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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 chaircrafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.

It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.

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Style: Modern
Ghidini 1961 Axonometry A4 Tray in Brass by Elisa Giovanni
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
The compositional scheme of this family of small trays is the axonometric isometric projection of two parallelepipeds which creates a three-dimensional optical effect implemented by ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serving Pieces

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Brass

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...
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1980s Canadian Vintage Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver Plate

New Modern Dish in Black Marquinia Marble, creator Ivan Colominas
Located in Milan, IT
Sculptural, bright white, well-defined and multi-fold. Colominas has created a table service inspired by Angelo Mangiarotti’s soft lines, exalting the shape and structure of objects ...
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2010s Italian Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Marble

New Modern Dish in White Carrara Marble, creator Ivan Colominas
Located in Milan, IT
Sculptural, bright white, well-defined and multi-fold. Colominas has created a table service inspired by Angelo Mangiarotti’s soft lines, exalting the shape and structure of objects ...
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2010s Italian Modern Serving Pieces

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Marble

Dish in White Carrara Marble by Studioformart, Italy
Located in Milan, IT
Having abandoned soft and linear shapes, Studioformart has considered a rational and perfectly functional dining set. Soup plate, dinner plate and dessert plate, Square is a declarat...
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2010s Italian Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Marble

New Modern Dish in White Carrara Marble, creator Ivan Colominas
Located in Milan, IT
Sculptural, bright white, well-defined and multi-fold. Colominas has created a table service inspired by Angelo Mangiarotti’s soft lines, exalting the shape and structure of objects ...
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2010s Italian Modern Serving Pieces

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Marble

New Modern Tray in White Carrara Marble, creator Studioformart
Located in Milan, IT
Tavoletta, designed by Studioformat One could even imagine marble to levitate, flying up to the clouds light as a feather, in a perfect chromatic match. Studioformart reiterates th...
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2010s Italian Modern Serving Pieces

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Marble

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

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Brass

Ghidini 1961 Axonometry Small Rectangular Tray in Brass by Elisa Giovanni
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Axonometry rectangular small tray in brass by Elisa Giovanni. Materials: Brass Net weight: 0.35 kg Dimensions: W 18 x D 12 x 2 H cm.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Brass

Murano Art Glass Wine Stopper or Glass Bottle Cork
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Murano Glass Bottle Stopper This charming vintage Murano bottle stopper, crafted from exquisite Murano glass, adds a touch of elegance to your barware collection. The vibran...
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20th Century Italian Modern Serving Pieces

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Phil Circular Tray in Polished Aluminium with a T-Shape Handle by Bijou Jain
Located in Milan, IT
Phil is a family of metallic trays designed by Indian designer Bojou Jain. This model of Phil is conceived in polished aluminium with a circular base. ...
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2010s Italian Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Aluminum

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...
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2010s Italian Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Marble

Ghidini 1961 Tip Top Center Bowl in Gold by Richard Hutten
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Center bowl in stainless 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 creates a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Stainless Steel

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
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Late 20th Century American Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Pottery

New Modern Tray in White Marble Creator Michele Chiossi Stock
Located in Milan, IT
The comic strip is served as a tray/board by Michele Chiossi. A zigzag, speech-bubble emoji accompanies dinners and aperitifs, suggesting thoughts and storytelling. Size: 35*30*2 cm...
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2010s Italian Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Marble

Hand-Painted Decorative Iron Tray - Seaside
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Make a bold statement with our hand-painted iron decorative tray, featuring beach huts on a blue sky. Perfect for display, this tray adds a touch of the seaside to any space. Intende...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Iron

Vintage Modern Salad Servers Tongs Red Iron Bark Wood and Brass
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Modern Salad Servers Tongs Red Iron Bark Wood and Brass Red Iron Bark 10.5 Long x 2 H x 3 W Original vintage condition See all images.
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Late 20th Century American Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Brass

Saint Jacques Hand-Painted Salad Plates - Set of 4 Made in Italy
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Enhance your summer entertaining with the elegant Ceramic Saint Jacques Plates. Expertly handcrafted and beautifully hand-painted in Italy, these plates feature distinctive scalloped...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serving Pieces

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Ceramic

Ceramic Salad Bowl Ø 30cm x H 14cm, Handmade in Italy 2021, Choose Your Pattern
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
For more than 30 years this artist has revolutionized the way of thinking about stone. Their artisan techniques are the result of careful research and deep knowledge of the subject: ...
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2010s Italian Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Lava

Set of 5 Ceramic Square Serving Bowl, Handmade Italy, 2021, Choose Your Pattern!
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
For more than 30 years this artist has revolutionized the way of thinking about stone. Their artisan techniques are the result of careful research and deep knowledge of the subject: ...
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2010s Italian Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Lava

Phil Oval Tray in Polished Aluminium with a T-Shape Handle Designed, Bijou Jain
Located in Milan, IT
Phil is a family of metallic trays designed by Indian designer Bojou Jain. This model of Phil is conceived in polished aluminium with an oval base. At ...
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2010s Italian Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Aluminum

