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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

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 Mendinia 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
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

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Stainless Steel

Holmegaard Royal Copenhagen Cobalt Blue Glass Pitcher
Located in Winter Park, FL
Vintage cobalt blue and green crystal pitcher made by Holmegaard Glass for Royal Copenhagen. Original Royal Copenhagen sticker. Circa 1980s. Dimensions: 5"W 3.5"D x 11.5"H
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20th Century Danish Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass

Vintage Post-Modern Translucent Blue Base Martini Glasses
Located in Downingtown, PA
Blue Hour Cocktail: Post-Modern Martini Glasses with a Jolt of 70s Color Step into the sleek, sophisticated world of 1970s design with this stunning set of six martini glasses. Thes...
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Glass

Rare Lucite & Steel Two-Tier Bar Cart, Italian, circa 1980s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This fantastic bar cart was made in the 1980s in Italy and features lucite and steel construction. Made primarily of two loops of lucite, they are secured together at the top with tw...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Steel

Memphis Milano “Maya” Ceramic Vase by Florio, 1990s
Located in Debrecen, HU
This striking ceramic vase, titled Maya, was designed in the 1990s by Luciano Florio Paccagnella for Florio Ceramica, within the creative context of the Memphis Milano movement. The...
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1990s European Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 8 German Postmodern Flying Objects Series Plates for Arzberg, 1990s
Located in Hamburg, DE
German Postmodern Flying Objects Series Plates by David Palterer and Sieger Design for Arzberg, 1990s, Set of 8, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1990 to 1999 This piece has an attr...
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20th Century German Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

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.
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20th Century American Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Aluminum

Wenger SA Swiss Army 16999 Giant Knife, 2007
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...
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Early 2000s Swiss Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Stainless Steel

Venini for Disaronno Amber and White Fused Glass Ice Bucket, Murano Italy
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...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Set of 2 German Postmodern Teapot or Coffeepot with Cup by Seltmann Weiden
Located in Hamburg, DE
German Postmodern VIP Collection Teapot or Coffeepot with Cup by Seltmann Weiden, Set of 2, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989 This piece has an attribution mark. Additi...
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20th Century German Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

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

Set of 2 Postmodern Flash One Series Milk and Sugar Pot by Dorothy Hafner, 1980s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern Flash One Series Milk and Sugar Pot by Dorothy Hafner for Rosenthal, 1980s, Set of 2, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989 This piece has an attribution mark. A...
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20th Century German Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

1980 Geert Koster Michele De Lucchi Solid Postmodern Design Metal Salt Pepper
Located in Brescia, IT
Salt and Pepper Geert Koster & Michele De Lucchi prod. Solid Group Italy, 1987 Postmodern Shapes Great Manufacture Rare items "SOLID" mark engraved Excellent Condiction. Never used.
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Metal

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

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

Large Clam Shell Italian Art Glass Center Piece, circa 1980
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large Clam Shell Italian Art Glass Center Piece circa 1980 "statement piece for the center of any table or display shelves"
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Art Glass

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

La Murrina Hand Blown 1980s Glass Center Piece Made in Murano Venice
Located in Weesp, NL
Stylish and elegant hand blown glass center piece made by La Murrina in Murano Venice Italy in the 1980's. The center piece has no chips or cracks and is signed on the bottom as can ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Blown Glass

Tapio Wirkaala "Porcelaine Noire" Centerpiece for Rosenthal Studio Linie, 1970s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Centerpiece, fruit bowl, plate in black porcelain, vintage modernism, designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Studio Linie “Porcelaine Noire” serie...
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1970s German Vintage Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 6 Plates Fujumori for Kato Kogei Japan Alpha 3 Post-Modern Memphis 1980s
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

Postmodern Vintage Toaster Designed by Michael Graves
Located in San Diego, CA
Great design on this collectible piece by Michael Graves for Black & Decker , circa 1990's it works but the bish on the plastic is worn due to age as shown.
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20th Century American Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Metal

Cobalt Blue Crystal Ice Bucket Ajka Arabella Barware 1960
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Ajka Arabella Crystal Cobalt Cut to Clear Ice Bucket Mouth-blown and Hand-Cut. Cobalt blue cut to clear Bohemia art glass crystal ice bucket decorativ...
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1980s Hungarian Vintage Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Crystal

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

'Belmont' Ceramic Mug Sculpture by Peter Shire, 2016
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Glazed Whiteware ceramic mug sculpture by Peter Shire, 2016. Approx: 8 3/4" high x 13" wide x 23" long (to handle). Peter Shire: Peter Shire is an LA-based artist whose work elu...
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2010s American Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Dark Green Marble Coasters
Located in New York, NY
A set of three (3) round dark green marble coasters for drinks, cocktails, champagne, etc., modern style/Postmodern period, circa late-20th century. Coasters are dark green with whit...
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Marble

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

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

Murmansk centerpiece by Ettore Sottsass
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Rare centerpiece in silver metal, model Murmansk, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano, Italy circa 1983. Stamped « Memphis Milano »
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Vintage German Postmodern Fantasia Series Sugar Pot by Matteo Thun, 1980s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage German Postmodern Fantasia Series Sugar Pot by Matteo Thun for Arzberg, 1980s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional ...
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20th Century German Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Vintage Ettore Sottsass Italian Ceramic Pedestal Bowl for BitossiBlack and Blue
Located in Troy, MI
Vintage Ettore Sottsass "Alzata Piccola" centerpiece bowl for Bitossi Italy 1997 Round ceramic footed vessel in cobalt blue and black glazes with matte white center Signed to under...
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Calypso Flute Glasses / Blue + Pink
Located in Milano, MI
Calypso collection investigates new ways of conviviality: fed by imaginary worlds, this tableware pieces make possible to dream of exotic and uncontaminated landscapes. Calypso synth...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass

White Woven Wicker Pottery Centerpiece Bowl
Located in New York, NY
A chic round off-white/antique white 'woven' 'wicker' pottery centerpiece bowl with soft edge, circa late-20th century to the early aughts. Beautiful as a standalone piece or fill wi...
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Early 2000s Unknown Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Postmodern Funnytime Kitchen Timer by Roberto Pezzetta for WikiDue
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A whimsical Italian postmodern multicolor kitchen timer designed by Roberto Pezzetta for WikiDue. Stacked dark gray, white and yellow discs give it a...
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Metal

Italy Post-Modern Design Murano Glass Light Blue Vase
Located in Brescia, IT
This Post-Modern Murano glass vase has a very elegant and delicate light blue tone. Becouse it’s not industrial production, the vase shows some little irregularities in the form.
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass

Dark Green Marble Coasters, Set of 4
Located in New York, NY
A set of four (4) round dark green marble coasters for drinks, cocktails, champagne, etc., modern style/Postmodern period, circa late-20th century. Coasters are dark green with trace...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Marble

Bormioli Rocco Matisse Italian Glasses Set of 4
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Bormioli Rocco Matisse Italian Whisky Glasses Set of 4 heavy with a nice texture molded bottom. Dimensions: 3.5 x 3.5 in. Made in Italy, circa 1980s. Vintage barware set of 4 whiskey...
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass

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

Marble Coasters
Marble Coasters
$450 / set
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...
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2010s French Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Dark Green Marble Coasters
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful set of four (4) dark green marble coasters with traces of white and light green veining, Postmodern design period, circa late-20th century. Excellent condition as shown i...
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Marble

Sven Wejsfelt Ceramic Fish Plates Set 3, Pcs 'Stim' by Gustavsberg, Sweden
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nice small collection of three pieces designed by Wejsfelt, all sizes are different if you need help. the one up is the platter.
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1980s Swedish Vintage Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Whimsical Set of salt & Pepper Shakers Silverplated by Godinger
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical pair of salt & pepper shakers never used circa 1980's original box very cool design.
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20th Century American Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver Plate

Yellow Stem Wine Glasses - Set of 4
Located in Fairfield, CA
A lovely set of 4 vintage wine glasses, each with a clear top and vibrant yellow stem.
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass

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

Post Modern / Memphis "Carnival" Platter by Kato Kogei for Fujimori
Located in San Diego, CA
Post modern / Memphis "Carnival" platter / serving dish by Kato Kogei for Fujimori, circa 1980s. Wonderful colorful Memphis style! #1817.
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Late 20th Century Japanese Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Pietra Serena Flure Mortar and Pestle by Tino Seubert
Located in Geneve, CH
Pietra Serena Flure Mortar and Pestle by Tino Seubert Dimensions: W 10 x D 12.6 x H 32 cm. Materials: Pietra serena sandstone carved in Italy. Also...
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2010s British Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sandstone

Postmodern White Glass Vase "Fazzoletto" by Giorgio Berlini, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1970s. It is made in white heat soaked Murano glass. Since the manufacturing process of these vases was manual, each vase is different and one-of-a-kind. It is a vinta...
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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Murano Glass

Set of 4 Mugs K. Fujimori for Kato Kogei Japan Alpha 3 Post-Modern Memphis 1980s
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....
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Late 20th Century Japanese Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

K. SHIGETO 1980 Memphis Design Modernist Zojirushi Coffee-Tea Pot Carafe In
Located in Miami, FL
A Memphis Zojirushi coffee-pot designed by K. Shigeto. This is a beautiful vintage coffee-tea pot server created in Japan during the Memphis period, back in 1980. This Zojirushi- Ja...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Plastic

1980s Postmodern Ceramic Tea or Coffee Pot by Marco Zanini for Bitossi
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

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...
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

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

Fujumori for Kato Kogei Japan Alpha 3 Platter Post-Modern Memphis 1980s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Serving platter in Alpha 3 pattern was designed by Kaneaki Fujimori for Kato Kogei Japan in 1980s. Alpha 3 series consists of mugs, salad/casual plates, and decorative serving platt...
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1980s Japanese Vintage Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

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

Murano Sommerso ashtray from the 1960s
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Murano Sommerso Ashtray from the 1960s This Murano ashtray features an organic, asymmetrical shape, with a circular base and a wraparound desig...
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20th Century Italian Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Art Glass

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...
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2010s French Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Stone

Postmodern "Rigatone" Spaghetti Jar by Stefano Giovannoni for Alessi
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool postmodern "Rigatone" spaghetti jar by Stefano Giovannoni for Alessi, circa 1980s. The piece is made of an orange translucent...
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20th Century Italian Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Plastic

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

Mario Bellini Cupola Postmodern Sugar bowl & Creamer by Rosenthal studio-line
Located in Vienna, AT
A set consisting of a post-modern milk jug / creamer and a sugar bowl with lid from the 1980s. From the „Cupola“-series, designed in 1985 by Mario Bellini and crated by Rosenthal stu...
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Mid-20th Century German Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Postmodern Design Glass and Wood Tray by Thor, 1996
Located in Miami, FL
Postmodern design glass and wood serving tray with handles by Thor, 1996. One side is gold leaf and the other is purple.
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1990s Unknown Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass, Wood

Set of Four Post-Modern Stainless Steel Barware Tools
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of four post-modern stainless steel barware tools with purple and green plastic handles, circa 1980s. The set includes a bottle opener, stir citrus knife and double sided pour cu...
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Late 20th Century American 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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