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Vintage Midcentury Barware Glasses 1960s Gold Presidential Coins
By The Couroc Company, Cera, Culver Ltd.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
black and 22-karat gold Mid-Century Modern barware glasses by Cera All in vintage condition with all 22
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

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Glass

Vintage Midcentury Barware Ice Bucket 1960s Gold Presidential Coins
By Cera, The Couroc Company, Culver Ltd.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
-karat gold Mid-Century Modern barware glasses by Cera All in vintage condition with all 22-karat gold
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Vintage Midcentury Barware Rocks Glasses 1960s Gold Presidential Coins
By Cera, The Couroc Company, Culver Ltd.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
" in black and 22-karat gold Mid-Century Modern barware glasses by Cera All in vintage condition with
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Culver 22-Karat Gold 1960s Midcentury Barware or Glassware
By Culver Ltd.
Located in New York, NY
1960s Midcentury glasses with butterfly motif by Culver Inc. 22-karat gold textured design. Set of 4. All glasses are signed and I. Excellent condition.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Barware

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Gold

Mid-Century Barware Cocktail Glass Pitcher with Leather Handle, Italy 1960s
By Design Editions Italy
Located in Atlanta, GA
barware use and serving lemonade or water. A polished pontil mark is visible on the bottom. There is no
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

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Leather, Glass, Blown Glass

Six Joe's Bar & Grill by Cera Mid-Century Barware Whiskey Lowball Glasses
By Cera
Located in St. Louis, MO
Set of 6 Joe's bar & grill theme by Cera, tables for Ladies, Mid-Century Modern Barware whiskey
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Piero Fornasetti Porcelain and Gilded Appetizer Bowls Midcentury Barware Set / 6
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in North Miami, FL
These fabulous small Mid-Century Modern Piero Fornasetti vintage appetizer small serving bowls are
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

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Gold

Vintage Mid Century Pitcher Barware Jug C1950 France FREE SHIPPING
Located in Trensacq, FR
Vintage French pitcher mid century barware jug C1950 Rare mid-century vintage barware water jug
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Barware

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Ceramic

Set of Mid-Century Cordial Set and Glasses in Original Box
Located in High Point, NC
Gorgeous set of mid-century barware from England. The cordial set includes a bottle, which measures
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

1960s Green Glass Pitcher American Collectible Barware
By Blendo Glass 1
Located in North Hollywood, CA
. Collectible Mid Century Barware, Culver Ltd, Georges Briard, Fred Pess Era.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Vintage Martele Champagne / Wine Cooler Bucket. Italy 1960´s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
the cooler). Very chic mid-century barware item.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Brass

Culver Fairway 22k Gold Decorated Glasses - 4 Rocks and 4 High Ball/Collins
By Culver Ltd.
Located in Kennett Square, PA
Mid century barware classics in pristine condition! Set of 8 - 4 rocks and 4 highballs. Wonderful
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Chrome and Smoked Glass Wine Bottle Barware Coasters Set, in Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
This lovely Mid-Century barware coaster set dates from the 1970s and is still in its original
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Barware

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Metal, Chrome

1960s Gold Printed Presidential Coins Highball Glasses Barware Set of 6
By Cera, Bob Wallack, Culver Ltd.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
" in black and 22-karat gold Mid-Century Modern barware glasses by Cera. This collectible barware is so
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

1950s Georges Briard Glass Ice Bucket Luxury Barware 22 K Gold Spanish Scroll
By Georges Briard
Located in North Hollywood, CA
stores, such as Neiman Marcus and Bonwit Teller. Georges Briard's mid-century barware collection is a
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Mid-20th Century American Moorish Barware

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Art Glass

Set of Six 1970s Silvered MOD Highball Glasses
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
glasses from the 1970s is a fantastic representation of unique and reflective Mid Century barware. These
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

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Glass

Set of Six 1970s Silvered Mod Old Fashion Glasses
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
old fashioned glasses from the 1970s captures the essence of unique and reflective Mid Century barware
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

