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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 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
113 Pieces Set of Hans Hansen Charlotte Sterling Silverware
Located in Hellerup, DK
Vintage Hans Hansen “Charlotte” sterling silver cutlery service for twelve, designed by Karl Gustav Hansen. All pieces handmade in Denmark and marked by Hans Hansen Silversmith. Tota...
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

21st Century Foscari Serving Leather Tray with Brass Handles Handmade in Italy
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Foscari, here is one of the latest releases of Pinetti trays collection. Available in a choice of chic shades, Foscari trays are a stylish accessory i...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Brass

The Black Collection Porcelain Salad Plate - Mix Set of 4
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Add a striking touch of exotic sophistication to your table setting with the Black Collection Porcelain Plate Set. This captivating set features four beautifully designed porcelain p...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Lino Sabattini stainless steel six coasters .
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nice collection of six Sabattini coasters in stainless steel. All marked with the standard Sabattini hallmark .
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Hand Dyed Linen Table Runner, Jade Green Indigo Blue Abstract Pattern
Located in New York, NY
Jade green linen table runner dyed with indigo in Pleat pattern. Sustainably hand-dyed and sewn in New York City. Runner measures approximately 18 x 72 inches. Each linen runner is h...
Category

2010s American Modern Tableware

Materials

Linen

New Modern Bowl in Black Marquinia Marble, creator Christoforo Trapani
Located in Milan, IT
From stellar kitchens to the table. The Memory bowl is an ancestral reminder, a symbol of the vital relationship between people and food. As necessary as i...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Marble

New Modern Centrepiece in Marble Creator Arthur Arbesser
Located in Milan, IT
Centerpiece in Black Marquinia, Red Levanto, White Michelangelo, Arabescato Vagli Filo Rosso, Green Guatemala and Blu Sodalite marbles. Size: 36 x 12 cm 14.2 x 4.7 in, smooth finishi...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Marble

New Modern Bread Basket in Black Marble Creator Cristoforo Trapani Stock
Located in Milan, IT
Acclaimed by critics, rewarded and beloved by customers, the bread basket has made a comeback as the hero of the table, for good reason. Forget about precooked loaves or packaged breadsticks, bread is the pride of Italian gastronomic tradition, which is why it deserves the right presentation. Michelin Star...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Marble

Hand-Painted Decorative Iron Tray - Beach
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Make a bold statement with our hand-painted iron decorative tray, featuring parasoles on a blue sky. Perfect for display, this tray adds a touch of the seaside to any space. Intended...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Tableware

Materials

Iron

Bubble Oil and Vinegar Dispenser Set in Blown Glass by Gordon Guillaumier
Located in Milan, IT
Bubble, designed by Gordon Guillaumier, is an oil and vinegar dispenser set made in transparent blown glass with cork cap.
Category

2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Blown Glass, Cork

New Modern Cup in Green Guatemala Marble, creator Michele Chiossi STOCK
Located in Milan, IT
Cup in Green Guatemala Marble. Size: 5.5 x 6 cm, smooth finishing. Commercial name: Kadomatsu Cup, Jap Vegetation Collection by Michele Chiossi, Sculptor born in Tuscany. Made in Ita...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Marble

Suzani Printed Cotton Tablecloth
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Add a touch of charm to your dining experience with our unique printed Suzani cotton tablecloth. Measuring 250x150cm, this tablecloth features intricate, vibrant patterns that celebr...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Tableware

Materials

Cotton

Hand Blown Glass Sunrise Sunset Cup 2
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Surrealist-inspired sunrise sunset cups are hand blown in a kaleidoscope of ombre colors and adorned with contrasting orb handles to evoke a looking glass, a glimpse into a miniature...
Category

