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Modern Porcelain

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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Meissen Porcelain Figurine Busts of a Man & Woman by Peter Strang
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of miniature Meissen porcelain busts. By Peter Strang. In the form of a man and woman in casual clothing. The man wears an argyle sweater a...
Category

20th Century German Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Six Mugs by Keith Haring for Konitz
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Six mugs by Keith Haring for Konitz 'Stacking Men' Made in Germany 1990s.
Category

Late 20th Century German Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Contemporary Modern, Justine Porcelain Coffee Cup & Saucer 100 ml, Pink
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...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Contemporary Modern, Justine Porcelain Cappuccino Cup with Handle, Navy
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 Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Maharam Pattern Porcelain Bowl by Scholten & Baijings
Located in New York, NY
Pattern Porcelain Bowl by Scholten & Baijings 003 Zinc Porcelain with Grid textile graphic. Matte exterior with gloss interior. Made in Japan by 1616 / arita japan. Dishwasher saf...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Contemporary Modern, Justine Porcelain Coffee Cup & Saucer 100 ml, Beige & White
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 Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Contemporary Modern, Justine Porcelain Cappuccino Cup without handle, Beige
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 Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Contemporary Set of 2 Dinner Plates Gold Hand Painted Porcelain Tableware
Located in Roma, RM
Hand painted in Italy from the finest porcelain, this Michelangelo Charger is material and earthy, like the great Renaissance Master's work. It conveys classical beauty and elegance....
Category

2010s Italian Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Contemporary Set of 2 Teacups and Saucer Hand Painted Porcelain Tableware
Located in Roma, RM
Handcrafted in Italy from the finest porcelain, this blue marble tea cup and saucer is entirely decorated with a dotted blue yellow and green enamel. Set of 2 teacups and saucer, 10cl Piazza del Popolo, Blue Marble collection Hand painted porcelain Made in Italy First introduced at Milan Design Week 2018, the Piazza del Popolo collection is named after a Roman landmark, at the heart of Roman everyday life, and inspired by traditional, simple Italian artisanal pottery yet decorated in a personal and elegant key. Each Coralla Maiuri product is entirely hand decorated. Each is a work of art. While ensuring consistency, they are never identical. Slight variations of decor and color from one to another are not only normal, but to be expected as a sign of their uniqueness. Other sizes are available for the blue marble collection, please refer to other listings under the Coralla Maiuri brand. For large quantities, production lead time to be confirmed. Dishwasher and microwave oven safe
Category

2010s Italian Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Contemporary Set of 2 Fruit Bowls Gold Hand Painted Porcelain Tableware
Located in Roma, RM
Handcrafted in Italy from the finest porcelain, this Blue Marble Fruit Bowl is decorated outside with a blue yellow and green décor crowned by a...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Contemporary Set of 2 Dinner Plates Gold Hand Painted Porcelain Tableware
Located in Roma, RM
Handcrafted in Italy from the finest porcelain, this Blue Marble Dinner Plate has an original golden crackled rim emphasizing the elegant white with its blue yellow and green decor...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Contemporary Modern, Justine Porcelain Cappuccino Cup with Handle, Beige & White
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 Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

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 Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal. Lotus porcelain service. Two serving dishes.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal. Lotus porcelain service. Two serving dishes decorated with pink lotus leaves. 1980s. Round dish diameter: 29.5 cm. In ex...
Category

1980s German Vintage Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Timo Sarpaneva for Rosenthal, Rare Suomi Ice Bucket in Porcelain
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Timo Sarpaneva for Rosenthal. Rare Suomi ice bucket in porcelain decorated with water lilies. 1970s / 80s. Measures: 13 x 11 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped.
Category

1970s German Vintage Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Timo Sarpaneva for Rosenthal, Six Rare Suomi Porcelain Lunch Plates
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Timo Sarpaneva for Rosenthal. Six rare Suomi porcelain lunch plates decorated with water lilies. 1970s / 80s. Diameter: 19.5 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped.
Category

