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Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

MODERN STYLE

The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”

Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.

Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chaircrafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.

It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.

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Style: Modern
Dunhill, gas Butane "Sylph"Sterling Silver Slim lighter, diamond pattern .
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nice and luxury lighter by the well known UK Dunhill Ltd. company .This was crafted in the Paris, France studio . Marked 925, also AD marks, diamond pat...
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20th Century French Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Plate 5 Barro Dining by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Plate 5 Bowl Barro dining by Sebastian Herkner Materials: Heat-resistant Black ceramic. Technique: Glazed. Oven cooked and polished with semi-precious stones. Dimensions: Diamet...
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2010s German Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

English Modern Chrome & Resin "Le Garcon" Mannequin by Lindsey B
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
English Modern Chrome & Resin "Le Garcon" Mannequin by Lindsey B. England , Circa 1980s A rare iconic design of English Modern, The silver and black lacq...
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Late 20th Century English Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Chrome

Grand Bowl Noir by Cica Gomez
Located in Geneve, CH
Grand bowl noir by Cica Gomez Dimensions: Ø 17.5 x H 11 cm Materials: Stoneware Usual objects. My work is first driven by the search for the line. Th...
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2010s French Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Stoneware

White Ceramic Kawa Vase #13, Organic Porcelain Flower Vase, Leather-cast
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A tall porcelain flower vase with an organic and fabric-like surface. Clear glazed applied on interior surface. As a result of the production pro...
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2010s American Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Unique Glass Juicer by Atelier George
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique Glass Juicer by Atelier George One of a Kind Dimensions: Ø 6.5 x H 11 cm Materials: Handblown glass Variation of colours available. The Moire c...
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2010s French Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass

Small Happy Yeti Vase by Jaime Hayon
Located in Geneve, CH
Small Happy Yeti vase by Jaime Hayon Dimensions: D 10 x W 24 x H 34 cm Materials: Glazed ceramic vase in white with decorations in black. Also availabl...
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2010s Spanish Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Hand Embroidered St. Tropez Cotton Placemat and Napkin
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
An exquiste example of craftsmanship to celebrate, with this embroidered set of Placemat and napkin, some of the most popular cities in the world ide...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Cotton

Sterling Silver Elaborate Birks Cake Server
Located in Montreal, QC
Impressive Sterling Silver Cake Pie Server by Birks. Beautiful Ornate designs on handle and serving area. Marked: BIRKS STERLING. Approx. 10.5” L x 2” W. Beautiful and Functional!  
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Late 20th Century Canadian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Italian Modernist Stainless Steel Carving Knife & Fork Set
Located in Bradenton, FL
An Italian modernist stainless steel carving knife and fork set. Each is signed Chef P. Giovani and marked Stainless Steel, Italy, Pat. 85278 an...
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1990s Italian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Stainless Steel

Small Handmade Rectangular Walnut Serving Tray 45 x 35cm
Located in Hertford, GB
Handmade Rectangular Walnut Serving Tray with Maple Corner Details. This stylish and practical wooden cocktail tray can brighten up any living space. Besides adding flair and utilit...
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2010s British Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Hardwood, Walnut, Maple

White Asase Ya' Vase by Lea Ginac
Located in Geneve, CH
White Asase Ya' Vase by Lea Ginac Unique Piece. Dimensions: Diameter 33.5 x height 33.5 cm Materials: Handmade glazed ceramic. Technique: Hand-modeling. Available in two othe...
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2010s French Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Small Pino Boxes by Antrei Hartikainen
Located in Geneve, CH
Small Pino boxes by Antrei Hartikainen. Materials: Oak, natural oil wax. Dimensions: W 18 / 14, D 9, H 5 / 7cm. A set of three vertical and two horizontal stacking boxes constru...
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2010s Finnish Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Oak

Terracotta Les Inseparables Vase by Lea Ginac
Located in Geneve, CH
Terracotta Les Inseparables Vase by Lea Ginac Unique Piece. Dimensions: D 18 x W 20 x H 34 cm Materials: Chamotte earth in white or terracotta Technique: Hand-modeling. Availa...
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2010s French Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Contemporary Handmade Ceramic Ash Vase XL, Green and White
Located in Brooklyn, NY
One of a kind ceramic ash vase. The vase is comprised of two different clay bodies and is glazed with a coppery green glaze on the top contrasting a speckled matte white bottom. Asse...
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2010s American Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

