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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Contemporary Set of 2 Dinner Plates Gold Hand Painted Porcelain Tableware
Located in Roma, RM
Hand painted in Italy from the finest porcelain, this Dafne dinner rim plate has a narrow pink and blue dotted rim surrounding a broad, delicate golden decor of stylised flowers; sub...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Contemporary Coupe Platter Gold Hand Painted Plate Porcelain Tableware
Located in Roma, RM
Hand painted in Italy from the finest porcelain, this craquelé edge coupe platter from the Confetti collection has an original golden crackled rim emphasizing the lively multicolour ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal, Two Lotus Sauce Boats in Porcelain
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal. Two Lotus sauce boats in porcelain decorated with light blue lotus leaves. 1980s. Measures: 16.5 x 13 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped.
Category

1980s German Vintage Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 2 Chinese Rice Bowl Modern Vintage André Fu Living Tableware New
Located in Admiralty, HK
Larger quantities available upon request, with 8 weeks production time. Description: Chinese rice bowl (2 pieces) Color: Beige and gold Size: 12...
Category

2010s Malaysian Modern Porcelain

Materials

Gold

Modern Easter Porcelain Dish with Rabbit Figure Sofina Boutique Kitzbuehel
Located in Kitzbuhel, AT
Charming completely handmade porcelain dish with a hands-free painted rabitt in a traditional Easter decor. The rabbit is painted in black and white decor...
Category

2010s German Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 2 Medium Sauce Plate Artisan Brush André Fu Living Tableware New
Located in Admiralty, HK
Larger quantities available upon request, with 8 weeks production time. Description: Set of 2 medium sauce plate (2 pieces) Color: Blue and gold Size...
Category

2010s Malaysian Modern Porcelain

Materials

Gold

Contemporary Salad Bowl Gold Hand Painted Porcelain Tableware
Located in Roma, RM
Hand painted in Italy from the finest porcelain, this Caravaggio salad bowl underlines tradition thanks to its expressive decoration of big red, yellow and light-blue splotches, wher...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Contemporary Oval Platter 36x24 Gold Hand Painted Plate Porcelain Tableware
Located in Roma, RM
Hand painted in Italy from the finest porcelain, this oval 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

Contemporary Oval Platter Hand Painted Porcelain Tableware
Located in Roma, RM
Handcrafted in Italy from the finest porcelain, this blue seabed rim oval platter has corals lying on a bright bottom surrounded by mysterious multicolored gems floating amid brushes of light pink sand sprinkled with black dots. Blue seabed rim oval platter, measure: Ø 36 x 24cm - 14.2 x 9.4in Seabed collection, white Hand painted porcelain Made in Italy First introduced at Milan Design Week 2018, the Seabed collection paints the bottom of the sea as seen through a lens. 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 Suitable for dishwasher and for microwave oven.
Category

2010s European Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Contemporary Oval Platter Hand Painted Porcelain Tableware
Located in Roma, RM
Handcrafted in Italy from the finest porcelain, this white seabed rim oval platter has corals lying on a bright bottom surrounded by mysterious multicolored gems floating amid brushe...
Category

2010s European Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Georg Jensen Cobra Lunch Plate in Porcelain by Constantin Wortmann
Located in New York, NY
For the first time, Living Georg Jensen proudly presents a complete range of tableware by extending designer Constantin Wortmann’s swirling Cobra range to the dining table. Crafted from handmade glass and crisp white porcelain, the tableware collection lends a contemporary twist to the Classic table setting. Melting aesthetics with function, it sets new standards for everyday use. Spell-binding and subtle, the Cobra range embodies mesmerizing movement in a simple organic style. Cobra porcelain...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 2 Chinese Soup Bowl Modern Vintage André Fu Living Tableware New
Located in Admiralty, HK
Larger quantities available upon request, with 8 weeks production time. Chinese soup bowl (2 pieces) Color: Beige and gold Size: 12 Ø x 6 H cm, ...
Category

2010s Malaysian Modern Porcelain

Materials

Gold

Fernand Léger After Black Red White French Limoges Porcelain Plates Set/ 4
Located in North Miami, FL
This lovely set of block transfer glazed porcelain Limoges France plates are initialed FL after Fernand Léger. They are hallmarked on the back Lim...
Category

