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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
Midcentury Italian Beech Wood and Formica Red Two Tiered Bar Cart, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic midcentury serving trolley in beech wood with two formica red shelves. This unique piece was produced in Italy during the 1960s. This is a won...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Metal

Very Fine c1950s Bent Bamboo Serving Cart on Wheels w/ Bottle Cases Holders MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very Fine c1950s Bent Bamboo Serving Cart on Wheels w/ Bottle Cases Holders MINT
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Bamboo

Modern Cubist White Trolley 3 Shelf's White Metal Frame and Wood Shelf's
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
Very elegant modern cubist white trolley 3 shelf's white metal frame and wood shelf's.
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1970s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Metal

Console, Occasional Table, Gio Ponti attributed, by Consorzio Mobili di Cantù
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Italy Mid-Century Modern occasional table, console, Gio Ponti attributed by Consorzio Mobili di Cantu. In mahogany, wax-polished Measures cm: H 79, W 7...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Mahogany

Max Sauze for Atrow ‘Isocele’ bar cart side table 1970’s
Located in Delft, NL
Max Sauze for Atrow ‘Isocele’ bar cart side table 1970’s
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Metal

Vintage Handcrafted Octagonal Bamboo Side Folding Table, Center Table, 1970
Located in Miami, FL
1970s Mid-Century Modern handcrafted and handwoven octagonal bamboo foldable side table. Decorative and sturdy X base. The table is easy to f...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Metal

Maison Jansen Style Midcentury Set of 3 Nesting Tables, Drink, Serving Tables
Located in Miami, FL
Superb bronze set of Maison Jansen style tables Clear and mirror top glass Dimensions : 22 inches L, 16 inches D, 19 inches H 18 inches L, 14 inches D. 16 inches H 13.5, inches L, ...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Bronze

Palisandro and Mahogany Console Table Attributed to Vittorio Dassi
Located in Hanover, MA
1950s Italian console table or hunt board, in the manner of Paolo Buffa, rests on 4 fluted tapering column legs with brass sabots. Four dr...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Glass, Mahogany, Rosewood

Italian Stained Wood Trolley with Lion Figure, 1940s
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This trolley features stained wood with an upper floor adorned with a lion figure and acrylic glass inserts. Originating from Italy in the 1940s. Feel free to contact us for more de...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Glass, Acrylic, Wood

Natural Organic Shape Thick Slab Top Rosewood Sides Cocktail Bar Liquor Cabinet
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern studio made organic shape live edge heavy (possibly teak or walnut) slab of wood top liquor cabinet bar. Beautiful amber tone varnish finish. Unsigned. Nakashima s...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Rosewood, Teak

W. A. Berkey & J. Widdicomb Oval Mahogany Occasional Serving Table on Wheels
Located in Germantown, MD
William A. Berkey (American, 1881-1976) for John Widdicomb oval two tiered occasional table, cart table, serving table. Banded mahogany with tapered column supports and wire mesh sid...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Iron

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

Karl Springer fortuni covered Rolling Two-Tier Table
Located in Westport, CT
Karl Springer signed and dated, muted green and black covered black Foo Dog printed animal two-tier table, with original brass casters.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Brass

Nice Solid Brass Square Profile Serving Cart on Wheels
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid Century Modern serving cart with smoked glass on Wheels.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Brass

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

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Chrome

Black Metal & Teak Wood Mid-Century Modern Small Serving Table on Wheels
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Service table on wheels with two teak shelves. Wear consistent with age and use; some paint loss.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Metal

Midcentury Serving Bar Cart or Trolley, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- very practical - rare type.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Glass, Wood

Danish Mid-Century Modern Foldable Serving Trolley
Located in Weesp, NL
Introducing the perfect addition to your home entertaining needs - a vintage foldable serving trolley designed by Danish architect Hans Bølling in th...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Laminate, Beech

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

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Brass

Interesting Rattan Drinks Trolley with Leather Links, French, circa 1950
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This interesting and unusual drinks trolley is made of rattan with leather links. This is a French work, circa 1950.
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Leather, Rattan, Glass

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

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Brass

1970s Trolley /Serving Cart, Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition with some signs of use
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Metal

Mid Century Modern White Vintage Metal Bar Cart or Serving Table 1950s Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage bar cart or serving table from metal white lacquered nicely decorated and equipped with two wheels, 1950s Italy. A charming bar cart from perforated sheet ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Wire, Sheet Metal

Angelo Mangiarotti for Skipper Black Marquina Marble "Eros" Side Table
Located in Stockholm, SE
Angelo Mangiarotti for skipper black Marquina marble "Eros" Console, Italy, 1970s Designed by Angelo Mangiarotti for Skipper from the 'Eros' series, iconic black or Nero Marquina ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Marble

Circular Shape Glass Top Bauhaus Serving Cart Deco Midcentury Wolfgang Hoffman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Stunning bent chrome tube Bauhaus Art Deco service bar cart probably designed by Wolfgang Hoffman, circa 1940s. Very good original condition.
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Chrome

Postmodern Black Ebonized Beech Serving Cart in the Style of Ico Parisi, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1970s. This serving cart is made in beech and features four casters. It is a vintage item, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it has been recently resto...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Metal

Mid-Century Italian Desk in Wood and Laminate
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful mid-century wooden desk designed and produced by a fine Italian manufacturer in the 1950s. The desk is typically 1950s with its hard, geo...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Laminate, Wood

Heywood Wakefield 1950's Maple Guitar-Pick Drinks/Side-Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
Of solid construction with triangular solid maple top above a plain frieze apron all raised on tapering supports.
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1950s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Maple