White Ornithos Vase by Lea Ginac
Located in Geneve, CH
White ornithos vase by Lea Ginac Limited Edition of 2. Dimensions: Diameter 23 x H 30 cm Materials: Natural clay. Rough exterior, transparent enamel int...
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2010s French Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Set of 4 Bowls by Cica Gomez
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 bowls by Cica Gomez Price for set of 4. Dimensions: Ø 8 x H 6 cm Materials: Porcelain Available in different colors. Usual objects. My work is ...
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2010s French Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Hutschenreuther, Heinrich Fuchs, MCM Porcelain Vase, Germany, circa 1970's
Located in Chatham, ON
Hutschenreuther (Manufacturer) - Dr. Heinrich Fuchs (Designer) - Mid century porcelain vase - featuring Origami-like folds in the design that play with light and the unique shape - w...
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Mid-20th Century German Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Red Asase Ya' Vase by Lea Ginac
Located in Geneve, CH
Red Asase Ya' vase by Lea Ginac Unique Piece. Dimensions: D 20 x W 20 x H 52 cm Materials: Handmade Glazed Ceramic. Technique: Hand-modeling. Available in two other designs. ...
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2010s French Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Mid-Century Candle Stick Holder
Located in Clermont, FL
DANISH candlestick holder from mid-century era.
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20th Century Danish Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Charger Plate Gold Hand Painted Porcelain Tableware
Located in Roma, RM
Hand painted in Italy from the finest porcelain. Charger rim plate, measures: Ø31cm - 12.2in Villa Borghese, Apollo Bianco collection Hand painted porcelain Hand painted 24-karat go...
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2010s Italian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Contemporary Oil and Vinegar Cruet Tableware Kitchen Set Glass Handmade
Located in Milano, IT
Oil & vinegar from SiO2 Tableware collection Two small cruets suitable for holding condiments such as Oil and Vinegar. The base with its large handle allows you too easily carry...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass

Dudù High Mouth Blown Glass Carafe Designed by Matteo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Dudù is a high mouth-blown glass carafe available in two different versions: in smooth glass or in grooved glass with a plissé effect. Dudù is part of Table Joy, a collection designe...
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2010s Italian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Sculpture Form No_005 by AOAO
Located in Geneve, CH
Sculpture form No_005 by AOAO Dimensions: W 27 x D 12 x H 48 cm Materials: Ceramic bisque Color options available upon request. The idea was born after deciding to reconnect with my...
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2010s Dutch Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Modern Art Glass Table Lamp
Located in Norwood, NJ
Mottled orange mouth blown art glass lamp and shade. Original makers label affixed to shade. French maker.
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Early 2000s French Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Handmade Ceramic Spikes White Decorative Vase VI
Located in Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, AR
Beautiful white decorative vase with spikes, perfect for showcasing your cherished blooms. Providing a unique perspective from every angle, this handmade ceramic vase blurs the line ...
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2010s Argentine Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Clay

Color Number 4 Showtime Vase by Jaime Hayon
Located in Geneve, CH
Color Number 4 showtime vase by Jaime Hayon Dimensions: Diameter 21 x Height 48 cm Materials: Made in two pieces in enameled stoneware porcelain; mono-color (interior and externa...
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2010s Spanish Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Color Number 1 Showtime Vase by Jaime Hayon
Located in Geneve, CH
Color Number 1 showtime vase by Jaime Hayon Dimensions: Diameter 19 x H 33 cm Materials: Made in two pieces in enameled stoneware porcelain; mono-color (interior and external in ...
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2010s Spanish Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Large Blue Happy Susto Vase by Jaime Hayon
Located in Geneve, CH
Large blue happy susto vase by Jaime Hayon Dimensions: D 14 x W 33 x H 47 cm Materials: Glazed ceramic vase(s) in white or blue with decorations in whi...
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2010s Spanish Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Oak Nokka Tongs by Antrei Hartikainen
Located in Geneve, CH
Oak Nokka tongs by Antrei Hartikainen Materials: Walnut, maple, natural oil wax Dimensions: W 24,5 D 4/2 H 6 cm Also available in a variety of woods Nokka tongs are suitable for se...
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2010s Finnish Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Oak

