Post-Modern Serving Pieces
POSTMODERN STYLE
Postmodern design was a short-lived movement that manifested itself chiefly in Italy and the United States in the early 1980s. The characteristics of vintage postmodern furniture and other postmodern objects and decor for the home included loud-patterned, usually plastic surfaces; strange proportions, vibrant colors and weird angles; and a vague-at-best relationship between form and function.
ORIGINS OF POSTMODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerges during the 1960s; popularity explodes during the ’80s
- A reaction to prevailing conventions of modernism by mainly American architects
- Architect Robert Venturi critiques modern architecture in his Complexity and Contradiction in Architecture (1966)
- Theorist Charles Jencks, who championed architecture filled with allusions and cultural references, writes The Language of Post-Modern Architecture (1977)
- Italian design collective the Memphis Group, also known as Memphis Milano, meets for the first time (1980)
- Memphis collective debuts more than 50 objects and furnishings at Salone del Milano (1981)
- Interest in style declines, minimalism gains steam
CHARACTERISTICS OF POSTMODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Dizzying graphic patterns and an emphasis on loud, off-the-wall colors
- Use of plastic and laminates, glass, metal and marble; lacquered and painted wood
- Unconventional proportions and abundant ornamentation
- Playful nods to Art Deco and Pop art
POSTMODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Ettore Sottsass
- Robert Venturi
- Alessandro Mendini
- Michele de Lucchi
- Michael Graves
- Nathalie du Pasquier
VINTAGE POSTMODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
Critics derided postmodern design as a grandstanding bid for attention and nothing of consequence. Decades later, the fact that postmodernism still has the power to provoke thoughts, along with other reactions, proves they were not entirely correct.
Postmodern design began as an architectural critique. Starting in the 1960s, a small cadre of mainly American architects began to argue that modernism, once high-minded and even noble in its goals, had become stale, stagnant and blandly corporate. Later, in Milan, a cohort of creators led by Ettore Sottsass and Alessandro Mendini — a onetime mentor to Sottsass and a key figure in the Italian Radical movement — brought the discussion to bear on design.
Sottsass, an industrial designer, philosopher and provocateur, gathered a core group of young designers into a collective in 1980 they called Memphis. Members of the Memphis Group, which would come to include Martine Bedin, Michael Graves, Marco Zanini, Shiro Kuramata, Michele de Lucchi and Matteo Thun, saw design as a means of communication, and they wanted it to shout. That it did: The first Memphis collection appeared in 1981 in Milan and broke all the modernist taboos, embracing irony, kitsch, wild ornamentation and bad taste.
Memphis works remain icons of postmodernism: the Sottsass Casablanca bookcase, with its leopard-print plastic veneer; de Lucchi’s First chair, which has been described as having the look of an electronics component; Martine Bedin’s Super lamp: a pull-toy puppy on a power-cord leash. Even though it preceded the Memphis Group’s formal launch, Sottsass’s iconic Ultrafragola mirror — in its conspicuously curved plastic shell with radical pops of pink neon — proves striking in any space and embodies many of the collective’s postmodern ideals.
After the initial Memphis show caused an uproar, the postmodern movement within furniture and interior design quickly took off in America. (Memphis fell out of fashion when the Reagan era gave way to cool 1990’s minimalism.) The architect Robert Venturi had by then already begun a series of plywood chairs for Knoll Inc., with beefy, exaggerated silhouettes of traditional styles such as Queen Anne and Chippendale. In 1982, the new firm Swid Powell enlisted a group of top American architects, including Frank Gehry, Richard Meier, Stanley Tigerman and Venturi to create postmodern tableware in silver, ceramic and glass.
On 1stDibs, the vintage postmodern furniture collection includes chairs, coffee tables, sofas, decorative objects, table lamps and more.
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Style: Post-Modern
1980’s Memphis Coffee Set by Marco Zanini for Bitossi Italy
By Bitossi, Marco Zanini
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Beautiful set of a coffee pot, sugar bowl with lid, creamer and two coffee cups and saucers in glossy black and matte blue and glossy white details.
The set from the Hollywood colle...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Ceramic
80s Post Modern Pierre Casenove for Studio Salins Art Deco Style Teal Coffee Pot
Located in St. Louis, MO
Large geometric Post-Modern Teal glazed coffee pot designed by Pierre Casenove for by Studio Salins France in the 1980s. Designed during the 1980s Memphi...
