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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

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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Carl Aubock 6 Forks with Leather Holder, Corn Cob Skewers #3679, Vienna, 1930s
Carl Aubock 6 Forks with Leather Holder, Corn Cob Skewers #3679, Vienna, 1930s

Carl Aubock 6 Forks with Leather Holder, Corn Cob Skewers #3679, Vienna, 1930s

$950

Carl Aubock 6 Forks with Leather Holder, Corn Cob Skewers #3679, Vienna, 1930s

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Vienna, AT

A set of six small forks with a leather holster, model no. 3679, designed by Carl Auböck and executed by Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Vienna. Originally conceived in the 1930s, this model...

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Brass, Nickel

LG. Dansk Flamestone Casserole Paella Dish w/ Cover by Jens Quistgaard Denmark
LG. Dansk Flamestone Casserole Paella Dish w/ Cover by Jens Quistgaard Denmark

LG. Dansk Flamestone Casserole Paella Dish w/ Cover by Jens Quistgaard Denmark

$275

LG. Dansk Flamestone Casserole Paella Dish w/ Cover by Jens Quistgaard Denmark

By Dansk

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A two piece large casserole or paella serving dish made of Flamestone pottery which is good for low heat and can be used on the table for serving with proper padding so it would not ...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Pottery

Rosenthal Andy Warhol "Golden Angels" Plate
Rosenthal Andy Warhol "Golden Angels" Plate

Rosenthal Andy Warhol "Golden Angels" Plate

$497

Rosenthal Andy Warhol "Golden Angels" Plate

By Andy Warhol, Rosenthal

Located in Waddinxveen, ZH

Rosenthal Studio-Line Andy Warhol Christmas Golden Angels plate. Andy Warhol, quite possibly the greatest pop art artist of our time, loved Christmas and was known for giving his fri...

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Early 2000s German Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coral Pink Russell Wright Steubenville Serving Dish
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coral Pink Russell Wright Steubenville Serving Dish

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coral Pink Russell Wright Steubenville Serving Dish

$65

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coral Pink Russell Wright Steubenville Serving Dish

Located in East Quogue, NY

Vintage mid-century modern Russell Wright Steubenville oval ceramic serving dish. Modern design with soft cures and simple glazing. Size: 10 wide x 7.5 deep x 2.5 inches tall The m...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Large Wood Cactus Toothpick Holder
Large Wood Cactus Toothpick Holder

Large Wood Cactus Toothpick Holder

$75 / item

Large Wood Cactus Toothpick Holder

Located in Fairfield, CA

A vintage mid century wood toothpick holder in the shape of a cactus. Toothpicks can be placed in the small holes along the cactus to create thorns. Beautiful grain to the wood. A gr...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Wood

Carl Auböck drinking jug with 6 glasses around 1950s
Carl Auböck drinking jug with 6 glasses around 1950s

Carl Auböck drinking jug with 6 glasses around 1950s

$877

Carl Auböck drinking jug with 6 glasses around 1950s

Located in Wien, Au

Carl Auböck drinking jug with 6 glasses around 1950s 6x mix color drinking glasses H: 8,5cm Diameter: 5,5cm

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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Glass, Leather

FORNASETTI Puffer Fish Oval Metal Tray
FORNASETTI Puffer Fish Oval Metal Tray

FORNASETTI Puffer Fish Oval Metal Tray

$3,000

FORNASETTI Puffer Fish Oval Metal Tray

By Piero Fornasetti, Fornasetti

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Italian oval enameled metal tray depicting orange puffer fish / made in Milan Italy in the 1950s Original Fornasetti label on the base Measures: width 20.5 inches, depth 13.5...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Metal

Rosenthal Andy Warhol Daisy Breakfast set (9 pcs)
Rosenthal Andy Warhol Daisy Breakfast set (9 pcs)

Rosenthal Andy Warhol Daisy Breakfast set (9 pcs)

$1,046 / set

Rosenthal Andy Warhol Daisy Breakfast set (9 pcs)

By Andy Warhol, Rosenthal

Located in Waddinxveen, ZH

Rosenthal Studio-Line Andy Warhol Daisies 3 sets of coffee cup and saucer and plate. Rosenthal Andy Warhol Daisies line---beautiful, precious collector po...