Copalera No. 5 Incense Burner by Acoocooro
Located in Geneve, CH
Copalera No. 4 Incense Burner by Acoocooro Dimensions: Ø 16 x H 9.5 cm. Materials: Crema maya (Yucatán peninsula marble) incense burner and lid. Veining and mineral composition ma...
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2010s Mexican Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Stone

Modern Dog Bowl Porcelain Handpainted Customized Sofina Boutique Kitzbuehel
Located in Kitzbuhel, AT
For all dog lovers. Design your own dog bowl with the portrait of your dog and the name. You can choose the color of letterning name and the color of the rim. Please send us the phot...
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2010s German Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Unique Glass Vase by Atelier George
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique glass vase by Atelier George One of a Kind Dimensions: Ø 14 x H 25 cm Materials: Handblown glass Variation of colours available. The Moire...
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2010s French Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass

20th Century Italian Solid Silver Breadstick Holder - Vase
Located in VALENZA, IT
Breadstick holder - 800 solid silver vase The body is rectangular in shape and was obtained from a sheet of silver and subsequently modelled. All 4 s...
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1990s Italian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver

Number 2 Showtime 10 Vase by Jaime Hayon
Located in Geneve, CH
Number 2 showtime 10 vase by Jaime Hayon Dimensions: Diameter 13 x Height 34 cm Materials: Made up of two pieces in glazed stoneware, with a white finish and 24-carat gold plated decorations. Also available in other designs. His proposal was 24-carat gold, which has been a great success. To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Showtime Collection, we asked Jaime for new vase...
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2010s Spanish Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Gold Leaf

Contemporary Silver Plated Lapis Lazuli Stone Milk Container by Natalia Criado
Located in Milan, IT
Pour your warm milk with grace and elegance using our milk lapis, a plated brass vessel crafted in italy with precision turning techniques. The exquisite stone handle in lapis lazuli...
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2010s Italian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Stone, Silver Plate

Contemporary Modern, Çini Decorated Porcelain Coffee Cup &Saucer 90ml, Set of 2
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Çini porcelain plates derived from an extensive research and deconstruction of traditional Ottoman tile work. While the patterns are repeated regularly in...
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2010s Turkish Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Murano Smoked Glass Fish Sculpture by Licio Zanetti
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Abstract Murano smoke color glass fish sculpture by Licio Zanetti. The fish is signed on the bottom and has beautiful smoke color opalescent glass. The piece is signed on the bottom....
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Tulip Glass Bottle by Aldo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Bottle made in blown in a mold glass. The Tulip collection is a glassware family by Aldo Cibic, who designed these pieces walking the line between classical and postmodern design. Th...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass

Tulip Set Of Six Champagne Flute by Aldo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Champagne flute made in blown in a mold glass. The Tulip collection is a glassware family by Aldo Cibic, who designed these pieces walking the line between classical and postmodern d...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass

Porcelain Salad Bowl Cream Enamel Golden Edge Hand Painted Made in Italy
Located in Roma, RM
Michelangelo Bianco is an elegant tableware ideally suited for formal occasions and intimate events. Plates are decorated with a light beige enamel at the center. They feature a new,...
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2010s Italian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Alfonso Bowl
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Alfonso Fruit bowl in Shiny White Designed by Project 213A in 2021 Handmade Stoneware This tilting designed piece is part of the Alfonso range, sculpted by organically displ...
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2010s European Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Clay

Gemini Vase by Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Gemini vase in White Designed by Project 213A in 2020 Handmade Stoneware A beautiful flower arrangement can bring out the inner quality of flowers and plants, expressing emotion. T...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Contemporary Cuorecarpenito Terracotta White Vase Bibi Australe Collection
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
The Bibi vase is part of the Australe collection It is made with a clay slab, that means, by folding a clay slab around a disc- shaped base thus to create the structure, which is th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Terracotta, Ceramic

