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Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Antique Elkington & Co. Silver Plated Ice Bucket C. 1886
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elkington & Co., (English, founded 1815), circa 1886. An antique silverplated ice, wine or champagne bucket with accent header and mid lines, an "F" with crown monogram to center of...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver Plate

Set of 12 Tiffany American Modern Sterling Silver Goblets
Located in New York, NY
Set of 12 Modern sterling silver goblets. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1940. Each: Conical bowl mounted to tapering stem; foot round and gently raised. Easy grip with nice b...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

UCHO Mug / Choco brown by Malwina Konopacka
Located in WARSZAWA, PL
Funny, capacious, and handy – that's what UCHO is all about, the first mug in the OKO Family that begins a new chapter in the brand's history. The mug has a sturdy handle shaped like...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Clay

Set of 12 Tiffany Modern Sterling Silver Snowflake Cocktail Cups
Located in New York, NY
Set of 12 Midcentury Modern sterling silver cocktail cups. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Each: Curved conical bowl on tapering columnar stem with incised bands. Foot round and r...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Large Pino Boxes by Antrei Hartikainen
Located in Geneve, CH
Large Pino boxes by Antrei Hartikainen Materials: Oak, natural oil wax Dimensions: D 9, W 9, H 5 / 9,5 / 14cm A set of three vertical and two horizontal stacking boxes constructed o...
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2010s Finnish Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Oak

Japanese Kazaribako Glass Box Kyohei Fujita
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Kazaribako "Ornamented Box" made of glass by Japanese artist Kyohei Fujita (1921-2004) circa 1980s. The hand-blown glass box with fitting lid is of an oval shape, slightly irregula...
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1980s Japanese Vintage Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver

Red Italian Murano Sommerso Block Ash Tray by Flavio Poli for Seguso
Located in Vienna, AT
This Flavio Poli hand-blown Murano glass bowl in soft grey is submerged into rectangle of clear glass. It can be used either as a decorative bowl or ashtray. Hand-blown in Murano in ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Murano Glass

21st Century Jane Serving Tray Handmade with Italian Leather
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Simple yet stylish. The rectangular wooden structure with round corners is covered with soft hand-stitched calfskin leather. Available in 4 different sizes, Jane tray has a non-sl...
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2010s Italian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Leather, Wood

WIT Mug / Candy / Ecru by Malwina Konopacka
Located in WARSZAWA, PL
The WIT cup is a multifunctional vessel with a playful stem. It can become your favorite coffee cup, a dessert bowl, a container for pens, or other favorite accessories. WIT chalices...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Clay

Art Deco Barware - Cocktail Shaker & 6 Cocktail Cups Designed by Oliver & Bower
Located in London, London
Made circa 1930 by Oliver & Bower Ltd. This striking, Art Deco Period, Silver Plated Cocktail Set, comprises a cocktail shaker and six cocktail cups, each of a matching design, stand...
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1930s English Vintage Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver Plate

Sterling Silver Mint Julep Cup by Garrard & Co. London 1997 - Elizabeth II
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1997 by Garrard & Co., this handsome Sterling Silver Mint Julep Cup, measures 4"(10cm) tall, by 3.5"(9cm) in diameter, and weighs 7.2 troy ounces.
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1990s English Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Hallmarked Gucci - Italy Silver-Plate "Fox Head" Hunt Bottle Opener Barware
Located in St. Louis, MO
Circa 1970s Hallmarked Gucci - Italy Silver-Plated Fox Head bottle opener hunting / equestrian theme bar accessory. Stamped Gucci / Italy. See my other listings for signed Gucci Elk...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Tiffany Modern Sterling Silver Ice Bucket
Located in New York, NY
Modern sterling silver ice bucket. Retailed by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Straight and tapering sides with embossed hoops and flat c-scroll swing handle. Post-1967 Italian marks incl...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Beautiful rough table top made of reclaimed oak wood
Located in Greven, DE
Very nice oak table top. The surface is rough brushed. The material was recycled from an old beam and therefore the wood has its special age character. The table top is delivered wi...
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2010s German Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Oak

