa 193...
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Early 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Wine Bottle Cooler, German, Silver Plated, Champagne Magnum Bucket, 1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique wine bottle cooler. A German, Alpaca nickel silver plated champagne magnum bucket, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920.
Fascinating example with Arts & ...
Category
Early 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Silverplated Salad/Luncheon Forks/SETS OF 10
Located in Sheffield, MA
The 30 vintage silverplated salad/luncheon forks are stamped "International Silver Co." The tines are sharp for easy piercing. There is an undeciph...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Silver Plate Modernist Sculptural Napkin Rings Set of 6 Vintage
Located in North Miami, FL
This set of six polished vintage silver plate sculptural napkin rings will set any table with elegance and modern elements. There are four of the same elliptical shape and two of ano...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths Brass Coffee & Tea Service
Located in Hanover, MA
Four piece coffee/tea service in solid brass designed by Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths circa 1950, distributed by Vincent Lippe Co.
This is the earliest version with the distinctively ornate thistle finials on the fitted lids.
Set includes large and small lidded carafes, lidded sugar container and 12" diameter round tray.
All marked: Made by Dorlyn Silversmiths and a conjoined "RP" in which the "R" is reversed.
The 'R' here in the mark probably refers to Otto Rasmussen...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Brass
Silver plated tankard by Elkington & Co, England for Trust Houses, England, 1962
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Vintage silver plated tankard 1 pint by Elkington & Co, England, 1962.
Elkington & Co are one of the most important names in English Silver and Silver Plate. Elkington started in Birmingham in 1836, and experimented with innovative gilding techniques. By 1838 they had discovered and patented a new way to electroplate one metal on to the surface of another. By 1840 production was already underway with silver electroplated wares. The company received financial backing from Josiah Mason in 1842 (renaming the firm Elkington, Mason & Co between 1842 and 1861) and was extremely successful. It introduced electrotyping as a new method of production for silver plated items. Elkington & Co exhibited at the Great Exhibition of 1851 with enormous success. Elkington held Royal Warrants for Queen Victoria, King Edward VI, King George V, King Edward VIII and King George VI. The Elkington & Co. name is still in use today as manufacturers under the auspices of British Silverware Ltd.
Trust Houses, the client for whom this mug was made, was part of a group that operated a chain of hotels and inns in the UK, with a focus on offering consistent quality and hospitality standards. This collaboration suggests that the mug was likely produced for use in one of these establishments, possibly as part of a larger set for dining or bar service.
The year 1962 places it in a post-WWII period, during which Elkington & Co. was known to produce items both for commercial and private use. Silver-plated items from Elkington with clear markings, especially those produced for companies like Trust Houses, are quite collectible.
The antique beer mug...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Christofle, Gallia, Silver Plated Leaf Vide-Poche, French, Circa 1930
By Gallia
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This leaf vide-poche is made of silver plated. This is a work by famous French designer Gallia for Christofle, circa 1930.
Category
1930s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Sheffield Sugar Tongs, 1970s
By Sheffield
Located in New York, NY
This charming piece is from the midcentury. The stainless steel sugar tongs are an elegant accompaniment to your next coffee or tea service. Lovely elegant floral and trailing leaves...
Category
1970s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Stainless Steel
Antique Bottle Cooler, English, Silver Plate, Champagne Magnum Bucket, C.1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique bottle cooler. An English, silver plated champagne magnum bucket, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920.
Striking pierced design accentuates this charming...
Category
Early 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Lino Sabattini for Christofle Gallia, Cocktail Jug, c.1960
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous modernist silver plated bar or cocktail jug; about as stylish as they get. Made even more interesting as this example was used during the 1963 ...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
F.B. Rogers Gold Plate Walnut Shaped Trinket Box Keepsake, 1970, America
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage walnut box, trinket box, keepsake made in the USA by F.B. Rogers Silver Company, circa 1970.
