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Memphis Milano "Lettuce" Postmodern Ceramic Serving Plate design Ettore Sottsass
Memphis Milano "Lettuce" Postmodern Ceramic Serving Plate design Ettore Sottsass

Memphis Milano "Lettuce" Postmodern Ceramic Serving Plate design Ettore Sottsass

By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano

Located in Varedo, Lombardia

The Concept & Inspiration Designed by Memphis founder Ettore Sottsass in 1985, the "Lettuce" serving plate is part of a surreal and playful tableware series that also includes the "I...

Category

2010s Italian Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

CHAD Teapot, Designed by Matteo Thun in 1982. For the collection Memphis Milano.
CHAD Teapot, Designed by Matteo Thun in 1982. For the collection Memphis Milano.

CHAD Teapot, Designed by Matteo Thun in 1982. For the collection Memphis Milano.

By Memphis Milano, Matteo Thun, Memphis Group

Located in Beirut, LB

The Chad teapot (1981) disrupts the habitual characteristics of the object, thanks to a circular form with a hole in the middle. Matteo Thun wagers on white for a series of objects ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Set of 4 Porcelain Cups Design by Kato Kogei Postmodern Memphis Japan
Rare Set of 4 Porcelain Cups Design by Kato Kogei Postmodern Memphis Japan

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 condition some wear due to use no chips or cracks circa the 1980s, Memphis.

Category

20th Century Japanese Post-Modern Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Marco Zanini "Colorado" Centerpiece table Ceramic / Teapot for Memphis Milano
Marco Zanini "Colorado" Centerpiece table Ceramic / Teapot for Memphis Milano

Marco Zanini "Colorado" Centerpiece table Ceramic / Teapot for Memphis Milano

By Memphis Milano, Marco Zanini

Located in Varedo, Lombardia

The Concept & Inspiration Designed by Marco Zanini in 1983 for Memphis Milano, "Colorado" is a lively ceramic container that playfully subverts traditional tableware. Conceived as a ...

Category

2010s Italian Centerpieces

Materials

Ceramic

Marco Zanini "Sepik" Italian Ceramic Centerpiece table for Memphis Milano
Marco Zanini "Sepik" Italian Ceramic Centerpiece table for Memphis Milano

Marco Zanini "Sepik" Italian Ceramic Centerpiece table for Memphis Milano

By Marco Zanini, Memphis Milano

Located in Varedo, Lombardia

The Concept & Inspiration Designed by Marco Zanini in 1983 for Memphis Milano, the "Sepik" is a striking embodiment of the revolutionary Postmodern design movement. A curious "teapot...

Category

2010s Italian Centerpieces

Materials

Ceramic

Matteo Thun "Chad" Italian Porcelain Teapot for Memphis Milano
Matteo Thun "Chad" Italian Porcelain Teapot for Memphis Milano

Matteo Thun "Chad" Italian Porcelain Teapot for Memphis Milano

By Memphis Milano, Matteo Thun

Located in Varedo, Lombardia

The Concept & Inspiration Designed by Matteo Thun in 1981 for Memphis Milano, the "Chad" teapot is a striking embodiment of the revolutionary Postmodern design movement. Diverging fr...

Category

2010s Italian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Memphis Milano "Parana" Ceramic Fruit Bowl Centerpiece table by Masanori Umeda
Memphis Milano "Parana" Ceramic Fruit Bowl Centerpiece table by Masanori Umeda

Memphis Milano "Parana" Ceramic Fruit Bowl Centerpiece table by Masanori Umeda

By Masanori Umeda, Memphis Milano

Located in Varedo, Lombardia

The Concept & Inspiration Designed by Japanese designer Masanori Umeda in 1983, the "Parana" fruit bowl is a masterful and ironic exploration of geometric forms. Named after one of L...

Category

2010s Italian Centerpieces

Materials

Ceramic

Memphis Milano "Squash" Centerpiece table Ceramic Bowl Ashtray by María Sanchez
Memphis Milano "Squash" Centerpiece table Ceramic Bowl Ashtray by María Sanchez

Memphis Milano "Squash" Centerpiece table Ceramic Bowl Ashtray by María Sanchez

By Memphis Milano, Maria Sanchez

Located in Varedo, Lombardia

The Concept & Inspiration Designed by Argentine designer María Sanchez in 1985 following a pivotal meeting with Ettore Sottsass, "Squash" is a striking series of ceramic bowls, origi...

