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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
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...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Brass

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

No.83 Stoneware Sculpture, Tonfisk by Ciona Lee
Located in Geneve, CH
No.83 Stoneware sculpture, Tonfisk by Ciona Lee One of a Kind Dimensions: Ø 14 x H 16 cm Materials: Speckled stoneware, shiny white glaze Variations of size and colour available...
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2010s British Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Stoneware

Black Stained Ash Drift Sculpture No 2 Hand-Carved and Signed by Maxime Goléo
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Stained Ash Drift Sculpture No 2 Hand-Carved and Signed by Maxime Goléo Unique Piece. Dimensions: W 60 x D 60 x H 158 cm. Materials: Wood Each piece is unique, handmade, signe...
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2010s French Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Driftwood

Ceramic Charger Plate, Handmade in Italy 2021, Choose Your Pattern
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
For more than 30 years this artist has revolutionized the way of thinking about stone. Their artisan techniques are the result of careful research and deep knowledge of the subject: ...
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2010s Italian Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Lava

German Crystal Wave Monumental Centrepiece Serving Tray
Located in New York, NY
German lead crystal wave form centrepiece serving tray for brilliant table presentation. Tray measures 19" long x 10" width x 2" height. Germany, ...
Category

Late 20th Century German Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Crystal

White Marble Decorative Bowl Centerpiece Vase Calacatta Marble Made in Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
Bowl sculpted by hand from a solid block of Calacatta marble. Velvet finishing. Bowl Dimensions: Big L 56, W 27, H 12 cm. Also available: Small L 35, W 17, H 8 cm and Medium L 45,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Marble

Modern Daniele Papuli for Dilmos Vase Paper Red Sculpture Handcrafted
Located in Milan, IT
Red vase designed by Daniele Papuli for Dilmos Edizioni. The sculptural vase is in lamellar structure made of flexible sheets in red color. Each red stripe is carefully cut by the d...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Acrylic

Italian Artist Esa Fedrigolli Gilded Bronze Centerpiece Tray
Located in Atlanta, GA
Artist Esa Fedrigolli designed this impressive, polished, gilded bronze centerpiece tray or large vide poche. The tray platter was crafted in Italy circa 1980. The rare piece feature...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Geometric Pedestal Bowl in Smoke and Black Marbled Resin by Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Our decorative geometric 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 kit...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Resin

Platters Serveware Centerpiece Black Marquina Marble and Honey Onyx Handmade
Located in Ancona, Marche
Centerpiece/serving plate in Marquina marble with honey onyx inlay. Dimensions: D 33, H 1.5 cm 100% Hand made in Italy. Marble is a natural material, every piece is unique as eac...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Onyx, Marble

New Modern Centrepiece in White Arabescato Marble Creator Ivan Colominas
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

Centerpiece Plate Platters Serveware Black Marquina Marble Brass Inlay Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
Centerpiece / Serving plate in white Marquina marble with polished brass inlay. Dimensions: Medium L 45, W 12, H 1.5 cm Also available: Big L 45, W 20.5, H 1.5 cm or small L 26, W 1...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Marble, Brass

Ceramic Stoneware Tea Bowl in Shino Style by Warren Mackenzie
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stoneware tea bowl by American ceramist Warren Mackenzie (1924-2018). Potted in a column shape with a prominent encircling ridged node in the midsection, the upright bowl evokes th...
Category

20th Century American Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Glass “Vortex" Sculptural Vase by, Kit Karbler & Michael David
Located in Englewood, NJ
A contemporary American Studio art glass layered cut and polished handcrafted “Vortex” sculptural vessel by, Kit Karbler & Michael David of B...
Category

Late 20th Century North American Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage Venetian / Murano Art Glass Compote with Fruit Attributed to Salviati
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Italian art glass compote or tazza. Attributed to Salviati. In light pink glass with dark blue accents to the edges and gold inclusions throughout. The stem centered on a ...
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Arthur Court Aluminum Tray Centerpiece, Palm Frond Design, 2 pieces
Located in Atlanta, GA
These outstanding aluminum palm frond centerpieces are rare finds from Arthur Court's (1928-2015) production. A highly decorative set of two polished cast aluminum trays featuring pa...
Category

1970s American Vintage Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Clear Murano glass centerpiece, created by Giovanni dalla Fina in the 1990s
Located in Villaverla, IT
This exquisite centerpiece, created in the 1990s by the renowned Murano glass artist Giovanni Dalla Fina, embodies the fluid and organic forms characteristic of his work. Crafted fro...
Category

1990s Italian Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Ceramic Cake Stand Tellina Designed by Chiara Andreatti
Located in Milan, IT
Tellina is a riser or cake stand in ceramic designed by Chiara Andreatti for Paola C., and it is part of the collection Coquille, a family composed of cake stands, centerpieces, frui...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Ceramic

Burbuja Bowl in Grapefruit Marbled Resin by Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Our round 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 use it a...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Resin

