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
Bowl Made In Teak By Jens Harald Quistgaard From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This teak bowl, designed by Jens Harald Quistgaard in the 1960s, is a stunning example of mid-century Danish design.
Crafted from rich teak wood, the bowl exudes warmth and natur...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Teak
Vereinigte Werkstätten Rigitulle Brass and Perforated Metal Tray, Germany, 1970s
By Artimeta, Mathieu Matégot, Vereinigte Werkstätten Für Kunst Im Handwerk, Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in Vienna, AT
A minimalistic and elegant Mid-Century-Modern / Hollywood-Regency style rectangular tray from the 1970s, crafted by Vereinigte Werkstätten für Kunst und Handwerk, Munich, Germany. Ma...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large Fused Art Glass Atomic Age Tray by Michael
Frances Higgins
Located in San Diego, CA
Large fused art glass atomic age round tray by Michael & Frances Higgins, circa 1950s. The piece is executed in the fused glass technique by the Higgins Studio and has a great atomic...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Art Glass
Early Mexican Modern Sterling Silver Coffee Tea Set William Spratling
Located in Atlanta, GA
An early set of sterling silver coffee or tea set comprising a coffee or tea pot, a cream jug and an open sugar bowl. Designed and made by William Spratling in Taxco, Mexico and date...
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1940s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Christian Fjerdingstadt for Gallia, Silver Plated Swan Gravy Boat, French, Circ
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This delicate swan gracy boat is made of silver plated. This is a work by Christian Fjerdingstadt for Gallia, circa 1950.
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver Plate
$1,759 Sale Price
20% Off
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...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Chrome
Midcentury Teak Tray
Salad Serving Set, Style of Arthur Umanoff
Located in Norwalk, CT
This fantastic midcentury tray features dark stained tropical wood in a tapered marquise or leaf shape, with two long handles and a flat bottom. The matching salad utensils...
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Wood
Don Shoemaker Decorative Tray for Señal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Serving tray by Don Shoemaker for Senal of Mexico. The tray has a dark rosewood frame with integrated handles at either end, and the tray surface is inlaid with precious wood veneer ...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Hardwood, Rosewood
Barovier Mirror-Engraved Murano Glass w/ Gold Italian Serving Tray, 1940s
By Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous tiny rectangular-shaped serving tray in a stunning combination of mouth-blown Murano glass with 24k gold specks inside, acid-etched mirrored glass, and gilt metal handles. ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass
Decanter / Bottles Holder Made of Silver-Plated Metal Wire
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice and fine decanter / bottle holder is made of silver-plated metal wire. This is a French work. Circa 1900
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal
Vintage Signed David Anderson Swedish Silver-Plate Meat Or Bread Fork Viking
Located in North Miami, FL
This vintage heavy gauge signed David Andersen silver-plate meat or bread fork is 60 Grams. From the 50's or 60's. He is a well known designer and metalsmith from Norway. The top par...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver Plate
Italian Kitchen Set from Desco Al Ma Rose by A.Salviato
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Unique Italian kitchen set from Desco Al Ma Rose Design by A. Salviato 1960s.
Olive oil and balsamic containers. Salt and pepper containers. Sugar container.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Plastic
Danish Modern Fondue Pot 1970
s Never Used by Spring Switzerland
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful enameled metal top in red classic Swiss Alps Fondue pot , circa 1970's never used excellent condition we removed plastic to uncover this beautiful piece of cooking ware .
Category
20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Enamel, Stainless Steel
Midcentury Serving Tray in Lucite and Wicker Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful serving tray with handles in lucite, wicker and silver metal in the style of Christian Dior Home.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
Great accessory for any mod...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal
Christofle Model Perles Cutlery Set 100 Pieces, Imperial, in Silverplated
By Christofle
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Christofle Model Perles Cutlery Set 100 Pieces, Imperial, in Silver Plated
Made in Argentina
100 - Piece Cutlery Set:
12 Table Spoons
12 Soup Spoons
12 Dessert Spoons
12 Ice ...
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1950s Argentine Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver Plate
Mid 20th Century Japanese Brass and Walnut Coffee Serving Set and Tray
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid 20th century Japanese brass and walnut coffee serving set and tray. This set of four shows off elegant angles and soft edges. The handles of the...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Brass
Carl Auböck Wine Bottle Server Wicker Handle Nickel Silver 1950s
Located in Basel, BS
Carl Auböck bottle holder in a rarely seen nickel silver version, made in Vienna in the 1950s.
Nickel silver with a hand-woven wicker handle. Cleaned and polished.
Width: 22 cm
De...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal
Mappin
Webb Pair English Silver Plated Cockerel Mounted Egg Stands
By Mappin
Webb
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish pair vintage Mappin & Webb silver plated egg stands mounted with a cockerel handle and dating from the mid 20th century. The stands have a sha...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Alessi Espresso Coffee Maker Richard Sapper Italy
By Alessi, Richard Sapper
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Stovetop Alessi Coffee Espresso Maker Richard Sapper 9090
stainless steel
Made Italy
exhibited at MoMA New York
6.5 h 4.25 diameter x 5 d
Preowned unrestored vintage conditio...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Stainless Steel
Amaizing Murano, 1960, Italian, Attributed to Seguso
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Murano.
