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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

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 Mendinia 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
Set of 8 Bodum Postmodern Napkin Rings by Jumi Chan & Nathalie Du Pasquier
Set of 8 Bodum Postmodern Napkin Rings by Jumi Chan & Nathalie Du Pasquier

Set of 8 Bodum Postmodern Napkin Rings by Jumi Chan & Nathalie Du Pasquier

By Ajumi Han, Memphis Milano, Memphis Group, Bodum, Nathalie du Pasquier

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

Striking set of 8 postmodern (two of each patten) napkin rings created for Bodum by Memphis-affiliated designers Nathalie Du Pasquier and Jumi Chan. These sculptural table accessorie...

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Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate, Brass

1980’s Memphis Coffee Set by Marco Zanini for Bitossi Italy
1980’s Memphis Coffee Set by Marco Zanini for Bitossi Italy

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...

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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Ceramic

Miss LaVazza Italian Stainless Steel Moka Pot Espresso Coffee Maker
Miss LaVazza Italian Stainless Steel Moka Pot Espresso Coffee Maker

Miss LaVazza Italian Stainless Steel Moka Pot Espresso Coffee Maker

Located in San Diego, CA

Great Italian "Miss Lavazza" coffee percolator. 18/10 stainless steel with a gold tone handle and finial. Makes six cups. Produced by Balzano. Made in Italy. Beautiful Post Modern de...

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20th Century Italian Post-Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Stainless Steel

Post-Modern Stainless Tea Kettle with Whistle by Michael Graves
Post-Modern Stainless Tea Kettle with Whistle by Michael Graves

Post-Modern Stainless Tea Kettle with Whistle by Michael Graves

By Michael Graves (b.1934)

Located in San Diego, CA

A classic post-modern stainless steel tea kettle with whistle by Michael Graves, circa the 1980s. The piece is in good vintage condition and measures 11.5"W x 7.5"D x 12"H. Cool te...

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20th Century Italian Post-Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Stainless Steel

Italian Postmodern Round Tray with Violet Murano Glass Handles , 1980s
Italian Postmodern Round Tray with Violet Murano Glass Handles , 1980s

Italian Postmodern Round Tray with Violet Murano Glass Handles , 1980s

Located in Roma, IT

We are pleased to offer for sale a round tray that achieves a refined balance between minimalist design and artisanal decoration. This piece was made in Italy between the 1980s and 1...

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Italian Postmodern Carrara Marble Lazy-Susan.
Vintage Italian Postmodern Carrara Marble Lazy-Susan.

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...

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20th Century Italian Post-Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Carrara Marble

Postmodern Teal and Transparent Murano Glass Plate by La Murrina, Italy
Postmodern Teal and Transparent Murano Glass Plate by La Murrina, Italy

Postmodern Teal and Transparent Murano Glass Plate by La Murrina, Italy

By La Murrina

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

Made in Italy, 1970s - 1980s. It is made in teal and clear Murano glass with inclusions of puff-expanded murrines, This is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of ...

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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Murano Glass

Carafe with Stopper and Set of 6 Small Wine, Liqueur Glasses
Carafe with Stopper and Set of 6 Small Wine, Liqueur Glasses

Carafe with Stopper and Set of 6 Small Wine, Liqueur Glasses

By Val Saint Lambert

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

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Early 20th Century Belgian Post-Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Art Glass

Postmodern Pair of Teal, Red and Gold Liqueur Glasses by Salviati, Murano, Italy
Postmodern Pair of Teal, Red and Gold Liqueur Glasses by Salviati, Murano, Italy

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...

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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Murano Glass

Post-Modern Tray in Steel and Veneered Plywood in Style of Ettore Sottsass, 80s
Post-Modern Tray in Steel and Veneered Plywood in Style of Ettore Sottsass, 80s

Post-Modern Tray in Steel and Veneered Plywood in Style of Ettore Sottsass, 80s

By Ettore Sottsass

Located in Roma, IT

We are pleased to offer for sale an elegant and highly decorative postmodern tray produced between the late 1970s and early 1980s by Studio Inox. This rectangular tray, crafted in d...

