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 Italian Red Acrylic Serving Tray, Italy 1980s
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful red octagonal serving tray in red acrylic. This lovely centerpiece was made in Italy in the 80s.
The tray is made in a beautiful vibrant red acrylic that features cachemir...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
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Metal, Brass
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...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Metal
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...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Brass
1970s Bruce Cox Lobster Sculptural Serving Tray Platter
By Arthur Court
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Bruce Cox Lobster Serving Plate
Sculptural Serving Tray
Aluminum metal
Signed underneath with maker's signature
15.88 long x 10.88 w x 1.88 h
Preowned vintag...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
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Aluminum
Gio Ponti for Cleto Munari Modernist Silver Plated Serving Plate Italy, 1980s
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing mid-century silver plate serving plate. Gio Ponti designed and signed this astonishing item for Cleto Munari in Italy during the 1980s.
The flat and efficient design on two round levels, make this piece simply irresistible and iconic for midcentury lovers.
This piece will smarten a midcentury living room or minimal and chromed bar.
This wonderful piece is in very good condition.
Dimensions (cms):
Diameter - 32
Giovanni “Gio” Ponti, (Milan, November 18, 1891 - Milan, September 16, 1979), is one of the Italian masters of architecture. He was also a designer and essayist and one of the most important of the twentieth century.
Other than the great architectural works which carry his unmistakable signature, he created a vast amount of work in the furniture sector. This is demonstrated in his three Milanese houses which were fully furnished in the "Ponti" style. The houses in via Randaccio, 1925, Casa Laporte in via Brin, 1926 and the last in via Dezza, in 1957 is an "expression" of his home design ideas. Gio Ponti was an Italian promoter of industrial design and introduced the idea of interior furnishing ranges produced as being a "sophisticated," economic, "democratic" and modern.
Molteni&C managed a reissuing project of furniture and furnishings designed by Gio Ponti for products for these private homes and limited editions. After a long journey of research, selection and study of prototypes, the collection was exhibited at the Salone del Mobile 2012. This was thanks to the cooperation and the exclusively signed agreement of the Ponti heirs and the artistic director of Cerri & Associati Studio.
Gio Ponti graduated in Architecture at the Polytechnic of Milan at the end of World War I, after he fought on the front line earning military decorations. In 1921 he married Giulia Vimercati, with whom he had four children: Lisa, Giovanna, Letizia and Giulio. In 1927 he opened a studio in Milan with the architect Emilio Lancia. From the beginning of the 1920’s until 1938 he worked with Richard-Ginori Manufactory and renewed its production. In 1928 he founded the Domus magazine with Gianni Mazzocchi. In 1933 he became the artistic director of Fontana Arte which was another success after the one he obtained with Richard-Ginori.
In the 1930’s he participated in the Triennale exhibitions and later he successfully managed a few of them. From 1936 to 1961 he was a professor at the Milan Polytechnic, and in 1933 was associated with Antonio Fornaroli and Eugenio Soncini, until 1945. From this partnership major projects were born, including the Montecatini Palace in Milan from 1936 to 1938, in which Ponti created the "integral design" of the building and the interiors. Other works of the period were civil architecture, including the Littoria Tower in Milan in 1933, school buildings such as the School of Mathematics at the University City Rome in 1934 and the Humanities Faculty and the Rectorate of the University of Padua in 1937. There were also residential projects such as Casa Marmont in 1934 and Milan "Domus" from 1931 to 1936.
The richness of the artistic production of Cleto Munari, arises out of the discovery that every boundary is undefined, and the consequent need to create a “collection about syllables” or rather a “collection of figures” which, because of their incompleteness, luminously suggest the irrepressible quest of man’s intelligence to transfigure the world, according to his own vision. It is this a perfect complicity between the whisper of the “heart...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
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Silver Plate
Deruta Red Rooster Majolica Set of 4 Cups, Saucers, and Plates for PV, Mid Centu
By Deruta
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage set of cups, saucers, and plates, total of 4 settings, was made in Deruta region of Italy for Peasant Village. It is hand painted with red Rooster pattern on speckled light ...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
Small French Majolica Fish Platter Vallauris, Circa 1950
By Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Small French Majolica fish platter Vallauris Circa 1950.
