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
Large Dansk Jens Quistgaard Paella / Oven Pan Denmark
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A larger sized bright blue enameled paella / oven Kobenstyled pan manufactured by Dansk known for their quality and simple functionally. Made in Denmark and designed by Jens Quistga...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Enamel, Steel
Roger Capron - Set of 4 Ceramic Mugs with Cobblestones
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
Set of 4 cups with cobblestones Signed by Roger Capron.
Vallauris, France.
Roger Capron was in influential French ceramicist, known for his tiled tables and his use of recurring mo...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
Mathieu Mategot large pierced metal tray
Located in London, GB
A good example of a large black pierced metal tray attributed to Mathieu Mategot. Original paintwork. Minor loss and rust marks.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Metal
Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Low Profile Wenge Wood Serving or Dresser Tray
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Ferndale, MI
From the JHQ Dansk rare wood series. Wenge low serving or dresser top tray.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Wenge
Exotic wood stepped trivet or serving tray with carved Tiki finial
By Tiki
Located in Ferndale, MI
Three tier serving tray with carved exotic wood Tiki finial handle . Tiers taper largest on bottom getting progressively smaller . Center shaf...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Brass
Arthur Court Polished Aluminum Fish Shaped Serving Platter, 1975
By Arthur Court
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Gorgeous polished silver aluminium fish tray or platter by San Fransisco designer Arthur Court. Beautifully designed with detailed scales and fins and a ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Aluminum
Art Deco Design Cheese Platter, Glass and Silver Metal Classic cheese dish
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Art Deco Design Cheese Platter, Glass and Silver Metal
Classic cheese dish in glass and silver metal with twisting curls on a thick glass disc
In good used condition.
The dish is...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Art Glass
A Mid Summer Nights Dream Platter by Bjorn Wiinblad
Located in New York, NY
White ceramic platter with hand-painted scene from Shakespeare's play, A Mid-Summer Night's Dream." By Bjorn Wiinblad for Nymolle. Denmark ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
$450 Sale Price
52% Off
Tommi Parzinger Polished Nickel Candlesticks, Tray Set
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century three-piece table garniture set featuring a serving tray and a pair of candlesticks, all designed by Tommi Parzinger.
Tray measures: 10.5 x ...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Nickel
Robin Mix Large Scale Mouth-Blown Lavender Glass Charger
Located in Hanover, MA
Large scale mouth blown lavender glass charger by glass artist Robin Mix, signed and dated 1989.
See our separate listing Ref: U11080888661078 for the comp...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Blown Glass
Ceramic Platter by Nancy Wickham Boyd
Located in Littleton, CO
A spectacular hand-thrown earthenware ceramic platter with spiral motif and incised web overlay by Vermont studio potter Nancy Wickham Boyd.
Ear...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
$825 Sale Price
44% Off
'6' Dudson Virgin Atlantic Airways R Welch Porcelain Snack Appetizer Plates
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Set of (6) Dudson Virgin Atlantic Airways Porcelain Snack Plates by Robert Welch
Very convenient, durable and wonderfully shaped.
9 1/2" x 5 1/4"
...
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1980s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Porcelain
Silver Plated and Rosewood Tea Set by Aurea, 1960s.
Located in New York, NY
Silver Plated, Rosewood
Tray: H 4.5 cm x W 36.5 cm x D 30 cm H 1,77 in. x W 14,37 in. x D 11,81 in.
Piece 1: H 15 cm x W 7.5 cm x D 14 cm H 5,90 in. x W 2,95 in. x D 5,51 in.
Piece...
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1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Couroc Phenolic Resin Native American Tray
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical mid century serving tray by Couroc of Monterey, made from phenolic resin and inlaid with wood and colorful materials depicting a Southwestern Vase...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Shell, Resin
Set of 3 Mid-Century Danish Teak Tray with Glasses, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Danish Teak Tray with Glasses, 1960s, Set of 3, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969.
Additional information:
Materials: Glass, Teak
Color: Brown
Styles: Mid-C...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Glass, Teak
Vintage Mid Century Modern Handmade Chinoiserie Style Tray by Moire Glaze Kyes
Located in Seattle, WA
This Maker Was Based out of Pasadena CA in the 60s and 70s. Olive/Sage Green Tone. Handmade Based on the Sticker on the Bottom as Shown. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pict...
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Metal
G. Jensen Sterling Silver Charger/ Plate in Pyramid Pattern #600y from 1910s/20s
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
Georg Jensen sterling silver charger / plate in Pyramid pattern number 600Y, designed by Harald Nielsen, with a beautiful geometr...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage Large Teak Tray Designed By Jens Quistgaard For Dansk
Located in Doraville, GA
Vintage teak tray designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk in the 1960's. The tray is signed on the back and measures 24.75 inches long, 12.75 inches wide and 2.75 inches high.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Portuguese Duck Terrine, Faiencerie Subtil
By Subtil
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From the Faiencerie Subtil, Portugal, a Mid-Century pate terrine, the cover formed as a sitting Duck, circa 1960s to early 1970s.
The well molded feathered duck sits on an oval base...
