Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
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
Golden Pig Shaped Salt Cellar Snuff or Pill Box With Curly Tail as Spoon, 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
This is a cute, tiny pig made of fire-gilded gilt metal from the 1970s — a quirky little object in the shape of a piglet. It’s a small container with a hinged lid, a white enameled i...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal, Gold
Midcentury Tortoiseshell Lucite Serving Tray by Team Guzzini, Italy, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful rectangular serving tray in tortoiseshell-effect lucite by Team Guzzini.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
It's an iconic tray or plate made of lucite that will wow ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass
Arts & Crafts Sugar Bowl, circa 1920
Located in Barcelona, ES
Arts & Crafts sugar bowl, circa 1920 Manufactured in Barcelona, Spain. In original condition with wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
Category
1920s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Glass
$586 Sale Price
50% Off
Ambrosià Handmade Crystal Cake Stand: Black, Amber & Clear Serving Display
Located in Glendale, CA
Ambrosiá Handmade Crystal Cake Stand – Black, Clear & Amber Elegant Dessert Display for Weddings, Events & Home Décor
Elevate your dessert presenta...
Category
2010s Central American Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Crystal
Rosenthal Andy Warhol "Golden Angels" NEW Espresso Cup and Saucer
By Rosenthal, Andy Warhol
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Rosenthal Studio-Line Andy Warhol christmas golden Angels espresso cup with saucer. Andy Warhol, quite possibly the greatest pop art artist of our time, loved Christmas and was known...
Category
1980s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Porcelain
Midcentury Lucite and Brass Octagonal Italian Tray, Willy Rizzo, Italy, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing Mid-Century rectangular tray in clear lucite and brass with a chrome-plated rim. This stylish piece was made in Italy during the 1970s and its design is attributed to the mas...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Pair of Royal Copenhagen Trivets by Helle Damkjær, Denmark, 1960s
By Helle Damkjaer, Royal Copenhagen
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
This stylish pair of Royal Copenhagen trivets was designed by Helle Damkjær at Royal Copenhagen. The trivets feel weighted and are designed to be trivets. The bottom is stamped with ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Plastic
Rosenthal Andy Warhol "Golden Angels" Latte Macchiato
By Andy Warhol, Rosenthal
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Rosenthal Studio-Line Andy Warhol christmas golden Angels espresso cup with saucer. Andy Warhol, quite possibly the greatest pop art artist of our time, loved Christmas and was known...
Category
1980s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Porcelain
Rosenthal Andy Warhol Daisy Breakfast set (9 pcs)
By Rosenthal, Andy Warhol
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...
Category
1980s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Porcelain
Rosenthal Andy Warhol "Golden Angels" glasses
By Rosenthal, Andy Warhol
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Rosenthal Studio-Line Andy Warhol christmas golden Angels glasses. Andy Warhol, quite possibly the greatest pop art artist of our time, loved Christmas and was known for giving his f...
Category
1980s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Glass
Sigvard Bernadotte "Scanline" brass flatware. 12 person dinner set. 145 pieces
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Sigvard Bernadotte "Scanline" brass flatware.
Twelve person dinnerware set consisting of a total of 145 pieces. Rare serving pieces.
1. Butter knife-12.
2. Round end knife-12 .
3. Ma...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Brass
$2,320 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Gladmark Solid Walnut Tray, Burbank California, 1960's
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Gladmark Solid Walnut Tray, Burbank California, 1960's. Signed with makers mark to the bottom. ( Two Trays Available. )
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Walnut
$60 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Antique Nutcracker Bowl Set
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Rustic Wood Bowl Nutcracker Set
7 x 3 h x 7.13 diameter tool 5 x 1 w
Original vintage condition
See all images provided
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal
$95 / set
Mid-Century Willy Rizzo Serving Tray in Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful mid-century rectangular serving tray fully made in a gorgeous and vibrant tortoiseshell effect lucite. This charming piece was produced in Italy during the 1970s and is att...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Christian Dior Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite and Chrome Serving Tray, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic Mid-Century piece of serveware in tortoiseshell effect lucite and chrome. This stunning piece was produced in Italy during the 1970s. Its design is attributed to Willy Rizz...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Chrome
Bodil Kjaer Serving Cart For Cassina
By Bodil Kjaer
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bodil Kjaer Serving Cart For Cassina
A serving cart, designed by Bodil Kjær for the modern living room, where welcoming cheer is encouraged by versatile furniture that elegantly enh...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Steel
$5,652 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Ercole Barovier Mirror-Engraved Murano Glass Italian Serving Tray, 1940s
By Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
Splendid tiny rectangular shaped serving tray in a stunning combination of mouth-blown Murano glass with gold specks inside, acid-etched mirror and gilt metal handles. This gorgeous ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass
Hand Painted Stained Glass Tray, United States, 1960's
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Hand Painted Stained Glass Tray, United States, 1960's. ( Two Trays Available. )
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Glass
$60 Sale Price
20% Off
Christian Dior Square Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite Serving Tray, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous large Mid-Century square serving tray in tortoiseshell lucite. This stunning tray was produced in Italy in the 1970s. Its design is in the style of Willy Rizzo for a Christ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass
Vintage Italian Dimart Gilt Brass And Glass Tray
By Dimart
Located in Vilnius, LT
Vintage Italian Dimart gilt brass and smoked glass tray.
