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Modern Centerpieces

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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
1980s Eleonore Peduzzi Riva for Artemide Yellow and Black Spyros Centerpiece
Located in Aci Castello, IT
An unusual Yellow and Black and square centerpiece by Eleonore Peduzzi Riva for Artemide. The yellow base with downward trace which allows the sphere to run until the middle. It's in...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Plastic

Oversized Wooden Ottoman Tray with Handles 60 x 60cm
Located in Hertford, GB
Introducing our Oversized Ottoman Tray with handles – the perfect accessory for any home. Crafted from premium-quality hardwoods, our wooden tra...
Category

2010s British Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Hardwood, Walnut, Oak

Contemporary Leggerezza Hand-Blown Glasses Full Set
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
"Contemporary Leggerezza Hand-Blown Glass Sculptural Glasses Set" by Simone Crestani Introducing the exquisite Decorative Leggerezza Glasses, Goblets, Flutes Set. In total there 6 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Blown Glass

1980s Modernist Thuya Briar and Silver Plated Italian Gallery Serving Tray
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This Italian Serving Tray is a sophisticated blend of natural luxury and sleek design, characteristic of modernist aesthetics from that era. Crafted from Thuya briar wood, features a...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Silver Plate

Contemporary Reclaimed Hand Blown Black Glass Sculptured Goblets Set
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
"Contemporary Reclaimed Hand Blown Black Glass Sculptured Goblets Set" by Simone Crestani The Reclaimed Goblets Collection Discover the Reclaime...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Blown Glass

Table Centerpiece by Giò Minelli
Located in Milan, Italy
Table centerpiece designed and produced by Giò Minelli. The table centerpiece is a unique piece made entirely by hand by the designer. Completely built in Glebanite, a special blend ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Fiberglass

Set of 5, Kawa Series Porcelain Vases & Bowls, Decor, White Ceramic, Organic
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A set of 5 leather-cast porcelain vases & bowls with textured exterior surface and clear glazed interior. Dynamic and organic in form, the set can be used as a cluster or individuall...
Category

2010s American Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Clay

Contemporary Leggerezza Hand-Blown Glass Sculptural Octopus Goblet #02
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
"Contemporary Leggerezza Hand-Blown Glass Sculptural Goblet #02" by Simone Crestani Introducing the exquisite Decorative Goblet with Fazzoletto Rim, a testament to artistry and refi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Blown Glass

Matteo Thun Modernist Marble Centerpiece , Italy 1980's
Located in New York, NY
Matteo Thun Modernist marble centerpiece. a shallow bowl in white marble atop a sculptural, minimalist base of Pietra Serena and three marble supports.
Category

1980s Vintage Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Marble

Italian Murano Glass Centerpiece Cup by Paolo Venini
Located in Milan, Italy
Murano Glass Centerpiece Cup by Paolo Venini. Signed under the base and with original label. Biography Paolo Venini was an Italian glass designer, important for his propagation of Murano glass and 20th-century glassware...
Category

1880s Italian Antique Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Murano Glass

1976s Modern Silver Plated French Centerpiece by Gio Ponti for Christofle
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A modern centerpiece designed by Gio Ponti and Lino Sabattini and manufactured by Christofle, it's hall marked and signed by Gio Ponti, it's in perfect condition, in original box and...
Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Silver Plate

1970s Modernist Sculptural Bronze Centerpiece by Esa Fedrigolli for Esart
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A sculptural black and gilded bronze centerpiece designed by Eva Fedrigolli and manufactured by Esart in the Seventies. It's signed and labeled and in perfect condition. The centerpi...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Bronze

Clear Rosenthal Crystal Glass Calla Pedestal Bowl Centerpiece
Located in East Quogue, NY
Elegant large Rosenthal Crystal Glass Calla Pedestal Bowl. Crafted in Slovenia, this bowl is a work of art that combines high-quality materia...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Slovenian Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century F. Bucci for L.P. Ceramic Cachepot - Centerpiece Bowl 70s Italy
Located in Palermo, IT
Beautiful cachepot-circular centerpiece with removable vase, in ceramic painted in shades of brown. By Franco Bucci, Laboratorio Pesaro (initials "LP" on the bottom), Italy in the 70s.
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Ceramic

Trivoli Centrepiece by Ivan Colominas
Located in Geneve, CH
Trivoli Centrepiece by Ivan Colominas Dimensions: 37 x 14.5 cm Materials: Travertine Marble, Emperador Dark Marble. TIVOLI COLLECTION: TIVOLI, a picturesque city situated on the we...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Travertine, Marble

