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Modern Platters and Serveware

MODERN STYLE

The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”

Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.

Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chaircrafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.

It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.

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Style: Modern
Bubble Bowl in Light Pink Resin by Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Our Bubble Bowl is handmade in marbled light pink resin. Its modern, fun and unique design makes it a statement piece and can be used as decor or as a fruit platter. Designed by Pao...
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2010s Mexican Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Resin

Small Candy Bowl in White Resin by Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Our Candy Bowl is handmade in traslucid white resin with marbled texture in white and pearl. It is cute and fun making it a statement piece that can be used to serve your favorite ca...
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2010s Mexican Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Resin

Bubble Bowl in Clear and Marbled Aqua Resin by Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Our Bubble Bowl is handmade in clear resin with aqua marbled texture. Its modern, fun and unique design makes it a statement piece and can be used as decor or as a fruit platter. De...
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2010s Mexican Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Resin

Bubble Bowl in Marbled Navy Blue Resin by Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Our Bubble Bowl is handmade in navy blue & white marbled resin. Its modern, fun and unique design makes it a statement piece and can be used as decor or as a fruit platter. Designed...
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2010s Mexican Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Resin

Handcrafted Japanese Yakisugi Bowl
Located in London, GB
Fine traditionally hand-crafted and turned Ash Yakisugi platter - bowl. These are handmade to the very best quality in London using traditional techniques. Finished in food safe oil....
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2010s English Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ash

Centerpiece Serveware Platters White Marble Blue Azul Macaubas Handmade Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
Centerpiece / serving plate in white Carrara marble with inlay in semi-precious quartzite Azul Macaubas. Dimensions: L 45, W 12, H 1.5 cm 100% Hand...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble, Brass

Plate Platter Serveware Pink Onyx Marble Hand-carved Collectible Design Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
Hand carved presentation plate from Pink onyx. Multiple use as plates, platters and placers. The polished finishing underlines the transparency of the onyx making this a very preciou...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Onyx

Pietra Tray Travertine by Greg Natale
Located in Sydney,, NSW
Carved from one of four types of authentic marble, the Pietra Tray presents a playful fusion of classic materials and modern design. With a subtle asymmetry and free-form shape, this...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Platters and Serveware

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Travertine

Vintage Serving Tray in Lucite Tortoise and Brass, Italy
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Italian oval vintage serving tray in Lucite with tortoise pattern and brass handles. Very good condition with minor scratches.
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20th Century Italian Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Brass

Rucola Ceramic Plate, by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Rucola ceramic dinner plate was originally designed by Ettore Sottsass, in 1985, as part of a series of decorative plates. The playful names of the design items are a reminder of...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic

Salvador dali ceci n’est pas une assiette art plate
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Here we present number 913 / 2000 art glass plate by Salvador Dali. Made with friend Jacques Daum in the 1970's and titled 'ceci n'est pas une assiette' which means 'this is not a p...
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Late 20th Century French Modern Platters and Serveware

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Art Glass

Ceramic Tray with 9 Bowls, 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: ...
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2010s Italian Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Lava

Gianni Versace for Rosenthal "Le voyage de Marco Polo" Porcelain Display Plate
Located in St. Louis, MO
Stunning Gianni Versace for Rosenthal, "Le voyage de Marco Polo" porcelain plate serving platter with Chinese temple in the center and peacock / camel motif. Bright colors of red, g...
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1990s German Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Porcelain

Serving Bar Tray Lucite and Rattan, Wicker, circa 1970
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning modernist barware serving tray or platter has a refined flair. The rare piece was expertly crafted in Italy, circa 1970. The large rectangular shape features raised edg...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Lucite, Plexiglass

Signed Guy Degrenne Burled Wood, Gilt And Stainless Tray or Barware French 90's
Located in North Miami, FL
This most unusual square tray, barware or serving piece is signed Guy Degrenne Made in France with some numbers. The combination materials consist of stai...
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1990s French Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Charger Plate Platters Serveware Set of 6 Imperial Grey Marble Handmade Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
Set of 6 hand carved charger plates from imperial grey marble. Multiple use as charger plates, plates, platters and placers. Dimensions: D 33 x H 1.9 cm. Available in different marb...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Marble

