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Mid Century Black Metal Serving Tray on Folding Stand by Crest Line
Located in Miami, FL
Two elegant antique metal butler trays in black, on an original stand dating to around 1960. Two
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Early 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and ...
Materials
Metal
Set of 4 Black Lucite & Nickel Serving Trays & Stand by Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the exquisite Set of 4 Black Lucite & Nickel Serving Trays & Stand, a timeless
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables
Materials
Nickel
H 20 in W 16 in D 11.5 in
Round Three Tier Perforated and Wrought Iron Metal Serving Cart Tray
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern round perforated metal cylinder shape serving cart on wheels.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables
Materials
Steel
Midcentury Folding Serving Cart with Tray, France, 1970
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Foldable serving trolley, black and gold dinette, noble bar trolley, trolley, midcentury side table
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables
Materials
Metal
Small Mategot style perforated metal portable serving tray with brass handle
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Very good quality, the brass is solid.
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Wood and Glass Serving Trolley for Coja, the Netherlands 1960's
By Coja Culemborg
Located in Steenwijk, NL
(wrongly) assigned to Pastoe. It has a solid black lacquered wooden frame with 2 removable glass trays with
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables
Materials
Metal
Serving Tray Brass Faux Bamboo & Black Laminate by Maison Bagues, France 1960s
By Maison Baguès
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing serving Tray in faux bamboo effect brass and black laminate attributed to Maison
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 1.38 in W 16.74 in D 9.85 in
French Painted Mustard and Black Tole Tray
Located in Bradenton, FL
decorated with hand painted flower and vine motifs with bird on branches. The serving tray is in excellent
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal
Serving Tray in Tortoiseshell Lucite and Brass Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing large rectangular serving tray or vide-poche in tortoiseshell effect Lucite and brass
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 1.19 in W 22.25 in D 18.31 in
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
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Metal
Serving Tray in Bronzed Lucite and Brass by Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Lucite and nickel serving tray designed and manufactured by Charles Hollis Jones.
The tray
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Brass
1960s Vintage Couroc of Monterey Black Tray Featuring the Wells Fargo Stagecoach
By The Couroc Company
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stagecoach.
Dimensions: Large 18” x 12.5”.
A unique and charming black serving tray from the Mid 20th century
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Resin, Wood
H 1 in W 18 in D 12.5 in
Jorge Zalszupin tea cart L'Atelier Brazil 1959
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
serving tray which can be used both sides. Two rather large but open brass wheels are placed at the bottom
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid 20th Century Couroc Phenolic Resin Serving Tray, Inlaid Stone & Metal Masks
By The Couroc Company
Located in Nantucket, MA
Vintage drinks or serving tray made by Couroc of Monterey, CA. Made of phenolic resin, these trays
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Resin
H 0.75 in W 15.25 in D 10.25 in
Round Serving Cart Tray in Teak and Black Metal, Italy, 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Serving cart tray composed of two removable teak shelves and metal structure painted black which
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Tortoiseshell Lucite & Brass Serving Tray by Guzzini, Italy, 1970s
By Guzzini
Located in Rome, IT
Rectangular serving tray in tortoiseshell-effect lucite with brass handles designed by Guzzini
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 1.58 in W 23.23 in D 13.59 in
Mid 20th Century Couroc Phenolic Resin Serving Tray, Inlaid Nautical Motifs
By The Couroc Company
Located in Nantucket, MA
Vintage drinks or serving tray made by Couroc of Monterey, CA. Made of phenolic resin, these trays
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Resin
H 0.75 in W 18 in D 12.5 in
Mid 20th Century Couroc Phenolic Resin Serving Tray, Inlaid Nautical Motifs
By The Couroc Company
Located in Nantucket, MA
Vintage drinks or serving tray made by Couroc of Monterey, CA. Made of phenolic resin, these trays
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Resin
H 0.75 in W 18 in D 12.5 in
1970s Serving Tray Bar Cart Trolley in Formica and Metal Black and Red Brown
Located in Rome, IT
Black and red brown serving bar cart or trolley in formica and metal with double tray.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Metal
H 30.32 in W 30.32 in D 18.9 in
Vintage Couroc Cat Design Barware Serving Tray
By The Couroc Company
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-Century Modern Couroc of Monterey California cat design barware serving tray.
A mid century
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Resin
Christian Dior Midcentury Tortoiseshell and Lucite Italian Serving Tray, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo, Christian Dior
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful mid-century square table tray, made in Italy in the 1970s. Its design is attributed to
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 13.59 in W 13.59 in D 0.99 in
Serving Tray Lucite Tortoiseshell & Chrome Christian Dior Style, Italy, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo, Christian Dior
Located in Rome, IT
1970s Rectangular serving tray centerpiece in tortoiseshell-effect lucite and chrome borders in the
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 0.99 in W 13.39 in D 9.45 in
Midcentury Tortoiseshell Plexiglass Italian Serving Tray after Willy Rizzo 1970s
By Willy Rizzo, Christian Dior
Located in Roma, IT
plexiglass and lucite serving tray or platter that will amaze your guests.
