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A Perfect Taste Of History To Offset Your Home
A Perfect Taste Of History To Offset Your Home
Mid Century Modern - Classic Vintage Dinnerware from the 1940–1963 retro era.
Mid Century Modern - Classic Vintage Dinnerware from the 1940–1963 retro era.
WHAT IS MID CENTURY MODERN
WHAT IS MID CENTURY MODERN
Mid-Century modern dinnerware is both functional and fun which makes it the perfect collectible. With bright colors and fantastic atomic and space age inspired themes from the 1950’s, mid century modern dinnerware are again as cool as they always were.
LEGENDARY CREATORS
LEGENDARY CREATORS
Created by legendary dinnerware and mid century modern furniture designers like: Russel Wright and Mary Wright, Charles Eames and Ray Eames, Eva Zeisel, George Nakashima, George Nelson, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Milo Baughman, Paul Evans, Gladding, McBean & Company, Metlox, Royal China Company, Syracuse China and many more.
The Homer Laughlin China Company was a key player in this now vintage kitchenware from the 1930’s to the 1950’s. Some of the other players include the Hall China Company.
THE JAPANESE INFLUENCE
THE JAPANESE INFLUENCE
But the Japanese also played a major part in their era. Designer houses like Arita, with hand painted dragon designs, Kokura ware, Nikko ware, Ri Sampei (the "father" of Japanese porcelain), Nippon Toki Kasha Company, Dai Nippon and many others.
CLASSIC DESIGNS
CLASSIC DESIGNS
Usually made of porcelain, these vintage finds are often most noticeable because of their colorful designs, vintage blue or vintage red detailing and luxurious hand painted designs.
Patterns can include; Geisha's and Gardens, dragons, nature, animals (like Koi fish), flowers and fauna, floral motifs and other symbolic icons from the regions they were created in.
Often portrayed with beautifully delicate Gold Accents.
WHO WE ARE
WHO WE ARE
At Mary’s Red Barn we specialize in dinnerware, teapots, cups, tea sets, vases, Qing Dynasty and when we can find them, utensils; All from the mid century modern era.
At Mary’s Red Barn we specialize in dinnerware, teapots, cups, tea sets, vases, Qing Dynasty and when we can find them, utensils; All from the mid century modern era.
The thing we value most about our porcelain china collections is the delicate beauty of the simple elegant designs and the history that they tell. They always look elegant in any setting and are a joy to share with friends at dinner parties and special events. Even though they are antique, they are timeless and will never go out of fashion.
The thing we value most about our porcelain china collections is the delicate beauty of the simple elegant designs and the history that they tell. They always look elegant in any setting and are a joy to share with friends at dinner parties and special events. Even though they are antique, they are timeless and will never go out of fashion.
Mid Century Modern Villeroy & Boch Casserole Dish
Mid Century Modern Villeroy & Boch Casserole Dish
This Fantastic Viking Design Casserole featuring Pop Fish was Create by Christine Reuter for Villeroy and Boch in the 60's. Viking is a cool Mid Century Modern design with Blue fish against a white background. This Oval Covered casserole Dish Measures 12" by 7.5" by 4" deep. It is 5.5" tall with the lid and is in Excellent Vintage Condition with no chips, cracks, or crazing. There are only two tiny spots, on one fish, on one side where the motif is scratched off. Otherwise, this Beautiful example is in Like New Condition, Inside and Out. More photos upon request. Made in Luxembourg.
WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN MID CENTURY MODERN COLLECTIONS
WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN MID CENTURY MODERN COLLECTIONS
Condition and completeness:
Condition and completeness:
The hardest thing with collecting mid century classic china, is to find a complete set in excellent condition. As china, they can often be chipped or cracked. The designs can be faded, especially the gold detailing which can be missing in places.
Authenticity:
Authenticity:
The pedigree of the collections can be found in the watermark signatures on each item. Naturally you have to be aware of forgeries and clones, but that’s something we can’t describe on a single article. It comes from serving in the industry for decades.
Rarity and exclusivity:
Rarity and exclusivity:
The other thing we strive for is exclusivity. We don’t pick things up in a thrift store. They tend to be mass produced popular items which are ubiquitous.
Most of our collections come from private collections and Estate sales which have been stored in China cabinets.
WHERE TO BUY VINTAGE MID CENTURY CHINA COLLECTIONS
WHERE TO BUY VINTAGE MID CENTURY CHINA COLLECTIONS
We started our first “vintage finds” store in the 2000’s. Our first Etsy store was in 2017 and now you can find us on Etsy as store Mary’s Red Barn;
https://www.etsy.com/shop/MarysRedBarn
We often have up to a hundred different vintage listings at a time.
Come and join us on our journey for the best vintage finds and complete your classic dinnerware and fine china.
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