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
Design Silver Plated Bottle Holder, French, Marked and Numbered, Circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice and unusual design bottle holder is made of silver plated. This is a French work, marked and Numbered. Circa 1970.
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver Plate
Christian Fjerdingstadt for Gallia, Silver Plated Swan Gravy Boat, French, Circ
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This delicate swan gracy boat is made of silver plated. This is a work by Christian Fjerdingstadt for Gallia, circa 1950.
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver Plate
Los Castillo Brass and Turquoise Ice Bucket
By Los Castillo
Located in Savannah, GA
A Los Castillo brass and inlaid turquoise ice bucket, mid-20th century.
6 inches wide by 5 inches tall; 9 ½ inches tall including handle
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Brass
Rattan and Black Metal Bottle Holder, in the Style of Mathieu Mategot, C. 1960
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This bottle holder is made of black lacquered metal and rattan. This is a French work, in the style of Mathieu Matégot. Circa 1960.
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal
unique Hollywood regency brass Metal Tray by Vereinigte Werkstätten München 1950
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Tray element with brass leaf handles
Producer:
Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Origin:
Germany
Material:
metal and brass
Decade:
1950s
Description:
This origi...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal, Brass
1950s Stanley Watson Staybrite Serving Dish Lakeland Rural Industries England
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Stanley Watson Staybrite Footed Serving Dish
Borrowdale LRI England
Sleek and stylish modernist tableware
Stanley Watson of Lakeland Rural Industries
after Keswick School of In...
Category
1950s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Stainless Steel
American Mid Century Atomic Age Classic Fruit/Snack Bowl Centerpiece
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 3-tier ceramic bowls in pink and black combo with a metal handle, classic atomic age piece in excellent condition.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Studio Workshop Tray with Mirror Inset
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-century modern studio workshop tray with mirror inset, likely American. Walnut with contrasting exposed pegs; sides with scroll beneath as side handles to easily pick up.
16.5" x...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
little Modernist TIKI Brass and bamboo Tray Element by Grasoli, Germany, 1950s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Tray element with bamboo handle
Producer:
Grasoli, Germany
Origin:
Germany
Material:
Bamboo and brass
Decade:
1950s
Description:
This original midcentury tra...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage Bone China Narumi Fish And Shell Motif Serving Plates Set of Eight
Located in North Miami, FL
This lovely and elegant set of bone vintage serving, appetizer or salad plates are by Narumi Porcelain Co. from Japan. The design motif are alternating images of shell and fish. The ...
Category
1960s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Silver Plate Salad Servers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
For the chic host or luxury house! A pair of silver plate salad utensils - fork and spoon. The handles are silver plate (they could be sterling, but not...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver Plate
1970s Knife Sharpener Tool Exotic Design Bone Handle
By Sheffield
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Knife Sharpener
Mid Century Knife Sharpener Exotic Design Bone Handle 1970s
Unmarked attribution Westall Richardson Sheffield England
13 x 1.75 x 2.5 ...
Category
1970s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal
Jens Peter Clausen Gudjonsson Sterling Icelandic Modern Serving Ladle Spoon
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Brutalist sterling silver ladle spoon with milky agates created by Jens Peter Clausen Gudjonsson of Iceland, circa 1970s. Ladle measures 3.5" diamet...
Category
1970s Icelandic Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Cini & Nils Oil and Vinegar Cruet Set
By Cini & Nils
Located in Sheffield, MA
A masterfully designed modernist oil and vinegar cruet set of impeccable quality made of glass and polished metal by Cini & Nils, Italy, ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pair of MCM Teak Salad Servers by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice pair of MCM teak salad servers by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa 1970s. The servers are made of solid teak and they measure 13.25" long x 2"...
Category
Mid-20th Century Malaysian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Teak
Rattan Bottle Holder, French, Circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This bottle holder or decanter is made of rattan. This is a French work, circa 1970.
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Rattan
1970s Round Rosewood Bar Service Tray
By Dansk
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Hostess Round Wood Serving Tray
Bar Service Platter
Rosewood
.63 h x 10 w x 11.5 long
Unrestored original vintage
See all images provided.
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Rosewood
Eight Sacavém Earthenware Plates “Statue, Little Horse”.
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Eight Sacavém earthenware plates “Statue, Little Horse”. Decorated in gray on a white background, with a border decorated with a detailed floral pattern, which frames a central scene...
