Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Mid-century Modern Jacques Pouchain Large Oval Platter with Stylized Fish Motif
Located in Downingtown, PA
Jacques Pouchain (French, 1925-2005)
Large Oval Platter with Stylized Fish Motif
circa 1960
Incised and glazed stoneware
14 1/2 inches x 7 1/2 inches x 1 3/4 inches (36.83cm wide x...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
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...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Rosewood
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
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
Vintage Deep Red Decorative Wood Plate, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Decorative wood plate from Italy. The plate is hand painted. Plate is in very good vintage condition, no damage or cracks in the frame. Original wood. Beautiful piece for every inter...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Metal
Vintage Couroc Kachina Tray
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful Couroc Kachina Tray. It was crafted in California and is in very good condition. This piece has beautiful features that make it ideal for display.. Couroc trays were very p...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Shell, Resin
$220 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Porcelain Oyster Plate Bauscher, Germany
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This beautiful oyster plate features 6 wells for oysters and one for the sauce or lemon. It is marked at the back with manufactory sign. Nice addition to your table or just to displa...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
Set of Three Mid-Century Modern Porcelain Oyster Plate Bauscher, Germany
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This beautiful set of three oyster plates features 6 wells for oysters and one for the sauce or lemon. It is marked at the back with manufactory sign. Nice addition to your table or ...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
1970s Mid-Century Modern Fake Tortoiseshell Lucite and Brass Appetizer Tray
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A vintage appetizer tray designed and manufactured by the Italian design company Alberto Sordi during the 1970s in lovely conditions. The tray featu...
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Mid-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
Majolica, Pottery, Ceramic
1960s Reed & Barton Bar Beverage Service Tray
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
1960s Reed & Barton Round Service Tray Bar Beverage
wood formica and silver plate
stamped Reed & Barton
1.25 h x 14.5 d
Preowned vintage unrestored condition
Refer ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Silver Plate
Mid Century Modern Japan Bent Plywood Plate Tray teak
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a mid-century modern Bent Plywood Plate Tray teak, Made in Japan. Stamped "MADE IN OCCUPIED JAPAN"
Dimensions: .75" h x 12" diameter
Please visit take a lo...
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1950s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Teak
Jens Quistgaard for Dansk "Rare Woods" Serving Tray
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A "bow tie" tray designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansks Rare Woods collection, c.1960s, Denmark features sculpted Palisander wood. The top of the tray...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Palisander
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
Set of Five Italian Vintage Silver-Plated Dachshund Dog Knife Rest Mid-Century
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a set of five (5) Italian vintage silver-plated (or aluminum) dachshund dog knife rest. Unmarked.
Dimensions: .75" H x 3" L x .5" W
Delivery within 200 mil...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Aluminum, Silver Leaf
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
Beautiful Mid-Century Inlaid "Roadrunner" Tray by Couroc California
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful super cool inlaid "Roadrunner" tray handcrafted by Couroc California, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures 13.75"D x .5"H. #3584
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Resin, Wood
Antique Silver Strainer Slotted Spoon
By Oneida
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Antique Silver Strainer Spoon
slotted sifter sieve
5.63 long x 2.75 w x 1 h
Preowned vintage condition
Refer to images
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Metal
Pair of Vintage Light Purple Decorative Glass Plates, Bowls, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful decorative light purple glass plates/bowls from Italy. Plates are in very good vintage condition, no damage or cracks. Original glass. Uni...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
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
Materials
Silver Plate
Danish Modern Kalmar Designs Three-Piece Stainless Steel and Teak Serving Tray
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Danish modern Kalmar designs three-piece stainless steel and teak serving tray.
Three pieces include one large divided serv...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage Orange Decorative Wood Plate, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Decorative wood plate from Italy. The plate is hand painted. Plate is in very good vintage condition, no damage or cracks in the frame. Original wood. Beautiful piece for every inter...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Oval Serving Tray in Brass and Cream-Colored Plexiglass, Italy 1980s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful cream lucite serving tray with mid-century brass edging. This wonderful piece was made in Italy in the 1980s.
