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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
Midcentury Italian Steel and Brass Faux Bois Table with Glass Top and Shelf
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage Italian steel and brass faux bois table from the mid-20th century, with glass top and shelf. Created in Italy during the midcentury period, t...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Brass, Steel

1960s Kofod Larsen Tea Trolley
Located in London, Lambeth
stunning 1960s G-plan tea trolley which was designed by the Danish designer, Kofod Larsen. He produced G-plans Danish range during the 1960s and the tea trolley is one of the rarer i...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Teak

Vintage Four-Tiered Serving Cart
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Very unusual serving cart with four tiers of storage space. Nice accents along the sides of each tier. A concealed drawer extends from the back of the piece. Easily maneuverable. Ser...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Wood

Romeo Rega style Trolley with Service Tray, Gilded Brass and Glass, Italy, 1980s
Located in Roma, IT
Elegant trolley with service tray in gilded brass and glass. Two levels. Attributed to Romeo Rega, Italy, 1980s.
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Chrome, Brass

Cees Braakman Trolley, Serving Cart, UMS Pastoe, 1950s
Located in Schagen, NL
Very nice design (Tea) trolley by Cees Braakman for Pastoe in the 1950s. It shows cosmetic wear but no structural issues, cracks or instability. Its tray can be removed. Signed piece!
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Plywood

Midcentury Magazine Table, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very practical - Rare type.
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Rope, Wood

Solid Brass Faux Bamboo Rectangular Shape Two-Tier Serving Cart
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern two-tier glass shelves faux bamboo brass serving cart.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Brass

Italian Bamboo, Rattan and Red Velvet Bar Trolley, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Fabulous midcentury 1960s bar trolley in good condition. This item was designed in Italy during 1960s. This piece is wonderful because is an equilibrate composition of bamboo, ratta...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Velvet, Wicker, Wood, Bamboo, Rattan

Large Wheel Design Chrome and Glass Tea Bar Cart
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice Mid-Century Modern polished chrome and glass rolling bar tea cart.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Chrome

Circular Shape Glass Top Bauhaus Serving Cart Deco Midcentury Wolfgang Hoffman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Stunning bent chrome tube Bauhaus Art Deco service bar cart probably designed by Wolfgang Hoffman, circa 1940s. Very good original condition.
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Bar or Serving Cart, Rosewood & Chrome on Casters
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern bar or serving cart. Milo Baughman rosewood & chrome on casters. Having a smoked glass top and rosewood base this highly desirable and sweet bar or serving cart is...
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1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Chrome

Walnut Server with Hidden Electric Dish Warmer
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid century modern walnut rolling server with built in food warmer. Carved fluted doors two drawers built by Drexel.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Walnut

Faux Bamboo Silver and Glass Cart Trolley, Italy, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Serving cart trolley in a silver faux bamboo structure and two smoked glass shelves. A rare typical Italian 1970s piece of design.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Metal

Karl Springer Animal Print Foo Dog Petite Rolling Two-Tier Table
Located in Westport, CT
Karl Springer signed and dated, muted green and black covered black Foo Dog printed animal two-tier table, with original brass casters.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Brass

French Gilt-Bronze Bar Cart with Gold Églomisé Tops attr. to Bagues
Located in Pembroke, MA
A highly-decorative and very rare French gilt-bronze bar cart with a gold églomisé tops. The bronze frame is in the form of palm leaves, and sun flowers adorn the sides where the sup...
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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Ormolu, Bronze

Midcentury Two Levels Smoked Glass and Brass Bar Cart with Bottle Holder, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Exceptional two-level service midcentury brass cart produced in Italy during 1970, with bottle holder. The brass is gold-plated and the glass is lightly smoked, with a perpendicul...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Brass

Attributed to Gio Ponti Dismountable Table by Reguitti, Italy, 1950s
Located in Milan, IT
Attributed to Gio Ponti dismountable table by Reguitti, Italy, 1950s.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Aluminum

Midcentury McGuire Faux Bamboo Bar Cart
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Dynamic faux bamboo bar cart with well grained oak panels, reed wrapped corners, finished all around, recessed casters and slide out service space. Signed McGuire in the drawer.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Reed, Oak

Maison Baguès, Bronze Serving Table with Bamboo Decor, circa 1950-1960
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Maison Baguès, bronze serving table with bamboo decor, circa 1950-1960.   
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Nickel

