Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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
Peter Shire Pair of Memphis Milano Ceramic Espresso Mugs
By Peter Shire
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
This is a set of two handmade ceramic espresso mugs with multicolored glaze by veteran Memphis artist Peter Shire. They are hand-painted, so no two are the same. At the base, each mu...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Gien “Fraises en Folie” Set of 6 Hand-Painted Porcelain Plates, France 1985
By Gien
Located in Bochum, NRW
Gien “Fraises en Folie” – Set of 6 Hand-Painted Dessert Plates, Each with Unique Historic Border, France.
An extraordinary collector’s edition from *Gien, France, this six-piece *“Fr...
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1980s French Vintage Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Faience, Porcelain
Ettore Sottsass Dark Olive Green Olivetti Synthesis Ashtray, Italy 1970s
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid Ettore Sottsass Dark Olive Green Olivetti Synthesis Ashtray with Its Original Box.
Circa 1970
New Old Stock
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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Plastic
Vintage Post-Modern Green Glass Martini Glasses- A Set of Four
Located in Downingtown, PA
Vintage Post Modern Martini Glasses,
Set of Four,
1970s
This set of four Post-Modern Martini glasses from the 1970s showcases a striking design that seamlessly blends sophistication...
Category
1970s American Vintage Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Brass and Walnut Paper Towel Holder
Located in Treadwell, NY
Elegant modernist unlacquered brass paper towel holder with a walnut base finished in a hardwax oil. The brass finish will naturally patina and deepen with time.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
Vintage Dorothy Thorpe Style Barware, Highball Glasses And Ice Bucket In Caddy
Located in San Carlos, CA
For Sale: Elegant Highball Glass Set with Ice Bucket & Chrome Caddy
Elevate your entertaining game with this stunning set of 8 highball glasses paired with a sleek glass ice bucket,...
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1980s Vintage Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Chrome
$239 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set of 6 Postmodern Flash One Series Coffee Service Plates, Cups, Saucers, 1980s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern Flash One Series Coffee Service Plates, Cups, Saucers by Dorothy Hafner for Rosenthal, 1980s, Set of 6, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989 This piece has an at...
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20th Century German Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
$910 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Fujimori Mug Set for Kato Kogei Ceramics Post-Modern Alpha 3 Memphis Japan 1980s
By Kato Kogei, Fujimori
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Founded during the Meiji era as a glass-making company in Nishi-ku, Nagoya, Kato made a name for itself by manufacturing cutting-edge designs, of which post-modern service is a prime...
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1980s Japanese Vintage Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Set of Two High Spirits Lowball Glass by Agustina Bottoni — Handmade in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
A lowball glass of an atypical shape, inspired by Postmodern architecture. Each piece is handmade in Italy by Master glassblowers, using high-quality borosilicate glass. The ribbed g...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Set of 4 Plates K. Fujumori for Kato Kogei Japan Alpha3 Post-Modern Memphis 1980
By Fujimori
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Set of 4 salad/occasional plates 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 decorat...
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1980s Japanese Vintage Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Glass Ashtray by Kaj Franck, Finland, 1960s
By Kaj Franck
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
This post-modern glass ashtray, designed by Karj Franck, was given the name "CIGARO" since the rim includes five notches for cigarettes and one larger notch for a cigar. It was made ...
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1960s Finnish Vintage Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Post Modern Round Green Marble Ashtray 1970, Made in Italy Set of 2
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Post Modern round green marble ashtray circa 1970, Made in Italy.
Vintage set of 2 marble stone green ashtrays.
Vintage carrara marble stone in green hues Italian ashtray or catchall.
Post Modern stylish post modern round green onyx marble stone ashtray with two indents around top.
Beautiful stone marble green catchall...
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Marble
1985 Rare Postmodern Porcelain & Silver Teapot by Borek Sipek for Driade
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and very rare very collectible porcelain and silver teapot coffee carafe designed by Borek Sipek for Driade excellent condition beautiful patina never used.
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20th Century Italian Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
Haeger Blush Peach Abstract Pleat Bowl Postmodern
By Haeger
Located in New York, NY
Postmodern Haeger Peach Blush pink abstract bowl, medium size. This bowl looks stunning on its own or as part of a group, as seen in photos. The pleated rim of this piece is eye-catc...
Category
1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
$125 Sale Price
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A dinner service - plates, bowls, platters - by Wawel, Poland late 20th century
By Wawel
Located in View Park, CA
A large set of dinner plates, bowls, platters, and other serverware by Wawel Poland, 20th century. Each dish features a unique tiger-print esque design, rife with Hollywood Regency s...
