Mid Century Serving Tray

Tortoiseshell Tray

Folding Serving Table

Danish Modern Tray Table

Christian Dior Acrylic

Brazilian Modern Serving Tray with Shape of Leaf in Hardwood, Unknown, 1960s

$950

Brazilian Modern Serving Tray with Shape of Leaf in Hardwood, Unknown, 1960s

Located in New York, NY

character, a hallmark of Brazilian modern design in the mid-20th century. Both functional and decorative

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20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables

Materials

Hardwood

1950 Josephine De Ville of Miami Artistic Serving Bar Tray Hemp Rope Plywood

$695

1950 Josephine De Ville of Miami Artistic Serving Bar Tray Hemp Rope Plywood

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Large hand crafted and painted plywood serving tray from Josephine De Ville of Miami, trimmed in

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables

Materials

Rope, Plywood

In the Style of Mathieu Mategot Serving Cart with Removable Tray

$5,737

In the Style of Mathieu Mategot Serving Cart with Removable Tray

By Mathieu Matégot

Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF

Original three wheels trolley with two levels including a removable tray with brass setting. Three

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Set of Four Acrylic and Brass Serving Trays and Stand by Charles Hollis Jones

$6,800 / set

Set of Four Acrylic and Brass Serving Trays and Stand by Charles Hollis Jones

By Charles Hollis Jones

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful set of four serving trays and stand designed by Charles Hollis Jones. The trays are

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Removable Sliding Tray Serving Cart

$1,095

Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Removable Sliding Tray Serving Cart

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Condition: Very Good Original Condition Materials: Teak, Laminate Tops

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Laminate, Teak

French Mid Century Expandable Bar or Serving Table with Removeable Tray C1950s

$1,001Sale Price|57% Off

French Mid Century Expandable Bar or Serving Table with Removeable Tray C1950s

Located in Trensacq, FR

A stylish Louis XVI Neoclassical style two-tier expandable serving table c1950 France. A sleek and

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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Serving Tables

Materials

Brass

Serving trolley in brass

$2,988

Serving trolley in brass

By Josef Frank

Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL

Mid century serving trolley in brass by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden.

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Perspex Butlers Tray

$3,113

Mid-Century Perspex Butlers Tray

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

A mid-century perspex butlers tray with silver pated hinges and fittings. The handles drop down to

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Lucite

Mid- Century Tray Table with Removeable Service / Butlers Tray

$900 / item

Mid- Century Tray Table with Removeable Service / Butlers Tray

Located in Ross, CA

Vintage tray table with removeable butlers / service tray. Made in the mid century the legs

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Wood

1970s French Serving Tray Folding Table

$480

1970s French Serving Tray Folding Table

By Guéridon Design

Located in Chula Vista, CA

AMBIANIC presents 1970s Vintage French Tripod Tray Table Folding Service Bistro Barware Folding

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Metal

Italian 70's Butler Serving Table In Brass And Red Lacquer

$1,660

Italian 70's Butler Serving Table In Brass And Red Lacquer

Located in London, GB

This nice 1970's Italian serving folding table in the style of the Pier Fornasetti with removable

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid-century bamboo serving tray, France 1960s

$478

Mid-century bamboo serving tray, France 1960s

Located in Meulebeke, BE

A charming mid‑century bamboo serving tray from France, dating to the 1960s and showcasing the

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Bamboo

Fontana Arte Blue Mirrored Glass Wood and Brass Serving Trolley, Signed

$3,346Sale Price|20% Off

Fontana Arte Blue Mirrored Glass Wood and Brass Serving Trolley, Signed

By Fontana Arte

Located in Milano, IT

Elegant and refined food trolley by Fontana Arte, signed, from the 1950s, Italy. The trolley is beautifully crafted in various elements. We find two shelves to place various objects....

