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Thomasville Two Doors Two Drawers Mid Century Modern Server Cabinet Console Mint
By Thomasville
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Thomasville two doors two drawers Mid-Century Modern server cabinet console server.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
H 30 in W 42 in D 16 in
Mid-Century Modern Server Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage cabinet offers plenty of storage in a compact design made complete by a handsome walnut exterior. The cabinet's top also opens to reveal a stone surface. Please confirm ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
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Walnut
Long Mid-Century Modern Server by Greaves & Thomas
By Greaves and Thomas
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish furniture design in the mid-20th century. Handsome flame mahogany veneer exterior with a dark
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Wood
Vintage Modern Walnut Server
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A solid Mid-Century Modern server made of Walnut. It boasts 6 drawers with 3 of them hidden behind
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Server by Kent Coffey
By Kent-Coffey
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Mid-Century Modern server by Kent Coffey features rich walnut woodgrain, brass and wooden
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Modern Perspecta Kent Coffey Dresser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern server features nine drawers with wood sculpted pulls on a set of sturdy legs by
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Teak Expanding Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish Mid-Century Modern server with fold down top. Ample cabinet storage and flip top bar space
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Cane Door Server
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A vintage server full of Mid-Century Modern style, this piece can a brighten a room with its warm
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Cane, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Style Server/Credenza
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant Mid-Century style server with bi fold doors revealing adjustable shelf storage and felt
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Chrome
Unique Mid-Century Modern Walnut Server
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This simplistic walnut server will add a breath of fresh style to any space it is in. With bold yet
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Brasilia Walnut Server
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for an iconic Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Brasilia Walnut Server. Featuring a
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century modern Rosewood and Bakelite Salad Servers
Located in Charleston, SC
This stunning vintage Danish modern style serving set has gorgeous rosewood handles and equally as
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Bakelite, Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Tiered Pastry Server Centerpiece Tray
By Paul McCobb
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Fabulous asymmetrical 3 tiered footed serving centerpiece tray
by "Rothchilds of Los Angeles", circa 1950's.
Brass rod frame with attached exotic wood platters
measuring 13-1/2, 1...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Buffet Server
Located in Pasadena, TX
A unique retro two-toned wooden cabinet which could be used as a buffet or server. There are two
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Laminate, Wood
Miami Mid-Century Modern Rattan & Bamboo Server Bar Cart
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Fabulous Mid-Century Modern Miami rolling server bar cart in bamboo and wood. Even the wheels are
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Mid-Century Modern 3 Section Server, Sideboard or Dresser
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Centuiry Modern 3 section server, sideboard or dresser with inlaid rattan doors and wood
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Wood
Pair of Cohr Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver Fork & Spoon Salad Servers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Danish Mid-Century Modern salad serving set.
In sterling silver.
By Cohr.
Each with a
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Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Flatware and Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
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H 1.25 in W 2.5 in L 11 in
Mid-Century Modern China Cabinet Server by American of Martinsville
By American of Martinsville
Located in Freehold, NJ
This Mid-Century Modern china cabinet / server from the Dania line by American of Martinsville
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Oriental Mid Century Modern Black Lacquer Base Modern Walnut Server Cabinet MINT
By Henredon, James Mont, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Quality mid-century modern walnut double doors bachelor chest cabinet dresser with beautiful brass
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
H 33 in W 40 in D 20 in
Silver Plated Cake Server, Mid 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Silver plated cake server, Mid 20th Century.
Silver plated cake server, mid 20th century.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver
Mid-Century Modern Triple Buffet Food Warmer and Server Electric
By Buenilum, Frederic Buehner-Wanner, Frederic Buehner-Wanner
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome Mid-Century Modern electric aluminum buffet food warmer/server by Buenilum. This piece is
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Danish Modern Server
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With generous storage and two inner drawers that slide out, this vintage server is as functional as
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Italian Modern 3 Tier Brass & Glass X-Frame Rolling Server Bar Cart
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid Century Italian Modern 3 Tier Brass & Glass X-Frame Rolling Server Bar Cart. Circa Mid 20th
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
H 41 in W 36 in D 23 in
Vintage Mid Century Modern Heywood Wakefield Buffet Server Hutch Display Cabinet
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Heywood Wakefield Buffet Server Hutch Display Cabinet
Feating mid
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Wood
H 32.5 in W 34 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Dansk Cake Server
By Dansk Form
Located in Port Jervis, NY
)teak also with weighed metal bottoms for stability. Cake server is available and has a black walnut
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Barware
Materials
Plastic
Classic Mid-Century Modern Walnut Server by Warren Church for Lane
By Warren C. Church, Lane Furniture
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Mid-Century Modern walnut server by Warren Church for lane, wonderful warm walnut patina
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Walnut
American Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood And Brass Bar Trolley Server
By Mastercraft
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
American Mid-Century Modern burl wood and brass bar trolley server
The trolley has the original
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
Restored Heywood Wakefield Mid-Century Modern M590 Server or Record Cabinet
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Chattanooga, TN
, understated and classic modern cabinet embraces a transition from art deco design to mid-mod minimalism . The
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Maple
H 32.5 in W 34 in D 17.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Three Tier Rolling Bar, Cart or Server, Lucite
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern three tier rolling bar, cart or server, lucite.
