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 legendary 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.
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
Period: 20th Century
Culver Glass Serving Platter or Large 22-Karat Gold Leaf Glass Tray
By Culver Ltd.
Located in Miami, FL
A fine quality Culver glass serving tray or serving platter.
Beautiful Moroccan themed design with 22-karat gold all perfect to use while serving Hors D'Oeuvres.
This highly ornate Culver glass serving tray features 22-karat gold textured filigree design with raised green diamond accents. This collectable pattern with olive green diamonds and the serving tray or appetizer plate is a made of thick heavy glass measures 14 inches in diameter, 1 3/8" inch high.
Timeless Culver Glass Serveware is perfect for use during cocktail hour in any interior design themed setting.
History of Culver Glass:
The Rothenberg family founded Culver Glass, or Culver Industries, in Brooklyn, New York, in 1939. It was one of several emerging glassware companies amid the rising practice of hosting cocktail hours in American society. The company initially made glassware with acid-etched, sandblasted, hand-painted, or silk-screen designs.
In the late 1950s, the company used a unique, classified process of applying gold to the outer surface of its glass. This technique resulted in glassware featuring decals, patterns, and inscriptions in 22-karat gold, for which Culver Glass soon became famous. The firm decorated many cocktail glasses with gold designs of animals, holidays, organic forms, and Asian- and Egyptian-inspired motifs. Some patterns were further embellished with rhinestones, such as the famous Valencia pattern that featured green diamond stones placed within its Moroccan trellis pattern. Culver Glass produced over seventy-five designs, including Seville, Antigua, Canella, Samoa, Barcelona, Tyrol, Mardi Gras, and Terrazo. At its peak in the 1960s and 1970s, it was sold in the finest department stores and offered customers interesting bar set configurations like the “Ferris wheel” carrier.
After moving its production to New Jersey in 1980, Culver Glass released its barware patterns using pre-made blank glasses from other manufacturers. It also began scaling back its gilded designs as it became the leading importer of ice buckets and barware. It focused instead on typical designs like paisley, leaves, wildlife, and sea life.
The Moderne Glass Company purchased Culver Glass in 1996, and the brand was selected to produce decorated glassware...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Glass
2 Danish Vintage Teak Wooden Underplates, 1960s
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
2 Danish Vintage Teak Wooden Underplates, 1960s
Elegant and chic teak plates are something different.
It makes us very happy! Ideal as a breakfast plate or...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Teak
Carl Auböck Knife Cutting Chopping Board, Wood Wicker Stainless Steel, 1950s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A chopping board designed by Carl Auböck, manufactured by Carl Auböck workshop in midcentury, Vienna, circa 1950.
The board is made of walnut. The knife is made of wicker and stainle...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Stainless Steel
1970s Collection of Plus Bowls and Pitcher by Wolf Karnagel for Rosenthal Studio
Located in Delray Beach, FL
A 3-piece ceramic bowl and pitcher set in the plus pattern designed by fashion icon Wolf Karnagel and made by Rosenthal. Made in Germany during the years of 1965-1979. This pattern i...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
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 French Majolica Cheese Platter Vallauris
By Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Mid-century French Majolica Cheese Platter Vallauris
Decorated with tomato,onion,pepper.
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Lucite, Caned and Brass Serving Plate in the style of Christian Dior
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This serving plate is made of lucite, cane and brass. This is an Italian work in the style of Christian Dior and Gabriella Crespi. Circa 1970
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Vintage Violet Purple Flower 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
Midcentury Vintage Light Blue Decorative 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. Uniqu...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
Tapio Wirkkala Serving Dish In Silver, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Tapio Wirkkala serving dish in silver with wooden handles, made in the 1950s. This piece displays one of Wirkkala's many beautiful designs almost resembling a seashell. The bottom of...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Silver
Christimas Decorative Painted Ceramic Plate, Villeroy Boch, France, 2000s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The Toy's Delight round plate from Villeroy&Boch with a diameter of 44 cm is perfect for serving snacks, cakes, fish or cold cuts. A large platter with decorative edges is decorated with Christmas...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
Midcentury Italian Silverplate Vegetable Serving Piece
Located in Malibu, CA
Covered vegetable serving piece, sleek modern design, made in Italy.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Transparent Decorative Crystal Glass Plate, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Decorative transparent crystal glass plate from Italy. Plate is in very good vintage condition, no damage or cracks. Original glass. Beautiful piece for every interior! Only one uniq...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Serving Platter in Brazilian Hardwood
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Brazilian mid-century modern serving platter is absolutely stunning. This platter is handcrafted with Brazilian rosewood (also known as jacaranda) and features...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Wood, Hardwood
Christian Dior Midcentury Tortoiseshell and Lucite Italian Serving Tray, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful mid-century square table tray, made in Italy in the 1970s. Its design is attributed to Willy Rizzo for a home production by Christian Dior.