Multifunctional Danish Rosewood Drop Leaf Bar Tea Cart Mid-Century Modern
By Carl-Henning Pedersen
Located in Rockaway, NJ
High quality excellent condition midcentury Danish modern multifunctional 4 tiers one drawer serving cart bar. Open measurement is 58" long.
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Rosewood

Wonderful Mid-Century Modern Pastel Soft Goat Skin Mirrored Nickel Console Table
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful Mid-Century Modern soft green goat skin and mirrored polished nickel console table with 3 drawers, finished in the back as we...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Nickel

Glass Top Side Table
Located in New Haven, CT
This steel base serving table could also be used as a bar or dining table. It is attributed to Paul Mayen. It is professionally painted in metallic blue and white.
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Steel

Oval Chrome and Rust Glass Mirrored Bar Cart, 1950s
Located in London, GB
Oval chrome and rust glass mirrored bar cart, 1950s.
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1950s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Chrome

John Widdicomb Rolling Flip Top Server Serving Cart Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice Mid-Century Modern rolling server cart.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Walnut

Italian Wood, Brass and Glass Bar Cart, circa 1950
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice bar cart is made of wood, brass and glass. This is an Italian piece in the style of Gio Ponti, circa 1950.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Metal Smoked Glass Pair of Bovine Auxiliar Tables, Italy 1970
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of table lamps with structure in chromed steel and circular bronze glass envelope, Italy, 1970. *Price of the set
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Crystal, Chrome

Art Deco Wood Chrome and Glass Serving Cart Bar on Wheels
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Italian Art Deco serving bar cart on wheels. Built in bottle rack holder.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Chrome

Rare Hand and Sandaled-Foot Butler's Stand Attributed to Maison Baguès
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Unusual tray table, having a rectangular top of Lucite, on X-frame stand of steel and brass, joined by stretcher, four-cast hands hold the acrylic table ...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Steel

Maitland Smith Wrought Forged Iron Oval Side Board Server Display Case Console
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice heavy built wrought iron side board console table by Maitland-Smith.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Wrought Iron

Scandinavian Midcentury Trolley, 1960s, Rattan Palisander, Original Condition
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Trolley (Serving table), Scandinavia Original very well preserved condition Period: 1960-1969 Material: Metal, rattan, Palisander.                  
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Metal

Architectural Walnut and Black Laminate Console by Edward Wormley
Located in East Hampton, NY
Architectural table No. 5403 in walnut with black laminate top and shelves designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Walnut, Laminate

Handcrafted Midcentury Modern Bamboo & Rattan Drinks Cart with Mint Glass Tiers
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare, cool and practical midcentury drinks or serving cart. This cool looking drinks cart from 1950-1960 is all original and it could hardly be in better condition. All handcrafted out of natural materials this organic style table is a really fresh looking piece and it will fit in perfectly in a midcentury, but also in a more contemporary interior. The combination of the hand-knotted rattan, the slightly lighter bamboo and the rippled glass tiers is an absolute joy to look at. Finding this rare cart in such original and good condition more than made our day. It even stands on the original, metal and rubber, rotating wheels. With the glass being in perfect condition, you can tell that former owners have taken very good care of her. Our fair price for this rare midcentury cart...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Bamboo, Rattan, Glass

Round Aldo Tura Lacquered Parchment Goat Skin Serving Bar Cart
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern burgundy lacquered parchment round Aldo Tura serving tea cart bar. Made in Italy.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Brass

Brass Tortoise Finish Glass Bar Serving Cart on Large Carriage Style Wheels
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Decorative Mid-Century Modern two-tier bar tea serving cart on large carriage style brass wheels. The lower level is 12" H.      
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Brass

Early Italian Mid-Century Modern Two-Tier Bar Trolley With Glass Shelf
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Early Italian rectangular Mid-Century Modern two-tier bar trolley with glass shelf.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Wood

John Stuart Mid-Century Bar Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique Mid-Century bar cabinet features an expandable formica top with raised edges, spacious storage shelves, and a wide drawer for organizin...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Wood

Italian Faux Bamboo Three-Tier Glass Shelves Rolling Serving Cart Bar
Located in Rockaway, NJ
High end quality Italian Mid-Century Modern brass and turned faux bamboo rolling serving cart.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Brass

Rustic Organic Oak Vintage Bar Cart or Serving Table Ceramic Tiles France 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Rustic mid century modern organic vintage bar cart from solid oak and beautifully light blue ceramic tiles 1950s France. While the rustic bar cart feat...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Ceramic, Oak