White Ceramic Kawa Vase #17, Organic Porcelain Flower Vase, Tactile
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A tall porcelain flower vase with an organic and fabric-like surface. Clear glazed applied on interior surface. As a result of the production process each vase is one-of-a-kind. Th...
Category

2010s American Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

1990s Pop Art Andy Warhol Self Portrait Square Glass Tray by Rosenthal
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This Self portrait Curved Glass Tray, designed by the iconic artist Andy Warhol, epitomizes the spirit of the era's vibrant and bold artistic movement. Blending Warhol's distinctive style with functional design, this glass tray serves as both a practical accessory and a captivating piece of contemporary art. Measuring a generous square, the tray boasts clean lines and a sleek profile that characterizes the 1990s aesthetic. The glass surface provides a pristine canvas for Warhol's signature imagery, capturing his own self-portrait with a sense of audaciousness and wit that defined his work. Rendered in a black and green Pop Art-inspired color palette, the self-portrait is transformed into a captivating visual spectacle, with vibrant hues that demand attention. The tray's glass construction imbues the piece with a sense of translucence and depth, allowing Warhol's self-portrait to shimmer and come to life when viewed from different angles. Warhol's self-portrait is masterfully executed, with his distinctive hairstyle, sunglasses, and enigmatic gaze captured in his characteristic style. This collaboration between Andy Warhol and Rosenthal, a renowned German porcelain manufacturer, demonstrates the cross-pollination of art and design during the 1990s. The tray seamlessly merges the worlds of fine art and functional homeware, blurring the boundaries between the gallery space and the everyday. This Tray put the iconic Andy Warhol self...
Category

1990s German Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Cut Glass

Unique III Stoneware Sculpture by Lisa Geue
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique III Stoneware sculpture by Lisa Geue Dimensions: D 12 x W 10 x H 21.5 cm Materials: Stoneware with Chamotte, Porcelain Slip, Kaolin, multiple firings Non-functional. Lis...
Category

2010s French Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Other

De Poli Style Metal Arte Copper Centerpiece Bowl Polychrome Enamels, Italy 50s
Located in Palermo, IT
Beautiful centerpiece with an irregular shape in enamelled copper with pchrome pattern. By Metal Arte Sulmona, Italian manufacture from the 60s. Brand engra...
Category

1950s Italian Vintage Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Copper

Terra 'Earth' – 21th Century Dark Emperador Marble Tray
Located in Cologna Veneta, IT
The Terra tray, made of Dark Emperador marble, can be used as a fantastic centerpiece to support a vase, or as a pocket emptier to place objects ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Marble

Unique II Stoneware Sculpture by Lisa Geue
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique II Stoneware sculpture by Lisa Geue Dimensions: D 11 x W 12 x H 18.5 cm Materials: Stoneware with Chamotte, Porcelain Slip, Kaolin, multiple firings Non-functional. Lisa...
Category

2010s French Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Other

Blue Butterflies Vase, Vessel Glazed Ceramic, Majolica Ornament, Handmade Italy
Located in Recanati, IT
Of extraordinary beauty and unique charm, the blue butterfly has always been considered the bearer of wishes. According to ancient beliefs it has the power to make dreams come true. ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

'Jumping Frog' Hand Blown Glass Bowl by Simone Crestani
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
'Jumping Frod' A hand blown glass bowl by Simone Crestani. The vitality of a tiny frog is captured in a leap stopped in time. A dart trapped in a pool of water is transformed int...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Glass

Osborne Bowl by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Osborne bowl by Fakasaka Design Dimensions: W 35 cm D 10 cm H 3.5 cm. Materials: polished bronze Also available in black/brown bronze. FAKASAKA is a design company focused on pro...
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Bronze

Ceramic Blue Fish Handmade in Italy, Choose Your Style! New Creation 2023
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
Mosche Bianche is glad to add those wonderful fishes to its collection. The fishes are all handmade and bespoke: choose the colors and shape you like! Our artisans can make also cust...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Ceramic

1980s Memphis Milano Style White Red and Black Ceramic Centerpiece by Mas
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A stylish centerpiece designed and manufactured in Italy by Mas in the Eighties in perfect conditions. It's composed of two parts, a base and a lid and it's marked on the bottom. The...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Ceramic

Modern Mirror Polished Chrome and Brass Centerpiece Bowl Art Deco Machine Age
Located in Ft Lauderdale, FL
A modern mirror polished chrome and brass centerpiece bowl Art Deco machine age A modern mirror polished chrome and brass centerpiece bowl c. 1990's Sally Sirkin Lewis for J. Robe...
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Brass, Chrome

