Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

Emerged during the mid-20th century
Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
A heyday of innovation in postwar America
Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
Promotion of functionality

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

Charles and Ray Eames
Eero Saarinen
Milo Baughman
Florence Knoll
Harry Bertoia
Isamu Noguchi
George Nelson
Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

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.

Style: Mid-Century Modern

Tiffany Sterling Elegant Lobed Bowl

$1,895

Tiffany Sterling Elegant Lobed Bowl

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Riverdale, NY

Tiffany Sterling Elegant Lobed Bowl from Mid Century 20th century. Heavy gauge sterling in an elegant, Asian lobed form, perfect table centerpiece. Mid Century Tiffany, 1960's USA. 8...

Category

1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of Six Mid Century Modern Alphonse La Paglia Sterling Silver Wine Goblets

$2,595 / set

Set of Six Mid Century Modern Alphonse La Paglia Sterling Silver Wine Goblets

Located in Portland, OR

A good set of six Mid Century Modern sterling silver wine goblets, by Alphonse La Paglia (1907-1953), for International Silver Co, 1952. Alphonse La Paglia was a Italian-American si...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Bowl Mid Century Modern

$750

Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Bowl Mid Century Modern

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

An unusual mid century sterling bowl by Reed & Barton. Marked "sterling X271. Weighs approx. 268 grams.

Category

1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Silver Cutlery Set for 12 people, Italy, 1960s

$682 / set

Vintage Silver Cutlery Set for 12 people, Italy, 1960s

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

This amazing set of 51 cutlery pieces in 800 silver plated is an authentic expression of the Italian silverware tradition. Made in Italy in the 1960s. Each piece is marked with the "...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

MCM Sterling Silver Encrusted Oyster Shell Condiment Dish and Spoon

$1,650

MCM Sterling Silver Encrusted Oyster Shell Condiment Dish and Spoon

By Buccellati

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

A crab themed sterling silver encased oyster shell with the outer surface covered in silver contoured to the natural form of the shell, the shell interior left exposed to use as a co...

Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

75 Pc. Georg Jensen Caravel Sterling Silver Flatware Dinner Service for 12

$16,500 / set

75 Pc. Georg Jensen Caravel Sterling Silver Flatware Dinner Service for 12

By Georg Jensen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A very fine 75-piece Georg Jensen sterling silver flatware set. Designed by Henning Koppel. In the Caravel pattern. Set comprises: 12 Dinner Forks (7 3/8") 12 Salad Forks (6 1/2") 12 Tea Spoons (5 15/16") 12 Place Spoons...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

William Spratling Domino Set, Taxco, Mexico, Circa 1950

$2,300 / set

William Spratling Domino Set, Taxco, Mexico, Circa 1950

By William Spratling

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

An exceptional and highly collectible domino set designed by William Spratling, one of the most influential figures in 20th-century Mexican silver design. Crafted in Taxco, Guerrero,...

Category

1950s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Straw Holder by Broggi Milano for Hotel Europa in the manner of Gio Ponti

$935

Straw Holder by Broggi Milano for Hotel Europa in the manner of Gio Ponti

By Fratelli Broggi, Milano, Gio Ponti

Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio

A rare art deco straw holder designed by Gio Ponti for Bar Pasticceria Alemagna at Piazza Duomo in Milano. The shape is simple and sleek and elegant. ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver Plate

Mid-Century English Sterling Silver Figural Wishbone Sugar Tongs

$295

Mid-Century English Sterling Silver Figural Wishbone Sugar Tongs

By Stevens & Sons

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine pair of English silver figural sugar tongs. By S&S (possibly Stevens & Sons) of Birmingham, England in 1940. In the form of a wishbone (also known as the furcula). Hallmark...

