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
Pass the Dutchie, a ceramic serving platter on wheels
Located in Athens, GR
Mo’Mo’Po’Mo’!
A ceramic serving platter on 360 degree caster wheels for free movement.
An interactive way of entertaining at the dinner table, that ensures no selfish guest bogarts the hors d’oeuvres. ’Pass the Dutchie borrows elements from old world aesthetics and psychedelic pottery, imbued with a big dose of PoMo ethics.
Through this unexpected mix we pay homage to American...
Category
2010s Greek Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Faience
Vase La Tendresse, céramique française contemporaine
Located in ARLES, FR
Vase en grès blanc engobé et ciré, 2022
Vase étanche, émaillé à l'intérieur
Pièce unique fabriquée à la main au modelage
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2010s French Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stoneware
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 bottom felt and these look li...
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Postmodern Green Lacquered Ceramic Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1970s.
It was designed by Aldo Londi and produced for Bitossi.
Bitossi was founded in 1921 in Montelupo, a city near Florence, and it is one of the most known Italian ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Matteo Thun for Arzberg Tea-for-One Set, 1980
By Arzberg, Matteo Thun
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic Memphis post-modern stack tea-for-one set from the "Fantasia" line by Arzberg, designed by Matteo Thun, a contemporary of Ettore Sottsass, loop handles, tripod cup feet, st...
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1980s German Vintage Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Very Large Memphis Glass Object by Matteo Thun for Tiffany & Co., 1987
Located in Tilburg, NL
Extraordinary and very large (86cm in height) blue glass object by famous designer and Memphis Group founding member Matteo Thun (1952 – Italy). Rina...
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Set of 2 Carafes Burgundy and Opal White by Pulpo
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Carafes burgundy and opal white by Pulpo
Dimensions: D17 x H19 cm.
Materials: handmade glass.
Pick them, pour them, roll them, and hold them; a kaleidoscope of colour, ...
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2010s German Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Pair of Postmodern Spheric Glass Table Lamps by Lino Tagliapietra for La Murrina
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1970s.
Made in blown glass and chrome-plated metal.
These table lamps are vintage pieces, therefore they might show slight traces of use...
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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal
Michael Bang 1980s White, Black, Blue Art Glass Atlantis Vase
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Danish modern smooth round vase with smoky blue and black pattern in milky white glass. From the series Atlantis by art glass designer Michael Bang for Danish Holmegaard. Beautiful, ...
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Late 20th Century Danish Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
6 Marc Newson 4 1/2 Inch Tall Highball Glasses for Iittala
By Marc Newson
Located in Doraville, GA
Six highball glasses designed by Marc Newson for iittala in 1998 and made in Finland. The glasses are rare and have been out of production for awhile now. Statement from the Marc New...
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1990s Finnish Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Postmodern Tea Kettle with Cream & Sugar by Michael Graves for Alessi
Located in San Diego, CA
A classic postmodern / Memphis era teapot with cream & sugar designed by Michael Graves for Alessi, circa the 1980s. The set is in good vintage condition and measures 10.25"W x 9"D x...
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20th Century Italian Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stainless Steel
Set of 6 Burgundy Glasses by Pulpo
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 6 burgundy glasses by Pulpo
Dimensions: D10 x H11 cm
Materials: handmade glass
Pick them, pour them, roll them, and hold them; a kaleidoscop...
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2010s German Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Set of 6 Smoke Green Glasses by Pulpo
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 6 smoke green glasses by Pulpo
Dimensions: D 8.5 x H 8.5 cm
Materials: handmade glass
Pick them, pour them, roll them, and hold them; a kaleidoscope of colour, form and t...
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2010s German Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Set of 6 Opal White Glasses by Pulpo
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 6 opal white glasses by Pulpo
Dimensions: D 10 x H 10 cm
Materials: handmade glass
Pick them, pour them, roll them, and hold them; a kaleidoscope of colour, form and text...
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2010s German Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Multicolor Massimo Vignelli for Heller Dinnerware - Set of 24
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
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
Blue, Purple and Black Massimo Vignelli for Heller Dinnerware - Set of 18
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
Postmodern Beige Earthenware Pitcher / Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1970s.
