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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

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

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
Serving Tray Lucite Faux Tortoiseshell & Chrome Dior Home Style, Italy 1970s
Serving Tray Lucite Faux Tortoiseshell & Chrome Dior Home Style, Italy 1970s

Serving Tray Lucite Faux Tortoiseshell & Chrome Dior Home Style, Italy 1970s

$1,170

Serving Tray Lucite Faux Tortoiseshell & Chrome Dior Home Style, Italy 1970s

Located in Rome, IT

Midcentury amazing rectangular serving tray or centerpiece in lucite faux tortoiseshell effect and chrome in the style of Christian Dior Home. Made in Italy in the 1970s. It's ...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Midcentury Round Serving Tray in Lucite Faux Tortoiseshell & Brass, Italy, 1970s
Midcentury Round Serving Tray in Lucite Faux Tortoiseshell & Brass, Italy, 1970s

Midcentury Round Serving Tray in Lucite Faux Tortoiseshell & Brass, Italy, 1970s

$819

Midcentury Round Serving Tray in Lucite Faux Tortoiseshell & Brass, Italy, 1970s

By Team Guzzini, Christian Dior, Guzzini

Located in Rome, IT

Midcentury amazing round serving tray or centerpiece in lucite faux tortoiseshell effect and brass attributed to Team Guzzini. Made in Italy in the 1970s. It's an iconic tray or p...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coral Pink Russell Wright Steubenville Serving Dish
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coral Pink Russell Wright Steubenville Serving Dish

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coral Pink Russell Wright Steubenville Serving Dish

$65

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coral Pink Russell Wright Steubenville Serving Dish

Located in East Quogue, NY

Vintage mid-century modern Russell Wright Steubenville oval ceramic serving dish. Modern design with soft cures and simple glazing. Size: 10 wide x 7.5 deep x 2.5 inches tall The m...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Carl Auböck drinking jug with 6 glasses around 1950s
Carl Auböck drinking jug with 6 glasses around 1950s

Carl Auböck drinking jug with 6 glasses around 1950s

$877

Carl Auböck drinking jug with 6 glasses around 1950s

Located in Wien, Au

Carl Auböck drinking jug with 6 glasses around 1950s 6x mix color drinking glasses H: 8,5cm Diameter: 5,5cm

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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Glass, Leather

Dior Rectangular Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite Serving Tray, Italy 1970s
Dior Rectangular Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite Serving Tray, Italy 1970s

Dior Rectangular Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite Serving Tray, Italy 1970s

$959

Dior Rectangular Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite Serving Tray, Italy 1970s

By Dior Home

Located in Roma, IT

Marvelous Mid-Century serving tray fully made of vibrant tortoiseshell Lucite with a chrome frame. This incredibly elegant piece was designed by Dior Home and produced in Italy durin...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Chrome

LG. Dansk Flamestone Casserole Paella Dish w/ Cover by Jens Quistgaard Denmark
LG. Dansk Flamestone Casserole Paella Dish w/ Cover by Jens Quistgaard Denmark

LG. Dansk Flamestone Casserole Paella Dish w/ Cover by Jens Quistgaard Denmark

$275

LG. Dansk Flamestone Casserole Paella Dish w/ Cover by Jens Quistgaard Denmark

By Dansk

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A two piece large casserole or paella serving dish made of Flamestone pottery which is good for low heat and can be used on the table for serving with proper padding so it would not ...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Pottery

Rosenthal Andy Warhol Daisy Breakfast set (9 pcs)
Rosenthal Andy Warhol Daisy Breakfast set (9 pcs)

Rosenthal Andy Warhol Daisy Breakfast set (9 pcs)

$1,047 / set

Rosenthal Andy Warhol Daisy Breakfast set (9 pcs)

By Andy Warhol, Rosenthal

Located in Waddinxveen, ZH

Rosenthal Studio-Line Andy Warhol Daisies 3 sets of coffee cup and saucer and plate. Rosenthal Andy Warhol Daisies line---beautiful, precious collector po...

