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
Cini & Nils Peppermill and Salt Cruet Set
By Cini & Nils
Located in Sheffield, MA
A masterfully designed modernist salt shaker and pepper grinder of impeccable quality made of Lucite and stainless by Cini & Nils, Italy, 1970s. 5.75" high. In great condition with s...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vassoio Ovale in Ottone e Specchio Molato, Italia 1950s
Located in Naples, IT
Rare Centerpiece/Tray with beveled mirror and brass finish, Italy 1950s
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Brass
Antique Glass and Wood Tray with Venice Landscape, circa 1930
Located in Barcelona, ES
Antique glass and wood tray with Venice Landscape, circa 1930. By unknown manufacturer from Europe. In original condition, with some visible signs of previous use and age, preservin...
Category
1930s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal
$569 Sale Price
50% Off
Midcentury Ice Effect Lucite and Chrome Italian Tray, Willy Rizzo Style, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning midcentury decorative tray in ice-effect clear lucite and chrome. This elegant tray was made in Italy during the 1970s and it is attributed to Willy Rizzo.
This centrepiece...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Serving Tray Cloche Plate Bell in Rattan and Glass Italy, 1970s
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Serving Tray Cloche Plate Bell in Rattan and Glass Italy, 1970s
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Rattan, Art Glass
$431 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
1940s Just Andersen Pewter Salt and Pepper Shaker Danmark
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Rare 1940s Just Andersen Pewter Salt and Pepper Shaker Denmark
stamped Danmark
2.5 h x 1.5 diameter
Original vintage condition
Refer to images
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Pewter
Pair 1970s French Lucite Trays with Brass Handles, Transparent Brown &Gold
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Rare Pair of 1970s French Lucite Trays with Brass Handles, Transparent Brown & Gold Contrast
Description:
This rare pair of French trays, crafted in the 1970s, showcases the elegant...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Brass
Pair 1970s French Lucite Trays with Brass Handles, Transparent Brown &Gold
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Rare Pair of 1970s French Lucite Trays with Brass Handles, Transparent Brown & Gold Contrast
Description:
This rare pair of French trays, crafted in the 1970s, showcases the elegant...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Brass
1960s Hostess Teak Serving Tray Cutting Board
By Sowe Konst
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Teak Tray Cutting Board
Hostess serving tray
style of Sigvard Nilsson
1 thick x 20 long x 10 w
Original vintage unrestored, review images provided.
Category
1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Teak
1950s Hall China Company Ceramic Tea Pot Dark Blue and Gold
By Hall China
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Modern Lovely Cobalt Blue and Gold Hall Tea Pot
Stamped 4 Cup USA
Hall China Company
8 w x 5d x 5 tall
Preowned vintage condition.
Some areas are faded due to vintage wear. N...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Rectangular Embossed Silver Plated Tray / Centerpiece by Olri, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy in 1950s.
This tray / centerpiece is made in hand embossed silver plated metal.
It is a vintage item, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be consid...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Art Glass Starfish Bowl in Turquoise and Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A unique starfish of art glass - the piece is reverse painted green with gold leaf overlay. A wonderful addition to homes near the water, perfect for serving or holding fruit or nuts...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Art Glass
1960s Gense Sweden Modern Dish Serving Tray
By Gense
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Gense Sweden Modern Serving Tray
14 x 5.5 x 1 h
Preowned original vintage condition
See all images for detail
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Stainless Steel
Midcentury Modern By Guzzini Italian Lucite and Brass Oval Serving Tray, 1970s
By Guzzini
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful and large Mid-Century tray in a gorgeous lucite with a tortoiseshell effect and brass. This amazing piece was designed in Italy during the 1970s by Guzzini.
This charming...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Brass
Serving Trolley 70s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Serving Trolley 1970s
Trolley with Smoked glass/wood handle/gold finish/beautiful patina.
Crafted by Italian design and also manufacturer (detailed).
Upper surface height is 64,50...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Brass
$517 Sale Price
20% Off
1970s Mid Century Signed Georges Briard Decorated Ceramic/Porcelain Serving Tray
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1970's Mid Century Ceramic/ Porcelain Serving Tray Signed by Georges Briard. Beautifully decorated.
Category
1970s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Art Glass
$408 Sale Price
33% Off
Vintage Sculptural Donald Drumm Mid-Century Modern Aluminum Dish Tureen
By Donald Drumm
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredibly sculptural vintage Mid-Century casserole dish by Donald Drumm. Full of detail, this piece evokes brutalist notes that will provide impact and style to your decor. Unique...
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1960s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Aluminum
Laurids Lonborg Cast Iron Trivet, Denmark, 1950s
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Laurids Lonborg Cast Iron Trivet, Denmark, 1950s.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Iron
$135 Sale Price
25% Off
10 Mid-Century Modern Cenedese Murano Glass Serving Bowls with Spiral
Located in Stockholm, SE
10 Mid-Century Modern elegant Cenedese Murano serving bowls in glass with spiral, circa 1970-1990. Wonderful clear glass with a colorful beige spiral inclusion.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Blown Glass
$4,504 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Theodor Skjode Knudsen for Skjode Skjern Danish Modern Wenge Rare Wood Tray
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Rare, large scale Theodor Skjode Knudsen for Skjøde Skjern wenge wood tray. Vintage 1960's tray has three sections and can be used for serving or as a vide-poche catch all. Piece m...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Wenge
$1,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Red Majolica Bird Salt Cellar Vallauris
By Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Mid-Century Red Majolica Bird Salt Cellar Vallauris.