Category

2010s Ashtrays

Materials

Ceramic

Memphis Milano "Squash" Centerpiece table Ceramic Bowl Ashtray by María Sanchez
Memphis Milano "Squash" Centerpiece table Ceramic Bowl Ashtray by María Sanchez

Memphis Milano "Squash" Centerpiece table Ceramic Bowl Ashtray by María Sanchez

By Memphis Milano, Maria Sanchez

Located in Varedo, Lombardia

The Concept & Inspiration Designed by Argentine designer María Sanchez in 1985 following a pivotal meeting with Ettore Sottsass, "Squash" is a striking series of ceramic bowls, origi...

Category

2010s Ashtrays

Materials

Ceramic

Memphis Milano "Squash" Centerpiece table Ceramic Bowl Ashtray by María Sanchez
Memphis Milano "Squash" Centerpiece table Ceramic Bowl Ashtray by María Sanchez

Memphis Milano "Squash" Centerpiece table Ceramic Bowl Ashtray by María Sanchez

By Maria Sanchez, Memphis Milano

Located in Varedo, Lombardia

The Concept & Inspiration Designed by Argentine designer María Sanchez in 1985 following a pivotal meeting with Ettore Sottsass, "Squash" is a striking series of ceramic bowls, origi...

Category

2010s Ashtrays

Materials

Ceramic

Memphis Milano "Squash" Centerpiece table Ceramic Bowl Ashtray by María Sanchez
Memphis Milano "Squash" Centerpiece table Ceramic Bowl Ashtray by María Sanchez

Memphis Milano "Squash" Centerpiece table Ceramic Bowl Ashtray by María Sanchez

By Maria Sanchez, Memphis Milano

Located in Varedo, Lombardia

The Concept & Inspiration Designed by Argentine designer María Sanchez in 1985 following a pivotal meeting with Ettore Sottsass, "Squash" is a striking series of ceramic bowls, origi...

Category

2010s Ashtrays

Materials

Ceramic

Memphis Milano "Squash" Centerpiece table Ceramic Bowl Ashtray by María Sanchez
Memphis Milano "Squash" Centerpiece table Ceramic Bowl Ashtray by María Sanchez

Memphis Milano "Squash" Centerpiece table Ceramic Bowl Ashtray by María Sanchez

By Memphis Milano, Maria Sanchez

Located in Varedo, Lombardia

The Concept & Inspiration Designed by Argentine designer María Sanchez in 1985 following a pivotal meeting with Ettore Sottsass, "Squash" is a striking series of ceramic bowls, origi...

Category

2010s Ashtrays

Materials

Ceramic

Matteo Thun "Manitoba" Italian Porcelain Tray Set for Memphis Milano
Matteo Thun "Manitoba" Italian Porcelain Tray Set for Memphis Milano

Matteo Thun "Manitoba" Italian Porcelain Tray Set for Memphis Milano

By Matteo Thun, Memphis Milano

Located in Varedo, Lombardia

The Concept & Inspiration Designed by Matteo Thun in 1982 for Memphis Milano, the "Manitoba" tray set is a brilliant representation of the movement's typical humorous anti-functional...

Category

2010s Italian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Porcelain

Memphis Milano "Murmansk" Silver-Plated Fruit Bowl Tray table by Ettore Sottsass
Memphis Milano "Murmansk" Silver-Plated Fruit Bowl Tray table by Ettore Sottsass

Memphis Milano "Murmansk" Silver-Plated Fruit Bowl Tray table by Ettore Sottsass

By Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Varedo, Lombardia

The Concept & Inspiration Designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1982, the "Murmansk" fruit bowl is one of the most recognizable and iconic objects created for Memphis Milano. Named after th...

