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
Black and Red Blown Murano Glass Fish Decorative Figure, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Murano, Italy, 1980s.
This fish is made in hand-blown sommerso Murano glass with murrains.
It is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be conside...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Post-Modern Salad Servers by Erik Magnussen for Stelton of Denmark, NOS
Located in San Diego, CA
Stylish pair of post-modern salad servers by Erik Magnussen for Stelton of Denmark, circa 1980s. The set is in brand new condition and each server ...
Category
20th Century Danish Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Plastic
Large Postmodern Ceramic Centrepiece Bowl
Located in Surbiton, GB
An unusual large late 20th Century ceramic centrepiece bowl in the shape of a shell and with a multicolour glaze.
Dimensions (cm, approx)
Height: 10
Width: 50
Depth: 30
In good co...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Ten Plate by Katia Solórzano
Located in Geneve, CH
Ten Plate by Katia Solórzano
Dimensions: W 25 x D 25 x H 2.1 cm
Materials: Solid purple rose wood with mineral oil finishing.
SONORA TABLEWARE
A set of five objects with a design i...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Wood
$1,263 / item
Set of 4 Mugs K. Fujimori for Kato Kogei Japan Alpha 3 Post-Modern Memphis 1980s
By Fujimori
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Set of 4 mugs 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 platter....
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Post-Modern Three Piece Bar Set by Biesse / New in Box
Located in San Diego, CA
New in box post-modern three piece bar set by Biesse, circa 1980s. The set includes a bottle opener, corkscrew and nutcracker in new unused condition.
Great looking high quality se...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal
Post-Modern "Kunstlertasse #1" Set by Solveig Samhaber for Rosenthal Studio-Line
By Rosenthal
Located in San Diego, CA
Post-Modern "Kunstlertasse #1" cup and saucer set by Solveig Samhaber for Rosenthal Studio-Line, circa 1980s. This wonderful set is in great vintage condition with no chips or cracks...
Category
Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
$380 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Farberware Model 763 18-8 Stainless Steel Teapot Kettle Wood Handle 1 1/2 Quart
By Farberware
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a Farberware Model 763 18-8 Stainless Steel Teapot Kettle Wood Handle 1 1/2 Quart. Made in Korea.
Post modern - Mid ce...
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1970s Korean Vintage Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stainless Steel
American Modern Handcrafted Wood Marquetry Serving Tray, 1980s
Located in Miami, FL
Postmodern handcrafted American wood marquetry serving tray with chrome accent bars circa 1980s.
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Glass Crystal Ice Bucket by Cristal D'Arques France
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Cut Glass Crystal Ice Bucket by Cristal D'Arques France.
Vintage from the 1980's.
Very nice crystal ice bucket made in France.
Dimensions: 6.5" in height and 7.25" in width f...
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Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
Post-Modern Stainless Steel Cream and Sugar Set by Michael Graves for Alessi
Located in San Diego, CA
A classic post-modern stainless steel cream and sugar set designed by Michael Graves for Alessi, circa the 1980s. The set is in good vintage condition and measures 5"W x 4.5"D x 3"H...
Category
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stainless Steel
Set of Ten Vintage Brass Spirits / Liquor Decanter Tags in Box
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of ten vintage brass spirits / liquor decanter tags in box circa 1990s. The set is in like new condition and appears to never have been used. Each t...
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
Three Piece Post-Modern "Love Cups" Set by Katja Marzahn for Rosenthal
By Rosenthal
Located in San Diego, CA
Three piece post-modern "Love Cups" set by Katja Marzahn for Rosenthal Studio-Line, circa 1980s. This wonderful cupola espresso set is made of porcelain with...
Category
Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
$260 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Mahogany Tray with Antique Brass Handles
Located in Treadwell, NY
Individually stamped and numbered, these one of a kind presentation trays feature patinated brass handles with a satin finish lacquer top coat. Each wooden slab...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
Transparent Murano Glass Vase by Carlo Moretti, Signed and Labeled, Italy 1990s
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1970s.
Made in hand-blown and hand-polished Murano glass.
It is signed and labeled by Carlo Moretti.
This vase might show slight traces of use since it's vintage, but...
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
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, ...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Set of 24 Euclid Tableware Pieces by Eter Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 24 Euclid Tableware Pieces by Eter Design
Unique Pieces.
