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Medium Rectangular Tray Mid Century Rhythm André Fu Living Tableware Serveware
By André Fu
Located in Admiralty, HK
rectangular tray Color: Sage green Size: 27 x 15 x 1 H cm Material: Porcelain and gold Collection: Mid Century
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2010s Malaysian Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Gold

Set of 2 Italian Roma Inc. Ceramic Serveware Bowl Platter Mid-Century Modern 80s
Located in Miami, FL
, Dishwasher Safe, No Lead. Italian Mid-Century Modern Tableware from the 1980. Platter measure: 16 x 12 x
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modernist Ceramic Serveware Set in Deep Yellow Ocre by Vieux Biot
By Biot
Located in New York, NY
This rare and stunning Mid-Century Modernist Serveware Set for twelve by Vieux Biot originates from
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Ceramic

Early Mid Century Modern Table Crumber
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
An early Mid-Century Modern period silent butler or table crumber by Kay Bojesen (Denmark, 1886
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Teak

Early Mid Century Modern Table Crumber
Early Mid Century Modern Table Crumber
H 0.63 in W 7.36 in D 5.5 in
Mid Century Carole Stupell Design Faux Malachite and Brass
By Carole Stupell
Located in Atlanta, GA
Carole Stupell (American, 1905-1996), circa mid century. A unique faux malachite and brass
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Brass

Crystal Serveware Glasses Bottle Transparent Green Modern Italy 1990s Set of 13
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 13 pieces made of transparent and bottle green crystal. Composed as follows: 12 liqueur glasses and 1 liqueur bottle. Made in Italy in the 90s. Note: We try to offer our cu...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Serving Platter in Hardwood
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Brazilian mid century modern serving platter is absolutely stunning. This
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Wood, Hardwood

Mid-20th Century Cartouche Form Brass Cocktail Tray, English
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-20th century cartouche form brass cocktail tray, English. Handsome, in traditional Chippendale
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Mid-20th Century English Chippendale Platters and Serveware

Materials

Brass

Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Serving Platter in Brazilian Hardwood
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Brazilian mid-century modern serving platter is absolutely stunning. This
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Wood

Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Serving Platter in Brazilian Hardwood
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Brazilian mid-century modern serving platter is absolutely stunning. This
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Wood, Hardwood

Large Mid Century Italian Ceramic Game Bird Meat Platter
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Italian 1950s Ceramic Covered Platter or Meat Dome. Vibrant colors, rare and unusual, a lovely pheasant centerpiece as well as functional for serving your gamebirds. Marked on botto...
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Mid-20th Century Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic

Mid Century Acrylic Lidded Serving Dish
Located in Vallejo, CA
A great mid century acrylic server. Dark green tint to the acrylic with a white interior tray. Ice
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Acrylic

Mid Century Acrylic Lidded Serving Dish
Mid Century Acrylic Lidded Serving Dish
H 8.5 in W 12.75 in D 9.5 in
Vintage Silver Tray by Arrigo Finzi, Italy, Mid-20th Century
By Arrigo Finzi
Located in Roma, IT
Silver Tray is an original silver item realized in the Mid-20th Century by the milanese silversmith
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Mid-20th Century Italian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver

Longwy Dishe Mid-Modern Century
By Faïenceries et Emaux de Longwy
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Big dishes by Longwy with Medusa decor. Made in faience craquelée.
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Faience

Longwy Dishe Mid-Modern Century
Longwy Dishe Mid-Modern Century
H 4.34 in Dm 15.75 in
Laminated Vintage Tray by Gerling Sol-Ohligs, Italy, Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Laminated Vintage Tray is a decorative object realized in the half of 20th century by Gerling Sol
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Mid-20th Century Italian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Wood

Laminated Vintage Tray by Gerling Sol-Ohligs, Italy, Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Laminated Vintage Tray is a decorative object realized in the half of 20th century by Gerling Sol
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Wood

Lead Crystal Glass Carafe or Decanter with Etched Grape Vine, Mid-20th Century
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
1.2 Litres and dating to the Mid-20th Century. The carafe is bottle or baluster shaped, tapering to
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Crystal Serveware

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Modern Tray by Philippe Denis
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Tray by Philippe Denis
Category

20th Century Platters and Serveware

Materials

Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Tray by Philippe Denis
Mid-Century Modern Tray by Philippe Denis
H 0.2 in W 7.68 in D 5.12 in
Mid-Century French Ceramic Fish Dish Vallauris
By Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Mid-Century French Ceramic fish dish signed Vallauris.
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Marble Cheese Board by Georges Briard
By Georges Briard
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice mid-century marble cheese board by Georges Briard, circa 1970s. The piece is in very
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Mid-20th Century Taiwanese Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Marble

