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
1980's Coca Cola Classic Ice Bucket New Never Used Rare Collectible
Located in San Diego, CA
A very collectible original Coca cola , Ice bucket never used in its box, foam plastic super cool and rare item .
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20th Century American Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Plastic
Postmodern Italian Stainless Steel and Bakelit Bombe Teapot Coffeepot Kettle
By Carlo Alessi
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern Italian Stainless Steel and Bakelit Bombe Teapot Coffeepot Kettle by Carlo Alessi for Alessi, in Flawless conditions. Designed 1950 to 1959 This piece has an attribution m...
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20th Century Italian Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Bakelite
Black, White and Yellow Massimo Vignelli for Heller Dishes - 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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Mid-20th Century Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Plastic
Large Black Octagon Salad Bowl by Arcoroc France
Located in Fairfield, CA
A large vintage black octagonal salad bowl. Made out of black milk glass. Great postmodern design and geometric angles. Made in France by Arcoroc in th...
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1980s French Vintage Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
A Silver Model of the Holy Temple, Shuki Freiman, Jerusalem, Circa 2010
Located in New York, NY
An extraordinary and intricately crafted silver and gold-accented model of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem, created by renowned Israeli Judaica artist Shuki Freiman, circa 2010. This mo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
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 a...
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2010s French Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
$3,779 / item
Postmodern Gray Ceramic Braided Woven Abstract Centerpiece Bowl
Located in New York, NY
Stunning woven braided ceramic centerpiece bowl glazed in a wonderful shade of gray with some blue tones. Great size for a coffee table or entryway. Very unusual abstract shape, plea...
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1980s Unknown Vintage 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
$149,512 / item
Stainless Steel and Glass Cruet Set by Ettore Sottsass for Alessi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Ettore Sottsass for Alessi and released in 1978, the “5074” condiment set has become a true icon of late 20th Century Modern Design. Aesthetically simple and beautifully...
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stainless Steel
Christian Dior Home , rare set 2 Ice Bucket and Wine bottle cooler silver plate
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful and rare 2 pieces set , ice bucket plus wine cooler . Shows original red sticker label . Made in Italy, Quick not most of the French production of Christian Dior was produc...
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
Set of 10 Bohemian crystal glasses, Römer design from 1960.
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Set of 10 Bohemian crystal glasses, Römer design from 1960.
This stunning set of 10 Bohemian crystal Römer glasses is a true treasure from the 1960s. Each glass is a work of art, wit...
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20th Century Czech Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Haeger Rounded Edge Burgundy Postmodern Vide Poche
By Royal Haeger
Located in New York, NY
Postmodern Haeger vide poche catchall. Bold rounded edges make this a standout piece, burgundy color is versatile and pairs nicely with many other colors. Perfect for a coffee table,...
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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Memphis Postmodern Porcelain Teapot by The Toscany Collection Japan
By Kato Kogei
Located in San Diego, CA
A rare and beautiful porcelain teapot designed by The Toscany Collection Japan circa 1980s, Memphis style design in excellent condition never ...
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20th Century Japanese Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Post Modern Memphis Design Rare Tea Kettle by Rolf Sinnemark for Rorstrand
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare and beautiful ceramic teapot, circa 1980s, Made in Sweden designed by Rolf Sinnemark for Rorstrand highly collectible in great condition no chips or cracks, incredible geometric...
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20th Century Swedish Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Christofle Silver Plate , Salt & Pepper mill set , France
By Christofle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nice and classy set of silver plate Salt and Pepper Mill, marked on bottom.
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Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
Mexican Ceramic Pottery Mugs, Set of 4
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Handmade ceramic pottery mugs by Rodolfo Padilla, Mexico. Mugs are a work of art in themselves. In excellent condition.
Category
1970s Mexican Vintage Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
$450 / set
Post Modern Cut Crystal Cigar Ashtray
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
This is a stunning cut crystal cigar ashtray - a very faceted piece. It will compliment any bar, desk, or wine area of your home or office. A sleek and very sophisticated piece for t...
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20th Century Italian Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
Postmodern Ettore Sottsass Model 5074 Oil & Vinegar Set for Alessi, Italy 1978
Located in London, GB
For sale is the iconic Postmodern 'Model 5074' Oil & Vinegar set, designed by Ettore Sottsass and produced by Alessi, Italy in 1978 (this is a more recent edition).
Released in the ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel, Chrome
Set of 32 Dansk BLT Sandstone Brown and Off White Ceramic Dishes Circa 1980
By Dansk
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A 32 piece Dansk BLT Sandstone dish set. This gorgeous dish set includes 13 mugs, 10 bowls, and 9 plates. This set is circa 1980 and has a beautiful mid centu...
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1980s Danish Vintage Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Postmodern Ice Bucket Design by Knud Holscher Denmark
By Knud Holscher
Located in San Diego, CA
Great design on this 1980's ice bucket by Knud Holscher made in Denmark in a flat black mate finish with drain plate.
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Plastic
$220 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of Six Multicolored Murano Glass Drinking Glasses by Vincenzo Nason, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1990s.