Handcrafted Turned Oak Yakisugi Bowl
Located in London, GB
Fine traditionally hand-crafted and turned Oak half Yakisugi platter - bowl. These are handmade to the very best quality in London using traditional techniq...
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2010s English Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Oak

Plates Platters Serveware Set Solid Green Pink Onyx Marble Hand-carved Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
Hand carved presentation plates in green (orange shadows) and pink onyx. Multiple use as plates, platters and placers. Dimensions: Small - L24 W20 H1.8 cm, Medium - L30 W28 H1.8 c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Onyx

Asprey & Garrard Modern Sterling Silver Tray
Located in New York, NY
English Modern sterling silver tray, 2001. Round with deep well and molded rim. Smart with nice heft. Fully marked including maker’s stamp for the brief turn-of-the-century merger of...
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Early 2000s British Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Medium Bowl in Green Marbled Resin by Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Our colorful bowl is handmade in traslucid white resin with marbled texture int three shades of green. Its fun and colorful design makes it a statement piece and can be used as decor...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Resin

Pablo Picasso, Tête de chèvre de profil, 1950, assiette ronde/carré.
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Pablo Picasso, Tête de Chèvre de profil, 1950, assiette ronde carré, D 25,5 cm EO Terre de faience blanche, décor à la paraffine oxydée et bain d'émail blanc, Brun, vert Tiré à 500 ...
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1950s French Vintage Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic

Plate Platter Serveware Solid Rose Quartz Marble Hand-carved Collectible Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
Hand carved presentation plate from precious Rose quartz. Multiple use as plates, platters and placers. Dimensions: Small L 24, W 20, H 1.8 cm, also available: Medium L 30, W 28, H...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Rose Quartz

Jeff Koons "WOW" porcelain plate by Bernadaud
Located in East Quogue, NY
Limited Edition black and white "WOW" (Works on Whatever) Plate by Jeff Kooons, produced by Bernadaud, France in association with Art Production Fund (APF). The place is part of an e...
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2010s French Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Porcelain

Les Ottomans "The Peacock Design" Oval Iron Tray by Matthew Williamson
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Renowned British designer Matthew Williamson, known for his bold use of colour and nature-inspired motifs, has created a tabletop and textile collection with Les Ottomans. This colla...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Iron

Cónica Cake Stand in Black Marble
Located in Mexico City, MX
Cake stand in carved Monterrey black marble. Handmade in Mexico. Production time: 6-8 weeks for items without marble / 13-14 weeks for marble pieces. Shipping +10 additional busines...
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2010s Mexican Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Marble

Emilia Castillo Extra Large Sterling Silver & Porcelain Platter, Signed, Mexico
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An extraordinary extra large porcelain and pure silver platter by renowned Mexican designer Emilia Castillo, signed Emilia Castillo, Plata Pura, Mexico “N”. This statement oval platt...
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1980s North American Vintage Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Sterling Silver

French Faience d' Avrit Lobster Platter
By Faience Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
Large scale oval lobster platter with hand decorated images in center. Signed on back.
Category

20th Century French Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic

Joseph Heinrichs, New York. Pure Copper and Sterling Silver Platters
Located in San Francisco, CA
Joseph Heinrichs, New York, pure copper and sterling silver platters Beautiful matching pair of platters by Jos. Heinrichs. Each platter is stamped...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Sterling Silver, Copper

TRAVE – Minimalist Tray in Walnut Wood
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Designed by Rui Alves, this tray showcases a simple rectangular shape featuring a useful rim on the edges - a plane surface and two elements that support and elevate it. The simplici...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Wood, Oak

TRAVE – Minimalist Tray in Walnut Wood
TRAVE – Minimalist Tray in Walnut Wood
$180 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Les Ottomans "The Peacock Design" Rectangular Iron Tray by Matthew Williamson
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Renowned British designer Matthew Williamson, known for his bold use of colour and nature-inspired motifs, has created a tabletop and textile collection with Les Ottomans. This colla...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Iron

