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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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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Style: Modern
Italian modern octagonal brass centerpiece, serving plates or tray, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern octagonal brass centerpiece, serving plates or tray, 1970s.
Large plate or tray entirely made of brass, octagonal in shape, with a border along the entire perimeter of...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Brass
fferrone Contemporary Serving Tray Charcuterie Board Candelabra Centerpiece
Located in Chicago, IL
Inspired by the Italian notion of the art of being together at the table, Convivio makes contemporary and modern entertaining effortless, designed as both a candelabra and serving bo...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Brass
Coffee Set, Early Paul Evans, Pewter, Danish Mid-Century Modern
By Paul Evans
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
SALE ONE WEEK ONLY
"Early Coffee Set" is an exquisite and rare 3-piece pewter coffee set adorned with knobs and handles of rosewood. The set includes coffee pot 8.50” x 6”, covered sugar 4” x 2.88”, and creamer 4” x 3.75" designed for Raymor in Denmark. Underside of each impressed with Pewter and Raymor stamps. These pieces have been restored to Museum Quality by Frank Powell...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Pewter
Hand Painted Ceramic Plate Bon Voyage Unique Edition
By Fort Makers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
For Fortmakers' 2019 Surrealist-inspired show The Dinner Guests, ceramic artist Shino Takeda handcrafted and painted a series of playful, anthropomorphic ...
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2010s American Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Ceramic
Wooden Decorative Board
By Project 213A
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 Serving Pieces
Materials
Oak
Pair of Saltcellar and Pepperpot, Christofle house, 20th Century
By Christofle
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"Pair of Saltcellar and Pepperpot, Christofle house, 20th century"
Pair of Christofle silver plated salt and pepper shakers with ...
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20th Century French Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal
Modernist Chrome and Cobalt Toothpick / Cigarette Holder by Chase Co
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice modernist toothpick / cigarette holder by Russel Wright for Chase & Co., circa 1940s. The stainless steel design features a 3" round cup on a cobalt blue sheet of mirrore...
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20th Century American Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Chrome
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
Alfredo Sciarrotta Sterling Silver Ladle Twisted Handle
Located in Toledo, OH
Sterling silver ladle by Alfredo Sciarrotta. Twisted design in handle with a round ball design. No monogram. Light usual scratches. Dimensions: 3...
Category
20th Century North American Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver
Fish Service with 12 Forks and 12 Fish Knives by the Silversmith Christofle.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Fish service with 12 forks and 12 fish knives by the silversmith Christofle in Paris, 1960-1970.
Fish service with 12 silver plated forks and 12 fish knives in the original box by C...
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20th Century French Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver Plate
Silver Plated Trivet by Christofle, 1980.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Silver plated trivet by Christofle, 1980.
Silver plated trivet from the Maison Christofle in its original case and box, very good condition, 1980....
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20th Century French Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver Plate
Set of 9 Christofle Dessert Knives, 20th Century.
By Christofle
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Set of 9 Christofle dessert knives, 20th century.
Set of 9 silver-plated dessert knives by the Maison Christofle, 1980-1990.
h: 2cm, w: 20cm, d: 1.5cm
Category
20th Century French Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver Plate
Italian Modern Espresso Coffee Maker La Cupola by Aldo Rossi for Alessi, 1990s
By Alessi, Aldo Rossi
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Espresso coffee maker La Cupola by Aldo Rossi for Alessi, 1990s
Espresso coffee maker mod. La Cupola with a round base in cast aluminium. It has a handle and a spheri...
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1990s Italian Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Aluminum
Seletti "Hybrid-Leandra" 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 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 Romanian Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Wood
Italian modern glass and metal ice bucket with pliers by Zani & Zani, 1980s
By Zani
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern glass and metal ice bucket with pliers by Zani & Zani, 1980s
Ice bucket with pliers in metal and glass. The bucket is made up of a cylindrical basket made of thick gla...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal
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 Romanian Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Wood
Set of 2 Kartell Jellies Vase in Gold by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A comprehensive line of trays made from colorful and transparent PMMA plastic. The line's individuality is down to the fact that each model presents a different organic pattern that ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Resin, Plastic
Georg Jensen Annual Spoon Collection in Gilt Sterling Silver with Enamel
By Georg Jensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a thoughtfully cultivated collection of Gold-plated Sterling Silver Spoons from Georg Jensen's 'Annual Blossom' collection, initially designed by Annelise Bjorne and then edi...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Pagoda Wooden Tray
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
A very unique piece that can be used as a serving tray or a decoratuon piece for your coffee table.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Romanian Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Wood
8 Neiman Marcus Vintage Half Round Capiz Shell Decorative Placemats Serving Mats
Located in Miami, FL
Charming half round serving or decorative placemats made out of Capiz shells over cork.
Mother of Pearl Color and in the Shape of a seashell found at the beach.
