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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
Italian Bamboo, Rattan and Red Velvet Bar Trolley, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Fabulous midcentury 1960s bar trolley in good condition. This item was designed in Italy during 1960s. This piece is wonderful because is an equilibrate composition of bamboo, ratta...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Bamboo, Rattan, Velvet, Wicker, Wood

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

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

Mid-Century English Drinks Trolley with Removable Glass Tray
Located in London, GB
This elegant 1960s English serving trolley features a refined wooden frame, brass corner fittings, and smooth-rolling castors for effortless mobility. The top level includes a remova...
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1960s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Drop-Leaf Bar Cart by Vanson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This elegant Mid-Century British bar cart is made of luxurious mahogany and features a versatile drop leaf design. The table is fixed now with no wheels, but can still accommodate wh...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Brass

1970s Scandinavian Teak Serving Cart by Brdr Furbo Spøttrup
Located in Praha, CZ
Classic Scandinavian serving cart from the 1970s, crafted by Brdr Furbo Spøttrup. Features a teak veneer and solid teak frame with original plastic wheels, offering both elegant form...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Wood, Plastic, Teak

Unique Wood Server by American of Martinsville
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Delightful burl and wood bar server made by American of Martinsville. Lovely server because not only is it great looking and stylish but it has tons of storage options. Two pull out ...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Burl

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

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Maple

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

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

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

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

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Chrome

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

Wood and Glass Serving Trolley for Coja, the Netherlands 1960 s
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This stunning trolley, originally intended as a tea serving trolley, was designed for the former Dutch furniture manufacturer Coja in Culemborg in the late 1950's or early 1960's. Th...
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1960s Dutch 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

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

Brass and Steel Bar Cart
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid-Century Modern four-tier rolling serving trolley in the style of Maison Jansen. Elegant Neoclassical brass medallion accented frame with two floating clear glass shelves....
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Brass, Steel

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

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Rosewood, Teak

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

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

Italian Midcentury Bar Cart or Trolley in Brass and Chrome, 1970s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Beautiful bar cart or trolley made in Italy in the 1970s, in the style of Romeo Rega. The trolley is made of shiny chrome and brass, and has two smoked glasses in grey - green. New r...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Brass, Chrome

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

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

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

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Brass

Brass Marble Decorative Ornate Round Pedestal Stand Mint!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Brass & marble decorative ornate 37" tall round pedestal stand mint!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Marble, Brass

French Three-Tier Serving Trolley, Style of Mathieu Matégot, Circa 1950s
Located in London, GB
A beautifully designed three-tier serving trolley in the style of Mathieu Matégot, showcasing the refined craftsmanship and sculptural metalwork characteristic of French mid-century ...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Metal

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Cart w/ Removable Tray on Wheels
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid-Century Modern teak cart with removable tray.
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Teak

Vintage 1960 2 Tiers French Bamboo and Rattan Bar Cart
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 1960 2 tiers French bamboo and rattan bar cart. Space in between 11 inches.
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Bamboo, Rattan

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

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Metal

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

Reguitti Brothers Bed Tray, Late 50 s
Located in bari, IT
Folding and adjustable bed tray. In laminated wood of the Reguitti Brothers. This tray is like new. Made in Italy in the 1950s
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Laminate, Wood

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

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Bamboo, Glass, Wicker

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

1960s Teak Trolley or Serving Cart, Denmark
Located in Praha, CZ
- Item was carefully refurbished - Up to 2 pieces available - Prices per one piece.
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Teak

French Mid-Century Modern Brass Laminate Serving Cart, Trolley, Textable 1950s
Located in Miami, FL
Colorful Mid-Century Modern brass and laminate trays serving cart, trolley from the 1950s made by Textable, France. With 2 pushdown buttons it folds down easily for storage, very pr...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Brass

Polished Stainless Steel Box Shape Two Tier Serving Bar Cart Chrome Mid Century
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Bauhaus Polished Stainless Steel Box Shape Two Tier Serving Bar Cart Chrome Mid Century Clean!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Stainless Steel

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

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

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

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

Vintage italian serving trolley, 1950s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Fifties two tier serving trolley or bar cart in the style of Cesare Lacca. Fantastically crafted and elegant italian design. Good condition. 1950s - Italy Dimensions: Height: 66...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Wood

Rare French Side Tray Table Lucite and Brass Maison Jansen, 1970s
Located in Paris, IDF
Heighten the modern look of your living area with this sophisticated side table with transparent glass top removable tray. Made with solid brass and Lucite, and produced in France by...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Brass

Italian Brass Serving Table or Liquor Trolley
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian brass serving table or liquor trolley.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Brass

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

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

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

Brass Serving Cart with Glass Shelves, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s. This trolley is made in brass and two glass shelves. It is a vintage item, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be considered as in excelle...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Brass

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

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

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

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Chrome

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

Wonderful Mid-Century Modern Pastel Soft Goat Skin Mirrored Nickel Console Table
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful Mid-Century Modern soft green goat skin and mirrored polished nickel console table with 3 drawers, finished in the back as we...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Nickel

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

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

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

Pair of Polished Rough Stone Tiles Cone Shape Non Matching Pair of Pedestals
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of polished & rough stone tiles cone shape non matching pair of pedestals small: 14 × 36 tall : 14 x 43.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Stone, Marble

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

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

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

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Bamboo

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

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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