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
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...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Shell, Resin
VALLAURIS French Ceramic Fish Dinner Set, ca.1970
By Vallauris
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Mid-century ceramic fish dinner set by VALLAURIS, France, 1970s. 1 tureen, 1 sauce boat, 12 soup plates and 12 dinner plates. Tureen : L43xH22.5...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
1970s WMF S Collection Tray Textured Silver Platter
By WMF Ikora
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s WMF S Collection Tray Textured Silver Platter
12.25w x 8.13d x .5 h
maker stamped
7469 359
WMF S collection
Preowned original unrestored vintage, refer to images.
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Metal
Small Mini Vintage Decorative Porcelain Plate, Greece, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Decorative plate from Greece. Produced in 1970s.
The plate is hand painted. Plate is in very good vintage condition, no damage or cracks. Original glass. Beautiful piece for every i...
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Mid-20th Century Greek Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain, Glass
Large French Vallauris Majolica Ceramic Leaf Platter or Centerpiece Bowl, 1950s
By Vallauris
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching large leaf shaped glazed ceramic platter, serving tray or centerpiece manufactured by Vallauris. France, 1950-1960s.
Interesting to be used as decorative centerpiece, fr...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery
Chambord plate by Mathieu Matégot
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Plateau dit chambord par Mathieu Matégot, laqué jaune, d’origine.
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Metal
Pair of Lucite and Brass Trays Decorated with Golden Birds
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and unusual pair of lucite and brass trays are decorated with golden birds (a few usual scratches on the plexiglass). This is a French work. Circa 1970
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Lucite
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...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Silver
$426 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...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
Italian brass and glass tray, 1970s
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Italian brass and glass tray, 1970s.
This beautiful Rectangular Tray was a gorgeous Modern Design from the 1970s with very clean lines. The structure is made of brass. The frame of ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Brass
Deruta Red Rooster Majolica Set of 4 Cups, Saucers, and Plates for PV, Mid Centu
By Deruta
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage set of cups, saucers, and plates, total of 4 settings, was made in Deruta region of Italy for Peasant Village. It is hand painted with red Rooster pattern on speckled light ...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Modern Porcelain Serving Dish Tray
By Vista Alegre
Located in New York, NY
A white porcelain sectional serving dish tray with handles and gold trim, Midcentury Modern design period, circa mid-20th century, Portugal. A great piece for everyday use, entertain...
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Mid-20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Porcelain
Christian Dior Rectangular Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite Serving Tray, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful Mid-Century rectangular serving tray made entirely of stunning tortoiseshell lucite. This gorgeous tray was made in Italy in the 1970s in the style of Willy Rizzo for a hom...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass
Vintage Purple Decorative Murano Glass Plate, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Decorative purple murano glass plate from Italy. Plate is in very good vintage condition, no damage or cracks. Original glass. Beautiful piece for e...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
Ceramic Dish Yellow an Blue Italy 20th Century representing the Sun
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Ceramic Dish Yellow an Blue Italy 20th Century representing the Sun
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
$255 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Mid Century Modern FB Rogers 5812 Silver Plated Footed Trinket Dish
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern FB Rogers 5812 Silver Plated Footed Trinket Dish Raised on Black Tapered Feet19. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 1.5" H x 10.5" W x 9" D.
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Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Silver Plate
Midcentury Large Round GreenBakelite and Steel Italian Round Serving Tray, 1980s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful mid-century emerald green bakelite serving piece. This wonderful piece is based on a drawing in the style of Willy Rizzo and was made in Italy during the 1980s.
It is a...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel
Vintage Beige 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
Giltwood
Vintage Mid Century Modern FB Rogers 529 Silver Plated Narrow Trinket Dish Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern FB Rogers 529 Silver Plated Modernist Narrow Trinket Serving Dish Raised on Sculpted Feet - a Pair. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 1" H x 13.75" W x...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Silver Plate
1950s Vallauris Majolica Ceramic Large Leaf Platter / Centerpiece
By Vallauris
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching large leaf flower glazed ceramic platter, serving tray or centerpiece manufactured by Vallauris. France, 1950-1960s.
Interesting to be used as decorative centerpiece, fr...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery
$1,222 Sale Price
20% Off
Carl Aubock Fondue Set Forks Rostfrei Stainless Amboss Austria Mid Century
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a set of four Fondue forks designed by Stainless- Carl Aubock for Amboss . Made in Austria . Stamped: Rostfrei Stainless, AMBOSS AUSTRIA.
Dimensions: 9.63 lon...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Stainless Steel
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
Oversize Majolica Leaf Vallauris Circa 1950
By Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Oversize Majolica Leaf Vallauris, heart shape Vallauris 1950.
15" by 15.3".