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Mid-20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
Rare 1960s Fish Pesci Appetizer or Hors D'oeuvre Tray by Piero Fornasetti
Located in London, London
Appetizer tray consisting of four ceramic dishes
Gold metal tray
Printed section of fish on each dish
Fornasetti mark underneath
Slightly fa...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
Tray and Table Set by Piero Figura Italia Anni '80s '90s
By Piero Figura
Located in Milano, IT
Pewter tray with salt, pepper and monkey toothpick holder. Designer's signature under the bases.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Pewter
$2,474 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Antique pewter tray or fruit platter, Italy, 1950s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Beautiful antique pewter tray or fruit bowl made in Italy at the mid of the 20th century. Amazing large oval pewter plate with fluted edges and a b...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Pewter
Serving Tray Cloche Plate Bell in Rattan and Glass Italy, 1970s
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Serving Tray Cloche Plate Bell in Rattan and Glass Italy, 1970s
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Rattan, Art Glass
$428 Sale Price
20% Off
Kotobushi Sushi Set Plates, Platter, Bowls
By Kotobuki
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a vintage Kotobushi sushi set of 4 plates , 1 platter, and 4 bowls. Dominant colors blue and brown.
Dimensions:
Plate (4) 1.5" H x 9.25" triangular si...
Category
1980s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Pottery
Mid-Century Decorative Platter by Albert Thiry 'circa 1960s'
By Albert Thiry
Located in London, GB
Mid-century decorative platter (circa 1960s) by Albert Thiry. A milky-white glaze graces both the exterior and the hollow centre. The interior has small tracts of green and earthy cl...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
Italian mid-century modern white egg cups by Mangiarotti Fratelli Brambilla 1970
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern white egg cups by Angelo Mangiarotti for Fratelli Brambilla, 1970s
Set of 8 rectangular table egg cups with rounded corners in white ceramic. It has two co...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Vintage Japanese Arita Imari Blue and White Serving Trays Platters
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage pair of rectangular porcelain serving platters or trays feature asymmetrical, organic shapes with rounded corners and textured surfaces that are decorated in traditional Imar...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Porcelain
Mid-Century Modern Taverneau Serving Tray by Arthur Umanoff for Raymor
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage serving platter tray designed by Arthur Umanoff for Raymor, circa 1960's. This solid piece is made out of Taverneau wood and features ...
Category
1960s Haitian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Reed, Wood
Don Shoemaker Rectangular Cocobolo Tray for Señal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Narrow tray by Don Shoemaker for Señal, Mexico, c.1960s. The tray has a Cocobolo frame with integrated handles and features an inlaid striped pattern of rosewood. Retains original ma...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Hardwood, Rosewood, Cocobolo
Danish Teak Tray with Handle by Bonniers
By Bonniers
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Are vintage Danish serving tray with a beautifully sculpted form and single handle made from solid teak for Bonniers NYC.
Year: 1960s
Origin: Denmark
Dimensions: 19.5" long ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Teak
Midcentury Vintage Decorative Porcelain Cheese Plate with Mouse, Italy, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Unique decorative cheese plate with Mouse from Italy. Produced in 1970s.
Plate is hand painted. Plate is in very good vintage condition, no damage or cracks. Mouse ears are a bit de...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain, Glass
$256 Sale Price
20% Off
Teak Bread Cutting Board by Selandia
Located in Fairfield, CA
A vintage teak bread cutting board by Selandia. Curved shape for holding a piece of bread in place with an angled groove in the center for guiding a knife. Beautiful natural grain to...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Teak
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...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
$192 Sale Price
34% Off
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...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Palisander, Rosewood
Mid-Century German Ceramic Cake Plate from Limburg, 1960s
By Limburg
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century German Ceramic Cake Plate from Limburg, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark.
Addit...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
1970s Round Serving Tray Faux Wood Revere Pewter
By Revere
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Modern Vintage Revere Pewter serving tray plate in faux wood
Maker stamped Revere Pewter
13 diameter x .75
Preowned vintage condition
See ima...
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Pewter
Large Butler Serving Barware Tray Lucite and Rattan, circa 1970
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning modernist barware serving tray or platter was expertly crafted in Italy circa 1970. The substantial, large oval shape features raised edges constructed from two layers ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass
Vintage Dorothy Thorpe Atomic Splash Tray
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Dorothy Thorpe Atomic Splash Tray, Hand Decorated Antiqued Silver on Crystal, Unsigned
Category
1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Glass
Vintage French Metal Drink Caddy with Handle, 1950s
Located in Wilton, CT
This vintage French drink caddy with handle holds 12 glasses and displays beautifully indoors or outdoors. Design features ornate metal feet that elevate ...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Italian Vintage Gilded Cheese Jar
Located in Roma, IT
Italian Vintage Gilded Cheese Jar
Beautiful and elegant cheese bowl in pure gold gilded metal.