Category
1980s French Vintage Post-Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Ceramic
Large Espresso Coffee Maker Postmodern Design by Aldo Rossi for Alessi 6 Cup
By Aldo Rossi, Alessi
Located in San Diego, CA
Great design early production in polished aluminum finish color finish large espresso maker designed by Aldo Rossi for Alessi, circa 1988, six cup capacity the design after Italian c...
Category
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal
Postmodern Lino Sabattini Silver-Plated and White Ceramic Serving Bowl, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1970s.
This is a great silver plated metal and lacquered ceramic serving bowl.
Its simple design was created by Lino Sabattini in Italy, circa 1970s.
This is a vintag...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
$532 Sale Price
43% Off
Michael Graves Postmodern Tea Kettle by Alessi Italy Production First Years 1985
Located in Biella, IT
Michael Graves Postmodern tea kettle by Alessi Italy production years 1985 the first
matte platinum grey enamel body, black knob, orange whistle bird a...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal
Fujumori for Kato Kogei Japan Alpha 3 Platter Post-Modern Memphis 1980s
By Fujimori, Kato Kogei
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Serving platter in Alpha 3 pattern was designed by Kaneaki Fujimori for Kato Kogei Japan in 1980s. Alpha 3 series consists of mugs, salad/casual plates, and decorative serving platt...
Category
1980s Japanese Vintage Post-Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain, Pottery
Vintage Italian Postmodern Carrara Marble Lazy-Susan.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Vintage Italian Postmodern Carrara Marble Lazy-Susan.
Vintage Italian Postmodern or Minimalist white with black veining Carrara marble Lazy-Susan. A well-balanced turntable for kit...
Category
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Carrara Marble
Post Modern / Memphis "Carnival" Platter by Kato Kogei for Fujimori
Located in San Diego, CA
Post modern / Memphis "Carnival" platter / serving dish by Kato Kogei for Fujimori, circa 1980s. Wonderful colorful Memphis style! #1817.
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Post-Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Ceramic
$180 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Stainless Steel and Glass Cruet Set by Ettore Sottsass for Alessi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Ettore Sottsass for Alessi and released in 1978, the “5074” condiment set has become a true icon of late 20th Century Modern Design. Aesthetically simple and beautifully...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Stainless Steel
1980 Geert Koster Michele De Lucchi Solid Postmodern Design Metal Salt Pepper
Located in Brescia, IT
Salt and Pepper
Geert Koster & Michele De Lucchi
prod. Solid Group
Italy, 1987
Postmodern Shapes
Great Manufacture
Rare items
"SOLID" mark engraved
Excellent Condiction. Never used.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal
1980s Postmodern Ceramic Tea or Coffee Pot by Marco Zanini for Bitossi
By Marco Zanini, Bitossi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning postmodern ceramic tea or coffee pot from the Hollywood collection designed by Marco Zanini for Flavia Montelupo/Bitossi. White body, rounded pink handle, and stacked teal top...
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Ceramic
David Tisdale Postmodern Salt & Pepper Shakers for Elika 1988
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
David Tisdale postmodern pair of anodized aluminum salt & pepper shakers for Elika 1988.
Category
20th Century American Post-Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Aluminum
$100 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Postmodern Classic Teapot Designed by Michael Graves for Alessi
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Style of Alessi Vintage Memphis Tea Pot designed by Michael Graves
stainless steel made Taiwan
signed at bottom
10.5 h x 9 w 11.75 d
Original vintage u...
Category
Late 20th Century Taiwanese Post-Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Stainless Steel
Angelo Mangiarotti for Vilca Crystal Italy Olive Oil Vinegar Table Top Set
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Angelo Mangiarotti for Vilca Crystal Italy Olive Oil Vinegar Table Top Set on Tray.
7 pieces set.
Hard to find. Amazing post modern classic vintage Angel...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Crystal
Carafe with Stopper and Set of 6 Small Wine, Liqueur Glasses
Located in Verviers, BE
Carafe with Stopper and set of 6 Small Wine - liqueur Glasses
Please don't hesitate to get in touch with any further questions.??
With Best Wishes
Geert Niessen
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Post-Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Art Glass
Postmodern Design Glass and Wood Tray by Thor, 1996
Located in Miami, FL
Postmodern design glass and wood serving tray with handles by Thor, 1996. One side is gold leaf and the other is purple.
Category
1990s Unknown Post-Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Glass, Wood
Silver-Plated Turtle Motif Serving Utensils by Emilia Castillo, Mexican Modern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare and whimsical pair of handcrafted silver-plated serving utensils designed by celebrated Mexican artist Emilia Castillo, made in Taxco, Guerrero, Mexico, circa 1980s. Each sculpt...
