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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Vtg Wallace "Alden" Silver Plated Small Modern Trinket Dish Tray "ARH" Monogram
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Wallace "Alden" Silver Plated Small Modern Trinket Dish Tray. Item features "A.R.H" (?) monogram to edge, original hallmark Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 0.5" H x 17"...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Platters and Serveware

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Silver Plate

Adelaide XI Dinner Set by Xie Dong for Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
As she experimented with different materials, and due to a special technique, Xie Dong has mandaged to ruffle, and almost pleat, ceramics. She's a true artist, able to translate a de...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware

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Porcelain

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...
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Early 20th Century French Modern Platters and Serveware

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Silver

Silver tray by Georg Jetel for Alton Sweden 1980 Signed and dated
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
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1980s Swedish Vintage Modern Platters and Serveware

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Silver

Set of "Monkey" Serving Utensils by Emilia Castillo, Mexico 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elevate your dining experience with this exquisite Set of "Monkey" Serving Utensils by renowned Mexican artist Emilia Castillo. Designed and manufactured in Taxco, Mexico in the 198...
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1980s Mexican Vintage Modern Platters and Serveware

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Silver, Brass

Plate Platter Serveware Solid Green Onyx Marble Hand-carved Collectible 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware

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Onyx

Tom Rooth Turtle Platter – Handmade Ceramic
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Handmade in the UK by British artist Tom Rooth, this ceramic platter features a detailed black-and-white sea turtle illustration. Crafted in small batches, each piece is individually...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Platters and Serveware

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Ceramic

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

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Onyx

Glass tray
Located in Lugo, IT
Resin or plastic tray. Good condition. Thanks
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1970s Vintage Modern Platters and Serveware

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Resin, Plastic

Cónica Cake Stand in White Marble
Located in Mexico City, MX
Cake stand in carved Veneciano white 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

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Marble

Jun Kaneko Glazed Earthenware Oval Plate
Located in Stamford, CT
Jun Kaneko (b. 1942) glazed earthenware oval plater wall hanging. Signed, dated 94-8-11. circa 1994. Omaha, NE.
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1990s American Modern Platters and Serveware

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Earthenware

Tiffany American Modern Sterling Silver Rectangular Serving Tray
Located in New York, NY
Modern sterling silver serving tray. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1960. Rectangular well with curved corners, flat narrow shoulder, and molded rim. Fully marked including ma...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Platters and Serveware

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Sterling Silver

Charger Plate Platters Serveware Blue Azul Macaubas Marble Handmade Design
Located in Ancona, Marche
Hand carved charger plate from semi-precious quartzite Azul Macaubas. Multiple use as charger plates, plates, platters and placers. Dimensions: D 33, H 1.9 cm. Available in differe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware

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Quartz

Forest - Modern Green Alps Marble Tray
Located in Cologna Veneta, IT
Crafted from a single rectangular piece of Verde Alpi marble, Foresta is a modern, elegant and refined tray. Immerse yourself in the charm of the mountains with this unique Verde Al...
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2010s Italian Modern Platters and Serveware

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Marble

Contemporary Tray
Located in Geneve, CH
Contemporary cake stand Measures: W 50, D 30, H 24 cm Plated metal coated with glossy Champagne finish From Earth, one can only see the portion of the M...
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2010s French Modern Platters and Serveware

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Metal

20th Century Salmon Aluminum 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. In used but still good condition...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Modern Platters and Serveware

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Metal

Handcrafted Ash Yakisugi Platter
Located in London, GB
Fine traditionally hand-crafted and turned Ash platter finished with Japanese scorched yakisugi technique and natural rim. These are handmade to the...
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2010s English Modern Platters and Serveware

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Ash

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...
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2010s English Modern Platters and Serveware

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Ash

Minimalist Oak 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...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Platters and Serveware

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Wood, Oak

Wooden Decorative Board
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Hand-made wooden board This largeshaped board is hand-carved from oak. The boards as an individual or as part of the family will become a key item in every kitchen being decorati...
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2010s European Modern Platters and Serveware

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Walnut

Salta Medium Square Leather Tray, Alpaca Silver & Leather
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Salta Square Leather Tray 9.5" x 9.5" Salta province is called the beautiful, and this adjective introduces us to its profound beauty. Its fertile valleys, windy desert, colorful mo...
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2010s Argentine Modern Platters and Serveware

