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Period: 2010s
Handmade Big White Carrara Marble and Wood Cutting Board
By Fiammetta V.
Located in Carrara, IT
Big white Carrara marble cutting board with wood inserts and hole on the handle to hang it. It is assembled manually and with internal pins that tight together the wood with the marb...
Category
Italian 2010s Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Marble
Medium Bowl in Green and Blue Marbled Resin by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Our colorful bowl is handmade in traslucid white resin with marbled texture in lime green, light blue and cobalt blue. Its fun and colorful design makes ...
Category
Mexican Modern 2010s Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Resin
Set of 4 DAROK Wine Glasses by Orfeo Quagliata
Located in Naucalpan, Edo de Mex
The new design of Orfeo Quagliata, a set of four wine glasses made by hand with the highest quality crystal.
Each facet of the handle is made one by one to later be polished in our ...
Category
Mexican Modern 2010s Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
Champagne Bucket with Stones
By Braganti
Located in Milan, IT
This majestic silver champagne bucket combines artisanal craftsmanship and artistic flair and will add a sophisticated touch to a celebratory event. The bucket carries a removable bo...
Category
Italian 2010s Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stone, Silver
CAPA Large Rectangular Tray, Alpaca Silver & Gray Marble
By AIREDELSUR
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
With the concept of intermingle materials from our earth, soft marbles and manually hammered alpaca, this sophisticated and elegant line is created, and it includes trays, champagne ...
Category
Argentine Modern 2010s Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Marble, Metal
Gioele Ebony & Cream Leather Tray with Horn Handles
Located in Milan, IT
This one-of-a-kind Amara ebony tray boasts precious inserts further stressing its opulent character. Sartorial flair is revealed by the cream-toned Aida leather with contrasting stit...
Category
Italian 2010s Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Horn, Wood, Ebony
Wooden Decorative Board
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Hand-made wooden board
This largeshaped board is hand-carved from oak. The boards as an individual or as part of the family will become a key item in every kitchen being decorati...
Category
European Modern 2010s Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Walnut
BOLSON Apple Small Bowl, Horn & Alpaca Silver
By AIREDELSUR
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
While walking through the fruit fields in the Bolson on an ending spring morning, the voluptuous shapes and scents of pears and apples bring your senses to life. This idea creates th...
Category
Argentine Organic Modern 2010s Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal
Two-sided Maple Wood Cutting Board and Serving Plate, Rettangolo, Made in Italy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beauty meets function. This two-sided cutting board is made with European maple butcher block and carved at the corners with an ergonomic shape for easy handling. It’s a dinner party staple accommodating your laborious food preparation on the broad, flat side of the board while your appetizer compositions can take shape on the distinctly scalloped side.
Designed in Brooklyn by Italian-born architect Ale Preda for Miduny, this artisanal product is made in Italy by master craftsmen. This board design comes in two versions. Rettangolo, the rectangular version featured in this listing, measures 23.5" x 15.75" x 1.6" thick. It feels large, heavy, and professional. Food safe finish. Maple from an FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified mill.
You’ll be confident to show off those German knife...
Category
Italian Scandinavian Modern 2010s Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Maple
XXI Century Gianmaria Buccellati sterling silver oval tray in Empire Style
Located in VALENZA, IT
Sterling silver oval tray in Empire style
The tray, made entirely by hand, has an edge made with the casting technique with a palmette design, typical of the Empire style.
The bottom...
Category
Italian Empire Revival 2010s Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Medusa Handmade Ceramic Head, 2021, Unique Piece, Centerpiece, Italian Design
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
In Greek mythology, Medusa, was one of the three monstrous Gorgons, generally described as winged human females with living venomous snakes in place of hair.
Those who gazed into her eyes would turn to stone.
Medusa was beheaded by the Greek hero...
Category
Italian Modern 2010s Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Enamel
Round Plate with Octupus
Located in Milan, IT
Round plate with raised octopus swimming around the edges. The plate is sea blue and the octopus is blue with green and red reflections, handmade, each one different from the other. ...
Category
Italian 2010s Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Made in Italy Speaker, Black & Platinum Ceramics, Customizable, 2022
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
Description
This is an amplifier compatible with all smartphones in which the speaker is positioned at the bottom, near the microphone. It will allow you to increase the volume of y...
Category
Italian Modern 2010s Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Orrefors Difference Decanter Magnum
Located in Wilkes Barre, PA
Difference Decanter Magnum from Orrefors is a table centerpiece. The decanter is intended for decanting, aerating, and serving all types of wines. It ho...
