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
1960s Modern Nesting Salt & Pepper Shaker Rosewood Ball + Cylinder
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a Modern Nesting Salt & Pepper Shaker Rosewood Ball + Cylinder, Circa the 1960s.
Dimensions: 6.25 H x 3 inches Diameter Ball 3 x 3 Cylinder 3.5 H x 2.25 inch...
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Rosewood
$375 Sale Price / set
25% Off
MCM 1 Dorothy Thorpe Serving Bowl & 3 Nasco Ceruse Wood & Chrome Nesting Trays
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful Mid-20th Century MCM (Mid Century Modern) serving set including a Dorothy Thorpe serving bowl with original label & 3 “Masterpiece in Wood” black ceruse wood nesting trays with chrome corners by Nasco, Made in Japan. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear even if it has been refinished or restored. Specifically, no chips, cracks, chiggers, in the bowl. The trays do so some wear including scratches & water rings. Please see photos, zoom in for details, and see long description as they are part of the condition report. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Mid-20th Century.
Well, well, well… what have we here?? We call this… serve-ware EXTRAORDINAIRE!!!! This is a lovely vintage set including a marvelous Dorothy Thorpe serving bowl with her signature silver band and original label plus three “Masterpiece in Wood” black ceruse wood nesting trays with rounded chrome corners labeled with their gold crest logo on the bottom… by Nasco, made in Japan. The silver band surrounding the bowl bears a bit of wonderful, vintage patina which we chose to leave alone as we LOVE the appearance & stories it could tell… but it could be polished if you prefer that look. The name Dorothy Thorpe is simply mid-century modern and Hollywood Regency glamour at its finest and this incredible glass serving bowl represents her iconic style while these marvelous Nasco nesting trays compliment it’s exemplary existence. The silver band on the glass bowl simply explodes as it sits beside the trays & those marvelous chrome corners… it’s quite a STUNNING set up!!! The trays would be an exceptional way to present snacks or beverages to your guests, or a table or bar hosting a lovely set of vintage glasses...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver, Chrome
Mid-Century Two Tier Walnut and Chrome Cake Stand
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish quality mid-century, believed British, wood and chrome cake stand dating from around 1960. The cake stand is made from two rounded tie...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Wood
Danish Modern Stainless Steel Cream and Sugar Set on Teak Tray
Located in San Diego, CA
Danish modern stainless steel cream and sugar set on teak tray, circa 1960s. #1073.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Stainless Steel
$200 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Vintage 1960s Danish Modern Teak & 12 Glass Jar Rotating Spice Wheel by Digsmed
Located in St. Louis, MO
Made in the 1960s by Digsmed of Denmark, this wall mounted rotating 12 glass spice jar wheel with teak frame is a must have for your kitchen. Designed to hang on the wall, spice rack...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Glass, Teak
Willy Rizzo Magazine or Bottle Rack in Blue Lucite and Chrome, Italy 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning mid-century magazine rack or bottle holder in blue lucite and chrome. This incredibly charming and unique object was produced in Italy during the 1970s and its design is att...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Chrome
1980s Reed & Barton Embassy Large Silver Serving Tray
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
Reed & Barton Embassy Large Silver Plate Serving Tray
Stamped by maker
1.5 h x 12.88 x 12.88
Preowned original unrestored vintage condition.
Refer to all images.
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver Plate
Large Hand-made Earthenware Artistic Wall Panel or Centerpiece, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy in 1959 by Cioffi. It is marked on the bottom.
This tray / centerpiece is made in hand-modeled and hand-painted earthenware.
It is a vintage item, therefore it might s...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Earthenware
MCM Brass "Bear and Bull" Stock Market Serving Tray by Woodmet
By Woodmet
Located in San Diego, CA
Hard to find MCM brass "Bear and Bull" stock market serving tray by Woodmet of England, circa 1970s. The tray measures 17.5"W x 9.25"D x .75"H and is in very good condition vintage condition. Fun graphic of a bull and bear celebrating as they pull the ticker tape; great gift for any Wall Street trader, stock broker...
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Brass, Metal
1960s Handcrafted Marquetry Wood Tray
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Midcentury Modern Wood Serving Tray Geometric Design
In the style of Don Shoemaker
9.75 d x 16.5 long x 1.5
Preowned original vintage condition
See all images.
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Wood
Mappin & Webb Pair English Silver Plated Cockerel Mounted Egg Stands
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish pair vintage Mappin & Webb silver plated egg stands mounted with a cockerel handle and dating from the mid 20th century. The stands have a sha...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver Plate
Auböck Brass Key Paperweight & Cork Screw, Corkscrew, Midcentury, 1950s, Austria
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Beautiful Carl Auböck "Key" bottle opener, corkscrew & paperweight in solid brass, made by Werkstätten Carl Auböck in 1950s.
The key is in a very good condition.