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Glass

Culver Ltd Antigua Pattern 22 K Gold Barware Glasses Set of 5 Vintage from 1950
By Culver Ltd.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid 20th Century Vintage Culver Ltd "Antigua" Crackled 22k Gold drinking goblet glasses - Set of 5
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Dorothy Thorpe Style Mid-Century Silver Fade Barware Shot Glasses
By Dorothy Thorpe
Located in North Hollywood, CA
includes 6 shot glasses. 1960s Mid-Century Modern cocktail barware set. Silver fade. Measurements: Hot
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

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Glass

Bengt Orup Mid Century Art Glass Tumbler Sweden Johansfors Glasses Strikt Series
By Johansfors Glasbruk , Bengt Orup
Located in North Hollywood, CA
makes them perfect for your favorite drink and will be a great addition to your Mid-century barware
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Barware

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Art Glass, Blown Glass

1960s Culver Cocktail Glasses with 22-Karat Gold Florentine Pattern Set of Four
By Georges Briard, Culver Ltd.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
midcentury Culver barware glasses with a gold leaf finish. Vintage Culver Florentine pattern cocktail glasses
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Barware

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Art Glass

Vintage Set of Old Fashioned Valencia by Culver with 22-Karat Gold
By Culver Ltd.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Culver barware double old fashion, whisky glasses with Valencia pattern in a gold leaf finish. Set
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Vintage Culver Old Fashioned Glass with 22-Karat Gold Valencia Design
By Culver Ltd.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
midcentury Culver barware double old fashion, whisky glass with Valencia pattern in a gold leaf finish
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Dorothy Thorpe Mid-Century Silver Cocktail Barware Glasses and Pitcher
By Dorothy Thorpe
Located in North Hollywood, CA
piece. Set of 5 Mid-Century Modern Dorothy Thorpe clear with silver overlay band "Tom Collins" / high
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

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Silver Plate, Silver Leaf

Dorothy Thorpe Mid-Century Silver Fade Cocktail Barware Glasses and Ice Bucket
By Dorothy Thorpe
Located in North Hollywood, CA
piece. Set includes 8 cocktails glasses. and ice bucket 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dorothy Thorpe
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Vintage Collectible Retro Highball Spaghetti Tumblers Set of 6 Blue and White
By Fred Press
Located in North Hollywood, CA
: Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period).
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

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Glass

Vintage Set of 3 Old Fashioned Valencia by Culver with 22-Karat Gold
By Culver Ltd.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
century Culver barware double old fashion, whisky glasses with Valencia pattern in a gold leaf finish. Set
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Barware

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Art Glass

8 Mid Century Modern 22K Gold Enameled Owl Motif Highball Glasses by Culver
By Culver Ltd.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
8 Culver, Signed Vintage Mid-Century Barware, 22K Gilded Gold Owls, Highball Tumbler Drinking
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Libbey Mid Century Glassware Barware
By Libbey Glass Co.
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century 1960s Glassware Barware. White frosted details with Reddish Spots. Fun and Festive
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Mid-20th Century Barware

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Glass

Mid-Century Modern Whiskey / Drinks Barware Service
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Mid-Century Modern beautiful whiskey and drinks barware / tableware service for 11 people. Each
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Mid-20th Century European Barware

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Crystal

Mid-Century Modern Crystal Barware / Tableware Serving Pitcher
By Movado
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Experience the allure of Mid-Century Modern elegance with this exceptional Crystal Barware
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Barware

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Crystal

Mid-20th Century Barware Cocktail Shaker Service
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Mid-20th century barware / tableware 14 pieces cocktail shaker service with red sailing boat design
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Vintage 1930s European Barware

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Crystal, Gold

Georges Briard Glassware Barware, Mid-Century, 1970s
By Georges Briard
Located in New York, NY
Mid-century 1970s Georges Briard Glassware Barware. Set of 9. All glasses are signed and in
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Barware

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Glass

Dorothy Thorpe Mid-Century Silver Band Roly Poly Glasses and Cocktail Punch Bowl
By Dorothy Thorpe
Located in North Hollywood, CA
band around top edge of each piece. Set includes 11 roly poly glasses and punch bowl 1960s Mid-Century
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

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Glass

Dorothy Thorpe Glassware Barware 1960s Mid Century
By Dorothy Thorpe
Located in New York, NY
Mid. Century 1960s Dorothy Thorpe silver fade glassware barware. Set includes 6 glasses and 1 ice
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Mid-20th Century Barware