Category

2010s Italian Centerpieces

Materials

Brass

Memphis Milano "Rucola" Postmodern Ceramic Serving Plate by Ettore Sottsass
Memphis Milano "Rucola" Postmodern Ceramic Serving Plate by Ettore Sottsass

Memphis Milano "Rucola" Postmodern Ceramic Serving Plate by Ettore Sottsass

By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano

Located in Varedo, Lombardia

The Concept & Inspiration Designed by Memphis founder Ettore Sottsass in 1985, the "Rucola" (Arugula) serving plate is part of a surreal and playful tableware series that also includ...

Category

2010s Italian Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

Memphis Milano "Indivia" Postmodern Ceramic Serving Plate by Ettore Sottsass
Memphis Milano "Indivia" Postmodern Ceramic Serving Plate by Ettore Sottsass

Memphis Milano "Indivia" Postmodern Ceramic Serving Plate by Ettore Sottsass

By Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Varedo, Lombardia

The Concept & Inspiration Designed by Memphis founder Ettore Sottsass in 1985, the "Indivia" (Endive) serving plate is part of a surreal and playful tableware series that also includ...

Category

2010s Italian Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

Peter Shire "Anchorage" Italian Silver-Plated Brass Teapot for Memphis Milano
Peter Shire "Anchorage" Italian Silver-Plated Brass Teapot for Memphis Milano

Peter Shire "Anchorage" Italian Silver-Plated Brass Teapot for Memphis Milano

By Peter Shire, Memphis Milano

Located in Varedo, Lombardia

The Concept & Inspiration Designed by Peter Shire in 1982 for Memphis Milano, the "Anchorage" teapot is a striking embodiment of the revolutionary Postmodern design movement. Breakin...

Category

2010s Italian Tea Sets

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Italian Memphis Milano Alcor Glass Vase Designed by Ettore Sottsass
Mid-Century Italian Memphis Milano Alcor Glass Vase Designed by Ettore Sottsass

Mid-Century Italian Memphis Milano Alcor Glass Vase Designed by Ettore Sottsass

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Mid-Century Italian 'Memphis Milano Alcor' glass vase designed by Ettore Sottsass.  Made by Compagnia Vetraria Muranese, designed 1983. With clear, green and opaque white glass swol...

Category

20th Century Italian Glass

Materials

Glass

Memphis Milano "Celery" Postmodern Ceramic Serving Plate by Michele De Lucchi
Memphis Milano "Celery" Postmodern Ceramic Serving Plate by Michele De Lucchi

Memphis Milano "Celery" Postmodern Ceramic Serving Plate by Michele De Lucchi

By Memphis Milano, Michele de Lucchi

Located in Varedo, Lombardia

The Concept & Inspiration Designed by the renowned Italian architect and Memphis co-founder Michele De Lucchi in 1985, the "Celery" serving plate is a brilliant exploration of geomet...

Category

2010s Italian Centerpieces

Materials

Ceramic

VOLGA Porcelain Vase by Matteo Thun, Memphis Design, Italy, 1983
VOLGA Porcelain Vase by Matteo Thun, Memphis Design, Italy, 1983

VOLGA Porcelain Vase by Matteo Thun, Memphis Design, Italy, 1983

By Matteo Thun

Located in Tinton Falls, NJ

The VOLGA porcelain is a vase designed by Matteo Thun in 1983 for the Memphis Milano collection.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Memphis Milano "Tomato" Ceramic Serving Plate by Michele De Lucchi
Memphis Milano "Tomato" Ceramic Serving Plate by Michele De Lucchi

Memphis Milano "Tomato" Ceramic Serving Plate by Michele De Lucchi

By Michele de Lucchi, Memphis Milano

Located in Varedo, Lombardia

The Concept & Inspiration Designed by the renowned Italian architect and Memphis co-founder Michele De Lucchi in 1985, the "Tomato" serving plate is a brilliant exploration of geomet...

Category

2010s Italian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Ceramic Coffee or Tea Pot, Memphis Postmodern Design, 1980s
Vintage Ceramic Coffee or Tea Pot, Memphis Postmodern Design, 1980s

Vintage Ceramic Coffee or Tea Pot, Memphis Postmodern Design, 1980s

Located in Montecalvoli, IT

This vintage ceramic coffee or tea pot from the 1980s is a striking example of Memphis-inspired Postmodern design. The sculptural composition combines a crisp white body with a contr...

