Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- 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 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.
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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Gio Ponti, Krupp Milan Branded Set of Twelve Pieces of Cutlery
Located in Milano, IT
Silver-plated metal cutlery set designed by Gio Ponti for Manifattura Krupp Milan. The set has a total of 48 pieces and is composed as follows: Twelve three-pronged forks, twelve tal...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal
Vintage Signed David Anderson Swedish Silver-Plate Meat Or Bread Fork Viking
Located in North Miami, FL
This vintage heavy gauge signed David Andersen silver-plate meat or bread fork is 60 Grams. From the 50's or 60's. He is a well known designer and metalsmith from Norway. The top par...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Mother of Pearl and Stainless Steel Appetizer Knives Set of 8
Located in North Miami, FL
This vintage set of 8 Mother-of Pearl, stainless steel and metal appetizer or cheese forks are in their original square black box. These may have ne...
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal, Stainless Steel
Antique Nutcracker Bowl Set
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Rustic Wood Bowl Nutcracker Set
7 x 3 h x 7.13 diameter tool 5 x 1 w
Original vintage condition
See all images provided
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal
American Modern Creamer dish by Russell Wright for Steubenville Pottery
Located in Philadelphia, PA
American Modern Creamer or Gravy Boat by Russell Wright for Steubenville Pottery. gray color. very elegant design.
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Willy Rizzo Serving Tray in Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful mid-century rectangular serving tray fully made in a gorgeous and vibrant tortoiseshell effect lucite. This charming piece was produced in Italy during the 1970s and is att...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Royal Copenhagen Trivets by Helle Damkjær, Denmark, 1960s
By Helle Damkjaer, Royal Copenhagen
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
This stylish pair of Royal Copenhagen trivets was designed by Helle Damkjær at Royal Copenhagen. The trivets feel weighted and are designed to be trivets. The bottom is stamped with ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Plastic
Rosenthal Andy Warhol ‘Daisy' a set of 2 Espresso Cups and Saucers
By Rosenthal, Andy Warhol
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Rosenthal Studio-Line two espresso cups with two saucers. Andy Warhol, quite possibly the greatest pop art artist of our time.
The Flowers print portfolio was created by Warhol follo...
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1980s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Porcelain
Rosenthal Andy Warhol "Golden Angels" Set of 2 Espresso Cups and 2 Saucers NEW
By Rosenthal, Andy Warhol
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Rosenthal Studio-Line Andy Warhol christmas golden Angels espresso cup with saucer. Andy Warhol, quite possibly the greatest pop art artist of our time, loved Christmas and was known...
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1980s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Porcelain
Rosenthal Andy Warhol Daisy Breakfast set (9 pcs)
By Rosenthal, Andy Warhol
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Rosenthal Studio-Line Andy Warhol Daisies 3 sets of coffee cup and saucer and plate. Rosenthal Andy Warhol Daisies line---beautiful, precious collector po...
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1980s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Porcelain
Rosenthal Andy Warhol "Golden Angels" NEW Espresso Cup and Saucer
By Rosenthal, Andy Warhol
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Rosenthal Studio-Line Andy Warhol christmas golden Angels espresso cup with saucer. Andy Warhol, quite possibly the greatest pop art artist of our time, loved Christmas and was known...
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1980s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Porcelain
Arts & Crafts Sugar Bowl, circa 1920
Located in Barcelona, ES
Arts & Crafts sugar bowl, circa 1920 Manufactured in Barcelona, Spain. In original condition with wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
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1920s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Glass
Hand Painted Stained Glass Tray, United States, 1960's
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Hand Painted Stained Glass Tray, United States, 1960's. ( Two Trays Available. )
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Glass
Christian Dior Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite and Chrome Serving Tray, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic Mid-Century piece of serveware in tortoiseshell effect lucite and chrome. This stunning piece was produced in Italy during the 1970s. Its design is attributed to Willy Rizz...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Chrome
Rosenthal Andy Warhol "Golden Angels" Latte Macchiato
By Rosenthal, Andy Warhol
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Rosenthal Studio-Line Andy Warhol christmas golden Angels espresso cup with saucer. Andy Warhol, quite possibly the greatest pop art artist of our time, loved Christmas and was known...