Made out of gold plate metal and left intentio...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate
Vintage Silver Demitasse Espresso Spoon Set of Five Sweden
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Demitasse Espresso Spoon Set of Five
figural handle
made in Sweden
Alpaca silver with EPNS stamped by maker
.63 h x 3.88 d x .88 w
original unrestored vintage
Refer to images
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Metal, Silver
Vintage Fürsta Furosil Germany Knives Set of Seven
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Fürst Furosil Stainless Steel 18/8 Flatware Knives
Germany Knives Set of Seven
appears as master butter knife
maker stamped
.75 h x 6.25 long x .75 w
Preowned vintage condition
Refer...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Stainless Steel
Lino Sabattini for Christofle Fleuron Silver Plated Apple-Shaped Butter Box, 70s
Located in Roma, IT
A box that recalls a work by
René Magritte, an apple and a bowler hat come together in this silver plated box from the 1970s produced by Fleuron Christofle.
A butter dish or a caviar...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Hermes, Paris, Rare Double Equestrian Horse Bit Vide Poche / Trays c.1950
Located in Bath, GB
A handsome and rare pair of silver plated dishes or bowls jointed together with a decorative Horse Bit handle in the centre.
Just back from our silversmith's workshop where it has...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Mauro Manetti Strawberry Silver Plate Ice Bucket Mid-Century Modern, Italy 1960
Located in Miami, FL
Original Strawberry Mauro Manetti silver plate owl ice bucket with metal insulation, made in Italy.
Keeps the ice cubes frozen for a long time as the lid sits tight on the bucket.
...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Silver Plate
Mode Danish Rosewood and Stainless Steel Knives by Sheffield, Set of Three
By Sheffield
Located in Miami, FL
Set of three carving and all purpose stainless steel knives with rosewood handles by Sheffield of England.
Separate Dimensions:
Large: H 12....
Category
Late 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Modern Era Italian Silver Individual Buffet Au Jus Sauce Boat
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid-Century individual mini sauce boats, Alpacca Nickel Silver, Italy, circa 1960s.
Offered by the piece.
Each small boat has a loop handle, a spout, and sits on three ball feet.
S...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Rare Italian Lino Sabattini Vodka / Cocktail Set, C.1970
Located in Bath, GB
A magnificent piece of mid-century modern barware, an iconic centrepiece for the finest of cocktail parties.
Made from silverplate, it was black with tarnish when it arrived with us, but once polished, restoring it to it's former glory, it was clear to see this has been stored away for the last 50 years remaining in superb undamaged condition.
Ice would be stored in the base and chilled shots of Vodka or similar would sit in the cut-outs to the lid.
Made in Italy by Argenteria Sabattini signed on the underside. Excellent condition spanning 9 3/4" across the top x 4 1/4" tall to top of glasses; each glass spanning 2 1/4" in diameter across the rim x 4" tall. Excellent condition retaining all six original glasses, undamaged.
Lino Sabattini
Lino Sabattini (born Corregio, Italy, September 23, 1925–died...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Silver Plate Pear Champagne Bottle Ice Bucket, France, 1950
Located in Miami, FL
Superb ice bucket in the form of pear the silver plated over Nickel body with removable lid complete with naturalistic leaves and stalk.
All original condition with patina to the Me...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate, Nickel
Gio Ponti for Cleto Munari Modernist Silver Plated Serving Plate Italy, 1980s
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing mid-century silver plate serving plate. Gio Ponti designed and signed this astonishing item for Cleto Munari in Italy during the 1980s.
The flat and efficient design on two round levels, make this piece simply irresistible and iconic for midcentury lovers.
This piece will smarten a midcentury living room or minimal and chromed bar.
This wonderful piece is in very good condition.
Dimensions (cms):
Diameter - 32
Giovanni “Gio” Ponti, (Milan, November 18, 1891 - Milan, September 16, 1979), is one of the Italian masters of architecture. He was also a designer and essayist and one of the most important of the twentieth century.
Other than the great architectural works which carry his unmistakable signature, he created a vast amount of work in the furniture sector. This is demonstrated in his three Milanese houses which were fully furnished in the "Ponti" style. The houses in via Randaccio, 1925, Casa Laporte in via Brin, 1926 and the last in via Dezza, in 1957 is an "expression" of his home design ideas. Gio Ponti was an Italian promoter of industrial design and introduced the idea of interior furnishing ranges produced as being a "sophisticated," economic, "democratic" and modern.