We ship via DHL...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Brass
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...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Murano Glass
Jens Quistgaard Bamboo & Teak Tray for Dansk, Denmark, 1960's
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Jens Quistgaard Bamboo & Teak Tray for Dansk, Denmark, 1960's.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Bamboo, Teak
$220 Sale Price
20% Off
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
20th Century Gold Italian Brass Mirror Serving Tray - Vintage Table Décor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A gold, vintage Mid-Century modern Italian serving tray made of hand crafted polished brass, in good condition. The table décor piece has a rectangular ori...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Murano etched Glass and Mirror Tray, Italy 1960
By Ars Murano
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Mid-Century Murano etched Glass and Mirror Tray, Italy 1960.
perfect vintage condition.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Brass
Handcrafted Vintage Casserole Dish by Montgomery Smith
Located in West Palm Beach, US
Handcrafted Vintage Casserole Dish by Montgomery Smith
This unique vintage casserole dish, handcrafted by Montgomery Smith, is a striking piec...
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Terracotta
Danish Modern Fondue Pot 1970's Never Used by Spring Switzerland
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful enameled metal top in red classic Swiss Alps Fondue pot , circa 1970's never used excellent condition we removed plastic to uncover this beautiful piece of cooking ware .
Category
20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Enamel, Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Swedish Teak Tray from Äkta Teak, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Swedish Teak Tray from Äkta Teak, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark.
Additional information:
Materials: Teak
Style...
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Teak
Set of 3 Mid-Century Danish Teak Tray with Cabaret Glass Trays, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Danish Teak Tray from Artiform with Cabaret Glass Trays from Holmegaard, 1960s, Set of 3, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mar...
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Glass, Teak
Mid-Century Italian Ceramic Tray by Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Italian Ceramic Tray by Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribut...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Ceramic
1950s Reed & Barton Embassy Dish Silver Service Tray
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Reed and Barton Embassy Silver Plate Service Tray
1143 Stamped
1.5 h x 11 x 5.5
Preowned original vintage unrestored condition
Please review all images
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver Plate
Mcm Walnut and Stainless Steel Salad Servers
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice pair of walnut and stainless steel MCM salad servers, circa 1970s. The servers handles are made of solid walnut with the end portions stainless...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Stainless Steel
$160 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Serving Tray in Lucite, Wicker and Brass Christian Dior Home Style, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury wonderful rectangular serving tray in lucite, wicker and brass in the style of Christian Dior Home.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
This item is a wonderful addition t...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal, 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 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Hardwood, Rosewood
Vintage French Handmade Wooden Wall-Mounted Salt Box – Circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, ES
This beautiful handcrafted wooden salt box, or salero, was made in France around 1940 and is designed to be wall-mounted, making it a practical and charming addition to any kitchen. ...
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Wood
$898 Sale Price
50% Off
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
$939 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set of 4 Knife Rests Mid-Century Robert Picault Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Set of 4 Knife Rests Mid-Century Robert Picault Vallauris.
Robert Picault (1919 - 2000) was born in Vincennes, Paris and studied at the School of Applied Arts in Paris. After the war...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
1960s Lagardo Tackett Schmid Porcelain Two White Saucers
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Lagardo Tackett for Schmid Porcelain MCM Plates
2 saucers
Architectural Art Pottery
Stamped maker
.75 h x 4 diameter
Preowned vintage
Refer to images
Category
1960s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Porcelain
Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Teak Cheese Cutting Board with Built in Knife, 1960s
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Teak Cheese Board Mid-Century Modern Dansk IHQ designer Jens Quistgaard teak cheese cutting board with built in knife 1960s Made in Denmark. Beautiful piece that is emblematic of Dan...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Teak
$120 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Condiment Set Lucite, Wicker and Crystal Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful condiment set (vinegar, oil, salt and pepper) in lucite, wicker, bamboo, brass and crystal ( Royal Crystal Rock) in the style of Christian Dior Home.
Made in It...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Metal, Brass
Midcentury Serving Tray Wood, Lucite & Rattan Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful rectangular serving tray in wood, lucite and rattan in the style of Christian Dior Home.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
It's an iconic tray or plate made of lucit...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Wicker, Rattan, Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass, Wood
Biot Glass 1960 Champain Bucket Purple Color France
By Biot
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Magnifical, Champagne bucket, made by the well known glass firm BIOT in the South of France, near Vallauris.
See the details in pictures to see how the color is beautiful.