Mexican Modernist Silver Tray by Antonio Pineda
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Mexican modernist sterling silver tray by well known silversmith Antonio Pineda (1919-2009). The handsome silver tray with a subtle hammered surface was crown marked by the artist's logo circa 1953-1979, made in his studio in Taxco, Mexico. It was further stamped with Eagle 17 and Hecho en Mexico / 930. The oval tray presents itself with an abstract design with a leaf-like handle with a string of beaded...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Modern Serving Pieces

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Silver

Ceramic Bowl, Handmade in Italy 2021, Choose Your Pattern
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
For more than 30 years this artist has revolutionized the way of thinking about stone. Their artisan techniques are the result of careful research and deep knowledge of the subject: ...
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2010s Italian Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Lava

Chrome "Top Hat" Toothpick Holder / Shot Glass Chase Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool chrome "top hat" toothpick Holder / shot glass by Chase Co., circa 1940s. The piece is in good condition and measures 2.625"D x 2"H. It is marked "Chase" with company log...
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20th Century American Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Chrome

Seletti "Hybrid-Leandra" Porcelain Cake-Stand
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Porcelain

Ceramic Salad Bowl, Ø 35cm x H 17cm Handmade in Italy 2021, Choose Your Pattern
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
For more than 30 years this artist has revolutionized the way of thinking about stone. Their artisan techniques are the result of careful research and deep knowledge of the subject: ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Lava

Ghidini 1961 Axonometry Small Parallelepiped Tray in Brass by Elisa Giovanni
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
The compositional scheme of this family of small trays is the axonometric isometric projection of two parallelepipeds which creates a three-dimensional optical effect implemented by ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Brass

Ceramic Bowl, Handmade in Italy 2021, Choose Your Pattern
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
For more than 30 years this artist has revolutionized the way of thinking about stone. Their artisan techniques are the result of careful research and deep knowledge of the subject: ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Lava

Full Moon Large Copper and Gris du Marais Marble Tray by Elisa Ossino
Located in Milan, IT
Full Moon is a large copper tray with a Gris du Marais marble top, a variety of grey marble with white and - sometimes- rust veins. The hot tone of copp...
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2010s Italian Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Marble, Copper

Ghidini 1961 Rabbit Salt and Pepper Set in Brass by Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Salt and pepper in brass with PVD treatment The rabbit is the latest iconic object I have designed. For Ghidini it has turned into a family of precious metal objects: salt and pepp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Brass

Set of 3 Ceramic Oval Serving Bowl, Handmade in Italy 2021, Choose Your Pattern
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
For more than 30 years this artist has revolutionized the way of thinking about stone. Their artisan techniques are the result of careful research and deep knowledge of the subject: ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Lava

Vintage Oggetti Lacquered Mahogany Wood Large Oblong Tray With Chromed Handles
Located in North Miami, FL
This stunning and never used vintage Oggetti vintage mahogany lacquered tray with Art deco inspired chrome detailed ends or handles is perfect for ente...
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1980s Vietnamese Vintage Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Chrome

Amélie Handcrafted Sugar Bowl, Handmade in Italy 2021, Choose Size and Colors
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
This wonderful collection encourages to participate in the process of combining small pleasures into a significant whole by regarding details as both minute and essential. Our artist...
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2010s Italian Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Bowl, Ø 10 cm x H 5 cm Handmade in Italy 2021, Choose Your Pattern
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
For more than 30 years this artist has revolutionized the way of thinking about stone. Their artisan techniques are the result of careful research and deep knowledge of the subject: ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Lava

fferrone Contemporary Minimal Decorative Dark St. Steel Serving Tray Centerpiece
Located in Chicago, IL
With strong minimal architectural forms emphasizing the tension between positive and negative space, the contemporary Maison collection is comprised of a serving tray, medium bowl, and tall bowl. Perfect as centerpieces or as home accessories each one is handcrafted of stainless steel and darkened giving the finish its depth of color. Modern and minimal in it's rigorous lines which make the Maison collection very architectural. The Maison Tray is perfect for a living on a table or ottoman. Designed by: Felicia Ferrone, 2016 Handcrafted: USA material • hand darkened stainless steel type • tray...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Stainless Steel

Ghidini 1961 Tip Top Flat Tray in Rose Gold by Richard Hutten
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Flat tray 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 stret...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Steel

Ghidini 1961 Axonometry Office Set in Copper by Elisa Giovanni
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
The compositional scheme of this family of small trays is the axonometric isometric projection of two parallelepipeds which creates a three-dimensional optical effect implemented by ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Copper

Set of 3 Ghidini 1961 Axonometry Trays in Brass by Elisa Giovanni
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
The compositional scheme of this family of small trays is the axonometric isometric projection of two parallelepipeds which creates a three-dimensional optical effect implemented by ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Brass

Ghidini 1961 Axonometry Squared Small Tray in Brass by Elisa Giovanni
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Axonometry squared small tray in brass by Elisa Giovanni. Materials: Brass Net weight: 0.55 kg Dimensions: W 20 x D 20 x 2 H cm.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Brass

