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 Mexican Silver Plated Cups Set
By Los Castillo
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960. We offer this mid-century Mexican silver plated cups set in the style of Los Castilllo in great vintage condition and fantastic patina.
Category
1960s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Precious Stone
Silver Plated Cooler by "Emilia Los Castillo"
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1970. We offer this Silver Plated Cooler set by "Emilia Los Castillo". Includes brand mark.
Emilia Castillo, a second generation designer, b...
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1970s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Original French Modernist Metal Tray "Rigituelle" by Mathieu Matégot, 1950s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Metal tray.
Designed and produced by Mathieu Matégot.
Origin: France,
1950s.
Original Mathieu Matégot tray "RIGITUELLE". made in the 1950s in France. typical mategot style with ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal
Studio Made Salt & Pepper Shakers by California Artist Milton Cavagnaro
By Milton Cavagnaro
Located in Oakland, CA
Hand crafted salt and pepper shakers by Bay Area artist Milton Cavagnaro, he was a jeweler, painter and craft maker such as these shakers for example. Blac...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Stainless Steel
Danish Modern Silver Plate Cream and Sugar Set by Eleanor Claire
Located in San Diego, CA
Striking Danish modern silver plate cream and sugar set by Eleanor Claire, circa 1960s. The highly crafted two-piece set is in the form of a watering ca...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver Plate
$480 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Low Profile Wenge Wood Serving or Dresser Tray
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Ferndale, MI
From the JHQ Dansk rare wood series. Wenge low serving or dresser top tray.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Wenge
Midcentury Brass Bar Cart
Located in Atlanta, GA
Midcentury brass bar cart, probably Italian, circa 1960s. It is a versatile size and can be used as a bar or serving cart or as extra rollin...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Brass, Metal
Pair of Tea Pots in the Style of William Spratling
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960, we offer this fantastic pair of tea pots in the style of William Spratling made in steel and silver plated and exotic ebony wood was used as the handle and accents over t...
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1960s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver Plate
1950s Danish Modern Design Teak Wood Serving Tray by Jens Quistgaard Dansk MCM
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
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
Set of 6 Brass Skewers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 6 Turkish brass skewers -Each skewer has a different marking or design at the tip of the handle, a nice decorative touch and also will mark the gu...
Category
20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Brass
$350 / set
Pipe in Murano in colors white and blue 1950, Italian
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Murano.
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Murano Glass
Tjorn Sterling Silverware by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, Germany
Located in New York, NY
A set of sterling silverware in the Tjorn pattern designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk. Priced per five-piece place setting. Up to 12 (twel...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
3 Muranos, 1950, Italian
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Muranos.
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Murano Glass
$9,870
Unique Lotus Arts De Vivre Sterling Dragon Basket Wine Server
By Lotus Arts De Vivre
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Exquisite and much sought after Dragon basket wine server from Lotus Arts de Vivre, the premier International purveyors of superlative objects, home decor and jewellery. Mounted on a...
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20th Century Asian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Murano in red, 1950, Italian
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Murano.
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Murano Glass
Midcentury Rectangular Serving Tray in Brass and Glass Signed Gucci, Italy 1970s
By Gucci
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury wonderful rectangular serving tray in brass and glass with silver bands by Gucci.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
The tray is signed as shown in the pictures.
It's an iconi...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal, Brass
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 ...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
$120 Sale Price
20% Off
Arne Jacobsen Styled Stainless Teak Sauce - Butter- Gravy 3pc. Set Dana Denmark
By Dana
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A set of three sculptural Mid Century stainless steel sauce , gravy or butter boats with teak handles . Designed in the manner of Arne Jacobsen manufactured in Denmark by Dana DFA...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Stainless Steel
Lucite and Brass Tortoise shell Large Tray, Italy, Mid-Century Moderne
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Lucite and brass tortoise shell large tray, Italy, mid-century moderne.
This tray seems almost new, in the style of Willy Rizzo for Dior, all the chic of...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Brass
1940s French modernist Chrome and Mirror rectangular Tray by Jacques Adnet
Located in London, GB
Large chic French chrome and mirror tray by Jacques Adnet. Modernist simple tubular chrome handles with chrome frame and chrome edged mirrored top. Original mirror base.
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Chrome
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Seventeen Piece Lot with Three Pepper Mills
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Beautiful Danish teak wood serving set featuring three pepper mills, a serving tray, four coasters in a holder, four egg holders and four napkin holders. Dimensions are; Serving Tray...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Teak
Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Serving Trays in Walnut & Cork, Japan, c. 1970's
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a splendid set of Japanese-made Mid-Century Modern stacking serving trays carved from solid slabs of solid black walnut with exquisite old-growth woodgrains throughout. W...
