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CHAD Teapot, Designed by Matteo Thun in 1982. For the collection Memphis Milano.
By Matteo Thun, Memphis Group, Memphis Milano
Located in Beirut, LB
created for Memphis, turned and shaped by hand. The attention of the observer is caught not by the color
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Set of 4 Porcelain Cups Design by Kato Kogei Postmodern Memphis Japan
By Kato Kogei
Located in San Diego, CA
Great and rare set of 4 cups designed by Kato Kogei, Fujimori Progression Collection, an original
Category

20th Century Japanese Post-Modern Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Postmodern Memphis Design Hanging Spice Rack by Copco
By Copco
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool postmodern / memphis design hanging spice rack by Copco, circa 1980s. The piece is in
Category

20th Century American Post-Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Plastic

Sugar Bowl & Spoon Designed by Michael Graves for Alessi Memphis Era
By Michael Graves (b.1934), Alessi
Located in San Diego, CA
Sugar bowl and spoon designed by Michael Graves for Alessi, circa 1988 made in Italy. Memphis era.
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Tableware

Materials

Chrome

Salt & Pepper Shakers Designed by Michael Graves for Alessi Memphis Era
By Michael Graves (b.1934), Alessi
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice pair of salt & pepper shakers designed by Michael Graves for Alessi, circa 1988 made in Italy
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Tableware

Materials

Chrome

Memphis Design Thermal Carafe by K. Shigeto Milano for Zohirushi Japan
Located in San Diego, CA
Great design on this Memphis era coffee carafe, designed by K Shigeto Milano for Zohirushi Japan
Category

20th Century Italian Post-Modern Pitchers

Materials

Glass, Plastic

Post Modern Memphis Design Rare Tea Kettle by Rolf Sinnemark for Rorstrand
By Rolf Sinnemark, Röstrand
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare and beautiful ceramic teapot, circa 1980s, Made in Sweden designed by Rolf Sinnemark for
Category

20th Century Swedish Post-Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Euphrates Vase, Designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1983 for Memphis Milano
By Memphis Group, Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Beirut, LB
The Euphrates vase was originally designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1983 for Memphis Milano 1981-1988
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

1980's Postmodern Memphis Era Set of 4 espresso Cups & Saucers by Baldelli Italy
By Baldelli
Located in San Diego, CA
1980s by Baldelli signed .beautiful design and quality.
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Ettore Sottsass Memphis Egizia Silver Blue Art Glass Bowl, 1990s
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Munich, DE
Beautiful and rare find Egizia art glass bowl, designed by Ettore Sottsass. This thick and heavy
Category

1990s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Memphis Postmodern Porcelain Teapot by The Toscany Collection Japan
By Kato Kogei
Located in San Diego, CA
A rare and beautiful porcelain teapot designed by The Toscany Collection Japan circa 1980s, Memphis
Category

20th Century Japanese Post-Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Memphis Postmodern Porcelain Teapot and Cups by Fitz & Floyd, 1985
By Fitz and Floyd
Located in San Diego, CA
porcelain set, designed by the renowned Fitz & Floyd, is a quintessential example of Memphis Post-Modern
Category

20th Century Japanese Post-Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

1980's Postmodern Memphis era Rare Creamer Teapot by J Kronester Bavaria
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful creamer teapot circa 1950's West Germany Bavaria beautiful pastel colors and design
Category

20th Century German Post-Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Great Postmodern Set 4 Cups & Creamer by Studio Nova Japan Memphis Era
By Studio Nova By Sommerhuber
Located in San Diego, CA
collection excellent condition beautiful design.
Category

20th Century Japanese Post-Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Porcelain

Roma Chair by Marco Zanini for Memphis, 1986
By Marco Zannini, Memphis Group
Located in Denton, MD
designs for Memphis. This example has a deep green metal flake finish on the fiberglass. In very good
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Matteo Thun Memphis Original 1982 Design Vase
By Matteo Thun, Memphis Group, Memphis Milano
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Memphis Group’s playful approach to design is evident in this large vase, designed by Matteo Thun in 1982
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Matteo Thun Memphis Original 1982 Design Teapot
By Memphis Milano, Matteo Thun, Memphis Group
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
An original 1980s Memphis style porcelain teapot, designed by Matteo Thun in 1982. Memphis
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Peter Shire Post Modernist Memphis Design Ceramic Teapot
By Peter Shire
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Spouted teapot created by Los Angeles artist and designer of the Memphis Group, Peter Shire. Teapot
Category

1990s American Post-Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

"Carrot" Nathalie du Pasquier by Sarri Ceramic Memphis Design 1980s Pottery Vase
By Nathalie du Pasquier
Located in Brescia, IT
"Carrot" Nathalie Du Pasquier by Sarri Ceramic, 1985. Polycrome pottery First Memphis
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Set of 4 Porcelain Cups Design by Kato Kogei Postmodern Memphis Japan
By Kato Kogei
Located in San Diego, CA
Great and rare set of 4 cups designed by Kato Kogei, Japan Alpha - 3 Fujimori Collection, great
Category