1970s German Vintage Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal, Lotus Porcelain Service, 9 Teacups with Saucers
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal. Lotus porcelain service. 9 teacups with saucers decorated with pink lotus leaves. 1980s. The cup measures: 10 x 5 c...
Category

1980s German Vintage Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Contemporary Set of 2 Dinner Plates Gold Hand Painted Porcelain
Located in Roma, RM
Handcrafted in Italy from the finest porcelain, this white craquelé edge dinner coupe plate from the Chestnut collection has an original golden craquelé rim emphasizing the brilliant...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Timo Sarpaneva for Rosenthal, Rare Suomi Porcelain Serving Dish
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Timo Sarpaneva for Rosenthal. Rare Suomi porcelain serving dish decorated with water lilies. 1970s / 80s. Measures: 33 x 27 x 3.5 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped.
Category

1970s German Vintage Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Contemporary Set of 2 Dessert Plates Gold Hand Painted Porcelain Tableware
Located in Roma, RM
Hand painted in Italy from the finest porcelain, this Scipione dessert plate has the rim sprinkled with a light decor of golden dots and thin circles all around; all around the edge,...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Modern Personalized Hand Painted Porcelain Dog Bowl Sofina Boutique Kitzbuehel
Located in Kitzbuhel, AT
Design your own dog bowl. Sofina Boutique Kitzbuehel offers a completely handmade and hands-free painted porcelain dog bowl in white porcelain, w...
Category

2010s German Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Contemporary Modern, Justine Porcelain Coffee Cup & Saucer 100 ml, Navy
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 Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Contemporary Modern, Justine Porcelain Latte Cup with Handle, Beige & White
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 Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Contemporary Salad Bowl Gold Hand Painted Porcelain Tableware
Located in Roma, RM
Hand painted in Italy from the finest porcelain, this Michelangelo salad bowl is material and earthy, like the great Renaissance Master's work. It conveys classical beauty and elegan...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Contemporary Set of 2 Dessert Plates Gold Hand Painted Porcelain Tableware
Located in Roma, RM
Hand painted in Italy from the finest porcelain, this Michelangelo Dessert Coupe Plate is material and earthy, like the great Renaissance Master's work. It conveys classical beauty a...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Contemporary Salad Bowl Gold Hand Painted Porcelain Tableware
Located in Roma, RM
Handcrafted in Italy from the finest porcelain, this blue marble Craquelé Edge salad bowl has an original golden crackled rim emphasizing the blue yellow and green decor...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Contemporary Oval Plate Gold Hand Painted Porcelain Tableware
Located in Roma, RM
Handcrafted in Italy from the finest porcelain, this Blue Marble Oval Plate has an original golden crackled rim emphasizing the blue yellow and green décor...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Contemporary Set of 2 Fruit Bowls Gold Hand Painted Porcelain Tableware
Located in Roma, RM
Handcrafted in Italy from the finest porcelain, this Caravaggio fruit bowl underlines tradition thanks to its expressive decoration of big red, yellow and light-blue splotches, where...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Contemporary Modern, Çini Decorated Porcelain Coffee Cup &Saucer 90ml, Set of 6
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Çini porcelain plates derived from an extensive research and deconstruction of traditional Ottoman tile work. While the patterns are repeated regularly in...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Black and White After Leger Limoges Porcelain Plates Vintage Pair of Vintage
Located in North Miami, FL
This pair of lithographic black and white Porcelain plates is by a design after Leger manufactured by Limoges France. They are vintage...
Category