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Art Glass
$431 Sale Price
20% Off
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
1960s Dansk Teak Sectioned Serving Dish Jens Quistgaard
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Dansk Serving Dish three sections Jens Quistgaard
Staved Teak
Malaysia stamped Dansk
8.75 d x 2 h
Preowned vintage condition
Refer to listed images
Category
1960s Malaysian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Teak
Stainless Steel Serving / Carving Utensil Set by AS, Italy
By Alessi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stainless Steel Serving Set
Labeled: "AS", Italy
Comes with Original Cloth Sleeve and Box
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Stainless Steel
Anton Michelsen Danish Enameled Commemorative Silver Floral Spoon
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine vintage mid-century Danish gilt silver spoon with inset enamel floral designs by Anton Michelsen and dated JUL 1956. The heavily made spoon has a gilded bowl with silver ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver
Vintage Lazy Susan & Divided Serving Dish Set
Located in Bradenton, FL
A divided serving dish set with a matching lazy Susan made by Maurice & Co of California. A central triangular bowl and three curved triangular di...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Ceramic
ODK Norwegian Unusual Large Brutalist Lidded Studio Pottery Vessel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A large and stylish unusual Norwegian brutalist studio pottery lidded vessel in the form of a tea or water pot with makers marks ODK to the base and believed to date from the mid-20t...
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Stoneware
Antique Vintage Sterling Silver Mid Century Serving Card Tray Twentieth Century
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A superb example of a mid century heavy gauge sterling silver flat card tray of outstanding quality and condition for such an early silver item.
The shaped circular form with sty...
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Digsmed Teak Fruit Bowl, Denmark, c.1960
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Digsmed Teak Fruit Bowl, Denmark, c.1960.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Teak
$280 Sale Price
20% Off
Digsmed Danmark Round Teak & Iron Tray, Denmark, 1960's
By Digsmed
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Digsmed Danmark Round Teak & Iron Tray, Denmark, 1960's.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Iron
$280 Sale Price
20% Off
Ruthanne Tudball Soda Glazed Studio Pottery Yunomi Drinking Vessel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish Studio Pottery soda glazed Yunomi with ribbed patterning by renowned potter Ruthanne Tudball (British, b.1948) dating from the 20th cen...
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Stoneware
Marble Effect Acrylic and Frame Chrome Tray Centerpiece Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Large rectangular Acrylic marble effect and frame chrome tray centerpiece, Italy, 1970s.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal, Chrome
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...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Mid Century Divided Wood Tray by Gladmark
Located in Fairfield, CA
A mid century divided wood tray. Nice minimalist design in a rounded square shape. Made in Sun Valley, CA by Gladmark.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Wood
Raymor / Roseville Frog Skin Pottery Tureen by Ben Seibel
By Raymor
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very stylish pottery soup or serving tureen in a spotted green glaze called frog skin manufactured by the Roseville Pottery company designed by Ben Seibel ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Pottery
An orange 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 orange enamel pot, an elegant ch...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Steel
Artisanal Plywood and Cord Kitchen Tray, Minimal Japanese Style, France 1960s
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Artisanal Plywood and Cord Kitchen Tray, France 1960s
Wooden kitchen tray from with an elegant handcrafted design.
Likely a cabinetmaker work, it showcases great craftsmanship in ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Wood, Fruitwood, Plywood
Vallauris Blue Ceramic Coffee Set, Mid-Century Modern, France, 1950
By Vallauris
Located in Paris, FR
Creative French Mid-Century Modern coffee set signed by Vallauris presenting 7 pieces in a very good general condition.
Measures: 4 cups diameter 8-8.5cm height 7 cm
4 saucers 11 c...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Ceramic
Willy Rizzo Nesting Trays Serving Pieces in Steel and Brass 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Paris, IDF
Beautiful Willy Rizzo set of three nesting trays in polished stainless steel and brass, signed, from the 1970s. The graduated measurements are 5.15 inches then 7.9 inches and 10.65 i...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Brass, Steel
Serving Tray Lucite, Wicker & Gold Plate 24KT Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful squared serving tray or centerpiece in lucite, wicker and gold plate 24KT in the style of Christian Dior Home.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
Great accessor...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate
Mid-Century French Green Majolica Asparagus Set of 13 Pieces Vallauris
By Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Green Majolica asparagus set signed Vallauris, circa 1950.
Asparagus plates and platter.
Measures: 12 plates / 9 inches diameter.
Platter / 15.5" on 11 i...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
1950s Vintage Kitchen Tool Wood Tortilla Press
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Kitchen Tool Wood Press Tortilla Maker
Chef Press tool hamburger sandwich
14 long x 6 w x 1.75
Preowned original vintage condition unres...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Wood
Extra Large Danish Modern Teak Handled Serving Tray by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Beautiful serving teak tray by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, ca' 1960's. This is an extra large-hard to find version at 26"long and 19.5"wide. Great Danish crafstmanship and honest and ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Teak
Kromex Trio of Chrome and Gold Tone Serving and Tidbit Trays
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful retro trio consisting of a serving tray, a single tier tidbit tray, and a double tier tidbit tray. All produced by Kromex in a chrome finish with...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Chrome, Brass
1960s Tea or Coffee Set "Elka" by J. Jezek for Brezova-Pirkenhammer, CZ
Located in Praha, CZ
- very good original condition
- dimensions: teapot - 22 x 20 x 9; mug - 6 x 8 x 6; saucer - 2 x 12 x 12, sugar - bowl 6 x 11 x 8; milkweed - 11 x 8 x 4cm
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Porcelain
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
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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