Category
1980s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Couroc Phenolic Resin Serving Tray With Inlaid Wood and Crystal King Cat
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Whimsical mid century serving tray by Couroc of Monterey, made from phenolic resin and inlaid with wood and colorful crystals depicting a stylish cat with a crown. Phenolic resin is ...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Resin
Mid Century Stainless Steel Condiment Set Stella, Italy, 1970s, Set of 6 Pieces
By Stella
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
This vintage 70s condiment set by Stella, a brand of Metallurgica Lux di Sgarbi & Chiozzi, is a remarkable example of mid-century Italian craftsmanship. Designed in mirror-polished stainless steel, it comprises five distinct containers for oil, vinegar, salt, pepper, and toothpicks, each featuring the original manufacturer’s mark and two verification stickers. The set’s thoughtful design includes lids with colored accents in gold, copper, bronze, and chrome silver, ensuring ease of use and aesthetic appeal. Well-preserved with minimal signs of age, this set is ideal for collectors or anyone seeking a functional yet stylish vintage kitchen accessory.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Stainless Steel
a Pair of Gio Ponti Silver Plated 30CL Sauce Boats Servers for Berndorf
Located in London, Fitzrovia
a Pair of small elegant Gio Ponti Silver Plated 30CL Sauce boats for Berndorf, Austria.
We carry a large Gio Ponti /Arthur Krupp inventory.
So please let us know if you are looking ...
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20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal
Blenko Glass Trivet, United States, 1950's
By Blenko Glass
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Blenko Glass Trivet, United States, 1950's.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Modernist Crystal Decanter with Drop form Stopper Signed Baccarat
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
This elegant and beautifully formed Mid-Century Modernist Crystal Decanter Signed Baccarat originates from France during the 20th Century. This decanter features a beautifully achiev...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Crystal
Large Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite and Brass Serving Tray by Guzzini, Italy 1970
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning large mid-century tray in tortoiseshell effect lucite and brass. This charming rectangular tray, clearly in the style of Christian Dior, was produced in Italy during the 197...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal, Brass
1950s Danish Modern Design Teak Wood Serving Tray by Jens Quistgaard Dansk MCM
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A beautiful vintage 1950s teak tray with clear edges, attributed to famous Danish Designer Jens Quistgaard. A charming and useful object in very good condition.
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Teak, Wood
Midcentury Serving Tray Lucite, Wicker & Brass Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury wonderful rectangular serving tray or centerpiece in lucite, wicker and brass in the style of Christian Dior Home.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Serving plate vienna around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Serving plate vienna around 1950s
Brass polished and stove enameled
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Brass
Hammered Silver Plate and Malachite Parrot Creamer and Sugar by Los Castillo
By Los Castillo
Located in Winnetka, IL
A Mid Twentieth Century beautiful hand hammered silver plate sugar and creamer with sugar spoon having figural parrot handles made of malachite, brass and silver plate by Los Costi...
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1970s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Stone, Silver Plate, Brass
Christian Dior Square Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite Serving Tray, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous large Mid-Century square serving tray in tortoiseshell lucite. This stunning tray was produced in Italy in the 1970s. Its design is in the style of Willy Rizzo for a Christ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass
Arne Jacobsen original stainless steel Ice Bucket 1960
Located in Paris, IDF
This is a beautiful barware in stainless steel ice bucket designed by Arne Jacobsen for Stelton in Denmark in the 1960s. This example is an original one, produced by Stelton between ...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Stainless Steel
FORNASETTI Watermelon Oval Metal Tray
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian oval metal tray depicting watermelon on orange surface / made in Milan Italy in the 1950s
Original Fornasetti label on the base
Measures: width 18 inches, depth 13.5 ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal
Large Mid Century Cheese Cloche on Teak Tray
Located in Fairfield, CA
A mid century teak cheese and cracker serving tray. Nice long oval shape. Features a glass cloche on one side over and enameled plate with the words "cheese". Crackers or other appet...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal
Pierre Casenove for Studio Salins glazed ceramic coffee set 1980s
Located in Paris, IDF
This is a beautiful modernist coffee set designed by Pierre Casenove and edited by Studio Salins in the 1980s. It features a large coffee pot, with six coffee cups, all in black glaz...