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables

Materials

Brass

Small Walnut Side Table with Glass Top Serving Tray

$900

Small Walnut Side Table with Glass Top Serving Tray

Located in Pasadena, TX

With a removable serving tray, this side table is unique. Dating from the 1940's, its made of

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Mid-20th Century American American Classical Serving Tables

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Small Mid-Century Italian Brass Bar Cart with Removable Tray, 1950s

$1,924

Small Mid-Century Italian Brass Bar Cart with Removable Tray, 1950s

Located in Catania, CT

This elegant mid-century serving trolley is a refined example of Italian design from the 1950s. The

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Stainless Steel & Walnut Serving Tray

$140Sale Price|20% Off

Mid-Century Modern Stainless Steel & Walnut Serving Tray

Located in San Diego, CA

A nice MCM stainless steel serving tray with walnut handles, circa 1960s. The tray is in good

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mid-Century Italian Serving Tray Made by MB

$268

Mid-Century Italian Serving Tray Made by MB

By MB Italy

Located in Waddinxveen, ZH

Stylish serving tray made in Italy by MB, aluminium and formica. The sides have been metal worked

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Aluminum

Round Three Tier Perforated and Wrought Iron Metal Serving Cart Tray

$3,000

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.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Steel

1970s Solid Wood & Brass Tray Table Hollywood Regency Style Serving Table

$950

1970s Solid Wood & Brass Tray Table Hollywood Regency Style Serving Table

Located in North Hollywood, CA

—————————————— Whenever you purchase a piece from Mid Century Shop, you’re acquiring more than just furniture—you’re

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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Serving Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Kaija Aarikka Brass & Teak Tray, Finland 1960s

$860

Mid-Century Modern Kaija Aarikka Brass & Teak Tray, Finland 1960s

Located in Helsinki, FI

A refined mid-century serving tray designed by Kaija Aarikka and produced by Aarikka Finland. The

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Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Brass

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Cart w/ Removable Tray on Wheels

$1,800

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Cart w/ Removable Tray on Wheels

By Dux of Sweden

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Danish Mid-Century Modern teak cart with removable tray.

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Teak

1970s Lucite Folding Service Tray Table Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Era

$620

1970s Lucite Folding Service Tray Table Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Era

By Charles Hollis Jones

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a 1970s lucite folding service TV tray table. After Charles Hollis Jones

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Lucite

Midcentury Folding Serving Tray Table in Bamboo, Rattan and Glass, Italy 1970s

$1,792

Midcentury Folding Serving Tray Table in Bamboo, Rattan and Glass, Italy 1970s

Located in Rome, IT

Midcentury beautiful folding table with removible tray in bamboo, rattan, leather and glass. Made

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Leather, Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Glass, Lucite

Set of Four Lucite & Polished Nickel Serving Trays & Stand, Charles Hollis Jones

$7,500 / set

Set of Four Lucite & Polished Nickel Serving Trays & Stand, Charles Hollis Jones

By Charles Hollis Jones

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful set of four clear Lucite serving trays and stand designed by Charles Hollis Jones for

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Nickel

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Serving Tray with Iron Handles, 1940s-50s

$790

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Serving Tray with Iron Handles, 1940s-50s

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A small, rectangular vintage Mid-Century modern European serving tray with minimalist balance ray

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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Metal

Vintage Mid-Century Italian Brass Serving Tray with Mirror, 1940-1950

$940

Vintage Mid-Century Italian Brass Serving Tray with Mirror, 1940-1950

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

Mid-Century Modern Pair Couroc Trays & Orange Vintage Plastic Salad Serving Set

$1,195 / set

Mid-Century Modern Pair Couroc Trays & Orange Vintage Plastic Salad Serving Set

By The Couroc Company, Culver Ltd.

