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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
Mid-Century Modern Rolling Bar/Serving Cart, Belgium design
Located in Antwerp, BE
Cubist Industrial solid chromed metal frame with inset white Formica and wengé shelves. In original good condition.
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1960s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Metal

Italian Mid-Century Modern Brass Bar Cart
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Mid-Century Modern brass bar cart. Italian Mid-Century Modern seamless brass bar cart, serving cart, drinks cart or cocktail trolley. Thi...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Brass

1950s Swedish Metal Tea Trolley for Svenskt Tenn – Mid-Century Design
Located in Stockholm, SE
Tea trolley, anonymous, for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950s. Metal. Dimensions: H: 63 cm / 2 3/4'' W: 76 cm / 2' 6'' D: 43 cm / 17''.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish 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

Fritz Hansen Danish Mid-Century Modern Folding Coffee Table Stand Tray Top Mint!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Fritz Hansen Danish Mid-Century Modern teak folding coffee table stand tray top MINT!.
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Teak

Pair of Brushed Steel & Stained Wood 1960s, bedside tables by Formanova
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Solid brushed metal structure with pivotable wheels and 2 stained dark brown wood shelves. The wooden shelves remain in pretty good condition, but one shows visible scratches along a...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Metal

Midcentury Rosewood and Chrome Console Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This impressive console table is both elegant in appearance and functional in design. Featuring rosewood this table will catch someone's eye from well across the room. With beautiful...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Chrome

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

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Aluminum

Multifunctional Danish Rosewood Drop Leaf Bar Tea Cart Mid-Century Modern
Located in Rockaway, NJ
High quality excellent condition midcentury Danish modern multifunctional 4 tiers one drawer serving cart bar. Open measurement is 58" long.
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Rosewood

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

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

Stunning Brass & Lacquered Goatskin Aldo Tura Cocktail Trolley Set, Italy, 1960s
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
This gorgeous and very rare model cocktail set by Aldo Tura features only the finest materials and Italian craftsmanship The trolley has oxblood red goatskin leather lacquered wit...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Brass

Italian Design 3-layer Chrome and Blue Glass Trolley, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Italian Design 3-layer Chrome and Blue Glass Trolley, 1960s, Italy Measurtements : Height: 86 cm Diameter: 39 cm Shelf heights from bottom to top: 15cm , 42 cm and 70 cm Please do...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Chrome

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

Stunning Bleeched Mahogany and Cork Server / Bar Cart attrib Robsjohn Gibbings
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning Bleeched Mahogany and Cork Server / Bar Cart attributed to T.H. Robsjohn- Gibbings for Widdicomb.. Wonderful original cork top. Amazing patina ,co...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Brass

Poul Hundevad 1960s Mid-Century Modern Teak Bar serving cart
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Danish Rolling Tea Trolley MCM with Brass Toned Casters Elevate your space with this stunning Mid-Century Modern teak bar cart, a timeless Danish-...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Teak

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

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

Italian Modern Rosewood & Glass Rolling Cart, 1950's
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Italian Modern Mobile Cart in sculpted solid Rosewood with Glass Surface. Featuring an open, rectangular Rosewood framework with rounded, smooth lipped surface corners, inset glass t...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Glass, Rosewood

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

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Chrome

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

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

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Brass, Chrome

Gilt Metal Bar Cart, circa 1960, France.
Located in Brussels, BE
Nice bar cart, circa 1960, France Gilt metal, one bottle holder and two glass shelves. Black leather handle. Dimensions: 81 cm H, 71 cm W, 48 cm D. Original condition. All purchases ...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Metal

Swedish Modern Bar Cart in Mahogany and Brass
Located in Karlstad, SE
Beautiful design and well matched materials make this piece a good fit in a modern home. It consists of a frame in mahogany with beautiful details in brass and a glass table top. ...
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Brass

Midcentury Rattan and Bamboo Table with Magazine Rack
Located in Dallas, TX
This charming midcentury rattan table is ideal for any casual seating area. The square top sits above a magazine holder stretcher finished with rattan wrapping. As of this writing, a...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Rattan

Antique chrome serving table, Thonet, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
- original very good condition - construction of chrome tubes - 2 removable wooden trays freely seated in the construction - walnut veneer wood - only re-polished - original glass in...
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1930s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Chrome

