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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 chair — crafted 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
Decorative Plate ”Ten-Foot Flowers” by Andy Warhol by Rosenthal
Located in Berlin, DE
Art Plate ”Ten Foot Flowers” 1967 by Andy Warhol. Limited edition by Rosenthal group.
Germany, 2002.
Category
Early 2000s German Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Basilico Model Teapot by Ettore Sottsass for Alessio Sarri Editions
Located in Milan, Italy
Basilico is one of the teapots from the "The Indian Memory" collection designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1987 and now re-edited by Alessio Sarri.
All the pieces in the collection are s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
12 Polo Motif Dinner Plates, Buffalo China for Palm Beach Polo Club
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
12 Polo Motif Dinner Plates, Buffalo China, for Palm Beach Polo Club
Buffalo China, Inc., Buffalo, New York, U.S.A., late 20th century
A set of twelve ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Bowl, Large Quartz Points by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Bowl, large quartz points by Aver
Dimensions: D 23 x H 10 cm.
Materials: quartz, steel, polyvinyl chloride, resin.
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Quartz, Steel
Pastille box I
By Riggio
Located in London, GB
A bone china lidded vessel with hand painted underglaze decoration by London artist Christopher Riggio
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Set of 12 Tiffany American Modern Sterling Silver Goblets
Located in New York, NY
Set of 12 Modern sterling silver goblets. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1940. Each: Conical bowl mounted to tapering stem; foot round and gently raised. Easy grip with nice b...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Contemporary Silver Plated Ice Bucket Sculptural Feet Carved by Natalia Criado
Located in Milan, IT
Designed as part of a collection for the Venice Biennale, the Ice Cooler epitomizes Natalia Criado’s fusion of Colombian symbolism and Italian artistry. The "exotic" three feet that ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass, Silver Plate
Sterling Silver Mint Julep Cup by Garrard & Co. London 1997 - Elizabeth II
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1997 by Garrard & Co., this handsome Sterling Silver Mint Julep Cup, measures 4"(10cm) tall, by 3.5"(9cm) in diameter, and weighs 7.2 troy ounces.
Category
1990s English Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Duiske Irish Hand Cut Glassware Set
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A LOVELY (almost Vintage) Duiske Irish Hand Cut Glassware Set.
ALL made by the ‘Duiske Glass Company’ in Co. Kilkenny in Ireland, circa 1980...
Category
20th Century Irish Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Cut Glass
higashi III
By Riggio
Located in London, GB
A bone china vessel with hand painted underglaze decoration by London artist Christopher Riggio
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
higashi II
By Riggio
Located in London, GB
A bone china vessel with hand painted underglaze decoration by London artist Christopher Riggio
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Pink Marble Narrow Bowl
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
Stunning, aesthetic, timeless are words that can be used to describe this elegant and modern pink marble narrow bowl from Kiwano. Expertly crafted and finished by hand, our traverti...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Travertine
higashi VI
By Riggio
Located in London, GB
A bone china vessel with hand painted underglaze decoration by London artist Christopher Riggio
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
higashi IV
By Riggio
Located in London, GB
A bone china vessel with hand painted underglaze decoration by London artist Christopher Riggio
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Spatial Concept V
By Riggio
Located in London, GB
a porcelain vessel on a glazed and gilded ceramic plinth by London artist Christopher Riggio
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Gold Leaf
Spatial Concept II
By Riggio
Located in London, GB
two thrown porcelain vessels on a glazed and gilded ceramic plinth by artist Christopher Riggio
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Gold Leaf
Spatial Concept IV
By Riggio
Located in London, GB
a pair of thrown porcelain vessels on a glazed and gilded ceramic plinth by London artist Christopher Riggio
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Gold Leaf
Spatial Concept III
By Riggio
Located in London, GB
two thrown porcelain vessels on a glazed and gilded ceramic plinth by London artist Christopher Riggio
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Gold Leaf
Spatial Concept I
By Riggio
Located in London, GB
A thrown porcelain vessel on a glazed and gilded ceramic plinth by artist Christopher Riggio
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Gold Leaf
Handapainted Coral ceramic dinner plates
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
handpainted coral ceramic plates
Made in italy, ceramic
A piece of italian craftsmanship on your table
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Zebra Handpainted Iron Tray
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Handpainted Zebra iron tray
this product is unique and handmade and can be used as a serving tray of just as a decorative item
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Iron
Modern Serving Tray Board Platter Two-tone Wood
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Modern Two-tone Wood Serving Tray Platter
8.5 d x 14.38 w d 1.63 h
Rosewood handles
Original vintage condition
See all images for details
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Wood, Rosewood
Set of 12 Tiffany Modern Sterling Silver Snowflake Cocktail Cups
Located in New York, NY
Set of 12 Midcentury Modern sterling silver cocktail cups. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Each: Curved conical bowl on tapering columnar stem with incised bands. Foot round and r...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Barware - Cocktail Shaker & 6 Cocktail Cups Designed by Oliver & Bower
Located in London, London
Made circa 1930 by Oliver & Bower Ltd. This striking, Art Deco Period, Silver Plated Cocktail Set, comprises a cocktail shaker and six cocktail cups, each of a matching design, stand...
