Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
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
Mid Century Modern Teak Wood Serving Tray with Handles
By Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid Century Modern Teak Wood Serving Tray with Handles, circa 1960s. Beautiful vintage teak tray with stunning wood grain. Minimalist design full of style. Teak grain envelops the s...
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Mid-20th Century Thai Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Teak
1960s Gorgeous Centerpiece in Murano Glass by Dogi, Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Gorgeous centerpiece by Dogi in Murano glass. Made in italy
The item is signed on the bottom and it's in excellent condition.
Dimensions:
14,96" x 11,41 x 3,54" H inches
cm 38 x cm ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Murano Glass
Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite and Brass Serving Tray Mid-Century Modern Italy 70s
By Guzzini
Located in Palermo, IT
Wonderful midcentury piece of serveware in tortoiseshell effect lucite with a ottone frame. This stunning piece was produced in Italy during the 1970s.
An iconic brass-framed tortois...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Korina Wood Divided Serving Tray by Arthur Umanoff
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage hand carved rectangular wood tray features Modernist shape and graphic wood grain patterns with the natural tonal range. The handle is wrapped with reed or cane. Minimal shap...
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Mid-20th Century Haitian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Reed, Wood
Robert Picault, Large Oval Ceramic Dish, Plate, Signed, Vallauris, France 1950s
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Robert Picault, large oval ceramic dish, plate, signed, Vallauris, France 1950s
Large dish enamelled in white, green and brown tones. This is a beautiful and very large ceramic centerpiece...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Enamel
$560 Sale Price
74% Off
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...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Metal, Brass
1960s Indiana Milk Glass Company Super-Sized Cake Stand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large Mid-Century Milk Glass pedestal cake stand, from the Indiana Glass Company, circa 1960s.
The Indiana Glass Company was an American company that manufactured pressed, blown a...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Milk Glass
Large Italian Florentine Gilt Wood Gold Tray
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Stunning large wood Florentine trays from Italy. These highly collectable pieces are both form and function. These look wonderful sitting alone or in groupings on a coffee table. Fun...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
$145 / item
By and Documented Gabriella Crespi Gilded "Walnut" Salt Spice Cellar, Italy 1970
Located in Roma, IT
Exceptional and unique half walnut-shaped salt or spice container made in finely sculpted bronze and gilded in gold. Designed by Gabriella Crespi in Italy during the 1970s, the item ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Bronze
Alvar Aalto serving platter, oak Serving tray by Alvar Aalto Collection Iittala
By Iittala, Alvar Aalto
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A finely crafted oak serving platter featuring the iconic “Savoy” silhouette from a limited Alvar Aalto collection by Iittala, Finland. This piece showcases the essence of Finnish de...
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1990s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Oak
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 Platters and Serveware
Materials
Chrome
Robert Picault Ceramic Vallauris France Plate Mid Century
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
Robert Picault (1919 - 2000)
French ceramist in Vallauris
Robert Picault has contributed to the revival of culinary ceramics by updating traditional local forms decorated with lines and geometric designs.
His identity style has been a great success and continues to decorate the table today. His personal pieces are sought after by art collectors.
A former student of the School of Applied Arts in Paris, Robert Picault arrived in Vallauris in 1946. He created with his school friends Roger Capron (1922-2006) and Jean Derval (1925-2010), the Callis workshop.
In this village of a hundred potters, they met the neighboring ceramists André Baud...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
Large Stainless Steel Serving Tray With 24 Carat Gold Decoration Italy 1990s
By MGM Studios
Located in Palermo, IT
Serving tray in 18/10 stainless steel with 24-karat gold decoration. Gold mother-of-pearl handles. Made in Italy in the 90s. Has a Freddi Benito Giuseppe brandv. Please watch the vid...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Gold, Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Wooden Tray, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Wooden Tray, Sweden, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969.
Additional information:
Materials: Wood
Color: Brown
Styles: Mid-Century Modern
Country of Or...
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Wood
Majolica Ceramic Blue Fish Plates and Platter Serving Set, 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching set of 6 small fish plates and a large fish tray in blue and grey glazed ceramic, Spain, 1960s.
