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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Serpentine Marble Book Holder, Small by Essenzia
Located in Geneve, CH
Serpentine marble book holder - small by Essenzia
Materials: Nero marquina
Dimensions: 51 x 22 x 14 cm
Also available: Carrara, India green, an...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Marble
Mariae Bar Tray by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Mariae bar tray by Fakasaka Design
Dimensions: W 63 cm D 37 cm H 7 cm.
Materials: polished bronze.
FAKASAKA is a design company focused on production of high-end furniture, lig...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Bronze
BOTELLA, White Marble Bottle Holder, Studio Mohs
By Zeynep Saz
Located in Istanbul , Istanbul
Elegant and useful Botella is designed to keep your liquor bottles chilled with the coldness of marble and serve them in a stylish way.
Since marble is a natural material, the color...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Marble
White Marble Elipse Cheese Boards Set
By Casa Mineral
Located in Mexico City, MX
Carved Veneciano white marble cheese boards. Handmade in México by local craftsmen. Dimensions: Small: 34 D x 18 W x 2 H cm Large: 42 D x 22 W x 2 H cm. Production time: 6-8 week...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Marble
Contemporary Salad Bowl Gold Hand Painted Plate Porcelain Tableware
Located in Roma, RM
Hand painted in Italy from the finest porcelain, this Dafne salad bowl has a narrow pink and blue dotted rim surrounding a broad, delicate golden decor of stylised flowers; subtle li...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Porcelain
Set of 2 Kupu Spoons by Antrei Hartikainen
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Kupu spoons 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 ...
Category
2010s Finnish Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Maple
Small Pisara Spoon by Antrei Hartikainen
Located in Geneve, CH
Small 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
Tavoletta Serving Tray by Studioformart
Located in Geneve, CH
Tavoletta Serving tray by Studioformart
Total Marble Collection
Dimensions: 46 x 34 x 0.7 cm
Materials: Bianco carrara
The history of marble carving is lost in time; in one br...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Marble
Set of 2 Pisara Spoons by Antrei Hartikainen
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 pisara spoons 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 o...
Category
2010s Finnish Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Maple
Braciere by Cristoforo Trapani
Located in Geneve, CH
Braciere (Brazier) by Cristoforo Trapani
Magnolia Table Collection
Dimensions: 32 x 31 cm
Materials: Nero Marquinia, Steel, Glass
Contemporary chefs love to construct their cul...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Marble, Steel
Set of 2 Kartell Jellies Vase in Chrome 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 2 Kartell Jellies Vase in Copper 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 4 Kartell Jellies Round Trays 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 4 Kartell Jellies Round Trays in Crystal 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 4 Kartell Jellies Round 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
Minimalist Marble Plate Large
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Manuel Aires Mateus creates four elegant stone platters inspired by a simple, circular shape, with beautiful Estremoz marble stone grooved in a classic pattern. Its unique look is achieved by placing vertical grooves carved in its pristine surface, where everything can be placed and still be kept dry.
These platters can be used as a serving tray, an accent piece or even for displaying objects...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Marble
Constantin Centerpiece by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Constantin Centerpiece by Colé Italia with Agustina Bottoni
Dimensions: H.10/13 Ø 28 cm
Materials: In solid brushed Wood: oak stained black base; natural...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Oak
Pyxis, Large Pot, Black by Ivan Colominas
Located in Geneve, CH
Pyxis - large pot - black by Ivan Colominas
Pyxis Collection
Dimensions: 12.6 x 19 cm
Materials: Nero Marquinia
Also available: Bianco Michelangelo, Small & Medium.
A refine...
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
Set of 2 Capua Vases by Ivan Colominas
Located in Geneve, CH
A set of 2 capua vases by Ivan Colominas
Capua collection
Dimensions: 19 x 23.5, 19 x 32 cm
Materials: Nero marquinia
A vase that’s an homage to design and to marble itself: th...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Marble
Serpentine Marble Bookholder, Large by Essenzia
Located in Geneve, CH
Serpentine marble bookholder - Large by Essenzia
Materials: Nero Marquina
Dimensions: 73 x 30 x 20 cm
Also available: Carrara, India green, and small size
Serpentine it’s an ...
