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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
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...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate, Copper, Chrome

Bowl, Large Quartz Points by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Bowl, large quartz points by Aver Dimensions: D 25 x W 25 x H 14 cm Materials: Quartz, steel, polyvinyl chloride, resin.  
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2010s Brazilian Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Quartz, Steel

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 ...
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1990s Italian Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Hand Blown Yellow Studio Art Glass Plate Centerpiece by Peter Bramhall
Located in East Quogue, NY
Beautiful yellow glass centerpiece created by Peter Bramhall, signed and dated 8/2/80 on the base. The swirl design platter is uniquely shaped and fully hand-blown, leaving a subtl...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

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...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Lladro Porcelain Pheasant Centerpiece Vase
Located in Barcelona, ES
Lladró porcelain pheasant centerpiece / planter by Vicente Martinez. Beautiful porcelain pheasant figurine centerpiece or planter in blue, cobalt blu...
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Late 20th Century Spanish Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Porcelain

Kazan Ashtray by Naibu
Located in Geneve, CH
Kazan Ashtray by Naibu Materials: Volcanic stone. Dimensions: D 15 x H 10 cm. Naibu We are a multidisciplinary studio founded by Mara Calderón de la Barca and Brenda Ochoa, based in...
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2010s Mexican Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Stone

Large Ceramic Bowl with Carving by Warren Mackenzie
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stoneware center bowl by American ceramist Warren Mackenzie (1924-2018). Thickly potted in an alms bowl shape and supported by a short foot ring, the bowl has a robust and earthy a...
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20th Century American Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Ceramic

Onde 'Waves', 21st Century Carrara Marble Tray
Located in Cologna Veneta, IT
"Waves" is a Bianco Carrara marble tray with a circular shape, characterized by edges in the shape of small waves that are repeated along its entire perimeter, made of Silver Wave m...
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2010s Italian Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Marble, Carrara 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...
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2010s Italian Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Onyx

Italian Murano Glass Centerpiece by Alfredo Barbini
Located in Milan, Italy
Murano glass centerpiece designed and produced by Alfredo Barbini in 1970. Signed and with original labels. Biography Alfredo Barbini (1912-2007) one of the greatest Murano glas...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Murano Glass

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

20th Century Ettore Sottsass RSVP Vase Mod. Azzurro Extrachiaro in Colored Glass
Located in Turin, Turin
Beautiful vase or centerpiece designed in the beginning of 2000 by the great Italian designer Ettore Sottsass for RSVP. The centerpiece is entirely in colored glass, 10 mm thick. The...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Glass

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

Materials

Brass

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Onyx

Contemporary Leggerezza Octopus Hand-Blown Glass Sculptural Octopus Goblet #06
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
"Contemporary Leggerezza Hand-Blown Glass Sculptural Goblet #06" 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

Set of 5 Venini Murano Hand Blown Teal Teardrop Sculptures/Garniture on Bases
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This is an interesting collection of hand blown ribbed crystal finial-like sculptures made by Venini. Extremely well-matched in clear crystal in a teal shaded green. Each piece is mo...
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1940s Italian Vintage Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Crystal

Contemporary Multicolor Murano Glass Vase Signed by Cenedese, 1990s, Italy
Located in Villaverla, IT
Contemporary Multicolor Murano Glass Vase Signed by Cenedese 1990s Italy. This amazing vase will steal the scene in your house thanks to its artistic design. The irregular patterns ...
Category

1990s Italian Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass

ISIDE I11, Moorish Head, Handmade in Sicily, 2021, Centerpiece, Size S
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 combine history and design. The extreme attention to details, supported by twenty years of experience of master craftsmen, is the company’s strength. The production technique hides secrets and art mixtures that make the product unique and exclusive. Mosche Bianche chooses to combine art and design to recall history through ceramic artworks in doing so, history revives, as in a fairy tale, an incredible civilization that is the sicilian culture. The moorish heads in ceramics, tribute to the beauty of ancient Sicily...
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2010s Italian Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Enamel

Saturn Stem Vase by Atelier George
Located in Geneve, CH
Saturn stem vase by Atelier George Dimensions: Ø 35 x H 10 cm Materials: Handblown glass The Atelier George is a French design and glassblowing studio. Each...
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2010s French Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Glass

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

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...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Silver Plate

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 Purple 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

21st Century by Arch. E.Mari "PAROS M" Design Marble Sculpture Vase Centerpiece
Located in massa, IT
Marble sculpture vase "PAROS M" designed by E.Mari Size: Diameter Cm. 19 x 30 height. Materials: White Carrara Designed by: Enzo Mari.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Marble

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,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Marble

Contemporary Oval Hammered Silver Dish
By William & Son
Located in London, GB
Large and elegant contemporary hammered silver table centrepiece of oval form. The silver dish or shallow bowl is hand hammered around the edg...
Category

