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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Travertine Cake Stand
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
Put your delectable desserts on a pedestal with this gorgeous travertine cake stand from Kiwano. Hand crafted by Turkish artisans, this stylish d...
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2010s Dutch Modern More Dining and Entertaining

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Travertine

The Wallis Flatware, by Vicente Wolf
Located in New York, NY
From renowned interior designer Vicente Wolf, the Wallis flatware set combines high quality, modern simplicity and timeless elegance into a unique set of flatware. Made from high-gra...
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Early 2000s Korean Modern More Dining and Entertaining

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Stainless Steel

Modern Oil Decanter, Made of Patinated Brass, Completely Handcrafted in Chicago
Located in Chicago, IL
Made of brass and hand tarnished, the oil seems to magically move from the container to the spout without the two being connected. This piece, with it visual disconnects, is all abou...
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2010s American Modern More Dining and Entertaining

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Brass

Black Marble Cake Stand
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
Put your delectable desserts on a pedestal with this gorgeous marble cake stand from Kiwano. Hand crafted by Turkish artisans, this stylish display w...
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2010s Dutch Modern More Dining and Entertaining

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Marble

Fitz and Floyd Medaillon d’Or Set of 15 Coffee Cups and Mugs, 1979
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Fitz and Floyd were the premiere makes of china in the 70s and 80s. Their taste level and choice of patterns and colors made them legends! This Medallion d'Or in persimmon color is s...
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1970s Japanese Vintage Modern More Dining and Entertaining

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Ceramic

Lilì and Lulù Oil and Vinegar Set in Mouth Blown Glass by Matteo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Lilì and Lulù make up a set of oil and vinegar dispensers, this couple of characters is made in mouth blown glass with a grooved finishing. Lilì and ...
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2010s Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

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Blown Glass

Cuppone Large Brass Bowl by Aldo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Cuppone is a large brass bowl that belongs to the Tablejoy collection, a family of tableware designed by Aldo Cibic, characterized by an upbeat, vivid...
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2010s Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

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Brass

Set of 3 Trays. From The Tempera series
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Set of 3 Trays, 2023 From The Tempera series Material: Duck egg yolk, binder Overall size: 19.5 Diameter x 15 H (cm) Individual Dimensions: 19.5 Diameter x 5 H (cm) Weight: avg. 1kg...
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2010s North Korean Modern More Dining and Entertaining

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Shell

Large Pino Boxes by Antrei Hartikainen
Located in Geneve, CH
Large Pino boxes by Antrei Hartikainen Materials: Oak, natural oil wax Dimensions: D 9, W 9, H 5 / 9,5 / 14cm A set of three vertical and two horizontal stacking boxes constructed o...
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2010s Finnish Modern More Dining and Entertaining

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Oak

Silver Travertine Cake Stand
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
Put your delectable desserts on a pedestal with this gorgeous travertine cake stand from Kiwano. Hand crafted by Turkish artisans, this stylish d...
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2010s Dutch Modern More Dining and Entertaining

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Travertine

1997 Espresso Cups by A.R. Penk
By A.R. Penck (Ralf Winkler)
Located in Weesp, NL
Espresso cups by A.R. Penck, 1997 A beautiful and very rare set of espresso cups designed by A.R. Penck in 1997 for the Illy collection. The set ...
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1990s Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

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Ceramic

Set of Five Campbell-Rey Octagonal Striped Murano Tumblers
Located in London, GB
Campbell-Rey continue their exploration of color and geometric form, introducing new expressions to traditional materials. Presenting Rosanna, a Murano glassware collection comprised of an octagonal tumbler and carafe available in five striped...
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2010s Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

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Murano Glass

Venini Idria Large Glass Vase in Red
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Idria glass vase series, designed and manufactured by Venini, features three different shaped vases. Indoor use only. Dimensions: Ø 26, H 36 cm.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

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Glass

Venini Clessidre Glass Hourglass in Pink and Gray by Fulvio Bianconi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Clessidre Hourglass, designed by Paolo Venini and Fulvio Bianconi, was originally designed in 1957. Available in different colors, the grey / mint green version is a limited edition ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

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Glass

Venini Monofiore Carnevale Short Glass Vase in Tea
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Monofiore Carnevale glass vase collection, designed and manufactured by Venini, features two different shaped vases. Indoor use only. Dimensions: Ø 13 cm, H 12 cm.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

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Glass

Maharam Pattern Tray by Scholten & Baijings
Located in New York, NY
Pattern Tray by Scholten & Baijings 002 Poppy Oak with Blocks textile graphic. Made in Japan by Karimoku New Standard. Scholten & Baijings for Ma...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern More Dining and Entertaining