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1980s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Porcelain

Large Curved Divided Wood Bean Pod Tray - Monkey Pod Wood
Large Curved Divided Wood Bean Pod Tray - Monkey Pod Wood

Large Curved Divided Wood Bean Pod Tray - Monkey Pod Wood

$80

Large Curved Divided Wood Bean Pod Tray - Monkey Pod Wood

Located in Fairfield, CA

A large vintage carved monkey pod wood tray carved into the shape of a bean pod. Includes 6 divided compartments for organizing or serving. Dramatic long curved shape. Made in the Ph...

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Mid-20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Wood

Dior Rectangular Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite Serving Tray, Italy 1970s
Dior Rectangular Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite Serving Tray, Italy 1970s

Dior Rectangular Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite Serving Tray, Italy 1970s

$956

Dior Rectangular Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite Serving Tray, Italy 1970s

By Dior Home

Located in Roma, IT

Marvelous Mid-Century serving tray fully made of vibrant tortoiseshell Lucite with a chrome frame. This incredibly elegant piece was designed by Dior Home and produced in Italy durin...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Chrome

French Decorative Ceramic Tray by Albert Thiry 'circa 1960s'
French Decorative Ceramic Tray by Albert Thiry 'circa 1960s'

French Decorative Ceramic Tray by Albert Thiry 'circa 1960s'

$765Sale Price|30% Off

French Decorative Ceramic Tray by Albert Thiry 'circa 1960s'

By Albert Thiry

Located in London, GB

Mid-century decorative tray (circa 1960s) by Albert Thiry. A chalk-white glaze provides the background for a colourful thistle motif in the centre. The rim has touches of earthy gree...

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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Ceramic

Jens Quistgaard Fjord Flatware 72 Pieces Dansk Danish Modern Mid Century
Jens Quistgaard Fjord Flatware 72 Pieces Dansk Danish Modern Mid Century

Jens Quistgaard Fjord Flatware 72 Pieces Dansk Danish Modern Mid Century

$2,850 / set

Jens Quistgaard Fjord Flatware 72 Pieces Dansk Danish Modern Mid Century

By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard

Located in Atlanta, GA

Danish Modern "Fjord" Modernist Flatware Set, designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk in Denmark and produced in Germany, circa 1960s. The set contains a 5 piece set for 12 people with...

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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Stainless Steel

Modernist Salt & Pepper Shakers
Modernist Salt & Pepper Shakers

Modernist Salt & Pepper Shakers

$100Sale Price / item|20% Off

Modernist Salt & Pepper Shakers

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Modernist salt and pepper shakers, price is for the pair.

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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Aluminum

1940s Mexican Sterling Silver Coffee Tea Service Set w Tray, Mexican Silversmith
1940s Mexican Sterling Silver Coffee Tea Service Set w Tray, Mexican Silversmith

1940s Mexican Sterling Silver Coffee Tea Service Set w Tray, Mexican Silversmith

$14,950 / set

1940s Mexican Sterling Silver Coffee Tea Service Set w Tray, Mexican Silversmith

By William Spratling

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A striking and highly collectible 1940s Mexican sterling silver coffee and tea service set, masterfully crafted in Mexico during the golden era of the Taxco silversmithing movement. ...

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1940s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver, Brass, Copper

Mid-Century Modern Abalone Tray, Alpaca Metal, Mexico, Circa 1970
Mid-Century Modern Abalone Tray, Alpaca Metal, Mexico, Circa 1970

Mid-Century Modern Abalone Tray, Alpaca Metal, Mexico, Circa 1970

$678

Mid-Century Modern Abalone Tray, Alpaca Metal, Mexico, Circa 1970

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Beautiful tray designed and produced in Mexico during the 1970's. This artisanal object with abalone mother-of-pearl and alpaca, is a true work of art. A beautiful item to display in...