Dimensions: Dinner plate L: Ø 33 x H 1,5 cm.
Dinner plate M: Ø 26 x H 1,5 cm.
Dessert plate: Ø 19.8 x H 1,5 cm.
Bread & butter plate: Ø 14.5 cm x H 1 cm.
Cereal bowl: Ø 19.8 x H 8,5 cm.
Cereal plate: Ø 14.5 x H 1 cm.
Soup plate: Ø 25.5 x H 6 cm.
Serving bowl M: Ø 28.2 x H 9 cm.
Serving bowl L: Ø 39.5 x H 11 cm.
Casserole: Ø 22.2 x H 3.5 cm.
Espresso cup: Ø 10 cm x H 5,5 cm.
Espresso plate: Ø 14.5 cm x H 1 cm.
Mug: Ø 9 cm x H 9 cm.
Water cup...
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Clay
$2,086 / set
Postmodern Rimini Blue Ceramic Fish Money Box by Bitossi, Italy
By Bitossi
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1970s.
This is a Rimini blue lacquered ceramic money box by Bitossi, one of the most known Italian ceramic company that was founded i...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Set of Eleven Bohemian Crystal Dessert Bowls by Jozef Stanik
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
1960s.
This is an elegant set of serving bowls by Jozef Stanik.
The bowls are in Bohemian crystal with pure gold rims and feature a curved base, that works non only as a base but a...
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1960s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
Postmodern Classic Teapot Designed by Michael Graves for Alessi
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Style of Alessi Vintage Memphis Tea Pot designed by Michael Graves
stainless steel made Taiwan
signed at bottom
10.5 h x 9 w 11.75 d
Original vintage u...
Category
Late 20th Century Taiwanese Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stainless Steel
Postmodern Lino Sabattini Silver-Plated and Ceramic Serving Plate, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1970s.
This is a great silver plated metal and lacquered ceramic serving dish.
Its simple design was created by Lino Sabattini in Italy, circa 1970s.
This is a vintag...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
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...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Plastic
26-Piece Breakfast Set "La Bella Tavola" by Ettore Sottsass for Alessi, 1993
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1993.
This set was designed by Ettore Sottsass for Alessi. The colorful pattern is also designed by Alighiero Boetti.
In this set there are
- 12 coffee cups with 12 plates;
- 11 tea cups with 12 plates (un cup is missing);
- Teapot;
- Sugar bowl;
- Milk jug.
It is in perfect original condition.
Measures
- coffee cups:
diameter 7 cm,
with handle 9 cm
height 4.5 cm.
- coffee cup plates...
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Hand-Painted Earthenware Figural Donkey Table Salt Cellar and Pepper Mill, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Deruta (Perugia), Italy 1983.
This is a hand-painted earthenware donkey that can be used as a table salt cellar or just as a decorative object.
It is a vintage piece, therefore it m...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Earthenware
Post-Modern Marble Lazy Susan Tray
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful post-modern marble lazy Susan tray, circa 1980s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measures 16"D x 1....
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Marble
$300 Sale Price
20% Off
Post modern glass ashtray, Italy 1980s
Located in ECHT, NL
Post modern ashtray. Made from glass. The upper layer of the bowl is made from clear glass with a protruding globe on top. The inner layer of the bowl and the cigarette rests are mad...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Michael Arntz Ceramic/Pottery Bowl /Centerpiece, Signed Dated
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great sample of the later work of the very well known ceramist/ potter artist Michael Arntz. Similar geometric design are in Museums now.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Cup & Saucer Designed by Michael Graves for Swid Powell Cityline Corinth
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful set of single coffee cup and saucer designed by Michael Graves for Swid Powell, very rare set designed in 1987 in porcelain finish. The saucer is 6" in diameter.
Category
20th Century American Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
$140 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Fragile Structure#7 Norihiko Terayama Berndt Friberg
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
This series is made up of some glass and some ceramic works. These works are highly unique form and looking. Norihiko Terayama created them from damaged vases, coffee cups and so on....
Category
2010s Japanese Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
George Ponzini Postmodern Deco Revival Art Glass Pitcher
Located in Miami, FL
Postmodern deco revival art glass pitcher by George Ponzini.