It was designed by Aldo Londi and produced by Bitossi.
Bitossi was founded in 1921 in Montelupo, a city near Florence, and it is one of the most known Italian ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Earthenware
Big Dripper Coffee Set by Michael Graves for Swid Powell, 1987 USA
Located in Chicago, IL
The now famous "Big Dripper" by Michael Graves. A humorous name for a grand creation: a 14 cups coffee maker with creamer, sugar and spoon. A design landmark, at the intersection of ...
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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Femme Sconces by Olivia Cognet
Located in Geneve, CH
Femme Sconces by Olivia Cognet
Dimensions: W 20 x D 20 x H 30 cm
Materials: Ceramic.
Each of Olivia’s handmade creations is a unique work of art, the snapshot of a precious moment c...
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2010s French Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Sconces Palm Wall Lamp by Olivia Cognet
Located in Geneve, CH
Sconces Palm Wall Lamp by Olivia Cognet
Dimensions: W 20 x D 20 x H 50 cm
Materials: Ceramic.
Each of Olivia’s handmade creations is a unique work of art, the snapshot of a precious...
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2010s French Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Shadow Sculpture by Laura Pasquino
Located in Geneve, CH
Shadow Sculpture by Laura Pasquino
One of a Kind
Dimensions: D 46 x H 44 cm
Material: Ceramic
Finishing: Textured, Glazed Inside
Laura Pasquino
Incorporating references from ancien...
Category
2010s Dutch Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 2 Sconces Bridge Wall Lamps by Olivia Cognet
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Sconces Bridge Wall Lamps by Olivia Cognet
Dimensions: W 50 x D 25 x H 35 cm
Materials: Ceramic.
Non electrified.
Each of Olivia’s handmade creations is a unique work of ar...
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2010s French Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 2 Sconces Palm XL by Olivia Cognet
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Sconces Palm XL by Olivia Cognet
Dimensions: W 30 x D 25 x H 85 cm
Materials: Ceramic.
Non electrified.
Each of Olivia’s handmade creations is a unique work of art, the sna...
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2010s French Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Large Le Sud Vase by Olivia Cognet
Located in Geneve, CH
Large Le Sud Vase by Olivia Cognet
Dimensions: D 30 x H 55 cm
Materials: Ceramic.
Each of Olivia’s handmade creations is a unique work of art, the snapshot of a precious moment cap...
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2010s French Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Medium Le Sud Vase by Olivia Cognet
Located in Geneve, CH
Medium Le Sud vase by Olivia Cognet
Dimensions: D 30 x H 40 cm
Materials: Ceramic.
Each of Olivia’s handmade creations is a unique work of art, the snapshot of a precious moment ca...
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
New York Mural by Olivia Cognet
Located in Geneve, CH
New York Mural by Olivia Cognet
Dimensions: D 5 x W 110 x H 40 cm
Materials: Ceramic.
Each of Olivia’s handmade creations is a unique work of art, the snapshot of a precious moment...
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 3 Totem by Olivia Cognet
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 3 Totem by Olivia Cognet
Dimensions: Small: 170 cm, Medium: 190 cm, Large: 220 cm
Materials: Ceramic.
Each of Olivia’s handmade creations is a unique work of art, the snapsh...
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Mini Mural by Olivia Cognet
Located in Geneve, CH
Mini Mural by Olivia Cognet
Dimensions: D 5 x W 26 x H 32 cm
Materials: Travertine.
Each of Olivia’s handmade creations is a unique work of art, the snapshot of a precious moment ...
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2010s French Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stone
Set of 2 Bas Relief Sconces by Olivia Cognet
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Bas Relief Sconces by Olivia Cognet
Dimensions: W 25 x D 25 x H 50 cm
Materials: Ceramic.
Each of Olivia’s handmade creations is a unique work of art, the snapshot of a pre...
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 2 Bas Relief Sconces by Olivia Cognet
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Bas Relief Sconces by Olivia Cognet
Dimensions: W 28 x D 25 x H 55 cm
Materials: Ceramic.
