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
1965 Dansk Teakwood Serving Tray Charcuterie Platter Jens Quistgaard
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1965 Dansk Staved Teak serving tray Charcuterie Platter Jens Quistgaard
Dansk IHQ Large Checkerboard meat carving cutting board tray serving Platter
Mosaic of staved solid teak by...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Tray by Ehrenreich Denmark
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
A lovely wooden tray by renowned by danish designer Hans Gustav Ehrenreich. The tray has a somewhat irregular shaped design with organic soft shapes where the material is shown to it...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Teak
Rattan and Brass Serving Tray attributed to Tommaso Barbi, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Squared serving tray in rattan featuring brass borders and handles attributed to Tommaso Barbi.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal, Brass
French Midcentury Ceramic Liquor or Aperitif Set from Vallauris
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful midcentury 7 piece liquor set from Vallauris, France generally used for an afternoon aperitif traditional in the country.
The pottery is black matte with red, yellow, g...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Ceramic
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...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Iron
3 pc. Nambe and Wilton Pewter Serving Set
By Nambe
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a beautiful pewter serving set. It consist of a serving tray, a pitcher and a bowl. The pieces are beautifully crafted in pewter. The pieces are made by Nambe and Wilton.
Th...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Pewter
David Anderson Vintage Sterling Silver Serving Pieces Ringbu Pattern Set of 2
Located in North Miami, FL
This sculptural set of 2 vintage sterling silver stunning serving pieces by the Norwegian artist David Anderson are early works of his and are for serving condiments. One is a pickle fork and the other a relish spoon. it is from the Ringbu pattern and they are signed. He has been greatly compared in his work to the Danish silversmith...
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1950s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Faux Turtle-Shell Lucite Round Tray. French Work. Circa 1970.
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This faux turtle-shell round tray is made of lucite. This is a French work. Circa 1970.
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Lucite
Midcentury Crystal Lucite and Chrome Italian Tray in Willy Rizzo Style, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing midcentury crystal lucite and chrome tray. This fantastic piece was designed in Italy during the 1970s and it is in the style of Willy Rizzo.
This centrepiece is unique as t...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Silver Plated and Black Plastic Bottle Holder, French Work, Circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice bottle holder is made of silver plated and black plastic. This is a French Work, circa 1970.
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver Plate
Silver Plated Dish Representing a Fish, French Work, Circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice dish is representing a fish and is made of silver plated. This is a French work. Circa 1970.
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Vtg Dorothy Thorpe Roly-Poly Sterling Silver Band Overlay Clear Glass Creamer
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is a nice, classic mid century style Dorothy Thorpe Roly-Poly creamer with a sterling silver overlay band around the top of a clear glass bulbous mini pitcher...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
1970s Brazilian Serving Dish Exotic Wood
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Sculptural serving dish tray in exotic wood.
20.25 l x 6.63 w x 1.5 h
Unsigned
Preowned vintage
Refer to listed images
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Late 20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Rosewood
1970s Art Deco Revival Geometric Lucite Ice Bucket
Located in New York, NY
1970s Art Deco geometric Lucite ice bucket has inner Lucite liner for ice and Lucite top. Signed Heinz.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Acrylic
Small MCM Solid Wood Trivet
By Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Small MCM solid wood trivet designed to hold a square casserole dish, circa 1970s. The piece is made of wood, is in very good vintage condition and measures 13.5"W x 10.5"D x 2.75"H...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Wood
Don Shoemaker Rectangular Cocobolo Tray for Señal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Narrow tray by Don Shoemaker for Señal, Mexico, c.1960s. The tray has a Cocobolo frame with integrated handles and features an inlaid striped pattern of rosewood. Retains original ma...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Hardwood, Rosewood, Cocobolo
Midcentury Large Round GreenBakelite and Steel Italian Round Serving Tray, 1980s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful mid-century emerald green bakelite serving piece. This wonderful piece is based on a drawing in the style of Willy Rizzo and was made in Italy during the 1980s.