Category

1940s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver 925s Small Oval Candy Bowl Made After 1945

$991

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver 925s Small Oval Candy Bowl Made After 1945

By Georg Jensen

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Candy bowl/centerpiece from Georg Jensen Silver Copenhagen. Small oval bowl made of sterling silver 925s with stamp from the period after 1945 Very nice vintage condition. ...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Los Castillo Rare Iguana Bottle Opener

$1,500

Los Castillo Rare Iguana Bottle Opener

By Los Castillo

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Original vintage silver plated Los Castillo Beautiful and hard to find Bottle Opener by famed Mexican silver Los Castillo. Stamped on the paw with the makers mark.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Metal

Sterling Silver Weighted Pedestal Compote

$375

Sterling Silver Weighted Pedestal Compote

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A lovely Sterling Silver compote with a simple and sophisticated edging. The piece is a compliment to any cocktail table or bar... serving nuts to candies or for display of a floati...

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tjorn by Dansk Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 50 Pieces Mid-Century Mod

$9,884 / set

Tjorn by Dansk Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 50 Pieces Mid-Century Mod

By Dansk

Located in Big Bend, WI

The innovative and highly desirable flatware pattern "Tjorn" by Dansk was designed by Danish artist and designer Jens Quistgaard in 1959. It features striking Scandinavian modern des...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Salt & Pepper Shaker

$319Sale Price / set|24% Off

Pair of Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Salt & Pepper Shaker

Located in Sheffield, MA

Faneuil by Tiffany & Co. sterling silver salt shaker and pepper mill set. Simple elegance, Salt shaker 1.5" D x 2.25" H. OFFERING FREE SHIPPING TO CONTINENTAL US. PLEASE JUST ASK FO...

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of (2) P. Lopez G. Sterling Silver Candle Holders (Mexico)

$1,215Sale Price / set|25% Off

Set of (2) P. Lopez G. Sterling Silver Candle Holders (Mexico)

By C. Zurita, P. Lopez G., Pepe Mendoza

Located in Round Top, TX

Mid-Century Modernist world class metalsmith P Lopez G set of sterling silver candelabra candleholders. Made in Mexico, circa 1950s. Each piece design is of...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver JLR Juventino Lopez Reyes Mexico Tea Pot Pitcher

$1,400

Sterling Silver JLR Juventino Lopez Reyes Mexico Tea Pot Pitcher

By Juventino Lopez Reyers

Located in Minneapolis, MN

Here is a lovely smaller-scaled teapot, chocolate pot or pitcher--it could be used for so many things--or it could simply be a beautiful decorative object. The pot is made by Juventi...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Vanity Set Dated 1916, 4 Pieces, Set

$1,996Sale Price|20% Off

Sterling Silver Vanity Set Dated 1916, 4 Pieces, Set

By A.K.D. Sterling

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This fantastic sterling silver vanity set is signed & dated 1916 sterling is marked on every piece. It is a four piece set and it's in the o...

Category

1910s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Mid-century "Silver Flower" & "Song of Autumn" Serving Spoons by Oneida Silver

$39Sale Price / set|40% Off

Mid-century "Silver Flower" & "Song of Autumn" Serving Spoons by Oneida Silver

By Oneida

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Set of 2 serving spoons "Silver Flower" and "Song of Autumn" by Oneida Silver. 1- Community Oneida silver plate serving spoon pattern "Silver Flower" c. 1960s 8 1/2 in long 1- Commu...

Category

1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Buccellati Sterling Dish/Bowl in shape of a Maple Leaf, Stamped, Italy 1970s

$2,339

Buccellati Sterling Dish/Bowl in shape of a Maple Leaf, Stamped, Italy 1970s

By Gianmaria Buccellati

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find an iconic Maple Leaf by Gianmaria Buccellati done in sterling silver. The piece is hand-finished and hallmarked on the underside. This iconic leaf bowls...

Category

1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tjorn Sterling Silverware by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, Germany

$985 / set

Tjorn Sterling Silverware by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, Germany

Located in New York, NY

A set of sterling silverware in the Tjorn pattern designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk. Priced per five-piece place setting. Up to 12 (twel...

Category

1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Hermes, Paris - Pair Sterling Silver / Silver Gilt Napkin Rings

$2,472

Hermes, Paris - Pair Sterling Silver / Silver Gilt Napkin Rings

By Hermès

Located in Bath, GB

Dating to c.1950, this is an original vintage pair of solid sterling napkin rings sitting in their original presentation case (age related marks to the exterior), the box even contai...