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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Stainless Steel

Light Mahogany Tray with Antique Brass Handles
Light Mahogany Tray with Antique Brass Handles

Light Mahogany Tray with Antique Brass Handles

By Argosy Designs

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Brass

American Modern Handcrafted Wood Marquetry Serving Tray, 1980s
American Modern Handcrafted Wood Marquetry Serving Tray, 1980s

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.

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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Chrome

Swid Powell Postmodern Serving Spoon Set
Swid Powell Postmodern Serving Spoon Set

Swid Powell Postmodern Serving Spoon Set

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 ...

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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver Plate

Rollingin Drink Trolley by Mingardo
Rollingin Drink Trolley by Mingardo

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...

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

Transparent Glass Tray in the style of Fontana Arte, Italy 1980s
Transparent Glass Tray in the style of Fontana Arte, Italy 1980s

Transparent Glass Tray in the style of Fontana Arte, Italy 1980s

By Ettore Sottsass, Fontana Arte

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

Made in Italy, 1980s. This tray is made in transparent glass. It reminds of Ettore Sottsass' style. This is a vintage item, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can b...

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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Glass

Refined Contemporary Marble 01 Picasso Green Marble Platter
Refined Contemporary Marble 01 Picasso Green Marble Platter

Refined Contemporary Marble 01 Picasso Green Marble Platter

Located in Geneve, CH

Refined Contemporary marble 01 Picasso Green marble platter Signed by Leo Aerts. Dimensions: Diameter 32 x Height 2 cm Material: Picasso Green Marble...

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Marble

1990s Chantal Heat Resistant Glass Trivet or Candle Holder NOS New in Box
1990s Chantal Heat Resistant Glass Trivet or Candle Holder NOS New in Box

1990s Chantal Heat Resistant Glass Trivet or Candle Holder NOS New in Box

Located in San Gabriel, CA

6” deep x 2.75” high 1990s Chantal trivet or candle holder. Multifunctional, a heavy piece of glass, weighing over 2.5 pounds. Seven glass prongs to hold a hot plate, or candle. Made...

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1990s Post-Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Glass

Set of 2 PostModern Serving Platters in Steel & Veneered Plywood, Sottsass Style
Set of 2 PostModern Serving Platters in Steel & Veneered Plywood, Sottsass Style

Set of 2 PostModern Serving Platters in Steel & Veneered Plywood, Sottsass Style

By Ettore Sottsass

Located in Roma, IT

We are pleased to offer for sale a pair of elegant and highly decorative postmodern serving platters produced between the late 1970s and early 1980s by Studio Inox, as confirmed by t...

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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Stainless Steel

Set of Six Colorful Murano Blown Glass Wine Glasses, Italy 1980s
Set of Six Colorful Murano Blown Glass Wine Glasses, Italy 1980s

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...

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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Murano Glass

Loughran Unique Abstract 43 Piece Ceramic Dinner Set, Kidney Shaped
Loughran Unique Abstract 43 Piece Ceramic Dinner Set, Kidney Shaped

Loughran Unique Abstract 43 Piece Ceramic Dinner Set, Kidney Shaped

Located in Miami, FL

Loughran Unique Abstract 33 Piece Ceramic Dinner Set, Kidney Shaped Offered for sale is a rare collection of 43 unique and individual pieces of hand-crafted, wonderfully abstract-de...

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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Mahogany Tray with Antique Brass Handles
Mahogany Tray with Antique Brass Handles

Mahogany Tray with Antique Brass Handles

By Argosy Designs

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Brass

LS 650 Lazy Susan Serving Dish, Bordeaux Resin, Honey Onyx
LS 650 Lazy Susan Serving Dish, Bordeaux Resin, Honey Onyx

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...

