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
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...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Tommaso Barbi Signed Large Serving Tray in Birch Burl and Chrome, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular mid-century large serving tray in birch burl and chromed metal. This incredibly charming and unique piece was designed by Tommaso Barbi in Italy during the 1970s, the tra...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Mid Century Kyes Moire’ Glaze Brass and Enamel Blue Tray 1960s
By Kyes Company
Located in San Diego, CA
A piece of Southern California's glamorous history, this vintage handmade Moire Glaze Kyes tray is composed of hammered metal with an enamel finish and double brass handles with an o...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Mathieu Matégot Style White Perforated Metal and Wood Bottle Carrier, France
Located in Milan, IT
Mathieu Matégot Style White Perforated Metal and Wood Bottle Carrier, France 1950
Carries 4 Bottles
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Rosenthal Andy Warhol Flower Glass Plate
By Andy Warhol, Rosenthal
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Rosenthal Studio-Line Daisy Glass Plate.
Andy Warhol, quite possibly the greatest pop art artist of our time.
The Flowers print portfolio was created by Warhol following his wildly s...
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1980s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Glass
Stackable Sphere Sculpture by Tommaso Barbi 1970s
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Modular sculpture designed by Tommaso Barbi in the 1970s, composed of four stackable brass and chrome pieces that fit precisely to form an elegant sphere. Its design embodies the sop...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Serving Tray Lucite Faux Tortoiseshell & Brass Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing rectangular serving tray or centerpiece in lucite faux tortoiseshell effect and brass in the style of Christian Dior.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
It's an ico...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Jens Quistgaard Teak Peugeot Frères #826 Pepper Mill for Dansk, Denmark, c.1965
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Rare Jens Quistgaard Teak Peugeot Frères Pepper Mill 826 for Dansk, Denmark, c.1965.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Teak
Huge Dansk Rare Woods Cocobolo Tray by Jens Quistgaard
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Huge tray designed by Jens Quistgaard for the Dansk Rare Woods Collection. It's an elegant design with sculpted rounded corners with sled legs to lift the tray off the table. Constru...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Cocobolo
Wendell August Forge Handmade Divided Tray with Dogwood Decor, 1960s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage hammered aluminum rectangular tray features Dogwood decor in Mid Century Modern style. Large, highly detailed flowers, branches, and leaves decorate one half of the divided ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Aluminum
Bullet Shape Salt and Pepper Shakers in Heavy Brass from the 1970s
Located in Bochum, NRW
A pair of heavy brass salt and pepper shakers made of solid, heavy brass.
Bullet shaped and with plastic caps underneath.
Dimensions: 8cm high 3cm wide at the bottom, weight 625 gram...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Serving Tray in Chrome, Cork and Glass Romeo Rega Style, Italy 1970s
By Romeo Rega
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing solid and large rectangular serving tray in chrome, cork and glass top in the style of Romeo Rega.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
This item is a wonderful addition ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal, Steel, Chrome
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 manufacturer's stamp on the base is "Russell Wright, MFG/BY Steubenville."
Classic mcm design, no chips or cracks.
Great overall condition.
vintage ceramic, vintage pottery, tableware, Russell Wright, pink pottery...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
MCM Danish Stelton Georg Jensen Serving Fondue Nutcracker Tools
By Georg Jensen
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Impressive collection of Stelton serving and bar tools. There is quite an assortment including 4 long cocktail spoons, ice tongs from the Cylinda line, bottle opener from Peter Holmb...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pair of Vintage Chinoiserie Brass Trivets Neiman Marcus
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Pair of rare Asian-style footed brass trivets feature graphic rectangular Chinoiserie pattern; the trivets are mounted on small ball feet.
The pieces are marked with Neiman Marcus ...
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Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Brass
Faux Bamboo Serving Set , Pyrex Glass, Silver Plated
By Pyrex
Located in Miami, FL
Large and Small Faux Bamboo Serving Set , Pyrex Glass, finish belived to be Silver Plating. The small serving set is 17.25", 9", 3.25"
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal
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...
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1980s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Porcelain
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.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Rosenthal Andy Warhol "Golden Angels" NEW Espresso Cup and Saucer
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...