Molteni&C managed a reissuing project of furniture and furnishings designed by Gio Ponti for products for these private homes and limited editions. After a long journey of research, selection and study of prototypes, the collection was exhibited at the Salone del Mobile 2012. This was thanks to the cooperation and the exclusively signed agreement of the Ponti heirs and the artistic director of Cerri & Associati Studio.
Gio Ponti graduated in Architecture at the Polytechnic of Milan at the end of World War I, after he fought on the front line earning military decorations. In 1921 he married Giulia Vimercati, with whom he had four children: Lisa, Giovanna, Letizia and Giulio. In 1927 he opened a studio in Milan with the architect Emilio Lancia. From the beginning of the 1920’s until 1938 he worked with Richard-Ginori Manufactory and renewed its production. In 1928 he founded the Domus magazine with Gianni Mazzocchi. In 1933 he became the artistic director of Fontana Arte which was another success after the one he obtained with Richard-Ginori.
In the 1930’s he participated in the Triennale exhibitions and later he successfully managed a few of them. From 1936 to 1961 he was a professor at the Milan Polytechnic, and in 1933 was associated with Antonio Fornaroli and Eugenio Soncini, until 1945. From this partnership major projects were born, including the Montecatini Palace in Milan from 1936 to 1938, in which Ponti created the "integral design" of the building and the interiors. Other works of the period were civil architecture, including the Littoria Tower in Milan in 1933, school buildings such as the School of Mathematics at the University City Rome in 1934 and the Humanities Faculty and the Rectorate of the University of Padua in 1937. There were also residential projects such as Casa Marmont in 1934 and Milan "Domus" from 1931 to 1936.
The richness of the artistic production of Cleto Munari, arises out of the discovery that every boundary is undefined, and the consequent need to create a “collection about syllables” or rather a “collection of figures” which, because of their incompleteness, luminously suggest the irrepressible quest of man’s intelligence to transfigure the world, according to his own vision. It is this a perfect complicity between the whisper of the “heart...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
1970 Lino Sabattini Christofle Gallia Silver Metal Leaves Set
Located in Brescia, IT
Set 4 Leaves
Lino sabattini
Christofle _ Gallia
1950
Very Good Condiction
Lenght leaves: 10 cm / 10 cm / 8 cm / 11 cm
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Gio Ponti for Cleto Munari Modernist Silver Plated Serving Plate Italy, 1980s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful Mid-Century silver plated serving plate or vide poche designed and signed by Gio Ponti for Cleto Munari, in Italy during the 1980s.
The flat and efficient design on two round decentered levels, make this piece simply irresistible and iconic for midcentury lovers. In amazing conditions with no scratches on the top.
This piece will smarten a midcentury living room or a minimal bar.
Dimensions (cms):
Diameter - 32
Giovanni “Gio” Ponti, (Milan, November 18, 1891 - Milan, September 16, 1979), is one of the Italian masters of architecture. He was also a designer and essayist and one of the most important of the twentieth century.
Other than the great architectural works which carry his unmistakable signature, he created a vast amount of work in the furniture sector. This is demonstrated in his three Milanese houses which were fully furnished in the "Ponti" style. The houses in via Randaccio, 1925, Casa Laporte in via Brin, 1926 and the last in via Dezza, in 1957 is an "expression" of his home design ideas. Gio Ponti was an Italian promoter of industrial design and introduced the idea of interior furnishing ranges produced as being a "sophisticated," economic, "democratic" and modern.
Molteni&C managed a reissuing project of furniture and furnishings designed by Gio Ponti for products for these private homes and limited editions. After a long journey of research, selection and study of prototypes, the collection was exhibited at the Salone del Mobile 2012. This was thanks to the cooperation and the exclusively signed agreement of the Ponti heirs and the artistic director of Cerri & Associati Studio.