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
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
$426 Sale Price
20% Off
Tapio Wirkkala 'Apple' Silver Dish with Birch Handles TW 58, Kultakeskus 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Tapio Wirkkala dish model TW 58 in silver with black stained birch handles, made in the 1950s. This piece displays one of Wirkkala's many beautiful designs almost resembling a seashe...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Silver
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...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Porcelain
Teak Chip and Dip Tray
Located in Fairfield, CA
A vintage teak chip and dip tray. Includes a smaller removable bowl in the center. Raised rim along the edge for keeping things in places. Beautiful natural grain to the wood.
Measur...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Teak
Vintage Transparent Decorative Glass Flower Bowls, Drost, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Pair of decorative transparent basket bowls designed by Jan Sylwester Drost in 1960s from Poland. Bowls are in very good vintage condition, no damage or cracks. Original glass. Beautiful piece for every interior! Only one unique set.
About the designer:
From 1952 Jan Sylwester Drost studied at the Faculty of Glass of the State Higher School of Fine Arts in Wroclaw, in the studio of Stanislaw Dawski (diploma in 1958), from 1959 he worked as a designer at Zaklady Mechaniczno-Optyczne "Opta" in Katowice.
In 1960 Drost started working for forty years at the Design Center of Huta Szkla Gospodarczego "Zabkowice" in Zabkowice Bedzinskie, where he was the organizer, designer and design manager. In 1972 he studied in Sweden, he had the opportunity to learn about the work of glassworks in Orrefors, Johansfors, Lindshammar, Sandvisk, Hofmantorp and in Reijmyre glasbruk. He also practiced in the ceramics factories in Rörstrand and Gustavsberg. Also in 1972, he received a scholarship from the Swedish government, he gained knowledge at the Faculty of Industrial Design of the Academy of Fine Arts in Konstfackskolan, at the Centers of Industrial Design in Stockholm and Milan, as well as at the Glass Institute in Växjö. After returning to Poland, he received a two-year creative scholarship from the Council of the Fund for the Development of Artistic Creativity.
Drost skillfully combined his technological knowledge of glass pressing with artistic sensitivity, and in the seventies he was granted a patent for a device for forming glass products by extrusion. As a result, vessels with a freely shaped upper rim were created. Drost was constantly involved in coming up with new technological solutions that improved the embossing of patterns. He also experimented in the field of machine processing of the outer surface of the extruder and the inside of the cast iron mold...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
Very Large Antique Decorative Serving Plate, Belgian, Ceramic Charger, C.1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a very large antique decorative serving plate. A Belgian, ceramic charger with blue and white finish, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920.
Of Impressive size, with ...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
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
Italian Tray with Mirror Lucite and Brass 1970s Made in Italy
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Italian Tray with Mirror Lucite and Brass 1970s Made in Italy
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Brass
$390 Sale Price
40% Off
Cheese or Serving Tray in Ceramic France 1970s Green and Yellow Color
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Cheese or Serving Tray in Ceramic France 1970s Green and Yellow Color
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
$255 Sale Price
20% Off
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 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
American Modern Gravy Boat in Sea Foam Green by Russel Wright Stubenville
Located in San Diego, CA
Stylish and functional American modern Gravy boat and underplate in "Sea Foam Green" by Russel Wright for Steubenville pottery of Ohio, circa the 1940s. The ultramodern design emphas...
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Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Vintage Blue and White Decorative Plate Shell Italy 1960
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. Unique piece for every table and interi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
Georges Briard Glass 6 Pc Set 1 Tray 2 Square Platters 2 Bowls & 1 Relish Dish
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage Mid Century Modern Georges Briard glass 6-piece set from 3 different patterns; including 1 bread tray and 2 square serving plat...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Glass
Vintage Silver Serving Tray ft Birds, Mother of Pearl
Located in Pearland, TX
A vintage serving tray featuring two love birds atop a branch, surrounding by acorns with sparkling mother of pearl and other elements, fitted with glass top.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Silver Plate
Barovier Hexagonal Serving Tray Blue Murano Glass Mirror-Engraved, Italy 1940s
By Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous hexagonal Art Deco mirror tray in blown Murano glass, engraved mirror and silver. This incredibly charming and unique piece was designed by Ercole Barovier and produced in ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Metal, Silver, Chrome
Vallauris Majolica Ceramic Large Leaf Platter / Centerpiece, 1950s
By Vallauris
Located in Barcelona, ES
Impressive and colorful extra large leaf shaped glazed ceramic platter, serving tray or centerpiece manufactured by Vallauris. France, 1950-1960s.
