Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Large Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite and Brass Serving Tray by Guzzini, Italy 1970
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning large mid-century tray in tortoiseshell effect lucite and brass. This charming rectangular tray, clearly in the style of Christian Dior, was produced in Italy during the 197...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Tommaso Barbi Rectangular Brass
Mirror Centerpiece Tray, Italy, 1970s
Located in Carimate, Como
Rectangular centerpiece tray in bronzed mirror with brass corners and frame in ivory-colored plastic material by the Italian designer Tommaso B...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite and Brass Oval Serving Tray, Italy 1970s
By Guzzini
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning midcentury tray in a gorgeous tortoiseshell effect lucite with brass handles. This incredibly charming piece was designed in Italy during the 1970s by Guzzini.
This unique...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Brass
Serving Tray in Lucite, Wicker and Chrome Christian Dior Home Style, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury wonderful rectangular serving tray in lucite, wicker and chrome in the style of Christian Dior Home.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
This item is a wonderful addition ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal, Steel, Chrome
Pierre Casenove for Studio Salins glazed ceramic coffee set 1980s
Located in Paris, IDF
This is a beautiful modernist coffee set designed by Pierre Casenove and edited by Studio Salins in the 1980s. It features a large coffee pot, with six coffee cups, all in black glaz...
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1980s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Ceramic
1950
s American Mid Century Atomic Age Rare Fondue Pot Casserole
Located in San Diego, CA
1950's rare vintage chafing dish , fondue pot food warmer in beautiful enameled orange with lid with black iron stand with wooden decorative feet, very nice condition almost no use a...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Iron
60s Franco Pozzi Mid Century Ceramic Salt Pepper Oil and Vinegar Cruet Set Italy
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Rare Franco Pozzi Oil, Vinegar, Salt and Pepper, Psychedelic Mod 5 piece, fun and whimsical designer set in honey colored wood holder
Original labels affixed. No chips or issues
L...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Ceramic
1960s Dansk Brass Stainless Cheese Slicer Japan
By Dansk
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Dansk Modernist design Brass Stainless Cheese Slicer Japan
1.25 h x 8.13 long x 2.75
Preowned vintage, refer to images.
Category
1960s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Magazine or Bottle Rack in Lucite and Brass, Italian Design 1970s, Romeo Rega
By Romeo Rega
Located in Roma, IT
Elegant magazine rack fully made in clear lucite and solid brass. This charming object was produced in Italy during the 1970s clearly in the style of Romeo Rega.
This delightful it...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Serving Tray Tortoiseshell Lucite and Brass Dior Home Style, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury pair of wonderful octagonal serving tray or centerpiece in faux tortoiseshell lucite and brass in the style of Christian Dior Home.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Majolica Cups
Saucers With Cicada Sicart, Circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
A pair of Majolica cups and plate with cicada signed Sicart, Circa 1950.
From South of France (Provence).
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Ceramic
20th Century Metal Shell and Coral Decorative Dish Vide-Poche or Plate Pergay
By Maria Pergay
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
In the style of Maria Pergay
Realised, circa 1960
Elegant dish called "mendiant" in metal and coral
Very chic object with two shells and a coral handle...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Coral
French Riviera Serving Tray in Rattan and Hand-Woven Wicker, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful rectangular organic serving tray fully made in bamboo, rattan and hand-woven wicker. This gorgeous French Riviera style tray was hand-made in Italy during the 1970s.
This...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Wicker
Stainless Steel Serving / Carving Utensil Set by AS, Italy
By Alessi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stainless Steel Serving Set
Labeled: "AS", Italy
Comes with Original Cloth Sleeve and Box
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Stainless Steel
Bodil Kjaer Serving Cart For Cassina
By Bodil Kjaer
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bodil Kjaer Serving Cart For Cassina
A serving cart, designed by Bodil Kjær for the modern living room, where welcoming cheer is encouraged by versatile furniture that elegantly enh...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Steel
$7,084 / item
Mid-Century Modern Art Pottery Salt Pepper Shaker Set Japanese Stoneware
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a vintage art pottery stoneware salt pepper shaker set. Japan circa the 1970s. In the style of Lisa Larson Stig Lindber...