20th Century Japanese Post-Modern Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Postmodern Memphis Design Rare Tea Kettle by Copco
By Copco
Located in San Diego, CA
bottom as shown, made by Copco a classic Memphis era design.
Category

20th Century Japanese Post-Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Metal

Micheal Graves for Alessi Tea Service Set Memphis Design
By Alessi, Michael Graves (b.1934)
Located in Oakland, CA
Micheal Graves for Alessi Tea Service circa 1980s Memphis Design example. Stainless steel
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Memphis Style Pyramid Teapot - Hand Painted, Multi-Colored Design
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Experience the whimsical charm of our vintage Memphis style pyramid teapot. With its fun and
Category

Vintage 1980s Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Postmodern Memphis Silver Plated Letter Holder by S T James Brazilian Design
Located in San Diego, CA
A simple and great design on this rare piece designed by ST James, Made in Brazil circa 1980s, it
Category

20th Century Brazilian Post-Modern Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Montagnani Firenze L&C Coffee & sugar box design E. Pest Italy 1980s Memphis
By Montagnani
Located in STRASBOURG, FR
Rare Montagnani Firenze swivel tea or coffee pot and sugar box circa 1980, design E. Pest Set in
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Post Modern Memphis Design Rare Tea Kettle by Rolf Sinnemark for Rorstrand
By Röstrand, Rolf Sinnemark
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare and beautiful ceramic teapot, circa 1980s, Made in Sweden designed by Rolf Sinnemark for
Category

20th Century Swedish Post-Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

1980's Postmodern Memphis Era Set of 4 espresso Ceramic Origami Cups & Saucers
Located in San Diego, CA
A very rare set of 4 espresso cups and saucers .beautiful design and quality. 2 whites and 2 black
Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Post-Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Rare French Press Coffee Maker Set Designed in 1987 by George Sowden Memphis Era
By George Sowden, Bodum
Located in San Diego, CA
Great design on these rare set of 6 coffee cups and French press coffee maker, designed by George
Category

20th Century American Post-Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Silver Plate

Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal Studio-Line ‘Modulation’ sauce cream jug, 1960s
By Memphis Milano, Rosenthal
Located in London, GB
Hertha Bengtson (German) ‘Scandic’ small jug with lid Designed c. 1970, produced by Thomas, a
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Postmodern Memphis Era Espresso Maker by Ettore Sotsass
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and rare espresso maker designed by Ettore Sotssas for Lagostina, it was part of the MOMA
Category

20th Century Italian Post-Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Metal

Memphis Postmodern Porcelain Teapot by The Toscany Collection Japan
By Kato Kogei
Located in San Diego, CA
A rare and beautiful porcelain teapot designed by The Toscany Collection Japan circa 1980s, Memphis
Category

20th Century Japanese Post-Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

1980s Rare Memphis Ceramic Pitcher & Mugs by Kato Kogei for Fujimori
By Kato Kogei
Located in San Diego, CA
Art Deco design on these rare three-piece set designed by Kato Kogei for Fujimori the Manhattan
Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Post-Modern Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Memphis Style Italian Stanless Steel Teapot by Carsten Jörgensen, 1980s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Vintage Memphis style inspired teapot in stainless steel, brass, blue lucite and mahogany bentwood
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Stainless Steel

Postmodern Memphis Era Kaviar/Shrimp/Choco Dip Bowl by Carsten Jorgensen
By Bodum, Carsten Jorgensen
Located in San Diego, CA
and glass with blue plastic feet and brass accents, double glass. Classic Memphis era design similar
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Post-Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Post Modern Memphis Era wood Lacquer Pepper Shaker by Robert Wilhelm
Located in San Diego, CA
Great design on this 1980's piece designed by Robert Wilhelm, Wood Lacquer painted decor.
Category

20th Century American Post-Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Modern Memphis Style Acrylic Art Signed S.A. Scolin Southwest Orig
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
. Scolin. In good condition. The dimensions are 24" W x 42" H. Memphis style designed furniture
Category

Vintage 1980s Contemporary Art

Materials

Canvas

For Your Consideration is a Monumental Seven-Piece, Sterling Silver Tea & Coffee
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
designed furniture, ceramics, metal and art objects from 1981-1987. Inspiration. Their style was inspired
Category

Vintage 1980s Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Peter Shire Post Modernist Memphis Design Ceramic Teapot
By Peter Shire
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Double spouted teapot created by Los Angeles artist and designer of the Memphis Group, Peter Shire
Category

1990s American Post-Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Set of 4 Porcelain Cups Design by Kato Kogei Postmodern Memphis Japan
By Kato Kogei
Located in San Diego, CA
Great and rare set of 4 cups designed by Kato Kogei, Japan Alpha - 3 Fujimori Collection, great
Category