Very good vintage condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Brass
American Modern Creamer dish by Russell Wright for Steubenville Pottery
Located in Philadelphia, PA
American Modern Creamer or Gravy Boat by Russell Wright for Steubenville Pottery. gray color. very elegant design.
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Italian Bauhaus-Style Tray (1970s)
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Elevate your space with this exclusive Bauhaus-style serving tray, crafted in Italy in the 1970s. Featuring a sleek metal frame paired with smoked glass, this tray is a true visual d...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Stainless Steel
1950s Century Silver Seal Hammered Aluminum Dutch Oven Roaster
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Century Silver Seal Hammered Aluminum Dutch Oven Roaster
6.5 h x 10 w x 8 diameter
Preowned original vintage
Refer to images provided
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Aluminum
Hammered Silver Plate and Malachite Parrot Creamer and Sugar by Los Castillo
By Los Castillo
Located in Winnetka, IL
A Mid Twentieth Century beautiful hand hammered silver plate sugar and creamer with sugar spoon having figural parrot handles made of malachite, brass and silver plate by Los Costi...
Category
1970s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Stone, Silver Plate, Brass
1950's Bascal Annodized Aluminum Pitcher And 4 Cups Mid Century Atomic Age
Located in San Diego, CA
Great classic set of 1950 Bascal Annodized Aluminum Pitcher And 4 cups beautiful colorful , no dents light wear due to age.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Aluminum
Ercole Barovier Mirror-Engraved Murano Glass Italian Serving Tray, 1940s
By Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
Midcentury mirror-engraved Murano glass serving tray. This wonderful piece was produced in Italy during 1950s by the master Murano glass-maker of Ercole Barovier.
This wonderful i...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal
Beautiful Italian Centerpiece Stand, 1960s
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Beautiful Italian centerpiece riser, 1960s.
Beautiful centerpiece riser with hand embossed silver-plated metal base, where the crystal bowl is attached. The decorations are all hand...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Crystal, Metal
1950s Sheffield Silver Company Crescent Formica Round Serving Tray
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
By Crescent Formica-Sheffield Silver Co Vintage Round Serving Tray
2 h x 14.5 diameter
Preowned original vintage condition...
Category
1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver
Danish Modern Octagonal Teak & Reversible Color Tray
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Danish Modern Octagonal Teak & Reversible Color Tray
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Wood, Teak, Lacquer
1960s Dansk Brass Stainless Cheese Slicer Japan
By Dansk
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Dansk Modernist design Brass Stainless Cheese Slicer Japan
1.25 h x 8.13 long x 2.75
Preowned vintage, refer to images.
Category
1960s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Digsmed Teak Tray, Denmark, 1960's
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Digsmed Teak Tray, Denmark, 1960's. Signed with the makers mark to the bottom.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Teak
$140 Sale Price
20% Off
Werkstätte Carl Auböck II Fondue Pot and Burner Set in Copper and Brass 1950s
Located in Troy, MI
Fondue set by Carl Aubock II Austria circa 1950s
Complete set with lidded copper pot inset to brass tripod stand and brass warmer
Signed in 3 places
10 inch overall width
5.5 inch ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Brass, Copper
Rosenthal Andy Warhol "Golden Angels" Plate, New in Box
By Andy Warhol, Rosenthal
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Rosenthal Studio-Line Andy Warhol Christmas Golden Angels plate. New in box.
Andy Warhol, quite possibly the greatest pop artist of our time, ...
Category
Early 2000s German Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Porcelain
Jens Quistgaard Teak Peppermill for Dansk, Denmark, 20th Century
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Jens Quistgaard Teak Pepper Mill for Dansk, Denmark, 20th Century.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Teak
Gio Ponti Diamond Flatware, Service for Twelve
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A beautiful and complete service for twelve in the Diamond pattern by Gio Ponti. The line was designed in 1958 in collaboration with Italian archite...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Midcentury Blue Ocean Lucite and Chrome Oval Serving Tray, Italy 1980s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, IT
Outstanding midcentury serving tray in a stunning blue ocean effect lucite with a chrome rim. This unique centerpiece was made in Italy in the 80s.
The blue lucite with slight shade...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Rosenthal Andy Warhol ‘Daisy' a set of 2 Espresso Cups and Saucers
By Andy Warhol, Rosenthal
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Rosenthal Studio-Line two espresso cups with two saucers. Andy Warhol, quite possibly the greatest pop art artist of our time.
The Flowers print portfolio was created by Warhol follo...
Category
1980s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Porcelain
Metal Sugar Bowl, circa 1930
Located in Barcelona, ES
Metal sugar bowl, circa 1920 Manufactured in Barcelona, Spain. In original condition with wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful p...