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1980s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Ceramic
Raymond Loewy for Air France Concorde Set of 36 Circa's 1970
Located in Brussels, BE
This is original cutlery set of 36 brown pieces : 12 knifes, 12 spoons ,12 forks.
Created by designer Raymond Loewy for Air France. These are made of steel and brown plastic. Each piece is branded 'Air France'.
Raymond Loewy designed...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal, Stainless Steel
Vintage Condiment Set from Stella, Italy, 1970s, Set of 4
By Stella
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Rare and refined 70s stainless steel menage / condiment set made by Stella in Italy.
This beautiful condiment set features a nice holder and three distinctive pieces (for salt, pepp...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage Couroc Phenolic Resin Serving Tray With Inlaid Wood and Crystal King Cat
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Whimsical mid century serving tray by Couroc of Monterey, made from phenolic resin and inlaid with wood and colorful crystals depicting a stylish cat with a crown. Phenolic resin is ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Resin
Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Nissen Danish Modern Lot of Ten Pepper Mills
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Lot of 10 Danish modern teak pepper mills by Dansk and one by Nissen with the black iron ring on top. Varying in size and most with Puegeot grinders. Tallest being 8". All signed. ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Teak
Serving Tray in Lucite, Rattan and Aluminium Christian Dior Style, Italy, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful rectangular with handles, serving tray in lucite and rattan with gold aluminium border in the style of Christian Dior.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
Great acc...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal
1950s Sheffield Silver Company Crescent Formica Round Serving Tray
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
By Crescent Formica-Sheffield Silver Co Vintage Round Serving Tray
2 h x 14.5 diameter
Preowned original vintage condition...
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1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver
Wendell August Forge Handmade Tray with Dogwood Decor, 1960s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage hammered aluminum rectangular tray features Dogwood decor in Mid Century Modern style. Large, highly detailed flowers, branches, and leaves cover the surfaces of the tray; t...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Aluminum
Rosenthal Andy Warhol "Golden Angels" glasses
By Rosenthal, Andy Warhol
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Rosenthal Studio-Line Andy Warhol christmas golden Angels glasses. Andy Warhol, quite possibly the greatest pop art artist of our time, loved Christmas and was known for giving his f...
Category
1980s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Glass
Rosenthal Ceramic Cruet and Vinegar Cruet by Dorothy Hafner 1980s
Located in Milano, MI
Hand-painted Rosenthal porcelain oil and vinegar cruet designed by Dorothy Hafner in the 1980s. One of the jars has been lightly restored as shown in the photos. More information/ima...
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1980s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Ceramic
1960s Modern Hostess Cheese Board and Butter Dish Set Japan
By Dansk
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Modern Hostess Gift New Cheese Board and Butter Dish Japanese
Stamped Japan
Stainless Steel, Walnut Wood and Glass Butter Tray insert
Round tray approximately 10.5 x 8 x .5 tal...
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1960s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Stainless Steel
1960s Dansk Brass Stainless Cheese Slicer Japan
By Dansk
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Dansk Modernist design Brass Stainless Cheese Slicer Japan
1.25 h x 8.13 long x 2.75
Preowned vintage, refer to images.
Category
1960s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Marjatta Metsovaara Bentwood Tray For Backman, Finland, c.1955
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Marjatta Metsovaara Bentwood Tray For Backman, Finland, c.1955.
Category
20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Bentwood
Serving Tray Lucite Faux Tortoiseshell Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing rectangular serving tray in lucite faux tortoiseshell effect in the style of Christian Dior.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
It's an iconic tray or plate made of luc...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass
Midcentury Christian Dior Style Lucite Brass and Vienna Straw Serving Tray 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful midcentury rectangular serving tray in lucite Vienna straw and brass. This amazing piece was designed in France during the 1970s, following the style of Christian Dior.