Alpac Creations Tray Board Platter Lucite, Wheat and Flowers, 1980s
By Atelier Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a lovely serving tray designed by Alpac Creations, France, in the 1980s. This board or platter has a rounded shape and raised edges. The platter has a natural, organic touch...
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1980s French Vintage Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass

Plates Platters Serveware Set Solid Pink Green Onyx Marble Hand-carved Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
Hand carved presentation plates in green and pink onyx. Multiple use as plates, platters and placers. Dimensions: Small - L 24 W 20 H 1.8 cm, Medium - L 30 W 28 H 1.8 cm, Big - L ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Onyx

"Rettangolare" Leather Tray Designed by Oscar Maschera
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Rettangolare" is a leather tray, designed and manufactured by Oscar Maschera. Genuine Italian leather vegetable tanned. This tray has two different colors: one for the inside and th...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Leather

WM Rogers Waverly 3826 Scalloped Edge Round Silver Plated Serving Platter Tray
Located in Philadelphia, PA
WM Rogers Waverly 3826 Scalloped Edge Round Silver Plated Serving Platter Tray. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 1" H x 13.25" Diameter.
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

Christian Dior Tray Board Platter Lucite, Wheat and Dried Flowers, 1970s
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning serving tray was designed for the Christian Dior Interior Collection. The rare piece was crafted in France circa 1970. The board or platter has a rounded shape and rais...
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1970s French Vintage Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass

Marble Tray Reddish Color, with Leather Straps, Large
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
Marble trays with leather straps and brass bottom reinforcement. Leather tips on the legs to avoid scratching surfaces. Marble is a non-foliated ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Marble

Marble Tray, Bidasar Tone with Leather Straps, Large
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
Bidasar Marble trays with leather straps and brass bottom reinforcement. Bidasar Marble Tray with an unfinished texture. Rain forest Indian marble, also known as Bidasar, is the fine...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Marble

Whimsical "Jungle Parade" Tray by Emilia Castillo- Mexican Modern Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking silver plated serving tray by acclaimed Mexican designer Emilia Castillo, known for her whimsical and nature-inspired creations. This substantial piece features a hand-ham...
Category

1980s Mexican Vintage Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Bubble Bowl in Marbled Smoke and Black Resin by Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Our Bubble Bowl is handmade in smoke & black marbled resin. Its modern, fun and unique design makes it a statement piece and can be used as decor or as a fruit platter. Designed by ...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Resin

Charger Plate Platters Serveware Set of 6 Amber Onyx Marble Handmade Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
Set of 6 hand carved charger plates from Amber onyx. Multiple use as charger plates, plates, platters and placers. The polished finishing underlines the transparency of the onyx maki...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Onyx

"For Rachel" Tray
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
'For Rachel' tray in cream Hand-sculpted ceramic tray with hand made rectangle shaped elements. This large sized tray is finished with a bespoke cream glaze that reveals the natural...
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2010s European Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic

20th Century Cow Bull Wood Cutting Board Plate Tray Plater, Austria Vintage
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A striking and sculptural serving piece, this bull-shaped cutting board seamlessly blends utility with functional design. Made from richly toned wood and accented with cast aluminum ...
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1980s Austrian Vintage Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Aluminum

Centerpiece Platters Tableware White Carrara Marble Green Ming Collectible Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
Centerpiece / Serving plate in white Carrara marble with green Ming marble inlay. Dimensions: Big L 45, W 20.5, H 1.5 cm Also available: Medium L 45, W 12, H 1.5 cm 100% Hand made ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Marble

Medium Bowl in Orange and Purple Marbled Resin 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

2010s Mexican Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Resin

Charger Plates Platters Serveware Set of 6 in Green Marble Collectible Handmade
Located in Ancona, Marche
Set of 6 hand carved charger plates from Green Ming marble. Multiple use as charger plates, plates platters and placers. Dimensions: D 33 x H 1.9 cm. Available in different marbles...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Marble

Baccarat Crystal Serving Plate
Located in Milano, IT
Welcome to the Fascinating World of Crystal Artistry with this Extraordinary Baccarat Crystal Serving Plate from the '70s. Originally hailing fro...
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1970s French Vintage Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Crystal

