Modern Platters and Serveware
MODERN STYLE
The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”
Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.
Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chair — crafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.
It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.
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Style: Modern
Silver Jewish Multi-Tiered Passover Seder Tray
Located in London, GB
Silver Jewish multi-tiered Passover Seder tray
Continental, Early 20th Century
Height 28cm, diameter 37cm
Made for the Jewish religious festival of...
Category
Early 20th Century European Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Silver
Large Enamel Plate by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede
Located in Geneve, CH
Large Enamel Plate by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede
Unique piece
Dimensions: W 33 x D 33 x H 6 cm
Materials: Ceramic.
Large enamel plate, unique piece signed with free calligraphy. It...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
8" Brass Spun Trivet with White Color Pop and Black by Daughter Mfg
Located in Camden, ME
This is a table statement piece! Modern and colorful, the 8 inch spun brass shell with varying sized brass rings is filled with tinted epoxy. The rings act as the heat holding triv...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Brass
Black Shagreen Tray
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black shagreen and hand beaten stainless steel tray with black leather presentation box
Designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / Made in Ital...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Stainless Steel
8" Brass Spun Trivet with Rich Color of Forest Green and White by Daughter Mfg
Located in Camden, ME
This is a table statement piece! Modern and colorful, the 8 inch spun brass shell with varying sized brass rings is filled with tinted epoxy. The rings act as the heat holding triv...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Brass
8" Brass Spun Trivet with Color Pop of Pink and White by Daughter Mfg
Located in Camden, ME
This is a table statement piece! Modern and colorful, the 8 inch spun brass shell with varying sized brass rings is filled with tinted epoxy. The rings act as the heat holding triv...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Brass
Spun Brass Trivet with Color Pop of Orange and White by Daughter Mfg
Located in Camden, ME
This is a table statement piece! Modern and colorful, the 8 inch spun brass shell with varying sized brass rings is filled with tinted epoxy. The rings act as the heat holding triv...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Brass
8" Brass Spun Trivet with Color Pop of Red and White by Daughter Mfg
Located in Camden, ME
This is a table statement piece! Modern and colorful, the 8 inch spun brass shell with varying sized brass rings is filled with tinted epoxy. The rings act as the heat holding triv...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Brass
1990s Vintage Tiffany & Co. Italian Basket Weave “White Wicker” Chop Plate
Located in Charleston, SC
Vintage Tiffany & Co Porcelain Serving Platter!
In fabulous condition, this is a vintage serving tray made in Italy for Tiffany & Co. Platter...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
Ivory Shagreen Tray
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ivory Shagreen and hand beaten stainless steel tray with black leather presentation box
Designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd, made in Italy...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Stainless Steel
"For Rachel" Tray
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
'For Rachel' tray in Cream
Hand-sculpted ceramic tray with hand made rectangle shaped elements. This large sized tray is finished with a bespoke cream glaze that reveals the natur...
Category
2010s European Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
Late 20th C. Set of 8 Substantial Seeded Glass Chargers in 4 Different Colors
Located in Morristown, NJ
A set of 8 large pressed glass chargers. Two each in yellow, blue, orange and green. The facing side is smooth while the underside is textured. There is a 1.5" rippled border on the ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Glass
Fornasetti Milano Italy Serratura Black and White Keyhole Round Platter Tray
By Fornasetti
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Fornasetti Milano Italy Serratura Black and White "Keyhole" Round Platter Tray. Item features a metal construction, hand-silkscreened and painted, original label, hand numbered to fr...
Category
Early 2000s Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Metal
Handmade Square Black Wooden Serving Tray
Located in Hertford, GB
This stylish and practical wooden cocktail tray can brighten up any living space.
Besides adding flair and utility to your home accessories, this beautifully crafted serving tray ...
Category
2010s British Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Hardwood
1990s Rosenthal Campbell Soup Glass Square Vide Poche Designed by Andy Warhol
By Rosenthal, Andy Warhol
Located in Aci Castello, IT
The Rosenthal campbell soup glass small tray designed by Andy Warhol is a piece of pop art that captures the iconic imagery of the Campbell's Soup can in a functional and stylish man...
