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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Valle Square Large Silver Alpaca & Brown Onyx Stone Bar Tray
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
This family is inspired by the forms and figures shaped by the wind of the Moon Valley (in the province of San Juan, in the North of Argentina). It comes from this magical and inspir...
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2010s Argentine Modern More Dining and Entertaining

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Stone, Onyx, Metal

Modern Designer Acrylic Cocktail Drinks Coasters with Chevron Design, Set of 4
By Alexandra Von Furstenberg
Located in New York, NY
A chic set of four (4) Modern style acrylic cocktail coasters with Chevron pattern design by Alexandra von Furstenberg. Coasters are clear and white acrylic. Coasters are essential f...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern More Dining and Entertaining

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Acrylic

Venini Fazzoletto Large Vase in Milk White by Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fazzoletto glass vase, designed by Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini and manufactured by Venini, is available in three different sizes. Original designed in 1948. Indoor use only. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

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Glass

Valle Bar Large Silver Alpaca & Horn Tray
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
This family is inspired by the forms and figures shaped by the wind of the Moon Valley (in the province of San Juan, in the North of Argentina). It comes from this magical and inspir...
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2010s South American Modern More Dining and Entertaining

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Stone, Metal

Villeroy & Boch Avant Garde Stainless Steel One Flatware Set Vintage
Located in North Miami, FL
This modernist and avant garden Villeroy & Boch service for one stainless steel flatware set was made in West Germany in 1971 It is hallmarked on the back of each piece. It was part of a collection that was designed by the duality of Helen Von Both and Frederico Fabbrini and was part of the La Bomba...
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1970s German Vintage Modern More Dining and Entertaining

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Stainless Steel

Reflect Cast Solid Bronze Bottle Opener Design Object
Located in Bainbridge Island, WA
Cast in solid bronze in a small Northwest foundry, our bottle opener is a study in reflection. Its overall shape is reflected on two planes. Its materiality shimmers warmly with reflected light. And its use as a bar tool aids in the often reflective art...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern More Dining and Entertaining

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Bronze

Valle Square Medium Silver Alpaca & Brown Onyx Stone Bar Tray
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
This family is inspired by the forms and figures shaped by the wind of the Moon Valley (in the province of San Juan, in the North of Argentina). It comes from this magical and inspir...
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2010s Argentine Modern More Dining and Entertaining

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Onyx, Stone, Metal

Modern Aluminum Appetizer Cutlery Flatware Forks Pick Sticks and Holder
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a modern set of flatware for appetizer small forks-picks with a sculptural holder. The set includes six picks and one holder. All made in Aluminum. No stamp pr...
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1980s American Vintage Modern More Dining and Entertaining

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Aluminum

Hermès Vintage Silver Plate Double Bridle Post Tray or Barware
Located in North Miami, FL
This amazing vintage Hermès rare silver plate double tray or bowl has the center of a rendition of the post that horses would have been bridled to. It is hallmarked Hermès Paris Made in France. This is the largest one seen that is vintage from the 1960s or very early 1970s. It is a rare tray or bowl because of its Size. This is great for serving or as a desk or cocktail accessory. It is double as in the Size that is usually seen or on the market. This came from a special Hermès private collector. Tres chic! This has good weight to it. The height to the center bridle circular post is 5". This is great barware as well. Hermes at...
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1960s French Vintage Modern More Dining and Entertaining

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Silver Plate

Handmade Centrepiece Tema E Variazioni n°399 White Black Burnished 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

20th Century Haviland & Parlon Limoges Porcelain 15 Pieces Coffee Set, 1986
Located in Cagliari, IT
A beautiful coffee service in the finest Limoges porcelain, "Assuan" decoration. Although the decoration is no longer in production, it continues to amaze with its timeliness. It inc...
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1980s French Vintage Modern More Dining and Entertaining

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Porcelain

Valle Narrow Large Silver Alpaca & Black Onyx Stone Tray
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
This family is inspired by the forms and figures shaped by the wind of the Moon Valley (in the province of San Juan, in the North of Argentina). It comes from this magical and inspir...
Category

2010s Argentine Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Onyx, Stone, Metal

VALLE NARROW Small Silver Alpaca & Black Onyx Stone Tray
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
This family is inspired by the forms and figures shaped by the wind of the Moon Valley (in the province of San Juan, in the North of Argentina). It comes from this magical and inspir...
Category

2010s Argentine Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Onyx, Stone, Metal

Valle Bar Large Silver Alpaca & Brown Onyx Stone Tray
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
This family is inspired by the forms and figures shaped by the wind of the Moon Valley (in the province of San Juan, in the North of Argentina). It comes from this magical and inspir...
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2010s South American Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Stone, Metal

Kartell Jellies Carafe in Crystal by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A comprehensive line of carafes made from colourful and transparent PMMA plastic. The line's individuality is down to the fact that each model presents a different organic pattern th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Plastic