Each of Olivia’s handmade creations is a unique work of art, the snapshot of a pre...
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 2 Femme Sconces by Olivia Cognet
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Femme Sconces by Olivia Cognet
Dimensions: W 20 x D 20 x H 30 cm
Materials: Ceramic.
Each of Olivia’s handmade creations is a unique work of art, the snapshot of a precious...
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Stone Mural by Olivia Cognet
Located in Geneve, CH
Stone Mural by Olivia Cognet
Dimensions: D 5 x W 330 x H 260 cm
Materials: Stone Base, Glazed Deep Green.
Each of Olivia’s handmade creations is a unique work of art, the snapshot...
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2010s French Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stone
Set of 3 Totem by Olivia Cognet
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 3 Totem by Olivia Cognet
Dimensions: Small: 170 cm, Medium: 190 cm, Large: 220 cm
Materials: Ceramic.
Each of Olivia’s handmade creations is a unique work of art, the snapsh...
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Manhattan Mural by Olivia Cognet
Located in Geneve, CH
Manhattan Mural by Olivia Cognet
Dimensions: D 5 x W 80 x H 140 cm
Materials: Ceramic.
Each of Olivia’s handmade creations is a unique work of art, the snapshot of a precious momen...
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2010s French Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Outdoor Palm Spring Mural by Olivia Cognet
Located in Geneve, CH
Outdoor Palm Spring Mural by Olivia Cognet
Dimensions: D 5 x W 460 x H 170 cm
Materials: Ceramic.
Each of Olivia’s handmade creations is a unique work of art, the snapshot of a pre...
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2010s French Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Walnut Wood Mural by Olivia Cognet
Located in Geneve, CH
Walnut Wood Mural by Olivia Cognet
Dimensions: D 5 x W 250 x H 120 cm
Materials: Walnut.
Each of Olivia’s handmade creations is a unique work of art, the snapshot of a precious mom...
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2010s French Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Walnut
Pink Travertin Mural by Olivia Cognet
Located in Geneve, CH
Pink Travertin Mural by Olivia Cognet
Dimensions: D 5 x W 285 x H 175 cm
Materials: Travertine.
Each of Olivia’s handmade creations is a unique work of art, the snapshot of a prec...
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stone
San Francisco Mural by Olivia Cognet
Located in Geneve, CH
San Francisco Mural by Olivia Cognet
Dimensions: D 5 x W 150 x H 110 cm
Materials: Ceramic.
Each of Olivia’s handmade creations is a unique work of art, the snapshot of a precious ...
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Mini Mural by Olivia Cognet
Located in Geneve, CH
Mini Mural by Olivia Cognet
Dimensions: D 5 x W 35 x H 36 cm
Materials: Stone.
Each of Olivia’s handmade creations is a unique work of art, the snapshot of a precious moment captu...
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stone
Mini Mural by Olivia Cognet
Located in Geneve, CH
Mini Mural by Olivia Cognet
Dimensions: D 5 x W 28 x H 32 cm
Materials: Stone.
Each of Olivia’s handmade creations is a unique work of art, the snapshot of a precious moment captu...
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stone
Surface Sculpture by Laura Pasquino
Located in Geneve, CH
Surface Sculpture by Laura Pasquino
One of a Kind
Dimensions: D 41 x H 41 cm
Material: Ceramic
Finishing: Textured, Glazed
Laura Pasquino
Incorporating references from ancient Kore...
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2010s Dutch Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Silence Sculpture by Laura Pasquino
Located in Geneve, CH
Silence Sculpture by Laura Pasquino
One of a Kind
Dimensions: D 42 x H 40 cm
Material: Ceramic
Finishing: Textured, Glazed Inside
Laura Pasquino
Incorporating references from ancie...
Category
2010s Dutch Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Peter Secrest Art Glass Vase Pitcher Red Gold Flakes Postmodern 2003
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
The pitcher or vase was hand blown by Peter Secrest in Naples, NY. It has ruby red body with gold flakes inclusions throughout; it is decorated with applied textured blue and clear ...
