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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 chair — crafted 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
Small Candy Bowl in White Resin by Paola Valle
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...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Resin
Bubble Bowl in Light Pink Resin by Paola Valle
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...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Resin
Bubble Bowl in Marbled Dark Green Resin by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Our Bubble Bowl is handmade in dark green & 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.
Designe...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Resin
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
Bubble Bowl in Clear and Marbled Aqua Resin by Paola Valle
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...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Resin
Bubble Bowl in Marbled Smoke and Black Resin by Paola Valle
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
20th Century Salmon Fish Chrome Metal and Wood Tray Plate Platter, Vintage 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous serving tray or platter. Made of wood and metal. Beautiful color and patina. Nice for serving your salmon. Fantastic piece for each table. Has two holes on the backside fo...
Category
1970s German Vintage Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Metal
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
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...
Category
2010s English Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Oak
Marble Tray Marquina 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 m...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Marble
Plates Platters Serveware Set Blue White Pink Marble Collectible Design Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
Hand carved presentation plates in Azul Macaubas Quartzite, Pink Assisi stone and Statuary Marble. Multiple use as plates, platters and placers.
Dimensions: Small - L24 W20 H1.8 cm...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Quartz, Marble
Josef Albers Study for Homage to the Square Limited Ed. MOCA Ceramic Platter
By Josef Albers
Located in Studio City, CA
German-born artist Josef Albers wonderfully designed Homage to the Square, four glazed Italian porcelain ceramic platters, chargers, plates, each hallmarked/stamped on verso, from a limited sold-out edition. Each platter comes in its original box and is based on Albers' 1954 original oil on masonite work. Albers is widely considered one of the most influential artists and teachers of the visual arts in the twentieth century.
The platters were done in a limited edition run of 1500 in 1999 and quickly sold out. They were all made in Italy specifically for MOCA (Museum of Contemporary Art).
Would be a great addition to any modern art or ceramic collection. These platters have become rare and scarce - especially in this pristine, as new condition.
Platter dimensions: .75" high, 11.75" wide, 11.75" deep...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
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
Italian Artisan Lemon Platter Florence Signed
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Italian Florence Artisan handmade ceramic platter with lemons , signed by the artist Martini Marisi. Spectacular wall decor of table platter.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
Plate Platters Serveware Green Onyx Marble Collectible Design Hand-carved Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
Hand carved presentation plate from Green onyx. Multiple use as plates, platters and placers. The polished finishing underlines the transparency of the onyx making this a very precio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Onyx
Les Ottomans "The Peacock Design" Round 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
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Onyx
Sphere 5-Piece Flatware Set in Bronze
Located in Richmond, VA
The re-issued 5 piece Sphere flatware set in bronze by Izabel Lam. Each piece features an undulating handle and hammered textured knob on end. Impressed abo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Bronze
Genuine Horn and Crystal Modernist Caviar Bowl Dish Server Chiller, circa 2000
Located in Atlanta, GA
This caviar bowl's rare and one-of-a-kind horn structure exudes incomparable grandeur. Its flying saucer shape brings modernity to this timeless serving set chiller. The piece was cr...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Crystal
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...
Category
1990s German Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Porcelain
Plate Platters Serveware Set of 3 Orange Onyx Marble Collectible Hand-carved
Located in Ancona, Marche
Hand carved presentation plates in orange 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 and Big - L 36, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Onyx
Bubble Bowl in Marbled White and Pearl Resin by Paola Valle
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
Ceramic Dinner Plate, 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
2010s Italian Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Lava
"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
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...
Category
1980s French Vintage Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass
Plates Platters Serveware Set Green Ming Marble Collectible Hand-carved Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
Hand carved presentation plates in Green Ming marble. Multiple use as plates, platters and placers.
Dimensions: Small L 24, W 20, H 1.8 cm, medium L 30, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Marble
"Attilio" Riveted Leather Tray Designed by Claude Bouchard for Oscar Maschera
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Attilio" is a leather tray, designed by Claude Bouchard and manufactured by Oscar Maschera. Genuine Italian leather vegetable tanned. Colors combination to be chosen from the availa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Metal
"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
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Rose Quartz
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
Charger Plates Platters Serveware Set of 6 Imperial Green Marble Handmade Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
Set of 6 hand carved charger plates from Imperial Green marble. Multiple use as charger plates, plates, platters and placers.
Dimensions: D 33 x...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Marble
Bubble Bowl in Marbled Navy Blue Resin by Paola Valle
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...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Resin
Vintage Brass Oval Tray With Shell Design Barware
Located in North Miami, FL
This lovely vintage brass large oval tray has 2 shell designs at both corners. There is a twisted design on the rim surround. It if from the 70's and has been polished and lacquered....