It is a...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Stainless Steel, Steel, Metal
Midcentury Modern Brass Nutcracker in Walnut Shape, 70s
Located in Roma, IT
In Italy there is a custom of ending Christmas meals by setting the table with dried fruit and mandarins, while we continue to chat and discuss out loud about events that happened ce...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Teak Tray / Cheese Board with Dome by Luthje Wood of Denmark
Located in San Diego, CA
Very nice midcentury teak tray / cheese board with plastic dome by Luthje Wood of Denmark, circa 1970s. The board is 22" long and has two compartments; the 6" center circle is covere...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Modern Trolley, Italy, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Trolley, Italy, 1970s
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Wood
Pair of MCM Walnut and Sterling Silver Salad Servers Made in Italy
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of MCM walnut and sterling silver salad servers made in Italy, circa 1970s. The set is in very good vintage condition and would work...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
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
Don Shoemaker Decorative Tray for Señal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Serving tray by Don Shoemaker for Senal of Mexico. The tray has a dark rosewood frame with integrated handles at either end, and the tray surface is inlaid with precious wood veneer ...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Hardwood, Rosewood
1950s Vintage Ice Cream Scoop Shortening Spoon
By Farberware
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Midcentury Modern Ice Cream Scoop Shortening Scoop
8 long x 2.63 w x .75 d
Preowned vintage unrestored condition, please see images provided.
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Ice Effect Tray Centrepiece, Lucite and Metal, Willy Rizzo Style, Italy, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Rome, IT
Centerpiece/tray in ice-effect Lucite with a metal structure and handles. In the style of the Italian designer Willy Rizzo, Italy, circa 1970.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal
Tray Centerpiece Ice Effect, Lucite Metal Willy Rizzo Style, Italy, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Rome, IT
Centerpiece or tray in plexiglass with ice effect. Attributable to Willy Rizzo, Italy, 1970s.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal
Don Shoemaker Chevron Marquetry Decorative Tray for Señal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rosewood serving tray by Don Shoemaker for his company Señal in the 1960s. The surface of the tray has a repeating chevron marquetry pattern in a gradient of local Mexican hardwoods....
Category
1960s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Rosewood, Hardwood
Raymor 1950s Black Wire Serving Stand and Bowl
By Raymor
Located in New York, NY
Raymor two-tiered black wire serving stand with handle, with
matching circular pedestal bowl.
Bowl measures 6 inches height x 14 inches diameter.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal
1960s Scandinavian Style Saltshaker Fat Guy Art Pottery
By Lisa Larsen
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Scandinavian style Saltshaker Fat Guy Art Pottery
Style after Lisa Larson Sweden
6.5 h x 4.38 w x 2.75 d
Original vintage
Refer to images
Category
1960s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Pottery
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
Vintage Mother of Pearl and Stainless Steel Appetizer Knives Set of 8
Located in North Miami, FL
This vintage set of 8 Mother-of Pearl, stainless steel and metal appetizer or cheese forks are in their original square black box. These may have ne...
Category
1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal, Stainless Steel
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
Belt-like Serving Tray in Metal and Glass
Located in Tilburg, NL
Belt-like serving tray in metal and glass.
Very unusual piece in metal and glass. This serving tray is made out of metal, but looks like it is made out of a leather belt. The cogn...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal
Black Metal and Rattan Bottle Holder, Scandinavia, circa 1950
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice design bottle holder is made of black metal and rattan. This is a Scandinavian work, circa 1950.
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal
Ceramic Hand Painted Strawberry Motif Serving Platter, Italy
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A vintage hand-painted ceramic strawberry motif serving platter or relish dish. This serving dish features four wells that will accommodate dips, relishes ...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Vintage Teal Murano Glass Cornucopia Vase by Archimede Seguso, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s.
Made in Murano glass.
It is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be considered as in excellent original condition and ready...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Murano 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
Surrealist Glass Charger by Higgins
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual glass charger by Michael and Frances Higgins, circa 1950s.