Category
1970s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Pottery
Silver Plated Cooler by "Emilia Los Castillo"
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1970. We offer this Silver Plated Cooler set by "Emilia Los Castillo". Includes brand mark.
Emilia Castillo, a second generation designer, b...
Category
1970s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Mid-Century Red Majolica Fish Salt Cellar Vallauris
By Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Mid-Century Red Majolica Fish Salt Cellar Vallauris.
Fish with net.
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Easter Bunny Rabbit 7" Chocolate Candy Mold Heavy Metal Casting
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Easter Bunny Rabbit 7" Chocolate Candy Mold Heavy Metal Casting. Circa Early 20th Century. Case Measurements: 1.5" H x 9.5" W x 7.5" D. Bu...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal
Mexican Midcentury Serving Cart
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this Mexican Midcentury Serving Cart. Two levels, solid walnut structure wood and brass, include ice bucket and dishes, recently r...
Category
1970s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Walnut
$1,200 / set
Vintage Large Middle Eastern Tray in Piercet Copper, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Extra-large (57 cm) Persian copper tray decorated with leaves and flowers with intricate perforations. It was made in Pakistan or India during the 1960s or earlier. It can be used as...
Category
1960s Asian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Copper
$339 Sale Price
50% Off
Serving Tray in Effect Tortoiseshell Lucite
Brass by Guzzini, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing oval serving tray in faux tortoiseshell-effect Lucite featuring brass handles attributed to Team Guzzini.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
It's an iconic tray or p...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Christian Dior Rectangular Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite Serving Tray, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful Mid-Century rectangular serving tray made entirely of stunning tortoiseshell lucite. This gorgeous tray was made in Italy in the 1970s in the style of Willy Rizzo for a hom...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass
Original French Modernist Metal Tray "Rigituelle" by Mathieu Matégot, 1950s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Metal tray.
Designed and produced by Mathieu Matégot.
Origin: France,
1950s.
Original Mathieu Matégot tray "RIGITUELLE". made in the 1950s in France. typical mategot style with ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal
Beautiful Italian Centerpiece Stand, 1960s
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Beautiful Italian centerpiece riser, 1960s.
Beautiful centerpiece riser with hand embossed silver-plated metal base, where the crystal bowl is attached. The decorations are all hand...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Crystal, Metal
French Enameled Copper Blue Butterfly Wall Decoration Colored Glass Mid-Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
French copper enameled blue butterfly, with colored pieces of glass.
Signed A. B. Limoges
Limoges is a city of center of France knew for its artcraft and porcelaine.
Good condition w...
Category
1960s Moroccan Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Copper
Midcentury Serving Tray Lucite, Wicker
Brass Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing squared serving tray or centerpiece in lucite, wicker and brass in the style of Christian Dior Home.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
Great accessory for any mo...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Cini
Nils Oil and Vinegar Cruet Set
By Cini
Nils
Located in Sheffield, MA
A masterfully designed modernist oil and vinegar cruet set of impeccable quality made of glass and polished metal by Cini
Nils, Italy, ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Stainless Steel
$975 / item
Italian Mid-Century Bamboo and Brass Bohemian Organic Serving Tray, 1970s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Mid-Century Bamboo and Brass Bohemian Organic Serving Tray, 1970s
Beautiful, large and elegant tray from the 1970s, made in Italy, attributed to Vivai del Sud manufacturing....
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Brass
Yellow perforated metal bonbonniere by Mathieu Matégot, France 1950
s
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This perforated meteal tray/serving dish in yellow from the 1950's was designed by Mathieu Matégot. It is in a good original condition and it has a beautiful patina of age and use.
...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal
Space Age Coffee Pot / Percolator / Server in Chrome and Teak, Regal, USA, 1960s
By Regal Art Co.
Located in Deland, FL
This striking Mid-Century Modern coffee pot by Regal captures the futuristic optimism of the Space Age with its sleek design from the 1960s. Crafted in the USA, the piece features a...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Chrome
Serving Tray Brass Faux Bamboo
Black Laminate by Maison Bagues, France 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing serving Tray in faux bamboo effect brass and black laminate attributed to Maison Bagues.
Made in France in the1960s.