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

Important Storied Tall Ceramic Pot with Rattle and Handprints by Toshiko Takaezu
Located in Atlanta, GA
An important ceramic closed-form pot with rattle by Japanese American artist Toshiko Takaezu (American, 1922 - 2011). The story: In the 1980s, potter Lola Rae invited Toshika to her ceramic studio and kiln in Ojai, CA to teach a class. Lola Rae had previously worked as a studio assistant for artist Beatrice Wood for eight years. This pot was one of the pieces Toshiko made on site during the class and workshop. Together with the other pot on offer, they stayed in Lola Rae's personal collection until now offer by us Tishu Gallery...
Category

1980s American Vintage Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Ceramic

Roberto Sambonet Chrome Centerpiece Serving Bowl Dish with Copper Fern
Located in Atlanta, GA
The Italian company Roberto Sambone manufactured this lovely chrome and copper centerpiece, serving dish, or bowl for their 1980s "Graffiti" collection. The shiny chromed metal squar...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate, Copper, Chrome

New Modern Centrepiece in Green Guatemala 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

Tall Bubble Vase in Black Textured Resin by Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Striking and elegant, the Tall Bubble Vase has a unique silhouette that brings a modern and playful feel to any space. Styled in built-ins or filled with florals, this vase is as ver...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Resin

Dupre Lafon Leather and Crystal Vide Poche Catchall, France circa 1950
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite modernist red leather and crystal vide-poche has a form reminiscent of Dupre-Lafon's work. The piece was expertly crafted in France circa 1950. The crocodile-embossed ...
Category

1950s French Vintage Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Crystal

Mid-90s Corrugated Cardboard Bowl With Camo Design
Located in Miami, FL
Corrugated cardboard decorative bowl with colored camo design, signed by artist and dated 1994.
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Paper

Bowl Decorative Centerpiece Serveware Solid 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: Medium L 45, W...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Onyx

Single Bottle Stand in Brass
Located in Chicago, IL
Easily customizable for commercial space.
Category

2010s American Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Brass

Eterica Cup
Located in Milan, IT
This unique cup was made in copper with a varnished finish and plays with the concept of empty and full volumes recreating the silhouette of a sphere cut in...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Metal

Eterica Cup
$1,760 / item
21st Century by Arch. E. Mari "COLONNA" Design Marble Sculpture Vase Centerpiece
Located in massa, IT
Marble sculpture vase "COLONNA" designed by E.Mari Size: Diameter cm. 20 x 45 height. Materials: White Carrara Designed by: Enzo Mari.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Marble

Modernist Columbia Aluminum Chess Set by Scott Wolfe
By Scott Wolfe
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Columbia aluminum chess set by Scott Wolfe. Chess board measures 15.75" wide. Chess pieces vary in height and the tallest one is 5".
Category

1970s American Vintage Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Aluminum

Late 20th Century Large Silver Plate Compotes, Pair
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous pair of large silver plate compotes USA, Late 20th Century Largest measures: 20"W x 20"D x 14.5"H Smallest measures: 11.75"W x 11.75"D x 10.75"H Very good original vint...
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Silver Plate

New Modern Centrepiece in White Arabescato Marble, creator Ivan Colominas
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

21st Century by Marco Marino "Scatole" Marble Boxes Jewel Case in Black Portoro
Located in massa, IT
Name: "Scatole" Materials: Black portoro Three sizes available, price is referred to one item: Size Box 1 : Diameter cm 20 x Height 7 Size Box 2 : Diameter cm 11 x Height 14 Size Bo...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Marble

21st Century by Arch. E. Mari "Torre" Design Marble Sculpture Vase Centerpiece
Located in massa, IT
Marble sculpture vase "TORRE" designed by E. Mari Size: Diameter cm. 14 x 39 height. Materials: White Carrara Designed by: Enzo Mari.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Marble

Late 20th Century Large Silver Plate Compote
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous large silver plate compote USA, Late 20th Century Measures: 20"W x 20"D x 14.5"H Very good original vintage condition. Patina throughout. It could be polished for a shi...
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Silver Plate

Cuban-American Baruj Salinas Enameled Centerpiece on Copper
By Baruj Salinas
Located in Miami, FL
Cuban-American Baruj Salinas Enameled Centerpiece on Copper Offered for sale is a rare and unusual piece of art from The renowned Cuban-American artist Baruj Salinas. Offered is a ...
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Bjorn Weckstrom glass centerpiece /charger for Nuutajarvi Notsjo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great glass centerpiece / charger by the very well known designer / artist Bjorn Weckstrom . signed and dated year 77 .
Category

1970s Finnish Vintage Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Art Glass

Bitossi Ceramic and Mosaic Bowl Vide Poche Centerpiece, circa 1960
Located in Atlanta, GA
Designed by the legendary Aldo Londi, this extraordinary ceramic centerpiece, also known as a cigar ashtray, is a rare masterpiece of Italian craftsmanship. Created by Bitossi circa ...
Category

1960s Italian Vintage Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, Faience, Glass

