Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary 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.
As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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Style: Mid-Century Modern
French Ceramic Plate by Robert Picault, Signed, Vallauris, France, 1950s
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
French Ceramic Plate By Robert Picault. Signed. Vallauris, France - 1950s.
Large dish enamelled in white and green tones.
Decorated with a big green flower and geometric decorat...
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1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Enamel
Cathrine Holm Enameled Fondue Server
Located in Fulton, CA
Striking blue and white enameled steel fondue pot by Catherineholm of Norway. Circa. 1960's. Exceptional condition. Complete set including under-plate and sterno cup.
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Midcentury Tortoiseshell Plexiglass Italian Serving Tray after Willy Rizzo 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful midcentury piece of serveware, produced in Italy during the 1970s. It is a rectangular design attributed to Willy Rizzo for a Christian Dior production.
It is iconic tor...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Glazed Studio Pottery Ceramic Charger or Plate, Signed
Located in Miami, FL
Artist crafted studio pottery ceramic charger or plate. Signed by artist.
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
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 white-chalk enamel typical of Thiry's work.
Cir...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Enamel
Vintage Bristol Poole Silver Plate 3 Qt Casserole Chafing Dish Holder Pyrex
Located in Dayton, OH
"Vintage Bristol Silverplate by Poole, number 114 baroque reticulated casserole dish holder / stand with footed base, handles, lid and 3 Quart Pyrex glass insert number 233 E-1.
""Poole Silver Company was an American silver manufacturing company, active in Taunton, Massachusetts from 1892-1971. The Poole Silver Company was formed in 1892 by George Poole...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Metal
Free Form Lucite Bowl by Ritts Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lucite bowl by Ritts Co., c.1970s, USA. The bowl features a concave center that allows it to serve as a vide poche, catchall, or fruit bowl.
Dimensions: 16" width x 12" depth x 4" h...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Lucite
Piero Fornasetti Attributed Pistol Barware Metal Serving Tray, 1960s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Pistol And Gun Tray Attributed to Piero Fornasetti, 1960s.
This is a great studio Fornasetti, Piero Fornasetti style Pistol Barware Metal Serving Tray.
Very decorative Piero Fornasetti's Iconic square enameled metal tray featuring antique pistols, guns, and gunpowder pouches illustrations.
The underside has a printed wood effect.
Vintage Italian Piero Fornasetti Pistol...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Metal
Rey Urban Creamer Sterling Silver Hand Hammered Sweden 1970 Signed
By Rey Urban
Located in Paris, FR
Creamer in sterling silver hand hammered by Rey Urban, Stockholm 1970 signed ans stamped
A pair available, price for 1 item
Good condition
Rey Urban, born 14 September 1929 in Stockholm, Sweden, died 8...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pekka Turtiainen Silver Tray " Samodorok" technique Helsinki 1970. Signed
Located in Paris, FR
Hand made Pekka Turtiainen Sterling Silver tray made with Samodorok technique in Helsinki by A. Sirtano circa 1970. Signed by the designer and stampe...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Silver
Delvè MidCentury Italian Brass and Glass Set of Glasses and Tray for Delfi 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Excellent set of Italian crystal glasses with brass base ad tray. Claude Delvè designed this set in Italy during the 1970s for Delfi.
This piece is uni...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Brass
Ceramic Dish, Designed by Jacques Pouchain for Poet Laval
Located in NANTES, FR
Lovely bowl designed by Jacques Pouchain for Poet Laval. In perfect condition.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
Alessi 4 Parts Hors d'oeuvres Service Crystal Glass Designed Ettore Sottsass
Located in Miami, FL
This Listing offers the Alessi 4 compartments Hors d'oeuvres service in crystal glass designed by Ettore Sottsass, made in Italy, circa 1970s.
Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Barware in minimalism design and heavy lead crystal.
All 4 Triangle shaped bowls have the golden Alessi Label.
Practical to serve Your favorite Dish at Your Holiday or Family Dinner...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Crystal
Large Green and White 20th Century Decorative Ceramic Plate by Nidervillers 1970
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Nidervillers
Large 20th century design ceramic plate
White, yellow and green ceramic glazes colors
Signed
Original perfect conditi...
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
Serving Tray or Vide-Poche in Bamboo and Tortoiseshell Lucite, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Rectangular serving tray or vide-poche in lucite effect tortoiseshell and Bamboo.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass
Mid-Century Golden and Pink Decorative Glass Flower Plate, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Decorative golden and pink 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 u...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern French Ceramic decorative trays Albert Thiry, 1960s
By Albert Thiry
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Pair of Mid-Century Modern French ceramic decorative trays Albert Thiry, 1960s
Very nice set of two decorative ceramic trays decorated with blue flowers. The chalk white enamel is of very good quality. It brings out the motifs engraved by the artist.
