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
Whimsical Couroc Phenolic Resin Serving Bar Tray with Inlaid Butterflies
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical mid century serving tray by Couroc of Monterey, made from phenolic resin and inlaid with wood and brass depicting colorful butterflies rare and beautiful tray . Phenolic re...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Shell, Resin
Barware Serving Tray Tortoiseshell Lucite and Brass, Italy 1970s
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning Mid-Century modernist barware serving tray or platter was crafted in Italy, circa 1970. The large rectangular shape boasts a raised Lucite insert with a faux tortoisesh...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Metal, Brass
Kensington Moire Gold Plate Two Tier Center Handled Etched Snack Serving Stand
Located in Miami, FL
Charming Gold Plate 2 tier Center Handled snack, pastry, cake treats stand or serving tray designed by Lurelle Guild.
The textured free-form biomorphic relief design looks very Mid-...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Gold Plate, Aluminum
Mid-Century Tortoiseshell Lucite and Brass Serving Tray by Guzzini, Italy 1970s
By Guzzini
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful Mid-Century round tray in tortoiseshell effect lucite and brass. This fantastic serving piece was produced in Italy during the 1970s by Guzzini with the clear influence of ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century French Ceramic Bowl Robert Picault Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Mid-Century French Ceramic Bowl signed Robert Picault Vallauris.
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
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 Platters and Serveware
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Monumental Silver Plated Covered Serving Platter Resting Stag by Teghini Firenze
By Teghini
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a spectacular Mid Century Modern Silver Plated Serving Platter manufactured in limited edition by Teghini Firenze.
Fonderia D’Arte Teghini, Firenze, produced sophisticated, high quality hand crafted items with limited runs in Florence, Italy throughout the 1960s and 1970s.
An impactful, oversized statement piece for the table or sideboard. The dome is formed as a recumbent stag with sand-cast antlers...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
Set of Reversible Finn Juhl “Turning Trays” in Teak and Colored Laminate
By Finn Juhl
Located in Northport, MI
This iconic set of three Turning Trays was designed by Finn Juhl in 1956 and produced by ArchitectMade, Denmark. Each tray is crafted with a gently curved solid teak frame and a reve...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Wood, Teak
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...
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Mid-20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Majolica, Ceramic
Monoxyle Oak Tray, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional single-piece carved tray, the level of craftsmanship is unparalleled in this piece, from the chain motif to the deep gouges
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Wood
100-years Anniversary Porcelain Platter by Danish Bjørn Wiinbladh for Rosenthal
Located in Örebro, SE
This is the large German porcelain platter from Rosenthal, designed 1979 by Bjørn Wiinbladh, Denmark for the company’s 100-years anniversary.
It comes in the yellow color scale, hand...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Gold Leaf
Venetian Blue Murano Glass Etched Mirror Tray
Located in Barcelona, ES
Venetian mirrored tray with twisted blue and clear glass rope and etched details. Italy, 1940s.
This eye-catching mirrored tray is surrounnded by...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Brass
Set of Three Staved Teak Cutting Boards / Trays by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Jens Quistgaard for Dansk teak carving boards with checkerboard cutting surfaces (Denmark, circa 1965).
Includes three boards in total: one large round board, one smaller board, and one round, asymmetrical board, which is elevated to one side. All boards have a recessed cavity for bread / crackers.
Nice collection of these early examples in good, vintage condition with knife impressions, as shown.
All are branded "Dansk Designs Denmark IHQ."
We have one larger board in the same pattern listed separately.
Measures: Large round: 14" diameter x 1" height
Small round: 10" diameter x .75" height
Elevated tray...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Teak
15 Pieces Ceramic Fish Service by Sarreguemines France 1950 Signed
Located in Paris, FR
Rare 15 pieces ceramic fish service made by Sarreguemines faicerie in Sarreguemines France 1950 Signed
14 ceramic green dishes plus on long servic...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
Jens Harald Quistgaard Wenge Board
Located in London, GB
A very rare platter - presentation/cutting or cheese board by Jens Harald Quistgaard. Beautifully turned Wenge timber with circular raised centre in squared end grain and concave bas...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Wenge
Rattan and Brass Italian Centerpiece Basket with Handles, 1970s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern brass and bamboo / rattan large round basket centerpiece with handles.
It has a brass trim covering the top and brass handles at both sides.
Handcrafted in Italy, ...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Brass
French Ceramic Plate by Robert Picault, Signed, Vallauris, France, 1950s
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
French Ceramic Plate By Robert Picault. Signed. Vallauris, France - 1950s.