Located in Topeka, KS

in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Mid-20th Century. This tray and

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Gold

French Silver Folding Tray Table, Rectangular Design, 21st Century

$2,200

French Silver Folding Tray Table, Rectangular Design, 21st Century

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A rectangular, French silver folding tray or serving table made of metal, consisting a detachable

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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Brass Serving Trays by Tommi Parzinger, USA, 1960s

$1,800 / set

Mid-Century Modern Brass Serving Trays by Tommi Parzinger, USA, 1960s

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in New York, NY

Pair of elegant solid brass oblong serving/bread trays with brass bar and engraved feet. Stamped

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Brass

Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Serving Tray in Hardwood, Jean Gillon, 1960s

$1,250

Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Serving Tray in Hardwood, Jean Gillon, 1960s

By Jean Gillon

Located in New York, NY

Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Hardwood

Italian Hammered Brass and Red Lacquer Serving Tray, Mid-Century

$800

Italian Hammered Brass and Red Lacquer Serving Tray, Mid-Century

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mid-century Italian serving tray crafted with a hammered brass frame and integrated side handles

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Brass

Italian Mid-Century Bamboo and Brass Bohemian Organic Serving Tray, 1970s

$1,015

Italian Mid-Century Bamboo and Brass Bohemian Organic Serving Tray, 1970s

By Vivai del Sud

Located in Morazzone, Varese

Italian Mid-Century Bamboo and Brass Bohemian Organic Serving Tray, 1970s Beautiful, large and

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Couroc Serving Tray with Bird Design, USA, 1960

$295

Mid-Century Modern Couroc Serving Tray with Bird Design, USA, 1960

By The Couroc Company

Located in Moreno Valley, 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 Serving Pieces

Materials

Bakelite

1970s Mid Century Signed Georges Briard Decorated Ceramic/Porcelain Serving Tray

$408Sale Price|33% Off

1970s Mid Century Signed Georges Briard Decorated Ceramic/Porcelain Serving Tray

By Georges Briard

Located in Opa Locka, FL

1970's Mid Century Ceramic/ Porcelain Serving Tray Signed by Georges Briard. Beautifully decorated.

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Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Art Glass

Pair of Tray Tables, in the Style of Jens Quistgaard, Denmark, Mid-1900s

$3,850 / set

Pair of Tray Tables, in the Style of Jens Quistgaard, Denmark, Mid-1900s

By Jens Quistgaard

Located in Stockholm, SE

A pair of tray tables in teak, in the style of Jens Quistgaard, Denmark, mid-1900s. The tray are

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Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff for Raymor Sectioned Wood Serving Tray

$350

Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff for Raymor Sectioned Wood Serving Tray

By Raymor, Arthur Umanoff

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a three sectioned wood surfboard tray wrapped cane detail. USA circa the

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Cane, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Don Shoemaker for Señal Exotic Wood Serving Tray

$800 / item

Mid-Century Modern Don Shoemaker for Señal Exotic Wood Serving Tray

By Don S. Shoemaker

Located in Chula Vista, CA

circa the 1980s. Mid-century Service Tray medley of exotic woods. Cut out the handle for easy carry

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Late 20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Wood

Astrid Sampe Mid Century Vintage Serving Tray Sweden AB ARY- NYBRO Extilkammaren

$475

Astrid Sampe Mid Century Vintage Serving Tray Sweden AB ARY- NYBRO Extilkammaren

By AB Nybrofabriken 1

Located in San Diego, CA

This beautiful 14.5" laminated wood serving tray showcases a fantastic black and white pattern

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Laminate

1950s Large Danish Teak Serving Tray Mid-Century Modern Geometric

$716Sale Price|20% Off

1950s Large Danish Teak Serving Tray Mid-Century Modern Geometric

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Angled sides, finger joints. Stamped, "Made in Denmark". W 24.5 x D 17.25 x H 2.25 in.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Teak

1970s Mid-Century Modern serving tray or centerpiece with sea shells, Italy

$1,073

1970s Mid-Century Modern serving tray or centerpiece with sea shells, Italy

Located in Palermo, PA

1970s tray featuring a charming bamboo frame and a beautifully lacquered bottom adorned with

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Shell, Bamboo, Rattan

Kamari Woods Teak Serving Tray

$96Sale Price|20% Off

Kamari Woods Teak Serving Tray

Located in Pasadena, TX

This teak serving tray was manufactured in the Philippines. It's square with curved ends.