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2010s Dutch Post-Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Marble

Post-Modern Stainless Tea Kettle with Spinning Whistle by Michael Graves
Post-Modern Stainless Tea Kettle with Spinning Whistle by Michael Graves

Post-Modern Stainless Tea Kettle with Spinning Whistle by Michael Graves

By Michael Graves (b.1934)

Located in San Diego, CA

A classic post-modern stainless steel tea kettle with spinning whistle by Michael Graves, circa the 1980s. The piece is in good vintage condition and measures 11"W x 9"D x 10"H. Co...

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20th Century Italian Post-Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Stainless Steel

Postmodern Italian Yellow Plastic Tray from Guzzini
Postmodern Italian Yellow Plastic Tray from Guzzini

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...

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20th Century Italian Post-Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Plastic

Glass Decanter by Gentner Design
Glass Decanter by Gentner Design

Glass Decanter by Gentner Design

By Christopher Gentner

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. ...

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2010s American Post-Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Brass

Refined Contemporary Marble 02 Kyknos Marble Cake Stand
Refined Contemporary Marble 02 Kyknos Marble Cake Stand

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...

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Marble

Medium Creux Tray by Clemence Birot
Medium Creux Tray by Clemence Birot

Medium Creux Tray by Clemence Birot

Located in Geneve, CH

Medium Creux tray by Clemence Birot Dimensions: 39 x 22 cm Materials: ash (black stained). Clemence Birot started her career in Copenhagen,...

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2010s French Post-Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Ash

Refined Contemporary Marble 03 Kyknos Marble Cake Stand
Refined Contemporary Marble 03 Kyknos Marble Cake Stand

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...

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Marble

Refined Contemporary Marble 02 Bianco Statuarietto Marble Cake Stand
Refined Contemporary Marble 02 Bianco Statuarietto Marble Cake Stand

Refined Contemporary Marble 02 Bianco Statuarietto Marble Cake Stand

Located in Geneve, CH

Refined Contemporary Marble 02 Bianco Statuarietto Marble Cake Stand Signed by Leo Aerts. Dimensions: Diameter 32 x Height 15 cm Material: Bianco Statuariet...

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Marble, Statuary Marble

Mahogany Tray with Antique Brass Handles
Mahogany Tray with Antique Brass Handles

Mahogany Tray with Antique Brass Handles

By Argosy Designs

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

Rare Loughran Unique, Individual Ceramic Abstract Dinner Set for 4
Rare Loughran Unique, Individual Ceramic Abstract Dinner Set for 4

Rare Loughran Unique, Individual Ceramic Abstract Dinner Set for 4

Located in Miami, FL

Loughran Unique and Individual Abstract Dinner Set for 4 Offered for sale is a set of round Loughran soup, salad and dinner plates in greys, blacks, bone white with brick red detai...

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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Fujumori for Kato Kogei Japan Alpha 3 Platter Post-Modern Memphis 1980s
Fujumori for Kato Kogei Japan Alpha 3 Platter Post-Modern Memphis 1980s

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...

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1980s Japanese Vintage Post-Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Pottery

Pearl Amber Jug by Studionudo
Pearl Amber Jug by Studionudo

Pearl Amber Jug by Studionudo

Located in Geneve, CH

Pearl Amber Jug by Studionudo Dimensions: Ø 15 x H 22,5 cm. Materials: Glass. Different finishes and colors are available. Prices may vary. Please contact us. Studionudo was born t...

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Glass

Set of 2 Postmodern Minimalist Swiss Salad Servers, 1970s
Set of 2 Postmodern Minimalist Swiss Salad Servers, 1970s

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:...

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20th Century Swiss Post-Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Plastic

Post Modern Spice Rack by Alan Wisniewski for Umbra
Post Modern Spice Rack by Alan Wisniewski for Umbra

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 .