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1980s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Porcelain
Rosenthal Andy Warhol "Golden Angels" Plate, with original box
By Andy Warhol, Rosenthal
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Rosenthal Studio-Line Andy Warhol Christmas Golden Angels plate. Andy Warhol, quite possibly the greatest pop artist of our time, loved Christmas and was k...
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Early 2000s German Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Porcelain
Rosenthal Andy Warhol Daisy Breakfast Sets (price for 3 sets)
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...
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1980s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Porcelain
1950s European Bronze Crocodile Nutcracker Walter Bosse
By Walter Bosse
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
1950s European Bronze Crocodile Nutcracker attributed Walter Bosse
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
Rare Dansk Rare Woods Palisander Rosewood Tray by Jens Quistgaard
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Monumental tray designed by Jens Quistgaard for the Dansk Rare Woods Collection. This is the holy grail of Quistgaard designs with the most intricate a...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Palisander
Longchamp Majolica Ceramic Oyster Set, 1970s
By Longchamp
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Majolica Ceramic Oyster Set by Longchamp, Côte d'Or, France, 1970s. This exceptional French art majolica ceramic oyster set, produced by Longchamp (Côte d'Or) in the 1970s...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Ceramic
Couroc of Monterey Heritage Classic Golf Tray
Located in Charleston, SC
I love Couroc trays! They made so many different ones different themes or for different events, that if you look long enough and collect long enough, there is one for everyone. An...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Brass
Die Zauberflötte the Magic Flute Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal Espresso Set
Located in Miami, FL
Reduced From $2,500...Rosenthal Studio Linie by Bjørn Wiinblad Die Zauberflöte Expresso Coffee Set. With the design for the Rosenthal Studio Linie The Magic Flute, the Danish artist...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Porcelain
Lot of 22 Mid-Century Goebel Hummel Friar Tuck Monks Tableware West Germany Vtg
Located in Dayton, OH
Lot of twenty two pieces of assorted Friar Tuck Goebel Hummel monk shaped tableware including a decanter, cream and sugar sets, salt and peeper shakers, a j...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Russel Wright Seafoam Blue American Modern Ceramic Coffee Pot
Located in Miami, FL
Mid Century Russel Wright (1904-1976) Seafoam Blue American Modern ceramic Tea Pot designed in 1937 and produced of durable earthenware by Steubenville Pottery later by Bauer of Cali...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
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
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. ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Teak
Rosenthal Ceramic Cruet and Vinegar Cruet by Dorothy Hafner 1980s
Located in Milano, MI
Hand-painted Rosenthal porcelain oil and vinegar cruet designed by Dorothy Hafner in the 1980s. One of the jars has been lightly restored as shown in the photos. More information/ima...
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1980s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Ceramic
Aino Aalto mid-20th Century wooden serving tray for Artek Finland
By Aino Aalto
Located in Turku, FI
Wooden Maija-Series Serving Tray, designed by Aino Aalto.
Originally designed in 1936 for Artek Finland.
- Typical Alvar Aalto / Artek Style Finger Joint Construction
- Large model...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Birch, Plywood
Blenko Glass Trivet, United States, 1950's
By Blenko Glass
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Blenko Glass Trivet, United States, 1950's.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Glass
Midcentury Serving Tray Lucite, Rattan & Brass Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing large rectangular serving tray or centerpiece in lucite, rattan and brass in the style of Christian Dior Home.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
Great accessory ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Rare Don Shoemaker Tray
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960, We offer this beautiful and rare tray made in solid cocobolo wood designed by Don Shoemaker, produced at Señal, Morelia, Mexico with original label.
Category
1960s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Wood
Rosenthal Andy Warhol "Golden Angels" Latte Macchiato
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
Mid-Century Italian Serving Tray Made by MB
By MB Italy
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Stylish serving tray made in Italy by MB, aluminium and formica. The sides have been metal worked and decorated. The formica tray has a gorgeous "faux" rosewood effect.
On the bott...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Aluminum
60s Don Shoemaker Tray Exotic Mexican Hardwood Diamond Geometric Motif Craftsman
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Don Shoemaker designed tray for Senal S.A. Nice uncommon diamond inlays.