Category
Mid-20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Earthenware
small yellow cube form wall unit element by Mathieu Matégot attrib., France 1950
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
wall unit element with hole pattern
Designer and Producer:
Mathieu Mategot attributed.
Origin:
France
Material:
metal
Decade:
1950s
Description:
This origi...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal
Jacques Adnet & Christofle, Silver Plated and Chinese Lacquer Bottle Holder, Fre
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This beautiful bottle holder is made of silver plated and black chinese lacquer. This is an iconic model by famous Franch designer acques Adnet & Chri...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver Plate
Glass and Metal Silver Plate Water Carafe
Located in Brescia, IT
This water carafe is an elegant and useful piece that complete every diner table.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver Plate
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
Austrian Midcentury Horn Salad Servers by Carl Auböck Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
Pair of Austrian modernist horn salad servers designed and manufactured by Carl Aubo¨ck Vienna.
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Horn
Sabattini Italy design years '70 refined glass jug
Located in Biella, IT
Sabattini Lino Italy design years '70 refined glass jug in crystal, silverplate
handle and original stopper in plexiglass.
in this elegant object the s...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver Plate
Studio Made Ceramic Bowl by Gordon and Jane Martz for Marshall Studios
By Gordon Martz
Located in Buffalo, NY
Earth-tone ceramic bowl with matte glaze by Gordon and Jane Martz for Marshall Studios. Signed in the ceramic along with ori...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Ceramic
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
xxl 51x36cm Metal and brass Tray element by Mathieu Matégot, France 1950
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Tray element with hole pattern
Designer and Producer:
Mathieu Mategot
Origin:
France
Material:
metal and brass
Decade:
1950s
Description:
This original mid...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal
Metal Liqueur Tray Rectangular in Shape
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Metal liqueur tray, rectangular in shape, the central part is decorated in low relief, with a classic and elegant decoration of leaves and flowers, softly...
Category
Mid-20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal
3 Italian Venetian Murano (circa 1920) RIGADIN RITORTO swirl design clear glass
Located in Queens, NY
3 Italian Venetian Murano (circa 1920) RIGADIN RITORTO swirl design clear glass compote with 3 applied colored ribbed glass trim (PRICED EACH)
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Murano Glass
Old Vintage Mini Hearts Aluminum Cake Bake Pans Set of 9
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Old Vintage small tin aluminum hearts cake tart pans set of nine
3.38 d x 3.38 w x 1 tall
Unrestored preowned original vintage condition, review images please.
Category
1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Aluminum
Original French Metal Tray "Rigituelle" in Style of Mathieu Mategot, 1960s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Metal tray.
In style of Mathieu Mategot.
Origin: France,
1960s.
This original vintage tray element was produced in the 1960s i...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal
70s Rare Octagonal Faux Tortoise Tray with Four Round Plates Attributed to Dior
By Dior Home
Located in Doornspijk, NL
This large tray from the 1970s is round on the inside and octagonal on the outside. It is made of lucite that has been given a faux tortoise decor, the same decor the four matching plates...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Lucite
Set of Vintage Space Age Jug and Cups by Jean Pierre Vitrac for Depose France
Located in Beirut, LB
This beautiful vintage orange stackable set is made from ABS plastic.
Composed of a pitcher, two stirrers, and six cups,, of which all are stackable.
Very convenient for storage,...
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Plastic
1960s Modern Bar Tool Nutcracker Fat Teak Wood Handle
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Midcentury Modern Bar Tool Nutcracker Fat Teak Wood Handle
1.63 w x 6.13 tall x 1.25 d
Preowned original vintage
See images provided pl...
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal
Vintage Oval Tray in Gilded Hammered Aluminum and Ivory Plastic, Italy 60s
Located in Roma, IT
A vintage tray most likely made in Italy between the 50s and 60s that winks at the style in vogue in the United States between the 20s and 50s inspired by Hollywood's Golden Era.
Gil...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Hand painted decorative Serving Tray.
Located in Seattle, WA
Eclegant Delicate vintage hand painted floral motif decorative serving Tray. Vanity accent piece display prop decor. This Piece has nice patina and character. Vintage Condition as pi...