1970s French Vintage Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Contemporary Set of 2 Coralla's Mugs Gold Hand Painted Porcelain Tableware
Located in Roma, RM
Handcrafted in Italy from the finest porcelain, Coralla's mugs are of her own design and a symbol of her work. This one, from the Berry collection, is painted with a warm and brillia...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Contemporary Rim Charger Plate Gold Hand Painted Porcelain Tableware
Located in Roma, RM
Handcrafted in Italy from the finest porcelain, this Craquelé Edge rim charger from the Berry collection has an original golden crackled rim emphasizing the warm dotted berry-like en...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Contemporary Tureen Gold Hand Painted Porcelain Tableware
Located in Roma, RM
Handcrafted in Italy from the finest porcelain, this Michelangelo Tureen is material and earthy, like the great Renaissance Master's work. It conveys classical beauty and elegance. The green enamelled shade fades as it moves away from the top towards a light pink bottom...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Contemporary Set of 2 Soup Plates 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

Set of 2 Spoon with Holder Set Modern Vintage André Fu Living Tableware New
Located in Admiralty, HK
Description: Chinese spoon with spoon holder set (2 pieces) Color: Beige and gold Size: 13.5 x 4.5 H, 9 x 5.5 x 2 H cm Material: Porcelain and gold Colle...
Category

2010s Malaysian Modern Porcelain

Materials

Gold

Set of 2 Small Sauce Plate Artisan Brush André Fu Living Tableware New
Located in Admiralty, HK
Larger quantities available upon request, with 8 weeks production time. Description: Set of 2 small sauce plate (2 pieces) Color: Blue and gold Size:...
Category

2010s Malaysian Modern Porcelain

Materials

Gold

Set of 2 Medium Sauce Plate Modern Vintage André Fu Living Tableware New
Located in Admiralty, HK
Larger quantities available upon request, with 8 weeks production time. Description: Set of 2 medium sauce plate (2 pieces) Color: Beige and gold Siz...
Category

2010s Malaysian Modern Porcelain

Materials

Gold

Contemporary Platter Gold Hand Painted Porcelain Tableware
Located in Roma, RM
Handcrafted in Italy from the finest porcelain, this Caravaggio rim platter underlines tradition thanks to its expressive decoration of big red, yellow and light-blue splotches, wher...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Red Burgundy, Gold and Black Porcelain Coffee or Tea Cups, Set of 3, 1967
Located in New York, NY
A chic set of three (3) vintage red burgundy, gold, and black porcelain coffee or tea cups, Mid-20th century, 1967. Side tables shown in image search 1s...
Category

1970s Japanese Vintage Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Contemporary Platter Gold Hand Painted Plate Porcelain Tableware
Located in Roma, RM
Handcrafted in Italy from the finest porcelain, this craquelé edge coupe platter from the Berry collection has an original golden crackled rim emphasizing the warm dotted berry-like enamel and the pink...
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 Set of 2 Fruit Bowls Hand painted Porcelain Tableware
Located in Roma, RM
Handcrafted in Italy from the finest porcelain, these blue seabed fruit bowls have corals lying on a bright bottom surrounded by mysterious multicolored gems floating amid brushes of light pink sand sprinkled with black dots. Set of 2 blue seabed fruit bowls, measure: Ø 13 x 5cm - 5.2 x 2in Seabed collection Hand painted porcelain Made in Italy First introduced at Milan Design Week 2018, the Seabed collection paints the bottom of the sea as seen through a lens. 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 Suitable for dishwasher and for microwave oven.
Category

2010s European Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Contemporary Platter Gold Hand Painted Plate Porcelain Tableware
Located in Roma, RM
Hand painted in Italy from the finest porcelain, this Michelangelo Platter 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 Fruit Bowls Gold Hand Painted Porcelain Tableware
Located in Roma, RM
Handcrafted in Italy from the finest porcelain this Michelangelo Fruit Bowl is material and earthy, like the great Renaissance Master. It conveys classical beauty and elegance thanks...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Telluride, Black Big Bowl, Centrepiece, Porcelain, Dark, Modern, Vessel
Located in Eindhoven, NL
The black big bowl is the dark variation of the Telluride Stracciatella, and it is a big bowl create in Volcanic Porcelain mixed with a dark black pigment. Th...
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Splatter Porcelain Bowl by Lawrence Spitz
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Porcelain bowl by ceramicist Lawrence Spitz in matte gray, blue, and red pigments. Lawrence Spitz has shown work at the Philadelphia Museum of Art and is known for his technique of c...
Category