Category
Late 20th Century North American Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass
French Champagne Cooler or Planter in Polished Copper Brass and Chrome, 1970s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Elevate your entertaining style with this striking French champagne cooler, crafted from a sophisticated combination of polished copper brass and chrome.
With its sleek silhouette ...
Category
1970s French Vintage Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal
Space Age Italian Postmodern Snack Bowls by Guzzini
Located in San Diego, CA
Great design on this rare serving snack bowl set in lucite bitone red & white combo.
Category
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Lucite
Set of 4 Abalone Shell & Chrome Napkin Ring Holders 2 Sets Available NIB
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice set of 4 elegant napkin ring holders with abalone shell and chrome steel plated frame , these sets are from the 1980's Never used , we have 2 sets available buyer has the choice...
Category
20th Century Indian Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Chrome
Postmodern Blue and Yellow Art Glass Bowl, 1995
Located in New York, NY
A royal or cobalt blue and yellow art glass bowl, 1995. Great as a stand-alone piece or hold candy or other on a desk, credenza, cocktail table, bookshelf, etc. Marked and dated on underside as shown in last image. Very good condition as shown in images. No chips noted. Dimensions: 5.32" Diameter x 3.25" Height
For blue lapis box...
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
‘Camomilla’ Table Centerpiece, Ettore Sottsass
Located in New York, NY
‘Camomilla’ Table Centerpiece by Ettore Sottsass from the Indian Memory Series, 1989. Stamped, signed, dated and numbered.
Category
1980s French Vintage Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Earthenware
Porcelain Monumenti Salt & Pepper Shakers by Matteo Thun for Arzberg, 1987
By Matteo Thun
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This pair is part of a series of 6 'Monumenti' pepper & salt shakers, inspired by ancient buildings and monuments designed by Matteo Thun for Arzberg in 1987. Thun is a well-know Ita...
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Designer Postmodern Signed White Art Glass Pitcher Carafe Glass Set, circa 1980s
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful designer/artist signed white art glass pitcher carafe and glass set, circa 1980s. Pitcher carafe is white art glass with a royal blue ...
Category
1980s Vintage Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Post Modern Memphis Carnival Large Platter by Kato Kogei for Fujimori
Located in San Diego, CA
Postmodern Memphis colorful "Carnival" platter / serving dish by Kato Kogei for Fujimori, circa the 1980s. Wonderful colorful Memphis style.
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
$220 Sale Price
20% Off
6 Porcelain Canister Set Designed by Susan Williams Ellis-Portmeirion England
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful set of 6 canisters designed by Portmeirion Pottery England circa 1980's great condition with Greek key design no chips or cracks.
Category
20th Century English Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain, Cork
$300 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Carafe 5 Vase by Anna Karountzou
Located in Geneve, CH
Carafe 5 vase by Anna Karountzou
Dimensions: W 17 x D 11.5 x H 30.5 cm
Materials: black stoneware clay, clear glaze inside, handmade crater glaze outside, fired at 1220
Born and...
Category
2010s Greek Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Other
$1,049 / item
Italy Post Modern Silverplated and Silver Bowl Following Gabriella Crespi Style
By DD Dimore
Located in Brescia, IT
This contemporary vase in silver plate, with details in signed solid silver (the four feet and decorative freizes on the two opposite sides) is a table accessories designed by DD Dim...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver, Silver Plate
$2,861 Sale Price
50% Off
Swedish Postmodern Centerpiece Bowl by Ulrica Hydman-Vallien, 1990s
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Postmodern Swedish art glass centerpiece bowl by artist and designer Ulrica Hydman-Vallien, circa 1990s, for Kosta Boda, Sweden. Centerpiece ...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
$500 Sale Price
20% Off
Roberto Sambonet Stainless Steel Fish Poacher with a 1960s Design, Italy, 1980s
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
This is an elegant stainless steel fish poacher by Roberto Sambonet for Sambonet. It is perfect to serve and Cook fish, but also other dishes.
