Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
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
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 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Hardwood
Black and White Checkerboard Ice Bucket Attributed to Alexander Girard
Located in Kansas City, MO
Mid-Century Modern ice bucket attributed to Alexander Girard. Condition is very good and ready to use.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
White Porcelain and Gold Serving Tray by Rosenthal Kurfurstendamm Berlin
By Rosenthal
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful German porcelain serving tray in the Kurfurstendamm Berlin pattern, designed by Hans Theo Baumann for Rosenthal, 1959, Germany. Piece is white glazed porcelain with gold band around edge, rectangular in shape. Piece was design as a serving tray for canapes, hors d'oeuvres, etc. Piece can also be used as a vanity tray to hold small items, jewelry, etc., a catchall vide-poche. Maker's mark on underside as shown in last image. Dimensions: 5.63" Depth x 12.38" Width.
Brazilian wood and black onyx box...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Gold
Serving Tray Acrylic Green Marble Effect & Chrome Willy Rizzo Style, Italy 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing serving tray rectangular Acrylic green marble effect and chrome in the style of Italian design Willy Rizzo.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Vintage Large Middle Eastern Tray in Piercet Copper, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Extra-large (57 cm) Persian copper tray decorated with leaves and flowers with intricate perforations. It was made in Pakistan or India during the 1960s or earlier. It can be used as...
Category
1960s Asian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Copper
Mid Century Round Black Walt Disney World Florida Metal Serving Tray
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A Mid-Century Modern round black tin serving tray. This serving tray will be an excellent addition to any bar. The inside is printed with Walt Disney World...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal
Italian Art Glass Rainbow Dish / Tray, circa 1990
By Murano 5
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Italian Art Glass rainbow dish / tray, circa 1990.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Art Glass
Straw Holder by Broggi Milano for Hotel Europa in the manner of Gio Ponti
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
A rare art deco straw holder designed by Gio Ponti for Bar Pasticceria Alemagna at Piazza Duomo in Milano.
The shape is simple and sleek and elegant. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver Plate
Large Rare Dansk Rare Woods Wenge & Butcher Block Tray by Jens Quistgaard
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Large tray designed by Jens Quistgaard for the Dansk Rare Woods Collection. Constructed of Wenge. Introduced in 1961, the Rare Woods line represented the finest designs and materials...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Wenge
Allan Adler Town and Country Serving Fork
By Allan Adler
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Allan Adler Town and Country serving fork. Measures 9.25" tall. Good overall condition, shows fine scratches to sterling. Stamped on backside.
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
1960s Riviera Silver Butler Crumb Brush and Tray Italy
By Riviera Design
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Riviera Butler Crumb Brush and Tray Italy
Chrome plated brass with rosewood handles.
Retains original paper tag by Riviera.
Handcrafted made in Italy
9.5 x 5.75 w x 1.75 brush ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Tommaso Barbi Rectangular Brass & Mirror Centerpiece Tray, Italy, 1970s
Located in Carimate, Como
Rectangular centerpiece tray in bronzed mirror with brass corners and frame in ivory-colored plastic material by the Italian designer Tommaso B...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Rosewood Tray by Åry Fanérprodukter Nybro
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Vintage Scandinavian bentwood tray by Åry Fanérprodukter Nybro in beautifully figured Brazilian Rosewood.
Designer: Nils Trautner
Manufa...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Rosewood
Large MCM Solid Wood Trivet
By Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
LargeMCM solid wood trivet designed to hold a square casserole dish, circa 1970s. The piece is made of wood, is in very good vintage condition and measures 18.5" W x 1015" D x 2.75" ...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Wood
Robert Welch for Old Hall, 1962-4, Alveston Condiment Set, Super Set, Modernist
Located in London, GB
Robert Welch for Old Hall, 1962-4
'Alveston' condiment set
Stainless steel with black plastic inserts
Very good condition, with only light marks
Makers stamp to underside of ea...