This serving piece has a
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Metal
H 12.8 in W 16.74 in D 1.19 in
Midcentury Tortoiseshell Lucite and Silver French Serving Tray after Dior, 1970s
By Christian Dior
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful mid-century serving tray in lucite with tortoiseshell effect and silver. This fantastic
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Metal, Silver
H 1.19 in W 6.7 in D 11.42 in
19th Century Chinoserie Tray
Located in Kitzbuhel, AT
Large serving tray in metal. Golden hand-painted chinoserie details on black colored metal
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Chinoiserie Metalwork
Materials
Metal
Christian Dior Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite and Chrome Serving Tray, Italy 1970s
By Willy Rizzo, Christian Dior
Located in Roma, IT
Christian Dior home production.
An iconic chrome-framed tortoiseshell lucite serving tray or platter that
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 12.6 in W 16.93 in D 1.38 in
Round Centerpiece Serving Tray Lucite Faux Tortoiseshell and Brass, Italy 1970s
By Willy Rizzo, Christian Dior
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing round serving tray / centerpiece in tortoiseshell effect lucite with and border brass in
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 1.58 in Dm 19.69 in
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
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Metal
H 29.53 in W 27.56 in D 18.51 in
Midcentury Serving Cart with Wheels and Teak Trays, Italy, 1960s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A beautiful Mid-Century Modern serving trolley bar cart with wheels and an extremely linear design
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Iron
Italian Serving Bar Cart with Bottle Holder, Wood, Metal and Brass, Italy, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Lovely Mid-Century serving bar cart with oak wood removable trays. This unique piece was produced
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 34.65 in W 37.01 in D 17.33 in
Mid-century Modern Piero Fornasetti Ceramic Appetizer Fish Kebab Dishes and Tray
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Downingtown, PA
Piero Fornasetti Ceramic Appetizer Fish Kebab Dishes and Serving Tray,
1960s
There are four
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dinner Plates
Materials
Aluminum
H 1.25 in W 19 in D 5.75 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Black Bar Cabinet by Heal’s
By Heal's
Located in North York, ON
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Black Bar Cabinet by Heal’s. Iconic Mid-Century modern styling with
Category
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Stainless Steel
Serving Bar Cart in Wood and Metal by Ico Parisi for MIM Roma, Italy, 1960s
By MIM Roma, Ico Parisi
Located in Rome, IT
Mid-Century serving bar / tea cart in wood and black painted metal with Two Trays by Ico Parisi for
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Metal
H 25.99 in W 27.56 in D 16.93 in
Circular Black Tray Platter Couroc of Monterey California, 1960s
By The Couroc Company
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Couroc of Monterey California bird design barware serving black round tray.
A vintage mid century
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Bakelite
Italian Mid-Century Rounded Cart by Siva Poggibonsi with a De Stijl decoration
By (After) Theo van Doesburg, Siva Poggibonsi
Located in Roma, IT
A rare and unique mid-century modern serving trolley bar cart, you will not find another one like
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Mid-20th Century Italian De Stijl Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Copper, Enamel, Iron
H 29.93 in Dm 20.87 in
Trio Of Danish Modern Enameled Sterling Silver Metal Heart Dishes
Located in Brooklyn, NY
shimmering green and glossy black. Marked Meka Denmark on the back. This colorful set works as serving dishes
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Enamel, Sterling Silver
Vintage Mathieu Mategot Style Black Wrought Iron 2 Tier Modern Bar Cart Trolley
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Philadelphia, PA
removable serving tray, 2 tiers, metal mesh iron frame, black finish, wrought iron construction, very nice
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 34 in W 35 in D 19.5 in
Midcentury Tray, Slate and Rosewood by Harpswell House with Paul Evans Influence
By Harpswell House
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautifully crafted and beautifully preserved, this black slate and rosewood tray -- originally
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Slate
H 0.94 in W 8 in D 8 in
French Midcentury dessert table / bar/ console/ plant stand/ side table
Located in New York City, NY
A French midcentury serving table featuring a black top depicting a hunting scene on second tier
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Metal
H 29.5 in W 27.5 in D 15.75 in
Bar cart – France 1950
Located in Girona, ES
Nickel-plated metal serving trolley, black opaline base, removable upper tray covered with a mirror
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Metal, Nickel
Paolo De Poli Wood and Enamel Box, Italy 1950s
By Gio Ponti, Paolo De Poli
Located in Atlanta, GA
-copper lid and black wood finial. The stunning apple green marble color is so typical of the Mid-Century
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal, Copper, Enamel
Tjerk Reijenga Shelving Wall Unit by Pilastro, Holland, 1960
By Tomado, Tjerk Reijenga, Pilastro
Located in Stockholm, SE
rare tray holder with removable serving trays.