Category

1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vision by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 95 Pieces Modern

$14,250 / set

Vision by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 95 Pieces Modern

By International Silver

Located in Big Bend, WI

International sterling flatware in the pattern Vision designed by Ronald Hayes Pearson patented in 1961. This discontinued pattern features clean, Modernisn inspired lines and is fea...

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Allan Adler Sterling and Ebony Modernist Cufflinks, circa 1963

$462Sale Price|40% Off

Allan Adler Sterling and Ebony Modernist Cufflinks, circa 1963

By Allan Adler

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Early Allan Adler cuff links, full marked "ALLAN ADLER" and "STERLING" featuring a dark ebony stained rosewood accent fixed to a modernist style sterling post. The cuff links measur...

Category

1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Miniature, Pocket Cigar Cutter in Sterling Silver, 1950s

$233

Miniature, Pocket Cigar Cutter in Sterling Silver, 1950s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Measuring 55mm in length and 18mm in height this small cigar cutter can be used as a keychain pendant or hidden away in your package of cigars. The handle is made from 925s silver se...

Category

1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel

Diamond by Reed and Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 51 pieces Modern

$7,450 / set

Diamond by Reed and Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 51 pieces Modern

By Reed & Barton

Located in Big Bend, WI

This pattern was designed by internationally renowned Italian architect and designer Gio Ponti and introduced by Reed & Barton in the year 1958. It has a wonderful Mid-Century Modern Design. This is our best selling Mid Century Modern flatware...

Category

1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Gorham American Modernist Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 77 Pieces

$4,200 / set

Gorham American Modernist Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 77 Pieces

By Gorham

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed and made in Rhode Island, USA, this awesome sterling flatware set features 77 pieces total, with enough main components to serve 8 people with all the standard pieces: large...

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Ornamental Serving Spoon #141

$650

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Ornamental Serving Spoon #141

By Georg Jensen

Located in Huntington, NY

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Serving Spoon For over a century, Georg Jensen has produced some of the finest objects in Scandinavian modern design, including silver tableware, servi...

Category

Early 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Spice Box Besamim Articulated Fish Judaica

$3,275

Sterling Silver Spice Box Besamim Articulated Fish Judaica

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Judaica Sterling Silver Spice Box Besamim Articulated Fish Hallmarked 800 purity silver Length: 24 cm (9.45 inches) Weight: 201 grams In great condition

Category

1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Tiffany & Co Italian Sterling Silver Navette Shaped Box or Tea Caddy

$1,500

Vintage Tiffany & Co Italian Sterling Silver Navette Shaped Box or Tea Caddy

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine signed silver dresser box or tea caddy. By Tiffany & Co. In sterling silver. In a navette form with a curved, concave lid. (Quite similar to Regency tea caddies and humido...

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Four Mid Century Sterling Silver Double Branch Candlesticks by J. Tostrup Norway

$4,500 / set

Four Mid Century Sterling Silver Double Branch Candlesticks by J. Tostrup Norway

By Jacob Tostrup

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This set of four double branch sterling candlesticks were made in the period and style of Mid-Century Modern and are signed by J. Tostrup of Norway. Each candlestick has a black enameled 'bulls eye' style medallion between the two branches. The branches of either side each candlestick are different in height by approximately one half an inch. Each base is clearly hallmarked and signed "NORWAY" "J TOSTRUP...

Category

Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of David Andersen Gilt Sterling Silver & Red Guilloche Enamel Sugar Tongs

$595

Pair of David Andersen Gilt Sterling Silver & Red Guilloche Enamel Sugar Tongs

By David Andersen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine pair of vintage signed gilt silver and enamel sugar tongs. By David Andersen In sterling silver. With red guilloche enamel to the handles and bowls. Marked to the interior...