Baccarat Mid-Century Thick Glass Basket
By Baccarat
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful round shaped beverage or wine basket produced in the 1950s by Baccarat, fine glassware. The basket has a cylindrical shape made entirely of clear crystal, with various work...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Mid-century French Majolica Cheese Platter Vallauris
By Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Mid-century French Majolica Cheese Platter Vallauris Decorated with tomato,onion,pepper.
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Mid-Century Brass Shell Platter
Located in Elkhart, IN
A mid-20th century brass clam shell platter.  
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Vintage 1970s Neoclassical Platters and Serveware

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Brass Shell Platter
Mid-Century Brass Shell Platter
H 2 in W 11.5 in D 14 in
Mid-Century Italian Modern Blue Ceramic Cake Plate
Located in Malibu, CA
Italian mid century ceramic cake stand on a pedestal base, atop sits a cake plate in vibrant
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 12 Mid-Century Silver Underplates
Located in London, GB
Set of 12 sterling silver underplates or dinner plates with a simple and stylish applied gadroon pattern border.
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Mid-20th Century German Platters and Serveware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mid-Century French Ceramic Dish Robert Picault Vallauris
By Robert Picault
Located in Austin, TX
Mid-Century French Ceramic dish signed Robert Picault Vallauris.
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century French Ceramic Bowl Robert Picault Vallauris
By Robert Picault
Located in Austin, TX
Mid-Century French Ceramic Bowl signed Robert Picault Vallauris.
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Mid-century Crystal Glass Can, 1950's.
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Crystal Glass Re-polished Good Original Condition
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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

Mid-Century French Ceramic Dish Robert Picault Vallauris
By Robert Picault
Located in Austin, TX
Mid-Century French Ceramic flowers dish signed Robert Picault Vallauris.
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century French Ceramic Bowl Robert Picault Vallauris
By Robert Picault
Located in Austin, TX
Mid-Century French Ceramic Bowl signed Robert Picault Vallauris.
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Mid-century French Ceramic Dish Robert Picault Vallauris
By Robert Picault
Located in Austin, TX
Large Mid-century French Ceramic dish signed Robert Picault Vallauris. Decorated with flowers.
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century French Ceramic Dish Robert Picault Vallauris
By Robert Picault
Located in Austin, TX
Mid-Century French Ceramic dish signed Robert Picault Vallauris.
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century French Green Majolica Deer Trivet Vallauris
By Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Mid-century French Green Majolica deer Trivet Vallauris. Shaped as an hunting horn.
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Crystal Vase, Bohemia, 1950's
By Bohemia
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of lead crystal, glass Labeled Good original condition.   
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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

Large Mid-Century Tulip Platter Robert Picault Vallauris
By Robert Picault
Located in Austin, TX
Large Mid-Century Tulip Platter signed Robert Picault Vallauris. Diameter / 11.4 inches.
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century French Ceramic Dish Robert Picault Vallauris
By Robert Picault
Located in Austin, TX
Mid-Century French Ceramic dish signed Robert Picault (Vallauris).
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

North American Sterling Silver Tableware Serveware Pitcher
By Frank M. Whiting & Company
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Indulge in the timeless charm of this Mid 20th-century North American sterling silver serveware
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Vintage 1950s American American Classical Pitchers

Materials

Sterling Silver

Large Mid-Century Enamel-on-Copper Charger
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is an impressive 18" diameter Enamel-on-Copper charger that was designed and created by the well-known Mesick Studios. The stunning intense turquoise enamel is the background to...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Mid-Century French Ceramic Dish Robert Picault Vallauris
By Robert Picault
Located in Austin, TX
Mid-Century French Ceramic Dish signed Robert Picault (Vallauris).
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Mid-Century French Majolica Fish Wood Imitation Platter Salins
By Salins
Located in Austin, TX
Mid-Century French Majolica Fish Wood Imitation Platter signed Salins. Model Bahama.
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic

Beautiful Mid-Century Inlaid "Roadrunner" Tray by Couroc California
By The Couroc Company
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful super cool inlaid "Roadrunner" tray handcrafted by Couroc California, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures 13.75"D x .5"H. #3584  
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Resin, Wood

Mid Century Lorin Marsh Serving Tray Glass Inset Brass Nickel karl Springer
By Lorin Marsh, Karl Springer
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Mid Century Modern Lorin Marsh Serving Tray With Glass Inset And Brass And Polished
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Vintage Mid Century Modern Nine Piece Drink Ware Set
Located in Seattle, WA
Circa 1960s- 1970s. This Drink ware set is most Likely Crystal, with Mid Century Design. This Set
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Crystal Serveware