Gio Ponti graduated in Architecture at the Polytechnic of Milan at the end of World War I, after he fought on the front line earning military decorations. In 1921 he married Giulia Vimercati, with whom he had four children: Lisa, Giovanna, Letizia and Giulio. In 1927 he opened a studio in Milan with the architect Emilio Lancia. From the beginning of the 1920’s until 1938 he worked with Richard-Ginori Manufactory and renewed its production. In 1928 he founded the Domus magazine with Gianni Mazzocchi. In 1933 he became the artistic director of Fontana Arte which was another success after the one he obtained with Richard-Ginori.
In the 1930’s he participated in the Triennale exhibitions and later he successfully managed a few of them. From 1936 to 1961 he was a professor at the Milan Polytechnic, and in 1933 was associated with Antonio Fornaroli and Eugenio Soncini, until 1945. From this partnership major projects were born, including the Montecatini Palace in Milan from 1936 to 1938, in which Ponti created the "integral design" of the building and the interiors. Other works of the period were civil architecture, including the Littoria Tower in Milan in 1933, school buildings such as the School of Mathematics at the University City Rome in 1934 and the Humanities Faculty and the Rectorate of the University of Padua in 1937. There were also residential projects such as Casa Marmont in 1934 and Milan "Domus" from 1931 to 1936.
The richness of the artistic production of Cleto Munari, arises out of the discovery that every boundary is undefined, and the consequent need to create a “collection about syllables” or rather a “collection of figures” which, because of their incompleteness, luminously suggest the irrepressible quest of man’s intelligence to transfigure the world, according to his own vision. It is this a perfect complicity between the whisper of the “heart...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate, Metal
Mid Century Era Christofle Silver Plated Serving Tray with Stylized Rope Border
By Christofle
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This vintage serving tray was made by the renowned Christofle company of France in approximately 1965 in a period Mid Century style. The tray is composed of silver plate and has a s...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Large Round Reed & Barton Strawberry SIlverplate Serving Tray
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Decorated with embossed strawberries and leaves, this large round serving tray will be a fabulous piece for use at your next party. Created from silverplate, it will be great for charcuterie or crudites. The bottom is marked Reed & Barton 115. Additionally, as a fun added bit of character, the previous owner's phone number...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage French Equestrian Letter Opener, Christian Dior, c.1970's
Located in Bath, GB
An unusual and highly sought-after vintage silver plated letter opener by the world renowned, Christian Dior.
The letter opener is fashioned in the form of a belt with engraved "s...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Silver Plated Crystal Pitcher with Glass Chiller
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Beautiful 1940's silver plated hand cut crystal glass juice/punch/liquor pitcher/jug/decanter with ice cube chiller. Center portion screws into lid for ic...
Category
1940s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate
Harrods London - Vintage Silver Plated Duck Name Card Holders
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A set of 12 ducklings table/name/place card holders in silver plated metal. Made by Yeoman in England for Harrods in London circa 1975-90.
Measurements: 2.2x2.2x1 cm approx.
The p...
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1980s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Silver Plate Modernist Dish by John Prip for Reed and Barton
By John Prip
Located in Chicago, IL
John Prip silver plate elegant modern dish for Reed and Barton.
Excellent condition no scratches to the surface.
John Prip was born in New York of a Danish father and an American...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Large Jean Després Style Chainlink Tray
By Jean Despres
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning Jean Després-style chainlink tray, made in France during the 20th century. Although unmarked, this tray embodies the iconic design and craftsmanship attributed to the reno...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Metal
Set of Citrus Squeezer in Silver Plated Metal
Located in Milano, IT
Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of the 1960s with this beautiful set of silver-plated metal citrus juicers! This exceptional piece of craftsmanship is a true vintage treasure that will capture the attention of all collectors, art enthusiasts, and design aficionados.
Inside its refined original ivory-colored case, you will discover the prestigious manufacturing mark: Aurelio Sindonà of Vicenza. This brand is synonymous with quality and artisanal mastery, ensuring that this set is an authentic work of art.
The set includes a remarkable 10 citrus juicers, each meticulously crafted down to the smallest detail. The silver plating gives them a unique brilliance, while their shape and workmanship make them true collectible pieces.