XL Footed Resin Bowl Centerpiece in White and Pearl by Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
An elegant XL round bowl that is supported by four half spheres that make a fun, bold and unique piece great for holding fruit, plants and specially everyone's attention. You can hav...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Resin

Blue Amaltea by Ivan Colominas
Located in Geneve, CH
Blue Amaltea by Ivan Colominas Dimensions: 36.5 x 10 cm Materials: Blu Sodalite Also available: different marbles, Ivan Colominas studied industrial design at the UCH-CEU in ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Marble

No.8 Stoneware Sculpture, Tonfisk by Ciona Lee
Located in Geneve, CH
No.8 stoneware sculpture, Tonfisk by Ciona Lee One of a Kind Dimensions: W 11 x D 5.5 x H 9 cm Materials: grogged stoneware, satin cream glaze Variation...
Category

2010s British Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Stoneware

Vase Vessel Ceramic Centerpiece Ornament Aquamarine Majolica Flower Holder Italy
Located in Recanati, IT
Large majolic vase in green aquamarine color, glazed in polychrome, characterized by the elegant presence of naturalistic ornamental motifs that enhance its forms beautifully. Its po...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Majolica

Rosso Amaltea by Ivan Colominas
Located in Geneve, CH
Rosso Amaltea by Ivan Colominas Dimensions: 36.5 x 10 cm Materials: Onice Bianco Also available: different marbles. The collection is a tribute to one of Italy’s great master...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Marble

No.97 Stoneware Sculpture, Tonfisk by Ciona Lee
Located in Geneve, CH
No.97 stoneware sculpture, Tonfisk by Ciona Lee One of a Kind Dimensions: W 18 x D 12 x H 15 cm Materials: Grogged stoneware, satin cream glaze Variations of size and colour ava...
Category

2010s British Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Stoneware

Oval Pedestal Resin Bowl, White and Pearl by Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Our oval pedestal bowl is great for holding fruit, plants, decorative objects, faux succulents and specially everyone's attention. You can have it on display on a kitchen counter or ...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Resin

Tray Pebble, in Marble Portoro, Italy
Located in Treviso, Treviso
Modern marble tray in Portoro or Portovenere marble, a precious variety of black marble from Liguria (Northern Italy), made through the processing of natural stones with 5-axis panto...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Marble

Studio Ceramic Bowl by Gary McCloy for Steve Chase
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1980’s Studio ceramic bowl by Gary McCloy for Steve Chase. In beautiful vintage condition. Hand signed by Gary McCloy and retains the Steve Chase label. ...
Category

1980s American Vintage Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Ceramic

Murano Glass Bowl with 24ct Gold and Murrine, Attributed to Alberto Donà
Located in Villaverla, IT
Murano glass bowl with 24ct gold and murrine, attributed to Alberto Donà. This is a uniquely refined glass bowl, made by the famous Italian glassmaker Alber...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Gold

Oval Pedestal Resin Bowl, Smoke and Black Pearl by Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Our oval pedestal bowl is great for holding fruit, plants, decorative objects, faux succulents and specially everyone's attention. You can have it on display on a kitchen counter or ...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Resin

No.98 Stoneware Sculpture, Tonfisk by Ciona Lee
Located in Geneve, CH
No.98 stoneware sculpture, Tonfisk by Ciona Lee One of a Kind Dimensions: Ø 15 x H 21 cm Materials: black stoneware, Frost White Glaze Variations of size and colour available. ...
Category

2010s British Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Stoneware

No.18 Stoneware Sculpture, Tonfisk by Ciona Lee
Located in Geneve, CH
No.18 stoneware sculpture, tonfisk by Ciona Lee One of a kind Dimensions: W 12 x D 7 x H 10 cm Materials: speckled stoneware, shiny white glaze Variations of size and colour avai...
Category

2010s British Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Stoneware

Large Italian Modern Fantasy Marine Silver Seashell Centerpiece
Located in New York, NY
Italian Modern fantasy marine silver centerpiece. Ovoid shell with second hemispheric shell set in back on ovoid seabed base. Naturalistic irregularities, st...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Contemporary Modern, Kubbe Large Round Cake Stand, Varnished SilverNickel Plated
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Kubbe collection was designed with inspiration from the domes of the courtyards, shops and workshops of the Grand Bazaar, which has been the center of silver-smiting in Istanbul for ...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Nero Antico Amaltea by Ivan Colominas
Located in Geneve, CH
Nero Antico Amaltea by Ivan Colominas Dimensions: 36.5 x 10 cm Materials: Nero Antico Also available: different marbles. The collection is a tribute to one of Italy’s great ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Marble

