Modern Tableware
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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Lagardo Tackett Vinegar cruet, Architectural Pottery, Freeman Lederman .bottle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great sample of modern design in this amazing Vinegar bottle/cruet by Lagardo Tackett .
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Tableware
Materials
Ceramic
Paul Evans
Phillip Lloyd Powell, Very Rare, Walnut and Pewter Bottle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a very rare bottle. Only 5 were made because it was very difficult to make. This one was a gift to one of our clients.
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Tableware
Materials
Pewter
Contemporary Trivet/Coaster in Steel, Circle/Triangle, Modern, Minimal Geometric
Located in Stockholm, SE
Trivets in steel with small rubber pads for protection.
Category
2010s Swedish Modern Tableware
Materials
Steel
Mint Mouth Blown Glass Jug Designed by Aldo Cibic
By Aldo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Mint is a mouth blown borosilicate glass jug with a wide shape and with a handle that help a firm grip. Mint is a little masterpiece where the Paola C.’s craft...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Blown Glass
Plume Set Of Four Small Glass in Mouth Blown Glass Designed by Aldo Cibic
By Aldo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Small glass in mouth blown glass. Plume is a handcrafted glassware collection designed by Aldo Cibic, in his style characterized by the love for i...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Blown Glass
Limited Edition Modern Malevich Vase CSL5 by NOOM with Burned Steel
Located in Paris, FR
Malevich vase, one of the vases from the "Suprematic" collection.
Collection inspired by the geometric works of the great Suprematist Kazimir Malevich. Suprematism is a modernist mo...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Tableware
Materials
Steel
Set of 4 modernist design sterling silver napkin rings hallmarked in 2012
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 2012 by R. C. Phillips, this charming, Modernist design set of 4 Elizabeth II period, Sterling Silver Napkin Rings, are of different shapes, and all featu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Twosidestory Bowl Xl by Lisette Rützou
Located in Geneve, CH
Twosidestory bowl XL by Lisette Rützou.
Dimensions: D 40 cm
Materials: Levanto Bordeaux Marble.
Lisette Rützou’s design is motivated by an urge to articulate a story. Inspired ...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Tableware
Materials
Marble
$2,779 / item
Contemporary Set of 2 Bread Rim Plates Red Gold Hand Painted Porcelain Tableware
Located in Roma, RM
The Scipione collection is named after a hall of the Borghese Gallery in Rome and evokes Roman military might. Hand painted in Italy from the finest por...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Gold
$109 Sale Price / set
20% Off
MONDRIAN - Round Coasters Flat Set - 6 pieces - Cappuccino Beige
Luna White
Located in Torino, IT
Mondrian-inspired coasters are quintessential art and design for your table.
Made from high-quality leather, they exhibit the geometric precision and chromatic boldness distinctive ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Hide, Leather
Ghidini 1961 Omini Napkin Holder 2 in Polished Brass by Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Napkin holder in brass
Omini is a family of products that plays on the inclusion and the relationship between the human figure with a series of monolithic objects from geometric and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Brass
Ghidini 1961 Omini Napkin Holder 1 in Polished Brass by Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Napkin holder in brass
Omini is a family of products that plays on the inclusion and the relationship between the human figure with a series of monolithic objects from geometric and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Brass
MONDRIAN - Rectangular Placemat - Spritz Orange
Luna White
Located in Torino, IT
The Mondrian placemat is made of high-quality Foglizzo leather to give your dining environment an elegant sense of style and luxury. Its sleek shape precisely frames tableware, provi...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Hide, Leather
MONDRIAN - Square Coasters Flat Set - 6 pieces - Cedar Yellow
Located in Torino, IT
Mondrian-inspired coasters are quintessential art and design for your table. Made from high-quality leather, they exhibit the geometric precision and chromatic boldness distinctive o...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Hide, Leather
Tranquility by International Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 6 Set 41 Pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
TRANQUILITY BY INTERNATIONAL sterling silver flatware set - 41 pieces set. This set has a modern look with simple lines. This set includes:
6 KNIVES, 9 1/8"
6 FORKS, 7 3/8"
6 SA...
Category
1940s Vintage Modern Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
MADELEINE - Napkin Ring - Set of 2 Napkin Holders - Luna White
Located in Torino, IT
The minimally designed napkin holder lends a striking accent to modern or classic tables. The simple silhouette is made of stainless steel, partially covered with exclusive Foglizzo ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel
MADELEINE - Napkin Ring - Set of 2 Napkin Rings - Cedar Yellow
Located in Torino, IT
The minimally designed napkin holder lends a striking accent to modern or classic tables. The simple silhouette is made of stainless steel, partially covered with exclusive Foglizzo ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel
SHERAZADE - Set of 2 Napkin Holders - Agave Green
Located in Torino, IT
A unique take on an everyday object, this exquisite napkin holder elevates any table setting with its charm and visual balance. The piece is made using woven leather to create a func...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Hide, Leather
Japanese Modern Classic 950 Sterling Silver Flatware Set Dinner Service 118 Pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
This large 118 piece Japanese silver by Hosoya Modernism style silver flatware set (reminiscent of Modern Classic by Lunt) has a higher silver c...
Category
20th Century Japanese Modern Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Polar Coaster Antico
Arabescato By Greg Natale
By Greg Natale
Located in Sydney,, NSW
The Polar Coaster presents a symmetrical fusion of two contrasting marble pieces honed for smooth elegance and finished with a black non-slip base. Simple and refined, each set is su...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Tableware
Materials
Marble
MONDRIAN - Square Coasters Flat Set - 6 pieces - Cappuccino Beige
Located in Torino, IT
Mondrian-inspired coasters are quintessential art and design for your table. Made from high-quality leather, they exhibit the geometric precision and chromatic boldness distinctive o...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Hide, Leather
BOTERO - Small Thermal Carafe - Spritz Orange
Located in Torino, IT
The high-end thermal carafe is the result of a perfect balance of polished steel and leather, making it an impeccable choice for those seeking the ultimate in elegance. In addition, ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel
"Brass", 21st Century Calacatta Oro Marble Cutlery Holder with Brass
Located in Cologna Veneta, IT
The “Brass” cutlery holder, entirely made of Calacatta Oro marble, are exclusive cutlery holders embellished with a brass tab that runs along the object from one end to the other, gi...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble
MONDRIAN - Square Coasters Flat Set - 6 pieces - Amalfi Blue
Located in Torino, IT
Mondrian-inspired coasters are quintessential art and design for your table. Made from high-quality leather, they exhibit the geometric precision and chromatic boldness distinctive o...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Hide, Leather
DALÌ- Soft Round Coasters Arch Set - 6 pieces - Cappuccino Beige
Luna White
Located in Torino, IT
Soft round coasters from the Dali collection are made from high-quality leather, offering luxury and comfort.
These coasters are a statement of style and sophistication for your tab...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Hide, Leather
MONDRIAN - Round Coasters Flat Set - 6 pieces - Luna White
Luna White
Located in Torino, IT
Mondrian-inspired coasters are quintessential art and design for your table.
Made from high-quality leather, they exhibit the geometric precision and chromatic boldness distinctive ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Hide, Leather
MONDRIAN - Round Coasters Flat Set - 6 pieces - Cedar Yellow
Moon White
Located in Torino, IT
Mondrian-inspired coasters are quintessential art and design for your table.
Made from high-quality leather, they exhibit the geometric precision and chromatic boldness distinctive ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Hide, Leather
MONDRIAN - Round Coasters Flat Set - 6 pieces - Agave Green
Luna White
Located in Torino, IT
Mondrian-inspired coasters are quintessential art and design for your table.