Category
1980s Mexican Vintage Post-Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
Italian Postmodern Condiments Dish
Located in New York, NY
An Italian Post-Modern period condiments dish, circa late-20th century, Italy. Condiments dish is glass with a two-part plastic green holder with handle...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Glass, Plastic
Brass Oil Decanter by Gentner Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass oil decanter by Gentner Design
Dimensions: D 6.3 x W 10 x H 22.2 cm
Materials: polished tarnished brass
Made of brass and hand tarnished, the...
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Brass
$556 / item
Il Faro Creamer and Sugar by Aldo Rossi for Rosenthal Studio-Linie
By Rosenthal, Aldo Rossi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A beautiful set of porcelain creamer and sugar bowl designed by Aldo Rossi for Rosenthal Studio Linie and made in Germany. Both pieces have...
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Porcelain
Mahogany Tray with Antique Brass Handles
Located in Treadwell, NY
Individually stamped and numbered, these one of a kind presentation trays feature patinated brass handles with a satin finish lacquer top coat. Each wooden slab...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Brass
$440 Sale Price
20% Off
Mahogany Tray with Antique Brass Handles
Located in Treadwell, NY
Individually stamped and numbered, these one of a kind presentation trays feature patinated brass handles with a satin finish lacquer top coat. Each wooden slab is has its own unique...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Brass
$440 Sale Price
20% Off
Postmodern Pair of Teal, Red and Gold Liqueur Glasses by Salviati, Murano, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1980s.
The drinking glasses are made in hand-blown Murano glass.
They are vintage, therefore they might show slight traces of use, but they can be considered as in e...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Murano Glass
$310 Sale Price / set
29% Off
Refined Contemporary Marble 02 Travertino Rosso Marble Cake Stand
Located in Geneve, CH
Refined Contemporary marble 02 Travertino Rosso marble cake stand
Signed by Leo Aerts.
Dimensions: Diameter 32 x height 15 cm
Material: Travertino ros...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Travertine, Marble
Temple Tray by Emre Yunus Uzun
Located in Geneve, CH
Temple tray by Emre Yunus Uzun.
Dimensions: D 50 x W 30 x H 4 cm.
Materials: brushed oak wood, leather top.
Custom sizes and finishes available.
...
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Leather, Oak
$1,561 / item
Postmodern Italian Yellow Plastic Tray from Guzzini
By Guzzini
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern Italian Yellow Plastic Tray from Guzzini, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989 This piece has an attribution mark,
Additional information:
Materials: Plastic
Co...
Category
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Plastic
Glass Decanter by Gentner Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Glass decanter by Gentner Design
Dimensions: D 15.2 x H 28 cm
Materials: glass, brass
A place to ready the tastes and hidden intoxicating offerings of your libation to the evening.
...
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Brass
$425 / item
Swid Powell Postmodern Serving Spoon Set
Located in New York, NY
A Postmodern set of sterling silver-plate salad serving spoons by architect and designer Michael Graves for Swid Powell Co., 1990. Each spoon bears the following on back as shown in ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver Plate
$1,480 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Refined Contemporary Marble 03 Bianco Statuarietto Marble Cake Stand
Located in Geneve, CH
Refined Contemporary Marble 03 Bianco Statuarietto Marble Cake Stand
Signed by Leo Aerts.
Dimensions: diameter 26 x height 22.5 cm
Material: Bianco Statuarietto Marble
Technique: polished, carved.
Available in marble: Kyknos, Bianco Statuarietto, Grey Saint Laurent, Picasso Green, Port Saint Laurent, Travertino Silver, Rosso Lepanto, or Travertino Rosso. Available in sizes Small or Medium. Also available in Sets.
Angelo O is the brother and scale model of the natural stone table Angelo M. Angelo O can be ideally used as a cake dish or to serve other delicacies. The collection consists of three different models available in nine different marble types. Each object is completely hand-finished and is signed on the bottom. The slim base provides an elegant look and also promotes holding the object while serving.
The objects have a honed, matte finish. Every Angelo O cake dish is packed in an original wooden...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Marble, Statuary Marble
Euclid Teapot by Eter Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Euclid Teapot by Eter Design
Unique Piece.
Dimensions: D 16 x W 28 x H 16 cm.
Materials: Clay.
Sustainable - Eco-friendly. Handmade. Each piece may vary slightly in color, Size, text...
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Clay
$366 / item
LS 650 Lazy Susan Serving Dish, Bordeaux Resin, Honey Onyx
By Sabine Marcelis, Paul Cournet
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Measures: Closed: Ø65 x H8 cm
Open: L65 x W77 x H8 cm
During the Palazzo Monti residency the one thing we most enjoyed was to spend time with the other designers and to share dinne...