Category
1930s English Vintage Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
Collection of Two Ceramic Glazed Vases by Warren Mackinzie
Located in Atlanta, GA
An assemble of two stemmed cylinder-shape stoneware vases by American studio potter Warren MacKenzie (1924-2018). The two vases have a complementary form and silouette and display ni...
Category
1990s American Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Murano Art Glass Bowl
By Ars Murano
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Murano Art Biomorphic Glass Bowl. It depicts a heart shaped glass. It is white color in the back and in the front, its upper side is red...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Murano Glass Trifoil Bowl
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a royal blue and yellow color trifoil folded rim bowl.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Murano Glass Centerpiece Organic Shape
Located in Murano, VE
Discover Oculus, a mesmerizing blown glass plate boasting an organic, casual shape. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, each piece is a testament to the artistry of glassmak...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Beautiful rough table top made of reclaimed oak wood
Located in Greven, DE
Very nice oak table top. The surface is rough brushed. The material was recycled from an old beam and therefore the wood has its special age character.
The table top is delivered wi...
Category
2010s German Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Oak
Hand Dyed Linen Napkins, Jade Green & Indigo Blue, Set of Four
By ROUSSEAU
Located in New York, NY
Jade green linen napkins, set of four, dyed with indigo in Pleat pattern. Hand-dyed and sewn in New York City. Napkins measure approximately 18 x 18 inches. Each linen napkin is hand...
Category
2010s American Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Linen
Japanese Kazaribako Glass Box Kyohei Fujita
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Kazaribako "Ornamented Box" made of glass by Japanese artist Kyohei Fujita (1921-2004) circa 1980s. The hand-blown glass box with fitting lid is of an oval shape, slightly irregula...
Category
1980s Japanese Vintage Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
Gucci Vintage White Porcelain Large square ashtray Ducks Theme
By Gucci
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
- White Porcelain
- Green/red/green belts detailing along the borders
- Ducks theme design in the center
- 'GUCCI - Made in Italy' embossed on the base of the ashtray
- Square-Shaped...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
1980's Modern Black Glass Serving Plate
Located in San Carlos, CA
✨ Elevate Your Decor with Elegance: Signed Black Art Glass Plate ✨
Make a bold statement in your living space with this striking black art glass plate featuring a mesmerizing relief...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Hallmarked Gucci - Italy Silver-Plate "Fox Head" Hunt Bottle Opener Barware
By Gucci
Located in St. Louis, MO
Circa 1970s Hallmarked Gucci - Italy Silver-Plated Fox Head bottle opener hunting / equestrian theme bar accessory. Stamped Gucci / Italy. See my other listings for signed Gucci Elk...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Asprey Thatcher-Era Parcel Gilt Sterling Silver Champagne Set
Located in New York, NY
English Thatcher-era sterling silver champagne set, 1981-3. Retailed by Asprey in London. This set comprises 4 flutes and 1 tray. Each flute: Ovoid bowl on gilt cast stem in form of ...
Category
1980s British Vintage Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Alfredo Barbini Medusa Murano Glass Aquarium, Italy, 1977
Located in Milan, IT
Alfredo Barbini Medusa Murano Glass Aquarium, Italy, 1977
Signed and dated Barbini 18.6.77.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Laura Andreson ceramic / pottery pitcher , signed dated
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very nice and elegant ceramic pitcher by the well known potter Laura Andreson .
Category
1950s American Vintage Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Handapainted Coral ceramic dessert plates
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
handpainted coral ceramic plates
Made in italy, ceramic
A piece of italian craftsmanship on your table
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Printed Suzani Cotton Tablecloth
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
An amazing printed cotton ikat tablecloth in black and white.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Cotton
A Pair of Blenko Glass Works Genie Bottle Decanters with Solid Glass Stoppers
By Blenko Glass
Located in San Francisco, CA
A good example of Blenko hand-blown glass, each with long neck above a bulbous body fitted with a water-drop solid glass stopper all in a cerulean blue clear glass; with pontil marks...
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Vintage Ceramic Pottery Oval Bowl
Located in Medina, OH
Beautiful vintage oval decorative bowl. The outside and inside have a unique design and makes its a great piece to add to your home.