Category

20th Century Taiwanese Serving Pieces

Materials

Ceramic

Sugar Bowl & Spoon Designed by Michael Graves for Alessi Memphis Era
Sugar Bowl & Spoon Designed by Michael Graves for Alessi Memphis Era

Sugar Bowl & Spoon Designed by Michael Graves for Alessi Memphis Era

By Alessi, Michael Graves (b.1934)

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
Salt & Pepper Shakers Designed by Michael Graves for Alessi Memphis Era

Salt & Pepper Shakers Designed by Michael Graves for Alessi Memphis Era

By Alessi, Michael Graves (b.1934)

Located in San Diego, CA

Nice pair of salt & pepper shakers designed by Michael Graves for Alessi, circa 1988 made in Italy. Memphis era Peugeot movement.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Tableware

Materials

Chrome

Memphis Design Thermal Carafe by K. Shigeto Milano for Zohirushi Japan
Memphis Design Thermal Carafe by K. Shigeto Milano for Zohirushi Japan

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 circa 1980's great condition, with top switch for open/close almost not used.

Category

20th Century Italian Post-Modern Pitchers

Materials

Glass, Plastic

80s Post Modern Memphis Design Handmade Marilee Hall Abstract Art Teapot Signed
80s Post Modern Memphis Design Handmade Marilee Hall Abstract Art Teapot Signed

80s Post Modern Memphis Design Handmade Marilee Hall Abstract Art Teapot Signed

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

Spectacular, Post Modern, Memphis Design, One of a Kind, Handmade, tossed pottery and painted yellow tea pot, with a crackle finish, I adorned with both incised and applied colorful...

Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Metal

Euphrates Vase, Designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1983 for Memphis Milano
Euphrates Vase, Designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1983 for Memphis Milano

Euphrates Vase, Designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1983 for Memphis Milano

By Memphis Group, Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano

Located in Beirut, LB

Sottsass's designs for Memphis, including furniture, ceramics, and household objects, became iconic symbols of postmodern design.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Post Modern Memphis Design Rare Tea Kettle by Rolf Sinnemark for Rorstrand
Post Modern Memphis Design Rare Tea Kettle by Rolf Sinnemark for Rorstrand

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 Rorstrand highly collectible in great condition no chips or cracks, incredible geometric...

Category

20th Century Swedish Post-Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Ettore Sottsass Memphis Egizia Silver Blue Art Glass Bowl, 1990s
Ettore Sottsass Memphis Egizia Silver Blue Art Glass Bowl, 1990s

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 cobalt blue bowl is decorated with hand silk-screened animals, made of "Argento" (ste...

Category

1990s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Memphis Postmodern Porcelain Teapot by The Toscany Collection Japan
Memphis Postmodern Porcelain Teapot by The Toscany Collection Japan

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 style design in excellent condition never used.

Category

20th Century Japanese Post-Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Memphis Postmodern Porcelain Teapot and Cups by Fitz & Floyd, 1985
Memphis Postmodern Porcelain Teapot and Cups by Fitz & Floyd, 1985

Memphis Postmodern Porcelain Teapot and Cups by Fitz & Floyd, 1985

By Fitz and Floyd

Located in San Diego, CA

**Rare and Beautiful Porcelain Teapot and Coffee Cup Set by Fitz & Floyd** This exquisite porcelain set, designed by the renowned Fitz & Floyd, is a quintessential example of Memphi...

Category

20th Century Japanese Post-Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

1980's Postmodern Memphis era Rare Creamer Teapot by J Kronester Bavaria
1980's Postmodern Memphis era Rare Creamer Teapot by J Kronester Bavaria

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 excellent condition.

Category

20th Century German Post-Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Great Postmodern Set 4 Cups & Creamer by Studio Nova Japan Memphis Era
Great Postmodern Set 4 Cups & Creamer by Studio Nova Japan Memphis Era

Great Postmodern Set 4 Cups & Creamer by Studio Nova Japan Memphis Era

By Studio Nova By Sommerhuber

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful and rare set 4 cups and a creamer by Studio Nova Japan part of the Black Expressions collection excellent condition beautiful design.

