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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
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

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

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

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

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

Materials

Travertine

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 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 ...
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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

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 Antico 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

Materials

Marble

Josef Albers Study for Homage to the Square Limited Ed. MOCA Ceramic Platter
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...
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20th Century Italian Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic

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...
Category

1970s French Vintage Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass

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

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

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

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

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

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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble, Brass

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, ...
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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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Bronze

Sphere 5-Piece Flatware Set in Bronze
Sphere 5-Piece Flatware Set in Bronze
$152 Sale Price / set
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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....
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1970s American Vintage Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Brass

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

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

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

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

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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Marble

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

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

"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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Leather

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

Pietra Tray Arabescato 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

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

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

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...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Malachite

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

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

Minimalist Walnut Wood Tray
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

Tomato Ceramic Serving Platter, by Michele De Lucchi from Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Tomato Serving platter was originally designed in 1985 by Michele De Lucchi in ceramic, for Memphis Milano. Here we are offering this item by Memphis Group themselves. Michele De L...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic

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

Set of Wooden Decorative Boards
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Designed by Project 213A in 2022 Set of 4 hand-carved Wooden Boards The family of boards are hand-carved from walnut and oak. The boards will become a key item in every kitchen...
Category

2010s European Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Oak, Walnut

"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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Metal

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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Iron

New Modern Tray in White Michelangelo Marble, creator Ivan Colominas
Located in Milan, IT
An essential, minimalist tray that easily lends itself to multiple uses. At the table, in the kitchen, in the dining room. In simplicity is beauty. Size: 40 x 2.2 cm, smooth finishing, stain treatment compatible with food. Commercial name: Nysiros, Materia e Tavola Collection by Ivan Colominas, Spanish Designer. Also available in Black Marquina Marble. Made in Italy, hand finished. Mmairo loves wining and dining, good food and entertaining...
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2010s Italian Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Marble

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

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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Onyx

Tray by Vittorio Gregotti for Cleto Munari
Located in Lugo, IT
Tray by Vittorio Gregotti for Cleto Munari. For GFT Turin. Signs of use but in good condition. Thanks
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Steel

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

Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen Stainless Steel Biomorphic Bowl Or Serving Bowl
Located in North Miami, FL
This large undulating hallmarked stainless steel polished organic modern bowl was designed by Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen in 2011. It is biomorphic in form and has a beautiful ba...
Category

2010s Danish Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Stainless Steel

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

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

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

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Oak

Black Marble Arched Platter Small
Located in Eindhoven, NB
This multi-use arched black marble platter with natural veining makes a sophisticated presentation of appetizers, cheese, breads and crackers. Thi...
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2010s Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Marble

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

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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic

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,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian 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

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

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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