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Modern Prezioso #05 Hand-Blown Glass Sculptural Goblet Gold leafed Dolphin Stem
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
"Modern Prezioso #05 Hand-Blown Glass Sculptural Goblet Gold leafed Dolphin Stem" by Simone Crestani
Introducing the Prezioso #05 Goblet, a captivating embodiment of elegance and gr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Freezable swizzle stick
Located in Jerusalem, IL
Behold the enchanting alchemy of craftsmanship in our mouth-blown swizzle sticks, a fusion of elegance and functionality. Designed to gracefully stir and cool beverages without alter...
Category
2010s Palestinian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Hallmarked Gucci - Italy Silver-Plate Horse Head Stirrup Cup Barware - Hunt Club
By Gucci
Located in St. Louis, MO
Circa 1970s Hallmarked Gucci - Italy Silver-Plated Horse Head hunting Equestrian Stirrup Cup.
This drinking / vessel cup can rest on the head or be displayed turned over with the he...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate, Metal
Contemporary Handmade Ceramic Graham Lamp, Green Glaze
Located in Brooklyn, NY
One of a kind ceramic lamp, hand built and assembled by hand. The lamp base is made with red clay manufactured regionally to the East Coast with custom made copper green glaze. This ...
Category
2010s American Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
Hallmarked Gucci - Italy Silver-Plate "Elk Head" Stirrup Cup Barware - Hunt Club
By Gucci
Located in St. Louis, MO
Circa 1970s Hallmarked Gucci - Italy Silver-Plated Elk Head hunting equestrian theme stirrup cup.
This drinking / vessel cup can rest on the head or be displayed turned over with th...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Edimate Genuine Copper Champagne Bucket Flared Edge, Handmade in France
By Edimate
Located in Vaudes, FR
Champagne buckets designed and manufactured in French region "Aube", a region renowned for the quality of its Champagne.
All the prestige of Champagne with the nobility of pure copp...
Category
2010s French Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass, Copper
Edimate Genuine Copper Champagne Bucket, Handmade in France
By Edimate
Located in Vaudes, FR
Champagne buckets designed and manufactured in French region "Aube", a region renowned for the quality of its Champagne.
All the prestige of Champagne with the nobility of pure copp...
Category
2010s French Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Copper
Contemporary Ceramic Dinind Set
Located in Geneve, CH
Tea pot n°1– Diameter 16 x height 18cm
Tea cup n°2– Diameter 10.5 x height 13.8 cm
Coffee cup n°3– Diameter 10.5 x height 13.4 cm
Milk jug n°4– Diameter 6.7 x height 8.6cm
Sugar ...
Category
2010s French Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 18 Hand Painted Abstract Surrealist Greek Art Pottery Tiles, Greece, 1970
Located in Sacramento, CA
Set of eighteen original hand painted Greek art pottery tiles, circa 1970.
Tiles are abstract in style and feature surrealist figures, faces and myt...
Category
1970s Greek Vintage Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Clay
American walnut cutting board
Located in Greven, DE
American walnut cutting board. The walnut was glued in multiple layers and cracks, knots, etc. were filled with high-quality epoxy. The surfaces are very finely ground and sealed wit...
Category
2010s German Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Epoxy Resin, Walnut
1960s Silver Plated Tea and Coffee Set Designed by G. Coarezza for Mam Milano
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This silver plated Set designed by G. Coarezza for Mam Milano is a testament to the era's elegance and sophistication in design. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this set...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
Hand Blown Glass Flute 'Ironia #07' by Simone Crestani
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
Hand-blown glass flute "Ironia #07" from Façon De Venice Collection by Simone Crestani.
FFlute, transparent black glass, stem with knop, sculpted octopus applied.
"Soft transparenc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Buccellati Stylish & Jokey Figural Cabbage Head Sauce Bowl & Ladle
Located in New York, NY
Stylish and jokey sterling silver cabbage head sauce bowl and ladle. Made by Buccellati in Italy. Domed cover set in bowl, both comprising overlapping l...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Hallmarked Gucci - Italy Silver-Plate "Dog Head" Stirrup Cup Barware - Hunt Club
By Gucci
Located in St. Louis, MO
Circa 1970s Hallmarked Gucci - Italy Silver-Plated Dog Head (English Pointer) hunting equestrian theme stirrup cup. This drinking / vessel cup can rest on the head or be displayed tu...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
UCHO Mug / Orange by Malwina Konopacka
Located in WARSZAWA, PL
Funny, capacious, and handy – that's what UCHO is all about, the first mug in the OKO Family that begins a new chapter in the brand's history. The mug has a sturdy handle shaped like...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Clay
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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