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Early 2000s American Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Sconces Minimalist Wall Lamp by Olivia Cognet
Located in Geneve, CH
Sconces Minimalist Wall Lamp by Olivia Cognet
Dimensions: W 80 x D 30 x H 25 cm
Materials: Ceramic.
Each of Olivia’s handmade creations is a unique work of art, the snapshot of a p...
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
ST Tropez Mural by Olivia Cognet
Located in Geneve, CH
ST Tropez Mural by Olivia Cognet
Dimensions: D 5 x W 320 x H 210 cm
Materials: Ceramic.
Each of Olivia’s handmade creations is a unique work of art, the snapshot of a precious mome...
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2010s French Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Set of Four Post-Modern Coasters with Holder
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice set of four post-modern coasters with holder, circa 1990s. The coasters have a cork lining and are in very good vintage condition; the set measures 5"D x 2"H. #3589
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Cork, Ceramic, Wood
Queen Elizabeth II Cruise Ship Teapot, Paul Cardew, UK, 2000s
Located in Firenze, IT
Queen Elizabeth II Cruise Ship Teapot
Paul Cardew, UK, 2000s
Designed and made in England
Limited Edition and Signed, 555/5000
H 25.5 cm - 23 x 13 cm
Conditions: very good con...
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Early 2000s British Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Richard Marquis Latticino Glass Cone Vase, by Noble Effort, Marked 1986
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very delicate glass kept for many years untouched and mint.
Category
1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Postmodern Ebonized Beech Ice Bucket by Anri Form, Italy
By Anri Form
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1970s.
This is an ebonized beech ice bucket with golden metal interior.
It might show slight traces of use since it's vintage, but it can be considered as in perfect...
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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Beech
Vintage Blue and White Blown Murano Glass Fish Decorative Figurine, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Murano, Italy, 1960s.
These fishes are made in blue Murano glass with white canes and transparent glass parts.
These are vintage pieces, therefore they might show slight traces of u...
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1960s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Very Large Memphis Glass Objects by Matteo Thun for Tiffany & Co. 1987
Located in Tilburg, NL
Extraordinary and very large (54,5 & 86 cm in height) glass objects by famous designer and Memphis Group founding member Matteo Thun (1952 – Italy). Rinascimento Collection for Tiffa...
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Sugar Bowl & Spoon Designed by Michael Graves for Alessi Memphis Era
Located in San Diego, CA
Sugar bowl and spoon designed by Michael Graves for Alessi, circa 1988 made in Italy. Memphis era.
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Chrome
Postmodern Silver-Plated Serving Plate or Centerpiece Attr. to Lino Sabattini
By Lino Sabattini, Mesa
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1970s - 1980s.
This is a great silver plated metal and glass serving dish / centerpiece.
Its simple design is attributable to Lino Sabattini.
It is marked Mesa.
Thi...
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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal
Coffee Tea Service Flash One Dorothy Hafner for Rosenthal Studio-Line
Located in Vienna, AT
Designed by Dorothy Hafner 1985 for Rosenthal Studio-Line Germany. Porcelain, mint green and black glazed, 11 pieces,
1 x coffee pot,
2 x coffee cup with saucers,
2 x plates,
2 x ...
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1980s German Vintage Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
4 Memphis Glasses by Nathalie du Pasquier for Ritzenhoff, Germany
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of four Memphis glasses, each adorned with a unique, abstract design by Nathalie du Pasquier for Ritzenhoff. They feature a distinctive style characterized by bold colors and geo...
Category
1980s Vintage Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
1980s Memphis Style set of 8 Vintage Rocks Glasses with Colorful Shapes & Tray
Located in St. Louis, MO
1980s "Memphis" style set of 8 vintage frosted rocks, highball old fashion glasses with colorful Shapes of Red, blue, yellow black and white with blue grid tray. Unmarked
Category
1980s Unknown Vintage Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal
Ferruccio Laviani Italian Ceramic "Rumba" Centerpiece Sculpture 1990s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian glazed ceramic centrepiece sculpture, model Rumba, designed by Italian artist Ferruccio Laviani for workshop Alessio Sarri Ceramiche, Italy 1990s, no longer in production.
Ma...
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
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.
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