A finely constructed sleek
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Chrome
Art Deco Mid Century Modern Double Door Large Hardware Walnut Server Cabinet
By James Mont, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Art Deco Mid Century Modern Double Door Large Hardware Walnut Server Cabinet MINT.
Sliver drawer
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Aluminum
Solid Oak Mid-Century Modern Credenza Server Two Door Compartments Cabinet Mint!
By Thomasville
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Solid Oak Mid-Century Modern Credenza Server Two Door Compartments Cabinet MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
H 32 in W 66.5 in D 19 in
Mid-Century Modern Bi Level Long Credenza Server Dresser Cabinet Ebonized Legs
By John Stuart Inc.
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Italian Mid-Century Modern bi level long credenza server dresser cabinet ebonized legs.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Teak, Birch
H 50 in W 73 in D 19 in
Cartier Pair of Rare Sterling Silver & Wood Servers in Mid-Century Modern Style
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Rare pair of Cartier sterling silver and wood servers in Mid-Century Modern style with an elegant
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Blond Oak Sideboard / Server
By Jens Risom
Located in New York, NY
Danish Mid-Century blond oak sideboard / server with three central drawers with angled wooden
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Wood, Oak
Mid-Century Modern Buffet / Dry Bar / Server by Drexel Furniture, circa 1960s
By Drexel
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid-Century Modern / Hollywood Regency buffet / dry bar / server by drexel furniture, circa
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Walnut
H 31.5 in W 37.5 in D 19.5 in
Drexel Triune Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Buffet Server Console Cabinet 585-407
By Drexel
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Drexel Triune buffet or server. Made of mahogany featuring paneled cabinet doors that open
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Mahogany
H 29.5 in W 36 in D 18 in
Ib-Kofod Larsen Designed Mid-Century Server
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ib-Kofod Larsen for Faarup Møbelfabrik long sideboard, made in Denmark. Beautiful teak grain throughout with sculpted wood handles. Ample storage with cabinets space and drawers.
Ple...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Modern 3-Tier Crystal Server by Val Saint Lambert
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful crystal 3-layer stand from the Belgian designer Val Saint Lambert. The frame is made of gold-plated metal. The crystal bowls have beautiful cuts with arcs and scalloped edg...
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Crystal Serveware
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Mid Century Carousel Server by Gimsom Slater
By Gimson and Slater Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Chic and stylish server sideboard by noted English maker Gimson and Slater, as part of the Carousel
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Brass
Vintage Mid Century Modern Gold Metal 2 Tier Rolling Bar Tea Cart Server
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Gold Metal 2 Tier Rolling Bar Tea Cart Server with Glass Shelves. Circa
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Metal
Vintage Mid Century Modern Gold Metal 2 Tier Rolling Bar Tea Cart Server
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Gold Metal 2 Tier Rolling Bar Tea Cart Server with Glass Shelves. Circa
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Metal
Paul McCobb Connoisseur Collection Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Dry Bar or Server
By Paul McCobb, H Sacks & Sons
Located in St. Louis, MO
Hard to find Paul McCobb dry bar or server for his Connoisseur collection by H. Saks & Sons. To be
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Mahogany
H 34 in W 36 in D 18 in
Flip Top Drop Brass Pulls 3 Drawers Two Door Compartment Server Cabinet on Wheel
By Century Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Flip Top Drop Brass Pulls 3 Drawers Two Door Compartment Server Credenza Bar Liquor Cabinet on
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Brass
H 36.5 in W 64 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Modern Two-tier Bar Cart / Server Trolley - Maison Baguès Style
By Maison Baguès
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Elegant bar cart with two tiers with glass, attributed to Maison Baguès, Paris. The trolley is made of brass colored metal and glass, with beautiful refined details, such as the pier...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Metal, Brass
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H 26.78 in W 27.96 in D 14.57 in
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Atomic Age Rare Boomerang Snack Server Trays
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice set of 4 snack serving bowls in the style of Don Shoemaker. Solid palm wood versatile, and great for parties.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Palmwood
Mid Century Server Credenza Attributed to Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb
Located in New York, NY
Nice Mid-Century Modern credenza having a large cabinet bottom and a tall vertical display shelf
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Italian Brass and Glass Modernist Bar Tea Cart Trolley Server
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Mid Century Modern burnished brass and glass modernist bar cart trolley. Item
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
H 28.5 in W 26 in D 17.5 in
Poul Norreklit Dry Bar Cart or Side Table Server Danish Mid Century Modern
By Poul Nørreklit
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Rare dry bar table on wheels designed by Poul Norreklit and manufactured by Dyrlund, Denmark 1960. Top slides and reveals storage inside. 33wide 16.5d 19h
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Laminate, Wood, Rosewood
Pair of Mid-Century Flintwood Molded Plastic Salad Servers
By Carl Reininger
Located in Ferndale, MI
Pair of Mid-Century flintwood molded plastic salad servers by Carl Reininger Ability Products
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Plastic
Palatial Mid Century Modern Gilt Metal Étagère Server Hollywood Regency Style
Located in Stamford, CT
Three-tier glass and gilt metal étagère stand. Warm toned gilt metal curved legs that connect three circular bases that hold the glass. The wonderfully scrolled supports depict the...