Category

20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Crystal by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 54 Pcs Modern

$5,960 / set

Crystal by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 54 Pcs Modern

By International Silver

Located in Big Bend, WI

Mid-Century Modern Crystal by International sterling silver flatware set of 54 pieces. This set includes: 12 knives, 9 1/4". 12 forks, 7 1/2". 12 salad forks, 7". 12 teaspoons, 6 1/...

Category

1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Elizabeth II English Silver Owl Pair Of Salt Shakers By Richard Comyns London

$2,671 / set

Elizabeth II English Silver Owl Pair Of Salt Shakers By Richard Comyns London

By Richard Comyns

Located in Norwich, England

Impressive hallmarked sterling silver Elizabeth II English owl pair of salt shakers. Made by Richard Comyns - London 1967. These novelty salt shakers are hallmarked for the same yea...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Celeste by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service, 79 Pieces, Modern

$8,950 / set

Celeste by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service, 79 Pieces, Modern

By Gorham Manufacturing Company

Located in Big Bend, WI

Mid-Century Modern Celeste by Gorham, circa 1956 sterling silver flatware set of 79 pieces. This set includes: 12 knives, 9 3/8". 12 forks, 7 1/2". 12 salad forks, 7 1/8". 12 teaspo...

Category

1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Continental Silver-Mounted Marble Table Lamp

$850

Continental Silver-Mounted Marble Table Lamp

Located in New York, NY

Continental (.800) silver-mounted marble table lamp, Italy, circa 1950's. Measures: @16 3/4 inches high (to top of finial) x @4 1/4 inches in diameter across base. Excellent condition.

Category

1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Marble, Silver

Midcentury Period Sterling Silver and Glass Hors d'oeuvres/Caviar Platter

$625

Midcentury Period Sterling Silver and Glass Hors d'oeuvres/Caviar Platter

By Watson Silver

Located in New York, NY

Mid-Century Modern period, sterling silver and glass hors d'oeuvres/caviar platter, the Watson Company, Attleboro, Mass., circa 1950s. Glass dip/caviar holder...

Category

1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Ship of Good Fortune Pendant by Bjørn Sigurd Østern for David-Andersen, Norway

$641

Ship of Good Fortune Pendant by Bjørn Sigurd Østern for David-Andersen, Norway

By David Andersen

Located in Bergen, NO

A vintage pendant necklace designed by Bjørn Sigurd Østern for David-Andersen, Norway. This piece, titled “Bjørn’s Lykkeskip” (Ship of Good Fortune...

Category

1960s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

107 Piece Sterling Silver Flatware by Georg Jensen Denmark, Acanthus Pattern

$15,000 / set

107 Piece Sterling Silver Flatware by Georg Jensen Denmark, Acanthus Pattern

By Georg Jensen

Located in Toledo, OH

A beautiful 107 piece sterling silver flatware set by Georg Jensen in the Acanthus pattern. It contains the following pieces: 20 teaspoons 6" 8 cream of soup spoons 5 1/2" 5 tables...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of 4 Tiffany & Co. Silver Rulers in Original Pouches

$250 / set

Set of 4 Tiffany & Co. Silver Rulers in Original Pouches

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Set of 4 Tiffany & Co. silver plate metric rulers measuring 7 inches (17 centimeters) long. Comes in an authentic Tiffany & Co. branded aqua-colored felt pouch. Brand new condition. Great unisex gift for any holiday or occasion, birthday, or office. The legendary Tiffany brand was founded in 1837 by Charles Lewis Tiffany...

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver Plate

Mid-Century Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Figural Flower Bowl or Vide Poche

$1,250

Mid-Century Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Figural Flower Bowl or Vide Poche

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine signed vintage silver bowl or vide poche. By Tiffany & Co. In sterling silver. In the form of a 5-petaled flower supported by 3 applied ball feet. Marked to the base. ...