White Les Inseparables Whole Flower Vase by Lea Ginac
Located in Geneve, CH
White Les inseparables whole flower vase by Lea Ginac Unique Piece. Dimensions: Diameter 24 x Height 34 cm Materials: Chamotte earth in white or terracotta Technique: Hand-mode...
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2010s French Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

White Les Inseparables Vase by Lea Ginac
Located in Geneve, CH
White Les Inseparables vase by Lea Ginac Limited Edition of 2. Dimensions: D 18 x W 20 x H 34 cm Materials: Chamotte earth in white or terracotta Technique: Hand-modeling. Avai...
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2010s French Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

White Torus Vase by Lea Ginac
Located in Geneve, CH
White torus vase by Lea Ginac Limited Edition of 2. Dimensions: diameter 23 x height 30 cm Materials: natural clay. rough exterior, transparent enamel interior. Technique: hand...
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2010s French Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Ornithos Terracotta Vase by Lea Ginac
Located in Geneve, CH
Ornithos terracotta vase by Lea Ginac Unique piece. Dimensions: diameter 23 x height 30 cm Materials: natural clay. Rough exterior, transparent enamel i...
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2010s French Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Terracotta, Clay

Number 1 Showtime Vase by Jaime Hayon
Located in Geneve, CH
Number 1 showtime vase by Jaime Hayon Dimensions: Diameter 19 x H 33 cm Materials: Made in two pieces in enameled stoneware porcelain; monocolour (in...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Large White Happy Susto Vase by Jaime Hayon
Located in Geneve, CH
Large white happy susto vase by Jaime Hayon Dimensions: D 14 x W 33 x H 47 cm Materials: Glazed ceramic vase(s) in white or blue with decorations in wh...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Bohemian Handblown Champagne Glasses in Colors Without Base
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A set of 11 base-less champagne glasses with colored stems. Handmade in Bohemia/Czech Republic circa 1980-90. Measurements: height: 30 cm (slight variation), diameter: 5 cm (top). Th...
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1980s Czech Vintage Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Colony Large Aluminium Tray by Aldo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Colony is a polished aluminium tray designed by Aldo Cibic. The square silhouette is Minimalist, but the rounded corners and the sinuous handles give to the object a warm and refined...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Aluminum

Contemporary Teardrop Glass Paperweight, Signed, Canada, Circa 2012
Located in Chatham, ON
Contemporary studio glass 'teardrop' paperweight sculpture - hand made/mouth blown with striking green, white and yellow swirl center - indistinctly signed and dated on the base (unk...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Whole White Les Inseparables Vase by Lea Ginac
Located in Geneve, CH
Whole white les inseparables vase by Lea Ginac Unique Piece. Dimensions: Diameter 33 x height 34 cm Materials: Chamotte earth in white or terracotta Technique: Hand-modeling. ...
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2010s French Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Whole Terracotta Les Inseparables Vase by Lea Ginac
Located in Geneve, CH
Whole terracotta Les Inseparables vase by Lea Ginac Limited edition of 2 Dimensions: Diameter 33 x height 34 cm Materials: Chamotte earth in white or terracotta Technique: Hand...
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2010s French Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Terracotta, Clay

Terracotta Les Inseparables Flower Vase by Lea Ginac
Located in Geneve, CH
Terracotta Les Inseparables flower vase by Lea Ginac Limited Edition of 2. Dimensions: D 15 x W 20 x H 26 cm Materials: Chamotte earth in white or terracotta Technique: Hand-mod...
Category

2010s French Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Set of 3 White Ceramic Kawa Vases, Porcelain flower vases, textured
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A set of 3 leather-cast porcelain vases with textured exterior surface and clear glazed interior. Dynamic, architectural, and organic in form, the set can be used as a cluster or ind...
Category

2010s American Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Clay

Small Blue Happy Susto Vase by Jaime Hayon
Located in Geneve, CH
Small blue happy susto vase by Jaime Hayon Dimensions: D 10 x W 24 x H 34 cm Materials: Glazed ceramic vase(s) in white or blue with decorations in whi...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Modern serveware, ceramics, silver and glass for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique 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, lighting and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used 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 Barberini & Gunnell, Pieruga Marble, Mosche Bianche, and Coralla Maiuri. 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 $15 and tops out at $153,375 while the average work can sell for $604.

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