This Midcentury ceramics serving set can be used to serve desserts, salad...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
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...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass
Robert Picault Ceramic Vallauris France Ceramic Platter Mid Century
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
Robert Picault (1919 - 2000)
French ceramist in Vallauris
Robert Picault has contributed to the revival of culinary ceramics by updating traditional local forms decorated with li...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Wooden Tray from Gena, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Wooden Tray from Gena, Sweden, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark.
Additional information:
Materials: Wood
Color: B...
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Wood
Pair of Mid-Century Modern French Ceramic Large Bowls by Albert Thiry, 1960s
By Albert Thiry
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Pair of Mid-Century Modern French ceramic large bowls by Albert Thiry, 1960s
Two beautiful glazed ceramic bowls. One has a blue thistle p...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Enamel
$418 Sale Price / set
64% Off
Vintage Spaniel Dog and Flowers Decorative Porcelain Plate, Germany, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Decorative Spaniel Dogs plate from Bavaria, Germany. Produced in 1970s.
The plate is hand painted. Plate is in very good vintage condition, no damage or cracks. Original glass. Bea...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic, Glass, Porcelain
$114 Sale Price
20% Off
Midcentury Ceramic Fish Plates Wall Composition / Wall Decoration
By Vallauris, Gil Vargas Segovia, Shorter & Son Ltd 1, Waechtersbach Ceramics, Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of Midcentury multi color fish Plates and Platters as Wall Decoration
A funny collection of eleven european glazed ceramic, porcelain and...
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica, Porcelain, Terracotta
Kobenstyle Wrapped Saucepan by Jens Quistgaard, Dansk Designs Denmark, 1960s
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Kobenstyle Wrapped Saucepan By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk Designs Denmark, 1960s
Excellent condition with very little wear to the enamel.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Metal, Enamel
$120 Sale Price
20% Off
Longwy Mid-Century Enameled Ceramic Wall Platter, Rare Limited Edition, 1950s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Rare French Mid-Century enameled ceramic wall platter by Manufacture de Longwy, 1950s, "Les Vignerons" decor. A stunning mid-century enameled ceramic wall platter by Manufacture de L...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Vintage Red Cats Decorative Metal Plate, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Decorative metal plate from Italy. The plate is hand painted. Plate is in very good vintage condition, no damage or cracks. Original metal. Beautiful piece for every interior! Only o...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Metal
$85 Sale Price
20% Off
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...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Teak Trivet
Located in San Diego, CA
MCM teak trivet, circa 1970s. The piece is stylish, very functional and in good vintage condition. The piece has been freshly oiled and measures 11.25"W x .7.5"D x 1"H. #4130
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Teak
Ceramic Fish Plates Wall Art Composition, Mid-Century Modern Period
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of midcentury multi color fish Plates and Platters as Wall Decoration
A funny collection of twelve european glazed ceramic, porcelain and...
Category
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica, Porcelain, Terracotta
Large Mathieu Mategot Red Enameled Perforated Metal Serving Tray
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Mathieu Mategot red enameled perforated sheet metal serving tray with curved frame and decorative wire handles. In original condition with beautiful patina and visible wear, in...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Metal
French Faience Peonies Fish Platter Gien Circa 1950
By Gien
Located in Austin, TX
French Faience Peonies Fish Platter Gien Circa 1950.
26.2 inches by 10.3 inches.
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
Spanish Ceramic Decorative Wall Plate with Fishing Scene
Located in Barcelona, ES
Large Cubist Wall Plate or Wall Decoration
Colorful Spanish Mid-Century Modern Manises ceramic wall plate by Vicente Martinez, Spain, 1960s.
This wall plate features a cubist design mediterranean fishing...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
$1,415 Sale Price
20% Off
Dansk Cheese / Charcuterie Board by Jens Quistgaard Denmark
By Dansk
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very well crafted teakwood cheese and charcuterie board with center platform for the goodies and a lower rim for bread or crackers . Designed by Je...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Teak
Robert Picault Ceramic Vallauris France Ceramic Platter, Mid-Century
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
Robert Picault (1919 - 2000)
French ceramist in Vallauris
Robert Picault has contributed to the revival of culinary ceramics by updating traditional local forms decorated with lines and geometric designs.