The price is for the two potteries together. Do not hesitate to contact me if you want only one of the two pieces.
Circa 1960-1970.
In very good condition.
3.5cmx29.5cmx12xm
3.5cmx28.5cmx12cm
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Albert Thiry (1923-2009)
Ceramist from Nice, he studied at the School of Decorative Arts in the city. He settled with his wife Pyot Gavaudan in 1943 in the pottery village of Vallauris. There he continued his training as a ceramist in various workshops, notably that of Charles Voltz (1923-1997). In 1956, he joined Claire and René Batigne as a decorator, who had run the Tapis Vert workshop since 1950. There he rubbed shoulders with Marcel Vertès and Anton Prinner...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Enamel
Pair of Mid-Century Modern French Ceramic Decorative Trays Albert Thiry, 1960s
By Albert Thiry
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Pair of Mid-Century Modern French Ceramic decorative trays Albert Thiry, 1960s
Very nice set of two decorative ceramic trays decorated with red flowers. The chalk white enamel is of very good quality. It brings out the motifs engraved by the artist.
The price is for the two potteries together. Do not hesitate to contact me if you want only one of the two pieces.
Circa 1960-1970.
In very good condition.
3.5cmx12cmx29xm
3cmx11cmx29xm
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Albert Thiry (1923-2009)
Ceramist from Nice, he studied at the School of Decorative Arts in the city. He settled with his wife Pyot Gavaudan in 1943 in the pottery village of Vallauris. There he continued his training as a ceramist in various workshops, notably that of Charles Voltz (1923-1997). In 1956, he joined Claire and René Batigne as a decorator, who had run the Tapis Vert workshop since 1950. There he rubbed shoulders with Marcel Vertès and Anton Prinner...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Enamel
Vintage Villeroy & Boch Botanica Plate, Luxembourg
Located in Bastogne, BE
Villeroy & Boch Botanica Section Plates.
The price is for 1 plate.
Also used as oyster plates.
Villeroy and Boch Botanica - is the ...
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1980s Luxembourgish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Porcelain
Fornasetti Fish Bowls on Tray, Italy, 1950s
By Fornasetti
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of four Fornasetti Fish Bowls on a Tray, Italy 1950s. The measurements given apply to the tray. One bowl measures 11 x 14 x 3 cm.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Orange Decorative Wood Plate, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Decorative wood orange plate from Italy. The plate is hand painted. Plate is in good vintage condition. Original wood. Beautiful piece for every interior!...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Mid Century Modern dish by Fornasetti (1913-1988)
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 advertised Camus' tragedy Caligula and this is th closest reference to this motif in which he advertises Le Scala...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
Set of Six Vintage French Pheasant Plates, Longchamp Factory, France
By Longchamp
Located in New Orleans, LA
A set of six vintage 1960's French square pheasant plates, each having a transferware study of a wild pheasant and with gold filigree trim. The colors ...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Faience
Mid Century Red and Orange Vintage Splatter Confetti Lunch Trays, Set of 4
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A set of four hard plastic vintage lunch trays. This set of trays is decorated with confetti or splatter ware in red and orange. Each includes six w...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Plastic
Set of 7 Plates by Miguel Pineda
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Set of 7 different plates from the Mexican Miguel Pineda known for his artist pieces in high quality enamel; each plate has a special design reflecting Pineda's style and they are definitely the perfect pieces to have at home.
Red Plate
D: 8cm (3.14in)
H: 0.3cm (0.11in)
2 Fish Plate
H: 1.7cm (.66in)
W: 12cm (4.7in)
D: 8cm (3.14in)
Rooster plate...
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1960s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Vintage Spaniel Dog and Flowers Decorative Porcelain Plate, Germany, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Decorative Spaniel Dogs 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. Bea...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain, Glass
Octagonal Faux Tortoise Lucite Tray from France (Diameter 18 1/2)
Located in Austin, TX
A fine large French recessed octagonal serving tray from the Mid-Century Modern period, of acrylic Lucite with a faux tortoiseshell (tortoise) pattern and gilded brass trim.
Two a...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Brass, Metal
Mid-Century Modern Woven Bamboo and Rattan Serving Tray, Italy
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Vintage bamboo serving tray, 1960s, Italy.