Ghidini 1961 Omini Thinker & Walkman Candlestick in Brass by Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
"Candles 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 a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Brass

Venini Tall Tessuti Battuti Vase in Red by Carlo Scarpa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tessuti Battuti vases, designed by Carlo Scarpa and manufactured by Venini, feature a blown handmade glass body with bicolored “Filigrana” stripes then...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Blown Glass

Handcrafted Sterling Silver Seashell Salt Shaker & Pepper Mill Signed Missiaglia
Located in New York, NY
Established in Venice in 1846, Missiaglia is one of the world's premier makers of the finest jewelry objects, as well as a select number of bespoke sterling silver tabletop accessories. This handcrafted stylized conch shell shaker...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

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Sterling Silver

Valle Narrow Extra Large Silver Alpaca & Black Onyx Stone Tray
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
This family is inspired by the forms and figures shaped by the wind of the Moon Valley (in the province of San Juan, in the North of Argentina). It comes from this magical and inspir...
Category

2010s Argentine Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Onyx, Stone, Metal

Valle Bar Medium Silver Alpaca & Brown Onyx Stone Tray
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
This family is inspired by the forms and figures shaped by the wind of the Moon Valley (in the province of San Juan, in the North of Argentina). It comes from this magical and inspir...
Category

2010s South American Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Stone, Metal

Set of American Sterling Silver Whippet Dog Place Card & Menu Holders
Located in New York, NY
Set of 13 American Modern sterling silver place card holders, ca 1950. This set comprises 12 place card holders and 1 menu holder. Each: Cast figure of recumbent whippet with gracile...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Sterling Silver

Valle Silver Alpaca & Cream Onyx Stone Ice Bucket
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
This family is inspired by the forms and figures shaped by the wind of the Moon Valley (in the province of San Juan, in the North of Argentina). It comes from this magical and inspir...
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2010s Argentine Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Onyx, Stone, Metal

Glaciar Large Silver Alpaca & Brown Onyx Stone Tray
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Glaciar collection is meticulously handcrafted by our local artisans with these rectangular onyx pieces set around alpaca silver flower vases, boxes and trays. Our pieces are made...
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2010s South American Modern More Dining and Entertaining

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Onyx, Stone, Metal

Glaciar Small Silver Alpaca & Brown Onyx Stone Tray
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Glaciar collection is meticulously handcrafted by our local artisans with these rectangular onyx pieces set around alpaca silver flower vases, boxes and trays. Our pieces are made b...
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2010s South American Modern More Dining and Entertaining

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Onyx, Stone, Metal

Valle Square Small Silver Alpaca & Brown Onyx Stone Bar Tray
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
This family is inspired by the forms and figures shaped by the wind of the Moon Valley (in the province of San Juan, in the North of Argentina). It comes from this magical and inspir...
Category

2010s Argentine Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Onyx, Stone, Metal

English Modern Sterling Silver Sugar Caster
By J. Collyer Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Elizabeth II sterling silver sugar caster. Made by J Collyer Ltd in Birmingham 1958. Upward tapering neck and curved bowl on short foot. C...
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1950s English Vintage Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Sterling Silver

Venini Tessuti Battuti Vase in Red by Carlo Scarpa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tessuti Battuti vases, designed by Carlo Scarpa and manufactured by Venini, feature a blown handmade glass body with bicolored “Filigrana” stripes then...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Blown Glass

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

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Plastic

Ghidini 1961 Thimble Ice Bucket in Copper by Studio Job
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Ice bucket in casted brass. For this supreme ice bucket Studio Job got inspirations by family tailoring traditions and care of the smallest details. The here ice bucket is then repre...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Copper

Set of 16 Kartell Jellies Flutes in Light Blue by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Jellies family tableware line has been expanded to include new items designed especially for the Christmas holidays and for ringing in the New Year, the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Plastic

Set of 16 Kartell Jellies Flutes in Crystal by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Jellies family tableware line has been expanded to include new items designed especially for the Christmas holidays and for ringing in the new year, the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Crystal

Set of 16 Large Kartell Jellies Glasses in Crystal by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A comprehensive line of glasses made from colorful and transparent PMMA plastic. The line's individuality is down to the fact that each model presents a different organic pattern tha...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Resin, Plastic

Italic Lace Petal Placemat in White by Galante & Lancman for Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The city of Siena in 1440 birthed the original lace items that provided the inspiration for a range of table accessories. Back then they were made with a crochet hook...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Brass

Ghidini 1961 Perished Napkin Holder in Stainless Steel by Studio Job
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Napkin holder in openwork steel. After having visited the Museum of Natural History in New York, Studio Job created a neo-gothic pattern of dancing human and animal skeletons...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Stainless Steel

Peill & Putzler Vintage Clear Incised Circle Glass Ice Bucket or Vessel Barware
Located in North Miami, FL
This wonderful and geometric incised raised and textural organic sculptural forms glass small ice bucket or vessel or container is by Peill and Putzle...
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1970s German Vintage Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Glass