Made from high-quality leather, they exhibit the geometric precision and chromatic boldness distinctive ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Hide, Leather
BOTERO - Small Thermal Carafe - Cappuccino Beige
Located in Torino, IT
The high-end thermal carafe is the result of a perfect balance of polished steel and leather, making it an impeccable choice for those seeking the ultimate in elegance. In addition, ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel
MONDRIAN - Square Coasters Flat Set - 6 pieces - Luna White
Located in Torino, IT
Mondrian-inspired coasters are quintessential art and design for your table. Made from high-quality leather, they exhibit the geometric precision and chromatic boldness distinctive o...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Hide, Leather
SHERAZADE - Set of 2 Napkin Holders - Luna White
Located in Torino, IT
A unique take on an everyday object, this exquisite napkin holder elevates any table setting with its charm and visual balance. The piece is made using woven leather to create a func...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Hide, Leather
Christofle French Modern Carving Pair with Knife and Fork
By Christofle
Located in New York, NY
Modern carving pair with knife and fork. Made by Christofle in France, ca 1970. Tapering easy-grip silver-plated handles. Knife blade and 3-tine shank are...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Tiffany
Co. Sterling Silver Centerpiece Bowl w/Base 38.4 ozt.
#6073
Modern
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Tiffany & Co.
Incredible Tiffany & Co. Serling silver modernistic centerpiece bowl with base marked #25537. The base could be used as a candle holder. The base measures 1" tall x ...
Category
20th Century American Modern Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
BOTERO - Large Thermal Carafe - Cappuccino Beige
Located in Torino, IT
The high-end thermal carafe is the result of a perfect balance of polished steel and leather, making it an impeccable choice for those seeking the ultimate in elegance. In addition, ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel
Tranquility by International Sterling Silver Flatware Service for Six Set 41 Pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
Tranquility by International sterling silver flatware set, 41 pieces set. This set has a modern look with simple lines. This set includes:
Six knives, 9 1/8"
Six forks, 7 3/8"
Six s...
Category
1940s Vintage Modern Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Dessert Coupe Plate Cream Enamel Golden Edge Hand Painted Porcelain Made 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,...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
$128 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Modern Sterling Silver Olive Spoon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This sterling silver Olive Spoon is used to serve olives without them drying out. An elegant touch to serving the savory fruit of the Mediterranean, it will elevate any Taking a note from historical dining when each guest would have an individual utensil for olives during an olive course, this update allows you to serve olives in any form.
Fabricated in sterling silver and then finished by hand in his Brooklyn, NY studio, this piece is the creation of silversmith and jewelry designer Heath Wagoner...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Tableware
Materials
Silver
$195 / item
BOTERO - Medium Thermal Carafe - Amalfi Blue
Located in Torino, IT
The high-end thermal carafe is the result of a perfect balance of polished steel and leather, making it an impeccable choice for those seeking the ultimate in elegance. In addition, ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel
$463 / item
Contemporary Set of 2 Dinner Plates Hand Painted Porcelain Tableware
Located in Roma, RM
Handcrafted in Italy from the finest porcelain, these blue seabed dinner coupe plates have corals lying on a bright bottom surrounded by mysterious multicolored gems floating amid br...
Category
2010s European Modern Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
$241 Sale Price / item
20% Off
"Brass", 21st Century Calacatta Oro Marble Place Holder with Brass
Located in Cologna Veneta, IT
The “Brass” place holders, entirely made of Calacatta Oro marble, are exclusive place holders holders embellished with a brass tab that runs along the object from one end to the othe...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble
Soup Coupe Plate White Enamel Gold Hand Painted Porcelain 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,...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
$128 Sale Price
20% Off
Contemporary Modern, Justine Porcelain Latte Cup with Handle, Beige
White
By DAY Studio
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Justine porcelain pieces are inspired by the ancient Byzantine jewelry. Delicate porcelain transforms cups into timeless design objects by tr...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Contemporary Modern, Justine Porcelain Latte Cup with handle, White
Blue
By DAY Studio
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Justine porcelain pieces are inspired by the ancient Byzantine jewelry. Delicate porcelain transforms cups into timeless design objects by tr...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Contemporary Modern, Justine Porcelain Coffee Cup
Saucer 100 ml, Beige
White
By DAY Studio
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Justine porcelain pieces are inspired by the ancient Byzantine jewelry. Delicate porcelain transforms cups into timeless design objects by translating pearl and stone details of jewe...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
$68 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Contemporary Modern, Justine Porcelain Cappuccino Cup with Handle, Navy