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Glass

Mid 20th Century Gilt Glass / Decanter Barware Service
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Mid 20th century gilt glass barware / tableware whiskey service for eight people with one decanter
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Vintage 1960s North American Barware

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Gold Plate

Mid Century Gold Double Old Fashioned Glassware Barware
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century 1960s 1970s Double Old Fashioned Glasses Glassware Barware with gold striped accents
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Barware

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Glass

Libbey 22K Gold Glassware Barware Mid Century 1960s
By Libbey Glass Co.
Located in New York, NY
1960s Mid Century Libbey Glassware Barware. 22K Gold and Black. Set of 6.
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Mid-20th Century Barware

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Gold

Cera 22K Rocks Glassware Barware 1960s Mid Century
By Cera
Located in New York, NY
1960s Mid century Cera 22K gold and black rocks cocktail whiskey glassware barware. Cera Currency
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Barware

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Gold

Cera Glassware Barware Old World Map Mid Century
By Cera
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century 1970s Cera Glassware Barware. Old World Map Design. Set of 4.
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Mid-20th Century Barware

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Glass

Libbey Martini Set Glassware Barware Mid Century 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century Modern 1960s Libbey Martini Set Glassware Barware. 5 Piece. Dorothy Thorpe Style Silver
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Mid-20th Century Barware

Materials

Glass

Mid 20th Century Sterling Silver Barware service For 12 People
By Gorham
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Indulge in the timeless elegance of our Mid-20th Century North American Sterling Silver Barware and
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Mid-20th Century American Barware

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Sterling Silver

Georges Briard 22K Glassware Barware 1960s Mid Century
By Georges Briard
Located in New York, NY
Mid century 1960s Georges Briard 22K glassware barware. Set of 8. All glasses are signed
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Mid-20th Century Barware

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Gold

1950's Vintage Culver Ltd Highball Drinking Glasses with 22K Gold Owls Set of 6
By Culver Ltd.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-Century Modern Gold Embossed Culver Owl highball glasses set of 6. Wonderful vintage mid-century
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

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Glass

Fred Press 22K Gold Glassware Barware 1960s Mid Century
By Fred Press
Located in New York, NY
Mid century 1960s Fred Press 22K gold glassware barware. All glasses are signed.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Barware

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Gold

Libbey Black Leather Glassware Barware Mid Century, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Mid century 1960s set of 6 libbey glasses binded in black leather. All glasses are marked on bottom
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Mid-20th Century Barware

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Leather, Glass

Dorothy Thorpe 1960s Mid Century Glassware Barware Roly Poly
By Dorothy Thorpe
Located in New York, NY
Mid century 1960s Dorothy Thorpe glassware barware. Silver fade design. Often referred to as Roly
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Dorothy Thorpe Highball Glassware Barware Mid Century 1960s Unused
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century Dorothy Thorpe style glassware barware. Set of 8. Excellent condition. Unused still
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Georges Briard 22K Gold Glassware Barware 1960s Mid Century
By Georges Briard
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century 1960s Georges Briard 22K gold glassware barware. Set of 6. All glasses are Signed. *We
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Barware

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Gold

Fred Press Glassware Barware 3 oz Mid Century 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century 1960s Fred Press Glassware Barware 3 oz.
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Mid-20th Century Barware

Materials

Glass

French Glassware Barware Mid-Century 1960s, Made in France
By Dorothy Thorpe
Located in New York, NY
French mid-century 1960s glassware barware. Silver fade Design in style of Dorothy Thorpe. Set of 8
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Barware

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Glass

Dorothy Thorpe Glassware Barware Double Old Fashioned Mid Century 1960s
By Dorothy Thorpe
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century 1960s Dorothy Thorpe Silver Rimmed Glassware Barware. Double Old Fashioned Glasses
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Barware

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Glass

Vintage Fred Press Barware Glasses set Mid-Century Decanters
By Fred Press
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Rare set of 8 Fred Press original bar glasses. Set of 8 with Blenko style decanter design in gorgeous colors. This set looks barely ever used.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