1970s French Vintage Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Contemporary Modern, Justine Porcelain Latte Cup Without Handle, White & Blue
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 Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Contemporary Modern, Justine Porcelain Cappuccino 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 Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Contemporary Modern, Justine Porcelain Latte Cup Without Handle, Beige & White
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 Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Contemporary Salad Bowl Gold Hand Painted Plate Porcelain Tableware
Located in Roma, RM
Hand painted in Italy from the finest porcelain, this salad bowl, from the Scipione collection, is sprinkled on the inside rim with a light decor of golden dots and thin circles; all...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Contemporary Set of 2 Tea Cups and Saucer Hand Painted Porcelain Tableware
Located in Roma, RM
Handcrafted in Italy from the finest porcelain, this Caravaggio tea cup and saucer is painted both inside and outside with red, yellow and light-blue splotches on a white enamel; an elegant golden rim turns inside like a medieval tower...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Contemporary Set of 2 Fruit Bowls Gold Hand Painted Porcelain Tableware
Located in Roma, RM
Handcrafted in Italy from the finest porcelain, this Apollo Bianco plate leads us into a magic world. Shades of blue lapis lazuli evoke the magic of oriental novellas. A fairytale is...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Contemporary Set of 2 Dessert Plates Gold Hand Painted Porcelain Tableware
Located in Roma, RM
Handcrafted in Italy from the finest porcelain, these Craquelé edge dessert coupe plates from the Chestnut Collection. The original golden crackled edge emphasizes the warm sandy sur...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Contemporary Set of 2 Fruit Bowls Gold Hand Painted Porcelain Tableware
Located in Roma, RM
Handcrafted in Italy from the finest porcelain, these chestnuti fruit bowls are decorated outside with a warm sandy surface covered with little multicolor dots. Set of 2 fruit bow...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Contemporary Set of 2 Tea Cups & Saucer Gold Hand Painted Porcelain Tableware
Located in Roma, RM
Hand painted in Italy from the finest porcelain, this tea cup and saucer, from the Scipione collection, is decorated on the outside with African red enamel intertwined with small gol...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, Three Porcelain Noire Mocha Cups with Saucers
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal. Three porcelain noire mocha cups with saucers in black and white fluted porcelain, 1980's. The cup measures: 6.3 x 5.2 c...
Category

1980s German Vintage Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Extensive Rosenthal Porzellan Serivce Mythos by Paul Wunderlich
Located in Berlin, DE
Extensive Rosenthal Porzellan Serivce Mythos by Paul Wunderlich Very extensive porcelain service from Rosenthal, designed by Paul Wunderlich. The porcelain service consists of man...
Category

Late 20th Century German Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, Corinth Lidded Tureen in Blue Painted Porcelain
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal. Corinth lidded tureen in blue painted porcelain. Modernist Finnish design. Dated 1979-80. Measures: 22 x 12.5 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped.
Category

1970s German Vintage Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Contemporary Set of 2 Dessert Plates Gold Hand Painted Porcelain
Located in Roma, RM
Handcrafted in Italy from the finest porcelain, theses white Craquelé edge dessert coupe plate from the Chestnut collection have an original golden craquelé rim emphasizing the brill...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Contemporary Set of 2 Dessert Plates Gold Hand Painted Porcelain Tableware
Located in Roma, RM
Handcrafted in Italy from the finest porcelain, this Caravaggio Dessert Plate underlines tradition thanks to its expressive decoration of big red, yellow and light-blue splotches, wh...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Contemporary Set of 2 Teacups and Saucer Hand Painted Porcelain
Located in Roma, RM
Handcrafted in Italy from the finest porcelain, these Berry teacups and saucers are entirely decorated with a dotted pink enamel. Set of 2 teacups and saucers 10cl Piazza del Popolo, Berry collection Hand painted porcelain Made in Italy First introduced at Milan Design Week 2018, the Piazza del Popolo collection is named after a Roman landmark, at the heart of Roman everyday life, and inspired by traditional, simple Italian artisanal pottery yet decorated in a personal and elegant key. Each Coralla Maiuri product is entirely hand decorated. Each is a work of art. While ensuring consistency, they are never identical. Slight variations of decor and color from one to another are not only normal, but to be expected as a sign of their uniqueness.    For large quantities, production lead time to be confirmed. Dishwasher and microwave oven safe.
Category

