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
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
Ceramic Set Form 3000 'Sicilia' by Arzberg, 1970
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning 11-piece porcelain tea/coffee set 'Sicilia' form 3000 ceramic set by Hans Theo Baumann for Arzberg Porzellan, Germany. The set contains a tea/coffee pot with lid, a small ca...
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1970s German Vintage Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
6 Marc Newson 4 1/2 Inch Tall Highball Glasses for Iittala
By Marc Newson
Located in Doraville, GA
Six highball glasses designed by Marc Newson for iittala in 1998 and made in Finland. The glasses are rare and have been out of production for awhile now. Statement from the Marc New...
Category
1990s Finnish Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
$1,080 Sale Price / set
40% Off
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
Materials
Steel
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
Matteo Thun for Arzberg Tea-for-One Set, 1980
By Arzberg, Matteo Thun
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic Memphis post-modern stack tea-for-one set from the "Fantasia" line by Arzberg, designed by Matteo Thun, a contemporary of Ettore Sottsass, loop handles, tripod cup feet, st...
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1980s German Vintage Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
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
$450 / set
Rimini Blue Ceramic Pitcher Vase by A. Londi and F. Montelupo for Bitossi
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
This is a Rimini blue vase from the 1970s. Made in Italy.
It was designed by Aldo Londi and produced by Flavia Montelupo, also known as Bitossi.
Bitos...
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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
$489 Sale Price
31% Off
Postmodern Cosmo Martini Cocktail Set of 2
Located in Toronto, ON
Super cool postmodern cocktail Glasses that can be used for martinis, cosmos, and other cocktails. This Memphis style glasses feature a rounded cylindrical base with a wide open tria...
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1990s Unknown 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
Set of 8 Bodum Postmodern Napkin Rings by Jumi Chan & Nathalie Du Pasquier
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Striking set of 8 postmodern (two of each patten) napkin rings created for Bodum by Memphis-affiliated designers Nathalie Du Pasquier and Jumi Chan. These sculptural table accessorie...
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Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate, Brass
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
Vintage Murano Sommerso Orb Blue Art Glass Ashtray
Located in Moreno Valley, 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...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
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
Post-Modern Italian Polished Marble Shell Shaped Bowl
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-century Italian polished marble fruit bowl / centerpiece, circa 1980s. The bowl is in very good vintage condition and measures 11.5"W x 10"D x 3"H. It would make a great centerpi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Marble
$360 Sale Price
20% Off
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
1980s Hermès "Feux d'Artifice" Blue Porcelain Ashtray Catchall Made in France
By Hermès
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Rare 1980s Hermès "Feux d'Artifice" Blue Porcelain Ashtray – Limited Edition, Made in France
Discover this exquisite vintage Hermès porcelain ashtray from the 1980s, featuring the rare and collectible “Feux d’Artifice” (Fireworks) design. Created to celebrate Hermès’ 150th anniversary in 1987, this limited-edition piece was designed by Michel Duchene and reflects the house’s timeless elegance and craftsmanship.
The center showcases a gilded motif of a horseman on horseback, surrounded by intricate bursts of golden fireworks, symbolizing celebration and grandeur. The striking deep blue and gold color palette, framed with a bold border and luminous detailing, adds richness and visual impact to any interior.
Versatile Functionality:
While originally created as a luxury cigar ashtray, this item is equally suited as a vide-poche (catchall tray), decorative porcelain accent, or display piece for collectors of French fine porcelain and designer objets d’art.
* Brand: Hermès Paris
* Design: “Feux d’Artifice” by Michel Duchene
* Material: Limoges porcelain with gilt detailing
* Color: Royal blue, gold, and white
* Signed: Marked “HERMÈS PARIS” and “MADE IN FRANCE”
* Base: Covered in royal blue goatskin suede with Hermès monogram
* Includes: Original orange Hermès box (shows minor wear)
* Condition: Excellent, unused vintage condition
Dimensions:
* Height: 1.5 in (3.8 cm)
* Width: 7.5 in (19 cm)
* Depth: 6 in (15.2 cm)
Provenance:
Made in France by Hermès, the iconic luxury house renowned for its equestrian heritage and masterful craftsmanship in leather, silk, and porcelain.
1970s–1980s collectible design.
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Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
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 ...
Category
20th Century Japanese Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
A six-piece set of hand-blown purple art glass pitcher and glasses, late 20th c
Located in View Park, CA
A set comprising six pieces of purple art glass barware: one pitcher and five tumblers, late 20th century. Possibly from Italy. Each piece features an intricate hand-blown spiral in ...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass
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
$23,510 / item
Venini Murano Italy Glass Blue Bottle Serie “Velati”, 1992
By Venini, Paolo Venini
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Amazing and fabulous Italian handmade and blown bottle in light blue color glass with stopper, from the “Velati” series designed and produced by Ven...