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Murano Glass
Jens Quistgaard Copper and Brass Lidded Pot for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lidded pot by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk. This piece produced in Denmark in the 1960s, features a copper pot and lid with brass handle details.
Dimensions
10" diameter x 4" height.
...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Brass, Copper
Georges Briard Tole De Lys Colonial Themed Tray
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Tole De Lys baked enamel metal serving tray, designed by Georges Briard, shown in the 1961-1962 product catalogue.
Fabulous Jade Green backing color with gold lining to the pier...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal, Enamel
elegant mid century PUNCH bowl set with 12 glasses and centerpiece 1950s
Located in Mannheim, DE
Very beautiful mid century punch service from the 1950s. The glasses stand in elegant holders made of thin brass with a hole pattern. The holder for the punch bowl is also made of br...
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Brass
Bullet Shape Salt and Pepper Shakers in Heavy Brass from the 1970s
Located in Bochum, NRW
A pair of heavy brass salt and pepper shakers made of solid, heavy brass.
Bullet shaped and with plastic caps underneath.
Dimensions: 8cm high 3cm wide at the bottom, weight 625 gram...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Brass
Norwegian Mid Century Sterling and Blue Enamel Serving/Salad Set by Thune
By N.M. Thune
Located in Toledo, OH
Stylized midcentury sterling and blue enamel serving/salad set with a gold wash by Norwegian designer Thune. Very good condition with wear consistent with age and use. Dimensions: .7...
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Enamel, Sterling Silver
Mid Century Russel Wright Seafoam Blue American Modern Ceramic Coffee Pot
Located in Miami, FL
Mid Century Russel Wright (1904-1976) Seafoam Blue American Modern ceramic Tea Pot designed in 1937 and produced of durable earthenware by Steubenville Pottery later by Bauer of Cali...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Dior Oversized Pink Lucite and Chrome Centerpiece Tray, Italy, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular Mid-Century large centerpiece or serving tray in pink lucite with a chrome-plated rim. This incredibly stylish and unique piece was made in Italy during the 1970s and is ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Chrome
Murano, 1930, Italian. Attributed to Alfredo Barbini
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Murano
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal.
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1930s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Murano Glass
14 Piece Faience Fish Service with Hand-Painted Shellfish from Brittany
Located in Pembroke, MA
14 piece highly-decorative French hand painted faience fish service, featuring lobsters, crabs, fish and other sea life. The service consists of a platter (about 24" long and 10 ½" w...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Faience
Vintage Italian Ice Bucket and Draining Spoon by Macabo, circa 1950
Located in Bath, GB
A wonderful Mid-Century Modern / retro ice bucket to adorn your home bar made from silver plate and having been through our silversmith's workshop, re...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver Plate
Ercole Barovier Serving Tray Mirror-Engraved Murano Glass, Italy 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing rectangular mirror-engraved Murano glass serving tray.
This wonderful piece was produced in Italy during 1950s by the master Murano glass-maker of Ercole Barov...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal
Rare Tommi Parzinger Brass Nut Bowl, Serving Piece
Located in New York, NY
Rarely seen exquisite solid brass serving piece, nut bowl with splayed engraved feet. Signed
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Italian Serving Tray Made by MB
By MB Italy
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Stylish serving tray made in Italy by MB, aluminium and formica. The sides have been metal worked and decorated. The formica tray has a gorgeous "faux" rosewood effect.
On the bott...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Aluminum
Midcentury Serving Tray Lucite, Rattan
Brass Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing rectangular serving tray or centerpiece in lucite, rattan and brass in the style of Christian Dior Home.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
Great accessory for any mode...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Aluminium Nutcracker in Female Form
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1970. We offer this Aluminium Nutcracker in Female Form.
Category
1970s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Aluminum
Midcentury Serving Tray in Lucite and Chrome Willy Rizzo Style, Italy 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing rectangular serving tray in lucite ice effect and chrome in the style of Willy Rizzo.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Hagenauer Vienna Midcentury Horn Salad Servers
Located in Vienna, AT
This fantastic midcentury modern pair of Horn Salad Servers was designed and manufactured by Werkstätte Hagenauer Vienna in the 1950s, ref. to Archive Hagenauer at MAK Vienna.
Very...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Horn
$1,129 / set
1970s Serving Tray Teak and Stainless Denmark
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Teak Stainless Tray from Denmark
stamped from Denmark.
13.75 w x 8.5 d x 1 h
preowned original vintage condition unrestored
review all images provided.
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rare 70s GUCCI Shoehorn in Silver Plated metal and Red
Green Enamel Stripes
By Gucci
Located in Roma, IT
We are pleased to offer for sale a useful object that retains the refined decorative style of the 1970s.