Large dish enamelled in white and green tones.
Decorated with a big green flower and geometric decorat...
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1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Enamel
Mid Century Japanese Teak Tray
By Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage Japanese teak tray with stunning wood grain. Minimalist design full of style. Teak grain envelops the surface of the tray and the base is matte black.
Excellent ...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Teak
Russel Wright "Oceana" Serving Bowl
Located in Hanover, MA
Russel Wright "Oceana" sculptural serving bowl circa 1938 produced by Klise Woodworking Company, Grand Rapids, MI. Hazelwood in the form of deep-sea fauna.
This particular one had a...
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1930s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Maple
1960s Don Shoemaker Señal Service Tray Exotic Wood
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
MCM Don S Shoemaker Señal Service Tray Exotic Wood Mexico
geometric parquetry
stamp present
1.25 h x 15 w x 9
Original vintage condition
Refer to images
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1960s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Wood
Midcentury Tortoiseshell Plexiglass Italian Serving Tray after Willy Rizzo 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful midcentury piece of serveware, produced in Italy during the 1970s. It is a rectangular design attributed to Willy Rizzo for a Christian Dior production.
It is iconic tor...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Metal
American Modern Ceramic Handled Casserole White by Russel Wright Stubenville
Located in San Diego, CA
Stylish and functional American modern White handled casserole by Russel Wright for Steubenville pottery of Ohio, circa the 1940s. The ultramodern design emphasizes soft cures and si...
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
Jens Quistgaard "Rare Woods" Rosewood Serving Tray for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Palisander, Rosewood
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 Platters and Serveware
Materials
Brass
Bruce Fox Design Wilton Aluminum tray with Fish handles
By Bruce Fox
Located in Ferndale, MI
Polished cast Aluminum tray with fish handles . Nicely cast oval tray marked Bruce Fox Design Wilton Columbia Pa.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Aluminum
Large Decorative Plate by Roger Capron '1950s'
By Roger Capron
Located in London, GB
A large decorative platter by artist Roger Capron (1922 - 2006) who founded the craft-based workshop in Vallauris, France, l'Atelier Callis, w...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Large Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite and Brass Serving Tray, Italy 1970s
By Guzzini
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous midcentury large serving tray in a gorgeous tortoiseshell effect lucite with brass handles. This incredibly charming piece was designed in Italy during the 1970s by Guzzin...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Brass
Vintage Fish Glass Platter and 4 Plates, Set of 5, Arcoroc, France, 1970s
By Arcoroc
Located in Bochum, NRW
Arcoroc 'Poisson' Vintage Fish Design Plates & Platter. One platter and 4 Individual Plates. Made of tempered pressed glass, each marked Arcoroc Fra...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Turquoise and Brass Tray by A. Pozzi for Padova Argenti, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful mid-century round tray in turquoise enameled metal with brass handles. This marvelous object was designed by Ambrogio Pozzi and produced by Padova Argenti in Italy during ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Brass, Metal
Mid-Century Space Age Orange Plastic Tray 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Space Age Orange Plastic Tray, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969.
Additional information:
Materials: Plastic
Color: Orange
Styles: Mid-Century Modern...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Plastic
Mid-Century Space Age Orange Plastic Tray, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Space Age Orange Plastic Tray, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969.
Additional information:
Materials: Plastic
Color: Orange
Styles: Mid-Century Modern...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Plastic
Mid-Century Modern Danish Designed Teak Tray by Jens Quistgaard Made by Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in London, GB
A Mid-Century Modern (Scandinavian Modern) Danish teak tray designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk of the USA.
A Teak tray designed by the highly regarded and very collected Jens H...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Teak
Faux Tortoise Lucite Round Bowl with Brass Edge from France (Diameter 11)
Located in Austin, TX
A fine vintage French serving or decorative centerpiece bowl - from the Mid-Century Modern period - of acrylic resin Lucite with a faux tortoiseshell (tortoise) pattern and elegant b...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Metal, Brass
An Italian porcelain fruit bowl or platter with thistle motif, 20th century
Located in View Park, CA
A gorgeous Italian porcelain pottery fruit bowl featuring a hand-painted thistle, made in Italy by Sesto Fiorentino mid twentieth century. Featuring a golden oyster-curl edge and sum...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
American Modern Ceramic Celery Tray by Russel Wright for Steubenville Pottery
Located in San Diego, CA
Stylish and functional American modern celery tray by Russel Wright for Steubenville Pottery of Ohio, circa 1940s. The ultramodern design emphasizes soft c...