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Silver Plate Snail Tureen, 1990
Located in Chicago, IL
Silver Plate Snail Tureen, 1990’s. Original condition.
Measures 19.5” long 11” deep 9” tall
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
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...
Category
Early 2000s Unknown Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
1970’s Blue Lucite and Rope Coasters With Holder - a Set of 9
Located in Charleston, SC
1970’s lucite in a blue finish with woven seagrass laid in a spiral design.
Each coaster measures: 4.5” diameter x .25” tall
Holder measures: 7” long x 3.25” deep x 3.25” tall
Category
1970s American Vintage Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Jute, Lucite
Set of 2 Sconces Bridge Wall Lamps by Olivia Cognet
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Sconces Bridge Wall Lamps by Olivia Cognet
Dimensions: W 50 x D 25 x H 35 cm
Materials: Ceramic.
Non electrified.
Each of Olivia’s handmade creations is a unique work of ar...
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
$13,180 / set
San Francisco Mural by Olivia Cognet
Located in Geneve, CH
San Francisco Mural by Olivia Cognet
Dimensions: D 5 x W 150 x H 110 cm
Materials: Ceramic.
Each of Olivia’s handmade creations is a unique work of art, the snapshot of a precious ...
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
$37,616 / item
Pair of Cyan Murano Cased Glass Vases by Carlo Moretti, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1970s.
Made in cased Murano glass. The smaller vase is labelled (as shown in the video), while the other had it but lost it due to cleaning. We've had an identical vas...
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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
$258 Sale Price
63% Off
Large Eve Centerpiece by Marioni
Located in Geneve, CH
Large Eve Centerpiece by Marioni
Dimensions: W 32 x D 40 x H 14 cm.
Materials: Ceramic.
Product code: 02511G
Eve medium ceramic centerpiece of smooth shape, available in different ...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
$629 / item
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...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Haeger Blush Peach Abstract Vase Postmodern
By Haeger
Located in New York, NY
Postmodern Haeger Peach Blush pink abstract vase, medium size. Looks stunning on its own or as part of a group. In great condition, no crazing or cracks. Measures: H 9"/ W 10.5"/ D 4...
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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
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
Alessi Anna Timer By Alessandro Mendini Kitchen Timer in Blue
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Alessi Anna Timer By Alessandro Mendini Kitchen Timer in Blue color.
Vintage mechanical Alessi blue, red and chrome "Anna G" timer designed by Alessandro...
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Chrome
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.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Chrome
$140 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Enzo Mari Delos Ashray in Frosted Glass for Danese, Italy 1979
Located in Milan, IT
Enzo Mari Delos Ashray in Frosted Glass for Danese, Italy 1979
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Vintage Drinking Liquor Shot Glasses Set of 4
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Beautiful Vintage Post Modern liquor Cordial shot drinking crystal glasses set of 4.
This set of four glasses boasts exquisite craftsmanship and distin...
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
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
Postmodern Pair of Glass Vases by Tamara Aladin for Riihimaen Lasi Oy, Finland
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Finland, 1970s.
Designed by Tamara Aladin and manufactured by Riihimaen Lasi Oy.
Made in plum purple glass.
They are rare and highly collecti...
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1970s Finnish Vintage Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
$516 Sale Price / set
27% Off
Post-Modern Lucite Bath Tray
Located in San Diego, CA
Post-modern lucite bath tray, circa 1980s. The tray would make a great bathroom piece for toiletries and works great with any post-modern, minimalist, contem...
Category
20th Century American Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Lucite
$160 Sale Price
20% Off
Andrea Branzi for Zanotta Glass & Nickel Centerpiece '1999'
By Zanotta, Andrea Branzi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed in 1999 for Zanotta, Andrea Branzi’s Izzika is the perfect sculptural centerpiece. A frame of nickel holds in place woven glass rods, some of which are straight and some are...
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Nickel
Meduse Tagi Bowl by Pia Chevalier
Located in Geneve, CH
Meduse Tagi bowl by Pia Chevalier
Each one is unique.
Materials: Raw stoneware.
Dimensions: Ø 20 x H 10 cm.
Also available in white stone, bronze, blue, white glaze.
Pia Chev...
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stoneware
$320 / item
Postmodern Modern Marble and Brass Ashtray Box, circa 1970s
Located in New York, NY
A chic Postmodern marble and brass sphere ball ashtray box, circa 1970s. Piece makes a great decorative object box as well as an ashtray (three indents ar...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Marble, Brass
Angelo Mangiarotti for Vilca Crystal Italy Olive Oil Vinegar Table Top Set
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Angelo Mangiarotti for Vilca Crystal Italy Olive Oil Vinegar Table Top Set on Tray.
