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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
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
Piatto Piano #2, Dining Plate, Black by Ivan Colominas
Located in Geneve, CH
Piatto piano #2 - Dining plate - White by Ivan Colominas
Materia e Tavola Collection
Dimensions: 29 x 2.1 cm
Materials: Bianco Michelangelo / Bianco Carrara
Also available: Ner...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Marble
Feeling Zig Zag Tray by Michele Chiossi
Located in Geneve, CH
Feeling zig zAg tray by Michele Chiossi
Contemporary Collection
Dimensions: 27 x 27 x 2 cm
Materials: Bianco statuario
Michele Chiossi's research is defined by the ongoing anal...
Category
2010s Italian 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 ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Marble
Piatto Piano #1, Dining Plate, Black by Ivan Colominas
Located in Geneve, CH
Piatto Piano #1 - dining plate - Black by Ivan Colominas
Materia e Tavola Collection
Dimensions: 25 x 2 cm
Materials: Nero Marquinia
Also Available: Bianco Michelangelo / Bianco ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Marble
Piatto Piano #2, Dining Plate, Black by Ivan Colominas
Located in Geneve, CH
Piatto piano #2 - Dining plate - White by Ivan Colominas
Materia e Tavola Collection
Dimensions: 29 x 2.1 cm
Materials: Bianco Michelangelo / Bianco Carrara
Also available: Ner...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Marble
Piatto Piano #2, Dining Plate, White by Ivan Colominas
Located in Geneve, CH
Piatto Piano #2 - Dining plate - White by Ivan Colominas
Materia e Tavola Collection
Dimensions: 29 x 2.1 cm
Materials: Bianco Michelangelo / Bianco Carrara
Also available: Ner...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Marble
Emoji Speech Baloon Tray by Michele Chiossi
Located in Geneve, CH
Emoji speech baloon tray by Michele Chiossi
Contemporary Collection
Dimensions: 35 x 30 x 2 cm
Materials: Bianco Statuario, Grigio Bardiglio
Michele Chiossi's research is defin...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Marble
Emoji Speech Baloon Tray by Michele Chiossi
Located in Geneve, CH
Emoji speech baloon tray by Michele Chiossi
Contemporary Collection
Dimensions: 35 x 30 x 2 cm
Materials: Bianco Statuario, Grigio Bardiglio
Michele Chiossi's research is defin...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Marble
Large Vintage Modern Stainless Steel Food Dish Serving Dome Cover
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large Vintage 15" Round Modern Stainless Steel Food Dish Serving Dome Cover. Item features a large Size, clean modernist lines, very nice vintage item, grea...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Stainless Steel
Forever Tray by Michele Chiossi
Located in Geneve, CH
Forever tray by Michele Chiossi
Contemporary Collection
Dimensions: 35 x 35 x 2 cm
Materials: Bianco statuario, grigio bardiglio
Michele Chiossi's research is defined by the on...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Marble
Sphere 5-Piece Flatware Set in Bronze
Located in Richmond, VA
The re-issued 5 piece Sphere flatware set in bronze by Izabel Lam. Each piece features an undulating handle and hammered textured knob on end. Impressed abo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Bronze
1990s Hand Painted Art Plate Blue Fish Nino Parrucca Ceramiche Palermo, Italy
By DeSimone
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1990s Hand Painted Art Plate Blue Fish Nino Parrucca Ceramiche Palermo, Italy
11.13 w x 6.38 d x 1 h
Stamp present.
Original vintage presentation.
S...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Ceramic
Eye Wooden Lacquered Golden Tray
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Wonderful golden wood lacqered tray
the eye is a symbol of protection and sheltering and this tray will make your table look contemporary and unique.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Wood
Colony Large 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
New Moon Large Glass Bell with Copper and Marble Tray by Elisa Ossino
By Elisa Ossino
Located in Milan, IT
New Moon is a blown glass bell with a tray in Carrara marble and copper. This object is part of the Lunar Landscape collection designed by Elisa Ossino, who created a collection of t...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Carrara Marble, Copper
Jacques Adnet, Modernist Cubist Mirrored Tray, France, 1940s / 1950s
Located in Firenze, IT
Modernist cubist mirrored tray
Maison Adnet, France 1940s / 1950s
Metal, glass
Measures: H 10 cm
28 x 40 cm.
Conditions: very good consistent with age and use. Consume...