20th Century Japanese Post-Modern Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

George Ponzini Art Deco Post Modern Studio Art Glass Pitcher Memphis Style
By Memphis Group
Located in San Diego, CA
Rarely seen post modern art deco revival studio art glass pitcher by George Ponzini. Has a Memphis
Category

Late 20th Century American Barware

Materials

Glass

Ettore Sottsass, Memphis design founder, pair of ceiling lights, Venini Murano
By Venini, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Uccle, BE
A pair of ceiling lights designed by Ettore Sottsass for Venini Manufacture in Murano (Italy
Category

1990s Italian Post-Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Set of 6 Memphis Milano Napkin Rings by Nathalie du Pasquier and Ajumi Han
By Memphis Group, Ajumi Han, Memphis Milano, Bodum, Nathalie du Pasquier
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Set of 6 Memphis Milano napkin rings by Nathalie du Pasquier and Ajumi Han Six silver plated
Category

Late 20th Century European Post-Modern Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Set of 6 Memphis Milano Napkin Rings by Nathalie du Pasquier and Ajumi Han
By Memphis Group, Ajumi Han, Memphis Milano, Bodum, Nathalie du Pasquier
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Set of 6 Memphis Milano Napkin Rings by Nathalie du Pasquier and Ajumi Han Six silver plated
Category

Late 20th Century European Post-Modern Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Postmodern Memphis Silver Plated Letter Holder by S T James Brazilian Design
Located in San Diego, CA
A simple and great design on this rare piece designed by ST James, Made in Brazil circa 1980s, it
Category

20th Century Brazilian Post-Modern Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Centerpiece Bowl by Ettore Sottsass
By Memphis Group, Ettore Sottsass
Located in San Diego, CA
Ceramic centerpiece bowl in a metal stand designed by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis. unsigned
Category

20th Century Italian Memphis Group Centerpieces

Art Deco Memphis Style Vintage 1980s Chrome & Stainless Steel Coffee/Tea Pot
By Christopher Dresser
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and unique coffee or tea pot in chrome and stainless steel finish and striking design
Category

Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Serving Pieces

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Massimo Iosa Ghini Green Ceramic Italian "Memphis" Tea Set for Naj Oleari, 1985
By Massimo Iosa Ghini
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful "Memphis" tea and coffee service by Massimo Iosa Ghini for Naj-Oleari, produced in Italy
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Peter Shire, Memphis Group California Art Pottery Teapot
By Memphis Group, Peter Shire
Located in New York, NY
currently lives and works. His sculpture, furniture and ceramics have been exhibited in the United States
Category

Late 20th Century American Tea Sets

Super Lamp by Martine Bedin for Memphis
By Memphis Group, Martine Bedin
Located in Denton, MD
. Designed by Martine Bedin, a founding members of Memphis, who also designed additional lamps, ceramics, and
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Super Lamp by Martine Bedin for Memphis
Super Lamp by Martine Bedin for Memphis
H 13.5 in W 7 in D 24.5 in
Super Lamp by Martine Bedin for Memphis
By Memphis Group, Martine Bedin
Located in Denton, MD
charming lamp immediately became the most popular design of all the Memphis lamps. In a room, peeking out
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Super Lamp by Martine Bedin for Memphis
Super Lamp by Martine Bedin for Memphis
H 7 in W 24.5 in D 13.5 in
Rare Chairs by Artist and Memphis Designer Peter Shire
By Peter Shire, Memphis Group
Located in Los Angeles, CA
alluding to earlier styles. The Memphis Group designed furniture, ceramics, glass and metal objects from
Category

Late 20th Century American Armchairs

Materials

Metal

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Memphis Design Ceramics For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of memphis design ceramics is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique memphis design ceramics was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, metal and plastic. Memphis design ceramics have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Memphis design ceramics bearing Modern hallmark is very popular at 1stDibs. Many memphis design ceramics are appealing in their simplicity, but Alessi, Michael Graves (b.1934) and Kato Kogei produced popular memphis design ceramics that are worth a look.

How Much are Memphis Design Ceramics?

Prices for memphis design ceramics can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, memphis design ceramics begin at $175 and can go as high as $4,824, while the average can fetch as much as $325.
Questions About Memphis Design Ceramics
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    The Memphis Group designed a wide variety of items from 1980 to 1987 when the collective was active. Their designs included furniture and textiles as well as decorative objects made out of ceramics, metal and glass. Shop a collection of Memphis Group furniture at 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    The Memphis Group debuted their designs in 1981 with an exhibition at the Salone del Mobile of Milan in Milan, Italy. Although many people criticized their designs at the time, the design group developed a cult following that boasted famous creatives like fashion designer Karl Lagerfield and musician David Bowie. Shop a variety of Memphis Group furniture at 1stDibs.