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Artist Signed BOYES Nude Female Large Mixed Metal Serving Spoon
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Awesome! Rare Vintage Artist/Designer BOYES Mid Century Modern Nude Female Figurative Large Mixed Metal Serving Spoon. Beautifully crafted Handle featuring a Nude Female Figur...
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver Plate
Pair of Dansk solid teak salad servers marked JHQ Denmark
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Ferndale, MI
Fine pair of solid teak salad servers . Designed by Jens Harold Quistgaard (JHQ ) for Dansk . Stamped JHQ Denmark . Fine condition possibly never used .
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Wood, Teak
Sven Petersen Pepper Mill SAAP Teak & Brass 1960s
Located in Basel, BS
Pepper grinder designed by Sven Aage Petersen for SAAP, Denmark in the 1960s.
Made of teak & brass, quality hardware, perfectly proportioned. The mill was made by Peugeot for SAAP.
...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Brass
Vintage Kay Bojesen Bamboo Roast Serving Set, USC, 1950s
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A Japanese inspired roast set in stainless steel and bamboo. Designed by Kay Bojesen and manufactured by USC in Denmark during the late 1960s. This set comes in its original box from...
Category
1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Bamboo
$301 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Danish Vintage Teak Plates and Bowl 1960s, Set of 6
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish vintage teak plates and bowl 1960s, set of 6.
Mid-Century Modern Danish tableware in teak.
This set consists of:
Four teak serving plates b...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Teak
1960s Brazilian Rosewood Fondue Fork Holder
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Rosewood Holder Stand (up to 6 item holder-small utensils forks)
Brazilian rosewood and iron. Possibly Brazil 1960s.
No forks -utensils included.
10.75 h x 3.25 diameter
Pre...
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Iron
Midcentury Italian Silver Plated and Wood Pourer with Horn Handle, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Iconic and elegant silver plated and wood wine pourer. This fantastic piece was produced in Italy during the 1970s.
It is made of simple and fascinating silver lines with a focal ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver Plate
Midcentury Hand Painted Ceramic Set of Bowls / Dessert Serving Set
Located in Barcelona, ES
A colorful set of ceramic bowls with hand painted stripes in red, orange and black color over white. Manufactured by Vargas, Spain, 1960-1970.
Six small bowls and a big centerpiece ...
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Ceramic
1970s Stanley Roberts Covered Butter Dish Japan
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Stanley Roberts Japan Covered Butter Dish Stainless Steel
Elegant design floral accent
2.5 h x 4.5 d x 10.25 w
Preowned vintage condition
Refer to images provided.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Stainless Steel
Wedgwood Mid-Century Cambrian Design Pottery Cruet Set
By Wedgwood
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish vintage Wedgwood Cambrian design pottery cruet set dating from the 1960's. The set comprises of a pepper and salt in typical 1960's style w...
Category
1960s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Pottery
Rare Dansk Beehive Flamestone 7pc. Cooking Serving Fondue Set / Jens Quistgaard
By Dansk
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A seven piece set of two salt and pepper shakers , two bowls , lid and a two piece base . Because of it's shape it was called the Beehive cooking set similar to a founde set having t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Pottery
Coffee and Milk Pot
Located in Wien, AT
Coffee and milk pot
Original condition.
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Copper
Toni Raymond Mid-Century Pottery Serving Dishes on Fitted Tray
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish mid-century English pottery serving set comprising of six pottery dishes on a fitted wooden tray by Toni Raymond Pottery (1967-86). The set comprises of six ceramic dishes ...
Category
1960s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Serving Tray in Effect Tortoiseshell Lucite & Brass by Guzzini, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing oval serving tray in faux tortoiseshell-effect Lucite featuring brass handles attributed to Team Guzzini.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
It's an iconic tray or p...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Carl Auböck Midcentury Brass Nut Cracker, Austria, 1950s Signatured
Located in Wien, AT
Carl Auböck midcentury brass nut cracker, Austria, 1950s signatured.
Original condition.
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Brass
Serving Tray in Bronzed Lucite and Brass by Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Lucite and nickel serving tray designed and manufactured by Charles Hollis Jones.
The tray is part of the ball collection that was originally created for Lucille ball and th...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Brass
Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths Large Footed Bowl
Located in Hanover, MA
Jumbo sized tri-footed solid brass finial handled bowl designed by Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths.