Early 2000s Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Contemporary Charger Plate 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

Maharam Pattern Porcelain Plate by Scholten & Baijings
Located in New York, NY
Pattern Porcelain Plate by Scholten & Baijings 001 Matcha Porcelain with Grid textile graphic. Glossy surface with matte underside. Made in Japan by 1616 / arita japan. Dishwasher s...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Derek Clarkson Studio Pottery Brown Crystalline Glazed Bottle Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning Studio Pottery bottle vase decorated in crystalline glazes by Derek Clarkson (1928-2013) dated 2000. The porcelain bodied vase stands on a na...
Category

Early 2000s English Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Contemporary Set of 2 Coralla's Mugs Gold Hand Painted Porcelain Tableware
Located in Roma, RM
This Blue Marble Coralla's mug, shaped by Coralla Maiuri herself and a symbol of her work, is painted with a shiny white glaze outside emphasized by the elegantly thin golden handle ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

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

2010s Italian Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Porcelain Tea Pot with Undressed Woman
Located in Greenwich, CT
A porcelain tea pot featuring line drawings of an undressed woman. Upon opening the lid she is discovered to be bathing in the pot. Designed by Esthe...
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage White Bisque West German Vase by Manfred Frey for Kaiser Porcelain
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
A vintage white bisque vase featuring an organic textured 'exposed rock' relief pattern designed by Manfred Frey for AK Kaiser Porcelain, circa 1980s...
Category

1980s German Vintage Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Contemporary Set of 2 Soup Plates Gold Hand Painted Porcelain Tableware
Located in Roma, RM
Handcrafted in Italy from the finest porcelain, this blue marble Craquelé edge soup plate coupe has an original golden crackled rim emphasizing the elegant white with its blue yellow and green décor...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 2 Spoon with Holder Set Artisan Brush André Fu Living Tableware New
Located in Admiralty, HK
Larger quantities available upon request, with 8 weeks production time. Description: Chinese spoon with spoon holder set (2 pieces) Color: Blue and gold...
Category

2010s Malaysian Modern Porcelain

Materials

Gold

Contemporary Oval Plate Gold Hand Painted Porcelain Tableware
Located in Roma, RM
Hand painted in Italy from the finest porcelain, this Michelangelo oval plate is material and earthy, like the great Renaissance Master's work. It conveys c...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Contemporary Set of 2 Coralla's Mugs Gold Hand Painted Porcelain Tableware
Located in Roma, RM
Handcrafted in Italy from the finest porcelain, Coralla's mugs are of her own design and a symbol of her work. Outside, this Apollo Bianco Coralla's Mug has a deep blue décor enriche...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Contemporary Oval Rim Platter Gold Hand Painted Porcelain Tableware
Located in Roma, RM
Hand crafted in Italy from the finest porcelain, this Caravaggio Oval Rim Plate underlines tradition thanks to its expressive decoration of big red, yellow and light-blue splotches, ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 2 Chinese Rice Bowl Artisan Brush André Fu Living Tableware New
Located in Admiralty, HK
Larger quantities available upon request, with 8 weeks production time. Description: Chinese rice bowl (2 pieces) Color: Blue and gold Size: 12 Ø x ...
Category

2010s Malaysian Modern Porcelain

Materials

Gold

Contemporary Set of 2 Soup Coupe Plates Gold Hand Painted Porcelain Tableware
Located in Roma, RM
Hand painted in Italy from the finest porcelain, this Dafne soup coupe plate has a narrow pink and blue dotted rim surrounding a broad, delicate golden decor of stylised flowers; sub...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 2 Chinese Soup Bowl Artisan Brush André Fu Living Tableware New
Located in Admiralty, HK
Larger quantities available upon request, with 8 weeks production time. Description: Chinese soup bowl (2 pieces) Color: Blue and gold Size: 12 Ø x ...
Category