By DAY Studio
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Justine porcelain pieces are inspired by the ancient Byzantine jewelry. Delicate porcelain transforms cups into timeless design objects by tr...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Contemporary Modern, Justine Porcelain Latte Cup with Handle, Navy
By DAY Studio
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Justine porcelain pieces are inspired by the ancient Byzantine jewelry. Delicate porcelain transforms cups into timeless design objects by tr...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Contemporary Modern, Justine Porcelain Cappuccino Cup with Handle, Pink
By DAY Studio
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Justine porcelain pieces are inspired by the ancient Byzantine jewelry. Delicate porcelain transforms cups into timeless design objects by tr...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Contemporary Modern, Justine Porcelain Cappuccino Cup with Handle, Beige
White
By DAY Studio
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Justine porcelain pieces are inspired by the ancient Byzantine jewelry. Delicate porcelain transforms cups into timeless design objects by tr...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Contemporary Modern, Justine Porcelain Cappuccino Cup without handle, Beige
By DAY Studio
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Justine porcelain pieces are inspired by the ancient Byzantine jewelry. Delicate porcelain transforms cups into timeless design objects by translating pearl and stone details of jewe...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Contemporary Set of 2 Bread Rim Plates Gold Hand Painted Porcelain Tableware
Located in Roma, RM
The Caravaggio collection is named after a hall of the Borghese Gallery in Rome and evokes Renaissance and Baroque art eternal beauty underlined by the gold finishes. Hand crafted in...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
.925 Modern Silver Espresso / Demitasse Spoon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An espresso spoon for the modern coffee connoisseur - crafted with passion and precision by Heath Wagoner of HW. Studio in Brooklyn.
Made with high-...
Category
2010s Modern Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Contemporary Set of 2 Fruit Bowls Hand Painted Porcelain Tableware
Located in Roma, RM
Handcrafted in Italy from the finest porcelain, these blue seabed fruit bowls have corals lying on a bright bottom surrounded by mysterious multicolored gems floating amid brushes of...
Category
2010s European Modern Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
$133 Sale Price / set
20% Off
BOTERO - Large Thermal Carafe - Spritz Orange
Located in Torino, IT
The high-end thermal carafe is the result of a perfect balance of polished steel and leather, making it an impeccable choice for those seeking the ultimate in elegance. In addition, ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel
Fragments Tray by Theodora Alfredsdottir
Located in Geneve, CH
Fragments tray by Theodora Alfredsdottir
Unique piece
Materials: Chipboard
Dimensions: 20 x 20 x 7 cm
Theodora Alfredsdottir is a product design studio based in London.
Theod...
Category
2010s English Modern Tableware
Materials
Wood, Plywood
$629 / item
Porcelain Salad Bowl White 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,...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
$210 Sale Price / item
20% Off
SHERAZADE - Set of 2 Napkin Holders - Amalfi Blue
Located in Torino, IT
This exquisite napkin holder, echoing an everyday object, elevates any table with its charm and visual balance. The object is made of leather with a piping system, in which thin stri...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Hide, Leather
SHERAZADE - Set of 2 Napkin Holders - Spritz Orange
Located in Torino, IT
This exquisite napkin holder, echoing an everyday object, elevates any table with its charm and visual balance. The object is made of leather with a piping system, in which thin stri...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Hide, Leather
BOTERO - Large Thermal Carafe - Amalfi Blue
Located in Torino, IT
The high-end thermal carafe is the result of a perfect balance of polished steel and leather, making it an impeccable choice for those seeking the ultimate in elegance. In addition, ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel
$534 / item
BOTERO - Medium Thermal Carafe - Cappuccino Beige
Located in Torino, IT
The high-end thermal carafe is the result of a perfect balance of polished steel and leather, making it an impeccable choice for those seeking the ultimate in elegance. In addition, ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel
SHERAZADE - Set of 2 Napkin Holders - Cappuccino Beige
Located in Torino, IT
This exquisite napkin holder, echoing an everyday object, elevates any table with its charm and visual balance. The object is made of leather with a piping system, in which thin stri...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Hide, Leather
Modern tableware for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Modern tableware 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 tableware created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, ceramic and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern tableware made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and Asia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original tableware, popular names associated with this style include André Fu, Kartell, Patricia Urquiola, 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 tableware 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 $69,597 while the average work can sell for $308.
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