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
large rotating TRAY with fine crochet doily under glass wood and chrome 1930s
Located in Mannheim, DE
Large rotating tray from the 1930s. Made of wood, chrome-plated metal edge with 4 black plastic buttons. The surface consists of glass and wood, with a finely crafted crochet lace do...
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1930s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Chrome
Glazed Ceramic Fish Wall Plates or Wall Decoration
By Kerangol, Caldas Da Rainha
Located in Barcelona, ES
Unmatching Pair of Glazed Ceramic Fish Plates Wall Decorations or Platters
Pair of Portuguese red and yellow ceramic plates from the Mid-Century ...
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20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Majolica, Pottery, Ceramic
Mid-Century Painted Glass Inlaid Peacock Tray with Handles
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Fantastic MCM chrome and nickel peacock reverse glass painting tray. This tray is a very versatile piece that can be used on a coffee table, dressing table, a nightstand even a bathr...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Nickel
Georges Briard Glass 6 Pc Set 1 Tray 2 Square Platters 2 Bowls & 1 Relish Dish
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage Mid Century Modern Georges Briard glass 6-piece set from 3 different patterns; including 1 bread tray and 2 square serving plat...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Glass
Stainless steel serving tray Design F. Tibaldo Italy 90s Mid-Century Modern
Located in Palermo, IT
Serving tray in 18/10 stainless steel. Rectangular shape with a particular curve on the sides. Handles in fine material. Made in Italy in the 90s. Engraved in Gottinghen 18/10 Design...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Stainless Steel
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. ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Brass
Don Shoemaker for Señal Geometric Marquetry Tray with Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Serving tray and stand by Don Shoemaker for Senal of Mexico. The tray has a dark rosewood frame with integrated handles at either end, and the tray surface has a repeating geometric ...
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1960s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Rosewood
Mexican Mixed Metal Tray by Los Castillo
By Los Castillo
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1970. We offer this Mexican Mixed Metal Tray by Los Castillo. The mix of metals is silver, copper, bronze, aluminum.
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1970s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Silver, Brass, Copper
Vintage Regency Blue Glass Deviled Egg Tray
Located in west palm beach, FL
Serve with style and sparkle using this vintage blue glass deviled egg tray, a statement piece that blends function and elegance. Featuring a radiant scalloped design with twelve egg...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Glass
Lagardo Tackett & Kenji Fujita California Ceramic Fish Plate, 1960s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An iconic, beautifully designed, and decorated fish plate/platter by famed Mid Century designers LaGardo Tackett and Kenji Fujita.
LaGardo Tackett was the primary founder of “Archit...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Couroc Phenolic Resin Serving Bar Tray with Inlaid Hot Air Ballons
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 hot air ballo...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Shell, Resin
1964 MoMA Heller Design Green Serving Platter Massimo Vignelli
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
1964 MoMA Heller Design Green Serving Plate Massimo Vignelli
13.5 diameter x 2.5 h
Large deep dish plate green plastic
Service tray from Italy
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Plastic
Ceramic Shell Bowl by Pol Chambost, circa 1950
By Pol Chambost
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Ceramic shell bowl by Pol Chambost, circa 1950.
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
Villeroy & Boch Bellarama Tapas Service Platter
Located in Torquay, GB
Vintage Villeroy & Boch porcelain service platter.
Large sized platter with segmented sections, ideal as a tapas service bowl.
In excellent vintage condition.
No Chips, no fleabite, ...
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Mid-20th Century Luxembourgish Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Porcelain
Mid-Century Vallauris Ceramic Cake Stand Cheese Platter
By Vallauris
Located in Torquay, GB
Mid-Century ceramic cheese service platter by Vallauris France, circa 1960s.
Good sized service platter with a wrought iron top handle.
In excellent condition and showing no chips or...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Wrought Iron
Large Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite and Brass Serving Tray by Guzzini, Italy 1970
Located in Roma, IT
Mid-century tray in a gorgeous tortoiseshell effect lucite and brass. This charming rectangular tray, clearly in the style of Christian Dior, was produced in Italy during the 1970s b...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid Century Vintage Decorative Porcelain Plate, Rosenthal, Germany, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Decorative Flowers plate from Rosenthal, Germany. Produced in 1970s.