Decorative Ceramic Cat Bitossi Fiorato, Gold Flowers on Turquoise
Located in MILANO, IT
A coveted collector’s item as early as the 1950s, Fornasetti cats surprise with the sophisticated decorations that colour their surroundings with sheer ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Murano Art Glass Bowl
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Murano Art Biomorphic Glass Bowl. It depicts a heart shaped glass. It is white color in the back and in the front, its upper side is red...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Giraffe Handpainted Iron Tray
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Handpainted Giraffe iron tray this product is unique and handmade and can be used as a serving tray of just as a decorative item
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Iron

Contemporary Handmade Ceramic Graham Lamp, Green Glaze
Located in Brooklyn, NY
One of a kind ceramic lamp, hand built and assembled by hand. The lamp base is made with red clay manufactured regionally to the East Coast with custom made copper green glaze. This ...
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2010s American Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Brass

1980's Modern Black Glass Serving Plate
Located in San Carlos, CA
✨ Elevate Your Decor with Elegance: Signed Black Art Glass Plate ✨ Make a bold statement in your living space with this striking black art glass plate featuring a mesmerizing relief...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass

Asprey Thatcher-Era Parcel Gilt Sterling Silver Champagne Set
Located in New York, NY
English Thatcher-era sterling silver champagne set, 1981-3. Retailed by Asprey in London. This set comprises 4 flutes and 1 tray. Each flute: Ovoid bowl on gilt cast stem in form of ...
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1980s British Vintage Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Ceramic Pottery Oval Bowl
Located in Medina, OH
Beautiful vintage oval decorative bowl. The outside and inside have a unique design and makes its a great piece to add to your home.
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Late 20th Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Laura Andreson ceramic / pottery pitcher , signed dated
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very nice and elegant ceramic pitcher by the well known potter Laura Andreson .
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1950s American Vintage Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

1990s Modernist Silver Plated French Ice Bucket by Christofle
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This French Ice Bucket by Christofle is a sleek and elegant piece of barware, reflecting the minimalist and contemporary design trends of the era. It has been crafted from high-quali...
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Late 20th Century French Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver Plate

Hallmarked Gucci - Italy Silver-Plate Horse Head Stirrup Cup Barware - Hunt Club
Located in St. Louis, MO
Circa 1970s Hallmarked Gucci - Italy Silver-Plated Horse Head hunting Equestrian Stirrup Cup. This drinking / vessel cup can rest on the head or be displayed turned over with the he...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver Plate, Metal

Hallmarked Gucci - Italy Silver-Plate "Elk Head" Stirrup Cup Barware - Hunt Club
Located in St. Louis, MO
Circa 1970s Hallmarked Gucci - Italy Silver-Plated Elk Head hunting equestrian theme stirrup cup. This drinking / vessel cup can rest on the head or be displayed turned over with th...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Edimate Genuine Copper Champagne Bucket Flared Edge, Handmade in France
Located in Vaudes, FR
Champagne buckets designed and manufactured in French region "Aube", a region renowned for the quality of its Champagne. All the prestige of Champagne with the nobility of pure copp...
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2010s French Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Brass, Copper

Edimate Genuine Copper Champagne Bucket, Handmade in France
Located in Vaudes, FR
Champagne buckets designed and manufactured in French region "Aube", a region renowned for the quality of its Champagne. All the prestige of Champagne with the nobility of pure copp...
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2010s French Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Copper

Large Silver-Plated Bowl With Frogs Handles by Emilia Castillo, Mexico 21st Cent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elevate your dining experience with this exquisite Large Silver-Plated Bowl with Frog Handles by renowned Mexican artist Emilia Castillo. Hand crafted in Taxco Guerrero at the shop o...
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Early 2000s Mexican Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver Plate

Freezable swizzle stick
Located in Jerusalem, IL
Behold the enchanting alchemy of craftsmanship in our mouth-blown swizzle sticks, a fusion of elegance and functionality. Designed to gracefully stir and cool beverages without alter...
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2010s Palestinian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Modern Serving Tray Board Platter Two-tone Wood
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Modern Two-tone Wood Serving Tray Platter 8.5 d x 14.38 w d 1.63 h Rosewood handles Original vintage condition See all images for details
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Late 20th Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Wood, Rosewood