Category
1960s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage Teak Handled Nut Cracker
By Dansk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This sturdy nut cracker with solid teak wood handles has stood the test of time and bears memories of summer walnuts cracked in grandparents' homes. A prac...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Teak
Italian Kitchen Set from Desco Al Ma Rose by A.Salviato
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Unique Italian kitchen set from Desco Al Ma Rose Design by A. Salviato 1960s.
Olive oil and balsamic containers. Salt and pepper containers. Sugar container.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Plastic
Elegant & Rare Pair of Butter Knives in Mother of Pearl & Solid Polished Brass
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful elegant pair of butter knives in mother of pearl and polished brass like new condition.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Fish Cheese Serving Board
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous carving cheese board in the shape of a fish. Cast aluminum head and tail with a maple cutting board. In excellent vintage condition with minima...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Aluminum
Centerpiece Tray Lucite, Wicker & Chrome Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Rectangular serving tray centerpiece in wicker and lucite with chrome borders in the style of Christian Dior.
Great accessory for any modern interior.
Made in Italy in the 19...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Chrome, Metal
Small MCM Solid Wood Trivet
By Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Small MCM solid wood trivet designed to hold a square casserole dish, circa 1970s. The piece is made of wood, is in very good vintage condition and measures 13.5"W x 10.5"D x 2.75"H...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Wood
Airstream 1960s Foley Handheld Citrus Juicer Reamer in Aluminum
By Wagner
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Juicer
Vintage Airstream 1960s Foley Aluminum Hand Juicer
Citrus Juicer Reamer Airstream Style 1960s USA
Measures: 2.25 tall x 3.75 x 8 long
Perfect ...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Aluminum
Higgins Fused Glass Tidbit Tray
Located in Highland, IN
Michael and Frances Higgins’ distinctive designs in fused glass are rich and complex. This large tidbit or snack tray is a terrific example. The vivid peac...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Glass
Carl Aubock II Fondue Set Mid-Century Nutwood Steel Austria, 1960
Located in Vienna, AT
Carl Aubock desigend this Fondue-set in the 1960. Included is the original box made of paper. The contents of the packaging are described on the lid in 4 languages:
Fondue-Set in s...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Steel
Cocktail Set Ice Bucket, Thermos Coaster & Tray Lucite Barware Midcentury Italy
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Midcentury ice bucket, thermos and coaster Faux tortoiseshell )(Lucite) and metal, (the metal can be alpaca or similar).Italy
An elegant and distinguished touch on your table
Time ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal
20th Century Metal Shell and Coral Decorative Dish Vide-Poche or Plate Pergay
By Maria Pergay
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
In the style of Maria Pergay
Realised, circa 1960
Elegant dish called "mendiant" in metal and coral
Very chic object with two shells and a coral handle...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Coral
1950s Sterling Silver Glass Covered Candy Dish Maurice Duchin New York
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Delightful old time Duchin Creation sterling silver and etched glass covered candy dish by Maurice Duchin New York
Measures: 6.75 height x 4.5 diameter ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Austrian Black, Starr & Gorham Enamel Copper Bowls, Vienna, Set of 3
Located in Miami, FL
Austrian black, Starr & Gorham Enamel copper bowls, Vienna, Set of 3
Offered for sale is a set of three Black Starr & Gorham enameled copper bowls. They are designed in oval and triangular shapes with soft rounded edges and are embellished with black and purple grounds. Additionally, they are decorated with multicolor accents, in yellow, blue, silver, and green colors. They are marked "Black Starr & Gorham" and "Made in Vienna" on their bases as shown.
The measurements provided above are for the largest purple ground tray. The smaller purple tray...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Mid-Century Oval Serving Tray in Brass and Cream-Colored Plexiglass, Italy 1980s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful cream lucite serving tray with mid-century brass edging. This wonderful piece was made in Italy in the 1980s.
A fantastic piece of service that will complement a moder...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage Teal Murano Glass Cornucopia Vase by Archimede Seguso, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s.
Made in Murano glass.