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Glass

Dorothy Thorpe Mid Century 1960s Glassware Barware Set of 8
By Dorothy Thorpe
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century 1960s Dorothy Thorpe Silver Fade Glassware Barware. Set of 8.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Barware

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Glass

Mid-Century Modernist Geometric Lucite Bowl Barware Server, 1970s
By General Decoration
Located in Atlanta, GA
This sophisticated Mid-Century modernist Lucite or acrylic barware bowl, tray, or serving dish was
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

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Acrylic, Lucite

Georges Briard 22K Gold Rocks Glassware Barware 1960s Mid Century
By Georges Briard
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century 1960s Georges Briard 22K Gold Glassware Barware. Set of 6. All glasses are Signed
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Gold

Libbey Mid-century Gold Rimmed Glassware Barware Set of 6
By Libbey Glass Co.
Located in New York, NY
Libbey gold rimmed glassware barware 1970s mid century. Excellent condition.
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Mid-20th Century Barware

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Gold

Mid Century Libbey Barware Cocktail Set Glass Highball Juice Wire Carrier MCM
By Libbey Glass Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
Set of vintage glassware, highball or water shaped, decorated in frosted glass and different shaped leaves, 8 glasses in the wire caddy/carrier with 4 small juice glasses in the same...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Barware

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Glass

Culver 22k Gold Shot Glasses Glassware Barware Mid-Century, 1960s
By Culver Ltd.
Located in New York, NY
Mid century 1960s Culver 22K Glassware Barware. Set of 6 shot glasses. Gold and Green with some
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Mid-20th Century Barware

Materials

Gold

Libbey Glassware Barware Rare Unused in Box Mid Century, 1960s
By Libbey Glass Co.
Located in New York, NY
Mid century 1960s Rare Libbey Glassware Barware “Numero Design Crown Collection” 9oz. Old Fashioned
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Mid-20th Century Barware

Materials

Glass

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Mid Century Barware For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of mid century barware you’re looking for. An item from our selection of mid century barware — often made from metal, glass and brass — can elevate any home. Find 3514 options for an antique or vintage choice in our collection of mid century barware now, or shop our selection of 6 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect object in our assortment of mid century barware — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. An option in this array of mid century barware made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. A well-made piece of mid century barware has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Aldo Tura, Carl Auböck and Culver Ltd. are consistently popular.

How Much is a Mid Century Barware?

Prices for a piece of mid century barware can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $35 and can go as high as $15,462, while the average can fetch as much as $595.

Finding the Right barware for You

Whether it’s streamlined or sophisticated, a bar area is always a welcoming feature in any home interior. A cheery well-made drink with friends and family has the potential to yield some unforgettable moments alongside those that aren’t easily remembered. And the only way to conjure that exemplary cordial is by putting the proper antique, new or vintage barware to work.

Essential barware equipment ranges from sterling-silver barspoons for mixing your cocktails in tall collins glasses to jiggers, shakers and strainers that allow you to whip up martinis and old-fashioneds.

From a design standpoint, some barware, such as our array of Art Deco glass whiskey sets or mid-century modern silver-banded tumblers crafted by Dorothy Thorpe, can help position your bar as a bold and attractive centerpiece to a room. At the very least, a carefully curated collection of barware can elevate with subtlety the bar’s nearby fixtures, as a handcrafted crystal decanter might do for your vintage 1960s bar cart.

As cocktail hour draws near, find inspiration in our gorgeous gallery of home bars in locales ranging from London to New York to San Francisco, and browse the exquisite selection of antique, new and vintage barware and glassware on 1stDibs.