The structure of tray is made...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Kromex Trio of Chrome and Gold Tone Serving and Tidbit Trays
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful retro trio consisting of a serving tray, a single tier tidbit tray, and a double tier tidbit tray. All produced by Kromex in a chrome finish with...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Chrome, 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
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
Mid Century 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. Beautiful...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain, Glass
Renzo Cassetti Italian Mcm Silver Plate Set of Three Vintage Octagonal Platters
Located in Atlanta, GA
A set of three vintage, mid to late 20th century octagonal shaped platters in silver plate by Italian maker Cassetti. The Cassetti firm was founded in Italy in 1926 by Renzo Cassetti...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Silver Plate
Rare Piero Fornasetti Tabby Cat Tray, 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
A fabulous light-colored and black version of the tromp l’oeil Tabby cat designed by Piero Fornasetti. Originally designed and produced in the mid-1950s as per the Fornasetti catalog...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Metal
Set of Two Royal Copenhagen Aluminia Faience Black & Gold Pyrolin Bowls, 1950s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of bowls designed by Ingvar Olsen for Royal Copenhagen Aluminia Faience in 1959.
The exterior is finished in black with a gold rim, and the interior in glossy milky white.
DIMEN...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
1970s Modern Platter Teakwood Serving Tray Sweden
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Modern Teakwood Serving Tray Platter Sweden
Stamped Sweden
22.38 x 15.5 x .63
Preowned original vintage condition
Refer to images provided.
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Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Teak
Fruit Bowl in Blue Glass by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte "Model 1419", c 1960
Located in London, GB
Blue Fruit Bowl "Model 1419" by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, circa 1960
Fontana Arte original label present
In excellent vintage condition. Glass is near perfect. The brass ba...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Brass
Three Layer Cake Stand In Brass And Porcelaine, Czechoslovakia, Circa 1950
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful item with lots of style. Typical cake stand designed with three layers of porcelain plates. Plates are made of white porcelaine with colorful ornaments. The stands is in an...
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1950s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Vintage Rose Decorative Porcelain Plate, Germany, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Decorative Rose 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. Beautiful pi...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain, Glass
Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Serving Platter in Hardwood
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Brazilian mid century modern serving platter is absolutely stunning. This platter is handcrafted with Brazilian ros...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Wood, Hardwood
Mid Century Vintage Pink Decorative Murano Plate Bowl, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful decorative pink and transparent glass plate/bowl from Italy.
Plate is in very good vintage condition, no damage or cracks.
Original glass. Unique piece for every table an...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
Vintage Pink and Brown Decorative Glass Leaf Plate, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful decorative light blue glass plate / bowl from Italy. Plate is in good vintage condition. Original glass. Unique piece for every table and i...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
Scandinavian Rosewood Tray by Åry Fanérprodukter Nybro
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Vintage Scandinavian bentwood tray by Åry Fanérprodukter Nybro in beautifully figured Brazilian Rosewood.
Designer: Nils Trautner
Manufa...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Rosewood
Midcentury Vintage Red and Orange Decorative Crystal Glass Plate, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful decorative crystal red and orange glass plate/bowl from Italy.
Plate is in very good vintage condition, no damage or cracks.
Original ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
MCM Silverplate & Rosewood Formica Serving Tray by Sheffield Silver Co
Located in San Diego, CA
MCM silver plate and rosewood formica 14" serving tray with silver plate edge by Sheffield Silver Co., circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and would be an excell...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Silver Plate
Mid Century 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. Beautiful...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain, Glass
Large Mid-Century Enamel-on-Copper Charger
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is an impressive 18" diameter Enamel-on-Copper charger that was designed and created by the well-known Mesick Studios. The stunning intense turquoi...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Set of Two Royal Copenhagen Aluminia Faience Black & Gold Pyrolin Bowls, 1950s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of bowls designed by Ingvar Olsen for Royal Copenhagen Aluminia Faience in 1959.
The exterior is finished in black with a gold rim, and the interior in glossy milky white.
DIMEN...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Beige Square Breakfast Tray Hand-Painted Silver Leaf Bird Tree Branch
Located in Miami, FL
Japanese Style Square Vintage Serving Tray, Barware in Cream Color Finish Wood with hand-painted Silver Leaf Motif.
Depicting a Bird resting on a Flower Bush. Mid-Century Modern Period with Asian Modern Fine Art...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Silver Leaf
Mid Century Modern California Pottery Ceramic Lazy Susan Serving Tray
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Beautiful and large lazy Susan serving tray by Santa Anita Ware of California. This serving platter has 6 individual side dishes that surround a cente...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Pottery, Wood
Mid Century Red Decorative Murano Round Glass Bowl Plate, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful decorative red glass plate/bowl from Italy. Plate is in very good vintage condition, no damage or cracks. Original glass. Unique piece for e...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
Thanksgiving Turkey Design Serving Platter, by Arabia, Finland 1960
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Thanksgiving "turkey design" serving platter.