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1970s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Shell, Abalone, Alpaca

Mid-Century Modern Serving Tray by Don S. Shoemaker, 1980s Exotic Woods
Mid-Century Modern Serving Tray by Don S. Shoemaker, 1980s Exotic Woods

Mid-Century Modern Serving Tray by Don S. Shoemaker, 1980s Exotic Woods

$480Sale Price / item|20% Off

Mid-Century Modern Serving Tray by Don S. Shoemaker, 1980s Exotic Woods

By Don S. Shoemaker

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a mid-century modern designed by Don Shoemaker and produced by Señal Mexico circa the 1980s. Mid-century Service Tray medley of exotic woods. Cut out the hand...

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Late 20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Wood

Mussel Shell Caviar Server, Bronze & Shell, Mid-Century Italy, 1970s
Mussel Shell Caviar Server, Bronze & Shell, Mid-Century Italy, 1970s

Mussel Shell Caviar Server, Bronze & Shell, Mid-Century Italy, 1970s

$793

Mussel Shell Caviar Server, Bronze & Shell, Mid-Century Italy, 1970s

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Beautiful mussel shell caviar server designed in Italy in the 1970s. Metallic gold structure depicting a mussel shell symbol of love and beauty since antiquity with its spoon in bron...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Abalone Shell Jar, Alpaca, Mexico, 1970s Art
Mid-Century Modern Abalone Shell Jar, Alpaca, Mexico, 1970s Art

Mid-Century Modern Abalone Shell Jar, Alpaca, Mexico, 1970s Art

$643

Mid-Century Modern Abalone Shell Jar, Alpaca, Mexico, 1970s Art

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Beautiful abalone shell small jar designed and produced in Mexico during the 1970's. This artisanal jar with abalone mother-of-pearl and alpaca is a true work of art. A beautiful ite...

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1970s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Shell, Abalone, Alpaca

Dior Rectangular Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite and Brass Serving Tray, Italy 1970s
Dior Rectangular Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite and Brass Serving Tray, Italy 1970s

Dior Rectangular Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite and Brass Serving Tray, Italy 1970s

$1,146

Dior Rectangular Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite and Brass Serving Tray, Italy 1970s

By Dior Home

Located in Roma, IT

Spectacular midcentury serving tray in an incredibly charming tortoiseshell effect lucite and brass. This incredibly stylish piece was designed by Dior Home and produced in Italy dur...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Stainless Steel & Walnut Serving Tray
Mid-Century Modern Stainless Steel & Walnut Serving Tray

Mid-Century Modern Stainless Steel & Walnut Serving Tray

$140Sale Price|20% Off

Mid-Century Modern Stainless Steel & Walnut Serving Tray

Located in San Diego, CA

A nice MCM stainless steel serving tray with walnut handles, circa 1960s. The tray is in good vintage condition and measures 19" W x 8.25" D x 1.75" H. #1623.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Stainless Steel

Midcentury Serving Tray Bamboo, Rattan and Lucite Dior Home Style, Italy 1970s
Midcentury Serving Tray Bamboo, Rattan and Lucite Dior Home Style, Italy 1970s

Midcentury Serving Tray Bamboo, Rattan and Lucite Dior Home Style, Italy 1970s

$1,108

Midcentury Serving Tray Bamboo, Rattan and Lucite Dior Home Style, Italy 1970s

Located in Rome, IT

Midcentury rectangular amazing serving tray in bamboo, rattan and lucite with handles in the style of Christian Dior Home. Made in Italy in the 1970s.