Materials

Glass

Mid Century silver plated tray designed by Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in London, GB
Stylish silver plated drinks tray designed by Gio ponti for Cleto Munari. Stamped to base. This elegant simple tray can accomodate 6 glasses and is ideal for Christmas festivities.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

Mid-Century Wooden Bottle Stopper/Cork by Carl Auböck
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
unique example of Austrian Mid-Century design and craftsmanship will certainly keep your wines and other
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Leather, Wood

Mid Century Vintage Apple Decorative Porcelain Plate, Scotland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Decorative Apple plate from Scotland. Produced in 1960s. The plate is hand painted. Plate is in very good vintage condition, no damage or cracks. Original ceramic. Beautiful piece...
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Mid-20th Century Scottish Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Glass

Mid-Century Modern Enamel Lazy Susan by Marrell
Located in Riverdale, NY
California modern handmade Mid-Century Modern Lazy Susan server of wood with enameled copper bowls
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Mid-20th Century Sand Blasted Pink Platter Signed Schneider
Located in Beirut, LB
Plater in sand blasted light pink color glass with engraved geometrical drawings. Signed Schneider engraved at the bottom.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century French Ceramic Fish Dish Robert Picault Vallauris
By Robert Picault
Located in Austin, TX
Large Mid-Century French Ceramic fish dish signed Robert Picault Vallauris.
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic

Mid century modern large Italian ceramic Peacock fruit platter
By Capodimonte
Located in Den Haag, NL
Beautiful Mid century modern large Italian ceramic Peacock platter signed R.B R .Blance
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic

Mid century  modern large Italian ceramic Peacock  fruit platter
Mid century  modern large Italian ceramic Peacock  fruit platter
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H 7.09 in W 23.63 in D 11.82 in
Mid Century Modern dish by Fornasetti (1913-1988)
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in London, GB
Unusual early plate by Pierro Fornasetti. This design is no longer in production and relates to his early work but is not a theme he later continued into production. In 1945 he adver...
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic

Mid Century Vintage Flowers Decorative Porcelain Plate, Germany, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Decorative Flowers plate from Bavaria, Germany. Produced in 1970s. The plate is hand painted. Plate is in very good vintage condition, no damage or cracks. Original glass. Beautiful...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Glass

Mid Century Vintage Flowers Decorative Porcelain Plate, Germany, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Decorative Flowers plate from Bavaria, Germany. Produced in 1970s. The plate is hand painted. Plate is in very good vintage condition, no damage or cracks. Original glass. Beautiful...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Glass

Mid Century Vintage Flowers Decorative Porcelain Plate, Germany, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Decorative Flowers plate from Bavaria, Germany. Produced in 1970s. The plate is hand painted. Plate is in very good vintage condition, no damage or cracks. Original glass. Beautiful...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Glass

Mid Century Vintage Rose Decorative Porcelain Plate, Germany, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Decorative Rose plate from Bavaria, Germany. Produced in 1970s. The plate is hand painted. Plate is in very good vintage condition, no damage or cracks. Original glass. Beautiful pi...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Glass

Mid-Century French Ceramic Tray by Albert Thiry, 1960s
By Albert Thiry
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Mid-century French ceramic tray by Albert Thiry - 1960s Tray in brown chamotte glazed with a
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Enamel

Mid Century Green Decorative Glass Flower Plate, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Decorative green flower glass plate from Italy. Plate is in very good vintage condition, no damage or cracks. Original glass. Beautiful piece for every interior! Only one unique piece.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

Mid Century Decorative Wood Plate with Flowers, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Decorative wood plate from Italy. Plate is in good vintage condition. Original wood. Beautiful piece for every interior! Very nice as a gift. Only one unique piece.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Giltwood, Wood

Mid Century Decorative Wood Plate with Flowers, Italy, 1960s
Mid Century Decorative Wood Plate with Flowers, Italy, 1960s
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H 18.51 in W 10.63 in D 1.19 in
Mid-Century Modern Porcelain Oyster Plate Bauscher, Germany
By Bauscher Weiden
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This beautiful oyster plate features 6 wells for oysters and one for the sauce or lemon. It is marked at the back with manufactory sign. Nice addition to your table or just to displa...
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Porcelain Oyster Plate Bauscher, Germany
By Bauscher Weiden
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This beautiful oyster plate features 6 wells for oysters and one for the sauce or lemon. It is marked at the back with manufactory sign. Nice addition to your table or just to displa...
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

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Ceramic

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Mid Century Serveware For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the mid century serveware you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each mid century serveware for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, ceramic and glass. There are 28956 variations of the antique or vintage mid century serveware you’re looking for, while we also have 239 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer mid century serveware, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right mid century serveware, those designed in mid-century modern, Art Deco and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made mid century serveware has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Jens Quistgaard and Dansk Designs are consistently popular.