Category
Swedish 2010s Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
Orrefors Nobel Wine/Beer
By Gunnar Cyren
Located in Wilkes Barre, PA
In 1991, Gunnar Cyrén designed the Nobel beer glass for the 90th anniversary of the Nobel Prize. This elegant glass, which holds 12.5 oz, is made of crystal with hand-painted details in real 21 karat gold. To this day, Nobel Prize-winners and royalty use the beer glass from the Orrefors Nobel...
Category
Swedish 2010s Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
Cinderella Tea Service, Lilac & Gold, Handmade in Italy, Luxury Gold Design 2021
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
Our artisan's pieces are a dream come true, as in Disney's Cinderella.
Ceramic tea service are completely hand-crafted and painted with love and care.
A set is composed by a teap...
Category
Italian Baroque 2010s Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
New Modern Centrepiece in Marble Creator Arthur Arbesser
Located in Milan, IT
Centerpiece in Black Marquinia, Red Levanto, White Michelangelo, Arabescato Vagli Filo Rosso, Green Guatemala and Blu Sodalite marbles.
Size: 36 x 12 cm 14.2 x 4.7 in, smooth finishi...
Category
Italian Modern 2010s Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Marble
Cerro Set of Rectangular Small, Medium & Large Trays, Bone & Alpaca Silver
By AIREDELSUR
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Measurements :
5.5" x 8.5"
5.5" x 10.3"
5.5 x 12.7"
Not everything is organic in northern Argentinean hills. As we cast our eyes on the landscapes, we also find geometry that makes ...
Category
Argentine Organic Modern 2010s Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Bone
Handmade Squared Black Marquina Marble Tray
By Fiammetta V.
Located in Carrara, IT
Squared black Marquina marble tray, ideal for spa, in the bathroom but also as a table centrepiece or in the entrance as a dresser valet. Each piece is i...
Category
Italian 2010s Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Marble
Ceramic Yellow Fish Handmade in Italy, Choose Your Style! New Creation 2023
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
Mosche Bianche is glad to add those wonderful fishes to its collection. The fishes are all handmade and bespoke: choose the colors and shape you like! Our artisans can make also cust...
Category
Italian Modern 2010s Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
21st Century Steel Thermal Carafe Style with Grey Cover Handcrafed in Italy
By Pinetti
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
A lavish leather dress decorated with laser cuts beautifully finishes our "Style" thermal carafe.
Thanks to the practical zip the cover is easily rem...
Category
Italian Modern 2010s Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stainless Steel
Oliva Set of 3 Plates
Located in Milan, IT
The bucolic flair imbuing this set in white-glazed ceramic is ennobled by the striking artistic sensibility of Patrizia Italiano, who deftly handcrafts and paints in green and black ...
Category
Italian 2010s Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Sheep Moneybox Pop Art, Red, Made in Italy, 2022, New Collection
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
These splendid ceramic creations are born from the artistic laboratory of Mosche Bianche.
The piggy bank, a means that has always been used to remind us of the importance of savi...
Category
Italian Modern 2010s Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Splatter Bowl, Large, in Terracotta and Cream
Located in London, GB
If you’re only buying one piece for the table, it’s got to be one of these. Perfect for salads or pasta, our large splatter bowl looks lovely next to different collections of ceramic...
Category
Italian 2010s Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Country Style Vase Crystal Handblown Easter Decor Sofina Boutique Kitzbuehel
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Handblown crystal vase in pink and blue glass with an vintage Eastern scene. The decor is an Easter decor with 2 hands-free engraved bunnies in naturalistic style. Completely handblo...
Category
German Country 2010s Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
Aureo Ashtray by Andrea Bonini
Located in Geneve, CH
Aureo Ashtray by Andrea Bonini
Limited Edition
Dimensions: D 13 x W 20 x H 4 cm.
Materials: Carrara marble and brass.
Made in Italy. Limited series, num...
Category
Italian Modern 2010s Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Carrara Marble, Brass
Country Style Hand Blown Crystal Vase Blue Glass Sofina Boutique Kitzbühel
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Hand blown crystal vase in blue glass with a country style decor all around. The leaves and deers are hand-engraved by glass artists in Bavaria/Germany. One side shows a bunny and th...
Category
German Country 2010s Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
SET Valle Narrow Silver Alpaca & Cream Onyx Stone Trays
By AIREDELSUR
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
5.9" x 13.4"
5.9" x 17.3"
5.9" x 21.3
5.9 x 26.2"
This family is inspired by the forms and figures shaped by the wind of the Moon Valley (in the province of San Juan, in the North o...
Category
Argentine Organic Modern 2010s Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stone, Onyx, Metal
Ceramic Bowl, Ø 40cm x H 20cm Handmade in Italy 2021, Choose Your Pattern
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
For more than 30 years this artist has revolutionized the way of thinking about stone. Their artisan techniques are the result of careful research and deep knowledge of the subject: ...