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass

Sophisticated Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Etched Crystal Serving Plate
Sophisticated Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Etched Crystal Serving Plate

Sophisticated Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Etched Crystal Serving Plate

$185

Sophisticated Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Etched Crystal Serving Plate

Located in New York, NY

This sophisticated serving plate was realized in the United States, circa 1960. It features a sunburst pattern emanating from the center. The bottom has been incised with deep channe...

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Crystal

Mid-Century large engraved Murano Glass Mirror Tray, Italy 1960
Mid-Century large engraved Murano Glass Mirror Tray, Italy 1960

Mid-Century large engraved Murano Glass Mirror Tray, Italy 1960

$750

Mid-Century large engraved Murano Glass Mirror Tray, Italy 1960

By Ars Murano

Located in Saarbruecken, DE

Mid-Century Murano Glass Mirror Tray, Italy 1960. romantic scene engraved. gold leaf details. large version!

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Brass

Vintage Japanese Small Black Tea Pot Enamel Kettle Post-Modern
Vintage Japanese Small Black Tea Pot Enamel Kettle Post-Modern

Vintage Japanese Small Black Tea Pot Enamel Kettle Post-Modern

$120

Vintage Japanese Small Black Tea Pot Enamel Kettle Post-Modern

By Copco

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a vintage Japanese small tea pot in black enamel with wood handle. Unmarked. Dimensions: 7.25" D x 6.13" W x 5 H Please visit take a look at our listings,...

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Late 20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Mid-Century Modernist Crystal Decanter with Drop form Stopper Signed Baccarat
Mid-Century Modernist Crystal Decanter with Drop form Stopper Signed Baccarat

Mid-Century Modernist Crystal Decanter with Drop form Stopper Signed Baccarat

$465

Mid-Century Modernist Crystal Decanter with Drop form Stopper Signed Baccarat

By Baccarat

Located in New York, NY

This elegant and beautifully formed Mid-Century Modernist Crystal Decanter Signed Baccarat originates from France during the 20th Century. This decanter features a beautifully achiev...

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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Crystal

Set of 17 Vintage Alitalia First Class Plates and Cups Designed by Joe Colombo
Set of 17 Vintage Alitalia First Class Plates and Cups Designed by Joe Colombo

Set of 17 Vintage Alitalia First Class Plates and Cups Designed by Joe Colombo

$1,800 / set

Set of 17 Vintage Alitalia First Class Plates and Cups Designed by Joe Colombo

By Richard Ginori, Ambrogio Pozzi, Joe Colombo

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Alitalia Airlines first class service set of plates and cups (seventeen pieces in total) designed by Joe Colombo and Ambrogio Pozzi and manufactured by Richard Ginori Milan (ca. 1970...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Ceramic

Midcentury Serving Tray Lucite, Rattan & Chrome Dior Home Style, Italy 1970s
Midcentury Serving Tray Lucite, Rattan & Chrome Dior Home Style, Italy 1970s

Midcentury Serving Tray Lucite, Rattan & Chrome Dior Home Style, Italy 1970s

$851

Midcentury Serving Tray Lucite, Rattan & Chrome Dior Home Style, Italy 1970s

By Christian Dior, Dior Home

Located in Rome, IT

Midcentury amazing squared serving tray or centerpiece in lucite, rattan and brass chrome in the style of Christian Dior Home. Made in Italy in the 1970s. Great accessory for...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Metal, Steel, Chrome, Brass

Mid-Century Mexican Brass and Abalone Shell Shot Glass Set with Serving Tray
Mid-Century Mexican Brass and Abalone Shell Shot Glass Set with Serving Tray

Mid-Century Mexican Brass and Abalone Shell Shot Glass Set with Serving Tray

$1,450 / set

Mid-Century Mexican Brass and Abalone Shell Shot Glass Set with Serving Tray

By Los Castillo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elegant mid-century Mexican barware set comprised of six brass shot glasses and a matching rectangular tray, each adorned with meticulously hand-inlaid abalone shell. The iridescent ...