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Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Serving Tables
Materials
Metal
H 52 in W 53 in D 40.5 in
Mid-Century Henkel Harris Cherry Two-Tier Drop-Leaf Rolling Bar Cart Server
By Henkel Harris
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid-Century Henkel Harris Cherry Two-Tier Drop-Leaf Rolling Bar Cart / Server. Measures 61
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Cherry
Mid-Century Modern Two-tier Bar Cart / Server Trolley - Maison Baguès Style
By Maison Baguès
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Elegant bar cart with two tiers, in the style of Maison Baguès. The trolley is made of brass colored metal and glass, with beautiful refined details, such as the openwork gallery edg...
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Vintage 1960s French Hollywood Regency Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Metal
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H 27.17 in Dm 15.36 in
Mid-Century Modernist Geometric Lucite Bowl Barware Server, 1970s
By General Decoration
Located in Atlanta, GA
This sophisticated Mid-Century modernist Lucite or acrylic barware bowl, tray, or serving dish was
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Acrylic, Lucite
Mid Century John Stuart Buffet Server / Bar Cart. Circa 1960s.
By John Stuart
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid Century John Stuart Buffet Server / Bar Cart. Circa 1960s.
Features a quintessential
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Wood, Formica
Mid-Century Krenit Denmark Enamel Baking Servers, Set of 3
By Krenit
Located in Philadelphia, PA
an excellent example of iconic, quality Mid-Century Danish design. The minimalistic set is made of
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Steel
Mid Century G Plan Teak Highboard Credenza Server With Secretary Bar
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mid century modern versatile teak highboard or server by G Plan. Featuring a drop down cabinet that
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Drexel Accolade Campaign Rolling Buffet Server Bar Cart
By Drexel
Located in Baltimore, MD
Mid-century campaign style console bar cabinet is an excellent example of mid-century modern
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Bamboo and Grasscloth Cabinets or Servers
Located in Palm Beach, FL
sleek modern form with two doors and plenty of storage inside.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Grasscloth, Bamboo
Mid Century Modern Console Table
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century Modern Console Table Server late 1950's early 60s. A mid century modern tiered Console
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Iron 3 Tiered Glass Outdoor Garden Bar Cart Server Salterini
By John Salterini
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous minimalist bar cart from the early fifties. 3 Tiers of glass shelving, 2 new pieces of glass. Shelves are 26.5 x 16.25 2pieces and one piece 22.25 x 16.25. In excellent vint...
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Vintage 1950s American Minimalist Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Iron
H 31 in W 37 in D 20.75 in
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Mid Century Modern Server For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the mid century modern server you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A mid century modern server — often made from wood, metal and walnut — can elevate any home. There are 603 variations of the antique or vintage mid century modern server you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer mid century modern server, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right mid century modern server, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made mid century modern server over the years, but those crafted by Drexel, Paul McCobb and Werkstätte Carl Auböck are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Mid Century Modern Server?
A mid century modern server can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,200, while the lowest priced sells for $10 and the highest can go for as much as $18,500.
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.
Questions About Mid Century Modern Server
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024The difference between mid-century and mid-century modern comes down to specificity. When it comes to furniture and architecture, for example, mid-century refers to works that emerged during the middle of the 20th century, usually between 1950 and 1970. The more specific descriptor, mid-century modern, is used to refer to a particular style of design that emphasizes simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Mid-century modern furniture designers generally drew on the architectural work of Frank Lloyd Wright, Bauhaus design, Scandinavian modernism and more. Any piece of furniture produced during the 1950s and ’60s can be referred to as mid-century, but only those with specific characteristics are mid-century modern. That said, when enthusiasts of furniture and architecture use the shorter of the two phrases, they may indeed be referring to modernist works created during that period in history. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture.