Wrought Iron Side Table Attributed to Woodard
Located in New York, NY
Stylish wrought iron stand having weave pattern top, with waisted form base. This example is currently in old paint finish, usable as is, or we can provide custom powder coat finish ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Wrought Iron

Mid-Century Modern Italian Serving Trolley
Located in Weesp, NL
Italian Mid-Century Modern serving trolley Beautiful two-tier chrome-plated serving or bar trolley with smoked glass in great condition. This trolley will only be shipped abroad in ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Chrome

Chrome Faux Bamboo Smoked Glass Top Side or Coffee Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice mid century modern chrome side or end table.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

Widdicomb Brass X-Base Serving Cart
Located in Chicago, IL
Widdicomb Brass frame serving / bar cart with dark mahogany case. Flip open top for additional serving space.
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Brass

Solid Brass and Glass Mid-Century Modern Bar Cart
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Art Deco solid brass and glass bar cart. Outstanding clockwork quality craftsmanship.
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Brass

Modern Cubist White Trolley 3 Shelf's White Metal Frame and Wood Shelf's
Located in Weiningen, CH
Very elegant modern cubist white trolley 3 shelf's white metal frame and wood shelf's.
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1970s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Metal

Palisandro and Mahogany Console Table Attributed to Vittorio Dassi
Located in Hanover, MA
1950s Italian console table or hunt board, in the manner of Paolo Buffa, rests on 4 fluted tapering column legs with brass sabots. Four dr...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Glass, Mahogany, Rosewood

Italian Bar Cart on Two Levels and Smoked Glass, Italy 1970s, Gold-Plated Brass
Located in Roma, IT
Exceptional two-level service cart from the Italian manufacturer. Bar cart on two levels and smoked glass, Italy 1970s gold-plated. Brass with bottle holder.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Brass

Mid Century Modern Vintage White Metal Bar Cart, 1950s, Germany
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid century modern vintage bar cart from metal in white color 1950s, Germany. This bar cart shows four wheels and two tiers. The bar cart was made of metal, beechwood, fiberboard and...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Metal

Serving Cart with News Paper Holder, circa 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Serving cart with news paper holder circa 1950s Original condition.
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Metal

Elegant Vintage Modern Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique Mid-Century Modern coffee table features a brass coated base, triangle glass with rounded edges. Please confirm item location NY or NJ with dealer.
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Iron

Mid Century Modern Vintage Brass White Bar Cart Mategot Style France 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
This extraordinary two-tiered bar cart consists of wire steel perforated sheet metal white lacquered, brass details and four white rubber wheels. The lying on top tray is movable, ma...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Metal

Dessert / Shelves in Lacquered Metal, with Birds in Gilded Metal circa 1970-1980
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Dessert / shelves in lacquered metal decorated with birds in gilded metal, circa 1970-1980.
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1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Faux Bamboo Bar Cart by Maison Baguès Attributed, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
This presented gilded faux bamboo bar cart attributed to Maison Baguès France 1960s features four glass plates and four wheels. The glass plates have no chips or damages. The conditi...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Metal

Console, Occasional Table, Gio Ponti attributed, by Consorzio Mobili di Cantù
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Italy Mid-Century Modern occasional table, console, Gio Ponti attributed by Consorzio Mobili di Cantu. In mahogany, wax-polished Measures cm: H 79, W 7...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Mahogany

Mid Century Modern Vintage Brass Bar Cart Svenskt Tenn Josef Frank c. 1960
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid century Modern vintage bar cart or serving trolley by Josef frank for Svenskt Tenn circa 1960 from brass and perforated brass. An amazing bar cart with two perforated metal tiers...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Brass

Charles Hollis Jones Clear Lucite and Brass Serving Trays
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing set of folding trays and stand designed by Charles Hollis Jones in the 1960s and also manufactured in the 1960s. This fantastic set of trays is like we have never seen befor...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Brass

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Expandable Cart with One Leaf
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Midcentury Danish modern expandable teak bar cart on wheels with one 12" extension board.
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Teak

Stunning Brass & Lacquered Goatskin Aldo Tura Cocktail Trolley Set, Italy, 1960s
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
This gorgeous and very rare model cocktail set by Aldo Tura features only the finest materials and Italian craftsmanship The trolley has oxblood red goatskin leather lacquered wit...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Brass

Chiseled Edge Green Glass Etagere' Vitrine Table after Max Ingrand
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Gorgeous asymmetrical 3-tier etagere' table in the style of Fontana Arte', circa 1960s. Chiseled green edge glass shelfs. Walnut dowels support legs topped with polished brass finia...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Brass

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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