Category

20th Century Japanese Post-Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Porcelain

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Roma Chair by Marco Zanini for Memphis, 1986
Roma Chair by Marco Zanini for Memphis, 1986

Roma Chair by Marco Zanini for Memphis, 1986

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H 35.5 in W 35.5 in D 35.5 in

Roma Chair by Marco Zanini for Memphis, 1986

By Memphis Group, Marco Zannini

Located in Denton, MD

Marco Zanini was a founding member of Memphis and designed furniture, ceramics, and handblown glass for the 1981-1986 collections.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Matteo Thun Memphis Original 1982 Design Vase
Matteo Thun Memphis Original 1982 Design Vase

Matteo Thun Memphis Original 1982 Design Vase

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H 10.13 in W 4.5 in D 4.75 in

Matteo Thun Memphis Original 1982 Design Vase

By Memphis Milano, Memphis Group, Matteo Thun

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

This Matteo Thun Vase was created in the 1980s Memphis style. The porcelain vase’s exaggerated size and details point to the movement’s irreverence for traditional, or even functiona...

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Matteo Thun Memphis Original 1982 Design Teapot
Matteo Thun Memphis Original 1982 Design Teapot

Matteo Thun Memphis Original 1982 Design Teapot

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H 11.75 in W 8.5 in D 4.25 in

Matteo Thun Memphis Original 1982 Design Teapot

By Memphis Milano, Memphis Group, Matteo Thun

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

An original 1980s Memphis style porcelain teapot, designed by Matteo Thun in 1982. Memphis Milano formed in the 1980s as a response to the Stark minimalism of the previous decade....

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Peter Shire Post Modernist Memphis Design Ceramic Teapot
Peter Shire Post Modernist Memphis Design Ceramic Teapot

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 measures: 10" high by 12.5" wide and 5.5" deep. It is signed EXP, 1999. In very go...

Category

1990s American Post-Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

"Carrot" Nathalie du Pasquier by Sarri Ceramic Memphis Design 1980s Pottery Vase
"Carrot" Nathalie du Pasquier by Sarri Ceramic Memphis Design 1980s Pottery Vase

"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 Edition

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Set of 4 Porcelain Cups Design by Kato Kogei Postmodern Memphis Japan
Rare Set of 4 Porcelain Cups Design by Kato Kogei Postmodern Memphis Japan

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 condition never used circa 1980s, Memphis.

Category

20th Century Japanese Post-Modern Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Bodum Coffee Press Maker Memphis Design Sottsass Era
Vintage Bodum Coffee Press Maker Memphis Design Sottsass Era

Vintage Bodum Coffee Press Maker Memphis Design Sottsass Era

By Bodum

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, vintage Bodum coffee press maker. Memphis style inspired design with Iconic color. Sottsass Era. Dimensions: 9.63" H x 4.5" diameter x 6" D Please visit tak...

Category

Vintage 1980s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Postmodern Memphis Design Rare Tea Kettle by Copco
Postmodern Memphis Design Rare Tea Kettle by Copco

Postmodern Memphis Design Rare Tea Kettle by Copco

By Copco

Located in San Diego, CA

A beautiful and rare tea kettle circa 1980s, in great condition very light wear a rust spot on the 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
Micheal Graves for Alessi Tea Service Set Memphis Design

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 construction with colorful plastic accents for the handles and the bird whistle. The white a...

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Stainless Steel

Memphis Style Pilamity Teapot by Moller Designs
Memphis Style Pilamity Teapot by Moller Designs

Memphis Style Pilamity Teapot by Moller Designs

Located in Fairfield, CA

A vintage 1980s postmodern stainless steel "Pilamity" teapot by Moller Designs. Great Memphis style design in a conical shape. Black triangular handle and lid with a round red handle...

Category

Late 20th Century Post-Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Memphis Style Pyramid Teapot - Hand Painted, Multi-Colored Design
Vintage Memphis Style Pyramid Teapot - Hand Painted, Multi-Colored Design

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 vibrant hand-painted multi-colored design, this teapot adds a delightful touch to any tea...

Category

Vintage 1980s Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Postmodern Memphis Silver Plated Letter Holder by S T James Brazilian Design
Postmodern Memphis Silver Plated Letter Holder by S T James Brazilian Design

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 can be used as a letter holder or napkin holder, we have polished some of the silver...