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Late 20th Century Polish Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Swedish Postmodern Aperitif Glass Kosta Boda, 1990s
By Kosta Boda
Located in New York, NY
A Swedish crystal and art-glass aperitif glass, hand-painted and initialed by artist, for Kosta Boda, Postmodern period, circa late-20th century, 1990s, Sweden. Beautiful colors include blue hand-painted design around base of crystal bowl, green and black art glass just below, a red art glass stem with red hand-painted design, finished with a yellow art glass base. Artist initials on the side of glass bowl and marker's mark at base, showing both authentication marks in last two images. Sip in style with this beautiful piece of art. Dimensions: 4.38" Height.
Emerald green Champagne coupes glasses...
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1990s Swedish Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
Vintage Post Modern Italian "Bacchus" Corkscrew Wine Bottle Opener
By Alessi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Bacchus"
Vintage Corkscrew Wine Bottle Opener
Pop-Art / Post Modern
Italy, circa 1980
" fun and quirky"
" in as found vintage c...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal
Peter Shire Exp Signed Post Modern Ceramic California Pottery Splatter Cup, 1979
By Peter Shire
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful work by famed Los Angeles (Echo Park), California-based artist Peter Shire who was a founding member (along with Italian designer Ettore Sottsass and others) of The Memph...
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1970s American Vintage Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Haeger Rounded Edge Mauve Pink Postmodern Vide Poche
By Royal Haeger
Located in New York, NY
Postmodern Haeger vide poche catchall. Bold rounded edges make this a standout piece, mauve color is versatile and pairs nicely with many other colors. Perfect for a coffee table, dr...
Category
1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
$140 Sale Price
50% Off
Ceramic Set Form 3000 'Sicilia' by Arzberg, 1970
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning 11-piece porcelain tea/coffee set 'Sicilia' form 3000 ceramic set by Hans Theo Baumann for Arzberg Porzellan, Germany. The set contains a tea/coffee pot with lid, a small ca...
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1970s German Vintage Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage 1983 Alessi Original 3cp La Conica Espresso Coffee Maker Italy MINT
By Aldo Rossi, Alessi
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Vintage 1983 Alessi Original 3cp La Conica Espresso Coffee Maker Italy MINT
Iconic, 1983, original 3-cup, " La Conica" Espresso Coffee Maker, model "La Tavola di Babele" ,designed...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Copper, Stainless Steel
Bormioli Rocco Matisse Italian Glasses Set of 4
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Bormioli Rocco Matisse Italian Whisky Glasses Set of 4 heavy with a nice texture molded bottom.
Dimensions: 3.5 x 3.5 in.
Made in Italy, circa 1980s.
Vintage barware set of 4 whiskey...
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Vintage Philippe Starck Juicy Salif 1990 Made by Alessi Italy
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Iconic Alessi Juicy Salif Citrus Juicer Designed by Philippe Starck in original box.
Juicy Salif, a citrus reamer designed by Philippe Starck in 1990, is considered an icon of industrial design, and has been displayed in the permanent collections of the Museum of Modern Art and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, as well as the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. It has also received this distinction at the Rhode Island School of Design Museum and the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.
Manufacture by Alessi in Italy designed in France circa 1990.polished aluminum 11½ h × 5 w × 4 d in (29 × 13 × 10 cm).
Impressed manufacturer's mark to base ‘Alessi Italy...
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Aluminum
Fujumori for Kato Kogei Japan Alpha 3 Platter Post-Modern Memphis 1980s
By Kato Kogei, Fujimori
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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Barbara Brenner Postmodern Art Mug #3 for Rosenthal
Located in Miami, FL
Organic postmodern porcelain art coffee or tea mug with saucer by Barbara Brenner for Rosenthal. This piece is the third produced (Künsterlertasse Nr. 3) by ...
Category
Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
$1,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Tea Service "Flash On" by Dorothy Hafner, Rosenthal Studio-Line Germany, 1980s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Tea Service "Flash On" by Dorothy Hafner, Rosenthal Studio-Line Germany, 1980s. 40 pieces of fantastic coffee/tea service. The iconic Post-Moden, Memphis pattern...
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1980s German Vintage Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 6 Plates Fujumori for Kato Kogei Japan Alpha 3 Post-Modern Memphis 1980s
By Fujimori, Kato Kogei
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Set of 6 salad/occasional plates 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 decorat...
