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Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

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
Giuseppe Scapinelli Tea Bar Cart
Located in Washington, DC
Beautiful vintage tea cart by Italian Brazilian Modern master Giuseppe Scapinelli. Elegant curves and high quality craftsmenship in a stunning piece.
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Formica, Wood

Architectural Oval Two Tier Serving Table with Handles, Italy, 1950s
Located in Milan, IT
Architectural oval two tier serving table with handles, Italy, 1950s.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Nickel

Fontana Arte Blue Mirrored Glass Wood and Brass Serving Trolley, Signed
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant and refined food trolley by Fontana Arte, signed, from the 1950s, Italy. The trolley is beautifully crafted in various elements. We find two shelves to place various objects....
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Italian Beech Wood and Formica Red Two Tiered Bar Cart, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic midcentury serving trolley in beech wood with two formica red shelves. This unique piece was produced in Italy during the 1960s. This is a won...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Metal

Unusual Bill W. Sanders Designed Oak Chopping Block Cart
By Bill W. Sanders
Located in San Francisco, CA
An unusual and unique Bill W. Sanders design, a large oak chopping block cart, on four wheels. Large block of Oak, center has a round aluminum meat holder ...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Metal, Aluminum

Antique chrome serving table, Thonet, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
- original very good condition - construction of chrome tubes - 2 removable wooden trays freely seated in the construction - walnut veneer wood - only re-polished - original glass in...
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1930s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Chrome

1960s Hong Kong Foldable Spider Leg Tea Service Table Brass & Mahogany
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Folding table 1960s made in Hong Kong tea tray service Brass and Mahogany Wood folding serving tray table six leg spider base. Removable etched brass ...
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1960s Hong Kong Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Brass

Lucite Tray Table, France, 1970s
Located in Den Haag, NL
very nice Lucite tray table, cross folding legs, comes with a loose tray with chrome hinges. Beautiful and stylish piece. 1970s France.
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Lucite

Pair of Polished & Rough Stone Tiles Cone Shape Non Matching Pair of Pedestals
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of polished & rough stone tiles cone shape non matching pair of pedestals small: 14 × 36 tall : 14 x 43.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Stone, Marble

Midcentury Italian Smoked Lucite Service Trolley, Willy Rizzo Style, 1980s
Located in Roma, IT
Elegant midcentury service trolley in smoked plexiglass. This magnificent item is in the style of Willy Rizzo and was produced in Italy during the 1980s. This piece is unique beca...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass

Italian Midcentury Serving Bar Cart or Trolley with Teak Trays, 1970s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Classic serving cart, bar or trolley from the Italian mid-century, 1970s of great quality. The base of the trolley is made of black metal with two beautiful teak wood veneer shelves....
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Italian Bar Cart by Cesare Lacca, Italy, 1950
Located in Renens, CH
Beautiful bar cart designed by Italian designer Cesare Lacca and made in Milan (Italy) around 1955. The bar cart is made in dark lacquered, with beautifully designed brass wheels...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Glass, Wood

Mid-Century Dessert Etagere Stand
Located in New York, NY
Mid-century dessert etagere stand. Chic blonde wood framed stand from the Hotel Bristol Paris with black fillet bordering suspending mirror-topped shelve...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Table Stand
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern table stand. Dimensions. 30 W ; 22 H ; 20 D.
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Wood

Rare Glass Bar Cart or Serving Trolley by Gallotti & Radice, Italy 1970's
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This elegant bar cart or serving trolley was made by Gallotti & Radice in Italy in the 1970's. A design of Pierangelo Galotti and part of wide range of designs. It consists out of 3 ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Chrome, Stainless Steel

W. A. Berkey & J. Widdicomb Oval Mahogany Occasional Serving Table on Wheels
Located in Germantown, MD
William A. Berkey (American, 1881-1976) for John Widdicomb oval two tiered occasional table, cart table, serving table. Banded mahogany with tapered column supports and wire mesh sid...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Iron

John Keal Midcentury Walnut Magazine Rack Coffee Table for Brown Saltman, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
This mid-century walnut coffee table can be used as a magazine rack. This fantastic item is attributed to John Keal and was produced in 1960s. An astonishing piece that has a Clas...
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1960s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Walnut

Midcentury Modern Drinks Trolley / Bar Cart w. Tray, Blackened Wood and Chrome
Located in Lisse, NL
Large in size and very cool looking Mid-Century Modern bar cart. If you have a midcentury or an even more contemporary interior, then this rare 1950/60s drinks cart could be gracing...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Danish Teak Serving Side Table with Wrapped Handles
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Johannes Andersen inspired Mid-Century teak serving or side table with tray top featuring gimp wrapped handles. There is a lower shelf for extra storage...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Teak

