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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
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...
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Crystal
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.
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Handcrafted Round Tray "Ophelos" in Marble and Brass by Anaktae
By ANAKTAE
Located in Athens, GR
Contemporary handmade round tray model "Ophelos" with a solid marble surface on a tripod base of oxidized brass.
Variations are available in custom size, type of marble, color of br...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Marble, Brass
"Coral Collection" Hand Blown Glass Vase and Serving Stands by Simone Crestani
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
'Coral Collection Set'
Hand-Blown Glass Vase and Upstands by Simone Crestani
The set includes Coral Vase, Coral Triple Upstand, and Coral Domed Upstand. In total 3 pieces.
"Cora...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Glass
Arthur Stone American Modern Sterling Silver 12-Inch Round Tray
By Arthur Stone
Located in New York, NY
Modern sterling silver tray. Made by Arthur Stone in Gardner, Mass., ca 1930. Round well with curved sides, tapering shoulder, and molded rim. Fully marked including maker’s stamp an...
Category
Early 20th Century American Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Large Enamel Plate by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede
Located in Geneve, CH
Large Enamel Plate by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede
Unique piece
Dimensions: W 42 x D 42 x H 4 cm
Materials: Ceramic.
Large enamel plate, unique piece signed with free calligraphy. It...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
Large Enamel Plate by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede
Located in Geneve, CH
Large Enamel Plate by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede
Unique piece
Dimensions: W 40 x D 40 x H 4 cm
Materials: Ceramic.
Large enamel plate, unique piece signed with free calligraphy. It...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
Large Enamel Plate by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede
Located in Geneve, CH
Large Enamel Plate by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede
Unique piece
Dimensions: W 33 x D 33 x H 6 cm
Materials: Ceramic.
Large enamel plate, unique piece signed with free calligraphy. It...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
Gucci Italy Silver Plate and Gold Plated Decor Barware Serving Tray
By Gucci
Located in Atlanta, GA
Gucci, Italy, crafted this luxury silver-plated metal barware serving tray in the 1980s. This bar accessory has a sleek and modernist design. It has a rounded shape with a raised edg...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate, Silver Plate
Wilton Mount Joy PA Silver Plated Cast Aluminum 14" Dish Platter Tray
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Wilton Mount Joy PA Silver Plated Cast Aluminum 14" Dish Platter Tray. Item features original hallmark, cast aluminum construction, silver plated finish, shapely scalloped edges, ver...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Aluminum
1990s Vintage Tiffany & Co. Italian Basket Weave “White Wicker” Chop Plate
Located in Charleston, SC
Vintage Tiffany & Co Porcelain Serving Platter!
In fabulous condition, this is a vintage serving tray made in Italy for Tiffany & Co. Platter...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
Set of Twelve Red Shagreen Coasters by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian red shagreen and nickel-plated coasters with matching red leather boxes designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / Made in Italy
Coaster diameter: 4.5 inches / Box depth 5.5 i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Nickel
Plates Platters Serveware Set of 3 Amber Onyx Marble Collectible Design Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
Hand carved presentation plates in Amber 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 W 35...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Onyx
Spun Brass Trivet with Color Pop of Orange and White by Daughter Mfg
Located in Camden, ME
This is a table statement piece! Modern and colorful, the 8 inch spun brass shell with varying sized brass rings is filled with tinted epoxy. The rings act as the heat holding triv...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Brass
Centerpiece Serveware Platter White Carrara Marble Pink Onyx Flamingo Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
Centerpiece/serving plate in white Carrara marble with inlay in brass and pink onyx.
Material: White Carrara marble, pink onyx, brushed brass.
Dimen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Onyx, Marble, Brass
8" Brass Spun Trivet with Rich Color of Forest Green and White by Daughter Mfg
Located in Camden, ME
This is a table statement piece! Modern and colorful, the 8 inch spun brass shell with varying sized brass rings is filled with tinted epoxy. The rings act as the heat holding triv...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Brass
8" Brass Spun Trivet with Color Pop of Pink and White by Daughter Mfg
Located in Camden, ME
This is a table statement piece! Modern and colorful, the 8 inch spun brass shell with varying sized brass rings is filled with tinted epoxy. The rings act as the heat holding triv...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Brass
8" Brass Spun Trivet with White Color Pop and Black by Daughter Mfg
Located in Camden, ME
This is a table statement piece! Modern and colorful, the 8 inch spun brass shell with varying sized brass rings is filled with tinted epoxy. The rings act as the heat holding triv...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Brass
8" Brass Spun Trivet with Color Pop of Red and White by Daughter Mfg
Located in Camden, ME
This is a table statement piece! Modern and colorful, the 8 inch spun brass shell with varying sized brass rings is filled with tinted epoxy. The rings act as the heat holding triv...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Brass
Black Shagreen Tray
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black shagreen and hand beaten stainless steel tray with black leather presentation box
Designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / Made in Ital...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Stainless Steel
"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
Ivory Shagreen Tray
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ivory Shagreen and hand beaten stainless steel tray with black leather presentation box
Designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd, made in Italy...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Stainless Steel
"For Rachel" Tray
By Project 213A
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 natur...