Category
Late 20th Century German Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Glass
Two Gucci 'Guccissimo' Pattern Demitasse Cups & Saucers
By Gucci
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Two Gucci 'Guccissimo' Pattern Demitasse Cups & Saucers
Italy, Circa 1990s
Two exquisite Gucci 'Guccissimo' Pattern Demitasse Cups & Saucers, made in ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Porcelain
Pablo Picasso, Tête de chèvre de profil, 1950, assiette ronde/carré.
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Pablo Picasso,
Tête de Chèvre de profil,
1950,
assiette ronde carré,
D 25,5 cm
EO Terre de faience blanche, décor à la paraffine oxydée et bain d'émail blanc, Brun, vert
Tiré à 500 ...
Category
1950s French Vintage Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
"For Rachel" Tray
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
'For Rachel' tray in cream
Hand-sculpted ceramic tray with hand made rectangle shaped elements. This large sized tray is finished with a bespoke cream glaze that reveals the natural...
Category
2010s European Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
Lobel Originals Octagonal Tray in Multicolor Python with Rhinestones - New
Located in New York, NY
Custom made 8 sided tray in multicolor python with 2 chrome handles each with inset rhinestones by Lobel Originals, American 2023. This piece is meticul...
Category
2010s American Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Chrome
Lobel Originals Octagonal Tray in Multicolor Python with Malachite Accents - New
Located in New York, NY
Custom made 8 sided tray in multicolor python with brushed chrome handles and malachite accents around top by Lobel Originals, American 2023. This piece...
Category
2010s American Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Malachite, Chrome
Modernist Brass and Glass Pedestal Centerpiece Display Tray, Italy 1980s
Located in Atlanta, GA
This lovely brass and glass pedestal centerpiece or display tray was designed and crafted in Italy in the 1980s. The presentation piece has a modernist and minimalist design with mas...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Metal, Brass
Lobel Originals Tray in Silver Python - New
Located in New York, NY
New tray in silver python with handles at ends and bottom in black moire silk by Lobel Originals, American. This is beautifully made and part of a small number of unique accessories...
Category
2010s American Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Wood, Python, Silk
Vassoio Cambio in marmo bianco Carrara con manici in marmi differenti
By Impressive
Located in Lucca, IT
Il vassoio Cambio in marmo bianco Carrara è singolare, fuori dal comune, eclettico, adattabile all'umore, ai gusti di chi lo utilizza ed alla mise en place di ogni tavola. Perfetto p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Marble
Fornasetti Rectangular Tray Braccio Con Pistola on Black Wood
By Fornasetti
Located in MILANO, IT
Like all Fornasetti accessories, the tray is handcrafted using original artisan techniques. This tray is silk-screened by hand, painted by hand and covered with a smooth lacquer. Mea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Wood
Handmade Rock Ceramic Cheese Board - Black & White Splatterware
By OWO Ceramics
Located in Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, AR
One-of-a-kind handmade ceramic cheese board. Inspired by everyday needs, this ceramic charcuterie board is specially designed to increase and enhance the lovely experience of sharing a dinner with friends or your loved one.
Beautiful to look at and highly functional, this cheese board will give your table setting and daily routine a fun and unique artsy touch.
Each piece is entirely made by hand and glazed in a matte glaze with hand-painted black splatters that resemble Pollock’s artistic work. Due to the handcrafted nature, each ceramic cheese platter...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Clay
Pair Of Rock Crystal Quartz Chargers Plates, Modern Style
Located in Cypress, CA
Elaborate transparent rock crystal quartz, with good transparency to form a highly decorative pair of ornamental plates (chargers) of very large diameter. The amount of rough which i...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Rock Crystal
"Coral Collection" Hand Blown Glass Vase and Serving Stands by Simone Crestani
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
'Coral Collection Set'
Hand-Blown Glass Vase and Upstands by Simone Crestani
The set includes Coral Vase, Coral Triple Upstand, and Coral Domed Upstand. In total 3 pieces.
"Cora...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Glass
Small Handmade Black Wooden Serving Tray 45 x 35cm
Located in Hertford, GB
This stylish and practical handmade wooden cocktail tray can brighten up any living space.
Besides adding flair and utility to your home accessories, this beautifully crafted servi...
Category
2010s British Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Hardwood, Ash
Tiffany American Modern Deep & Heavy Sterling Silver Tray
Located in New York, NY
Modern sterling silver tray. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1910. Round with deep well, narrow shoulder, and reeded rim. Fully marked including maker’s stamp, pattern no. 1174...