It has a beautiful shell shape and the...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stainless Steel
Two Yin-Yang Porcelain Pitchers, O. Castro, 2000s
Located in PARIS, FR
Two Yin-Yang Porcelain Pitchers by O. Castro, 2000s. Featuring a decor of faces painted in cobalt blue, with ochre and orange accents. Signed on the underside: 'O. Castro / Galicia-S...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Post Modern Italian Murano Glass Blue Cruet
Located in Brescia, IT
Italian Murano glass double oil and vinegar cruet set. The design of the bottles, brings the work closer to the Italian Post Modern design. Elegant and fine light blue tone.
The p...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
$572 Sale Price
20% Off
Large "Boat Shaped" Studio Pottery Bowl, circa 1980
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large "Boat Shaped" Bowl
Studio Pottery, circa 1980
" nice large size with very nice glaze, color and "G" monogram"
Category
1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Pottery
33 Pc. Set of Lenox Venture Stemware in Black with Platinum Trim Ca 1970's
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional large set of stemware by noted maker Lenox, in the Venture pattern. The glasses are black glass with platinum band trim at the top rim. The set consists of three sizes as...
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
"Il Litro" Ceramic Black Teapot by Nicolaï Carels for The Meccano Company, 1997
By Meccano
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsomely constructed, black ceramic teapot with grey rubber handle and stopper by renowned and award winning designer Nicolaï Carels. Wonderful example of innovative Dutch design w...
Category
Early 2000s Dutch Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Rubber
Postmodern White Lacquered Earthenware Horse Head Decorative Object, Italy 1980s
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
This large-scale figure of a horse head was produced in Italy and dates to the 80s.
The white glaze gives this piece a modern look and captures the elegance and beauty of the horse....
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Earthenware
Postmodern Art Glass Vase from Sweden
By Kosta Boda
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Scandinavian Postmodern white and neon/florescent yellow art glass fluted vase from Kosta Boda, Sweden. Vase is numbered40015 and signed by artist designer on bottom as s...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
Hand-painted porcelain plate by Israeli artist Bazooka Joe
Located in New York, NY
This hand-painted porcelain plate by Israeli artist Bazooka Joe features a striking and expressive portrait rendered in acrylic. The subject, depicted with bold outlines and vibrant ...
Category
2010s Israeli Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain, Acrylic
Italian Wine Cooler Ice Bucket, Bottle Opener, and Other Bar Tools, circa 1980s
Located in New York, NY
An Italian Postmodern black and white wine or Champagne cooler or ice bucket and bar tool set, circa late-20th century, 1980s, Italy. Set is four (4) pieces and includes wine or Cham...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal
$380 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Astimelusa Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Astimelusa by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano vetri collection in 1986.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Set of Six Octagonal Hand Blown Murano Glass Flutes by Carlo Moretti, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1980s.
These flutes are made in very thin hand-blown glass and feature a golden octagonal rim.
They are vintage, therefore they might show slight traces of use, but th...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Gold
Black and Brown Hand-Painted Ceramic Piece by Franco Bucci, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1970s.
This model is particularly interesting because it is strongly influenced by Sottsass' style. It is even possible that the design is by Sottsass.
We are cautio...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Postmodern Brown Enameled Earthenware Vase by Bitossi
By Bitossi
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1970s.
This is a brown enameled earthenware vase with a linear pattern of different colors.
It is a vintage item, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Earthenware
Green Marble Coasters Set 6 Pieces Handmade in Italy Collectible 1970
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Italian green marble coasters set of 6 Pieces.
Italian 1970s green marble cocktail coasters.
Set includes 6 coasters in green marble.
Vintage collectible set of 6 green marbl...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Marble
Green Marble Coasters Handmade in Italy Collectible 1970 Set of 4
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Italian Green Marble Coasters Set 4 Pieces.
Italian 1970s green marble cocktail coasters.
Vintage collectible set of 4 green marble coasters, back of coasters are cork.
Vinta...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Marble
Peter Shire Ceramic Splatter Bowl for Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 1984
By Peter Shire
Located in San Diego, CA
Splatter bowl for the Los Angeles County Museum of Art by Peter Shire, a Los Angeles-based artist and founding member of The Memphis Group. Signed and dated 1984.
Category
1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
$440 Sale Price
20% Off
Mahogany Tray with Antique Brass Handles
Located in Treadwell, NY
Individually stamped and numbered, these one of a kind presentation trays feature patinated brass handles with a satin finish lacquer top coat. Each wooden slab is has its own unique...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
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.