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Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

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
Bar set with 2 stools in the style of Willy Rizzo, 1970s
Located in bruxelles, BE
Italian bat set in the style of Willy Rizzo includes a cabinet with 3 illuminated shelves in black suede, chromed metal and brass, one of the sides at the back is mirrored glass. It also includes a suede and brass countertop...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Metal, Brass

Reguitti Brothers Bed Tray, Late 50's
Located in bari, IT
Folding and adjustable bed tray. In laminated wood of the Reguitti Brothers. This tray is like new. Made in Italy in the 1950s
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Laminate, Wood

Italian Midcentury Bar Cart or Trolley in Brass and Chrome, 1970s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Beautiful bar cart or trolley made in Italy in the 1970s, in the style of Romeo Rega. The trolley is made of shiny chrome and brass, and has two smoked glasses in grey - green. New r...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Brass, Chrome

Vintage Cane Bar/Drinks Trolley on Wheels with Frosted Glass, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Danish vintage cane bar trolley/serving trolley from the 1950´s on four wheels. The trolley has a tabletop and shelf of frosted glass. Very nice ...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Metal

Vintage 1960 2 Tiers French Bamboo and Rattan Bar Cart
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 1960 2 tiers French bamboo and rattan bar cart. Space in between 11 inches.
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Bamboo, Rattan

Round Three Tier Perforated and Wrought Iron Metal Serving Cart Tray
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern round perforated metal cylinder shape serving cart on wheels.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Steel

Bamboo Rattan Round Serving Bar Cart & Bottle Holder, Italy, 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
1960s round serving bar cart and bottle holder (up to four bottles) with a long curved handle for lifting in bamboo and rattan made in Italy.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Bamboo, Rattan, Wicker, Cane

Bamboo Serving Trolley, 1940s, Art Deco, Midcentury Bar
Located in Hamburg, DE
A charming serving trolley from the 1940s. The trolley comes on wheels and is made of bamboo and rattan. Its geometric, linear design is reminiscent of Art Deco furniture design from...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Rattan, Bamboo

Ico Parisi Trolley With Wheels and Tray Italy from Stildomus 1960s
Located in Lucca, IT
Ico Parisi Service table in rosewood Mid-Century Modern Italy. The table has the top that detaches and becomes a comfortable tray it is in rosewood, has wheels and an essential and...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Wood

Chrome & Smoked Glass Mid-Century Modern Rolling Serving Cart Bar
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very sharp looking Mid-Century Modern serving bar cart on wheels.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Chrome

Lucite Brass and Glass Serving Cart Charles Hollis Jones Style, Italy, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Serving cart in Lucite, glass and brass details featuring two glass shelves, in the style of Charles Hollis Jones.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Metal, Brass

Organic Riviera Style Vintage Rattan Wicker Patio Garden Bar Cart, 1950s, Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Organic Riviera Style vintage bar cart or serving trolley from rattan 1950s Italy. A stunning bar cart or serving trolley from rattan with beautiful details like big wheels with wove...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Rattan

Decorative Burnt Bamboo & Glass Bar Cart
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern decorative bamboo and glass serving bar cart on wheels with two doors compartment.
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Bamboo

Italian Bent Textured Brass Tube Frame Glass Top Serving Cart on Wheels
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern bent embossed or textured brass tube frame glass top serving tea or bar cart.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Brass

Cesare Lacca Mid-Century Modern Wood Magazine Rack and Bar Cart, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing Mid-Century Modern wood magazine rack and bar cart. This wonderful piece was designed in Italy during 1950s by Cesare Lacca. This item is in a magnificent vintage condition,...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Brass

Italian Bamboo, Rattan and Red Velvet Bar Trolley, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Fabulous midcentury 1960s bar trolley in good condition. This item was designed in Italy during 1960s. This piece is wonderful because is an equilibrate composition of bamboo, ratta...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Wood, Wicker, Velvet, Bamboo, Rattan

Wonderful Mid-Century Modern Pastel Soft Goat Skin Mirrored Nickel Console Table
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful Mid-Century Modern soft green goat skin and mirrored polished nickel console table with 3 drawers, finished in the back as we...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Nickel

20th Century Fabio Lenci 'in the style of' Coffee Table in Plex and Fabric
Located in Turin, Turin
20th century Fabio Lenci (in the style of) coffee table in plex and fabric of the 1960s. The table has the structure in plex and metal, and a special fabric as magazine rack. Very g...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Metal

Midcentury Vintage Chrome and Laminated Wood Folding Serving Trolley, 1950s
Located in Praha, CZ
Mid-Century Modern, vintage serving tea cart consisting of laminated wood and chrome. Produced in Germany in the 1950s. Very good vintage condition.
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Chrome