It is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be considered as in excellent original condition and ready...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Murano Glass
Antique Glass and Wood Tray with Venice Landscape, circa 1930
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antique glass and wood tray with Venice Landscape, circa 1930.
By unknown manufacturer from Europe.
In original condition, with some visible signs of previous use and age, preservin...
Category
1930s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal
Alan Adler Sterling Silver & Walnut Modernist Hand Wrought Serving Coffee Set
Located in New York, NY
This elegant sterling silver and walnut coffee set was realized by the legendary designer Allan Adler in the United States circa 1950. The set features a coffee pot, sugar bowl and spoon, and creamer. Created in sterling silver, this set showcases Allan Adler's signature aesthetic- a kind of traditional modernism applying a pared down minimalist perspective to classical design elements. Here the silhouettes of the pieces look traditional but feature idiosyncratic details that clearly indicate their modernism- as fresh looking today as when it was made. The hand rubbed walnut handles are hewn in an amorphic shape that flares asymmetrically at its end. It is inescapably a modern form. It is pared, however, with historical language (from Art Nouveau for instance) that roots the pieces in a more traditionalist place. They feature stylized vine motifs on the finial of the coffee pot top and leaf motifs that trace the circular bases. The protuberant bodies created in lustrous sterling salver taper at each end. This is an outstanding example of Adler's practice that represents his inimitable aesthetic at its very best. It is sure to delight collectors of his work, as well as those with a penchant for beautifully crafted and special objects. It is signed "Adler Sterling" on the base and is in excellent vintage condition.
Adler began his career as an apprentice in 1938, designing silverware and inspired by the design of the early 1900s specifically Art Nouveau. His name became associated with Hollywood glamour in the early 1940s. he was commissioned to design mini-Oscars for Academy Award winners, crowns for Miss Universe and Miss USA, and silver bowls and candlesticks for celebrities and dignitaries. During John F. Kennedy's presidential campaign, Adler was commissioned to create a silver coffee urn...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Vanity Set of 5 Brushes and a Mirror in Silver
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful silver vanity set made in the 30's of fine Italian craftsmanship.
The vanity set is totally made of silver finely crafted and decorated. The set contains 5 pieces and is c...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver
Martini Champagne Bath, Italy 1960s
Located in London, GB
An Italian Martini ice bucket in metal , 1960.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Stainless Steel
1950s Atomic Hors D' Oeuvre Appetizer Wood Toothpick Holder Sputnik
Located in Chula Vista, CA
We presents
Hors d’oeuvre appetizer wood toothpick holder atomic sputnik Modern 1950s
Ideal Mid-Century Modern serving piece for cheese cubes appetizer ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Wood
Arts & Crafts Sugar Bowl, circa 1920
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Arts & Crafts sugar bowl, circa 1920
Manufactured in Barcelona, Spain.
In original condition with wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
Category
1920s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Glass
Jug with Original Lid Vienna Around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
jug with original lid vienna around 1950s
Polished and stove enameled.
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Brass
Figural Mouse Brass Serving Picks, Set of 4
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Whimsical set of brass serving picks. Mouse form with tail pick.
Dimensions are of individual pick.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Brass
Early Mexican Modern Sterling Silver Coffee Tea Set William Spratling
Located in Atlanta, GA
An early set of sterling silver coffee or tea set comprising a coffee or tea pot, a cream jug and an open sugar bowl. Designed and made by William Spratling in Taxco, Mexico and date...
Category
1940s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Faux Turtle-Shell Lucite Round Tray. French Work. Circa 1970.
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This faux turtle-shell round tray is made of lucite. This is a French work. Circa 1970.
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Lucite
Unique Lotus Arts De Vivre Sterling Dragon Basket Wine Server
By Lotus Arts De Vivre
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Exquisite and much sought after Dragon basket wine server from Lotus Arts de Vivre, the premier International purveyors of superlative objects, home decor and jewellery. Mounted on a...