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20th Century American Post-Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Acrylic, Wood

1980 Geert Koster Michele De Lucchi Solid Postmodern Design Metal Salt Pepper
1980 Geert Koster Michele De Lucchi Solid Postmodern Design Metal Salt Pepper

1980 Geert Koster Michele De Lucchi Solid Postmodern Design Metal Salt Pepper

By Michele de Lucchi

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.

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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Metal

Karim Rashid 'Hugs and Kisses' Nambe Salt&Peppers
Karim Rashid 'Hugs and Kisses' Nambe Salt&Peppers

Karim Rashid 'Hugs and Kisses' Nambe Salt&Peppers

By Karim Rashid

Located in Sharon, CT

Two rarevcast aluminum salt and pepper sets-"Hugs" and "Kisses", designed by Karim Rashid for Nambe. The larger: 9x3 1/2x2 7/16" and the smaller: 5x2 7/16 x 1.

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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Aluminum

Large Espresso Coffee Maker Postmodern Design by Bodum 6 Cup
Large Espresso Coffee Maker Postmodern Design by Bodum 6 Cup

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...

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20th Century French Post-Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Metal

FUWA FUWA, No. 15 Bottle by Yusuké Y. Offhause
FUWA FUWA, No. 15 Bottle by Yusuké Y. Offhause

FUWA FUWA, No. 15 Bottle by Yusuké Y. Offhause

Located in Geneve, CH

FUWA FUWA, No 15 bottle by Yusuke´ Y. Offhause One of a Kind, the work is in two parts (ceramic and glass). Dimensions: D 7 x W 7 x H 20.5 cm. Materials: stoneware, porcelain, gla...

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Porcelain, Stoneware, Glass

Italian Postmodern Condiments Dish
Italian Postmodern Condiments Dish

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...

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Glass, Plastic

Oak Tray with Antique Brass Handles
Oak Tray with Antique Brass Handles

Oak Tray with Antique Brass Handles

By Argosy Designs

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Brass

Arzberg Oil and Vinegar Serving Bottles, 1980
Arzberg Oil and Vinegar Serving Bottles, 1980

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

Alessi “Resonance” Stainless Steel Centrepiece Bowl, Italy
Alessi “Resonance” Stainless Steel Centrepiece Bowl, Italy

Alessi “Resonance” Stainless Steel Centrepiece Bowl, Italy

By Alessi

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

A striking “Resonance” stainless steel centrepiece bowl by Alessi, manufactured in Italy. Featuring an extraordinary fluid sculptural form with sweeping curves and mirrored surfaces,...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Stainless Steel

Blackened and Textured Steel Pilier Tray by Sizar Alexis
Blackened and Textured Steel Pilier Tray by Sizar Alexis

Blackened and Textured Steel Pilier Tray by Sizar Alexis

By Sizar Alexis

Located in Geneve, CH

Blackened and Textured Steel Pilier Tray by Sizar Alexis Dimensions: W 28 x D 4.5 x H 35 cm Materials: Blackened and Textured Steel. About: Sizar Alexis is a Swedish-Iraqi product a...

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2010s Swedish Post-Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Steel

Postmodern Design Glass and Wood Tray by Thor, 1996
Postmodern Design Glass and Wood Tray by Thor, 1996

Postmodern Design Glass and Wood Tray by Thor, 1996

By Ettore Sottsass

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.

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1990s Unknown Post-Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Glass, Wood

Set of 2 Postmodern Minimalist Swiss Salad Servers, 1970s
Set of 2 Postmodern Minimalist Swiss Salad Servers, 1970s

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:...

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20th Century Swiss Post-Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Plastic

Robert AM Stern Rare Salt Shaker for Swid Powel Silver Plated Italy
Robert AM Stern Rare Salt Shaker for Swid Powel Silver Plated Italy

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...

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20th Century Italian Post-Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver Plate

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.