Modern Serving Pieces
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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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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Plank Tray Natural Minimal Modern Ash Serving Pedestal Display Object
By Grain
Located in Bainbridge Island, WA
A beautifully simple and sturdy tray made in our studio from sustainably sourced ash. Use to serve food and drinks or as a low pedestal to display objects.
Dimensions:
Height 1.2...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Ash
Tray or Serving Platter in Black Marquina Marble by Ivan Colominas, Italy
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 simlicity is beauty.
Size: 40 x 2.2 cm, smooth finishing...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Marble
Ghidini 1961 Tip Top Large Paper Basket in Gold by Richard Hutten
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Large paper basket in openwork steel
When you look at the top view of the Tip-Top series, all the triangles have the same size. In 3D these triangles have been stretched, which crea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Stainless Steel
Seletti "Hybrid-Raissa" Porcelain Cake-Stand
By Seletti
Located in Doral, FL
From its very first year in 1964, Seletti in Cicognara, Mantova, has followed its principle of professionality service and constant research to strive for betterness innovation and o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Porcelain
Eye Birchwood Serving Tray Blue
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
The eye is a multicultural symbol of sheltering and protection
made of birchwood
Measures: 32 x 15cm.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Wood
Eye Birchwood Serving Tray Yellow
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
The eye is a multicultural symbol of sheltering and protection
made of Birchwood
Size: 32 x 15cm.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Wood
Georg Jensen Bernadotte Cake Server by Prince Sigvard Bernadotte
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful cake deserves to be enjoyed and served in style. The Bernadotte cake spade brings a notable and elegant touch to the table – and your cake. Its fluted shaft is inspired b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Stainless Steel
Georg Jensen Alfredo Salad Servers in Oak Wood & Steel by Alfredo Häberli
Located in New York, NY
These salad servers are made of oak wood which is a great contrast to the Alfredo salad bowls in stainless steel and porcelain. The end of the salad servers is finished with an elega...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Oak
Eyes Serving Wood Trays Set of 5
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
The eye has always been a symbol of protection and sheltering
here a set of 5 'EYES' birch wood trays
Size: 15 x 32cm.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Wood
Jackie Solid Brass Napkin Ring Set by Greg Natale
By Greg Natale
Located in Sydney,, NSW
Joining the Jackie family is the all new napkin ring. Sold in a set of four, this set will bring a level of elegance to any table setting. Slender, streamlined and poised, Jackie is ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Brass
Eye Birchwood Serving Tray Sky
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
The eye is a multicultural symbol of sheltering and protection
made of Birchwood
Measures: 32 x 15cm.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Wood
Hunt Tray, Large Light Gray
Located in Woodbury, NY
A large round faux shagreen tray detailed with brass bamboo-like handles.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Serving Pieces
Hammock Marble Platter by On.Entropy in White or Brown Desk Accessory of Platter
By on entropy
Located in Athens, GR
This platter is designed as a homogeneous volume, wishing to engage the senses around the plasticity of marble. It is carved off a single piece of marble without joints or seams.
H...
Category
2010s Greek Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Marble
Io Marble Platter by On.Entropy in White, Green, Brown Modern Desk Accessory
By on entropy
Located in Athens, GR
This platter is designed as a homogeneous volume, wishing to engage the senses around the plasticity of marble. It is carved off a single piece of marble without joints or seams.
Io...
Category
2010s Greek Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Marble
Pair of Contemporary Copper Serving Trays Decorative Sculpture, in Stock
Located in Chicago, IL
Lift and lift, too - set of two.