Category
1940s French Vintage Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal
Vasco Tray, Calacatta Oro by Studioformart
Located in Geneve, CH
Vasco tray - Calacatta Oro by Studioformart
Total Marble Collection
Dimensions: 40 x 20 x 2 cm
Materials: Calacatta Oro
Also available: Bianco Carrara
The history of marble ...
Category
2010s Italian 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
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...
Category
20th Century English Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Glass, Cut Glass
Border, Solid Oak Wood Rectangular Kitchen Board
Located in Karabağlar/Izmir, TR
Suitable for the use of two people, serving board. It is produced from the solid oak tree. It collects the juices of food on the canals of its edges. Each tree is different in patter...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Wood, Oak
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
"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
Wave Pitcher in Amber/Clear
Located in Richmond, VA
A glass pitcher in amber with a clear wavy handle. May be used for holding flowers, watering plants, a pitcher for juice or any other use you can think of. De...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Glass
Saint Jacques Handpainted dinenr plates set of 4 Made in Italy
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
A wonderful set of dinner plates to make your table shine
Hanpainted, in italy, Saint Jacques (scallops) will bring an everyday
summer on your ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Ceramic
Not Gone by Mathieu Frossard
Located in Geneve, CH
Not gone by Mathieu Frossard
Dated and signed by the Artist
Dimensions: 30 x 30 x 7 cm
Materials: Earthenware, glaze, platinum luster
Unique piece
Mathieu Frossard makes thing...
Category
2010s French Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Platinum
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
Set of 2 Camille Cake Stands by Marc Dibeh
By Marc Dibeh
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 camille cake stands by Marc Dibeh
2014
Materials: French oak, brass
Dimensions: D 40 x H 35 cm
Beirut based designer Marc Dibeh narrates his cultural environment thro...
Category
2010s Lebanese Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Brass
Set of 2 Kartell Jellies Vase in Pink 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
Contemporary Silver Plated Teapot Stone Handles Handcrafted Italy Natalia Criado
Located in Milan, IT
Part of the duality objects collection, mucura, is a harmonious blend of contemporary design's expressive freedom and the profound expertise of silverware workshops. This piece serves as a tribute to traditional goldsmith techniques that are often eclipsed by mass production. Drawing inspiration from pre-columbian art...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
Rosenthal Studio Line Flower Porcelain Covered Sugar Bowl After Andy Warhol
Located in North Miami, FL
This always wonderful porcelain lidded Rosenthal Studio Line colorful flower sugar bowl or bowl is by a design after Andy Warhol. Signed Andy Warhol. The colors are happy in hues of ...
Category
1980s German Vintage Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Porcelain
Elongated Serving Platter in Hand-Painted Ceramic by Jurg Lanrein
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful elongated modernist serving platter was realized by the esteemed artist Jurg Lanrein in Switzerland during the latter half of the 20th century. It offers a rectangular form with raised sides and hand embellished organic striations running lengthwise from end to end. Reminiscent of a deconstructed Morris Louis painting...
Category
20th Century Swiss Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Ceramic
Shared Identity by Theodora Alfredsdottii
Located in Geneve, CH
Shared Identity by Theodora Alfredsdottir
Unique piece
Materials: Mdf, lacquer, glass top
Dimensions: 140 x 250 x 105 mm
Theodora Alfredsdottir is a product design studio based...
Category
2010s English Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Glass, Lacquer
Set of 4 Kartell Jellies Round Trays in Pink 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
Vintage Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver Footed Bowl or Dish by Zurita
By C. Zurita
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage, Mid-Century Modern Mexican Sterling Silver three footed dish or bowl by the maker, C. Zurita. With a nod to the eponymous design firm of Georg Jensen, this Modernist style...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of 2 Kartell Jellies Vase in Light Blue 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
New Modern Sushi Tray in White Michelangelo Marble Creator Ivan Colominas Stock
Located in Milan, IT
The idealized meeting of east and west has led Colominas to consider a sushi set that embodies Japan’s Minimalist aesthetic with attention to detail for even...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Marble
Contemporary Modern, Esnaf Pink Party Platter
By DAY Studio
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Esnaf collection is inspired by the ever-curios carts and tools of street vendors of Istanbul. The collection takes its cues from the colorful and quirky geometric compositions of th...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Sheet Metal
"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
Set of 4 Kartell Jellies Oval Trays in Green 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
Baby Blue Rectangle under the Surface by Theodora Alfredsdottir
Located in Geneve, CH
Baby blue rectangle under the surface by Theodora Alfredsdottir
Unique
Materials: Jesmonite, glass top
Dimensions: 140 x 260 x 30mm
Theodora Alfredsdottir is a product design s...