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Late 20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Mexican Brass and Abalone Shell Shot Glass Set with Serving Tray

$1,450 / set

Mid-Century Mexican Brass and Abalone Shell Shot Glass Set with Serving Tray

By Los Castillo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mexican mid-century design, perfect for serving tequila, mezcal, or liqueurs. Measurements: Tray: 8.50" W

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Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Brass

Extremely Rare Mid-Century Modern Teak Serving Tray by Carl Auböck Austria 1950s

$3,813

Extremely Rare Mid-Century Modern Teak Serving Tray by Carl Auböck Austria 1950s

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Munich, DE

Extremely rare and elegant Mid-Century Modern serving tray by Carl Auböck II, Vienna, Austria

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Brass

Vintage serving tray, Italy 1960s

$382

Vintage serving tray, Italy 1960s

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

Vintage Italian tray with marquetry inlay. This beautiful tray was made in Italy in the 1960s

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Serving Pieces

Materials

Brass

19th Century Japanese Celadon & Blue Fish Shaped Serving Tray

$888Sale Price|25% Off

19th Century Japanese Celadon & Blue Fish Shaped Serving Tray

Located in North Salem, NY

Lovely Old Japanese Celadon & Blue Fish Shaped Serving Tray. circa 1840.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Serving Pieces

Materials

Ceramic

Belgian Side Table with Hammered Aluminum Tray and Metal Legs

$2,700

Belgian Side Table with Hammered Aluminum Tray and Metal Legs

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A Belgian side table with hammered aluminum tray with lateral handles on metal tapered legs. Wear

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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Burnt Bamboo and Cane Serving Tray

$890

Burnt Bamboo and Cane Serving Tray

By Ficks Reed, Franco Albini

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A gorgeous serving tray executed in burnt bamboo and cane. Great border detail with nice modernist

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Vintage 1980s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Bamboo, Cane

Vintage Hand painted decorative Serving Tray.

$149

Vintage Hand painted decorative Serving Tray.

Located in Seattle, WA

Eclegant Delicate vintage hand painted floral motif decorative serving Tray. Vanity accent piece

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Ceramic

20th Century French Silver Plated Serving Tray Gallia by Christofle

$1,159

20th Century French Silver Plated Serving Tray Gallia by Christofle

By Christofle

Located in Sofia, BG

Large serving tray made in silver plate metal by French manufacturer CHRISTOFLE model Galia. Very

Category

Mid-20th Century French Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver Plate

20th Century Belgium Silver Plate Serving Tray Made by Wiskemann

$1,039

20th Century Belgium Silver Plate Serving Tray Made by Wiskemann

By Wiskemann

Located in Sofia, BG

Large hand made silver plate serving tray stamped Wiskemann in original condition. There are two

Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Serving Pieces

Materials

Metal

Reguitti Brothers Bed Tray, Late 50's

$573Sale Price|20% Off

Reguitti Brothers Bed Tray, Late 50's

By Fratelli Reguitti

Located in bari, IT

Folding and adjustable bed tray. In laminated wood of the Reguitti Brothers. This tray is like new

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Laminate, Wood

Huge Mid Century Wenge Sculptural Tray

$590

Huge Mid Century Wenge Sculptural Tray

By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk

Located in San Diego, CA

Monumental tray constructed of Wenge with an incredible bent steamed design in Wenge. 1960s.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Wenge

Mid Century Tray by Ehrenreich Denmark

$669Sale Price|20% Off

Mid Century Tray by Ehrenreich Denmark

By Hans Gustav Ehrenreich

Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio

A lovely wooden tray by renowned by danish designer Hans Gustav Ehrenreich. The tray has a somewhat

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Teak

19thC Copper Oval Two-Handled Serving Tray

$899

19thC Copper Oval Two-Handled Serving Tray

Located in Altrincham, GB

19thC Copper Oval Two-Handled Serving Tray - with engraved centre & embossed grapevine border - 27