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Brass
Plate Platters Serveware Amber Onyx Marble Hand-Carved Italy Collectible Design
Located in Ancona, Marche
Hand carved circular presentation plate in amber onyx. The polished finishing underlines the transparency of the onyx making this a very precious object.
Multiple use as plates, plat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Onyx
Ceramic Dinner Plate Size Ø 21 cm, 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
2010s Italian Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Lava
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
Pietra Tray Antico by Greg Natale
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Marble
Malachite Utensil Rests
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and chic set of five (5) natural green malachite utensil rests, circa mid-20th century. Shown in images supporting a knife and soup spoon. A r...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Malachite
Charger Plate Platters Serveware Set of 6 White Onyx Marble Handmade Collectible
Located in Ancona, Marche
Set of 6 hand carved charger plates in white 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
Charger Plate Platters Serveware Pink Onyx Marble Handmade Collectible Design
Located in Ancona, Marche
Hand carved charger plate from pink onyx. Multiple use as charger plates, plates, platters and placers. The polished finishing underlines the transparency of the onyx making this a v...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Onyx
Charger Plate Platters Serveware Set of 6 White Calacatta Marble Handmade Design
Located in Ancona, Marche
Set of 6 hand carved charger plates from Calacatta marble. Multiple use as charger plates, plates, platters and placers.
Dimensions: D 33, H 1.9 cm. Available in different marbles,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Marble
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...
Category
Late 20th Century English Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Earthenware
Handcrafted Turned 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ash
Contemporary Tray
Located in Geneve, CH
Contemporary tray
Measures: Diameter 30 x height 29 cm
Plated metal coated with glossy Champagne finish
From earth, one can only see the portion of th...
Category
2010s French Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Metal
Minimalist Walnut Wood Tray
By Rui Alves
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...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Wood, Oak
Minimalist Oak Wood Tray
By Rui Alves
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...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Oak, Wood
Small Candy Bowl in Blue Resin by Paola Valle
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
Large Collection of Silverware by Tétard Frères
Located in London, GB
A large collection of silverware by Tétard Frères
French, Early 20th century
Total weight: 29,400 grams
Measures: Large trays: height 2cm, width 50cm, depth 40cm
Small cups: height 5cm, diameter 5cm
This extensive collection of very fine silverware...
Category
Early 20th Century French Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Silver
Handcrafted Turned Oak Japanese Yakisugi Bowl
Located in London, GB
Organic and natural traditionally hand-crafted and turned Oak Japanese Yakisugi bowl. These are handmade to the very best quality in London using traditi...
Category
2010s English Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Oak
Charger Plate Platters Serveware Set of 6 White Statuary Marble Handmade Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
Set of 6 hand carved charger plates from statuary marble. Multiple use as charger plates, plates, platters and placers.
The precious white statuary marble has always been the one pr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Marble
Guy Buffet 'Eschenbach Porzellan' the Charge of the Bottle Brigade Oval Platter
By Guy Buffet
Located in New Orleans, LA
Made in Germany, this is a large oval platter by Guy Buffet (Eschenbach Porzellan) in the “The Charge of the Bottle Brigade” pattern. There are no chips, sc...
Category
1990s German Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Porcelain
Medium Bowl in Green 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 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
Plates Platters Serveware Set Black Marquina Marble Collectible Handmade Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
Hand carved presentation plates in Marquina marble.
Multiple use as plates, platters and placers.
Dimensions: Small L 24 x W 20 x H 1.8 cm. Medium L 30 x W 28 x H 1.8 cm. Big L 36...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Marble
Plates Platters Serveware Set of 3 Blue Azul Marble Collectible Hand-carved
Located in Ancona, Marche
Hand carved presentation plates in semi-precious quartzite Azul Macaubas.
Multiple use as plates, platters and placers.
Dimensions: Small L 24, W 20, H 1.8 cm, medium L 30, W 28, H...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Quartz
Centerpiece Platters Servewa Blue Azul Macaubas Marble Steel Inlay Italy Design
Located in Ancona, Marche
Important centerpiece/serving plate in semi-precious quartzite Azul Macaubas with stainless steel/marble inlay.
Material: Semi-precious quartzite Azul Macaubas, stainless steel or wh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Marble, Stainless Steel
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Marble
Ghidini 1961 Omini Serving Tray in Gold by Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Serving tray in stainless steel
Omini is a family of products that plays on the inclusion and the relationship between the human figure with a series of monolithic objects from geom...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Marble
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.