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Ercole Barovier Mirror-Engraved Murano Glass Italian Serving Tray, 1940s
By Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
with gold particles inside. The tray is made in mirrored glass which was acid-etched and depicts a
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass

Italian Mid-Century Modern Fontana Arte Oval Glass Mirror or Plateau or Tray
By Fontana Arte
Located in Manhasset, NY
Italian Mid-Century Modern Fontana Arte Oval Glass Wall Mirror or Mirrored Plateau Tray A stunning
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Mirror

Fontana Arte Blue Mirrored Glass Wood and Brass Serving Trolley, Signed
By Fontana Arte
Located in Milano, IT
lower one, is made of mirrored glass in blue with inserted designs engraved on the mirror. While the
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables

Materials

Brass

Fontana Arte Blue Mirrored Glass Wood and Brass Serving Trolley, Signed
Fontana Arte Blue Mirrored Glass Wood and Brass Serving Trolley, Signed
$3,353 Sale Price
20% Off
H 37.41 in W 19.69 in D 23.23 in
Big Tray, German, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, 1900
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
large amount of furniture, from the end of the 19th century to the mid-20th century. In 1970, the brand
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Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Tray Tables

Materials

Metal

1950s Mid-Century Vanity Tray Brass + Twisted Lanyard Murano Style Glass Mirror
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Art Deco styled Vanity Mirrored Tray, Unsigned. Murano style lanyard rail framing on the tray edge
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Mirrors

Materials

Glass

1960s vintage gold brass and crystal coffee table Italian design
Located in None, IT
Coffee table with casters, gilt brass crystal frame and mirrors, with pull-out tray, lighter and ashtray, Italian design, 1960s. CONDITION: In good condition, may show signs of wear...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables

Materials

Brass

1960s vintage gold brass and crystal coffee table Italian design
1960s vintage gold brass and crystal coffee table Italian design
$2,682 Sale Price
30% Off
H 15.36 in W 45.28 in D 29.93 in
Art Deco Tray, Brass and Mirror Glass, 1940s French Mid Century Modern
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Art Deco Tray, Brass and Mirror Glass, 1940s French Mid Century Modern Elegant Art Deco serving
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Platters and Serveware

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Murano etched Glass and Mirror Tray, Italy 1960
By Ars Murano
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Mid-Century Murano etched Glass and Mirror Tray, Italy 1960. perfect vintage condition.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century large engraved Murano Glass Mirror Tray, Italy 1960
By Ars Murano
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Mid-Century Murano Glass Mirror Tray, Italy 1960. romantic scene engraved. gold leaf details
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Brass

Paolo Venini (Attrd.) Peach Twisted Rope Lanyard Glass Table Tray, Wall Mirror
By Paolo Venini
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Original use was a wall mirror, but the previous owner always used it as a tray, so we are
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Mirrors

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Modern Mirror Decorative Big Panel by Paolo De Poli Designer
By Paolo De Poli
Located in Vigonza, Padua
sculptural forms. In addition to production of vases, bowls, trays, plates, cups, plaques and door handles in
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Murano Venini Style Red Caned Twisted Rope Glass Tray Brass Mid-Century Modern
By Paolo Venini
Located in North Miami, FL
This gorgeous hand blown Italian Murano vintage glass tray is Venini style and is mid century
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Brass

1970s Mid-Century Modern Brass Lucite and Smoked Glass Italian Tray
By Christian Dior
Located in Aci Castello, IT
during Seventies. This tray embodies the key characteristics of mid-century modern design, which include
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Liqueur Set Gold-Plated on Mirror Tray 1950
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
accessory from the mid century that convinces with color and design. A glass carafe with a cap and six
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Brass, Copper