- Is Mondrian mid century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Mondrian’s art is believed to be one of the great inspirations for the mid-century modern approach to minimalism. His artworks were not just a departure from figurative works, but a new look at abstract art as well. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Most experts agree that mid-century modern correlates specifically to the years following World War II. It has grown in popularity in the decades since, particularly due to the media and cultural institutions that have promoted the truly innovative era of design. Not only did the MoMA promote modern furniture, but pieces are prominently visible on the set of very popular television shows such as Mad Men. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- Is mid-century modern timeless?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, mid-century modern is timeless, in the opinion of many experts. Many characteristics of furniture and decorative accents produced in this style remain popular today. Among them are silhouettes marked by organic forms and clean lines, the promotion of functionality and the use of natural materials like teak, rosewood and oak and synthetic materials such as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of mid-century modern furniture.
- Is rattan mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024Yes, some rattan is mid-century modern. Designers of the mid-century modern movement often preferred to use natural materials, including rattan, in their designs. However, not all rattan furniture was made during this period. Rattan was also a popular material for furniture produced during the Victorian era and continues to be used to produce furniture today. Shop a wide range of rattan furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern refers to the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen. - Is Eames mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Yes, Eames is mid-century modern. In many ways, Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and they have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century. Some of the couple's most famous mid-century modern designs include the Eames Lounge chair and ottoman, the Eames Molded Plywood chair and the Eames Fiberglass chair. Shop a wide range of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 25, 2024The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern era correlates specifically to the years following World War II. These years in America saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history. Vintage mid-century modern furniture — including tables, chairs, desks and case pieces — are often organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple.
Postwar architects and designers in the United States were animated by new ideas and new technology during the era of mid-century modernism. Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century furniture designs manufactured by the likes of Knoll and Herman Miller.
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.
Knoll became 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 soon became desirable for the home. Similarly, Michigan’s Herman Miller is best known for its iconic mid-century modern furniture, and while the company focused on the office, people loved its designs for their homes, too.
Find vintage mid-century modern furniture for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Mid-century modern furniture is so popular largely because its characteristics align well with the trends and tastes that are dominant today. Many people love its simple look defined by clean lines, and the use of natural materials also adds to its popularity. In addition, designers created mid-century modern furniture to be as functional as it is visually appealing, making pieces executed in the style simple, convenient and comfortable to use. Find a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024There is not a single year that is mid-century modern. The style emerged during the 1940s and 1950s and remained dominant through the 1960s and into the early 1970s. Some notable designers who contributed to the development of the mid-century modern style include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, the tulip table is considered a mid-century modern design. This table shape has become an iconic statement of the era with a simple sculptural attitude and a practical nature. The first tulip table was created by Eero Saarinen, a noted Finnish designer who was a leader in mid-century modern home decor. Shop a collection of Saarinen furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Is Art Deco mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Art Deco is not mid-century modern. Art Deco began just before World War I and was inspired by cubism. Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century modern furniture combines sleek lines with organic shapes.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Wassily chairs are indeed considered mid-century modern. Although the chair was initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925, it was re-released in the 1960s. Shop a collection of mid-century modern goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024There is no single color wood that is mid-century modern. Designers working in the style employed a variety of finishes, though purplish reds, mid-yellows, light browns and medium dark browns were among the most commonly used. Teak wood was an especially popular material, not only due to its warm medium hue but also due to its strength and the beauty of its natural grain. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019The defining characteristics of mid-century modern furniture design include simplicity, an emphasis on organic forms, clean lines and a mix of both natural and man-made materials. The mid-century modern style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is used to describe the work of furniture designers who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Both neutral tones and bold Pop art colors can typically be found in mid-century modern interiors, which usually include light-filled spaces. An integration of floor-to-ceiling windows and abundant access to the outdoors renders prominent a connection with nature, which owes in part to the ideas of celebrated architect Frank Lloyd Wright, an inspiration for mid-century furniture designers. Popular mid-century modern designers include Ray and Charles Eames, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and others. Find vintage mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021There are many colors available for painting a mid-century modern home and it is a matter of preference. You can choose from a range of colors that are closely associated with mid-century modernism — popular pairings include orange and brown or chartreuse and gray, for example. Find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture, decorative pieces, serveware and lighting on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century home decor is characterized by clean lines, geometric shapes and materials like wood and tweed.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Some iconic chairs from the mid-century modern era include the Egg chair by Arne Jacobson, the La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames and the Womb chair by Eero Saarinen. With their clean lines, organic shapes and simple details, these chairs reflect some of the key features of the style. Shop a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
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