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1980s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Wood Card Suit Dishes, Set of 4, Mid Century Snack or Decorative Trays
Vintage Wood Card Suit Dishes, Set of 4, Mid Century Snack or Decorative Trays

Vintage Wood Card Suit Dishes, Set of 4, Mid Century Snack or Decorative Trays

$45 / set

Vintage Wood Card Suit Dishes, Set of 4, Mid Century Snack or Decorative Trays

Located in Fairfield, CA

A set of 4 mid century wood dishes, each in the shape of a different card suit. Beautiful grain to the wood. Perfect for using as snack or decorative trays. Made in The Philippines. ...

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Mid-20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Wood

FORNASETTI Puffer Fish Oval Metal Tray
FORNASETTI Puffer Fish Oval Metal Tray

FORNASETTI Puffer Fish Oval Metal Tray

$3,000

FORNASETTI Puffer Fish Oval Metal Tray

By Fornasetti, Piero Fornasetti

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Italian oval enameled metal tray depicting orange puffer fish / made in Milan Italy in the 1950s Original Fornasetti label on the base Measures: width 20.5 inches, depth 13.5...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Lucite Tray with Louis Vuitton Monogram Fabric
Mid-Century Lucite Tray with Louis Vuitton Monogram Fabric

Mid-Century Lucite Tray with Louis Vuitton Monogram Fabric

$475

Mid-Century Lucite Tray with Louis Vuitton Monogram Fabric

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Unbeatable lucite barware tray with authentic Louis Vuitton fabric. To make this piece even more one-of-a-kind we added this early 19th Century watercolor print to the back. We see t...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Lucite, Fabric

Modernist Salt & Pepper Shakers
Modernist Salt & Pepper Shakers

Modernist Salt & Pepper Shakers

$100Sale Price / item|20% Off

Modernist Salt & Pepper Shakers

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Modernist salt and pepper shakers, price is for the pair.

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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Aluminum

Jug with Original Lid Vienna Around 1950s
Jug with Original Lid Vienna Around 1950s

Jug with Original Lid Vienna Around 1950s

$421

Jug with Original Lid Vienna Around 1950s

Located in Wien, Au

jug with original lid vienna around 1950s Polished and stove enameled.

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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Brass

Set of twelve Dachshund vintage Silver Plate Knife Rests, France 1960s
Set of twelve Dachshund vintage Silver Plate Knife Rests, France 1960s

Set of twelve Dachshund vintage Silver Plate Knife Rests, France 1960s

$600 / set

Set of twelve Dachshund vintage Silver Plate Knife Rests, France 1960s

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Great set of twelve vintage Silver Plate Knife Rests in the shape of Dachshund, France 1960s. De Knife Rests are nicely detailed and well-proportioned and very decorative. Very good ...

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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Large Middle Eastern Tray in Piercet Copper, 1960s
Vintage Large Middle Eastern Tray in Piercet Copper, 1960s

Vintage Large Middle Eastern Tray in Piercet Copper, 1960s

$333Sale Price|50% Off

Vintage Large Middle Eastern Tray in Piercet Copper, 1960s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Extra-large (57 cm) Persian copper tray decorated with leaves and flowers with intricate perforations. It was made in Pakistan or India during the 1960s or earlier. It can be used as...

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1960s Asian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Copper

Sophisticated Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Etched Crystal Serving Plate
Sophisticated Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Etched Crystal Serving Plate

Sophisticated Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Etched Crystal Serving Plate

$185

Sophisticated Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Etched Crystal Serving Plate

Located in New York, NY

This sophisticated serving plate was realized in the United States, circa 1960. It features a sunburst pattern emanating from the center. The bottom has been incised with deep channe...