Mid-Century Liqueur Set Gold-Plated on Mirror Tray 1950
Mid-Century Liqueur Set Gold-Plated on Mirror Tray 1950
$369 / set
H 10.24 in W 15.36 in D 9.06 in
Mid-Century Lucite and Mirrored Tray And 8 Coasters, Italy
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Unbeatable Italian set featuring a lucite tray with lucite glass coasters. We see this tray
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Mirror, Lucite

Venetian Blue Murano Glass Etched Mirror Tray
Located in Barcelona, ES
Venetian mirrored tray with twisted blue and clear glass rope and etched details. Italy, 1940s
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Brass

Venetian Blue Murano Glass Etched Mirror Tray
Venetian Blue Murano Glass Etched Mirror Tray
$1,741
H 1.58 in W 15.75 in D 13 in
Murano Vintage Glass Tray
By Mario Barbaglia and Marco Colombo
Located in Nantwich, GB
Mid century mirror engraved glass serving tray. This wonderful piece was produced in Italy during
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Bronze

Murano Vintage Glass Tray
Murano Vintage Glass Tray
$2,422 Sale Price
20% Off
H 3 in W 24 in D 15 in
Ercole Barovier Serving Tray Mirror-Engraved Murano Glass, Italy 1950s
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing rectangular mirror-engraved Murano glass serving tray. This wonderful piece
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Metal

Ercole Barovier Mirror-Engraved Murano Glass Italian Serving Tray, 1950s
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing Midcentury mirror-engraved Murano glass serving tray. This wonderful piece was produced
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Metal

Ercole Barovier Mirror-Engraved Murano Glass Italian Serving Tray, 1940s
By Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
Midcentury mirror-engraved Murano glass serving tray. This wonderful piece was produced in Italy
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Crystal Serveware

Materials

Metal

Barovier Green Italian Serving Tray in Mirror-Etched Murano Glass, 1940s
By Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
inside. The tray is crafted in mirrored glass, acid-etched to depict a romantic Venetian scene with two
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Brass

Blue glass and brass tray
By Pietro Chiesa, Fontana Arte
Located in London, GB
Blue mirrored glass tray with brass elements
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Brass

Blue glass and brass tray
Blue glass and brass tray
$2,271
H 1.19 in W 16.93 in D 11.82 in
Barovier Murano Gold Blown Glass Italian Serving Tray, Etched Mirror, 1940s
By Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
inside. The tray is made in mirror glass which was acid-etched and depicts a romantic Venetian scene with
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Crystal Serveware

Materials

Metal

Vintage Italian Murano and Mirror Tray 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Vintage Italian Murano and Mirror Tray from the 1980s features Murano glass handles and a
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Mirror, Murano Glass

Barovier Large Murano Serving Tray in Gold Blown Glass Etched Mirror, Italy 1940
By Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
particles inside. The tray is made in mirrored glass which was acid-etched and depicts a romantic Venetian
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Crystal Serveware

Materials

Metal

20th Century Gold Italian Brass Mirror Serving Tray - Vintage Table Décor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A gold, vintage Mid-Century modern Italian serving tray made of hand crafted polished brass, in
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage metal tray with mirror, Italy 1970s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Beautiful small vintage tray with mirror. Made in Italy in the 1970s. Good vintage condition
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Metal

Vintage metal tray with mirror, Italy 1970s
Vintage metal tray with mirror, Italy 1970s
$323
H 0.79 in W 10.24 in D 9.85 in
1940s Italian Mirrored Revolving Lazy Susan Centrepiece Tray
Located in London, London
exquisite Italian revolving centerpiece from the 1950s exemplifies mid-century design and functionality
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Mirror, Walnut

Vintage Italian Decorative Murano and Mirror Tray 1950
Located in Los Angeles, CA
marries the renowned Murano glass artistry with the functionality of a mirror tray. Originating from Italy
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Brass

Vintage Mid Century Polished Chrome and Lucite Bar Tray
By Tiffany & Co., Jonathan Adler, Paco Rabanne
Located in San Diego, CA
that it almost mirrors for extra shine, this drinks tray is perfectly posh on your vanity, console, or
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Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Chrome