Sculptural Danish Lunch Board in Solid Teak by Johannes Aasbjerg
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual solid teak, sculptural lunch board by Johannes Aasbjerg, for Excellent Furniture, Denmark. Versatile design with hairpin style legs this version is 36.5" long.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Teak

Arthur Umanoff Set of 4 Rattan Wrought Iron Bar Stools with Matching Bar
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff wrought iron and rattan bar and bar stools.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Rattan

Glenn of California Hostess Bar Cart in Walnut and White Formica
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A great Mid-Century Modern Glenn of California Drop Leaf / Expandable Hostess Bar Cart designed by John Kapel extended - 63 long x 20 1/2 deep. Lower shelf...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Walnut

Midcentury Chrome and Brass Console Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This elegant console table features clean lines and a simplistic style. It would make a great addition to any dining room or party room set up. Sturdy construction and heavy material...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Oval Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquer Serving Bar Tea Cart
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern oval serving cart circa 1950s George Nelson decor.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

French Neoclassical Maison Jansen Gilded Iron Bar Cart, 1960s
Located in Paris, IDF
This chic bar cart from the 1960s carries with it the elegant mood of the neoclassical post Art Deco period. Glittering in an antiqued gold gilt finish, this iron craft bar cart adds...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Iron, Gold Leaf

Half Oval Expandable Serving Cart Tray Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Italian brass and glass expandable serving cart.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Metal and Glass Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This striking vintage table combines an angular metal frame with glass shelving for a design full of midcentury elegance. A unique table that is perfect for serving guests, displaying decorative items, or adding a modern decorating...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Metal

Midcentury Two Levels Smoked Glass and Brass Bar Cart with Bottle Holder, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Exceptional two-level service midcentury brass cart produced in Italy during 1970, with bottle holder. The brass is gold-plated and the glass is lightly smoked, with a perpendicul...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Brass

Faux Bamboo Silver and Glass Cart Trolley, Italy, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Serving cart trolley in a silver faux bamboo structure and two smoked glass shelves. A rare typical Italian 1970s piece of design.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Metal

Early Italian Mid-Century Modern Two-Tier Bar Trolley With Glass Shelf
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Early Italian rectangular Mid-Century Modern two-tier bar trolley with glass shelf.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Wood

Round Aldo Tura Lacquered Parchment Goat Skin Serving Bar Cart
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern burgundy lacquered parchment round Aldo Tura serving tea cart bar. Made in Italy.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Brass

Italian Wood, Brass and Glass Bar Cart, circa 1950
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice bar cart is made of wood, brass and glass. This is an Italian piece in the style of Gio Ponti, circa 1950.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Brass

Chrome and Brass X Base Console w/ Gallery Rams Heads Hoof Feet Black Lamiante
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern X base compact console serving side table stand.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Midcentury Magazine Table, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very practical - Rare type.
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Rope, Wood

French Mid-Century Modern Brass & Laminate Serving Cart, Trolley, Textable 1950s
Located in Miami, FL
Colorful Mid-Century Modern brass and laminate trays serving cart, trolley from the 1950s made by Textable, France. With 2 pushdown buttons it folds down easily for storage, very pr...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Brass

Italian Faux Bamboo Three-Tier Glass Shelves Rolling Serving Cart Bar
Located in Rockaway, NJ
High end quality Italian Mid-Century Modern brass and turned faux bamboo rolling serving cart.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Brass

French Gilt-Bronze Bar Cart with Gold Églomisé Tops attr. to Bagues
Located in Pembroke, MA
A highly-decorative and very rare French gilt-bronze bar cart with a gold églomisé tops. The bronze frame is in the form of palm leaves, and sun flowers adorn the sides where the sup...
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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Solid Brass Faux Bamboo Rectangular Shape Two-Tier Serving Cart
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern two-tier glass shelves faux bamboo brass serving cart.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Brass

Attributed to Gio Ponti Dismountable Table by Reguitti, Italy, 1950s
Located in Milan, IT
Attributed to Gio Ponti dismountable table by Reguitti, Italy, 1950s.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Serving Trolley PB31 by Cees Braakman for UMS Pastoe, 1950s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Wonderful Mid-Century Modern serving trolley. Design by Cees Braakman for UMS Pastoe. Iconic Dutch design from the 1950s. Birch laminated plywood with black lacquered top. In ver...
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1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Metal

Oval Chrome and Rust Glass Mirrored Bar Cart, 1950s
Located in London, GB
Oval chrome and rust glass mirrored bar cart, 1950s.
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1950s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Chrome

Bar Cart Folding Plastic Faux Wood and Chrome Metal by Robex, Italy, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Very rare Italian bar cart from the 1970s. Folding, chrome-plated metal and plastic faux wood. Very good condition.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Chrome