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Hammered Bowl #778 in Mid-Century Modern Style

$1,300

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Hammered Bowl #778 in Mid-Century Modern Style

By Georg Jensen, Gundolf Albertus

Located in New York, NY

Georg Jensen sterling silver hand-hammered bowl, designed by Gundorph Albertus, in pattern number 778 and in Mid-Century Modern style, showcasing elegant floral and natural motifs at...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Pair of Modernist Swedish Guldsmeds Aktiebolaget .800 Silver Two-Arm Candelabra

$1,500 / set

Pair of Modernist Swedish Guldsmeds Aktiebolaget .800 Silver Two-Arm Candelabra

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine pair of Swedish Mid-Century silver candelabra. By Guldsmeds Aktiebolaget. In (cement-filled) .800 silver. Each candleabra with two arms, an Art Deco influenced center with ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Antique Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Child's Mug with Tennis, Golf, & Baseball

$1,250

Antique Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Child's Mug with Tennis, Golf, & Baseball

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine signed antique Sporting silver child's mug. By Tiffany & Co. In sterling silver. Decorated around the circumference with scenes of children playing various sports includin...

Category

Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Danish Coffee set of three parts in Silver by Hans Bunde for Cohr

$4,317 / set

Danish Coffee set of three parts in Silver by Hans Bunde for Cohr

By Hans Bunde

Located in Knivsta, SE

Very elegant Danish Coffee set of three parts in Silver by Hans Bunde (1919-1996) for Cohr. Designed in 1958 and with Danish and Swedish control stam...

Category

1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Pair of Sterling Silver Salt Cellars with Spoons signed Marcia

$265 / set

Pair of Sterling Silver Salt Cellars with Spoons signed Marcia

Located in New York, NY

This charming pair of sterling silver salt cellars with accompanying spoons exemplifies mid-century Mexican silver artistry. Signed "Marcia," a name associated with handcrafted silve...

Category

1960s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silver and Ebony William Spratling Dominoes Set

$3,000 / set

Silver and Ebony William Spratling Dominoes Set

By William Spratling

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Amazing Wiliam Spratling Dominoes set made of ebony wood and silver inlay. William Spratling (September 22, 1900–August 7, 1967) was an Americ...

Category

1960s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Mid-Century Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 'Hampton' Sugar Tongs

$285

Mid-Century Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 'Hampton' Sugar Tongs

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine pair of signed silver sugar tongs. By Tiffany & Co. In sterling silver. In the 'Hampton' pattern. Fully marked to one of the tong arms. Simply wonderful Tiffany desig...

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Twenty-Two Piece Set of Sterling Silver and Ebony "Contrast" Flatware by Lunt

$1,500 / set

Twenty-Two Piece Set of Sterling Silver and Ebony "Contrast" Flatware by Lunt

By Lunt Silver

Located in San Diego, CA

Gorgeous twenty-two piece set of sterling silver and ebony nylon "Contrast" flatware by Lunt Silver Co.., circa 1950s. The set is in very good vintage condition and is stamped on the...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Annual Spoons Gilt Sterling Silver with Enamel, Set of 10

$1,400 / set

Georg Jensen Annual Spoons Gilt Sterling Silver with Enamel, Set of 10

By Georg Jensen

Located in Bochum, NRW

Annual spoons 1980-1989 in original box, designed by Annelise Björner, edited by Georg Jensen. Annual spoons series began in 1971. Each spoon is crafted in sterling silver, then gold...

Category

1980s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

12 Mexican 925 Sterling Silver Fish Sipper Straws Mid-Century Drink Stir 1960s

$995

12 Mexican 925 Sterling Silver Fish Sipper Straws Mid-Century Drink Stir 1960s

By Taxco

Located in Hyattsville, MD

This wonderful set of 12 mid-century vintage sterling silver sipper straws. Made in Mexico by TAXCO and feature a curling fish twisting up the straws to create the spoon form. The s...

Category

1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Russian silver and enamel tea set for six people, Russia, circa 1960.

$24,000 / set

Russian silver and enamel tea set for six people, Russia, circa 1960.

Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires

Russian silver and enamel tea set for six people, Russia, circa 1960.