1940s Large Mirror and Nickel Bronze Table Centre-Tray
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Unusually large mirror and nickel bronze table centre-tray, 1940s. France.  
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Mirror

1940s Large Mirror and Nickel Bronze Table Centre-Tray
1940s Large Mirror and Nickel Bronze Table Centre-Tray
$5,389
H 2.37 in W 30.71 in D 16.15 in
1960s French Riviera Tripod Table Mirror in Rattan, Adjustable Circular Design
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
, adjustable circular mirror, natural jonc mirror, mid-century boho mirror, Mediterranean vanity accessory
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Rattan

Glass, Brass and Wood Tray, Czechoslovakia, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
made from Brass and Glass and Wood good original condition sign of use
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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Brass

Glass, Brass and Wood Tray, Czechoslovakia, 1970s
Glass, Brass and Wood Tray, Czechoslovakia, 1970s
$383
H 1.19 in W 18.51 in D 9.06 in
1940s French modernist Chrome and Mirror rectangular Tray by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in London, GB
Large chic French chrome and mirror tray by Jacques Adnet. Modernist simple tubular chrome handles
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Chrome

Tommaso Barbi Rectangular Brass & Mirror Centerpiece Tray, Italy, 1970s
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in Carimate, Como
Rectangular centerpiece tray in bronzed mirror with brass corners and frame in ivory-colored
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Brass and Mirror Serving Tray by Tommaso Barbi, Italy, 1970s
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury wonderful rectangular serving tray or centerpiece in bronzed mirror with brass corners
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Barbini Murano Glass Olive Green / Yellow Ochre Heart Shaped Bowl Ash Tray Dish
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Soquel, CA
became famous thanks to their beautiful Venetian mirrors, others thanks to their enamel glass, others
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Silver Rimmed Italian Circular Tray
Located in Catania, IT
Simple elegance: 1960s Italian sterling silver 800 tray with mirror centre. Stamped 800
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silver Rimmed Italian  Circular Tray
Silver Rimmed Italian  Circular Tray
$1,820 Sale Price
20% Off
H 1.58 in Dm 11.03 in
Vintage Murano Tray by Venini 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Vintage Murano Tray by Venini is a masterpiece of Italian glass artistry, crafted by the renowned
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Brass

Vintage Murano Tray by Venini 1960
Vintage Murano Tray by Venini 1960
$1,600
H 2 in W 13 in D 11 in
Vintage Italian Decorative Tray 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The "Vintage Italian Decorative Tray, 1960s" features a mirror base and a stylish chrome handle
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Italian Decorative Tray 1960s
Vintage Italian Decorative Tray 1960s
$1,600
H 3 in W 24 in D 15 in
Vintage Italian Oversize Tray in Murano and Brass 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Vintage Italian Oversize Tray from the 1960s combines the allure of Murano glass and brass
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Wood Tray, Czechoslovakia, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
made from Wood good original condition sign of use
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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Brass

Vintage Italian Murano Tray by S.A.L.I.R1940
By S.A.L.I.R.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
glassmaking. Crafted by the prestigious Venini, this tray is a masterpiece of Murano glass artistry, embodying
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Brass

Willy Rizzo Style Italian Plexiglass And Nickel-Plated Brass Tray
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Prato, Tuscany
). This assembly creates an aesthetic lightness and gives the tray a sleek and modern appearance. The tray
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Large Geometric Cocktail Tray, France, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
? Chrome handles supports the reverse painted mirror/glass tray base. Ideal size for modern use for
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Platters and Serveware

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Paint, Glass

Archimede Seguso Murano Pink Fuchsia Sommerso Art Glass Bowl / Ashtray
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Archimede Seguso
Located in Barcelona, ES
other Murano glass pieces or decorative objects on a mirror tray to use in a vanity table, powder room
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Danish Modern Petite Vanity with Draw Leaf and Mirrored Tray
Located in Freehold, NJ
below, there is a unique pull-out mirrored tray table affixed above the opened storage, the chest sits
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vanities