Category
2010s Dutch Post-Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Marble
Set of 3 Refined Contemporary Marble Travertino Silver Cake Stands and Plate
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 3 Refined Contemporary Marble Travertino Silver Cake Stands and Plate
Signed by Leo Aerts.
Dimensions:
D 26 x H 22.5 cm
D 32 x H 15 cm
D 32 x H 2 cm
Material: Travertino Sil...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Marble
Refined Contemporary Marble 02 Grey Saint Laurent Marble Cake Stand
Located in Geneve, CH
Refined Contemporary marble 02 grey saint laurent marble cake stand
Signed by Leo Aerts.
Dimensions: diameter 32 x height 15 cm
Material: graf...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Marble
Luna Smoked Oak Tray by Applicata
Located in Geneve, CH
Luna Smoked Oak Tray by Applicata
Dimensions: D 28 x W 28 x H 3.7 cm
Materials: Smoked oak.
Available in oak, smoked oak, and black stained oak finishes.
Applicata’s entire collect...
Category
2010s Swedish Post-Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Oak
$177 / item
Refined Contemporary Marble 03 Travertino Rosso Marble Cake Stand
Located in Geneve, CH
Refined Contemporary Marble 03 Travertino Rosso marble cake stand
Signed by Leo Aerts.
Dimensions: diameter 26 x height 22.5 cm
Material: Traverti...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Travertine, Marble
Darkened Brass Oil Decanter by Gentner Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Darkened brass oil decanter by Gentner Design
Dimensions: D 6.3 x W 10 x H 22.2 cm
Materials: darkened brass
Made of brass and hand tarnished, the oil se...
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Brass
Set of Serving Bowl L with Serving Spoons by Eter Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of Serving Bowl L with Serving Spoons by Eter Design
Unique Pieces.
Dimensions: Serving Bowl L: Ø 39.5 x H 11 cm.
Serving Spoons: Ø 5,5 x H 28,5 cm
Materials: Clay.
Sustainable ...
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Clay
Rollingin Drink Trolley by Mingardo
Located in Geneve, CH
Rollingin Drink Trolley by Mingardo
Dimensions: D86 x W54 x H82 cm
Materials: Ral 9005 black varnished iron structure and black/ red varnished
aluminium wheel
Weight: 20 kg
Als...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Aluminum, Iron
$2,034 / item
Rare Presenter Tray by Gentner Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Rare presenter tray by Gentner Design
Dimensions: D 20 x W 20 x H 20 cm
Materials: tarnished brass
1 x Rare presenter tray
4 x Rare whiskey glasses by Felicia Ferrone
Inspir...
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Brass
$1,194 / item
Set of 2 Euclid Teapot and Mug by Eter Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Euclid Teapot and Mug by Eter Design
Unique Piece.
Dimensions: Teapot: D 16 x W 28 x H 16 cm.
Mug: Ø 9 cm x H 9 cm.
Materials: Clay.
Sustainab...
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Clay
Euclid Pitcher by Eter Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Euclid Pitcher by Eter Design
Unique Piece.
Dimensions: Ø 10 x H 30.5 cm.
Materials: Clay.
Sustainable - Eco-friendly. Handmade. Each piece may vary slightly in color, Size, textu...
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Clay
$177 / item
Refined Contemporary Marble 03 Grey Saint Laurent Marble Cake Stand
Located in Geneve, CH
Refined Contemporary marble 03 grey Saint Laurent marble cake stand
Signed by Leo Aerts.
Dimensions: diameter 26 x height 22.5 cm
Material: gr...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Marble
Refined Contemporary Marble 03 Kyknos Marble Cake Stand
Located in Geneve, CH
Refined Contemporary marble 03 Kyknos Marble cake stand
Signed by Leo Aerts.
Dimensions: Diameter 26 x height 22.5 cm
Material: Kyknos marble
Te...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Marble
Refined Contemporary Marble 02 Kyknos Marble Cake Stand
Located in Geneve, CH
Refined Contemporary marble 02 Kyknos marble cake stand
Signed by Leo Aerts.
Dimensions: diameter 32 x height 15 cm
Material: Kyknos Marble
Tech...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Marble
American Modern Handcrafted Wood Marquetry Serving Tray, 1980s
Located in Miami, FL
Postmodern handcrafted American wood marquetry serving tray with chrome accent bars circa 1980s.
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Chrome
Set of 2 Postmodern Minimalist Swiss Salad Servers, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern Minimalist Swiss Salad Servers, Set of 2, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979.
