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Potato Ceramic Tray, by George Sowden from Memphis Milano

Potato Ceramic Tray, by George Sowden from Memphis Milano

By Memphis Group, Memphis Milano, George Sowden

Located in La Morra, Cuneo

Potato Ceramic tray with metal handles, was originally designed in 1985 by George Sowden for

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic

Manitoba White Porcelain Tray, by Matteo Thun from Memphis Milano
Manitoba White Porcelain Tray, by Matteo Thun from Memphis Milano

Manitoba White Porcelain Tray, by Matteo Thun from Memphis Milano

$2,230 / item

H 1.19 in W 16.93 in D 11.03 in

Manitoba White Porcelain Tray, by Matteo Thun from Memphis Milano

By Memphis Group, Matteo Thun, Memphis Milano

Located in La Morra, Cuneo

belongs to the Memphis Milano Collection 1981-1988. The white porcelain tray is made to be assembled with

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Porcelain

Memphis Ice Bucket and Trays Post Modern 1980's Lacquer
Memphis Ice Bucket and Trays Post Modern 1980's Lacquer

Memphis Ice Bucket and Trays Post Modern 1980's Lacquer

$1,250 / set

H 11.75 in W 8.5 in D 8.5 in

Memphis Ice Bucket and Trays Post Modern 1980's Lacquer

By George Sowden

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A great post modern 1980's set of three items: ice bucket with cover and two additional trays. Made

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Vintage 1980s Japanese Post-Modern Barware

Materials

Plastic, Lacquer

1980s Memphis Style set of 8 Vintage Rocks Glasses with Colorful Shapes & Tray
1980s Memphis Style set of 8 Vintage Rocks Glasses with Colorful Shapes & Tray

1980s Memphis Style set of 8 Vintage Rocks Glasses with Colorful Shapes & Tray

By Georges Briard, Neiman Marcus

Located in St. Louis, MO

1980s "Memphis" style set of 8 vintage frosted rocks, highball old fashion glasses with colorful

Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Post-Modern Barware

Materials

Metal

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Vintage Metal Tray Yellow with White Handles Memphis Style Italy, 1980s
Vintage Metal Tray Yellow with White Handles Memphis Style Italy, 1980s

Vintage Metal Tray Yellow with White Handles Memphis Style Italy, 1980s

Located in Montecalvoli, IT

Vintage Metal Tray Yellow - with white handles - Memphis Style Italy 1980s - elegant table

Category

20th Century Italian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Metal

1990s Memphis Milano Style W.M.F. Serving Tray by Matteo Thun
1990s Memphis Milano Style W.M.F. Serving Tray by Matteo Thun

1990s Memphis Milano Style W.M.F. Serving Tray by Matteo Thun

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, Matteo Thun

Located in Aci Castello, IT

An iconic acrylic tray designed by Italian Architect Matteo Thun and manufactured in Germany by

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Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Barware

Materials

Acrylic

Memphis Serving Tray
Memphis Serving Tray

Memphis Serving Tray

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H 2.5 in Dm 13 in

Memphis Serving Tray

By Michele de Lucchi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Eye-catching Memphis serving tray in the style of Michele de Lucchi with lovely 'chipped-glass

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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Cut Glass, Rubber

Matteo Thun Memphis Milano Hors d'oeuvre Set
Matteo Thun Memphis Milano Hors d'oeuvre Set

Matteo Thun Memphis Milano Hors d'oeuvre Set

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H 1 in W 16.88 in D 10.75 in

Matteo Thun Memphis Milano Hors d'oeuvre Set

By Memphis Milano, Matteo Thun, Memphis Group

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

A Memphis style porcelain tray set for hors d'oeuvres, designed by Matteo Thun in 1982 for the

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Porcelain

Potato Tray George Sowden for Memphis-Milano
Potato Tray George Sowden for Memphis-Milano

Potato Tray George Sowden for Memphis-Milano

Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Potato tray by George Sowden for Memphis-Milano.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Potato Tray George Sowden for Memphis-Milano
Potato Tray George Sowden for Memphis-Milano

Potato Tray George Sowden for Memphis-Milano

Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Potato tray by George Sowden for Memphis-Milano.  

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Memphis Style Double Letter Tray in Maple
Memphis Style Double Letter Tray in Maple

Memphis Style Double Letter Tray in Maple

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H 5.5 in W 10.5 in D 14 in

Memphis Style Double Letter Tray in Maple

Located in San Diego, CA

Very cool and functional Memphis style double letter tray in maple with black sides, circa 1980s

Category

Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Maple

Postmodern Tray or Centerpiece by Mas Italia, Italy, 1980s
Postmodern Tray or Centerpiece by Mas Italia, Italy, 1980s

Postmodern Tray or Centerpiece by Mas Italia, Italy, 1980s

By Memphis Milano

Located in Lille, FR

Postmodern tray or centerpiece by MAS Italia, Italy, 1980s.  

Category

Vintage 1980s French Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Metal

1980s Memphis Style Black and White Metal Tray and Ceramic Tea Set by Mas
1980s Memphis Style Black and White Metal Tray and Ceramic Tea Set by Mas

1980s Memphis Style Black and White Metal Tray and Ceramic Tea Set by Mas

By MAS Italia

Located in Aci Castello, IT

A Memphis Milano tea set designed and manufactured in Italy in the Eighties by MAS, it's composed

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Metal

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Carlton Wood Miniature Bookcase by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection

By Memphis Group, Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass

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Located in La Morra, Cuneo

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Madras Table, by Nathalie du Pasquier, from Memphis Milano

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$9,050 / item

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Located in La Morra, Cuneo

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$27,180 / item

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Located in La Morra, Cuneo

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Riviera Chair in Plastic Laminate Memphis Milano Collection

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Memphis Tray For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic memphis tray available at 1stDibs. A memphis tray — often made from metal, stone and plastic — can elevate any home. Find 41 options for an antique or vintage memphis tray now, or shop our selection of 24 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer memphis tray, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each memphis tray bearing modern or mid-century modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made memphis tray over the years, but those crafted by Memphis Group, Richard Yasmine and Memphis Milano are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Memphis Tray?

Prices for a memphis tray start at $44 and top out at $45,000 with the average selling for $2,463.

Finding the Right Serveware, Ceramics, Silver And Glass 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.