Simple. Elegant. Minimalist. The contemporary copper serving trays titled Lift collection will redefine the landscape of your table setting. Inspire...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Copper
Georg Jensen Alfredo Small Breadbasket in Stainless Steel by Alfredo Häberli
Located in New York, NY
The woven form of this wire bread basket references the shapes of the other products of the Alfredo collection. The Alfredo collection brings style and energy to your daily routine.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Stainless Steel
Georg Jensen Large Alfredo Bread Basket in Stainless Steel by Alfredo Häberli
Located in New York, NY
The woven form of this wire bread basket references the shapes of the other products of the Alfredo collection. The Alfredo collection brings style and energy to your daily routine.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Stainless Steel
Georg Jensen Cobra Tray in Stainless Steel Mirror by Constantin Wortmann
Located in New York, NY
The beautiful Cobra design language has also been formed into a decorative and functional tray.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Stainless Steel
Swid Powell for Calvin Klein Silver Plate Three-Piece Coffee Service
Located in North Miami, FL
This modernist silver- plate coffee service by Swid Powell for Calvin Klein is timeless. It has been all polished. Signed on the bottom. It is from the 1980s. It has a coffee pot and...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver Plate
Masai Small Rectangular Tray in Polished Metal by Aldo Cibic
By Aldo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Masai is a family of rectangular polished metal trays designed by Aldo Cibic, available in two different sizes: small and large. The high edges and the rounded corner make this tray ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal
Georg Jensen Bernadotte Salad Set by Prince Sigvard Bernadotte
Located in New York, NY
With its timeless design and its practical elegance, the Bernadotte salad serving set adds something very special to any table setting. The graphic Functionalist riffles and the beau...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Stainless Steel
Hands Birchwood Serving Tray Green
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
The hand means protection, sherltering and cosyness
made of birchwood
Measures: 32 x 15cm.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Wood
Masai Large Rectangular Tray in Polished Metal by Aldo Cibic
By Aldo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Masai is a family of rectangular polished metal trays designed by Aldo Cibic, available in two different sizes: small and large. The high edges and the rounded corner make this tray ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal
Set of 4 Medium Kartell Jelly Plates in Crystal by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Jelly table centre plates are part of a new series of design items through which Kartell, in its continuous search for new tactile and aesthetic effects, once again demonstrates ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Crystal
Eye Birch Wood Serving Tray Green
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
The eye is a multicultural symbol of sheltering and protection
Made of birch wood
Measures: 32 x 15cm.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Wood
Gucci Hallmarked Gold Plated and Silver Demitasse Serving Spoons S/6 Vintage
By Gucci
Located in North Miami, FL
This lovely set of six small signed Italian Gucci demitasse spoons have the the classic horse bit design. They are a combination of gold plated and nickel silver and are marked Gucci...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Gold Plate, Nickel
Eye Birchwood Serving Tray White
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
The eye is a multicultural symbol of sheltering and protection
made of birchwood
Measures: 32 x 15cm.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Wood
Oval Rim Platter Gold Hand Painted Coralla Maiuri Modern New
Located in Roma, RM
Handcrafted in Italy from the finest porcelain, this Craquelé edge oval rim platter from the Chestnut Collection has a unique golden crackled rim emphasizing the warm sandy surface c...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Porcelain
Set of 4 Small Kartell Jelly Plates in Crystal by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Jelly table centre plates are part of a new series of design items through which Kartell, in its continuous search for new tactile and aesthetic effects, once again demonstrates ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Crystal
Lino Sabattini Serving Bowl & Tongs, circa 1970
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Lino Sabattini silver plated serving bowl & tongs, circa 1970. This set retains the original boxes.
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver
Ana Tray in Matte Brass by Curatedkravet
Located in Woodbury, NY
A matte brass tray featuring a hand hammered flower burst pattern.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Brass
Eyes Serving Wood Trays Set of 5
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
The eye has always been a symbol of protection and sheltering
here a set of 5 'EYES' birch wood trays
Size: 15 x 32cm.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Wood
Georg Jensen Bernadotte Cake Knife by Prince Sigvard Bernadotte
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful cake deserves the very best accessories. The Bernadotte cake knife brings a timeless Georg Jensen aesthetic to the cake table. The rifled lines were inspired by the Funct...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Stainless Steel
Nannie Tray in White and Black by CuratedKravet
Located in Woodbury, NY
A white and black decorative resin tray featuring a diagonal stripe pattern.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Resin
Eye Birchwood Serving Tray Burgundy
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
The eye is a multicultural symbol of sheltering and protection
made of birchwood
Measures: 32 x 15cm.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Wood
Seletti "Hybrid-Diomira" Tray in Porcel
By Seletti
Located in Doral, FL
From its very first year in 1964, Seletti in Cicognara, Mantova, has followed its principle of professionality service and constant research to strive for betterness innovation and o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Porcelain
Mia Tray in Copper by Curatedkravet
Located in Woodbury, NY
A matte copper tray featuring a hand hammered flower burst pattern.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Copper
Tacchini Tarsia Tri-Color Marquetry Tray by Maria Gabriella Zecca
By Tacchini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The age-old art of marquetry comes back to life in these two trays, which reinterpret ancient and precious wood- working techniques. Like in a Renaissance workshop, the graphic desig...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Wood
Lucite Modern Cake or Dessert Plate Pedestal Stand
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Modern style Lucite cake or dessert plate pedestal stand, circa late-20th century.