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Earthenware
Vintage Couroc Seahorse Tray
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful Couroc Shell Seahorse Tray. It was crafted in California and is in very good condition. This piece has beautiful features that make it ideal for d...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Shell, Resin
Large Majolica Leaf Platter Vallauris circa 1950
By Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Large Majolica Leaf Platter Vallauris Circa 1950.
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
20th century design decorative ceramic plate colored bird style of J. Innocenti
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
In the style of Jacques Innocenti
20th mid-century design ceramic plate or vide poche
Decorative bird colored
Original perfect condition
Circa 1950
Height 2 cm
Large 19 cm
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
Glass Cloche on Octagonal Teak Tray
Located in Fairfield, CA
A vintage glass cloche on a teak tray. The top is made of heavy glass with an integrally formed handle sitting on an octagonal teak tray. A useful serving piece perfect for serving ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Glass, Teak
Set of Eight Fornasetti Coasters with 'Coins' Decoration form 1960s
By Fornasetti
Located in Milano, MI
Set of 8 coasters by Fornasetti in silk-screened porcelain, with "Monete" decoration made for Banca Unione Milano in the 1960s. The series was given as a gift by the bank to its cust...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
'Ettore Sottsass for Lagostina Caffettiera Serie "Accademia," Italy 1980s
Located in Naples, IT
'Accademia' Series coffee maker by Ettore Sottsass for Lagostina, 1980s. Small signs of use, gasket, funnel, microfilter and reducer for 3/1 cup perfect, small scrapings, lime marks ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Aluminum
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
Mid-Century French Ceramic Dish Robert Picault Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Mid-Century French Ceramic dish signed Robert Picault (Vallauris).
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Solid Teak Jewelry or Trinket Box by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
A very rare and hard to find solid teak jewelry or trinket box by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa 1950s. The box has a removable lid and measures: 14.5" W x 2.75" D x 1.5" H. The pi...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Teak
Midcentury Rectangular Dish Robert Picault Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Mid-Century rectangular dish with handle by Robert Picault Vallauris.
Robert Picault (1919 - 2000) was born in Vincennes, Paris and studied a...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Mathieu Matégot Enameled Metal Gubi Bowl
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Enameled metal bowl designed by Mathieu Matégot, circa 1953.
Reedition by Gubi.
Mathieu Matégot designed his contemporary Matégot bowl in 1953. The characteristic appearance of th...
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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Metal
Vintage Crescent Modern Formica and Silver Plate 10" Round Serving Bar Tray
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Crescent Modern Formica and Silver Plate 10" Round Serving Bar Tray. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 9" H x 10" Diameter.
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Silver Plate
1970s Austrian Vintage Art Nouveau Decor Apple Green 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, tinted in a sophisticated and unusual sage green jade color. Th...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Art Glass, Cut Glass
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
Serving Tray Lucite Tortoiseshell & Chrome Christian Dior Style, Italy, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
1970s Rectangular serving tray centerpiece in tortoiseshell-effect lucite and chrome borders in the style of Christian Dior Home, made in Italy 1970s.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Metal, Chrome
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 ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Teak organic hand carved serving tray 1970s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Stunning organic hand carved serving tray. Teak wood . 1970s
nice warm honey color
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1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Teak
Serving Tray Cloche Plate Bell for Cheese or Fruit in Glass by Biot France
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This exquisite glass bell jar, crafted by the renowned Biot glassworks in the southeast of France, is a perfect blend of artistry and functionality. Known worldwide for their excepti...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Art Glass
Christian Dior Rectangular Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite Serving Tray, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful Mid-Century rectangular serving tray made entirely of stunning tortoiseshell lucite. This gorgeous tray was made in Italy in the 1970s in the style of Willy Rizzo for a hom...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass
Los Castillo Mixed Metal and Abalone Fish Platter, Mid-20th Century
By Los Castillo
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a wonderful example of the artistry of the famous mid-20th century Los Castillo work room, Taxco, Mexico. Los Castillo was renown for it's innovative designs and quality of w...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass, Copper
Mid-Century Italian Modern Blue Ceramic Cake Plate
Located in Malibu, CA
Italian mid century ceramic cake stand on a pedestal base, atop sits a cake plate in vibrant tropical shades of turquoise & marine blue. Patterned i...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
Extra Long French Porcelain Seafood Serving Platter. French Porcelain
Located in New Orleans, LA
An extra long vintage French porcelain seafood platter. fish serving platter, deep sided, so that the fish can be served with sauces and dressings, without risk of spillage.
The moti...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Flowers Decorative Porcelain Plate, Germany, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Decorative Flowers 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. Beautifu...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain, Glass
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.