Category
1980s Japanese Vintage Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Post-Modern Translucent Blue Base Martini Glasses
Located in Downingtown, PA
Vintage Post Modern Martini Glasses,
Set of Six,
1970s
This set of six Post-Modern Martini glasses from the 1970s showcases a striking design that seamlessly blends sophistication a...
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Mid-century modern vintage Erik Magnussen for Stelton plastic ice bucket no. 860
Located in Den Haag, NL
Vintage ice bucket made at Stelton. Designer: Erik Magnussen 1970s
In nice good condition with very light signs of use (no deep scratches or cracks). The ice bucket has a Modern ti...
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1970s Danish Vintage Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Plastic
Alessi Anna Timer By Alessandro Mendini Kitchen Timer in Blue
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Alessi Anna Timer By Alessandro Mendini Kitchen Timer in Blue color.
Vintage mechanical Alessi blue, red and chrome "Anna G" timer designed by Alessandro...
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Chrome
Postmodern Teal Ceramic Elephant Moneybox by Fanciullacci, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1960s - 1970s.
This is a teal hand -modeled, - glazed, - painted ceramic moneybox by Fanciullacci.
Its "Italy" writing is typical of their production.
It is a vinta...
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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Tapio Wirkaala "Porcelaine Noire" Dish Plate for Rosenthal Studio Linie, 1970s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Vintage dish plate in black porcelain designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Studio Linie “Porcelaine Noire” serie with shiny and matte tone-on-tone dec...
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1970s German Vintage Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
$407 Sale Price
20% Off
Gucci for Forst - Italian Silver Pewter "Horse Head" Stirrup Cup
By Gucci
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1970s and stamped "Forst" in 2011 - 2012.
These drinking / vessel cups can rest on the head or be displayed turned over with the head clearly visible, as a trophy / s...
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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Pewter
Multicolor Massimo Vignelli for Heller Dinnerware - Service for Four
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Winner of the prestigious Compasso d'Oro award for Good Design in 1964, Massimo Vignelli's iconic dinnerware for Heller (likely designed with his equally talented wife Lella) has bee...
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Plastic
Cobalt Blue Crystal Ice Bucket Ajka Arabella Barware 1960
By Baccarat
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Ajka Arabella Crystal Cobalt Cut to Clear Ice Bucket Mouth-blown and Hand-Cut.
Cobalt blue cut to clear Bohemia art glass crystal ice bucket decorativ...
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1980s Hungarian Vintage Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
Set of Four Post-Modern Stoneware Plates Signed by Marshall
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool set of four post-modern stoneware plates by Marshall, circa early 1980s. This plates are in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and each plate measures 10...
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stoneware
$340 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
$180 Sale Price / item
20% Off
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...
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1980s French Vintage Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Postmodern Set of 6 Beveled Glass Placemats with Gold Trim
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible rare set of 6 placemats from the 1980's, beautiful beveled glass edge with gold trim by Kafka Industries, circa 1985 Memphis era this set has bo...
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
$460 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Gianni Versace for Rosenthal, Five Large "Ivy Leaves" Teacups with Saucers
Located in København, Copenhagen
Gianni versace for Rosenthal. Five large "Ivy Leaves" teacups with saucers, late 20th century.
In perfect condition.
The cup measures: 10.5 x 6 cm.
The saucer measures: 16.5 cm.
...
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Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Spheric Red Glazed Ceramic Ashtray by Gabbianelli, Italy
By Gabbianelli
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1970s.
This ashtray / catchall is made in glazed ceramic by Gabbianelli and features its logo on the bottom.
It may show slight traces of use since it's vintage, but...
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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Decorative Hand Painted Italian Ceramic Large Fish Plate/Bowl by Vietri Italy
By Vietri
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful decorative hand-painted Italian large ceramic fish plate-bowl by Vietri Italy. The plate is in great condition with no chips or cracks and...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
$220 Sale Price
20% Off
1980’s Memphis Coffee Set by Marco Zanini for Bitossi Italy
By Marco Zanini, Bitossi
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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Marble Wine Cooler or Ice Box Bucket
Located in New York, NY
A substantial white and black Carrara marble wine cooler or ice box (bucket) with lid, Postmodern design period, circa late-20th century. Piece is white with dark and light black/gra...