Made of white porcelain with a hand painted milk chocolate brown (may show darker in photos) band around the rim and a turkey image in t...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Porcelain
Midcentury Vintage Blue and Yellow Decorative Murano 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
Kirk Midcentury Modern Sterling Silver Round 14-Inch Tray
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury Modern sterling silver tray. Made by S. Kirk & Son in Baltimore. Round with tapering shoulder and flat rectilinear rim. Fully marked including maker’s stamp (1932-61) and ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mid-Century French Ceramic Dish Robert Picault Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Mid-Century French Ceramic dish signed Robert Picault (Vallauris).
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Large Divided Bowl / Tray in Teak by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
A large divided bowl / tray in teak by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa 1960s. The tray is quite functional with five different walled sections and is in ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Teak
1960s Dansk Sculptural Large Cheese Knife by Vivianna Torun Denmark
By Dansk
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Denmark Large Cheese Server Knife by Dansk designs
Sculpted Cheese Knife designed by master jeweler silversmith Vivianna Torun for Dansk.
Stainless Steel and Teak
Dansk Toru...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Round MCM Cabbageware or Lettuceware Bok Choy Ceramic Serving Platter in Green
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A large round ceramic cabbageware or lettuceware serving platter or tray. This Mid-Century Modern piece is created from ceramic, and glazed in ombre greens and creams. It features si...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
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 European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
Piero Fornasetti Astrolabe Porcelain Plate 1968
By Fornasetti
Located in Atlanta, GA
A porcelain plate designed by Piero Fornasetti as no.4 of the twelves-piece set of the Astrolabe series between 1965-1976. The series each depicts an Astrolabio, an elaborate inclino...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Porcelain
Stylish Stainless Steel Tazza Set of 4 Large Dishes
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Stylish Stainless Steel Tazza Set of 4 Large Dishes
A stylish mid century set with flat tops, standing on a circular base
The Plates are 13”high and 7” in diameter
TSW50
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Thanksgiving Turkey Design Serving Platter, by Arabia, Finland 1960
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Thanksgiving "turkey design" serving platter.
Made of white porcelain with a hand painted milk chocolate brown (may show darker in photos) band around the rim and a turkey image in t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Porcelain
Thanksgiving Turkey Design Serving Platter, by Arabia, Finland 1960
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Thanksgiving "turkey design" serving platter.
Made of white porcelain with a hand painted milk chocolate brown (may show darker in photos) band around the rim and a turkey image in t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Porcelain
Royal Copenhagen Aluminia Faience Black Bowl, 1950s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bowl designed by Ingvar Olsen for Royal Copenhagen Aluminia Faience in 1959.
Exterior is finished in black, and the interior in glossy milky white.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century 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. Beautiful...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain, Glass
Midcentury Vintage Purple Decorative Glass Plate, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful decorative purple glass plate/bowl from Italy.
Plate is in good vintage condition, one small crack at the bottom (as shown on picture). Original glass. Unique piece for e...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
Set of Six Vintage French Pheasant Plates, Longchamp Factory, France
By Longchamp
Located in New Orleans, LA
A set of six vintage 1960's French square pheasant plates, each having a transferware study of a wild pheasant and with gold filigree trim. The colors ...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Faience
Midcentury Vintage Yellow Decorative Glass Plate, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful decorative crystal yellow glass plate/bowl from Italy.
Plate is in very good vintage condition, no damage or cracks.
Original glass. Unique piece for every table and in...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
Midcentury Vintage Red Black and Gold Decorative Metal Plate, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Decorative metal plate from Poland. The plate is hand painted. Plate is in very good vintage condition, no damage or cracks. Original metal. Beautiful piec...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Metal
Set of Three Serving Trays by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dansk is one of the most beloved and celebrated makers of Mid-Century table and kitchenware; whether its their use of teak or enamel, their designs endure even 60 years later, making...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Teak
Midcentury Pheasant Birds Decorative Ceramic Porcelain White Plate Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Decorative porcelain plate from Poland. The plate is hand painted. Plate is in very good vintage condition, no damage or cracks. Original ceramic. Beautifu...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
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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Majolica Charger
Antique Blue Transferware
Turquoise Tray
Chinese Tea Tray
Hand Thrown Platter
Silver Butlers Tray
Octagonal Silver Tray
Chinese Ceramic Platter
French Silver Round Tray
Antique China Serving Platters
Handmade Plates By Pieruga Marble Italy