Materials

Mirror, Teak

Danish Modern Petite Vanity with Draw Leaf and Mirrored Tray
Danish Modern Petite Vanity with Draw Leaf and Mirrored Tray
$1,137 Sale Price
50% Off
H 38.25 in W 31.75 in D 16 in
Danish Mid Century Modern, Elegant Bar Cabinet in Oak with Green Glass, 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Odense, DK
with the room’s atmosphere. Inside, a mirrored back adds depth and elegance, while a tray shelf offers
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Oak

Brass Bar Cart with Big Wheels Glass Mirror Tray, circa 1970
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass bar cart with big wheels glass mirror tray, circa 1970 Elegant midcentury liquor or bar
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Cubic Chromed Steel, Wood and Glass Dry Bar, Italy 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, IT
Unique midcentury cubic dry bar in lacquered ash wood, mirrored steel and glass dry bar with hidden
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Steel, Metal, Chrome

1950s Aldo Tura Lacquered Goatskin Brass Barware Set
By Macabo, Aldo Tura
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Serving Mirrored Tray Goatskin & Brass Aldo Tura Tobacco Pipe Container Thermos 12 h x 5.5 h x 4 diameter
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Brass

1950s Aldo Tura Lacquered Goatskin Brass Barware Set
1950s Aldo Tura Lacquered Goatskin Brass Barware Set
$2,500 / set
H 1.25 in W 14.25 in D 13.75 in
Mid-Century Aldo Tura Parchment Covered Pedestal Bar Light Up Mirrored Interior
By Aldo Tura
Located in Troy, MI
tray. The interior has a light that comes on when the locking, hinged door is open with mirrored wall
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

Vassoio Ovale in Ottone e Specchio Molato, Italia 1950s
Located in Naples, IT
Rare Centerpiece/Tray with beveled mirror and brass finish, Italy 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Brass

14 Piece Sterling Punch Set Paul Revere-Reproduction by Gorham Silver
By Gorham
Located in MC Leansville, NC
This is a mid-20th-century sterling silver punch set, notable for its elegant simplicity and clean
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mid-Century Modern Tugas Dry Bar on Wheels in Mahogany, Pivoting Door - France
By Bar Tugas
Located in Girona, Girona
ivory stained space with glass and mirror shelves. Removable tray on top, two small ashtrays. Chrome
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Small Mid-Century Modern Bar Cart & Magazine Rack by Cesare Lacca - Italy
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Girona, Girona
Small bar cart and magazine rack, stained solid mahogany, French polish. Removable tray, polished
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

Small Mid-Century Modern Bar Cart and Magazine Rack by Cesare Lacca - Italy
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Girona, Girona
mirror. Removable tray, polished brass hardware and wheels. Design: Cesare Lacca Italy, circa 1950.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Borraz Dry Bar in Solid Oak and Oak Veneer - France
By Borraz
Located in Girona, Girona
stained space with glass and mirror shelves. Removable tray on top, two small ashtrays. Chrome plated
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Oak

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Mid Century Modern Glass Mirror Trays For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of mid century modern glass mirror trays available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique mid century modern glass mirror trays was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, metal and mirror. Mid century modern glass mirror trays have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of mid century modern glass mirror trays to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern and Modern mid century modern glass mirror trays are of considerable interest. Many mid century modern glass mirror trays are appealing in their simplicity, but Aldo Tura, Ercole Barovier and Jacques Adnet produced popular mid century modern glass mirror trays that are worth a look.

How Much are Mid Century Modern Glass Mirror Trays?

Prices for mid century modern glass mirror trays start at $95 and top out at $5,006 with the average selling for $1,060.

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

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 celebrated 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.

Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. 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.