Officially listed in the catalog as No. 42 Fruit Bowl
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Leaf Shaped Teak Tray by Skjode Denmark
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Stunning stylish leaf shaped teak tray by Skjode Skjern Denmark.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Teak
Vintage Italian Vietri Glazed Terra Cotta Plate
By Vietri
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Enchanting mid century Italian plate or dish, handcrafted in Terracotta in an elegant form, hand decorated in an extravagant floral composition and glazed. Signed by the artist Vietri.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Terracotta
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
Set of Three Silver Plated Tea Pots
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1970, we offer this fantastic Set of Three Tea Pots. made in steel and silver plated with tortoise motifs.
Category
1970s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver Plate, Steel
$400 / set
Allan Adler Town and Country Serving Fork
By Allan Adler
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Allan Adler Town and Country serving fork. Measures 9.25" tall. Good overall condition, shows fine scratches to sterling. Stamped on backside. Rivet ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Silver Plated Sugar and Creamer Serving Set, Italy, C. 1970s
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Italian Mid-Century Modern serving set handcrafted from silver plated metal. The set features handled creamer with spout and handled sugar bowl. Both pieces have elegant saucer forms...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver Plate
1960s WMF Ikora Star Silver Plate Serving Dish Germany
By WMF Ikora
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
1960s WMF Ikora Star Silver Plate Serving Dish
EP Brass Germany
WMF stamped
1.75 h x 7 diameter
Preowned original vintage condition
See ima...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Vintage Set of Six Multicolored Murano Glass Drinking Glasses by Toso, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s.
Made in Murano glass.
It is a vintage set, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be considered as in very good original condition and ready t...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Murano Glass
1960s Set of Six Mahogany Serving Plates Bent Plywood
By Dansk
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s modern set of six round mahogany serving plates bent plywood
14.38 diameter x .5
Preowned original vintage condition.
See images listed please.
Category
1960s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Plywood
1960s Pair of Ben Seibel Iroquois Harvest Cooking Pot Set
By Ben Seibel, Iroquois
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Pair of Ben Seibel Informal Iroquois Harvest Cooking Pots Pans with matching lids.
fabulous decorative cooking ware china
Long 15.25 x 9.75 x 2.5 h Short 12.75 x 8 x 3.5 h
Preo...
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Ceramic
Wicker Lucite Serving Tray Metal Frame by Janetti, Italy, 1970s
By Janetti
Located in Rome, IT
Serving tray in Lucite wicker and metal frame by Janetti Roma Firenze (original label attached on the back), Italy, 1970s.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal
Vintage Italian Ice Bucket and Draining Spoon by Macabo, circa 1950
Located in Bath, GB
A wonderful Mid-Century Modern / retro ice bucket to adorn your home bar made from silver plate and having been through our silversmith's workshop, re...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver Plate
Round Metal Wire Rack Tray
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Round metal wire rack tray. Slightly wavy edges, featuring a delicate openwork grid along the edge. The surface of the board is richly decorated with engraved ornamental patterns, in...
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Mid-20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal
Cheese or Serving Tray in Ceramic and Wood France 1970s Brown Color
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This cheese tray or platter is from France. It has been made in the 1970s.
Brown and Green Color.
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
$258 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Midcentury Glazed Ceramic Corn on the Cob Dishes, 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
A Cool Pair of Green and Yellow Majolica Glazed Ceramic Corn On The Cob Plates. Portugal, 1950s-1960s.
Perfect for the daily use of for decorative purposes.
Excellent condition.
On s...
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Mid-20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Majolica, Pottery, Ceramic
Jug with Original Lid Vienna Around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
jug with original lid vienna around 1950s
Polished and stove enameled.
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Brass
Bentwood Teak " Fish " Tray, United States, 20th Century
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Bentwood Teak " Fish " Serving Tray, United States, 20th Century. Shows very nicely. Very good original condition.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Teak
$100 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Fused Art Glass Atomic Age Tray by Michael & Frances Higgins
Located in San Diego, CA
Large fused art glass atomic age round tray by Michael & Frances Higgins, circa 1950s. The piece is executed in the fused glass technique by the Higgins Studio and has a great atomic...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Art Glass
Rare Jens H Quistgaard for Dansk Palisander Wood Bow Tie Tray
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Bow tie tray designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Designs, Denmark circa 1960's. Tray measures 27.5" by 8.25" by 2" and is signed on verso JHQ, Dansk Designs, Denmark, Palisander. ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Palisander
$1,160 Sale Price
20% Off
Danish Modern Teak Lunch Board Tray Johannes Aasbjerg for Aasbjerg & Ortoft 1950
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Danish modern teak lunch board tray by Johannes Aasbjerg for Aasbjerg & Ortoft, vintage 1950's. Piece measures 30" by 7.75" by 1" and is fully signed on verso. in very good conditi...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Teak
$750 Sale Price
24% Off
1960s Vintage Couroc of Monterey Black Tray Featuring the Wells Fargo Stagecoach
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1960s Vintage Couroc of Monterey Black Resin Bakelite Like Tray Featuring the Wells Fargo Stagecoach.
Dimensions: Large 18” x 12.5”.
A unique and charming black serving tray from the Mid 20th century, featuring an intricate Wells Fargo Stage Coach design, crafted by Couroc of Monterey.
The Couroc serving...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Resin, Wood
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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