The placemats are in ...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Shell, Cork
Hands Birchwood Serving Tray Yellow
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
The hand means protection, sherltering and cosyness
made of birchwood
Measures: 32 x 15cm.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Romanian 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 Romanian Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Wood
"B" Marble Tray, Morfosi
Located in Geneve, CH
"B" marble tray - Morfosi
Dimensions: D 30 x W 15 cm
Materials: Rosso Verona marble.
Available in custom dimensions and materials.
The Morfosi brand has as its guideline the st...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Marble
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
Kupu Spoon by Antrei Hartikainen
Located in Geneve, CH
Kupu spoon by Antrei Hartikainen
Materials: Walnut, maple, natural oil wax
Dimensions: W 10 cm
Also available in a variety of woods
The unusual proportions of the kupu spoons give ...
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2010s Finnish Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Maple
Olivier Set of 2 Pieces in Silver Bronze or Gold Bronze
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Olivier set of 2 pieces in silver bronze or gold bronze
Set of 2 pieces (table forks/fish, table knife or meat/fish knife) in silver bronze 35/42 microns
It is possible to order all products separately or set of 4 piece
Table spoon
Table fork
Table knife/meat knife...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Bronze
Leopard spot, Junoth's pattern ceramic mug, hand made in South Africa
By Senzo Duma
Located in North Miami, FL
Sculptor: George Manyathela
Painter: Junoth Ncube
Dimensions: H 4 in. x L 4 in. x W 4 in.
Designed in South Africa in 2024, the Leopard Spot - Junoth's Pattern Mug is a vibrant cele...
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Ceramic
UTOPIA Set of 2 pieces in Silver Bronze or Gold Bronze
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
UTOPIA set of 2 pieces in silver bronze or gold bronze
Set of 2 pieces (table forks/fish, table knife or meat/fish knife) in silver bronze 35/42 microns
It is possible to order all products separately or set of 4 piece
Table spoon
Table fork
Table knife/meat knife...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Bronze
Villa D’este Set of 2 Pieces in Silver Bronze or Gold Bronze
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
VILLA D’ESTE Set of 2 pieces in Silver Bronze or Gold Bronze
Set of 2 pieces (table forks/fish, table knife or meat/fish knife) in silver bronze 35/42 microns
It is possible to order all products separately or set of 4 piece
Table spoon
Table fork
Table knife/meat knife...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Bronze
Ceramic mug, Aloe handle, hand made in South Africa
By Senzo Duma
Located in North Miami, FL
This Aloe Mug by Senzo Duma Ceramics is a striking celebration of South African flora and artistry. Sculpted by Lefu and painted by Gugu, the mug features vibrant aloe leaves and bra...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Ceramic
Io Marble Platter by On.Entropy in Green, 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.
...
Category
2010s Greek Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Marble
Jacques Adnet, Modernist Mirrored Tray, Maison Adnet, France, 1940-1950
Located in Firenze, IT
Modernist mirrored tray
Jacques Adnet, Paris, France 1940s-1950s
Metal, glass
Measures: H 10 cm
26 x 41 cm
Conditions: excellent consistent with age and use.
Category
1940s French Vintage Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal
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
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
Capua Medium Vase by Ivan Colominas
Located in Geneve, CH
Capua medium vase by Ivan Colominas
Capua Collection
Dimensions: 19 x 23.5 cm
Materials: Nero marquinia
Also available: Large
A vase that’s an homage to design and to marble...
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2010s Italian Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Marble
Medium Pisara Spoon by Antrei Hartikainen
Located in Geneve, CH
Medium Pisara spoon by Antrei Hartikainen
Materials: Walnut, maple, natural oil wax
Dimensions: W 7-10 cm
Also available in three sizes and a variety of woods.
This range of ...
Category
2010s Finnish Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Maple
Large Pisara Spoon by Antrei Hartikainen
Located in Geneve, CH
Large Pisara spoon by Antrei Hartikainen
Materials: Walnut, maple, natural oil wax
Dimensions: W 7-10 cm
Also available in three sizes and a variety of woods
This range of small sp...
Category
2010s Finnish Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Maple
Hammock Marble Platter by On.Entropy in White, 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
Piatto Piano #1, Dining Plate, White by Ivan Colominas
Located in Geneve, CH
Piatto Piano #1 - dining plate - white by Ivan Colominas
Materia e Tavola Collection
Dimensions: 25 x 2 cm
Materials: Bianco Michelangelo / Bianco Carrara
Also available: Nero ...
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2010s Italian Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Marble
"A" Marble Tray, Morfosi
Located in Geneve, CH
"A" marble tray - Morfosi
Dimensions: D 30 x W 30 cm
Materials: White Carrara marble.
Available in custom dimensions and materials.
The Morfosi brand has as its guideline the s...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Marble
Marquise de Sevigne Paris Silver Plate Candy Bowl Serving Dish
By A La Marquise De Sevigne
Located in Atlanta, GA
This rare Art Deco silver plate candy bowl was hand-crafted for A La Marquise De Sévigné, the finest Paris chocolate store in the 1930s. The round Art Deco modernist shape has styliz...