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1970s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Walnut, Cork
Mid-Century Modern Mexican Copper Platter with Sterling Figures, circa 1950s
Located in San Francisco, CA
Midcentury copper platter with sterling, circa 1950s
Fantastic copper platter surrounded with sterling donkey, bull fighter, farm worker, and variou...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver, Copper
Silver Plated Metal Presentation Tray, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Silver plated metal presentation tray, 20th century.
Sterling silver and pewter presentation tray from Maison Beaumont des crayères, 20th century.
W: 1.5cm, H: 29cm, D: 16cm
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver Plate
Mixed Metal Serving Dish by Los Castillo
By Los Castillo
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Designed by Los Castillo Taxco México, fantastic vintage conditions, circa 1960s.
Category
1960s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal
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
Set of 2 Rosewood and Silver Serving Set by William Spratling, circa 1950s
Located in Troy, MI
William Spratling Rosewood and Silver Serving Set 1950s
A rare salad serving set by William Spratling
Mexico circa 1950s
Solid rosewood with inlaid sterling silver
Additional Infor...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Sage Green Earthenware Serving Centerpiece by G. Andlovitz for Laveno
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy by Guido Andloviz for Laveno in 1936, model "Vittuone".
This centerpiece bowl with plate is made in solid glazed earthenware.
The color is not like in the pictures tha...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Earthenware
Set of Eight Vintage French Porcelain Enamel 'Floral' Cake Plates
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique set of eight porcelain enamel cake plates includes one large serving plate and seven small plates. Each plate is marked ‘France’ on the...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Enamel
Brass Taza by Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths
Located in Hanover, MA
Gorgeous taza/candy dish in solid brass designed by Tommi Parzinger and produced by Dorlyn Silversmiths circa 1952.
Marked underneath "made by Dorlyn-Silversmiths" with a reversed P and R cipher for Tommi Parzinger (1903-1981) and Otto Rasmussen...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Serving Plate Stainless Steel and Glass Cromargan, Germany, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- very practical
- marked
- minor damage to one of the bowl /photographed/
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Stainless Steel
Kenji Fujita at Lagardo Tackett Associates for Freeman-Lederman Bird Cruets
By Kenji Fujita
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of "Sandpiper" bird cruets designed by renowned Japanese ceramicist Kenji Fujita in collaboration with Lagardo Tackett Associates for the Freeman-Lede...
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1950s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Porcelain, Cork
$3,040 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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
$975 / item
vintage yellow enameled castiron casserole dish by Michael Lax for Copco
By Michael Lax, Copco
Located in Philadelphia, PA
beautiful yellow enameled castiron casserole dish by Michael Lax for Copco. please see photos for condition details.
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Enamel, Iron
Vintage Large Middle Eastern Tray in Piercet Copper, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Extra-large (57 cm) Persian copper tray decorated with leaves and flowers with intricate perforations. It was made in Pakistan or India during the 1960s or earlier. It can be used as...
Category
1960s Asian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Copper
$551 Sale Price
20% Off
1970s Serving Tray Teak and Stainless Denmark
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Teak Stainless Tray from Denmark
stamped from Denmark.
13.75 w x 8.5 d x 1 h
preowned original vintage condition unrestored
review all images provided.
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Stainless Steel
Midcentury Mexican Dish in Peace Dove Form by Los Castillo
By Los Castillo
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this Rare Midcentury Mexican dish in Peace Dove Form by Los Castillo in silver plated and stone inlay includes marked brand and serial number #332.
Category
1960s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal
Rosenthal Andy Warhol "Golden Angels" Set of 2 Espresso Cups and 2 Saucers NEW
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
Mid Century Stainless Steel Condiment Set Stella, Italy, 1970s, Set of 6 Pieces
By Stella
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
This vintage 70s condiment set by Stella, a brand of Metallurgica Lux di Sgarbi & Chiozzi, is a remarkable example of mid-century Italian craftsmanship. Designed in mirror-polished stainless steel, it comprises five distinct containers for oil, vinegar, salt, pepper, and toothpicks, each featuring the original manufacturer’s mark and two verification stickers. The set’s thoughtful design includes lids with colored accents in gold, copper, bronze, and chrome silver, ensuring ease of use and aesthetic appeal. Well-preserved with minimal signs of age, this set is ideal for collectors or anyone seeking a functional yet stylish vintage kitchen accessory.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Stainless Steel
Italian Glass, Brass and Wood 1970s Serving Tray
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This sculptural serving tray with shaped handles is made from wood, brass and glass tray. It remains in very good condition.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Brass
A green Fondue Set – Switzerland - 1960s
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A beautifully preserved complete fondue set, crafted in Switzerland by the renowned brand Spring during the 1960s.
This rare model features a vibrant green enamel pot, an elegant chr...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Steel
Napkin Ring in Silver Metal
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Napkin ring. In silver metal, featuring a beautiful classic design with a touch of aged elegance. The slightly curved cylindrical shape gives a special charm to the piece, which stan...