Category

20th Century Brazilian Post-Modern Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Montagnani Firenze L&C Coffee & sugar box design E. Pest Italy 1980s Memphis
Montagnani Firenze L&C Coffee & sugar box design E. Pest Italy 1980s Memphis

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 good condition

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Post Modern Memphis Design Rare Tea Kettle by Rolf Sinnemark for Rorstrand
Post Modern Memphis Design Rare Tea Kettle by Rolf Sinnemark for Rorstrand

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 Rorstrand highly collectible in great condition no chips or cracks, incredible geometric...

Category

20th Century Swedish Post-Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

1980's Postmodern Memphis Era Set of 4 espresso Ceramic Origami Cups & Saucers
1980's Postmodern Memphis Era Set of 4 espresso Ceramic Origami Cups & Saucers

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 origami style perfect for espresso or cappuccino. circa 1980s

Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Post-Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Rare French Press Coffee Maker Set Designed in 1987 by George Sowden Memphis Era
Rare French Press Coffee Maker Set Designed in 1987 by George Sowden Memphis Era

Rare French Press Coffee Maker Set Designed in 1987 by George Sowden Memphis Era

By Bodum, George Sowden

Located in San Diego, CA

Great design on these rare set of 6 coffee cups and French press coffee maker, designed by George Sowden one of the founders of The Memphis movement circa 1987, in patinated silver p...

Category

20th Century American Post-Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Silver Plate

Postmodern Memphis Era Espresso Maker by Ettore Sotsass
Postmodern Memphis Era Espresso Maker by Ettore Sotsass

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 exhibition, great color and design.

Category

20th Century Italian Post-Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Metal

Memphis Postmodern Porcelain Teapot by The Toscany Collection Japan
Memphis Postmodern Porcelain Teapot by The Toscany Collection Japan

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 style design in excellent condition never used.

Category

20th Century Japanese Post-Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

1980s Rare Memphis Ceramic Pitcher & Mugs by Kato Kogei for Fujimori
1980s Rare Memphis Ceramic Pitcher & Mugs by Kato Kogei for Fujimori

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 collection in excellent condition no chips or cracks.

Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Post-Modern Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Memphis Style Italian Stanless Steel Teapot by Carsten Jörgensen, 1980s
Memphis Style Italian Stanless Steel Teapot by Carsten Jörgensen, 1980s

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. Designed by Danish C. Jørgensen and manufactured in Italy (probably Alessi) for Bo...

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Stainless Steel

Postmodern Memphis Era Kaviar/Shrimp/Choco Dip Bowl by Carsten Jorgensen
Postmodern Memphis Era Kaviar/Shrimp/Choco Dip Bowl by Carsten Jorgensen

Postmodern Memphis Era Kaviar/Shrimp/Choco Dip Bowl by Carsten Jorgensen

By Bodum, Carsten Jorgensen

Located in San Diego, CA

Incredible design on this rare piece by Carsten Jorgensen for Bodum, circa 1980s, stainless steel and glass with blue plastic feet and brass accents, double glass. Classic Memphis er...

Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Post-Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Post Modern Memphis Era wood Lacquer Pepper Shaker by Robert Wilhelm
Post Modern Memphis Era wood Lacquer Pepper Shaker by Robert Wilhelm

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
Contemporary Modern Memphis Style Acrylic Art Signed S.A. Scolin Southwest Orig

Contemporary Modern Memphis Style Acrylic Art Signed S.A. Scolin Southwest Orig

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

The dimensions are 24" W x 42" H. Memphis style designed furniture, ceramics, metal and art objects from 1981-1987.

Category

Vintage 1980s Contemporary Art

Materials

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Peter Shire Post Modernist Memphis Design Ceramic Teapot
Peter Shire Post Modernist Memphis Design Ceramic Teapot

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. Teapot measures: 10.25" high by 12.5" wide and 5.25" deep. It is signed EXP, 1999....

Category

1990s American Post-Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Set of 4 Porcelain Cups Design by Kato Kogei Postmodern Memphis Japan
Rare Set of 4 Porcelain Cups Design by Kato Kogei Postmodern Memphis Japan

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 condition never used circa 1980s, Memphis.