Questions About Mid Century Barware
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    The difference between mid-century and mid-century modern comes down to specificity. When it comes to furniture and architecture, for example, mid-century refers to works that emerged during the middle of the 20th century, usually between 1950 and 1970. The more specific descriptor, mid-century modern, is used to refer to a particular style of design that emphasizes simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Mid-century modern furniture designers generally drew on the architectural work of Frank Lloyd Wright, Bauhaus design, Scandinavian modernism and more. Any piece of furniture produced during the 1950s and ’60s can be referred to as mid-century, but only those with specific characteristics are mid-century modern. That said, when enthusiasts of furniture and architecture use the shorter of the two phrases, they may indeed be referring to modernist works created during that period in history. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A mid-century sofa is any sofa created during the mid-20th century. Mid-century modern sofas are pieces of seating furniture that embody the venturesome attributes that we associate with mid-century modern furniture — while not all sofas designed in the mid-century modern style are the same, they frequently have a low profile and are characterized by gentle curves, clean lines and an organic shape. Mid-century furniture is a timeless classic due to its elegant simplicity. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary mid-century sofas from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    No, the 1970s are generally not considered to fall within the era identified as mid-century. With respect to mid-century modern design, while there is some debate between collectors and design experts about the specific time period that saw the emergence of the style, most furniture enthusiasts agree that by the late 1960s, interest in MCM had largely declined. Writer Cara Greenberg, who coined the term “mid-century modernism,” suggests that “the period from the end of World War II to 1960 – from V-J Day to JFK – was the heyday of innovative furniture design in America.” Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by clean lines and inviting, organic shapes. Furniture makers of the era believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Find a variety of vintage mid-century modern furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mid-century artwork is any piece of art produced during the middle of the 20th century. It includes paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures, collages, pottery and other media. You'll find a large selection of mid-century artwork from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid-century modern decor was popularized during the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would suggest that the style emerged during the years that followed World War II. This style of decor is typically characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Find the finest mid-century modern furnishings and more on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A mid-century chair is a piece of seating furniture that was designed at any point during the middle of the 20th century. Mid-century modern furniture 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. The mid-century period provided an excellent opportunity to experiment with both functional and decorative forms. Mid-century modern chairs were made with a variety of natural and synthetic materials, combining leather, wood, and cane with chrome, steel, and plastic. Shop a range of vintage mid-century chairs on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid-century furniture is furniture created within the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would argue that the style began to emerge in the postwar years. This style of furniture is known for its sleek lines and organic shapes. The creators most frequently associated with mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living. Mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mid-century jewelry is a style of jewelry that rose in popularity along with the mid-century modern design movement. Pieces from this era typically feature bold, geometric designs. Shop a variety of mid-century jewelry and accessories from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The mid-century modern style emerged primarily in the years following World War II. This style of decor is characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Creators of mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living, and mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid century modern refers to the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern period correlates specifically to the years following World War II. The mid-century modern period in America saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs now.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.

    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Yes, Eames is mid-century modern. In many ways, Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and they have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century. Some of the couple's most famous mid-century modern designs include the Eames Lounge chair and ottoman, the Eames Molded Plywood chair and the Eames Fiberglass chair. Shop a wide range of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    A dresser is a mid-century dresser if it was made during the middle of the 20th century. The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern period correlates specifically to the years following World War II. Mid-century modern dressers will likely have specific characteristics. There was a use of natural and man-made materials that included alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak as well as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. An authentic mid-century modern dresser will also be characterized by simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Shop an assortment of vintage mid-century dressers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mid-century is considered the middle of the century, however as it pertains to furniture and design, mid-century is an American design movement known for its modern style, construction and the Modernist movement. It is typically simple and clean lines without embellishments. Shop a range of mid-century modern designs on 1stDIbs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Most experts agree that mid-century modern correlates specifically to the years following World War II. It has grown in popularity in the decades since, particularly due to the media and cultural institutions that have promoted the truly innovative era of design. Not only did the MoMA promote modern furniture, but pieces are prominently visible on the set of very popular television shows such as Mad Men. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Mondrian’s art is believed to be one of the great inspirations for the mid-century modern approach to minimalism. His artworks were not just a departure from figurative works, but a new look at abstract art as well. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    To identify mid-century lamps, look for a manufacturer's label or stamp on the base or the shade. You can use trusted online resources to determine when the company or artisan was active. Some lamps may also have a date stamp that you can use for identification purposes. Pieces dating from the late 1950s through the early 1970s are mid-century in terms of their age. A mid-century modern lamp will show off hallmarks of the design style, such as curvy hourglass or globe forms. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer may also be able to help with the identification. Find a range of mid-century lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To tell if a chair is mid-century, look for labels and markings that indicate its maker. Then, use trusted online resources to determine when the company was active. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can be of assistance when dating chairs. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. Find a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
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