Category
2010s Portuguese 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 #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
Set of Masters Collection by Arthur Arbesser
Located in Geneve, CH
A set of Masters Collection (Piero Vase, Aldo Centerpiece, & Gae Bowls) by Arthur Arbesser
Masters Collection
Dimensions: 36 x 12 cm (Aldo centerpiece),
36 x 12 cm (Aldo centerpi...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Marble
Vasco Tray, Bianco Carrara by Studioformart
Located in Geneve, CH
Vasco tray - Bianco Carrara by Studioformart
Total Marble Collection
Dimensions: 40 x 20 x 2 cm
Materials: Bianco Carrara
Also available: Calacatt...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble
Set of 3 Pyxis Pots, Black by Ivan Colominas
Located in Geneve, CH
A set of 3 pyxis pots - black by Ivan Colominas
Pyxis Collection
Dimensions: 12.6 x 11, 12.6 x 14.5, 12.6 x 19 cm
Materials: Nero Marquinia
Also available: Bianco Michelangelo,...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Marble
Pilier Steel Tray by Sizar Alexis
By Sizar Alexis
Located in Geneve, CH
Pilier steel tray by Sizar Alexis
Unique signed piece
Dimensions: Length 35 x width 28 x height 4.5 cm
Materials: Blackened steel, ox leather
A series of boldly sculpted furnitures and objects, an
appreciation of the raw metal feel and texture. The series
is made in steel without any welds. Assembled by Sizar Alexis in
Eskilstuna, Where various parts goes into one and another then locked
in place by custom made threaded pins and nuts that looks like the
supporting pillars.
About Sizar Alexis
Sizar Alexis is a Swedish-Iraqi product and furniture designer that experiments with objects that display serenity through geometrical shapes, while
remaining robust in volume. His trademark style is built on creating objects
bear a strong character, accomplished through the use of raw and imperfect surfaces in combination with a deep interest in Brutalism and the rich
cultural and architectural heritage from ancient Mesopotamia. He uses
the delicate character of noble materials juxtaposed with Brutalist angular
shapes to create objects that stand the test of time.
Background and history
Sizar Alexis was born in Ankawa, just outside the city of Erbil in northern
Iraq. His Chaldean roots puts his lineage in a straight line back to 5000 BC...
Category
2010s Swedish Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Steel
Pilier Small Tray by Sizar Alexis
By Sizar Alexis
Located in Geneve, CH
Pilier small tray by Sizar Alexis
Unique Signed Piece
Dimensions: Length 23 x width 23 x height 6 cm
Materials: Blackened steel, ox leather
A series ...
Category
2010s Swedish Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Steel
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
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
Mies Acrylic Tray
Located in New York, NY
If you want an accessory of pure indulgent luxury look no further The Mies Trays are in a class of their own thick luxe highly polished Acrylic and entirely hand crafted in the U.S...
Category
2010s American Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Tray in Polished Bronze by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Tray in polished bronze by FAKASAKA Design
Dimensions: W 19 x D 9 x H 2.5 cm
Materials: polished bronze.
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Bronze
Set of 6 Crystal Knife Holder - Circa 1980 - Czechoslovakia
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Set of 6 Crystal Knife Holder - Circa 1980 - Czechoslovakia
Table Art - Vintage - Cristal
Measures : 1pc: 8cmx1.5cm H:1.5cm
Material : Cristal
Note ! Scattered chips due to past use.
Category
20th Century Czech Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Crystal
Oak Nokka Tongs by Antrei Hartikainen
Located in Geneve, CH
Oak Nokka tongs by Antrei Hartikainen
Materials: Walnut, maple, natural oil wax
Dimensions: W 24,5 D 4/2 H 6 cm
Also available in a variety of woods
Nokka tongs are suitable for se...
Category
2010s Finnish Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Oak
Walnut Nokka Tongs by Antrei Hartikainen
Located in Geneve, CH
Walnut Nokka Tongs by Antrei Hartikainen
Materials: Walnut, Maple, Natural Oil Wax
Dimensions: W 24,5 D 4/2 H 6 cm
Also Available in a variety of woods, please contact us
Nokka to...
Category
2010s Finnish Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Walnut
Birch Nokka Tongs by Antrei Hartikainen
Located in Geneve, CH
Birch Nokka tongs by Antrei Hartikainen
Materials: Walnut, maple, natural oil wax
Dimensions: W 24,5 D 4/2 H 6 cm
Also available in a variety of woods
Nokka tongs are suitabl...