Category
1920s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal
$379 Sale Price
60% Off
Midcentury Arthur Court Swan Shell Centerpiece Severing Dish, Usa, circa 1970s
By Arthur Court
Located in Miami, FL
Whimsical serving piece in the shape of a swan with a shell bowl body. Rendered in aluminum for the swan and acrylic lucite for the shell body. By Arthur Court, USA, circa 1970s.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Danish Teak Butter or Cheese Tray with Acrylic Lid
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Danish Modern cheese or butter dish in teak and acrylic. It features a sleek square lid, a teak platter, and a handle that makes for easy transport. The dish's simple lin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Teak, Acrylic
Midcentury Round Serving Tray in Tortoiseshell Lucite and Brass, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury round serving tray or vide-poche in tortoiseshell-effect lucite and brass in the style of Christian Dior.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Henning Koppel Large Fish Dish 1026
Located in Hellerup, DK
A vintage Georg Jensen Fish Platter #1026, designed by Henning Koppel in 1954. This iconic piece, part of the collection at The Danish Design Museum (formerly Kunstindustrimuseet), s...
Category
Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Nissen Danish Modern Lot of Ten Pepper Mills
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Lot of 10 Danish modern teak pepper mills by Dansk and one by Nissen with the black iron ring on top. Varying in size and most with Puegeot grinders. Tallest being 8". All signed. ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Teak
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...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modernist Crystal Decanter with Drop form Stopper Signed Baccarat
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
This elegant and beautifully formed Mid-Century Modernist Crystal Decanter Signed Baccarat originates from France during the 20th Century. This decanter features a beautifully achiev...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Crystal
Large Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite and Brass Serving Tray by Guzzini, Italy 1970
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning large mid-century tray in tortoiseshell effect lucite and brass. This charming rectangular tray, clearly in the style of Christian Dior, was produced in Italy during the 197...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Midcentury Serving Tray Lucite Wicker & Chrome Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing octagonal serving tray or centerpiece in lucite, wicker and chrome in the style of Christian Dior Home.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
Great accessory for any mod...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Midcentury Bamboo, Rattan, Brass and Lucite Serving Tray, Italy, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury wonderful rectangular serving tray in bamboo, rattan and smoked lucite with brass handles.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage Danish Teak Tray with Glass Bowls by Jens Harald Quistgaard, 1960s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish teak tray with glass bowls by Jens Harald Quistgaard for IHQ Dansk Designs, 1960s.
Serving tray in solid teak with six green glass dishes...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Glass, Teak
Mid-Century Modernist Villeroy & Boch Crystal Decanter w/ Spherical Stopper
Located in New York, NY
This Mid-Century Modern crystal decanter, crafted by Villeroy & Boch, exemplifies the sleek and refined design aesthetic of the 1960s. Featuring a minimalist form paired with a strik...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Crystal
French Mid-century Set of Appetizer Dishes, Vallauris, 1960s
By Vallauris
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Mid-century appetizer dishes, Vallauris, 1960s. Set of 4 ceramic dishes and a wooden tray. Each dish shows a different decor. Mushrooms, sardines, fish and sausage. Width : 18...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
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...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Ceramic
Christian Dior Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite and Chrome Serving Tray, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful midcentury piece of serveware in tortoiseshell effect lucite with a chrome frame. This stunning piece was produced in Italy during the 1970s. Its design is attributed to Wi...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal, Chrome
1950s European Bronze Crocodile Nutcracker Walter Bosse Style Auböck
By Walter Bosse
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s European Bronze Crocodile Nutcracker attributed Walter Bosse
in the style of Carl Auböck
7x 1.5 w x 1.5 d
Original vintage unrestored condition
Refer to images.
Category
1950s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Brass, Bronze
2x Carl Auböck Pan & Serving Tray & Amboss 2060 Flatware, Original Box, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Two beautiful minimalistic Mid-Century four-pieces dining sets with an original box. Each set consists of a small stainless steel pan with a nice wooden handle, a wooden serving plate / tray and a set of the famous Amboss 2060...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Stainless Steel
Modernist Salt & Pepper Shakers
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Modernist salt and pepper shakers, price is for the pair.
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Aluminum
$100 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Set of 3 Natural Capiz Shell Appetizer Serving Tray Dishes
Located in New York, NY
Set of 3 sea shell shape appetizer serving trays with brass rims and cork bottoms. In very fine condition. Hand made in the Phillipine Islands.
Set of three include one tray measurin...
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Shell, Cork
French Crystal Cheese Dome with Cut Glass Decor – 1970s
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
French Crystal Cheese Dome with Cut Glass Decor – 1970s
Description:
This is a high-quality crystal cheese dome made in France in the 1970s. The piece is a refined combination of fu...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Crystal
Barovier Murano Gold Blown Glass Italian Serving Tray, Etched Mirror, 1940s
By Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
Delightful serving tray in a stunning combination of mouth-blown Murano glass with gold specks inside, acid-etched mirror and gilt metal handles. This gorgeous piece was produced in ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal
Dessert Flatware by Christofle, 1950-1960.
By Christofle
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Dessert flatware by Christofle, 1950-1960.
Maison Christofle silver-plated flatware, Goldsmith, Year 1950-1960, 12 spoons, 11 forks, in origina...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver Plate
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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