This set of six glasses is made in Murano glass, which internally are ribbed and externally are smooth.
It is a vintage set, therefore it might show slight trac...
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Set of 2 Vintage German Postmodern Fantasia Series Sugar Pot and Milk Cup, 1980s
By Matteo Thun
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage German Postmodern Fantasia Series Sugar Pot and Milk Cup by Matteo Thun for Arzberg, 1980s, Set of 2, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989 This piece has an attribu...
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20th Century German Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
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
Large 67 Piece Set of Post Modern Dorothy Hafner Rosenthal Flash Dinnerware
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Large set of Memphis style Flash series porcelain dinnerware for twelve designed in 1982 by noted American ceramist and glass artist, Dorothy Hafner, and manufactured in Germany by R...
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1980s German Vintage Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Dali, Warhol, Picasso, Hockney Plate, Artists by Mac Products, England 1990
By Na-Mac Products Corporation
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
A china plate with the artists Dali, Warhol, Picasso, and Hockney by Mac Products, made in England in 1990.
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1990s English Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
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
Post Modern Teapot by Peter Langer for Feltman Langer c.1980s
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Post-Modern porcelain teapot designed by Peter Langer for Feltman Langer. It is in the style of and often attributed to Peter Shire. The teapot is asymm...
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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
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...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Plastic
Handmade Rimini Blue Lacquered Ceramic Jug by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Handmade in Italy, 1970s.
This jug is made in Rimini blue lacquered ceramic.
It is a vintage item, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be considered as in excell...
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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Postmodern Milk Creamer Jug from Galzone, Denmark, 2000
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern Milk Creamer Jug from Galzone, Denmark, in Flawless conditions. Designed from 2000 This piece has an attribution mark.
Additional information:
Materials: Ceramic
Style: P...
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20th Century Danish 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...
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
$31,476 / item
Postmodern Bent Glass Ashtray Bowl Catchall, 1990s
Located in New York, NY
A transparent bent glass ashtray or bowl/catchall, Modern style or Postmodern period, circa late-20th century, late 1990s to early 2000s. Two indents at top. Excellent condition as s...
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Heide Warlamis Postmodern Skyscraper Salt Pepper Shakers, Vienna Collection 1990
Located in Vienna, AT
A pair of beautiful and decorative postmodern Skyscraper Pop Art salt and pepper shakers, designed in 1990 by artist and designer Heide Warlamis as part of her renowned Vienna Collec...
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1990s Austrian Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
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
$23,607 / item
Venini for Disaronno Amber and White Fused Glass Ice Bucket, Murano Italy
By Venini
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Modernist vintage ice bucket has abstract geometric decor of fused white glass on transparent amber colored glass with controlled bubbles effect. The piece has two small rounded han...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass, Glass
$256 Sale Price / item
20% Off
1980s Postmodern Ceramic Tea or Coffee Pot by Marco Zanini for Bitossi
By Bitossi, Marco Zanini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning postmodern ceramic tea or coffee pot from the Hollywood collection designed by Marco Zanini for Flavia Montelupo/Bitossi. White body, rounded pink handle, and stacked teal top...
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
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
Whimsical Pair of Fish Italian Ceramic salt & Pepper shakers Gold &Silver Finish
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical set of salt & Pepper fishes in porcelain gold and silver finish circa 1990's , made in Italy great table piece of conversation.
Category
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Lips Dinner Plates in Blue or White Porcelain by artist - designer Hania Jneid
By Hania Jneid
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The Lips Collection is an expressive ceramic series by artist-designer Hania Jneid, exploring the sensual, symbolic, and sculptural power of lips. Hand-built with an intuitive appro...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
$190 Sale Price / item
55% Off
Marble Coasters
Located in New York, NY
A set of four (4) coral hue marble drinks coasters with cork bottom, Postmodern period, circa late-20th century. Coasters are square with a rounded corner in varying shades of coral ...
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Marble
$450 / set
Vintage Italian Postmodern Carrara Marble Lazy-Susan.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Vintage Italian Postmodern Carrara Marble Lazy-Susan.
Vintage Italian Postmodern or Minimalist white with black veining Carrara marble Lazy-Susan. A well-balanced turntable for kit...
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20th Century Italian Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Carrara Marble
Scones Lamp by Olivia Cognet
Located in Geneve, CH
Scones lamp by Olivia Cognet
Materials: Ceramic.
Dimensions: D 20 x H 38 cm
Non electrified.
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
Ceramic
$4,411 / item
Grey Stoneware Pinakio Plate by Elena Vasilantonaki
Located in Geneve, CH
Grey Stoneware Pinakio Plate by Elena Vasilantonaki
Unique
Dimensions: ⌀ 34 x H 10 cm (Dimensions may vary)
Materials: Stoneware
Available finishes: With\without handles - Black, Whi...