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Ceramic
Square Glass Footed Cake Plate
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A square glass footed cake or pastry display plate with glass 'Ruffle' around the perimeter. The footed plate is made of glass that has been tinted Cela...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Glass
Deep Dish in Portuguese Earthenware
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Portuguese earthenware deep dish, attributed to Coimbra. Polychrome decoration with a symmetrical floral motif in the centre in shades of blue, yellow and two small orange circles. T...
Category
Mid-20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Earthenware
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
Minimalist Mexican Sterling Silver Cream and Sugar Set by Anfer
Located in San Diego, CA
Striking minimalist Mexican sterling silver cream and sugar set by Anfer, circa 1960s. The highly crafted two-piece set is in very good vintage condition and measures 5.5"W x 3.5"D x...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Ceramic Pottery Shell Plate "Pergamon" Hans Welling for Ceramano, Germany, 1960s
By Ceramano, Hans Welling
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Ceramic shell bowl
Producer:
Ceramano, Germany
Designer:
Hans Welling
Decade:
1960-1965
This original stu...
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Ceramic
Kamari Woods Teak Serving Tray
Located in Pasadena, TX
This teak serving tray was manufactured in the Philippines. It's square with curved ends.
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Teak
Thermo from Japan, Midcentury, Brown Bamboo with Metal Details, Japan, C 1950
Located in New York, NY
A thermo from circa 1950, Japan. Made of bamboo and brass details. midcentury design.
Category
1950s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Brass
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
Gucci Pepper/Salt Grinder, 1970s
By Gucci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Gucci salt and pepper grinders made in Italy 1970s and signet at the bottom. Stunning!!!
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Crystal, Silver, Brass
Pair of Danish Modern Teak Salad Servers
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice pair of Pair of Danish Modern teak salad servers, circa 1970s. The servers are made of solid teak and they measure 12" long x 3.5" wide. The s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Malaysian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Teak
Set of Danish Modern Fondue Forks with Teak Wood Handles, c. 1960's
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Set of four Mid-Century Modern fondue forks in stainless steal and teak wood. Sleek two pronged fork with minimalist wood handles. Makes a chic addition...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Stainless Steel
Serving Tray / Key Holder in Sapele, Mark Leblanc, Leblanc Studios, USA, 2020's
Located in Deland, FL
Introduce your home to a touch of organic elegance with this one-of-a-kind catch-all / key tray designed and carved by Mark LeBlanc for Leblanc Studios. Masterfully crafted from rare...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Sapele Wood
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
Mexican Fruit Tray in the style of Los Castillo
By Los Castillo
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960. We offer this Mexican Fruit Tray in the style of Los Castillo, fantastic patina.
Category
1960s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Brass
Airstream 1960s Foley Handheld Citrus Juicer Reamer in Aluminum
By Wagner
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Juicer
Vintage Airstream 1960s Foley Aluminum Hand Juicer
Citrus Juicer Reamer Airstream Style 1960s USA
Measures: 2.25 tall x 3.75 x 8 long
Perfect ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Pots with Two Handles in Copper
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Pair of Pots with two handles, in copper. Old, with a rounded and slightly curved shape, it has a rustic and traditional look. Made from high-quality copper, it features a hand-hamme...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Copper
Pair of Dansk solid teak salad servers marked JHQ Denmark
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
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
Figural Mouse Brass Serving Picks, Set of 4
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Whimsical set of brass serving picks. Mouse form with tail pick.
Dimensions are of individual pick.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Brass
Fitz and Floyd Vintage Mid-Century Napkin Holders 'Made in Japan'
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful mid-century set of 6 napking holders by Fitz & Floyd. These set is both chic and nostalgic. Each napking holder is in great condition and is stylized in its original mid-ce...
Category
1960s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Wood
Vintage Service Oil and Vinegarin style of Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful glass oil and vinegar service designed in style of Gio Ponti in the 1950s, Italian made.
The set is made entirely of glass and the supporting...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal
Georg Jensen Mitra Stainless Steel 4 Serving Ladle Cake Knife olive Fork Bonbon
By Georg Jensen
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is a great Georg Jensen stainless steel set of four matching serving pieces in the simple but tasteful, as are all Georg Jensen patterns, Mitra pattern. They have been used and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Stainless Steel
JHQ Dansk Denmark Teak Salad Servers
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Ferndale, MI
Pair of Jens Quistgaard Danish teak salad servers. Part of a recently acquired large collection.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Teak
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.