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Coffee and Milk Can by Hagenauer
Located in Wien, AT
Coffee and milk can by Hagenauer
polished copper and brass.
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Brass, Copper
Pair of Auböck Brass Coin Bottle Stopper, Midcentury, 1950s, Austria
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Pair of beautiful large Auböck coin bottle stoppers in solid brass, made by Werkstätten Carl Auböck in 1950s. The casting is very fine because these are th...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Brass
Auböck Big Brass Key Paperweight & Cork Screw, Midcentury, 1950s, Austria
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Beautiful Carl Auböck "Big Key" bottle opener, corkscrew & paperweight in solid brass, made by Werkstätten Carl Auböck in 1950s.
The key is in a very good con...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Brass
Silver Plated Sleigh Bottle Holder, French, Circa 1930
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This sleigh bottle holder is made of silver plated. This is a French work, circa 1930.
Category
1930s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver Plate
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
Set of Four Trivets by Arabia
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of four white trivets made by Arabia. Signature stamp on front.
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Bruce Fox Design Wilton Large 19" Aluminum Shell Dish Centerpiece Bowl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Bruce Fox Design Wilton Large 19" Aluminum Shell Dish Centerpiece Bowl. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 6" H x 19" W x 12" D.
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Aluminum
Silver Plated Strips Bottle Holder and Basket, Can Be Sold Separate
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
These bottle holder and basket are made of silver plated strips. They can eventually be sold separately on request. French. This is a nice French work, circa 1960.
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver Plate
White Shaped Candy Dish
Located in New York, NY
White shaped candy dish. Classic vintage Ginori Rococo paisley form shaped candy/serving dish. Italy mid-20th century.
Dimensions: 9.5” W x 5” D x 2” H.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Dorothy Thorpe Large Round Sterling Silver Overlay Edge Platter/Charger/
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is a lovely round 15 3/4 inch diameter serving plate of clear glass with a sterling sliver overlay band around the outside edge and a very shallow rounded bowl. The plate is not...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
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
1950s Savo Tinn Handwrought Pewter Creamer Sugar Set Norway
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Savo Tinn Pewter Creamer Sugar Set Norway
Creamer 1.75 h x 4 w x 5 d
Sugar 1.75 h x 5.25 w x 4
Preowned original vintage condition
Refer to images listed.
Category
1950s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Pewter
Aldo Tura Cruet Set in Red Lacquered Goatskin and Stainless Steel 1970s 'Signed'
By Aldo Tura
Located in New York, NY
Cruet set with base in red lacquered goatskin with inset rosewood coasters and stainless steel containers and hardware by Aldo Tura it comes with Ste...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Stainless Steel, Sterling Silver
Higgins Fused Glass Tidbit Tray
Located in Highland, IN
Michael and Frances Higgins’ distinctive designs in fused glass are rich and complex. This large tidbit or snack tray is a terrific example. The vivid peac...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Glass
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
Sculptural Mid-Century Modern Elongated Rosewood Tray
By Jean Gillon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sleek modernist rectangular tray in Brazilian rosewood, deeply sculpted to create an oblong space for items (ca. 1960s, Scandinavia).
Narrow, long shape ideal for displaying lemons, ...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Rosewood
Rare Cenedese Vintage Italian Murano Glass Vibrant Red Colored Glass Cake Stand
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Rare Murano glass cake stand or serving plate by Cenedese circa 1970-1990. The design is likely to be by either Antonio Da Ros or Ermanno Nason...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Murano Glass
Cruet with Olive Tree, in Portuguese Faience from Alcobaça, PL Valado
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Cruet with olive tree, in Portuguese faience from Alcobaça, PL Valado. Polychrome decoration with delicate floral motifs in shades of blue, green and yellow.
Composed of two bottles ...
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Mid-20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Earthenware
1964 Jaroslav Jezek Exlusive Porcelain Tea Set "Nefertiti", Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- very good original condition
- teapot 23 19 10; cap 8 10 7; saucer 2 15 15; sugar bowl 11 10 10; milk jug12 11 7
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Porcelain
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
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.