Category
Early 20th Century American Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Brass Oval Tray With Shell Design Barware
Located in North Miami, FL
This lovely vintage brass large oval tray has 2 shell designs at both corners. There is a twisted design on the rim surround. It if from the 70's and has been polished and lacquered....
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Brass
Black Marble Hexagon Platter
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
Ink marble serving platter with unique veining makes a sophisticated presentation of cheese, charcuterie, breads and crackers. To avoid discoloration acidic condiments and garnishes ...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Marble
20th Century Salmon Fish Gilt Metal and Wood Tray Plate Platter, Vintage 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous serving tray or platter. Made of wood and metal. Beautiful color and patina. Nice for serving your salmon. Fantastic piece for each table. Has two holes on the backside fo...
Category
1970s German Vintage Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Metal
Vintage Serving Tray in Lucite Tortoise and Brass, Italy
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Italian oval vintage serving tray in Lucite with tortoise pattern and brass handles. Very good condition with minor scratches.
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Handcrafted Square Tray "Aeolos" in Marble and Brass by Anaktae
By ANAKTAE
Located in Athens, GR
Contemporary handmade square tray model "Aeolos" with a solid marble surface on an oxidized brass base in a linear motif.
Variations are available in custom size, type of marble, c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Marble, Brass
Contemporary Handcrafted Round Tray "Ophelos" in Marble and Brass by Anaktae
By ANAKTAE
Located in Athens, GR
Contemporary handmade round tray model "Ophelos" with a solid marble surface on a tripod base of oxidized brass.
Variations are available in custom size, type of marble, color of br...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Marble, Brass
Plate Platters Serveware Amber Onyx Marble Hand-Carved Italy Collectible Design
Located in Ancona, Marche
Hand carved circular presentation plate in amber onyx. The polished finishing underlines the transparency of the onyx making this a very precious object.
Multiple use as plates, plat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Onyx
Modernist Alpaca Silver Plate Serving Barware Tray
Located in Atlanta, GA
This serving tray is made of Alpaca silver plate and has a modern rectangular shape with raised edges and decorative handles. The underside bears legal silversmith hallmarks and read...
Category
1960s Spanish Vintage Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
"Brass", 21st Century Calacatta Oro Rectangular chopping board with brass
Located in Cologna Veneta, IT
The Brass chopping board, entirely made of marble, is an exclusive chopping board with a rectangular handle in Calacatta Gold embellished with a brass tab on one end, giving it a fur...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble
20th Century Salmon Aluminum and Wood Tray Plate Platter, Vintage, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous serving tray or platter. Made of wood and metal. Beautiful color and patina. Nice for serving your salmon. Fantastic piece for each table. In used but still good condition...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Metal
Donald Drumm Casserole Covered Dish
Located in Denton, TX
Vintage casserole dish with covered lid by Donald Drumm. Obviously this has never been used by it's condition, Cast aluminum with a festive des...
Category
20th Century North American Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Aluminum
Plates Platters Serveware Set Pink Onyx Marble Collectible Design Hand-carved
Located in Ancona, Marche
Hand carved presentation plates in pink onyx. Multiple use as plates, platters and placers. The polished finishing underlines the transparency of the onyx making this a very precious...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Onyx
Set of Wooden Decorative Boards
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Designed by Project 213A in 2022
Set of 4 hand-carved Wooden Boards
The family of boards are hand-carved from walnut and oak. The boards will become a key item in every kitchen...
Category
2010s European Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Set of 5 Christofle Oceana Rouge Bread Plates
By Christofle
Located in Mérida, YU
Set of 5 Christofle Oceana Rouge Bread Plates like new.
Category
1990s French Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Porcelain
Small Handmade Rectangular Oak Serving Tray 45 x 35cm
Located in Hertford, GB
Handmade Rectangular Oak Serving Tray with Walnut Corner Detail. This stylish and practical wooden cocktail tray can brighten up any living space.
Besides adding flair and utility t...
Category
2010s British Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Hardwood, Oak, Walnut
Centerpiece Plate Platters Serveware White Carrara Marble Brass Inlay Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
Centerpiece / serving plate in white Carrara marble with polished brass inlay.
Dimensions: Medium - L45 W 12 H 1.5 cm
Also available: Big - L 45 W 20.5 H 1.5 cm or small - L 26 W 11...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Marble, Brass
Plates Platters Serveware Set of 3 Amber Onyx Marble Collectible Design Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
Hand carved presentation plates in Amber Onyx. Multiple use as plates, platters and placers.
