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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Plate Platters Serveware Blue Azul Macaubas Marble Hand-carved Collectible Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
Hand carved presentation plate from semi-precious quartzite Azul Macaubas (Extra blue).
Multiple use as plates, platters and placers.
Dimensions: Big L 36, W 35, H 1.8 cm. Also ava...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Quartz
Charger Plate Platters Serveware White Statuary Marble Hand-carved Carrara Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
Hand carved charger plate from statuary marble. Multiple use as charger plates, plates, platters and placers.
The precious white statuary marble has always been the one preferred by...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
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
Materials
Onyx
Charger Plate Platters Serveware Amber Onyx Marble Collectible Handmade Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
Hand carved charger plate from Amber onyx. Multiple use as charger plates, plates, platters and placers. The polished finishing underlines the transparency ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Onyx
Charger Plates Platters Serveware Set of Six Black Marquinia Marble with Brass
Located in Ancona, Marche
"In the dark night of Marquina marble, ants are passing by to go who knows where"
Set of 6 hand carved charger plates from black Marquinia marble with 3 brass ants...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Marble
Charger Plate Platters Serveware Green Ming Marble Collectible Design Handmade
Located in Ancona, Marche
Hand carved charger plate from Green Ming marble. Multiple use as charger plates, plates, platters and placers.
Dimensions: D 33, H 1.8 cm. Available in ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Marble
Kafi 1 Cheese Board in Oiled Mahogany, Martin Leugers & Tricia Wright for Wooda
By Wooda, Martin Leugers
Located in Omro, WI
The Kafi 1 (Icelandic for submerged) hors d'oeuvre board has an elongated proportion that adds a dynamic appearance to any setting large or small. Recessed bowls provide a perfect sh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Wood, Mahogany, Hardwood
Plate Platter Serveware Solid Rose Quartz Hand-carved Collectible Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
Hand carved presentation plate from precious Rose Quartz.
Multiple use as plates, platters and placers.
Dimensions: Big L 36, W 35, H 1.8 cm, also available: Medium L 30, W 28, H 1...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Rose Quartz
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
Materials
Quartz
Charger Plate Platters Serveware Set of 4 Green Quartzite Marble Collectible
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 3...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Quartz
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Quartz
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
Materials
Marble, Brass
Handcrafted Turned London Plane Bowl
Located in London, GB
Fine traditionally hand-crafted and turned London Plane tree bowl. These are handmade to the very best quality in London using traditional techniques.
Fi...
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2010s English Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Hardwood
Charger Plate Platters Serveware Set of 4 Imperial Green Marble Handmade Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
Set of 4 hand carved charger plates from Imperial Green marble.
Multiple use as charger plates, plates, platters and placers.
Dimensions: D 33 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Marble
Charger Plate Platters Serveware Set of 6 Green Quartzite Marble Handmade Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
Set of 6 hand carved charger plates from semi-precious Green quartzite. Multiple use as charger plates, plates, platters and placers.
Dimensions: D 33 x H 1.9 cm.
Available in di...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Quartz
Plate Platter Serveware Solid Blue Azul Marble Hand-carved Collectible Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
Hand carved presentation plate from semi-precious quartzite Azul Macaubas (Extra Blue).
Multiple use as plates, platters and placers.
Dimensions: Small L 24, W 20, H 1.8 cm, also a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Quartz
Charger Plate Platters Serveware Yellow Siena Marble Collectible Design Handmade
Located in Ancona, Marche
Hand carved charger plate from Yellow Siena marble. Multiple use as charger plates, plates, platters and placers.
Dimensions: D 33, H 1.9 cm. Available in different marbles, onyx a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Marble
Handcrafted Turned English Ash Bowl
Located in London, GB
Fine traditionally hand-crafted and turned Ash Koben bowl. These are handmade to the very best quality in London, England.
Finished in food safe oils.
A beautiful and unique piece ...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ash
Charger Plate Platters Serveware Set of 4 Pink Onyx Marble Handmade Collectible
Located in Ancona, Marche
Set of 4 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Onyx
Charger Plate Platters Serveware Set of 4 White Onyx Marble Handmade Collectible
Located in Ancona, Marche
Set of 4 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 Plates Platters Serveware Set of Four Black Marquina Marble Brass Inlay
Located in Ancona, Marche
Set of 4 hand carved charger plate from black Marquina marble with 3 brass ants inlay. Multiple use as charger plates, plates, platters and placers.
Dimen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Marble
Plate Platter Serveware White Statuary Marble Collectible Design Italy Tableware
Located in Ancona, Marche
Hand carved presentation plate from 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
Plates Platters Serveware Set of 3 Green Marble White Onyx Hand-carved Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
Hand carved presentation plates in Green Ming marble and white 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Onyx, Marble
Marble Tray Reddish Color, with Leather Straps, Large
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
Marble trays with leather straps and brass bottom reinforcement. Leather tips on the legs to avoid scratching surfaces.
Marble is a non-foliated ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Marble
Centerpiece Plate Platters Serveware White Carrara Marble Brass Inlay Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
Centerpiece / serving plate in white Carrara marble with polished brass inlay.
Dimensions: Medium - L45 W 12 H 1.5 cm
Also available: Big - L 45 W 20.5 H 1.5 cm or small - L 26 W 11...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Marble, Brass
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
Materials
Bakelite, Lucite
Plates Platters Serveware Set Solid Pink White Onyx Marble Hand-carved Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
Hand carved presentation plates in white 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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Onyx
New Modern Condiment Tray with Bowls in Marble Creator Ivan Colominas, Stock
Located in Milan, IT
A sculptural shape for a container. Colominas’ project accomplishes curved marble that lends itself to carrying sauces or oils with designs that are always different. The item includ...