Ghidini 1961 Omini Large Bowl in Stainless Steel by Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Large bowl in stainless steel Omini is a family of products that plays on the inclusion and the relationship between the human figure with a series of monolithic objects from geomet...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pair of Modernist Chrome and Cobalt Candle Holders by Chase Co
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pair of modernist chrome and cobalt candle holders by Chase & Co., circa 1940s. The chrome design features a 2.5" round cup on a coba...
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20th Century American Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Chrome

Ghidini 1961 Tip Top Tall Tray in Rose Gold by Richard Hutten
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Tray 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, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Steel

Ghidini 1961 Perished Large Bowl in Gold-Plated Stainless Steel by Studio Job
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Large bowl in openwork steel. After having visited the Museum of Natural History in New York, Studio Job created a neo-gothic pattern of dancing human and animal skeletons...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Stainless Steel

'Set of 2' Ghidini 1961 Axonometry Trays in Brass by Elisa Giovanni
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
The compositional scheme of this family of small trays is the axonometric isometric projection of two parallelepipeds which creates a three-dimensional optical effect implemented by ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Brass

Ghidini 1961 Tip Top Large Paper Basket in Rose 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Stainless Steel

Ghidini 1961 Double O Ice Bucket in Stainless Steel by Richard Hutten
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Ice bucket in brass For the double O champagne cooler Hutten used his iconic loop shape. The O shaped handle give a playful but chique touch to the cooler. James will love it. Ma...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serving Pieces

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Stainless Steel

Ghidini 1961 Tip Top Small Paper Basket in Rose Gold by Richard Hutten
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
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 creates a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Stainless Steel

Ghidini 1961 Axonometry Large Parallelepiped Tray in Brass by Elisa Giovanni
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
The compositional scheme of this family of small trays is the axonometric isometric projection of two parallelepipeds which creates a three-dimensional optical effect implemented by ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Brass

Ghidini 1961 Perished Round Tray in Gold-Plated Stainless Steel by Studio Job
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Large bowl in openwork steel. After having visited the Museum of Natural History in New York, Studio Job created a neo-gothic pattern of danc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Stainless Steel

Ghidini 1961 Axonometry Small Squared Tray in Copper by Elisa Giovanni
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Axonometry squared small tray in copper by Elisa Giovanni. Materials: Copper Net weight: 0.6 kg Dimensions: W 20 x D 20 x 2 H cm.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serving Pieces

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Copper

Ghidini 1961 Axonometry Large Cube Tray in Copper by Elisa Giovanni
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
The compositional scheme of this family of small trays is the axonometric isometric projection of two parallelepipeds which creates a three-dimensional optical effect implemented by ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Copper

Full Moon Medium Copper Tray by Elisa Ossino
Located in Milan, IT
Full Moon is a medium circular copper tray and it is part of the Lunar Landscape collection designed by Elisa Ossino, who conceived for Paola C. a tableware collection, revisiting th...
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2010s Italian Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Copper

New Moon Small Glass Bell with Copper and Carrara Marble Tray 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...
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2010s Italian Modern Serving Pieces

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Carrara Marble, Copper

Hand Hammered Silver-Plate Looped Serving Pieces Or Salad Servers With Brass Dot
Located in North Miami, FL
These lovely hand hammered silver plate salad servers or serving pieces have an elongated loop in the back. They have a brass connector dot on the front. From the 90's. Maker is unkn...
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1990s American Modern Serving Pieces

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Silver Plate, Brass

Full Moon Small Copper and Carrara Marble Tray by Elisa Ossino
Located in Milan, IT
Full Moon is a small copper tray with a Carrara marble top and it is part of the Lunar Landscape collection designed by Elisa Ossino, who conceived for Paola C. a tableware collectio...
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2010s Italian Modern Serving Pieces

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Carrara Marble, Copper

Set of 4 Kartell Small Dune Trays in Chrome by Mario Bellini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The semi-transparent material of these trays with internal sculpting varies in chromatic intensity and luminosity and projects a magical three-dimensional illusion onto the surface holding glasses and cups. Images fluctuate and flow in these trays. Like mountain streams, rivers of lava, fiery flames. Animated images of the caprices of wind and light. Like the waves on the sea, desert dunes or the shimmering reflections of silk. These rainbow-colored trays...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serving Pieces

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Plastic

Gambone Large Ceramic Riser by Aldo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Gambone is a large ceramic riser designed by Aldo Cibic, available in three color versions (anthracite, red and green). The product is part of Table Joy collection...
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2010s Italian Modern Serving Pieces

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Ceramic

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

Set of 4 Kartell Large Dune Trays in Chrome by Mario Bellini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The semi-transparent material of these trays with internal sculpting varies in chromatic intensity and luminosity and projects a magical three-dimensional illusion onto the surface holding glasses and cups. Images fluctuate and flow in these trays. Like mountain streams, rivers of lava, fiery flames. Animated images of the caprices of wind and light. Like the waves on the sea, desert dunes or the shimmering reflections of silk. These rainbow-colored trays...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serving Pieces

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Plastic

fferrone Contemporary Abstract Black Small Serving Tray Decorative Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
Lift, too small size Simple. Elegant. Minimalist. The abstract contemporary black small serving tray titled Lift, Too will redefine the landscape o...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Steel

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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