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
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...
Category
1980s Japanese 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 Kato Kogei, Fujimori
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...
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1980s Japanese Vintage Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
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 ...
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Late 20th Century Philippine Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Marble
Postmodern White Glazed Porcelain Glove Mold by Rosenthal
By Rosenthal
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1970s.
This mold is made in glazed porcelain.
It was inspired by those ones designed by Gio Ponti for Ginori.
This is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight t...
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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Michael Graves Postmodern Tea Kettle by Alessi Italy Production First Years 1985
Located in Biella, IT
Michael Graves Postmodern tea kettle by Alessi Italy production years 1985 the first
matte platinum grey enamel body, black knob, orange whistle bird a...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal
Postmodern Memphis Design Hanging Spice Rack by Copco
By Copco
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool postmodern / memphis design hanging spice rack by Copco, circa 1980s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and is made of molded, brig...
Category
20th Century American Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Plastic
Postmodern Marble Coasters, circa '80s
Located in New York, NY
A set of four (4) '80s Post-Modern period marble drinks cocktails coasters, circa late-20th century, 1980s. Coasters are a natural creamy beige marble stone with polished surface and...
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Marble
Ceramic Postmodern Vase
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Ceramic Postmodern bud vase or weed pot, signed.
Category
1980s Scandinavian Vintage Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Postmodern Memphis style wine rack, 1992
Located in View Park, CA
A skyconcept WaVin Memphis style wine rack with undulating waves by Addison Lanier, 1992. Tones of blood and burnt pêche. Three spheres uphold a maple bentwood rack which can double ...
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Bentwood
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...
Category
1970s American Vintage Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Murano Sommerso Orb Blue Art Glass Vintage Ashtray Italy
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Gorgeous vintage Murano Venetian handblown art glass bowl or ashtray.
Italian Murano Sommerso orb blue and clear art glass ashtray
Extremely hard to fi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
1990s Memphis Milano Style Black and White Coffee Set by Taruschio
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This Memphis Milano-style Italian ceramic coffee set characterized by its bold, geometric design and avant-garde aesthetic. The coffee set features conical cups with triangular bases...
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Large Earthenware Vide-Poche / Decorative Plate by Pino Castagna, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1980s.
This catchall / vide-poche / decorative plate is made in glazed earthenware.
It is signed by Pino Castagna.
This is a vintage piece, therefore it might show sl...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Earthenware
Polychrome Murano Glass Duck, Italy 1980s
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1980s.
This duck is made in polychrome Murano glass.
It is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be considered as in excellent orig...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Set of Eleven Porcelain and Pure Gold Coffee Cups by Hutschenreuther, Germany
By MAS Italia
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Germany, 1960s.
This set features 11 coffee cups and 11 plates.
The coffee cups are made in fine and light porcelain, which is decorated with pure gold.
They are made by Hut...
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1960s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Gold
Wenger SA Swiss Army 16999 Giant Knife, 2007
By Victorinox
Located in Mexico City, MX
A Wenger SA Giant Swiss Army 16999 giant knife 2007 manufactured in Délemont, Switzerland. This Guinness world record Swiss knife contains 87 tools that ca...
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stainless Steel
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
Post-Modern "Kunstlertasse #2" Set by Michael Boehm for Rosenthal Studio-Line
Located in San Diego, CA
Post-Modern "Kunstlertasse #2" cup and saucer set by Michael Boehm for Rosenthal Studio-Line, circa 1980s. This wonderful set is in great vintage condit...
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Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Limited Edition Memphis Post-Modern Porcelain Teapot and Cups by J. Mihalik Art4
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare and beautiful limited edition Memphis style post-modern porcelain teapot and and six cups by Juraj Mihalik for Art4 Ceramics of Slovakia, circa 1980s. The set in very good cond...
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
A unique graduated asymmetrical fruit bowl, late 20th century
Located in View Park, CA
A unique postmodern studio art ceramic serving or fruit bowl featuring a graduated structure, asymmetrical lip, and ombré color theme, probably late 20th century. In tones of royal b...
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20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
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 ...
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2010s French Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
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...
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
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 .
Category
20th Century American Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Plastic
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
Italian Porcelain Large Ashtray Gancia Americano Licuor Advertising
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful Navy blue porcelain large ashtray, circa 1970s in great condition never used made in Italy nice and unique decorative piece from a great era. Advertisement for Gancia Ameri...
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20th Century Italian Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
White and Clear "Mezza Filigrana" Murano Glass Plate by Barovier & Toso, 1980s
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Murano glass centerpiece /decorative plate handmade in "mezza filigrana" technique. Perfect condition.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
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
David Tisdale Postmodern Salt & Pepper Shakers for Elika 1988
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
David Tisdale postmodern pair of anodized aluminum salt & pepper shakers for Elika 1988.
Category
20th Century American Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Aluminum
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
Vintage Tim Lazer Oxblood Red Vase, American Studio Art Glass, 1971
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage fused and cased glass vase features complex, multilayered composition of colored fused glass, metallic pigments, and gold foil on deep, jewel-toned, oxblood burgundy red gla...
Category
1970s American Vintage Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Gold
Postmodern Art Pottery Mug by Barry and Rosalind Hage
Located in Fairfield, CA
A vintage postmodern art pottery mug made by Barry and Rosalind Hage of Long Beach, CA. Features a wonderfully whimsical hand painted design in black and blue on a white base glaze. ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Pottery
Juraj Mahalik Sculptural Postmodern Pop-Art Tea Service by Art4, Slovakia, 1990s
Located in Vienna, AT
A striking, surreal-inspired postmodern pottery tea or coffee set from the early 1990s, designed by Juraj Mahalik (Poland) and crafted by art4 ceramics in Slovakia. This unconvention...