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2010s Greek Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stoneware
Vintage Crystalex Wine Glasses Set of 6 – Bohemian Glass, Czech Republic, 1990s
By Crystalex
Located in Praha, CZ
Add a bold splash of color and elegance to your collection with this stunning set of 6 vintage wine glasses by Crystalex, crafted in Czechoslovakia in the 1990s. These exquisite glas...
Category
1990s Czech Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
Modern to Postmodern Calla Lily Blue & Clear Lucite Sculpture or Centerpiece
Located in Topeka, KS
Beautiful vintage Modern to Postmodern calla lily sculpture or centerpiece comprised of light blue frosted Lucite blooms and leaves, frosted Lucite base & leaf, and clear Lucite stems. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Late 20th Century.
The meaning of a calla lily is purity, faithfulness, and holiness. Well, HOLY MOLY… that explains a lot! Just feast your eyes upon this PURELY GORGEOUS vintage calla lily...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Lucite
Blackened Vide Poche Rond XL by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Blackened Vide Poche Rond XL by Henry Wilson
Dimensions: D 18 x H 4 cm
Materials: Bronze
Discard your day at the door.
Your Vide Poche XL is designed with your loose-pocket items in...
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2010s Australian Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Bronze
$763 / item
Vida Water Pitcher by Essesi
Located in Geneve, CH
Vida Water Pitcher by Essesi
Dimensions: D 28 x W 18 x H 14 cm.
Materials: Aluminum.
Essesi is a growing collection that celebrates each object and its place in its environment. D...
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2010s American Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Aluminum
$2,003 / item
Kazuko Matthews Stoneware , Ceramic Post Modern vase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nice and traditional design in this stoneware / ceramic vase with scales and waves in opposite side . Signed incised in bottom .
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Lollipop vase, handblown experimental glass, lollipops, wild yellow
Located in PRAHA 3, CZ
Lollipop vases are the most iconic art-pieces by Anna Jozova. It's a humorous reaction to expensive and demanding technique of Murano glass. Lollipops are glued from inside of the ha...
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2010s Czech Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Other
Set of Six Colorful Murano Blown Glass Wine Glasses, Italy 1980s
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1980s.
These six wine glasses are made in multicolored Murano glass.
They are vintage, therefore they might show slight traces of use, but they can be considered as i...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
One Venini Alphabet Letters "Neon" Massimo Vignelli Design Years 1984
Located in Biella, IT
Venini Italy alphabet letters "neon" by Massimo Vignelli every letter in original lether bag,
hand bent letters in transparent rods with colored c...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass
1980s Block Sextet Rainbow Mugs and Saucers - Set of 6
Located in Fairfield, CA
A set of 6 vintage ceramic mugs and saucers in the "Sextet" pattern produced by Block between 1982 - 1986. White base glaze with a colorful design...
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1980s Portuguese Vintage Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Large Italian Murano Art Glass Clown Decanter Bottle 1960s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Large Hand Blown Italian Murano Glass Clown Decanter Bottle 18.5” .
Amazing colorful hand blown Murano glass clown decanter with hat and bow tie...
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Andre Ricard Stockholm Stacking Ashtrays Flamegas S. A. Spain 1967
By André Ricard
Located in Miami, FL
The Stockholm set of 3 stacking ashtrays were originally created for Flamagas in 1967 by Andre Ricard, Spanish industrial designer. The Stockholm, as well as the Copenhagen set of...
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1960s Spanish Vintage Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Plastic
1987 Big Dripper Ceramic Coffee Set Michael Graves for Swid Powell
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1987 Postmodern Big Dripper Coffee Set by Michael Graves for Swid Powell
High gloss white glaze large pot, filter holder, and lid with gold decoration and brick red base.
Large Coffe...
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1980s Japanese Vintage Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Post-Modern Stainless Steel Bar Set by Michael Graves
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice post-modern stainless steel bar tool set by Michael Graves, circa the 1980s. The set is in good vintage condition and measures 6.5"W x 8.25"D x 1"H. The set includes cocktail ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stainless Steel
Ottaviani Large, Lux Wood Box & 800 Silver, Card, Dice, Poker Game Horse/Stallion
By Ottaviani
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful game box, hand made by Ottaviani in Italy Rocanati, this box has R mark and also shows 925 sterling mark on side of the R. All chips and card seem to be in the box and some...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
Baccarat Crystal Small Decanter/Cruet Set (Made in France)
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful set of crystal pieces by Baccarat France. This beautiful set of small decanters can provide a variety of purposes with style and elegance. A great cruet set or small deca...
Category
1990s French Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
1980's Postmodern Memphis era Rare Creamer Teapot by J Kronester Bavaria
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful creamer teapot circa 1950's West Germany Bavaria beautiful pastel colors and design excellent condition.
Category
20th Century German Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Murano Sommerso Orb Blue Art Glass Ashtray
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Gorgeous vintage Murano Venetian handblown art glass bowl or ashtray.
Italian Murano Sommerso Cenedese orb blue art glass ashtray.
Heavyweight glass ashtray in a gorgeous minimal design.
A very beautiful and substantial two-tone blue Italian Murano art glass cigarette ashtray...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
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.