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Serving Pieces

Materials

Copper

Tiffany & Co. English Silverplate Tree of Life Footed Serving Tray

$1,295

Tiffany & Co. English Silverplate Tree of Life Footed Serving Tray

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous English silverplate Tree of Life footed serving tray By Tiffany & Co. (signed to the

Category

Mid-20th Century English Victorian Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver Plate

JHQ Dansk Attributed Solid Rosewood Serving Tray

$550

JHQ Dansk Attributed Solid Rosewood Serving Tray

By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk

Located in Ferndale, MI

Nicely grained solid rosewood serving tray. Quality of a Jens Quisgaard piece for Dansk but

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Rosewood

Vintage English Victorian Reticulated Silver Plated Round Footed Serving Tray

$210

Vintage English Victorian Reticulated Silver Plated Round Footed Serving Tray

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage English Victorian Reticulated Silver Plated Round Footed Serving Tray. Circa Mid 20th

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Victorian Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver Plate

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Mid Century Serving Tray For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the mid century serving tray you’re looking for. Each mid century serving tray for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and brass. If you’re shopping for a mid century serving tray, we have 645 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the mid century serving tray you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each mid century serving tray bearing Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one mid century serving tray that is appealing in its simplicity, but Jens Harald Quistgaard, Dansk Designs and Fornasetti produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Mid Century Serving Tray?

Prices for a mid century serving tray can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $50 and can go as high as $25,956, while the average can fetch as much as $850.

Finding the Right Serveware, Ceramics, Silver And Glass for You

Your dining room table is a place where stories are shared and personalities shine — why not treat yourself and your guests to the finest antique and vintage glass, silver, ceramics and serveware for your meals?

Just like the people who sit around your table, your serveware has its own stories and will help you create new memories with your friends and loved ones. From ceramic pottery to glass vases, set your table with serving pieces that add even more personality, color and texture to your dining experience.

Invite serveware from around the world to join your table settings. For special occasions, dress up your plates with a striking Imari charger from 19th-century Japan or incorporate Richard Ginori’s Italian porcelain plates into your dining experience. Celebrate the English ritual of afternoon tea with a Japanese tea set and an antique Victorian kettle. No matter how big or small your dining area is, there is room for the stories of many cultures and varied histories, and there are plenty of ways to add pizzazz to your meals.

Add different textures and colors to your table with dinner plates and pitchers of ceramic and silver or a porcelain lidded tureen, a serving dish with side handles that is often used for soups. Although porcelain and ceramic are both made in a kiln, porcelain is made with more refined clay and is more durable than ceramic because it is denser. The latter is ideal for statement pieces — your tall mid-century modern ceramic vase is a guaranteed conversation starter. And while your earthenware or stoneware is maybe better suited to everyday lunches as opposed to the fine bone china you’ve reserved for a holiday meal, handcrafted studio pottery coffee mugs can still be a rich expression of your personal style.

“My motto is ‘Have fun with it,’” says author and celebrated hostess Stephanie Booth Shafran. “It’s yin and yang, high and low, Crate & Barrel with Christofle silver. I like to mix it up — sometimes in the dining room, sometimes on the kitchen banquette, sometimes in the loggia. It transports your guests and makes them feel more comfortable and relaxed.”

Introduce elegance at supper with silver, such as a platter from celebrated Massachusetts silversmith manufacturer Reed and Barton or a regal copper-finish flatware set designed by International Silver Company, another New England company that was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898. By then, Meriden had already earned the nickname “Silver City” for its position as a major hub of silver manufacturing.

At the bar, try a vintage wine cooler to keep bottles cool before serving or an Art Deco decanter and whiskey set for after-dinner drinks — there are many possibilities and no wrong answers for tableware, barware and serveware. Explore an expansive collection of antique and vintage glass, ceramics, silver and serveware today on 1stDibs.