$348Sale Price|30% Off
K. SHIGETO 1980 Memphis Design Modernist Zojirushi Coffee-Tea Pot Carafe In
By Memphis Group
Located in Miami, FL
A Memphis Zojirushi coffee-pot designed by K. Shigeto.
Plastic
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 ...
Porcelain
$220Sale Price / set|20% Off
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.
Porcelain
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.
Porcelain
$140Sale Price / set|20% Off
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.
Chrome
$300Sale Price / set|20% Off
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.
Chrome
$180Sale Price|20% Off
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.
Glass, Plastic
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...
Metal
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...
Porcelain
Euphrates Vase, Designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1983 for Memphis Milano
By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano, Memphis Group
Located in Beirut, LB
Sottsass's designs for Memphis, including furniture, ceramics, and household objects, became iconic symbols of postmodern design.
Porcelain
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...
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 style design in excellent condition never used.
Porcelain
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...
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 excellent condition.
Porcelain
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.
Porcelain
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.
Fiberglass
Matteo Thun Memphis Original 1982 Design Vase
By Memphis Milano, Matteo Thun, Memphis Group
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...
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 Milano formed in the 1980s as a response to the Stark minimalism of the previous decade....
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 measures: 10" high by 12.5" wide and 5.5" deep. It is signed EXP, 1999. In very go...
Ceramic
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H 11.82 in Dm 5.12 in
"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
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 condition never used circa 1980s, Memphis.
Porcelain
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...
Glass
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.
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 construction with colorful plastic accents for the handles and the bird whistle. The white a...
Stainless Steel
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...
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 vibrant hand-painted multi-colored design, this teapot adds a delightful touch to any tea...
Ceramic
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H 4 in W 6 in L 4 in
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...
Silver Plate
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H 7.09 in W 7.88 in D 8.27 in
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
Stainless Steel
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H 7.5 in W 11 in L 7.5 in
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...
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 origami style perfect for espresso or cappuccino. circa 1980s
Ceramic
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H 9.5 in Dm 4.25 in
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...
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 subsidiary/division of Rosenthal, Germany Ceramic Excellent condition L 8 cm, Diam 6.7 ...
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 exhibition, great color and design.
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 style design in excellent condition never used.
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 collection in excellent condition no chips or cracks.
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. Designed by Danish C. Jørgensen and manufactured in Italy (probably Alessi) for Bo...
Stainless Steel
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...
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.
Wood
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H 42 in W 24 in D 1.5 in
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.
Canvas
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H 40 in W 30 in D 1.5 in
For Your Consideration is a Monumental Seven-Piece, Sterling Silver Tea & Coffee
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
The dimensions are 30" W x 40" H. Memphis style designed furniture, ceramics, metal and art objects from 1981-1987.
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. Teapot measures: 10.25" high by 12.5" wide and 5.25" deep. It is signed EXP, 1999....
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 condition never used circa 1980s, Memphis.
Porcelain
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H 8.25 in W 5.75 in D 4.25 in
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...
Glass
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.
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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.