Additional information:
Materials: Plastic
Styles: Minimalist, Postmodern
Color:...
Category
20th Century Swiss Post-Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Plastic
Post-Modern Stainless Steel Cream and Sugar Set by Michael Graves for Alessi
Located in San Diego, CA
A classic post-modern stainless steel cream and sugar set designed by Michael Graves for Alessi, circa the 1980s. The set is in good vintage condition and measures 5"W x 4.5"D x 3"H...
Category
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Stainless Steel
Large Espresso Coffee Maker Postmodern Design by Bodum 6 Cup
By Bodum
Located in San Diego, CA
Simple, stylish, and sustainable, the Chambord Espresso Maker allows you to brew a rich, authentic espresso coffee in minutes. No need for a complicated
Inspired by traditional Italian stovetop Moka pots...
Category
20th Century French Post-Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal
$180 Sale Price
20% Off
Rede Guzzini Postmodern Acrylic Napkin Holder, Italy, 1980's
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Rede Guzzini Postmodern Acrylic Napkin Holder, Italy, 1980's
Category
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Acrylic
$220 Sale Price
20% Off
Robert AM Stern Rare Salt Shaker for Swid Powel Silver Plated Italy
By Swid Powell
Located in San Diego, CA
The Modern Traditionalist architect, Robert A.M. Stern, is well known for his muscular take on classic American architectural idioms. Think steroidal new “pre-war” towers for billion...
Category
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver Plate
Set of Six Colorful Murano Blown Glass Wine Glasses, Italy 1980s
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1980s.
These six wine glasses are made in multicolored Murano glass.
They are vintage, therefore they might show slight traces of use, but they can be considered as i...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Murano Glass
$488 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Post Modern Spice Rack by Alan Wisniewski for Umbra
By Umbra
Located in San Diego, CA
Great design and very rare piece on this wood lacquered frame , and push off on tops that hold each container in place , this piece was never used like new condition .
Category
20th Century American Post-Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Acrylic, Wood
Oak Tray with Antique Brass Handles
Located in Treadwell, NY
Individually stamped and numbered, these one of a kind presentation trays feature patinated brass handles with a satin finish lacquer top coat. Each wooden slab is has its own unique...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Brass
$440 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of 2 Postmodern Minimalist Swiss Salad Servers, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern Minimalist Swiss Salad Servers, Set of 2, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979.
Additional information:
Materials: Plastic
Styles: Minimalist, Postmodern
Color:...
Category
20th Century Swiss Post-Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Plastic
Great Postmodern Set 4 Cups & Creamer by Studio Nova Japan Memphis Era
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and rare set 4 cups and a creamer by Studio Nova Japan part of the Black Expressions collection excellent condition beautiful design.
Category
20th Century Japanese Post-Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Porcelain
Light Mahogany Tray with Antique Brass Handles
Located in Treadwell, NY
Individually stamped and numbered, these one of a kind presentation trays feature patinated brass handles with a satin finish lacquer top coat. Each wooden slab is has its own unique...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Brass
$440 Sale Price
20% Off
TRAY+ Sanded Stainless Steel by Esther De Vos
Located in Geneve, CH
TRAY+ Sanded Stainless Steel by Esther De Vos
Dimensions: 25 W x 20 D x 3 H cm
Materials: Sanded Stainless Steel.
TRAY+ is a minimalist stainless steel serving tray. Designed to be ...
Category
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pair of Post-Modern Salad Servers by Erik Magnussen for Stelton of Denmark, NOS
Located in San Diego, CA
Stylish pair of post-modern salad servers by Erik Magnussen for Stelton of Denmark, circa 1980s. The set is in brand new condition and each server ...
Category
20th Century Danish Post-Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Plastic
16-Piece Coffee/Teapot Set by Riccardo Schweizer Prod. by Pagnossin Ceramica
By Pagnossin Ceramica, Riccardo Schweizer
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
This is a 16- piece coffee / teapot set designed by Riccardo Schweizer and produced by Pagnossin Ceramica, Italy, 1970s.
They are made in ceramic and their ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Ceramic
$531 Sale Price / set
52% Off
Arzberg Oil and Vinegar Serving Bottles, 1980
By Arzberg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful white porcelain oil and vinegar serving bottles by Arzberg, Germany, with cork caps, multilingual signage, marked.
Category
1980s German Vintage Post-Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Porcelain, Cork
Post-modern serving pieces for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Post-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 ceramic, stone and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Post-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 Argosy Designs, Michael Graves (b.1934), Lino Sabattini, and Alessi. 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 $94 and tops out at $7,673 while the average work can sell for $775.
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