Vintage Table Stand on Casters
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage table stand on casters Dimensions. 30 1/2 W ; 29 1/2 H ; 22 D.
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Wood

Scandinavian Modern Teak Trolley with Mirror Top, circa 1970
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Rare cubic service table / trolley / bar cart. Structure in solid teak. A mirror acts as a top shelf. Presence of a steel bar to hold bottles. Functional chrome wheels. Mid...
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1970s Scandinavian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Metal, Steel, Chrome

Wonderful Mid-Century Modern Art Deco Lucite Chrome Brass Console Serving Table
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Mid-Century Modern / Art Deco lucite with chrome & brass base console / serving table with thick glass top in the manner of Karl Springer.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Folding Table Patio Garden Bistro Cafe Metal Vintage French circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
Folding table Metal midcentury circa 1960 side table for garden, patio or balcony This can also be used as a side table in your interior Folded measures depth 20 cm width 65 cm heigh...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Metal

Italian Mid-Century Modern Bamboo & Rattan Bar Cart by Franco Albini
Located in New York, NY
Rare and important Italian Mid-Century Modern rattan and glass bar or serving cart by Franco Albini. The piece is unique in linking traditional materials (rattan, bamboo) with an ope...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Glass

Wood and Glass Serving Trolley for Coja, the Netherlands 1960's
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This stunning trolley, originally intended as a tea serving trolley, was designed for the former Dutch furniture manufacturer Coja in Culemborg in the late 1950's or early 1960's. Th...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Metal

Design Institute of America 'DIA' Three Vintage Glass & Steel Nesting Tables
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern design Institute of America 'DIA' unusual shape of glass & brushed steel nesting table set. Modern design with a stunning look. Measures: H 22.25 inches x W 20 i...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Chrome

Scandinavian Midcentury Bar Cart in Brass and Glass
Located in Karlstad, SE
A beautiful bar cart made of brass with black wooden details and a table top in glass, probably produced in Sweden. Beautiful design and well matched materials make this piece a go...
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Brass

Beautiful Vintage Mid-Century Modern Brass Glass Top Inset Console Serving Table
Located in Roslyn, NY
A beautiful vintage Mid-Century Modern brass with thick glass top inset to each leg, console / serving table. Minor wear from age & regular use.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Brass

Hermann Bongard Norwegian Enamel Tray Tables
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A matched pair of Norwegian enamel tray tables by Hermann Bongard for Plus, circa 1960s. Beautifully executed, removable tray tops in teak with dove tail j...
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1960s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Enamel

Mid-Century Modern Faux Bamboo Bar Cart
Located in Redding, CT
Mid-Century Modern faux bamboo bar cart in chrome. Sophisticated and elegant and perfect for entertaining.
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Chrome

Bar Trolley for Tecno 1970s
Located in Lasne, BE
Furniture on casters stamped Tecno. Wear due to time and age of the furniture. Leather and wood covering.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Wood

Italian Midcentury Trolley Bar in Bamboo
Located in bari, IT
Liquor bottle trolley in bamboo cane with shelves in light walnut wood from mid sixties.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Walnut

Scandinavian Midcentury Bar Cart by Rolf Hesland
Located in Karlstad, SE
Bar cart designed by Rolf Hesland for Bagn Møbelindustri, Norway. The bar cart has a sliding Formica top, which hides a space to store liquor and g...
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Italian Mid Century Creamy White Wood and Aquamarine Formica Kitchen Table, 1940
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid century creamy white wood and aquamarine formica kitchen table, 1940s Kitchen table, in creamy white enamelled wood, with aqua green...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Laminate, Wood

Round Chromed Metal Drinks Trolley. French Work. Circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice and unusual round drinks trolley is made of chrome. The top tray of the bar cart is removable and can be used as a tray to display glasses, bottles, vaissels or other... Th...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Silver Plate

Mid-Century Modern Teakwood Bar Cart - Cees Braakman Model PT10
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Cees Braakman design teakwood serving trolley for UMS Pastoe.
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Teak

Organic Riviera Style Vintage Rattan Wicker Patio Garden Bar Cart, 1950s, Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Organic Riviera Style vintage bar cart or serving trolley from rattan 1950s Italy. A stunning bar cart or serving trolley from rattan with beautiful details like big wheels with wove...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Rattan

Mobile Serving Table of the 1980s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Very good condition.
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1980s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Organic Vintage Cherry Brass Bar Cart Max Kment 1950 Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern organic vintage bar cart or tea cart from cherry, brass and cords by Max Kment Kunstgewerbliche Werkstätten 1950s Austria. While the bar cart shows two tiers, one...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Brass