Fossile Espresso Cup by Paolo Rossetti for the Illy Collection
By Paolo Rossetti
Located in Weesp, NL
Indulge in a timeless blend of artistry and espresso with the exquisite mint 1997 Fossile Espresso cup from the Artist Cups Espresso Tazzine D’Autore Illy...
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1990s Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

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Ceramic

Ghidini 1961 Omini the Lazy Climber Candlestick in Brass by Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Candlesholder 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Brass

Ghidini 1961 Omini Napkin Holder 3 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 More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Brass

Venini Geacolor Glass Vase in Multi-Color Swirls by Gae Aulenti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Geacolor glass vase, designed by Gae Aulenti and manufactured by Venini, was originally produced in 1995. Indoor use only. Dimensions: Ø 30 cm.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Glass

Fitz and Floyd Medaillon d’Or Serving Platter and Large Bowl, 1979
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Large serving platter and large serving bowl. This is part of a huge set recently acquired from a multi million dollar Palm Springs estate. Purchased in 1979 this Medallion d’Or patt...
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1970s Japanese Vintage Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Ceramic

Italic Lace Round Placemat in Black by Galante & Lancman for Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The city of Siena in 1440 birthed the original lace items that provided the inspiration for a range of table accessories. Back then they were made with a crochet hook, now they are m...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Brass

French Barware Champagne, Wine or Cocktail Coasters, 1970 Paris by Jacques Lamy
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and rare set of three (3) Jacques Lamy made Champagne, wine or cocktail coasters, circa mid to late-20th century, 1970s Paris, France. Set is by French artist Jacques Lam...
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1970s French Vintage Modern More Dining and Entertaining

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Velvet, Paint, Paper

Titled, Top Victory Glass and Brass Dome
Located in Roma, IT
The Titled collection by Emmanuel Babled is a 2013 collection of nine domes each with a self-explaining title. The Top Victory series is one of the three part of the series. Handmade...
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2010s Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

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Brass

Ghidini 1961 Omini Round Tea Light in Polished Brass by Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Tea light 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 Min...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Brass

Ghidini 1961 Omini Napkin Holder 4 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 More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Brass

Ghidini 1961 Omini Squared Tea Light in Rose Gold by Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Tea light 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 Min...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

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Brass

Glass Decanter, Completely Handcrafted in Chicago
Located in Chicago, IL
A place to ready the tastes and hidden intoxication offerings of your libation to the evening.      
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2010s American Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Stainless Steel

Ghidini 1961 Omini the Walkman Short Candlestick in Brass by Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Candleholder 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Brass

Set of Two Hand Beaded Placemats by Amy Seybert
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of two hand beaded placemats. The unique designed placemats are hand beaded with Glass, Wood and plastic beads - the shape is a departure from the...
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20th Century Indian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Beads

Venini Murrine Opache Plate in Black with Red Details by Carlo Scarpa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Murrine opache plates, designed by Carlo Scarpa and manufactured by Venini, are available in four different versions. handmade glass with “murrine” technique. Numbered edition per ye...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Glass

Venini Murrine Elliptical Opache Plate in Red and Black by Carlo Scarpa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Murrine Opache plates, designed by Carlo Scarpa and manufactured by Venini, are available in four different versions. Handmade glass with “murrine” technique. Numbered edition per ye...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

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Glass

Ghidini 1961 Omini the Thinker Tall Candlestick in Brass by Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Candleholder 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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

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Brass

Dew Trivet Designed by the Swedish Design Studio Objecthood, 2015
Located in Copenhagen, DK
The dew trivet is designed by the Swedish design studio objecthood. The trivet is sand cast of solid brass, with a polished surface and a natura...
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2010s Swedish Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Ghidini 1961 Cestino 1 Medium 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

Mint Mouth Blown Glass Jug Designed 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...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

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Blown Glass

Ghidini 1961 Mio Table Lamp in Satin Brass by Aldo Cibic
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Mio table lamp in satin brass by A. Cibic. Materials: Satin brass Net weight: 1.45 kg Dimensions: W 19 x D 21 x H 44 cm.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Brass

Fitz and Floyd Medaillon d’Or Coffee and Tea Pots with Creamer, 1979
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Fitz and Floyd signed 1979 set of coffee and tea pots with individual creamer. They appear never to have been used. This is part of a huge set recently acquired from a multi million ...
Category

1970s Japanese Vintage Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Ceramic

Ghidini 1961 Trio Table Lamp in Satin Brass by Aldo Cibic
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Trio table lamp in satin brass by A. Cibic. Materials: Satin brass Net weight: 3 kg Dimensions: W 36 x D 36 x 58 H cm.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Brass

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Find a broad range of unique Modern more dining and entertaining 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 more dining and entertaining 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, brass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern more dining and entertaining 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 more dining and entertaining, popular names associated with this style include Ghidini 1961, Kartell, Venini, and Patricia Urquiola. 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 more dining and entertaining differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $28 and tops out at $41,720 while the average work can sell for $560.

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