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1950s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Brass

Rosenthal Andy Warhol ‘Daisy‘’ XL Cup and Saucer
Rosenthal Andy Warhol ‘Daisy‘’ XL Cup and Saucer

Rosenthal Andy Warhol ‘Daisy‘’ XL Cup and Saucer

$326

Rosenthal Andy Warhol ‘Daisy‘’ XL Cup and Saucer

By Andy Warhol, Rosenthal

Located in Waddinxveen, ZH

Rosenthal Studio-Line XL cup with saucer, suitable for a latte, soup, tea or your cereals. Andy Warhol, quite possibly the greatest pop art artist of our time. The Flowers print port...

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1980s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Porcelain

Mid-Century Lucite Tray with Louis Vuitton Monogram Fabric
Mid-Century Lucite Tray with Louis Vuitton Monogram Fabric

Mid-Century Lucite Tray with Louis Vuitton Monogram Fabric

$475

Mid-Century Lucite Tray with Louis Vuitton Monogram Fabric

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Unbeatable lucite barware tray with authentic Louis Vuitton fabric. To make this piece even more one-of-a-kind we added this early 19th Century watercolor print to the back. We see t...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Lucite, Fabric

Vintage Cast Iron Dutch Oven Made in France 20538 Green Casserole Pot w/ Lid
Vintage Cast Iron Dutch Oven Made in France 20538 Green Casserole Pot w/ Lid

Vintage Cast Iron Dutch Oven Made in France 20538 Green Casserole Pot w/ Lid

$89

Vintage Cast Iron Dutch Oven Made in France 20538 Green Casserole Pot w/ Lid

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Cast Iron Dutch Oven Made in France 20538 Green Casserole Pot w/ Lid. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 6.5" H x 15.5" W x 10.25" D.

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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Iron

Fish bottle opener, Abalone shell & Alpaca, Mexico, circa 1980
Fish bottle opener, Abalone shell & Alpaca, Mexico, circa 1980

Fish bottle opener, Abalone shell & Alpaca, Mexico, circa 1980

$327

Fish bottle opener, Abalone shell & Alpaca, Mexico, circa 1980

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Beautiful fish bottle opener designed and produced in Mexico during the 1980's. This artisanal bottle opener, crafted with abalone mother-of-pearl and alpaca is a true work of art. A...

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1980s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Shell, Abalone, Alpaca

Copco Michael Lax Orange Enameled Cast Iron Saucepan Denmark MCM w / Lid
Copco Michael Lax Orange Enameled Cast Iron Saucepan Denmark MCM w / Lid

Copco Michael Lax Orange Enameled Cast Iron Saucepan Denmark MCM w / Lid

$125

Copco Michael Lax Orange Enameled Cast Iron Saucepan Denmark MCM w / Lid

By Copco

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Copco Michael Lax Orange Enameled Cast Iron Saucepan Denmark MCM with Lid. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 6" H x 16" W x 8.75" D.

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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Iron

Set of 6 Brass Skewers
Set of 6 Brass Skewers

Set of 6 Brass Skewers

$270 / set

Set of 6 Brass Skewers

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of 6 Turkish brass skewers -Each skewer has a different marking or design at the tip of the handle, a nice decorative touch and also will mark the gu...

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20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Brass

Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Teak Salad Servers, A Pair
Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Teak Salad Servers, A Pair

Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Teak Salad Servers, A Pair

$210Sale Price|25% Off

Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Teak Salad Servers, A Pair

By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk, Richard Nissen

Located in Round Top, TX

Teak Servers by famed maker Dansk with original stickers. Attributed to the designer Jens Quistgaard, and in the style of Danish designer Richard Nissen, these elegantly formed piece...