Unique Wood Server by American of Martinsville
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Delightful burl and wood bar server made by American of Martinsville. Lovely server because not only is it great looking and stylish but it has tons of storage options. Two pull out ...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Burl

Black Metal & Teak Wood Mid-Century Modern Small Serving Table on Wheels
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Service table on wheels with two teak shelves. Wear consistent with age and use; some paint loss.
Category

1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Metal

Vintage Handcrafted Octagonal Bamboo Side Folding Table, Center Table, 1970
Located in Miami, FL
1970s Mid-Century Modern handcrafted and handwoven octagonal bamboo foldable side table. Decorative and sturdy X base. The table is easy to...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Cesare Lacca Wood Italian Bar Cart with Glass Serving Tray, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful Italian wood trolley with glass and brass finishes. It has a removable serving tray with brass and chrome finishes. This 1950s production is attributed to Cesare Lacca, ha...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Brass

Bamboo Bar Cart Tea Trolley with Black and Red Shelf, 1940s
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
This bamboo / rattan bar cart from the 1940s features a red and a black shelf. Vintage, Mid-century, Hand-crafted. Dimensions: 76cm H, 73cm L x 45cm D.   
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Glass

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Cart w/ Removable Tray on Wheels
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid-Century Modern teak cart with removable tray.
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Teak

American Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood And Brass Bar Trolley Server
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
American Mid-Century Modern burl wood and brass bar trolley server The trolley has the original brass hardware and wheels. The server is in good sturdy order and the wheels works ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Brass

Round Silver Plated Metal Bar Cart with Smoked Glass Trays. French. Circa
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This round bar cart with removable smoked glass trays is made of silver plated. This is a French work, circa 1970.
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Silver Plate

Large Karl Springer Style Faux Bone Console
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Large impressive Karl Springer style faux bone console table with two drawers.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Composition

Italian Mid Century Glass and White Metal Laboratory Trolley on Wheels, 1940s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid century moved glass and white metal structure laboratory trolley on wheels, 1940s Laboratory trolley on wheels with extractable shelf, and moved glass tops, frame entirely in white enamelled metal, with extractable compartment to support a glass storage container...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Metal

1940s Italian Rolling TV Tray Table Italy
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1940s Italian Carrello TV Table on vintage casters Side table crafted in bent plywood + walnut veneer. Original lacquer finish. Sturdy iron legs. Unmarked. H 32 in. x W 26 in. x D 1...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Iron, Brass

CESARE LACCA Glass Bar Cart
Located in Hawthorne, CA
A sculpted lacquered dark wood bar cart with glass shelving designed by CESARE LACCA. Mid-Century Modern design that fits neatly and elegantly in your home decor. MWM DESIGN INTERIOR...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Cut Glass, Wood

Italian Midcentury Rattan Cane and Bamboo Drinks Cart
Located in Austin, TX
A fine Italian handcrafted mid-century rattan and bamboo bar cart or drinks trolley. Featuring a two-tiered body with decorative accents - the top tier with a gallery and handle over...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Metal

Harvey Prober Expandable Rolling Serving Two Tier Cart Table Console
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Harvey Prober two tier two drawers serving cart on wheels. Opens up to 59" long.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Walnut

Lucite Brass and Glass Serving Cart Charles Hollis Jones Style, Italy, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Serving cart in Lucite, glass and brass details featuring two glass shelves, in the style of Charles Hollis Jones.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Cesare Lacca Mid-Century Modern Wood Magazine Rack and Bar Cart, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing Mid-Century Modern wood magazine rack and bar cart. This wonderful piece was designed in Italy during 1950s by Cesare Lacca. This item is in a magnificent vintage condition,...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Serving Trolley Made in ´60s Czechia, Original Condition
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Trolley (Serving table), from Czechia. Original very well preserved condition Period: 1960-1969 Material: Glass and Chrome.
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Chrome, Metal

Vintage 1960 2 Tiers French Bamboo and Rattan Bar Cart
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 1960 2 tiers French bamboo and rattan bar cart. Space in between 11 inches.
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Mosaic Tile Side Table by Vladimir Kagan for Kagan-Dreyfuss, circa 1955
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare gem of a side table is by Vladimir Kagan, during his early years with Hugo Dreyfuss featuring his highly-sought-after-by-collectors mosaic tiles on the table top and sculpt...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Walnut

Mid-century Modern serving tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern serving tables 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 tables created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables, case pieces and storage cabinets, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern serving tables 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 tables, popular names associated with this style include Cesare Lacca, Cassina, Cees Braakman, and UMS Pastoe. 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 tables differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $220 and tops out at $51,713 while the average work can sell for $2,014.

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