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble
Black Stemmed Champagne Coupes by Luminarc, France - Set of 4
Located in Fairfield, CA
An elegant of set of 4 vintage coupe glasses with black stems. Perfect for champagne. Made in France by Luminarc.
Category
Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Dark Green Marble Coasters, Set of 4
Located in New York, NY
A set of four (4) round dark green marble coasters for drinks, cocktails, champagne, etc., modern style/Postmodern period, circa late-20th century. Coasters are dark green with trace...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Marble
$375 / set
Crystal Stemware Wine Glasses Amethyst Color 1980s Barware
Located in North Hollywood, CA
hand blown stemware crystal barware drinking footed glasses featuring an eye-catching delicate curved design.
Serves your favorite wine in style, old new stock vintage purple wine glasses...
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Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
$100 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Postmodern Rare Tea Kettle Designed by Michael Graves
Located in San Diego, CA
A Classic postmodern Memphis era design teapot designed by Michael Graves, circa the 1980s, a rare design not many were produced it's in good condition. A cool whistle that works whe...
Category
20th Century American Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stainless Steel
1980's Postmodern Memphis Era Set of 4 espresso Cups & Saucers by Baldelli Italy
By Baldelli
Located in San Diego, CA
A very rare set of 4 espresso cups and saucers the plates are 4" diameter, made in Italy circa 1980s by Baldelli signed .beautiful design and quality.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
$300 Sale Price
20% Off
Post-Modern Italian Polished Marble Shell Shaped Bowl
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-century Italian polished marble fruit bowl / centerpiece, circa 1980s. The bowl is in very good vintage condition and measures 11.5"W x 10"D x 3"H. It would make a great centerpi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Marble
$360 Sale Price
20% Off
Lilac and Black Iridescent Murano Glass Vase by Sergio Costantini, Italy 1990s
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy by Sergio Costantini, 1990s
This vase is made is etched hand-blown Murano glass with a light pulegoso effect. It also features a transparent and black iridescent lattic...
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Postmodern Vintage Toaster Designed by Michael Graves
Located in San Diego, CA
Great design on this collectible piece by Michael Graves for Black & Decker , circa 1990's it works but the bish on the plastic is worn due to age as shown.
Category
20th Century American Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal
Vintage Guy Corrie Union Glass Donut Base Art Glass Vase Cobalt Blue Pink 1980's
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Guy Corrie Union Glass Donut base art glass vase in cobalt blue and pink 1980's.
Cobalt blue and pink art glass vase by R Guy Corrie, Union Street Glass...
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Pair of Small Wild Animal Ashtrays by Hermès
By Hermès
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Pair of Small Wild Animal Ashtrays by Hermès
This pair of small Hermès ashtrays features a square design with rounded corners. Each ashtray features a central illustration of a wild ...
Category
20th Century French Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Chrome Napkin Rings
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
A set of 8 vintage chrome napkin rings.
Category
1980s Unknown Vintage Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal
Cassetti, Large Sterling Silver Box, Jewelry/ Decorative, with Wood Lining
By Cassetti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful large sterling silver box by Cassetti, marked. Nice wood lining.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Hot Bertaa Postmodern Water Kettle by Philippe Starck for ALESSI
Located in Linkebeek, BE
"Hot Bertaa" Water Kettle by Philippe Starck for ALESSI
Philippe Stark - 1990s - Italian - Alessi
Measures : 32cmx17cm H:25cm
Materials: Brushed Aluminium - Thermo Plastic
Wear con...
Category
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage 1980s Guzzini Cutlery Holder by Furio Minuti Made in Italy
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredibly cool and post-modern cutlery holder by Guzzini. This piece evokes design elements that are current and present. Created in plastic, this piece includes 4 compartments wi...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Plastic
Vintage Murano Venetian Handblown Art Glass Cobalt Blue Ashtray
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Gorgeous Vintage Murano Venetian handblown art glass flower shaped bowl or ashtray.
Sculptural organic open flower form in cobalt blue art glass ashtray bowl.
Use it as an ashtray...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Italian Postmodern Kettle by Richard Sapper for Alessi, 1980s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Italian Postmodern Kettle by Richard Sapper for Alessi, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989 This piece has an attribution markIt is completely authentic
Additional infor...
Category
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal
Post-modern serveware, ceramics, silver and glass for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Post-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, folk art and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Post-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 Peter Shire, Michael Graves (b.1934), Rosenthal, and Matteo Thun. 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 $40 and tops out at $24,410 while the average work can sell for $776.