It is composed of four elements: a container with a prestigious knurled pattern, a ha...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Metal
1970s Mid-Century Modern Brass and Fake Tortoise Lucite Round Tray by Guzzini
By Guzzini
Located in Nicolosi, IT
This 1970s Mid-Century Modern Round Tray by Guzzini is a stunning example of Italian design from the era, combining faux tortoiseshell Lucite and a sleek brass frame. With a diameter...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Silver
Vintage Deep Blue Decorative Glass Leaf Plate, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful decorative light blue glass plate/bowl from Italy. Plate is in very good vintage condition, no damage or cracks. Original glass. Unique pie...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
$133 Sale Price
20% Off
Rey Urban Creamer Sterling Silver Hand Hammered Sweden 1970 Signed
By Rey Urban
Located in Paris, FR
Creamer in sterling silver hand hammered by Rey Urban, Stockholm 1970 signed ans stamped
A pair available, price for 1 item
Good condition
Rey Urban, born 14 September 1929 in Stockholm, Sweden, died 8...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Fred Press Nautical Themed Glass Serving Tray
By Fred Press
Located in Nantucket, MA
Mid-Century modern Fred Press designed nautical themed, molded glass serving tray. The back with a pebbled surface and the front decorated in 22k gold and...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Glass
Giant Life-Size Lamb Serving Platter by Franco Lapini, Italy, 1970
Located in Munich, DE
Franco Lapinis exquisite sculpture giant life size lamp platter made entirely of metal plated in silver and its surface is lightly textured to give it a...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Silver Plate
Gio Ponti Cutlery Set for Six in Nickel Silver by Krupp Italy 1950s
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Tan France Pick
Cutlery silver service for six in nickel silver or German silver, this set includes a total of 18 pieces; 6 spoons, 6 forks, and 6 knives with a steel blade.
Set d...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Nickel, Stainless Steel
Large French Midcentury Rectangular Red Ceramic Serving Platter Voltz, Vallauris
By Vallauris AM
Located in New York, NY
Very large French Mid-Century Modern rectangular, red ceramic serving platter or tray handmade by Voltz, Vallauris. Signed on reverse, Voltz, Vallauris, France.
A large oval red c...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Mid-Century Gustave Reynaud Platter Vallauris, circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
Mid-Century Gustave Reynaud Platter Vallauris, circa 1950.
Geometrical pattern.
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
Don Shoemaker Geometric Marquetry Decorative Tray for Señal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rosewood serving tray by Don Shoemaker for his company Señal in the 1960s. The surface of the tray has a repeating geometric marquetry pattern in a gradient of local Mexican hardwo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Rosewood
Vintage Light Blue Decorative Ice Glass Plate, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful decorative light blue ice glass plate/bowl from Italy. Plate is in very good vintage condition, no damage or cracks. Original glass. Unique piece for every table and interi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
$95 Sale Price
20% Off
Richard Koppe 'Well of the Sea' 1946 Platter
By Richard Koppe
Located in Sharon, CT
Shenango China by Richard Koppe (1916-1973) American Abstract Painter and Educator. Student of Maholy-Nagy at The New Bauhaus, Professor at The Institute of Design and later The Uni...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Hand Hammered Silver Fish Serving Plate by Marilena Mariotto
By Marilena Mariotto
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Silver Metal
Condition: Original Vintage Condition
Category
1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Metal
Four Piece "Space Age" Serving Set of by Metlox of California
Located in San Diego, CA
A super cool four piece "Space Age" serving set by Metlox of California, circa 1960s. The pattern is "Poppytrail" and it is has a wonderful design and color. The set consists of the ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
$300 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Geometric Abstract Ceramic Plate with Black Color Decoration French Design 1950
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Abbaye du bec, circa 1950
French abstract ceramic plate.
Decorative wall ceramic plate with black and brown abstract decoration.
Perfec...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
Bennington Pottery Fish Shaped Serving Tureen with Ladle in Matte White Glaze
Located in Ferndale, MI
Quite rare Bennington Pottery fish shaped tureen with original ladle all in matte white glaze. There is a hairline crack at leading edge of opening .
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Pottery
$183 Sale Price
84% Off
Dior Silver Plated and Tortoiseshell Lucite Serving Serving Tray, Italy 1970
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous midcentury serving tray in silver plated metal and tortoiseshell effect lucite. This stunning and unique piece was produced in Italy during the 1970s and its design is attr...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Silver Plate
Jens Quistgaard Slatted Rosewood Tray for Dansk "Rare Woods" Collection
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tray designed by Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansks Rare Woods collection, c.1960s, Denmark features sculpted Rosewood with dowel handles and slatted wood along the tray.
Dansk is one of...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Rosewood
Mid-Century Glazed Studio Pottery Ceramic Charger or Plate, Signed
Located in Miami, FL
Artist crafted studio pottery ceramic charger or plate. Signed by artist.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
$280 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Transparent Decorative Crystal Glass Fruit or Cake 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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
$141 Sale Price
20% Off
Small Italian Florentine Wood Painted Vanity Trinket Tray
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Charming Florentine paper mache tray from the 1960’s. These highly collectable pieces are both form and function. These look wonderful sitting alone or in groupings on a coffee table...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Wood, Paper
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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