Category
Italian Modern 2010s Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Lava
Anna Karlin Bottle Opener 01
By Anna Karlin
Located in New York, NY
A sculptural tabletop object of cast bronze that feels natural and comfortable in the hand. Opens crown cap bottles.
Materials: Cast Bronze + Stainless Steel
Dimensions: 4-1/4" L x 2-1/4" W x 1-7/8" H
The bronze is unlacquered and will develop a natural patina over time. It may be cleaned using brass...
Category
American 2010s Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Bronze
Country Style Hand Blown Glass Vase Green Crystal Sofina Boutique Kitzbühel
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Hand blown Country style crystal vase in a bright yellow with peonies all around. The decor is hands-free engraved by glass artists all around in Bavaria by Sofina. Sofina glass and ...
Category
German Country 2010s Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
Orrefors City Old Fashioned 4-Pack
Located in Wilkes Barre, PA
City Old Fashioned from Orrefors holds 8 oz and is ideal for serving spirits and cocktails. The cuts that criss-cross the surface of the glass create an asymmetric look, which contri...
Category
German 2010s Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
Contemporary Terracotta Side Table Made of Clay Handcrafted by the Potter Houda
Located in Marseille, FR
- Handbuilt terracotta side tables
- made of clay collected from the potter's surroundings.
- made in the Moroccan Rif mountains by the potter Houda.
- co-created by the potter Houda...
Category
Moroccan Arts and Crafts 2010s Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Clay, Earthenware
Hand Dyed Linen Napkins, Rose Pink & Indigo Blue Abstract Pattern, Set of Four
By ROUSSEAU
Located in New York, NY
Rose linen napkins, set of four, dyed with indigo in Pleat pattern. Sustainably hand-dyed and sewn in New York City. Napkins measure approximately 18 x 18 inches. Each linen napkin i...
Category
American Modern 2010s Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Linen
Orrefors Peak Double Old Fashioned 4-Pack
Located in Wilkes Barre, PA
Peak Double Old Fashioned from Orrefors, which holds 11.5 oz, is an ideal bar glass for spirits and cocktails. The motif on the glass is inspired by...
Category
German 2010s Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
Hen in Perpetual Motion, Ceramic Pop Art, White, Handmade in Italy, 2022
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
These splendid ceramic creations are born from the artistic laboratory of Mosche Bianche.
In this casket you can keep small objects of value, born as the materialization (and unive...
Category
Italian Modern 2010s Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Medium Bowl in Orange and Purple Marbled Resin by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Our colorful bowl is handmade in traslucid white resin with marbled texture in purple, light orange and orange. Its fun and colorful design makes it a st...
Category
Mexican Modern 2010s Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Resin
Terracotta Jar Made of local Clay, Handcrafted by the Moroccan Potter Raja
Located in Marseille, FR
- Handbuilt freckles terracotta jar
- made of clay collected from the potter's surroundings.
- made in the Moroccan Rif mountains by the potter Raja.
Approximate measurements: 1...
Category
Moroccan Arts and Crafts 2010s Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Clay, Earthenware
Cairo, Six Contemporary Porcelain Soup Plates with Decorative Design
By Vito Nesta
Located in Milano, Lombardia
A pensive Berber woman, depicted in black and white while she boasts her traditional headpiece and jewelry with an expression of proud strength on her face, is the protagonist of thi...
Category
Italian 2010s Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Cup, Small Tumbler, Handmade by Alexander Kirkeby
Located in Aarhus C, 82
All of the glassware is mouth blown by Alexander Kirkeby in Denmark.
Every piece is therefore unique and will differ slightly in size and decoration. Made of lead-free crystal glass
...
Category
Danish 2010s Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass
Valle Mini Large Silver Alpaca & Brown Onyx Stone Tray
By AIREDELSUR
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
This family is inspired by the forms and figures shaped by the wind of the Moon Valley (in the province of San Juan, in the North of Argentina). It comes from this magical and inspir...
Category
Argentine Organic Modern 2010s Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Onyx, Stone, Metal
Italian Contemporary Artistic Ceramic Canopo Taurus Black Green Vase by Amaaro
By Amaaro
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Questo vaso in ceramica disegnato e prodotto da Amaaro si ispira direttamente ai vasi canopi egizi; è una reinterpretazione ironica e contemporanea di un oggetto ancestrale, nume tut...
Category
Italian Modern 2010s Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Amami, Six Contemporary Porcelain Dessert Plates with Decorative Design
By Vito Nesta
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Inspired by the coral reef of the Amami Islands in Japan, the Amami collection features tropical fishes and beautiful seaweed. A perfect choice for every spot near the seaside.
6 de...
Category
Italian 2010s Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Country Style Crystal Glass Carafe Pink Sofina Boutique Kitzbühel
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Hand blown carafe in pink crystal with a hand-engraved grafic decor all around. Handmade in Bavaria for Sofina Boutique Kitzbühel Austria. Matching tumblers are available. Can be ord...