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Set of 2 Rosewood and Silver Serving Set by William Spratling, circa 1950s
Located in Troy, MI
William Spratling Rosewood and Silver Serving Set 1950s
A rare salad serving set by William Spratling
Mexico circa 1950s
Solid rosewood with inlaid sterling silver
Additional Infor...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sergio Asti Silverplated and Glass Jug "Onde Series", Arnolfo di Cambio 1968
Located in Firenze, IT
Exclusive Jug designed by Sergio Asti from the “Onde” series
Manufactured by Arnolfo di Cambio, 1968
Silver-plated and glass.
Cooling conteiner inside.
H 31 cm - 26.5 x 1...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver Plate
Emilia Castillo Vintage Silver Plate on Copper Ladle with Parrot
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Modern designed serving ladle handcrafted in silver plate on hammered copper featuring a stone clad parrot perched on the top of the handle. Stamped Emilia Castillo Mexico on the han...
Category
20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver Plate, Copper
Vintage Danish Teak Tray with Glass Bowls by Jens Harald Quistgaard, 1960s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish teak tray with glass bowls by Jens Harald Quistgaard for IHQ Dansk Designs, 1960s.
Serving tray in solid teak with six green glass dishes...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Glass, Teak
Mid-Century Serving Tray in Brass, Lucite and Rattan, Italy 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous Mid-Century large rectangular serving tray in a fantastic combination of brass, clear lucite and pressed rattan canes. This stylish and unique tray was produced in Italy d...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Brass
60s Mexican Mid-Century Abalone Shell Grasshopper Tray with Lid, Mixed Metals
By Taxco, Los Castillo
Located in Miami, FL
60s Mexican mid-century Abalone shell grasshopper tray with lid, mixed metals.
Offered for sale is a Mexican Mid-Century Modern mixed metals (brass, c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal, Brass, Copper
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Henning Koppel Large Fish Dish 1026
Located in Hellerup, DK
A vintage Georg Jensen Fish Platter #1026, designed by Henning Koppel in 1954. This iconic piece, part of the collection at The Danish Design Museum (formerly Kunstindustrimuseet), s...
Category
Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Serving Tray Acrylic Green Marble Effect
Chrome Willy Rizzo Style, Italy 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing serving tray rectangular Acrylic green marble effect and chrome in the style of Italian design Willy Rizzo.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Mid-Century modern Rosewood and Bakelite Salad Servers
Located in Charleston, SC
This stunning vintage Danish modern style serving set has gorgeous rosewood handles and equally as stunning Bakelite. I love how the 2 pieces vary in color but are meant to be togeth...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Bakelite, Rosewood
Boxed Mid Century Carving Set 5009, Knife and Fork by Amboss Austria, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and unusual Austrian "max - design" carving knife and fork set, executed in the 1960s, model# 5009 by Amboss Austria. Stainless stee...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Stainless Steel
Wedgwood Mid-Century Cambrian Design Pottery Cruet Set
By Wedgwood
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish vintage Wedgwood Cambrian design pottery cruet set dating from the 1960's. The set comprises of a pepper and salt in typical 1960's style w...
Category
1960s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Pottery
Jug with Original Lid Vienna Around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
jug with original lid vienna around 1950s
Polished and stove enameled.
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Tea Pots in the Style of William Spratling
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960, we offer this fantastic pair of tea pots in the style of William Spratling made in steel and silver plated and exotic ebony wood was used as the handle and accents over t...
Category
1960s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver Plate
Rattan and Brass Serving Tray attributed to Tommaso Barbi, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Squared serving tray in rattan featuring brass borders and handles attributed to Tommaso Barbi.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal, Brass
János Megyik Snack Set, Knife, Fork
Wood Board, Amboss Austria, 1970s
By Janos Megyik
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful Mid Century design snack set, consisting of a fork and knife and a wooden board, designed by János Megyik. Executed by Amboss Austria, who collaborated with a lot of Aust...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Stainless Steel
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Henning Koppel Salt
Pepper Shaker, Denmark
By Georg Jensen
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Georg Jensen salt & pepper shakers #1135 designed by Henning Koppel. Denmark.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
$280 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff for Raymor Sectioned Wood Serving Tray
By Arthur Umanoff, Raymor
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a three sectioned wood surfboard tray wrapped cane detail.