Dimensions: 4.63" height x 12" diameter.
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Lucite
Cónica Cake Stand in Black Marble
By Casa Mineral
Located in Mexico City, MX
Cake stand in carved Monterrey black marble. Handmade in Mexico. Production time: 6-8 weeks for items without marble / 13-14 weeks for marble pieces. Shipping +10 additional busines...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Marble
Cónica Cake Stand in White Marble
By Casa Mineral
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...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Marble
Camille Cake Stand by Marc Dibeh
By Marc Dibeh
Located in Geneve, CH
Camille cake stand by Marc Dibeh
2014
Materials: French oak, brass
Dimensions: D 40 x H 35 cm
Beirut based designer Marc Dibeh narrates his cultural environment through compel...
Category
2010s Lebanese Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Brass
Colony Medium Aluminium Tray by Aldo Cibic
By Aldo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Colony is a polished aluminium tray designed by Aldo Cibic. The square silhouette is minimalist, but the rounded corners and the sinuous handles give to the object a warm and refined...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Aluminum
Plank Tray Black Minimal Modern Ash Serving Pedestal Display Object
By Grain
Located in Bainbridge Island, WA
A beautifully simple and sturdy tray made in our studio from sustainably sourced ash. Use to serve food and drinks or as a low pedestal to display objects.
Dimensions:
Height 1.2...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Ash
Plank Tray Natural Minimal Modern Ash Serving Pedestal Display Object
By Grain
Located in Bainbridge Island, WA
A beautifully simple and sturdy tray made in our studio from sustainably sourced ash. Use to serve food and drinks or as a low pedestal to display objects.
Dimensions:
Height 1.2...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Ash
Hunt Tray, Large Ivory
Located in Woodbury, NY
A large round faux shagreen tray detailed with brass bamboo-like handles.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Serving Pieces
Hyde Tray
Located in Woodbury, NY
A decorative tray made of layers of transparent resin and natural woven rattan. The wooden frame is detailed with two cut-out handles
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Modern Serving Pieces
Prata Wolff Silver Plate Platter Tray with Lucite Horn Handles
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stunning large serving tray or centerpiece by Prata Wolff, Brazil. Heavy silver plate platter ornate with frosted Lucite carved horn-shaped handles. Awesome modernist design by that ...
Category
1980s Brazilian Vintage Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Colony Small Aluminium Tray by Aldo Cibic
By Aldo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Colony is a polished aluminium tray designed by Aldo Cibic. The square Silhouette is Minimalist, but the rounded corners and the sinuous handles give to the object a warm and refined...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Aluminum
Seletti "Hybrid-Dorotea" Round Tray in Porcelain
By Seletti
Located in Doral, FL
From its very first year in 1964, Seletti in Cicognara, Mantova, has followed its principle of professionality service and constant research to strive for betterness innovation and o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Porcelain
Almas Caviar Bowl
Located in Milan, IT
Inspired by the lavish tableware pieces from the Florentine Renaissance, this caviar bowl with lid will be a stunning addition to a special dinner party. Its elongated shape is craft...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Gold
Set of 4 Medium Kartell Jelly Plates in Pink by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Jelly table centre plates are part of a new series of design items through which Kartell, in its continuous search for new tactile and aesthetic effects, once again demonstrates ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Plastic
Eye Birch Wood Serving Tray Dark Green
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
The eye is a multicultural symbol of sheltering and protection
Made of birch wood
Measures: 32 x 15cm.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Wood
Hands Birchwood Serving Tray
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
The hand means protection, sheltering and coyness
made of Birchwood
Measures: 32 x 15cm.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Wood
Tacchini Tarsia White/Black Marquetry Tray by Maria Gabriella Zecca
By Tacchini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The age-old art of marquetry comes back to life in these two trays, which reinterpret ancient and precious wood- working techniques. Like in a Renaissance workshop, the graphic desig...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Wood
Merlin Decorative Wooden Tray with Carved Abstract Pattern by CuratedKravet
Located in Woodbury, NY
A decorative wooden tray detailed with a carved abstract pattern.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Wood
Connect Table Tray or Serving Tray in Steel with Bronze Pins and Leather Handles
Located in Vancouver, BC
The Connect Bookcase is emblematic of the contemporary interweaving of mass manufacturing and traditional joinery technique. Construction and fastening details remain as evidence of ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Bronze, Steel
Eye Birchwood Serving Tray Turquoise
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
The eye is a multicultural symbol of sheltering and protection
made of birchwood
Measures: 32 x 15cm.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Wood