Category
German Country 2010s Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
Handmade Spikes Tall White Ceramic Vase IV
By OWO Ceramics
Located in Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, AR
Beautiful tall white ceramic vase with spikes, perfect for showcasing your cherished blooms. Providing a unique perspective from every angle, this handmade pottery vase blurs the lin...
Category
Argentine Modern 2010s Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Pottery
Set Valle Medium & Large Silver Alpaca & Horn Bar Champagne Buckets
By AIREDELSUR
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Dimensions :
50 x 30 x 23 cm//19.6" x 11.8" x 9"
37 x 21 x 21cm//14.5" x 8.2" x 8.2"
This family is inspired by the forms and figures shaped by the wind of the Moon Valley (in t...
Category
South American Modern 2010s Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stone, Onyx, Metal
Modern Gutta Vase CS1 by Noom in Blown Transparent glass
Located in Paris, FR
Sculptural glass vases “Gutta” pay homage to the ancient glassblower-artist technique "guta," which goes back to the times of the Kyivan Rus'.
The Guttas vases...
Category
Ukrainian Modern 2010s Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass, Smoked Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Splatter Bowl, Large, Tan
Located in London, GB
If you’re only buying one piece for the table, it’s got to be one of these. Perfect for salads or pasta, our large splatter bowl looks lovely next to different collections of ceramics on the table. Choose from pink & blue, tan & ivory, and antique green.
Diameter: 23cm - Dishwasher safe.
Founded by fashion journalist Louise Roe, Sharland England...
Category
Italian 2010s Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Black Forest Crystal Latern Amber Hunting Decor Sofina Boutique Kitzbühel
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Hand blown crystal latern in amber crystal glass from Bavaria Germany. The decor is hands-free engraved by glass artists all around with a hunting scene with trees in the style of Bl...
Category
German Black Forest 2010s Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
New Large Rina Menardi Shaded Water Conchglia Bowl
By Rina Menardi
Located in Troy, MI
New and imported from Italy, this art pottery bowl by Rina Menardi is a thin-walled bowl with an irregular rim and ombre-style pale blue gray glaze. Underside of base has maker’s mar...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern 2010s Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Rina Menardi Handmade Ceramic Crackled Triangular Bowls and Plate
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian handmade ceramic bowls and plate in crackled sand and birch by Rina Menardi. Priced individually. Sand color no longer available. Made to order. Shipping from Europe not included.
Big plate...
Category
Italian 2010s Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Cement
Ceramic art piece by Jossolini
By Jossolini
Located in Oslo, NO
Art piece by Norwegian ceramic artist Johanne Birkeland. Birkeland works under the artist name Jossolini.
All her pieces are unique, and are built...
Category
Norwegian Scandinavian Modern 2010s Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 6 Artistic Handmade Glasses in Murano Glass Inspiration by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
These artistic glasses are handmade by the master artisan using murrine, filigrana, zanfirico, reticello and has white grey black shades. Every piece differs one from the other and h...
Category
Italian Other 2010s Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Lago Medium Champagne Bucket, Black Onyx & Alpaca Silver
By AIREDELSUR
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
The Lago collection of circular shapes on trays and champagne glasses, made with a combination of materials such as alpaca silver and onyx, black, brown and cream.
Our pieces are ma...
Category
Argentine Organic Modern 2010s Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stone, Onyx, Metal
Coasters Set of Four. Formed from Brass Sheets and Handcrafted in Chicago
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-formed from a sheet of brass, emphasizing the material’s pliable characteristics expressed through the process of production, each piece is then tarnished or darkened giving it ...
Category
American Modern 2010s Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
Set of 6 Blooming Field with Poppies and Lavender Tumblers
Located in Milan, IT
The original name is Campo fiorito con papaveri e lavanda. Each glass cane and element has to be perfectly fused to the next, representing the accurate craftsmanship of master Murane...
Category
Italian 2010s Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Fiore Dinner Plates in Terracotta (Set of Four)
Located in London, GB
A warm, charming tabletop collection featuring our blue flower, a motif typical of Southern Italian ceramics. Handmade by our talented artisans, stock your kitchen with the full coll...
Category
Italian 2010s Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Orrefors Nobel Decanter
By Gunnar Cyren
Located in Wilkes Barre, PA
In 1991, Gunnar Cyrén designed the Nobel decanter for the 90th anniversary of the Nobel Prize. The decanter, which holds 40 oz, is made of crystal, and the glass stopper at the top is hand-painted with golden details. To this day, Nobel Prize-winners and royalty use the decanter from the Orrefors Nobel...
Category
Swedish 2010s Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
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