USA circa the 1950s. Arthur Umanoff for Raymor label present.
Dimensions: 19.88' L x 6" W x .88" ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Cane, Wood
Mcm Walnut and Stainless Steel Salad Servers
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice pair of walnut and stainless steel MCM salad servers, circa 1970s. The servers handles are made of solid walnut with the end portions stainless...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Stainless Steel
$160 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set of Six Lignum Vitae Goblets and Six Coasters with Storage Box, circa 1960
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Set of six lignum vitae goblets together with six coasters with storage box, circa 1960. Six goblets of elegant simple form turned from well-chosen strickingly contrasting wood. Appr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Netherlands Antilles Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Wood
Serving Tray in Lucite, Rattan and 24k Gold, Italy 1970s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Wonderful Midcentury Italian octagonal serving tray.
This amazing piece is fabricated in Milan by Cavinato Ulderico & Co S.n.c. in the 70's.
It is made of lucite and wicker and fini...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Gold
Jens H. Quistgaard “Bow Tie” Palisander Rosewood Tray for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Stylish tray designed by Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansk in Denmark circa 1960s. Impeccably crafted in palisander rosewood, this sculptural serving tray features a bow tie shape with th...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Rosewood
$920 Sale Price
40% Off
1960s Arthur Salm AS JAPAN Stainless Steel Meat Cleaver Tenderizer
By Arthur Salm
Located in Chula Vista, CA
MCM Arthur Salm AS JAPAN Stainless Steel Meat Cleaver Tenderizer
Walnut wood
9.75 long x 4 h x .63 Thick
Preowned original vintage condition
See all images.
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Stainless Steel
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,...
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Vintage Amber Glass Consolidated Glass 15" Elephant Candy Trinket Dish (C)
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Amber Glass Consolidated Glass 15" Elephant Candy Trinket Dish (C). Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 6.5" H x 15" W x 5" D.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Glass
Raymor 1950s Black Wire Serving Stand and Bowl
By Raymor
Located in New York, NY
Raymor two-tiered black wire serving stand with handle, with
matching circular pedestal bowl.
Bowl measures 6 inches height x 14 inches diameter.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal
Serving Table with a Removable Glass Top Servier Vienna, 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Serving table with a removable glass top servier
polished wood
dark brown (almost black).
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Glass, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Brass Wire and Wicker Basket with Handle, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-Century Modern brass wire basket, circa 1970's. This nifty basket is perfect on the table holding bread or as an egg basket in the kitchen. The w...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Brass, Wire
MCM 1 Dorothy Thorpe Serving Bowl
3 Nasco Ceruse Wood
Chrome Nesting Trays
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful Mid-20th Century MCM (Mid Century Modern) serving set including a Dorothy Thorpe serving bowl with original label & 3 “Masterpiece in Wood” black ceruse wood nesting trays with chrome corners by Nasco, Made in Japan. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear even if it has been refinished or restored. Specifically, no chips, cracks, chiggers, in the bowl. The trays do so some wear including scratches & water rings. Please see photos, zoom in for details, and see long description as they are part of the condition report. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Mid-20th Century.
Well, well, well… what have we here?? We call this… serve-ware EXTRAORDINAIRE!!!! This is a lovely vintage set including a marvelous Dorothy Thorpe serving bowl with her signature silver band and original label plus three “Masterpiece in Wood” black ceruse wood nesting trays with rounded chrome corners labeled with their gold crest logo on the bottom… by Nasco, made in Japan. The silver band surrounding the bowl bears a bit of wonderful, vintage patina which we chose to leave alone as we LOVE the appearance & stories it could tell… but it could be polished if you prefer that look. The name Dorothy Thorpe is simply mid-century modern and Hollywood Regency glamour at its finest and this incredible glass serving bowl represents her iconic style while these marvelous Nasco nesting trays compliment it’s exemplary existence. The silver band on the glass bowl simply explodes as it sits beside the trays & those marvelous chrome corners… it’s quite a STUNNING set up!!! The trays would be an exceptional way to present snacks or beverages to your guests, or a table or bar hosting a lovely set of vintage glasses...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver, Chrome
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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