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Metal

Contemporary White Jesmonite Vase, Stem Vase by Malgorzata Bany
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary white Jesmonite vase - stem vase by Malgorzata Bany Drawing direct inspiration from the Japanese art of flower arrangement, ‘Ikebana’, the Stem Vase places emphasis on shape, line, form and the texture of the piece. By accentuating a single flower stem, this vase both celebrates the uniqueness of form and the relationship between nature and mankind. Due to the hand-cast manufacture of these pieces, there may be slight variation in the tone and finish of the Jesmonite. Design: Malgorzata Bany Material: Jesmonite stone (resin based plaster) Dimensions (in): approx 8.6 x 14.5 x H 6.29" Dimensions (cm): approx 22 x 37 x H 16.7 cm Made by hand, in United Kingdom. Unique piece, single use mould...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Platters and Serveware

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Cast Stone

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

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Marble

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...
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2010s French Modern Platters and Serveware

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Metal

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

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Resin

Charger Plates Platters Serveware Set of 4 White Statuary Marble Handmade Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
Set of 4 hand carved charger plates from Statuary marble 'Altissimo'. Multiple use as charger plates, plates, platters and placers. The precious white Statuary marble has always been...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware

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Marble

Wooden Decorative Board
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Hand-made wooden board This medium square shaped board is hand-carved from oak. The boards as an individual or as part of the family will become a key item in every kitchen being...
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2010s European Modern Platters and Serveware

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Walnut

Charger Plate Platters Serveware Grey Marble Handmade Italy Collectible Design
Located in Ancona, Marche
Hand carved charger plate from imperial grey marble. Multiple use as charger plates, plates, platters and placers. Dimensions: D 33 x H 1.9 cm. Available in different marbles, onyx...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware

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Marble

"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

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Ceramic

Don Wallace for Lauffer Design 2 Stainless Steel Set of 42
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Don Wallance for Lauffer designed 2 stainless flatware sets of 42. One of the most popular mid-century patterns, Lauffer Design 2 retains the crown for beautiful design, functionalit...
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1950s German Vintage Modern Platters and Serveware

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Stainless Steel

Vintage Rosenthal Glass Flower Plate, Charger Designed After Andy Warhol Barware
Located in North Miami, FL
This iconic blown glass flower plate designed after Andy Warhol and produced by Rosenthal is from the 1980s. It came in a few different color waves...
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1980s German Vintage Modern Platters and Serveware

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Blown Glass

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

Materials

Onyx

Medium Bowl in Green and Blue Marbled Resin by Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Our colorful bowl is handmade in traslucid white resin with marbled texture in lime green, light blue and cobalt blue. Its fun and colorful design makes ...
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2010s Mexican Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Resin

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

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Onyx

Plates Platters Serveware Set Imperial Grey Marble Collectible Design Handmade
Located in Ancona, Marche
Hand carved presentation plates in Imperial Grey marble. Multiple use as plates, platters and placers. Dimensions: Small - L24 W20 H1.8 cm, Medium - L30 W28 H1.8 cm and Big - L36 W...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware

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Marble

20th Century Lobster Aluminum 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 lobster. Fantastic piece for each table. In used but still very good con...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Modern Platters and Serveware

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Metal

Charger Plate Platters Serveware Green Onyx Marble Handmade Collectible Design
Located in Ancona, Marche
Hand carved charger plate in green onyx. Multiple use as charger plates, plates, platters and placers. The polished finishing underlines the transparency of the onyx making this a ve...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Onyx

Medium Bowl in Blue 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 blue. Its fun and colorful design makes it a statement piece and can be used as decor,...
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2010s Mexican Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Resin

Wooden Decorative Board
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Hand-made wooden board This large round board is hand-carved from oak. The boards as an individual or as part of the family will become a key item in every kitchen being decorativ...
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2010s European Modern Platters and Serveware

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Oak

Plate Platters Serveware Blue Azul Macaubas Marble Collectible Hand-carved Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
Hand carved presentation plate from semi-precious quartzite Azul Macaubas. Multiple use as plates, platters and placers. Dimensions: Medium L 30, W 28, H 1.8 cm, also available: Bi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware

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Quartz

Charger Plates Set of 4 Platters Serveware Green Quartzite Marble Hand-carved
Located in Ancona, Marche
Set of 4 hand carved charger plates from semi-precious green quartzite. Multiple use as charger plates, plates, platters and placers. Dimensions: D 33, H 1.9 cm. Available in diffe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware

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Quartz

Contemporary Gold Plated Cup Serpentine - Lapis Lazuli Stone by Natalia Criado
Located in Milan, IT
Handcrafted brass cup with natural stones, lapis lazuli and serpentine.   
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2010s Italian Modern Platters and Serveware

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Lapis Lazuli, Serpentine, Gold Plate, Brass

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

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Marble

Carrol Boyes Aluminium Vide Poche Model Wave, England, 1990s
Located in Brussels, BE
Carrol Boyes aluminium Vide Poche model wave, England, 1990s.
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1990s English Modern Platters and Serveware

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Aluminum

Plates Platters Serveware Set Solid Green Onyx Ming Marble Hand-carved Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
Hand carved presentation plates in green onyx (orange shadows) and Green Ming. Multiple use as plates, platters and placers. Dimensions: Small - L 24 W 20 H 1.8 cm, Medium - L 30 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware

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Onyx, Marble

Black Lucite, Bakelite Platter, with Brass Gilted Borders, France 1970
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This is a 1970s tray made in France. It is made with black lucite with borders in gilded brass. It is in good condition with small traces of wear from use.
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1970s French Vintage Modern Platters and Serveware

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Bakelite, Lucite

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: Medium L 30, W 28, H 1.8 cm, also available: Big L 36, W 35, H 1...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware

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Rose Quartz

New Modern Bread Basket in White Marble creator Cristoforo Trapani Stock
Located in Milan, IT
Acclaimed by critics, rewarded and beloved by customers, the bread basket has made a comeback as the hero of the table for good reason. Forget about precooked loaves or packaged breadsticks, bread is the pride of Italian gastronomic tradition, which is why it deserves the right presentation. Michelin Star...
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2010s Italian Modern Platters and Serveware

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Marble

Artesian Concrete Bowl
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
An artesian concrete bowl/plate, a masterpiece of design that marries form with function. Crafted from solid concrete, this decorative dish boasts a substantial heft, emphasizing its...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Modern Platters and Serveware

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Concrete, Cement

Centerpiece Platters Serverware White Carrara Marble Green Ming Brass Inlay
Located in Ancona, Marche
Centerpiece / Serving plate in white Carrara marble with inlay in brushed brass and green Ming marble. Dimensions: L 45, W 20.5, H 1.5 cm 100% Hand...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware

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Marble, Brass

Charger Plates Absolute White Marble Tableware Set 12 Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
Create a spectacular and elegant table setting for the Christmas and New Years Eve festivities with our new charger plates in "Absolute White" marble. The natural crystals in this se...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware

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Marble

Charger Plate Platters Serveware Imperial Green Marble Handmade Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
Hand carved charger plate from Imperial Green marble. Multiple use as charger plates, plates, platters and placers. Dimensions: D 33 x H 1.9 cm...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware

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Marble

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

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Brass, Chrome

Plate Platter Serveware Blue Azul Macaubas Marble Hand-carved Collectible Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
Hand carved circular presentation plate from semi-precious quartzite Azul Macaubas. Multiple use as plates, platters and placers. Dimensions: D 22, H 1.2 cm. Available in different...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware

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Quartz

Plates Platters Serveware Set Green Orange White Onyx Marble Hand-carved Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
Hand carved presentation plates in Green onyx, Orange onyx and White onyx. Multiple use as plates, platters and placers. Dimensions: Small - L24 W20 H1.8 cm, Medium - L30 W28 H1.8 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware

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Onyx

Contemporary Gold Plated Cup Serpentine - Lapis Lazuli Stone by Natalia Criado
Located in Milan, IT
Handcrafted brass cup with natural stones, lapis lazuli and serpentine.   
Category

2010s Italian Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Serpentine, Gold Plate, Brass

Plates Platter Serveware Set Pink Onyx Imperial Grey Marble Hand-carved Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
Hand carved presentation plates in Imperial grey marble and pink onyx. Multiple use as plates, platters and placers. Dimensions: Small - L 24 x W 20 x H 1.8 cm, Medium - L 30 x W 2...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware

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Onyx, Marble

Plates Platters Serveware Set Orange Pink Stone White Marble Hand-carved Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
Hand carved presentation plates in orange onyx, pink Assisi stone and statuary marble. Multiple use as plates, platters and placers. Dimensions: Small L 24, W 20, H 1.8 cm, Medium ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware

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Onyx, Marble

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

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Onyx

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

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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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