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Oak

Maharam Pattern Tray Small by Scholten & Baijings
Located in New York, NY
Pattern Tray Small by Scholten & Baijings 001 Zest Oak with blocks textile graphic. Made in Japan by Karimoku new standard. Scholten & Baijings for Ma...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern More Dining and Entertaining

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Oak

Maharam Pattern Tray Large by Scholten & Baijings
Located in New York, NY
Pattern Tray Large by Scholten & Baijings 003 Glacier Oak with Blocks textile graphic. Made in Japan by Karimoku New Standard. Scholten & Baijings for...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern More Dining and Entertaining

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Oak

Handmade Decorative Centrepiece Rosone Black White Gold
Located in MILANO, IT
The art of the table is manifested in this hand-decorated porcelain centrepiece with gold accents: Fornasetti's unmistakable decorative style makes it a true collector's item. Any...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

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Ceramic

Very Rare Georg Jensen Mid-Century Sterling Silver Food Warmer 1065
Located in Hellerup, DK
A very rare sterling silver Georg Jensen food warmer on stand with burner and with ebony handles, design #1065 by Soren “Søren” Georg Jensen from 1958. This piece is made up of several elements – Additional information: Material: Sterling silver Styles: Modern Hallmarks: Marked underneath with Georg Jensen hallmarks from 1945-1977 and tiny import marks used in The Netherlands from 1953. The hallmarks indicate that the piece was made sometime between 1958-1977. Dimensions: Sterling silver stand: Measures 3″ in height and 5 3/4″ diameter (7.6cm, 13.7cm). Sterling silver burner...
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20th Century Modern More Dining and Entertaining

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Sterling Silver

Set of Twelve Red Shagreen Coasters by Fabio Ltd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian red shagreen and nickel-plated coasters with matching red leather boxes designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / Made in Italy Coaster diameter: 4.5 inches / Box depth 5.5 i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

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Nickel

Black Shagreen Tray
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black shagreen and hand beaten stainless steel tray with black leather presentation box Designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / Made in Ital...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

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Stainless Steel

Ivory Shagreen Tray
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ivory Shagreen and hand beaten stainless steel tray with black leather presentation box Designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd, made in Italy...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

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Stainless Steel

Ralph Lauren Vintage Silver Plate Ice Bucket Leather Pull Handle, Thongs Barware
Located in North Miami, FL
This round silver plate ice bucket by Ralph Lauren from the 1990s has a combination tan leather pull handle on top with a silver plate pull. It can...
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1990s American Modern More Dining and Entertaining

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Silver Plate

Set of Six Campbell-Rey Cosima Murano Coupes
Located in London, GB
Campbell-Rey launches two new hand blown Murano glassware collections crafted from Pyrex. Named Cosimo and Cosima, the two sibling collections are a continuation of the close relatio...
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2010s Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

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Murano Glass

Contemporary Black Copper Bai He Tray by Robert Kuo, Hand Repousse
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bai He tray Black copper Hand repoussé Limited edition Each piece is individually crafted and is unique. Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorative relief o...
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2010s Modern More Dining and Entertaining

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Copper

Venini Incisi Thin Glass Vase in Marine Blue by Paolo Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Incisi glass vase collection, designed by Paolo Venini and manufactured by Venini, feature an engraved surface. Originally designed in 1956. Numb...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

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Glass

Ghidini 1961 Cestino 2 Large Bowl in Polished Brass by Andrea Branzi
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
"The dance, intended as an eternal circle and sacred ritual and celebration of the ancient tribal traditions." This is the reference of Andrea Branzi when he thought of this series of three pieces that define these new vase...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

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Brass

Pink Marble Cake Stand
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
Put your delectable desserts on a pedestal with this gorgeous marble cake stand from Kiwano. Hand crafted by Turkish artisans, this stylish display w...
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2010s Dutch Modern More Dining and Entertaining

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Marble

Artesian Concrete Bowl
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
An artesian concrete bowl/plate, a masterpiece of design that marries form with function. Crafted from solid concrete, this decorative dish boasts a substantial heft, emphasizing its...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

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Concrete, Cement

Christian Dior Lucite and Rattan Barware Wine Coasters Set
Located in Atlanta, GA
Barware wine coaster set designed for Christian Dior Home Collection in the 1970s. They feature a square shape with cut corners in crystal clear Lucite or acrylic with genuine rattan...
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1970s French Vintage Modern More Dining and Entertaining

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Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Resin, Acrylic, Lucite