Dimensions: Small - L 24 W 20 H 1.8 cm, Medium - L 30 W 28 H 1.8 cm and Big - L 36 W 35...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Onyx
Plate Platter Serveware Set Amber Onyx White Calacatta Marble Hand-carved Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
Hand carved presentation plates in Amber onyx and Calacatta marble. Multiple use as plates, platters and placers.
Dimensions: Small - L 24 W 20 H 1.8 cm, Medium - L 30 W 28 H 1.8 c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Onyx, Marble
Plate Platters Serveware Green Onyx Marble Collectible Design Hand-carved Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
Hand carved presentation plate from Green onyx. Multiple use as plates, platters and placers. The polished finishing underlines the transparency of the onyx making this a very precio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Onyx
Centerpiece Serveware Platter White Carrara Marble Pink Onyx Flamingo Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
Centerpiece/serving plate in white Carrara marble with inlay in brass and pink onyx.
Material: White Carrara marble, pink onyx, brushed brass.
Dimen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Onyx, Marble, Brass
Established & Sons Wrongwoods Tray by Richard Wood & Sebastian Wrong
Located in London, GB
Relaunch 2009 in black and white and 2010 in pink and blue British artist Richard Woods is renowned for his work with garish and repetitious motifs. He h...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Plywood
Kafi 1 Cheese Board in Oiled Walnut by Martin Leugers &Tricia Wright for Wooda
By Martin Leugers, Wooda
Located in Omro, WI
The Kafi 1 (Icelandic for submerged) hors d'oeuvre board has an elongated proportion that adds a dynamic appearance to any setting large or small. Recessed bowls provide a perfect sh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Walnut
Kafi 3 Cheese Board in Oiled Maple by Martin Leugers & Tricia Wright for Wooda
By Martin Leugers, Wooda
Located in Omro, WI
The Kafi 3 (Icelandic for submerged) hors d'oeuvre board has an elongated proportion that adds a dynamic appearance to any setting large or small. Recessed bowls provide a perfect sh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Wood, Maple, Hardwood
Kafi 3 Cheese Board in Oiled Walnut by Martin Leugers & Tricia Wright for Wooda
By Martin Leugers, Wooda
Located in Omro, WI
The Kafi 3 (Icelandic for submerged) hors d'oeuvre board has an elongated proportion that adds a dynamic appearance to any setting large or small. Recessed bowls provide a perfect sh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Wood, Walnut, Hardwood
Kafi 1 Cheese Board in Oiled Mahogany, Martin Leugers & Tricia Wright for Wooda
By Martin Leugers, Wooda
Located in Omro, WI
The Kafi 1 (Icelandic for submerged) hors d'oeuvre board has an elongated proportion that adds a dynamic appearance to any setting large or small. Recessed bowls provide a perfect sh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Wood, Mahogany, Hardwood
"Brass" - 21st Century Hexagonal Calacatta Oro Marble Tray with Brass
Located in Cologna Veneta, IT
The Brass tray, entirely made of marble, is an exclusive tray in Calacatta Oro embellished with a brass tab that runs along the object from one end to the other, giving it a further ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble
Handcrafted Turned Japanese Yakisugi Bowl
Located in London, GB
Fine traditionally hand-crafted and turned Ash Yakisugi platter - bowl. These are handmade to the very best quality in London using traditional techniques.
Finished in food safe oil...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ash
Set of 3 Tidal POOL Tray by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 3 Tidal pool tray by Hollis & Morris
Dimensions:
Small 12" x 10" x H 1"
Medium 15.5" x 13" x H 1"
Large 17" x 14" x H 1"
Materials: Solid wood, Hardwax Oil.
Also availa...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Large Tidal POOL Tray by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Large tidal pool tray by Hollis & Morris
Dimensions: 17" x 14" x H 1"
Materials: Solid wood, Hardwax oil.
Also available in natural oak, black oak, white oak, and walnut. And, in ...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Modern platters and serveware for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Modern platters and serveware 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 platters and serveware created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with stone, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern platters and serveware 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 platters and serveware, popular names associated with this style include Barberini & Gunnell, Pieruga Marble, Mosche Bianche, and Ghidini 1961. 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 platters and serveware differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $49 and tops out at $69,597 while the average work can sell for $604.
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