Early 2000s English Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Decorative Bowl Centerpiece Sculpture Solid Pink Onyx Marble Hand-carved Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
Important sculptural bowl carved by hand from a solid block of pink onyx. The polished finishing underlines the transparency of this special material, making it a very precious piece...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Onyx

21st Century by Arch. E. Mari "PAROS B" Marble Sculpture Vase Centerpiece
Located in massa, IT
Marble vase "PAROS B" designed by E.Mari Size: Diameter cm. 29 x 20 Height. Materials: White Carrara / National Travertine Designed by: Enzo Mari.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Marble

Decorative Bowl Centerpiece Vessel Blue Azul Macaubas Marble Hand-Carved Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
Bowl sculpted by hand from a solid block of Azul Macaubas. Polished finishing. Dimensions: Medium L 45 X W 22 X H 10 cm. Also available: Small L 35 X W 17 X H 8 cm and Big L 56 X W...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Quartz

Sculptural Silver & Turquoise Bowl by Emilia Castillo, Mexico 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A sculptural silver & turquoise bowl designed and manufactured in Mexico in the 1980's by Emilia Castillo. The piece is inspired in the fairy tale "Alicia en el Pais de Las Maravil...
Category

1980s Mexican Vintage Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Stone, Silver, Brass

19th Century Art Nouveau Silver Centerpiece
Located in Pasadena, CA
This large and monumental 19th century English centerpiece is bronze covered in silver. The hand done details are finely crafted for an elegant and fabulous look.
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Mid-19th Century British Antique Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Silver

Decorative Bowl Centerpiece Vessel Sculpture White Onyx Marble Contemporary
Located in Ancona, Marche
Important sculptural bowl carved by hand from a solid block of white onyx. The polished finishing underlines the transparency of this special material, making it a very precious piec...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Onyx

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

Large Dove-Gray Centerpiece by Arik Levy George
Located in Milan, IT
Conveying timeless elegance using simple lines and subtle colors, this ceramic centerpiece will add a stylish accent on a coffee or dining table in a modern home. This piece from des...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Ceramic

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.
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2010s Italian Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Ceramic

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

2010s American Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Brass

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

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

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.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Marble

Ceramic Dinner 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: ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Lava

"Melograno", Murano Glass Centerpiece, Handmade in Italy, Unique Design, 2022
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The jellyfish is the main element of the Mosche Bianche's "Medusa" Collection: fluid, delicate but also dangerous and deadly. It represents the water, the circle of life. Glass fusing...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Marble

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

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

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

New Modern Centrepiece in Onice Bianco 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 that characterize the exploration of one of the greatest pleasures afforded us, food. Size: 36.5 x 10 cm, polished finishing. Commercial name: Amaltea, Materia e Tavola Collection by the Spanish Designer Ivan Colominas. Available also in black Marquinia, white Michelangelo, white Arabescato, green Guatemala, Blu Sodalite, black Portoro marbles. Made in Italy, hand finished. Mmairo loves wining and dining, good food and...
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2010s Italian Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Marble

Colosseum III Copper and Silver Pleated Centerpiece by Jaime Hayon
Located in Milan, IT
Colosseum III is a silver pleated metal centerpiece with copper base, it could be used also as fruit bowl The product is part of the collection New Roman, by Jaime Hayon: inspired b...
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2010s Italian Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Silver Plate, Copper

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: ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Lava

"Precious", Murano Glass Centerpiece, Handmade in Italy, Unique Design, 2022
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The jellyfish is the main element of the Mosche Bianche's "Medusa" Collection: fluid, delicate but also dangerous and deadly. It represents the water, the circle of life. Glass fusing...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

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

Vase by Kosta Boda, Sweden, Glass, Pink, Black and Yellow Colors, Face, C 1990
Located in New York, NY
Decorative large vase by Kosta Boda, Sweden, circa 1990. The vase is hand painted.
Category

1990s Swedish Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Art 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

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

Contemporary Modern, Esnaf Pigeon Blue Round Cake Stand
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Esnaf collection is inspired by the ever-curios carts and tools of street vendors of Istanbul. The collection takes its cues from the colorful and quirky geometric compositions of t...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Sheet Metal

Bowl Vessel Serveware Decorative Centerpiece Blue Azul Marble Hand-carved Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
Bowl sculpted by hand from a solid block of Azul Macaubas. Polished 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,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Quartz

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

White Decorative Centerpiece Plate Floral Motif, Mother of Pearl, Luster Gold
Located in Recanati, IT
Large decorative ceramic plate made and hand painted by the artist G. Mengoni for deBlona. Diameter 64 cm (25.2 in). The surface of the plate is studded and decorated with ash-colour...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Gold Plate

Novel Carlo Moretti Contemporary Mouth Blown Murano Glass Vase
Located in New York, NY
Carlo Moretti Novel contemporary mouth blown Murano glass vase in clear glass with blood red and bright red detail. Part of the I Piccoli collection, the objects are small in size b...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Murano Glass

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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