1970s Italian Chrome-Plated Serving Table with Smoked Glass
Located in Praha, CZ
Serving table made in Italy during the 1970s, featuring a sleek chrome-plated iron frame and smoked glass surfaces for a striking modernist look. Dimensions: Height 74 cm (29.13 in)...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Chrome

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

Danish Pine Rollable Serving Trolley
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Dimensions: H 16.5” x W 19.5” Danish pine rollable serving trolley from 1960s. Please see our other listings for ideas and matching pieces. Condition: Condition consistent with ag...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Pine

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

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

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

Midcentury Italian Steel and Brass Faux Bois Table with Glass Top and Shelf
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage Italian steel and brass faux bois table from the mid-20th century, with glass top and shelf. Created in Italy during the midcentury period, t...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Brass, Steel

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

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

Wonderful Mid-Century Modern Art Deco Lucite Chrome Brass Console Serving Table
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Mid-Century Modern / Art Deco lucite with chrome & brass base console / serving table with thick glass top in the manner of Karl Springer.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Brass, Chrome

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

1940s Ancient serving Table by Drant Trnka and Volák Dřevoprůmysl Holešov
Located in Praha, CZ
- model 1016 - Labeled - completely restored - new shellac hand-polished polissh according to the original (the same light yellow varnish was used on the boards) - waterproof and ...
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1940s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Wood

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

Black Lacquer & Chrome Bauhaus Two Tier Serving Cart on Wheels c.1940s MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Le Corbusier Bauhaus Style Black Lacquer & Chrome Two Tier Serving Cart on Wheels c.1940s MINT!
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Chrome

Two-Tier Brass Chrome Glass Rectangular Mid-Century Modern Serving Bar Cart
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Brushed chrome brass finials glass shelves serving cart side table on wheels.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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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

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Rope, Wood

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

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

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Brass

Rosewood & Glass Two Tier Serving Cart on Wheels
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern rosewood two tier serving cart table on wheels.
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Rosewood

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

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

Italian Mid Century Modern Faux Bamboo Brass Two Tier Serving Cart on Wheels
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Italian Mid Century Modern Faux Bamboo Brass Two Tier Serving Cart on Wheels
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Brass

A French 1950s Wrought Iron and Enameled Stone Rolling Cart
Located in Long Island City, NY
A French 1950s wrought iron rolling cart with a hand-painted and enameled stone top.
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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

Mid Century Modern c1950s Rolling Brass Two Tier Rectangle Serving Cart Wheels
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid Century Modern c1950s Rolling Brass Two Tier Rectangle Serving Cart Wheels. Heavy bronze patina. Normal due to age and use scratches in the gla...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Brass

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

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Brass, Chrome

Brushed Steel & Stained Wood 1960s Office, Tv or Service Trolley by Formanova
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Solid brushed metal structure with pivotable wheels and 2 stained dark brown wood shelves. Partially restored.: one wheel has been replaced and its related junction to the frame weld...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Metal

Smoked Lucite Rolling 3 Level Tier Cart Serving Side End Table Stand on Wheels
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid century modern dark lucite serving rolling table mini etagere bookcase on wheels.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Smoked Glass, Lucite

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

Vintage Four-Tiered Serving Cart
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Very unusual serving cart with four tiers of storage space. Nice accents along the sides of each tier. A concealed drawer extends from the back of the piece. Easily maneuverable. Ser...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Wood

Italian Bar Cart or Cocktail Trolley in Brass and Smoked Glass
Located in London, GB
This is an unusual elegant bar cart, cocktail or serving trolley in brass and smoked glass Italy circa 1960's. The sculptural design celebrates social gatherings with the curvaceous serpentine brass handles and arched cut glass trays.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Brass

Serving Trolley With Wicker Shelf Made In Rosewood By Johannes Andersen
Located in Lejre, DK
Rosewood serving trolley with wicker shelf, designed by Johannes Andersen and produced by CFC Silkeborg in the 1950s. The trolley combines the deep, warm hue of the rosewood with a l...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Rosewood

Italian Wood & Glass Mid-Century Modern Serving Cart
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This trolley was produced in Italy around the 1950. Stained wood structure with shelf and 4 wheels. The upper glass top has been grinded because of glass defects. Partially restored,...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Glass, 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

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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