Category
1990s Slovak Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
1990s Alessi Kitchen Timer by Alessandro Mendini Italy
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
Alessi Anna Timer by Alessandro Mendini Kitchen Timer
Blue
Anna G line for Alessi.
1990s made in Italy.
4 x 4 x 5h
Preowned vintage
Refer to images
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal
Italy 1960 Post-Modern Murano Blown Glass Bottle
Located in Brescia, IT
This is an elegant shaped bottle hand made in Murano, Venice in 1960 in Murano blown glass. The piece is very charming and on it are visible the signs of the handwork.
The bottle has...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Textured Pedestal Glasses - Set of 4
Located in Fairfield, CA
A set of 4 glasses in textured clear glass. Nice dramatic shapes with round tops and pedestal bases. Perfect for cocktails or as water glasses.
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Venini Murano Italy Glass Green Bottle Serie “Velati”, 1981
By Paolo Venini, Venini
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Amazing and fabulous Italian handmade and blown bottle in green color glass with stopper, from the “Velati” series designed and produced by Venini Murano in 1981.
Original Venini Murano label...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Orange Art Glass Champagne Flutes Glasses Postmodern 1990s
By Kosta Boda
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful set of four (4) Postmodern orange art glass Champagne flute glasses, circa 1990s, Europe. In the style of Kosta Boda, Sweden. Co...
Category
Late 20th Century European Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
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...
Category
1980s Unknown Vintage Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Italian Post-Modern Ceramic Salad Servers
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice pair of Italian post-modern ceramic salad servers, circa 1980s. The set is in very good vintage condition and measures 2.75"W x 11"H. Great look! #3689
Category
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
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...
Category
1980s Japanese Vintage Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
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
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
Vintage Postmodern Checkerboard Marble Ashtray
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fantastic vintage Postmodern ashtray. A chic black and coral colored marble in a checkerboard design. Instant glamour to any surface. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Marble
Pair of Whimsical tower of Pisa Wine Glasses
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of whimsical tower of Pisa tilted wine glasses with silver glass base, circa 1980's .
Category
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Dots Lime Green Fruit Bowl by Aksu, Suardi
Located in Geneve, CH
Dots Lime Green Fruit Bowl by Aksu, Suardi
Dimensions: Ø 41 x H 12 cm.
Materials: Polyethylene.
Weight: 1 kg.
Available in different color options. P...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Other
Pair of Murmansk centerpieces by Ettore Sottsass
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Rare pair of centerpieces in silver metal, model Murmansk, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano, Italy circa 1983.
Stamped « Memphis Milano » on both of them.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
1970s Set of Six Highball Glasses Black and Gold by Jules Jurgensen's in Cart
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1970s Set of Six Highball Glasses Black and Gold by Jules Jurgensen's in Cart.
Elegant exquisite vintage set of six highball gilt glasses designed by Gurgensen's circa 1976 with gold cart...
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Late 20th Century Danish Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Peter Shire Exp Signed Ceramic Pottery Splatter Tall Mug Sculpture, Dated 1981
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 Memphis Group, an international design movement that came out of Italy during the 1980s (1980-1988), and specialized in postmodern furniture, lighting, fabrics, carpets, ceramics, glass, and metal objects.
This work is from 1981 and is signed with Shire's customary "EXP" pottery (Echo Park Pottery...
Category
1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
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
PostModern Michael Graves Swid Powell Handblown Glass Aerator Wine Decanter
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
1990s Post Modern Memphis Michael Graves and Swid Powell Handblown Glass Wine Decanter with Interior Blue Bird Aerator by Alessi. Italy
A remarkably delicate and clever design. The poetic glass blue bird serves as an aerator for the wine.
The cross shaped acacia wood foot as used by again by Swid Powell im his coffee set. A stylistic signature that makes a pleasing come back with this decanter.
Other recurring figure across Michael Graves' career, the blue glass bird...
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Blown Glass, Rosewood, Cork
Large Italian Tortoise Serving Tray in Murano Art Glass Style 1970s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large Italian Tortoise Serving Tray in Murano Art Glass Style 1970s.
This impressive vintage Murano art glass style serving tray showcases a striking 14-inch tortoise or leopard pattern, exuding timeless elegance.
Ideal for serving or display, this Italian art glass piece likely originates from Empoli, near Florence, known for its modern glassware...
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage Post Modern Italian "Pierre the Sommelier" Corkscrew Wine Bottle Opener
By Alessi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Pierre the Sommelier"
Vintage Corkscrew Wine Bottle Opener
Pop-Art / Post Modern
Italy, circa 1980
" fun and quirky"
" in as fo...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal
Set of Six Bohemian Ground Crystal and Silver Drinking Glasses
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
1970s.
These drinking glasses are made in Bohemian crystal and feature a marked silver base.
It is a vintage set, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be consid...
Category
1970s Czech Vintage Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
Postmodern 1980's Italian Metal Serving Tray
Located in San Diego, CA
Post-Modern red metal serving tray. High quality construction, made with with thick steel. Made in Italy. 1980s.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal
Cobalt Blue Drinking Glasses Set of 4 Spiral Tumblers 1980s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Set of 4 handmade cobalt blue candy stripe crystal drinking glasses tumblers highball barware in French Maison Baccarat style.
Fabulous hand blown vintage cobalt blue tumblers...
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Richard Ginori Italian Porcelain Coffee Tea Cup Brown & Gold 1 of 16 Available
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Richard Ginori coffee or tea cup and saucer porcelain set "Contessa" Pattern, Italy.
16 cups set available, each sold separately, 1 cup and one saucer se...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
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
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...
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Late 20th Century Taiwanese Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stainless Steel
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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