Chrome Faux Bamboo Smoked Glass Top Side or Coffee Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice mid century modern chrome side or end table.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

Bamboo Serving Trolley Mid century Modern
Located in Weesp, NL
Mid century modern bamboo serving trolley Stylish serving trolley produced in the 1960s by Rohe Noordwolde in the Netherlands. The trolley is in great condition. Measurements : D 6...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Bamboo, Glass, Wicker

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

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

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Ormolu, Bronze

Vintage Young Manufacturing Walnut & Burl Credenza
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful dark wood serving credenza will fit perfectly in any dining room set up. With clean lines and a Classic style, this piece is sure to please....
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Walnut, Burl

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

Mid-Century Modern Serving Cart by Lane Furniture Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handsome Mid-Century Modern serving cart manufactured by Lane Furniture Company in Altavista, Virginia. Drop-leaf extensions on either side of the tabletop extend the table's surface...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Laminate, Walnut

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

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Teak

Beautiful Vintage Mid-Century Modern Brass Glass Top Inset Console Serving Table
Located in Roslyn, NY
A beautiful vintage Mid-Century Modern brass with thick glass top inset to each leg, console / serving table. Minor wear from age & regular use.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Brass

Mid Century Modern Vintage Brass Metal White Bar Cart Mategot Style France 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern Vintage Brass Metal White Bar Cart Mategot Style France 1950s A beautiful and elegant two-tiered bar cart consists of wire steel white lacquered perforated sheet m...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Metal

Vintage Wood and Plywood Serving Cart, 1970's
Located in Praha, CZ
Mid century serving troley or side table on wheels, made of wood with plywood top. Good original condition with some signs of use (see photo).
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Wood, Plywood

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

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Rope, Wood

Midcentury McGuire Faux Bamboo Bar Cart
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Dynamic faux bamboo bar cart with well grained oak panels, reed wrapped corners, finished all around, recessed casters and slide out service space. Signed McGuire in the drawer.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Reed, Oak

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

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Oak

Mid century modern rattan and bamboo serving bar cart w/ bottles holder.
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-century modern rattan and bamboo two tier are serving cart liquor bar on wheels.
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Bamboo

Vintage Gold Colored Cart on Wheels
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Cart 2 Tier with Rack on bottom. Clear Wheels. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age Dimensions. 18 W ; 16 D ; 24 H
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Faux Bamboo Bar Cart 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage golden metal faux bamboo bar cart France 1960s with four glass plates and four wheels. The glass plates have no chips or damages. The condition is good wi...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Metal

Cesare Lacca Elegant Rolling Cart with Glass Top, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Rolling serving cart in lacquered mahogany with glass by Cesare Lacca (Italy) for Cassina, American, 1970s. This cart is very stylish and beautifully made.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Glass, Mahogany

Mid Century Modern 3 tray serving trolley - 1960s
Located in Uccle, BE
Mid Century Modern 3 tray serving trolley Wear consistent with age and use : See Photos
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Metal

Edward Wormley Bar Cart for Dunbar
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique midcentury bar cart features a unique sliding slate style top that expands to 62 inches wide to reveal locking side cabinet. Additional storage in drawer and open adjusta...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Walnut

Italian Mid-Century Modern Bamboo & Rattan Bar Cart by Franco Albini
Located in New York, NY
Rare and important Italian Mid-Century Modern rattan and glass bar or serving cart by Franco Albini. The piece is unique in linking traditional materials (rattan, bamboo) with an ope...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Bamboo, Rattan, Glass

Chiseled Edge Green Glass Etagere' Vitrine Table after Max Ingrand
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Gorgeous asymmetrical 3-tier etagere' table in the style of Fontana Arte', circa 1960s. Chiseled green edge glass shelfs. Walnut dowels support legs topped with polished brass finia...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Brass

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

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Brass

Danish Mid Century Modern Solid Rosewood 3 Tier Serving Bar Cart Bottles Compart
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid Century Modern Solid Rosewood 3 Tier Serving Bar Cart on Wheels Bottles Compartment MINT!
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Chrome

Trolley In Solid Wood Finished With Mahogany Veneer, Italy 1960's
Located in Hellouw, NL
Trolley in solid wood finished with mahogany veneer.The practical function of the trolley, also called a serving trolley, is something from a bygone era, but the object itself has ag...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Mahogany

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

Mid Century Tea Trolley with Flaps
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Tea trolley with flaps. The rectangular top has two folding side flaps, which can be lifted to extend the support surface. The structure is made up of four straight legs and a fixed ...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Wood

Mid Century Danish Tea Trolley with Flaps
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Tea trolley with flaps. Its slim, well-proportioned structure supports an oval top with hinged sides that can be raised to extend the support surface. The lower open shelf base exten...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Wood

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

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Wrought Iron

Scandinavian Midcentury Bar Cart in Brass and Glass
Located in Karlstad, SE
A beautiful bar cart made of brass with black wooden details and a table top in glass, probably produced in Sweden. Beautiful design and well matched materials make this piece a go...
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Brass

Mid Century Mahogany Tea Trolley with Side Flaps
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Tea trolley with side flaps. With two shelves surrounded by small side mouldings that act as fixed trays. The sides are joined by turned columns that give the whole elegance and soli...
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1940s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Mahogany

Milo Baughman style Polished Chrome Glass top Nesting Tables
Located in Westport, CT
Set of Three 1950's Glass top polished Chrome Nesting Tables,some pitting to finish But great looking and period Style Milo Baughman. Measurements large table 21.75x17x 23 high 1...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Chrome

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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