Category
1930s French Vintage Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Lava Bed Serving Plate by Kajsa Melchior
Located in Geneve, CH
Lava bed serving plate by Kajsa Melchior.
Fictive Erosion collection
Dimensions: H: Approx. 4 cm
Ø: Approx. 40 cm
Materials: Sculpted in sand by pressau...
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2010s Swedish Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Sandstone
Set of Four Pieces Pair Silver Plate Water Carafes Coffee Pot and Sugar Bowl
By FLAMANT
Located in Brescia, IT
The modern and timeless style of this set is perfect to serve coffee or tea and to give bright at your home.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver Plate
Studio Art Pottery Covered Casserole Stoneware Pot signed
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Stylish Stoneware Earthenware covered Casserole Pot Soup Tureen
Studio art pottery signed
7.75 h x 14.5 w x 11.75
Preowned vintage condition
Refer to listed images for details
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Pottery
Selene Pale Pink Marble Stand by Elisa Ossino
By Elisa Ossino
Located in Milan, IT
Selene is a stand in Rosa Portogallo, a preciuous pale pink kind of marble. This piece is part of the Lunar Landscape designed by Elisa Ossino, who con...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Marble
Handmade Rock Ceramic Cheese Board - Black & White Splatterware
By OWO Ceramics
Located in Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, AR
One-of-a-kind handmade ceramic cheese board. Inspired by everyday needs, this ceramic charcuterie board is specially designed to increase and enhance the lovely experience of sharing a dinner with friends or your loved one.
Beautiful to look at and highly functional, this cheese board will give your table setting and daily routine a fun and unique artsy touch.
Each piece is entirely made by hand and glazed in a matte glaze with hand-painted black splatters that resemble Pollock’s artistic work. Due to the handcrafted nature, each ceramic cheese platter...
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2010s Argentine Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Pottery
Oval 24k Gold Plated and Bronzed Pink Mirrored Glass Tray by Umberto Mascagni
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1970s.
This tray is made in bronze-pink silvered glass with a 24k gold plated frame. .
It is a vintage item, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can b...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Gold Plate
Luxurious Hand-Made Serving Set with Hand-Blown Food-Safe Glass Bowls
Located in Cairo, EG
Luxurious Hand-Made Serving Set with Hand-Blown Food-Safe Glass Bowls.
This is how feasts are made! Hosting is not just about the food, but the joy, warmth, scents, colors and overal...
Category
2010s Egyptian Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Acrylic
Flowers Golden Wood Lacquered Tray
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
There are many trays but very few are as beautiful as this golden lacquered tray
elegant with a 40s vibe but at the same time modern and contemporary
A unique piece for your table ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Wood
Collection of Engraved and Hobnail Cut Glassware, English, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A collection of hobnail cut English glassware
English, 20th century
Tazza: height 15cm, diameter 24.5cm
Two bowls: height 6cm, diameter 7cm
Con...
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20th Century English Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Glass, Cut Glass
Silver-Plate Vintage Sculptural Salad Servers or Serving Pieces Pair Of
Located in North Miami, FL
These amazing and sculptural hallmarked hand wrought silver plate serving pieces or salad utensils are like a work of art. These are perfect for serving...
Category
1980s Canadian Vintage Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver Plate
Contemporary Server Gold Plated Set Handcrafted in Italy by Natalia Criado
Located in Milan, IT
Elevate your dining experience with our artefacto servers. A fork and spoon – meticulously crafted from plated brass. Inspired by geometric forms and ornamental symbolism, this colle...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Brass, Gold Plate
Vintage Fitz and Floyd Porcelain Gilded Shell Desert or Appetizer Shell Plates
Located in North Miami, FL
These delightful vintage hallmarked Fitz and Floyd porcelain gilded shell plates serve the entertaining purpose for desert, appetizer or salad plates. The design are different shell ...
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1970s Japanese Vintage Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Gold
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 creat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage Oval Brass Tray With Squared Cut Out Designs and Handles Barware
Located in North Miami, FL
This wonderful oval brass vintage tray from the 1980's has cut out square forms as the design element. There are handles on either side. Great barware and entertainig needs.
Has good...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Brass
Unique Belgian Royal Red Marble Dish by Jeremy Descamps
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique Belgian royal red marble dish by Jeremy Descamps (Full Hand Cut)
Unique piece
Dimensions: D 40 x H 10 cm
Materials: belgian royal red marble
Always attracted to manual t...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Marble
Curvati Large Tray by Studioformart
Located in Geneve, CH
Tavoletta serving tray by Studioformart
Total Marble Collection
Dimensions: 40 x 20 x 2 cm
Materials: Bianco carrara
The history of marble carving is lost in time; in one brea...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Marble
Modern serving pieces for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Modern serving pieces 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 serving pieces 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 metal, stone and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern serving pieces 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 serving pieces, popular names associated with this style include Ghidini 1961, Ivan Colominas, Kartell, and Patricia Urquiola. 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 serving pieces differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $40 and tops out at $30,579 while the average work can sell for $428.