Category
2010s Finnish Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Birch
Italian Modern Tray in Beige Iron with Curls Pattern Decorations, 1990s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern tray in beige iron with curls pattern decorations, 1990s.
Rectangle tray in white beige painted iron. The profile is decorated with a fantastic curls pattern, that rem...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Iron
Sottsass Ettore design for Alessi 5079 containers for condiments in steel
Located in Biella, IT
Sottsass Ettore desihn for Alessi base containers for condiments in steel of years '80
the sell is for one but are to disposition two of this alessi c...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Stainless Steel
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
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Wood, Oak
Oval Teak Tray by Jens Quistgaard, circa 1950
Located in New York City, NY
Oval Teak Tray by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
Beautifully shaped and finished teak serving tray by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk.
Category
20th Century American Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Teak
Lunt Design Works Salt & Pepper Shakers
By Lunt Silver
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of salt and pepper shakers by Lunt Design Works. The pair feature tapered bodies with a horizontal striated pattern in the middle of the body wi...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Stainless Steel
Minimalist Marble Plate Extra Large
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Manuel Aires Mateus creates four elegant stone platters inspired by a simple, circular shape, with beautiful Estremoz marble stone grooved in a classic pattern. Its unique look is ac...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Marble
Minimalist Marble Plate Medium
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Manuel Aires Mateus creates four elegant stone platters inspired by a simple, circular shape, with beautiful Estremoz marble stone grooved in a classic pattern. Its unique look is ac...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Marble
Minimalist Marble Plate Small
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Manuel Aires Mateus creates four elegant stone platters inspired by a simple, circular shape, with beautiful estremoz marble stone grooved in a Classic pattern. It's unique look is a...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Marble
Walnut Center Tray with White Lacquer Exterior
Located in Greenwich, CT
White lacquer tray made from solid hard maple features a contrasting Walnut Center. Perfect for displaying collectibles or as a serving piece. Tray ...
Category
2010s American Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Walnut, Maple
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
SONIA Set of 2 pieces in Silver Bronze or Gold Bronze
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
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 produc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Bronze
OCEAN Set of 2 pieces in Silver Bronze or Gold Bronze
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
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
Jardins De Giverny Set of 2 Pieces in Silver Bronze or Gold Bronze
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
JARDINS DE GIVERNY 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
RUBAN Set of 2 pieces in Silver Bronze or Gold Bronze
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
RUBAN 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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Bronze
METROPOLIS Set of 2 pieces in Silver Bronze or Gold Bronze
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
METROPOLIS 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
Contemporary Oval Rim Platter Gold Hand Crafted in Italy Unique Modern
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
White Porcelain Serving Plater with Calligraphy by Hania Jneid
By Hania Jneid
Located in BARCELONA, ES
**Hania Jneid is not just a ceramicist but an artist who explores emotion, memory, and the intangible connections between objects and human experience. Through her work, she investig...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Porcelain
Set of 2 Medium Tidal Pool Trays by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 medium tidal pool trays by Hollis & Morris
Dimensions: 15.5" x 13" x H 1"
Materials: solid wood, hardwax oil.
Also available in natural oak, black oak, white oak, and wal...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Set of 3 Tidal POOL Tray by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 3 Tidal pool tray by Hollis & Morris
Dimensions:
Small 12" x 10" x H 1"
Medium 15.5" x 13" x H 1"
Large 17" x 14" x H 1"
Materials: Solid wood, Hardwax Oil.
Also availa...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Large Tidal POOL Tray by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Large tidal pool tray by Hollis & Morris
Dimensions: 17" x 14" x H 1"
Materials: Solid wood, Hardwax oil.
Also available in natural oak, black oak, white oak, and walnut. And, in ...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Pyxis, Small Pot, Black by Ivan Colominas
Located in Geneve, CH
Pyxis - small pot - black by Ivan Colominas
Pyxis Collection
Dimensions: 12.6 x 11 cm
Materials: Nero Marquinia
Also available: Bianco Michelangelo, medium & large
A refined...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Marble
Pyxis, Small Pot, White by Ivan Colominas
Located in Geneve, CH
Pyxis - small pot - white by Ivan Colominas
Pyxis Collection
Dimensions: 12.6 x 11 cm
Materials: Bianco Michelangelo
Also available: Nero Marquinia, medium & large
A refined colle...
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.