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Crystal

Christofle Silver Plate Flower Shaped Caviar Set with Fish Spoons, Paris, c.1960
Christofle Silver Plate Flower Shaped Caviar Set with Fish Spoons, Paris, c.1960

Christofle Silver Plate Flower Shaped Caviar Set with Fish Spoons, Paris, c.1960

$1,706

Christofle Silver Plate Flower Shaped Caviar Set with Fish Spoons, Paris, c.1960

By Fleuron, Christofle

Located in London, GB

A fine quality and wonderfully entertaining ‘Fleur de Poséidon’ / ‘Flower of Poseidon’ mid century silver plated fish-themed caviar set made by Christofle Fleuron in Paris, France, c. 1950-1960. The service displays as a flower whose petals can be removed for serving or tasting caviar, making it not just a visually stunning centrepiece, but also a fantastic interactive conversation piece. The caviar service has six spoons shaped as flower petals that stand upright in a variety of positions in the base: as an open flower, as an orchid, or as a closed flower in the shape of a lotus. In all instances the stylised fish design to the reverse of the spoons creates a very beautiful visual effect. The interior of the spoons is smooth with an elegant ridge to the centre. Intended for serving caviar, they can also be used for serving hors d’oeuvres, amuse-bouches or snacks. The base has a Renaissance-style dolphin to its centre whose curling tail adapts perfectly as a handle for the set. The dolphin is set above a floral fountain design for receiving the caviar spoons, which in turn sits upon an elegant Italianate pedestal. It is hallmarked with the maker’s mark ‘Fleuron France...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver Plate

Walter Bosse Monkey Ring & Toothpick Holder for Hertha Baller, Austria, 1950s
Walter Bosse Monkey Ring & Toothpick Holder for Hertha Baller, Austria, 1950s

Walter Bosse Monkey Ring & Toothpick Holder for Hertha Baller, Austria, 1950s

$333

Walter Bosse Monkey Ring & Toothpick Holder for Hertha Baller, Austria, 1950s

By Walter Bosse

Located in Vienna, AT

A charming and highly collectible Mid-Century Modern monkey figurine designed by the celebrated Austrian designer Walter Bosse and produced by Hertha Baller in Vienna during the 1950...

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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Brass

Jens Quistgaard Fjord Flatware 72 Pieces Dansk Danish Modern Mid Century
Jens Quistgaard Fjord Flatware 72 Pieces Dansk Danish Modern Mid Century

Jens Quistgaard Fjord Flatware 72 Pieces Dansk Danish Modern Mid Century

$2,850 / set

Jens Quistgaard Fjord Flatware 72 Pieces Dansk Danish Modern Mid Century

By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk

Located in Atlanta, GA

Danish Modern "Fjord" Modernist Flatware Set, designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk in Denmark and produced in Germany, circa 1960s. The set contains a 5 piece set for 12 people with...

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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Stainless Steel

Brutalist Leaf Tray by David Marshall in bronze, 1980s
Brutalist Leaf Tray by David Marshall in bronze, 1980s

Brutalist Leaf Tray by David Marshall in bronze, 1980s

$1,462

Brutalist Leaf Tray by David Marshall in bronze, 1980s

By David Marshall

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Stunning large leaf tray designed and crafted by David Marshall in Spain, circa 1980s. This bold, sculptural bronze piece embodies Marshall’s signature Brutalist aesthetic, blending ...

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1980s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Stainless Steel & Walnut Serving Tray
Mid-Century Modern Stainless Steel & Walnut Serving Tray

Mid-Century Modern Stainless Steel & Walnut Serving Tray

$140Sale Price|20% Off

Mid-Century Modern Stainless Steel & Walnut Serving Tray

Located in San Diego, CA

A nice MCM stainless steel serving tray with walnut handles, circa 1960s. The tray is in good vintage condition and measures 19" W x 8.25" D x 1.75" H. #1623.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Stainless Steel

Set of Six Mexican Brass and Abalone Shell Inlay Teacups with Saucers, 1950s
Set of Six Mexican Brass and Abalone Shell Inlay Teacups with Saucers, 1950s

Set of Six Mexican Brass and Abalone Shell Inlay Teacups with Saucers, 1950s

$1,450 / set

Set of Six Mexican Brass and Abalone Shell Inlay Teacups with Saucers, 1950s

By Emilia Castillo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elegant set of six handcrafted teacups with matching saucers, designed and manufactured in Mexico during the 1950s. Each piece is beautifully made of solid brass with abalone shell i...