This large and elegant midcentury serving tray consists of a large brass frame that holds a clear lucite tray...
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Brass
Christian Dior Midcentury Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite Italian Serving Tray 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning midcentury serving tray in a beautiful tortoiseshell effect lucite with burl wood handles. Produced in Italy during the 1970s for a Dior Home production with a design attri...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass, Burl
Christofle Silver-Plated Breadstick Holder Attributed to Gio Ponti, 1950s
By Christofle, Gio Ponti
Located in Bagnolo Mella, Brescia
This exquisite silver-plated breadstick holder, attributed to the legendary designer Gio Ponti, embodies the elegance and refined style of mid-century Italian design. Crafted by Chri...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver Plate
Arne Jacobsen original stainless steel Ice Bucket 1960
Located in Paris, IDF
This is a beautiful barware in stainless steel ice bucket designed by Arne Jacobsen for Stelton in Denmark in the 1960s. This example is an original one, produced by Stelton between ...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1960s Teak Bowls - Set of 4
Located in Cedar Falls, IA
Set of 4 teak bowls in the style of Jens Quistgaard for Dansk.
2 bowls are curved and round in shape, 2 bowls are flat and straight.
Lots of lovely teak color and figure in these b...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Teak
Christofle Silver-Plated Breadstick Holder Attributed to Gio Ponti, 1950s
By Christofle, Gio Ponti
Located in Bagnolo Mella, Brescia
This exquisite silver-plated breadstick holder, attributed to the legendary designer Gio Ponti, embodies the elegance and refined style of mid-century Italian design. Crafted by Chri...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver Plate
French Crystal Fruit Bowl or Serving Dish
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful midcentury period hand-cut crystal fruit bowl or serving dish.
Very good quality.
This item is unmarked but is in the manner of many mad...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Crystal
Jens Quistgaard Teak Peppermill for Dansk, Denmark, 20th Century
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Jens Quistgaard Teak Pepper Mill for Dansk, Denmark, 20th Century.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Teak
Couroc Resin Tray with Sailing Ships and Compass
Located in Downingtown, PA
Couroc resin tray with sailing ships and compass,
The 1970s
The black resin rectangular tray is decorated with two sailing yachts with crystal st...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Resin
Mid-Century Modernist Villeroy & Boch Crystal Decanter w/ Spherical Stopper
Located in New York, NY
This Mid-Century Modern crystal decanter, crafted by Villeroy & Boch, exemplifies the sleek and refined design aesthetic of the 1960s. Featuring a minimalist form paired with a strik...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Crystal
Gladmark Solid Walnut Tray, Burbank California, 1960's
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Gladmark Solid Walnut Tray, Burbank California, 1960's. Signed with makers mark to the bottom. ( Two Trays Available. )
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Walnut
1950s Art Nouveau Creamer & Sugar Newmaid Picquot Ware England
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Art Nouveau Newmaid Picquot Ware England Modernist Creamer & Sugar
Creamer 5.25 d x 3.38 w x 4.25 h
Sugar 3.75 w x 3.5 d x 3.25 h
Preowned vintage unrestored condition
See imag...
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1950s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Aluminum
Midcentury Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite and Brass Oval Serving Tray, Italy 1970s
By Guzzini
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning midcentury tray in a gorgeous tortoiseshell effect lucite with brass handles. This incredibly charming piece was designed in Italy during the 1970s by Guzzini.