White Onyx Amaltea by Ivan Colominas
Located in Geneve, CH
White onyx Amaltea by Ivan Colominas Dimensions: 36.5 x 10 cm Materials: Onice Bianco Also Available: different marbles. The collection is a tribute to one of Italy’s great m...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Onyx

1983 Haldon Group Aluminum Footed Sunflower Basket Pedestal Compote
Located in Dayton, OH
1983 Vintage The Haldon Group cast aluminum footed centerpiece bowl or compote featuring low relief floral Sunflower design with scalloped basket weave ed...
Category

1980s Vintage Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Aluminum

1980s Modernist Heavy Glass and Silver Plate Square Italian Tray
Located in Aci Castello, IT
An Italian Design square tray, it's marked on a side, silver plated and heavy verde Nilo glass are in perfect conditions, the silver plated detachable part facilitates cleaning the item. This tray is a unique and elegant piece of serveware that is perfect for entertaining or displaying items...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Silver Plate

No.99 Stoneware Sculpture, Tonfisk by Ciona Lee
Located in Geneve, CH
No.99 stoneware sculpture, tonfisk by Ciona Lee One of a kind Dimensions: W 9 x H 12 cm Materials: black stoneware, frost white exterior. Variations of ...
Category

2010s British Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Stoneware

Contemporary Modern, Kubbe Large Bowl, Varnished Brass
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Kubbe collection was designed with inspiration from the domes of the courtyards, shops and workshops of the Grand Bazaar, which has been the center of silver-smiting in Istanbul for ...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Brass

21st Century by Feix & Merlin "WENTWORTH" Marble Egg Cup
Located in massa, IT
Marble Egg cup designed by Feix & Merlin. Size: Diameter cm 8 x 8 height Materials: White Carrara Designed by: Feix & Merlin.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Marble

Pink Marble Cylinder Bowl
Located in Eindhoven, NB
This substantial pink marble bowl is beautifully handcrafted from a single piece of genuine Turkish Black Marble and honed for a silky mat finish. There may be natural variations...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Marble

Bianco Amaltea by Ivan Colominas
Located in Geneve, CH
Bianco Amaltea by Ivan Colominas Dimensions: 36.5 x 10 cm Materials: Bianco Michelangelo Also available: different marbles The collection is a tribute to one of Italy’s great...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Marble

New Modern Centrepiece in Black Marquina Marble creator Ivan Colominas STOCK
Located in Milan, IT
Sculptural, bright white, well-defined and multi-fold. Colominas has created a table service inspired by Angelo Mangiarotti’s soft lines, exalting the shape and structure of objects ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Marble

Polish Hand Blown Modern Free Form Blue Art Glass Centerpiece Shell Bowl Poland
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage hand blown free form studio art glass bowl in blue and white, abstractly reminiscent of a seashell, made in Poland.   
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Art Glass

Postmodern Tray / Centerpiece Mas Italia in the Style of Memphis Milano, 1980s
Located in Lille, FR
Postmodern tray / centerpiece Mas Italia in the style of Memphis Milano, 1980s.
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Metal

Mar Black Marble Small Serving Tray
Located in Mexico City, MX
Monterrey black marble small serving tray. Production time: 6-8 weeks for items without marble / 13-14 weeks for marble pieces. Shipping +10 additi...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Marble

Bowl Vessel Serveware Decorative Sculpture Amber Onyx Marble Hand-carved Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
Bowl sculpted by hand from a solid block of Amber onyx. The polished finishing underlines the transparency of the onyx making this a very precious object. Dimensions: Small L 35, W...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Onyx

Mar black marble Serving Tray
Located in Mexico City, MX
Monterrey black marble serving tray. Production time: 6-8 weeks for items without marble / 13-14 weeks for marble pieces. Shipping +10 addit...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Marble

White/Lilac Marble Cylinder Bowl
Located in Eindhoven, NB
This substantial pink marble bowl is beautifully handcrafted from a single piece of genuine Turkish black marble and honed for a silky mat finish. ...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Marble

Modern centerpieces for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Modern centerpieces 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 centerpieces created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern centerpieces 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 centerpieces, popular names associated with this style include Mosche Bianche, Ivan Colominas, Andrea Anastasio, and Barberini & Gunnell. 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 centerpieces differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $70 and tops out at $153,375 while the average work can sell for $1,200.

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