The plate is hand painted. Plate is in very good vintage condition, no damage or cracks. Original glass. Beautif...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain, Glass
Swedish Mid-Century Glazed Earthenware Platter, Mari Simmulson, Upsala Ekeby
Located in Knivsta, SE
Charming Swedish Mid-Century Glazed Earthenware Platter with Performance Motif featuring Ballerina on Horse, Designed by Swedish-Estonian Ceramics Designer and Artist Mari Simmulson,...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Earthenware
Midcentury Large Rectangular Serving Trays in Copper, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Incredible Mid-Century large serving trays in copper. These unique trays were realized in Italy in the 1960s.
These hefty trays are fully made in copper, the inside is decorated by...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Metal, Copper
Majolica Style Set of Fish and Oyster Plates, by Vallauris with Drip Glazes
By Vallauris
Located in Verviers, BE
Majolica-style oyster plate or seafood platter by Vallauris Faience with a traditional-style impressed design but a distinctly midcentury decor of 'fat...
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1950s 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...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Brass
Don Shoemaker Large Serving Tray /Cutting Board Made with Different Woods
Located in Mexico City, MX
This is a Mexican wood tray, cutting board or serving platter made in 1960s in Michoacan, Mexico by Don Shoemaker.
It is in excelllent condition and...
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1960s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Hardwood
Three Majolica Trompe L'oeil Seafood Wall Plates / Wall Decoration
Located in Barcelona, ES
Trompe L'Oeil wall decoration / decorative wall plates, majolica, ceramic, Portugal, 1940s-1950s
A colorful wall composition comprised by three Majolica glazed ceramic wall plates w...
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20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery
Italian Florentine Large Gilt Wood Orange Round Tray
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Stunning large Florentine Tray from the 1960’s. These highly collectable pieces are both form and function. These look wonderful sitting alone or in gr...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
1950s Aldo Tura Green Serving Tray Lacquered Goatskin Milan
By Aldo Tura
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Aldo Tura Green Serving Tray Lacquered Goatskin
22.25 w x 13 d x 2
Original vintage condition unrestored
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Brass
1960s Michael Lax Copco Blue Lidded Pot Saucepan Denmark
By Michael Lax
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Michael Lax for Copco Blue Lidded Pot Saucepan Denmark
Cast Iron Enamelware
4.5 h x 13 w x 7.25 d
Original vintage unrestored
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Enamel, Iron
Set of 4 Preisner Pewter Beverage Cups and Tray
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful midcentury set of pewter cups and serving tray, platter. Stamped.
Tray measures 10 inches in diameter x .5 deep
Cups measure 3.25 inchres in dia...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Pewter
Vintage FB Rodgers Mid Century Modern Silver Plated Leaf Form Dish Tray
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage FB Rodgers Mid Century Modern Silver Plated Leaf Form Dish Tray. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 2.5" H x 11.5" W x 8" D.
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Silver Plate
Mid-Century Tortoiseshell Lucite & Brass Serving Tray by Guzzini, Italy, 1970s
By Guzzini
Located in Rome, IT
Rectangular serving tray in tortoiseshell-effect lucite with brass handles designed by Guzzini.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century French Ceramic Dish Robert Picault Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Mid-Century French Ceramic flowers dish signed Robert Picault Vallauris.
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
Set of Two Serving Trays with Stainless Steel Pans and Cutlery by Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
These two dining sets were designed and executed by the Austrian Werkstätte Carl Auböck. They date back to the 1950s and were crafted using the fin...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Christian Dior Tortoiseshell Lucite Serving Tray or Large Vide-Poche, Italy 1970
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous midcentury piece of serveware in curved tortoiseshell effect lucite. This stunning and unique piece was produced in Italy during the 1970s. Its design is attributed to Will...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Chrome
Rattan and Brass Round Centerpiece with Faux Bamboo Rim, Italy, 1970s
Located in Barcelona, ES
MDM Basket Centerpiece Tray in Rattan with Faux Bamboo Rim
Eye-catching Mid-Century Modern decorative rattan faux bamboo brass centerpiece / tray. Handcrafted in Italy, 1970s.