A fantastic piece of service that will complement a moder...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Metal, Brass
1950s John Prip Silverplated Sculptural Teardrop Dish Reed & Barton 65
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Silverplated sculptural dish stamped Reed & Barton 65
Teardrop by John Prip
Measures: 2.5 tall x 11.25 width x 5.25 depth
Preowned original vintage condition
Refer to image...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Silver Plate
16" Eugene Savage "Festival of the Sea" Serving Platter, Lynn Krantz Dish Books
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Hawaiiana Ware 16'' ceramic serving platter featuring the "Festival of the Sea" by artist Eugene Savage, by Homer Laughlin China for Lynn Krantz Dishbooks. The platter features a Sea...
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
1950s Three Crowns Silverplate Leaf Tray
By Three Crowns
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
1950s Silverplated Serving Dish Leaf Tray
oblong shape bread or relish
Stamped with 3 crowns Three Crowns Silversmiths from PA
minimalist, Scandinavian-influenced...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Silver Plate
Mathieu Matégot Perforated Tray
Located in Stockton, NJ
A Mathieu Matégot metal perforated tray. This rare example includes thick brass banding.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid Century Vintage Fishes Decorative Porcelain Plate, Bavaria, Germany, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Decorative Fishes plate from Germany. Produced in 1970s.
Every plate is hand painted. Plate is in very good vintage condition, no damage or cracks. Original glass. Beautiful piece fo...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain, Glass
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
Set of Six 24kt Gold Plated Roman Themed Coasters Signed by Piero Fornasetti
Located in New York, NY
This stunning set of six coasters were designed by the legendary Piero Fornasetti for Saks Fifth Avenue in Milan Italy circa 1960. They feature circular porcelain bodies with raised ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Gold
Pair of Midcentury Majolica Ceramic Oyster Plates by Vallauris, France 1950s
By Vallauris
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching pair of colorful Vallauris ceramic oyster dinner plates, France, 1950s
Vibrant colors in shades of brown with orange, white and yellow accents.
Each dish is divided into...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery
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
Reed & Barton Pewter Bowl Mid Century Modern Art Nouveau Style
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a vintage Reed & Barton pewter bowl. Mid-century modern (Art Nouveau Style). Made in the USA. Footed design.
Dimensions: 5" H x 13" W x 10" D
Please visit ...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Pewter
A mid century modern Swedish ceramic platter by Laholms, mid 20th century
By Laholm
Located in View Park, CA
A gorgeous hand-painted ceramic platter, made in Sweden mid 20th century. Tones of heather grey, periwinkle, and butter yellow. Signed on verso.
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
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...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
Extra Large Danish Modern Teak Handled Serving Tray by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Beautiful serving teak tray by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, ca' 1960's. This is an extra large-hard to find version at 26"long and 19.5"wide. Great Danish crafstmanship and honest and ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Teak
Vintage Taverneau and Rattan Deviled Egg Tray by Arthur Umanoff for Pantalcraft
By Arthur Umanoff, Raymor
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern deviled egg tray (model #531) in taverneau wood with rattan-wrapped handles designed by Arthur Umanoff for Pantalcraft as part of a line of wooden serveware that w...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Set of 3 Mid-Century Danish Cabaret Glass Trays from Holmegaard, 1960s
By Holmegaard
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Danish Cabaret Glass Trays from Holmegaard, 1960s, Set of 3, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 official proof of authenticity such as vintage catalogs, desig...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Glass
Vintage Boho Soho Pottery Breakfast Set of 5
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Infuse your morning routine with vibrant, bohemian charm with this delightful vintage Soho Pottery breakfast set. This collection features an eye-catching butter dish and four coordi...
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Early 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Pottery
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
Midcentury 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 p...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain, Glass
Majolica Oyster Platter Aetgina Vallauris circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica Oyster Platter signed Aetgina Vallauris Circa 1950.