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2010s Italian Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Marble
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
Large 1960's Sunburst Design Cut Glass Starburst Round Serving Platter Plate
Located in New York, NY
Large vintage 1960's cut glass starburst / sunburst design round serving platter plate
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Cut Glass
Plate Platter Serveware Solid Pink Onyx 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Onyx
Charger Plates Platters Serveware White Marble Christmas Decoration Handmade
Located in Ancona, Marche
This 'Winter wonderland Snowflake' charger plates set of six pieces is inspired by ice crystals which are the perfect tasteful gift for the winter and Christmas period.
Charger in polished absolute crystalline white marble from Italy.
Thanks to their shape and size they can be used as presentation plate, centerpiece or even Christmas decoration...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Marble
Plate Platter Serveware White Statuary Marble Collectible Design Italy Handmade
Located in Ancona, Marche
Hand carved presentation plate from Statuary marble. Multiple use as plates, platters and placers.
The precious white Statuary marble has always been the one preferred by sculptors ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Marble
Marble Tray, Macael Tone 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 4 White Statuary Marble Hand-carved
Located in Ancona, Marche
Set of 4 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
Charger Plate Platters Serveware White Onyx Marble Handmade Collectible Design
Located in Ancona, Marche
Hand carved charger plate in white onyx. Multiple use as charger plates, plates, platters and placers. The polished finishing underlines the transparency of the onyx making this a very precious object.
Dimensions: D 33, H 1.9 cm.
Available in different marbles, onyx and quartzite.
100% Hand made in Italy.
Onyx is a natural material, every piece is unique as each onyx block...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Onyx
Plates Platters Serveware Solid Green White Orange Onyx Marble Hand-carved Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
Hand carved presentation plates in green, white and 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,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Onyx
Charger Plate Platters Serveware Orange Set Onyx Marble Handmade Collectible
Located in Ancona, Marche
Set of 6 hand carved charger plates from orange onyx. Multiple use as charger plates, plates, platters and placers. The polished finishing underlines the transparency of the onyx mak...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Onyx
Six Silver Plate Service Chargers Gadroon Border England
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Whether you are setting your table for a formal or informal occasion, Service Plates offer the hostess an opportunity to set the atmosphere for the decor of the table with Timeless Elegance. These stunning under plates are always larger than the dinnerware that will be set on top of them, framing your culinary delights! Six Silver Plate Service Chargers...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Silver Plate
Charger Plate Platters Serveware White Calacatta Marble Collectible Design Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
Hand carved charger plate from Calacatta marble. Multiple use as charger plates, plates, platters and placers.
Dimensions: D 33, H 1.9 cm. Available in different marbles, onyx and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Marble
Plate Platters Tableware 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: Big - L 36 W 35 H 1.8 cm, also available: Medi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Marble
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Onyx, Marble
Wooden Decorative Board
By Project 213A
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...
Category
2010s European Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Walnut
Tiffany Midcentury Modern Sterling Silver 14-Inch Round Tray
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury Modern sterling silver tray. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Round and deep well, flat shoulder, and narrow applied rim. Fully marked including maker’s stamp and postwa...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Plate Platters Tableware Orange Onyx Marble Collectible Hand-carved Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
Hand carved presentation plate from orange onyx. Multiple use as plates, platters and placers. The polished finishing underlines the transparency of the on...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Onyx
Tom Rooth Hercules Crab Platter – Handmade Ceramic
By Tom Rooth
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This handmade ceramic platter by British artist Tom Rooth features a bold, black-and-white illustration of a crab titled Hercules, showcasing Rooth’s signature style of scientific il...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Quartz
Labrador Brass-Plated Silver Sauce-Boat, by Andrea Branzi from Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Labrador sauce-boat was originally designed by Andrea Branzi in 1982. This piece is featured in brass with plated silver 925, or in solid 925 silver. Prices may vary for the soli...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Brass, Silver
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
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Onyx, Marble, Brass
Plates Platters Serveware Set Orange White Onyx Grey Stone Marble Hand-carved
Located in Ancona, Marche
Hand carved presentation plates in Orange onyx, Grey stone and White onyx. Multiple use as plates, platters and placers.
Dimensions: Small - L24 W20 H1.8 cm, Medium - L30 W28 H1.8 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Onyx, Marble
Centerpiece Plate Platters Tableware White Carrara Marble Brass Inlay Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
Centerpiece / Serving plate in white Carrara marble with polished brass inlay.
Dimensions: Big - L 45 W 20.5 H 1.5 cm
Also available: Medium - L 45 W 12 H 1.5 cm or Small - L 26 W 1...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Marble, Brass
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
Contemporary Modern, Kubbe Large Round Cake Stand, Varnished Brass 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
Contemporary Modern, Kubbe Round Platter, Varnished Brass
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
Contemporary Modern, Kubbe Round Platter, Varnished Silver-Nickel 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
Lobel Originals Pair of Octagonal Trays in Black & White Python 2024 (Signed)
Located in New York, NY
Two meticulously crafted octagonal trays in black and white python with finger handles by Evan Lobel for Lobel Originals, American 2024 (label on bottom reads “Lobel Originals NYC”)....
Category
2010s American Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Wood, Silk, Python
Kafi 3 Cheese Board in Oiled Maple by Martin Leugers & Tricia Wright for Wooda
By Martin Leugers, Wooda
Located in Omro, WI
The Kafi 3 (Icelandic for submerged) hors d'oeuvre board has an elongated proportion that adds a dynamic appearance to any setting large or small. Recessed bowls provide a perfect sh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Wood, Maple, Hardwood
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.