23-Piece Italian Bugatti Coffee Set
By Casa Bugatti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian coffee porcelain set hand decorated with gold and platinum lines / Made in Italy by Bugatti in 2000s 2 gold and 3 platinum espresso cups, width 3.25 inches, depth 2.25 inches, height 2.5 inches 3 gold and 3 platinum espresso saucers, width 5 inches 2 gold and 2 platinum cappuccino cups, width 4 inches, depth 3 inches, height 2.75 inches 3 gold and 3 platinum cappuccino saucers, width 6 inches 1 gold sugar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

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Porcelain

Modernist "Mondrian" Pattern Service for 14 Fine China Plates by Royal Worcester
Located in New York, NY
This stunning service for fourteen "Mondrian" fine china plates were realized by Royal Worcester in 1984 in the United Kingdom. The set features four...
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1980s British Vintage Modern More Dining and Entertaining

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Porcelain

Vintage Blown Smokey Glass Grapes Sculpture
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Vintage blown smokey glass grapes sculpture. Large and beautiful blown glass grape cluster. A bronzed metal stem with metal leaves and vines connects t...
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1970s American Vintage Modern More Dining and Entertaining

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Metal

Set of 4 Napkin Rings in Orange Swirl Resin by Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Our colourful, modern and playful resin napkin rings will be the perfect addition to your spring and summer tablescape. The set includes 4 napkin rings. Designed by Paola Valle ...
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2010s Mexican Modern More Dining and Entertaining

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Resin

Wedgewood England Bone China 65 Piece Service for 8 White & Hand-Paint Platinum
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Just in time for the Holidays! Have a jaw dropping table top with this British 1960s set. This vintage beautiful bone china set made by Wedgewood in England came from a multi million dollar Palm Springs Estate. The pattern is grey English flowers with a hand painted platinum metal scroll. It is classic yet very modern and has stood the test of time. The quality of the bone china is off the charts beautiful. What makes this set extra special is the unusual serving pieces. Can you believe it actually comes with a cigarette box and four small ashtrays in the same pattern that are also hand-painted with platinum? Other serving pieces include a large round platter (the only piece that ghas visable scatching), A small oval vegetable dish, a beautiful covered casserole dish, a beautiful footed dessert plate, creamer and sugar (with lid) and the very chic set of 8 cream soup...
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1960s English Vintage Modern More Dining and Entertaining

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Porcelain

Balanced Marble Fruit Bowl by Essenzia
Located in Geneve, CH
Balanced marble fruit bowl by Essenzia Materials: Carrara, pele de tigre, estremoz white Dimensions: 25 x 40 cm Sculptural hand-finished fruit bowl made from a solid piece of ma...
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2010s Portuguese Modern More Dining and Entertaining

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Marble

Swing Marble Serving Bowl by Essenzia
Located in Geneve, CH
Swing marble serving bowl by Essenzia Materials: Carrara, travertine, rosa portugal, estremoz white Dimensions: 40 x 40 x 12 cm Also Available in different marbles A Fruit bo...
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2010s Portuguese Modern More Dining and Entertaining

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Marble

Plumb Marble Tray, Large by Essenzia
Located in Geneve, CH
Plumb marble tray - Large by Essenzia Materials: India Green Dimensions: 45 x 45 cm Also available: Pele de Tigre, Estremoz White, Carrara, Rosa Portugal Simple and functiona...
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2010s Portuguese Modern More Dining and Entertaining

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Marble

Set of 4 Kartell Jellies Espresso Cup in Pink by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Jellies Family, which heralded a new way of perceiving tableware by using transparent products moulded with various relief patterns, has been expanded to include new elements suc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

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Plastic

Square Piano Plate by Studioformart
Located in Geneve, CH
Square piano plate by Studioformart Total marble collection Dimensions: 22 x 22 x 18 cm Materials: Bianco Carrara The history of marble carving is lost in time; in one breath, ...
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2010s Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

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Marble, Carrara Marble

Plumb Marble Tray, Small by Essenzia
Located in Geneve, CH
Plumb marble tray - Small by Essenzia Materials: India green Dimensions: 30 x 30 cm Also available: Pele de tigre, estremoz white, carrara, rosa portugal Simple and functiona...
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2010s Portuguese Modern More Dining and Entertaining

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Marble

Curvati Large Tray by Studioformart
Located in Geneve, CH
Tavoletta serving tray by Studioformart Total Marble Collection Dimensions: 40 x 20 x 2 cm Materials: Bianco carrara The history of marble carving is lost in time; in one brea...
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2010s Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