Round ...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Brass
Vallauris Glazed Ceramic Leaf Flower Platter or Centerpiece Bowl
By Vallauris
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern multicolor glazed ceramic flower centerpiece bowl. Manufactured by Vallauris, France, 1950-1960.
Eye-catching and colorful flowe...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Pottery, Majolica, Ceramic
Large Ceramic Cream Painted Covered Duck Tureen with Feather Ladle
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Your next dinner party just got interesting. This large ceramic duck tureen is just what your table has been asking for. Created from ceramic, this piece is shaped like a duck. The top consists of the top of the bird's body which is removable to cover the food kept inside. The base is oval and large enough to hold nearly any kind of dish your heart desires. A ceramic ladle...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Large Mid-Century Tulip Platter Robert Picault Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Large Mid-Century Tulip Platter signed Robert Picault Vallauris.
Diameter / 11.4 inches.
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
14 Piece Sarreguemines Majolica Fish Plates, Bowls, Soup Tureen and Sauce Boat
Located in Miami, FL
Set of Mid-Century majolica or faïence fish service.
Marked Sarreguemines France, circa 1950s.
Heavily potted, deep yellow ochre glazed earthenware bodies with deep brown rims, an ...
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Mid-20th Century French 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...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Metal, Chrome
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
French Majolica Fish Platter Vallauris, Circa 1950
By Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica fish platter Vallauris Circa 1950.
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
American Modern Ceramic Bowl and Tray by Russel Wright for Steubenville Pottery
Located in San Diego, CA
Stylish and functional American modern ceramic serving bowl and tray by Russel Wright for Steubenville Pottery of Ohio, circa 1940s. The ultramodern design emphasizes soft cures and ...
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Earthenware
Teak Chip and Dip Tray
Located in Fairfield, CA
A vintage teak chip and dip tray. Includes a smaller removable bowl in the center. Raised rim along the edge for keeping things in places. Beautiful natural grain to the wood.
Measur...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Teak
Midcentury Vintage Black Swan Bowl Decorative Glass Plate, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful decorative blue glass plate/bowl from Italy.
Plate is in very good vintage condition, no damage or cracks.
Original glass. Unique piece ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
Don Drumm Green Marble and Aluminum Serving Tray Platter or Charcuterie Board
By Don Drumm
Located in Troy, MI
A unique serving tray or cheese board by Don Drumm Studios
Green marble surface flanked with modernist sculptural aluminum handles
Perfect for a charcuterie display or trivet
17.5...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Marble, Aluminum
Finnish art glass design “Kastelhemi" plate by Oiva Toikka for Iittala.
By Iittala, Oiva Toikka
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
An amazing, rare and large vintage glass plate or tray made by the talented Oiva Toikka, known as “Kastehelmi” Iittala, Finland. This is a gorgeous glass plate, the color is vibrant ...
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1970s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Glass
Large Cheese and Cracker Tray with Cloche
Located in Fairfield, CA
A large mid century cheese and cracker serving tray with a glass cloche. The tray has 4 divided compartments for serving and is made of ceramic with a muted greenish beige colored gl...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
Vintage Decorative Mini Grape Porcelain Plate, Germany, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Decorative Grape plate from Bavaria, Germany. Produced in 1970s.
The plate is hand painted. Plate is in very good vintage condition, no damage or c...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain, Glass
Don Shoemaker Exotic Wood Tray
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
Eye-catching 1960s geometric design of tropical hardwoods designed by Don S. Shoemaker and made in Mexico by his company Senal, S.A. Practical and beautiful, this mid-century modern ...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Hardwood
Midcentury Period Sterling Silver and Glass Hors d'oeuvres/Caviar Platter
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern period, sterling silver and glass hors d'oeuvres/caviar platter, the Watson Company, Attleboro, Mass., circa 1950s. Glass dip/caviar holder...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Sterling Silver
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...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Vintage Silver Serving Tray ft Birds, Mother of Pearl
Located in Pearland, TX
A vintage serving tray featuring two love birds atop a branch, surrounding by acorns with sparkling mother of pearl and other elements, fitted with glass top.
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Mid-20th Century Unknown 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.