Made in Italy and produced by the renowned luxury brand "GUCCI," as evidenced...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver Plate, Enamel, Stainless Steel
Serving Tray in Lucite, Rattan and Chrome Christian Dior Style Home, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury wonderful rectangular serving tray in lucite, rattan and chrome in the style of Christian Dior Home.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
This item is a wonderful addition to eve...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal, Steel, Chrome
ODK Norwegian Unusual Large Brutalist Lidded Studio Pottery Vessel
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A large and stylish unusual Norwegian brutalist studio pottery lidded vessel in the form of a tea or water pot with makers marks ODK to the base and believed to date from the mid-20t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Stoneware
Jens Quistgaard Slatted Rosewood Tray for Dansk "Rare Woods" Collection
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tray designed by Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansks Rare Woods collection, c.1960s, Denmark features sculpted Rosewood with dowel handles and slatted wood along the tray.
Dansk is one of...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Rosewood
Set of 4 Mid-Century Danish Teak with Cabaret Glass Trays from Holmegaard, 1960s
By Holmegaard
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Danish Teak with Cabaret Glass Trays from Holmegaard, 1960s, Set of 4, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 have official proof of authenticity such as vintage ...
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Glass, Teak
20th Century Solid Brass Lobster Tray Bowl Catchall, vintage
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A heavy vintage solid brass lobster tray that features serving trays on the claws, circa mid 20th century. Please note of minor oxidation due to wear with...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage Lazy Susan
Divided Serving Dish Set
Located in Bradenton, FL
A divided serving dish set with a matching lazy Susan made by Maurice & Co of California. A central triangular bowl and three curved triangular di...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Ceramic
RARE 1951 Twin Surfer Ceramic Salt
Pepper Shaker Set by Herman
s
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare 1951 ceramic Hawaiian male surfer salt & pepper shaker set made by Herman's. The set features a figurative male salt and pepper shaker with a matching surfboard that perfectly s...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Ceramic
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...
Category
20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Brass
$350 / set
Rare Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Wooden Tray
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
Rare Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Wooden Tray - Collector's Piece
An extraordinary Brazilian mid-century modern tray, showcasing expert craftsmanship and an intricate striped wood in...
Category
1950s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Wood
$2,100 / item
Lucite and Brass Tortoise shell Large Tray, Italy, Mid-Century Moderne
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Lucite and brass tortoise shell large tray, Italy, mid-century moderne.
This tray seems almost new, in the style of Willy Rizzo for Dior, all the chic of...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Brass
Set of Serving Utensils by Emilia Castillo "Agave Collection" Hand Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exceptional pair of Agave Collection serving utensils by Emilia Castillo, one of Mexico’s most celebrated contemporary silversmiths. Each piece is masterfully handcrafted in solid br...
Category
1980s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Malachite, Silver, Brass
Mexican Sterling Silver Pedestal Bowl with Floral Motif by Maciel
By Maciel Silver Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
A beautiful Mexican sterling silver pedestal bowl with floral motif by Maciel, circa 1960s. This highly crafted piece is in very good vintage ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
$460 Sale Price
20% Off
Bronze Fish Cutting or Cheese Board
Located in New York, NY
Unique bronze fish cutting or cheese board or platter. Has original patina, original maple board and has a nice size.
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Italian Long Handled Iced Tea Spoons Set 3
By Gio Ponti
Located in Chula Vista, CA
attributed to Giacomio Becchetti Company
style of Gio Ponti
stamped Inoxbeck Italy 18/10
set of 3 Long Iced Tea Spoons Tall Drink Lemonade Parfait Stir
.5 h x ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Stainless Steel
Midcentury Large Round GreenBakelite and Steel Italian Round Serving Tray, 1980s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful mid-century emerald green bakelite serving piece. This wonderful piece is based on a drawing in the style of Willy Rizzo and was made in Italy during the 1980s.
It is a...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel
Set of Six Mexican Brass and Abalone Shell Inlay Teacups with Saucers, 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant set of six handcrafted teacups with matching saucers, designed and manufactured in Mexico during the 1950s. Each piece is beautifully made of solid brass with abalone shell i...
Category
1950s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Brass
Large Vintage Mother of Pearl Shell - Ebony - Sterling Silver 15" Serving Spoon
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Beautiful large serving spoon for the table. It measures 15" long x 4 3/4" wide at the shell. The handle is carved ebony, and the shell is attached with sterling silver wire.
Category
20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Vintage Sterling Silver Mid Century Serving Card Tray Twentieth Century
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A superb example of a mid century heavy gauge sterling silver flat card tray of outstanding quality and condition for such an early silver item.
The shaped circular form with sty...
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mid-Century Modern Space Age Green Tray from decembre, Finland, 1960s
By Décembre Oy
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Space Age Green Tray from decembre, Finland, 1960s
Category
20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Plastic
Boxed Helmut Alder Amboss 2050 Carving Knives and Fork, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful midcentury Austrian carving set, consisting of caring knive, a meat knive and a fork in its original award-winning handmade wooden box....
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Dansk Blue Kobenstyle Sauce Butter Pot by Jens Quistgaard Denmark
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A nice sized Koben styled sauce or melted butter pot with wood handle in a blue with white interior in enameled porcelain . Manufactured by Dansk and designed in 1956 by Jens Quistga...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Enamel, Iron
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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