Category
2010s English Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Cement
Saint Jacques Handpainted ceramic Bowl Made in Italy
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
A wonderful and unique piece to make your table shine
Hanpainted, in italy, Saint Jacques (scallops) bowl centerpiece
summer is everyday on your table wit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 4 Kartell Jellies Round Trays in Light Blue 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
Flowers Handpainted Iron Tray
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Handpainted iron tray
Agave design
Perfect as a serving tray or as an amazing vide poche.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Iron
Burnt Orange Square under the Surface by Theodora Alfredsdottir
Located in Geneve, CH
Burnt orange square under the surface by Theodora Alfredsdottir.
Unique.
Materials: jesmonite, glass top.
Dimensions: 160 x 160 x 50 mm.
Theodora Alfredsdottir is a product des...
Category
2010s English Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Cement
White Square Under the Surface by Theodora Alfredsdottir
Located in Geneve, CH
White square under the surface by Theodora Alfredsdottir
Unique
Materials: Jesmonite, Glass top
Dimensions: 160 x 160 x 50 mm
Theodora Alfredsdottir is a product design studio ...
Category
2010s English Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Cement
Nude Rectangle under the Surface by Theodora Alfredsdottir
Located in Geneve, CH
Nude rectangle under the surface by Theodora Alfredsdottir
Unique
Materials: Jesmonite, Glass top
Dimensions: 140 x 260 x 30mm
Theodora Alfredsdottir is a product design studio...
Category
2010s English Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Cement
Light Grey Rectangle Under the Surface by Theodora Alfredsdottir
Located in Geneve, CH
Light grey rectangle under the surface by Theodora Alfredsdottir
Unique
Materials: Jesmonite, Glass top
Dimensions: 140 x 260 x 30mm
Theodora Alfredsdottir is a product design ...
Category
2010s English Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Cement
Set of 2 Kartell Jellies Vase in Green 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
Pommery Champagne Bucket Cooler, France
By Pommery
Located in Paris, FR
Silvered metal Pommery Champagne bucket cooler decorated with gilt metal small squares all-over and signed Champagne Pommery, Reims, France on...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal
Handmade Solid Oak Wood Charcuterie and Cheese Board Set
Located in Karabağlar/Izmir, TR
Introducing the Duo, a stunning piece that adds a touch of elegance to your service and presentations. Meticulously crafted from Anatolian Oak, this exquisite creation combines pract...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Wood, Oak
Set of 4 Alimenta Glass by Riccardo Cenedella
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 alimenta glass by Riccardo Cenedella
Dimensions: D 9 x W 9 x H 10 cm
Materials: food waste based material
I am Riccardo Cenedella I graduated in Product Design from Pol...
Category
2010s English Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Other
Esa Fedrigolli Design Sculpture Center Bronze Enaneled by Esart, Italy Years 1970
Located in Biella, IT
Esa Fedrigolli design vintage sculpture center bronze pocket emptier enameled in refined green, red and bleu by Esart Italy production in years 1970, signe...
Category
1870s Italian Antique Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Bronze
Set of 4 Kartell Trama Plate in Light Grey by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Trama tableware collection is a complete dinner set inspired by Japanese pottery with its characteristic and highly refined textures in natural earthy colours and matt finishes. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Resin
Set of 4 Soup Plates in Anthracite by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Trama tableware collection is a complete dinner set inspired by Japanese pottery with its characteristic and highly refined textures in natural earthy colours and matt finishes. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Resin
Set of 2 Kartell Jellies Vase in Smoke 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
Set of 8 Alimenta Glass by Riccardo Cenedella
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 8 alimenta glass by Riccardo Cenedella
Dimensions: D 9 x W 9 x H 10 cm
Materials: Food waste based material.
I am Riccardo Cenedella I graduated in product design from Po...
Category
2010s English Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Other
Set of 4 Kartell Trama Bowl in Anthracite by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Trama tableware collection is a complete dinner set inspired by Japanese pottery with its characteristic and highly refined textures in natural...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Resin
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.
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