Category
1960s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Hardwood
Mid Centruy Artist signed Sterling Silver Made in Mexico Serving Fork with RoseW
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored rattan blending style vintage charm with modern comfort. Vintage mid-century salad server from the 1950's in sterling silver and rosewood. Marked Made in Me...
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1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Rosewood
Italian Mid-Century Large Organic Serving Tray in Natural Rattan and Wood, 1970s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Beautiful and very large vintage serving tray made of rattan - bamboo.
Made in Italy in the 1970s, during the period of Hollywood Regency, very much in the style of Gabriella Crespi....
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Rosenthal Andy Warhol "Golden Angels" glasses
By Andy Warhol, Rosenthal
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
FORNASETTI "Bastoni" Rectangular Lucite Tray
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian rectangular lucite tray featuring "Bastoni" walking canes, designed by Piero Fornasetti for Campagnia del Tabacco / made in Milan Italy in the 1990s
Original Fornaset...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Lucite
Hammered Silver Plate and Malachite Parrot Creamer and Sugar by Los Castillo
By Los Castillo
Located in Chicago, 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...
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1970s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Stone, Silver Plate, Brass
Arne Jacobsen original stainless steel Ice Bucket 1960
Located in Paris, IDF
This is a beautiful barware in stainless steel ice bucket designed by Arne Jacobsen for Stelton in Denmark in the 1960s. This example is an original one, produced by Stelton between ...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Stainless Steel
1950s Danish Modern Design Teak Wood Serving Tray by Jens Quistgaard Dansk MCM
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A beautiful vintage 1950s teak tray with clear edges, attributed to famous Danish Designer Jens Quistgaard. A charming and useful object in very good condition.
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Teak, Wood
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 ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal
Gucci Penguin Salt and Pepper Shakers, Italy 1970s
By Gucci
Located in Milan, IT
Gucci Penguin Salt and Pepper Shakers, Italy 1970s
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver Plate, Pewter
Danish Modern Stainless Steel Serving Tray, 1960s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage divided serving tray features 3 oval stainless-steel compartments, securely connected on the underside, with large, curved steel handle extending across the tray. Flat, wide...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Stainless Steel
Brass Tray Twisted Brass Gallery and Alternating Polished and Brushed Stripes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brass Tray with Braided brass gallery and handles. A unique stripe is created with 'Brushed" brass and alternating polish brass.
The piece also has four 1/2" feet. The tray porti...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Brass
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
Vintage Couroc Bird Design Barware Serving Tray
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-Century Modern Couroc of Monterey California cat design barware serving tray.
A mid century beautiful Couroc barware tray featuring a bird made up of the classic Couroc inlay tec...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Bakelite
Carl Aubock Big Cutting Board with Amboss Knife, Wicker Handle, Walnut, Leather
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful oval chopping board or serving tray with a knife, designed and handcrafted in the 1950s by Werkstätte Carl Auböck. The cutting board is made of beautifully grained walnut...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal, Stainless Steel
FORNASETTI Grande Antico Gold Cocktail Plate by Fornasetti
By Fornasetti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage gilt decorated GRANDE ANTICO porcelain plate by Piero Fornasetti / made in Milano Italy circa 1950s
Original mark on the back
Diameter 9.5 inches, height 1 inch
1 available i...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Porcelain
Midcentury Christian Dior Style Lucite Brass and Vienna Straw Serving Tray 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful midcentury rectangular serving tray in lucite Vienna straw and brass. This amazing piece was designed in France during the 1970s, following the style of Christian Dior.
This large and elegant midcentury serving tray consists of a large brass frame that holds a clear lucite tray...
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Majolica Duckling Salt Cellar Vallauris
By Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Mid-Century red Majolica duckling salt cellar Vallauris.
Basketweave.
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Ceramic
Loewy Modern Form 2000 Grasses Pattern Coffee Service 3 Pcs Rosenthal Germany
Located in Miami, FL
A Mid-Century Modern porcelain coffee service set consisting of coffee pot, creamer and lidded sugar by Rosenthal in the GRASSES pattern with the iconic ...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Placemat Serving Tray Lucite, Brass & Wicker Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful serving pace or Placemat in lucite, brass and wicker in the style of Christian Dior Home.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal, Brass
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
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.