Brass Riser Adspera II Small Designed by Chiara Andreatti
Located in Milan, IT
Adspera is a centerpiece in brass designed by Chiara Andreatti for Paola C. and it is part of the collection Coquille, a collection composed of cake stands, centerpieces, fruit bowls...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Art Deco Pewter Tureen Covered Dish Centerpiece by H.J. Swiss, circa 1940
Located in Atlanta, GA
Designed by the esteemed H. J. Swiss Pewter and crafted in Switzerland circa 1940, this exceptional Art Deco centerpiece or covered dish is a true testament to timeless elegance and ...
Category

1940s Swiss Vintage Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Metal

Large Bruno Munari Maldive Tray
Located in Chicago, IL
Large center piece silver tray designed by Bruno Munari in 1960, manufactured by Danese Milan, in the collection of MoMA and the Metropolitan Museum...
Category

1960s Vintage Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Silver

Large Oversized Bowl by "Giacomini" of Orvieto, Italy C. 1995 Wine Harvest Scene
Located in Incline Village, NV
This is a "statement making" oversized (22" diameter), highly decorated bowl; hand painted; entirely hand crafted, and then fired in a kiln. It is made, circa 1995, by long standing ...
Category

1990s Italian Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Ceramic

Terra 'Earth' – 21th Century Port Laurent Marble Tray
Located in Cologna Veneta, IT
The Terra tray, made of Port Saint Laurent marble, can be used as a fantastic centerpiece to support a vase, or as a pocket emptier to place objects that are often scattered througho...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Marble

Large Ceramic Stoneware Bowl in Shino Style by Warren Mackenzie
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stoneware center bowl by American ceramist Warren Mackenzie (1924-2018). Thickly potted in rather distinct shape with a prominent mouth rim and tapered lower body, the bowl appears...
Category

20th Century American Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Ceramic

Colosseum I Copper Centerpiece by Jaime Hayon
Located in Milan, IT
Colosseum I is a copper centerpiece (or fruit bowl). The product is part of the collection New Roman, by Jaime Hayon, a series of containers which reference the shapes of ancient c...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Copper

POP Moorish Head, Handmade in Sicily, Vase, Size M, Choose Your Color
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The POP! Collection This collection offers ideas for contemporary décor through sophisticated revelations of art bound to the tradition of ceramics of Caltagirone, objets d’art that combine history and design. POP moorish heads...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Enamel

Wonderful Signed Annieglass Large Ruffle Turquise Blue Blown Glass Centerpiece
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Signed Annieglass Extremely Large Ruffle Turquise Blue Blown Art Glass Handkerchief Centerpiece Bowl. Very Impressive In Person, Real Conversation Piece. Etched "Anniegla...
Category

20th Century American Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Blown Glass

New Modern Centrepiece in Black Antique 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

Ceramic Cup "GRAAL" Handcrafted in Bronze and White, by Gabriella B
Located in Treviso, IT
Ceramic Cup GRAAL base and inside handcrafted in bronze and white glazed outside cod. CP020 measures: H. 80.0 cm. Dm. 55.0 cm.
Category

2010s Italian Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Ceramic

Geometric Pedestal Bowl in White and Pearl Marbled Resin by Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Our decorative geometric 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 kit...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Resin

Bowl Vase Centerpiece Serveware Block White Calacatta Marble Hand-carved Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
Bowl sculpted by hand from a solid block of Statuario marble. Velvet finishing. Dimensions: Small L 35, W 17, H 8 cm. Also available: Medium L 45, W 22, H 10 cm and Big L 56, W 27,...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Marble

Pair of Sculptural White Ceramic Kawa Vase 12, Organic Modern porcelain
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A pair of tall porcelain flower vases with a textured exterior surface and clear glazed interior. As a result of the production process, each vase is one-of-a-kind. Dimensions 6" d...
Category

2010s American Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Porcelain

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

Ceramic Cup "Mida" Handcrafted in Platinum and 24kt Gold Inside, by Gabriella B
Located in Treviso, IT
Ceramic Cup MIDA handcrafted in platinum outside and 24 carat gold inside cod. CP002 measures: H. 70.0 cm. Dm. 55.0 cm.
Category

2010s Italian Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Ceramic

Moorish Head, Handmade Sicily, Vase, Size S, Colorful, Metallized Finishing E23
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The Collection This collection offers ideas for contemporary décor through sophisticated revelations of art bound to the tradition of ceramics of Caltagirone, objets d’art that co...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Enamel

Ceramic Centerpiece "IRIS II" Bronze Handcrafted by Gabriella B. Made in Italy
Located in Treviso, IT
Ceramic centerpiece IRIS II fully handcrafted in bronze cod. CP112 measures: H. 40.0 cm. - Dm. 53.0 cm.
Category

2010s Italian Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Ceramic

Kähler Ceramic Dish
Located in Kastrup, DK
Kähler ceramic dish decorated in polychrome glaze. Signed: HÄK (Herman A. Kähler). Denmark 1930 - 1940.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Ceramic

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

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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