All parts are in lacquered metal.
The wall unit has
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Mid-20th Century Dutch De Stijl Shelves
Materials
Metal, Cut Steel
1960's Pair of Vintage Swedish Teak Side Tables / Trolleys
Located in London, GB
stripped and re-polished, they are in superb condition throughout. The black lacquered metal frames can be
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Teak
Paul Nail Vintage Trolley Made by Jie Gantofta, 1960 Sweden
By Paul Nagel, JIE Gantofta
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
, which can also serve as a bar trolley, is made of an elegant black metal frame with two neat teak trays
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Steel
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H 27.17 in W 25.99 in D 19.3 in
Mid-Century Pilastro Serving Trolley in Style of Mategot, 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot, Pilastro
Located in Udenhout, Noord Brabant
Mid-Century Pilastro serving trolley in style of Mategot. The trolley has a removable black top
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables
Materials
Metal
Rare Serving Trolley by Borge Mogensen for Fredericia
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Singapore, SG
Serving trolley by Borge Mogensen for Fredericia. It is in oak and has shelves in black Formica
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables
Materials
Oak
Signed Los Castillo Copper Mid-Century Serving Platter
By Los Castillo
Located in Geneva, IL
Los Castillo hallmarked round serving tray of copper/mixed metals with abstract boat and fishing
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Copper
17-Piece Set Chess Themed Green, Black, Gold & Red Tray with Glass & Barware Set
By Hickok Manufacturing Co.
Located in Houston, TX
Offered is a Mid-Century Modern assembled chess themed barware set in green, black, red, white and
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Metal, Chrome
California Modern Iron Bar Cart by Tony Paul
By Tony Paul
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous Two-tier rolling bar cart in wrought iron black metal, Eight glass holders, two bottle
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Brass Glass Bar Cart Serving Table Trolley, Italy, 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing vintage bar cart, drinks or serving table or trolley, 1950s.
It is made of brass, brass
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables
Materials
Brass
Mathieu Mategot Style Rolling Bar Cart with Removable Trays
By Pilastro, Tjerk Reijenga
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pilastro rolling serving cart with removable black metal tray and red perforated bottle box. Both
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables
Materials
Metal
Vintage Fornasetti mid century round pansy motif serving tray Italy mid century
By Fornasetti
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Classic Fornasetti imagery at its best... pansies on a black ground that fits into traditional
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Sheet Metal
19th Century Hand Painted Tole Serving Tray, Platter
Located in Stamford, CT
19th century hand painted tole serving tray or large platter. Depicting beautiful peacocks amidst a
Category
Mid-20th Century American Classical Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal
Black and Yellow Trolley With A Removable Tray by Matégot, France 1950.
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Brussels, BE
Fine serving table on casters with a yellow removable tray.
By Mathieu Matégot.
France around 1950.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables
Materials
Metal
H 22.84 in W 23.23 in D 14.57 in
Midcentury Italian Brass and Burl Serving Table, circa 1960
Located in Vilnius, LT
Italian serving table is from 1960s.
It is made of brass frame combined with black metal, burl
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables
Materials
Brass
Serving Tray in the Manner of Mathieu Matégot
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This very beautiful metal serving tray with nice brass handles is made in the 1950s.
It could be a
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Vintage Piero Fornasetti Large Chinoiserie Metal Tray, Piccolo Coromandel
By Fornasetti
Located in Downingtown, PA
Vintage Piero Fornasetti large chinoiserie tray,
Piccolo Coromandel (small coramandel),
Late
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal
H 1 in W 30.24 in D 22.5 in
20th century Piero Fornasetti Tray Italy 1955
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Epfach, DE
20th century Piero Fornasett Tray, Italy Milano 1955
A particularly rare tray by Piero Fornasetti
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal
Piero Fornasetti Oval Tray, 1950s
By Fornasetti
Located in Munich, DE
Very rare original Piero Fornasetti oval tray, Italy, circa 1950, metal, lacquered,
signed with
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal
German Large Biedermeier Tôle Peinte Tray, First Half of the 19th Century
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
A finely painted German polychrome oval metal tray. Decorated overall with alternating stars and
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal
H 1.58 in W 27.96 in L 1.58 in
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Mid Century Black Metal Serving Tray For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the mid century black metal serving tray you’re looking for. Each mid century black metal serving tray for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, plastic and lucite. Your living room may not be complete without a mid century black metal serving tray — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A mid century black metal serving tray made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one mid century black metal serving tray that is appealing in its simplicity, but Fornasetti, Guzzini and Piero Fornasetti produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Mid Century Black Metal Serving Tray?
A mid century black metal serving tray can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $906, while the lowest priced sells for $100 and the highest can go for as much as $3,000.
A Close Look at Mid-Century Modern Furniture
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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