How Much is a Mid Century Serveware?

Prices for a mid century serveware can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $10 and can go as high as $2,467,850, while the average can fetch as much as $674.

Finding the Right Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass for You

Your dining room table is a place where stories are shared and personalities shine — why not treat yourself and your guests to the finest antique and vintage glass, silver, ceramics and serveware for your meals?

Just like the people who sit around your table, your serveware has its own stories and will help you create new memories with your friends and loved ones. From ceramic pottery to glass vases, set your table with serving pieces that add even more personality, color and texture to your dining experience.

Invite serveware from around the world to join your table settings. For special occasions, dress up your plates with a striking Imari charger from 19th-century Japan or incorporate Richard Ginori’s Italian porcelain plates into your dining experience. Celebrate the English ritual of afternoon tea with a Japanese tea set and an antique Victorian kettle. No matter how big or small your dining area is, there is room for the stories of many cultures and varied histories, and there are plenty of ways to add pizzazz to your meals.

Add different textures and colors to your table with dinner plates and pitchers of ceramic and silver or a porcelain lidded tureen, a serving dish with side handles that is often used for soups. Although porcelain and ceramic are both made in a kiln, porcelain is made with more refined clay and is more durable than ceramic because it is denser. The latter is ideal for statement pieces — your tall mid-century modern ceramic vase is a guaranteed conversation starter. And while your earthenware or stoneware is maybe better suited to everyday lunches as opposed to the fine bone china you’ve reserved for a holiday meal, handcrafted studio pottery coffee mugs can still be a rich expression of your personal style.

“My motto is ‘Have fun with it,’” says author and celebrated hostess Stephanie Booth Shafran. “It’s yin and yang, high and low, Crate & Barrel with Christofle silver. I like to mix it up — sometimes in the dining room, sometimes on the kitchen banquette, sometimes in the loggia. It transports your guests and makes them feel more comfortable and relaxed.”

Introduce elegance at supper with silver, such as a platter from celebrated Massachusetts silversmith manufacturer Reed and Barton or a regal copper-finish flatware set designed by International Silver Company, another New England company that was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898. By then, Meriden had already earned the nickname “Silver City” for its position as a major hub of silver manufacturing.

At the bar, try a vintage wine cooler to keep bottles cool before serving or an Art Deco decanter and whiskey set for after-dinner drinks — there are many possibilities and no wrong answers for tableware, barware and serveware. Explore an expansive collection of antique and vintage glass, ceramics, silver and serveware today on 1stDibs.

Questions About Mid Century Serveware
  • 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 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 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 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 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 ExpertApril 25, 2024
    The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern era correlates specifically to the years following World War II. These years in America saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history. Vintage mid-century modern furniture — including tables, chairs, desks and case pieces — are often organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple. 

    Postwar architects and designers in the United States were animated by new ideas and new technology during the era of mid-century modernism. Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century furniture designs manufactured by the likes of Knoll and Herman Miller

    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. 

    Knoll became 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 soon became desirable for the home. Similarly, Michigan’s Herman Miller is best known for its iconic mid-century modern furniture, and while the company focused on the office, people loved its designs for their homes, too.

    Find vintage mid-century modern furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 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 ExpertMay 3, 2024
    The years between 1950 and 1960 are typically considered mid-century. Some people also include the 1970s in the definition. Remember that the term mid-century furniture refers to pieces produced during the middle of the 20th century. It is different from mid-century modern, the name for a furniture style that emerged primarily in the years following World War II and 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. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of mid-century furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    Yes, some rattan is mid-century modern. Designers of the mid-century modern movement often preferred to use natural materials, including rattan, in their designs. However, not all rattan furniture was made during this period. Rattan was also a popular material for furniture produced during the Victorian era and continues to be used to produce furniture today. Shop a wide range of rattan furniture 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
    To tell if furniture is mid-century modern, examine the piece, looking for labels and markings that indicate who produced it. Then, consult trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active and what styles of furniture they made. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. A knowledgeable dealer or certified appraiser can help you determine if a particular piece is genuine mid-century modern or a reproduction. Shop a 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 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.

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