This set is not only a visual marvel but also an ideal addition for creating a captivating vintage mise en place. And why not consider this set as an extraordinary gift idea? It will be an unforgettable present for design and art enthusiasts, bringing with it a piece of history and a touch of vintage elegance.
Don't miss the opportunity to own this one-of-a-kind set. Add it to your collection or gift it to someone special. Let yourself be enchanted by the intriguing retro aura of this 1960s silver citrus juicer set.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Los Castillo Mexican Mid-Century Silverplate Dove Serving Dish
Located in Miami, FL
Los Castillo Mexican Mid-Century Silverplate Dove serving dish
Offered for sale is a Mexican Mid-Century Modern silverplated Peace Dove 3 part ...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Stone, Silver Plate
Vintage silver plated teapot by Royal Sheffield, England, 1950s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Elegant vintage teapot featuring a beautiful heraldic-style "Royal Sheffield" mark on the base. Likely produced in the mid-20th century, this piece i...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Caviar Holder in Plated Silver by E. Stefani
Located in Milano, IT
A truly extraordinary set of silver-plated caviar servers from the 1970s, bearing the emblem of E. Stefani, an iconic Italian company that has left its mark on the history of silversmithing. This set is a living testament to the skill and tradition of Italian craftsmanship.
The caviar containers are elegantly crafted in the shape of seashells, and each of these six shells is equipped with spherical feet to ensure stability and elegance on the table. Alongside these marvels, you'll find an exceedingly small spoon, a detail that adds further refinement to this unique collection.
It should be noted that over time, a thin layer of oxide may have formed on the surface of these pieces, an indelible mark of their past. However, this only enhances their charm, telling the story of each use and adding a touch of vintage authenticity.
The set consists of six vintage caviar shells...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Novelty Eggplant Silver and Gold Knife Rests Set of 6
Located in Toronto, CA
Add a whimsical touch to your dining table with this set of six vintage-inspired eggplant knife rests, designed in Montreal. Featuring silver-plated bodies with gilded stems, these e...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Metal
Two Sets of French Peugeot Silver Plate Salt Pepper Mills
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
In 1874, at the height of the golden age of gastronomy, Peugeot created its very first pepper mill, model Z. This fine piece adorned the tables of the grandest of banquets. To bring ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Mauro Manetti Swimming Duck Silver Plate Ice Bucket Mid-Century Modern, Italy
Located in Miami, FL
Original Swimming Duck Mauro Manetti silver plate owl ice bucket with metal insulation, made in Italy.
Keeps the ice cubes frozen for a long time as the lid sits tight on the bucket.
Highly favored Collectors Animal Sculptures, Animal Ice Buckets.
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate, Aluminum
Silver-Plated Metal 1960s Fish kettle by Lino Sabattini for Christofle
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This beautiful and rare item is made from Silver-Plated metal and composed by 2 parts: the upper perforated plate and the lower bowl. Very good condition: silver oxidation can be pol...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Danish Marianne Starck for Michael Andersen Viking Ship 22" Pottery Tray
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Danish Modern Marianne Starck for Michael Andersen & Son Viking Ship Pottery Tray. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 2" H x 22" W x 7.75" D.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Ceramic
Gio’ Ponti Handles Brass, 1950, Italy
By Gio Ponti
Located in Milano, IT
Gio‘ Ponti handles brass, 1950
Italy.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Brass
800 Silver Wmf #193 Flatware Set Service Dinner Size 24 Pieces in Vintage Box
Located in Big Bend, WI
800 Silver set dinner size Mid-Century modern design flatware set in vintage box, 24 pieces. This set includes:
Six Dinner knives, 8 7/8".
Six Dinner forks, 7 3/4".
Six Small teaspo...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Mid-century Modern sheffield and silverplate for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern sheffield and silverplate 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 sheffield and silverplate 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 sheffield and silverplate made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original sheffield and silverplate, popular names associated with this style include Lino Sabattini, Christofle, Mauro Manetti, and Sabattini Argenteria. 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 sheffield and silverplate differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $70 and tops out at $5,950 while the average work can sell for $744.