Beautiful 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern serving cocktail bar tray
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Bamboo
Modernist Amorphic Crystal Quartz Tray Hand Finished with White Gilt Border
Located in New York, NY
This elegant modernist tray features a beautiful slab of crystal quartz geode in a warm honeyed off white hue- exhibiting the natural beauty of t...
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20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Quartz
Blue and black 20th century dish or plate by Boisbelle La Borne 1980
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Boisbelle - Josette Miquel
Large blue and black stoneware ceramic plate or dish by Boisbelle
Original perfect condition
Blue and black ceramic glaze...
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
Don Shoemaker Large Serving Tray /Cutting Board Made with Different Woods
Located in Mexico City, MX
This is a Mexican wood tray, cutting board or serving platter made in 1960s in Michoacan, Mexico by Don Shoemaker.
It is in excelllent condition and...
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1960s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Hardwood
Round Centerpiece Serving Tray Lucite Faux Tortoiseshell and Brass, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing round serving tray / centerpiece in tortoiseshell effect lucite with and border brass in the style of Christian Dior.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern French Ceramic Large Bowls by Albert Thiry, 1960s
By Albert Thiry
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Pair of Mid-Century Modern French ceramic large bowls by Albert Thiry, 1960s
Two beautiful glazed ceramic bowls. One has a blue thistle p...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Enamel
1950s Italian Service Tray in Patinated Brass Decorative Trim Italy
By Sheffield
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Italian service tray in patinated brass.
Oval shape with handles. Lovely decorative trim
2 tall x 23 w x 14.75 d
Stamped MADE IN ITALY
Preowned original vintage condition.
See i...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Brass
Wall Decorative Figurative Ceramic Plate by Marie Madelaine Jolly French 20th
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Marie Madelaine Jolly
French unique handmade ceramic piece by Marie Madelaine Jolly
Friend of Jean Cocteau
Large wall decorative ceramic plate
Original good condition
...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
Early XXth Century Century Spanish Traditional Metal Plate
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Metal plate from Spain by unknown manufacturer, early 20th century.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
Material:...
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Early 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Metal
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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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Porcelain Oyster Plate Bauscher, Germany
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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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Wooden Bottle Stopper/Cork by Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
The item on sale is an original Carl Auböck bottle stopper. It was hand crafted and is made from the finest wood and cork. It has a robust leathe...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Leather, Wood
Vallauris Glazed Ceramic Platter or Centerpiece Bowl, Flower Shape
By Vallauris
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern multicolor glazed ceramic flower centerpiece bowl. Manufactured by Vallauris, France, 1950-1960.
Eye-catching and colorful flowe...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Majolica, Pottery, Ceramic
Vintage decorative tray for knickknacks, Italy 1970s
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
A beautiful midcentury goldenrod tray with black iron frame and goldnerod and glass tray. In veru good conditions with some signs of time.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Iron
Dansk Cheese / Charcuterie Board by Jens Quistgaard Denmark
By Dansk
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very well crafted teakwood cheese and charcuterie board with center platform for the goodies and a lower rim for bread or crackers . Designed by Je...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Teak
Vintage Transparent Decorative Glass Flower Bowls, Drost, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Pair of decorative transparent basket bowls designed by Jan Sylwester Drost in 1960s from Poland. Bowls are in very good vintage condition, no damage or cracks. Original glass. Beautiful piece for every interior! Only one unique set.
About the designer:
From 1952 Jan Sylwester Drost studied at the Faculty of Glass of the State Higher School of Fine Arts in Wroclaw, in the studio of Stanislaw Dawski (diploma in 1958), from 1959 he worked as a designer at Zaklady Mechaniczno-Optyczne "Opta" in Katowice.
In 1960 Drost started working for forty years at the Design Center of Huta Szkla Gospodarczego "Zabkowice" in Zabkowice Bedzinskie, where he was the organizer, designer and design manager. In 1972 he studied in Sweden, he had the opportunity to learn about the work of glassworks in Orrefors, Johansfors, Lindshammar, Sandvisk, Hofmantorp and in Reijmyre glasbruk. He also practiced in the ceramics factories in Rörstrand and Gustavsberg. Also in 1972, he received a scholarship from the Swedish government, he gained knowledge at the Faculty of Industrial Design of the Academy of Fine Arts in Konstfackskolan, at the Centers of Industrial Design in Stockholm and Milan, as well as at the Glass Institute in Växjö. After returning to Poland, he received a two-year creative scholarship from the Council of the Fund for the Development of Artistic Creativity.