2010s American Modern Tableware

Materials

Blown Glass

21st Century Steel Ice Bucket Stand with Leather Cover Handmade in Italy
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
A good bottle of bubbles deserves nothing less than chilling in this stunning stand. Elevate your tableside wine service with our satin stand in stainless steel covered with a soft ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Matthew Williamson X Les-Ottomans Wood Placemats Set of 4
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
The peckocks, the feathers and the colors All MW world can be brought on your table thanks to these mats.   
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Romanian Modern Tableware

Materials

Birch

Hand-Painted Decorative Iron Tray - Pink Crab
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Bring coastal charm to your space with our hand-painted iron tray, featuring a beautifully detailed blue crab design on a soft dusty pink background. Perfect for adding a playful yet...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Tableware

Materials

Iron

21st Century Steel Thermal Champagne Bucket with Leather Cover Handmade in Italy
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
A cylindrical body that delicately flares to a wide top well finished by two round handles. The steel wine cooler with leather sleeve comes also in a generous size ideal for champ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Polar Tray Coral Travertine By Greg Natale
Located in Sydney,, NSW
The Polar Tray presents a symmetrical fusion of two contrasting marble pieces honed for a smooth, elegant finish. With a softness to their curved edge, these versatile trays will enh...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Tableware

Materials

Marble

Ghidini 1961 Omini The Fisherman Napkins Tray in Brass by Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Napkins 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 an...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Brass

Free Form Puddle Plate in Black Truffle Clay with Matte Midnight Blue Glaze
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
?Title : Free Form Puddle Plate in Black Truffle Clay with Matte Midnight Blue Glaze 2021s / Belgium Size : W180 x D 180 x H 15 mm Artist : Sigrid Volders [Sigrid Volders] B...
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Handblown Glass Sunrise Sunset Cup 7
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Surrealist-inspired sunrise sunset cups are hand blown in a kaleidoscope of ombre colors and adorned with contrasting orb handles to evoke a looking glass, a glimpse into a miniature...
Category

2010s American Modern Tableware

Materials

Blown Glass

Mushroom Ceramic Dinner Plate, Made in Italy
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Embrace the warmth of autumn with our ceramic plate from the Mushroom collection. Featuring a delicately hand-painted border and a hand-applied decal of a mushroom design, this plate...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Piggy Transparent Blown Glass Jug by Aldo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Piggy, designed by Aldo Cibic, is a handmade jug in blown borosilicate glass. The round lines make piggy an ironic object, refined but at the same time versatile, which can be used b...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Blown Glass

Royal Worcester Porcelain Tableware, 87
Located in Astoria, NY
Royal Worcester Porcelain Tableware Set, in rose Howard pattern, with gilt rim, comprising: (14) fourteen dinner plates, (15) fifteen teacups, (13) seventeen saucers, (4) four, small...
Category

Late 20th Century British Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Hand-Painted Decorative Iron Tray - Yellow Palm
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Add a tropical touch to your decor with our hand-painted iron tray, featuring a palm tree leaves on a bold yellow background. Perfect for coffee tables, shelves, or wall displays, th...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Tableware

Materials

Iron

Hand-Painted Iron Tray - Agave
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Make a bold statement with our hand-painted iron decorative tray. Perfect for display, this tray adds a touch of wild elegance and artistic flair to any space. Intended for decorativ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Tableware

Materials

Iron

21st Century Steel Ice Bucket with Leather Cover Handmade in Italy
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
This ice bucket is an essential piece of equipment in any home or commercial bar. The combination of chrome-plated steel and calf leather is particul...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Memphis coffee set by Pietro D Amato, manufactured by Costantini l’Oggetto 1980
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Coffee / tea set designed by Pietro D'Amato, manufactured by Costantini l’Ogetto in Italy during the 1980s. This memphis inspired set stands in an excellent, never used condition. It...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Tableware

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Brass Modern Mosaic Tray by Jonathan Amar Studio
Located in Paris, FR
A contemporary handcrafted tray composed of a handmade mosaic Moroccan zellige surface, a walnut frame and polished elegant brass handles. Designed by J...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Modern Tableware