2010s Malaysian Modern Porcelain

Materials

Gold

Maharam Pattern Porcelain Plate Small by Scholten & Baijings
Located in New York, NY
Pattern Porcelain Plate Small by Scholten & Baijings 002 Petal Porcelain with Grid textile graphic. Glossy surface with matte underside. Made in Japan by 1616 / arita japan. Dis...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Maharam Pattern Porcelain Bowl by Scholten & Baijings
Located in New York, NY
Pattern Porcelain Bowl by Scholten & Baijings 001 Matcha Porcelain with Grid textile graphic. Matte exterior with gloss interior. Made in Japan by 1616 / arita japan. Dishwasher s...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, "Ice Blossom" Coffee Service for Eight People
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal. "Ice Blossom" coffee service for eight people. Coffee cups with saucers and plates, 1980s. The coffee cup measures: 8 x 7.7 cm. The saucer measures: 1...
Category

1980s German Vintage Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 2 Coffee Cup with Saucer Artisan Brush André Fu Living Tableware New
Located in Admiralty, HK
Larger quantities available upon request, with 8 weeks production time. Description: Coffee cup with saucer (2 pieces) Color: Blue and gold Size: 5.5Ø x 5.5H cm, 80 ml Material: Por...
Category

2010s Malaysian Modern Porcelain

Materials

Gold

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

Set of 2 Chinese Soup Bowl Mid Century Rhythm André Fu Living Tableware New
Located in Admiralty, HK
Larger quantities available upon request, with 8 weeks production time. Description: Chinese soup bowl (2 pieces) Color: Sage green Size: 12 Ø x 6 H...
Category

2010s Malaysian Modern Porcelain

Materials

Gold

Set of Four Porcelain Vases with Christmas Decor Sofina Boutique Kitzbuehel
Located in Kitzbuhel, AT
Completely handmade porcelain vases hands-free painted with a modern and clear Christmas winter XMAS in two different colors per item. Rimed by hand with a fine 24-carat gold line. ...
Category

2010s German Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 2 Medium Sauce Plate Mid Century Rhythm André Fu Living Tableware New
Located in Admiralty, HK
Larger quantities available upon request, with 8 weeks production time. Description: Set of 2 medium sauce plate (2 pieces) Color: Sage green Size: 9 Ø x...
Category

2010s Malaysian Modern Porcelain

Materials

Gold

Set of 2 Chinese Rice Bowl Mid Century Rhythm André Fu Living Tableware New
Located in Admiralty, HK
Larger quantities available upon request, with 8 weeks production time. Description: Chinese rice bowl (2 pieces) Color: Sage green Size: 12 Ø x 5.5...
Category

2010s Malaysian Modern Porcelain

Materials

Gold

Set Of 2 Coffee Cup With Saucer Mid Century Rhythm André Fu Living Tableware New
Located in Admiralty, HK
Larger quantities available upon request, with 8 weeks production time. Description: Set of 2 coffee cup with saucer (2 pieces) Color: Sage green Size: 5.5Ø x 5.5H cm, 80 ml Materia...
Category

2010s Malaysian Modern Porcelain

Materials

Gold

Set of 2 Spoon With Holder Set Mid Century Rhythm André Fu Living Tableware New
Located in Admiralty, HK
Larger quantities available upon request, with 8 weeks production time. Description: Chinese spoon with spoon holder set (2 pieces) Color: Sage green Si...
Category

2010s Malaysian Modern Porcelain

Materials

Gold

Contemporary Oval Plate Gold Hand Painted Porcelain Tableware
Located in Roma, RM
Hand painted in Italy from the finest porcelain, this medium-sized Michelangelo oval plate is material and earthy, like the great Renaissance Master's work....
Category

2010s Italian Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Maharam Pattern Porcelain Plate by Scholten & Baijings
Located in New York, NY
Pattern Porcelain Plate by Scholten & Baijings 002 Petal Porcelain with Grid textile graphic. Glossy surface with matte underside. Made in Japan by 1616 / arita japan. Dishwasher sa...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Maharam Pattern Porcelain Plate Small by Scholten & Baijings
Located in New York, NY
Pattern Porcelain Plate Small by Scholten & Baijings 003 Zinc Porcelain with grid textile graphic. Glossy surface with matte underside. Made in Japan by 1616 / arita japan. Dishwas...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

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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