Category

1960s Russian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Hermes, Paris - Silver "Belt" Money / Paper Clip or Holder c.1980

$1,510

Hermes, Paris - Silver "Belt" Money / Paper Clip or Holder c.1980

By Hermès

Located in Bath, GB

A wonderful solid silver 800 money clip, perfect for Money, desk-top papers or business cards; in the form of a belt and fully marked with silver hallmarks and signed on the undersid...

Category

1980s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

V. Gordon silver cigarette case St Petersburg Samordorok 1920. Signed

$4,094

V. Gordon silver cigarette case St Petersburg Samordorok 1920. Signed

Located in Paris, IDF

A parcel gilt samorodok silver cigarette case by Vladimir Gordon S.t Petersburg, with green stone, c.1900 Embossed signature.. A Fine quality Russian silver cigarette case. Reticul...

Category

Early 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold, Silver

Vintage Britannia Silver Co. English Silver Lion & Lioness Knife Rest

$795

Vintage Britannia Silver Co. English Silver Lion & Lioness Knife Rest

By Asprey International Limited, Garrard & Co. Ltd.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine English knife rest. In Britannia (.958) solid silver. By the Britannia Silver Company. The terminals in the form of a lion and lioness respectively. Hallmarked to the cent...

Category

1960s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Britannia Standard Silver

Da Vinci by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 50 Pcs Modern

$6,640 / set

Da Vinci by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 50 Pcs Modern

By Reed & Barton

Located in Big Bend, WI

Da Vinci by Reed & Barton circa 1967 Sterling Silver flatware set - 50 pieces. This set includes: 8 Knives, 9 1/8" 8 Forks, 7 1/2" 8 Salad Forks, 7" 8 Teaspoons, 6 1/8" 8 Place Soup...

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Northern Lights by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 30 Pieces

$3,979 / set

Northern Lights by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 30 Pieces

By International Silver

Located in Big Bend, WI

Mid-Century Modern Northern Lights by International glossy Sterling silver flatware set, 30 pieces. This set includes: 6 knives, 8 ...

Category

1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

1980 Silver and Gold Vermail Glasses _ Set of 6

$2,566 / set

1980 Silver and Gold Vermail Glasses _ Set of 6

Located in Brescia, IT

Set Glasses for 2 People (6 pieces) Italy, 1980 Silver Mark impressed Very good condiction h 23 cm / diam 5.5 cm h 22 cm / diam 5.5 cm h 20 cm / diam 5.5 cm Weight: 970 g

Category

1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver

Vintage Solid Silver Dachshund by SMD Castings - 1975

$1,991

Vintage Solid Silver Dachshund by SMD Castings - 1975

By SMD Castings

Located in Bath, GB

A magnificent solid cast (not filled) English silver model of a Dachshund, beautifully executed and one of the most sought-after castings by SMD castings, London. The underside is f...

Category

1970s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Sigvard Bernadotte Georg Jensen Modernist Sterling Silver Bowl No. 904

$2,400

Vintage Sigvard Bernadotte Georg Jensen Modernist Sterling Silver Bowl No. 904

By Georg Jensen, Sigvard Bernadotte

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine signed Danish Modern silver bowl. Designed by Sigvard Bernadotte for Georg Jensen. In sterling silver. Pattern no. 904. Marked to the base. Simply a wonderful silver Jen...

Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Gianmaria Buccellati Vulcano Tea Caddy Spoon, Bologna, Italy 20C

$1,030

Sterling Silver Gianmaria Buccellati Vulcano Tea Caddy Spoon, Bologna, Italy 20C

By Gianmaria Buccellati

Located in London, GB

A Sterling silver ‘Vulcano’ tea caddy spoon signed ‘Gianmaria Buccellati’ and made by Clementi Fabbrica Argenteria in Bologna, Italy, 20th century. This superb and highly collectible spoon...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mid-century Modern sterling silver for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern sterling silver for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage sterling silver created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, silver and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern sterling silver made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original sterling silver, popular names associated with this style include Tiffany & Co., Georg Jensen, International Silver, and Gorham Manufacturing Company. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for sterling silver differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $80 and tops out at $43,358 while the average work can sell for $1,452.