This unique...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Large Flashed Cranberry Glass Serving Tray in Pink Diamond Pattern
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A large heavy round flashed cranberry glass serving tray. After Kings Crown or Tiffan, This Mid-Century beauty will be a fabulous addition to your next dinner party. Use it on a tabl...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Glass
1960s Modernist Orange Sugar Creamer Set & Coffee Mug
Located in Chula Vista, CA
MCM Orange Sugar Creamer Set Coffee Mug
attributed Harmony House Ensenada from Sears
Sugar 4 h x 3.38 Creamer 3.63 h x 3.25 x 2.5 diameter
Cup 3.18 h...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Ceramic
Christian Dior Tortoiseshell Lucite and Brass Square Serving Tray, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous square-shaped Mid-Century serving tray in a stunning tortoiseshell effect lucite and brass. This delightful object was made in Italy during the 1970s and is attributed to a ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Brass
Cenedese Vintage Murano Glass Vibrantly Colored Cobalt Blue Glass Cake stand
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Glass cake stand or serving plate by Cenedese. Wonderful color/color of blue with black banding and simplistic yet elegant form. Fun to dine with vibrant vintage midcentury Murano gl...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Murano Glass
Midcentury Blue Ocean Lucite and Chrome Oval Serving Tray, Italy 1980s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, IT
Outstanding midcentury serving tray in a stunning blue ocean effect lucite with a chrome rim. This unique centerpiece was made in Italy in the 80s.
The blue lucite with slight shade...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Handcrafted Vintage Casserole Dish by Montgomery Smith
Located in West Palm Beach, US
Handcrafted Vintage Casserole Dish by Montgomery Smith
This unique vintage casserole dish, handcrafted by Montgomery Smith, is a striking piec...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Terracotta
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Henning Koppel Large Fish Dish 1026
Located in Hellerup, DK
A vintage Georg Jensen Fish Platter #1026, designed by Henning Koppel in 1954. This iconic piece, part of the collection at The Danish Design Museum (formerly Kunstindustrimuseet), s...
Category
Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
vintage yellow enameled castiron casserole dish by Michael Lax for Copco
By Michael Lax, Copco
Located in Philadelphia, PA
beautiful yellow enameled castiron casserole dish by Michael Lax for Copco. please see photos for condition details.
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Enamel, Iron
Modernist Salt & Pepper Shakers
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Modernist salt and pepper shakers, price is for the pair.
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Aluminum
Ercole Barovier Mirror-Engraved Murano Glass Italian Serving Tray, 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing Midcentury mirror-engraved Murano glass serving tray.
This wonderful piece was produced in Italy during 1950s by the master Murano glass-maker of Ercole Barovier.
This wo...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal
Gio Ponti Diamond Flatware, Service for Twelve
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A beautiful and complete service for twelve in the Diamond pattern by Gio Ponti. The line was designed in 1958 in collaboration with Italian archite...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Serving Tray in Lucite, Rattan & Brass Christian Dior Style, Italy, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful rectangular with handles serving tray in lucite and rattan with brass border (charming patina on the brass) in the style of Christian Dior.
Made in Italy in the...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage Danish Teak Tray with Glass Bowls by Jens Harald Quistgaard, 1960s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish teak tray with glass bowls by Jens Harald Quistgaard for IHQ Dansk Designs, 1960s.
Serving tray in solid teak with six green glass dishes...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Glass, Teak
Digsmed Teak Tray, Denmark, 1960's
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Digsmed Teak Tray, Denmark, 1960's. Signed with the makers mark to the bottom.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Teak
Teak Salad Bowl Set - 1 Large, 4 Small
Located in Fairfield, CA
A vintage teak salad bowl set. The set includes 1 large salad bowl and 4 small bowls. Beautiful natural grain to the wood. Made in Thailand.
Measurements:
Large Bowl: 9.5"Dia x 4"H
S...
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Mid-20th Century Thai Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Serving Tray in Brass, Lucite and Rattan, Italy 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous Mid-Century large rectangular serving tray in a fantastic combination of brass, clear lucite and pressed rattan canes. This stylish and unique tray was produced in Italy d...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Brass
Vintage Stoneware Pottery Oven Casserole Covered Pot
By Copco
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Mustard Casserole Pot Lidded
Oven Proof
5.38 diameter x 3.5 h
Stamped
Original vintage, refer to listed images.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Stoneware
Mid-century Modern serving pieces for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern serving pieces for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage serving pieces created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects, folk art and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern serving pieces made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original serving pieces, popular names associated with this style include Jens Quistgaard, Dansk Designs, Werkstätte Carl Auböck, and Rosenthal. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for serving pieces differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $26 and tops out at $18,800 while the average work can sell for $630.