2010s Italian Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Timo Sarpaneva for Rosenthal, Rare Suomi Ice Bucket in Porcelain
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Timo Sarpaneva for Rosenthal. Rare Suomi ice bucket in porcelain decorated with water lilies. 1970s / 80s. Measures: 20 x 18 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped.
Category

1970s German Vintage Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

German White Porcelain Ceramic Vase, Germany
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful German white porcelain ceramic pottery vase with fluted design, circa mid-20th century, Germany. Vase has an asymmetric design and fluted textured detail around. Vase mea...
Category

Mid-20th Century German Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain, Ceramic, Pottery

Contemporary Oval Platter Gold Hand Painted Plate Porcelain Tableware
Located in Roma, RM
Hand painted in Italy from the finest porcelain, this Dafne large oval rim platter has a narrow pink and blue dotted rim surrounding a broad, delicate golden decor of stylized flower...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Contemporary Set of 2 Dessert Plates Gold Hand Painted Porcelain Tableware
Located in Roma, RM
Hand painted in Italy from the finest porcelain, this Scipione red dessert plate is enameled with a brilliant African red décor, enriched by intertwining golden nuggets and brushstrokes and a thin golden rim. Set of 2 dessert coupe plates, red, measures: Ø22cm Villa Borghese, Scipione collection Hand painted porcelain Hand painted 24-karat gold Made in Italy First introduced at Milan Design Week 2018, the Scipione line is named after a hall of the Borghese Gallery in Rome and evokes ancient Roman military...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Contemporary Platter Ø36cm Gold Hand Painted Plate Porcelain Tableware
Located in Roma, RM
Hand painted in Italy from the finest porcelain, this rim platter, from the Scipione collection, is sprinkled on the rim with a light decor of golden dots and thin circles; all around the edge, a narrow, African red decor...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Peter Strang for Meissen, Figure in Hand-Painted Porcelain, Saxophonist
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Peter Strang (b.1936) for Meissen. Figure in hand-painted porcelain. Saxophonist from the clown orchestra. Late 20th century. Measures: 8 x 3.5 cm. ...
Category

Late 20th Century German Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, 11 Deep Corinth Plates in Blue Painted Porcelain
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal. 11 deep Corinth plates in blue painted porcelain. Modernist Finnish design. Dated 1979-80. Measures: 22 x 3.8 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped.
Category

1970s German Vintage Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

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...
Category

1980s French Vintage Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Porcelain

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Platter Gold Hand Painted Plate Porcelain Tableware
Located in Roma, RM
Handcrafted in Italy from the finest porcelain, this Apollo Bianco Platter leads us into a magic world. Shades of blue lapis lazuli evoke the magic of oriental novellas. A fairytale ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Heljä Liukko-Sundström For Arabia Limited Edition Mother & Child Wall Plates
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine pair vintage Arabia porcelain wall plates from the Mother and Child Series by Heljä Liukko-Sundström (b.1938) for Arabia, Finland and mad...
Category

1980s Finnish Vintage Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 2 Spoon with Holder Set Art Déco Garden André Fu Living Tableware New
Located in CENTRAL, HK
Description: Spoon with spoon holder set (2 pieces) Color: Beige gold Spoon Size: 13.5 Ø x 4.5 H cm Spoon Holder Size: 9 x 5.5 x 2 H cm Material: Porcelain and gold Collection: ...
Category

2010s Malaysian Modern Porcelain

Materials

Gold

Amélie Handcrafted Spoon Rest, Handmade in Italy 2021, Choose Size and Colours
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
This wonderful collection encourages to participate in the process of combining small pleasures into a significant whole by regarding details as both minute and essential. Our artist...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Porcelain

Materials

Ceramic

Modern porcelain for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Modern porcelain 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 porcelain created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, porcelain and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern porcelain made in a specific country, there are Europe, Asia, and East Asia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original porcelain, popular names associated with this style include 1616 / Arita Japan, Maharam, Scholten & Baijings, and Fornasetti. 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 porcelain differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $19 and tops out at $4,750 while the average work can sell for $383.

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