Category
20th Century Asian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Serving Tray Centerpiece Bamboo & Rattan, Italy, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Squared centerpiece serving tray in bamboo and rattan.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Large Mid-Century Modern Red Italian Marble Tray, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Very beautiful red and white marbled round Italian marble bowl. Mid-Century Modern.
Light signs of use.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Marble
Signed Mid-Century Scheier Pottery Serving Dish
Located in Forney, TX
Early and rare hand-thrown ceramic serving dish by mid-century modern masters, Edwin and Mary Scheier. With curved handles and a swirl design, this fabulous hand-crafted pottery ston...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Copper, Brass Hammered Jug Around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
copper, brass hammered Jug around 1950s
Polished and stove enameled.
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Brass, Copper
Silver Plated Dish Representing a Fish, French Work, Circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This dish is representing a fish and is made of silver plated. This is a French work. Circa 1970.
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Italian MidCentury Serving Tray in Lucite, Rattan and Brass in Shell Shape, 1970
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Gorgeous serving tray, in the shape of a shell, made of lucite, rattan and brass.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
Braided rattan is cast within the Lucite acrylic material. Beautiful workmanship.
The brass part is kept in original vintage version, with the patina from that time.
Since the shape is as a shell, the tray inside...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Crystal Lucite and Chrome Italian Tray in Willy Rizzo Style, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing midcentury crystal lucite and chrome tray. This fantastic piece was designed in Italy during the 1970s and it is attributed to Willy Rizzo.
This centrepiece is unique as t...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Danish Teak Tray with Handle by Bonniers
By Bonniers
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Are vintage Danish serving tray with a beautifully sculpted form and single handle made from solid teak for Bonniers NYC.
Year: 1960s
Origin: Denmark
Dimensions: 19.5" long ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Teak Bed / Breakfast Tray
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-Century Modern teak foldable bed / breakfast tray, circa 1970s. Can be used for breakfast in bed with the two foldable legs down or as a regular serving tray with the legs in the...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Teak
Raymond Loewy for Rosenthal Germany Modern Grasses Pattern Coffee Service 3 Pcs
Located in Miami, FL
A Mid-Century Modern porcelain coffee service set consisting of coffee pot, creamer and lidded sugar by Rosenthal in the GRASSES pattern with the iconic ...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Round Bamboo, Rattan and Brass Serving Tray, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Round serving tray in bamboo and brass details,.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large Inlaid Walnut Salad Bowl & Servers by Gladmark of California
By Gladmark
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful large inlaid walnut salad bowl by Gladmark of California, circa 1960s. The bowl is in very good vintage condition and measures 18" D x 4" H...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Stainless Steel
Aarika, Sculptural Napkin / Letter Holders, Pine, Finland, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of sculptural napkin or letter holders. Designed and produced by Aarikka, 1950s Finland.
In solid turned and carved pine.
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Pine
Carl Auböck Wooden Salad Tong, Austria 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck Wooden Wooden Tong for Salads or other dishes, Austria 1960s.
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Wood, Leather
Silver Plated Metal Mid-Century Modern Ice Bucket by Christofle
By Christofle
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Silver plated metal ice bucket by Christofle. Manufacture mark on the base. Very good condition: The oxidation patina can be polished upon request.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver
Mid-Century Gouda Ware Serving Peanut Bowl with 6 Little Bowls
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Very stylish Mid-Century peanut set in pretty pastel colors made by Royal Gouda Pottery. The pottery was founded in 1898 by Adrianus Jonker. In 1930 the po...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Set for Serving Cart
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960, we offer this fantastic set for your bar or serving cart, made in fantastic tropical wood and brass accents, recently professionally restored.
Category
1960s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Wood
Mid-century Modern serving pieces for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern serving pieces 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 serving pieces created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects, folk art and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern serving pieces 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 serving pieces, popular names associated with this style include Jens Quistgaard, Dansk Designs, Werkstätte Carl Auböck, and Rosenthal. 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 serving pieces differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $26 and tops out at $18,800 while the average work can sell for $630.
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