Romeo Rega style Trolley with Service Tray, Gilded Brass and Glass, Italy, 1980s
Located in Roma, IT
Elegant trolley with service tray in gilded brass and glass. Two levels. Attributed to Romeo Rega, Italy, 1980s.
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Chrome, Brass

Rare Hand and Sandaled-Foot Butler's Stand Attributed to Maison Baguès
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Unusual tray table, having a rectangular top of Lucite, on X-frame stand of steel and brass, joined by stretcher, four-cast hands hold the acrylic table ...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Steel

Handcrafted Midcentury Modern Bamboo & Rattan Drinks Cart with Mint Glass Tiers
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare, cool and practical midcentury drinks or serving cart. This cool looking drinks cart from 1950-1960 is all original and it could hardly be in better condition. All handcrafted out of natural materials this organic style table is a really fresh looking piece and it will fit in perfectly in a midcentury, but also in a more contemporary interior. The combination of the hand-knotted rattan, the slightly lighter bamboo and the rippled glass tiers is an absolute joy to look at. Finding this rare cart in such original and good condition more than made our day. It even stands on the original, metal and rubber, rotating wheels. With the glass being in perfect condition, you can tell that former owners have taken very good care of her. Our fair price for this rare midcentury cart...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Glass

Mid-Century Modern Bar or Serving Cart, Rosewood & Chrome on Casters
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern bar or serving cart. Milo Baughman rosewood & chrome on casters. Having a smoked glass top and rosewood base this highly desirable and sweet bar or serving cart is...
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1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Chrome

Drop Leaf Textured Brass Top Burl Wood Rolling Serving Cart Bar by Mastercraft
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern burl wood 21" long double drop leaf one drawer serving cart bar with textured brass top by Mastercraft.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Brass

Modern Romeo Rega Brass and Briar Italian Bar Cart with Service Tray, 1980s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful Italian trolley in briar with finishes in chrome and brass. It has a removable service glass service tray with finishes in brass and chrome. This 1980s production is attr...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Wrought Iron Side Table Attributed to Woodard
Located in New York, NY
Stylish wrought iron stand having weave pattern top, with waisted form base. This example is currently in old paint finish, usable as is, or we can provide custom powder coat finish ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Wrought Iron

Mid-Century Modern Faux Bamboo Bar Cart by Maison Baguès Attributed, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
This presented gilded faux bamboo bar cart attributed to Maison Baguès France 1960s features four glass plates and four wheels. The glass plates have no chips or damages. The conditi...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Brown Foldable Serving Table 1960s Germany
Located in Vienna, AT
This foldable serving table from the 1960s era features a chromed base with two tiers and four wheels. The serving table consists of chromed meta...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Metal

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Expandable Cart with One Leaf
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Midcentury Danish modern expandable teak bar cart on wheels with one 12" extension board.
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Teak

Hermann Bongard Norwegian Enamel Tray Tables
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A matched pair of Norwegian enamel tray tables by Hermann Bongard for Plus, circa 1960s. Beautifully executed, removable tray tops in teak with dove tail j...
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1960s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Enamel

Arts & Crafts Adze Cut Ceruised Oak Finish Serving Cart Bar on Wheels
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Arts & Crafts style ceruised finish solid oak serving drop-leaf bar or cart on wheels. Double door storage cabinet on the bottom.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Oak

Midcentury Maison Baguès Silvered Brass Faux Bamboo Bar Cart, 1960s, France
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Beautiful faux bamboo serving table in heavy silvered brass with smoked grey glass plates by Maison Baguès Paris. Maison Baguès is renowned for fine brass objects and lights since its establishment in 1860. The idiosyncratic genius Armand-Albert Rateau used Maison Baguès accessories to decorate the interiors of Jeanne Lanvin’s town home...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Modern Vintage White Metal Bar Cart, 1950s, Germany
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid century modern vintage bar cart from metal in white color 1950s, Germany. This bar cart shows four wheels and two tiers. The bar cart was made of metal, beechwood, fiberboard and...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Metal

Solid Brass and Glass Mid-Century Modern Bar Cart
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Art Deco solid brass and glass bar cart. Outstanding clockwork quality craftsmanship.
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Brass

American Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood And Brass Bar Trolley Server
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
American Mid-Century Modern burl wood and brass bar trolley server The trolley has the original brass hardware and wheels. The server is in good sturdy order and the wheels works ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid-century Modern serving tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern serving tables 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 tables created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables, case pieces and storage cabinets, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern serving tables 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 tables, popular names associated with this style include Cesare Lacca, Cassina, Cees Braakman, and UMS Pastoe. 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 tables differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $220 and tops out at $51,713 while the average work can sell for $2,014.

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