Drost skillfully combined his technological knowledge of glass pressing with artistic sensitivity, and in the seventies he was granted a patent for a device for forming glass products by extrusion. As a result, vessels with a freely shaped upper rim were created. Drost was constantly involved in coming up with new technological solutions that improved the embossing of patterns. He also experimented in the field of machine processing of the outer surface of the extruder and the inside of the cast iron mold...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
Mathieu Matégot Enameled Metal Plate, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Enameled metal plate designed by Mathieu Mate´got.
Manufactured by Artimeta (Holland), circa 1950.
Lacquered perforated metal with original paint.
In great original condition wi...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Metal
Aldo Tura Goatskin and Brass Small Serving Tray for Macabo Milano 1960
By Aldo Tura
Located in Paris, IDF
This is a beautiful barware serving tray designed by Aldo Tura for Macabo Cusano Milanino in Milan in the early 1960s. Rounded shape with a brass gallery and varnished goatskin parch...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Brass
Don Shoemaker Exotic Wood Tray
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
Eye-catching 1960s geometric design of tropical hardwoods designed by Don S. Shoemaker and made in Mexico by his company Senal, S.A. Practical and beautiful, this mid-century modern ...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Hardwood
Vintage White and Beige Decorative Murano Glass Mini Vase, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Decorative white and beige murano glass vase from Italy. Vase is in very good vintage condition, no damage or cracks. Original glass. Beautiful piece for every interior! Only one uni...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic, Glass, Murano Glass
Large MCM California Studio Pottery Signed Charger
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice California studio pottery charger, circa 1970s. The piece is signed on the reverse and in excellent vintage condition with no chi...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Pottery
Fontana Arte Glass Beveled & Gold Infused Rectangle Footed Serving Tray Italy
By Fontana Arte
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful rectangle Fontana Arte attributed Vanity Tray, Tableware, Barware or Serving Tray in beveled thick green tinted Glass on 4 round gold infused ball feet.
The two handles are...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Gold
Vintage Deep Orange Decorative Ceramic Plate, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Decorative ceramic plate from Italy. The plate is hand painted. Plate is in very good vintage condition, no damage or cracks in the frame. Beautiful piece for every interior! Only on...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Giltwood, Ceramic
Majolica Hand Painted Ceramic Turkey Motif Thanksgiving Serving Tray or Platter
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A large oval Thanksgiving turkey serving platter. Created from ceramic, this large majolica platter will be a fabulous way to add a festive touch ...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
25 Piece Rice Porcelain Friedl Holzer-Kjellberg Coffee Set for Arabia
Located in North Miami, FL
25 piece rice porcelain set designed by Friedl Holzer-Kjellberg for Arabia.
Set has 12 plates, 12 cups and small sugar bowl.
The plate measures 4.75"x...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Couroc Cat Design Barware Serving Tray
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-Century Modern Couroc of Monterey California cat design barware serving tray.
A mid century beautiful Couroc barware tray featuring a cat made up of the classic Couroc inlay tech...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Resin
Large Mid-Century Tulip Platter Robert Picault Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Large Mid-Century Tulip Platter signed Robert Picault Vallauris.
Diameter / 11.4 inches.
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Green Decorative Wood Plate, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Decorative wood green plate from Italy. The plate is hand painted. Plate is in good vintage condition. Original wood. Beautiful piece for every interior! Very nice as a gift. Only on...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Giltwood, Wood
Venetian Blue Murano Glass Etched Mirror Tray
Located in Barcelona, ES
Venetian mirrored tray with twisted blue and clear glass rope and etched details. Italy, 1940s.
This eye-catching mirrored tray is surrounnded by...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Brass
Silver Plate Bowl in the Shape of an Apple or Fruit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Acquired in Paris, France - a lovely silver plate bowl in the shape of an apple or piece of fruit... a compliment to any cocktail table, the bar, as a serving piece or simply to disp...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Silver Plate, Stainless Steel
Set of Six Ice Effect Lucite and Steel Placemats Willy Rizzo style, Italy, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Rome, IT
Set of six squared placemats in ice-effect lucite and steel borders in the style of the Italian designer Willy Rizzo.
Made in Italy 1970s.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Metal, Steel, Chrome
Mid-century Modern platters and serveware for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern platters and serveware for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage platters and serveware created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern platters and serveware made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original platters and serveware, popular names associated with this style include Jens Quistgaard, Dansk Designs, Robert Picault, and Tiffany & Co.. 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 platters and serveware differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $33 and tops out at $48,500 while the average work can sell for $578.
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