His identity style has been a great success and continues to decorate the table today. His personal pieces are sought after by art collectors.
A former student of the School of Applied Arts in Paris, Robert Picault arrived in Vallauris in 1946. He created with his school friends Roger Capron (1922-2006) and Jean Derval (1925-2010), the Callis workshop.
In this village of a hundred potters, they met the neighboring ceramists André Baud, the 4 potters and among others the Madoura workshop, where he frequented the famous painter Picasso from 1949 to 1955. He also became friends with Jean Cocteau, Fernand Léger, Louis Aragon...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
Christian Dior Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite and Chrome Serving Tray, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful midcentury piece of serveware in tortoiseshell effect lucite with a chrome frame. This stunning piece was produced in Italy during the 1970s. Its design is attributed to Wi...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Christian Dior in the 1970s for his Home Collection Tray and Vine Holder
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Christian Dior Tray and Vine Holder Lucite and Autumn Maple Leaves
This is a very special serving tray, designed by Christian Dior in the 1970s for his Home Collection. This board ...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Plexiglass
$1,295 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Pair of Mid-Century Green Majolica Deer Wine Coaster Bottle Vallauris
By Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of Mid-Century Green Majolica Deer Wine Coaster Bottle Vallauris.
In a shape of an hunting horn.
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
Japanese Teak Wood Tray Modern Minimalist
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Japanese teak serving tray, Midcentury Modern design period, circa mid-20th century, 1960s, Japan. Tray is a warm brown teak, strategically arched design around, sleek 'h...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Teak, Wood
American Modern Handled Casserole in Sea Foam Green by Russel Wright Stubenville
Located in San Diego, CA
Stylish and functional American modern handled casserole in sea foam green by Russel Wright for Steubenville pottery of Ohio, circa the 1940s. The ultramodern design emphasizes soft ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
Roger Capron - Set of 6 Colorful Ceramic Plates with Mask
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
A set of six plates made by Roger Capron in Vallauris, France in 1960s. Same design presented in six different colors. The 6 plates come with their original packaging.
We have 4 set...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Porcelain
$998 Sale Price / set
33% Off
Dansk Rare Woods Wenge Tray by Jens Quistgaard
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Dansk rare woods tray by Jens Quistgaard. Finely crafted of solid exoctic woods, including Wenge. Stamped JHQ Denark.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Wenge
$360 Sale Price
20% Off
Majolica Glazed Ceramic Cabbage Tableware Serving Set for Six, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Salad or Fruit serving set cabbage design. Portugal, 1960s.
One of a kind set of 6 Majolica ceramic cabbage leaf dishes and a large cabbage centerpiece bowl.
Very realistic design in...
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Mid-20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Majolica, Pottery, Ceramic
French Decorative Ceramic Tray by Albert Thiry 'circa 1960s'
By Albert Thiry
Located in London, GB
Mid-century decorative tray (circa 1960s) by Albert Thiry. A chalk-white glaze provides the background for a colourful thistle motif in the centre. The rim has touches of earthy gree...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
Carl Auböck Model #3431 'Knopferl' Brass Tray
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck model #3431 'Knopferl' brass tray. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural Viennese tray is executed in patinated and p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Brass
Fornasetti Fish Bowls on Tray, Italy, 1950s
By Fornasetti
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of four Fornasetti Fish Bowls on a Tray, Italy 1950s. The measurements given apply to the tray. One bowl measures 11 x 14 x 3 cm.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Porcelain
$4,097 / set
Mid Century Green Decorative Glass Flower Plate, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Decorative green flower glass plate from Italy. Plate is in very good vintage condition, no damage or cracks. Original glass. Beautiful piece for every interior! Only one unique piece.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
$209 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Fenton Silver Crest 12" Milk Glass Ruffled Edge Plate Platter - Set of 6
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Fenton Silver Crest 12" Milk Glass Ruffled Edge Plate Footed Platter - Set of 6. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 1.75" H x 12" W x 12" D.