Category
2010s European Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
"For Rachel" Tray
By Project 213A
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...
Category
2010s European Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
Fornasetti Milano Italy Serratura Black and White Keyhole Round Platter Tray
By Fornasetti
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Fornasetti Milano Italy Serratura Black and White "Keyhole" Round Platter Tray. Item features a metal construction, hand-silkscreened and painted, original label, hand numbered to fr...
Category
Early 2000s Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Metal
Contemporary Modern, Kubbe Large Round Cake Stand, Varnished SilverNickel Plated
By DAY Studio
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Kubbe collection was designed with inspiration from the domes of the courtyards, shops and workshops of the Grand Bazaar, which has been the center of silver-smiting in Istanbul for ...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Small Handmade Rectangular Oak Serving Tray 45 x 35cm
Located in Hertford, GB
Handmade Rectangular Oak Serving Tray with Walnut Corner Detail. This stylish and practical wooden cocktail tray can brighten up any living space.
Besides adding flair and utility t...
Category
2010s British Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Hardwood, Oak, Walnut
Late 20th C. Set of 8 Substantial Seeded Glass Chargers in 4 Different Colors
Located in Morristown, NJ
A set of 8 large pressed glass chargers. Two each in yellow, blue, orange and green. The facing side is smooth while the underside is textured. There is a 1.5" rippled border on the ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Glass
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 ...
Category
1950s French Vintage Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
Silver Jewish Multi-Tiered Passover Seder Tray
Located in London, GB
Silver Jewish multi-tiered Passover Seder tray
Continental, Early 20th Century
Height 28cm, diameter 37cm
Made for the Jewish religious festival of...
Category
Early 20th Century European Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Silver
Two Gucci 'Guccissimo' Pattern Demitasse Cups & Saucers
By Gucci
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Two Gucci 'Guccissimo' Pattern Demitasse Cups & Saucers
Italy, Circa 1990s
Two exquisite Gucci 'Guccissimo' Pattern Demitasse Cups & Saucers, made in ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Porcelain
Modernist Brass and Glass Pedestal Centerpiece Display Tray, Italy 1980s
Located in Atlanta, GA
This lovely brass and glass pedestal centerpiece or display tray was designed and crafted in Italy in the 1980s. The presentation piece has a modernist and minimalist design with mas...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Metal, Brass
1990s Rosenthal Campbell Soup Glass Square Vide Poche Designed by Andy Warhol
By Rosenthal, Andy Warhol
Located in Aci Castello, IT
The Rosenthal campbell soup glass small tray designed by Andy Warhol is a piece of pop art that captures the iconic imagery of the Campbell's Soup can in a functional and stylish man...
Category
Late 20th Century German Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Glass
Lobel Originals Octagonal Tray in Multicolor Python with Rhinestones - New
Located in New York, NY
Custom made 8 sided tray in multicolor python with 2 chrome handles each with inset rhinestones by Lobel Originals, American 2023. This piece is meticul...
Category
2010s American Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Chrome
Lobel Originals Tray in Silver Python - New
Located in New York, NY
New tray in silver python with handles at ends and bottom in black moire silk by Lobel Originals, American. This is beautifully made and part of a small number of unique accessories...
Category
2010s American Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Wood, Python, Silk
Lobel Originals Octagonal Tray in Multicolor Python with Malachite Accents - New
Located in New York, NY
Custom made 8 sided tray in multicolor python with brushed chrome handles and malachite accents around top by Lobel Originals, American 2023. This piece...
Category
2010s American Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Malachite, Chrome
Pair Of Rock Crystal Quartz Chargers Plates, Modern Style
Located in Cypress, CA
Elaborate transparent rock crystal quartz, with good transparency to form a highly decorative pair of ornamental plates (chargers) of very large diameter. The amount of rough which i...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Rock Crystal
Vassoio Cambio in marmo bianco Carrara con manici in marmi differenti
By Impressive
Located in Lucca, IT
Il vassoio Cambio in marmo bianco Carrara è singolare, fuori dal comune, eclettico, adattabile all'umore, ai gusti di chi lo utilizza ed alla mise en place di ogni tavola. Perfetto p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Marble
Zhuang, Oval Tray in Saddle Extra Leather Camel
Located in New York, NY
In Chinese ‘zhuang’ means to protect something precious. The collection of Zhuang containers designed by Neri & Hu for Poltrona Frau consists of a series of of small treasure chests with a minimalist and ultra contemporary design.