Category

20th Century Japanese Post-Modern Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

George Ponzini Art Deco Post Modern Studio Art Glass Pitcher Memphis Style
George Ponzini Art Deco Post Modern Studio Art Glass Pitcher Memphis Style

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 style form and design. Signed on the bottom by the artist. In excellent condition f...

Category

Late 20th Century American Barware

Materials

Glass

Ettore Sottsass, Memphis design founder, pair of ceiling lights, Venini Murano
Ettore Sottsass, Memphis design founder, pair of ceiling lights, Venini Murano

Ettore Sottsass, Memphis design founder, pair of ceiling lights, Venini Murano

By Ettore Sottsass, Venini

Located in Uccle, BE

A pair of ceiling lights designed by Ettore Sottsass for Venini Manufacture in Murano (Italy). Green glass decorations applied on a milky white lampshade. The "hats" that covers el...

Category

1990s Italian Post-Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Postmodern Memphis Design Hanging Spice Rack by Copco
Postmodern Memphis Design Hanging Spice Rack by Copco

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 very good vintage condition and is made of molded, bright red plastic. It measures 1...

Category

20th Century American Post-Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Plastic

Set of 6 Memphis Milano Napkin Rings by Nathalie du Pasquier and Ajumi Han
Set of 6 Memphis Milano Napkin Rings by Nathalie du Pasquier and Ajumi Han

Set of 6 Memphis Milano Napkin Rings by Nathalie du Pasquier and Ajumi Han

By Ajumi Han, Memphis Milano, Bodum, Nathalie du Pasquier, Memphis Group

Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR

Set of 6 Memphis Milano Napkin Rings by Nathalie du Pasquier and Ajumi Han Six silver plated napkin rings made by the French designer Nathalie du Pasquier and the Japanese Ajumi H...

Category

Late 20th Century European Post-Modern Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

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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.

Finding the Right Dining-entertaining for You

Your dining room table is a place where stories are shared and personalities shine — why not treat yourself and your guests to the finest antique and vintage glass, silver, ceramics and serveware for your meals?

Just like the people who sit around your table, your serveware has its own stories and will help you create new memories with your friends and loved ones. From ceramic pottery to glass vases, set your table with serving pieces that add even more personality, color and texture to your dining experience.

Invite serveware from around the world to join your table settings. For special occasions, dress up your plates with a striking Imari charger from 19th-century Japan or incorporate Richard Ginori’s Italian porcelain plates into your dining experience. Celebrate the English ritual of afternoon tea with a Japanese tea set and an antique Victorian kettle. No matter how big or small your dining area is, there is room for the stories of many cultures and varied histories, and there are plenty of ways to add pizzazz to your meals.

Add different textures and colors to your table with dinner plates and pitchers of ceramic and silver or a porcelain lidded tureen, a serving dish with side handles that is often used for soups. Although porcelain and ceramic are both made in a kiln, porcelain is made with more refined clay and is more durable than ceramic because it is denser. The latter is ideal for statement pieces — your tall mid-century modern ceramic vase is a guaranteed conversation starter. And while your earthenware or stoneware is maybe better suited to everyday lunches as opposed to the fine bone china you’ve reserved for a holiday meal, handcrafted studio pottery coffee mugs can still be a rich expression of your personal style.

“My motto is ‘Have fun with it,’” says author and celebrated hostess Stephanie Booth Shafran. “It’s yin and yang, high and low, Crate & Barrel with Christofle silver. I like to mix it up — sometimes in the dining room, sometimes on the kitchen banquette, sometimes in the loggia. It transports your guests and makes them feel more comfortable and relaxed.”

Introduce elegance at supper with silver, such as a platter from celebrated Massachusetts silversmith manufacturer Reed and Barton or a regal copper-finish flatware set designed by International Silver Company, another New England company that was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898. By then, Meriden had already earned the nickname “Silver City” for its position as a major hub of silver manufacturing.

At the bar, try a vintage wine cooler to keep bottles cool before serving or an Art Deco decanter and whiskey set for after-dinner drinks — there are many possibilities and no wrong answers for tableware, barware and serveware. Explore an expansive collection of antique and vintage glass, ceramics, silver and serveware today on 1stDibs.

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.