Materials

Brass

Handblown Glass Sunrise Sunset Cup 8
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Surrealist-inspired sunrise sunset cups are hand blown in a kaleidoscope of ombre colors and adorned with contrasting orb handles to evoke a looking glass, a glimpse into a miniature...
Category

2010s American Modern Tableware

Materials

Blown Glass

Hand-Painted Decorative Iron Tray - Seaside
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Make a bold statement with our hand-painted iron decorative tray, featuring beach huts on a blue sky. Perfect for display, this tray adds a touch of the seaside to any space. Intende...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Tableware

Materials

Iron

Vintage Dorothy Thorpe Amber Lucite Twisted Pretzel Napkin Rings Set of Eight
Located in North Miami, FL
These iconic vintage set of 8 lucite Dorothy Thorpe twisted napkin rings are of the amber and Hermes orange color palette and the rarest ones and hardest color to find. They are call...
Category

1970s American Vintage Modern Tableware

Materials

Lucite

Turquerie Ottoman Jewel small Tray
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Stunning ottoman jewel small tray in a Turquerie style serving and decorative tray.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Romanian Modern Tableware

Materials

Wood

Handblown Glass Sunrise Sunset Cup 4
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Surrealist-inspired sunrise sunset cups are hand blown in a kaleidoscope of ombre colors and adorned with contrasting orb handles to evoke a looking glass, a glimpse into a miniature...
Category

2010s American Modern Tableware

Materials

Blown Glass

Tulip Glass Carafe by Aldo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Carafe 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...
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Glass

Hand-Painted Decorative Iron Tray - Cactus
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Add a bold and artistic touch to your decor with our hand-painted iron tray, featuring an intricate Agave design. Perfect for display on coffee tables, shelves, or as wall art, this ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Tableware

Materials

Iron

Hand Dyed Linen Table Runner, Silver Gray Indigo Blue Abstract Pattern
Located in New York, NY
Silver gray linen table runner dyed with indigo in Pleat pattern. Sustainably hand-dyed and sewn in New York City. Runner measures approximately 18 x 72 inches. Each linen runner...
Category

2010s American Modern Tableware

Materials

Linen

Hand Dyed Linen Napkins, Rose Pink Indigo Blue Abstract Pattern, Set of Four
Located in New York, NY
Rose linen napkins, set of four, dyed with indigo in Pleat pattern. Sustainably hand-dyed and sewn in New York City. Napkins measure approximately 18 x 18 inches. Each linen napkin i...
Category

2010s American Modern Tableware

Materials

Linen

Hand Dyed Linen Table Runner, Rose Pink Indigo Blue Abstract Pattern
Located in New York, NY
Rose linen table runner dyed with indigo in Pleat pattern. Sustainably hand-dyed and sewn in New York City. Runner measures approximately 18 x 72 inches. Each linen runner...
Category

2010s American Modern Tableware

Materials

Linen

Ice Cream Handpainted Ceramic Plates, Made in Italy Set of 2
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Summer and ice creams what a perfect combination for your table Handpainted in Italy.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Polar Bowl Verde Rose By Greg Natale
Located in Sydney,, NSW
The Polar Bowl presents a symmetrical fusion of two contrasting marble pieces honed for a smooth, elegant finish. With a softness to their curved edge, these mini architectural creat...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Tableware

Materials

Marble

Set of 4 Kartell Jellies Round Trays in Pink by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A comprehensive line of trays made from colorful and transparent PMMA plastic. The line's individuality is down to the fact that each model presents a different organic pattern that ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Resin, Plastic

Polar Bowl Coral Travertine By Greg Natale
Located in Sydney,, NSW
The Polar Bowl presents a symmetrical fusion of two contrasting marble pieces honed for a smooth, elegant finish. With a softness to their curved edge, these mini architectural creat...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Tableware

Materials

Marble

Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal, Lotus Porcelain Service, Coffee Pot with Heater
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal. Lotus porcelain service. Coffee pot with heater for tealight candles and creamer decorated with pink lotus leaves. 1980s. The coffee pot measures: 21...
Category