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
1970s Swirled Clover Silver Plate Bar Service Tray
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
Swirled Silver Plate Service Tray
13.5 x 13.5 x .38 H
Preowned unrestored vintage condition
See all images for condition.
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Late 20th Century 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
Vallauris Majolica Ceramic Extra Large Leaf Platter/ Centerpiece Bowl
By Vallauris
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching extra large leaf shaped glazed ceramic platter, serving tray or centerpiece manufactured by Vallauris. France, 1950-1960s.
Interesting to be used as decorative centerpie...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery
Mid-Century Turquoise and Brass Tray by A. Pozzi for Padova Argenti, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful mid-century round tray in turquoise enameled metal with brass handles. This marvelous object was designed by Ambrogio Pozzi and produced by Padova Argenti in Italy during ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Metal, Brass
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
1970s Mid-Century Modern Brass Lucite and Smoked Glass Italian Tray
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This rectangular Italian Tray is a stunning example of the design aesthetic that was prevalent during Seventies. This tray embodies the key ch...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Brass
Vintage Transparent Decorative Crystal Glass Fruit 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
Cutting and Presenting Board Made of Wood and Metal, Pewter or Nickel Silver
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Cutting and presenting board made of wood and metal, pewter or nickel silver
It is a functional piece, perfect for serving roast pork or for serving appetizers such as sausages, ...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Alpaca
$538 Sale Price
24% Off
Vintage White and Blue Decorative Murano Glass Mini Vase, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Decorative white and blue murano glass vase from Italy. Vase 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, Murano Glass
Bob Stocksdale Signed Monumental Mid-Century Modern Turned Exotic Wood Charger
Located in Studio City, CA
An exquisitely crafted, rare wood charger/platter by American California master Woodturner Bob Stocksdale.
Signed and marked ("Harewood from England"...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Harewood
Large Vintage Couroc Inlayed Brass and Stone Tray with swan
Located in Charleston, SC
Large Vintage Couroc Inlayed Brass and Stone Tray Swan Boats of Boston for Shreve Crump and Low
MidCentury Couroc of Monterey large serving tray featuring the iconic Boston Swan Boats...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Pair Couroc Trays & Orange Vintage Plastic Salad Serving Set
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage mid-century modern 6 gold embossed owl Tom Collins Culver glasses (2 with signatures) & a black resin Couroc tray with wood owl, brass, gold, and rhinestone inlays....
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Gold
Large French Majolica Fish Platter Vallauris, Circa 1950
By Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Large French Majolica fish Platter signed Vallauris, Circa 1950.
Measures: 18 inches by 10.5 inches.
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Large Italian Decorative Plates or Serving Dishes, Hand-Painted, 1970s
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Large Italian Ceramic Serving Platter, Signed, Blue Floral & Botanical Motifs, 1970s
Description:
This impressive large ceramic platter, handcrafted and signed on the back, was mad...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
Bottle holder bucket in mahogany wood and brass ITALY 1940-
Located in Milano, IT
A beautiful bottle bucket , made of solid mahogany wood and brass. The wood was buffed with shellac and the brass cleaned. Original 1940s.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Brass
Wall Decorative Figurative Ceramic Plate by Marie Madelaine Jolly French 20th
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Marie Madelaine Jolly
French unique handmade ceramic piece by Marie Madelaine Jolly
Friend of Jean Cocteau
Large wall decorative ceramic plate
Original good condition
...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
Mid century modern large Italian ceramic Peacock fruit platter
By Capodimonte
Located in Den Haag, NL
Beautiful Mid century modern large Italian ceramic Peacock platter
signed R.B R .Blance Ceramica Casalem R.B Italy .
Very nice Decorative piec...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
Cheese Tray Board Platter Silver Plate and Glass by Produx, Paris
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stunning 1970s modernist cheese display board, serving tray, or platter crafted by French Silversmith Maison Produx, Paris. The thick smoked glass base has a large silver plate han...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
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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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