Contemporary Brass Champagne Bucket Stand by Jonathan Amar
Located in Paris, FR
Contemporary made-to-measure handcrafted nickel-plated brass champagne or wine bucket stand with skillfully sculpted and handmade hammered details. D...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Brass

Gradient Blue 3D Printed Ceramic Tecla Vase Italy Contemporary 21st Century
Located in Zero Branco, TV
The designs of the Tecla Collection are characterized by a gear pattern that changes the width as it adapts along the organic shapes of the object. This creates a sturdy product with...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Handmade Square Black Wooden Serving Tray
Located in Hertford, GB
This stylish and practical wooden cocktail tray can brighten up any living space. Besides adding flair and utility to your home accessories, this beautifully crafted serving tray ...
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2010s British Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Hardwood

Zebra Handpainted Iron Tray
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Handpainted Zebra iron tray this product is unique and handmade and can be used as a serving tray of just as a decorative item
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Iron

1960s Silver Plated Tea and Coffee Set Designed by G. Coarezza for Mam Milano
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This silver plated Set designed by G. Coarezza for Mam Milano is a testament to the era's elegance and sophistication in design. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this set...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver Plate

Modernist Columbia Aluminum Chess Set by Scott Wolfe
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Columbia aluminum chess set by Scott Wolfe. Chess board measures 15.75" wide. Chess pieces vary in height and the tallest one is 5".
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1970s American Vintage Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Aluminum

Hallmarked Gucci - Italy Silver-Plate "Dog Head" Stirrup Cup Barware - Hunt Club
Located in St. Louis, MO
Circa 1970s Hallmarked Gucci - Italy Silver-Plated Dog Head (English Pointer) hunting equestrian theme stirrup cup. This drinking / vessel cup can rest on the head or be displayed tu...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

French antique set of 3 Baccarat crystal glasses - France - Douai model
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
Set of 3 Baccarat crystal glasses, so-called Douai model, composed of : - 1 water glass (15.5cm high) - 1 wine glass (12.3cm high) - 1 port glass (10.3cm high) or white wine glass (i...
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20th Century French Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Crystal

SHARON MCNAMARA - 'Tribute to Monet' - Studio Glass Tray - Canada - Circa 2000
Located in Chatham, ON
SHARON MCNAMARA - Tribute to Monet - Contemporary studio glass serving tray - signed and titled on the back - made at Kiln Art - Chester, Nova Scotia - Canada - circa 2000. Excellen...
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Late 20th Century Canadian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Art Glass

1295 Murano Set Bicchieri e Caraffa in vetro soffiato di Murano Verde Smeraldo
Located in Venice, VE
Benvenuti nell'esclusivo mondo dell'arte del vetro di Murano, dove la tradizione artigianale incontra l'eleganza senza tempo. Presentiamo con orgoglio il nostro set di 6 bicchieri e ...
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2010s Italian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Duiske Irish Hand Cut Glassware Set
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A LOVELY (almost Vintage) Duiske Irish Hand Cut Glassware Set. ALL made by the ‘Duiske Glass Company’ in Co. Kilkenny in Ireland, circa 1980...
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20th Century Irish Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Cut Glass

Modernist Chrome Fruit Bowl by Lino Sabattini
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice modernist chrome fruit bowl by Lino Sabattini, circa 1970s. The design features a long clean look with round swirls on each end. The pie...
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20th Century Italian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Chrome

American walnut cutting board
Located in Greven, DE
American walnut cutting board. The walnut was glued in multiple layers and cracks, knots, etc. were filled with high-quality epoxy. The surfaces are very finely ground and sealed wit...
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2010s German Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Epoxy Resin, Walnut

Ramina Ceramic Vase by Arianna De Luca
Located in Geneve, CH
Ramina vase by Arianna De Luca Dimensions: height 20 x diameter 20 cm Materials: ceramic Ramina is part of the Folcloristica series. A collection inspired by the mood and lifestyl...
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2010s Italian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Chrome