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Marble

Vasco Tray, Bianco Carrara by Studioformart
Located in Geneve, CH
Vasco tray - Bianco Carrara by Studioformart Total Marble Collection Dimensions: 40 x 20 x 2 cm Materials: Bianco Carrara Also available: Calacatt...
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2010s Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

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Marble, Carrara Marble

Square Piccolo Plate by Studioformart
Located in Geneve, CH
Square Piccolo plate by Studioformart Total Marble Collection Dimensions: 15 x 15 x 1 cm Materials: Bianco carrara The history of marble carving is lost in time; in one breath,...
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2010s Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

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Marble, Carrara Marble

Tavoletta Serving Tray by Studioformart
Located in Geneve, CH
Tavoletta Serving tray by Studioformart Total Marble Collection Dimensions: 46 x 34 x 0.7 cm Materials: Bianco carrara The history of marble carving is lost in time; in one br...
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2010s Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

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Marble

Square Fondo Plate by Studioformart
Located in Geneve, CH
Square fondo plate by Studioformart Total Marble Collection Dimensions: 20 x 20 x 4 cm Materials: Bianco Carrara The history of marble carving is lost in time; in one breath, i...
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2010s Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

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Marble, Carrara Marble

Serpentine Marble Bookholder, Large by Essenzia
Located in Geneve, CH
Serpentine marble bookholder - Large by Essenzia Materials: Nero Marquina Dimensions: 73 x 30 x 20 cm Also available: Carrara, India green, and small size Serpentine it’s an ...
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2010s Portuguese Modern More Dining and Entertaining

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Marble

Fondue Set by Werkstätte Carl Auböck II
Located in London, GB
Vintage fondue pot and burner by Carl Auböck II, Vienna, circa 1950. The pot and its lid are made out of spun tinned copper, while the burner is spun brass. The pot, its lid and the burner, all have brass handles with ebony grips. The sculptural tripod stand composed of three vertical bars joined in a triangular shape is made of solid brass and stamped 'MADE IN AUSTRIA Auböck...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Modern More Dining and Entertaining

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Brass, Copper, Tin

Serpentine Marble Book Holder, Small by Essenzia
Located in Geneve, CH
Serpentine marble book holder - small by Essenzia Materials: Nero marquina Dimensions: 51 x 22 x 14 cm Also available: Carrara, India green, an...
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2010s Portuguese Modern More Dining and Entertaining

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Marble

Curvati Medium Tray by Studioformart
Located in Geneve, CH
Curvati medium tray by Studioformart Total Marble Collection Dimensions: 40 x 10 x 2 cm Materials: Bianco Carrara The history of marble carving is ...
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2010s Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

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Marble, Carrara Marble

Paletta Tray/Chopping Board by Studioformart
Located in Geneve, CH
Paletta tray/chopping board by Studioformart Total Marble Collection Dimensions: 50 x 12 x 1 cm Materials: Bianco Carrara The history of marble c...
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2010s Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

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Marble, Carrara Marble

Set of 4 Napkin Rings in Pink Swirl Resin by Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Our colourful, modern and playful resin napkin rings will be the perfect addition to your spring and summer tablescape. The set includes 4 napkin rings. Designed by Paola Valle ...
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2010s Mexican Modern More Dining and Entertaining

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Resin

Feeling Zig Zag Tray by Michele Chiossi
Located in Geneve, CH
Feeling zig zAg tray by Michele Chiossi Contemporary Collection Dimensions: 27 x 27 x 2 cm Materials: Bianco statuario Michele Chiossi's research is defined by the ongoing anal...
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2010s Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

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Marble

Emoji Speech Baloon Tray by Michele Chiossi
Located in Geneve, CH
Emoji speech baloon tray by Michele Chiossi Contemporary Collection Dimensions: 35 x 30 x 2 cm Materials: Bianco Statuario, Grigio Bardiglio Michele Chiossi's research is defin...
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2010s Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

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Marble

12 "Rencontre" Silver-Plated Domed Plate Covers W. Acorn Handles by Ercuis Paris
Located in Morristown, NJ
20th century Paris, France. A set of 12 "Rencontre" silver-plated domed plate covers with acorn handles by Ercuis. The Rencontre collection distinguishes i...
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1990s French Modern More Dining and Entertaining

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Silver Plate

Emoji Speech Baloon Tray by Michele Chiossi
Located in Geneve, CH
Emoji speech baloon tray by Michele Chiossi Contemporary Collection Dimensions: 35 x 30 x 2 cm Materials: Bianco Statuario, Grigio Bardiglio Michele Chiossi's research is defin...
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2010s Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

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Marble

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 More Dining and Entertaining

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Chrome

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