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Mid-20th Century Thai Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Teak

Willy Rizzo Tortoiseshell Lucite & Brass Italian Serving Tray, 1970s
Willy Rizzo Tortoiseshell Lucite & Brass Italian Serving Tray, 1970s

Willy Rizzo Tortoiseshell Lucite & Brass Italian Serving Tray, 1970s

$1,052

Willy Rizzo Tortoiseshell Lucite & Brass Italian Serving Tray, 1970s

By Willy Rizzo

Located in Roma, IT

Marvelous mid-century tray in a single piece of curved tortoiseshell-effect lucite and solid brass. This incredibly stylish piece was produced in Italy during the 1970s and its desig...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Brass

Vintage Venetian glass Round Mirror Tray, Italy 1950s
Vintage Venetian glass Round Mirror Tray, Italy 1950s

Vintage Venetian glass Round Mirror Tray, Italy 1950s

$666

Vintage Venetian glass Round Mirror Tray, Italy 1950s

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

Amazing Murano tray made in Venice, Italy in the 1950s. The edge of the tray features a blue twisted glass border with ornate brass handles. Wood board liner on underside. Very go...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Brass

Vintage Mid Century Modern Silver Plated Steel Fondue Pot Warmer Set
Vintage Mid Century Modern Silver Plated Steel Fondue Pot Warmer Set

Vintage Mid Century Modern Silver Plated Steel Fondue Pot Warmer Set

$125

Vintage Mid Century Modern Silver Plated Steel Fondue Pot Warmer Set

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Mid Century Modern Silver Plated Steel Fondue Pot Warmer Set. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 9" H x 10" W x 6" D.

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Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver Plate

Barovier Mirror-Engraved Small Serving Tray in Murano Glass w/ Gold, Italy 1940s
Barovier Mirror-Engraved Small Serving Tray in Murano Glass w/ Gold, Italy 1940s

Barovier Mirror-Engraved Small Serving Tray in Murano Glass w/ Gold, Italy 1940s

$713

Barovier Mirror-Engraved Small Serving Tray in Murano Glass w/ Gold, Italy 1940s

By Barovier

Located in Roma, IT

Stunning small rectangular serving tray crafted in an elegant mix of mouth-blown Murano glass enriched with 24k gold inclusions, acid-etched mirrored glass, and refined gilt metal ha...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass

Midcentury Large Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite and Brass Serving Tray, Italy 1970s
Midcentury Large Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite and Brass Serving Tray, Italy 1970s

Midcentury Large Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite and Brass Serving Tray, Italy 1970s

$1,015

Midcentury Large Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite and Brass Serving Tray, Italy 1970s

By Guzzini

Located in Roma, IT

Marvelous midcentury large serving tray in a gorgeous tortoiseshell effect lucite with brass handles. This incredibly charming piece was designed in Italy during the 1970s by Guzzin...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Brass

Alberto Sordi Octagonal Floral Lucite and Brass Serving Tray, Italy, 1970s
Alberto Sordi Octagonal Floral Lucite and Brass Serving Tray, Italy, 1970s

Alberto Sordi Octagonal Floral Lucite and Brass Serving Tray, Italy, 1970s

$758

Alberto Sordi Octagonal Floral Lucite and Brass Serving Tray, Italy, 1970s

Located in Roma, IT

Charming and unique octagonal serving tray in a combination of lucite and brass. This incredibly stylish piece was designed by Alberto Sordi and produced in Italy during the 1970s. T...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Brass

Lagardo Tackett for Schmid — White Demitasse Cup & Saucer Set
Lagardo Tackett for Schmid — White Demitasse Cup & Saucer Set

Lagardo Tackett for Schmid — White Demitasse Cup & Saucer Set

$1,600 / set

Lagardo Tackett for Schmid — White Demitasse Cup & Saucer Set

By A. Schmidt, Lagardo Tackett

Located in Chicago, IL

Lagardo Tackett for Schmid — White Demitasse Cup & Saucer Set— White Porcelain Cup & Saucer Set (24 Pieces), 1950s A rare new old stock set of twelve white porcelain demitasse (espre...

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1950s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Porcelain

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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