7 pieces set.
Hard to find. Amazing post modern classic vintage Angel...
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
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...
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
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
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
Memphis Design Thermal Carafe by K. Shigeto Milano for Zohirushi Japan
Located in San Diego, CA
Great design on this Memphis era coffee carafe, designed by K Shigeto Milano for Zohirushi Japan circa 1980's great condition, with top switch for open/c...
Category
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass, Plastic
$180 Sale Price
20% Off
Moon Jar in Obsidian by Solem Ceramics
Located in Geneve, CH
Moon Jar in Obsidian by Solem Ceramics
Dimensions: Ø 42 x H 42 cm.
Materials: Black Stoneware, Gold essence.
This vase Jar is also available in Raw finish.
Solem’s work pulls f...
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2010s Canadian Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stoneware
$3,657 / item
Italian Postmodern Marble Terracotta Wine Bottle Coaster or Catchall, Set of 2
Located in New York, NY
A set of two (2) Italian Postmodern marble terracotta hue wine bottle table coasters, circa late-20th century, Italy. A substantial pair of marble wine o...
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Marble
Richard Meier for Swid Powell Stainless Steel Bowl/Centerpiece
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful post modern design by the well known architect Richard Meier. Measure: 10 inches.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stainless Steel
Tea Set 'Fantasia' by Matteo Thun, 1980
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Memphis-style Seven-piece porcelain tea set 'Fantasia' with 'Carre Noir' decor by Matteo Thun for Arzberg Porzellan, Germany. The set contains a tea pot with lid, two cups w...
Category
1980s German Vintage Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
$1,150 / set
Hand Painted Pink and Blue Heart Napkin Rings - Set of 4
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A set of four round hand-painted napkin rings with blue and pink heart motif.
Dimensions:
2" Diameter
1" Deep
Category
20th Century American Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Wood, Paint
$56 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Champagne Flutes Glasses, circa 1990s, Set of 3
By Kosta Boda
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful set of three (3) Emerald-teal green art glass Champagne flutes glasses, circa 1990s, Europe. In the style of Kosta Boda, Sweden....
Category
Late 20th Century European Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
$472 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Italian Postmodern Condiments Dish
Located in New York, NY
An Italian Post-Modern period condiments dish, circa late-20th century, Italy. Condiments dish is glass with a two-part plastic green holder with handle...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass, Plastic
1980s Memphis Style set of 8 Vintage Rocks Glasses with Colorful Shapes & Tray
Located in St. Louis, MO
1980s "Memphis" style set of 8 vintage frosted rocks, highball old fashion glasses with colorful Shapes of Red, blue, yellow black and white with blue grid tray. Unmarked
Category
1980s Unknown Vintage Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal
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
Memphis Ice Bucket and Trays Post Modern 1980's Lacquer
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A great post modern 1980's set of three items: ice bucket with cover and two additional trays. Made in Japan by Taste Setter Sigma. Serving trays are ...
Category
1980s Japanese Vintage Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Plastic, Lacquer
Vintage New York City Souvenir Ashtray The Big Apple NYC Collectible Catchall
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
This is a collectible round souvenir ashtray of New York, The Big Apple from the 1980s.
Vintage New York City Skyline of Manhattan with the Statue Of Liberty, the World Trade Center, Big Apple and the Empire State Building Decorative.
Vintage New York City Souvenir...
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Set Of 4 Raw Forrest Glassware by Milena Kling
Located in Geneve, CH
Set Of 4 Raw Forrest Glassware by Milena Kling
Unique Pieces.
Dimensions: Ø 8 x H 9 cm.
Materials: Mouth-blown crystal glass.
Available individually and in sets of four glasses. Di...
Category
2010s German Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Set of Twenty-three Crystal Drinking Glasses attr. to Val Saint Lambert, France
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in France, 1960s.
This set of twenty-three glasses is made in fine ground crystal.
It is a vintage set, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be considered ...
Category
1960s German Vintage Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
$935 Sale Price / set
28% Off
Nicola L. La Belle Et La Bete "Cocteau" Ceramic Tray
By Nicola L.
Located in New York, NY
Cocteau, La Belle Et La Bete ceramic serving tray by French conceptual artist Nicola L. Signed on reverse, Nicola L. 2007 Galerie A Rebours Edition...
Category
Early 2000s French Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Post-modern serveware, ceramics, silver and glass for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Post-Modern serveware, ceramics, silver and glass for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage serveware, ceramics, silver and glass created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects, folk art and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Post-Modern serveware, ceramics, silver and glass made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, popular names associated with this style include Peter Shire, Michael Graves (b.1934), Rosenthal, and Matteo Thun. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for serveware, ceramics, silver and glass differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $40 and tops out at $24,410 while the average work can sell for $776.
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