All containers in the Zhuang collection are made from solid Canaletto walnut, carved from a single piece by numerically controlled machinery and finished with a Cuoio Saddle Extra leather belt. The saddle-leather is embellished with very fine stitching with slightly contrasting yarn and the branded Poltrona Frau logo.
The Zhuang oval tray...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Fornasetti Rectangular Tray Braccio Con Pistola on Black Wood
By Fornasetti
Located in MILANO, IT
Like all Fornasetti accessories, the tray is handcrafted using original artisan techniques. This tray is silk-screened by hand, painted by hand and covered with a smooth lacquer. Mea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Wood
Small Handmade Black Wooden Serving Tray 45 x 35cm
Located in Hertford, GB
This stylish and practical handmade wooden cocktail tray can brighten up any living space.
Besides adding flair and utility to your home accessories, this beautifully crafted servi...
Category
2010s British Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Hardwood, Ash
Tiffany American Modern Deep & Heavy Sterling Silver Tray
Located in New York, NY
Modern sterling silver tray. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1910. Round with deep well, narrow shoulder, and reeded rim. Fully marked including maker’s stamp, pattern no. 1174...
Category
Early 20th Century American Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Black Marble Hexagon Platter
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
Ink marble serving platter with unique veining makes a sophisticated presentation of cheese, charcuterie, breads and crackers. To avoid discoloration acidic condiments and garnishes ...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Marble
Contemporary Handcrafted Square Tray "Aeolos" in Marble and Brass by Anaktae
By ANAKTAE
Located in Athens, GR
Contemporary handmade square tray model "Aeolos" with a solid marble surface on an oxidized brass base in a linear motif.
Variations are available in custom size, type of marble, c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Marble, Brass
Plates Platters Serveware Set Pink Onyx Marble Collectible Design Hand-carved
Located in Ancona, Marche
Hand carved presentation plates in pink onyx. Multiple use as plates, platters and placers. The polished finishing underlines the transparency of the onyx making this a very precious...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Onyx
Set of 2 Christofle Arcantia Silver-Plated Oval Platters
By Christofle
Located in Mérida, YU
Set an elegant table with the Arcantia silver plated oval platter. Ideal for presenting meats and main courses.
Very good condition. Original box.
Category
1990s French Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Silver Plate
Set of Wooden Decorative Boards
By Project 213A
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
Fornasetti Round Tray Città di Carte Hand-Colored on Metal
By Fornasetti
Located in MILANO, IT
Like all Fornasetti accessories, the tray is handcrafted using original artisan techniques. This tray is silk-screened by hand, painted by hand and covered with a smooth lacquer. Mea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Metal
"Brass", 21st Century Calacatta Oro Rectangular chopping board with brass
Located in Cologna Veneta, IT
The Brass chopping board, entirely made of marble, is an exclusive chopping board with a rectangular handle in Calacatta Gold embellished with a brass tab on one end, giving it a fur...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble
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
Christian Dior Home Collection Lucite Tray Board Platter with Dried Lunaria
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a lovely serving tray designed by Christian Dior in the 1970s for his Home Collection. This board or platter has a rounded shape and raised edges. With a natural organic touc...
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass
Modernist Alpaca Silver Plate Serving Barware Tray
Located in Atlanta, GA
This serving tray is made of Alpaca silver plate and has a modern rectangular shape with raised edges and decorative handles. The underside bears legal silversmith hallmarks and read...
Category
1960s Spanish Vintage Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Unique silver tray Georg Jetel for Alton Sweden Signed and dated
By Alton
Located in Paris, FR
anOne of a kind silver tray designed by Georg Jetel
(1934-2012) for ALTON Falköping in 1980
Signed and dated. Weight ca 1082 grams
Minor wear
Silver tray hand Textured
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Silver
Minimalist Marble Tray Medium
Located in Lisbon, PT
With pure and simple shapes, Alban Le Henry created a set of stylish, elegant, and clean trays. Crafted from both natural Portuguese marble or ash solid wood, the ECLIPSE trays featu...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Marble
Minimalist Marble Tray Small
Located in Lisbon, PT
With pure and simple shapes, Alban Le Henry created a set of stylish, elegant, and clean trays. Crafted from both natural Portuguese marble or ash solid wood, the ECLIPSE trays featu...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Marble
"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
Donald Drumm Casserole Covered Dish
Located in Denton, TX
Vintage casserole dish with covered lid by Donald Drumm. Obviously this has never been used by it's condition, Cast aluminum with a festive des...
Category
20th Century North American Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Aluminum
Pink Marble Hexagon Platter
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
Ink marble serving platter with unique veining makes a sophisticated presentation of cheese, charcuterie, breads and crackers. To avoid discoloration acidic condiments and garnishes ...
Category
2010s Turkish 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.
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