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1950s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Abalone Tray, Alpaca Metal, Mexico, Circa 1970
Mid-Century Modern Abalone Tray, Alpaca Metal, Mexico, Circa 1970

Mid-Century Modern Abalone Tray, Alpaca Metal, Mexico, Circa 1970

$678

Mid-Century Modern Abalone Tray, Alpaca Metal, Mexico, Circa 1970

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Beautiful tray designed and produced in Mexico during the 1970's. This artisanal object with abalone mother-of-pearl and alpaca, is a true work of art. A beautiful item to display in...

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1970s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Shell, Abalone, Alpaca

French Decorative Ceramic Tray by Albert Thiry 'circa 1960s'
French Decorative Ceramic Tray by Albert Thiry 'circa 1960s'

French Decorative Ceramic Tray by Albert Thiry 'circa 1960s'

$764Sale Price|30% Off

French Decorative Ceramic Tray by Albert Thiry 'circa 1960s'

By Albert Thiry

Located in London, GB

Mid-century decorative tray (circa 1960s) by Albert Thiry. A chalk-white glaze provides the background for a colourful thistle motif in the centre. The rim has touches of earthy gree...

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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Ceramic

Rosenthal Andy Warhol "Golden Angels" Plate
Rosenthal Andy Warhol "Golden Angels" Plate

Rosenthal Andy Warhol "Golden Angels" Plate

$497

Rosenthal Andy Warhol "Golden Angels" Plate

By Rosenthal, Andy Warhol

Located in Waddinxveen, ZH

Rosenthal Studio-Line Andy Warhol Christmas Golden Angels plate. Andy Warhol, quite possibly the greatest pop art artist of our time, loved Christmas and was known for giving his fri...

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Early 2000s German Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Porcelain

Dior Rectangular Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite and Brass Serving Tray, Italy 1970s
Dior Rectangular Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite and Brass Serving Tray, Italy 1970s

Dior Rectangular Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite and Brass Serving Tray, Italy 1970s

$1,146

Dior Rectangular Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite and Brass Serving Tray, Italy 1970s

By Dior Home

Located in Roma, IT

Spectacular midcentury serving tray in an incredibly charming tortoiseshell effect lucite and brass. This incredibly stylish piece was designed by Dior Home and produced in Italy dur...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Brass

Scheurich Germany "Fat Lava" Square Ceramic Centerpiece, 1960s
Scheurich Germany "Fat Lava" Square Ceramic Centerpiece, 1960s

Scheurich Germany "Fat Lava" Square Ceramic Centerpiece, 1960s

$409

Scheurich Germany "Fat Lava" Square Ceramic Centerpiece, 1960s

By Scheurich Keramik

Located in Naples, IT

A square ceramic tray or bowl featuring a deep red "Fat Lava" interior glaze and a dark brown gradient rim, typical of West German production. The bottom of the bowl bursts with a vi...

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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Serving Tray by Don S. Shoemaker, 1980s Exotic Woods
Mid-Century Modern Serving Tray by Don S. Shoemaker, 1980s Exotic Woods

Mid-Century Modern Serving Tray by Don S. Shoemaker, 1980s Exotic Woods

$600 / item

Mid-Century Modern Serving Tray by Don S. Shoemaker, 1980s Exotic Woods

By Don S. Shoemaker

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a mid-century modern designed by Don Shoemaker and produced by Señal Mexico circa the 1980s. Mid-century Service Tray medley of exotic woods. Cut out the hand...

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Late 20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Wood

Dior Style Octagonal Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite Serving Tray, Italy, 1970s
Dior Style Octagonal Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite Serving Tray, Italy, 1970s

Dior Style Octagonal Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite Serving Tray, Italy, 1970s

$491

Dior Style Octagonal Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite Serving Tray, Italy, 1970s

By Guzzini

Located in Roma, IT

Stunning mid-century octagonal serving tray entirely crafted from a single piece of tortoiseshell-effect lucite. This elegant and unique piece was produced in Italy during the 1970s ...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass

Mid-Century large engraved Murano Glass Mirror Tray, Italy 1960
Mid-Century large engraved Murano Glass Mirror Tray, Italy 1960

Mid-Century large engraved Murano Glass Mirror Tray, Italy 1960

$750

Mid-Century large engraved Murano Glass Mirror Tray, Italy 1960

By Ars Murano

Located in Saarbruecken, DE

Mid-Century Murano Glass Mirror Tray, Italy 1960. romantic scene engraved. gold leaf details. large version!