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Glass
Vintage Blue Decorative Crystal Glass Plate, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful decorative crystal blue glass plate/bowl from Italy. Plate is in very good vintage condition, no damage or cracks. Original glass. Unique p...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
$256 Sale Price
20% Off
Metal Tray by Mathieu Matégot
Located in Berlin, DE
Tray by Mathieu Matégot in perforated metal sheet.
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Metal
Large Majolica Ceramic Fish Platter by Secla, 1960
By Secla
Located in Barcelona, ES
A glazed ceramic large fish platter in brown and toffee colors manufactured by Secla ceramics factory. Portugal, 1960s.
A very interesting piece du...
Category
Mid-20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Majolica, Ceramic
$1,045 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Italian Florentine Gilt Wood Blue Gold Tray w Handles
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Stunning large wood Florentine tray from the 1960’s. These highly collectable pieces are both form and function. These look wonderful sitting alone or in groupings on a coffee table....
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Lucite and Glass Equestrian Barware Tray
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Round Dorothy Draper style Lucite and Equestrian Etched glass top barware and serving tray with two handles.
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Glass, Acrylic, Lucite
Very Large Teak Tray by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Designs, circa 1960
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Very Large Teak Tray
by Jens Quistgaard
for Dansk Designs
Denmark, circa 1960
Branded on Bottom: Dansk Designs Denmark IHQ
"in good vintage condition"
"oiled with food grade miner...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Hardwood
1970s Mid-Century Modern Brass and Smoked Glass Italian Serving Tray
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A brass and smoked glass rectangular tray designed and manufactured in the Seventies in the style of Tommaso Barbi, it's in good conditions overall with normal signs of use and age. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Brass
Set of Six Cobalt Blue Murano Glass Round Dinner Plates, Italy 1980s
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic set of six midcentury glass plates in an incredibly vibrant cobalt blue color. These gorgeous plates were hand-made in Italy by Duna in the 1980s.
This incredibly elegant ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Robert Picault Longchamp French Ceramic Fish Set, 1970s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French ceramic fish set by Robert PICAULT at Longchamp (Côte d'or), France, 1970s. Set composed of a platter, 12 plates and gravy boat in excellent condition. So this set is complete...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Italian Oval Faux Tortoise Tray with Brass Trim
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this oval faux tortoise tray dates from the 1970s. Tray material appears to be acrylic and is trimmed in brass along the edges and h...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Brass
Mathieu Mategot Black Perforated Metal Serving Tray with Rolled Edge Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mathieu Mategot black perforated sheet metal serving tray with rounded rolled edged frame. In original condition with a nice patina. The tray has visible wear, including scratching a...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Sheet Metal
1970s Austrian Vintage Art Nouveau Decor Frosted White Brown Overlay Glass Bowl
Located in New York, NY
1970s very decorative glass centrepiece/platter serving plate, by artist Michna, handcrafted in crystal pâte de verre, the core in frosted crystal clear with an overlays in very slig...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Art Glass, Cut Glass
French Majolica Wall Fish Vallauris, Circa 1970
By Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica Wall Fish Vallauris, Circa 1970.
W / 11.7" , H /7.5 "
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
Serving Bar Tray Lucite and Wicker, circa 1970
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning modernist barware serving tray or platter was crafted in Italy circa 1970. The exquisite rectangular shape features raised edges constructed from two layers of clear Lu...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Lucite, Plexiglass, Acrylic
1960s Wallace Silversmiths Silver Plate Serving Tray USA
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Wallace Silverplated Tray Dish
Unmarked
8.25 x 4.25 x .88
Preowned vintage condition
See all images provided.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Silver Plate
Mid-century Modern platters and serveware for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern platters and serveware 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 platters and serveware created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern platters and serveware 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 platters and serveware, popular names associated with this style include Jens Quistgaard, Dansk Designs, Robert Picault, and Tiffany & Co.. 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 platters and serveware differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $33 and tops out at $48,500 while the average work can sell for $578.
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