Interesting to be used as centerpi...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Majolica, Pottery, Ceramic
$1,222 Sale Price
20% Off
Hertha Bengtson Rörstrand Sweden a splendid fruit bowl with an impressive design
Located in Landshut, BY
Hertha Bengtson
for Rörstrand Sweden
a splendid fruit bowl with an impressive design
Ø 35cm ~ height: 5.5cm ~ weight: 2312 grs
Hertha Bengtson
Bengtson studied at the Konstfack Sc...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
$369 Sale Price
32% Off
Vintage Dark Decorative Ceramic Plate, Belgium, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Decorative ceramic plate from Belgium 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 i...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Metal
Vide-Poche Centerpiece Tray in Cork & Brass by Jet Set Milano, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing Mid-century octagonal serving tray or centerpiece in brass chrome, cork and glass top by Jet Set Milano.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
The original label is still attached a...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Metal, Brass
Cheese or Serving Tray in Ceramic France 1970s Green Color
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Cheese or Serving Tray in Ceramic France 1970s Green Color
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
$426 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Light Blue 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 Vintage Decorative Porcelain Plate, Couple, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Decorative plate from Poland. Produced in 1960s.
Every plate is hand painted. Plates are in very good vintage condition, no damage or cracks. Original glass. Beautiful piece for ever...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain, Glass
Modernist Amorphic Crystal Quartz Tray Hand Finished with White Gilt Border
Located in New York, NY
This elegant modernist tray features a beautiful slab of crystal quartz geode in a warm honeyed off white hue- exhibiting the natural beauty of t...
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20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Quartz
Vintage English Regency Sheffield Silver Plated Fish Clam Shell Serving Platter
By Sheffield
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage English Regency Sheffield Silver Plated "Fish" Clam Shell Serving Platter. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 5.5" H x 16" W x 13.5" D.
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Silver Plate
20th century design large bird ceramic platter or dish att. to Michel Lucotte
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
In the style of Michel Lucotte
Large abstract ceramic platter or dish
Decorative white and black bird ceramic
Original perfect condition
Height 4 cm
Large 30 cm
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
John Beswick Midcentury Ceramic Tennis Set in the Prancing Horses Design
By Beswick
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish and iconic John Beswick midcentury pottery 'tennis set' decorated in the prancing horse design dating from circa 1960. The set comprises of an ove...
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1960s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
Staved Teak Cheese Board with Cutter by Vivianna Torun for Dansk
By Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
A pristine solid teak cheese board with the cutter designed by Vivianna Torun for Dansk, circa 1960s. The piece is in great condition with what appears to be minimal use and has been...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
$196 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Vintage Crescent Modern Formica and Silver Plate 10" Round Serving Bar Tray
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Crescent Modern Formica and Silver Plate 10" Round Serving Bar Tray. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 9" H x 10" Diameter.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Silver Plate
Blue and black 20th century dish or plate by Boisbelle La Borne 1980
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Boisbelle - Josette Miquel
Large blue and black stoneware ceramic plate or dish by Boisbelle
Original perfect condition
Blue and black ceramic glaze...
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
Tartarugato Acrylic and Brass Tray, Italy 1970s
Located in Naples, IT
Fantastic Mid-Century service piece in tortoiseshell-effect lucite and brass. This stunning piece was produced in Italy during the 1970s. Its design is attributed to Willy Rizzo for ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Brass
Tridacna Shell With Champagne Glasses Oysters Gabriella Binazzi 1970
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Tridacna Shell With Champagne Glasses Oysters Gabriella Binazzi 1970
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Brass, Chrome
$3,197 Sale Price
40% Off
Midcentury Fish Platter in Pink, Blue, Yellow Majolica Glazed Ceramic
Located in Barcelona, ES
A colorful Portuguese pink, blue, yellow and green pastel colors glazed ceramic platter with two fishes and a highly decorative iridiscent effect.
Mark from the manufacturer at the ...
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1960s Portuguese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Majolica, Ceramic
Finnish art glass design “Kastelhemi" plate by Oiva Toikka for Iittala.
By Iittala, Oiva Toikka
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
An amazing, rare and large vintage glass plate or tray made by the talented Oiva Toikka, known as “Kastehelmi” Iittala, Finland. This is a gorgeous glass plate, the color is vibrant ...
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1970s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Glass
American Modern Handled Casserole in Ripe Apricot by Russel Wright Stubenville
Located in San Diego, CA
Stylish and functional American modern handled casserole in "Ripe Apricot" by Russel Wright for Steubenville pottery of Ohio, circa the 1940s. The ultramodern design emphasizes soft ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
1960s Wendell August Forge Dogwood Aluminum Serving Tray
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
Wendell August Forge Aluminum Decorative Dogwood Serving Tray
stamped by maker
11.88 x 5.88 x .75 h
Preowned original unrestored vintage condition
Please review all...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Aluminum
Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths Candelabrum & Pair Serving Trays
Located in Hanover, MA
A three piece serving centerpiece grouping from among the least commonly seen items from the 1950's brass ware collection designed by Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths, consisting of an exceptionally large candelabrum for five tapers with two tiers of round bon bon trays, and a matching pair of two-tier serving trays...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Brass
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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