Baccarat Crystal Serving Plate
Baccarat Crystal Serving Plate
$758 Sale Price
20% Off
"Dario" Leather Tray with Handles Designed by Oscar Maschera
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Dario" is a leather tray, designed and manufactured by Oscar Maschera. Genuine Italian leather vegetable tanned. This tray has two different colors: one for the inside and the other...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Leather

Charger Plate Platters Serveware Set of 6 Pink Onyx Marble Handmade Collectible
Located in Ancona, Marche
Set of 6 hand carved charger plates in pink onyx. Multiple use as charger plates, plates, platters and placers. The polished finishing underlines the transparency of the onyx making ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Onyx

Small Candy Bowl in Blue Resin by Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Our Candy Bowl is handmade in traslucid blue resin with marbled texture in blue. It is cute and fun making it a statement piece that can be used to serve your favorite candy or as a ...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Resin

Plates Platters Serveware Set of 3 White Statuary Marble Collectible Design
Located in Ancona, Marche
Hand carved presentation plates in Statuary marble. Multiple use as plates, platters and placers. The precious white Statuary marble has always been the one preferred by sculptors a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Marble

Bubble Bowl in Marbled White and Pearl Resin by Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Our Bubble Bowl is handmade in white & pearl marbled resin. Its modern, fun and unique design makes it a statement piece and can be used as decor or as a fruit platter. Designed by...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Resin

English Butter Dish by Denby Pottery
Located in Bradenton, FL
A modern earthenware English butter dish made by Denby, a traditional English pottery company in the village of Denby, Derbyshire. A traditional re...
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Late 20th Century English Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Earthenware

Set of 5 Christofle Oceana Rouge Bread Plates
Located in Mérida, YU
Set of 5 Christofle Oceana Rouge Bread Plates like new.
Category

1990s French Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Porcelain

Handcrafted & Turned Oak Japanese Yakisugi Bowl
Located in London, GB
Fine traditionally hand-crafted and turned Oak half Japanese Yakisugi platter - bowl. These unique pieces are handmade to the very best quality in London using traditional techniques...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Oak

Contemporary Coral Collection Hand-Blown Glass Vase and Serving Stands Deco
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
'Coral Collection Set' Introducing the exquisite Coral Collection Set, a breathtaking ensemble of hand-blown glass artistry by the renowned Simone Cre...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware

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Glass

Contemporary Hand Blown Glass "Bonsai Side Plate" Tree nature decorative elegant
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
Introducing the Bonsai Side Plate, a beautifully hand-blown glass piece by the talented Simone Crestani. This exquisite side plate is part of the enchanting Nature Collection, design...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Glass

Charger Plate Platters Serveware Green Ming Marble Collectible Design Handmade
Located in Ancona, Marche
Hand carved charger plate from Green Ming marble. Multiple use as charger plates, plates, platters and placers. Dimensions: D 33, H 1.8 cm. Available in ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Marble

Lettuce White Ceramic Dinner Plate, by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Lettuce ceramic dinner plate was originally designed by Ettore Sottsass, in 1985, as part of a series of decorative plates. The playful names of th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic

Charger Plate Platters Serveware Set of 4 Green Onyx Marble Handmade Collectible
Located in Ancona, Marche
Set of 4 hand carved charger plates in Green onyx. Multiple use as charger plates, plates, platters and placers. The polished finishing underlines the transparency of the onyx making this a very precious object. Dimensions: D 33, H 1.9 cm. Available in different marbles, onyx and quartzite. 100% Hand made in Italy. Onyx is a natural material, every piece is unique as each onyx block...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Onyx

Willy Rizzo Trays, Stainless Steel, Brass, Signed
Located in New York, NY
Willy Rizzo trays, stainless steel, brass, signed. Set of 3 polished stainless steel nesting trays with brass inlay. The graduated measurements are: 5...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Modern platters and serveware for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Modern platters and serveware for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage platters and serveware created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with stone, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern platters and serveware made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original platters and serveware, popular names associated with this style include Barberini & Gunnell, Pieruga Marble, Mosche Bianche, and Ghidini 1961. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for platters and serveware differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $49 and tops out at $69,597 while the average work can sell for $604.

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