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Brass

1940s Mexican Sterling Silver Coffee Tea Service Set w Tray, Mexican Silversmith
1940s Mexican Sterling Silver Coffee Tea Service Set w Tray, Mexican Silversmith

1940s Mexican Sterling Silver Coffee Tea Service Set w Tray, Mexican Silversmith

$14,950 / set

1940s Mexican Sterling Silver Coffee Tea Service Set w Tray, Mexican Silversmith

By William Spratling

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A striking and highly collectible 1940s Mexican sterling silver coffee and tea service set, masterfully crafted in Mexico during the golden era of the Taxco silversmithing movement. ...

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1940s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver, Brass, Copper

Mid-Century Mexican Brass and Abalone Shell Shot Glass Set with Serving Tray
Mid-Century Mexican Brass and Abalone Shell Shot Glass Set with Serving Tray

Mid-Century Mexican Brass and Abalone Shell Shot Glass Set with Serving Tray

$1,450 / set

Mid-Century Mexican Brass and Abalone Shell Shot Glass Set with Serving Tray

By Los Castillo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elegant mid-century Mexican barware set comprised of six brass shot glasses and a matching rectangular tray, each adorned with meticulously hand-inlaid abalone shell. The iridescent ...

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1950s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Brass

Abalone shell & alpaca tray, Mexico, Circa 1970's
Abalone shell & alpaca tray, Mexico, Circa 1970's

Abalone shell & alpaca tray, Mexico, Circa 1970's

$959 / item

Abalone shell & alpaca tray, Mexico, Circa 1970's

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Beautiful tray designed and produced in Mexico during the 1970's. This artisanal object with abalone mother-of-pearl and alpaca, is a true work of art. A beautiful item to display in...

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1970s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Shell, Abalone, Alpaca

Set of 6 Brass Skewers
Set of 6 Brass Skewers

Set of 6 Brass Skewers

$270 / set

Set of 6 Brass Skewers

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of 6 Turkish brass skewers -Each skewer has a different marking or design at the tip of the handle, a nice decorative touch and also will mark the gu...

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20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Brass

20th Century Solid Brass Lobster Tray Bowl Catchall, vintage
20th Century Solid Brass Lobster Tray Bowl Catchall, vintage

20th Century Solid Brass Lobster Tray Bowl Catchall, vintage

$310

20th Century Solid Brass Lobster Tray Bowl Catchall, vintage

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Fun and highly decorative vintage solid brass lobster serving tray, circa mid-20th century. Exceptionally substantial and beautifully sculpted, this whimsical piece depicts a detailed lobster with its raised claws supporting integrated serving trays, creating a wonderfully playful yet elegant table accessory. Crafted from heavy solid brass, the piece combines functionality with an unmistakable sculptural presence. The warm golden tone of the brass makes it particularly striking as a centerpiece or conversation piece, while the integrated trays provide practical space for serving small appetizers, candies, nuts, or other treats. Please note that the brass shows minor oxidation and signs of age and use, consistent with its vintage character. A charming addition to a festive holiday table, bar, dining room, or eclectic interior, this unusual lobster tray...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Abalone shell & alpaca tray, Mexico, 1970's
Abalone shell & alpaca tray, Mexico, 1970's

Abalone shell & alpaca tray, Mexico, 1970's

$959 / item

Abalone shell & alpaca tray, Mexico, 1970's

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Beautiful tray designed and produced in Mexico during the 1970's. This artisanal object with abalone mother-of-pearl and alpaca, is a true work of art. A beautiful item to display in...