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Mid-20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal, Silver
Serving Tray in Lucite, Rattan and 24k Gold, Italy 1970s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Wonderful Midcentury Italian octagonal serving tray.
This amazing piece is fabricated in Milan by Cavinato Ulderico & Co S.n.c. in the 70's.
It is made of lucite and wicker and fini...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Gold
Vintage Condiment Set from Stella, Italy, 1970s, Set of 4
By Stella
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Rare and refined 70s stainless steel menage / condiment set made by Stella in Italy.
This beautiful condiment set features a nice holder and three distinctive pieces (for salt, pepp...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Stainless Steel
$220 Sale Price
20% Off
Midcentury Mexican Dish in Clover Form by Los Castillo
By Los Castillo
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this midcentury Mexican dish in clover form by Los Castillo in gold plated and stone inlay includes marked brand and serial number #248.
Category
1960s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Gold Plate
Nissan Mid Century Modern style Salt or pepper Shaker.
Located in Seattle, WA
Single Shaker MCM Nissan. Piece has nice patina and character. Vintage Condition as pictured. Listing is for described item only.
Dimensions. 2.75” Diameter ; 5.5” H
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Wood
Fornasetti Piero Milan Italy in years '50 a first edit of lacquered tray fish
Located in Biella, IT
Fornasetti Piero Milan Italy in years '50 a first original edit of lacquered tray in metal, with printed decoration of fish. Labeled
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal
Large Vintage Mother of Pearl Shell - Ebony - Sterling Silver 15" Serving Spoon
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Beautiful large serving spoon for the table. It measures 15" long x 4 3/4" wide at the shell. The handle is carved ebony, and the shell is attached with sterling silver wire.
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20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Portuguese Earthenware Dish with Bird
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Portuguese earthenware dish with bird. Polychrome decoration in soft tones with a small bird perched on a branch with leaves and berries in the centre. On the upper rim, the inscript...
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Mid-20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Earthenware
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...
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Mid-20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Earthenware
Scandinavian Modern Digsmed Teak Set 3 Rotating Lazy Susans Denmark 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
Great Teak set of 3 revolving trays from the 1960s designed by Flemming Digsmed of Denmark.
Stamped on bottom: DIGSMED logo - 911 - DANMARK
Condition: Very Good Condition. Minor we...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Teak
1960s "LOTUS" Coffee / Tea Kettle. Grete Prytz Kittelsen for Cathrineholm NORWAY
Located in Skien, NO
1960s Norwegian/Scandinavian Retro Mid-Century Modern Style Design Green and White Coffee/Tea Kettle "LOTUS" in Enameled Steel with Lotus Pattern.
Designed by Arne Ingemann Clausen ...
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1960s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Enamel, Steel
$450 Sale Price
25% Off
Boxed Helmut Alder Amboss 2050 Carving Knives and Fork, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful midcentury Austrian carving set, consisting of caring knive, a meat knive and a fork in its original award-winning handmade wooden box....
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Set of Eight Serving Pieces of Sterling and Coconut
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Dapper set of eight mid-century serving pieces with an elegant modern form crafted in polished coconut and hand made sterling silver hardware.
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
1960s Bel Terr China Creamer + Sugar Set Weeping Gold 22kt
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Midcentury Modern Bel Terr China
Weeping Gold Creamer and Sugar Set 22kt
4.5d x 3.5t x 3.5w creamer
6.5 d x 4.5 t x 4.75w sugar with lid
Unrestored original vintage
Refer to i...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Ceramic
Fish Shaped Ceramic Sauce Tureen by Hispania CH Lladró
By Lladro, Hispania CH
Located in Barcelona, ES
A lovely and colorful Manises ceramic sauce boat with a fish figure on a plant leaf saucer manufactured by Hispania CH-Lladró.
This piece is in great condition and it is full of expr...
Category
1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Majolica, Ceramic
Vintage Blue Earthenware "Margherita" Centerpiece by A. Campi for Laveno, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy in 1965 by Antonia Campi for Laveno. It is marked on the bottom.
This centerpiece bowl is made in blue lacquered earthenware with bossed decorations.
This is a vintage...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Earthenware
Set of 8 MCM Pretzel Clear Lucite Napkin Rings by Dorothy Thorpe
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of 8 mid-century modern Lucite pretzel-shaped napkin rings designed by Dorothy Thorpe. Single tubes of solid Lucite are wrapped into a pretzel-like form as ideal napkin rings. Th...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Lucite
$292 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Cheese or Serving Tray in Ceramic France 1970s Green Color
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Cheese or Serving Tray in Ceramic France 1970s Green Color
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Ceramic
$431 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of 3 Mid-Century Danish Teak Tray with Glasses from Lüthje Wood, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Danish Teak Tray with Glasses from Lüthje Wood, Set of 3, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark, It is completely authentic fo...
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Glass, 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.
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