1980s German Vintage Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Hand-Painted Decorative Iron Tray - Beach Lighthouse
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Make a bold statement with our hand-painted iron decorative tray, featuring a lighthouse on a blue sky. Perfect for display, this tray adds a touch of the seaside to any space. Inten...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Tableware

Materials

Iron

Hand Dyed Linen Table Runner, Gold Mustard Indigo Blue Abstract Pattern
Located in New York, NY
Mustard gold linen table runner dyed with indigo in Pleat pattern. Sustainably hand-dyed and sewn in New York City. Runner measures approximately 18 x 72 inches. Each linen runner...
Category

2010s American Modern Tableware

Materials

Linen

Handcrafted Multicolor Brass Artglass Tray by JAS
Located in Paris, FR
A contemporary handcrafted tray composed of a handmade Portuguese artglass surface, a walnut frame and polished elegant brass handles. Designed by Jonathan Amar at his atelier in Ra...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Modern Tableware

Materials

Brass

Persian Flowers Porcelain Tray Made in Italy
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
The magical world of Persia is inspiring several collection of ours from plates to trays This tray is a unique piece created by taking inspiration from Persian flower rugs...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Bjørn Wiinblad, Rosenthal, Lotus Porcelain Service, 9 Coffee Cups with Saucers
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal. Lotus porcelain service. 9 coffee cups with saucers decorated with pink lotus leaves. 1980s. The cup measures: 7.8 x 7 cm. Saucer diameter: 14 cm. ...
Category

1980s German Vintage Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

21st Zoe Fruit Holder Leather Stainless Steel Handmade in Italy
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Zoe, our new family of fruit holder available in three sizes. Crafted with a wooden structure and adorned in luxurious leather, each piece features a sleek stainless steel bowl, re...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mushroom Ceramic Dessert Plate, Made in Italy
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Embrace the warmth of autumn with our ceramic plate from the Mushroom collection. Featuring a delicately hand-painted border and a hand-applied decal of a mushroom design, this plate...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal, Lotus Porcelain Service, Twelve Plates
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal. Lotus porcelain service. Twelve plates decorated with pink lotus leaves. 1980s. Diameter: 17 cm. In excellent conditi...
Category

1980s German Vintage Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

The Barn Hand-Painted Ceramic Salad Plate - Mix Set of 4
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Bring rustic charm and countryside warmth to your table with the Barn Collection Hand-Painted Ceramic Dinner Plate Set. This enchanting set features four distinctively designed salad...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

21st Century Venaria Serving Leather Tray with Brass Handles Handmade in Italy
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Elegant, timeless and endlessly chic. These are the new Venaria trays by Pinetti, a sophisticated addition to our tabletop collection, even more strong thanks to the aluminium compos...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Mushroom Ceramic Dinner Plate, Made in Italy
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Embrace the warmth of autumn with our ceramic plate from the Mushroom collection. Featuring a delicately hand-painted border and a hand-applied decal of a mushroom design, this plate...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Gold Plated Red Stone Cone Cup Handcrafted Italy by Natalia Criado
Located in Milan, IT
Elevate your daily tea or coffee ritual with our exquisite lava cup. Handcrafted with plated brass, its geometric silhouette narrows at the base for a sleek and minimal aesthetic. Th...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass

BOTERO - Small 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

21st Century Stainless Steel Bottle and Wine Holder with Italian Leather Cover
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Combining practicality with elegant style. A stainless steel body wrapped in soft and water resistant calf leather. Sized to hold a single bottle our wine cooler stands elegantly on a formal or casual table to keep the wine chilled...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Contemporary Modern, Justine Porcelain Latte Cup with Handle, Pink
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

Hand-Painted Decorative Iron Tray - Cactus
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Make a bold statement with our hand-painted iron decorative tray. Perfect for display, this tray adds a touch of wild elegance and artistic flair to any space. Intended for decorativ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Tableware

Materials

Iron

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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