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1970s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Shell, Abalone, Alpaca

Fish bottle opener, Abalone shell & Alpaca, Mexico, circa 1980
Fish bottle opener, Abalone shell & Alpaca, Mexico, circa 1980

Fish bottle opener, Abalone shell & Alpaca, Mexico, circa 1980

$327

Fish bottle opener, Abalone shell & Alpaca, Mexico, circa 1980

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Beautiful fish bottle opener designed and produced in Mexico during the 1980's. This artisanal bottle opener, crafted with abalone mother-of-pearl and alpaca is a true work of art. A...

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1980s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Shell, Abalone, Alpaca

Vintage Teak Salad Bowl Set, Mid-Century Modern, Thailand, Circa 1970
Vintage Teak Salad Bowl Set, Mid-Century Modern, Thailand, Circa 1970

Vintage Teak Salad Bowl Set, Mid-Century Modern, Thailand, Circa 1970

$68 / set

Vintage Teak Salad Bowl Set, Mid-Century Modern, Thailand, Circa 1970

Located in Fairfield, CA

A vintage teak salad bowl set. The set includes 1 large salad bowl and 4 small bowls. Beautiful natural grain to the wood. Made in Thailand. Measurements: Large Bowl: 9.5"Dia x 4"H S...

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Mid-20th Century Thai Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Teak

Serving Tray Cloche Plate Bell for Cheese or Fruit in Rattan and Glass Italy
Serving Tray Cloche Plate Bell for Cheese or Fruit in Rattan and Glass Italy

Serving Tray Cloche Plate Bell for Cheese or Fruit in Rattan and Glass Italy

$526

Serving Tray Cloche Plate Bell for Cheese or Fruit in Rattan and Glass Italy

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Serving Tray Cloche Plate Bell for Cheese or Fruit in Rattan and Glass Italy Dimensions of the bell with the rattan base Diameter 36cm High 27 cm

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Rattan, Art Glass

Rosenthal Andy Warhol ‘Daisy‘’ XL Cup and Saucer
Rosenthal Andy Warhol ‘Daisy‘’ XL Cup and Saucer

Rosenthal Andy Warhol ‘Daisy‘’ XL Cup and Saucer

$327

Rosenthal Andy Warhol ‘Daisy‘’ XL Cup and Saucer

By Andy Warhol, Rosenthal

Located in Waddinxveen, ZH

Rosenthal Studio-Line XL cup with saucer, suitable for a latte, soup, tea or your cereals. Andy Warhol, quite possibly the greatest pop art artist of our time. The Flowers print port...

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1980s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Porcelain

Ary producter Teak curved Serving Tray 1960s Sweden
Ary producter Teak curved Serving Tray 1960s Sweden

Ary producter Teak curved Serving Tray 1960s Sweden

$409

Ary producter Teak curved Serving Tray 1960s Sweden

By Ary Sweden 1

Located in Den Haag, NL

Teak serving Tray Nybro Sweden . Nice sleek and curved Design . easy in use . Signed Arey Farerprodukter by Nybro made in Sweden 1960s Good condition . Very light .

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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Teak

Vintage Mid-Century Italian Brass Serving Tray with Mirror, 1940-1950
Vintage Mid-Century Italian Brass Serving Tray with Mirror, 1940-1950

Vintage Mid-Century Italian Brass Serving Tray with Mirror, 1940-1950

$940

Vintage Mid-Century Italian Brass Serving Tray with Mirror, 1940-1950

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A gold, vintage Mid-Century modern Italian serving tray made of hand crafted polished brass, in good condition. The table décor piece has a rectangular ori...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Midcentury Large Rectangular Serving Trays in Copper, Italy 1960s
Midcentury Large Rectangular Serving Trays in Copper, Italy 1960s

Midcentury Large Rectangular Serving Trays in Copper, Italy 1960s

$1,287

Midcentury Large Rectangular Serving Trays in Copper, Italy 1960s

Located in Roma, IT

Incredible Mid-Century large serving trays in copper. These unique trays were realized in Italy in the 1960s. These hefty trays are fully made in copper, the inside is decorated by...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Metal, Copper