12 Polo Motif Dinner Plates, Buffalo China for Palm Beach Polo Club
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
12 Polo Motif Dinner Plates, Buffalo China, for Palm Beach Polo Club Buffalo China, Inc., Buffalo, New York, U.S.A., late 20th century  A set of twelve ...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Handcrafted Turned Japanese Yakisugi Bowl
Located in London, GB
Fine traditionally hand-crafted and turned Ash Yakisugi platter - bowl. These are handmade to the very best quality in London using traditional techniques. Finished in food safe oil...
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2010s English Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ash

Cutting board made of bog oak refined with silver expocide resin
Located in Greven, DE
Cutting board made from 3000 year old bog oak from the Vennermoor (near Münster). The bog oak was glued in multiple layers and cracks, branches, etc. were filled with high-quality ep...
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2010s German Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Epoxy Resin, Walnut

Cutting board made of walnut and cast with epoxy
Located in Greven, DE
American walnut cutting board. The walnut was glued in multiple layers and cracks, knots, etc. were filled with high-quality epoxy. The surfaces are very finely ground and sealed wit...
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2010s German Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Epoxy Resin, Walnut

Cutting board made of bog oak refined with copper-colored expocide resin
Located in Greven, DE
Cutting board made from 3000 year old bog oak from the Vennermoor (near Münster). The bog oak was glued in multiple layers and cracks, branches, etc. were filled with high-quality ep...
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2010s German Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Epoxy Resin, Oak

Irish Galway Crystal 11.5 inch Open Decanter
By Galway
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A LOVELY Irish Galway Crystal 11.5 inch Open Decanter. Quite RARE! Swan neck design, which tells us it was a ‘decanter’ .. rather than a ‘v...
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Late 20th Century Irish Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Crystal

Epoxy cast walnut cutting board with strong character
Located in Greven, DE
American walnut cutting board. The walnut was glued in multiple layers and cracks, knots, etc. were filled with high-quality epoxy. The surfaces are very finely ground and sealed wit...
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2010s German Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Epoxy Resin, Walnut

Handapainted Coral ceramic dessert plates
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
handpainted coral ceramic plates Made in italy, ceramic A piece of italian craftsmanship on your table
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Pink Marble Cylinder Bowl
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
This substantial pink marble bowl is beautifully handcrafted from a single piece of genuine Turkish Black Marble and honed for a silky mat finish. There may be natural variations...
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2010s Turkish Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Marble

UCHO Mug / Yellow by Malwina Konopacka
Located in WARSZAWA, PL
Funny, capacious, and handy – that's what UCHO is all about, the first mug in the OKO Family that begins a new chapter in the brand's history. The mug has a sturdy handle shaped like...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Clay

Set of Sylvester And Tweety Bird Salt & Pepper
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Set of Sylvester and Tweety Bird Salt & Pepper. It depicts a glazed hand painted colorful salt and pepper container shaped as the Warner Bros figurines of Sylvester ( heigh...
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20th Century Chinese Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Straia Tray
Located in Dubai, AE
The Straia tray is the first element of our Articles Collection. These articles are intended to enhance daily routines by beautifying the most mundane activities. The tray is an exte...
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2010s Emirian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Wood, Oak

Scearce George Dubya Bush New Century Mint Julep Cup
Located in New York, NY
Dubya-era sterling silver mint julep. Made by Scearce in Shelbyville, Kentucky. Straight and tapering sides, and beaded and molded rim and foot. A great barware cup from the surprisi...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Modern serveware, ceramics, silver and glass for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Modern serveware, ceramics, silver and glass 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 serveware, ceramics, silver and glass created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects, lighting and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern serveware, ceramics, silver and glass 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 serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, popular names associated with this style include Barberini & Gunnell, Pieruga Marble, Mosche Bianche, and Coralla Maiuri. 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 serveware, ceramics, silver and glass differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $15 and tops out at $153,375 while the average work can sell for $604.

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