Gio Ponti Modernist Flatware 66 Pieces Italian Mid Century Modern Fraser
Gio Ponti Modernist Flatware 66 Pieces Italian Mid Century Modern Fraser

Gio Ponti Modernist Flatware 66 Pieces Italian Mid Century Modern Fraser

$5,550 / set

Gio Ponti Modernist Flatware 66 Pieces Italian Mid Century Modern Fraser

By Gio Ponti

Located in Atlanta, GA

Modernist Flatware Set, designed by Gio Ponti for Krupp and retailed by Fraser's, Italy, circa 1950's. Each piece is signed. This is a complete vintage set with a five piece place s...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Stainless Steel

Large Vintage Danish Modern Teak Serving Tray by Silva, Denmark, Model No. 73152
Large Vintage Danish Modern Teak Serving Tray by Silva, Denmark, Model No. 73152

Large Vintage Danish Modern Teak Serving Tray by Silva, Denmark, Model No. 73152

$425

Large Vintage Danish Modern Teak Serving Tray by Silva, Denmark, Model No. 73152

By Dansk

Located in San Diego, CA

A beautifully proportioned Danish Modern serving tray by Silva, Denmark, bearing the original underside manufacturer's stamp with Patent No. 73152. Crafted from richly grained teak, the tray features gently raised molded edges with sculpted finger grips on each side, combining elegant Scandinavian form with practical function. #5529RM Its warm honey-brown patina and minimalist silhouette embody the timeless aesthetic of mid-century Danish design. Large enough for entertaining yet refined enough for permanent display on a coffee table, bar, or credenza, it works equally well as a serving tray or decorative centerpiece. Silva trays...

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Mid-20th Century Thai Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Teak

Vintage Knive and Fork by Amboss Austria Design Oswald Haerdtl
Vintage Knive and Fork by Amboss Austria Design Oswald Haerdtl

Vintage Knive and Fork by Amboss Austria Design Oswald Haerdtl

$538 / set

Vintage Knive and Fork by Amboss Austria Design Oswald Haerdtl

By Oswald Haerdtl

Located in Vienna, AT

Excellent preserved so called "Heurigen-Besteck" designed by Oswald Haerdtl in 1958, executed by Neuzeughammer, Amboss Austria, same date. It comes in the original, thick leather po...

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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cenedese Vintage Murano Glass Vibrantly Colored Cobalt Blue Glass Cake stand
Cenedese Vintage Murano Glass Vibrantly Colored Cobalt Blue Glass Cake stand

Cenedese Vintage Murano Glass Vibrantly Colored Cobalt Blue Glass Cake stand

$1,111

Cenedese Vintage Murano Glass Vibrantly Colored Cobalt Blue Glass Cake stand

By Cenedese

Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern

Glass cake stand or serving plate by Cenedese. Wonderful color/color of blue with black banding and simplistic yet elegant form. Fun to dine with vibrant vintage midcentury Murano gl...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Murano Glass

Bonbonniere or candy box handblown Art glass by Bertil Vallien, Kosta Sweden.
Bonbonniere or candy box handblown Art glass by Bertil Vallien, Kosta Sweden.

Bonbonniere or candy box handblown Art glass by Bertil Vallien, Kosta Sweden.

$561

Bonbonniere or candy box handblown Art glass by Bertil Vallien, Kosta Sweden.

By Kosta Boda, Bertil Vallien

Located in Skarpnäck, SE

A rare and sculptural lidded glass vessel, known in Swedish as a Godisgömma ("candy hideaway"), designed by Bertil Vallien for Boda Glasbruk in 1966. This striking example belongs t...

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Early 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Blown Glass, Cork

Mid-century Modern serving pieces for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern serving pieces 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 serving pieces created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects, folk art and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern serving pieces 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 serving pieces, popular names associated with this style include Jens Quistgaard, Dansk Designs, Werkstätte Carl Auböck, and Rosenthal. 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 serving pieces differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $26 and tops out at $18,800 while the average work can sell for $630.

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